Goals/2008 ev/Facilities
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Facilities Committee goals of Sekhet-Maat Lodge for the common year 2008
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Values
The self creation and manifestation of our Temple.
- Our central location for members enabling it to be the focal point of our work
- Our functional and workable kitchen
- Our ethos of cleanliness
- Our use of our space for art!
- Taking on the role of setting the example in the greater OTO community
- Temple is a dedicated 24/7 single use facilitiy
- Temple space is open to all membership for private use
- Multi-use, functional space allows for performing the rituals rightly, with Joy and Beauty
- Our use of the exterior face and garden to contribute to Beauty of our neighborhood
- Adequate storage space for general use and initiation equipment
- Lodge provides incidental supplies such as minor first aid and cosmetics etc., for member use
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Vision Statement
The Facilities Committee exists to maintain and improve the utility and beauty of the facility for the purpose of performing the rituals with joy and beauty so that we may promulgate the Law of Thelema.
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Goals for 2008
Goal: Put up black curtain wings, black fabric on partition and replace yellow curtains.
- Assigned to: Sr. Story
- Current Status: Sr. Story is currently working on scheduling this in two parts. First part will be to sew/hang the "wing" curtains. Second part will be to get an approved budget for replacement of yellow curtains and then schedule that.
- FYI, the budget for replacement of the yellow curtains should only include the hardware, we are recycling black fabric for this, so no need to purchase anything. --Misskim 15:18, 2 May 2008 (EDT)
- I spoke to Sr. Story a little while ago in regards to this and she said it will be a couple months before she will be able to get to this. --15:18, 6 May 2008 (PST), Fr. אין סוף אור
Goal: Paint kitchen, office, and railings.
- Assigned to: Fr. אין סוף אור
- Current Status: In progress.
- Discussion with JP and others, Kitchen needs cleaning and NOT repainting. Office and railings of course still do need to be painted.
- Kitchen walls cleaned.
- Kitchen Pass-through painted. --Fr. אין סוף אור
- I need to acquire metal sand paper and paint for the railings then get some volunteers to help paint them. --15:20, 8 March 2008 (PST), Fr. אין סוף אור
- I acquired materials needed to paint the metal railings and have scheduled the time to do the work on the calendar for July 17th & 18th. --09:31, 5 July 2008 (PST), Fr. אין סוף אור
- With the help of John, Ivey and Ken, we sanded, primed and painted the metal hand railing which took roughly 22 hours broken up over 7 days. In the process an electric hand sander was purchased and donated to the lodge. Much thanks to everyone who helped with this. There is still a bit of touch up to do after the Open House but there is much of the paint left to do it. --12:38, 4 August 2008 (PST), Fr. אין סוף אור
Goal: Provide storage for lances and swords.
- Assigned to: Fr. ΝΘΛΜΚΜΝΡΓ
- Current Status: Complete
- Sr. Story found and implemented the perfect solution: a yard tool rack.
Goal: Provide storage for artwork and change art hanging process (hardware).
- Assigned to: Fr. ΝΘΛΜΚΜΝΡΓ
- Current Status: Researching.
- Considering the idea of using the space above the bathroom for storage. This would require putting in a "floor" above the bathroom, and dowels placed vertically. Third-party professional art storage is also a possibility. --Fr. HydraLVX
- Hanging art will be simple but possibly expensive. A couple of possibilities, wooden molding or a professional gallery hanging system, are being considered. --Fr. HydraLVX
- I need measurements for the area above the bathroom to determine how much it would cost for wood to put a ceiling on it as well as the dowels for the art storage. --15:23, 8 March 2008 (PST), Fr. אין סוף אור
- The measurements for the area above the bathroom are 5'x9'x54". I found that they only make 4'x8' boards and a 5'x9' board would be special order. I think that the 4'x8' would work out for our needs though. It costs about $20 for the 4'x8' board, $3.50 per 36" dowel and $1.00 for two double-sided wood screws. The board itself will require a pickup truck or mini-van to pick up. --09:37, 5 July 2008 (PST), Fr. אין סוף אור
Goal: Frame Tree of Life poster, create Lost & Found sign, and fire/water shelf signs.
- Assigned to: Fr. ΝΘΛΜΚΜΝΡΓ
- Current Status: Have replaced the poster itself as the old one was marked up and old. In budgeting for matting and frame. Lost and found sign is created, need to hang.
