Bonjour, hakkers! I've noticed that there was a meeting on 2014-01-07 and that the minutes are posted. They are visible on the web at https://synhak.org/wiki/Meetings/2014-1-7. I've also included them in this mail for reading at your leisure:
{{Infobox_meeting |time=7PM |date=2014-1-7 |venue=21 West North |next=Meetings/2014-1-14 |previous=Meetings/2013-12-31 }} = Agenda = * '''Note Taker:''' Andrew * '''Moderator:''' Omar == Introduction and Names == * Round of introductions ** What is your name? ** What do you do? ** If this is your first time, how did you hear about SYNHAK? * Dennis Onderak ** Electrical engineer ** President of USA Robotics *** Met us at mini-Makerfaire, made a new years resolution to come to a meeting and eventually become a member * Andy - Does the cold * Mike - Physicist * Driel - Hair dresser ** Refered to us by her brother Chris * Matt - attempts to superconduct * Chris - Still an auto-mechanic and came to get voted in * Alex - Stands on foam to keep toes movable * Andrew - type things, and yeah * Torrie - visits hackerspaces and gets on Hackaday.com for writing python g-code key cutting script * Omar - smooth moderater moderating correctly * Jimmy - Hides in the back and gets forgotten :( ** Personal software projects == Announcements == * February Elections for officers and champions will commence. Nominations are open * Officially moving to 48 S. Summit between Akron Art space and Quakersquare ** don't just walk in, the sign is lying. ** Things are being done and you may get dusty or painty ** The space has a lot of potential, but still needs TLC ** Move in day 01/18/14 *** projected 5hr hackerspace migration from 21 W. North to 48 S. Summit * Some treasurer issues have been resolved ** financial report sent to mailing list ** important paperwork in Torrie's possesion ** Reports of our demise are greatly exxagerated * Chris shot boiling water from a super-soaker ** turned to snow last night * Torrie was at Office space co-working ** OSC tech-lab above house of hunan has just opened and you are encouraged to stop buy == 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 * Chris Neer - Because I enjoy making things and helping others and I can do both here in good company ** Has a honda civic hybrid motor and wants to put it in a bike/kart *** Hoping to get help on the ESC 144V ** Generally is mechanically inclined and studying computer science and engineering * Why'd you choose that field ** I don't want to work as an automechanic anymore , return to my roots with computers. * What makes you happy ** OMar gets mad his question is stolen ** Different things, helping people, doing good deeds, solving problems * Do you have a favorite 3D program autocad, sketch-up, blender? ** I know autocad but it could be fun to expand my knowledge * What could you contribute to the Synhak community ** time, mechanical knowledge * Favorite project that your found rewarding? ** Building my last computer * what'd you put in it[the computer] **...parts * What do you most want to learn? ** software and programming *** what's your end goal in programming **** I don't have one yet, just explore * voting commences and airing of grievences * Torrie: Chris has been here for a number of weeks(months?) ** Gets stuff done, overlaps skills with Devin. * Questions about whether discussion is s'posed to be here * Alex give positive feedback Chris's membership status: Approved SynHak membership: 21, 2 pending == Financial Report == * Funds in bank: 2785.95 in combined accounts ** Less than 1029 in uncollected dues *** The Dues Fairy will be visiting you * 8259.99 in $, things, * 2785 in Liabilities * More details available in financial report compiled by the acting treasurer * March information missing, BFG will clarify == Proposals == * Beth Munyan - wants a key to: assist in open hours, and work on young aristotles, aid in maintaining donations ** Motion carries ** on receipt of $25 keys will be dispensed * Torrie wants to raise base member dues to $40/month to increase funds to SynHak ** Really up to board but community input can sway votes ** More $$ == more tools and better looking space ** Potential for funding personal projects or subsidize improvements to the space *** Other communities do this and it'd be cool ** Torrie will produce a budget to describe her vision and justify the added expense == Discussion Items == * If member dues could be increased even by $5/month our income greatly increases ** Spiff dues payment has been made a bit more friendly. ** Auto-payment implemented ** Will be deployed by opening day _______________________________________________ Discuss mailing list Discuss@synhak.org https://synhak.org/mailman/listinfo/discuss