https://wiki.baltimorenode.org/api.php?action=feedcontributions&user=Takshakus&feedformat=atomBaltimore Node Wiki - User contributions [en]2024-03-29T08:21:24ZUser contributionsMediaWiki 1.34.1https://wiki.baltimorenode.org/index.php?title=2009-08-11_Meeting_Notes&diff=11302009-08-11 Meeting Notes2009-08-11T10:19:49Z<p>Takshakus: /* Agenda */</p>
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<div>==Agenda==<br />
Place your agenda items for the meeting here:<br />
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==Minutes==</div>Takshakushttps://wiki.baltimorenode.org/index.php?title=2009-08-11_Meeting_Notes&diff=10882009-08-11 Meeting Notes2009-08-06T21:14:28Z<p>Takshakus: /* Agenda */</p>
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<div>==Agenda==<br />
Place your agenda items for the meeting here:<br />
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* Demo of WildApricot.com as potential membership/event management system [[takshakus|takshakus]] 17:07, August 6th<br />
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==Minutes==</div>Takshakushttps://wiki.baltimorenode.org/index.php?title=Moving_into_Load_of_Fun_Space&diff=1085Moving into Load of Fun Space2009-08-06T20:21:26Z<p>Takshakus: </p>
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<div>''Who is heading this up? [[User:Abachman|Abachman]] 16:02, 5 August 2009 (UTC)''<br />
<br />
==From Opening the Door to the First Workshop==<br />
<br />
==Prepping the Space==<br />
<br />
* Remove wallpaper<br />
**Landlord hitch (already. . . congratulations!)[[User:Steve|Steve]] 02:26, 6 August 2009 (UTC)<br />
* Remove curtains and felt (carefully, if Sherwin wants these back)<br />
** ''We must keep the curtains until suitable replacement window covering / obscuring can be obtained '''or''' it's agreed by the whole membership that we want everything to be seen all the time. [[User:Abachman|Abachman]] 15:51, 5 August 2009 (UTC)'' <br />
** ''I meant the black curtains and felt on the walls, not the curtains over the windows [[User:takshakus|takshakus]] 21:01, 5 August 2009''<br />
** ''ahh, swizzle. that we should at least hold on to in case the ninja club wants to make costumes. [[User:Abachman|Abachman]] 03:11, 6 August 2009 (UTC)''<br />
* Pull out nails, staples, etc.<br />
* Treat moldy areas of drywall with Borax<br />
* Patch any holes, dents, etc. in the drywall<br />
* Paint moldy areas with Killz<br />
* Paint walls ~white<br />
** ''Chalkboard paint - ''this is a great idea, and I have some [[User:takshakus|takshakus]] 21:01, 5 August 2009''<br />
** Love chalkboard paint! How much do you have? What color is it? [[User:Steve|Steve]] 02:26, 6 August 2009 (UTC)<br />
** Smallish can, black. Probably good for a 6'x3' section of wall. [[User:takshakus|takshakus]] 16:16, 6 August 2009<br />
* Sweep<br />
* Mop<br />
* Clean up<br />
<br />
==Materials needed for Prepping==<br />
<br />
* Scraper tools for removing wallpaper<br />
* 10ft+ ladder(s) - Sherwin has some?<br />
* Borax<br />
* Spray bottle(s)<br />
* Hammer(s)<br />
* Fast drying joint compound<br />
** Will provide Saturday, August 8th am.[[User:Steve|Steve]] 02:26, 6 August 2009 (UTC)<br />
* Spreader(s)<br />
** Will provide Saturday, August 8th am.[[User:Steve|Steve]] 02:26, 6 August 2009 (UTC)<br />
* Sandpaper<br />
* 1+ gallon of Killz - David Cummings, but needs to be picked up<br />
* Paintbrushes<br />
* Roller heads<br />
** I have one I can donate [[takshakus|takshakus]] 16:19, 6 August 2009<br />
* Roller mechanisms<br />
** I have two I can lend [[takshakus|takshakus]] 16:19, 6 August 2009<br />
* Roller poles, preferably telescoping<br />
** Will provide three Saturday, August 8th am. [[User:Steve|Steve]] 02:26, 6 August 2009 (UTC)<br />
* 8+ gallons of ~white paint (please check my math on the quantity of paint)<br />
* Paint trays<br />
** Will provide Saturday, August 8th am.[[User:Steve|Steve]] 02:26, 6 August 2009 (UTC)<br />
** I have two I can lend [[takshakus|takshakus]] 16:19, 6 August 2009<br />
* Paint tray inserts<br />
