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+HacDC Annual Meeting February 21, 2009
+
+The meeting was called to order at 5:11 PM by standing Coordinator In
+Chief Elliot Williams.
+
+Members Present: Nick Farr, Ben Stanfield, Matt Lesko, Derek Cooper, Tim
+Collins, Serge Wroclawski, Member 7, Katie Bechtold, Martin Rothfield,
+Member 19, Member 44, Elliot Williams, Jonathon Blocksom, Member 48
+
+Others Present: Andrew Gillette, Tommy Johnson, Art Coleman
+
+The C-i-C declared a Quorum was present, and gave a brief overview of
+the official items to address at the meeting.
+
+## New Business
+
+### Board of Director Elections
+
+Jason nominated Elliot Williams Member 48 seconded. The nomination was
+accepted.
+
+Elliot danced for 2 minutes as ordered by the bylaws.
+
+No other nominations were offered, so Elliot Williams is Coordinator in
+Chief.
+
+Minister of Information
+
+Member 7 nominated himself. Tim Collins Seconded.
+
+Katie nominated herself. Nick Farr pointed out that there is no
+requirement for seconding.
+
+A vote began, but was halted when Rodney expressed a desire to address
+those present about why he wanted to serve.
+
+Candidates were given the opportunity to give their reasons for wanting
+to serve.
+
+Member 7 spoke on his wish for a website with more functionality.
+
+Derek and Tim expressed an interest in having members available to step
+up and help out regardless of ministerial duties.
+
+A vote was held and the vote was in favor of Katie. Katie Bechtold is
+the Minister of Information.
+
+Keeper of the MIBS Ben nominated himself. The nomination was accepted.
+
+No other nominations were offered, so Ben Stanfield is Keeper of the
+MIBS.
+
+Tim Collins nominated himself for Minister of Finance.
+
+Tim plans to increase transparency for the finance office.
+
+No other nominations were offered, so Tim Collins is the Minister of
+Finance.
+
+#### At Large Board of Directors
+
+Derek Cooper nominated himself.
+
+Serge Wroclawski nominated himself.
+
+Tim Collins nominated Member 7. Member 7 declined the nomination.
+
+Nick Farr was nominated by Ben. Nick declined the nomination.
+
+No other nominations were offered so Serge and Derek are the at-large
+board members.
+
+Elliot made a motion to change the registered address to HacDC from the
+former apartment of Nick Farr to the HacDC Space's Address.
+
+Derek seconded the motion.
+
+No one was opposed. Motion carried.
+
+### New Member Approval Discussion
+
+Elliot explained the current process, and opened it for discussion.
+
+Nick Farr pointed out that the Minister of Finance can bestow non voting
+member privileges before becoming an official voting member.
+
+Derek Cooper suggested that a member should have to go through a review.
+
+Tim suggested membership should require approval by the board at some
+point.
+
+Ben Stanfield expressed his desire that when a person paid dues they
+immediately became a member.
+
+Nick Farr made a motion to defer any undecided issues from the annual
+meeting to the next regular meeting.
+
+Tim Collins seconded.
+
+Derek Cooper moved to admend the motion to end this meeting at 7. No one
+seconded and the amendment died.
+
+No one opposed Nick's motion. Motion carried.
+
+Elliot moved to table the discussion of new member approval. Member 7
+seconded.
+
+there were no objections.
+
+## HacDC Finances
+
+Elliot asked for the finance report report from the outgoing minister of
+finance.
+
+Nick Farr presented the finance report (see attached) and turned over
+current financial records to the incoming minister of finance.
+
+Discussion of the finance report centered around the cost of a wireless
+credit card machine that Nick Farr had arranged, but had never been
+used. Nick agreed to pay back HacDC for the \$1,231.85 in fees and
+charges associated with the machine.
+
+Without objections, the finance report was accepted.
+
+Elliot moved to table each further topic after 15 minutes of discussion.
+
+The meeting was suspended for dinner.
+
+At 8:05 the meeting was resumed.
+
+Ben proposed a motion to change the standing rules for meeting
+frequency. The motion was to make every second Tuesday of the month the
+"formal business meeting" and to make the every other Tuesday meeting an
+"informal non-voting meeting" where no business may be conducted.
+
+Elliot seconded.
+
+Debate centered around whether the [bylaws](bylaws "wikilink") allowed
+us to hold non voting meetings. Derek believes that the
+[bylaws](bylaws "wikilink") do not allow it. Nick Farr and Ben Stanfield
+both argued that the Annual meeting is for setting standing rules, and
+that it was possible for a rule to declare which meetings could allow
+voting on official business.
+
+The motion carried.
+
+Ben moved to adopt Robert's Rules of Order as the framework.
+
+Member 7 moved to amend the motion and select the modified or new
+revisions.
+
+Ben seconded
+
+There were no objections.
+
+Derek motioned to table, arguing he needed more time to study Robert's
+Rules of Order. Tim seconded.
+
+Ben pointed out that it had been on the agenda for a month, and that
+virtually every single club, group, organization, and membership body in
+the world used Robert's Rules.
+
+The motion to table passed.
+
+[Quorum](Quorum "wikilink") changes were discussed, but there didn't
+seem to be a consensus on whether we need to change it or not.
+
+There was a proposal to add a quartermaster position to handle space
+cleanup and sell our unused inventory on eBay.
+
+Tim suggested having a once a month day to clean the space, mixed with
+an event like beer making.
+
+There was discussion of talking about accepting and disposal of hardware
+at a future meeting.
+
+The general consensus was that no one wanted to be the quartermaster as
+described, so the motion to create the position was tabled.
+
+## 2009 Budget Items
+
+A discussion about possible budget items for 2009 was suggested.
+Different items included Basement project, 501c3, Tools, Advertising,
+[Conferences](Conferences "wikilink"), food, reserve fund, and more.
+
+Serge nominated himself for PR Coordinator. There was no objection.
+
+A motion was made to approve two new members. There was no objection.
+
+A motion was made to adjourn. There were no objections. Meeting
+adjourned at 11:18 PM.
+
+[Category:Meeting_Minutes](Category:Meeting_Minutes "wikilink")

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+**Note:** This page serves as the 2010 Annual Meeting's agenda (before
+the meeting) and minutes (after the meeting).
+
+# Purpose
+
+From the HacDC Bylaws, Article III, Section 2:
+
+
+At the annual meeting, the voting members shall elect the Board of
+Directors, review and vote on the standing rules and policies of the
+corporation, receive reports on the activities of the corporation,
+approve the budget and determine the direction of corporation in the
+coming year.
+
+# Time and Location
+
+7:30 p.m., Tuesday, 13 April 2010
+
+Meeting called to order at 7:40:12 by el Presidente outgoing
+
+Members Present: Jason D, Brad B, Todd F, Elliot W, Tim C, Ash, Alberto
+G, Daniel B, Martin R, Ben S, Tim B, Daniel P, Brian Redbear, Katie B,
+Nikolas C, Dan T, William G,
+
+Others: Allen M, Nick F, Tom C
+
+[Quorum](Quorum "wikilink") established? Yes
+
+# Officer Reports
+
+## President's Report
+
+Been a really good year and a bit for HacDC. We've grown a lot. We've
+outgrown our space, we've got a bunch of great people doing great
+things. We've helped the church out along the way. The basement is
+turning into a workable workshop.
+
+## Vice President's Report
+
+Nothing to report.
+
+## Treasurer's Report
+
+See attached. The financial status of HacDC is strong.
+
+## Secretary's Report
+
+# Member Reports
+
+## Daniel Packer
+
+There's a possibility of using warehouse space (near 1400 N Capitol)
+that's being used by MIT's FabLab. There's also possibilities of working
+with that group.
+
+Digital capital week: HacDC has been invited to participate. There is
+funding available for kit builds, etc. Soft deadline, but proposals are
+currently being accepted.
+
+## Nikolas C
+
+Doing more kit builds. AVR Programming class has started and should be
+more regular now.
+
+## Brad
+
+Natural Language and AI group is fun.
+
+## Tim Ball
+
+Airplane hanger space is still an option.
+
+## Ash
+
+Would like to repeat the electronics class. Needs several alternate
+teachers
+
+## Daniel P
+
+Is helping to organize a HacDC table for Robot Fest.
+
+## Todd F
+
+501c3 App is ready to go now that we have the financial reports
+finished. The only other thing we need to do is to write a conflict of
+interest policy.
+
+Ben moved to second the boilerplate conflict of interest policy Todd F
+posted to the members list. It passed unanimously
+
+## Alberto G
+
+Hackers in Space project is gaining momentum.
+
+## Daniel B
+
+Showing off goodies from Riley's shop.
+
+## Jay K
+
+Requesting approval to get a new callsign for HacDC.
+
+## William G
+
+FPGA class is going well.
+
+# New Business
+
+## Board of Directors Elections
+
+### President
+
+##### Nominations
+
+Daniel P nominated himself, Alberto seconded
+
+There were no other nominations.
+
+### Vice-President
+
+Tim Ball nominated himself, Jay nominated himself, Daniel P nominated
+Todd F, Todd Declined someone nominated Nikolas C
+
+Jay declined to give a statement.
+
+Tim B promised to bring in beer if nominated
+
+Nikolas says "blinkie lights are good"
+
+Tim B won the vote.
+
+### Treasurer
+
+Todd F was nominated
+
+There were no further nominations
+
+### Secretary
+
+Tim B nominated Ben S. Daniel P nominated Nikolas C Ben S withdrew his
+nomination
+
+There were no further nominations
+
+### At-Large Directors
+
+Will was nominated Jay was nominated Tim C nominated Osman Tim B
+nominated Redbeard
+
+Katie was the winner. Second place was a tie between William and Brian.
+A coin flip decided the vote in William's favor.
+
+### Induction of New Members
+
+- Alan McCosh
+- Tom Cohlmia
+- Nick Farr
+
+# Finances
+
+# Adjournment
+
+Meeting adjourned at 9pm'ish
+
+[Category:Meeting Minutes](Category:Meeting_Minutes "wikilink")

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+**Note:** This page serves as the 2011 Annual Meeting's agenda (before
+the meeting) and minutes (after the meeting).
+
+# Purpose
+
+From the HacDC Bylaws, Article III, Section 2:
+
+
+At the annual meeting, the voting members shall elect the Board of
+Directors, review and vote on the standing rules and policies of the
+corporation, receive reports on the activities of the corporation,
+approve the budget and determine the direction of corporation in the
+coming year.
+
+# Time and Location
+
+Meeting called to order at 2008 EST by Brian Harrington
+
+Members Present:
+
+Brian Harrington Toast Xaq R. Bradford Barr John Katie B. William Gibb
+Todd Fine Peter Edworthy Ben the Pirate Chris K. Phillip Stewart Tim C
+Jamie Martin Rueben Elliot Williams
+
+Others:
+
+[Quorum](Quorum "wikilink") Yes
+
+# Officer Reports
+
+## President's Report
+
+IRS 501c3 status has been obtained. Donations made to HacDC can now be
+considered tax-exempt. Please contact any Board Member to obtain a
+receipt for a donation made to the space.
+
+Membership has changed over the past year; gaining members, losing
+members and having old members return to the space.
+
+Fundraising is now a very important part of our organization. This is
+traditionally the job of the president in a non profit.
+
+We have been in contact over the past two years with news
+organizations - we need to make sure we keep in contact with these
+groups, as it will only be beneficial for ourselves.
+
+Keep up the programming! With our do-ocracy approach that may seem
+difficult, but it is a crux of how we operate. See examples of Elliots
+microcontrollers class, Brad's lockpicking class, Tom's lathe class, et
+cetera. This is a core strength and needs to be maintained.
+
+Remember that we're all adults and should be capable of resolving
+personel issues amongst ourselves.
+
+Always feel comfortable approaching the Board of Directors with any
+issues you feel are large enough to warrant our attention. Email bod \[
+at \] hacdc \[ dot \] org or talk to one of us in person. We need to be
+aware of large issues.
+
+CHECK OUT Foundation Center <http://foundationcenter.org/> They are
+located in Downtown DC and area fantastic resource!
+
+## Vice President's Report
+
+Not Present
+
+## Treasurer's Report
+
+ASSETS
+
+Current Assets
+
+Bank Accounts
+
+BBT Checking 2,726.07
+
+Total Bank Accounts \$2,726.07
+
+Other Current Assets
+
+Paypal 3,733.28
+
+Undeposited Funds 0.00
+
+Total Other Current Assets \$3,733.28
+
+Total Current Assets \$6,459.35
+
+Other Assets
+
+Rent Security Deposits 850.00
+
+Total Other Assets \$850.00
+
+TOTAL ASSETS \$7,309.35
+
+LIABILITIES AND EQUITY
+
+Liabilities
+
+Total Liabilities
+
+Equity
+
+Opening Balance Equity (April 2010, Beginning of Quickbooks) 9,023.84
+
+Retained Earnings -1,304.64
+
+Net Income -409.85
+
+Total Equity \$7,309.35
+
+TOTAL LIABILITIES AND EQUITY \$7,309.35
+
+BUDGET:
+
+2526.00 RENT
+
+\$68.58 ST. FARM INSURANCE
+
+\$37.45 LINODE
+
+\$10.55 QUICKBOOKS
+
+\$2642.58
+
+-~2000
+
+=642.58 STRUCTURAL DEFICIT
+
+We have some serious budget considerations we need to address. We have
+an operating budget of about ~2,600 USD/month.
+
+At the present burn rate, we will be able to make it through our current
+lease without going bankrupt. After the end of our current lease, we
+will need to seriously consider if we can stay in this space.
