20180726 BOD Notes

Attendees:

BOD: Joshua, Tanju

Members: Ryan S., Alex B

Notes:

Planning Agenda

• Financial update
• Membership update
• New Items & Updates
  • Jul 21 Mini Comic Con at Sewell Mill Library Summary
  • Jul 22 Visit from Joel Leonard, makerspace evangelist, tons of fund raising ideas
  • Aug 30-Sept 3 DragonCon Parade + Maker & Alt History (Steampunk) Tracks
  • Oct 27 ATL Maker Faire & Powerwheels is back to 2 event
  • Other items
    • Tanju is exploring some marketing collaboration ideas with local artist Sean Mills after Sean attended the July Open House

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Discussed

Financial Update:

• Chris had to leave right before this meeting, but mentioned that she had no major updates. Still running a slight deficit.
• Jun/July HVAC bill was $513 for 5/29-6/28 right before the new thermostat installed
• As far as all the ideas about seeking sponsorships and grants are nice but really need someone outside of the BOD to lead that.
• We can certainly start gathering info about grants and foundations that are out there will be helpful to get the ball rolling
• Space activities such as Open House and activitiy meetups are always good for gaining members.
• Ongoing effort in building Arcade Cabinets... Alex intending to try to sell one of the cabinets as a fund raiser

Membership Update:

We lost a few members recently and gained a couple for a net loss of (-1)

Gumroad Summary June 26, 2018

______________	__Feb__	__Mar__	__Apr__	__May__	__Jun__	__Jul__
Member Total	41	46	49	50	49	48
Maker	23	25	27	29	28	28
Reciprocal	1	1	1	1	2	1
Student	10	13	15	14	14	14
Old Maker	4	4	4	4	3	3
Old Student	2	2	1	1	1	1
Premium	1	1	1	1	1	1

General Discussion

• We need to schedule another build-out for clean-out and in particular need to get a light switch installed for the shop lights

Upcoming Events:

• Aug 30-Sept 3 DragonCon Parade + Maker & Alt History (Steampunk) Tracks
• Oct 27-28 Atlanta Maker Faire is back to two days