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# Officer Reports
 
# Officer Reports
 
## [[President]]
 
## [[President]]
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## [[Vice-President]]
 
## [[Vice-President]]
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## [[Treasurer]]
 
## [[Treasurer]]
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## [[Secretary]]
 
## [[Secretary]]
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## [[Public Relations]]
 
## [[Public Relations]]
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## [[At-Large]]
 
## [[At-Large]]
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# New Business
 
# New Business
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# Old Business
 
# Old Business
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# Member Reports
 
# Member Reports
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# Adjournment
 
# Adjournment
  
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===== Member Attendance =====
 
===== Member Attendance =====
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Approx 25
  
 
==== Consent Agenda ====
 
==== Consent Agenda ====
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None
  
 
==== Officer Reports ====
 
==== Officer Reports ====
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=====[[President]]=====
 
=====[[President]]=====
  
Board of directors elections will be October 3, 2017.  All board positions are up for re-election!
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The annual meeting, during which we will elect a new board of directors, will be October 3, 2017.  All board positions are up for re-election! Review of board roles and responsibility.
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There will have to be a new treasurer and president this time around.  Scott H stated that members can be appointed to do task. Sarah and Shaw agree to "midwife" the move and transition.
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Annual report out next month.
  
 
=====[[Vice-President]]=====
 
=====[[Vice-President]]=====
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Wants to limit communication confusion with the election and the move coming so close together. Shaw agrees to stay involved thru transition and move.
  
 
=====[[Treasurer]]=====
 
=====[[Treasurer]]=====
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* Account balances:
 
* Account balances:
 
** BB&T balance as of 09/05: $9801.43 available
 
** BB&T balance as of 09/05: $9801.43 available
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* Income - expenses = '''$717.15'''
 
* Income - expenses = '''$717.15'''
  
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65 Total members
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Insurance fee $1100 for the year due next month.
  
 
Good month.  The tv will be reimbursed by a check,  it just has not been issued yet.  The total for it was $350, expect to see that next month's report.
 
Good month.  The tv will be reimbursed by a check,  it just has not been issued yet.  The total for it was $350, expect to see that next month's report.
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Next month will be using Stripe instead of WePay.
  
 
Elections:  We need a Treasurer.  According to bylaws,  I'm on the last term I can serve on the board.  I intend to stick around and help in any way possible, including making the treasurer job a lot smoother than it was for me.  Please let me know if this job interests you,  I'm happy to tell you the pros and cons and find a way to make it better.  
 
Elections:  We need a Treasurer.  According to bylaws,  I'm on the last term I can serve on the board.  I intend to stick around and help in any way possible, including making the treasurer job a lot smoother than it was for me.  Please let me know if this job interests you,  I'm happy to tell you the pros and cons and find a way to make it better.  
  
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=====[[Secretary]]=====
  
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Properties- 85 Westport property. $1 sq.ft/year. Retail/garage multi-use space.  Looking for 3 year lease. Avail now.
  
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Other properties were taken, not fit for light industrial, or too far afield. Looking into other options if UDI AND Scrap fall thru as options. (unlikely)
  
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________________________________
  
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How to operate equipment classes to be held at 8 or 8:30 after Tuesdays meeting. Schedule to be posted. Handouts and links to facilitate and as reference.
  
=====[[Secretary]]=====
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People who are teaching (so far- please sign up to teach)
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Jeff C- Vinyl
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CJ, Sarah- 3D printer
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John V, Shaw- Laser Cutter
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Scott H, Phil R- Woodshop
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Martin R- Metal Shop
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Scott H- Will update wiki.
  
 
=====[[Public Relations]]=====
 
=====[[Public Relations]]=====
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Not present
  
 
=====[[At-Large]]=====
 
=====[[At-Large]]=====
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Elizabeth L asked if potential Durham County Board members could come and speak to Splat Members one Tuesday (Not the business meeting) Might be of interest to members and DCB candidates can get to see what a maker space is. General agreement is that this would be good.
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Phil R willing to serve longer on the board. Encourages members to participate in activities and spearhead groups. Endorses classes every Tuesday. "Train people to train others" . A schedule of classes will make it easier for people to participate rather than have them approach one another individually.
  
 
==== New Business ====
 
==== New Business ====
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==== Old Business ====
 
==== Old Business ====
  
Scrap Exchange News- they are waiting to move the retail store and getting an occupancy permit. Projected time for them is October.  Sarah has emailed Ann and is waiting for a reply on timing and alternate plans.   
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Scrap Exchange News- they are waiting to move the retail store and getting an occupancy permit. Projected time for them is October.  Sarah has emailed Ann and is waiting for a reply on timing and alternate plans.  May do a temporary move to strip mall properties.
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UDI is not responding to Sarah or Shaws calls have not been returned nor have email. Worked with Ken Griffith Associates for 2 years. No news on staying past our lease or moving. Chances are good we will be able to extend lease.
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Mark- How long did it take to physically move last time?  Shaw- One day. There is currently 2500 sq feet avail at Scrap properties available for intermediate move. (Not the final move just an intermediate)
  
 
==== Member Reports ====
 
==== Member Reports ====
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Jeff- Email from Wake Tech Saturday Sept 23 Mini Maker Faire. The area is carpeted. Do we have carpet protection? Yes - long carpet runner (John V)  and a long heavy plastic carpet runner (In boneyard) and a desk mat (Old DIY BIO) 
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Sarah and Jeff C will be teachers for "Learn to Solder." at the Wake Tech Mini Maker Faire.
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Jeff C- Wants to resume music meetup and host. Saturday 3:30 proposed. Jeff will send an email out.
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Phil R- Making a bot with bluetooth. Needs a bluetooth to harness two rasp pi. Scott H volunteers one.
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Game Night Sept 1 was good. "Kill Dr Lucky" was a hit!
  
