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{{Meeting Notes
| Previous MM-DD-YYYY=11-25-2008
| Current YY-MM-DD=08-12-02
| Next MM-DD-YYYY=12-09-2008
}}
==Attendance==
<!--Nothing official, I just wanted to flesh it out. Feel free to add your name too-->
* Interim President '''Eric Michaud'''
* Interim Vice President '''Zane C.B.'''
* Interim Treasurer '''Matt Jakubowski'''
* Secretary Pro Tempore '''Nathan Witt'''
* Shadow Government Prime Chancellor '''Paul Mantz'''
* +4 Charter/Interested Members
==Minutes==
====7:50PM - Come to Order====
* Distribution of Chaos Computer Club Cologne's [http://brepettis.com/blog/2007/08/18/design-patterns-for-starting-a-hacker-space/ Design Patterns For Starting A Hacker Space] & HacDC's [http://wiki.hacdc.org/index.php?title=Bylaws Sample Bylaws]
* Reviewed samples of bylaws
** Changes to fit Pumping Station: One, such as voting standards
* Discussed [http://hackerspaces.org Hackerspaces.org] - listing of local area hacker spaces
** Discussed HackerSpaces.org Call In ''http://hackerspaces.org/wiki/Call-in/2008.11.30''
* Non Profit Paperwork
** File for 501(c)(3) status
*** After getting 501(c)(3) we can work with the city on support & resources
** Need to have listed address for paperwork
** Must have named board members (Not necessarily governing structure) including President, Vice President, Secretary & Treasurer
* Contact other local organized hacker groups and build a relationship
** UIC may have space available for occasional hacker camps - J.R.
** Dorkbot
** Freegeek
====8:05PM====
* Questions
** Priorities of organization
*** First we must get Non Profit status, then secure a space
** Discussed how HacDC got a 1337 Grant from UAT
** Donations accepted from PayPal
** Additional Sources of Funding - Organized rent/part parties
** Ideal Space Requirements - ~$1300/mo. and ~1000 sq. feet
** Tiered Space Versioning (1.0, 2.0, etc.)
*** Should form a graduated wish list for the space with cost put in consideration
====8:15PM====
* Version Numbering System
** Should form a standardized growth plan - Paul Mantz
* Membership Pricing
** Ideally, shooting for $50 a month
** Student discounts available in special circumstances with board approval
** Membership fees are not tax deductible due to their included benefit, '''HOWEVER''', any additional contributions will be
** Projects that a large group are interested can be voted on to be funded by the space
====8:25PM====
* Game Design Tangent
* Space Sessions: Open for interested parties & Closed for members only
* Start a regular guest speaker series
** Soldering
** Arduinos
** Programming
** Proposed intro classes before using heavy machinery.
* Insurance Coverage
====8:35PM====
* Jim submits logo draft
** To be digitized and added to the mailing list
* New business/Old business??
* HOMEWORK
** [[Wish List]] for equipment, programs, etc. - '''EVERYONE'''
** Research Dorkbot - J.R.
** Space Search - Nick & Anyone else who can find something
*** Needs to be close to 24 hr. public transportation
** Website conception
====8:45PM - Meeting Adjourned====
* Secretary Pro Tempore goes on smoke break
* Casual & Off the Record conversation continues
| Previous MM-DD-YYYY=11-25-2008
| Current YY-MM-DD=08-12-02
| Next MM-DD-YYYY=12-09-2008
}}
==Attendance==
<!--Nothing official, I just wanted to flesh it out. Feel free to add your name too-->
* Interim President '''Eric Michaud'''
* Interim Vice President '''Zane C.B.'''
* Interim Treasurer '''Matt Jakubowski'''
* Secretary Pro Tempore '''Nathan Witt'''
* Shadow Government Prime Chancellor '''Paul Mantz'''
* +4 Charter/Interested Members
==Minutes==
====7:50PM - Come to Order====
* Distribution of Chaos Computer Club Cologne's [http://brepettis.com/blog/2007/08/18/design-patterns-for-starting-a-hacker-space/ Design Patterns For Starting A Hacker Space] & HacDC's [http://wiki.hacdc.org/index.php?title=Bylaws Sample Bylaws]
* Reviewed samples of bylaws
** Changes to fit Pumping Station: One, such as voting standards
* Discussed [http://hackerspaces.org Hackerspaces.org] - listing of local area hacker spaces
** Discussed HackerSpaces.org Call In ''http://hackerspaces.org/wiki/Call-in/2008.11.30''
* Non Profit Paperwork
** File for 501(c)(3) status
*** After getting 501(c)(3) we can work with the city on support & resources
** Need to have listed address for paperwork
** Must have named board members (Not necessarily governing structure) including President, Vice President, Secretary & Treasurer
* Contact other local organized hacker groups and build a relationship
** UIC may have space available for occasional hacker camps - J.R.
** Dorkbot
** Freegeek
====8:05PM====
* Questions
** Priorities of organization
*** First we must get Non Profit status, then secure a space
** Discussed how HacDC got a 1337 Grant from UAT
** Donations accepted from PayPal
** Additional Sources of Funding - Organized rent/part parties
** Ideal Space Requirements - ~$1300/mo. and ~1000 sq. feet
** Tiered Space Versioning (1.0, 2.0, etc.)
*** Should form a graduated wish list for the space with cost put in consideration
====8:15PM====
* Version Numbering System
** Should form a standardized growth plan - Paul Mantz
* Membership Pricing
** Ideally, shooting for $50 a month
** Student discounts available in special circumstances with board approval
** Membership fees are not tax deductible due to their included benefit, '''HOWEVER''', any additional contributions will be
** Projects that a large group are interested can be voted on to be funded by the space
====8:25PM====
* Game Design Tangent
* Space Sessions: Open for interested parties & Closed for members only
* Start a regular guest speaker series
** Soldering
** Arduinos
** Programming
** Proposed intro classes before using heavy machinery.
* Insurance Coverage
====8:35PM====
* Jim submits logo draft
** To be digitized and added to the mailing list
* New business/Old business??
* HOMEWORK
** [[Wish List]] for equipment, programs, etc. - '''EVERYONE'''
** Research Dorkbot - J.R.
** Space Search - Nick & Anyone else who can find something
*** Needs to be close to 24 hr. public transportation
** Website conception
====8:45PM - Meeting Adjourned====
* Secretary Pro Tempore goes on smoke break
* Casual & Off the Record conversation continues