2009-07-15 Meeting Notes

Agenda

• Extremely brief recap of recent activities
  • Workshop1, tweetable orbs (Hold discussion until later on the agenda)
    • We got written up on the Baltimore Sun Tech Blog. (thanks Gus!)
  • Meeting with Harford Hackerspace and Nick Farr of HacDC
  • Hackerspaces.org call
  • Visits to potential spaces: Futon Factory, JBL offerings, Hillen
  • Adam's interview with Digital Cafe
• Summary Workshop1 feedback forms. Reactions from the group.
• Resolve to have another workshop in July. Discuss further online and at future meetings.
• 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
• Updates from people present?
• Come to consensus on Load of Fun space
  • Layout the facts, costs, and lease terms
  • Discuss the Pros
  • Discuss the Cons
  • List alternatives
  • Count how many people are willing to pay monthly dues for a space located in the Load of Fun building
  • Given the number of willing people, determine the cost of dues
  • Given the cost of dues, vote on whether or not to sign a lease
• Wrap up