Board of Directors Meeting 20150823

This meeting will be held in Modified SRC3 format.

Time, location

18:00, Dallas Makerspace

Prior minutes

Board_of_Directors_Meeting_20150722#Minutes

Financial Statement

Books are in a state of transition from a change in Quickbooks to Quickbooks online.
We are working with an external accounting firm who specializes in non-profits to perform an annual audit of our books and help us transition.
I am confident the committee numbers are relatively accurate, there are a couple of known errors.
We should fine ourselves with a stable and reporting process within a couple of months.
Based on our traditional calculation methods, our General Funds Balance as of 07/31/2015 is -$6749.51

Consent Agenda

Newly proposed agenda items appear in the consent agenda. Any member present at the meeting may pull an item out of the consent agenda for discussion, at which point it goes under "New Business". If nobody objects to the solutions presented by the consent agenda, everything in the consent agenda passes by consensus. Items that have more than one proposed solution should be moved to the "New Business" section.

Any member may edit this wiki page and place an item on the agenda. However, discussion of agenda items should be done via the forums. The cut-off time for addition to or revision of the consent agenda items is 48 hours prior to the meeting. Please note, agenda items (Consent, New, or Old) that request spending $250 or more must include a section on "Relevance to our tax exempt purpose".

Replace inadequate inefficient ineffective drink fridge with something awesome (Brandon Green)

Problem: Current drink fridge is tiny and does not adequately cool beverages. We have cases and cases of drinks that end up sitting on the shelves (taking space away from food items) or even worse taking away from our severely limited project storage shelving because the only place to put them to cool them is the less than 5 cubic foot drink fridge. This leads to not being able to keep any drinks cold because the microscopic current drink fridge is quickly emptied and not restocked consistently. And even if it is restocked the drinks take a very long time to cool because the cheap ineffective tiny fridge is inefficient. The soda vending machine is also not great because it is loud, inefficient in space usage, partially broken (one slot is down), tends to shake cans enough during dispensing to spray soda everywhere, has on occasion actually punctured cans inside itself, requires laborious restocking (relative to just being able to set an entire case inside an adequately sized drink fridge).

Solution: Allocate $1532.98 (2100 - 567.02 raised from selling carvewright + delta stuff) to Logistics for purchase of a 48 ft^3 glass door merchandiser refrigerator

Relevance to our tax exempt purpose: Staying hydrated is a safety concern for all members and reducing the electricity costs by replacing 2 old devices with 1 new device helps allow the organization stay solvent. Improving space utilization also furthers our ability to grow and serve more members, promoting out primary mission of educating more people.

Purchase of studio equipment for Digital Media(Adrian Cooks or Natasha Cooks)

Problem: Digital Media Committee does not have access to sufficient lighting and equipment to support the new Digital Media camcorder to create member projects such as crowdfunding projects, how-to videos or instructables. This also limits the scope of Digital Media Educational opportunities, as well as prevents production of DMS tours and safety videos.

Solution: Purchase studio and field lighting, Product shot equipment for member use (supports members Etsy, Ebay product shots and crowdfunding shooting.

Cost: approximately $1500
Large Ticket Items Listed Here --> http://www.amazon.com/gp/registry/wishlist/11ZPJ69LKLLB/ref=cm_sw_em_r_wsl_ERNRvb0BYKQ7S_wb + ~300 for backdrops, batteries, clamps, etc.

Relevance to our tax exempt purpose: Supports the creation of online tours, how-to videos, and highlighting member projects, which will bring significant visibility to the space. Digital Media can also expand it's course offerings, and begin project based learning. Studio equipment also enables members to promote their work, which enhances DMS visibility.

Purchase of New, supported workstation for Digital Media(Adrian Cooks or Natasha Cooks)

Problem: BOD approved $1500 to upgrade a DMS workstation. Unfortunately, this workstation is out of commission due to a bad power supply and motherboard The T5500 is approximately 6 years old. DM volunteers have spent several hours getting this workstation to a workable state (instead of actually focusing on making content). Now that the workstation has crashed, member Video projects are on hold until further notice. We have cancelled an editing class that the members really needed in order to produce their projects. This also limits the scope of Digital Media Educational opportunities, as well as prevents production of DMS Specific Content.

