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== Member Meeting: January | == Member Meeting: January 29, 2019 == | ||
=== Time & Location === | === Time & Location === | ||
6:30pm | 6:30pm | ||
KnoxMakers | KnoxMakers | ||
Members in attendance: 45 | |||
== Minutes == | == Minutes == | ||
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== Voting == | == Voting == | ||
The following Bylaws were changed by majority vote by secret ballot: | |||
*Added back Treasurer as required board position. | |||
*Changed the method to which a member is elected to the board | |||
**Nominations must be submitted at least 30 days prior to Annual Meeting; this can be waived by the current Board. | |||
**Candidates can be disqualified by 3/4 majority vote of the Board. | |||
**Voting by proxy was eliminated. | |||
**Board positions may be added or eliminated by 3/4 majority vote of the Board | |||
**In midterm vacancies, positions may be filled by 3/4 majority vote by the Board. | |||
*Members are no long allowed to hold unschedule, private events whenever they want. | |||
The following Peace Officers were confirmed by majority vote by secret ballot: | |||
*Ray Crampton | |||
*Laurie Kay | |||
The following board positions were held for election by secret ballot and filled: | The following board positions were held for election by secret ballot and filled: | ||
Latest revision as of 01:40, 31 January 2019
Member Meeting: January 29, 2019
Time & Location
6:30pm KnoxMakers
Members in attendance: 45
Minutes
President's Report
2017 Summary
- Memorial to our dear friend Greg.
- Appreciation for our influential and hard-working former president, Doug.
- We won our first grants!
- We added Machining Zone!
- We did KILLSWITCH again!
- We won Best Non-Profit in Knoxville! (did not buy the plaque though)
Membership and Financial Report
Membership
- Membership grew from 138 to 159
- 10% growth is a good trajectory
- Back down to 9 Mikes - trying to lure one back to keep it at least 10
Financial Summary
- Net income was about $12,500
Looking forward to 2019
- Let's do more classes!
- We're going to build a wall!
- We're going to also build an Outdoor Metal Area!
- In January already we converted the Leatherworking area into Cosplay.
- We said we'd install cameras last year... let's shoot for 2019.
- KILLSWITCH again!
Voting
The following Bylaws were changed by majority vote by secret ballot:
- Added back Treasurer as required board position.
- Changed the method to which a member is elected to the board
- Nominations must be submitted at least 30 days prior to Annual Meeting; this can be waived by the current Board.
- Candidates can be disqualified by 3/4 majority vote of the Board.
- Voting by proxy was eliminated.
- Board positions may be added or eliminated by 3/4 majority vote of the Board
- In midterm vacancies, positions may be filled by 3/4 majority vote by the Board.
- Members are no long allowed to hold unschedule, private events whenever they want.
The following Peace Officers were confirmed by majority vote by secret ballot:
- Ray Crampton
- Laurie Kay
The following board positions were held for election by secret ballot and filled:
| Position | Elected Member |
|---|---|
| President | Issac Merkle |
| Secretary | Tracy Homer |
| Treasurer | Sue Joslin |
| Tech Director | Jondale Stratton |
| Facilities Director | Bryan Howard |
| Events Coordinator | Tabby Sheldon |
| Webmaster | Billy Huddleston |
| Community Director | Shean Simoneau |
| Development Director | Andrew Messersmith |