User:LloydBlack

Contact Info

FamiLAB Related

• Wiki Admin (one of a several)
• Wiki Project Manager (See Wiki Wine Wednesdays for more details on updating the wiki.)

Some clarification about my role with updating the FamiLAB wiki and what the wiki is:

• My role as a "Wiki Project Manager" is not to run the wiki alone but to guide and encourage it's updating with continued contributions with other editors.
• I do not control the wiki, I merely update it in collaboration with other admins and editors.
• The wiki is a community resource that is a collection of useful information about FamiLAB and it's members who opt to provide their information.
• I encourage anyone wishing to contribute to the wiki to contact an admin for a wiki account.

Favorite sayings

• I want to have a social life but I hate people.
• Complaining about a problem without proposing a solution is called whining.
• "Anti-social behavior is a trait of intelligence in a world full of conformists." - Nikola Tesla
• Instead of "single" as a marital status, I prefer "Independently owned and operated".
• Common sense is not a gift, it's a punishment, because you have to deal with everyone who doesn't have it.
• I don't judge people based on color, race, religion, sexuality, gender, ability or size. I base it on whether or not they're an asshole.
• I'm not mean. I'm blunt. Which means I will tell you the clear difference between a bit naive and incredibly fucking stupid.
• Honesty is the best policy, but insanity is the best defense.
• If you have a problem with me, please write it nicely on a piece of paper, put it in an envelope, fold it up, and shove it up your ass.
• Chances are if it's tasteless and inappropriate I will think it's totally hilarious.
• If silence is golden shouldn't duct tape be gold instead of silver?
• I have no special talents, I'm just passionately curious.
• I'm not going to censor myself to comfort your ignorance.
• Once upon a time, I actually gave a fuck, well that's not today.
• I'm the kind of friend who will help you hide a dead body, but if you betray me, just remember, I know how to hide a dead body.
• Confidence isn't walking into a room with your nose in the air and thinking you're better than everyone else, it's walking into a room and not having to compare yourself to anyone else in the first place.
• I'm only responsible for what I say, not for what you understand.
• Never apologize for saying what you feel. That's like saying sorry for being real.
• I see dead people. Well, technically they are stupid people, but give me a few minutes.
• "Vegetarian" is an old indian word for bad hunter.
• Going to the gym to relieve stress is not nearly as effective as burying the person who caused it in the first place.
• They say revenge is a dish best served cold. They also say that revenge is sweet. So, basically, revenge is ice cream.

Random Data

• Appreciates animals, especially cats.
• Is the 'parent' (not owner) of a cat named Jack (named after Jack Nicholson).
• Individualistic (by nature I don't lead or follow).
• I believe in myself. I don't need to believe in another person or being.
• Smokes too much (cigarettes and cigars).
• Seriously hates the sun.
• Hates the color blue. Loves red, black and dark greys.
• Owns a reusable body bag, for those rare occasions.
• Collects hats (26+ hats so far).
• Collects skulls (donations accepted)
• Personal belief system consists of an odd combination of Pantheism and LaVeyan Satanism.

Images

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Suggestions for "New membership Orientation Class"

This is strictly just a rough draft of a list of general topic suggestions for the class. Please feel free to leave some out of the actual class. This is just a list of things I thought might be useful.

I might change this list as I give it more thought.

New Member orientation:

Perhaps a class specific slogan: "To help members enjoy their experience and maintain safety while being member of our FamiLAB community." - Lloyd Black

• Our lab community and membership. (Feeling of family and an opportunity to build friendships)

• Important: Door Access and safety - NFC/ID card and the breakaway lanyard

• Suggested classes and events to attend for lab safety, fun and education:

1. Open House events
2. Monthly member meetings
3. Machine shop 101 (important)
4. Laser class 101 (important)
5. Look for other classes and events on the calendar

• Environment safety, responsibility and conservation of resources:

1. Lights (How to control them and when to turn them off)
2. Climate control - Lab zones (How to set the thermostat and when/how to turn them off)
3. Broken Equipment - The importance of reporting broken equipment regardless of how it became broken so it can be fixed.
4. Paper towels and other disposable materials. Report them if they're running low.
5. Garbage (Please empty the cans and putting new bags in when they're full)
6. Recycle Aluminum Cans - Can crusher and can bin
7. Restroom cleanliness
8. Donations: Types (money and/or tools) and where they go
9. Doors (keep closed and locked unless in use)
   1. Front door, needs to close all the way.
   2. Bay Door, make sure the bottom slide locks are slid all the way closed.
   3. Side door, make sure it's securely closed not just appearing to be closed.

• Personal safety (warehouse, metal shop and other lab zones) (List each zone, it's function and how to use them safely):

1. Eyeware
2. Ear protection
3. Clothing (fire resistance if using welding equipment)
4. Gloves (if necessary)
5. (Possible topic: avoid drama, especially if new)

• Responsibilities and benefits as a member:

1. Leaving personal food in the fridges
2. Membership levels and what each level offers
3. Monitoring guests and provisional members.

• Lab Communication and information:

1. Using "Slack" for communication (Team name: FamiLAB)
2. Use the FamiLAB calendar
3. Use the FamiLAB forums
4. FamiLAB Wiki use and contributions
5. WiFi uses and our passwords (also mention wired internet)

• Who are the current board members and what do they do.

• Who are the POCs for each zone, tool responsibility
  • (Optional: Additionally who are project leaders and instructors for recurring classes and events)

• Personal project storage: Personal Bins

1. Level #1 $50: "Maker" members may use 1 bin
2. Level #2 $100: "Booster" members may use 2 bins (subject to availability)