Sponsored Group

External groups and groups that meet around special interests and topics are welcome at Knox Makers. There are a few considerations we ask of these subgroups that meet at the space. First, we ask that meetings do not interfere with other scheduled use of the space such as our Tuesday night events or meetings already scheduled by other groups. Next, we ask that groups respect the space as we would expect of dues paying members, especially in regard to safe use of equipment and respecting the space, property at the space, projects, and other guests/members.

Every group should have a sponsoring member that accepts accountability for the group, is present the entire time of the meeting, and makes sure to express and enforce the space rules. This can include making sure any guests have filled out waiver of liability forms before using dangerous tools, locking the door up, and making sure the group leaves the space at least as it was found if not a little better.

We do not currently charge subgroups any rental fees, but incurred damages may be due if the group is responsible for any damage such as broken equipment because of neglect or horseplay.

In addition to a sponsoring member, each group should have a designated group organizer and group contact (these are often the same person as the sponsoring member).

If you have any questions or you would like to start a new subgroup at Knox Makers, contact board@knoxmakers.org with the name of your group, summary description, and requested meeting date(s) along with your group's sponsoring member(s), group organizer(s), and group contact(s).

Subgroups

Subgroup name	Description	Schedule	Sponsoring member(s)	Group organizer	Group contact
CTF Thursdays	Capture the Flag is a twice monthly web challenge group organized by dc865	CTF Thursdays are the first and third Thursdays of every month	Eric Gershwin/Jeff Nichols	Eric Gershwin	Eric Gershwin
PyKnoxville	PyKnoxville is a once monthly group that meets about Python programming and scripting	PyKnoxville meets the first Wednesday of every month	James Broyles	James Broyles	James Broyles
Knoxville Meshnet	Knoxville Meshnet is a once monthly group that meets about the local experimental meshnet	Knoxville Meshnet meets on a different Friday each month until they settle on a regular day	James Broyles	Caleb Cooper	James Broyles
KnoxPi RaspPi	KnoxPi RaspPi is a once monthly group that meets about RaspberryPi	PyKnoxville meets the last Monday of every month	James Broyles	James Broyles	James Broyles