20180726 BOD Notes

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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)


Gumroad Summary June 26, 2018
______________ __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