** Will provide Saturday, August 8th am.[[User:Steve|Steve]] 02:26, 6 August 2009 (UTC)<br />
* Broom(s) <br />
** ''I have a push broom [[User:takshakus|takshakus]] 21:01, 5 August 2009''<br />
* Mop(s)<br />
* Trash bags<br />
** Will provide Saturday, August 8th am.[[User:Steve|Steve]] 02:26, 6 August 2009 (UTC)<br />
<br />
Nice to haves<br />
<br />
* Paint sprayer<br />
* Steamer to remove wallpaper glue<br />
<br />
==Volunteers==<br />
<br />
Friday night <br />
* Sepideh<br />
* Patrick Roanhouse<br />
<br />
Saturday day<br />
* Matt Forr<br />
* Todd Holmberg<br />
* Steve Stowell (am early, need key)<br />
* Erich Steiger<br />
* Aaron Brewer<br />
<br />
Saturday night<br />
* Patrick Roanhouse</div>Takshakushttps://wiki.baltimorenode.org/index.php?title=Moving_into_Load_of_Fun_Space&diff=1084Moving into Load of Fun Space2009-08-06T20:17:16Z<p>Takshakus: </p>
<hr />
<div>''Who is heading this up? [[User:Abachman|Abachman]] 16:02, 5 August 2009 (UTC)''<br />
<br />
==From Opening the Door to the First Workshop==<br />
<br />
==Prepping the Space==<br />
<br />
* Remove wallpaper<br />
**Landlord hitch (already. . . congratulations!)[[User:Steve|Steve]] 02:26, 6 August 2009 (UTC)<br />
* Remove curtains and felt (carefully, if Sherwin wants these back)<br />
** ''We must keep the curtains until suitable replacement window covering / obscuring can be obtained '''or''' it's agreed by the whole membership that we want everything to be seen all the time. [[User:Abachman|Abachman]] 15:51, 5 August 2009 (UTC)'' <br />
** ''I meant the black curtains and felt on the walls, not the curtains over the windows [[User:takshakus|takshakus]] 21:01, 5 August 2009''<br />
** ''ahh, swizzle. that we should at least hold on to in case the ninja club wants to make costumes. [[User:Abachman|Abachman]] 03:11, 6 August 2009 (UTC)''<br />
* Pull out nails, staples, etc.<br />
* Treat moldy areas of drywall with Borax<br />
* Patch any holes, dents, etc. in the drywall<br />
* Paint moldy areas with Killz<br />
* Paint walls ~white<br />
** ''Chalkboard paint - ''this is a great idea, and I have some [[User:takshakus|takshakus]] 21:01, 5 August 2009''<br />
** Love chalkboard paint! How much do you have? What color is it? [[User:Steve|Steve]] 02:26, 6 August 2009 (UTC)<br />
** Smallish can, black. Probably good for a 6'x3' section of wall. [[User:takshakus|takshakus]] 16:16, 6 August 2009<br />
* Sweep<br />
* Mop<br />
* Clean up<br />
<br />
==Materials needed for Prepping==<br />
<br />
* Scraper tools for removing wallpaper<br />
* 10ft+ ladder(s) - Sherwin has some?<br />
* Borax<br />
* Spray bottle(s)<br />
* Hammer(s)<br />
* Fast drying joint compound<br />
** Will provide Saturday, August 8th am.[[User:Steve|Steve]] 02:26, 6 August 2009 (UTC)<br />
* Spreader(s)<br />
** Will provide Saturday, August 8th am.[[User:Steve|Steve]] 02:26, 6 August 2009 (UTC)<br />
* Sandpaper<br />
* 1+ gallon of Killz - David Cummings, but needs to be picked up<br />
* Paintbrushes<br />
* Roller heads<br />
* Roller mechanisms<br />
<br />
* Roller poles, preferably telescoping<br />
** Will provide three Saturday, August 8th am. [[User:Steve|Steve]] 02:26, 6 August 2009 (UTC)<br />
* 8+ gallons of ~white paint (please check my math on the quantity of paint)<br />
* Paint trays<br />
** Will provide Saturday, August 8th am.[[User:Steve|Steve]] 02:26, 6 August 2009 (UTC)<br />
* Paint tray inserts<br />
** Will provide Saturday, August 8th am.[[User:Steve|Steve]] 02:26, 6 August 2009 (UTC)<br />
* Broom(s) - ''I have a push broom [[User:takshakus|takshakus]] 21:01, 5 August 2009''<br />
* Mop(s)<br />
* Trash bags<br />
** Will provide Saturday, August 8th am.[[User:Steve|Steve]] 02:26, 6 August 2009 (UTC)<br />
<br />
Nice to haves<br />
<br />
* Paint sprayer<br />
* Steamer to remove wallpaper glue<br />
<br />
==Volunteers==<br />
<br />
Friday night <br />
* Sepideh<br />
