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OK, now I know.

Too bad about the burritos.

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On Fri, Mar 21, 2014 at 12:45 PM, a l <[email protected]> wrote:

> I'll clarify what I can:
> >"jeb sheets" - laundry for Jeb?
>  I'm not sure. There was a brief side discussion and my understanding was
> they are some sort of work related spreadsheet to help monitor project
> progress
>
> >"Kobol" - variation of Cobol?
> Yes Cobol the programming language, whereas Kobol is a mythical planet in
> the rebooted Battlestar Galactica Universe.
>
> >"wild rover"  - a computer game?
> It's an irish folk song.
>
> >Did I miss out on some Free Burritos
> I think Torrie was just discussing her dinner. Not released for public
> consumption.
>
> regards,
> Andrew L
>
>
> On Fri, Mar 21, 2014 at 12:40 PM, Philip P. Patnode <[email protected]>wrote:
>
>> Andrew,
>>
>> As long as you are on a roll, please "clarify" the following for me =
>>
>> "jeb sheets" - laundry for Jeb?
>>
>> "Kobol" - variation of Cobol?
>>
>> "wild rover"  - a computer game?
>>
>> Did I miss out on some free burritos or did Torrie just allude to their
>> existence in a faraway kitchen?
>>
>> Thanks!
>>
>> Philip
>>
>>
>> On Fri, Mar 21, 2014 at 12:33 PM, a l <[email protected]> wrote:
>>
>>> Hey all,
>>> It's been brought to my attention that what was intended as a
>>> lighthearted expression of jealousy for a cool toy  didn't get recorded
>>> that way in the minutes.
>>>
>>> >* Alex  - It's, he does it
>>> * Jeff - does 2 meetings in a row
>>> * Andy - builds pinball machines
>>> * Justin - Brings cookies
>>> * Omar - writes how-to guides for the lowest common denomenator
>>> * Mike - Has a laser keyboard, sucks
>>> * Philip - heard about cookies
>>> * Tim - Enjoys robotics
>>> * Becca  - writes jeb sheets
>>> * Dave - Helps to repair the canal
>>> * Steve - Shows up late, but on time
>>> * Matt - Avoids Kobol, so say we all
>>> * Mila - Also a second meeting attender
>>> * Craig - is fine
>>> * Torrie - makes burritos
>>> * Andrew - attends entire meetings today
>>> * Devin - moderates today
>>> * Anthony - Developes software
>>> * Jessie - Fiance to Anthony, comes for the amusement value
>>> * Martin - still roving, plays the wild rover
>>> * Victor - Attends KSU, works in the tech-center library
>>> ** Found out about us through our website
>>>
>>> To clarify, neither Mike nor his laser keyboard suck. The comment has
>>> been removed from the archived version of the minutes but without
>>> complicated techromancy it is not possible to change the minutes as
>>> displayed in this thread.
>>> Apologies for the poor recording and confusion it caused.
>>>
>>> regards,
>>> Andrew L
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>> On Wed, Mar 19, 2014 at 8:26 AM, Phong <[email protected]> wrote:
>>>
>>>> Bonjour, hakkers!
>>>>
>>>> I've noticed that there was a meeting on 2014-03-18 and that the
>>>> minutes are posted. They are visible on the web at
>>>> https://synhak.org/wiki/Meetings/2014-3-18. I've also included them in
>>>> this mail for reading at your leisure:
>>>>
>>>> {{Infobox_meeting
>>>> |time=7PM
>>>> |date=2014-03-18
>>>> |venue=48 South Summit
>>>> |next=Meetings/2014-3-25
>>>> |previous=Meetings/2014-3-11
>>>> }}
>>>>
>>>>
>>>> == 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:''' Andrew L
>>>> * '''Moderator:''' Devin
>>>>
>>>> == Introduction and Names ==
>>>>
>>>> * Invite a knowledgeable 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?
