[Imc-makerspace] July Membership Meeting, Sunday @ 6pm
Barry Todd
barry.todd at gmail.com
Sun Aug 11 19:37:07 UTC 2013
Awesome,
Just what we needed, cash inflow and obvious workshop success.
Good job all.
On Sun, Aug 11, 2013 at 2:31 PM, Monica Carr <monica.mcarr at gmail.com> wrote:
> We deposited money yesterday because of the workshops.
>
> - Monica
>
>
> On Sun, Aug 11, 2013 at 2:24 PM, Barry Todd <barry.todd at gmail.com> wrote:
>
>> 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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>
> --
> Monica Carr
> Doctoral Student
> Department of Anthropology
> University of Illinois
> mmcarr2 at illinois.edu
>
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