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== Agenda ==
== Agenda ==


[https://www.noisebridge.net/wiki/Category:Meeting_Notes The 143rd Meeting of Noisebridge]
[https://www.noisebridge.net/wiki/Category:Meeting_Notes The 143rd Meeting of Noisebridge]


Tragically, there is no remaining record of this meeting. At some point, we believe that someone proposed that all measurements of mass within Noisebridge be reset to zero. When the meeting consensed on this point, all matter in the sphere of agreement instantly gained the velocity of the speed of light, tearing apart the meeting, any notes made from it, and of course the fragile consensus that it had struggled to create. We congratulate the local San Francisco police, ambulance and strong-nuclear forces for restoring order in time for the next meeting.
Note-taker: Al Sweigart


Moderator: R. Miloh Alexander
=== Introduction and Names ===
* [[Noisebridge_Vision|What Noisebridge is about]]: description provided by Adi
* [[Consensus Process|A brief primer on consensus process]]: provided by Adi
=== Announcements ===
=== Financial Report ===
==== Treasurer Statement: currently about ~17k in savings ====
====December dues payment4360.00 in December ====
this includes some prepayments for next year, meaning the monthly cash flow is currently negative
The treasurer is trying to start tracking t-shirt and beverage income separately
There was $363 in the Donation bin today (not counted since 12/20)
*side note by miloh:  if members collectively fund %80 percent of the 'rule of thumb' $165/day costs, the leaves about a $33/day funding gap that needs to be covered with donations in order to maintain a neutral cash flow from month-to-month.  This count from the cash donation bin holds only ~50% of this amount (21 days * $33/day = $693), which means Noisebridge will be cash flow negative month-to-month if we only rely on the cash donation bin)
=== Membership Binder ===
=== Membership Binder ===
=====Rachel L.H.=====
inducted!
===== Chandra N.=====
inducted!
=====Jack P ===== 
(absent!)
=====Josh Myer=====
see below???
=====R. Miloh Alexander=====
(that's me!) <-- these last two guise are 'trying to subvert the pro-cess by becoming members of Noisebridge!'
====others====
Others are still in process and it looks like they aren't showing up!  If you can't show up then make friends with members who can show you how to subvert the process!  If you don't want to be a member but are a regular Noisebridge user,then consider support by monthly donations to close the funding gap.
=== Project Updates ===
No project updates were discussed.
=== Consensus items ===
==== Board election consensus item discussion ====
Discussion about the voting system for the board Election
including voting methods.  Discussion compares Condorcet with Approval voting, the election process (including ballot creation and processing), and the method for nominations and confirmation of acceptance).
==== Decision ====
It is the consensus of the group to agree to the proposal as outlined on the wiki by Jof as of 01.11.2011
=== Discussion Items ===


What flimsy traces of neutrino records remain indicate that Rachel Hospadar was made a fully-fledged member of Noisebridge.
==== Fund raising for a laser engraver ====
Shannon brings up the fund raising drive for a laser engraver:
Noisebridge has attempted to obtain a laser cutter for a while..  last count, we only need $204 for a LASER CUTTER, namely a device to cut things with a laser.
As an incentive, Donor's names will be on a special laser etched plaque above the laser cutter in the laser cutter room.


=== Consensus items ===
==== Upcoming Art Night collective event ====
The Fun A-Day round up will be held at Noisebridge on February 6th, 2011. [[ Fun-A-Day_Round_Up ]]
Members of the Art Night collective attended the meeting to introduce themselves and this upcoming event
 
 
 
=== End of Meeting ===
Meeting is ended at 930PM
 
 
=== Note Bene === 
 
Question: What does a note taker do during the meeting?


There is some indication that the consensus item (regarding how what precise system we should use for electing our board), was agreed upon.
Answer: The useful note-taker
  Should pass along the notes of anyone approved during the meeting to the current secretary of Noisebridge ( secretary at Noisebridge.net)
  Should record upcoming events, discussion, and upcoming or recent consensus decisions
  Should promptly send notes to the mailing lists: nb-discuss and nb-announce for announcements of important consensus decisions
 
I'm late with these items and no one should follow my example!


[[Category:Meeting Notes]]
[[Category:Meeting Notes]]

Revision as of 11:33, 19 January 2011


Agenda

The 143rd Meeting of Noisebridge

Note-taker: Al Sweigart

Moderator: R. Miloh Alexander


Introduction and Names

Announcements

Financial Report

Treasurer Statement: currently about ~17k in savings

December dues payment4360.00 in December

this includes some prepayments for next year, meaning the monthly cash flow is currently negative The treasurer is trying to start tracking t-shirt and beverage income separately There was $363 in the Donation bin today (not counted since 12/20)

  • side note by miloh: if members collectively fund %80 percent of the 'rule of thumb' $165/day costs, the leaves about a $33/day funding gap that needs to be covered with donations in order to maintain a neutral cash flow from month-to-month. This count from the cash donation bin holds only ~50% of this amount (21 days * $33/day = $693), which means Noisebridge will be cash flow negative month-to-month if we only rely on the cash donation bin)

Membership Binder

Rachel L.H.
inducted!
Chandra N.
inducted! 
Jack P
(absent!)
Josh Myer
see below??? 
R. Miloh Alexander
(that's me!) <-- these last two guise are 'trying to subvert the pro-cess by becoming members of Noisebridge!'

others

Others are still in process and it looks like they aren't showing up! If you can't show up then make friends with members who can show you how to subvert the process! If you don't want to be a member but are a regular Noisebridge user,then consider support by monthly donations to close the funding gap.

Project Updates

No project updates were discussed.

Consensus items

Board election consensus item discussion

Discussion about the voting system for the board Election including voting methods. Discussion compares Condorcet with Approval voting, the election process (including ballot creation and processing), and the method for nominations and confirmation of acceptance).

Decision

It is the consensus of the group to agree to the proposal as outlined on the wiki by Jof as of 01.11.2011

Discussion Items

Fund raising for a laser engraver

Shannon brings up the fund raising drive for a laser engraver: Noisebridge has attempted to obtain a laser cutter for a while.. last count, we only need $204 for a LASER CUTTER, namely a device to cut things with a laser. As an incentive, Donor's names will be on a special laser etched plaque above the laser cutter in the laser cutter room.

Upcoming Art Night collective event

The Fun A-Day round up will be held at Noisebridge on February 6th, 2011. Fun-A-Day_Round_Up Members of the Art Night collective attended the meeting to introduce themselves and this upcoming event


End of Meeting

Meeting is ended at 930PM


Note Bene

Question: What does a note taker do during the meeting?
Answer: The useful note-taker
 Should pass along the notes of anyone approved during the meeting to the current secretary of Noisebridge ( secretary at Noisebridge.net)
 Should record upcoming events, discussion, and upcoming or recent consensus decisions
 Should promptly send notes to the mailing lists: nb-discuss and nb-announce for announcements of important consensus decisions 
 

I'm late with these items and no one should follow my example!