[Imc-makerspace] July Membership Meeting, Sunday @ 6pm

[Barry Todd]

Hi all,

I just noticed the donation jar that sits on the fridge has less money than
a couple days ago.  Did a donation get made?  Just checking..

Barry

On Mon, Aug 5, 2013 at 12:08 AM, Gergana Slavova <
gergana.s.slavova at gmail.com> wrote:

>   Thanks to everyone for coming today!  Here are some notes.
>
> Attendees: Jeff, Monica, Liz, Danielle, James, Brian, Emily, Elizabeth,
> Barry, Gergana, ElizaBeth, Colten
>
> *) Opens
>     -- UC2B City Council meeting (Aug. 30): did anyone attend?  No.
>     -- OTI is hiring, contact Chris Ritzo for details
>
>     -- IMC Board Meeting (MU rep: Monica)
>         $) The IMC is trying to re-imagine the Zine library to be more
> accessible
>         $) They're also working on updating the costume closet; asked for
> possible collab with Makerspace
>         $) The room next door to us (former Zine library) will be rented
> out; MU has noise concerns - talk to IMC Board?
>         $) Have talked about MU teaching a class on protecting your
> privacy online; some resources already available online<https://prism-break.org/>
>     -- Getting rid of the old electronics by the door: *Colten & Barry
> will do that* this coming Saturday (Aug. 10)
>     -- 3D printer was having some issues
>         $) Need to make a 3D printer rules poster; *Gergana will get that
> started* w/ James, Brian, Carleen
>         $) James will take responsibility for cleaning out the printer for
> the first few months
>     -- Key Holder Nomination: James was nominated by group to be
> keyholding member; nomination unanimously accepted
>
> *) Membership/Financial Update
>       -- Current financial status & rent increase
>         $) Now running at a $500 deficit; no income since Jan due to
> existing issues with PayPal account
>         $) To get this resolved, we'll do the following:
>             #) Shared Threads to move their finances to the MU account (*Barry
> and Elizabeth will get that done*)
>             #) Existing keyholder members can pay via check for now (pay
> out to: UCIMC - Makerspace) & drop it off at the drop-box in main IMC office
>             #) *Gergana to touch base* with Erich on Square/Stripe
> account - deadline for getting the account setup is *Sunday, Aug. 11*
>             #) If Square/Stripe will not be complete in reasonable time,
> backup is PayPal (need to check with Carol on status)
>         $) Future sustainability efforts:
>             #) Need at least 18 paying members to cover the rent only
>             #) Decide on membership structure & make that public
>             #) *Beth and Emily will start* planning a fundraising
> committee
>     -- Square account setup: no update
>     -- Help Desk update
>         $) Pretty busy recently; now open Sundays 2-4pm, hope to expand in
> the future
>     -- Liability waivers<https://docs.google.com/file/d/0B1FFyo6v_aj-Rm1IWS1sSXdvZlk/edit?usp=sharing>:
> *key-holding members need to sign it* and add it to the "Waiver" folder
> in MU file cabinet
>
> *) RFID lock update
>     -- Erich still working on the final code; almost done
>
> *) Past events:
>      -- Virtual chat with Acorn Active Media possibilities (July 16)
>         $) Acorn Media: tech group established as part of the IMC
>         $) Now willing to fund other projects - e.g. MakerFaire
>         $) *Emily will be our point of contact* for submissions to them
> from MU
>     -- Bloomington's Children's Discovery Museum<http://makerspaceurbana.org/2013/07/25/makerspace-urbana-meets-a-childrens-maker-summer-camp/>(July 24, 9am-noon):
> *Jeff will follow-up on getting paid*
>
>     -- Summer Make-a-tion 2013<http://makerspaceurbana.org/make-a-tion/make-a-tion-2013/>
>         $) Press Printing workshop @ The Living Letter Press (July 12)
>         $) 3D printing workshop (July 12)
>         $) Soldering + Post-It Speakers (July 27)
>         $) Glowing Chuck Taylors (July 27)
>             #) *Gergana will do a website post* on last 2 workshops
>      -- Instructables Sugru (July 31)
>         $) Need to make 4 instructables by Wednesday (July 7): once you
> make your instructable <http://www.instructables.com/about/submit.jsp>, *send
> link to Beth for submission*
>         $) *Colten will make a website post* for this as he has access to
> all the pictures
>
