Minutes are up again as of last night. Here's a copy:
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|time=7PM
|date=2014-03-25
|venue=48 South Summit
|next=Meetings/2014-4-1
|previous=Meetings/2014-3-18
}}
= Agenda =
* '''Note Taker:''' Chrystin
* '''Moderator:''' Torrie
== Introduction and Names ==
* Invite a knowledgeable member to explain what SYNHAK is about, if
anyone new is present:
blockquoteSYNHAK 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?
* Dave - amateur historian, videographer
Jimmy - UA student, CS major, making an MPD client for jukebox
Tim - design control systems for packaging machines
Mike - makes stew
Martha - walks and trains dogs
Becca - makes bread
Steve - likes Mike's stew, plays old school video games
Philip - old, lots of time, tinkerer
Frank - retired from polymer industry
G - software engineer
Chris - making the other half of a bicycle tag-along/tow behind
Rich - electronics, computers
Chris - asst admin/IT guy
Devon - machinist, makes swords
Don - writer, learned about Synhak from ABJ
Andy - builds pinball machines
Jeff- healthcare, technology, computers
Alex - IT specialist
Andrew - sponsors Jimmy
Robert - first timer, works at Akron water supply, biology,
programming/electronics
Chrystin - ESL teacher, invited by Andy
Torrie - facilitates
Paul - recently not attending
== Announcements ==
* Any cool new projects? Something you want everyone to know?
Maker faire, Saturday, 10-5, Cleveland, 100 exhibitors, make and take
activities, lots of kids, carpool?
Notacon, April 10-13, starts on a Thursday (=free day), main talks start
on Friday, Friday and Saturday are presentation days
April 19th, Greater Akron Robotics Club, next mtg - a good time!
Cool retro air gauge will be changed into a pneumatic speedometer
Speaker's Bureau here tomorrow, Amazon web services/synhak.org, see how
to build it and all the things that run on the servers - 8pm
April 9, Alex's pre-pre-talk, wireless networks
Startup dinner, starts at 6
* Any happenings that people should be aware of?
== Membership ==
* Read off any names open for application
Jimmy - to develop software at Synhak and to be able to use the network
for testing. Improve Synhak website.
* Anyone eligible should:
** Introduce yourself
** Answer any questions
What makes you happy? Socializing, working on things
How can you benefit Synhak? Make a client for the Jukebox/touchscreen
interface
How can Synhak benefit you (in Soviet Russia...lol)? Allows me to test
things that I can't do otherwise; learned about welding from the class
the other day
What year are you in school? sophomore
Favorite class? CS
Unusual talents outside of computers? No, not exactly. More jack than a
master.
Favorite part of Synhak? The class that was done before, things like that
Favorite language? The one with all the clicking
How do you get a key? Go on the wiki, learn how to do it, and follow the
instructions
Nintendo or Sega? Nintendo
What kind of car do you drive? Toyota Camry, 1996
Preferred OS? Linux
In the short-term, what project do you wish to complete here? The touch
interface for the jukebox
Cookies or cupcakes? Cookies
** Leave the area
* Members present should reach consensus on whether or not they join
* Applicants may return
== Financial Report ==
* Funds in bank: $18,936.27
Accts receivable: $2,515.20
Liabilities: $2,866.26
Total Liabilities and Equity: $15,610.27
Budget, about $30 left in general operating budget for the month
== Proposals ==
* Check the page at [[Proposals/Open]].
Andy - wood to finish shelves in basement, release funds for this
comments: donate tarps for temporary walls on both ends?
solution for walls? do measurements to determine how much material is
actually needed, probably get it delivered here b/c it will be large qty
needed
fire-proof drywall behind welding area?
roll around tarps to square off welding areas?
fire-resistant drywall to meet code
will walls be built all the way to the ceiling?
steel studs
definition of a wall? wall vs dividers, w/purpose of enclosing dust, etc.
does it make sense to have it closed off? yes, electronics and dust don't
mix, concern about breathing, hearing, etc.
Andy should come up with a quick price list and bring it up to membership
Build a room w/2 doors, enclosed room for the shop, consider building a
10 foot room, use loft area as storage
concern about loft storage: this significantly increases the cost and
work, must do load analysis, figure out how many lbs/sq ft you want to
have, very expensive
how fast would walls get put up? 2