+
+Q: Have we reconciled the billing discrepency with the church, regarding
+the change in our monthly rent? A: The church has started billing us at
+the proper rate, as of this month.
+
+## Secretary's Report
+
+No Secretary present.
+
+## At-Large Directors' Reports
+
+### Katie
+
+Hopes to have been a useful board member. Will be leave DC for a year to
+move to Kyoto to study the Art of Tea.
+
+### Will
+
+Secured a large electronics test equipment donation from GWU. Happy to
+have been a board member the past year :)
+
+# Member Reports
+
+- Martin: Robotfest is coming up. This is a huge gathering of folks
+  likeminded towards HacDC. We should make a presence there, as it will
+  provide good visibility to us as an organization. We should take up
+  spaceblimp, other projects we do. I volunteer to drive up there.
+
+<!-- -->
+
+- Todd Fine: Nick B. and Alex H. helped out quite a bit in building out
+  the FIRST Robotics robot. This is a good start towards a useful
+  relationship to promote HacDC.
+
+# New Business
+
+Brian: New benefits that go inhand with out 501c3 Status.
+
+- Signed up for Google Ads for Hacdc, we get 10,000 USD worth of Adwords
+  each month.
+- Eventbrite fees are nearly nothing. Very easy to use to run ticketing
+  for events that have limited resources. See Brian or ??? to get hooked
+  up with that.
+
+<!-- -->
+
+- Remote meetings/telemeetings via GoToMeeting via TechSoup. \$95/year
+  for up to 1000 attendees \[for up to 5 years, normally a 5,000 USD
+  value\]. Voting allowed, but not secret ballot (if you want it secret,
+  show up). Would also allow for remote attendees of classes. This
+  allows for unlimited phone callins to classes, meetings, et cetera.
+  Also screencasting. This nearly nonexistent in the Hackerspace world.
+  IRC lurkers, members that are away from the space, other visitors, can
+  easily callin or connect to our screencasts.
+  - Redbeard proposed the purchase of GoToMeeting via TechSoup, TC
+    Seconded.
+  - Motion Passes
+
+<!-- -->
+
+- Brian Harrington proposes to ratify the standing rules as they stand.
+  - Elliot Williams seconds the motion.
+  - Motion Passes
+
+## Board of Directors Elections
+
+### President
+
+Elliot and Redbeard were nominated. Redbeard elected.
+
+### Vice-President
+
+Tim, Elliot, Brad? nominated. Elliot elected.
+
+### Treasurer
+
+Tim C. elected through acclimation.
+
+### Secretary
+
+Ben Mendis elected through acclimation.
+
+### At-Large Directors
+
+Will, Toast, Brad, Xaq, Phil nominated. Will and Brad elected.
+
+### Induction of New Members
+
+JustMike from NYC (knows A1Labs, NYCResistor). Nominated by Redbeard,
+seconded by Brad. Memberized.
+
+# Finances
+
+Several ideas
+
+- Artisphere electronics: Alberto has made us aware of Artisphere's
+  desire to partner with us on an electronics class. There is potential
+  to do a one off workshop. There a potential to run a longer-term class
+  (8 weeks) that could be a revenue stream for us.
+- Kickstarter: Valid for 501c3 donations, but cannot be used for
+  operational expenses. Martin would like to see us put together a
+  Kickstarter program put in place in order to build up facilities.
+- JustMike - Lots of potential to get federal funding for wireless
+  sensor networks, solar power, methane works. Needs to be applied to
+  green energy, agriculture, energy reduction applications. Kid/youth
+  education and integration programs are also available.
+- Peter Edworthy - We need to make sure anything we do has some way to
+  enable longterm financial streams.
+- Toast: RadioCPR does bar nights, CPR does 1200/USD pre bar night in
+  practically free money. We should too.
+
+# Adjournment
+
+Meeting adjourned at 2200 EST.
+
+[Category:Meeting Minutes](Category:Meeting_Minutes "wikilink")

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+**Note:** This page serves as the 2011 Annual Meeting's agenda (before
+the meeting) and minutes (after the meeting).
+
+# Purpose
+
+From the HacDC Bylaws, Article III, Section 2:
+
+
+At the annual meeting, the voting members shall elect the Board of
+Directors, review and vote on the standing rules and policies of the
+corporation, receive reports on the activities of the corporation,
+approve the budget and determine the direction of corporation in the
+coming year.
+
+This meeting will also serve as the monthly meeting for the month of
+February.
+
+# Time and Location
+
+Location: HacDC (software room)
+
+Wednesday, February 15, 2012
+
+Meeting called to order at _7:50_ by: _Brad_
+
+Members Present: Brad, Tim S., Tim C., Alberto, Martin, Phil, Chris,
+Reuven, Max, Todd Fine, Elizabeth, Scott, Lee, Jaime, Sean, Timmothy,
+Bill, Eric, Alex, Nick
+
+Others Present: Justin
+
+[Quorum](Quorum "wikilink") met? _Yes_
+
+# Officer Reports
+
+## President's Report
+
+Not present.
+
+## Vice President's Report
+
+Has some ideas for events and stuff to be mentioned later.
+
+XLaser mentioned the would send us another package of laser stuff, but
+never did. (Sharks with freaking laser beams.)
+
+## Treasurer's Report
+
+Currently have 59 voting members so quorum is still 14 for now.
+
+Here is the financial summary spreadsheet for Jan 2012:
+![<file:HacDC_Financials_Jan_2012.pdf>](HacDC_Financials_Jan_2012.pdf "file:HacDC_Financials_Jan_2012.pdf")
+
+We added members Scott Robbins and Stephen Nichols in January. Vince was
+voted in but has not paid yet as far as I know - please contact me if
+this is incorrect! And we added three other membership subscriptions
+(Chalk, Hughes, and Myers) but have not voted on them as members yet as
+well - maybe this month? Two non-paying members, one hasn't responded
+and may be dropping.
+
+We finished January almost \$500 ahead and membership revenue is now \>=
+expenses! If this keeps up, HacDC will have some resources to put into
+projects again going forward.
+
+## Secretary's Report
+
+Nothing special to report. Haven't been around for a couple months.
+
+## At-Large Directors' Reports
+
+### Toast
+
+Not present.
+
+### Martin
+
+Nothing to report.
+
+# Member Reports
+
+## Brad
+
+Smithsonian Institute has contacted Brad about 3D vision stuff. It would
+be cool to have a hackathon here to help out. Talk on Blabber if you're
+interested. Would like to have an event where we take pictures of
+objects at the Smithsonian, turn them into 3d models, and print them out
+with the printers at the space.
+
+## haxwithaxe
+
+- occupancy sensor getting it's own machine (sheevaplug)
+- project server on the fritz (might need replacement,more fiddling
+  required to know)
+- Byzantium gunning for CFP acceptance at HOPE and several other cons
+- found HacDC patches with HOPE vulture. i have them in my bag so they
+  make it to HOPE for those interested in them.
+- working on occsensor controlled outlet to prevent things that
+  shouldn't be on when no one is at the space from being on while no one
+  is at the space.
+
+## Martin
+
+- noise reduction: status? items/actions/help required? (item added by
+  haxwithaxe)
+  - got started, will continue to get worked on as time permits
+
+## Alberto
+
+We're going to get some monies for the class that Brad is teaching.
+(Let's earmark it for lasers.)
+
+## Eric
+
+Working on fixing up the Internet in the space/church. Might be a
+problem with the AP.
+
+Bill has donated an AP which might help with the Internets.
+
+## Tim S
+
+Sparkfun would like to borrow our space, and will reciprocate by doing
+something nice for us.
+
+Lots of recent work on infrastructure:
+
+- Mailing lists move to Google
+- Website moved to Dreamhost
+- Infrastructure work thanks to Jaime and Chris
+
+# New Business
+
+New America Foundation conference (on impact of Makers on technology)
+has invited us to come and show off our toys (3D printers). In favor of
+us being there and participating (and moving the Cupcake there, with
+Andy Walker's permission)? **Vote passes.**
+
+Alex, non-member, would like to teach a class about Java programming. On
+March 28th, at 7 or 8p. Gonna post something to Blabber. Sponsor: Brad
+
+## Board of Directors Elections
+
+### President
+
+- Ben (the pirate) nominated by Jamie, seconded by haxwithaxe
+- Brad nominated by Martin, second by Tim C.
+
+Ben withdraws.
+
+Brad wins unopposed.
+
+### Vice-President
+
+- Ben nominated Tim S. second Chris and Reuven
+
+Ben wins unopposed.
+
+### Treasurer
+
+Tim Slagle is running for re-election as Treasurer. Second Ben.
+
+Tim wins unopposed.
+
+### Secretary
+
+Reuven is nominated by Ben, second by Chris. Eric is nominated by Brad,
+second by Martin.
+
+Voted by secret ballot: Eric won by a bunch.
+
+### At-Large Directors
+
+haxwithaxe is running, seconded by Reuven. Marin, seconded by Brad Nick,
+seconded by Ben
+
+Nick and Martin elected by vote.
+
+### Induction of New Members
+
+# Adjournment
+
+[Category:Meeting Minutes](Category:Meeting_Minutes "wikilink")

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+## Purpose
+
+From the HacDC Bylaws, Article III, Section 2:
+
+
+At the annual meeting, the voting members shall elect the Board of
+Directors, review and vote on the standing rules and policies of the
+corporation, receive reports on the activities of the corporation,
+approve the budget and determine the direction of corporation in the
+coming year.
+
+This meeting will also serve as the monthly meeting for the month of
+March.
+
+## Time and Location
+
+March 12, 2013
+
+Meeting called to order at 7:45 p.m. by Ben the Pyrate
+
+Members Present: Ben, Dan, Shawn, Dave, mirage335, Loki, Bryce, Chris,
+Reuven, Shahar, Tim D., Phil W, Phil S., Brad, Alberto, Katie, Tim
+Slagle, David Whiteis, Martin, Nick B., Justin Myers, Jon H, Jamie Ai,
+William Gibb, Andy Ta
+
+Others Present: Logan, Graham
+
+[Quorum](Quorum "wikilink") met? yes
+
+## Approval of Previous Meeting's Minutes
+
+[Regular Member Meeting 2013 02
+12](Regular_Member_Meeting_2013_02_12 "wikilink") Approved unanimously.
+
+## Recognition
+
+Eric for being our president. Even if he didn't show up tonight. :P
+
+Tim Slagle for being treasurer. And proposing Project Awesome.
+
+And the entire board.
+
+## Director Reports
+
+### President's Report
+
+Absent.
+
+### Vice President's Report
+
+Nothing to report.
+
+### Treasurer's Report
+
+Here is the financial summary spreadsheet for February 2013:
+![<File:HacDC_Financials_2013_02.pdf>](HacDC_Financials_2013_02.pdf "File:HacDC_Financials_2013_02.pdf").
+We gained one new member (Philip Westlow). The other two members voted
+in last meeting have not paid their dues yet. We lost Stephen Beuttel
+~~and dropped Reuven Cohen after 4 months without dues payment~~. We had
+55 paying members and 2 non-paying members. Our dues revenue continues
+to meet our expenses again, and thanks to those that donate extra we had
+a regular (non-earmarked) monthly net of \$563.
+
+Quorum is 14.
+
+#### Project Awesome
+
+We had a surplus so I am able to declare a \$450 Project Awesome
+dividend and add \$113 to our reserves. Here is the Project Awesome
+spreadsheet for February:
+![<File:HacDC_PA_Projects-2013_02.pdf>](HacDC_PA_Projects-2013_02.pdf "File:HacDC_PA_Projects-2013_02.pdf").
+Thanks to everyone that voted for projects in February, there are now
+nine votes total.
+
+There have been no reports for Project 3DP (3D Printing, contact Andy
+Ta) for the last two months so the project is suspended and will get no
+additional funding. If there is no report for next month it will be
+**cancelled** and any funds returned to the general. Andy, if you are
+out there, file a report or have someone else do it! And if you don't
+think you'll want to continue as coordinator, please turn it over to
+someone else.
+
+### Secretary's Report
+
+Announcements, membership database.
+
+### Director-at-Large Reports
+
+#### Martin
+
+Dan, Hax and Martin attended VWS Winterfest. Brought in \$353 selling
+unwanted junk from HacDC. Lots of people were interested in finding out
+about HacDC.
+
+#### Andy
+
+Absent.
+
+## [Project Awesome](:Category:Project_Awesome "wikilink") Reports
+
+### Project LASER
+
+A bunch of research was done, resulting in a comparison
+\[<https://docs.google.com/spreadsheet/ccc?key=0Ai_FSnJ6DCsUdEpPdDJhM2Y0WUQ5eEw4TzRHMm84SWc&usp=sharing>\|
+spreadsheet\] and more [links](LaserCutterLinks "wikilink") to
+manufacturers and articles. HacDC's front door is 30.5 inches wide which
+limits our choices substantially.
+
+### Project BYZANTIUM
+
+Won a \$10K grant (InformSec)! Can be spent on ham equipment, raspberry
+pis, macbook and macbook air. Also on CDs. The money will go through
+HacDC.
+
+Haven't heard back about FEMA grant (no applicants have).
+
+### Project KITBUILD
+
+Earmarked balance large enough to pay for some tools and supplies, need
+to check out existing bin to see what we already have available.
+
+### Project 3DP
+
+Do we want to keep buying plastic? Andy will pass the baton to mirage335
+as coordinator.
+
+## Member Reports
+
+### Shawn Nock
+
+GrindDC (HacDC Biohacking Group) hasn't been active for an entire year
+yet... but we've made impressive progress. A functional Biosignal Amp
+(http://mirage335.dyndns.org/wiki/Mirage335BiosignalAmp), several
+versions of tDCS (https://github.com/nocko/tdcs), Implant Design
+(https://github.com/nocko/heledd/tree/master/hardware), a temperature
+controlled bath for biomaterials testing. Our Grinder nights at the
+space regularly attract 8-12 attendees.
