[Makerspace-keymembers] [Imc-makerspace] November Membership Meeting [Sunday, Nov. 29 @ 6pm]
Danielle Chynoweth
chyn at ojctech.com
Mon Nov 30 11:45:30 EST 2015
sounds good! take care - d
On Mon, Nov 30, 2015 at 9:27 AM, Gergana Slavova <
gergana.s.slavova at gmail.com> wrote:
> Thanks, Danielle. We haven't relaunched our expansion committee
> internally yet but have been thinking about it. One of the first things
> we'll do is meet up with someone from the IMC board to determine the state
> of the remodeling plans, of course. We'll plan on touching base with you
> early next year so we can get an update.
>
> Regards,
> ~Gergana
>
> On Mon, Nov 30, 2015 at 10:22 AM, Danielle Chynoweth <chyn at ojctech.com>
> wrote:
>
>> Hi Gergana -
>>
>> Durl, Gary, and myself are all terming off the board. That said, we are
>> supporting a transition - Gary and I would be your points during they time
>> until we have a new President and Chair of facilities. Durl will be
>> traveling a lot next year.
>>
>> Before you relaunch lots of discussions internally, I suggest we meet so
>> you can hear the state of play, since A LOT has happened since the last
>> time we talked. That said, there remains a dedication to support all IMC
>> working groups to ensure they have what they need to thrive.
>>
>> Danielle
>>
>>
>>
>> On Mon, Nov 30, 2015 at 9:18 AM, Gergana Slavova <
>> gergana.s.slavova at gmail.com> wrote:
>>
>>> Is there someone leading the remodeling efforts from the IMC board that
>>> we should sync up with? It used to be Durl, I believe. He has presented
>>> the plans to us before. Last we heard, there were 2 plans depending on
>>> whether the post office will resign the lease. I believe that's already
>>> happened so it would be good for us to understand what the current options
>>> are.
>>>
>>> This is not urgent but we'll probably reboot our expansion planning in
>>> 2016. Perhaps we can try to sync up early next year.
>>>
>>> Thanks,
>>> ~Gergana
>>>
>>> On Sun, Nov 29, 2015 at 10:38 PM, Danielle Chynoweth <chyn at ojctech.com>
>>> wrote:
>>>
>>>> Thanks Gergana,
>>>>
>>>> Yes, I have Barry Todd's app. Thanks for sending along the list. As
>>>> for facilities improvements, we have new large a sign (with MS's name on
>>>> it) going up in the next few weeks, new tile in the lobby, renovated
>>>> windows, and are separating the sunroom from the venue space - that should
>>>> all be done by January.
>>>>
>>>> Other changes will be driven by need.
>>>>
>>>> As for working group needs, Books to Prisoners has said they are happy
>>>> with their space - they just want an accessible ramp, which we are pricing
>>>> out.
>>>>
>>>> As for Makerspace space needs, let's make a time to talk early in this
>>>> round of thinking. There are a number of options we can explore together.
>>>> I am stepping down as President and board member in December (termed out at
>>>> 4 years) but will be facilitating orientation and transition for several
>>>> months so if you want my historical knowledge of your needs, let's talk
>>>> soon.
>>>>
>>>> thanks,
>>>> Danielle
>>>>
>>>>
>>>> On Sun, Nov 29, 2015 at 6:48 PM, Gergana Slavova <
>>>> gergana.s.slavova at gmail.com> wrote:
>>>>
>>>>> Thanks for letting us know about the new website tool, Danielle!
>>>>> We'll discuss about how we want to use it in the future.
>>>>>
>>>>> In terms of IMC board nominations, Barry Todd from Makerspace will be
>>>>> our official rep for the upcoming election. I believe you've received his
>>>>> application already.
>>>>>
>>>>> We'll send out the IMC Annual Gathering email to our list, although I
>>>>> believe it was already sent out to a few people (I know I received it).
>>>>>
>>>>> By the way, do you have any update on the remodeling plans for the IMC
>>>>> upstairs area? We'll probably start work on our expansion efforts soon as
>>>>> well.
>>>>>
>>>>> ~Gergana
>>>>>
>>>>> On Sun, Nov 29, 2015 at 11:01 AM, Danielle Chynoweth <chyn at ojctech.com
>>>>> > wrote:
>>>>>
>>>>>> Hey Gergana and Key staff,
>>>>>>
>>>>>> I am in NM so no able to make the meeting, but a few things that
>>>>>> might be useful to your discussion:
>>>>>>
>>>>>> WEBSITE:
>>>>>> The IMC is migrating its site and database to Nation Builder, a
>>>>>> pretty powerful tool <http://nationbuilder.com/features_nonprofits>
>>>>>> for website building, growing contacts, fundraising, managing membership,
>>>>>> integrating with social media, and more.
>>>>>>
>>>>>> As an IMC working group, Makerspace has access to this tool. With
>>>>>> NationBuilder we can set MS up with its own "nation" where you can set up
>>>>>> your own website architecture and design, organize MS contacts separately,
>>>>>> link to MS social media, and grant persmissions as you see fit.
>>>>>>
>>>>>> Right now, you can see SUPER DRAFT work on the IMC site here
>>>>>> <http://ucimc.nationbuilder.com/>. We are hiring a Little Weaver Web
>>>>>> Design Collective to create a custom design and we have a team of 4
>>>>>> producing content. We hope to launch in February.
>>>>>>
>>>>>> Also, in terms of other needs, please feel free to ask the IMC staff
>>>>>> and board for what you need. We
>>>>>>
>>>>>> IMC BOARD:
>>>>>> Working Groups are strongly urged to have participation on the IMC
>>>>>> Board. This is so that every group is represented and has a voice - and no
>>>>>> group is left out of major decisions. Please discuss who could serve on the
>>>>>> board representing Makerspace. They simply need to act as a liaison between
>>>>>> the board and MS governance meetings - they don't have to be a core MS
>>>>>> member. I need a name of a nominee by TODAY, which is the last day we can
>>>>>> nominate. Pretty please, this will save us all a lot of time in
>>>>>> miscommunication.
>>>>>>
>>>>>> IMC MEMBERSHIP MEETING:
>>>>>> Can you send this message on to the MS list?
>>>>>>
>>>>>> <Please forward to your lists>
>>>>>>
>>>>>> Please join us for the *Annual IMC Membership Gathering and Meeting,
>>>>>> Sunday December 6th* from 2-4:30pm in the Sunroom of the IMC.
>>>>>>
>>>>>> During the meeting we will build friendships, celebrate our work from
>>>>>> this last year, vote on board members and structure changes, brainstorm
>>>>>> adventures for the next year - and sing!
>>>>>>
>>>>>> Food from the Red Herring with be provided. The space is wheelchair
>>>>>> accessible from the south entrance.
>>>>>>
>>>>>> The meeting is open to all, although only members in good standing
>>>>>> can vote. *If you have not renewed your membership yet, please do so
>>>>>> here <http://www.ucimc.org/content/membership>*. Membership is
>>>>>> empowering: IMC members govern the organization, serve as core volunteers
>>>>>> for programs, host events, and launch new programs supported by the IMC.
>>>>>>
>>>>>> In advance of the meeting, here are proposed structure document
>>>>>> changes
>>>>>> <https://docs.google.com/document/d/1buxG8qxLEeVd39wFkFJMwAlbs29qu4fO7R72GnYdWEI/edit?usp=sharing> for
>>>>>> your review and here is a list of nominated board members
>>>>>> <https://docs.google.com/document/d/1Tg0v_ssf4_U-sAXLI2q3-jhPwyWWPs7c1U8s3H5vF90/edit?usp=sharing> to
>>>>>> serve in 2016.
>>>>>>
>>>>>> Hope to see members and community partners at the IMC next Sunday!
>>>>>>
>>>>>> warmly,
>>>>>>
>>>>>> Danielle Chynoweth
>>>>>> Outgoing President of the IMC Board
>>>>>>
>>>>>>
>>>>>>
>>>>>>
>>>>>>
>>>>>> On Wed, Nov 25, 2015 at 8:39 PM, Gergana Slavova <
>>>>>> gergana.s.slavova at gmail.com> wrote:
>>>>>>
>>>>>>> For those of you that can still move after the turkey-pocalipse, I
>>>>>>> look forward to seeing you this Sunday, 6pm, at our monthly membership
>>>>>>> meeting. Here's a quick agenda of what we'll be talking about:
>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>
>>>>>>> - Opens
>>>>>>> - Heartland Maker Fest 2015 t-shirts available for sale
>>>>>>> - Create static home page for makerspaceurbana.org
>>>>>>> - Membership/Financial Update
>>>>>>> - Financial status and future plans
>>>>>>> - Reimbursement: please complete this form
>>>>>>> <https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1FTaKXZsDSCjiR2nCuH1frZYzzz29mjH0XC8HuT6K8HI/viewform>
>>>>>>> + the IMC form to get reimbursed
>>>>>>> - Funding ideas
>>>>>>> - Grants
>>>>>>> - Community Champions
>>>>>>> <http://www.constellation.com/community/pages/community-champions.aspx>
>>>>>>> (Emily will take a look) - potential maker fest
>>>>>>> partner?
>>>>>>> - Open Champaign collaboration (*Jeff *to get more
>>>>>>> details)
>>>>>>> - Equipment
>>>>>>> - Acquired: None
>>>>>>> - Needed: MU table cloth
>>>>>>> - Equipment inventory for the website (*Amy*/*Andy*)
>>>>>>> - Create signs for:
>>>>>>> - "did you enjoy the space"
>>>>>>> - New membership sign - will be placed by whiteboard
>>>>>>> - Rules for using/checking out the raspberry pi kits
>>>>>>> - Help Desk
>>>>>>> - RFID lock project
>>>>>>> - Py-CU
>>>>>>> - Chambana.net
>>>>>>> - Past events
>>>>>>> - Soldering party for art install (Sun, Nov. 1 @ 1pm)
>>>>>>> - B&N Mini Maker Faire (Sun, Nov. 8 @ 1pm)
>>>>>>> - Clean-up Day (Sat, Nov. 14 @ 1-3pm)
>>>>>>> - Sewing Night (Mon, Nov. 16 @ 6-9pm)
>>>>>>> - Upcoming/potential events
>>>>>>> - Ornament Making (Sat, Dec. 5 @ 1pm)
>>>>>>> - Wand-making workshop w/ Orpheum (Jan '16)
>>>>>>> - Madison Maxey @ the Makerspace (Feb '16)
>>>>>>> - CU Make with UIUC Makers (2016)
>>>>>>> - Summer camp for girls with the Orpheum (Summer '16)
>>>>>>> - Saturday Open Hours rotation (11am - 1pm): sign up here
>>>>>>> <http://www.signupgenius.com/go/8050845ADAC23AA8-saturday> through
>>>>>>> December 2015!
>>>>>>> - If you're signed up, don't forget to create the FB event
>>>>>>> - Other things of interest
>>>>>>> - None?
>>>>>>>
>>>>>>> Don't know how to get to the space? Check out our website
>>>>>>> <http://makerspaceurbana.org/about-mu/about-makerspace-urbana/> for
>>>>>>> directions. See you soon!
>>>>>>>
>>>>>>> ~Gergana
>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>
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>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>
>>>>>>
>>>>>
>>>>
>>>
>>
>
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