• Jeff calls meeting to order at 7:00 PM

• Jeff M
• Carl S
• Marcus S
• Alden H
• Colin I
• Mike T (via phone)
• Bill R

• NA

• Faith F
• Tim C
• Cathy C
• Jeff
• Sarah/Hapto
• Tony
• Bill W
• Tom G
• Steve P
• Steffan

Milwaukee Makerspace Board of Directors Meeting - August 18th, 2022 Approved unanimously

• Dan J provided Treasurer Report

• Woodshop space addition and curtains: Jake B
  1. Jake got curtains from a local mfg.
  2. To hang curtains from the truss will add around 1 1/2' by 40' to woodshop (60 sq ft).
  3. Vote by BOD was unanimous
• Faith Craft lab flooring discussion
  1. $1,286 spent for new flooring and trim.
  2. Marcus recommendation to split total cost 50/50 with the MMS given portion of floor is entrance/general area.
  3. Discussion on MMS paying for the entire cost as it is a facility cost vs are cost.
  4. Email will be sent to members regarding the MMS paying the entire cost
• Faith requests moving book shelves by rest room and put craft lab hack rack there.

• Lenox, Saturday 9/24/2022 1 to 4 PM
  • Projects: Hang blue curtains for finishing area
  • Jake B had curtains for select areas at Norwich

• Message being developed by Tony W to ask members not using their storage space to move out to allow other members have storage access. Tony: Still in process. Tony is able to get data, so progress.

Carl S presented proposal that he and Charlie and Hapto worked up at last month's meeting. See detailed description in document on BOD has been shared folder on Google Docs. Carl: Two reasons: Foster leadership; encourages growth of membership, especially when open to outsiders. Proposed $100 per month for materials Carl presents application form and survey that reside on Google Drive. Board will review proposal and make determination within two weeks so membership notification can be sent regarding expenditure of more than $600, for potential action at next board meeting. Board discussed and will vote at next week for 1 year trial Carl S sent email to membership as total projected expenditure exceeds $500.

• BOD voted unanimously approving this expenditure.

• Postcard is nice, but reverse dates, Hapto sent revised to designer.
• Carl will update Tri Fold brochure, can open on Adobe Illustrator and update. Jeff will review for content, invite other Board members to do as well.
• Sarah/Hapto evaluating QR code to add new members to members only google group
• Sarah, Tim and Faith helped with the layout and verbage. Carl will add photos.
• Carl just shared it with the BOD.
• Goal is to have them completed for use at Maker Faire.

* Maker Fair: moved to Discovery World

• Same dates: Oct 22nd and 23rd
  • Truck rental, food for MS volunteers, booth rental, logistics, signage, after party, etc.
  • $5,000 budget approved by the BOD
  • John Klein will get truck from work donated.

• Tim C is working on the video script for updated New Member video. It is on the BOD drive. Carl S is responsible for videoing.
  • Evaluating having professional video team to get project completed at high quality.
  • Team will provide 3 quotes for BOD to review.
  • Project on hold, to restart after Maker Faire.

• Updated lease shared with the members, BOD will vote on Monday, September 19th.

1. Update on work done to get up to code compliance and MMS requested improvements.
2. Total bill for these improvements is $11,013.85, general agreement that this is a bill from MV which will be paid.

Switching from GFL to John's Disposal. MMS will save approximately $60+/month.

• Meeting ended at 8PM.