[Imc-makerspace] April Membership Meeting [Apr 26 Minutes]

[Gergana Slavova]

Attendees: Star, Michael, Barry, Nadia, Steve, Dan, Emily, Jeff, Gergana

Agenda:

*) Opens
     -- Post instructubles for workshops on the website
          $) Create instructional video for using our equipment (e.g.
embroidery machine) - *Star* will do that tonight
     -- Heartland Maker Fest 2014 t-shirts available for sale ($12)
     -- Sparkfun reseller account: *Jeff to look into it*
     -- UTenn student questionnaire on make-a-tion: Emily responded, no
further action needed
     -- IMC Board meeting (Tues, Apr 21): no one from MU attended, Star
might be an alternate for Monica
*) Membership/Financial Update
     -- Financial status and future plans
          $) Have about $7K in the bank, doing great
     -- New reimbursement forms: please complete this form
<https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1FTaKXZsDSCjiR2nCuH1frZYzzz29mjH0XC8HuT6K8HI/viewform>
and the IMC form to get reimbursed
     -- Funding ideas
          $) Grants
              #) Community Champions
<http://www.constellation.com/community/pages/community-champions.aspx>:
looking to apply in May or Sept
              #) Collab with Bike Project: 3D printing bike parts - some
printing happening
     -- Equipment
          $) Acquired: HIPS plastic
          $) Wanted: MU tablecloth, lock for new 3D printer, button
supplies (*Emily will get supplies*), clamps (*Barry will get some*)
          $) Power-free circuit demo from Sparkfun
<https://learn.sparkfun.com/resources/70>: just need copper tape
          $) Create signs for:
              #) 3D printer usage rules (first draft
<https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B1FFyo6v_aj-UWNacFY4OENJZGc/view?usp=sharing>
by Emily here)
              #) Put up a "Did you enjoy the space?  Donate here" sign next
to the donation jar
              #) Listing of membership levels
              #) Better signs for snacks/soda
              #) Rules for using/checking out the raspberry pi kits
              #) Business cards
              #) *Emily to touch base with Jeff H.*
*) Help Desk
     -- Sold another computer today
*) RFID lock project
     -- Installed in wall, works but flaky, Jeff will look at fixing the
power supply + installing networking cable
*) Py-CU
     -- Having a general meeting on May 4 @ Makerspace
*) Chambana.net
     -- No update
*) Past events
     -- CU Make-a-thon (April 11, 12): went well, got a lot of students,
would like to increase community participation next year
     -- IMC Design Charette (Sunday, Apr 12, 4-6pm): discussion around IMC
future and remodel, Star attended for MU
     -- Sewing Night (Monday, Apr 20, 6-9pm): thinking about what to do
with the power strips in the middle of the table
     -- Game Night (Friday, Apr 24): will look at doing this every 3rd
Friday, Star and Steve will own creating the event
     -- IMC Carbondale visit & MU tour (Saturday, Apr 25)
*) Upcoming/potential events
     -- Summer Make-a-tion 2015 - sign up
<https://docs.google.com/document/d/1Y3QxppFEdn6Kflry77qRLghg1UHkKBA2hVOioGAfg5k/edit?usp=sharing>
to lead a workshop!
     -- Art @ the Market: missed the deadline for this year
     -- Python Programming Contest: looking to reschedule
     -- TUFL Cosplay Costume Workshop (July): will update closer to event
     -- Tech Time @ Kenwood Grade School: no update, drop
     -- Heartland Maker Fest 2015 (Sat, Oct. 3): start planning sessions now
     -- IMC anniversary event (Oct. 11): Jeff will own from MU as point
person
     -- Potential workshop with Peter Folk (on using multimeters,
oscilloscopes, and the wixel): Barry will follow-up
     -- Saturday Open Hours rotation (11am - 1pm): sign up here
<http://www.signupgenius.com/go/8050845adac23aa8-urbana> through May 2015!
          $) If you're signed up, don't forget to also create the Facebook
event
     -- Clean-up Day (Saturday, May 2, 1-3pm): *Gergana will put it on the
calendar*

If I missed anything, let me know.

All the best,
~Gergana
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