Guten Tag, hakkers! I've noticed that there was a meeting on 2014-04-29 and that the minutes are posted. They are visible on the web at https://synhak.org/wiki/Meetings/2014-4-29. I've also included them in this mail for reading at your leisure:
{{Infobox_meeting |time=7PM |date=2014-04-29 |venue=48 South Summit |next=Meetings/2014-5-6 |previous=Meetings/2014-4-22 }} This page was automatically copied from [[Meetings/Template]] by [[User:Phong]]. If you would like to change the structure of how meetings future perform, please make any modifications to [[Meetings/Template]]. If you would like to propose something at the meeting, send it to propos...@synhak.org, or bring it up at a meeting. = Instructions = * Read the instructions out loud for all to comprehend if there are new people present. * '''Delete these instructions prior to posting completed minutes''' * Pick a moderator and note-taker == 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 treasu...@synhak.org and secret...@synhak.org 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:''' MikeG * '''Moderator:''' Becca == 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? Robert R's Grampa, REtired Study of Law. Jen, Stay at home mom Robert, likes to invent Becca, frosts cakes,defrosts bread Mike, pressed the button STeve, brings horribly outdated computers to syhak Matt, updates software Matt, Deathray enthusiast Linda, Librarian, wants her own Makerspace, found out from Clev Pub Library Joe, retired mechanic Craig, flips cars G, restores bycicles, for kiks Andy, computer tomography machines Chris, untapps Will, gots a new phone Philip, takes pictures, wants to start bike refurb service, with MAtt, G, and Theresa, not for profit, but for fun == Announcements == Mini Maker fair, KSU Library, 12-4pm Thurs informal annoucnement Akron Minimaker fair October 18th 11-4pm Akron Bublic Library, main branch Names Convention: MEchanical engineering society, makes working mini trains, in Michigan Shop Saftey tomorrow 8pm --close toed shoes -long sleeve shirt/short sleeve/overshirt -long pants -stick with cottons Matt: may have line on garage toolshop, but in Michigan * Any cool new projects? Something you want everyone to know? * Any happenings that people should be aware of? == Membership == Jen, never considered to be a member, was told Rob couldn't skype into a meeting, or join via proxy G, can we have special off-tuesday meeting for a non-tuesday enabled person? Becca, why can't he be interviewed over the phone. Chris E, don't see bylaw restriction, to a non-tues meeting to address a new member app. * 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 == Financial Report == * Funds in bank: none reported == Proposals == no one wishes to propose to split the member dues/key restrictions proposal open: proposals -see proposal page https://synhak.org/wiki/Proposals hACKER GRANT Becca- would like to see a proposal that focusses on the greatest good with the grant money, instead of whittling down until we come up with a great idea that we don't have money for any more. -Matt, Mozilla is broke from funding women programmers Robert's Gpaw- that's the Govt's governance that put a hole in the bottom of that boat. Steve-before we spend any money, we should have a discussion of what we want to do with this, before we start spending it. Andy, machine shop walls, still getting quotes for materials, Carter Lumber was not so helpful as of yet -wants to make a trip to Restore for steel firedoors Chris, do we have a plan of where doors/walls, windows, -will there be pet doors? Andy -yes, no pet doors as of yet, maybe a robot door. Roberts Key proposal: will not be here without an adult where to keep key so it's not lost? maybe get a key lanyard and hang it up where other keys are kept at home. Robert's key proposal-approved! money accepted by Chris/champion * Check the page at [[Proposals/Open]]. == Discussion Items == Jen -freespace for finding doors? mailing address for Synhak: SynHak 12 East Exchange ST 2nd Floor Akron, OH 44308 If an item of discussion drags on too long, further discussion may be postponed until after the meeting ends. 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