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Meeting called to order by zzzz Jonathan at 07:00 pm04 pm.

Approval of Prior Minutes

2026-06-24 Meeting of the Board of Directors

Motion by zzzz Jonathan to approve prior meeting minutes

Second: 

Vote:   Passed by unanimous consent of those Directors present.

 Consent Agenda

Any Board Member may make a motion in the Consent Agenda.  The purpose of the Consent Agenda is to propose motions that have been discussed by Board Members in advance and/or are expected to pass without objection.  If the item does not fit this description, it should be proposed in New Business. Discussion of Consent Agenda items should be done via Slack prior to the meeting.  Any Board Member present at the meeting may request that an item be moved from the Consent Agenda to New Business.  The motions in the Consent Agenda (after any items are moved to New Business) may be passed as a group if there are no objections.  Any motion that requests spending $250 or more must include a section on "Relevance to our tax exempt purpose".

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Consent agenda:  Approved by voice vote.

Officer Reports

Chairperson:

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Scheduling Committee (Jennifer Chu)

No Report Received 7/29. PDF

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IT Report (Rob Donahue)

No Report Received 7/24

Newsletter Committee (Vacant)

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Grant Committee (Christopher Meid)

No Report Received.

Report Received 7/24.

Makersmiths Inc. Grant Committee Report

July 23, 2026

Reporter: Christopher “Christo” Meid

The following are the activities that have been completed or started in late May up to July 23, 2026. Details follow.

1. ARPA Nonprofit Professional Development: Building Capacity for Diversified Funds: Christo Meid completed the grant classes and submitted the homework  grant (Item 2) for review by the committe and panel on July 3. Successfully completed the class and received certificate. 
2. Draft Grant for Classroom Capability Expansion: Application was updated based on first round of comments. 
3. To complete the grant application, the following needs to be completed:
1. Incorporate comments from panel.
2. Request and incorporate new updates from identified instructor, Brian Jo. 
3. Submit funding request to Board of Directors to procure initial robotics kit and Intro to Robotics Rev 2 from RevRobotics.com if Brian concurs. Justification:
1. Procuring the robotics kits and initial course will show the foundation that Makersmiths has ‘skin in the game’ and is investing in this project already.
2. The kit and course will enable the kids to learn the basics of robotics in order to better be able to compete in the robotics competition
4. Request of Board of Directors authorization to get quotes for the ventilation improvements now so we can incorporate more accurate costs into the grant proposal.
4. Work with KidWind participant to develop a grant for additional KidWind funds, leveraging a foundation that specifically prioritizes grant requests from children.

Note: The Classroom Capability Expansion Grant needs to be submitted by September 1, 2026, with an award scheduled for December 31, 2026. Here is the draft so far (still not ready for review). The draft budget is here. Reminder that at this time, this is a homework assignment and should only be considered a notional grant application; prior to September 1 submission, it will need to be validated and updated.

Standing Rules Committee (Jonathan White)

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Relevance to Tax Exempt Status: None
Motion: Move to approve both the Bylaws and Standing Rules versions “…as Proposed July 29th, 2026”..

Second:  Jim

Vote:  Passed by voice vote

NB2: Additional IT licenses for CorelDraw Maintenance (Jim for Rob)

Issue: We need CorelDraw licenses to keep up with software maintenance releases. 
Solution:Cost: $23 per license x 6 = $138.00/yr
Gap: CorelDraw requires regular maintenance cost. Allows recurring minor updates. Was not 
included in original budget as new IT Steward unaware of recurring maintenance expense.
Relevance to Tax Exempt Status: None
Motion:  Move to add $138.00 to the IT Budget for CorelDraw Maintenance Licenses

Withdrawn.  Approved by consent in Lieu.

Second: 

Vote: 

NB3:  Embroidery Machine (Jim for John C)

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Motion:  Move that the Board approve $8,000.00 from the Equipment Reserve Fund to purchase a new Embroidery machine.  Funds to be spent by September 30 with any remaining funds returned to the Equipment Reserve Fund.

Amended to:  Motion:  Move that the Board approve $7,615,29 from the Equipment Reserve Fund to purchase a new Embroidery machine.  Funds to be spent by September 30 with any remaining funds returned to the Equipment Reserve Fund. To include an increase of $10 to the Arts/Crafts/Sewing Consumables budget.

Second: Jonathan

Vote:  Passes by Voice vote.

NB4: New Woodturning Tools (Jen)

Issue: The steel of the three bowl gouges in the Woodturning Shop have been spent down to the base and can no longer be sharpened or used.  These bowl gouges are for member use and are also used for the bowl turning classes.  The Woodturning Shop does not have a maintenance budget because the shop steward did not submit a budget to the treasurer.
Solution: Purchase three new bowl gouges for the Woodturning Shop.  
Relevance to Tax Exempt Status: None
Motion: Move to approve $340, allocated from the Equipment Reserve Budget, to purchase three new bowl gouges for the Woodturning Shop, to be spent by 07/31/2026, with any remaining funds to be returned to the Equipment Reserve Budget.

Withdrawn by Jen.

Second:

Vote:

7Day Waiver Required for the following motions:

Motion By Jonathan

Second by Jen

Vote: Carries by voice vote.

NB5:Replacement slab roller for the ceramics studio (Bo for Glenda)

Issue: The ceramics shop has been steadily growing over the past 3 years. One of the more heavily used tools is the slab roller. The one we originally purchased was small and low cost to get the studio started. It has seen a lot of love over the years and is breaking down. The handle connection is stripped, the roller guides are plastic and have broken, been fixed, and broken again. It was not meant for the level of use we are seeing now.
Solution: Purchase a higher end slab roller that can handle the regular use of the space and is large enough to meet the needs of the members.
Relevance to Tax Exempt Status: None
Motion: Allocate $1400 from the equipment reserve for a Shimpo 30 inch slab roller, with shipping, for the ceramics studio. All remaining funds will be returned to the general fund by October 31.

Second: Jen

Vote: Passes by voice vote.

NB6: Change MSP Internet provider to AT&T Internet Air (Jim)

Issue:  Comcast bill has risen to $250 per month and discounts are about to expire.

Solution: Move to AT&T Internet Air for Business at $30 per month (introductory for 1 year, $60 thereafter) 50-300 Mb service.

Relevance to Tax Exempt Status: None
Motion: Move to install AT&T Internet Air for Business at MSP.  Observe operation for the initial 30 day test period.  At the end of the test period, if the service is found to be suitable, cancel the Comcast subscription.

Second: Rob

Vote: Passes by voice vote.

NB7: Changes to Bylaws (Jonathan)

Issue: Incorrect dues in Bylaws

Solution:  Remove from Bylaws  6.3.1.10 and 6.3.2.5

Relevance to Tax Exempt Status: None
Motion: Move to remove from Bylaws  6.3.1.10 and 6.3.2.5

Second: Rob

Vote: Passes by voice vote.

Open Discussion

Executive Session

Member issue.  Resolved no action.

Adjournment

Meeting adjourned by xxxx Jonathan at 07:0050

Next Board Meeting will be August 26th.