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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 [2014/04/02 21:04] (current) branth |
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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 | + | - 7:27 - Tom suggested to Pete that reMMinderbot |
- 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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- The color could be used as a secret code for members to indicate which side of the street to park on | - The color could be used as a secret code for members to indicate which side of the street to park on | ||
- 7:34 - **VOTE: Do we want to require a 90-day probationary period for new members?** | - 7:34 - **VOTE: Do we want to require a 90-day probationary period for new members?** | ||
- | - 6 votes yes and ChrisH abstained | + | - 7 votes yes |
- The implementation is still to be determined, but the Board agrees on the spirit of the policy and its intent | - The implementation is still to be determined, but the Board agrees on the spirit of the policy and its intent | ||
- 7:36 - Check on progress of Building Topics/ | - 7:36 - Check on progress of Building Topics/ | ||
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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' | + | - Someone |
- 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/ | - MattW said he would ask KevinC for plans/ | ||
+ | - 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) |