Guten Tag, hakkers!
I've noticed that there was a meeting on 2013-03-12 and that the minutes are
posted. They are visible on the web at
http://synhak.org/wiki/Meetings/12-3-2013. I've also included them in this mail
for reading at your leisure:
{{Infobox_meeting
|time=7PM
|date=2013-03-12
|venue=21 West North
|next=Meetings/19-3-2013
|previous=Meetings/5-3-2013
}}
== Note-taker ==
* Open a text editor to take down some '''detailed''' minutes.
** Detail is important. If it isn't written down, it never happened.
* Project the minutes and notes throughout the meeting
* Follow the instructions in the End of Meeting section at the appropriate time.
* Tell [email protected] and [email protected] if there are new members.
If the [[treasurer]] is already present, there is no need to email them.
== Moderator ==
* Make sure everyone gets a chance to speak
* Speak minimally yourself
* Keep the meeting moving
* Handle the membership voting process
* Be sure to thoroughly follow the procedure outlined in this document, as the
template may occasionally change without warning.
** The order of things is also important. We induct new members prior to
proposals, so that they too may have a say in things.
== Participants ==
* Say your name the first time you speak
* Remain on-topic
* Remain respectful of other participants
= Agenda =
* '''Note Taker:''' Alexander Golightley
* '''Moderator:''' Trever Fischer
== Introduction and Names ==
* Invite a knowledgable member to explain what SYNHAK is about, if anyone new
is present:
<blockquote>SYNHAK is an infrastructure provider for people who want to make
things. SYNHAK provides space, tools, and infrastructure to help others learn
new skills and create cool things. SYNHAK exists through and depends on
membership dues, donations, and the hard work of individuals such as ourselves.
Our code of conduct is "Be excellent to each other."</blockquote>
* Round of introductions
** What is your name?
** What do you do?
** If this is your first time, how did you hear about SYNHAK?
* Trever - Does stuff and things
* Doug - Works on his kitchen
* Xander - Make Circuits
* Zuzu - Crafts things
* Jason - Tinker
** Heard about us through life hackers the maker map
* Chris - Buys things at work like a $7000 server
* Anderew - Stays up too late/too early
* Omar - Doesn't do terrorist things
== Announcements ==
* Any cool new projects? Something you want everyone to know?
* Any happenings that people should be aware of?
* The [[Meetings/Template|Meeting Template]] is now 100% gender neutral.
[[User:Phuzion|Phuzion]] ([[User talk:Phuzion|talk]]) 16:08, 12 March 2013 (EDT)
** Hooray for inclusion!
* March Dues are due!
* Bracelets are shipped
** They are blue and orange rubber bracelets (like the livestrong bracelets)
** They say SYN/HAK: We Make Akron
** They will be sold for $5 each
* Trever gave a talk to the NIHF: STEM school.
** Gave many talks to many age groups throughout the day
** We have already had visitors from NIHF: STEM
** Coach Buckner was supposed to be here Monday and she didn't show so we need
to contact her
* Welder had technical difficulties
** New class scheduled March 27th
* Soldering class tomorrow with Trever and Andy
* March 20th is the 3-D Print class
* We are $35.11 towards our goal for the 3-D Printer
* Library is considering getting a 3-D Printer and asked for Trever's input
** Invited them to come down for the class next week
** Library has been busy and that's why they haven't responded, not because
they are ignoring us
* We have been having internet problems.
** We had fun conversations with TWC
** Xander got hung up on. Trever got them to admit that we are paying for 7Mbps
(not 90% or 80% of 7 Mbps)
** Trever could taste the victory over the phone line
** Trever is now tracking our dl and ul speed. It has not actually reached 7
Mbps in the past two days
** Trever thinks we MAY have legal basis to not pay the full amount of our bill
because we are not getting 7 Mbps
** Trever will take this all the way to the FCC if needed
* Craig brought a cork board. It is the community board so if you would like to
post anything
* LAN Party this Saturday at 9 pm
** Bring snacks and drinks and/or money for the drinks we have here
* We're bottling cider tonight (yes, the stuff that has been sitting in the
kitchen forever)
* New stuff at the space!
** Kevlar server is now usable
*** Talk to Chris to use it
** It has 2.7 TB
** Omar brought us a piece of film strip from Star Wars: A New Hope
** iPhone batteries
** DDR Pad
* Pinball machine is having problems
** Fuse blew and we replaced it with the appropriate fuse
** It's now acting oddly.
** If you know anything about fancy / antique electronics then get in touch
with Chris
== Membership ==
* Read off any names open for application
* Anyone eligible should:
** Introduce yourself
** Answer any questions
** Leave the area
* Members present should reach consensus on whether or not they join
* Applicants may return
*Zuzu Covert is up for Membership!
** Why? To paint and make friends ...and learn from them
** Questions
*** Chris: What makes you happy?
**** Friends
*** Andrew: TV show or people?
**** Making friends!
*** Trever: What piece of artwork are you most proud of?
**** The most recent self portrait made with acrylic paint
*** Omar: What can others learn from you?
**** I can teach you how to draw, painting, crafting necklaces, dreamcatchers,
and clay, and sewing
*** Xander: Why do you want to join the sausage fest that is syn/hak?
**** Has always gotten along with men
*** Andrew: What's your favorite medium to work in?
**** Painting! Watercolor! You can do a lot with it. Anything can look simply
awesome
** Discussion about Zuzu's membership
*** Trever says: Xander and I met Zuzu on OKCupid a while ago to make friends.
She has meshed perfectly into our group. She is extremely creative. She loves
to make all sorts of art and such. Great addition to the space
*** No objections
**Welcome to SYN/HAK, Zuzu!
== Financial Report ==
* Funds in bank: 3036.09
** 1 Memeber has not paid for Feb
*** Sponsorship?
** 6 members have not paid for March
== Proposals ==
* Check the page at [[Proposals/Open]].
* Key Application for Omar
** Why?: "I'd like to volunteer my time to keep the space open and because yes.
** We will decide this next Tuesday
* Low Income Membership
** Proposal: Low income level can be approved by the treasurer if the
applicant's income is 150% or less than the federal poverty level. If the
applicant's income is higher than this it can be approved by the board either
in a meeting or via email.
*** Omar: How would you know that their income is 150% of the federal poverty
level or lower
**** Xander: It is not made clear in the proposal. I would personally ask for
two consecutive paystubs.
*** Trever: There is no pending approval now?
**** Xander: Nope. There is no pending approval and the board may get their
response back quickly via email
== Discussion Items ==
If an item of discussion drags on too long, further discussion may be postponed
until after the meeting ends.
During discussion, it is not necessary to write down exactly what each person
says. Record the topics of discussion, and any items of consensus or
controversy here. Detailed descriptions of the conversation should go on the
discuss page for this meeting.
* Xander is solving a dispute with the bracelet makers
** We managed to bring our price down from $100+$arm+$leg down to $70ish
** Still looking for a quote on stickers
** All for the fundraiser
** Bracelets are about ~$0.35/ea. We'll be getting 200ish, and selling for $5
donations
*** If we sell 16 of them at this price, we will break even
* We are trying to get involved in the Akron Artwalk
** If you know anyone, let us know!
* Do you know how to take out the trash? If not, ask Xander or Trever or
someone else
** PLEASE KEEP OUR SPACE CLEAN!!!!
* Notacon?
** Chris sent an email to see about getting involved TONIGHT
** We have until the middle of April to get a group rate
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