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| + | * Chris had to leave right before this meeting, but mentioned that she had no major updates. Still running a slight deficit. | ||
* Jun/July HVAC bill was $513 for 5/29-6/28 right before the new thermostat installed | * Jun/July HVAC bill was $513 for 5/29-6/28 right before the new thermostat installed | ||
| + | * As far as all the ideas about seeking sponsorships and grants are nice but really need someone outside of the BOD to lead that. | ||
| + | * We can certainly start gathering info about grants and foundations that are out there will be helpful to get the ball rolling | ||
| + | * Space activities such as Open House and activitiy meetups are always good for gaining members. | ||
| + | * Ongoing effort in building Arcade Cabinets... Alex intending to try to sell one of the cabinets as a fund raiser | ||
Revision as of 13:22, 29 July 2018
Attendees:
BOD: Joshua, Tanju
Members: Ryan S., Alex B
Notes:
Planning Agenda
- Financial update
- Membership update
- New Items & Updates
- Jul 21 Mini Comic Con at Sewell Mill Library Summary
- Jul 22 Visit from Joel Leonard, makerspace evangelist, tons of fund raising ideas
- Aug 30-Sept 3 DragonCon Parade + Maker & Alt History (Steampunk) Tracks
- Oct 27 ATL Maker Faire & Powerwheels is back to 2 event
- Other items
- Tanju is exploring some marketing collaboration ideas with local artist Sean Mills after Sean attended the July Open House
Discussed
Financial Update:
- Chris had to leave right before this meeting, but mentioned that she had no major updates. Still running a slight deficit.
- Jun/July HVAC bill was $513 for 5/29-6/28 right before the new thermostat installed
- As far as all the ideas about seeking sponsorships and grants are nice but really need someone outside of the BOD to lead that.
- We can certainly start gathering info about grants and foundations that are out there will be helpful to get the ball rolling
- Space activities such as Open House and activitiy meetups are always good for gaining members.
- Ongoing effort in building Arcade Cabinets... Alex intending to try to sell one of the cabinets as a fund raiser
Membership Update:
We lost a few members recently and gained a couple for a net loss of (-1)
| ______________ | __Feb__ | __Mar__ | __Apr__ | __May__ | __Jun__ | __Jul__ |
| Member Total | 41 | 46 | 49 | 50 | 49 | 48 |
| Maker | 23 | 25 | 27 | 29 | 28 | 28 |
| Reciprocal | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 1 |
| Student | 10 | 13 | 15 | 14 | 14 | 14 |
| Old Maker | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 3 |
| Old Student | 2 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| Premium | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
General Discussion
- We need to schedule another build-out for clean-out and in particular need to get a light switch installed for the shop lights
Upcoming Events:
- Aug 30-Sept 3 DragonCon Parade + Maker & Alt History (Steampunk) Tracks
- Oct 27-28 Atlanta Maker Faire is back to two days