>>>>
>>>> * Alex  - It's, he does it
>>>> * Jeff - does 2 meetings in a row
>>>> * Andy - builds pinball machines
>>>> * Justin - Brings cookies
>>>> * Omar - writes how-to guides for the lowest common denomenator
>>>> * Mike - Has a laser keyboard, sucks
>>>> * Philip - heard about cookies
>>>> * Tim - Enjoys robotics
>>>> * Becca  - writes jeb sheets
>>>> * Dave - Helps to repair the canal
>>>> * Steve - Shows up late, but on time
>>>> * Matt - Avoids Kobol, so say we all
>>>> * Mila - Also a second meeting attender
>>>> * Craig - is fine
>>>> * Torrie - makes burritos
>>>> * Andrew - attends entire meetings today
>>>> * Devin - moderates today
>>>> * Anthony - Developes software
>>>> * Jessie - Fiance to Anthony, comes for the amusement value
>>>> * Martin - still roving, plays the wild rover
>>>> * Victor - Attends KSU, works in the tech-center library
>>>> ** Found out about us through our website
>>>>
>>>> == Announcements ==
>>>>
>>>> * Any cool new projects? Something you want everyone to know?
>>>> * Any happenings that people should be aware of?
>>>> * Computers have multiplied
>>>> ** 4 laptops for use
>>>> *** There's one on the desk in the back labeled -Do Not Hack-
>>>> **** ....Don't hack it.
>>>> *** if you have OS preferences let omar know, or install yourself
>>>> **** Don't ruin the windows partition
>>>> *** 3 in Palm room,
>>>> ** Lenovo for all sorts of hacking, no holds barred
>>>> *** Located in the Palm room
>>>> ** Keep an eye on Announce@ for laptop sales and pricing
>>>> * Martin brought his rover
>>>> ** build in progress, working boom and camera platform
>>>> *** demo after meeting
>>>> * G brought in paint
>>>> ** all manner of paint
>>>> ** painting materials included
>>>> * Andy found the LCD for the jukebox
>>>> ** Tom was doing things and stuff with it, detailed on NOC@
>>>> * Switches stopped switching on the network
>>>> ** Craig to build things in the basement to keep things dry and safe
>>>> ** If you know of a source of cheap(free?) pallets(12-15) so we can rig
>>>> up a raised floor
>>>> * All machines using SDRAM or older  to be in the mainspace
>>>> ** likely to be placed in the hack pile so they get used or otherwise
>>>> disappear
>>>> ** give them a purpose
>>>> * This Saturday at 12pm The Greater Akron Robotics Club(GARC) at SynHak
>>>> ** First meeting :)
>>>> ** Highschool and Junior high students
>>>> ** Willing Chaperones and knowledgeable folk encouraged to attend
>>>> * Notacon 4/10-15/14
>>>> * Akron Mini-Makerfaire 10/18
>>>> ** get ideas together
>>>> * Akron Public library wants help to get a learn-to-solder class up and
>>>> running
>>>> ** Learn basic electronics too
>>>> * Cleveland Makerfaire 3/29 12-6pm
>>>> ** Cleveland public Library
>>>> * Bay area makerfaire 5/17-18
>>>> ** Tiny circuits attending
>>>> * 3/26 Torrie talks about SynHak infrastructure
>>>> ** 8pm
>>>> ** AWS, Synhak.org
>>>> * 4/09 Alex talks about Mesh networking
>>>> * 4/23 Shop Safety
>>>> ** another welding class being scheduled, time TBA
>>>> * Dave wants to do some local history
>>>>
>>>> == Membership ==
>>>> * Read off any names open for application
>>>> * Philip
>>>> ** Been visiting us since the old space, sponsored by Devin, Justin
>>>> ** Wants to join to: meet people, learn things, make things to sell on
>>>> etsy, fix things to sell on ebay
>>>> *** Lists a whole host of cool projects
>>>> ** Also wants to use our cofee pot and restrooms
>>>> * Timothy
>>>> ** Nickname: Orvel
>>>> ** Wants to get the Greater Akron Robotics Club running at SynHak and
>>>> ** Sponsored by Torrie, Devin
>>>> * Whats Hacking mean to you?
