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[[Category:MeetingNotes]] Vote to move to RedDog's place. Passed. Aim to be out of here by 4/30. New owners seem relaxed about end date. Movers: Hasdai, Mark Huson, Robin State of the node: $4k in account 31 paying members Big thanks to Hasdai for outreach. Outreach RobotFest the weekend we're moving Kathleen offers to help w/ artscape Y-not ? Taxes Officially 501c3 Mark's lawyer friend Jack gets a big hand MD taxes up to date Federal taxes catching up Updated membership agreement Add list of tools, esp. dangerous ones, for sign-off-on. Drop expensive keys Add student/family membership rates Jack added a few clauses to liability & volunteer & contract law Non-members should not be using heavy power tools w/o signing release of liability form, incl. power tools section. (incl soldering irons) Point people at Tool Library's safety course, but not required. Tag tools w/ QR codes for docs & friends. "Free workshop access" becomes "free/reduced cost + material costs" "Student rate" guideline at best. "Alternative Membership Dues" section of bylaws. Vote passed unanimously. Meeting notes to wiki forever Archives, too, if possible Intro for new members / open hack; small projects / howtos? New visitor concierge bell. Member board in new space Nametags, esp. for officers? Layout of new space New Officers Two non-officers run the election: Running: Pres: Maze runs again, unopposed. Vice: Hasdai steps down, Robin runs unopposed. Secretary: Me, again, unopposed. I voted against me, all otthers aye. Treasurer: Kevin, again, unopposed. Note that 501c3 implies no more free dues for treasurer. Up-to $750 budget for moving, new space improvements, etc. Don't have to pay last month rent here. Motion to raise amout to $1K. Passed. Vote passed on amended motion. Acknowledged that we have officers discressionary fund of up-to $300/quarter. Moved to up-to $300/mo. Passed. Vote passed. Jess asks if there is a central location of moving notes. I'll make a google doc, we'll post to mailing list

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