Solution: Purchase a brand new, supported workstation that can withstand member demands.

Cost: approximately $3000
Recommended Workstation Options --> https://www.evernote.com/shard/s595/sh/e5a7fcbf-8109-4be7-a486-a841ad690bf7/ae5ef998066fe299c281242fc36f1875

Relevance to our tax exempt purpose: Supports the creation of online tours, how-to videos, and member projects, which will bring significant visibility to the space. Digital Media can also expand it's course offerings, and begin project based learning. A supported, new workstation equipment also enables members to promote their work and minimize downtime.

Modify Project Storage Rules and Policies Procedures (Walter Anderson)

Problem: As stated, rule #3 can lead to the loss of personal property caused by policy changes with little to no notification or discussion by members. The rule as it stands also allows for capricious and punative action on the part of the Logistics committee chair.

Solution: Update rules, https://dallasmakerspace.org/wiki/Rules_and_Policies

Change rule #3 from
  Projects (and materials for them) stored in the Project Storage Areas must follow the rules and policies created by the Logistics Committee which may be changed at any time.
    to
  Projects (and materials for them) stored in the Projects Storage Areas must follow the policies created by the Logistics Committee as well as the Space's Storage Rules.

Add rule #7
Changes proposed by the Logistics chair for project storage policy must be submitted to the Consent Agenda at least one week prior to the that meeting. These changes will only come into effect upon passage by the Board of Directors.

Allow Board to monitor and regulate the Logistics Committee chairs use of Project Storage (Walter Anderson)

Problem: As the rules and policies currently stand, the Logistics Committee chair is the sole arbiter of their own use of project storage and how long they may make use of it. To avoid the appearance of a conflict of interest and potential abuse of the system the Rules and Policies of the space should be modified to allow the Board to step in, in much the same way it was recently modified to allow for Board oversight of other committee chairs use of their spaces for personal tool storage.

Solution: Update rules, https://dallasmakerspace.org/wiki/Rules_and_Policies

Add rule #8
In any situation in the Logistics Project storage policy where a member must request storage (or the extension thereof) from the Logistics Chair, the Logistics Chair must make such a request for themselves from one of the Board Members.

Add Water and Waste Water Lines to Science Area (Richard Alexander)

Problem: Several proposed Science Committee projects and activities require a source and sink of water. Affected safety features include the need for eye wash/full-body chemical shower. Projects affected include several biological labs, including requested genetics labs. The use of chemicals in experiments makes full-body showers advisable, if not mandatory.

Solution: Obtain landlord approval and install water and waste water lines and a full-body chemical shower.

Relevance to our Purpose: DMS exists to provide a safe and effective facility for hands-on education. Running water is necessary for the safe and effective conduct of several activities.

Cost: Unknown

Add Electrical Drop to Science Area (Richard Alexander)

Problem: Science area currently has a four-outlet electrical box available at one end of its roughly 15'x10' area. The distance to the far end of Science area is too long to reach without stringing electrical cords across walkways.

Solution: Install an electrical drop at the far corner of Science area. Propose making the drop along the partition with VECTOR, at the entrance to Science area.

Relevance to our Purpose: Electrical boxes near project usage areas increases utility and decreases fire and trip hazards.

Cost: Unknown

Add Fire Extinguisher to Science Area (Richard Alexander)

Problem: Science area deals with flammable substances. A fire extinguisher should be nearby, but apparently isn't.

Solution: Buy and install a fire extinguisher in the Science area.

Relevance to our Purpose: Science harnesses the use of fire for the benefit of all mankind.

Cost: Fire extinguishers are commonly available from $30 and up from several hardware stores.

Purchase Electrical Insulation Mats for Science Area (Richard Alexander)

Problem: Science Committee is working with electrical equipment in a wet lab environment. This results in an electric shock and slip hazards to occupants.

