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<p>Russell.portwood: </p> <hr /> <div>== Board Meeting: ==<br /> <br /> === Time &amp; Location ===<br /> July 28, 2024 Big Blue Button<br /> <br /> === Minutes ===<br /> *FINANCIALS<br /> The Quickbooks conversion is still underway with Sue wrestling with the details.<br /> We received the first half of the grant money and should receive the second half soon.<br /> Our cash position is solid.<br /> <br /> *MEMBERSHIP<br /> Members fell from 375 to 369.<br /> (Non-paying members are being culled)<br /> <br /> *Mayors Maker Council<br /> Jondale reported on a meeting that focused on makers who are more commercially focused. The city doesn't necessarily hand out money - rather offers tax breaks. They do however provide facade grants for those that have buildings. This is something we can keep in mind should we get our own building.<br /> <br /> *FALL MAKER MARKET<br /> Due to concerns revolving around a night market, we need to consider a lawyer consult. Primary issues are liability and whether or not we have adequate insurance coverage.<br /> Voted to approve up to $2,000 for attorney fees.<br /> <br /> Initially, there will be three main teams to make the market a reality:<br /> Lighting<br /> Decor/Theme<br /> Marketing/Promo<br /> <br /> Rules agreed on:<br /> <br /> No gasoline generators<br /> <br /> No political items promoted or sold.<br /> <br /> We will have Classic KILLSWITCH at the Fall market<br /> <br /> *SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM<br /> TCAT hasn't recommended a person for the second scholarship.<br /> We will proceed with onboarding the initial recipient.<br /> <br /> *ELECTRONICS RECYCLING<br /> SPARK has an agreement with a recycler to take old electronics in exchange for a donation. By donating items to them, we can support SPARK and get rid of a lot of old junk on the Hack Rack.<br /> <br /> === Votes ===<br /> Approved up to $2,000 for attorney fees - review of issues surrounding the Fall Maker Market.</div>

Russell.portwood https://wiki.knoxmakers.org/index.php?title=BoardMeeting202407&diff=4330 2024-07-29T21:04:44Z

<p>Russell.portwood: /* Minutes */</p> <hr /> <div>== Board Meeting: ==<br /> <br /> === Time &amp; Location ===<br /> July 28, 2024 Big Blue Button<br /> <br /> === Minutes ===<br /> *FINANCIALS<br /> The Quickbooks conversion is still underway with Sue wrestling with the details.<br /> We received the first half of the grant money and should receive the second half soon.<br /> Our cash position is solid.<br /> <br /> *MEMBERSHIP<br /> Members fell from 375 to 369.<br /> (Non-paying members are being culled)<br /> <br /> *Mayors Maker Council<br /> Jondale reported on a meeting that focused on makers who are more commercially focused. The city doesn't necessarily hand out money - rather offers tax breaks. They do however provide facade grants for those that have buildings. This is something we can keep in mind should we get our own building.<br /> <br /> *FALL MAKER MARKET<br /> Due to concerns revolving around a night market, we need to consider a lawyer consult. Primary issues are liability and whether or not we have adequate insurance coverage.<br /> Voted to approve up to $2,000 for attorney fees.<br /> <br /> Initially, there will be three main teams to make the market a reality:<br /> Lighting<br /> Decor/Theme<br /> Marketing/Promo<br /> <br /> Rules agreed on:<br /> <br /> No gasoline generators<br /> <br /> No political items promoted or sold.<br /> <br /> We will have Classic KILLSWITCH at the Fall market<br /> <br /> *SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM<br /> TCAT hasn't recommended a person for the second scholarship.<br /> We will proceed with onboarding the initial recipient.<br /> <br /> <br /> *ELECTRONICS RECYCLING<br /> SPARK has an agreement with a recycler to take old electronics in exchange for a donation. By donating items to them, we can support SPARK and get rid of a lot of old junk on the Hack Rack.<br /> <br /> === Votes ===<br /> Approved up to $2,000 for attorney fees - review of issues surrounding the Fall Maker Market.</div>