- I bought a new poster and have given it to Fr. ΝΘΛΜΚΜΝΡΓ for matting and hanging. I will email him today and remind him of this. --Misskim 15:18, 2 May 2008 (EDT)
- The tree of life poster has been desired in the last couple classes. Based on that, the priority has been escalated. I spoke to Fr. ΝΘΛΜΚΜΝΡΓ and he said he will take care of it soon. --15:26, 8 March 2008 (PST), Fr. אין סוף אור
- The new tree of life poster has been framed and is hanging in the classroom thanks to Fr. ΝΘΛΜΚΜΝΡΓ. --12:41, 4 August 2008 (PST), Fr. אין סוף אור
Goal: Replace / improve lighting in temple.
- Assigned to: Fr. ΝΘΛΜΚΜΝΡΓ
- Current Status: Researching.
- Electrical considerations: Although there is massive wattage coming into the building, enough to power lights for a rock concert, we are not wired to take advantage of this, at all, and so we sometimes have to be careful not to break a circuit in using kitchen appliances, space heaters, or the like. With the temple lighting in particular, the wattage drawn from the existing fixtures is slightly above what the light switch is designed to handle, so it causes the light switch to produce a bit of heat. --Fr. HydraLVX
- We are exploring conversion to CFBs, LEDs, or any other low-wattage lighting (see below also), which has the potential to circumvent the need for an electrician. It's important to have a rich spectrum of light though, for the viewing of art inside the Lodge, the comfort of our eyes, and to offset those dreary winter days with no sun. --Fr. HydraLVX
Goal: Replace / improve sound system.
- Assigned to: Sr. Aletheia Mnemonicas
- Current Status:
- In research, it will then move to budgeting process before implementation
- Sent to Executive for design approval
- Budget sent to Executive for approval. --Misskim 11:06, 3 March 2008 (EST)
- Budget has been approved, all that is needed is the funds and the implementation. I will follow up with Treasurer to find out a timeline. --Misskim 15:18, 2 May 2008 (EDT)
- Have asked Fr. Zir for consultation on the audio equipment. --Misskim 18:29, 3 July 2008 (EDT)
Goal: Continue to improve usefulness and beauty of Kitchen.
- Assigned to: Fr. Khabs Kaos
- Current Status: Fr. Khabs Kaos has discussed with Br. RW and the current pass-through will come in under budget and will allow for more shelves in the kitchen area. Fr. KK and Sr. AM will plan a field trip to Ikea to discuss further options.
- Need to research pot hooks for the wall in the kitchen. --15:36, 8 March 2008 (PST), Fr. אין סוף אור
Goal: Manage the painting and hanging of new ceiling banners.
- Assigned to: Sr. Aletheia Mnemonicas
- Current Status: In progress.
- Some new ceiling banners were recently hung.
- One more remains to be hung. --Fr. HydraLVX
- Fr. I0I and I will hang at Lodge Cleaning this Sunday. --Misskim 15:18, 2 May 2008 (EDT)
- It seems that some additional hanging equipment might be needed to hang the last ceiling banner. --15:28, 6 May 2008 (PST), Fr. אין סוף אור
- Have equipment, will wait for after the fire inspection and hang.--Misskim 18:29, 3 July 2008 (EDT)
Goal: Ensure that the consumables inventory is continually monitored and stocked.
- Assigned to: Sr. Hanashi
- Current Status: Ongoing.
- Sr. Hanashi has a current listing of consumables and will be working to find the best implementation process.
- Sr. Hanashi has been working on this continually and it appears she has been successful in restocking items.--Misskim 15:18, 2 May 2008 (EDT)
- I sent Sr. Hanashi a thank you note for continuing to handle this so diligently. If you see her, please thank her as she is the reason we have the things we need in stock. --16:06, 4 August 2008 (PST), Fr. אין סוף אור
Goal: Quarterly meeting of Facilities Committee Chair with a member of the Executive to facilitate ease of management and delegation.
- Assigned to: Fr. אין סוף אור
- Current Status: Complete
- Need to schedule first quarterly meeting soon. --Fr. אין סוף אור
- The first meeting has been held and it has been decided that we do not need any further meetings. Simple email check-ins should suffice. --15:30, 6 May 2008 (PST), Fr. אין סוף אור
Goal: Assign inspector at each lodge cleaning to ensure quality cleaning and maintenance work is done.
- Assigned to: Fr. אין סוף אור
- Current Status: Ongoing.
