We had another fun hang on discord this evening. A new hacker joined us, which is what we’re all about. We’re just a bunch of mutants with more energy than sense trying to find other people who think sorta like us. Whoever you are out there, on the fence of whether to engage, come on in, the water’s fine. We’re smart, tolerant, irreverant, sometimes downright insulting but it’s all in good fun. We do this because we enjoy people, and interaction, and we’re looking that X factor. The whole is greater than the sum of its parts.
Non-Profit Status
The paperwork is in — DC540 is hopefully on the way to 501(c)3 status. We want to make it easier to receive donated equipment and money, to participate in community programs and partnerships, and to reflect the non-profit nature of the group. Could be weeks, could be months.
YouTube Channel
I’ve set up a YouTube channel and thrown up a few videos. I picked up a GoPro knockoff a couple of weeks ago (the Dragon Touch), and I plan to record a few videos which make a shitty attempt to pass on the odd bits of wisdom I have collected over the years. I’d like to do a few deep-dives on some of the technology I’m into, and I’ve got one percolating in my head about how to “recover” from tech hoarding without giving up your shit. I feel like that’ll resonate with some people.
Saturday Coffee
We’re setting up a coffee meetup again, Harris Teeter Starbucks in Stone Ridge this Saturday at 8AM.
Hackerspace Meetups
I can’t wait until we can do in-person meetups in the hackerspace again. Actually, I can. I’m using this no-meetup time wisely and improving the space in so many ways. It’s gonna knock your socks off.