Regular Member Meeting 2014 02 11 - Revision history

Gatohaus: Secretary's notes.. please feel free to correct or add things that occurred but were missed.

2014-02-12T02:00:47Z

Secretary's notes.. please feel free to correct or add things that occurred but were missed.

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	== Time and Location ==		== Time and Location ==
	:February 11, 2014		:February 11, 2014
	:Called to order at ~~_____~~ by ~~_______~~		:Called to order at 2011 by Ben.
	:Members present:		:Members present: Ben, Nicholas, Brian, Mike, Dan, Adhir, Hax, Kevin, Zack, Julia
	:Others present:		:Others present: Bobbie, Elizabeth, 1 other

	:[[Quorum]]?		:[[Quorum]]?
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	=== Martin Rothfield ===		=== Martin Rothfield ===
	I would like to recognize Martin's years of contributions to HacDC from its inception until his regrettable resignation. During the early days, he put in countless hours getting the space organized, including building shelves. This sweat equity continued to grow in countless projects throughout the years. He is a generous teacher and helped me and others on many occasions overcome our technical inadequacies. He spearheaded the organization and creation of HARC, organized presenters, and funded the direct mail initiative to increase its membership. I'm going to miss his energy around the space. Thank you, Martin. -- Alberto		I would like to recognize Martin's years of contributions to HacDC from its inception until his regrettable resignation. During the early days, he put in countless hours getting the space organized, including building shelves. This sweat equity continued to grow in countless projects throughout the years. He is a generous teacher and helped me and others on many occasions overcome our technical inadequacies. He spearheaded the organization and creation of HARC, organized presenters, and funded the direct mail initiative to increase its membership. I'm going to miss his energy around the space. Thank you, Martin. -- Alberto


	=== Others ===		=== Others ===
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	Last month I visited FouLab in Montreal. They converted a refrigerator into a keggorator with 4 taps, all serving different hackerspace homebrews. We need some HacDC homebrew!		Last month I visited FouLab in Montreal. They converted a refrigerator into a keggorator with 4 taps, all serving different hackerspace homebrews. We need some HacDC homebrew!


	=== Vice President's Report ===		=== Vice President's Report ===
			Router fixed (Thanks Julia)! Church server replaced. Want to wire the space with cat-5e to lower funkiness with wifi connectivity.


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	==== Project Awesome ====		==== Project Awesome ====
	Here is the Project Awesome spreadsheet for January: [[File:HacDC PA Projects-2014 01.pdf]]. Since we have a negative surplus for the first time since December 2012, I cannot justify declaring a Project Awesome dividend for the month.		Here is the Project Awesome spreadsheet for January: [[File:HacDC PA Projects-2014 01.pdf]]. Since we have a negative surplus for the first time since December 2012, I cannot justify declaring a Project Awesome dividend for the month.


	=== Secretary's Report ===		=== Secretary's Report ===
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	* GE Garages? We were propositioned to "work with them"... deadline for response is Friday, don't know what this really is.		* GE Garages? We were propositioned to "work with them"... deadline for response is Friday, don't know what this really is.
	* Don't leave empty food containers in the space.		* Don't leave empty food containers in the space.


	=== Director-at-Large Reports ===		=== Director-at-Large Reports ===
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	== [[:Category:Project_Awesome\|Project Awesome]] Reports ==		== [[:Category:Project_Awesome\|Project Awesome]] Reports ==
	=== Project LASER ===		=== Project LASER ===
			Dan: bought 4x8' sheets of acrylic for people to use. Donations suggested, not required. Please tell Dan what other colors you'd like to have.
			Also, tried experiment with acrylic cement which seemed to go well. Ask him for more details.
			Pointer guide laser will be repaired, ~$80.
			Improvements on ventilation made.



	=== Project BYZANTIUM ===		=== Project BYZANTIUM ===
			Almost have a working build system. RasPi port is going well. Talked with FouLab about using Babble protocol. Momentum is good, progress being made.