- Need to determine if there is somebody who regularly shows up for lodge cleaning and is detail oriented so-as to be a good fit for this. The other potential option is to choose somebody each time at the beginning of lodge cleaning. --Fr. אין סוף אור
Goal: Posting reminder for Lodge Cleaning and include Lost & Found reminder each month.
- Assigned to: Fr. אין סוף אור
- Current Status: Ongoing.
- This has been getting done regularly. Lost & Found is currently clear. --15:39, 6 May 2008 (PST), Fr. אין סוף אור
Goal: Design and schedule quarterly cleaning of clutter from the lodge by the “Clutter Queens”
- Assigned to: Sr. Aletheia Mnemonicas
- Current Status:
Timeline implemented:
- December 1
- Done. Made listing of items in lodge to be replaced to provide for more efficient use of space and aesthetic.
- March 1
- Done. Replaced coffee mugs with matching set. Cleaned out general use closet of excess materials. Plan for next time, clean out loft. --Misskim 11:06, 3 March 2008 (EST)
- June 7
- Done. Removed excess junk from loft and completely cleaned the general use closet with the help of Fr. אין סוף אור and Fr. I0I--Misskim 18:29, 3 July 2008 (EDT)
- Sept 6
- December 1
Goal: Inspect and maintain facility for needed maintenance on monthly basis.
- Assigned to: Fr. IOI
- Current Status: Fr. IOI has a schedule for checking maintenance and will report all items in need of work to Fr. אין סוף אור.
- Wood flooring under carpet needs to be repaired as it is lifting up.
- One of the latches on the windows needs to be fixed.
- Battery for clock needs to be replaced. I purchased batteries today and will replace them tonight. --16:10, 15, April 2008 (PST), Fr. אין סוף אור
- I used some industrial strength glue to glue the velcro back onto the red mass curtains where needed. I also bought more batteries for the clocks and replaced the batteries for the clock in the kitchen. There is a request to acquire a new clock for the one in the classroom because it seems to be broken. I'm also doing research (with some help) on how to fix the latch for the second window in the classroom. --09:44, 5 July 2008 (PST), Fr. אין סוף אור
- The antique family heirloom that was donated by Sr. Liz was hung in the temple by Fr. John and is a great addition. --16:08, 4 August 2008 (PST), Fr. אין סוף אור
Goal: Appoint a green inspector to propose changes to make the Lodge more environmentally friendly.
- Assigned to: Fr. Pangloss
- Current Status: Researching options.
- New energy saving light bulbs are being purchased. --Fr. אין סוף אור
- Bulbs have been purchased and given to Fr. Fetter. --Misskim 11:06, 3 March 2008 (EST)
- Old bulbs were replaced with energy saving bulbs where they fit properly. Some bulbs did not fit where anticipated. --12:46, 04 April 2008 (PST), Fr. אין סוף אור
- I asked a friend of the lodge, who is very keen to be green, to make an assessment of what needs to be done for us to get more environmentally friendly. She has taken an assessment and I'm waiting on the suggestions. --15:42, 6 May 2008 (PST), Fr. אין סוף אור
Goal: Create facilities budget 2008.
- Assigned to: Fr. אין סוף אור (reassigned as new Chair)
- Current Status: Complete
- In process, need to collate numbers and recheck.
- Consumables numbers collated from last year's numbers, all special project budgets will come as we begin implementation, considered complete.
- I was informed that this has been completed already. --15:40, 8 March 2008 (PST), Fr. אין סוף אור
Goal: Touch up red paint on temple electrical outlets and curtains (and/or pin them together)
- Assigned to: Fr. אין סוף אור
- Current Status: Complete
- One coating of paint touch up has happened, including fixing/painting the new damage done to the wall due to the falling partition. Research is being done on the best way to velcro/fix the curtains together.
- Project of touch up for black paint sent to Fr. אין סוף אור on 1/28/08.
- Purchased black paint and new paint brush. --Fr. אין סוף אור
- I was informed that this has been completed already. --15:42, 8 March 2008 (PST), Fr. אין סוף אור
Goal: Shave off part of southern temple/classroom door so that it closes smoothly.
- Assigned to: David
- Current Status: Complete
Goal: Finish painting exterior with stencils.
- Assigned to: Fr. ΝΘΛΜΚΜΝΡΓ
- Current Status: Had dates planned but moved due to weather.
- Door stencils are finished. --Misskim 11:06, 3 March 2008 (EST)
- Next Step: Aquire OTO lamen stencil for bay doors.
Goal: Acquire Fire Altar
- Assigned to: Fr. I0I
- Current Status: Currently in discussions with craftsman