> *) Upcoming/potential events:
>      -- Summer Make-a-tion<http://makerspaceurbana.org/make-a-tion/make-a-tion-2013/>
>         $) Pewter, DIY BrewYOB (Aug. 10)
>         $) Router Hacking, Arduino Robots (Aug. 24)
>             #) *Tell your friends*!
>     -- Tandem <http://www.tandemcu.org/> Bike Art Show (Aug. 16): working
> on a couple of projects - cross-stitch bike light with conductive
> thread/LEDs and bike fan with LEDs
>     -- Out of the Mouths of Babes reception (Aug. 18, 2-4pm): will have
> table (*Jeff to follow-up with Rachel*) and plan to make post-it note
> speakers
>     -- Innovation LLC workshop (Aug. 22 - 1:30pm to 3pm): Gergana & James
> will be hosting a group of UofI freshmen
>      -- Table @ the Farmer's Market
>         $) We have a table on Aug. 31; could use it for MakerFaire
> advertising
>         $) *Contact Monica if interested in staffing*
>      -- Table @ C-U Pride Fest (Sept. 14)
>         $) MU will have a table where we'll have: an LED pride flag,
> button-making machine, and finger-weaved bracelets
>         $) *Contact Monica if interested in helping out*
>
>     -- MakerFaire 2013 (Sept 21)
>         $) In the eye of the planning tornado: talking to sponsors,
> makers, local media outlets
>         $) If you or a friend have interest in participating as a maker
> (tables are free!), sign-up online<http://ucmakerfaire.com/call-for-makers/>
>         $) If you're interested in helping out, next planning meeting is *Monday,
> Aug. 12* at the Makerspace
>       -- Monthly "Welcome to 3D printing" workshop
>         $) Colten has interest in starting up a regular (weekly?) 3D
> printing workshop; also potential for income
>         $) James and Colten will talk to a professor from Parkland on a
> potential collaboration
>     -- Quarterly Clean-up Day: decided on Sept. 7; *Emily will organize*
>     -- Instructables
>         $) August sponsor is Jameco: spaces filled up, cannot participate
>         $) September sponsor is Lumi<http://www.instructables.com/community/September-Build-Night-with-Lumi/>:
> if any interest in hosting this, *submit MU for a spot*
>
> That's about it.  If I missed anything, just reply to the list.
>
> See you around!
>
> ~Gergana
>
>
>  On Wed, Jul 31, 2013 at 11:42 PM, Gergana Slavova <
> gergana.s.slavova at gmail.com> wrote:
>
>>   Hey everyone,
>>
>> Our monthly meeting is this Sunday at 6pm.  Hope I get to see all of your
>> pretty faces there!
>>
>> Here's a quick agenda:
>>
>> *) Opens
>>     -- UC2B City Council meeting (Aug. 30): anyone attend?
>>     -- OTI is hiring
>>     -- IMC Board Meeting (MU rep: Monica)
>>   *) Membership/Financial Update
>>      -- Current financial status & rent increase
>>     -- Square account setup
>>     -- Help Desk update
>>     -- Liability waivers
>> *) RFID lock update
>> *) Past events:
>>     -- Virtual chat with Acorn Active Media possibilities (July 16)
>>     -- Bloomington's Children's Discovery Museum (July 24, 9am-noon)
>>     -- Summer Make-a-tion 2013<http://makerspaceurbana.org/make-a-tion/make-a-tion-2013/>
>>         $) Press Printing workshop @ The Living Letter Press (July 12)
>>         $) 3D printing workshop (July 12)
>>         $) Soldering + Post-It Speakers (July 27)
>>         $) Glowing Chuck Taylors (July 27)
>>     -- Instructables Sugru (July 31)
>> *) Upcoming/potential events:
>>      -- Summer Make-a-tion<http://makerspaceurbana.org/make-a-tion/make-a-tion-2013/>
>>         $) Pewter, DIY BrewYOB (Aug. 10)
>>         $) Router Hacking, Arduino Robots (Aug. 24)
>>     -- Tandem <http://www.tandemcu.org/> Bike Art Show (Aug. 16): we've
>> submitted an entry
>>     -- Out of the Mouths of Babes reception (Aug. 18, 2-4pm)
>>     -- Innovation LLC workshop (Aug. 22 - 1:30pm to 3pm or 3:30pm to 5pm)
>>     -- Table @ the Farmer's Market
>>         $) We have a table on Aug. 31; could use for Maker Faire
>> advertising
>>     -- Table @ C-U Pride Fest (Sept. 14)
>>     -- MakerFaire 2013 (Sept 21)
>>      -- Monthly "Welcome to 3D printing" workshop
>>     -- Quarterly Clean-up Day
>>     -- Instructables with Jameco <http://jameco.com/> for August
>>
>> Anything else?  Bring it with you to the meeting.
>>
>> We're located in basement Room # 16 at the Independent Media Center (202
>> S. Broadway, Urbana, IL).
>>
>>
>
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