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General Membership Update

Friday, September 18, 2020

TO: SCW Metal Club Members

Due to Rec Center restrictions of facilities where we normally hold our General Membership Meetings, our September General Meeting was canceled. The Rec Center has advised that this email serves in place of our September General Membership Meeting.

  1. The Club’s regular operating hours are in effect: Monday – Friday 8am – 4pm; Saturday/Sunday 12:00pm – 4pm
  2. Effective Monday, Sept. 14th, Blaze and Laguna machines are available for cutting during all club operating hours.
  3. Certified Blaze and Laguna cutters no longer require a partner while cutting. However, if you are more comfortable to cut with a partner, please contact a certified cutter for assistance.
  4. Both VCarve Pro and SheetCam may be used to produce output for the Laguna. Remember, if using SheetCam, change the format of your file from a ‘.tap’ to a ‘.txt’ file. Contact a certified Laguna cutter for assistance.
  5. See the Monitor to sign out the key to unlock the compressed air line for the Blaze & Laguna.
  6. Effective October 1st, we will accept work orders at the club. Tours and art sales off the club walls remain on hold as public access to the club is prohibited.
  7. The October/November/December General Membership Meetings have been canceled due to Rec Center restrictions on the use of these facilities where we normally hold our meetings.
  8. The Fall Rec Center Craft Fair in November has been canceled.
  9. The Metal Club Holiday Craft Fair held in the club parking lot in December has been canceled; the Holiday Luncheon has also been canceled.
  10. Facility Update: We are awaiting drawings from the architect for the building addition. A Building Committee has been established including Gary Konop, Lee Schwartz and Dave Price.
  11. Plans are proceeding for Mailbox Assembly this fall as our inventory is almost depleted. More details to follow.
  12. The Board approved plans to conduct a special election for Board positions to be effective Jan. 1, 2021 – March 31, 2022 (15 months). Nominations will be sought in October/November; an online election will be held in December;
  13. At the March 6, 2020 Board Meeting, the Board approved the replacement purchase of (2) new welding machines and the trade-in of the (2) existing outdated welding machines not to exceed a total cost of $6,000. We are seeking membership approval for this purchase. Club funds are available for this purchase. A separate email will be sent to you with information to cast your vote for this proposed purchase.

If you have any questions or concerns, please reply to this email or contact a Board Member for assistance.

Thank you for your continued support and cooperation. S.C.W. Board Members.

Submitted by Wendi Boos, Secretary
September 18, 2020

General Membership Update – September 18, 2020
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