>>>> ** Philip: reminds him of nefarious activities, learned it means 'doing
>>>> something different to things' it really depends on who you ask and what
>>>> they're doing at the time. Hacking and Making at SynHak are a good
>>>> combination . Approaching problems and finding a working solution
>>>> ** Tim: starting with raw materials and findig a new or use for them
>>>> * What makes you happy
>>>> ** Philip: Chocolate, Sunshine, waking up on the right side of the
>>>> ground.
>>>> ** Tim: Enjoys the question, Seeing things made better, fighting
>>>> entropy, Robotics, meeting a challenge and purpose.
>>>> * Directed to Tim; Do you have intentions in founding and an
>>>> underground robotics fight club
>>>> ** ---things and stuff----
>>>> * Who's your favorite pioneer and why
>>>> ** Tim: Benjamin Franklin, he did -everything-
>>>> ** Philip: Da Vinci, introduced me to science when I was young.
>>>> Encouraged by his parents to pursue science and engineering.
>>>> * Dog or cat?
>>>> ** Philip: Racoons
>>>> ** Tim: Dogs, despite owning cats
>>>> * How do you want to improve SynHak?
>>>> ** Tim: Help utilize the infrastructure to improve the community, in
>>>> part through the robotics club
>>>> *** Excellent dumpsterdiving skills/luck
>>>> ** Philip: Contributing skills and interests, perhaps teaching
>>>> (photography?),  wants to take responsibility and do-ocracy things.
>>>> Recycling to help burn victims. Encourage people to bring in science and
>>>> technology photos to contribute to the display wall. I want to keep
>>>> learning, do something, I want to build a drone with a camera, and flames.
>>>> Install CHDK on my little point and shoot. Always willing to help, even if
>>>> it's just gophering.
>>>> * Directed at Tim:What do you expect to learn or be changed by SynHak
>>>> ** SynHak will help keep me young, continue learning new skills, This
>>>> is the garage I don't have space/money for.
>>>> * What to consensus, do-ocracy mean to you?
>>>> ** Tim: Do-ocracy lines up closer with how people actually function.
>>>> Lower stress often times.Servent leadership, it's better to light a candle
>>>> than complain about the darkness. Skills and authority don't always align
>>>> and Do-ocracy alleviates this. Consensus is harder to define. There's so
>>>> many ways to communicate which can make it hard to pin down. Excellence
>>>> boils down to the golden rule.
>>>> ** Philip: Who came up with be excellent? (Bill & Ted). Do-ocracy is a
>>>> bit foreign at first glance. It's about being a member of a group that
>>>> satisfies you and benefits the group. A way to be a member, acting
>>>> responsibly, individually, and with a purpose. It takes a willingness in
>>>> the community to suceed. Being excellent is a character trait. It's more
>>>> than good manners. It takes constant work and aspiration. You know it when
>>>> you see it. Consensus: Majority rules, to an extent. It requires a
>>>> knowledgeable group as well as individual.
>>>> * Who's your favorite robotics team(battlebots, Curiosity)?
>>>> ** Tim: FIRST robotics got me started but I'm currently active in BEST
>>>> robotics. Your biggest expense with them is traveling to events.
>>>>
>>>> Both approved, hooray
>>>>
>>>> == Financial Report ==
>>>>
>>>> * Funds in bank: 20,417.22
>>>> * Liabilities: 2,956.50
>>>> * Liabilities & Equity: 20,417.22
>>>> *
>>>> * Spiff is updated with dues and membership credits
>>>> ** You can view these things
>>>> *** SynHak.org > sidebar > Spiff > Login/Register
>>>> **** Buttons setup if you forgot your credentials
>>>> **** Use password reset if this is your first login, The email you have
>>>> on your application is where the password gets sent.
>>>> ** You can also ask Torrie
>>>> * $2000 in unpaid dues, get that to her
>>>>
>>>> == Proposals ==
>>>>
>>>> * Becca wants a key
>>>> ** To help with open hours
>>>> *** attempts to extort a key based on cupcakes
>>>> ** Vote - Approved
>>>>
>>>> * Tim wants to apply for a key
>>>> ** Just needs to fill the application, to be voted on next week
>>>>
>>>> * Something New Entertainment, LLC is given a 14 day notice to vacate
>>>> the premises.
