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Tim Slagle: A lot of work has been done behind the scenes on the HacDC wiki. We created a HacDC:wiki mailing list for planning and discussion. We have created a Category outline and assigned all current articles to it, which allows us to use some nice navigation features. ITG installed a bunch of extension plugins and we are trying them out to see what we should use going forward. As of now there is a new "Categories" tree box on the left side that lets you explore the topic hierarchy, and Category breadcrumbs will print on each page to show where in the outline you are as you read an article. We also assigned some content from the founding days of HacDC into a new "Obsolete" category when it didn't jibe with how things are now. Also made a "RevisionNeeded" category for pages that are worth keeping but don't have current info. Thanks to everyone who's been working on this - ITG, Katie, NickS, Eric and others. | Tim Slagle: A lot of work has been done behind the scenes on the HacDC wiki. We created a HacDC:wiki mailing list for planning and discussion. We have created a Category outline and assigned all current articles to it, which allows us to use some nice navigation features. ITG installed a bunch of extension plugins and we are trying them out to see what we should use going forward. As of now there is a new "Categories" tree box on the left side that lets you explore the topic hierarchy, and Category breadcrumbs will print on each page to show where in the outline you are as you read an article. We also assigned some content from the founding days of HacDC into a new "Obsolete" category when it didn't jibe with how things are now. Also made a "RevisionNeeded" category for pages that are worth keeping but don't have current info. Thanks to everyone who's been working on this - ITG, Katie, NickS, Eric and others. | ||
Chris: New Occupancy Sensor box installed (ShivaPlug). Hopefully up and running tonight! Working on getting HacDC Patches for the group. Woot. If interested in one email blabber or Chris. | |||
Alberto: Reminder that early next month May 6th, 7th Brad and Tim will be teaching a course at Artisphere on Arduino and Processing. First outreach and collaboration with Artisphere and Washington Project for the Arts. Alberto giving a talk Saturday and University of the Arts, Maryland Park titled "Imagining the Web". Will be mentioning HacDC in talk! | |||
Tim Slagle: Wiki has had a major cleanup effort. All pages categorized and organized. Work in progress and more improvements to come. All are welcome to join the Wiki Mailing List. | |||
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Revision as of 23:56, 10 April 2012
Time and Location
April 10, 2012
Meeting called to order at 7:36 by: Brad
Members Present: Brad, Eric, John, Jamie, Ben, Chris, Vlad, Timothy, Jahar, Martin, Katie, Alberto, Phil, Dan, Nadir
Others Present: David, Andy
Quorum met? yes
Approval of Previous Meeting's Minutes
Regular Member Meeting 2012 03 13
Director Reports
President's Report
Not much to report. Approached by Cardoza (re: FIRST Robotics). Looking for mentors to rewire gokarts. No news on GMU camp.
Vice President's Report
Obtained permission from Brian to add a community mesh antenna to the roof to join Mt Pleasant mesh network. Looking for ideas for booth at HOPE 2012 in the hackerspace village. Also possible mesh networking workshop proposed.
Treasurer's Report
Here is the financial summary spreadsheet for Feb 2012: File:HacDC Financials Mar 2012.pdf
We added no new members in March, and had two non-paying members.
I purchased the video camera and accessories and Clear modem and service that were approved at the last meeting. Also paid $20 for $100 in Vistaprint credits to be used for business cards once we have a design. Despite these expenditures, we finished March $76 ahead and are maintaining about 4 months' reserve.
Secretary's Report
Nothing to report.
Director-at-Large Reports
Martin
Helping 8th graders with High Altitude Balloon project. We have a boot this Saturday is RobotFest in Lithicum, MD. Also have a booth last weekend of this month at US Science & Engineering Festival.
Nick
Had a 15 page paper to write.
Member Reports
Tim Slagle: A lot of work has been done behind the scenes on the HacDC wiki. We created a HacDC:wiki mailing list for planning and discussion. We have created a Category outline and assigned all current articles to it, which allows us to use some nice navigation features. ITG installed a bunch of extension plugins and we are trying them out to see what we should use going forward. As of now there is a new "Categories" tree box on the left side that lets you explore the topic hierarchy, and Category breadcrumbs will print on each page to show where in the outline you are as you read an article. We also assigned some content from the founding days of HacDC into a new "Obsolete" category when it didn't jibe with how things are now. Also made a "RevisionNeeded" category for pages that are worth keeping but don't have current info. Thanks to everyone who's been working on this - ITG, Katie, NickS, Eric and others.
Chris: New Occupancy Sensor box installed (ShivaPlug). Hopefully up and running tonight! Working on getting HacDC Patches for the group. Woot. If interested in one email blabber or Chris.
Alberto: Reminder that early next month May 6th, 7th Brad and Tim will be teaching a course at Artisphere on Arduino and Processing. First outreach and collaboration with Artisphere and Washington Project for the Arts. Alberto giving a talk Saturday and University of the Arts, Maryland Park titled "Imagining the Web". Will be mentioning HacDC in talk!
Tim Slagle: Wiki has had a major cleanup effort. All pages categorized and organized. Work in progress and more improvements to come. All are welcome to join the Wiki Mailing List.
Old Business
New Business
New Members
The Doctor
The Doctor (aka Bryce Lynch) is a long-time regular of HacDC. When he's not galavanting around time and space he donates a considerable amount of time and energy toward developing Project Byzantium and fighting for social justice around the world.
Adjournment
Adjourned at: