[Imc-makerspace] July Membership Meeting [7/29 Minutes]

[Stewart Dickson]

Correction:  I don't think that there has been any mention of moving the
servers out of the peepway.   The plan is to obtain quotes for upgrade to
the electrical circuit and possibly air conditioning in the current server
location.   If that proves infeasible, then they might have to move.   But,
I don't think that possibility has been considered yet,

On Sun, Jul 29, 2012 at 7:29 PM, Gergana Slavova <
gergana.s.slavova at gmail.com> wrote:

> Hey everyone,
>
> Thanks for coming today.  Here are the minutes.  Please add things as you
> see fit.
>
> Attendees: Stewart, Barry, Jeff, Gergana, Will, Brian, Chris, Carl
>
> *) Opens
>      - IMC-Tech meeting quick update: Brian Duggan & Josh King were here;
> got a good rundown of Chambana.net - need to move the servers from the
> peepway due to electrical issues; Acorn Media got some funding, might do
> some funds-matching to improve the servers;
>        $) Brainstorming ideas:
>           +RFID keylocks - maybe combine with streaming camera that turns
> on when a member enters the space, displaying the member's interests, tech
> skills, etc.; also list how long you'll be there for, etc. (via google
> phone); Stewart/Barry/Chris will look into this & get interested people;
>           +Hire a part-time MakerSpace staff person;
>           +Have an ongoing class/project (similar to former mesh-wifi
> reading group) - maybe programming, etc. - something more specific than
> general open hours (considering 3D printer training sessions on a weekly
> basis)
>        $) For more info, read Stewart's minutes from the meeting
>
> *) Membership/Finance update
>      - Still ok on money; will take another look next month
>      - All membership info is in a google docs collection shared with
> keystaff so everyone has access; will use to keep track of our records
> (reimbursements, etc) to make sure we match up with IMC records; Chris will
> also add reimbursement forms to the google docs collection
>      - General keystaff issues: need to do some research into how other
> spaces do it; maybe need to implement a sponsor program before you get a
> key; revisit this again next month
>
> *) Summer Make-a-tion 2012 update
>      - Only 2 workshops left on Aug. 4th;
>        $) Arduino workshop: servos are their way; we're pretty much set to
> go
>        $) Sewing workshop: Rose is planning on doing a satchel bag; still
> unclear on the electronic bits of the workshop - our options are a wifi
> detector (might be too complicated for newbies) or a magnet switch (our
> most likely option);
>            +Jeff will be doing a quick prototype on Wednesday so stop by
> office hours!  Also need to clean out the space beforehand; come by earlier
> on Saturday morning if you want to help out.
>
> *) Upcoming/potential events:
>      - Last 2 make-a-tion workshops on Aug. 4, then a party
>        $) Decided on Aug. 18 for the party; will do a slide show with
> pictures from the make-a-tion with pizza, drinks, followed by a movie night
>      - "Out of the mouths of babes" workshop, Aug. 11, 2-4pm
>        $) Had a summer workshop on teaching kids how to setup radio;
> asking if we want to setup a Makerspace table during their closing ceremony
> event; might do a Play-doh electronics workshop, soldering might be too
> dangerous; will look at it during Open Hours
>      - Innovation LLC workshop, Thurs, Aug. 23
>        $) Innovation LLC is a living/leaning community where they connect
> students with entrepreneurial resources; want to bring students from 2:30pm
> to 5pm; planning on doing the soldering workshop, plus something on the 3D
> printer (which should have arrived by then);
>        $) Jeff to teach, a couple of people can skip out on work early and
> help out
>      - Another movie night?
>        $) Yes. Decided to combine with end-of-make-a-tion party on Aug. 18;
>      - Consider doing something with the 3D printer (whenever that gets
> here)
>        $) First thing to do: need a general intro and training on how to
> use it, software training, etc.; once we get it, we'll spend a Saturday
> figuring it out;
>        $) Also consider doing weekly/monthly training sessions for people
> that are interested - Brian is willing to lead this starting in late August
> (after QUALS)
>      - Chris is working on a video game arcade for the space: additional
> income and also awesome!
>      - Need to reschedule the Green Purpose workshop; Erich needs to
> handle this since he was in contact with Whitney
>      - Stewart will be organizing a collaboration b/w Bike project, EV
> club, and Makerspace for a workshop, etc.
>
> Let me know if I missed anything.  See you around!
>
> ~Gergana
>
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