Difference between revisions of "May 4 2015"

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* New member orientation (Mike/Dom) ([https://docs.google.com/document/d/1nvY6vXSVQA-eWnDJwfuSzGyPNmi7dRkDGsL16Q8wNKQ/edit#heading=h.uw0hb6p8tyu0 working document])
 
* New member orientation (Mike/Dom) ([https://docs.google.com/document/d/1nvY6vXSVQA-eWnDJwfuSzGyPNmi7dRkDGsL16Q8wNKQ/edit#heading=h.uw0hb6p8tyu0 working document])
 
** How often do we do these?
 
** How often do we do these?
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** {{decision|New member orientation held 1st Open Hack: 7:10 - orientation, 7:30 - tour}}
 
** Who runs these?
 
** Who runs these?
** Process:
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** Process for the first month:
 
*** 1. Pay dues
 
*** 1. Pay dues
 
*** 2. Attend orientation (and sign waiver)
 
*** 2. Attend orientation (and sign waiver)
 
*** 3. Apply for key
 
*** 3. Apply for key
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** {{todo|who=John|what=List the new member process on the web site|when=May23|done=0}}
 
* Deadline for comments for [[Machine Access]]/BD policy before approval
 
* Deadline for comments for [[Machine Access]]/BD policy before approval
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** {{todo|who=Board|what=Review and comment on Machine Access/BD policy before next board meeting|when=May 18|done=0}}
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** {{todo|who=Board|what=Vote on Machine Access/BD policy next board meeting|when=May 18|done=0}}
 
* Volunteer coordinator?
 
* Volunteer coordinator?
 
* Install safety sultan (Clark Shultz)
 
* Install safety sultan (Clark Shultz)

Revision as of 23:19, 15 May 2015

Governance Committee (Dom)

  • New member orientation (Mike/Dom) (working document)
    • How often do we do these?
    • @DECISION: New member orientation held 1st Open Hack: 7:10 - orientation, 7:30 - tour
    • Who runs these?
    • Process for the first month:
      • 1. Pay dues
      • 2. Attend orientation (and sign waiver)
      • 3. Apply for key
    • @TODO (John, May23): List the new member process on the web site
  • Deadline for comments for Machine Access/BD policy before approval
    • @TODO (Board, May 18): Review and comment on Machine Access/BD policy before next board meeting
    • @TODO (Board, May 18): Vote on Machine Access/BD policy next board meeting
  • Volunteer coordinator?
  • Install safety sultan (Clark Shultz)

Communications Hive (John)

Social media stats
Count Change
Facebook 1169 +61
Twitter 791 +101
Meetup 159 +24
  • WiKi pages for members (James S.)
  • Update Board Member information (Mike)
  • Douglas Design District branding uploaded to MakeICT Drive

Finances and Fundraising Task Force (Jens)

Members
Balance Change
Member count 105 +33
  • ArtDOG
    • $1,830.91 total
    • April has thank-you's to distribute
    • Board needs to designate how the funds raised will be used
  • Members voted on MakeICT fee increase to $25/month from $10/month
    • Fee increase passed (91.89%): 37 members voted - 34 YES, 3 NO
  • WildApricot
    • Fee increasing to $70/month in Sept
    • We can lock in $50/month by paying 2 years at once
    • Are we happy with it? Should we lock in the price?
  • Trash Service
    • Any concerns with dumpster placement, cost, etc?
    • Applying for grant through Waste Management
  • Current Equipment Budget here

Remote Events and Outreach Gaggle (Barb)

  • RiverFest
  • McLean STEM night
  • Maker Faire is moving forward. We expect a meeting with Make Mag to confirm OK use of the name toward the end of the week (John)
  • Derby Coding club is moving forward. Working with Finn on it. It would be nice to be able to use the Ultimaker II with them if it is working. Is it working? (John)

Special Projects Brigade (Mike)

  • Let's bring the bus home! (Dom)
  • Proposal for project approval (Dom)
    • 1. Genesis of idea
    • 2. Recruitment of members
    • 3. Creation of proposal, which should at least include:
      • Purpose of the project
      • Members involved
      • Budget
    • 4. Presentation of proposal to board of directors; if approved
    • 5. Allocation of funds and work on project

Programs

Makerspace (Tom)

  • Floor Plan Developments PDF
  • Emergency plans
    • Exit pathways
  • Wearables Workshop with Lisa Rundstrom?

devICT (Seth)

  • No topics

Community Updates

  • No updates

Calendar

  • 9 May 2015 - Basic Electronics
  • 29 May - June 6 2015 - RiverFest
  • 13 June (tentative) - 2nd Saturday - Robot sumo???
  • 27-28 June - KC Maker Faire
  • 11 July - 2nd Saturday - ??????
  • 18 July - Wichita Mini Maker Faire
  • 8 August (tentative) - 2nd Saturday - Wearables??? Tom, Barb, Mike

End

Decision Summary

    Task Summary