2009-07-15 Meeting Notes - Revision history

12.167.154.53: /* The plan moving forward */

2009-07-16T21:48:51Z

The plan moving forward

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	==The plan moving forward==		==The plan moving forward==
	* <strike>Jon will file our articles of incorporation~~</strike>~~ and open a bank account this week		* <strike>Jon will file our articles of incorporation and open a bank account this week</strike>
	* We will get a copy of the lease for review		* <strike>We will get a copy of the lease for review</strike>
	* We will collect money into the Node bank account		* We will collect money into the Node bank account
			** ''partially complete''
	* We will sign the lease and move in August 1st!		* We will sign the lease and move in August 1st!

12.167.154.53: /* The plan moving forward */

2009-07-16T17:15:56Z

The plan moving forward

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	==The plan moving forward==		==The plan moving forward==
	* Jon will file our articles of incorporation and open a bank account this week		* <strike>Jon will file our articles of incorporation</strike> and open a bank account this week
	* We will get a copy of the lease for review		* We will get a copy of the lease for review
	* We will collect money into the Node bank account		* We will collect money into the Node bank account
	* We will sign the lease and move in August 1st!		* We will sign the lease and move in August 1st!

Jonlesser: /* Minutes */ adding link to bank account page

2009-07-16T04:18:11Z

Minutes: adding link to bank account page

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	* We went around and asked for one time donations to cover startup costs and serve as a nest egg.		* We went around and asked for one time donations to cover startup costs and serve as a nest egg.
	* All of the committed money is accounted for on [http://spreadsheets.google.com/ccc?key=tiC-_OGDpVnS0XOtdEYfhSg this spreadsheet]. In summary, we anticipate $800 in monthly income from members and $1700 in one-time startup donations. [NOTE: At the meeting, I mistakenly did not account for Kelly's monthly dues of $50. Adding this in, our anticipated income would have risen from $768/month to $818/month. Because our target is $800, I (Jon) decided to even out the monthly "above and beyond" donations such that each willing person contributes $35 each month instead of $32 for Steve, Matt, Kelly, and Mark and $50 for Jon and Adam.]		* All of the committed money is accounted for on [http://spreadsheets.google.com/ccc?key=tiC-_OGDpVnS0XOtdEYfhSg this spreadsheet]. In summary, we anticipate $800 in monthly income from members and $1700 in one-time startup donations. [NOTE: At the meeting, I mistakenly did not account for Kelly's monthly dues of $50. Adding this in, our anticipated income would have risen from $768/month to $818/month. Because our target is $800, I (Jon) decided to even out the monthly "above and beyond" donations such that each willing person contributes $35 each month instead of $32 for Steve, Matt, Kelly, and Mark and $50 for Jon and Adam.]
			* We talked briefly about where to open a bank account. Jon is in favor of Suntrust after doing some [[Bank Account\|research on business checking accounts]].
	* We concluded by affirming our intention to select the Load of Fun space as the inaugural home of the Baltimore Node. We took a [http://www.flickr.com/photos/7557283@N07/3724950293/in/pool-1127918@N24 picture] to memorialize the event.		* We concluded by affirming our intention to select the Load of Fun space as the inaugural home of the Baltimore Node. We took a [http://www.flickr.com/photos/7557283@N07/3724950293/in/pool-1127918@N24 picture] to memorialize the event.
	* John gave the first good luck dollar (SN: B78547146J), which we will tack to the wall of the new space.		* John gave the first good luck dollar (SN: B78547146J), which we will tack to the wall of the new space.

Jonlesser: /* Minutes */

2009-07-16T03:50:02Z

Minutes

Jonlesser: /* Agenda */ adding meeting notes

2009-07-16T03:38:09Z

Agenda: adding meeting notes

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	** Given the cost of dues, vote on whether or not to sign a lease		** Given the cost of dues, vote on whether or not to sign a lease
	* Wrap up		* Wrap up

			==In Attendance==
			* Mark
			* Matt
			* Steve
			* Adam
			* Alan
			* Patrick
			* Aaron
			* Kelly
			* Sylvia
			* Erich
			* John
			* Jon

			=== Did not attend ===
			These people all contacted Jon ahead of the meeting and communicated how much they are willing to contribute each month in dues.
			* Avery
			* Emmette
			* Todd
			* Sepideh


