Difference between revisions of "Main Page"

From Baltimore Node Wiki
Jump to navigationJump to search
 
(132 intermediate revisions by 19 users not shown)
Line 1: Line 1:
−
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.
+
__NOTOC__
  
−
== Announcements ==
+
You [[We Have A Wiki?|found]] the wiki! 🌐👍
−
We've moved in to our new home! Come visit us at our new space at [[LoadOfFun|the Load Of Fun building]].
 
  
−
You could even come help us [[Moving_into_Load_of_Fun_Space|get it ready.]]
+
===Founding documents===
 +
 
 +
*[[Articles of Incorporation for a Tax-Exempt Nonstock Corporation|Articles of Incorporation]]
 +
**[[Baltimore Node Logo]]
 +
*'''[[Bylaws]]'''
 +
*[[Policies]]
 +
**[[Membership Process]] and [[Membership Dues]]
 +
 
 +
==Events==
 +
To find out what's going on at the Node, check out our [https://www.meetup.com/BaltimoreNode/events/calendar/ 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|📦 Events Archive]]
  
−
== Calendar ==
 
 
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].
 
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].
  
−
=== Upcoming Events ===
+
==Becoming a Member==
−
* '''August 11, 2009''' Second 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).
 
  
−
=== Weekly Recurring Events ===
+
*Learn how to become a member on the [http://baltimorenode.org/membership/ membership page]
−
Stuff that happens every week.
+
*All members need to sign the [[Membership Agreement]] when they join.
 +
*Remember [[Shop-Vac]]
  
−
'''Tuesday'''
+
==Quick links==
−
* 7:30 PM - Regular business meeting. All members welcome.
+
===Ideas, making, fun===
  
−
=== In the Community ===
+
*[[Resources]] - Information and educational resources on topics related to the Node
−
* '''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 [http://groups.google.com/group/baltimore-node-discussion baltimore-node-discussion mailing list] or check the [[ElectronicaFest2009]] page for more details.
+
**[[CNC Router How-To Guide]] '''(new!)'''
 +
**[[Laser Cutter]]
 +
**[[Shapeoko]]
 +
**[[Raspberry PI Magnetometers and Accelerometers]]
 +
**[[We Have A Wiki?|Creating a Wiki Account]] (new!)
 +
*[[Publicity]] -  Current contact info 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.
 +
*[[WikiTips]] - Tips on how to use the Wiki
  
−
[[Events Archive]]
+
===Projects===
  
−
== Quick links ==
+
*[[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.
  
−
===Ideas, making, fun===
+
''Looking for an older project? It may have become a member of the [[Dead Projects Society]].''
−
* [[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===
+
==Communication Channels==
−
* [[Things to fill the Space]] - Stuff we've got and stuff we need.
 
−
* [[501(c)(3) process]] - A place to document the process of becoming a 501(c)3 and show where we are in the process.
 
−
* [[Grants]] - possible sources of funding
 
−
* [[Parts store]] - small consumables to keep at the Node in return for small donations
 
−
* [[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.
 
−
* [[Logo idea]]
 
−
* [[Mo money...]] - A foray into the awesome science of starting a hackerspace.
 
  
−
* [[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.  
+
*'''Website and blog''': [http://baltimorenode.org baltimorenode.org]
−
* [[Finding a space]] - Research and findings related to space acquisition. If you've got a lead, put it here.
+
*'''Twitter''': [http://twitter.com/baltimorenode twitter.com/baltimorenode]
−
* [[Moving into Load of Fun Space]] - The overall plan, and sign up for volunteer times and materials needed for donation or lending.
+
*'''IRC''': #baltimorenode on freenode.net - 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]
  
−
== Founding documents ==
+
===Mailing Lists===
−
* [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 ==
+
*[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
−
* [[Membership Process]]
+
*[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.
−
* [[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]]
 
−
* [[2009-08-11 Meeting Notes]]
 
  
−
== Communication Channels ==
+
===Meeting Notes===
−
* '''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 ====
 
−
* [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 ==
+
[[:Category:MeetingNotes]]
−
==== Labor tasks ====
 
−
* Mount two fire extinguishers
 
−
* Glue up two remaining hardboard tabletops
 
−
* Finish painting?
 
−
* Polyurethane the bench tops (few coats)
 
−
* Get a trashcan
 
−
* Pimp work benches. Integrated power strips, shelves, painted legs, edge banding around OSB-hardboard tops, etc.
 
−
* Mount two more junction boxes for outlets along the east wall
 
−
* Run BX line between junction boxes on the east wall and install outlets
 
  
−
==== Intellectual exercises ====
+
==ToDo List==
−
* Ponder lighting solutions. The existing lights are way to hot and suck down almost 1800 watts when they're on. We need a nice combination of overhead and work lighting.
 
  
−
==== Administrative ====
+
*Work on a [[Donation Request Letter]] and seek some donations
−
* 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

Retrieved from "https://wiki.baltimorenode.org/index.php?title=Main_Page&oldid=2503"