Printmaking Committee Meeting 20180721

Printmaking Committee Meeting 7/21/2018

Time, Place

7/21/2018 16:00 Interactive

Minutes

To Do

Expenses: Determine how class fees are disbursed for committee reimbursement re: unclaimed or non-teacher expense portions and for absent students. Also, check accounting of teacher reimbursements for expenses and classes. Suspected that class fees go to the general fund while expenses/reimbursements come from the committee. Class fees should go directly to the committee.

Check on status of orders (@Diplomat) for equipment ordered while still part of CA.

• Emulsion
• Squeegee
• Print Frog
• Gelli Plates
• Gas Shocks for Screen Press

Check on Printmaking CC.

Inquire as to the status of monthly accounting reports.

Request assistance in making the press bed stationary - some sort of lip or catch so the bed won’t fall off the end.

Suggested monthly cleanup/potluck/meeting day. May be combined with print-a-thon.

Email admin for acceptance of press loan from Chuck.

Need to purchase

Small cans for dispensing oil-based ink (Freudcontainer.com?) Realtor box for cabinets

Notes

Tall red cabinet is teaching supplies - needs label

Rules

Rules were discussed and voted on, as below.

Printmaking Squeegees - Metal squeegees are for plastisol ink only, Wood Squeegees are for water based ink only. Printmaking Brayers - TBD No storage in printmaking area without committee or chair approval - Exception: Drying prints; not responsible for damage to drying prints No wet ink in dry area Clean up after yourself Remove the press bed before moving the press cabinet - Will be secured at a later date

Infractions: 1st = Verbal warning 2nd = Formal warning - Possible temporary ban 3rd = Temporary ban 4th = Temporary/permanent ban + report to board

IN ATTENDANCE

• Matthew Mulherin - Chair
• Mary Mulherin
• John K
• Astrud Aguirre
• Paul Wilson
• Josh
• Darren