+
+We're also in the process of organizing a SMT soldering class in for
+HacDC. Prototype teaching boards and partlists we're made
+(https://github.com/nocko/smt-practice) and a beta-quality seminar was
+held two months ago to test out our teaching chops.
+
+Challenges moving forward:
+
+- Expanding into DIYBio: Safety (MSDS/right-to-know documentation),
+  autoclave and lab glassware purchases, reagent purchase and storage.
+- Heavy interest in Qualified Self projects specifically with respect to
+  Smartphone integration (writing apps and developing sensors).
+- Electro-physiology and DIY EEG/EMG: Designing analysis software and
+  novel applications for the Biosignal Amp Mirage designed.
+
+### Dan Barlow
+
+Have been telling you about Jon Singer's moving adventure. Do you know
+anyone who wants a transformer (designed to be immersed in oil)? Give
+Dan feedback about what HacDC wants/needs.
+
+### Philip
+
+See e-mail. (Looking for hardware for old video games for an electronic
+literature showcase.)
+
+### David Whiteis
+
+[F3-robot](F3-robot "wikilink") (used to sequence human genome). Brought
+stuff that can be claimed but not left in the space.
+
+### mirage335
+
+Would like laptops for HARC. Offline discussion.
+
+Occupancy sensor is working fine.
+
+### Martin
+
+There are new HARC postcards that will be sent to FCC license-holders in
+DC.
+
+## Old Business
+
+None.
+
+## New Business
+
+### Approve new Standing Rules
+
+Because the Standing Rules are not fully completed and we haven't had
+much time to discuss them among the members before voting, we can just
+vote on the first Article today -
+[Voting](Proposed_Standing_Rules#Article_I:_Voting "wikilink"). That
+will give us the ability to continue edits and discussions, and vote on
+the other parts of the Standing Rules at future monthly member meetings.
+
+Unanimously approved.
+
+### Anti-Harassment Policy and Diversity Statement
+
+[Anti-Harassment Policy](Anti-Harassment_Policy "wikilink") and
+[Diversity Statement](Diversity_Statement "wikilink") need to be voted
+on.
+
+Ben read the prepared statement \[insert statement here\].
+
+
+What has transpired?
+
+<!-- -->
+
+
+Last Friday, 03/08/2013, there was an e-mail exchange discussing the
+proposed Anti-Harassment policy to be included in HacDC bylaws. During
+this discussion, an individual brought up the topic of rape.
+Specifically, statements were made regarding ???false accusations of
+rape??? and the ???psychology of victimhood.??? A few members sent
+e-mails to the board requesting that the conversation be stopped.
+
+<!-- -->
+
+
+Why is this a problem?
+
+<!-- -->
+
+
+This topic directly affects our membership. We, as a community, have
+members who have been victims of sexual violence. Statements like this
+trivialize and normalize their experiences and create a threatening and
+hostile environment at HacDC.
+
+<!-- -->
+
+
+HacDC is part of the community at St. Stephens, and as part of that
+community bears the responsibility to make the space safe for everyone.
+Statements which create threatening and hostile environments cannot be
+tolerated. These statements do not relate to the specific goals of HacDC
+and are damaging to the organization and the community which it is a
+part of. They alienate part of our membership and hurt our standing with
+hackerspaces, organizations at St. Stephens, and all peer/community
+learning institutions.
+
+<!-- -->
+
+
+What we intend to do about it.
+
+<!-- -->
+
+
+E-mail exchanges about this topic will not produce any valuable results
+and will only alienate more members of our community. This topic will be
+discussed at the Annual Meeting on Tuesday, March 12th, 2013.
+
+Alberto thought it was bad to end an ongoing discussion. It was a
+philosophical issue at stake, not big enough to stop the conversation.
+
+Loki proposes a working committee be formed from selected members to
+form a version of the Anti-Harassment Policy that has broader consensus.
+
+Reuven says limits for the intensity of conversations should be looked
+into.
+
+Jon urges people to keep conversation on topic on the members list.
+
+Doc says this problem crops up in other communities. Invoking the
+principle of Buddhist Right Speech seems to fix it. He can post some
+links to the wiki about how it has been implemented in other
+communities.
+
+Loki gave a one-minute summary arguing in favor of Proposal 2. New
+member Graham gave a one-minute summary arguing in favor of Proposal 1.
+
+Two people voted to defer. Two people voted for Proposal 2. Everyone
+else voted for Proposal 1. Proposal 1 is approved.
+
+Diversity Statement approved unanimously.
+
+## Board of Directors Elections
+
+### President
+
+Ben has been nominated and wins by default.
+
+### Vice-President
+
+Shahar and Chris and Reuven have been nominated. Chris wins.
+
+### Treasurer
+
+Katie has been nominated and wins by default.
+
+### Secretary
+
+David Mc has been nominated and wins by default.
+
+### At-Large Directors (two)
+
+Shawn Nock and Reuven are nominated and win by default.
+
+## New Members
+
+Logan is originally from DC and just moved back here about a year ago.
+Physics background. Programming job. Been coming to GrindDC meetups.
+Approved.
+
+Graham moved to DC 3.5 years ago. Has a 3D printer. Does electronics
+work for fun. Approved.
+
+## Adjournment
+
+Adjourned at 9:23 pm
+
+[Category:Meeting Minutes](Category:Meeting_Minutes "wikilink")

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+## Purpose
+
+From the HacDC Bylaws, Article III, Section 2:
+
+
+At the annual meeting, the voting members shall elect the Board of
+Directors, review and vote on the standing rules and policies of the
+corporation, receive reports on the activities of the corporation,
+approve the budget and determine the direction of corporation in the
+coming year.
+
+This meeting will also serve as the monthly meeting for the month of
+March.
+
+## Time and Location
+
+March 11, 2014
+
+Meeting called to order at 1955 by Ben.
+
+Members Present: Ben, Katie, DavidMc.. 12 in person, 3 online.
+
+Others Present: ~5
+
+[Quorum](Quorum "wikilink") met? Yes.
+
+## Approval of Previous Meeting's Minutes
+
+[Regular Member Meeting 2014 02
+11](Regular_Member_Meeting_2014_02_11 "wikilink") - approved.
+
+## Recognition
+
+- Thanks to Evan and Zack for their work on the laser cutter.
+- Everyone involved in Project SEM .
+- David McInnis for adding really cool lighting to the new shelves in
+  the basement.
+- Julia Longtin (aka. juri) for more 3D printer tweaking and getting
+  ahead on cleaning up the space.
+
+## Director Reports
+
+### President's Report
+
+As reported last month, the BoD has approved accepting the donation of a
+Scanning Electron Microscope (SEM). The SEM is now ready to be picked up
+and we have about three weeks to collect it. It is currently in Norfolk,
+VA and is a large, heavy piece of equipment. We will need to rent/borrow
+a truck (ideally one with a lift-gate) to transport it up to HacDC, and
+we'll need several strong volunteers to help us load, and unload the
+truck (including bringing it up the stairs and into the workshop).
+Additionally, we will need some help making space for it in the
+workshop. **We are currently shooting for Saturday, March 29th.**
+
+### Vice President's Report
+
+admin team is accepting donations of gigabit network switches. we need
+both managed and unmanaged switches. one managed switch with 20+ ports
+which is for the church network. we are getting the space wired for
+gigabit ethernet so cat5e and cat6 keystone jacks and and wall plates
+are welcome.
+
+### Treasurer's Report
+
+Here is the financial summary spreadsheet for February 2014:
+![<File:HacDC_Financials_2014_02.pdf>](HacDC_Financials_2014_02.pdf "File:HacDC_Financials_2014_02.pdf").
+We gained two members in the last month: Elizabeth Smith and Ariam
+Mogos. We lost two members in the last month: Tim Dixon and Nick Mapsy.
+We have 46 dues-paying members in good standing, two permanently
+dues-waived members, four temporarily dues-waived members, and five
+members who are behind on dues.
+
+#### Project Awesome
+
+Here is the Project Awesome spreadsheet for February:
+![<File:HacDC_PA_Projects-2014_02.pdf>](HacDC_PA_Projects-2014_02.pdf "File:HacDC_PA_Projects-2014_02.pdf").
+Once again we are in the red for the month, so there is no Project
+Awesome dividend. :(
+
+### Secretary's Report
+
+NonHacDC calendar is being populated. Need to put it in a more public
+place and open it up to members for editing. Otherwise nothing
+significant to report.
+
+### Director-at-Large Reports
+
+No report.
+
+## [Project Awesome](:Category:Project_Awesome "wikilink") Reports
+
+### Project LASER
+
+Dan: Optical maintenance; cleaning lenses, tightening things, etc. Found
+the aluminum track is wearing and has some play. Will try to flip them
+to use the other side, otherwise will purchase new tracks. This is
+expected, normal wear. Aiming laser and combining optic is here, but
+dust is still a problem. Will add air flushing to all optical
+components. Thanks to those who worked on the alignment. The idea of
+having jigs underneath is being put off. The cabinet will need to be
+reworked first.
+
+### Project BYZANTIUM
+
+Nothing new to report.
+
+### Project KITBUILD
+
+Nothing new to report.
+
+### Project SUPPLIES
+
+Still healthy and stable. A few expenses this month, related to lighting
+the new shelves.
+
+### Project EXPANSION
+
+We may be able to afford a small vertical bandsaw for about \$100,
+similar to the one we had before. This would help cutting stock
+materials for CNC mill, laser cutter, photolithography fab, etc. Any
+suggestions or objections? Dan: reminds Mirage that we'd like ink for
+the inkjet plotter in the basement.
+
+### Project SPACECAM
+
+Kevin: comments on Rob's donation list, very interested in the
+projectors and the scanning/projecting white boards. WebRTC is what will
+hopefully replace Hangouts in the future. Please check it out.
+
+## Member Reports
+
+### Justin Myers
+
+Quick reminder that our first
+[Laurel](http://larcmd.org/vec/)-accredited ham radio licensing [exam
+session](Licensing_Exams "wikilink") starts at noon [March
+22](http://www.meetup.com/hac-dc/events/160901402/) (a week from this
+coming Saturday). Review/questions are welcome at tomorrow's (March 12)
+HARC meeting.
+
+If you're interested in getting licensed, take your exams here for free!
+Other exam dates this year: [June
+21](http://www.meetup.com/hac-dc/events/160901522/) and [Nov.
+8](http://www.meetup.com/hac-dc/events/160901572/).
+
+We also need more examiners who can help out at these sessions; if
+you're already licensed (General or above) and want to help, let me
+know.
+
+### Mirage
+
+Audio difficulties.
+
+From chat: Basically, I have a nice HF antenna, and continuing work with
+Imagnus. The USRP is cooperating now. Would like Dan and I to have
+permission to expediently dispose of remaining junk in the basement.
+Three months is far too long!
+
+### Dan
+
+New acrylic colors in stock. Non-rastering cutting is working fine
+(laser cutter). Discussion: computer for laser cutter could use more
+memory, but it's windoz XP. Options presented, will look into it.
+
+## Old Business
+
+Provide Martin a keyholding honorary (nonpaying) membership. - Approved
+by member vote.
+
+## New Business
+
+Approve Article IV of the [Proposed Standing
+Rules](Proposed_Standing_Rules#Article_IV:_Meetings "wikilink"). This
+codifies our existing policies and empowers the BoD to reschedule member
+meetings for the following week in the event that an emergency (such as
+weather) forces the cancellation of a scheduled meeting. - proposed
+rules reviewed in meeting, minor discussion followed - Approved by
+member vote.
+
+Permit Dan Barlow and mirage335 to expediently dispose of junk in the
+basement for the next few months. - Approved by member vote.
+
+## Board of Directors Elections
+
+Results of the elections are as follows:
+
+### President
+
+Dan
+
+### Vice-President
+
+Chris
+
+### Treasurer
+
+Katie
+
+### Secretary
+
+DaveMc
+
+### At-Large Directors (two)
+
+Zach and Ben
+
+## New Members
+
+Chris - electronics, Ham, Windows expert - Approved by member vote.
+
+## Adjournment
+
+Adjourned at 2110.
+
+[Category:Meeting Minutes](Category:Meeting_Minutes "wikilink")

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+## Purpose
+
+From the HacDC Bylaws, Article III, Section 2:
+
+
+At the annual meeting, the voting members shall elect the Board of
+Directors, review and vote on the standing rules and policies of the
+corporation, receive reports on the activities of the corporation,
+approve the budget and determine the direction of corporation in the
+coming year.
+
+This meeting will also serve as the monthly meeting for the month of
+January.
+
+## Time and Location
+
+January 10, 2015
+
+Meeting called to order at __3:13__ by __Ben the Pyrate___.
+
+Members Present: Enrique, Katie, Zack, Kevin, Travis, Shawn, Don, Pat,
+Phil Stewart, Hunter, Celeste, Mirage
+
+Others Present: Danish, A-KO
+
+[Quorum](Quorum "wikilink") met? Yes
+
+## Approval of Previous Meeting's Minutes
+
+[Regular Member Meeting 2014 12
+09](Regular_Member_Meeting_2014_12_09 "wikilink") Approved
+
+## Recognition
+
+## Director Reports
+
+### President's Report
+
+Not Present
+
+### Vice President's Report
+
+Not Present
+
+### Treasurer's Report
+
+Here is the financial summary spreadsheet for December 2014:
+![<File:HacDC_Financials_2014_12.pdf>](HacDC_Financials_2014_12.pdf "File:HacDC_Financials_2014_12.pdf").
