Leesburg Committee Notes: August 2021

Chair: Jessee Maloney 

Members: Michael James & Tami Scannell

Completed Tasks:

  • A possibly temporary/possibly permanent sign was hung outside: Michael James put together a metal hanging sign and purchased a bracket online to hang it from. It looks fantastic.
    • August Update: Jessee is hand carving a sign that is a bit brighter and allows for a piece that is temp added saying "open for tours"
  • The wall Behind the Laser Cutter and the Epson Printer has been printed:  As part of our new grand plan, we have started painting and updating walls and doors. 
  • The Wood Shop Drawers have been organized: Tami and Brenham spent a few hours completely cleaning the CNC Room and building new storage for raw materials under the machine. No more mess!
  • We held our first monthly workday : We had around a dozen members show up
    • Every single window was cleaned inside and out
    • The top of the dust collection pipes were vacuumed
    • The lockers were moved to the main room and two glass door bookcases were added to the reception area to show off class options and samples more. 
    • The bathroom was completely scrubbed down and cleaned
    • All carpets were vacuumed
    • The Resin Printer area in the basement was cleaned and organized
    • All shelves were dusted
    • Everything on our chore chart was checked off
  • Met with an Electrician: John D. and Jessee met with an electrician to discuss the cosplay area, as well as get a quote on electrical work needed throughout the entire facility. This quote was added to the 2021 Leesburg Budget request.
  • Did a thorough tour of the entire building: John D, Michael James, Tami and Jessee looked through every single room and made a list of things we need and added them to the Leesburg Budget request spreadsheet.
  • Put Together the 2021 Leesburg Budget Request: The committee met with all of the room stewards, machine stewards, heavy locations users, etc to compile the list of needs and wants that is to be presented to the board.

In Progress Tasks Pertaining to the Membership Changes:


  • Redoing all signs that mention membership levels: Jessee has been requesting people check over each room to check for sign changes that need to be made on August 1st. Most Signs have already been designed and will be printed on Friday and installed Sunday morning. This is in conjunction with the Website and Design Committee. 
    • August Update: we are still finding signs and replacing them at our location AND Purcellville.

In Progress Tasks:


  • Member Storage is Being Reorganized: Everyone on the committee has been slowly going through member storage to make sure its actually members stuff. Several things that were not have been relocated and more storage will be available soon.
  • The Cosplay Area: John Dubelko received permission to remove the non-load bearing wall in the basement as part of the cosplay renovations. However we can not continue until we have a permit AND have an electrician in to look at things.
  • Metal Shop: Brad Hess has started working on reorganizing and redesigning the metal shop. Once complete we will have proper storage for all endmills, a new home for the smaller CNC, plus other tools that are normally just stuck in there will have a proper home.


To-Do List:


  • We need the electrician to come work on the cosplay area.
  • The Woodshop bathroom is wasted space and needs to be finished,
    • update: items for this were added to the budget request
  • Drop ceilings need to be replaced in the main room, that way if we have any new leaks, we will know and not confuse the old leaks for new leaks. Plus, it will look nicer.
    • update: items for this were added to the budget request
  • Finish painting the hallway on the right side.
    • update: items for this were added to the budget request
  • The light bulbs need to be disposed of
  • AC Ductwork needs to be added to two vents in the main room in Leesburg, otherwise we are just continuing to cool/heat the ceiling area above the drop ceiling.
    • update: items for this were added to the budget request
  • The area between the woodshop and member storage needs to be cleaned out and organized
    • update: items for this were added to the budget request
  • The woodturning room needs to be worked on/completed
  • Run Ethernet Cables since we are having issues with machines, specifically BIG Red, connecting
  • Clean out the metal cabinets in the main room. The beige one on wheels is staying and will be painted to match the Arts & Crafts Area.
    • update: items for this were added to the budget request
  • Main Entry Room needs some love. Maggie Toth has offered her help.
    • update: items for this were added to the budget request



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