* Patrick Roanhouse<br />
<br />
Saturday day<br />
* Matt Forr<br />
* Todd Holmberg<br />
* Steve Stowell (am early, need key)<br />
* Erich Steiger<br />
* Aaron Brewer<br />
<br />
Saturday night<br />
* Patrick Roanhouse</div>Takshakushttps://wiki.baltimorenode.org/index.php?title=Moving_into_Load_of_Fun_Space&diff=1072Moving into Load of Fun Space2009-08-06T01:33:14Z<p>Takshakus: </p>
<hr />
<div>''Who is heading this up? [[User:Abachman|Abachman]] 16:02, 5 August 2009 (UTC)''<br />
<br />
==From Opening the Door to the First Workshop==<br />
<br />
==Prepping the Space==<br />
<br />
* Remove wallpaper<br />
* Remove curtains and felt (carefully, if Sherwin wants these back)<br />
** ''We must keep the curtains until suitable replacement window covering / obscuring can be obtained '''or''' it's agreed by the whole membership that we want everything to be seen all the time. [[User:Abachman|Abachman]] 15:51, 5 August 2009 (UTC)'' <br />
** ''I meant the black curtains and felt on the walls, not the curtains over the windows [[User:takshakus|takshakus]] 21:01, 5 August 2009''<br />
* Pull out nails, staples, etc.<br />
* Treat moldy areas of drywall with Borax<br />
* Patch any holes, dents, etc. in the drywall<br />
* Paint moldy areas with Killz<br />
* Paint walls ~white<br />
** ''Chalkboard paint - ''this is a great idea, and I have some [[User:takshakus|takshakus]] 21:01, 5 August 2009''<br />
* Sweep<br />
* Mop<br />
* Clean up<br />
<br />
==Materials needed for Prepping==<br />
<br />
* Scraper tools for removing wallpaper<br />
* 10ft+ ladder(s) - Sherwin has some?<br />
* Borax<br />
* Spray bottle(s)<br />
* Hammer(s)<br />
* Fast drying joint compound<br />
* Spreader(s)<br />
* Sandpaper<br />
* 1+ gallon of Killz - David Cummings, but needs to be picked up<br />
* Paintbrushes<br />
* Roller heads<br />
* Roller mechanisms<br />
* Roller poles, preferably telescoping<br />
* 8+ gallons of ~white paint (please check my math on the quantity of paint)<br />
* Paint trays<br />
* Paint tray inserts<br />
* Broom(s) - ''I have a push broom [[User:takshakus|takshakus]] 21:01, 5 August 2009''<br />
* Mop(s)<br />
* Trash bags<br />
<br />
Nice to haves<br />
<br />
* Paint sprayer<br />
* Steamer to remove wallpaper glue<br />
<br />
==Volunteers==<br />
<br />
Erich <br />
<br />
Friday night <br />
* Sepideh<br />
* Patrick Roanhouse<br />
<br />
Saturday day<br />
* Matt Forr<br />
* Todd Holmberg<br />
<br />
Saturday night<br />
* Patrick Roanhouse</div>Takshakushttps://wiki.baltimorenode.org/index.php?title=Moving_into_Load_of_Fun_Space&diff=1071Moving into Load of Fun Space2009-08-06T01:31:14Z<p>Takshakus: </p>
<hr />
<div>''Who is heading this up? [[User:Abachman|Abachman]] 16:02, 5 August 2009 (UTC)''<br />
<br />
==From Opening the Door to the First Workshop==<br />
<br />
==Prepping the Space==<br />
<br />
* Remove wallpaper<br />
* Remove curtains and felt (carefully, if Sherwin wants these back)<br />
** ''We must keep the curtains until suitable replacement window covering / obscuring can be obtained '''or''' it's agreed by the whole membership that we want everything to be seen all the time. [[User:Abachman|Abachman]] 15:51, 5 August 2009 (UTC)'' <br />
** ''I meant the black curtains and felt on the walls, not the curtains over the windows [[User:takshakus|takshakus]] 21:01, 5 August 2009''<br />
* Pull out nails, staples, etc.<br />
* Treat moldy areas of drywall with Borax<br />
* Patch any holes, dents, etc. in the drywall<br />
* Paint moldy areas with Killz<br />
* Paint walls ~white<br />
** ''Chalkboard paint - ''this is a great idea, and I have some [[User:takshakus|takshakus]] 21:01, 5 August 2009''<br />
* Sweep<br />
* Mop<br />
* Clean up<br />
<br />
==Materials needed for Prepping==<br />
<br />
* Scraper tools for removing wallpaper<br />
* 10ft+ ladder(s)<br />
* Borax<br />
* Spray bottle(s)<br />
* Hammer(s)<br />
* Fast drying joint compound<br />
* Spreader(s)<br />
* Sandpaper<br />
