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BBCM/MoMi Collab Meeting - November 26, 2013
Attendees
MoMI: BrantH, EdH, TonyW, DanJ
BBCM: Fern, Terri, MikeC, KathyC, others.
Topics
Last meeting was 8/8/13
MMS topics
New Board was elected since last meeting
MMS has been discussing long term goals, including a reduction of membership fees
MMS discussed their policies regarding kids and past events, managing risks
BBCM and MMS agreed that age is not always an indicator of maturity or competence
BBCM topics
Exhibit/project advisory council
MikeC looking for advice, constructive feedback on various work
MMS suggested using the public and member's only mailing lists to solicit help
BBCM noted that other children's museums seem to be successful by focusing on the maker's own goals and projects
Maker Faire / Makerfest
BBCM wants Milwaukee to host a Maker Faire in the future
If BBCM and MMS don't lead, someone else in town will
TonyW mentioned contacts that have already been made between MMS and Make
TonyW noted that MMS had some reluctance to pursue Maker Faire involvement for 2013
$500 licensing fee was not a huge deterrent
AdamC and TonyW have spoken with Maker Faire reps via conference call previously
More space may be needed in the future, Lenox building capacity questioned for larger event
Summerfest grounds could be a possible venue?
BBCM and MMS agree that individual makers and artists should be emphasized, however there will be commercial interests wanting to participate as well, balance needs to be struck between the two
This can't/shouldn't be done without support from local maker community
KathyC indicated that BBCM will be disposing of props and other items
Need to clear out some storage
Brant suggested posting items with photos to a wiki page for members to browse
BBCM indicated that they are waiting until their lease is reviewed before considering renting space at Grand Avenue Mall
BBCM currently leases their building from the county