== Meeting Minutes: October 9, 2012 == * 10 members, 1 associate present * Regular Items * Treasurer's report * $2500 in bank, including half of this month's memberships * Owe $1600 to landlords * Have $400 in keyfobs from 220 * Damage deposit still at 220 is $850 * Currently have 20 members, 1 associate * A few people are chipping in extra to help with expenses * Still below break-even. Need a few more donations. * Need ~24-25 to break-even * Move-out prep * Doing a pre-walkthrough to ensure there are no problems before moving out * Will bring wood corral over * Everyone should check the space and remove their stuff. Anything left by Oct 28th will be disposed. * Reports on Committees * Door security * Trying to determine new door security plan for new place, since mechanism has changed. * Options: mag lock, other? * Cost: est. $100 * Need a UPS (Bergo will bring one) * Bergo has already ordered 20 RFID fobs and 20 RFID cards * Tim checking with local carriers for RFID equipment * Bergo has last remaining key to old space * Workshop Committee * Classes * Electronics class (James): Not available until after October * PCB fabrication class (Al): Postponed until Oct 21st. * Home-buying class (Paul): 6 members expressed interest. Scheduled for Oct 16th. * New tool pledges * T-shirts * BERGO?!?: Rans will take over for Bergo. * New business * New tools * Al brought in a laser cutter. He will provide laser cutting time. Members get discount. Process being determined. * Bergo bringing in a welder, donated by Mechanical Solutions Inc. Classes to be held by a journeyman welder. * Several table saws offered. Deciding which to accept. * Internet: Cheapest high-speed. Jason will talk to CPC Networks (100Mbit wireless). Tim will talk to Vecima (backhaul to Arts tower -- free). * Tables and chairs: How many or what do we want to keep? * Jordan has a 4x8' plywood table available. Would like approx 4x10' table. Bergo will look into table options and purchase as needed. * Rolling chairs are good for meeting room. Would like tall chairs for shop. James may have two stools to offer. * Bergo will sell any left-over items. * Bergo has a microwave stand available. * Will talk about member drive next month