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 == Present == == Present ==
-  * +  * Markus 
 +  * Faith 
 +  * Kathy 
 +  * Carl 
 +  * Pete
  
 == Absent == == Absent ==
-  * +  * Steff 
 +  * Billy
  
 == Guests == == Guests ==
-  * +  * Jake 
 +  * Adrian 
 +  * Dan J
    
  
 ====== Minutes ====== ====== Minutes ======
-  * Meeting called to order by ?? at x:xxPM+  * Meeting called to order by Markus at 7:01PM
  
 ===== Review and approval of the Minutes of the previous meeting ===== ===== Review and approval of the Minutes of the previous meeting =====
-  * Previous meeting minutes were approved by in attendance.+  * Previous meeting minutes were approved by in attendance.
  
 ===== Reports of Boards and Standing Committees ===== ===== Reports of Boards and Standing Committees =====
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 ==== Building Maintenance/Issues ==== ==== Building Maintenance/Issues ====
-  * Recieved bill from city for graffiti+  * Bill for graffiti removal was $390
      
 ===== Reports of Special (Select) Committees ===== ===== Reports of Special (Select) Committees =====
-  * +  * Carl is in contact with the Makers mart people and we are on the list for 2020. He will continue to talk to them about holding a makers mart at our location. 
 +  * Carl wants to invite non-members to the fusion 360 class 
  
  
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       * Grillers night out has been going on every week, need to post on TV       * Grillers night out has been going on every week, need to post on TV
       * A member wants to do a Miniature painting class       * A member wants to do a Miniature painting class
-      * Carl wants to look into the Makerspace holding a makers-mart in the alleyway 
   * **Updates**   * **Updates**
     *     *
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     * all 6 vote approval for flooring     * all 6 vote approval for flooring
     * 700 dollars for flooring est.      * 700 dollars for flooring est. 
-    * Waiting on Kyle to order flooring 
-    * Dan J. will purchase flooring and request repayment from board 
   * **Update**   * **Update**
-    * Still waiting+    * Kathy found someone who is donating vinyl sheet flooring. Waiting to see if it will be dropped off or if we have to pick it up
  
 ==== New Building/Makerspace Annex ==== ==== New Building/Makerspace Annex ====
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     * City Council has voted yes to giving us the building for $1     * City Council has voted yes to giving us the building for $1
   * **Update**   * **Update**
 +    * For now, West Allis building is off the table for environmental reasons
    
  
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       * Steff: NO       * Steff: NO
       * Billy:       * Billy:
 +    * Karen for $50
 +      * Faith: YES
 +      * Markus: YES
 +      * Carl: 
 +      * Pete:YES
 +      * Kathy:YES
 +      * Steff:
 +      * Billy:
 +    * Open house on Saturday night after the Faire at the space
 +      * Carl will head this and wants a budget for the event
 +      * Food, DJ
 +      * Faith is asking a friend for DJ quote
 +
 +
  
  
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   * **Update**    * **Update** 
     *      * 
 +    
 ==== Storage Options ====  ==== Storage Options ==== 
   * **Last Status**   * **Last Status**
-    *Move Maker Faire, Make-A-Thon, Power Wheels supplies to self storage unit+    * Move Maker Faire, Make-A-Thon, Power Wheels supplies to self storage unit
     * Tom recently started renting 1000sq.ft     * Tom recently started renting 1000sq.ft
     * Billy talked to Bay View storage and is waiting for hear back     * Billy talked to Bay View storage and is waiting for hear back
-    *We can also ask if members have any extra personal storage for Makerfair/Powerwheels supplies+    * We can also ask if members have any extra personal storage for Makerfair/Powerwheels supplies
   * **Update**   * **Update**
 +    * We need to get this taken care of preferably before Maker Faire
  
 ==== New Member Orientation ==== ==== New Member Orientation ====
   * **Last Status**   * **Last Status**
-    *Worth reintroducing? Carl has been doing this weekly, only about 2 people have shown up. He will continue until the board meeting and then decided if we should continue it or not+    * Worth reintroducing? Carl has been doing this weekly, only about 2 people have shown up. He will continue until the board meeting and then decided if we should continue it or not
     * Carl, Pete and Steff working on script and tours     * Carl, Pete and Steff working on script and tours
     * Need to make edits to handbook     * Need to make edits to handbook
    
   * ** Update **   * ** Update **
-    +    * Carl says not worth doing and will not continue
  
