member minutes 12 2024 - leroyle/projects GitHub Wiki

Member Meeting Minutes Summary: December 3rd

General Discussion and Initiatives

  • Twitch Charity Month: The makerspace is participating in a Twitch charity month. By clicking a button on the Twitch channel and selecting the lab, a donation will be made.

  • Space Mouse Project: A member is working on a 250-dollar space mouse, which is taking a month to build and involves updates, parts, and plastic pieces. The member hopes it will work soon.

  • Trade War and Supplies: The meeting brought up the likelihood of a “trade war” and suggested that members should be proactive in finding inexpensive materials or alternatives for crafts and supplies. A thread might be started to list such resources.

Safety and Community

  • Post-Holiday Season: Members are advised to continue observing isolation if feeling ill after the winter holiday season.

  • Unsafe Behaviors: If unsafe behaviors are observed or a member feels uncomfortable, they should contact leadership. Safety is paramount to ensure a safe space for everyone.

Financials

  • Account Status: All four current accounts were reviewed.

  • Payments Made: Taxes (City and school districts), current rent, and current internet bills have all been paid and cleared the bank.

  • Current Balance: Approximately $25,000 in change is currently in the accounts.

  • Financial Goal: The organization aims for a financially stable makerspace.

Area Hosts and Board Operations

  • Area Host Expectations: A discussion was held regarding the general expectations for area hosts, beyond just specific locations. This includes defining their roles, responsibilities, commitment levels, and how these may vary by area.

  • Randall (Stitch Lab): Randall, the area host for Stitch Lab, was expected to continue, but his availability for the question could not be confirmed during the meeting.

  • Online Working Meetings: The board will hold online working meetings through the Discord board channel.

  • Unanimous Board Action: If the board decides to act unanimously within the Discord channel, they can do so without requiring a special meeting (which normally requires 72 hours advance notice).