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- | ====== Meeting | + | ====== Meeting |
- | Topics: | + | ===== Attendance ===== |
+ | * 19 members | ||
+ | * 5 guests | ||
- | * Ask guests to sign the Milwaukee Makerspace Meeting Guest Book | + | ===== Topics ===== |
+ | ==== Housekeeping ==== | ||
+ | * Introductions | ||
+ | * Guests were then asked to sign the Guest Book and offered a tour while the members discussed business matters. | ||
+ | * Set a date for missed Makerspace Cleanup/ | ||
+ | * Later in the meeting, Jason G. asked that members pay their dues by the 7th of the month when they receive invoices. | ||
+ | * Invoices will be automated in the coming weeks. | ||
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+ | ==== New Stickers ==== | ||
* Should we buy more Milwaukee Makerspace Stickers? | * Should we buy more Milwaukee Makerspace Stickers? | ||
- | * If we do, can we get smaller ones? | + | * If we do, can we get smaller ones? Sizes discussed. |
- | * I' | + | * It was also suggested that we don't need the QR code. |
+ | * Quantities were discussed and Ron offered | ||
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+ | ==== Voting Rules ==== | ||
* Review Makerspace voting rules for important topics: Voting in absentia or by proxy? | * Review Makerspace voting rules for important topics: Voting in absentia or by proxy? | ||
- | * Set a date for missed Makerspace Cleanup/ | + | * The group discussed various concerns and ultimately decided that members will be notified at least one week in advance of important votes via email. |
+ | * Voting by email will be the primary way for members voting in absentia. | ||
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+ | ==== Exploring Non-Profit Status ==== | ||
+ | * Benefits of being a non-profit organization (NPO) include tax breaks and the ability to solicit donations more easy. | ||
+ | * Sector67 in Madison offers classes and has at least one person in charge of the space full time. | ||
+ | * Both Bret D. and Matt N. explained their past experiences working in NPOs and offered their suggestions | ||
+ | * It was noted that tax breaks would likely not absolve us of property taxes if we do not own the building outright. | ||
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+ | ==== Public Relations News ==== | ||
+ | * Jason G. met with Anne Petersen of Pumping Station One and School Factory last week in Chicago. | ||
+ | * Stan Miller from The Journal Sentinel plans to visit the space this Thursday. | ||
- | | + | ==== Project Updates ==== |
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+ | * Bret D. explained some of the finer details of his future casting furnace project. | ||
+ | * A lot of smoke is generated during the process so it will likely need to be done outside with few neighbors around. | ||
+ | * Both foam and resin-bonded casting were discussed. | ||
+ | * Aluminum and bronze can be a 1-2 man operation for pouring, possibly 3 people. | ||
+ | * Bret plans to fund the furnace and is looking for volunteers to help work on it with him. Several members expressed interest. | ||
+ | * He will need space to store it when not in use. | ||
- | * Project Updates from Members and Guests | ||
- | * Meeting Adjourns | ||
- | * One On One Introductions of Members to Guests |