			==Minutes==
			* While we intended to hold the meeting inside 113 North Ave., we got comfortable at Joe^2 and ended up having the whole meeting at the outside tables of Joe^2.
			* Recapped recent happenings highlighted in the agenda.
			* Mark shared feedback from the 13 feedback forms we received after the last workshop
			Most comments were really positive and shared a ton of excitement. The main complaints were trouble setting up python in windows and not having something to follow a long to i.e. no powerpoint.
			Responses to questions:
			Interested in joining? Yes: 7, No: 0, Maybe Later: 2
			How much are you willing to pay? $40: 3, $50: 1, $60: 2, $70: 1, Write in: $75
			* We resolved to have another workshop in July. Sunday, the 26th was recommended because it was on a weekend. The content of the workshop has yet to be determined.
			* Jon talked about the incorporation process and how it fits into the overall 501(c)(3) process
			* Jon prodded everyone to review and edit these key documents: [[Mission Statement]], [[Bylaws]], [[Membership Agreement]]
			* After a discussion of the merits of the Load of Fun space, it was decided that the space would be sufficient for our needs as a group.
			* We discussed pros, cons, and the lease terms.
			* We went around the group asked how much each person would be willing to pay in dues each month assuming we leased the Load of Fun space.
			* Then we went around and asked if anyone was willing to donate money each month in excess of regular dues with the understanding that their additional donation would decrease with each new member who joins.
			* We went around and asked for one time donations to cover startup costs and serve as a nest egg.
			* All of the committed money is accounted on [http://spreadsheets.google.com/ccc?key=tiC-_OGDpVnS0XOtdEYfhSg this spreadsheet]. In summary, we anticipate $800 in monthly income from members and $1700 in one-time startup donation. [NOTE: At the meeting, I mistakenly did not account for Kelly's monthly dues of $50. Adding this in, our anticipated income would have risen from $768/month to $818/month. Because our target is $800, I decided to even out the monthly "above and beyond" donations such that each willing person contributes $35 each month instead of $32 for Steve, Matt, Kelly, and Mark and $50 for Jon and Adam.]
			* We concluded by affirming our intention to select the Load of Fun space as the inaugural home of the Baltimore Node. We took a [http://www.flickr.com/photos/7557283@N07/3724950293/in/pool-1127918@N24 picture] to memorialize the event.
			* John gave the first good luck dollar (SN: B78547146J), which we will tack to the wall of the new space.
			* Steve gave Jon a check (#2052) for $36.

			==The plan moving forward==
			* Jon will file our articles of incorporation and open a bank account this week
			* We will get a copy of the lease for review
			* We will collect money into the Node bank account
			* We will sign the lease and move in August 1st!

Abachman: /* Agenda */ Convert "vote" to "come to consensus"

2009-07-15T18:55:21Z

Agenda: Convert "vote" to "come to consensus"

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	* Status update on some key documents: [[Mission Statement]], [[Bylaws]], [[Membership Agreement]]		* Status update on some key documents: [[Mission Statement]], [[Bylaws]], [[Membership Agreement]]
	* Updates from people present?		* Updates from people present?
	* ~~Vote~~ on Load of Fun space		* Come to consensus on Load of Fun space
	** Layout the facts, costs, and lease terms		** Layout the facts, costs, and lease terms
	** Discuss the Pros		** Discuss the Pros

38.118.23.100: /* Agenda */

2009-07-15T17:46:44Z

Agenda

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	* Resolve to have another workshop in July. Discuss further online and at future meetings.		* Resolve to have another workshop in July. Discuss further online and at future meetings.
	* The plan for Incorporation		* The plan for Incorporation
			** Establish date time for first meeting of the corporation after filing?
	* Status update on some key documents: [[Mission Statement]], [[Bylaws]], [[Membership Agreement]]		* Status update on some key documents: [[Mission Statement]], [[Bylaws]], [[Membership Agreement]]
	* Updates from people present?		* Updates from people present?

Abachman: /* Agenda */

2009-07-15T01:10:06Z

Agenda

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	* Extremely brief recap of recent activities		* Extremely brief recap of recent activities
	** Workshop1, tweetable orbs (Hold discussion until later on the agenda)		** Workshop1, tweetable orbs (Hold discussion until later on the agenda)
			*** We got written up [http://weblogs.baltimoresun.com/news/technology/2009/07/baltimore_hackerspace_formed_f.html on the Baltimore Sun Tech Blog]. (thanks Gus!)
	** Meeting with Harford Hackerspace and Nick Farr of HacDC		** Meeting with Harford Hackerspace and Nick Farr of HacDC
	** Hackerspaces.org call		** Hackerspaces.org call

Jonlesser at 04:15, 14 July 2009

2009-07-14T04:15:17Z

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	** Visits to potential spaces: Futon Factory, JBL offerings, Hillen		** Visits to potential spaces: Futon Factory, JBL offerings, Hillen
	** Adam's interview with Digital Cafe		** Adam's interview with Digital Cafe
	* Summary ~~of feedback on~~ Workshop1 ~~from~~ feedback forms.		* Summary Workshop1 feedback forms. Reactions from the group.
	* Resolve have another workshop in July. Discuss further online and at future meetings.		* Resolve to have another workshop in July. Discuss further online and at future meetings.
	* The plan for Incorporation		* The plan for Incorporation
	* Status update on some key documents: [[Mission Statement]], [[Bylaws]], [[Membership Agreement]]		* Status update on some key documents: [[Mission Statement]], [[Bylaws]], [[Membership Agreement]]