+We gained Gary Sparkes (Hunter) as a new member, re-gained Ann
+Millspaugh as a returning member, and lost Christine Prefontaine and
+Phillip Walker. We have 44 dues-paying members in good standing and 6
+dues-waived members.
+
+The CFC charity application is proving non-trivial to complete. By
+January 23 we must, in addition to the forms completed thus far:
+
+- submit supporting statements and/or documentation of substantial local
+  presence in the geographical area covered by the local campaign and a
+  description of the programs, services, benefits, etc. provided by the
+  organization in calendar year 2014 and how those programs, services,
+  benefits, etc. affect human health and welfare of the target
+  population.
+- complete and submit a Pro Forma [IRS Form
+  990](http://www.irs.gov/pub/irs-pdf/f990.pdf). The following sections
+  must be completed: Page 1, Items A-M; Part I (Summary and Part II,
+  Signature Block), Lines 1-4 only; Part VII (Compensation section A
+  only); Part VIII (Statement of Revenues); Part IX (Statement of
+  Functional Expenses), and; Part XII (Financial Statements and
+  Reporting).
+- prohibit the sale or lease of CFC contributor lists
+
+#### Project Awesome
+
+Here is the Project Awesome spreadsheet for December:
+![<File:HacDC_PA_Projects-2014_12.pdf>](HacDC_PA_Projects-2014_12.pdf "File:HacDC_PA_Projects-2014_12.pdf").
+We continue to have to dip into savings to pay our rent, so no dividend
+this month. :(
+
+### Secretary's Report
+
+No Report.
+
+### Director-at-Large Reports
+
+#### Travis
+
+CNC will be running by end of the month. Prusa is running.
+
+#### Zack
+
+No report.
+
+## [Project Awesome](:Category:Project_Awesome "wikilink") Reports
+
+### Project LASER
+
+No report. Hand-off required?
+
+### Project BYZANTIUM
+
+We're re-factoring the project. Slowly because we all have jobs now.
+
+### Project KITBUILD
+
+Nothing new to report. Still hoping to organize a kit build in concert
+with a Learn to Solder event sometime this spring.
+
+### Project SUPPLIES
+
+Ordered replacement extruder for Rostock Max. Also ordered 0.35mm nozzle
+for dramatically improved resolution.
+
+When finances become less strained, a Rev.7 PCB heater would be a nice
+addition. More even heating across the glass would reduce thermal stress
+and greatly improve adhesion.
+
+### Project EXPANSION
+
+Still conservative.
+
+### Project HAMRADIO
+
+Don has installed a 2 element 10m and a 160m dipole antenna. Don fitted
+a narrow (CW) filter in the main HF radio to improve narrow signal
+performance. We have participated in a number of on-air contests and
+contacted more than 100 countries.
+
+Lee N4TCW
+
+## Member Reports
+
+### mirage335
+
+#### Lessons from Kamal Jain of Lowell Makes
+
+Met Kamal Jain from [Lowell Makes](http://lowellmakes.com/),
+Massachusetts hackerspace last month. Among other things, we discussed
+revenue/sponsor structures. Recently received email detailing these
+opportunities. In particular, we should look into
+[1](https://doublethedonation.com/blog/2014/08/donation-requests/).
+
+#### Shimmer
+
+HacDC server Shimmer is proving stable. Please contact me by email
+(directly or members@hacdc.org) for an account.
+
+#### RFID
+
+NetPLC boards and parts are in, so RFID system will be implemented soon.
+
+## Old Business
+
+## New Business
+
+### Cams
+
+Funding and installation of 'lights-on' cameras, and authorize BoD to
+examine other relevant footage (ie. hallway cams) to correlate
+incidents. Members' identities would not be recorded in any way not
+already documented (ie. hallway cam).
+
+This proposal is not a plan of action (ie. we may not need to buy cams),
+just a provision for future improvement.
+
+Approved the installation of camera. Funding and technical details to be
+revisited.
+
+### Dues Structure
+
+We may benefit from some sort of multi-level membership structure,
+perhaps particularly to ensure fair compensation for renting the office
+space.
+
+Needs to be discussed and revisited in a separate meeting.
+
+### Increase Dues by \$10 for one year
+
+Approved.
+
+## Board of Directors Elections
+
+Results of the elections are as follows:
+
+### President
+
+Celeste
+
+### Vice-President
+
+Haxwithaxe
+
+### Treasurer
+
+Travis
+
+### Secretary
+
+Enrique
+
+### At-Large Directors (two)
+
+Phil Don
+
+## New Members
+
+Danish
+
+## Adjournment
+
+Adjourned at ___4:02____.
+
+[Category:Meeting Minutes](Category:Meeting_Minutes "wikilink")

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+## Purpose
+
+From the HacDC Bylaws, Article III, Section 2:
+
+
+*At the annual meeting, the voting members shall elect the Board of
+Directors, review and vote on the standing rules and policies of the
+corporation, receive reports on the activities of the corporation,
+approve the budget and determine the direction of corporation in the
+coming year.*
+
+## Time and Location
+
+February 9th, 2016 (postponed from January 23)
+
+Meeting called to order at 7:45pm by Enrique.
+
+Members Present: Ethan W., Matthew H., Julia L., Michael C., Nick S.,
+Phil S., Tom I., Bill B., Don J. Sumter T., Kevin C., Pat B., Shawn W.
+Others Present: [Quorum](Quorum "wikilink") met? YES
+
+## Approval of Previous Meeting's Minutes
+
+## Recognition
+
+- HacDC Members and Volunteers: This year we had a whole new board. We
+  applied, appealed and were accepted as a Combined Federal Campaign
+  charity, renewed our non-profit status with DC, fixed some years-old
+  problems with our finances paperwork even after we lost our treasurer
+  mid-year and had a horrible transition. We gained three sponsors this
+  year: Lulzbot, Accelebrate and Newark element 14. We put up a
+  microwave tower on the roof, the radio transceiver online and took a
+  large-format laser cutter from design to operational project. Plus we
+  significantly cleaned up the basement, moved much of the workshop down
+  there, updated our inventory, moved the classroom to another suite and
+  built custom shelving for it. On top of all those accomplishments,
+  between 3D Thursdays, Amateur Radio and Microcontroller Mondays, HacDC
+  has held about 100 free, public workshops in 2015. This doesn't
+  include all the Radio Contests, Field Days and Licensing Exam
+  Sessions, Capture The Flag, Web Scraping, SEM Workdays, the Intro
+  Security Workshop, the Raspberry Jam, CNC Mill Class, Lockpicking,
+  Virtual Reality Night, Table Top Gaming, our table at the Columbia
+  Heights Farmers Market many Saturdays, and participation at the
+  Greenbelt Maker Faire, the Silver Spring Maker Faire and nearly two
+  full days at the National Maker Faire. So for all the hardships and
+  frustrations we've had this year, thank you to everyone who makes
+  HacDC awesome.
+
+## Director Reports
+
+### President's Report
+
+### Vice President's Report
+
+Ok, so I have been too hot under the collar about this lately, so I'll
+step back from leading the charge. Please give some thought to improving
+basement/shop policy.
+
+Also, obtained copies of
+![<File:MakersmithsRules.pdf>](MakersmithsRules.pdf "File:MakersmithsRules.pdf"),
+![<File:MakersmithsDisclaimer.pdf>](MakersmithsDisclaimer.pdf "File:MakersmithsDisclaimer.pdf"),
+and
+![<File:MakersmithsSignIn.pdf>](MakersmithsSignIn.pdf "File:MakersmithsSignIn.pdf")
+sheet. Please consider these documents as rough examples.
+
+Members, please consider the impact of negativity towards the successful
+OpticalTableRobot, as well as the concerns of hard working volunteers
+who have sometimes endured more debate or distraction than support.
+
+BoD candidates, please consider the need to form a cohesive body of
+leadership for HacDC.
+
+HacDC has a lot of options right now, both in terms of equipment and
+goals.
+
+HacDC has the potential to offer advanced tooling and support quality
+research. Or, HacDC can focus on less difficult, perhaps less polarzing
+aspects of its mission. In the former case, we need to make
+basement/shop areas more insulated from politics and recklessness. In
+the latter case, it would make sense to liquidate assets that will not
+be used, such as the OpticalTableRobot, extra electronics test
+equipment, high-voltage transformers, etc.
+
+### Treasurer's Report
+
+- Dwolla ballance: \$5,030.00
+- Paypal ballance: \$5,140.66
+- BB&T ballance: \$2,105.47
+
+<!-- -->
+
+- January Income from membership dues: \$1500
+- January donations: \$190
+
+### Secretary's Report
+
+(Will update before meeting)
+
+- We have 34 members in good standing. Quorum is 9, majority 18 and
+  two-thirds is 23.
+
+### Director-at-Large Reports
+
+#### Phil
+
+#### Don
+
+## [Project Awesome](:Category:Project_Awesome "wikilink") Reports
+
+### Project HAMRADIO
+
+Putting up a repeater; will coordinate with HacDC next year when Don
+moves to Uganda.
+
+### Project SEM
+
+Nothing much to report, bought a penning gauge.
+
+### Project SUPPLIES
+
+Anticipating minor IT services related expenses, including \$20 for VoIP
+services.
+
+### Project EXPANSION
+
+Approved an ~\$215 computer purchase to reinstate classroom web
+conferencing and presentation functionality.
+
+Some proposals for funding structures are already served by this fund.
+Please consider working within the democratic, yet efficient, Project
+Awesome framework.
+
+## Audit Committee Report
+
+The Committee will update the members on progress thus far and discuss
+the plan forward.
+
+## Member Reports
+
+- Enrique. Hosted two Introduction to Linux nights. Attendance was very
+  sparse though; maybe 7 people total. Also Kerbal Space Program. I've
+  asked Brian about improving signage to direct people to HacDC from the
+  St. Stephen's main entrance because I found one attendee pacing back
+  and forth there looking for the address. Let's open the Newark stuff
+  and take some photos! Also Julia, myself, and Dan and a few volunteers
+  fixed the TV! I made a video. If people like it maybe it'll be online.
+
+## Old Business
+
+### Membership Dues Waiver for EdTechDMV / Representative
+
+- Old problem, new example: An outside organization wants to use HacDC
+  facilities during business hours. The organization is EdTechDMV, an
+  educational non-profit organization, wants to offer IT workshops and
+  computer training classes in HacDC's classroom. The two examples are
+  an upcoming workshop the evening of February 17th, and computer
+  training classes during 9-5 hours they want to offer this summer. Are
+  these events something HacDC wants to facilitate/host? What are the
+  pros and cons? If we do, how would we give EdTechDMV access to the
+  classroom when members are not available?
+
+### Bylaws Amendment
+
+- Proposed Amendment to Bylaws Article II, Section 6: Add "*For
+  substantial cause, the Board of Directors may indefinitely suspend a
+  member's access to the space by a 2/3 majority vote of the board. By
+  voting at an official meeting with quorum, members may reinstate or
+  suspend, access or membership, for any member whose access has been
+  suspended by the board. The board may suspend the access of no more
+  than two members per month via this procedure. Access to the space may
+  not be re-suspended by the Board of Directors for the same actions or
+  incidents. Explanation of such suspensions must be submitted
+  electronically to all members."* (This proposed bylaws amendment must
+  be signed by 3/4ths of all members before it is adopted)
+
+### Restrict Workshop and Tool Access
+
+- Approve a *non-binding resolution* that access to the workshop in the
+  basement should be restricted to HacDC members who have undergone a
+  safety briefing and use of certain tools (CNC Mill, Lathe, PCB Etch
+  Supplies, OTR) restricted to members authorized by an approved
+  custodian of each tool (to be determined).
+
+Proposal text was send via email to members was was approved by large
+majority: "I propose that we change the access control policy to the
+basement, establishing a "basement custodian", who has the authority to
+control who has access to the basement, and the responsibility to
+restrict access to those who are able to use the equipment and space
+without being a disturbance to the use of the machinery and space by
+others. Regarding my second proposal, I would like the initial basement
+custodian to be selected by the board, with replacements selected by the
+standing custodian. The board should be empowered to replace the
+custodian only through a membership vote at a membership meeting with
+quorum." This proposal was approved by a large majority vote, with the
+understanding that the custodian is subject to replacement at the next
+meeting if members are not satisfied with the rules and procedures
+required to certify members for basement access before then. The
+custodian was renamed Dungeon Master. The board voted to appoint Julia
+as the first Dungeon Master.
+
+### Reimbursements
+
+- Approve reimbursement of \$95.14 to Enrique for purchase of an 8' step
+  ladder for basement use. (replaced 8' wooden ladder) - This was
+  Approved.
+- Approve \$2,000 for fully recomissioning the OpticalTableRobot. - This
+  was Tabled.
+- Approve \$500 for an off-the-shelf throw-away eBay laser cutter. -
+  This was Tabled.
+
+## New Business
+
+- Colloboratively discuss, consider, and adopt policy reforms to protect
+  volunteer contributions to the basement/shop areas.
+- Invited speakers. The Amateur Radio club finds and hosts invited
+  speakers monthly and I think that's something HacDC could do even more
+  often. What topics are we interested in hearing about? Off the top of
+  my head: quantum computing, and something a bit more social like
+  epistemology online.
+- Review our year long experiment of having \$60 dues, and possibly vote
+  on whether to continue requiring \$60. - This was temporarily approved
+  for the month.
+
+## Board of Directors Elections
+
+Results of the elections are as follows:
+
+### President
+
+Julia Longtin
+
+### Vice-President
+
+Ethan Waldo
+
+### Treasurer
+
+Enrique Cobas
+
+### Secretary
+
+Tom Iddings
+
+### At-Large Directors (two)
+
+Michael Chelen
+
+Matthew Hines (mirage335)
+
+## New Members
+
+John P.
