Are our accounts being taken care of promptly? Yes
We are in the black!
Social events / group projects
Small talk / Show and Tell
Jan 22 - John will take it if no one else wants to
Future Workshops / events
Spectrum - review
Good turn out, lots of fun
Thanks to all our volunteers
Got some donations in the donation box!
Robot building workshop - review
Went good. Parents loved it, kids loved it. 3 in attendance.
Soap making workshop - review
Went good, person who asked for it didn't show up but there was a couple other people.
Free Admission day - Feb 18
Volunteers
John
Scott
???
Have some roles for people meet attendees and show people around the space. No big activities though should have some things going to show off.
Cake day! - Feb 14
Techworks is now 8 years old!
Mini Maker Faire - May 25
Will have a couple tables again
If you have any projects you would like to showcase, get them ready!
Need volenteers. Last year we had 6.
Newsletter sign up - talk to Mena
workshops
events
projects
upcoming info
Acknowledgements
James for procuring and installing laser blower
All volenteers who came out to spectrum
Torban, Mena, John, Scott, Rachel
Old Business
fundraising for metal CNC mill
chocolate bars still available
Installation of sinks
upstairs to be completed soon
It is upstairs now!
metal mitre saw - who owns it
No one has taken ownership or notified us of whose it is.
It is now Techworks
if a problem is found with the facilities please contact the board
thespace@sktechworks.ca
New business
Security
Back door needs to be closed properly and not left in an unlocked state
There are many signs showing how to lock the door. There is no excuse.
If it continues to happen we will be forced to change the handle to one that can not be unlocked
back door to be changed to new door system
Saskatoon Mini Maker Faire 2019
May 25, 2019
Proposal to become Coppersmith sponsors
Same promotion as last year
John proposes we use the rest of our marketing budget plus pay out the difference instead of fundraising for this
James asked if we want to add this to the yearly budget as Maker Faire is an annual event
It was discussed and agreed upon to schedule a meeting for Feb 19, 2019 to discuss the sponsorship and budget.
AGM prep
We need a returning officer
Mena has offered
Nominations for board to close 7 days before AGM
Email announcement to come shortly
Voting will be by secret ballot at the meeting
Proposal for change to bylaws
Remove membership requirement: resides in Saskatchewan
If you have any proposed changes they must be brought to the the boards attention 7 days before the AGM
Open Floor
There is a sandblasting machine in the dirty room now. Be careful of the abrasive, it is a hazard if spilled on the floor (lots of tiny balls, like ice on the floor).
Torban suggested we get a water cooler.
Scott suggested we get a bigger fridge.
Next Meeting (AGM) - March 12, 2019
Purgatory box
Saskatoon Techworks Meeting Minutes Addendum
— Time and Location —
Tuesday, February 19, 2019 7pm
Location: Saskatoon TechWorks, 412 44th St E
Minutes
Attendance: 8 (Technical quorum)
Motion to move previous minutes to next meeting
seconded and accepted unanimously
Purpose of this meeting is to vote on SKTW to increase the marketing budget to cover the cost of sponsorship at 2019 Mini Maker Faire outright.
Coppersmith sponsorship level ($1000)
Logo on printed advertisements
Logo on banner
Logo on email blasts
Logo recognition on website and social media (facebook, twitter, etc)
Logo on staff tickets, 4
Complementary guest tickets, 10
Motion made, seconded and accepted unanimously
Motion to adjourn, seconded and accepted unanimously