Solution: Allocate $200 for Voltage Safe Industrial Workplace Mats (example: http://www.amazon.com/Voltage-Safe-Industrial-Workplace-Mats/dp/B00IKLC9VE/ref=sr_1_3?ie=UTF8&qid=1434744859&sr=8-3&keywords=Electrical+Safety+Mats ) and $100 for non-slip floor mats (example: http://www.floormatcompany.com/rubber-floor-mats/non-slip-mats/ ).

Relevance to our tax exempt purpose: Appropriate safety equipment allows safe experimentation for educational purposes.

Establish Science Committee Library (Richard Alexander)

Problem: Science Committee needs reference books for its projects.

Solution: Allocate $200 for science reference book purchases. These books would be stored in the bookcase in the Science Committee area.

Relevance to our tax exempt purpose: Books are a critical tool of education.

Purchase a power drawbar for the Bridgeport mill (Bryan Gangwere)

Problem: Using the Bridgeport mill requires being able to reach to the top of it to install and remove tools. Some of our members find this extremely difficult or impossible, effectively barring them from using the mill. Also, installing and removing tools requires a certain level of skill, lack of which can damage the machine. We've already had to replace the drawbar due to user damage.

Solution: Allocate $900 to purchase and install a Kurt PowerLock automatic drawbar

Relevance to our tax exempt purpose: Will allow all of our members to partake in training and to use the Bridgeport mill, not merely those who happen to be able to reach the top of it.

Science Committee Workbench (Richard Alexander - reposted since item was suspended action from last two BOD meetings)

Problem: The current tables in the Science Committee area are not intended for heavy use or durability. Attaching a heavy clamp (for our illuminated magnifying lens) to the 'Lifetime' plastic table resulted in tears in the plastic. Anticipated demand for a sturdy, water-resistant, acid-resistant, heat-resistant workbench cannot be met with the current portable tables.

Solution: Obtain a lab workbench that is suitable for a wet/dry lab. The cost of materials for building one out of wood and phenolic would be about $500, according to Frank. Optionally, we could use a steel workbench similar to those in the Electronics Room (example of a retail model with price list: https://materialflow.com/p/5000-lbs-Capacity-K-Series-Workbenches/ ). Allocate the necessary funds for the acquisition of an appropriate workbench.

Relevance to our tax exempt purpose: Sturdy, safe working surfaces and storage are critical for working on committee projects. Also this bench could be used by others who need to do fine, detailed work such as troubleshooting, soldering, etc. in the warehouse area instead of having to "borrow" (and potentially lose) equipment from the Electronics Room. But area needs to be kept clear when not in use.

New Business

Purchase 6 more tables (Brandon Green, Alex and Frank Lima)

Problem: We don't have enough work tables, and the ones we do are wobbly, not at a consistent height, ugly, not sturdy.

Solution: Allocate $2000 to logistics committee for purchase of materials for 6 tables to displace all current work tables that don't have height adjustable feet, the ones originally proposed here

Relevance to our tax exempt purpose: Providing work space is a core requirement to all of our educational pursuits, if people cant do anything they cant learn anything

Reallocate Science Committee Area(Alex Rhodes)

Problem: The Science Committee is comprised of valuable square footage that is under utilized. This a review that was previously discussed at the April 19th BoD meeting [[1]]

Solution: Leave the Science committee as a committee, but have them relinquish their dedicated space for other activities. My suggestion is to move Vector further back. No extra square footage will be given to Vector. The current Vector area will become a general work are with more general purpose tables.

Purchase a new planer for wood shop (Alex Rhodes)

Problem: The Planer is currently Broken in the Wood Shop. We bought another planer for $600 but it broke in less than a week. It was returned for a refund.
Solution: Obtain a new planer that is more industrial [[2]] is an entry level industrial planer that is able to plane boards up to 20 inches and costs $4,285. The true industrial 20 inch planer cost $7,470 and is [[3]]
At the time of posting there is only one planer larger than 20 inches on craigslist that is in Waco. It is older with no Helical head and Byrd does not sell one for the older model offered. The Next size up from 20" is 25" and it costs over $17K from Powermatic. If we decide to get one of these planers we will need to run 3 phase to the current location of the planer. Relevance to our tax exempt purpose: This is an essential piece to any wood shop and is need to perform most wood working.

