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== Time and Location == | == Time and Location == | ||
:December 9, 2014 | :December 9, 2014 | ||
:Called to order at | :Called to order at 19:34 by Dan B. | ||
:Members present: | :Members present: Dan B, Enrique, Kevin, Phil, Mirage, Don, Katie, Travis, Celeste, Zack, Chris, Shawn | ||
:Members remote: | :Members remote: Jamie ITG | ||
:Others present: | :Others present: Camilla, Rob, Xavier, Randy | ||
:[[Quorum]]? | :[[Quorum]]? | ||
:: Quorum met? | :: Quorum met? Yes. | ||
== Approval of Previous Meeting's Minutes == | == Approval of Previous Meeting's Minutes == | ||
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=== President's Report === | === President's Report === | ||
We have cards for the security guards, please sign them. | |||
Declares that our next Annual Meeting will be Saturday, January 10th, 2015 at 3pm. | |||
We've had some debate over how to approach HacDC's funding and financing. "I want everyone to think about one thing that they personally can do to help HacDC generate revenue." | |||
=== Vice President's Report === | === Vice President's Report === | ||
* I should have some green tomato jam for people to try tonight | |||
** Forgot to bring it tonight. | |||
* The blue tubing is for running fiber to the basement via the network closet. appologies for leaving it hanging around. | |||
* No further info about the comcast upgrade yet. They have to dig a trench to the church from a few doors down so it should be apparent when that happens. | |||
** Estimated completion date is 12/22. | |||
* Just some reminders: | |||
** The internet upgrade (71/15 + 3/3) is for the whole church (10+ other tennants) not just us. We need to keep our outbound traffic to a normal (for us) level once it's in. We need to at least get a baseline of "normal" useage before we get to pounding out the packets to the internet. So hosting websites and other services to the outside world won't happen until we're confident of how much bandwidth "normal" useage entials. I don't expect that we will need to be super stingy on the upload bandwidth but we need to know that "normal" isn't being squished by us running remote desktop protocols and webservers and proxies. Meaning quality of service for the other tennants isn't being unduely restricted by our using a disproportionate amount of upload bandwidth from the start. | |||
** The front table isn't a good place to leave random things it's supposed to be there to display '''our''' propaganda. | |||
=== Treasurer's Report === | === Treasurer's Report === | ||
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=== Secretary's Report === | === Secretary's Report === | ||
Nothing special to report. | |||
=== Director-at-Large Reports === | === Director-at-Large Reports === | ||
==== Travis ==== | ==== Travis ==== | ||
We received a donation of a functional analog projector. | |||
Members need to make sure the big red doors are kept locked after 10pm. | |||
Building a CNC for member use. 2x3 foot build area. | |||
==== Zack ==== | ==== Zack ==== | ||
Nothing to report. | |||
== [[:Category:Project_Awesome|Project Awesome]] Reports == | == [[:Category:Project_Awesome|Project Awesome]] Reports == | ||
=== Project LASER === | === Project LASER === | ||
Haven't done anything, because busy with the robots. | |||
=== Project BYZANTIUM === | === Project BYZANTIUM === | ||
* work has begun on a new type of system | |||
** inorder to meet the needs of the many developers who have wanted to use subsets of byzantium we are making a modular set of packages and then slapping them in a liveCD as an deployment method. | |||
** we are also limiting the scope of features to groundstation (and associated systems) and automated mesh configuration. | |||
* Will seek written permission to move the remaining grant funds into the general fund. | |||
=== Project KITBUILD === | === Project KITBUILD === | ||
No news due to busy-ness. | |||
=== Project SUPPLIES === | === Project SUPPLIES === | ||
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=== Project EXPANSION === | === Project EXPANSION === | ||
Still conservative. | |||
=== Project HAMRADIO === | === Project HAMRADIO === | ||
No update. | |||
== Member Reports == | == Member Reports == | ||
===Mirage?=== | |||
*[[Shimmer]]. New Shell/VPS server online, along with Gentoo/Funtoo build service. Please request an account. | |||
*Taken over RFID project. Planning to use NetPLC as the inter-connected high-reliability brains. Will not affect regular key entry. | |||
*Still eagerly looking into more revenue sources. | |||