 ==== Bullet points/script for giving tours ==== ==== Bullet points/script for giving tours ====
   * ** Last Status **   * ** Last Status **
-    *similar to wood shop +    * similar to wood shop 
-    *encourage and boost confidence for more members to give tours +    * encourage and boost confidence for more members to give tours 
-    *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 +    * Do we want a bulleted script for tour guides 
-    *Steff and Kathy C will survey new members +    * Steff and Kathy C will survey new members 
-    *Do we want a quiz after becoming a new member for the simple/everyday things?+    * Do we want a quiz after becoming a new member for the simple/everyday things?
   * ** Update **   * ** Update **
 +    * Live stream tour of the space next week, Tuesday. Pete will be cameraman while Carl will be the one talking
 +
  
 ==== Update member handbook and provide printed copy ==== ==== Update member handbook and provide printed copy ====
-    *Many people more likely to read and remember printed things +    * Many people more likely to read and remember printed things 
-    *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 +    * Markus will look at handbook and edit it 
-    *Give each new member a copy +    * Give each new member a copy 
-    *Give handbook at first tour, then have the new member verify that they read it: quiz potential +    * 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 +    * Face to face instruction instead of the video 
-    *Carl will come in 30 minutes before Monday class for new member orientation +    * Carl will come in 30 minutes before Monday class for new member orientation 
-    *Slide deck in WIKI for new members +    * Slide deck in wiki for new members 
-    *Solves: FAQ, Training questions, Cleaning, Lights, First aid +    * Solves: FAQ, Training questions, Cleaning, Lights, First aid
  
  
-==== signage for 5 minute ToDos ==== +==== Signage for 5 minute ToDos ==== 
-    *What can someone do to help an area/the space if they have 5 minutes? +    * 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? +    * 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.... +    * 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 
-    *Give a list when new members sign up +    * Give a list when new members sign up 
-    *Mark tasks in space improvement day list as repeatable for new members or volunteers +    * Mark tasks in space improvement day list as repeatable for new members or volunteers 
-    *Suggestions from area champions+    * Suggestions from area champions
  
 ==== Reinstating members previously removed by the Board==== ==== Reinstating members previously removed by the Board====
-    *I would like to have a new rule regarding the return of members that we had previously removed from the Makerspace.+    * I would like to have a new rule regarding the return of members that we had previously removed from the Makerspace.
     * I propose that before such a member can be signed back in again it must be a unanimous decision by the Board of Directors to take that member back.      * I propose that before such a member can be signed back in again it must be a unanimous decision by the Board of Directors to take that member back. 
  
   * **Update**   * **Update**
-  *Adding a new line on the sign up sheet to check off if they've been a member before +    * Adding a new line on the sign up sheet to check off if they've been a member before 
-  *Markus wants to add a list of members who we should be wary of signing up again +    * Markus wants to add a list of members who we should be wary of signing up again 
-  *new procedure write-up for signing up members+    * new procedure write-up for signing up members
  
-====old dumpster pad==== +==== Old Dumpster Pad==== 
-    *Remove old pad and replace with compacted gravel for an additional parking spot+    * Remove old pad and replace with compacted gravel for an additional parking spot
  
   * **Update**   * **Update**
 +    * It’ll be in the fall when Cathy’s dad has slow time at work
        
 ====Revisit the issue of "Commercial Work"==== ====Revisit the issue of "Commercial Work"====
     * [[https://wiki.milwaukeemakerspace.org/boardmeetingagenda/2013-01-03|See 9. d. for background/history]]     * [[https://wiki.milwaukeemakerspace.org/boardmeetingagenda/2013-01-03|See 9. d. for background/history]]
- +    * ** Implement a "High Score" board to help expose tool usage data to the membership at large **
-* ** Implement a "High Score" board to help expose tool usage data to the membership at large **+
     * Dan J.     * Dan J.
     * I think it would be helpful for member engagement if we could expose more data about tool usage.     * I think it would be helpful for member engagement if we could expose more data about tool usage.
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 ===== New Business ===== ===== New Business =====
 +  * Spending Area Funding<html><span style="color:red;"><sup>P.P.</sup></span></html>
 +    * Markus or Andy becoming electronics area champion to spend the money and stock things that are missing
  
 +  
  
 ===== Announcements ===== ===== Announcements =====
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 ===== Close ===== ===== Close =====
-  * Meeting was adjourned at x:xxpm+  * Meeting was adjourned at 7:41pm
  
  
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