* 1+ gallon of Killz - David Cummings, but needs to be picked up<br />
* Paintbrushes<br />
* Roller heads<br />
* Roller mechanisms<br />
* Roller poles, preferably telescoping<br />
* 8+ gallons of ~white paint (please check my math on the quantity of paint)<br />
* Paint trays<br />
* Paint tray inserts<br />
* Broom(s) - ''I have a push broom [[User:takshakus|takshakus]] 21:01, 5 August 2009''<br />
* Mop(s)<br />
* Trash bags<br />
<br />
Nice to haves<br />
<br />
* Paint sprayer<br />
* Steamer to remove wallpaper glue<br />
<br />
==Volunteers==<br />
<br />
Erich <br />
<br />
Friday night <br />
* Sepideh<br />
* Patrick Roanhouse<br />
<br />
Saturday day<br />
* Matt Forr<br />
* Todd Holmberg<br />
<br />
Saturday night<br />
* Patrick Roanhouse</div>Takshakushttps://wiki.baltimorenode.org/index.php?title=Moving_into_Load_of_Fun_Space&diff=1070Moving into Load of Fun Space2009-08-06T01:25:50Z<p>Takshakus: </p>
<hr />
<div>''Who is heading this up? [[User:Abachman|Abachman]] 16:02, 5 August 2009 (UTC)''<br />
<br />
==From Opening the Door to the First Workshop==<br />
<br />
==Prepping the Space==<br />
<br />
* Remove wallpaper<br />
* Remove curtains and felt (carefully, if Sherwin wants these back)<br />
** ''We must keep the curtains until suitable replacement window covering / obscuring can be obtained '''or''' it's agreed by the whole membership that we want everything to be seen all the time. [[User:Abachman|Abachman]] 15:51, 5 August 2009 (UTC)'' <br />
** ''I meant the black curtains and felt on the walls, not the curtains over the windows [[User:takshakus|takshakus]] 21:01, 5 August 2009''<br />
* Pull out nails, staples, etc.<br />
* Treat moldy areas of drywall with Borax<br />
* Patch any holes, dents, etc. in the drywall<br />
* Paint moldy areas with Killz<br />
* Paint walls ~white<br />
** ''Chalkboard paint - ''this is a great idea, and I have some [[User:takshakus|takshakus]] 21:01, 5 August 2009''<br />
* Sweep<br />
* Mop<br />
* Clean up<br />
<br />
==Materials needed for Prepping==<br />
<br />
* Scraper tools for removing wallpaper<br />
* 10ft+ ladder(s)<br />
* Borax<br />
* Spray bottle(s)<br />
* Hammer(s)<br />
* Fast drying joint compound<br />
* Spreader(s)<br />
* Sandpaper<br />
* 1+ gallon of Killz<br />
* Paintbrushes<br />
* Roller heads<br />
* Roller mechanisms<br />
* Roller poles, preferably telescoping<br />
* 8+ gallons of ~white paint (please check my math on the quantity of paint)<br />
* Paint trays<br />
* Paint tray inserts<br />
* Broom(s) - ''I have a push broom [[User:takshakus|takshakus]] 21:01, 5 August 2009''<br />
* Mop(s)<br />
* Trash bags</div>Takshakushttps://wiki.baltimorenode.org/index.php?title=Moving_into_Load_of_Fun_Space&diff=1051Moving into Load of Fun Space2009-08-05T05:38:57Z<p>Takshakus: Created page with '==From Opening the Door to the First Workshop== ==Prepping the Space== * Remove wallpaper * Remove curtains and felt (carefully, if Sherwin wants these back) * Treat moldy area…'</p>
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<div>==From Opening the Door to the First Workshop==<br />
<br />
==Prepping the Space==<br />
<br />
* Remove wallpaper<br />
* Remove curtains and felt (carefully, if Sherwin wants these back)<br />
* Treat moldy areas of drywall with Borax<br />
* Patch any holes, dents, etc. in the drywall<br />
* Paint moldy areas with Killz<br />
* Paint walls ~white<br />
* Sweep<br />
* Mop<br />
* Clean up<br />
<br />
<br />
==Materials needed for Prepping==<br />
<br />
* Scraper tools for removing wallpaper<br />
* 10ft+ ladder(s)<br />
* Borax<br />
* Spray bottle(s)<br />
* Fast drying joint compound<br />
* Spreader(s)<br />
* Sandpaper<br />
* 1+ gallon of Killz<br />
* Paintbrushes<br />
* Roller heads<br />
* Roller mechanisms<br />
* Roller poles, preferably telescoping<br />
* 8+ gallons of ~white paint (please check my math on the quantity of paint)<br />
* Paint trays<br />
* Paint tray inserts<br />
* Broom(s)<br />
