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Sorry folks:  Just didn't have time with this #$%^& fire to get our Agenda act together.
1 (15 min) Open For All!
2 Standing Committee Reports (Outlined in p. 3 of Standing Rules)
3 (15 min) Financial - Zach S.
4 (15 min) Governance - Nate Y.
5 (15 min) Fundraising - Larry W.
6 (30 min) New Goals - Create the next 6 Months Goals - Board
7 (15 min) Upcoming Business


[edit] (15 min) Open For All!
Here's what I hope happens.  Build on the GSD from Monday and also get these things done.  I believe you can do it if you want to.  Love you guys.


[edit] Standing Committee Reports (Outlined in p. 3 of Standing Rules)
a)  Household memberships - Nate Y., finalize and present this to members so we can offer it at the Open House.  As far as I can tell there's no reason not to release it for feedback and then implement it ASAP.  If you've got a reason not to do it, let's hear it.  FYI - There are a couple households ready to sign up just as soon as they can.


Reports to be reviewed at the Board Meeting can be found here: [1]
bMembership review - Jamie updated it recently but I didn't have time to collate a summary. Sorry about that.
Review last months Minutes for old action items.
[edit] (15 min) Financial - Zach S./Emilio T.
  Filed 990N at the last GSD
We got a sales tax license - should start charging it on kits (and not membership or concessions)
Zach needs to talk with Emilio to get monthly status!
  Zach needs to figure out TCF account signer status
Need to square up on Penguicon badges
Need to square up for last 2 Costco runs


[edit] (15 min) Governance - Nate Yost
c)  Review and modify new sign design tonight and let's get it up.  I made a great deal, so I'll cover the cost (with NO expectation of reimbursement). I DO NOT agree with Bill's "Coat of Arms Idea". I do not agree with what he sees when he looks at the Rhino's rear end.  I like the fact that adults easily spot the key and kids see something more playful.  Color?  A definite maybe.  You decide.  Lastly, I would probably be more receptive to Bill's feedback IF a) he handled space change better AND b) he added a community login to the Blue computer to align with our community tool policy.  Someone who knows Linux needs to help him do that.
  Review AHA Governance Status (shared in advance)  
  Address Non-Membership Activities Dana will update staff and non-member


  How can we grow the membership? Friday, September 19th AHA open house for students coming back to campus?
d) Financial review.  Things are looking up but let's take steps to hit that $1500 target to ensure we're good through the end of the year. Good call Zach. On the night of the Open House we should have a thermometer and a sort of town crier to let everyone know our progress toward that goal. I'd even dress up if necessary.
  Float down the Huron river? Day after open house?
  Add-on membership for Standard members suggested at $15/member. Need to clearly define "add-on", "kids", key policy, etc. Discuss on August 20th?


  At next GSD put together meetup.com page with two or so events to promote?
e) Staff Support - Dana, recommend a mandatory meeting be schedule ASAP and see how folks respond. Those who show up or say why they can't are reliable staff. Those who don't get to start over.
Operations (under Governance) Dana helping get keys made
Dana needs codes made for staff (Nate Y will help)


  Guest intake process upgrade - Nate Y. Quick summary: collect visitor's names, optionally ask for e-mail address to get our mailing list
f) Sensitive something (not for other members eyes or ears): Dana can decide whether tonight is the place to talk about it.


  Membership update: 48 total / 38 paying With summer ending, some BYB members will be dropping
Reading back through this list it sounds kinda pushy. Sorry for that tone. But I've been in action mode all day and definitely see the need for this Board to knock out a couple of old items and embrace some new ones to make our Open House the most fantastic event we ever held.


Larry W.


[edit] (15 min) Fundraising - Larry
btw - trying to embrace a new acronym from the Insurance world today... TL=Total LossHonestly, It's getting to be very, very old. I will likely lose much of my business and personal technologies (computer and camera). So what happens inside AHA will become even more important to me. Trust me when I say that I hope this NEVER happens to any of you.
Summarize Fund-raising report (shared in advance)
 
How can we restart the educational revenue stream?
 
Review Upcoming AHA Events.  
We Make Health Fest - Nate Y.  
 
Review Upcoming Classes (Slim pickings for August - who wants to take any of these for August? [2]
  Space race at Elk's Lodge? (from Nate Y.)
 
[edit] (30 min) New Goals - Create the next 6 Months Goals - Board
 
How can we create a sustainable financial model to meet the vision of AHA of being Ann Arbor's Friendliest Hackerspace?
 
[edit] (15 min) Upcoming Business
  Things to do at the next GSD (All Directors Should Participate) Restart the newsletter!
 
November Board Candidates

Revision as of 18:34, 10 September 2014

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Sorry folks: Just didn't have time with this #$%^& fire to get our Agenda act together.

Here's what I hope happens. Build on the GSD from Monday and also get these things done. I believe you can do it if you want to. Love you guys.

a) Household memberships - Nate Y., finalize and present this to members so we can offer it at the Open House. As far as I can tell there's no reason not to release it for feedback and then implement it ASAP. If you've got a reason not to do it, let's hear it. FYI - There are a couple households ready to sign up just as soon as they can.

b) Membership review - Jamie updated it recently but I didn't have time to collate a summary. Sorry about that.

c) Review and modify new sign design tonight and let's get it up. I made a great deal, so I'll cover the cost (with NO expectation of reimbursement). I DO NOT agree with Bill's "Coat of Arms Idea". I do not agree with what he sees when he looks at the Rhino's rear end. I like the fact that adults easily spot the key and kids see something more playful. Color? A definite maybe. You decide. Lastly, I would probably be more receptive to Bill's feedback IF a) he handled space change better AND b) he added a community login to the Blue computer to align with our community tool policy. Someone who knows Linux needs to help him do that.

d) Financial review. Things are looking up but let's take steps to hit that $1500 target to ensure we're good through the end of the year. Good call Zach. On the night of the Open House we should have a thermometer and a sort of town crier to let everyone know our progress toward that goal. I'd even dress up if necessary.

e) Staff Support - Dana, recommend a mandatory meeting be schedule ASAP and see how folks respond. Those who show up or say why they can't are reliable staff. Those who don't get to start over.

f) Sensitive something (not for other members eyes or ears): Dana can decide whether tonight is the place to talk about it.

Reading back through this list it sounds kinda pushy. Sorry for that tone. But I've been in action mode all day and definitely see the need for this Board to knock out a couple of old items and embrace some new ones to make our Open House the most fantastic event we ever held.

Larry W.

btw - trying to embrace a new acronym from the Insurance world today... TL=Total Loss. Honestly, It's getting to be very, very old. I will likely lose much of my business and personal technologies (computer and camera). So what happens inside AHA will become even more important to me. Trust me when I say that I hope this NEVER happens to any of you.