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= Instructions =
* '''Delete these instructions section before posting completed minutes.'''
* Pick a moderator and a note-taker.
* Optionally: pick a membership-binder-wrangler; otherwise the moderator can take care of it.
== Note-taker ==
* Open a text editor to take notes on the major points of the meeting, using this page at the template.
* Project the draft meeting notes and agenda in real time throughout the meeting.
* Edit the [[Current_Consensus_Items|Current Consensus Items]] if anything is proposed for consensus next week.
* Edit the [[Consensus_Items_History|Consensus Items History]] if anything was reached consensus or failed to reach consensus this week.
* Post the meeting notes to this page, and email out a summary with a link.
* Tell treasurer@noisebridge.net and secretary@noisebridge.net if there are new members.
== Moderator==
* Understand the structure of Noisebridge [[consensus|decision-making]]
* Make sure everyone gets a chance to speak.
* Speak only minimally yourself.
* Keep the meeting moving, and avoid getting bogged down.
* Identify discussion items, arrange times limits for talking about each item.
* Identify and summarize consensus, suggest things that need to be done.
* '''Get the [[membership binder]] and ensure that it is returned safely.'''
== Participants ==
* Say your name before you talk.
* Remain on-topic, and speak as concisely as possible.
* Assist the note-taker with any links or corrections that are needed.
* Remain respectful of other participants, their time, and the consensus and moderation process.
= Agenda =
= Agenda =


[https://www.noisebridge.net/wiki/Category:Meeting_Notes The 233rd Meeting of Noisebridge]
[https://www.noisebridge.net/wiki/Category:Meeting_Notes The 233rd Meeting of Noisebridge]


Note-taker: FIXME YOUR NAME HERE
Note-taker: [[User:Malaclyps]]


Moderator: FIXME THEIR NAME HERE
Moderator: [[User:Leif]]
   
   
== Introduction and Names ==
== Introduction and Names ==


* '''Invite a knowledgeable volunteer to explain''' [[Noisebridge_Vision|what Noisebridge is about]]:
Leif -- working on a game https://gist.github.com/3694412
<blockquote>Noisebridge is a 501c3 nonprofit that provides a space for creation, collaboration, and learning about technology and creative projects. Noisebridge provides space, power tools, and infrastructure to help the public learn new skills and create cool things. Noisebridge continues to exist through and depends entirely on membership fees and donations. Our code of conduct is 'Be excellent to each other'."</blockquote>
Francisco -- hacks food and fermentation, like to say thankyou
* '''Invite a knowledgeable volunteer to give '''[[Consensus Process|a brief primer on consensus process]]: We agree and so should you! Only paid-up members can block consensus.
Dani -- scanning electron microscope, metal shop, 3D printers
* Introduce any new or unusual moderation techniques that you may be using during the meeting like: direct responses, limited speaking time, orderless stack, &c.
Nick -- I'm doing math for fun and profit
* Round of introductions (remember, announcements come later):
Zephyr -- I join with Nick to tackle the forces of nature
** What's your name,
Carlos -- I am working on the robotic operating system with Hal
** are you a member,
Snail -- I'm hacking a burrito
** what do you do, and
Ari -- working on a maker dating site
** if you are new: how did you hear about Noisebridge?
ReverendMik -- worldbuilder and fiction writer
Jonathan -- I use LED and photodiodes to read people's minds in low resolution
Danny -- I'm writing this sentence
Aaron -- learning and trying to absorb stuff
Miloh -- I am vaguely connected to mchck ARM Cortex https://github.com/corecode/mchck/wiki
Mike -- I'm a technowanderer


== Short Announcements ==
== Short Announcements ==
* Cool new projects? Something you'd like people to know? Say now, but keep it short!
* Any happenings at the space of which members should be made aware.


== New or Stale Events ==
Ari, Karen, and Asheesh are running a Python intermediate class. We're looking
* Is there anything new happening at the space?
for teachers, MTAs. Talk to Ari this way if you're interested:
* Is there anything that has stopped happening at the space?
alacenski@gmail.com
* If this is the first meeting of the month, review all the [[Category:Events | events at the space]] and try to weed out stale events.
 
Cryptoparties! Leif wants to say Parker Higgins is planning one in SF, Sudo Room is planning one!
 
Nick is writing a file server for Plan 9!
 
Type A machine are on sale now: http://typeamachines.com/
 
Anonymous says "The Canadian government is introducing MintChip, which they say is anonymous as cash. It relies on "tamper" "resistant" hardware. This will be HILARIOUS."
 
Mission Bargain Electronics Warehouse is selling USB 3.0 enclosures to benefit Noisebridge. http://www.amazon.com/gp/aag/main?ie=UTF8&asin=B0083C5UQQ&isAmazonFulfilled=1&isCBA=&marketplaceID=ATVPDKIKX0DER&seller=A2WCLG6XP4DUCM
 
There's a Raspberry Pi event on September 29: https://www.noisebridge.net/wiki/RaspberryPiEvent -- order now, because they're shipping pretty quickly


== [[Membership Binder]] ==
== [[Membership Binder]] ==
* '''Invite a knowledgeable volunteer to describe''' [[membership]], and the application process.
 