>>>> The racks shall be dismantled and removed after the 14 day notice.
>>>> If there is opposition from Something New Entertainment, LLC, eviction
>>>> procedures as prescribed by the State of Ohio will be enacted by the
>>>> Champions.
>>>> ** Justin: 5.2.1 in the bylaws says voting clearly, not consensus.
>>>> ** Torrie: There is no legal contract/lease.
>>>> *** Some of this action was unilateral.
>>>> *** We need a copy of the lease, there wasn't any revision by anyone
>>>> but the signitories prior to it's signing. Significant disagreement with
>>>> the wording and the Synhak community.
>>>> *** Legal counsel as informed by Torrie says that the board member who
>>>> signed the lease had no legal right to do so.
>>>> *** 5.2.1 does not give the right to vote on everything. This is a
>>>> slippery slope. Storage racks take up 10% of the space. The discussion of
>>>> this what severely lacking.
>>>> *** There's a page on the wiki that describes consensus.
>>>> **** We follow the dictionary definition largely but the main point is
>>>> talk things out.
>>>> *** No checks have been cashed, this is taxable income and will make
>>>> things difficult come tax time.
>>>> ** Devin:  the racks take up small amounts of space 150 sq feet of 4000.
>>>> *** One person said 'I don't like this', but nothing constructive.
>>>> ** Devin: To clarify: if one person is against an idea we cannot
>>>> proceed?
>>>> *** Torrie: Yes, I've been talking with other hackerspaces and I have a
>>>> proposal in the works to solidify this.
>>>> ** There's been a mix of 'consensus' and 'majority rule'
>>>> ** Omar: we need to find a middle ground, this and other problems won't
>>>> go away.
>>>> ** Andrew: why wasn't this brought up at a meeting in a formal manner?
>>>> *** some/all of this could have been avoided
>>>> **** Devin: This was indeed rushed through due to percieved cash
>>>> shortages
>>>> ** Justin: I had brought this up during proposals. There was a general
>>>> thought that we were lacking on funds and had a new space to build-out. The
>>>> rent was come up with after reviewing some notes and the treasurers own
>>>> finance reports detailing possible raises in dues.
>>>> *** the lease was brought up on the build layout with discussion Torrie
>>>> was party to. The sublease was signed by the same person who signed the
>>>> lease by SynHak. Justin was under the impression of authority.
>>>> *** Counter-proposal: End the Lease at 6-months, My own legal council
>>>> disagrees with Torries legal council's opinion.
>>>> ** Mike: Disagreements in legal opinion normally get decided in court.
>>>> Our most valuable asset is not our space but it is our members. This has
>>>> been drawn out far too long.
>>>> *** I too was under the impression that there was consensus, while
>>>> there had been no vote, there was no ill-intent. I have no problem with the
>>>> 6-month lease, nor a full year lease
>>>> ** Steve: There should have been and still needs to be a vote. THis is
>>>> getting tiring.
>>>> ** Torrie: I've been trying to have a discusssion, questions have been
>>>> ignored, people refuse to talk to me.
>>>> *** Documentation for any of this is lacking
>>>> *** The lease was never reviewed, subleasing space is antithetical to
>>>> SynHak. Having a monopoly on the space goes against our mission
>>>> *** Voting vs Consensus: Whats the point? We've gone by consensus for
>>>> most other decisions. voting ends up in the majority steamrolling someone.
>>>> ** Tim: Finding a solution for now and repairing friendships may be
>>>> more important than finding  ways to right wrongs done.
>>>> ** Becca: We don't have a time machine. Finishing out the 6-month lease
>>>> seems to be the easiest way to resolve this.
>>>> *** We should decide to no longer lease out space.
