We used to meet up at Mason's Place which is fairly small - There is an event there and May 7th
FBN at Mason’s Place 7th Anniversary (https://www.facebook.com/events/979920932884025) which could be a good time to look for other members. I am going to try and get some cards or fliers printed to hand out.

We are meeting again tonight at the Eagles.
If you are not a member you can still come just text or call me (360 739 6430)
We are looking for the best shop place to meet up this weekend for repairs with right now defaulting to my garage.
We have a new member who need to finish joining here and he has good automotive skills if anyone needs repair help in those areas.

Having fun learning new things

We are planning on meeting up at the Eagles Club tonight 1517 W Broadway Ave. (Taco Tuesday)
While membership is required I can sign in guests.

While Covid-19 has thrown us a lot of challenges I feel our group has done well.

Having regular meetings and a regular place to meet is one of the toughest challenges.

Our group has began to grow again gaining a variety of skills and tools.

We began with mainly computer skills and worked to fix or refurbish older computers and donated some computers to the boys and girls club of Moses Lake. There are plans to introduce members there to how computers work once restrictions relax.

We are still seeking a more permanent location for regular meet ups and repairs. We currently use a few members shops or garages and meet up for food at either the Eagles Club or the down town coffee shop.

I was planning on scheduling another meet up as we entered Phase 2.

With the cases starting to go up again I think I will wait a few more weeks unless that changes.

I am still looking for a more permanent location but for now Mason's Coffee works.

Matt

I am going to hold off on any meet ups until things look better on the Corona Virus

We had our first meeting at Mason's Coffee in the Smith Martin Building

We discussed possible repair cafe locations. Charlie said that one possibility is some space that may be open in the Smith Martin Building.
Other Meetup Location Possibilities to research: Library, Community College, Churches

Spending plans:
* Outreach, print fliers to post at various public places to get the word out.
* We need to research rather or not liability insurance is required but hope to find a location where we can have members sign a no liability agreement.
* Snacks for meetups.
* Tools should preferably come from users but if no other way or items are single-use such items as cleaning supplies etc we will buy.

Our community will benefit by increasing the life and usability of items and products instead of sending them to a landfill.

(in photo: Susan Lintz, Jada Lintz, Matt Lintz, Charlie Pennington, Brandon Nicholas)