Milwaukee Makerspace Board of Directors Meeting - July 15, 2021
Attendees
Present
Tim C
Faith F
Jeff M
Marcus S
Bill R
Chris T
Alden H
Absent
Guests
Dan J
Jake B
Bill C
Jason I
John D
Cheers
Minutes
New Business
Current Financial Projections
Maker Faire Milwaukee
UPDATE ON MAKER FAIRE MILWAUKEE
-I will owe MSOE about 10-15K for staff and services, roughly
-Don't think I can get away with no fencing for PRS and will need to rent, unless Tom has a friend in the business. Say $2500
-Printing/signage/promotions $3000
-Might want to throw up some tents....
*Initial discussion by Board was to fund:
* Power Wheels: $2,500
* Signage (reusable): $3,000
New Business
New member Veronica showed a draft mock up of mural to potentially be painted on the Norwich building tower wall facing Pennsylvania Ave
BOD discussion on current frequently used unofficial logo, simple designs, more complex designs.
Possible development of a new, updated, more inclusive logo
UPDATE ON MURAL
None, continue other efforts to build out Norwich
Alternatively, Makers Village will take over conversations with Veronica
Membership Signups
Significant BOD discussion on where to hold meetings to help streamline new member sign ups
BOD Agreed on trying to following, starting July 1:
On even numbered Tuesdays, the member meeting will be held at Lenox building
On odd numbered Tuesdays, the member meeting will be held at the Norwich building
New members must attend a meeting and tour each facility prior to be signed up.
Tony W updated the web site
Tim will send out a wild apriot email message to all current members
UPDATE ON SIGNUPS
We have transitioned to meeting in alternative locations for Tuesday meetings. Going smoothly so far.
Comments from the people doing the signups
Add new members to members-only
Welding Area
Space Improvement Day
Power Wheels
Discussion on potentially moving it to Norwich to have more room for projects at Lenox east room.
Need to determine a location
7 of 7 Board members voted Rick Bowman new area champion
Stain Glass
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