Jonlesser at 04:08, 14 July 2009

2009-07-14T04:08:35Z

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	==Agenda==		==Agenda==
	* ~~Brief~~ recap of recent activities		* Extremely brief recap of recent activities
	** Workshop1, tweetable orbs (Hold discussion until later on the agenda)		** Workshop1, tweetable orbs (Hold discussion until later on the agenda)
	** Meeting with Harford Hackerspace and Nick Farr of HacDC		** Meeting with Harford Hackerspace and Nick Farr of HacDC
	** Hackerspaces.org call		** Hackerspaces.org call
	** Visits to potential spaces: Futon Factory, JBL offerings, Hillen		** Visits to potential spaces: Futon Factory, JBL offerings, Hillen
			** Adam's interview with Digital Cafe
	* Summary of feedback on Workshop1 from feedback forms.		* Summary of feedback on Workshop1 from feedback forms.
			* Resolve have another workshop in July. Discuss further online and at future meetings.
	* The plan for Incorporation		* The plan for Incorporation
	* Status update on some key documents: [[Mission Statement]], [[Bylaws]], [[Membership Agreement]]		* Status update on some key documents: [[Mission Statement]], [[Bylaws]], [[Membership Agreement]]

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	==Minutes==		==Minutes==
	* While we intended to hold the meeting inside 113 North Ave., we ~~got comfortable at Joe^2 and~~ ended up ~~having the whole meeting~~ at the ~~outside~~ tables of Joe^2.		* While we intended to hold the meeting inside 113 North Ave., we ended up at the outdoor tables of Joe^2 next door.
	* Recapped recent happenings highlighted in the agenda.		* Recapped recent happenings highlighted in the agenda.
	* Mark shared feedback from the 13 feedback forms we received after the last workshop		* Mark shared feedback from the 13 feedback forms we received after the last workshop
	Most comments were really positive and shared a ton of excitement. The main complaints were trouble setting up python in windows and not having something to follow a long to i.e. no powerpoint.		Most comments were really positive and shared a ton of excitement. The main complaints were
			trouble setting up python in windows and not having something to follow a long to i.e. no powerpoint.
	Responses to questions:		Responses to questions:
	Interested in joining? Yes: 7, No: 0, Maybe Later: 2		Interested in joining? Yes: 7, No: 0, Maybe Later: 2
	How much are you willing to pay? $40: 3, $50: 1, $60: 2, $70: 1, Write in: $75		How much are you willing to pay? $40: 3, $50: 1, $60: 2, $70: 1, Write in: $75
	* We resolved to have another workshop in July. Sunday, the 26th was recommended because it ~~was on~~ a weekend. The content of the workshop has yet to be determined.		* We resolved to have another workshop in July. Sunday, the 26th was recommended because it is a weekend day. The content of the workshop has yet to be determined.
	* Jon talked about the incorporation process and how it fits into the overall 501(c)(3) process		* Jon talked about the incorporation process and how it fits into the overall 501(c)(3) process
	* Jon prodded everyone to review and edit these key documents: [[Mission Statement]], [[Bylaws]], [[Membership Agreement]]		* Jon prodded everyone to review and edit these key documents: [[Mission Statement]], [[Bylaws]], [[Membership Agreement]]
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	* Then we went around and asked if anyone was willing to donate money each month in excess of regular dues with the understanding that their additional donation would decrease with each new member who joins.		* Then we went around and asked if anyone was willing to donate money each month in excess of regular dues with the understanding that their additional donation would decrease with each new member who joins.
	* We went around and asked for one time donations to cover startup costs and serve as a nest egg.		* We went around and asked for one time donations to cover startup costs and serve as a nest egg.
	* All of the committed money is accounted on [http://spreadsheets.google.com/ccc?key=tiC-_OGDpVnS0XOtdEYfhSg this spreadsheet]. In summary, we anticipate $800 in monthly income from members and $1700 in one-time startup ~~donation~~. [NOTE: At the meeting, I mistakenly did not account for Kelly's monthly dues of $50. Adding this in, our anticipated income would have risen from $768/month to $818/month. Because our target is $800, I decided to even out the monthly "above and beyond" donations such that each willing person contributes $35 each month instead of $32 for Steve, Matt, Kelly, and Mark and $50 for Jon and Adam.]		* All of the committed money is accounted for on [http://spreadsheets.google.com/ccc?key=tiC-_OGDpVnS0XOtdEYfhSg this spreadsheet]. In summary, we anticipate $800 in monthly income from members and $1700 in one-time startup donations. [NOTE: At the meeting, I mistakenly did not account for Kelly's monthly dues of $50. Adding this in, our anticipated income would have risen from $768/month to $818/month. Because our target is $800, I (Jon) decided to even out the monthly "above and beyond" donations such that each willing person contributes $35 each month instead of $32 for Steve, Matt, Kelly, and Mark and $50 for Jon and Adam.]
	* We concluded by affirming our intention to select the Load of Fun space as the inaugural home of the Baltimore Node. We took a [http://www.flickr.com/photos/7557283@N07/3724950293/in/pool-1127918@N24 picture] to memorialize the event.		* We concluded by affirming our intention to select the Load of Fun space as the inaugural home of the Baltimore Node. We took a [http://www.flickr.com/photos/7557283@N07/3724950293/in/pool-1127918@N24 picture] to memorialize the event.
	* John gave the first good luck dollar (SN: B78547146J), which we will tack to the wall of the new space.		* John gave the first good luck dollar (SN: B78547146J), which we will tack to the wall of the new space.