** Visitor stopped by from MA hackerspace, has relationship with Intel and can help us seek funding. On the back of the brocure is their membership dues: base of $50 with pay for use of some tools, $75 for unlimited access, corporate level that allows scheduling of some time on the tools. | |||
* Will fix the 3D printer. | |||
===Julia=== | |||
* PRESENTING AT CCC :D | |||
** Presenting [https://events.ccc.de/congress/2014/Fahrplan/events/6417.html 3D Printed Aluminum Casting] (self signed) at 31C3 | |||
===Phil=== | |||
Put up a proposal on the list for addressing the direction and finances of the organization. Wants people to take a look and comment on the proposal. | |||
===Don=== | |||
Radio club made over 2,000 contacts in the last month. We'll get some QSL cards printed and do some mailers to HAM operators in the area to try and recruit new members. We have contacted 130 countries. | |||
===Dan=== | |||
Please be respectful of each other and the space. Clean up after yourself. Communicate clearly and calmly with others. | |||
There have been some behavior problems, and it is causing friction between members and between us and the church. | |||
===Hunter=== | |||
<pre> | |||
20:28 < Hunterkll> SEM - filmanet installed and electrically tests good | |||
20:29 < Hunterkll> High voltage circutiry getting a workdown. Will approach it this weekend | |||
20:29 < Hunterkll> We have workable vaccuum at the levels needed for beam generation and imagery | |||
20:29 < Hunterkll> microprocessor in the control panel is 100% functional, even though it's not required for image taking, it's nice to have | |||
20:30 < Hunterkll> I'm working with someone on getting a spare / slightly different vacuum control/interlock board as well for a spare, that's a | |||
failure component that's board replaceable, but i'll be taking a trip to new york to acquire more parts as well as this board i'm | |||
working on getting | |||
20:30 < Hunterkll> If HV checks out, i should be generating a beam in the next few weeks, if not an image. | |||
20:31 < Hunterkll> Control panel is fully functional except for a few toggle switches, and those are mechanical (switch) issues, not circuit. i can | |||
manually trigger the circuitry | |||
20:31 < Hunterkll> Cam1lla, we'd like to have some 1gbit SFP modules for fiber runs for the network infrastructure if it hasn't been mentione dbefore | |||
20:31 < Hunterkll> and LC-LC connectored (or adapted) fiber | |||
20:32 < Hunterkll> we'll need at least one 100ft (prefferably greater, but we think 100ft will be enough. couplers can compensate if not) LC-LC | |||
connectored run | |||
20:32 < Hunterkll> hax can fill in a bit about this if he's there | |||
20:32 < Hunterkll> this is for inter-switch linking on the core side | |||
20:33 < Hunterkll> better bandwidth for internal services and reliability on connection runs | |||
20:33 < Hunterkll> (file server, VMs, etc) | |||
20:33 < Hunterkll> otherwise, a 19 inch network breakout rack | |||
20:33 < Hunterkll> one of those 2U units that mounts to a wall that can hold a switch | |||
20:33 < Hunterkll> we acquired one, but it wasn't deep enough | |||
20:34 < Hunterkll> we have a 24 port patch panel for it, but the switch didn't fit :( | |||
20:34 < Hunterkll> trying to get it all off shelving areas to return usable space in that section | |||
20:35 < Hunterkll> none of this is required, but it's been some stuff we've been discussing for a while to get things better organized and connected | |||
20:36 < Hunterkll> been putting a lot of effort into gear acquisition on all of our parts (A-KO, ITG, Hax, me, etc) so we can start making things work | |||
smoother and less breaky and annoying | |||
</pre> | |||
== Old Business == | == Old Business == | ||
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== New Business == | == New Business == | ||
== New Members == | |||
===Camilla=== | |||
Been in DC for a year, walks dogs. Big fan of Linux. Interested in user interface stuff. Mirage sponsors, Phil seconds. | |||
Membership approved. | |||
===Randy Brown=== | |||
Visited a year ago. Very impressed with the stuff we do (3d printers, laser cutter). Interested in exploring what HacDC is about. Not sure about becoming a member yet. | |||
== | ===Xavier=== | ||
Spoke at the Cryptoparty. Interested in security. Offered to teach about security if anyone is interested. | |||
== Adjournment == | == Adjournment == | ||
Adjourned at | Adjourned at 8:36 by Dan B |
Latest revision as of 03:07, 12 February 2015
Time and Location
- December 9, 2014
- Called to order at 19:34 by Dan B.