	=== Project KITBUILD ===		=== Project KITBUILD ===
	Nothing new to report. Kitbuild continues to plan for a way to combine resources with another initiative. Recent talk about running an ongoing basic microcontroller curriculum on Mondays may offer an opportunity to have a kit build before the advent of the HacDC Summer School 2014 session.		Nothing new to report. Kitbuild continues to plan for a way to combine resources with another initiative. Recent talk about running an ongoing basic microcontroller curriculum on Mondays may offer an opportunity to have a kit build before the advent of the HacDC Summer School 2014 session.


	=== Project SUPPLIES ===		=== Project SUPPLIES ===
	Authorized ~$100 reimbursement for shelf lighting. Funds are generally healthy and stable at ~$1.3k .		Authorized ~$100 reimbursement for shelf lighting. Funds are generally healthy and stable at ~$1.3k .


	=== Project EXPANSION ===		=== Project EXPANSION ===
	We could purchase a low cost vertical bandsaw for ~$150, instead of waiting for the $300 some have suggested may be needed. Expect this to be as functional as the last one. Any interest?		We could purchase a low cost vertical bandsaw for ~$150, instead of waiting for the $300 some have suggested may be needed. Expect this to be as functional as the last one. Any interest?


	=== Project SPACECAM ===		=== Project SPACECAM ===
			Kevin: New box for meeting A/V. Google has changed things in Hangouts recently. Currently tethering off his phone, which works well. We should consider how we'd like to do this in the future, perhaps ppl volunteer their bandwidth, but there should be dedicated network access for meetings.
			Please don't touch the A/V machine if it's on.


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	=== David Mc ===		=== David Mc ===
	Working on lighting for the new shelves in the basement. Have lights, tweaking mounting.. need help finding '''efficient''' power supplies: 10 x 12v @ 2 to 4A (prefer 3A but anywhere in that range).. can be any mix of units quantized at ~3A. meaning 1 x 30A supply or 10 x 3A supplies...etc.		Working on lighting for the new shelves in the basement. Have lights, tweaking mounting.. need help finding '''efficient''' power supplies: 10 x 12v @ 2 to 4A (prefer 3A but anywhere in that range).. can be any mix of units quantized at ~3A. meaning 1 x 30A supply or 10 x 3A supplies...etc.



	=== mirage335 ===		=== mirage335 ===
			Current policy requires 3 months for us to get rid of things. Would like to change to something, at least temporarily, to get rid of stuff faster.


	==== Prusa Mendel 3D Printer ====		==== Prusa Mendel 3D Printer ====
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	==== Request for Expedient Disposal ====		==== Request for Expedient Disposal ====
	As it stands now, HacDC policy requires '''THREE MONTHS''' to dispose of items on the going-out pile. Would appreciate temporary authorization for myself and Dan Barlow to remove going-out pile items on a three day rotation instead. We have a lot of junk to clear out, much of which has been unearthed as desired items were moved to the new shelves.		As it stands now, HacDC policy requires '''THREE MONTHS''' to dispose of items on the going-out pile. Would appreciate temporary authorization for myself and Dan Barlow to remove going-out pile items on a three day rotation instead. We have a lot of junk to clear out, much of which has been unearthed as desired items were moved to the new shelves.


	== Old Business ==		== Old Business ==



	== New Business ==		== New Business ==

	Provide Martin a keyholding honorary (nonpaying) membership.		Provide Martin a keyholding honorary (nonpaying) membership.

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	Authorize mirage335 and Dan Barlow to remove going-out pile items on a three day rotation.		Authorize mirage335 and Dan Barlow to remove going-out pile items on a three day rotation.


	== New Members ==		== New Members ==
			* Elizabeth: Interested in the creative side of things and working with other groups.
			* Nicholas: Likes coding and electronics.
			* Ariam: Interested in joining but not in town very often. Electricity and internet in Sierra Leone. Looking for tips on workshops, curriculum etc.
			All three were voted in.


	== Adjournment ==		== Adjournment ==
	Adjourned at ~~_______~~		Adjourned at 2100.

