==== Saskatoon Techworks Annual General Meeting ====
--- Time and Location ---
  * Tuesday, March 16, 2021 7pm
  * Location: Saskatoon TechWorks, 412 44th St E, and remote Zoom meeting
  * [[meeting:february_09_2021| Previous meeting minutes]] (please read ahead of time)

== Minutes ==
  * AGM Items
    * Chairman's Address
      * John spoke about the challenges over the past year due to COVID. Thank you everyone for following the rules and be respectful in these trying times.
      * Despite these challenges, Techworks was able to grow over the year. 
      * Techworks is 10 years old this year
      * It's all of it's members that makes Techworks work and so great. 
    * Yearly Financials
      * James gave an overview of the yearly finances. 
      * We are well within our budget and are exactly where we expected to be from last years projections. 
      * James missed some depreciation from last year which is being reflected this year, that is why there is extra depreciation.
      * A copy of the financials are available for members to view upon request. 
    * James motions to accept the financials as stated without an audit
      * Seconded by Rylan
      * Passed unanimously
    * Board of Directors Election
      * 8 nominees, 7 available positions
      * speeches
        * The nominees gave their speeches
      * voting 
        * The in person and online vote was conducted according to previously established rules
        * Congratulations to our new board
          * James Chamberlain
          * James Cooper
          * Rylan Grayston
          * Torban Peterson
          * John Tumbach
          * Scott Walde
          * Andrew Wright
        * James motions to destroy the ballots after the meeting
          * Seconded by Rylan
          * Passed unanimously

  * Regular Items

    * Attendance 17 in person and 8 in zoom

    * Previous meeting minutes
      * February 9, 2021
      * John motioned to accept the minutes as read
        * Seconded by James
        * Passed unanimously

    * New Members
      * Kevin Hanson
        * No objections

    * Finances - monthly
      * Gross profit: $4,324.95  
      * Ordinary expenses: $4,545.39 (Depreciation $2,136.59 FY2019 Depreciation $1,858.31)
      * Net income: -$4215.30
      * Liabilities: $1,166.91 
      * Could we cover our liabilities? Yes
      * Are our accounts being taken care of promptly? Yes

    * Social events / group projects    
      * Future Workshops / events
        * Workshops TBD due to Covid

      * Newsletter sign up - talk to Mena
        * workshops
        * events
        * projects
        * upcoming info

  * Old Business
    * Equipment
      * New laser cutter - in slow progress
        * working on quote for hardware for venting (Thanks James Chamberlain!)
      * more light in bathroom - in progress
      * Space reorganization - in progress
      * Mitre saw dust port is broken - new or 3d printed part being investigated
      * Rylan made some toolboards, more to come!
      * Laser fan replaced and investigation into a filter box is in progress
        * If you notice any smells from the laser upstairs please let James Cooper know so that he can correct it. 

    * Space Cleanliness
        * If you need to leave a project for a short period, such as stepping out for lunch, please leave a note of who it is and how to get in contact you. 
        * If someone comes into the space and find a project unattended without a label, the expectation is it will be moved out of the way. This could be detrimental depending on the project so please make sure you mark it. 
        * If you encounter something unknown, please put in the purgatory box
        * WIP quick forms on tack-board to make it super easy
        * The space is unattractive to potential and existing members if it is not clean and organized. 

    * ISP Changes
      * in process - install scheduled for March 22nd, Sasktel Business Infinet 80 (80Mbps down/40Mbps up) on 3 year contract for $54.95/mo)

    * Covid 
      * no changes since last update

    * To Do List
      * Add/Remove/Assign to list

    * If a problem is found with the facilities please contact the board
      * thespace@sktechworks.ca

  * New business
    * parking out front
      * do not block drive through in front of businesses, there has been some complaints of their customers not able to get through
      * We are investigating marking off large and small sized vehicle parking stalls out front
      * Please park in the appropriate spot for your vehicle

    * Open Floor

    * Acknowledgements
      * Mena for agreeing to be Returning Officer again this year
      * James Cooper for doing the laser ventilation 
      * Richard for lending us his saw
      * Torban for moving the computer mess
      * Biktrix for cleaning up the shop
      * Rylan and David for spearheading tool boards
      * Jim for laser cutting signs
      * Shane and Kevin for the video
      * Thanks to the previous board for all their hard work
      * James Chamberlain for building the homeless tool box

  * Next Meeting - April 13, 2021

  * Purgatory box