+
+## Adjournment
+
+Adjourned at 10:20 by Enrique.
+
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+## Purpose
+
+From the HacDC Bylaws, Article III, Section 2:
+
+
+*At the annual meeting, the voting members shall elect the Board of
+Directors, review and vote on the standing rules and policies of the
+corporation, receive reports on the activities of the corporation,
+approve the budget and determine the direction of corporation in the
+coming year.*
+
+## Time and Location
+
+January 28th, 2017 at 4pm
+
+Meeting called to order at
+
+`   1630`
+
+Members Present:
+
+`   Ben Enrique Julia Ankeet Andrew Matt Ken Tom Kevin`
+
+Others Present:
+
+`   Others`
+
+[Quorum](Quorum "wikilink") met?
+
+`   yes`
+
+## Approval of Previous Meeting's Minutes
+
+## Recognition
+
+In 2016 HacDC held nearly 100 free workshops on microcontroller
+programming, 3D design and 3D printing. We also started workshops
+teaching people about PC hardware and software with several PC Rebuilds
+events, a couple of Linux Install nights and about a dozen Introduction
+to Linux workshops. The Amateur Radio Club also held dozens of meetings
+including many guest speakers, and participated in national and
+international contests including field excursions to the White House,
+National Parks, Lincoln's Cottage and more. HacDC itself had three long
+days of off-site demos at the USA Science and Engineering Festival and
+RobotFest. HARC also participated in the Silver Spring Maker Faire,
+enabled remote online access to the W3HAC station and set up a repeater.
+We also had a few one-off events like the Apple v FBI discussion, a
+Kerbal Space Program gathering, a couple of Hackathons run by
+hackster.io, and we fixed the LCD TV! Last but not least, we assembled,
+launched, tracked and recovered Spaceblimp 6 and got some beautiful
+images and video from the stratosphere (104,000ft!).
+
+Through our partnership with High School Tech Services HacDC has hosted
+classes on project management, programming fundamentals, object oriented
+programming, HTML5 and more.
+
+Besides the workshops, events and projects, we also continued to
+reorganize ourselves in our new space after our late 2015 move, we
+renewed a \$500 sponsorship from Accelebrate and obtained a new
+sponsorship from Newark element 14, we got over \$550 in donations from
+federal employees via the CFC process. We restored our reserves to 6
+months of expenses, we cleaned up the Standing Rules and some other
+parts of the Wiki. Several of our members attended the Nation of Makers
+meeting and continue to be involved in the new national organization.
+
+HARC: 132 exams were given in 2016. 116 new licenses or upgrades. We
+participated in 16 radio contests and 22 National Park on the Air
+events, including the National Monument and Presidents Park(White
+House). We purchased and installed a 440mhz repeater.
+
+## Director Reports
+
+### President's Report
+
+`   nice LED lights`
+
+### Vice President's Report
+
+`   not present`
+
+### Treasurer's Report
+
+- See the January meeting minutes for numbers. We have about 7-8 months
+  of full operating expenses in reserve but we're close to breaking even
+  month-to-month, especially with the coming 5% rent increase.
+- We are too reliant on membership dues (95%+ of our revenue) and the
+  dues are pretty high already. We should look at getting more donations
+  or applying for grants.
+- To raise more than \$1,500/yr in donations, we need a solicitation
+  permit, which we should and will apply for shortly.
+- Apparently HacDC has never filed tax returns with DC Govt since it was
+  founded. Once we start (this year), even though we've been tax-exempt,
+  we may get fined for not filing returns as expected. We should clear
+  that up before looking at grants.
+
+### Secretary's Report
+
+`   I was Secretary and a member of the BOD this past year.`
+
+### Director-at-Large Reports
+
+#### Matt
+
+Has been a good year. No drama. More volunteers getting involved. Maybe
+next year we can grow and do really awesome things.
+
+#### Mike
+
+## [Project Awesome](:Category:Project_Awesome "wikilink") Reports
+
+### Project HAMRADIO
+
+### Project SEM
+
+### Project SUPPLIES
+
+### Project EXPANSION
+
+## Audit Committee Report
+
+Nobody bothered to form a committee so there's no report. All financial
+statements including receipts for all purchases are at the space, in the
+BOD locker, treasurer's folder. The Dwolla statements include member
+names, the rest don't. -Enrique
+
+## Member Reports
+
+## Old Business
+
+`   The bylaws amendment has enough signatures to consider.`
+`   The bylaws amendment below passed by unanimous acclamation.`
+
+### Bylaws Amendments
+
+- Proposed Amendment to Bylaws Article II, Section 6: Add "*For
+  substantial cause, the Board of Directors may indefinitely suspend a
+  member's access to the space by a 2/3 majority vote of the board. By
+  voting at an official meeting with quorum, members may reinstate or
+  suspend, access or membership, for any member whose access has been
+  suspended by the board. The board may suspend the access of no more
+  than two members per month via this procedure. Access to the space may
+  not be re-suspended by the Board of Directors for the same actions or
+  incidents. Explanation of such suspensions must be submitted
+  electronically to all members."* (This proposed bylaws amendment must
+  be signed by 3/4ths of all members before it is adopted)
+
+## New Business
+
+- Group Photo. The group photo we have is ANCIENT. Literally 90% of
+  those people are gone. New photo is years overdue.
+
+## Board of Directors Elections
+
+Results of the elections are as follows:
+
+`   President: ''Julia stood for election unopposed.`
+
+`   Vice President:  ''Andrew and Tom stand for VP.`
+`   ''Tom won with 7 votes to 3`
+
+`    Treasurer: ''Enrique stood for election unopposed.`
+
+`    Secretary: ''Ben stood for election unopposed.`
+
+`   At large seats: ''Andrew, Mirage, and Kevin stand for at large seats.`
+`   Mirage and Kevin won the ranked choice vote.`
+
+## New Members
+
+## Adjournment
+
+Adjourned at
+
+`   1700`
+
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+## Purpose
+
+From the HacDC Bylaws, Article III, Section 2:
+
+
+*At the annual meeting, the voting members shall elect the Board of
+Directors, review and vote on the standing rules and policies of the
+corporation, receive reports on the activities of the corporation,
+approve the budget and determine the direction of corporation in the
+coming year.*
+
+## Time and Location
+
+`   Date: 2018.13.10 (March 10, 2018)`
+`   Location: HacDC`
+
+Meeting called to order at
+
+`   Time: 15:37`
+
+## Participants
+
+- Members Present:
+  - Kevin
+  - Julia
+  - Matt Zand
+  - JP
+  - Karen
+  - mirage
+  - Nic
+  - Tayeb
+  - Ken
+  - Tom
+  - Enrique (virtually)
+
+<!-- -->
+
+- Others Present:
+  - Aden
+
+[Quorum](Quorum "wikilink") met?
+
+`   Yes`
+
+## Recognition
+
+`   Enrique was Treasurer, thank you. Julia was President. Mirage is also an outgoing 3-year veteran of BoD.`
+`   Thanks to all 3 for your service. Tom did good work as VP.`
+
+## Director Reports
+
+### President's Report
+
+`   President is present but incommunicado.`
+
+### Vice President's Report
+
+`   I lost our IT admin contract. Been working on various infrastructure projects like the printer, classroom TV,`
+`   basement TV, videoconferencing, etc. Would like to continue my work as VP and help grow and improve our`
+`   organization over the next year.`
+
+### Treasurer's Report
+
+`   Did a bunch of legwork and treasurer stuff, helped us be square with the government.`
+
+### Secretary's Report
+
+`   Nic is happy to be a member of HacDC over the past year, has found HacDC to be a valuable community to be a`
+`   member of. Has been Secretary for a few months, but has been away on international travel.`
+
+### Director-at-Large Reports
+
+#### Matt
+
+`   Project Awesome fund allocations are still necessary but have been under-utilized the past year. USASEF is a big event,`
+`   we kind of dropped the ball this year. The next BoD should bear this in mind for future years; and try to stay in touch`
+`   with previous BoD members so institutional knowledge is kept.`
+
+`   Treasurer is an important job, hope the next one takes their responsibility seriously. Don't be too hard on folks, but it's`
+`   important the Treasurer does reimburse people promptly.`
+
+`   HacDC's BoD needs to take responsibility for members causing problems, and members need to take responsibility for their guests.`
+`   Problems need to be addressed promptly.`
+
+#### Kevin
+
+For the most part, my year has consisted of trying to network HacDC with
+other groups and represent HacDC at events. To that end, I:
+
+- offered 3D printing services, along with Julia, at the two-day
+  Smithsonian Institute's [Earth Optimism
+  Summit](https://earthoptimism.si.edu/2017/) ["Make for the
+  Planet"](https://earthoptimism.si.edu/calendar/2017/events/make-planet-pitches/)
+  hack-a-thon
+- represented HacDC for the [Community Makerspace
+  Day](https://www.eventbrite.com/e/community-makerspace-day-tickets-39168856103#)
+  event at Mary McLeod Bethune Day Academy PCS
+- supported Ken's [Neighborhood Opportunity
+  Centers](DC_Community_Hackerspaces "wikilink") (NOCs) proposals by:
+  - participating in two meetings with DC government officials and
+    Nation of Makers executive director
+  - arranged a meeting between HacDC and the New America Foundation's
+    Open Source Institute
+  - established a wiki page for collecting, coalating and coordinating
+    potential NOC resources
+
+In lesser news, I've been:
+
+- recreating a passport stamp
+- working on a brief [OpenSCAD rotate_extrude tutorial
+  video](https://drive.google.com/file/d/1CINyLSA3x984h7JMWaxRRfdgh0C0v81g/view)
+- futzing around with the teleconferencing system, and continue
+  attempting to document progress on the wiki (See [La
+  Fonera](La_Fonera "wikilink") and [OBi110 VoIP
+  setup](OBi110_VoIP_setup "wikilink").)
+- doing this, that and the other thing
+- occasionally restocking the fridge
+- kept the tunes going a la [Radio
+  Paradise](https://www.radioparadise.com/)
+
+## [Project Awesome](:Category:Project_Awesome "wikilink") Reports
+
+### Project SPACEBLIMP
+
+We postponed our March 3-4 launch due to winds out in Strasburg, despite
+everything being ready to go otherwise. Sad! We're currently deciding on
+a new launch date but the weekends of March 24 and March 31 are likely.
+We've also entered the Global Space Balloon Challenge under the team
+name Hackers SLS (Space Lunch System) and plan to launch another
+Spaceblimp for that competition in later April (not to far away).
+Enrique
+
+## Audit Committee Report
+
+Nobody bothered to form a committee so there's no report.
+
+## Member Reports
+
+Enrique - This year I hosted events on Lockpicking (TOOOL came),
+Software Defined Radio, Cryptocurrencies and the Metasploit Workshop put
+on by Beltway Hackers. Also lots of Spaceblimp meetings, especially
+lately. Spaceblimp 7 was postponed from the Eclipse date to early 2018
+and just postponed again due to weather but we're ready to go very soon.
+
+### Bylaws Amendments
+
+"Bylaws amendment proposal: Change the threshold for future bylaws
+amendments from "more than three quarters (3/4ths) of voting members,"
+to "more than three quarters (3/4ths) of member votes cast 90 days from
+the proposal approval date," and from "Notice of such petition must be
+submitted electronically to all members," to "Notice of such a petition
+must be submitted to all members electronically and, where electronic
+means produce no response, all other available means." (petition
+approved April 2017)
+<http://wiki.hacdc.org/index.php/Regular_Member_Meeting_2017_04_11>)
+
+## New Business
+
+## Board of Directors Elections
+
+Results of the elections are as follows:
+
+`   President:  ''Karen stood for election for President unopposed.`
+
+`   Vice President:  ''Tom stood for election for VP unopposed.`
+
+`   Treasurer:  ''Tayeb stood for election unopposed.`
+
+`   Secretary:  ''Nic stood for election unopposed.`
+
+`   At large seats:  ''Ken, Kevin, and stood for 2 at large seats.`
+
+## Adjournment
+
+`   Adjourned at 1627`
+
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+## Purpose
+
+From the HacDC Bylaws, Article III, Section 2:
+
+
+*At the annual meeting, the voting members shall elect the Board of
+Directors, review and vote on the standing rules and policies of the
+corporation, receive reports on the activities of the corporation,
+approve the budget and determine the direction of corporation in the
+coming year.*
+
+## Time and Location
+
+`   Date: Tuesday, March 12`
+`   Location: HacDC`
+
+Meeting called to order at
+
+`   Time: 7:00pm`
+`   By: Karen`
+
+## Participants
+
+- Members Present:
+  - Karen
+  - Kevin
+  - Ken
+  - Bobby
+  - John
+
+<!-- -->
+
+- Members remoting:
+  - Tayeb
+  - Enrique
+  - Mirage (Matt)
+
+<!-- -->
+
+- Others Present:
+  - ITechGeek
+
+[Quorum](Quorum "wikilink") met?
+
+`   Unknown`
+
+## Approval of Previous Meeting's Minutes
+
+## Recognition
+
+## Director Reports
+
+### President's Report
+
+Fundraising Activities - scheduled and proposed
+
+- HacDC is going to have an event at Dupont Underground Tuesday, April
+  23 - proposal is for demos, public domain films, and musical
+  entertainment. HacDC will approach Words/Beats/Life to see if they
+  would be interested in collaborating
+- Board met with the owner of Exiles on U Street about the possibilities
+  for fundraising - they are pretty flexible so there are many options
+  to discuss
+- Sign in sheet - we need to show our service to the community with
+  something more tangible - there is a sign in sheet - all members and
+  visitors should sign in.