Greenhouse for Science Committee (Richard Alexander)

Problem: Science Committee grows plants, but does not have enough light or space for them.
Solution: Obtain space in a greenhouse and field for plant projects. This could be accomplished in several ways. Science Committee has considered putting a greenhouse on a cart, so it could be mobile; it would be parked in the parking lot most of the time. Or, we might put a greenhouse on the roof. Or, we might try to use a vacant field near the space for horticulture and a greenhouse. Or, we might see if one of the local community gardens would allow us use of the space (these obligate us to working on our plot and donating some of the produce). We need to know how each of these proposed solutions might work within the DMS structure and how feasible they might be.
Relevance to our tax exempt purpose: Horticulture has been an important part of DMS for years. We need to expand this area to serve member demand.

Consider Leasing a Small Building (Richard Alexander)

Problem: Science Committee (among others) could be more effective if it had more space and utility services, as well as a quiet, clean place for optics projects. Several people would like to experiment with holography, but this requires a clean, vibration-free workspace; even talking in the same room during development could mar the results.
Solution: Find a room or small building suitable for the diverse needs of Science Committee.
Relevance to our tax exempt purpose: Science education and research is facilitated by appropriate facilities.
Further Comment: DMS is attempting to house a greatly diverse range of activities in near proximity. These range from light industrial to performances and presentations. As a result, we are challenged by noise, air pollution, dirt and grease as well as crowded space. These challenges likely would worsen as DMS grows. We should consider how we might manage these challenges and deliver the most effective product for members. For example, find what would be the ideal space for each of the committees (instead of trying to figure out how to shoehorn committees into available resources) and see how to accomplish meeting that. We might need to re-arrange committee locations.

Creative Arts Needs a Bit of Help Getting The Materials Wall Organized (Nicole Franczvai)

Problem: The creative arts room has begun to offer more classes thus needing more availability to supplies. We are slowly buying shelves and tubs to store new materials as honorariums come in but to keep our head financially above water the items are coming in slowly. I would also to present the Creative Arts room as cleaned up/organized and maintained for the Sept 12th open house.
Solution: For this I would like to ask the board for $300 to build shelves and tubs (both from walmart) to store supplies in a pleasing way and complete the materials wall. If you look in the room you can see we've already purchased 3 of the units and many tubs. The storage unit: http://www.walmart.com/ip/Better-Homes-and-Gardens-8-Cube-Organizer-Multiple-Finishes/40822693 (I would like to buy 3@ $69.00=$204). I could not fund an example of the tubs but they range from $5-8 a piece and I would need to purchase quite a few (see materials wall for example).
Relevance to our tax exempt purpose: More storage will allow easier access to the materials in the creative arts room allowing for more classes and more accessibility to media. I would also like to point out that once we have the tubs additional materials will be ordered to fill them.
Side note: Frank Lima has very kindly designed and will begin to build some really amazing maker designed tables for us so that we can gain some square footage in the creative arts room on the "technology side". I know it's slow going but I'm really trying to build a room that works for a variety of different purposes and has easy access to a myriad of different media. Honestly I don't even think people know what all we have in the room due to current layout. This task is a fun problem to solve but has been taking some time - hopefully you see progress and not a huge mess.""

Funding activities for the September Open House (Nicole Franczvai)

Problem: The Creative Arts would like to display several different opportunities for individuals to participate in while on the tour at Dallas Makerspace however we would like to try to balance out the days activities and not worry so much about budget issues.

Solution We would like to ask the board for $215 to purchase some of the materials for the days activities so we can supply the room with consumables.

