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 ===== Reports of Special (Select) Committees ===== ===== Reports of Special (Select) Committees =====
   * Outreach committee - Planning stages for fundraisers for the spring.   * Outreach committee - Planning stages for fundraisers for the spring.
 +  * Issues with archived members being able to pay online
 +  * Old/problem members signing up again and that process
 +  * How do we deal with members who autopay late or on an irregular basis
 +  * Keep training up to date on irregular members
 +  * Marcin offered to investigate second date trigger in wild apricot
  
 ===== Unfinished Business ===== ===== Unfinished Business =====
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     * Empowering members. Gift cards or other recognition for going above and beyond.     * Empowering members. Gift cards or other recognition for going above and beyond.
     * Another newsletter will be sent     * Another newsletter will be sent
-    * Abuse in the Metal shop is still occurring see Lost and Found Box notes 
    
   * **Updates**   * **Updates**
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   * **Flooring**   * **Flooring**
     * all 6 vote approval for flooring     * all 6 vote approval for flooring
-    * 700 dollars for flooring est. +    * 700 dollars for flooring est. 
 +    * Waiting on cabinet handles so Kyle can come in, take the carpet out and put in the flooring 
  
   * **New building**   * **New building**
     * Tom G was issued a Letter of intent     * Tom G was issued a Letter of intent
     * Rezoning and drawings in progress     * Rezoning and drawings in progress
 +    * hit a snag with the land, the barrel company technically owns about 2 feet of the lot, Tom G figuring it out
  
   * **Lighting /Graffiti**   * **Lighting /Graffiti**
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     * Lighting the side of building attempt to reduce graffiti also talk to neighborhood      * Lighting the side of building attempt to reduce graffiti also talk to neighborhood 
     * Big LED light was acquired that can be aimed.     * Big LED light was acquired that can be aimed.
- +    The wall was cleaned and we will get the bill soon 
-  * **ADA Compliance - to be presented by Chris H.*+    * Markus spoke to Rik Stardy about planting vegetation 
-    * Issues facing, prospective members.  +    * Need to call and ask about installing a fence for vines to grow in front of the wall
-    * Non-formal assessment of ADA was done +
-    * Ramp may be looked into this spring or when we redo the parking lot +
-    * Chris H got approved to get more estimates+
  
   * **Maker Faire Milwaukee**   * **Maker Faire Milwaukee**
     * Update from Pete P.     * Update from Pete P.
 +    * Makerfaire is in downtown Milwaukee at the Wisconsin Center District
 +    * Postcards are ready and available to hand out
  
  
 ==== Space Improvement Day ==== ==== Space Improvement Day ====
   * **Last Status**   * **Last Status**
 +    * Kathy H will not be there
 +    * Steff M is making smoked pork and chicken
  
   * **Spring Elections**   * **Spring Elections**
     * Discuss the plan...     * Discuss the plan...
-    * postions up for election : Treasurer, secretary, member at large, facility director+    * postions up for election : member at large
     * Nominations open up April 2nd     * Nominations open up April 2nd
     * adrian and markus will coordinate the elections     * adrian and markus will coordinate the elections
- +    Faith elected as Secretary, Billy promoted to Treasurer, Kathy H and Pete have been reelected
-  **Wiki login for new users** +
-    * new members get a error message 'Self registration is currently disabled...'+
  
   * **Maker Faire funding requests**   * **Maker Faire funding requests**
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     * discussion of funding flat amount or a match rate from fundraising     * discussion of funding flat amount or a match rate from fundraising
     * 6-1 vote to notify membership of a proposal requesting putting 5k toward outreach programs     * 6-1 vote to notify membership of a proposal requesting putting 5k toward outreach programs
 +    * Need to call about Uhaul or Enterprise truck discounts
 +    * Waiting on the plan for the 5K toward the Outreach Program until there is a budget outline
 +    * Need to notify memebers about the funding request form
  
   * **Large projects in the east room**   * **Large projects in the east room**
     * ...     * ...
     * What is "large"?     * What is "large"?
 +    * East room has useable space
  