+
+Testimony at the DC Council DMPED oversight hearing
+
+- Karen Shunk testified
+- Was able to meet contacts at DMPED, Focus on the Story, and District
+  Makers Collective
+
+Next Movie night:
+
+- Friday, March 16
+- Gravity (2013) directed by Alfonso Cuaron, starring Sandra Bullock and
+  George Clooney
+
+### Vice President's Report
+
+### Treasurer's Report
+
+The cash flow spreadsheets should be visible to all present, and there
+are a couple of things I would like to point out. We continue to have a
+reserve of approximately \$10,000, though this is decreasing because we
+are spending more money on rent per month than we are bringing in
+through membership dues. The costs for January were unusually high so
+look at those numbers with a grain of salt (we were charged for two
+months rent during that period due to the timing of check cashing, and
+we had additional one-time payments). The more important number for the
+future is the \$1579/month rent that will continue to cost us in the
+longer term.
+
+We currently have 21 members in good standing. Due to irregular payment
+schedules for some members this is not clear from the cash flow
+spreadsheet but the majority of our members pay through Paypal. Dwolla
+has recently closed down the service we were using for a handful of our
+member payments so we are no longer able to collect dues through their
+platform. We will need to modify the HacDC website to remove that
+offering and possibly look into other alternatives that have lower fees
+like Dwolla did (Paypal currently costs us about ~\$40/month in fees).
+
+We have not seen any large effects due to fundraising, though we have
+had a few individual donations that have helped us these last few
+months. However both donations were from people within HacDC so I don't
+think we are reaching a wider audience yet for our fundraising.
+
+This is my last month as treasurer, I am resigning and not running again
+for next year since I have not been living in the DC area for a few
+months now. To whoever ends up in this board seat, I will reach out to
+discuss the best way to hand off the credentials and any other pressing
+financial matters for HacDC (e.g. filing with the IRS to maintain our
+non-profit status).
+
+### Secretary's Report
+
+### Director-at-Large Reports
+
+#### Ken
+
+#### Kevin
+
+## [Project Awesome](:Category:Project_Awesome "wikilink") Reports
+
+### Project HAMRADIO
+
+### Project SEM
+
+### Project SUPPLIES
+
+### Project EXPANSION
+
+## Audit Committee Report
+
+Nobody bothered to form a committee so there's no report. All financial
+statements including receipts for all purchases are at the space, in the
+BOD locker, treasurer's folder. The Dwolla statements include member
+names, the rest don't. -Enrique
+
+## Member Reports
+
+## Old Business
+
+Rules of the Road - Code of Conduct Review
+
+- Please review the draft code of conduct at
+  <https://wiki.hacdc.org/index.php?title=Code_of_Conduct#DRAFT:_Code_of_Conduct_for_HacDC>
+  for discussion at the next member meeting in April
+- This has been updated with input from other members and review of
+  codes of conduct of other hackerspaces
+
+More space cleanup
+
+- Need to finish cleaning out back section of basemen
+- Mike Ritonia has agreed to install new lock on basement door
+- We can use the dumpsters out front (within reason)
+- Ideas for basement - besides storage, could we organize a workshop?
+  Maybe metal or woodworking?
+
+Proposal for an intermediate membership type:
+
+- We have a discounted "starving hacker/student" and a keyed, full
+  membership; unlike other spaces, we do not have an intermediate
+  membership
+- Typically, the intermediate membership level gives members limited
+  storage, access to 'members wifi' (we would have to set that up) and a
+  few other perks (could work unsupervised in the basement, for example)
+- Do we see value in this dues level, and what are the membership
+  services that come with it?
+
+Discussion: need to develop ROI of membership levels, possibly create
+new benefits. Important to know how many members at what level right
+now. It would be good to have an effort at the April 23rd event to sign
+up members or take donations.
+
+### Bylaws Amendments
+
+## New Business
+
+Business license expires in June, James will renew it.
+
+## Board of Directors Elections
+
+Results of the elections are as follows:
+
+`   President: ''Karen stood for election unopposed.`
+
+`   Vice President:  ''John stood for election unopposed.`
+
+`   Treasurer: ''James stood for election unopposed.`
+
+`   Secretary: ''Dave stood for election unopposed.`
+
+`   At large seats: ''Ken and Kevin stand for at large seats unopposed.`
+
+Karen moved, Kevin seconded a motion to elect the slate of board
+candidates in a single vote. Motion to elect the slate passed.
+
+## New Members
+
+## Adjournment
+
+Adjourned at
+
+`   Time: Change me`
+
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+## Purpose
+
+From the HacDC Bylaws, Article III, Section 2:
+
+
+*At the annual meeting, the voting members shall elect the Board of
+Directors, review and vote on the standing rules and policies of the
+corporation, receive reports on the activities of the corporation,
+approve the budget and determine the direction of corporation in the
+coming year.*
+
+## Time and Location
+
+`   Date: Tuesday, March 12`
+`   Location: HacDC`
+
+Meeting called to order at
+
+`   Time: 7:10pm`
+`   By: Karen`
+
+## Participants
+
+- Members Present:
+  - Karen
+  - Kevin
+  - Ken
+  - Tayeb
+  - John
+  - Brian Madonna
+  - Don Jones
+  - Matt
+
+<!-- -->
+
+- Others Present:
+  - ITechGeek
+  - Chris
+
+[Quorum](Quorum "wikilink") met?
+
+`   Yes`
+
+## Approval of Previous Meeting's Minutes
+
+Approved
+
+## Recognition
+
+- Louis -- Led a very successful round of All About Circuits sessions
+- We have a new member (Chris)
+- Bobby -- Has put a lot of effort into the laser cutter and it's paying
+  off! We're almost there
+
+## Director Reports
+
+### President's Report
+
+Fundraising Activities - scheduled and proposed
+
+-
+
+### Vice President's Report
+
+### Treasurer's Report
+
+10 days into March and we are net +\$677 dollars for this month. There
+have been addidional payments from paypal and additional deposits made
+directly to the bank of \$330, \$336, and \$1200. We currently have
+\$785 dollars in the BB&T account and we are about to deposit an
+additional \$1400.
+
+We are doing significantly better this month than before with several
+one-time payments accounting for the difference
+
+### Secretary's Report
+
+- Member cleanup will be happening this coming Saturday with Don Jones.
+  And we have a new spring cleaning part II scheduled for March 21st
+
+### Director-at-Large Reports
+
+#### Ken
+
+#### Kevin
+
+## [Project Awesome](:Category:Project_Awesome "wikilink") Reports
+
+### Project HAMRADIO
+
+### Project SEM
+
+### Project SUPPLIES
+
+### Project EXPANSION
+
+## Audit Committee Report
+
+Nobody bothered to form a committee so there's no report. All financial
+statements including receipts for all purchases are at the space, in the
+BOD locker, treasurer's folder.
+
+## Member Reports
+
+## Old Business
+
+- We are still figuring out a time and list idea of things to talk about
+  to Nehemia of NonStop Art (who just got a new job)
+- Figuring out what we are going to do at USASEF: Louis' speaker hooked
+  up to a theremin is one idea, possibly some additional visual elements
+  to be added. We should email Avi about TOOOL and try to make
+  lockpicking happen
+
+### Bylaws Amendments
+
+## New Business
+
+- HARC Foxhunt coming up in the future (early April planning, event in
+  June/July)
+- Free Market held at the church every third Saturday, would theyu want
+  HacDC for electronics repair? Or other table operations? Or could we
+  bring a 3D printer?
+
+## Board of Directors Elections
+
+Results of the elections are as follows:
+
+`   President: ''Karen stood for election unopposed.`
+
+`   Vice President:  ''John stood for election unopposed.`
+
+`   Treasurer: ''Matt stood for election unopposed`
+
+`   Secretary: ''Tayeb stood for election unopposed.`
+
+`   At large seats: ''Brian and Louis stand for at large seats unopposed.`
+
+Karen moved, Kevin seconded a motion to elect the slate of board
+candidates in a single vote. Motion to elect the slate passed.
+
+## New Members
+
+We have a new member! Chris
+
+## Adjournment
+
+Adjourned at
+
+`   Time: Change me`
+
+[Category:Meeting Minutes](Category:Meeting_Minutes "wikilink")

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+## Purpose
+
+From the HacDC Bylaws, Article III, Section 2:
+
+
+*At the annual meeting, the voting members shall elect the Board of
+Directors, review and vote on the standing rules and policies of the
+corporation, receive reports on the activities of the corporation,
+approve the budget and determine the direction of corporation in the
+coming year.*
+
+## Time and Location
+
+`   Date: Tuesday, March 9`
+`   Location: HacDC`
+
+Meeting called to order at
+
+`   Time: 7:43pm`
+`   By: Karen`
+
+## Participants
+
+- Members Present:
+  - Karen
+  - Kevin
+  - Ken
+  - Tayeb
+  - John
+  - Michelle
+  - Gabe
+  - Matt
+  - Obi
+
+<!-- -->
+
+- Others Present:
+  - Jared
+
+[Quorum](Quorum "wikilink") met?
+
+`   Yes`
+
+## Approval of Previous Meeting's Minutes
+
+Approved
+
+## Recognition
+
+- Don -- repairing the antennas on the roof
+- HacDC Robot Group -- ready to start classes this week
+
+## Director Reports
+
+### President's Report
+
+Fundraising Activities - scheduled and proposed discussed in shared
+google docs aggregating ideas from past members meetings. Board to meet
+in the future.
+
+### Vice President's Report
+
+### Treasurer's Report
+
+Financial Report: Current Balance -- \$13,766 We currently have 17
+paying members, \$930 from dues and an additional \$120 from donations.
+Rent is \$732 for September, total expenses are \$793
+
+### Secretary's Report
+
+### Director-at-Large Reports
+
+#### Ken
+
+#### Kevin
+
+## [Project Awesome](:Category:Project_Awesome "wikilink") Reports
+
+### Project HAMRADIO
+
+### Project SEM
+
+### Project SUPPLIES
+
+### Project EXPANSION
+
+## Audit Committee Report
+
+Nobody bothered to form a committee so there's no report. All financial
+statements including receipts for all purchases are at the space, in the
+BOD locker, treasurer's folder.
+
+## Member Reports
+
+## Old Business
+
+- John: Perhaps codify the idea that the Vice President should be the
+  person likely to become the President in the Bylaws? Look into a
+  Bylaws amendment for future monthly meetings
+
+### Bylaws Amendments
+
+- No bylaws amendments
+
+## New Business
+
+- Board to meet the following Tuesday to address plan for Mike Ritonia.
+  Tayeb to prepare shared document for Board consideration shared with
+  Board members prior
+
+<!-- -->
+
+- Ken: Discusses Strawman Vision for HacDC Robot Project -- taking the
+  project beyond just the space to the community
+
+## Board of Directors Elections
+
+Slate of Candidates -- Tayeb: President, John: Vice-President, Michelle:
+Secretary, Matt: Treasurer, Brian: At-Large, Gabe Altay: At-Large
+Results of the elections are as follows:
+
+`   President: ''Tayeb stood for election unopposed.`
+
+`   Vice President:  ''John stood for election unopposed.`
+
+`   Treasurer: ''Matt stood for election unopposed`
+
+`   Secretary: ''Michelle stood for election unopposed.`
+
+`   At large seats: ''Brian and Gabe stand for at large seats unopposed.`
+
+Karen moved, Kevin seconded a motion to elect the slate of board
+candidates in a single vote. Motion to elect the slate passed.
+
+## New Members
+
+We have a new member! Jared
+
+## Adjournment
+
+Adjourned at
+
+`   Time: 9:17pm`
+
+[Category:Meeting Minutes](Category:Meeting_Minutes "wikilink")

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+## Purpose
+
+From the HacDC Bylaws, Article III, Section 2:
+
+
+*At the annual meeting, the voting members shall elect the Board of
+Directors, review and vote on the standing rules and policies of the
+corporation, receive reports on the activities of the corporation,
+approve the budget and determine the direction of corporation in the
+coming year.*
+
+## Time and Location
+
+`   Date: Tuesday, March 8`
+`   Location: HacDC`
+
+Meeting called to order at
+
+`   Time: 7:43pm`
+`   By: Tayeb`
+
+## Participants
+
+- Members Present:
+  - Kevin
+  - Ken
+  - Tayeb
+  - John
+  - Michelle
+  - Gabe
+  - Matt
+  - Obi
+  - Mario
+  - Brian
+  - Don
+
+<!-- -->
+
+- Others Present:
+
+[Quorum](Quorum "wikilink") met?
+
+`   Yes`
+
+## Approval of Previous Meeting's Minutes
+
+Approved
+
+## Recognition
+
+Michelle - initiative taking, leadership All Members - getting out of
+the red
+
+## Director Reports
+
+### President's Report
+
+Tayeb: initial goal to reopen to the public, however we have regular
+online meetings (Online Project Night, Microfabrication, FreeCAD). In
+the future, would like regular meetings of some sort and continue and
+move to "hybrid." Next steps: verify (and fix) tools/equipment and
+prepare space for use.
+
+### Vice President's Report
+
+### Treasurer's Report
+
+Financial Report: Current Balance -- \$11,572.80 We currently have 18
+paying members, \$870 from dues and an additional \$148.16 from
+donations. Rent is \$900 for February, total expenses are \$957.57
+
+### Secretary's Report
+
+1.  HacDC WorkRoom Safety & Security:
+    1.  Waiver. [Hold harmless
+        agreement](https://www.google.com/search?q=hold+harmless+agreement+makerspace)
+        for existing and new members.
