= Agenda =
* '''Note Taker:''' Andrew L * '''Moderator:''' Becca == Introduction and Names == * Andy – Killed mother nature to build fancy DDR pads * Philip – Bicycles, photography, and ocassionally computers * Gene – first time here, wants to see what we’re about ** Heard about us…somehow, has a flier. Oddmall probably * Angelo – Akrons foremost cycle-mumbles-. Intrested in all things pedal powered *Andrew - crutches about * Dave – does TV production * Martha – comes for the lively conversation * Devin – Builds vibrating devices. Family appropriate *Steve – Sits up all night playing watchdogs. * Becca – has 3 days off *David - == Announcements == * Andy built some DDR pads with Nick and assorted other folk * Devin- brought out a vibrating table to remove bubbles from molds ** 10lb max *Akron Civic hacking 5/31-6/1 co-sponsored with OSC techlab * Philip 5/31 12-1pm free lunch at Unitarian Universalist Church in Fairlawn. Groceries(canned goods, etc) to go after the meal, no religious affiliation required. *Lathe is up and running, Devin will do training with +3 People ** +3 people applies for welding classes too * Andrew brought in some metal casting books for people to peruse. These are not donations to the library ** We do have a library if anyone has books to donate * Andy swapped the 3D printer filament, it works better now ** also brought out a bigger 3D printer gantry he built out of conduit *** Becca pushes for a pancake printer *Board meeting 6/1 agenda to follow == Membership == * No new memberships == Financial Report == * Funds in bank: Awaiting online credentials from the credit union == Proposals == *Eliminate AWS and host SynHak.org locally or offsite ** We’ve had offers to use other people’s servers for free ** suggested to discuss with noc@ ** perhaps look at old logs to see if we can just cut processes? *Eliminate 1 trashcan current costs is ~$50/month ** One can will be ~$35 * Steve will edit and repost proposal to remove Torrie from SynHak * Proposal to revert to voting on things as worded in the bylaws ** Super majority may be used in certain cases but by default seems burdensome *** Such as changing membership rights **Simple majority for basic purchases ** Concern about members present vs total membership *** Most issues would be 50/50 but it could have unintended outcomes, it’s easy for a small group of people to work the system ***Recently we’ve had many proposals and we need to adapt ***The people who regularly participate and attend meetings should be able to prevent most attempts to work the system. Currently one person can stop all progress or discussion on a proposal *** Generally understood that if you don’t attend or have a proxy you had no issues with the proposals. **** Proxy votes must be viewable by all members prior to the meeting **Philip- I want a comprehensive set of rules for voting. What circumstances would merit a closed/secret ballot ***closed ballots could be called for by any member in good standing. Results would not be tied to a name. *** Doesn’t it run contrary to our transparency? **** There are some things that are less transparent than others: members behind on dues, personal information, etc. ***Devin- Voting works, but +50% might be too low. We can adjust that later. **Concern about rushing through wording that isn’t the best it can be *** We need a spokesperson for the proposal. The vote will be announced beforehand any changes to wording will still require the full maturity time. ** Concern about not fitting well with collaboration **Concerns noted but No Blocks *PASSED == Discussion Items == * There was talk last week about eliminating the 10% discount ** We do have income issues, we need to make savings somewhere, Having more cash now does help sometimes ** Philip- if I pay in advance it doesn’t matter if I’m here or not ** Devin- It’s easy to figure out the minimum cashflow applying all discounts, anything else is bonus * Steve is working on equipment to liquidate to help bring in cash. *In light of voting being consented please record the outcome Ie 6/10 *Polite request to voice proxies by 6:45pm before the meeting. * CWG stuff? ** Some emails were supposed to be sent out. As of today no changes to the standing proposal *Garage sale ** We need to have a complete inventory ** If you have free time Please help by organizing in the basement ** Steve will send an email to discuss/announce so the community can have the chance to review our inventory ** Possible request for donations to sell? = End of Meeting =
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