 ===== New Business ===== ===== New Business =====
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     *Is it doable?      *Is it doable? 
     *Do we want to utilize this feature?     *Do we want to utilize this feature?
 +    *Other options for notifying members: text messages or Slack
 +    *Dan will look into if Apricot can send text messages
 +    *Members will need to opt in for the texting option
 +    *More research needed before we proceed
  
 * ** Storage optins**<html> * ** Storage optins**<html>
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     *Potential to open up 12-30 storage spaces.     *Potential to open up 12-30 storage spaces.
     *cost, convenience, abuse issues?     *cost, convenience, abuse issues?
 +    *There is a storage unit within walking distance that has a key code entry, 10x20 space for $120/month, Markus or Billy will ask about a discount
 +    *We can also ask if members have any extra personal storage for Makerfair/Powerwheels supplies
  
 * ** New Member orientation**<html> * ** New Member orientation**<html>
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     *With more new members it could be more effective than individually answering the same questions over and over      *With more new members it could be more effective than individually answering the same questions over and over 
     *Do we have/want a script?     *Do we have/want a script?
 +    *Should space improvement day be a sign-up requirement?
  
 * ** Bullet points/script for giving tours**<html> * ** Bullet points/script for giving tours**<html>
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     *more consistency of topics covered     *more consistency of topics covered
     *cover more of our culture and what to expect (training, storage, behaviour)     *cover more of our culture and what to expect (training, storage, behaviour)
 +    *Do we want a bulleted script for tour guides
 +    *Steff and Kathy C will survey new members
 +    *Do we want a quiz after becoming a new member for the simple/everyday things?
  
 * ** Update member handbook and provide printed copy**<html> * ** Update member handbook and provide printed copy**<html>
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     *Gives new members something to do while waiting to sign up     *Gives new members something to do while waiting to sign up
     *Include something like a quick start guide of how to get trained?     *Include something like a quick start guide of how to get trained?
 +    *Markus will look at handbook and edit it
 +    *Give each new member a copy
 +    *Give handbook at first tour, then have the new member verify that they read it: quiz potential
 +    *Face to face instruction instead of the video
 +    *Tony is willing to create a quiz, this is something new that we can try
 +    *If the member doesn’t do well on the quiz, suggest they come to member orientation
 +    *Carl will come in 30 minutes before Monday class for new member orientation
 +    *Slide deck in WIKI for new members
 +    *Solves: FAQ, Training questions, Cleaning, Lights, First aid
 +
  
 * ** Metalshop area champions**<html> * ** Metalshop area champions**<html>
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     *Larry continues as champion add Markus     *Larry continues as champion add Markus
     *Larry and Bill both agreed to the idea     *Larry and Bill both agreed to the idea
- +    *Tom K stepped down, the metal shop will continue as is  
 +    *Billx2 Primary, Markus Co-Champ Vote: 5 Yes 
 +    *Jake trainer as well for basic operations
  
 * ** signage for 5 minute ToDos**<html> * ** signage for 5 minute ToDos**<html>
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     *Enable and encourage members to spend a few minutes cleaning while waiting for a training, someone to show up, glue or paint to dry....     *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     *Encourage area champions to contribute to a list/ sign
 +    *Weld area will have posters from MATC
 +    *Give a list when new members sign up
 +    *Mark tasks in space improvement day list as repeatable for new members or volunteers
 +    *Suggestions from area champions
 +
  
 * ** Change our reflection section on Tuesdays**<html> * ** Change our reflection section on Tuesdays**<html>
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 </html> </html>
     *Instead of arbituary quotes have makerspace culture topics.     *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...) +    * Example: How to ask for training. (The trainer is a volunteer. Dont pressure, guilt trip, feel entitled, offer help as a thank you...) 
     *Goal: help maintain and improve our culture     *Goal: help maintain and improve our culture
 +    *Need to change heading in WIKI
  
 ===== Announcements ===== ===== Announcements =====
-  * None+  *Reminder that any member can run the Tuesday night meeting (member engagement) 
 +  *Kathy wants damaged ceiling tiles replaced/painted 
 +  *Look at home depot for new ceiling tiles for space improvement day 
 +  *Carl looking into new banners for space (People, Places, Projects) 
 +  *More rollup stands for banners 
  
 ===== Close ===== ===== Close =====
-  * Meeting was adjourned at+  * Meeting was adjourned at 8:10pm
  
  
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