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Update meetup content for September 2026 Practi"FALL" Prints challenge

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- Archive August 2026 Gridfinity Extravaganza
- Set September 2026 Practi"FALL" Prints as active challenge
- Set October 2026 as upcoming challenge
- Create announcements/September2026.md and challenges/September-2026/
- Update Important-Dates, Readme, challenges.md, and sync wiki-content-gitea
- Update wiki-fargo3d submodule pointer

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# 3D Print Meetup Challenges
Welcome to our monthly 3D printing challenges! Each month features a unique theme designed to test different aspects of 3D printing skills, from material handling to design innovation.
## Active Challenge
### August 2026: "Gridfinity Extravaganza"
**Theme**: Organizational Efficiency
**Key Details**:
- **Model**: At least one Gridfinity Base plate and one Top Accessory
- **Goal**: Create a functional and well-executed Gridfinity module that solves a real-world storage problem
- **Focus**: Share your accessory use case, design/print approach, and settings
**[View Full Challenge Details](https://meetup.fargo3d.com/Fargo3d/3DPrintMeetup/wiki/Current-Challenge)**
## Upcoming Challenge
### September 2026: "[Theme TBD]"
**Status**: Planning in progress
**Expected Timeline**:
- **Announcement**: August meeting (August 19th, 2026)
- **Submission Period**: September 2026
- **Judging**: September 2026
## Challenge Archive
### 2026 Challenges
| Month | Challenge Name | Theme | Status |
|-------|---------------|-------|--------|
| April | "Bring an Experiment" | Try something new | **Archived** |
| May | "Bring an Experiment (Round 2!)" | Try something new, crazy, or wild | **Archived** |
| June | "Show & Tell Extravaganza!" | Community Showcase | **Archived** |
| July | "Scarf Seams" | Seam Placement & Settings | **Archived** |
| August | "Gridfinity Extravaganza" | Organizational Efficiency | **Active** |
| September | [TBD] | [TBD] | Planning |
### 2025 Challenges
| Month | Challenge Name | Theme | Status |
|-------|---------------|-------|--------|
| October | "Is it Glass or Clearly Natural?" | Transparency & Clarity | **Archived** |
| November | "Wait, This Was Printed?" | Surface Finish & Layer Lines | **Archived** |
| December | "Bring Your Test Models" | Calibration & Test Prints | **Archived** |
## How Challenges Work
### Challenge Structure
Each monthly challenge includes:
- **Specific theme** focusing on different 3D printing aspects
- **Clear requirements** for models, materials, and techniques
- **Multiple award categories** for different achievements
- **Community judging** during show & tell sessions
- **Documentation sharing** for learning and improvement
### Participation
- **Open to all skill levels** - beginners to experts welcome
- **Bring your submission** to the monthly meetup
- **Share your process** - settings, techniques, and lessons learned
- **Vote on favorites** during community judging
- **Learn from others** through shared experiences
### Awards & Recognition
Each challenge features multiple ways to win:
- **Technical excellence** awards for best execution
- **Innovation** awards for creative approaches
- **People's choice** awards from community voting
- **Category-specific** awards based on challenge theme
- **Social media features** for all participants
## Challenge Development
### Suggesting Challenges
Community members can suggest future challenge themes:
- **Submit ideas** during meetup discussions
- **Discord voting** on proposed themes
- **School partnership** input for educational value
- **Skill development** focus areas
### Challenge Template
For organizers developing new challenges, see our **[Challenge Template](./challenges/readme.md)** which provides the standard structure and guidelines for creating engaging monthly competitions.
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**Current Focus**: Join us for the August Gridfinity challenge and bring your base & accessories to the August 19th meetup!
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# 3D Print Meetup Challenges
Welcome to our monthly 3D printing challenges! Each month features a unique theme designed to test different aspects of 3D printing skills, from material handling to design innovation.
## Active Challenge
### September 2026: "Practi"FALL" Prints"
**Theme**: Functional Utility & Everyday Practicality
**Key Details**:
- **Model**: Any functional or practical print (door stop, bottle/can opener, tool, bracket, organizer, etc.)
- **Goal**: Create a functional item that solves a real-world problem or makes life easier
- **Focus**: Share your print use case, design/slicing approach, and durability considerations
**[View Full Challenge Details](https://meetup.fargo3d.com/Fargo3d/3DPrintMeetup/wiki/Current-Challenge)**
## Upcoming Challenge
### October 2026: "[Theme TBD]"
**Status**: Planning in progress
**Expected Timeline**:
- **Announcement**: September meeting (September 16th, 2026)
- **Submission Period**: October 2026
- **Judging**: October 2026
## Challenge Archive
### 2026 Challenges
| Month | Challenge Name | Theme | Status |
|-------|---------------|-------|--------|
| April | "Bring an Experiment" | Try something new | **Archived** |
| May | "Bring an Experiment (Round 2!)" | Try something new, crazy, or wild | **Archived** |
| June | "Show & Tell Extravaganza!" | Community Showcase | **Archived** |
| July | "Scarf Seams" | Seam Placement & Settings | **Archived** |
| August | "Gridfinity Extravaganza" | Organizational Efficiency | **Archived** |
| September | "Practi"FALL" Prints" | Functional Utility & Practicality | **Active** |
| October | [TBD] | [TBD] | Planning |
### 2025 Challenges
| Month | Challenge Name | Theme | Status |
|-------|---------------|-------|--------|
| October | "Is it Glass or Clearly Natural?" | Transparency & Clarity | **Archived** |
| November | "Wait, This Was Printed?" | Surface Finish & Layer Lines | **Archived** |
| December | "Bring Your Test Models" | Calibration & Test Prints | **Archived** |
## How Challenges Work
### Challenge Structure
Each monthly challenge includes:
- **Specific theme** focusing on different 3D printing aspects
- **Clear requirements** for models, materials, and techniques
- **Multiple award categories** for different achievements
- **Community judging** during show & tell sessions
- **Documentation sharing** for learning and improvement
### Participation
- **Open to all skill levels** - beginners to experts welcome
- **Bring your submission** to the monthly meetup
- **Share your process** - settings, techniques, and lessons learned
- **Vote on favorites** during community judging
- **Learn from others** through shared experiences
### Awards & Recognition
Each challenge features multiple ways to win:
- **Technical excellence** awards for best execution
- **Innovation** awards for creative approaches
- **People's choice** awards from community voting
- **Category-specific** awards based on challenge theme
- **Social media features** for all participants
## Challenge Development
### Suggesting Challenges
Community members can suggest future challenge themes:
- **Submit ideas** during meetup discussions
- **Discord voting** on proposed themes
- **School partnership** input for educational value
- **Skill development** focus areas
### Challenge Template
For organizers developing new challenges, see our **[Challenge Template](./challenges/readme.md)** which provides the standard structure and guidelines for creating engaging monthly competitions.
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**Current Focus**: Join us for the September Practi"FALL" Prints challenge and bring your functional prints to the September 16th meetup!