* Mop(s)<br />
* Trash bags</div>Takshakushttps://wiki.baltimorenode.org/index.php?title=Main_Page&diff=1050Main Page2009-08-05T04:11:24Z<p>Takshakus: /* Organizational */</p>
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<div>Welcome to the baltimore node wiki! Please feel free to peruse and edit. This site is intended as the online brain of the Baltimore Node hackerspace, circa June 2009.<br />
<br />
== Announcements ==<br />
<br />
We're currently in the process of finalizing the lease on a space in the [[LoadOfFun]] building, 120 W North Ave. with the goal of opening our doors around the first week of August.<br />
<br />
== Important Dates ==<br />
* '''September 5, 2009''' Electronica Fest ([http://wiki.baltimorenode.org/images/6/6e/Electronica_Poster.jpg Poster]) - 10AM to 8PM, National Electronics Museum, Linthicum, MD 21090. They're still looking for exhibitors and volunteers. Contact the baltimore-node-discussion mailing list (linked below) or check the [[ElectronicaFest2009]] page for more details.<br />
* '''August 4, 2009''' First regular meeting in the new Baltimore Node! Regular meetings will take place every Tuesday at 7:30pm at the Baltimore Node's space (120 W North Ave).<br />
<br />
[[Events Archive]]<br />
<br />
== Quick links ==<br />
<br />
===Ideas, making, fun===<br />
* [[Publicity]] - How to contact us and past publicity.<br />
* [[Project Proposals]] - Share your ideas for projects. Things you want to work on, things you think other people should work on, things you'd like to learn more about. If you want some help clarifying your ideas, the [http://groups.google.com/group/baltimore-node-discussion discussion list] would probably be the best place for that.<br />
* [[Event Proposals]] - Share your ideas for events or workshops you'd like to host, teach, or run at the Node's space.<br />
* [[Workshop1]] - Code and links from the arduino-powered, Twitterable Ambient Orb.<br />
* [[Challenges]] - Creativity thrives in competition? Maybe. Add your challenge ideas. Baltimore Node XPrize, ftw!<br />
<br />
===Organizational===<br />
* [[Things to fill the Space]] - Stuff we've got and stuff we need.<br />
* [[501(c)(3) process]] - A place to document the process of becoming a 501(c)3 and show where we are in the process.<br />
* [[Grants]] - possible sources of funding<br />
* [[Parts store]] - small consumables to keep at the Node in return for small donations<br />
* [[Outreach and inclusion]] - a list of groups, organizations, and populations in the baltimore area we want to reach out to to make sure they know we exist (e.g., diy/electronic music, interactive and multimedia artists, colleges and universities). If you know anyone related to or connected to a group on the list, talk to them and tell them what we're trying to do and find out how we can help them do what they do.<br />
* [[Logo idea]]<br />
* [[Mo money...]] - A foray into the awesome science of starting a hackerspace.<br />
<br />
* [[Version Zero]] - While we aspire to great things across all of this, our fair city of Baltimore, We have to start somewhere. This is the proposal. <br />
* [[Finding a space]] - Research and findings related to space acquisition. If you've got a lead, put it here.<br />
* [[Moving into Load of Fun Space]] - The overall plan, and sign up for volunteer times and materials needed for donation or lending.<br />
<br />
== Founding documents ==<br />
* [[Articles of Incorporation]]<br />
* [[Mission Statement]]<br />
* [[Bylaws]]<br />
* [[Board of Directors]]<br />
<br />
== Becoming a Member ==<br />
* [[Membership Process]]<br />
* [[Membership Agreement]]<br />
<br />
== Meeting Notes ==<br />
* [[2009-06-11 Meeting Notes]]<br />
* [[2009-06-18 Meeting Notes]]<br />
* [[2009-06-26 Meeting Notes]]<br />
* [[2009-07-02 Meeting Notes]]<br />
* [[2009-07-11 Meeting Notes]]<br />
* [[2009-07-15 Meeting Notes]]<br />
* [[2009-07-24 Meeting Notes]]<br />
* [[2009-07-27 Meeting Notes]]<br />
<br />
== Communication Channels ==<br />
