===== Minutes for January 25, 2011 =====
A few of us had a chat at Paul's place on the 25th of Jan. Here's what we talked about.

  * Articles of incorporation - decided the remaining outstanding issues. Ryan will edit the wiki.
  * Board of directors - Min 3, max 7. President, VP (if >3 directors), treasurer, secretary. Others are directors at large.
  * Discussed and revised mission statement. Ryan will edit the wiki. 
  * Discussed financial feasibility.
    * It was suggested that we raise membership rates, or have tiered membership. No decision.
    * Paul will look for cheaper locations.
  * Spambots are invading forum and wiki. Paul will add additional moderators to forum, and see how to add sysops to wiki.
  * Insurance - discussed appropriate amounts for liability insurance, and the possibility of D&O insurance. Brett will seek legal advice.
  * Legalese - looked at Milwaukee's waiver, lease agreement, and membership agreement. They look good, but Brett will seek legal advice to make sure they are appropriate for SK.
  * Future meetings were discussed:
    * 2 weeks advance notice if possible
    * Minutes to be taken and posted to the wiki and/or forums after the meeting
    * Consider using a more formal "motion/second/vote" system
    * Agenda to be posted in advance
  * Software - if hosted by the space, it should be legit
  * Sponsorship
    * Possible "donor wall"
    * Corporate sponsors - appoint one or more people to chase sponsorship
  * Possible revenue sources
    * Classes - lab fees + donations?
    * Membership fees
    * Storage rental?
    * Rent out rack or server space?
    * Canteen. A vending machine was suggested instead of an honor system.
  * Random thoughts on membership:
    * Vouching
    * Anyone who donates before space is open is grandfathered in, no vouch
    * Provision in bylaws for voting out problem members
  * Member projects should be both legal and safe
  * Guiding principles: be safe, be legal, don't be a dick.
  * A safety committee was suggested, as well as training on tools before use
  * Not actively pursuing spaces until we have seed money in the bank. Can look and see what we like/don't like, though.
  * Financial stuff:
    * Signing authority - the board has signing authority, 3 signatures required.
    * No debit/credit card, all with checks where possible
    * Keep petty cash on hand, managed by treasurer. Treasurer to report on expenditures.
  * Votes: online? Through the forum? (Can the admin see who voted for what?)
  * Provision in the bylaws for virtual meetings (IRC or something)
  * Don't worry about having a shop full of fancy stuff. Provide a space and things will come.
  * Bylaws to be finished on the wiki over the next few days. Tim to finish framework, everyone else to review and edit

Action items:
  * Ryan: update wiki, finalize articles of incorporation
  * Brett: talk to lawyer friend
  * Paul: start looking into cheaper spaces, add forum moderators and/or wiki sysops
  * Tim: finish first pass of bylaws
  * Everyone: review and edit bylaws
  * Post completed articles/bylaws to the forum for all members to review, and have a vote (on the forum, or at the next general meeting)
  * Start nomination process for board, assuming there is consensus on the board structure in the bylaws

Goals for next general meeting:
  * Start incorporation process (this is ready to go, just need a vote on the articles)
  * Nominate/elect board
  * Ratify bylaws