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Should we look into getting a Clear modem to improve Internet access inside the space? (Tim) $50/month plus $20 for refurb modem. Up to 6Mb/1Mb but concerns about caps and throttling. Cancelling Linode will save $37/mo that could go to this. | Should we look into getting a Clear modem to improve Internet access inside the space? (Tim) $50/month plus $20 for refurb modem. Up to 6Mb/1Mb but concerns about caps and throttling. Cancelling Linode will save $37/mo that could go to this. | ||
Should we allocate money to purchase a camcorder, mic, and accessories for recording classes and events? I (Tim) think we should have everything on hand and make it as easy as possible to record stuff (with everyone's permission of course) and post it to YouTube (or whatever). Entry-level | Should we allocate money to purchase a camcorder, mic, and accessories for recording classes and events? I (Tim) think we should have everything on hand and make it as easy as possible to record stuff (with everyone's permission of course) and post it to YouTube (or whatever). Entry-level camcorder is $150-200 (would want one with a mic input), mic is $50, tripod is $30, memory card is $20, so total is $250-300. We would keep it locked up and give presenters the combo so it wouldn't be easily stolen. | ||
== New Members == | == New Members == | ||
Revision as of 21:23, 13 March 2012
Time and Location
March 13, 2012
Meeting called to order at _7:xx_ by: _Brad_
Members Present:
Others Present:
Quorum met? likely
Approval of Previous Meeting's Minutes
Director Reports
President's Report
Vice President's Report
Treasurer's Report
Here is the financial summary spreadsheet for Feb 2012: File:HacDC Financials Feb 2012.pdf
We added Justin Meyers as a member and had two non-paying members. We lost Erik Barry due to 3 months of non-payment (and no response to emails), and Elliot Williams finally went to honorary member status after moving to Germany months ago.
Despite the reduction in member dues and donations we finished February ~$400 ahead. We have about 4 months of reserve at our current level of expenses, but some of that will be spent on goodies.
Secretary's Report
Migrated website from Drupal to Wordpress (Thanks Alberto!). Please contact admin team for access to post new content! (remember to use categories and multimedia is a plus) Also looking for project write-ups to add to Projects page. Feedback is always welcome.
Director-at-Large Reports
Martin
Nick
DC Library Lab looking for collaboration
- scanning automation
- Wikimedia accessibility hacking
- Open Street Map
- leading classes
Member Reports
Eric
- Found free office chairs [pic] for classroom (mostly confirmed). Looking for new tables and shelves to better organize classroom and kitchen space.
haxwithaxe
- free "big sheets of paper" (aka posters with good quality blank backs). just leave 2-3 for haxwithaxe.
- DIY godd (US passport like) quality Hackerspace Passports (DIYHackerSpacePassport). I have very nice paper and vinyl cover material, and probably way more than I will use.
Old Business
New Business
Should we look into getting a Clear modem to improve Internet access inside the space? (Tim) $50/month plus $20 for refurb modem. Up to 6Mb/1Mb but concerns about caps and throttling. Cancelling Linode will save $37/mo that could go to this.
Should we allocate money to purchase a camcorder, mic, and accessories for recording classes and events? I (Tim) think we should have everything on hand and make it as easy as possible to record stuff (with everyone's permission of course) and post it to YouTube (or whatever). Entry-level camcorder is $150-200 (would want one with a mic input), mic is $50, tripod is $30, memory card is $20, so total is $250-300. We would keep it locked up and give presenters the combo so it wouldn't be easily stolen.
New Members
Adjournment
Adjourned at: 20:xx