Mirage335: /* Others */

2014-02-12T01:01:53Z

Others

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	=== Others ===		=== Others ===
	David McInnis for LED shelf lighting.		*David McInnis for LED shelf lighting.
	Zack, Julia Longtin, Sharad and others for Basement Cleanup.		*Zack, Julia Longtin, Sharad and others for Basement Cleanup.
	mirage335 for finishing the biosignal amplifier project and drafting the announcement (which Alberto posted).		*mirage335 for finishing the biosignal amplifier project and drafting the announcement (which Alberto posted).
	Dan Barlow for help with photolithography research.		*Dan Barlow for help with photolithography research.
			*ITechGeek for replacing the occupancy sensor server-side software.

	== Director Reports ==		== Director Reports ==

Mirage335: /* Credit */

2014-02-12T01:01:05Z

Credit

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	====== Credit ======		====== Credit ======
	Design is by mirage335. Credit to HacDC and its biohacking community for electronics testing and construction equipment. Additionally, special thanks to the following for enthusiasm and prototype funding:		Design is by mirage335. Credit to HacDC and its biohacking community for electronics testing and construction equipment. Additionally, special thanks to the following for enthusiasm and prototype funding:
	Shawn Nock		*Shawn Nock
	Sharad Satsangi		*Sharad Satsangi
	Stuart Washington		*Stuart Washington
	The Real Plato		*The Real Plato
	Logan Scheel		*Logan Scheel

	===== Policy Changes =====		===== Policy Changes =====

Sitwon: /* President's Report */ Providing my report.

2014-02-12T00:52:24Z

President's Report: Providing my report.

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	=== President's Report ===		=== President's Report ===

			The BOD voted to accept the donation of a Scanning Electron Microscope (SEM). We have not yet worked out the details of how we will take delivery or where we will set it up. The likely candidate at the moment are:

			A) Somewhere in the basement.
			B) In the workshop directly opposite the door.

			http://www.microscopy-uk.org.uk/mag/indexmag.html?http://www.microscopy-uk.org.uk/mag/artsep08/tk-sem.html

			Unallocated Space continues to suggest that we should do more inter-hackerspace projects and activities.

			Last month I visited FouLab in Montreal. They converted a refrigerator into a keggorator with 4 taps, all serving different hackerspace homebrews. We need some HacDC homebrew!

	=== Vice President's Report ===		=== Vice President's Report ===

Nootrope: /* Others */

2014-02-12T00:39:23Z

Others

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	David McInnis for LED shelf lighting.		David McInnis for LED shelf lighting.
	Zack, Julia Longtin, Sharad and others for Basement Cleanup.		Zack, Julia Longtin, Sharad and others for Basement Cleanup.
	~~Alberto~~ for ~~announcing~~ the biosignal amplifier.		mirage335 for finishing the biosignal amplifier project and drafting the announcement (which Alberto posted).
	Dan Barlow for help with photolithography research.		Dan Barlow for help with photolithography research.

Mirage335 at 00:12, 12 February 2014

2014-02-12T00:12:02Z

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	==== New QTH ====		==== New QTH ====
	Zip code 20132. Should be able to offer HacDC a new RF viewpoint soon.		Zip code 20132. Should be able to offer HacDC a new RF viewpoint soon.

			Presently relying cellular connectivity for internet access. Limited GB/mo. Should be resolved soon.

	==== Request for Expedient Disposal ====		==== Request for Expedient Disposal ====

Mirage335: /* David Mc */

2014-02-12T00:10:11Z

David Mc

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	=== David Mc ===		=== David Mc ===
	Working on lighting for the new shelves in the basement. Have lights, tweaking mounting.. need help finding '''efficient''' power supplies: 10 x 12v @ 2 to 4A (prefer 3A but anywhere in that range).. can be any mix of units quantized at ~3A. meaning 1 x 30A supply or 10 x 3A supplies...etc.		Working on lighting for the new shelves in the basement. Have lights, tweaking mounting.. need help finding '''efficient''' power supplies: 10 x 12v @ 2 to 4A (prefer 3A but anywhere in that range).. can be any mix of units quantized at ~3A. meaning 1 x 30A supply or 10 x 3A supplies...etc.

