Makersmiths Member Meeting 12/2/2015

Mark:

• Makersmiths now on Google Maps, need to update hours to better describe how we are open

• Need to make all accounts associated with Makersmiths to be owned by Makersmiths with all passwords stored some place

• ** Member notices are on the door, need to make a new member packet and put on the wiki.  Pat will work on this

• Storage: how much is enough

  • Wire shelves are too big for the craft room.

  • Mike W and Mark will work on formal member storage/bin policy

• Designate some shelves as “freecycle” shelves to gather things that are free for use

  • Mike W and Mark to look at that

• Allon brought up about equipment that is dropped off for use.

  • Re-engage room stewards to manage equipment and make sure everything in the space is potentially useful

• Any projects in progress should be labeled with name, phone number, date of project

• Working board: hang in alcove by single door.  Elena brought it in

• Tool cheat sheets.  Feel free to make them, add to wiki members.makersmiths.org

• ** Action: send out URL for wiki.  Brad will send out instructions/how to post

• Restore open shop nights on Tues/Thurs

  • Mark will start posting on meetup.  A member needs to RSVP to make sure a member is at the space

• For communication we are starting to use Slack.  Everyone should join.  

• Mike F. has gathered the bits and pieces of technology for tracking members and other management tools.  Things are hit and miss, trying to find a more uniform IT infrastructure.

  • See Mike’s slides

• ** Add a photo disclosure to the member agreement - Pat

Pat:

• Proposed agenda for future meetings

Questions:

• Current Members?

  • About 30-35

  • Goal is to get to 60 or so to get into a bigger space

  • Grow organically, maybe a few drives to get new members

• When is the next members meeting?

  • Pat suggests monthly, midweek

  • 1st Wed of every month

• What does the cashflow look like

  • We have about 30k in bank

  • Breaking even

  • Biggest cost is rent

  • Storage, about $120

  • One time expenses, such as laser cutter (financed)

  • Variable expenses

• Power for big tools?

  • The big drill press is working.  Other tools can be plugged in

  • Sean’s generator could power the plasma

• Need list of room steward

  • Big room, Elena

  • Garage, Shane and Tom

  • Crafts, Erin

  • Office

  • Electronics, Allon Stern

  • Red Room

  • Woodshop

• Include intro to on-line tools, add to the Green Tools Orientation

• If someone comes in and wants to join, what do we do?

  • Fill in the info sheet by the door

  • Sign waiver

• Pat proposes new policy: if you have a key you owe dues

  • Possible to put it on hold, but must be done explicitly