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boardmeetingagenda:2014-03-20 [2014/03/30 16:13]
branth [Board Meeting Minutes for March 27, 2014]
boardmeetingagenda:2014-03-20 [2014/03/31 15:40]
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           - The Board did agree to encourage all members to attend orientation classes           - The Board did agree to encourage all members to attend orientation classes
       - 7:25 - Tom, Brant, and others discussed the need to remind people of the parking pass system       - 7:25 - Tom, Brant, and others discussed the need to remind people of the parking pass system
-      - 7:27 - Tom suggested to Pete that ReminderBot be set up to post a "rule of the week" email +      - 7:27 - Tom suggested to Pete that reMMinderbot be set up to post a "tip of the week" email 
           - Pete and Dan discussed how to accomplish this best           - Pete and Dan discussed how to accomplish this best
           - Pete requested a database or list of rules be written to pull from; Brant volunteered           - Pete requested a database or list of rules be written to pull from; Brant volunteered
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               - It was taking up space and no one championed it, so it was removed               - It was taking up space and no one championed it, so it was removed
               - **VOTE: Should we put it before the members to decide if it is a tool for everyone or a personal project?**               - **VOTE: Should we put it before the members to decide if it is a tool for everyone or a personal project?**
 +                  - 5 voted yes and 2 people abstained
       - 8:00 - 40 watt laser cutter       - 8:00 - 40 watt laser cutter
           - Only JasonG and 2 others have been trained on it           - Only JasonG and 2 others have been trained on it
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           - Kevin replied that the parking pass had fell off it and it was intended for a sandblasting cabinet for group use           - Kevin replied that the parking pass had fell off it and it was intended for a sandblasting cabinet for group use
           - The Board was not contacted about it and it's not clear if any other members are in favor of it           - The Board was not contacted about it and it's not clear if any other members are in favor of it
-          - Pete noted that the table is clamped to might also be KevinC's personal work surface, which many people had not heard before+          - Someone noted that the table is clamped to might also be KevinC's personal work surface, which many people had not heard before
           - MattW raised concerns about how well the cabinet would be sealed           - MattW raised concerns about how well the cabinet would be sealed
           - Tom also noted the wood will need to be replaced eventually as the sand would eat it           - Tom also noted the wood will need to be replaced eventually as the sand would eat it
           - MattW said he would ask KevinC for plans/intent and review it with him           - MattW said he would ask KevinC for plans/intent and review it with him
 +          - It was mentioned that we may be able to purchase or acquire a large (proper) sand blasting booth if people want such a thing
       - 8:12 - BillW and others mentioned the desire for larger sandblasting cabinet       - 8:12 - BillW and others mentioned the desire for larger sandblasting cabinet
           - The Board asked for more details when they are available and to consider soliciting donations from members           - The Board asked for more details when they are available and to consider soliciting donations from members
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       - 8:25 - BretD is looking for an etching press       - 8:25 - BretD is looking for an etching press
           - Pete and others said we might have one already, will look after the meeting           - Pete and others said we might have one already, will look after the meeting
 +          - Update: Brent took it home when his membership lapsed
   - 8:27 - Events:   - 8:27 - Events:
       - Hardware Hackathon       - Hardware Hackathon
           - RyanK would like to host some of it at MMS           - RyanK would like to host some of it at MMS
           - Looking for MMS liaison to work with RyanK           - Looking for MMS liaison to work with RyanK
 +          - It was noted that unless a member steps up to volunteer, we can't really be involved
           - Brant will post to the public mailing list for volunteers           - Brant will post to the public mailing list for volunteers
       - Television show filming (Pete)       - Television show filming (Pete)
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