			=== mirage335 ===

	==== Prusa Mendel 3D Printer ====		==== Prusa Mendel 3D Printer ====
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	Additionally, a machine at HacDC has been identified with 16GB RAM compatibility.		Additionally, a machine at HacDC has been identified with 16GB RAM compatibility.

			==== New QTH ====
			Zip code 20132. Should be able to offer HacDC a new RF viewpoint soon.

	==== Request for Expedient Disposal ====		==== Request for Expedient Disposal ====

Mirage335: /* Photolithography PCB Fab */

2014-02-12T00:08:30Z

Photolithography PCB Fab

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	Fully tested, working, and documented. See http://wiki.hacdc.org/index.php/Category:Photolithography_PCB_Fab .		Fully tested, working, and documented. See http://wiki.hacdc.org/index.php/Category:Photolithography_PCB_Fab .

	~~[[File:DevelopedEtched.jpg\|200px]]~~

	==== Projector/OpenDisplay ====		==== Projector/OpenDisplay ====

Mirage335 at 00:07, 12 February 2014

2014-02-12T00:07:27Z

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 === Martin Rothfield ===
 I would like to recognize Martin's years of contributions to HacDC from its inception until his regrettable resignation. During the early days, he put in countless hours getting the space organized, including building shelves. This sweat equity continued to grow in countless projects throughout the years. He is a generous teacher and helped me and others on many occasions overcome our technical inadequacies. He spearheaded the organization and creation of HARC, organized presenters, and funded the direct mail initiative to increase its membership. I'm going to miss his energy around the space. Thank you, Martin. -- Alberto
 == Director Reports ==
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 === Project SUPPLIES ===
+Authorized ~$100 reimbursement for shelf lighting. Funds are generally healthy and stable at ~$1.3k .
 === Project EXPANSION ===
+We could purchase a low cost vertical bandsaw for ~$150, instead of waiting for the $300 some have suggested may be needed. Expect this to be as functional as the last one. Any interest?
 === Project SPACECAM ===
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 === David Mc ===
 Working on lighting for the new shelves in the basement.  Have lights, tweaking mounting..    need help finding '''efficient''' power supplies:  10 x 12v @ 2 to 4A  (prefer 3A but anywhere in that range)..   can be any mix of units quantized at ~3A.  meaning 1 x 30A supply or 10 x 3A supplies...etc.
 == Old Business ==
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 == New Business ==
 Election of a new at-large director: According to our [[Bylaws]], "Vacancies on the board shall be filled at the next regular meeting using the applicable process outlined in [[Bylaws#Section_3:_Elections|Section 3]]."
 == New Members ==

Nootrope: /* Martin Rothfield */

2014-02-12T00:01:45Z

Martin Rothfield

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	== Recognition ==		== Recognition ==
	=== Martin Rothfield ===		=== Martin Rothfield ===
	I would like to recognize Martin's years of contributions to HacDC from its inception until his regrettable resignation. During the early days, he put in countless hours getting the space organized, including building shelves. This sweat equity continued to grow in countless projects throughout the years. He is a generous teacher and helped me and others on many occasions overcome our technical inadequacies. He spearheaded the organization and creation of HARC, organized presenters, and funded the direct mail initiative to increase its membership. I'm going to miss his energy around the space. Thank you, Martin.		I would like to recognize Martin's years of contributions to HacDC from its inception until his regrettable resignation. During the early days, he put in countless hours getting the space organized, including building shelves. This sweat equity continued to grow in countless projects throughout the years. He is a generous teacher and helped me and others on many occasions overcome our technical inadequacies. He spearheaded the organization and creation of HARC, organized presenters, and funded the direct mail initiative to increase its membership. I'm going to miss his energy around the space. Thank you, Martin. -- Alberto

	== Director Reports ==		== Director Reports ==