New Business. Open Discussion.
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Call to Order:
Meeting called to order by x at 00 pm.
| Name | Position | Term | |
| Jonathan White | Board Member, Chairperson | 2026-2029 | |
| Brad Hess | Board Member, Vice-Chair | 2025-2028 | |
| Jim Waldron | Board Member, Secretary | 2025-2028 | |
| Jennifer Chu | Board Member | 2024-2027 | |
| Bo Wernick | Board Member | 2024-2027 | |
| Evin Grano | Board Member | 2024-2027 | |
| Mary Waldron | Treasurer | 2026-2027 | |
| David Lang | President | 2026-2027 | |
| Christa Stern | Bookkeeper | 2026-2027 | |
| Rob Donahue | Board Member | 2026-2029 |
2026-07-29 Meeting of the Board of Directors
Motion by x to approve prior meeting minutes
Second:
Vote:
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".
Issue: New co-steward for Electronics.
Solution: Oliver Arend (Electronics Steward) has nominated John Jones as co-steward for Electronics
Relevance to Tax Exempt Status: None
Motion: Appoint John Jones as Electronics Co-Steward
Chairperson:
President: (David Lang)
Secretary:
Issue: The Lawnmower at Purcellville has died. (Jonathan)
Solution: We looked at several options. Purchasing a used regular riding unit, a new riding unit, and a new zero turn. It is the opinion of the Purcellville Steward and a couple of Directors that a used unit would just be continuing the current maintenance headache we've endured over the past years (tires, belts, blades, electric, etc.). A new unit is preferable and due to the extensive and difficult geography a new zero turn mower would be the best solution.
Relevance to Tax Exempt Status: None
Motion: Move to allocate $5,000.00 from the new equipment fund to the Purcellville Site Steward to purchase a new zero turn lawnmower and construct a small shelter to protect it from the direct effects of the weather. Monies to be spent by September 30 2026 with any remaining funds returned to the new equipment fund.
I need a reply from each of you indicating your vote either in favor or against this motion.
Unless the issue passes unanimously, it will not carry.
I'd like your response by Friday September 18, 2026, 5pm EST. (The grass is growing and needs to be cut.)
Thanks,
Jim (Secretary)
Evin Grano
Tue, Sep 15, 6:56 AM (8 days ago)
I vote YES
Rob Donahue
Tue, Sep 15, 7:09 AM (8 days ago)
I concur On Sep 15, 2026, at 6:56 AM, Evin Grano <evin.grano@makersmiths.org> wrote:
James Waldron
Tue, Sep 15, 10:16 AM (8 days ago)
Aye
Brad Hess
Tue, Sep 15, 10:43 AM (8 days ago)
Approved Sent from my iPhone On Sep 15, 2026, at 7:09 AM, Rob Donahue <rob.donahue@makersmiths.org> wrote:
Jonathan White
Tue, Sep 15, 1:34 PM (8 days ago)
Yes
Bo Wernick
Tue, Sep 15, 2:06 PM (8 days ago)
yes
Jennifer Chu
Tue, Sep 15, 5:24 PM (8 days ago)
I vote YES. -Jen
Treasurer:
PDF
Membership Committee (Ken Fuentecilla)
No Report Received
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Marketing Committee (Allie Graves)
Leesburg Facility Committee (John Carter)
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Purcellville Facility Committee (Dave Painter)
No Report Received.
Scheduling Committee (Jennifer Chu)
No Report Received.
IT Report (Rob Donahue)
Newsletter Committee (Jen Lupo Reese)
Newsletter was sent on September 2nd.
Grant Committee (Christopher Meid)
No Report Received.
Standing Rules Committee (Jonathan White)
No Report Received.
Finance Committee (Mary Waldron)
The Treasurer and Nick Leshock met to discuss the 2027 Budget development. We will establish preliminary draft shop budgets based on their 2026 budgets and expenditures. If 2026 expenditures were less than 50% of the 2026 budget then their 2027 budget will be reduced to 75% of the 2026 budget. Quarterly rather than monthly budgets will be established for the shops. The preliminary draft shop budgets will be sent to the stewards and they will be requested to reply if they need a higher budget.
Issue: Purcellville Tag Sale
Solution: In order to comply with tax issues we need to declare the Purcellville Tag Sale as a Makersmiths Fundraiser.
Relevance to Tax Exempt Status: None
Motion: Declare the October 10th Purcellville Tag Sale a Makersmiths Fundraiser.
Second:
Vote:
Allow Loudoun Valley HS chorus and musicians to perform at MSP (on lawn in front of lower building) during Purcellville Artisan Tour
(Sat 11/7 & Sun 11/8). For more info, contact Jen Reese.
Member Issue
Meeting adjourned by x at x
Next Board Meeting will be October 28th.