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# **IMPORTANT: MEETUP DATE CHANGES**

## **Next Two Meetups Will NOT be on the 3rd Wednesday**

- **November Meetup: November 12th, 2025**
- **December Meetup: December 10th, 2025**

**We will resume normal 3rd Wednesday schedule after the New Year.**

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# 3D Fuel 3D Printing Monthly Meetup

Welcome to the official repository for our monthly 3D printing meetup! This community-driven event brings together 3D printing enthusiasts, makers, and innovators to share knowledge, showcase projects, and explore the latest in additive manufacturing technology.

## 📋 Repository Contents

This repository contains all the planning documents, schedules, and challenge information for our meetup:

### [Itinerary](./itinerary.md)

Complete meeting format and timeline for our monthly gatherings. Includes:

- **6:00-8:00 PM meeting structure**
- Industry news updates with John
- Show & tell sessions with challenge judging
- Featured presentations and workshops
- Meeting guidelines and etiquette

### 🏆 [Challenges](./challenges.md)

Monthly design challenges and competitions. Currently featuring:

- **October 2025**: "Is it Glass or Clearly Natural?" transparency challenge
- Challenge rules, judging criteria, and submission guidelines
- Prize structures and recognition programs
- Tips for achieving the best results

### 💡 [Ideas & Planning](./ideas.md)

Creative concepts and future planning for meetup activities:

- Competition format development ("Sliced" design challenge concept)
- Community outreach and school partnerships
- Event structure improvements
- Monthly challenge selection processes

## 🎯 About Our Meetup

### What We Do

- **Industry Updates**: Stay current with the latest 3D printing technology and trends
- **Community Showcases**: Share your latest prints, techniques, and innovations
- **Monthly Challenges**: Participate in themed design competitions
- **Educational Content**: Learn from featured presentations and workshops
- **Networking**: Connect with local makers and 3D printing enthusiasts

### Meeting Format

Our meetings follow a structured 2-hour format designed to maximize learning and community engagement:

1. **Social Time**: Welcome and networking
2. **Industry News**: Updates from John on 3D Fuel and industry trends
3. **Show & Tell**: Project presentations and challenge judging
4. **Featured Presentation**: In-depth technical content
5. **Closing Discussion**: Wrap-up and informal conversation

### Monthly Challenges

We host themed design challenges that encourage creativity and skill development:

- **Transparent Printing**: Testing clarity with 3D Fuel "Clearly Natural" filaments
- **Technical Challenges**: Exploring specific printing techniques or materials
- **Community Judging**: Group evaluation during show & tell sessions
- **Recognition**: Prizes and social media features for winners

## 🤝 Community Engagement

### Participation

- **Open to All**: Beginners and experts welcome
- **Bring Your Prints**: Share your latest creations during show & tell
- **Ask Questions**: Interactive Q&A sessions throughout the meeting
- **Submit Challenges**: Contribute ideas for future monthly challenges

### Partnerships

- **Local Schools**: Outreach to robotics teams and STEM programs
- **Discord Integration**: Online community voting and discussions
- **Social Media**: Documentation and sharing of member achievements

## 📞 Getting Involved

### How to Participate

1. **Attend Meetings**: Join us monthly from 6:00-8:00 PM
2. **Bring Projects**: Share your prints during show & tell
3. **Enter Challenges**: Submit entries for monthly competitions
4. **Contribute Ideas**: Help shape future meetup activities

### Stay Connected

- Check this repository for updates and new challenges
- Follow challenge submission deadlines
- Participate in community discussions and voting

## 📚 Document Navigation

| Document | Purpose | Key Information |
|----------|---------|-----------------|
| [itinerary.md](./itinerary.md) | Meeting structure and timing | 6PM-8PM format, segment details |
| [challenges.md](./challenges.md) | Monthly competitions | Rules, prizes, submission guidelines |
| [ideas.md](./ideas.md) | Future planning and concepts | Community outreach, format improvements |

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**Next Meeting**: Check the schedule for upcoming meeting details and featured presentations.

**Current Challenge**: Visit [challenges.md](./challenges.md) for the latest monthly challenge information and submission requirements.