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Motion: Approve Project Budget of $1500 to come from the Equipment Reserve Fund for purchase of the listed items to establish Leesburg Fume Room with any remainder to be returned to the Equipment Reserve Fund by May 31st, 2026.

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NB5: Test for Emergency Call Button (Jim)

 Issue:   In an emergency injury situation, dialing 911 might prove difficult.

Solution: I'd like to get some parts to build and test an Emergency Call Button prototype.  Create an Emergency Call box with a big red button that will text a 911 message to the 911 center (Bryan, our 911 center member, is getting details). Pressing the button will send a text to 911 requesting ambulance assistance at our facility.  Box will have a red flashing activation button, and a green heartbeat light.  Heartbeat will go solid green on text message accepted.  Will use BulkGate SMS service.  Not free, but has a charge of $0.02 per message sent only for messages sent.  If the 911 center will not accept a text message, this project will not be started.  (We'll confirm it's possible first - we believe it is, but we need to check and confirm.)  We'll placard the box with the necessary instructions and admonitions (and a note indicating that message delivery is not 'guaranteed' (any emergency notification system always has a chance of failure) and a follow up 911 call should be made if possible.)
This project suggested by Ra Walmsley.  If successful, we may want a few for other shops.  Cost per unit can be significantly reduced after the prototype stage.

Relevance to Tax Exempt Status: None

Motion: Allocate $100.00 from the Equipment Reserve Fund to wire the new circuit.  Funds will be expended by June 30 with any remaining funds returned to the Equipment Reserve Fund.

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Open Discussion

Injury Report. On March 16 a member was injured at Purcellville when his right hand came in contact with the jointer cutter.  He was transported by ambulance to the hospital for evaluation and treatment.  Ultimately, no stitches were required.  Full range of motion is retained by the hand but he managed to joint the right outside part of the side and heel of his right palm.

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