Time and Location:
Makersmiths Leesburg Lower Classroom and on-line
7pm ET, Virtual Meeting at https://meet.google.com/cih-ehxi-wbc
Call to Order:
Meeting called to order by xxxx at 0:00 pm.
| Name | Position | Term | |
| Jonathan White | Board Member | 2023-2026 | |
| Brad Hess | Board Member | 2025-2028 | |
| Jim Waldron | Board Member, Secretary | 2025-2028 | |
| Jennifer Chu | Board Member | 2024-2027 | |
| Bo Wernick | Board Member | 2024-2027 | |
| Evin Grano | Board Member, Chairperson | 2024-2027 | |
| Mary Waldron | Treasurer | 2025-2026 | |
| Diane Bollinger | President | 2025-2026 | |
| Christa Stern | Bookkeeper | 2025-2026 |
2025-05-27 Meeting of the Board of Directors
Motion by xxxx to approve prior meeting minutes
Second:
Vote:
Any Board Member may make a motion in the Consent Agenda. The purpose of the Consent Agenda is to propose motions that have been discussed by Board Members in advance and/or are expected to pass without objection. If the item does not fit this description, it should be proposed in New Business. Discussion of Consent Agenda items should be done via Slack prior to the meeting. Any Board Member present at the meeting may request that an item be moved from the Consent Agenda to New Business. The motions in the Consent Agenda (after any items are moved to New Business) may be passed as a group if there are no objections. Any motion that requests spending $250 or more must include a section on "Relevance to our tax exempt purpose".
Issue: Dawn Martin is currently the sole steward of the Frame Shop. It would be helpful to have a co-steward for the shop.
Solution: Appoint David Lang as co-steward of the Frame Shop.
Relevance to Tax Exempt Status: None
Motion: Move to appoint David Lang as co-steward of the Frame Shop.
Consent agenda:
Chairperson:
NTR
President:
Not in attendance
Secretary:
The election of new Board Members for the 2026-2029 term is complete.
Jonathan White will be returning to the Board.
Rob Donahue will be joining the Board.
101 votes to make quorum
126 votes were received by each candidate.
Their term will run until 2099
Both of these Directors are seated at this meeting.
There was one Consent in Lieu item: New Router for Leesburg
Because the Router is a much used tool in the Leesburg Woodshop, Mike DeWan is asking the Board to review and approve purchase of a replacement router before the next board meeting. Mike's support information below.
$551.19
Issue: New Router for Leesburg Woodshop
Solution: New Spinrite Router
Relevance to Tax Exempt Status: None
Motion: Move to Approve $ $551.19 for a new Router for the Leesburg Woodshop.
I need a reply from each of you indicating your vote either in favor or against this motion.
Unless the issue passes unanimously, it will not carry.
I'd like your response by Friday June 5th, 2026, 5pm EST.
From MIke:
Jim, below is a description of a replacement router for the failed unit in Leesburg. This will fit in the existing Jessem router lift and router table. The existing Milwaukee router has failed (pieces of black phenolic are falling out of the housing, spindle will not rotate freely), and Milwaukee does not offer a replacement motor with remote start features. Spinrite has a similar model 3.25HP, 4.2" diameter body, remote start (details below). I would like to handle this through the consent-in-lieu vote process to be able to get the router table back in service. Delivery of the router through Amazon is estimated to be about 7 days. If you need additional details please let me know.
This is currently available on Amazon for $519.99 plus tax for a total of $551.19
Thanks,
Jim.
Bo Wernick
I vote yes, Bo
Jennifer Chu
I vote YES.
James Waldron
Yes
Jonathan White
Yes
Brad Hess
Approved
Evin Grano
Yes
Treasurer:
No Report Received
Membership Committee (Ken Fuentecilla)
No Report Received
Marketing Committee (Vacant)
Leesburg Facility Committee (John Carter)
3D Printing has been updated with a new monitor to showcase the status of each printer. Steward Bryan Daniels has also begun testing a new notification system over Slack to assist users when printer errors occur.
CO2 Laser has been updated with a new compressor as well as a digital switch that monitors air pressure in order to mitigate damage to equipment by users who neglect to follow checklists. Steward Jonathon White is investigating more fruitful options for exhaust.
UV Printer print head realignment is in progress. Steward Dana Eddy is coordinating with Roland technician to resolve pervasive issues.
Big red CNC has been updated with new dust sleeve. Thank you Instructor Tom Hill.
Woodshop Steward Mike Dewan has installed new blades on both bandsaws and setup compressed air on a hose reel. Please utilize it for cleanup of equipment. Attachments can be found on slatwall near back door.
Thanks to updates in the Woodshop dust collection, Printmaking is progressing with build out of the washout sink for screenprinting.
Steward Mike Brady has made an enormous amount of progress on the new Fume Room Shop. Currently investigating best options for proper ventilation.
Thank you to everyone that has contributed to the upkeep of the Leesburg location. These recent updates will truly make a difference as we move forward.
Purcellville Facility Committee (Dave Painter)
Not in attendance
Scheduling Committee (Jennifer Chu)
Received 5/27
IT Report
IT Activity Report - April 2026
Summary
Over the past month, IT efforts included general IT support requests for members and the
final desktop refresh workstation preparation.
Desktops
● General account cleanup for Autodesk Fusion 360 accounts and licenses. Current
licenses are now associated with Fusion1@makersmiths.org,
Fusion2@makersmiths.org, and Fusion3@makersmiths.org.
● The Big Red CNC workstation has been prepared for installation. Awaiting testing
and validation from member on configurations and functions of Mach 4 and vCarve
General
● Provided general consulting and support for member efforts, to include Workspace
Sergeant (Jeff Irland), Bambu | Slack Notifcations (Bryan Daniels), and Google
Workspaces support for new and existing accounts.
Newsletter Committee (Meaghen Flynn)
Newsletter went out May 5th.
Grant Committee (Jim Waldron transition to Christopher Meid)
Report received 5/21
Standing Rules Committee (Jonathan White)
No report received
Finance Committee (Mary Waldron)
No Finance Committee meeting was held. Nothing to Report
Bo - Thank you Glenda for Ceramics. Bo resigns as Ceramics Steward.
Evin - Media blast cabinet issues. Needs investigation and we will probably need an upgrade.
Meeting adjourned by xxxx at 0:00
Next Board Meeting will be July 29th