organization:mtg_notes:08jan2026 [Lawrence Makers Wiki]

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===== To-Do =====

==== John ====
  * Contact Eric and Barbara and see if they might let us adopt the Lawrence Creates Facebook page
  * Get MakeICT waiver
  * Contact Porter Arneil about zoning for Jean Francois' structure
  * check out if the alternator rebuild shop at 19th and Haskell might be available (Auto Electric)
    * there may be other industrial spaces in that area as well
  * work with Jean Francois to tweak up Discourse if needed
  * Create second community email list

==== Bill ====
  * Put MakeICT waiver on Lawrence Makers wiki
  * Find out from Eric what insurance company Lawrence Creates used
  * Search for affordable rentals and post on the list if he finds anything interesting
  * Get John contact info for Richard Renner (City Play Core)

==== Jean Francois ====
  * Find out from inspector about zoning for Makerspace in his structure
  * Ask Dave about possible available buildings or landlords to talk to (John Davis reference)
  * work with Jean Francois to tweak up Discourse if needed
  * Get Insurance quotes


==== Devin ====
  * Do research on zoning for Makerspace in Jean Francois' structure

===== News =====
  * Jean Francois got a table saw that could be used in the makerspace!
  * Dragonsword space is not available
  * As a group we are ready to help Jean Francois with getting his space ready
    * if JFK doesn't need help until the end then we can help make tables/chairs/set up lamps to make it a good community workspace
  * John is putting a lot of energy into Open Studios

==== Jean Francois ====
  * space will be ready but without plumbing by April
  * Still need to add a keypad so people can enter
  * Getting the concrete floor coated soon.

==== John ====
  * We have an LLC
  * we have a sheet for expenses

===== Classes =====
  * John is teaching a **Intro to Analog Electronics** in Newton KS and is looking for an opportunity to teach it in Lawrence
  * Jean Francois offered he could in the future teach a class on Fusion 360

===== Discussion about Lawrence Creates =====
  * It would be nice if we might be able to adopt their Facebook page (which has 1,600 members)
  * Bill is still an admin on that page

===== Unresolved and not discussed =====
  * We don't have a good way forward regarding promotion and community building