* '''Website''': [http://baltimorenode.org baltimorenode.org]<br />
* '''Blog''': [http://blip.baltimorenode.org blip.baltimorenode.org]<br />
* '''Twitter''': [http://twitter.com/baltimorenode twitter.com/baltimorenode]<br />
* '''IRC''': #baltimorenode on freenode.net - [irc://irc.freenode.net/baltimorenode irc://irc.freenode.net/baltimorenode] <br />
* '''Elsewhere''': [http://www.flickr.com/groups/1127918@N24/ Flickr], [http://www.instructables.com/group/bmorenode/ Instructables], [http://www.facebook.com/pages/Baltimore-Node/109524391244 Facebook]<br />
<br />
==== Mailing Lists ====<br />
* [http://groups.google.com/group/baltimore-node-discussion Discussion list]: Get your geek on, find help with projects, ask questions, get directions to the next meeting, share awesome findings, suggest projects<br />
* [http://groups.google.com/group/baltimore-node-announce Announcement list]: Low traffic list just for receiving announcements. Subscribe to this list only if you do not want to receive discussion emails. If you are on the Discussion list, you will receive all announcements automatically.<br />
<br />
== ToDo List ==<br />
* Draft [[Membership Dues]] policy (Jon or anyone)<br />
* Settle on an "official logo"<br />
* Stop Hacking and start selling tacos!</div>Takshakushttps://wiki.baltimorenode.org/index.php?title=Mission_Statement&diff=389Mission Statement2009-07-05T19:24:34Z<p>Takshakus: /* Mission Statement draft */</p>
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<div>The mission statement should be descriptive, yet concise. In a few lines, it should outline our purpose and aspirations.<br />
<br />
The "exclusively for charitable..." language will be added in our corporate charter so we can get a 501(c)(3) ruling from the IRS, but is not needed for a mission statement. For more information on a mission statement see [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mission_statement en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mission_statement].<br />
<br />
''from the wikipedia article''<br />
<br />
<blockquote><br />
<br />
The mission statement can be used to resolve differences between stakeholders ''(in our case, Node members)''. Stakeholders affect and are affected by the organization's strategies.<br />
<br />
According to Vern McGinis, a mission should:<br />
:Define what the company is <br />
:Define what the company aspires to be<br />
:Be limited to exclude some ventures<br />
:Broad enough to allow for creative growth<br />
:Distinguish the company from all others<br />
:Serve as framework to evaluate current activities<br />
:Stated clearly so that it is understood by all<br />
<br />
The classic example of the mission statement is the Preamble to the Constitution of the United States: <br />
<br />
:'''''We the People of the United States, in Order to form a more perfect Union, establish Justice, insure domestic Tranquility, provide for the common defence, promote the general Welfare, and secure the Blessings of Liberty to ourselves and our Posterity, do ordain and establish this Constitution for the United States of America.'''''<br />
<br />
</blockquote><br />
<br />
== Mission Statement draft ==<br />
<br />
''should hit: 1. the physical space, 2. activities and events, 3. the membership, 4. philosophical goals''<br />
<br />
Our mission is to create an environment that promotes creativity and exploration at the intersections of art, technology, science and culture. This mission shall include:<br />
<br />