 
==== Coming Events ====
 
==== Coming Events ====
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Scott- SparkCon and Centerfest are coming up. Splat has no representation at either. Suggested we should try to participate- in some form- if not too late and volunteers can be found.
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Peter S- Please communicate the importance for new board members to the many people who are not here. 
  
 
==== Trash/Recycling Volunteer ====
 
==== Trash/Recycling Volunteer ====
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Scott! Remover of Trash! Huzzah!
  
 
==== Adjournment ====
 
==== Adjournment ====
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8:10
  
 
[[Category:Meetings]]
 
[[Category:Meetings]]

Latest revision as of 02:22, 6 September 2017

Contents

September 5th, 2017

Agenda

  1. Approve draft minutes of the last meeting
  2. Consent Agenda
  3. Officer Reports
    1. President
    1. Vice-President
    1. Treasurer
    1. Secretary
    1. Public Relations
    1. At-Large
  1. New Business
  1. Old Business
  1. Member Reports
  1. Adjournment

Minutes

Initialization

Member Attendance

Approx 25

Consent Agenda

None

Officer Reports

President

The annual meeting, during which we will elect a new board of directors, will be October 3, 2017. All board positions are up for re-election! Review of board roles and responsibility. There will have to be a new treasurer and president this time around. Scott H stated that members can be appointed to do task. Sarah and Shaw agree to "midwife" the move and transition.

Annual report out next month.

Vice-President

Wants to limit communication confusion with the election and the move coming so close together. Shaw agrees to stay involved thru transition and move.

Treasurer
  • Account balances:
    • BB&T balance as of 09/05: $9801.43 available
    • WePay balance as of 09/05: $0
    • Square balance as of 09/05: $0
    • Total balance as of 09/05: $9801.43


  • This month's income:
    • WePay - $1772.67
    • BB&T Deposits - $293.29 ($13.29 of which was from Amazon Smile. Thank you!)
    • Square Deposits - $311.19
    • Total: $2377.15


  • This month's expenses:
    • UDI Rent - $1640.00
    • Linode.com - $20
    • Total: $1660


  • Income - expenses = $717.15


65 Total members

Insurance fee $1100 for the year due next month.

Good month. The tv will be reimbursed by a check, it just has not been issued yet. The total for it was $350, expect to see that next month's report.

Next month will be using Stripe instead of WePay.

Elections: We need a Treasurer. According to bylaws, I'm on the last term I can serve on the board. I intend to stick around and help in any way possible, including making the treasurer job a lot smoother than it was for me. Please let me know if this job interests you, I'm happy to tell you the pros and cons and find a way to make it better.

Secretary

Properties- 85 Westport property. $1 sq.ft/year. Retail/garage multi-use space. Looking for 3 year lease. Avail now.

Other properties were taken, not fit for light industrial, or too far afield. Looking into other options if UDI AND Scrap fall thru as options. (unlikely)

________________________________

How to operate equipment classes to be held at 8 or 8:30 after Tuesdays meeting. Schedule to be posted. Handouts and links to facilitate and as reference.

People who are teaching (so far- please sign up to teach)

Jeff C- Vinyl

CJ, Sarah- 3D printer

John V, Shaw- Laser Cutter

Scott H, Phil R- Woodshop

Martin R- Metal Shop

Scott H- Will update wiki.

Public Relations

Not present

At-Large

Elizabeth L asked if potential Durham County Board members could come and speak to Splat Members one Tuesday (Not the business meeting) Might be of interest to members and DCB candidates can get to see what a maker space is. General agreement is that this would be good.

Phil R willing to serve longer on the board. Encourages members to participate in activities and spearhead groups. Endorses classes every Tuesday. "Train people to train others" . A schedule of classes will make it easier for people to participate rather than have them approach one another individually.

New Business

Old Business

Scrap Exchange News- they are waiting to move the retail store and getting an occupancy permit. Projected time for them is October. Sarah has emailed Ann and is waiting for a reply on timing and alternate plans. May do a temporary move to strip mall properties.

UDI is not responding to Sarah or Shaws calls have not been returned nor have email. Worked with Ken Griffith Associates for 2 years. No news on staying past our lease or moving. Chances are good we will be able to extend lease.

Mark- How long did it take to physically move last time? Shaw- One day. There is currently 2500 sq feet avail at Scrap properties available for intermediate move. (Not the final move just an intermediate)

Member Reports

Jeff- Email from Wake Tech Saturday Sept 23 Mini Maker Faire. The area is carpeted. Do we have carpet protection? Yes - long carpet runner (John V) and a long heavy plastic carpet runner (In boneyard) and a desk mat (Old DIY BIO)

Sarah and Jeff C will be teachers for "Learn to Solder." at the Wake Tech Mini Maker Faire.

Jeff C- Wants to resume music meetup and host. Saturday 3:30 proposed. Jeff will send an email out.

Phil R- Making a bot with bluetooth. Needs a bluetooth to harness two rasp pi. Scott H volunteers one.

Game Night Sept 1 was good. "Kill Dr Lucky" was a hit!

Coming Events

Scott- SparkCon and Centerfest are coming up. Splat has no representation at either. Suggested we should try to participate- in some form- if not too late and volunteers can be found.

Peter S- Please communicate the importance for new board members to the many people who are not here.

Trash/Recycling Volunteer

Scott! Remover of Trash! Huzzah!

Adjournment

8:10