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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.
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== Announcements ==
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You [[We Have A Wiki?|found]] the wiki! 🌐👍
We've moved in. Come visit us at our new space at the Load Of Fun building.
 
  
== Important Dates ==
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===Founding documents===
* '''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.
 
* <strike> '''August 4, 2009''' First regular meeting in the new Baltimore Node! Regular business meetings will take place every Tuesday at 7:30pm at the Baltimore Node's space (120 W North Ave). </strike>
 
  
[[Events Archive]]
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*[[Articles of Incorporation for a Tax-Exempt Nonstock Corporation|Articles of Incorporation]]
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**[[Baltimore Node Logo]]
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*'''[[Bylaws]]'''
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*[[Policies]]
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**[[Membership Process]] and [[Membership Dues]]
  
== Quick links ==
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==Events==
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To find out what's going on at the Node, check out our [https://www.meetup.com/BaltimoreNode/events/calendar/ Meetup Calendar]!
  
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===Regular Events===
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*'''Thursdays, 7:00-9:00pm''' - [[OpenHack]] Sessions. Come check out Node. Bring a project to work on or just hang out. '''Everyone welcome.''' If you're a member and can sponsor a Thursday, put your name on the [[OpenHack]] list. [[Events Archive|📦 Events Archive]]
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If you'd like to host an event at the Node (one-time or recurring), stop by the regular meeting or run it by the [http://groups.google.com/group/baltimore-node-discussion discussion mailing list].
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==Becoming a Member==
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*Learn how to become a member on the [http://baltimorenode.org/membership/ membership page]
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*All members need to sign the [[Membership Agreement]] when they join.
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*Remember [[Shop-Vac]]
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==Quick links==
 
===Ideas, making, fun===
 
===Ideas, making, fun===
* [[Publicity]] - How to contact us and past publicity.
 
* [[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.
 
* [[Event Proposals]] - Share your ideas for events or workshops you'd like to host, teach, or run at the Node's space.
 
* [[Workshop1]] - Code and links from the arduino-powered, Twitterable Ambient Orb.
 
* [[Challenges]] - Creativity thrives in competition? Maybe. Add your challenge ideas. Baltimore Node XPrize, ftw!
 
  
===Organizational===
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*[[Resources]] - Information and educational resources on topics related to the Node
* [[Things to fill the Space]] - Stuff we've got and stuff we need.
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**[[CNC Router How-To Guide]] '''(new!)'''
* [[501(c)(3) process]] - A place to document the process of becoming a 501(c)3 and show where we are in the process.
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**[[Laser Cutter]]
* [[Grants]] - possible sources of funding
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**[[Shapeoko]]
* [[Parts store]] - small consumables to keep at the Node in return for small donations
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**[[Raspberry PI Magnetometers and Accelerometers]]
* [[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.
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**[[We Have A Wiki?|Creating a Wiki Account]] (new!)
* [[Logo idea]]
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*[[Publicity]] -  Current contact info and past publicity.
* [[Mo money...]] - A foray into the awesome science of starting a hackerspace.
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*[[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.
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*[[Event Proposals]] - Share your ideas for events or workshops you'd like to host, teach, or run at the Node's space.
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*[[WikiTips]] - Tips on how to use the Wiki
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===Projects===
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*[[501(c)(3) process]] - A place to document the process of becoming a 501(c)3 and show where we are in the process
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*[[Annual Goals]] - A general list of goals for the organization, established 2010-03-27
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*[[Things to fill the Space]] - Stuff we've got and stuff we need.
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**[[Wishlist]] - Because the page above is old, the space is already full, but we still want more stuff!
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*[[Grants]] - Possible sources of funding.
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*[[Outreach and inclusion]] - A list of groups, organizations, and populations in the Baltimore area we want to reach.
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*[[Historical documents]] - An archive of documents and pages related to starting and planning the Node.
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''Looking for an older project? It may have become a member of the [[Dead Projects Society]].''
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==Communication Channels==
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*'''Website and blog''': [http://baltimorenode.org baltimorenode.org]
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*'''Twitter''': [http://twitter.com/baltimorenode twitter.com/baltimorenode]
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*'''IRC''': #baltimorenode on freenode.net - irc://irc.freenode.net/baltimorenode
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*'''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]
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===Mailing Lists===
  