Russell.portwood https://wiki.knoxmakers.org/index.php?title=BoardMeeting202407&diff=4329 2024-07-29T20:55:10Z

<p>Russell.portwood: </p> <hr /> <div>== Board Meeting: ==<br /> <br /> === Time &amp; Location ===<br /> July 28, 2024 Big Blue Button<br /> <br /> === Minutes ===<br /> *FINANCIALS<br /> The Quickbooks conversion is still underway with Sue wrestling with the details.<br /> We received the first half of the grant money and should receive the second half soon.<br /> Our cash position is solid.<br /> <br /> *MEMBERSHIP<br /> Members fell from to .<br /> (Non-paying members are being culled)<br /> <br /> *Mayors Maker Council<br /> Jondale reported on a meeting that focused on makers who are more commercially focused. The city doesn't necessarily hand out money - rather offers tax breaks. They do however provide facade grants for those that have buildings. This is something we can keep in mind should we get our own building.<br /> <br /> *FALL MAKER MARKET<br /> Due to concerns revolving around a night market, we need to consider a lawyer consult. Primary issues are liability and whether or not we have adequate insurance coverage.<br /> Voted to approve up to $2,000 for attorney fees.<br /> <br /> Initially, there will be three main teams to make the market a reality:<br /> Lighting<br /> Decor/Theme<br /> Marketing/Promo<br /> <br /> Rules agreed on:<br /> <br /> No gasoline generators<br /> <br /> No political items promoted or sold.<br /> <br /> We will have Classic KILLSWITCH at the Fall market<br /> <br /> *SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM<br /> TCAT hasn't recommended a person for the second scholarship.<br /> We will proceed with onboarding the initial recipient.<br /> <br /> === Votes ===<br /> Approved up to $2,000 for attorney fees - review of issues surrounding the Fall Maker Market.</div>

Russell.portwood https://wiki.knoxmakers.org/index.php?title=BoardMeeting202407&diff=4328 2024-07-29T20:53:02Z

<p>Russell.portwood: </p> <hr /> <div>== Board Meeting: ==<br /> <br /> === Time &amp; Location ===<br /> July 28, 2024 Big Blue Button<br /> <br /> === Minutes ===<br /> *FINANCIALS<br /> The Quickbooks conversion is still underway with Sue wrestling with the details.<br /> We received the first half of the grant money and should receive the second half soon.<br /> Our cash position is solid.<br /> <br /> *MEMBERSHIP<br /> Members fell from to .<br /> (Non-paying members are being culled)<br /> <br /> *Mayors Maker Council<br /> Jondale reported on a meeting that focused on makers who are more commercially focused. The city doesn't necessarily hand out money - rather offers tax breaks. They do however provide facade grants for those that have buildings. This is something we can keep in mind should we get our own building.<br /> <br /> *FALL MAKER MARKET<br /> Due to concerns revolving around a night market, we need to consider a lawyer consult. Primary issues are liability and whether or not we have adequate insurance coverage.<br /> Voted to approve up to $2,000 for attorney fees.<br /> <br /> Initially, there will be three main teams to make the market a reality:<br /> Lighting<br /> Decor/Theme<br /> Marketing/Promo<br /> <br /> Rules agreed on:<br /> No gasoline generators<br /> No political items promoted or sold.<br /> <br /> We will have Classic KILLSWITCH at the Fall market<br /> <br /> *SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM<br /> TCAT hasn't recommended a person for the second scholarship.<br /> We will proceed with onboarding the initial recipient.<br /> <br /> === Votes ===<br /> Approved up to $2,000 for attorney fees - review of issues surrounding the Fall Maker Market.</div>

Russell.portwood https://wiki.knoxmakers.org/index.php?title=BoardMeeting202407&diff=4327 2024-07-29T20:51:51Z