+    2.  Safety Instruction. Training class for existing and new members.
+        Short-term: documentation and videos on website. Long-term: an
+        online Learning Management System (LMS) like [Video Lessons
+        Plugin](https://www.videolessonsplugin.com/) or [other LMS
+        plugins on WordPress](https://wordpress.org/plugins/search/lms/)
+    3.  Room monitoring systems. Possible solutions: room occupancy,
+        room safety monitoring, timed entrance, air quality monitoring
+        (ie. return Ken's Air Quality monitors)
+2.  City of DC Safety & Security:
+    1.  Christine: HacDC ham radio club is active in emergency
+        communications, assisted on the Women's March and is organizing
+        an emergency response group. There is also CERT training given
+        by the city
+
+### Director-at-Large Reports
+
+#### Ken
+
+#### Kevin
+
+## [Project Awesome](:Category:Project_Awesome "wikilink") Reports
+
+### Project HAMRADIO
+
+### Project SEM
+
+### Project SUPPLIES
+
+1.  Need to build an (high-level) inventory list that is public-facing.
+    Should include dates.
+
+### Project EXPANSION
+
+## Audit Committee Report
+
+## Member Reports
+
+## Old Business
+
+1.  Wiki-Website Re-Design - the Unified Data Team launched new Wiki and
+    new Website for purpose of unifying two platforms, minimizing
+    duplicate information, focusing sites for particular audiences. In
+    regards to the WordPress Admin, do all 31 users still need access?
+    No, they do not.
+2.  [ECE Conference on March
+    25](https://www.ecedha.org/Meetings/2022-ECEDHA-Annual-Conference) -
+    annual conference hosted by Electrical and Computer Engineering
+    Department Head Association (ECEDHA) this year in New Orleans LA
+    invited Tayeb and Michelle to speak on hackerspace-related panels
+    (yay! we found panelists). Goals: promote HacDC, find well-resourced
+    partners, represent HacDC well. New programming:
+    1.  Tayeb's pre-panel discussion Monday veered towards ways to open
+        up hackerspaces to the public.
+    2.  Katie B - former member may have worth of information
+3.  [FurnishHopeDC](https://furnishhopedc.org) - Bobby says, "this seems
+    like it might be a good group for HacDC to get involved with
+    (providing & fixing computers and possibly building furniture out of
+    scrap wood"
+
+### Bylaws Amendments
+
+- No bylaws amendments (\<-- carry over to next Old Business...several
+  board members like this)
+
+## New Business
+
+1.  **Workspace Opening Up** - status update. Church common areas still
+    requires masks. Inside workroom: members welcome to not wear masks
+    as long as others give consensus - default to most conservative
+    attendee.
+    1.  Two Saturdays Ago - Matt, Kevin, Tayeb went to get 3D printers
+        running again. Need 2-3 more "hackdays" before Octaprint server
+        runs with 3 functional printers.
+        1.  Monoprice printer (Ultamaker style) is working now (yay!).
+        2.  Second printer needs OEM part costs \$400 (value for \$3500
+            printer).
+        3.  Ninjaflex printer works
+            1.  Kevin: the rubber does get stuck, so there is a process
+                for cleaning out the tube which needs to happen between
+                runs in order for it to work again
+    2.  New likely tools:
+        1.  ~\$2000-\$2400 for laser cutter - already scoped by Ethan
+            and Tayeb
+            1.  Matt: if do this may need to (1) account for safety
+                and (2) increase our insurance liability
+            2.  Michelle: would like to see a committee formed for
+                interested parties to devote long-term success for this
+                project
+        2.  Existing laser cutter - John curious if we need this =\>
+            Tayeb feels it should hang around because members like to
+            tinker on it but maybe time to relegate to basement to get
+            more space.
+        3.  Build-a-Laser-Cutter idea - Mario could produce a DIY one
+        4.  "tool certification" - Kevin says FabLab has this for their
+            laser cutter use; specifies what kinds of materials you
+            can/cannot burn; John points out will take some effort to
+            run properly
+2.  **Resources for Instructors** - on website, could include: list of
+    tools available to instructors and process for requesting access
+    (Zoom, Google Groups). How are Tristan/Ethan doing with Jitsi?
+    TechSoup Zoom is not free, sadly, so not viable unless demand is
+    there. See "OBS Studio" which a member could download and record
+    then post. See "Big Blue Button" (see Kevin) - cons: single-screen
+    sharing compared to Jitsi's multi-screen sharing. (note: Jitsi does
+    recording but does so poorly.)
+3.  **UpCycled** - Mario in touch with Orlando on potential
+    collaboration related to recycling; see [past
+    fundraiser](https://www.eventbrite.com/e/waste-to-wonder-happy-hour-tickets-223441719197?aff=ebdsoporgprofile#).
+4.  **[Farm
+    Hack](https://marylandorganic.org/2016/02/05/open-source-agricultural-tools-with-farm-hack/)** -
+    Michelle interest in non-profit of farmers who hack things together
+    to promote sustainable agriculture, maybe invite leadership to talk
+    for 5 minutes
+5.  **Raspberry Pi Rep** - Kevin says that on occasion a rep from
+    Raspberry Pi will drop in on HacDC
+6.  **Rockville Sci-Tech Fair on Apr 24th** - Tayeb has requested two
+    tables at the event; need to verify we will have power & wifi access
+    (event is outdoor)
+7.  **Bike Lights** - Tayeb wants to host event to add Persistent
+    Vision, artistic art, to bikes and promote bike safety
+8.  **Basement Cleanup** - John would like us to consider making space
+    use again Spring Cleaning
+    1.  New Committee: John, Brian, Michelle - first step is go down
+        there and assess what to keep/throw out & assess water damage;
+        would be nice to get networking going again (see Network Closet
+        behind security person's desk); there is also a CNC computer
+        which should still work with the CNC mill
+
+## Board of Directors Elections
+
+Slate of Candidates -- Michelle Savage: President, Obioma Anomnachi:
+Vice-President, Tayeb Zaidi: Secretary, Matt Stafford: Treasurer, John
+Pancoast: At-Large, Gabriel Altay: At-Large Results of the elections are
+as follows:
+
+`   President: ''Michelle Savage ran unopposed`
+
+`   Vice President:  ''Obioma Anomnachi ran unopposed`
+
+`   Treasurer: ''Matt Stafford ran unopposed`
+
+`   Secretary: ''Tayeb Zaidi ran unopposed`
+
+`   At large seats: ''Gabriel Altay and John Pancoast ran unopposed`
+
+## New Members
+
+## Adjournment
+
+Adjourned at
+
+`   Time: 9:17pm`
+
+[Category:Meeting Minutes](Category:Meeting_Minutes "wikilink")

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+## Purpose
+
+From the HacDC Bylaws, Article III, Section 2:
+
+
+*At the annual meeting, the voting members shall elect the Board of
+Directors, review and vote on the standing rules and policies of the
+corporation, receive reports on the activities of the corporation,
+approve the budget and determine the direction of corporation in the
+coming year.*
+
+## Time and Location
+
+`   Date: 03/26/2024`
+`   Location: HacDC`
+
+Meeting called to order at
+
+`   Time: 7:35`
+
+## Participants
+
+- Members Present:
+  - Oby, Matt, Liz, Sven, Gabe, Chris, Kyle, Aure, Michelle
+
+<!-- -->
+
+- Others Present:
+  - Madeline
+
+[Quorum](Quorum "wikilink") met?
+
+`   Yes`
+
+## New Business
+
+Use of dangerous or breakable equipent. SLA Printer, welding equipment
+in the basement. Who has access to these tools and whether that is
+limited to members or potentially limited further to member who have
+been approved by someone who has acknowledged authority over that
+equipment.
+
+## Board of Directors Elections
+
+Results of the elections are as follows:
+
+`   President: Oby stood for election unopposed.`
+
+`   Vice President:  Liz stood for election unopposed.`
+
+`    Treasurer: Gabriel stood for election unopposed.`
+
+`    Secretary: Chris stood for election unopposed.`
+
+`   At large seats: Sven stood for election unopposed.`
+`                   Don Jones / John Pancoast`
+
+## New Members
+
+## Adjournment
+
+Adjourned at
+
+`   Time: 8:12`
+
+[Category:Meeting Minutes](Category:Meeting_Minutes "wikilink")

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+According to the [Bylaws](Bylaws "wikilink"):
+
+
+An annual meeting of all members shall take place sometime in January,
+February or March. The [Coordinator in
+Chief](Coordinator_in_Chief "wikilink") shall select the date, time and
+place no later than January 31 of each year. The date, time and place of
+the annual meeting must be posted in the registered office and submitted
+to members electronically at least two weeks prior to the annual
+meeting. A petition signed by more than three quarters (3/4ths) of
+voting members and submitted to the Board of Directors before
+Valentine's Day may specify a new date, time and place for the annual
+meeting. At the annual meeting, the voting members shall elect the Board
+of Directors, review and vote on the standing rules and policies of the
+corporation, receive reports on the activities of the corporation,
+approve the budget and determine the direction of corporation in the
+coming year.
+
+The 2009 Annual meeting took place on **Saturday, February 21, 2009,
+starting at 5:00 pm**. Here are the [2009 Annual Meeting
+Minutes](2009_Annual_Meeting_Minutes "wikilink").
+
+Potential items to consider:
+
+- Dues - at least one member has suggested we review the dues level and
+  consider lowering dues
+- [Quorum](Quorum "wikilink") - at least one member has suggested the
+  [bylaws](bylaws "wikilink") be amended to prevent the voting-in of new
+  members at a meeting from increasing the [quorum](quorum "wikilink")
+  threshold *at that meeting*, possibly thereby breaking
+  [quorum](quorum "wikilink") and ending the meeting prematurely
+- Approval of New Members - Under the current system, prospective
+  members can pay membership dues for weeks or months before being
+  officially approved and thus able to enjoy the privileges of
+  membership. Is this something we'd like to change?
+
+<b>`Section 3: Voting Membership Class Election`</b>` `
+~~`Any member may nominate a qualified person to be a voting member.`~~` `
+`Any eligible person may be elected as a voting member at any regular meeting upon payment of their first periodic dues and visual approval of all members present.`
+
+- It is proposed to reduce the frequency of business meetings to once
+  per month, both to reduce the amount of formal business upkeep, and to
+  free up Tuesday nights for more involving events.
+- It is proposed to change the meeting format to Robert's Rules of Order
+  from the current "MIBS" system.
+
+`  `<b>`Section 7: Conduct of Meetings`</b>` `
+` All meetings shall follow Roberts Rules of Order. `~~`the MIBS Simplified Rules of Coordinated Consensus through Chaos as approved at an annual meeting.`~~` `
+
+- It is proposed to change the description of Keeper of the MIBS to
+  include a role as parliamentarian at the meetings, to assist the
+  Minister of Information in cases of parliamentary procedure under
+  whichever meeting format HacDC members choose to adopt.
+- It is proposed to add a Quartermaster role to the Board of Directors,
+  whose role would be to oversee space arrangement, utilization,
+  sanitation, and resource management. The Quartermaster would also
+  maintain the HacDC eBay account and would be running auctions of
+  surplus HacDC items on a regular basis.
+- It is proposed that no new expenditures shall be authorized in the
+  absence of a current, accurate financial statement certified by the
+  Minister of Finance
+- It is proposed that we create a new position of PR Coordinator who
+  will be in charge of advertisement and popularize our events.
+- It is proposed that we add a requirement for ministers to be present
+  at a certain number or percentage of business meetings
+
+## Elections
+
+A portion of the Annual Meeting is devoted to the election of new Board
+of Directors, as set forth in the bylaws. The following people have
+expressed an interest in running for a position:
+
+### Coordinator in Chief / President
+
+- Elliot Williams
+
+### Minister of Information / Vice President
+
+### Keeper of the MIBS / Secretary
+
+- [Ben](User:Ben "wikilink")
+
+### Minister of Finance / Treasurer
+
+- Tim C.
+
+### Two At-large Board Members
+
+(Apparently, we need these.
+[1](http://wiki.hacdc.org/index.php?title=Bylaws#Section_1:_Role.2C_Size.2C_Term_and_Compensation)
+Any volunteers?)
+
+[Category:Meeting Minutes](Category:Meeting_Minutes "wikilink")

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+## Purpose
+
+From the HacDC Bylaws, Article III, Section 2:
+
+
+*At the annual meeting, the voting members shall elect the Board of
+Directors, review and vote on the standing rules and policies of the
+corporation, receive reports on the activities of the corporation,
+approve the budget and determine the direction of corporation in the
+coming year.*
+
+## Time and Location
+
+`   Date: Change me`
+`   Location: HacDC`
+
+Meeting called to order at
+
+`   Time: Change me`
+
+## Participants
+
+- Members Present:
+  - Add me
+  - Add me
+
+<!-- -->
+
+- Others Present:
+  - Add me
+
+[Quorum](Quorum "wikilink") met?