Specifics: Val Curry would like to offer the opportunity for participants to watch and participate in creating a DMS chocolate molded in the creative arts room. ($32 for the reusable mold plus approx $20 for the chocolate costs)

Nicole Franczvai will offer a painting corner ($35 for canvas we will use existing stretcher bars and paint)

Various helpers would like to 1/2 the cost of buying pin parts so participants can make pins during the day ($70 creative arts will cover the other 1/2 as all of them won't be used up)

Raymond will be showing drawing ($14 for ebony pencils)

Anne will be showing various jewelry/small metals demonstrations during the day ($40 for copper sheeting)

Relevance to our tax exempt purpose: Open house isn't just an opportunity for the world outside to take a look-see inside but an opportunity to impress upon them some knowledge on the 12th we would like to offer several small experiences and consumable materials are part of that experience.

Purchase a new Slab Roller for the Foundry (Dan Henderson/Nathan Jones)

Problem: The foundry cannot teach slab building easily since it is difficult to hand roll even thickness slabs of clay. We would like to teach a different method of building clay objects. This would be an easy way to introduce people to ceramics. Throwing pots sometimes frustrates newcomers. Slab building would be much easier for beginners.
Solution: Purchase a simple table top slab roller for the foundry. http://www.clay-king.com/clay_slab_rollers/northstar_ct_503.html The cost for the North Star Sirius CT-503 is $699. There are also alternatives such as the the smaller North Star Polaris CT-500 http://www.clay-king.com/clay_slab_rollers/northstar_polaris.html which sells for $569. The difference is the first one is 30 inches wide and the latter is 25 inches wide. This slab roller would not require a great deal of additional space to store when not in use. It would allow the foundry to offer more potter classes and members to build additional clay objects such as boxes, sculptures and other object which are not easily constructed on the pottery wheel.
Relevance to our tax exempt purpose: This is one of the fundamental tools in a modern pottery shop. It would allow the foundry to teach more classes on clay construction methods and potentially increase the number of people interested in ceramics. (I've already spoken with Nathan Jones and he approves of the purchase

Creation a Jewelry/Small Metals Committee (Anne Gullett entered to meeting by Nicole Franczvai)

Problem: There is great interest in jewelry and small metals at Dallas Makerspace - since the seed money was given by the board several classes have been taught and quick interest is growing in the program by members. The small metals area is growing steadily and would like to have an individual committee to help aide the growth and have a stake in the voice of Dallas Makerspace.

Solution: Create Jewelry/Small Metals as its own committee and appoint Anne Gullett as chair, co chair to be appointed later. Anne will then have control over the use of honorarium money which will speed up the growth of this department strictly within the small metals committee instead of being shared with the whole of creative arts (Nicole agrees with this point-it's not drama).

Relevance to our tax exempt purpose: There is huge interest in the community for affordable access to equipment, tools, and knowledge that we can offer them. Making Jewelry/Small Metals a committee of its own will bring in new people, raise awareness of Dallas Makerspace and hopefully gain new members.

Cleaning Crew Modifications (Robert Davidson)

Problem: We have grown a lot since adding our original cleaning crew. I don't believe the current cleaning crew is able to keep up with the demand DMS places on the facility.

Solution: I would like to modify the cleaning crew funding from 800 to 1688.70/1828.02 With Tax. (We could probably just go with a approval of up to 2K. This would be a full time cleaner 8 hour a day for 3 days a week. This would be a pretty significant change to the ethos but it is one that I believe is necessary to keep a organization such as Dallas Makerspace running. I would also like to clarify this does not mean that members are not responsible for cleaning up after themselves the intent is to help keep the floors clean, trash removed, equipment dust free, tables free of clutter.

Relevance to our tax exempt purpose: This is an increase in budget allocated to professional services, that is inline with the growth of the organization. The intent is to keep a cleaner and safer facility.

Galley Stock Recommendations (Stan Simmons)

Problem: There is very little healthy to eat in the Galley/Snack Room/Kitchen.

Solution: Recommend that the Snack Fund be used to purchase at least SOME healthier snacks/foods. I understand that keeping a wide variety of goods stocked in the snack room is a problem for Logistics, but having 15 varieties of candy and no canned soups or other at least somewhat healthy food choices is ridiculous.