<p>Russell.portwood: /* Minutes */</p> <hr /> <div>== Board Meeting: ==<br /> <br /> === Time &amp; Location ===<br /> July 28, 2024 Big Blue Button<br /> <br /> === Minutes ===<br /> * Bulleted list item<br /> FINANCIALS<br /> The Quickbooks conversion is still underway with Sue wrestling with the details.<br /> We received the first half of the grant money and should receive the second half soon.<br /> Our cash position is solid.<br /> <br /> * Bulleted list item<br /> MEMBERSHIP<br /> Members fell from to .<br /> (Non-paying members are being culled)<br /> <br /> * Bulleted list item<br /> Mayors Maker Council<br /> Jondale reported on a meeting that focused on makers who are more commercially focused. The city doesn't necessarily hand out money - rather offers tax breaks. They do however provide facade grants for those that have buildings. This is something we can keep in mind should we get our own building.<br /> <br /> * Bulleted list item<br /> FALL MAKER MARKET<br /> Due to concerns revolving around a night market, we need to consider a lawyer consult. Primary issues are liability and whether or not we have adequate insurance coverage.<br /> Voted to approve up to $2,000 for attorney fees.<br /> <br /> Initially, there will be three main teams to make the market a reality:<br /> Lighting<br /> Decor/Theme<br /> Marketing/Promo<br /> <br /> Rules agreed on:<br /> No gasoline generators<br /> No political items promoted or sold.<br /> <br /> We will have Classic KILLSWITCH at the Fall market<br /> <br /> * Bulleted list item<br /> SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM<br /> TCAT hasn't recommended a person for the second scholarship.<br /> We will proceed with onboarding the initial recipient.<br /> <br /> === Votes ===<br /> Approved up to $2,000 for attorney fees - review of issues surrounding the Fall Maker Market.</div>

Russell.portwood https://wiki.knoxmakers.org/index.php?title=BoardMeeting202407&diff=4326 2024-07-28T22:55:16Z

<p>Russell.portwood: </p> <hr /> <div>== Board Meeting: ==<br /> <br /> === Time &amp; Location ===<br /> July 28, 2024 Big Blue Button<br /> <br /> === Minutes ===<br /> FINANCIALS<br /> The Quickbooks conversion is still underway with Sue wrestling with the details.<br /> We received the first half of the grant money and should receive the second half soon.<br /> Our cash position is solid.<br /> <br /> MEMBERSHIP<br /> Members fell from to .<br /> (Non-paying members are being culled)<br /> <br /> Mayors Maker Council<br /> Jondale reported on a meeting that focused on makers who are more commercially focused. The city doesn't necessarily hand out money - rather offers tax breaks. They do however provide facade grants for those that have buildings. This is something we can keep in mind should we get our own building.<br /> <br /> FALL MAKER MARKET<br /> Due to concerns revolving around a night market, we need to consider a lawyer consult. Primary issues are liability and whether or not we have adequate insurance coverage.<br /> Voted to approve up to $2,000 for attorney fees.<br /> <br /> Initially, there will be three main teams to make the market a reality:<br /> Lighting<br /> Decor/Theme<br /> Marketing/Promo<br /> <br /> Rules agreed on:<br /> No gasoline generators<br /> No political items promoted or sold.<br /> <br /> We will have Classic KILLSWITCH at the Fall market<br /> <br /> SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM<br /> TCAT hasn't recommended a person for the second scholarship.<br /> We will proceed with onboarding the initial recipient.<br /> <br /> <br /> === Votes ===<br /> Approved up to $2,000 for attorney fees - review of issues surrounding the Fall Maker Market.</div>

Russell.portwood https://wiki.knoxmakers.org/index.php?title=BoardMeeting202407&diff=4325 2024-07-28T19:03:45Z

<p>Russell.portwood: </p> <hr /> <div>== Board Meeting: ==<br /> <br /> === Time &amp; Location ===<br /> July 28, 2024 Big Blue Button<br /> <br /> === Minutes ===<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> === Votes ===</div>

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