Committee Meeting 2012.07.25

Action: perhaps we could draw out “I haven't joined up because…”; “I've joined but distance, price, …” via polls on Facebook
Action: JM to draft an email to -committee outlining 'rewards' structures prior to forwarding on to -core
Action: JM to look at iiNet application and current prospectus
Action: BR will hack CitrusDB to support current/lagging/frozen membership; also who is ahead and by how much

Minimal official communication with City of Stirling — turns out they do have the floor plans
Backyard Project have held two events and look to make it a regular event. AVE are sponsoring, paying us $150/night, and are stocking and running the bar under their cultural event licence exclusion

Public space licence is still pending a suitable electrician. AL has spoken to nine electricians, but have had problems with some of them turning up or providing quotes. Currently looking at a quote of $900. Have also received advice on smoke detectors from a friendly electrician — we can probably get away with battery powered smoke detectors and isolate the one closest to the stage during shows
1. Proposal: approve the $900 spend re: inspection. Skot moves, SK seconds

DH likes HOPE and US hackerspaces
Still waiting to hear back from Lottery West, but we're within the expected timeline

We have paid all of this month's bills (!!)
Currently have $280 in the bank and $310 on site
Owe Remeda ~$200 for our annual membership
Once our liquor licence comes through, we may even become (consistently) cash-flow positive
Our policy on the repayment of never-never funds (balancing outstanding with acute present) was discussed — Jason's earlier proposal was discussed

AVE have run two Backyard Projects at $150 a pop
We had our first private (birthday) party here, also at $150
Noizemaschin #13 looking to be a big one
Noizemaschin #14 in August, interest through to at least November
Local poetry night on August 18 mooted for the Artifactory
ICMF in 2014 (see Skot's email)
Doug Bateman is keen to run with the ArduinoU
The last Geek Haven had 11 people (including eight non-members)
Discussions
1. Should we get a larger/proper/compliant first aid kit? (A St Johns one [which simplifies restocking] or a custom one)
2. The blurry line between the spirit of the Artifactory as a hacker-/maker-space, an experimental music events venue and a party/entertainment space was discussed
  1. it was made explicit that there haven't been any problems, but it's something that we should watch and reflect on from time to time

RFID box system currently working but in 'feature freeze' pending tweaking
Swarfomat is back, Mildred is almost functional (pending some tweaking)
Internet access: Vivid Wireless test was successful, much faster than our current ADSL1 plan (which is not going to improve in the next
1. Proposal: sign up for a two-year unlimited plan with Vivid Wireless. Moved by SM, seconded by NB. Passed

DH's work has asked if they can borrow our Up! 3D printer for two days in exchange for more filament and access to their laser cutter. Proposal to be put to -core
SM is coordinating more upgrades on the stage and space decorations
AL reports that we have a projector lined up for the space

Agenda