Some suggestions (and the existing stock items) are on this Google Docs spreadsheet: https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1Bvx70o1UxqfUIf-SFAo4w1NcHrWpB_rPpNE-poMdlOo/edit?usp=sharing

Add Basic Hygiene Clause to Member Rules (Frank Lima)

Problem: Given our growing community and diverse membership personal hygiene has recently become an issue. When members ignore personal hygiene the Dallas Makerspace becomes an unpleasant place to work and learn.

Solution: Add a personal hygiene clause to the Member Rules:

Members are expected to meet the following standards or guidelines with respect to personal grooming and hygiene upkeep:
- Consistent bathing and oral hygiene
- No heavily-scented perfumes, colognes or lotions
- Clean, well-groomed hair; including beards, moustaches, goatees and sideburns

Relevance to our tax exempt purpose: Creating an open and inviting community is critical to helping people learn, discover, teach and play.

$700 for Auto (Brandon)

Problem: Auto needs $700 to complete lift install

Solution: Allocate $700 to Auto

Relevance to our tax exempt purpose: Completing lift with only $700 is important to have a fully functional auto area

Appoint David Walker to Head of Radio Control Committee (Benjamin Groves)

Solution: Appoint David Walker to Head of Radio Control Committee

Authorize Chuck Graff as Purchasing Officer (Benjamin Groves)

Solution: Authorize Chuck Graff as Purchasing Officer

Maker Fellowship Fund for Chuck Graff, Tom Cook, Stan Simmons (Benjamin Groves)

Solution: Offer Maker Fellowship Fund for Chuck Graff, Tom Cook, Stan Simmons for memberships of 3 months

Minutes

Dallas Makerspace Board of Directors Meeting notes : August 23nd, 2015

In attendance:
- Benjamin Groves
- Andrew LeCody
- Robert Davidson
- Alex Rhodes
- Kent Bowling


Meeting called to order at 6:05pm

*** Prior Minutes ***
- Prior Minutes Pass


*** Financial Statement ***
- Per DMS rules, we are in a spending freeze
-- Discussion about income (WHMCS forecast of ~$38,380 for August)
-- Discssuion about profit / loss


*** Consent Agenda ***
No Items pass the Consent Agenda


*** New Business ***
Reallocate Science Committee Area (Alex Rhodes)
- Offload exact needs and proposal for new allocation in a side workgroup
- Table for future meeting with unanimous consent of the board


*** Pulled Consent Agenda Items ***
Replace inadequate inefficient ineffective drink fridge with something awesome (Brandon Green)
- Dropped with unanimous consent of the board

Purchase of studio equipment for Digital Media (Adrian Cooks or Natasha Cooks)
- Tabled with unanimous consent of the board

Purchase of New, supported workstation for Digital Media (Adrian Cooks or Natasha Cooks)
- Allocating $1500 from Laser Committee and direct funds to Digital Media Committee
- Proposed by Alex Rhodes, seconded by Kent Bowling
  - Unanimous Approval by the Board

Add Water and Waste Water Lines to Science Area (Richard Alexander)
- Dropped with unanimous consent of the board

Add Electrical Drop to Science Area (Richard Alexander)
- Dropped with unanimous consent of the board

Add Fire Extinguisher to Science Area (Richard Alexander)
- Andrew LeCody will use Director Funds for this purchase
- Dropped with unanimous consent of the board

Purchase Electrical Insulation Mats for Science Area (Richard Alexander)
- Dropped with unanimous consent of the board

Establish Science Committee Library (Richard Alexander)
- Dropped with unanimous consent of the board

Purchase a power drawbar for the Bridgeport mill (Bryan Gangwere)
- Dropped with unanimous consent of the board

Science Committee Workbench (Richard Alexander - reposted since item was suspended action from last two BOD meetings)
- Dropped with unanimous consent of the board


*** New Business ***
Purchase 6 more tables (Brandon Green, Alex and Frank Lima)
- Tabled with unanimous consent of the board

Purchase a new planer for wood shop (Alex Rhodes)
- Tabled with unanimous consent of the board

Greenhouse for Science Committee (Richard Alexander)
- Dropped with unanimous consent of the board