* [[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.
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*[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
* [[Finding a space]] - Research and findings related to space acquisition. If you've got a lead, put it here.
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*[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.
* [[Moving into Load of Fun Space]] - The overall plan, and sign up for volunteer times and materials needed for donation or lending.
 
  
== Founding documents ==
 
* [http://hackerspaces.org/wiki/Design_Patterns Hackerspace Design Patterns] - while not an official document, it's kind of our bible for organizing and running this thing.
 
* [[Articles of Incorporation]]
 
* [[Mission Statement]]
 
* [[Bylaws]]
 
* [[Board of Directors]]
 
  
== Becoming a Member ==
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===Meeting Notes===
* [[Membership Process]]
 
* [[Membership Agreement]]
 
  
== Meeting Notes ==
 
* [[2009-06-11 Meeting Notes]]
 
* [[2009-06-18 Meeting Notes]]
 
* [[2009-06-26 Meeting Notes]]
 
* [[2009-07-02 Meeting Notes]]
 
* [[2009-07-11 Meeting Notes]]
 
* [[2009-07-15 Meeting Notes]]
 
* [[2009-07-24 Meeting Notes]]
 
* [[2009-07-27 Meeting Notes]]
 
* [[2009-08-04 Meeting Notes]]
 
  
== Communication Channels ==
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[[:Category:MeetingNotes]]
* '''Website''': [http://baltimorenode.org baltimorenode.org]
 
* '''Blog''': [http://blip.baltimorenode.org blip.baltimorenode.org]
 
* '''Twitter''': [http://twitter.com/baltimorenode twitter.com/baltimorenode]
 
* '''IRC''': #baltimorenode on freenode.net - [irc://irc.freenode.net/baltimorenode irc://irc.freenode.net/baltimorenode]
 
* '''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]
 
  
==== Mailing Lists ====
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==ToDo List==
* [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
 
* [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.
 
  
== ToDo List ==
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*Work on a [[Donation Request Letter]] and seek some donations
* Draft [[Membership Dues]] policy (Jon or anyone)
 
* Settle on an "official logo"
 
* Stop Hacking and start selling tacos!
 

Latest revision as of 04:06, 16 August 2024


You found the wiki! 🌐👍

Founding documents

Events

To find out what's going on at the Node, check out our Meetup Calendar!

Regular Events

  • Thursdays, 7:00-9:00pm - OpenHack Sessions. Come check out Node. Bring a project to work on or just hang out. Everyone welcome. If you're a member and can sponsor a Thursday, put your name on the OpenHack list. 📦 Events Archive

If you'd like to host an event at the Node (one-time or recurring), stop by the regular meeting or run it by the discussion mailing list.

Becoming a Member

Quick links

Ideas, making, fun

Projects

  • 501(c)(3) process - A place to document the process of becoming a 501(c)3 and show where we are in the process
  • Annual Goals - A general list of goals for the organization, established 2010-03-27
  • Things to fill the Space - Stuff we've got and stuff we need.
    • Wishlist - Because the page above is old, the space is already full, but we still want more stuff!
  • Grants - Possible sources of funding.
  • Outreach and inclusion - A list of groups, organizations, and populations in the Baltimore area we want to reach.
  • Historical documents - An archive of documents and pages related to starting and planning the Node.

Looking for an older project? It may have become a member of the Dead Projects Society.

Communication Channels

Mailing Lists

  • Discussion list: Get your geek on, find help with projects, ask questions, get directions to the next meeting, share awesome findings, suggest projects
  • 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.


Meeting Notes

Category:MeetingNotes

ToDo List