Quick recap
This was a Swing City Burning Man camp meeting where participants discussed logistics and preparations for the upcoming event. The main topics covered included RV placement and power coordination, with several members planning to bring RVs and needing to confirm vehicle sizes and power arrangements with Filchy. The group discussed challenges with poles for the shade structure, as they lost a 20-foot pole from "Dad's house" and need to determine if they should get new threaded pipes or modify existing equipment. Nicholas agreed to provide a budget for updating the shade fabric with seams to prevent ripping. The team also addressed trailer logistics, waiting for responses from Fixer about certifying their smaller trailer for transport to Gerlach. Several members including Kyle and Stefan confirmed they would be available for the build week starting Monday, and the group discussed the need to find someone to handle the camp layout drafting since Ellie was unavailable due to her wedding. The conversation ended with discussions about inventory management and the need to reconnect with Zeb about the app system.
Next steps
Chris
- Use the website to connect with others for RV coordination and put RV interest on the wish list.
Jesse
- Coordinate with filchy for power arrangements and email the pump and dump contact for application help.
- Bring friends to join Swing City.
Kyle
- Confirm availability to help with trailer and cooler logistics in Gerlach/Reno around August 20th-22nd.
Lisa
- Run the Virgin meeting on June 1st for new Swing City members.
- Reach out to Zeb about the inventory app and discuss the inventory process for this year.
Nicholas
- Arrange for an RV spot for new friends and coordinate with filchy for power and pump/dump.
- Come up with a potential budget for new shade fabric with seams to prevent ripping, within about a month.
Orkhan
- Attend the June meetings for new members.
Stefan
- Check the bike repair offer information posted under bikes in the profile.
- Ask Marissa about handling the camp layout drafting and discuss improvements with her.
filchy
- Figure out the truck size needed for poles (20 or 26 foot) and inform Lisa within a couple of days.
- Follow up with Fixer regarding the trailer certification and inspection process.
- Fill out the SCAT request and confirm who wants to be involved in early load-in.
Collaboration
- Jesse, Nicholas, JQ: Go into the placement note, put down RV size, and arrange with filchy for power and pump/dump.
Summary
Personal Updates and Plans Discussion
The group discussed various personal updates and plans, including Chris's stress about an upcoming event, filchy's recovery from surgery, and Jesse's move back to the neighborhood. Jesse shared his plans to bring his father, an 80-year-old steampunk artist, to Burning Man, and discussed coordinating power arrangements and a pump and dump application with filchy.
RV Arrangements for Event
The group discussed RV arrangements for an upcoming event, with filchy confirming they have 5 RV spots available but no one is currently committed. Jesse and Nicholas expressed interest in bringing friends to join Swing City, and filchy instructed everyone to update their vehicle size information in the notes section and coordinate directly with him for power and water arrangements. The discussion also covered how participants can use the website's member profiles to connect with others and coordinate RV partnerships through the wish list feature.
Makerspace Executive Director Role Discussion
The group discussed Kyle's new role as executive director of the generator, a makerspace in Reno. They also talked about Paul, a veteran artist potentially involved in a project, but it was noted he likely won't be creating art and may instead focus on veteran outreach. Kyle mentioned that Alex's group received another grant and will definitely be attending. The conversation ended with a brief mention of a Stripe account issue that needed attention.
Website Updates and Equipment Planning
The team discussed website updates, with filchy confirming that camp fees and early bird options were recently added to the site. They identified a need to add SCAF and poles for 4 towers on the Shakespeare stage, though Nicholas noted the poles shouldn't need to be as long as normal poles. A problem arose regarding a missing 20-foot pole that was previously lent to someone's father's house, which filchy only discovered that day, potentially affecting their truck requirements for equipment transport.
Event Equipment Logistics Planning
The team discussed logistics for equipment and materials needed for an upcoming event, including truck capacity for polls and potential solutions for structural support issues. They explored options for shade materials, with Nicholas suggesting using cheaper, more flexible fabric with strategic cuts to prevent ripping. The group addressed trailer certification requirements and coordination challenges, with filchy waiting for responses from Fixer regarding trailer inspection and licensing. They also discussed the need for inventory management, with Lisa planning to follow up with Zeb about the app system, and Stefan offering to help with camp layout drafting using Marissa's professional expertise.