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=== Discussed ===
 
=== Discussed ===
  
 
 
 
'''Membership discussion:''' 
 
  
 
'''Membership Update:'''
 
'''Membership Update:'''
 
* Membership Graph through '''Jan 31st:'''  
 
* Membership Graph through '''Jan 31st:'''  
[public.tableau.com/profile/tanju#!/vizhome/TMS_Report/MemberVolDshbrd]
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[http://public.tableau.com/profile/tanju#!/vizhome/TMS_Report/MemberVolDshbrd]
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* '''Jan/Feb Update:'''
 
* '''Jan/Feb Update:'''
 
* Jan
 
* Jan
 
** Lost 1 member but Gained 2 new
 
** Lost 1 member but Gained 2 new
 
* Feb
 
* Feb
** Lost 1 but Gained 5 new
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** Lost 1 but Gained 5 new (3 Makers & 2 Students)
 
** Stragglers 4 paying old rate, didn't respond to email requests
 
** Stragglers 4 paying old rate, didn't respond to email requests
  
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* Couple others recently interested in 3D printing
 
* Couple others recently interested in 3D printing
 
* New member named April joined last week, but we haven't hear from her or know who she is yet
 
* New member named April joined last week, but we haven't hear from her or know who she is yet
 
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* Currently as of January have approx 30 Makers & 15 Students
 
* Mike Yakubek to join BOD in March for 1yr time frame.  Awaiting email response from Mike.
 
* Mike Yakubek to join BOD in March for 1yr time frame.  Awaiting email response from Mike.
  
  
 
'''Financial Update:'''
 
'''Financial Update:'''
*  
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* With aprox 30 Maker members, that covers the rent, then the Student & Premium covers the Utiltilties and costs.  We're getting close to breaking even
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* Gas South failed to transfer the autopay system.  Chris has been fighting with them, but is resolved.  No late fees incurred
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* Chris has the business license to hand up near the coffee machine
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* Chris is working on financial statements and preparing for tax time
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'''General Discussion'''
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* Maslow CNC commissioning is making progress.  We need to put a sign up on it that says training required, ask for help on Slack.  Practice required
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* A member request for Private Event on a Saturday night in April, approx 5 hours from 5-10pm. 
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** Concern about the back shop will be closed for 5 hrs on a Saturday night, accessible to member base
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** Josh pushing for polling the members about the general scenario of a member asking to close a portion of the space down for a non-member event on Saturday afternoon to gauge reaction & feedback
  
  
* '''General Discussion'''
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* Tanju invited to a guest on a Cobb Arts & Culture podcast next Friday
  
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* We need to register for the Maker Fest at Red Top Mtn, in May.  Need to make sure that we have volunteers and brochures for it
  
  

Revision as of 16:11, 18 February 2018

Attendees:

BOD: Tanju B., Joshua M., Chris K


Members: none


Notes:

Planning Agenda

  • Financial update
  • Membership update
  • New Items & Updates
    • Maslow CNC commissioning is making progress
    • A member has request for Private Event on a Saturday night in April
    • Tanju invited to a guest on a Cobb Arts & Culture podcast next Friday
    • We need to register for the Maker Fest at Red Top Mtn




Discussed

Membership Update:

  • Membership Graph through Jan 31st:

[1]

  • Jan/Feb Update:
  • Jan
    • Lost 1 member but Gained 2 new
  • Feb
    • Lost 1 but Gained 5 new (3 Makers & 2 Students)
    • Stragglers 4 paying old rate, didn't respond to email requests


  • Laura has not joined yet but looking to join with her kids
  • Couple others recently interested in 3D printing
  • New member named April joined last week, but we haven't hear from her or know who she is yet
  • Currently as of January have approx 30 Makers & 15 Students
  • Mike Yakubek to join BOD in March for 1yr time frame. Awaiting email response from Mike.


Financial Update:

  • With aprox 30 Maker members, that covers the rent, then the Student & Premium covers the Utiltilties and costs. We're getting close to breaking even
  • Gas South failed to transfer the autopay system. Chris has been fighting with them, but is resolved. No late fees incurred
  • Chris has the business license to hand up near the coffee machine
  • Chris is working on financial statements and preparing for tax time


General Discussion

  • Maslow CNC commissioning is making progress. We need to put a sign up on it that says training required, ask for help on Slack. Practice required
  • A member request for Private Event on a Saturday night in April, approx 5 hours from 5-10pm.
    • Concern about the back shop will be closed for 5 hrs on a Saturday night, accessible to member base
    • Josh pushing for polling the members about the general scenario of a member asking to close a portion of the space down for a non-member event on Saturday afternoon to gauge reaction & feedback


  • Tanju invited to a guest on a Cobb Arts & Culture podcast next Friday
  • We need to register for the Maker Fest at Red Top Mtn, in May. Need to make sure that we have volunteers and brochures for it


Upcoming Events:

  • Pi Day 3-14-18? Wednesday Mar 14th, will likely hold a meetup for Pi Day
  • Red Top Mountain Maker's Festival - Saturday May 19th, see notes from January