<blockquote>Being a member of Noisebridge is not like being a member of a gym or your local chess club. Anyone can come to Noisebridge to hack and learn: you don't need to be a member for that. At Noisebridge, membership is something different: it means taking responsibility and committing to help to maintain, improve, and govern Noisebridge. As a member of Noisebridge, you don't just come here to hack and learn, you actively work to improve what you see around you, help to deal with problems, and make this community better than it is today.</blockquote>
The Anonymice are up for membership.
<blockquote>If you want to show your commitment to Noisebridge and the community here without becoming a capital-M-Member, consider being a Noisebridge associate. Associates pay their dues to the treasurer just like members, use the space just like members, and are valued participants in the community just like members. The difference is that associate membership doesn't involve consensus: there's no need to go through consensus to become an associate, but associates don't get to block consensus either.</blockquote>
* Read off any names from the binder for the past month. Write a check on every open application.
* Anyone eligible to join this week should
** introduce themselves,
** answer any questions members may have for them, then
** leave the area in search of gifts (traditionally beer and a lime, or cookies) for the rest of the group.
* The rest of the meeting should reach consensus on whether they may join.
* Remember to applaud new members when they return.


== Financial Report ==
== Financial Report ==
* Funds in bank:
 
* Noisetor (See the bulletpoints at the bottom of http://noisetor.net/finances/#summary):
* Funds in bank: We're probably in excess of $10K
 
* Noisetor (See the bulletpoints at the bottom of http://noisetor.net/finances/#summary). Noisetor needs money! Donate money! http://noisetor.net/


== Consensus items ==
== Consensus items ==
You may wish to '''invite a knowledgeable volunteer to repeat '''[[Consensus Process|a brief primer on the consensus process]].
You may wish to '''invite a knowledgeable volunteer to repeat '''[[Consensus Process|a brief primer on the consensus process]].
Miloh proposes $250 for sizes of T-shirts that we're missing.


=== Proposals from last week ===
=== Proposals from last week ===


''(Add any items which pass or are blocked to the [[Consensus Items History]] page.)''
''(Add any items which pass or are blocked to the [[Consensus Items History]] page.)''
=== Proposals for next week ===
''(Add any new items for consensus to the [[Current Consensus Items]] page.)''


== Discussion Items ==
== Discussion Items ==


If an item of discussion drags on too long, further discussion may be postponed until after the meeting ends.
We talked Cryptoparties!
 
During discussion, it is not necessary to write down exact what each person says. Record the topics of discussion, and any items of consensus or controversy here. Detailed descriptions of the conversation should go on the discuss page for this meeting.


== End of Meeting ==
== End of Meeting ==

Revision as of 20:56, 11 September 2012

Agenda

The 233rd Meeting of Noisebridge

Note-taker: User:Malaclyps

Moderator: User:Leif

Introduction and Names

Leif -- working on a game https://gist.github.com/3694412 Francisco -- hacks food and fermentation, like to say thankyou Dani -- scanning electron microscope, metal shop, 3D printers Nick -- I'm doing math for fun and profit Zephyr -- I join with Nick to tackle the forces of nature Carlos -- I am working on the robotic operating system with Hal Snail -- I'm hacking a burrito Ari -- working on a maker dating site ReverendMik -- worldbuilder and fiction writer Jonathan -- I use LED and photodiodes to read people's minds in low resolution Danny -- I'm writing this sentence Aaron -- learning and trying to absorb stuff Miloh -- I am vaguely connected to mchck ARM Cortex https://github.com/corecode/mchck/wiki Mike -- I'm a technowanderer

Short Announcements

Ari, Karen, and Asheesh are running a Python intermediate class. We're looking for teachers, MTAs. Talk to Ari this way if you're interested: alacenski@gmail.com

Cryptoparties! Leif wants to say Parker Higgins is planning one in SF, Sudo Room is planning one!

Nick is writing a file server for Plan 9!

Type A machine are on sale now: http://typeamachines.com/

Anonymous says "The Canadian government is introducing MintChip, which they say is anonymous as cash. It relies on "tamper" "resistant" hardware. This will be HILARIOUS."

Mission Bargain Electronics Warehouse is selling USB 3.0 enclosures to benefit Noisebridge. http://www.amazon.com/gp/aag/main?ie=UTF8&asin=B0083C5UQQ&isAmazonFulfilled=1&isCBA=&marketplaceID=ATVPDKIKX0DER&seller=A2WCLG6XP4DUCM

There's a Raspberry Pi event on September 29: https://www.noisebridge.net/wiki/RaspberryPiEvent -- order now, because they're shipping pretty quickly

Membership Binder

The Anonymice are up for membership.

Financial Report

  • Funds in bank: We're probably in excess of $10K

Consensus items

You may wish to invite a knowledgeable volunteer to repeat a brief primer on the consensus process.

Miloh proposes $250 for sizes of T-shirts that we're missing.

Proposals from last week

(Add any items which pass or are blocked to the Consensus Items History page.)

Discussion Items

We talked Cryptoparties!

End of Meeting

  • PGP Key Signing could happen now, check the list to see who wants in on the action.
  • Return the membership binder to it's rightful location.
  • Clean and tidy the meeting notes, then save them to the wiki.
  • Send a summary of the meeting notes to the discussion list.
  • Enjoy the company of your fellow hacker or robot.
  • Discuss any items for which there was not time during the meeting.