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# **⚠️ IMPORTANT: MEETUP DATE CHANGES**
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## **Next Two Meetups Will NOT be on the 3rd Wednesday**
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- **November Meetup: November 12th, 2025**
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- **December Meetup: December 10th, 2025**
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**We will resume normal 3rd Wednesday schedule after the New Year.**
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# 3D Fuel 3D Printing Monthly Meetup
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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.
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## 📋 Table of Contents
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- [📋 Itinerary](#-itinerary)
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- [🏆 Monthly Challenges](#-monthly-challenges)
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- [💡 Community Planning](#-community-planning)
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- [🎯 About Our Meetup](#-about-our-meetup)
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- [🤝 Community Engagement](#-community-engagement)
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- [📞 Getting Involved](#-getting-involved)
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### [<5B> Itinerary](./itinerary.md)
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Complete meeting format and timeline for our monthly gatherings. Includes:
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- **6:00-8:00 PM meeting structure**
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- Industry news updates with John
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- Show & tell sessions with challenge judging
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- Featured presentations and workshops
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- Meeting guidelines and etiquette
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## 🏆 Monthly Challenges
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### [Current Challenges](./challenges.md)
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Monthly design challenges and competitions. Currently featuring:
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- **October 2025**: "Is it Glass or Clearly Natural?" transparency challenge
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- Challenge rules, judging criteria, and submission guidelines
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- Prize structures and recognition programs
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- Tips for achieving the best results
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## 💡 Community Planning
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### [Ideas & Planning](./ideas.md)
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Creative concepts and future planning for meetup activities:
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- Competition format development ("Sliced" design challenge concept)
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- Community outreach and school partnerships
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- Event structure improvements
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- Monthly challenge selection processes
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## 🎯 About Our Meetup
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### What We Do
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- **Industry Updates**: Stay current with the latest 3D printing technology and trends
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- **Community Showcases**: Share your latest prints, techniques, and innovations
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- **Monthly Challenges**: Participate in themed design competitions
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- **Educational Content**: Learn from featured presentations and workshops
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- **Networking**: Connect with local makers and 3D printing enthusiasts
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### Meeting Format
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Our meetings follow a structured 2-hour format designed to maximize learning and community engagement:
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1. **Social Time**: Welcome and networking
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2. **Industry News**: Updates from John on 3D Fuel and industry trends
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3. **Show & Tell**: Project presentations and challenge judging
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4. **Featured Presentation**: In-depth technical content
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5. **Closing Discussion**: Wrap-up and informal conversation
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### Monthly Challenges
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We host themed design challenges that encourage creativity and skill development:
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- **Transparent Printing**: Testing clarity with 3D Fuel "Clearly Natural" filaments
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- **Technical Challenges**: Exploring specific printing techniques or materials
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- **Community Judging**: Group evaluation during show & tell sessions
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- **Recognition**: Prizes and social media features for winners
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## 🤝 Community Engagement
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### Participation
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- **Open to All**: Beginners and experts welcome
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- **Bring Your Prints**: Share your latest creations during show & tell
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- **Ask Questions**: Interactive Q&A sessions throughout the meeting
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- **Submit Challenges**: Contribute ideas for future monthly challenges
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### Partnerships
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- **Local Schools**: Outreach to robotics teams and STEM programs
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- **Discord Integration**: Online community voting and discussions
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- **Social Media**: Documentation and sharing of member achievements
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## 📞 Getting Involved
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### How to Participate
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1. **Attend Meetings**: Join us monthly from 6:00-8:00 PM
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2. **Bring Projects**: Share your prints during show & tell
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3. **Enter Challenges**: Submit entries for monthly competitions
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4. **Contribute Ideas**: Help shape future meetup activities
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### Stay Connected
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- Check this repository for updates and new challenges
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- Follow challenge submission deadlines
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- Participate in community discussions and voting
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## 📚 Document Navigation
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| Document | Purpose | Key Information |
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| [itinerary.md](./itinerary.md) | Meeting structure and timing | 6PM-8PM format, segment details |
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| [challenges.md](./challenges.md) | Monthly competitions | Rules, prizes, submission guidelines |
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| [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.
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**Current Challenge**: Visit [challenges.md](./challenges.md) for the latest monthly challenge information and submission requirements.
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