• Tim C
• Faith F
• Jeff M
• Marcus S
• Bill R
• Chris T
• Alden H

• NA

• Dan J
• Jake B
• Bill C
• Jason I
• John D

• This month's libation of choice: Tequila
• Provided by: Chris T

• Meeting called to order by Tim at 07:11 PM
• Minutes approved by 6 of 7 of present, one abstention

• Update from Jeff M
• Membership currently 299 (Maximum was 380); Minimum was ~240 during Covid.

• Maker Faire Milwaukee has a set date of Sept 24th-26th, 2021
  • Seeking large-commitment volunteers for large responsibilities
  • Betty Brinn will return the Nerdy Derby track to MMS done
  • Historical investment from MMS of ~$5,000
  • Considering larger investment for 2021 Faire (no investment in 2020)
  • BOD working to define measurable goals.
  • BOD working to define budget; specifically where dollars will be allocated
    • Signage: insure it can be used for multiple events
    • Support for member projects built specifically for the faire
    • Assist with member booth fees?
    • Makers selling products/goods must register with State of WI Dept of Revenue and pay sales tax Not under board jurisdiction

• Tim to bring up financials from Carrie
• Board begin discussion what to sponsor
• From Carrie:

-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 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

• None, continue other efforts to build out Norwich
• Alternatively, Makers Village will take over conversations with Veronica

• 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

• 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

• Send membership vote to have welding gas paid as a building expense/public utility and reimburse area for purchase of gas tanks. (Considerable savings over renting tanks.)

• Sunday, July 25th; 1 to 4 PM
  • Food plan: grill out burgers and brats at Norwich
  • Announcement on member board

• 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

• Bobby Coon added as co-champion of Stain Glass area.

• Meeting was adjourned at : 8 pm