- Members present: Dan B, Enrique, Kevin, Phil, Mirage, Don, Katie, Travis, Celeste, Zack, Chris, Shawn
- Members remote: Jamie ITG
- Others present: Camilla, Rob, Xavier, Randy
- Quorum?
- Quorum met? Yes.
Approval of Previous Meeting's Minutes
Regular Member Meeting 2014 11 18
Recognition
- Anonymous $100 donor
- Dan Barlow - Nose to the grindstone, CNC milling ground drone parts.
- Don Jones - Grant research, equipment setup, and maintaining friendly relations with the Church.
- Lee Ciereszko - License plate proceeds and other donations to HAMRADIO.
Director Reports
President's Report
We have cards for the security guards, please sign them.
Declares that our next Annual Meeting will be Saturday, January 10th, 2015 at 3pm.
We've had some debate over how to approach HacDC's funding and financing. "I want everyone to think about one thing that they personally can do to help HacDC generate revenue."
Vice President's Report
- I should have some green tomato jam for people to try tonight
- Forgot to bring it tonight.
- The blue tubing is for running fiber to the basement via the network closet. appologies for leaving it hanging around.
- No further info about the comcast upgrade yet. They have to dig a trench to the church from a few doors down so it should be apparent when that happens.
- Estimated completion date is 12/22.
- Just some reminders:
- The internet upgrade (71/15 + 3/3) is for the whole church (10+ other tennants) not just us. We need to keep our outbound traffic to a normal (for us) level once it's in. We need to at least get a baseline of "normal" useage before we get to pounding out the packets to the internet. So hosting websites and other services to the outside world won't happen until we're confident of how much bandwidth "normal" useage entials. I don't expect that we will need to be super stingy on the upload bandwidth but we need to know that "normal" isn't being squished by us running remote desktop protocols and webservers and proxies. Meaning quality of service for the other tennants isn't being unduely restricted by our using a disproportionate amount of upload bandwidth from the start.
- The front table isn't a good place to leave random things it's supposed to be there to display our propaganda.
Treasurer's Report
Here is the financial summary spreadsheet for November 2014: File:HacDC Financials 2014 11.pdf. We gained Christine Axsmith as a new member. We have 42 dues-paying members in good standing and 6 dues-waived members.
I'll put together materials for HacDC to apply to be part of the 2015 Combined Federal Campaign of the National Capital Area, which will provide an easy way for federal workers to donate to us.
Project Awesome
Here is the Project Awesome spreadsheet for November: File:HacDC PA Projects-2014 11.pdf. We continue to have to dip into savings to pay our rent, so no dividend this month. :( In accordance with Project Awesome Rules, Project SPACECAM was canceled and its $50 balance returned to our unallocated reserves.
Secretary's Report
Nothing special to report.
Director-at-Large Reports
Travis
We received a donation of a functional analog projector. Members need to make sure the big red doors are kept locked after 10pm. Building a CNC for member use. 2x3 foot build area.
Zack
Nothing to report.
Project Awesome Reports
Project LASER
Haven't done anything, because busy with the robots.
Project BYZANTIUM
- work has begun on a new type of system
- inorder to meet the needs of the many developers who have wanted to use subsets of byzantium we are making a modular set of packages and then slapping them in a liveCD as an deployment method.
- we are also limiting the scope of features to groundstation (and associated systems) and automated mesh configuration.
- Will seek written permission to move the remaining grant funds into the general fund.
Project KITBUILD
No news due to busy-ness.
Project SUPPLIES
Still conservative. SEM filament expense reimbursed.
