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Milwaukee Makerspace Board of Directors Meeting - April 18th, 2019
Held at the Milwaukee Makerspace Craft Lab
Attendees
Present
Markus
Faith
Kathy H
Billy
Pete
Absent
Guests
Steff M
Dan J
Carl
Billx2
Karen P
Marcin P
Loki
Steve P
Tony
Minutes
Review and approval of the Minutes of the previous meeting
Reports of Boards and Standing Committees
Treasurers Report
Find the current treasurer report
here.
IRS fine was revised.
We may want to discuss the wisdom of paying a CPA to file on our behalf. We did this several years ago and it cost us $300 per year.
If we do not, we should make a greater effort to review our filing with multiple people before sending to avoid a recurrence.
Building Maintenance/Issues
Reports of Special (Select) Committees
Unfinished Business
Membership Engagement
Previous Status
Empowering members. Gift cards or other recognition for going above and beyond.
Another newsletter will be sent
Abuse in the Metal shop is still occurring see Lost and Found Box notes
Clarification of Policy on teaching classes to non members
Last Status
Propose to clarify language on wiki, vote if this is acceptable - Dan
Members can teach a class to non-members, but must get BOD sign-off first.
We need to be sure that safety protocols are in place that will not risk a claim against our liability insurance.
All guests MUST sign the liability waiver before class.
Make it clear that if a member accepts payment for the class, they are no longer covered by the space's liability insurance and should buy their own.
Does not apply to guests working on personal projects.
Lighting /Graffiti
Exterior Building lighting - Tom G
Lighting the side of building attempt to reduce graffiti also talk to neighborhood
Big LED light was acquired that can be aimed.
Space Improvement Day
Spring Elections
Discuss the plan…
postions up for election : Treasurer, secretary, member at large, facility director
Nominations open up April 2nd
adrian and markus will coordinate the elections
New Business
* Storage optins
M.S.
Move Makerfaire,Makathon,power wheels supplies to self storage unit?
Potential to open up 12-30 storage spaces.
cost, convenience, abuse issues?
* New Member orientation
M.S.
* Bullet points/script for giving tours
M.S.
similar to wood shop
encourage and boost confidence for more members to give tours
more consistency of topics covered
cover more of our culture and what to expect (training, storage, behaviour)
* Update member handbook and provide printed copy
M.S.
Many people more likely to read and remember printed things
Gives new members something to do while waiting to sign up
Include something like a quick start guide of how to get trained?
* Metalshop area champions
M.S.
Bill squared to be main champion (he broke the formatting!!!)
Larry continues as champion add Markus
Larry and Bill both agreed to the idea
* signage for 5 minute ToDos
M.S.
What can someone do to help an area/the space if they have 5 minutes?
What are tasks that can be done without much guidance/knowledge?
Enable and encourage members to spend a few minutes cleaning while waiting for a training, someone to show up, glue or paint to dry….
Encourage area champions to contribute to a list/ sign
* Change our reflection section on Tuesdays
M.S.
Instead of arbituary quotes have makerspace culture topics.
Example: How to ask for training. (The trainer is a volunter. Dont pressure, guilt trip, feel entitled, offer help as a thank you…)
Goal: help maintain and improve our culture
Announcements
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