20161128 BOD Notes

Attendees: Jay, Tanju, Alan S., Matt R.

Notes:

• Reveiwed previous month notes.

• Quick overview of wiki, all members are allowed to get wiki accounts, and create content. Just need to request an account from the BOD.

• Tellus Event Recap:
  • Jay and Jon B. came out and participated. Jon was a big help. Jay brought out a bunch of gear and lemon battery project was well received. Luis also took Zeus Robot, and had his own table.
  • Overall good turn out. Met several teachers and home-school folks that are interested in hands-on activities. Looking for content.

• 501c3 Items:
  • Receipt templates have been created and are avaible from the BOD
  • Questions raised about the documentation requirements on our end for equipment donations. And ownership and disposal considerations. (There is an open question about the 2nd Laser Cutter)
  • 2nd laser cutter donated to the space
  • Jay still working on automated donation receipt to be issued for donate.themakerstation.com
  • We still need to figure out how much (what percentage) of membership dues can be tax-deductible? We should inquire with Tellus to see how they manage their membership dues.
  • We did secure both Slack non-profit as well as Amazon Smile, and also Google G-Suite business account
  • Does meetup.com offer reduced fees for non-profit?
  • We still need to pursue the Ikea donation program. Alan raised hand to help submit the application.