Consider Leasing a Small Building (Richard Alexander)
- Dropped with unanimous consent of the board

Creative Arts Needs a Bit of Help Getting The Materials Wall Organized (Nicole Franczvai)
- Dropped with unanimous consent of the board

Funding activities for the September Open House (Nicole Franczvai)
- Dropped with unanimous consent of the board

Purchase a new Slab Roller for the Foundry (Dan Henderson/Nathan Jones)
- Tabled with unanimous consent of the board

Creation a Jewelry/Small Metals Committee (Anne Gullett entered to meeting by Nicole Franczvai)
- Proposed as written with Anne Gullett as Jewelry Committee Chair by Andrew LeCody seconded by Benjamin Groves
  - Unanimous Approval by the Board

Cleaning Crew Modifications (Robert Davidson)
- As written with a monthly allocation of $1800 to a dedicated fund
- Proposed by Robert Davidson, seconded by Alex Rhodes
  - Unanimous Approval by the Board

Galley Stock Recommendations (Stan Simmons)
- Discussion only, nothing to vote on

Add Basic Hygiene Clause to Member Rules (Frank Lima)
- Dropped with unanimous consent of the board

$700 for Auto (Brandon)
- Dropped with unanimous consent of the board

Appoint David Walker to Head of Radio Control Committee (Benjamin Groves)
- Proposed as written by Benjamin Groves seconded by Andrew LeCody
  - Unanimous Approval by the Board

Authorize Chuck Graf as Purchasing Officer (Benjamin Groves)
- Proposed as written by Benjamin Groves seconded by Andrew LeCody
  - Unanimous Approval by the Board

Maker Fellowship Fund for Chuck Graff, Tom Cook, Stan Simmons (Benjamin Groves)
- Action Item : Andrew LeCody updates the WHMCS billing structure
- Proposed as written by Benjamin Groves seconded by Andrew LeCody
  - Unanimous Approval by the Board


*** Pulled Consent Agenda Items ***

Modify Project Storage Rules and Policies Procedures (Walter Anderson)
- Dropped with unanimous consent of the board

Allow Board to monitor and regulate the Logistics Committee chairs use of Project Storage (Walter Anderson)
- Dropped with unanimous consent of the board


Next Board Meeting Scheduled on September 23rd at 8:00pm

Meeting adjourned at 8:58pm

July, 2015 Budget Report

Best Estimates for General Funds as of 7/31/2015 is -$6749.51
Best Estimates for General Funds as of 8/22/2015 is $4808.41

This is the Committee Funds as of July 31st:

        3D Fabrication Committee                          534.46
        3D Printer Operations                           2,428.82
        Amateur Radio Committee                           456.66
        Authorized Spending Fund                          307.83
        Automotive Committee                              739.95
        Blacksmithing Committee                         1,105.34
        Classroom Committee                             1,345.60
        Creative Arts Committee                         4,298.45
        Digital Media Committee                           106.10
        Electronics & Robotics Committee                1,052.70
        Foundry Committee                                 636.31
        FUND_Adobe CC License                             600.00
        FUND_Cintas 1st Aid Maintenance                   238.10
        FUND_Delta 3d Printer                              72.70
        FUND_MultiCam CNC Router                         -543.41
        FUND_Offsite Storage                              108.40
        FUND_Premium Class                                350.96
        Infrastructure                                    -32.47
        Laser Committee                                 9,033.72
        Logistics                                      -1,120.59
        Machine Shop Committee                          1,100.13
        Maker Fellowship Fund                           1,339.15
        Metal Shop Committee                              764.93
        PR Committee                                      937.56
        Radio Control Committee                           345.03
        Savings Fund                                   20,004.77
        Science Committee                                 560.58
        Screen Printing Operations Fund                   525.39
        Snack Fund                                      1,215.46
        Treasury                                        3,041.68
        VECTOR Committee                                  176.00
        Vinyl Cutter Fund                                 206.59
        Wood Shop Committee                            -2,472.94

Approved Purchase Tracking

Below is a condensed list of purchasing decisions made by the Board of Directors

(above), and the status of these action items.