+
+`   Unknown`
+
+## Approval of Previous Meeting's Minutes
+
+## Recognition
+
+## Director Reports
+
+### President's Report
+
+### Vice President's Report
+
+### Treasurer's Report
+
+### Secretary's Report
+
+### Director-at-Large Reports
+
+#### Matt
+
+#### Kevin
+
+## [Project Awesome](:Category:Project_Awesome "wikilink") Reports
+
+### Project HAMRADIO
+
+### Project SEM
+
+### Project SUPPLIES
+
+### Project EXPANSION
+
+## Audit Committee Report
+
+Nobody bothered to form a committee so there's no report. All financial
+statements including receipts for all purchases are at the space, in the
+BOD locker, treasurer's folder. The Dwolla statements include member
+names, the rest don't. -Enrique
+
+## Member Reports
+
+## Old Business
+
+### Bylaws Amendments
+
+## New Business
+
+## Board of Directors Elections
+
+Results of the elections are as follows:
+
+`   President: ''??? stood for election unopposed.`
+
+`   Vice President:  ''??? and ??? stand for VP.`
+`   ''??? won with ??? votes to ???`
+
+`    Treasurer: ''??? stood for election unopposed.`
+
+`    Secretary: ''??? stood for election unopposed.`
+
+`   At large seats: ''???, ???, and ??? stand for at large seats.`
+`   ''??? and ??? won the ranked choice vote.`
+
+## New Members
+
+## Adjournment
+
+Adjourned at
+
+`   Time: Change me`
+
+[Category:Meeting Minutes](Category:Meeting_Minutes "wikilink")

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+## Time and Location
+
+
+Date
+
+Called to order at 2110 pm by Karen
+
+BOD Members present: Karen Tom Tayeb Ken Kevin
+
+Members present: Enrique Bobby
+
+Members remote: None
+
+Others present: Diego
+
+[Quorum](Quorum "wikilink")
+
+
+Quorum met?
+
+`   yes`
+
+## Director Reports (Governance related stuff)
+
+### President's Report
+
+### Vice President's Report
+
+Update new BOD on last year's history of IT admin relationship with
+church and its denouement.
+
+### Treasurer's Report
+
+We used to have a monthly income hovering around \$1300 but for the past
+five+ months it's been aroud \$6-700; we may have lost up to \$7000 in
+this timeframe... depending on success or failure of back dues payment
+collection.
+
+The treasurer???s position has been vacant since October 2017. Those
+individuals who were set for entirely automatic payment systems (a
+subset of those on Paypal, everyone on Dwolla) continued paying as
+normal and are among the few who owe no back dues. Back in 2017, our
+average monthly income was hovering around \$1300. We have since dropped
+to ~\$700.
+
+Rent went up here starting in the month of February, from \$1043 to
+\$1343. We have had some irregular finances due to a mischarge in
+December, where we accidentally were charged for two and a half months
+in advance. We are now back to paying rent regularly, \$1343 per month.
+
+Additionally we have not been completing PA allocations, and as such the
+information has not been updated. This will be rectified soon.
+
+We have three new members!
+
+### Secretary's Report
+
+### Director-at-Large Reports
+
+#### Kevin
+
+#### Ken
+
+## Agenda
+
+### Draft Code of Conduct
+
+#### Karen
+
+There is some question on how to manage guests and people's behavior in
+the space who are not members to develop relationships and troubleshoot
+problem spots; and to ensure that problems are resolved regularly. To
+that end I have looked at some other organizations and developed a draft
+"code of conduct" (open to different names) for comment and revisions.
+
+#### Mirage355
+
+Most importantly, lack of barriers to entry, such as strict rules about
+equipment usage, borrowing, or supplies consumption, has been a huge
+success at HacDC, to be continued. We have not had a problem with
+accidents, nor substantial damage from supplies overconsumption, nor
+theft. Permanent injuries have not happened, tools have not been damaged
+in operation, and minimal supplies budgets have not remotely been
+drained. This is an important part of HacDC's unique character to be
+continued.
+
+All major problems at HacDC have been the result of total absence of
+common sense or deliberate abuse. Most probably deliberate abuse. These
+incidents are in an entirely separate category from on-mission
+activities, while often using the same resources.
+
+**We need to require disruptive members, and the disruptive guests they
+allow, to reach a credible "cease and desist" agreement, or be
+immediately barred from the space until they do. We need to do this
+without interfering with, or discouraging, our vast majority of
+contributing volunteers. Immediate action is not a permanent banhammer,
+but it may be followed with such.**
+
+Our bylaw amendment, empowering the board to bar access for "substantial
+cause", is also intended to apply to members who bring trouble, as well
+as their own behaviour. Members bringing in live ammunition, would be
+responsible for doing so safely, as opposed to displaying it in an
+obviously threatening manner. Likewise, members are responsible for the
+guests they bring in, and can be barred for continuing to allow
+disruptive guests.
+
+Explicit rules alone are not the answer. Too many situations will
+involve substantial cause that involve resources being used as expected,
+to a degree that is not appropriate. Rearranging some things in the
+space is normal. Occasionally using a TV set is normal. Sitting in a
+chair is normal. Even some personal use may be normal, below the
+threshold of what the IRS would consider substantial. Scattering the
+components of a tool, burning days of daytime TV on a maintenance
+intensive display, or sleeping overnight in a chair, is not appropriate.
+
+**What we need to do, is provide guidance - in addition to rules - to
+fairly explain to newcomers, members, and guests - the wonderful things
+they are allowed to do, as well as the category of things they are
+expected not to do. Realistically, most would never think of doing the
+things in the latter category to begin with.**
+
+To that end, a Wiki document was written a while back as *guidance*
+summarizing some norms as well as the mechanics of how things could
+work. <https://wiki.hacdc.org/index.php/ResponsibilitiesOfMembership>
+
+To provide further guidance of what is in the category of on-mission, as
+opposed to inappropriate, use of HacDC resources, another wiki document
+has been put up. It may be the first attempt to formally write down the
+culture of how HacDC operates, both to encourage newcomers to quickly
+become comfortable with the freedom we offer, as well as to provide a
+sense of fairness for policy makers.
+<https://wiki.hacdc.org/index.php/NormsOfHacDC>
+
+## Adjournment
+
+Adjourned by at xxx by xxx
+
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+## Time and Location
+
+
+Date: December 21st 2021
+
+Called to order at 6:40pm
+
+BOD Members present: Brian, Tayeb, Matt, John, Michelle
+
+Members present:
+
+Members remote: None
+
+Others present:
+
+[Quorum](Quorum "wikilink")
+
+
+Quorum met?
+
+`   yes`
+
+## Director Reports (Governance related stuff)
+
+### President's Report
+
+### Vice President's Report
+
+### Treasurer's Report
+
+### Secretary's Report
+
+### Director-at-Large Reports
+
+## Agenda
+
+### Agenda Item \#1: Decision-making: requiring a quorum for all meetings
+
+- General agreement this was the way to continue to schedule meetings
+  and re-schedule meetings as necessary
+- Where a quorum to meet = 1/4th of board members; quorum to pay \$1000
+  item = 1/3rd of board members
+
+### Agenda Item \#2: Board elections: clarification of roles and setting a date for elections
+
+- must be in Feb or Mar (according to bylaws)
+- Kevin open to being At-Large
+- Tayeb planning on departing
+- Karen can be asked for a position
+- John glad to be At-Large
+- set to vote on members meeting last meeting Mar 9th
+- Matt glad to be Treasurer
+- Michelle glad to be President
+
+### Agenda Item \#3: Equipment - donations. Requesting and receiving donations
+
+- Michelle will respond to donors and copy board and know who's nearby
+  (Gabe, John, Tayeb are close by).
+- Include in email "want it to be tax deductible? might take a little
+  research on our end." to get estimate and receipt.
+
+### Agenda Item \#4: Getting (and keeping) additional helpers
+
+- Supporting instructors & potential new instructors
+- Managing volunteers & types of volunteers we need & volunteer projects
+  - Volunteers can do Remote - given that we meet them, a BOD vouches
+    for them; can get into the space if supervised
+
+### Agenda Item \#5: Membership. Policy for non-members attending virtual classes/events.
+
+### Agenda Item \#6: Membership. Should institute a virtual membership plan?
+
+### Agenda Item \#7: Communications - committee. ???Unified Data??? Phase 1: Wiki-Website-Meetup-Google
+
+- Michelle: doing the web work
+  - Michelle: for designs, will send out draft text to BOD for review
+  - Michelle: will create a distribution email list (something like:
+    data-unifed@hacdc.org)
+- Ken: doing the wiki work and backups
+
+### Agenda Item \#8: Covid - Health. Air quality monitor (to replace Ken???s) via Raspberry Pi HomeBridge OS
+
+- Michelle: we've had Ken's air quality monitors over a year and we need
+  to make a plan to return them and use our own system. Maybe do a DIY
+  system and can use Ken's tools to compare/quality control before final
+  return to him.
+- John: has logged air quality monitor; will gradually phase out and use
+  Ken's to QA our raspberry pi.
+- Matt: open to trying a solution for HacDC space
+- Matt: uses OpenHat (spelling?) now control home lighting
+- Michelle: some (possibly) helpful videos:
+  - [Arduino system but maybe no logging, no wifi? @
+    YouTube](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=esY_OtDLv7g&t=135s%7CSimple)
+  - [Quality Raspberry Pi Homekit (buuut...Apple?) @
+    YouTube](https://www.youtube.com/results?search_query=air+quality+raspberry+pi+homekit%7CAir)
+  - [complete house system hook-up @
+    YouTube](https://www.youtube.com/user/SuperHouseTV%7CGuy's)
+
+### Agenda Item \#9: Safety - Waiver. Hold harmless agreement for existing and new members
+
+- Tayeb: has anyone know what our insurance policy is?
+- John: who would we even put a claim into with?
+- Matt: wants quarterly / semi-annually to list everything and keep
+  informed
+- John: would get insurance for the space
+- Michelle: should start that process now for new equipment
+- Tayeb: should request this
+
+### Agenda Item \#10: Basement improvements. Decluttering and organizing the basement.
+
+### Agenda Item \#11: Government contracts. Apply for a SAM code & DUNS number.
+
+- Michelle: will get this started end of Spring
+
+### Agenda Item \#12: Comms Systems. TechSoup access for free Zoom access (see John).
+
+- John/Matt: needs to reset his password:
+  <https://www.techsoup.org/ForgotPassword>
+
+### Agenda Item \#13: Newsletter. Regular newsletter.
+
+- John: start with post-election news
+- Tayeb: will solicit to membership for help to get this done every
+  other month. Simultaneous announcement on Twitter, FB, Instagram, etc.
+  - New elections
+  - New grant
+  - New website (ie. unified data)
+
+### Agenda Item \#14: Membership clarifying information and changes.
+
+- Meetup events are entirely open - nonmembers welcome
+- Courses (on-site) =\> members only no charge; nonmembers for a charge
+- Open Nights - MicroFab; AutoCAD - more social, more club events
+- Virtual membership - tabled until we can be in the space
+
+### Agenda Item \#15: The Space.
+
+Someone to man the space -
+
+- Way to track and equipment and fix equipment (must be person easy to
+  get along with)
+- Way to decide when something reached end of useful life =\> announce
+  available to members (two week wait for anyone to take) =\> two weeks
+  before for anyone to throw away =\> sell stuff on eBay
+
+Decommission space / Health Check of Equipment
+
+- John: do another annual "Spring Cleaning" clean-out to get rid of
+  stuff not worth fixing
+
+Basement space
+
+- Matt: noticed there was water in the basement; space floods a lot but
+  not to the level where its too high
+  - Tayeb: there is drainage outside the door (John thinks is part of
+    the problem)
+
+Roof work
+
+- John: (question really for HAM Radio Club)
+
+Spring Cleaning: Feb / Mar -- probably multi-day; when new board takes
+over
+
+- basement
+- roof
+- space decommission
+
+### Agenda Item: Miscellaneous.
+
+- Due to holidays - cancelling all events until non until Jan 1st (even
+  virtual ones)
+
+## Adjournment
+
+Adjourned by at 8:01p by Tayeb
+
+[Category:Meeting Minutes](Category:Meeting_Minutes "wikilink")

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+### Time And Location
+
+Virtual meeting using Google+ hangout, 7-9pm on 4 Dec 2012
+
+Present: Andy (until his battery died), Ben, Eric, Katie, Martin, Tim
+
+### Discussion Topics
+
+1.  Remote voting:
+    1.  Only during member meeting on the issues raised during the
+        member meeting.
+    2.  Must have video telepresence of some form.
+    3.  Makes a public vote on the issue.
+    4.  Members present vote on whether or not the identity is valid, or
+        1.  Smaller number of members can vouch for someone if they are
+            not recognized by Secretary
+    5.  Tim volunteered to write up policy for Standing Rules
+2.  Workspace cleanup:
+    1.  Post signs around the workspace
+    2.  Rule in the standing rules
+    3.  No consequences listed, left to BoD to come up with reasonable
+        consequence
+3.  Tip jar:
+    1.  Need a stronger, more permanent tip jar for the space
+    2.  Metal box, secure lock, permanent fixture
+    3.  Need separate tip jars placed near consumables
+    4.  Need price sheet for consumable posted near their tip jars
+    5.  Ben posted link:
+        <http://www.amazon.com/Azar-206388-Acrylic-Suggestion-Pocket/dp/B005X9ILHM>
+4.  Need to regulate bad behavior:
+    1.  Some members behave in a way that is not conducive to the group.
+        We need to deal with this up front to prevent members from being
+        driven away.
+    2.  Have an anti-harassment policy - Katie volunteers to draft
+    3.  Should also have an anti-discrimination policy
+        1.  We should be able to find text online
+        2.  Katie volunteered to prepare draft
+
+### Meeting Adjourned
+
+Meeting Adjourned 8:53pm
+
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+### Time And Location
+
+HacDC @ 7pm 2014-12-02
+
+Present: Zach, Travis, Ben
+
+### Discussion Topics
+
+1.  Proposed Rule Changes
+    1.  Grant the BoD limited powers to revoke memberships
+    2.  Set a floor on the dynamic quorum
+    3.  Raise membership dues
+        1.  Raise dues with inflation?
+
+<!-- -->
+
+1.  BoD becomes the financial committee and education committee
+
+### Meeting Adjourned
+
+Meeting Adjourned 7:30pm
+
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