# Establishing and maintaining a nurturing physical space within Baltimore City that fosters creative technological exploration, collaboration, and education. ''This point is about creating a space and what that space should be. IMO the space needs to meet the needs of technological exploration/collaboration/education; be a positive/nurturing environment and foster creativity.''<br />
# Sharing the results of the groups and or members work with the community and world in a transparent, open and available manner. ''I feel that the point of this sentence to to commit ourselves to freely sharing our work and making it available''<br />
# Empowering it's members and the community of Baltimore to explore the intersection of art, technology, science and culture. ''This point is a commitment of what the organization should deliver to it's membership; I feel that it may need some work''<br />
# Actively engaging the community of Baltimore about issues involving the intersection of art, technology, science and culture. ''This point is a commitment to engage the community on issues relevant to our organization''<br />
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''I made a point of trying to make each point more generalized yet also more specific to their purpose. Also, silly grammer stuff but should we be using active verbs (IE -ing) or the otherway around? [[User:Mattyfo|mattyfo]]''<br />
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Potential mission statement<br />
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Baltimore Node serves as the building block of a community that educates, affirms and promotes the role of making and inventing across the technology, art and sustainability fields.<br />
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== Some examples from bylaws of other hacker spaces ==<br />
The HacDC and Noisebridge examples are from their Articles of Incorporation and/or Bylaws and are not exactly mission statements. <br />
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==== HacDC ====<br />
# Build and maintain spaces suitable for technical and social collaboration.<br />
# Collaborate on all forms of technology, culture and craft in new and interesting ways.<br />
# Apply the results of its work to specific cultural, charitable and scientific causes.<br />
# Freely share its research and discoveries, using what is learned to teach others.<br />
# Recruit and develop talented members dedicated to these purposes.<br />
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==== Noisebridge ====<br />
# To provide work space, storage, and other resources for projects related to art and technology.<br />
# Through talks, workshops, collaborative projects, and other activities, to encourage research, knowledge exchange, learning, and mentoring in a safe, clean space.<br />
# To develop, support the development of, and provide resources for the development of free and open source software and hardware.<br />
# To foster, by all legal means, the common purposes of its participants.<br />
# To conduct or engage in all lawful activities in furtherance of the stated purposes or those incidental to them. <br />
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==== Harford Hackerspace ====<br />
The mission of this organization is to unify community members with similar interest in order to share their knowledge in an educational environment and to engage the next generation with hands-on, technical experiential activities. <br />
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==== Pumping Station: One ====<br />
Its mission is to foster a collaborative environment wherein people can explore and create intersections between technology, science, art, and culture.<br />
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Specific Goals<br />
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* Acquire and maintain a collaborative workspace for communal use by all members.<br />
* Foster a creative, collaborative environment for experimentation and development in technology and art.<br />
* Interact with the local community that our space is situated in through education and cultural participation.<br />
* Share our developments and ideas with the world at large.<br />
* Facilitate communication with other spaces and colleagues nationally and internationally. Invite experts and other creative individuals to share their ideas and projects.</div>Takshakus