Project EXPANSION
Still conservative.
Project HAMRADIO
No update.
Member Reports
Mirage?
- Shimmer. New Shell/VPS server online, along with Gentoo/Funtoo build service. Please request an account.
- Taken over RFID project. Planning to use NetPLC as the inter-connected high-reliability brains. Will not affect regular key entry.
- Still eagerly looking into more revenue sources.
- Visitor stopped by from MA hackerspace, has relationship with Intel and can help us seek funding. On the back of the brocure is their membership dues: base of $50 with pay for use of some tools, $75 for unlimited access, corporate level that allows scheduling of some time on the tools.
- Will fix the 3D printer.
Julia
- PRESENTING AT CCC :D
- Presenting 3D Printed Aluminum Casting (self signed) at 31C3
Phil
Put up a proposal on the list for addressing the direction and finances of the organization. Wants people to take a look and comment on the proposal.
Don
Radio club made over 2,000 contacts in the last month. We'll get some QSL cards printed and do some mailers to HAM operators in the area to try and recruit new members. We have contacted 130 countries.
Dan
Please be respectful of each other and the space. Clean up after yourself. Communicate clearly and calmly with others.
There have been some behavior problems, and it is causing friction between members and between us and the church.
Hunter
20:28 < Hunterkll> SEM - filmanet installed and electrically tests good 20:29 < Hunterkll> High voltage circutiry getting a workdown. Will approach it this weekend 20:29 < Hunterkll> We have workable vaccuum at the levels needed for beam generation and imagery 20:29 < Hunterkll> microprocessor in the control panel is 100% functional, even though it's not required for image taking, it's nice to have 20:30 < Hunterkll> I'm working with someone on getting a spare / slightly different vacuum control/interlock board as well for a spare, that's a failure component that's board replaceable, but i'll be taking a trip to new york to acquire more parts as well as this board i'm working on getting 20:30 < Hunterkll> If HV checks out, i should be generating a beam in the next few weeks, if not an image. 20:31 < Hunterkll> Control panel is fully functional except for a few toggle switches, and those are mechanical (switch) issues, not circuit. i can manually trigger the circuitry 20:31 < Hunterkll> Cam1lla, we'd like to have some 1gbit SFP modules for fiber runs for the network infrastructure if it hasn't been mentione dbefore 20:31 < Hunterkll> and LC-LC connectored (or adapted) fiber 20:32 < Hunterkll> we'll need at least one 100ft (prefferably greater, but we think 100ft will be enough. couplers can compensate if not) LC-LC connectored run 20:32 < Hunterkll> hax can fill in a bit about this if he's there 20:32 < Hunterkll> this is for inter-switch linking on the core side 20:33 < Hunterkll> better bandwidth for internal services and reliability on connection runs 20:33 < Hunterkll> (file server, VMs, etc) 20:33 < Hunterkll> otherwise, a 19 inch network breakout rack 20:33 < Hunterkll> one of those 2U units that mounts to a wall that can hold a switch 20:33 < Hunterkll> we acquired one, but it wasn't deep enough 20:34 < Hunterkll> we have a 24 port patch panel for it, but the switch didn't fit :( 20:34 < Hunterkll> trying to get it all off shelving areas to return usable space in that section 20:35 < Hunterkll> none of this is required, but it's been some stuff we've been discussing for a while to get things better organized and connected 20:36 < Hunterkll> been putting a lot of effort into gear acquisition on all of our parts (A-KO, ITG, Hax, me, etc) so we can start making things work smoother and less breaky and annoying
Old Business
New Business
New Members
Camilla
Been in DC for a year, walks dogs. Big fan of Linux. Interested in user interface stuff. Mirage sponsors, Phil seconds. Membership approved.
Randy Brown
Visited a year ago. Very impressed with the stuff we do (3d printers, laser cutter). Interested in exploring what HacDC is about. Not sure about becoming a member yet.
Xavier
Spoke at the Cryptoparty. Interested in security. Offered to teach about security if anyone is interested.
Adjournment
Adjourned at 8:36 by Dan B