>>>> *** Mike Agrees
>>>> ** Mike:  we've learned our lesson, there probably doesn't need to be a
>>>> formal rule
>>>> ** Omar: hindsight is 20/20. This came about as a result of questions
>>>> left unanswered at the old space and got lost in the confusion of the move
>>>> and transitioning to a new treasurer. Majority opinion ranged from
>>>> uninterested to unopposing.
>>>> *** Too much of this was verbal only, so if you weren't there you had
>>>> no idea what was said.
>>>> *** differing legal opinions are expensive to resolve, lets do some
>>>> other way.
>>>> *** We need Torrie, A champion not involved, and the business officer
>>>> of Something New, LLC in the same room.
>>>> ** Justin: I want this over with, voted on, no consensus, no working
>>>> group. I've been defaced in a public forum.
>>>> ** Torrie: If voting(without consensus) occurs I resign.
>>>> ** Justin: I don't feel the things already brought up are reasonable.
>>>> ** Torrie: I am open to discussin alternatives. This proposal is fluid,
>>>> lets find a solution that works for everyone. Consensus is the important
>>>> thing.
>>>> ** Justin: Proposals have exact text, with hard lines. This wording has
>>>> been on the books for a while if people didn't proxy or arrange to be
>>>> present they didn't have much though on the matter.
>>>> ** Omar: Emotions often make people want to rush things. Lets make sure
>>>> we don't do that.
>>>> ** Steve: Consensus vs voting discussion is new to me. We need to vote
>>>> on this
>>>> **** A vote has been proposed and seconded.
>>>> ** Jeff: This is my second meeting, I thought I was going to hear about
>>>> making things, not all this. I read a book about a nun who started a TV
>>>> network. Sanate: healing at the root. If we go into a legal battle we will
>>>> lose a member. Much of this discussion has not lived up to the ideals on
>>>> your website.
>>>> ** Justin: The wiki is editable by everyone and anyone. Bylaws are
>>>> permenant and our 'rules'.
>>>> ** Becca: I just want to know if we don't go forward with a vote, how
>>>> do we resolve this so Something New LLC has enough time to find a new 
>>>> space.
>>>> ** Torrie: Anyone can modify proposals prior to or at meetings. I want
>>>> to reach common ground. I don't want to throw away everything I've worked
>>>> for. I -want- to agree.
>>>> ** Steve: We should just vote on it
>>>> ** Craig: Consensus doesn't work with 2 hard lines in the sand
>>>> ** Becca: It seemed to the me that that was the case, this appears to
>>>> not be the case.
>>>> ** Tim: Torrie wants to keep this from happening again in the future,
>>>> and resolved no. Justin wants to mitigate impacts to business, and to not
>>>> be evicted.
>>>> *** We want to this end quickly was well. What do you thing the
>>>> earliest you could move out is.
>>>> *** Justin Correct, it's hard to find rentable space that fits my
>>>> height and area needs. I don't know, finding space for my racks is hard,
>>>> I've been looking. Offering to help move is nice. I really need 6 months to
>>>> find a new space. If it's not possible, I can try to dissolve the lease,
>>>> but the company is not just me.
>>>> ** Torrie: I just want out space back, more than 6 months will get me
>>>> angry again.
>>>> *** I want the space back, I will find whatever you want I just want
>>>> the space back.
>>>> ** Things were rushed through that shouldn't have been.
>>>> ** Everyone will make their best effort to assist Something New LLC to
>>>> vacate the sub-lease  with SynHak early.
>>>> *** No Legal repercussions.
>>>> *** Both Parties will agree
>>>> ** G: I've been listening. There seems to be some disagreement and lack
>>>> of actual lease in hand. I don't want to hear about the lease ever again.
>>>> *** I'm familiar with beauracracy, records are good.
>>>> *** We need a paper records, We need a copy tonight.
>>>> **** G will use interesting methods to distribute it if we don't get
>>>> one.
>>>> ** Tim is an awesome mediator.
>>>>
>>>> * I propose an ammendment of the SynHak Bylaws to reflect our current
>>>> address and principle office as 48S Summit, Akron, Oh.
>>>> ** Consensed, voted, approved.
>>>> *
>>>>
>>>> == 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.
>>>>
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