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[https://www.noisebridge.net/wiki/Category:Meeting_Notes The 205th Meeting of Noisebridge] | [https://www.noisebridge.net/wiki/Category:Meeting_Notes The 205th Meeting of Noisebridge] | ||
Note-taker: | Note-taker: FIXME YOUR NAME HERE | ||
Moderator: | Moderator: FIXME THEIR NAME HERE | ||
== Introduction and Names == | == Introduction and Names == | ||
* | * '''Invite a knowledgeable volunteer to explain''' [[Noisebridge_Vision|what Noisebridge is about]]: "Noisebridge is a 501c3 nonprofit that provides a space for creation, collaboration, and learning about technology and creative projects. Noisebridge provides space, power tools, and infrastructure to help the public learn new skills and create cool things. Noisebridge continues to exist through and depends entirely on membership fees and donations. Our code of conduct is 'Be excellent to each other'." | ||
* '''Invite a knowledgeable volunteer to give '''[[Consensus Process|a brief primer on consensus process]]: We agree and so should you! Only paid-up members can block consensus. | |||
''' | * Introduce any new or unusual moderation techniques that you may be using during the meeting like: direct responses, limited speaking time, orderless stack, &c. | ||
* Round of introductions (remember, announcements come later): | |||
** What's your name, | |||
** are you a member, | |||
** what do you do, and | |||
** if you are new: how did you hear about Noisebridge? | |||
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== Short Announcements == | == Short Announcements == | ||
* | * Cool new projects? Something you'd like people to know? Say now, but keep it short! | ||
* Any happenings at the space of which members should be made aware. | |||
* Items in the back of Turing will be removed after this meeting. A warning messages was sent to the list 18 about 1730h on Thursday | * Items in the back of Turing will be removed after this meeting. A warning messages was sent to the list 18 about 1730h on Thursday. | ||
== New or Stale Events == | == New or Stale Events == | ||
* | * Is there anything new happening at the space? | ||
* Is there anything that has stopped happening at the space? | |||
* If this is the first meeting of the month, review all the [[Category:Events | events at the space]] and try to weed out stale events. | |||
== [[Membership Binder]] == | |||
* '''Invite a knowledgeable volunteer to describe''' the [[membership]] application process. | |||
* | * Read off any names from the binder for the past month. Write a check on every open application. | ||
* Anyone eligible to join this week should | |||
* | ** introduce themselves, | ||
** answer any questions members may have for them, then | |||
* | ** leave the area in search of gifts (traditionally beer and a lime, or cookies) for the rest of the group. | ||
* The rest of the meeting should reach consensus on whether they may join. | |||
* | * Remember to applaud new members when they return. | ||
== Financial Report == | == Financial Report == | ||
* Funds in bank: | * Funds in bank: | ||
* Noisetor (http://noisetor.net/finances/): | |||
* Noisetor (http://noisetor.net/finances/): | |||
== Consensus items == | == Consensus items == | ||
You may wish to '''invite a knowledgeable volunteer to repeat '''[[Consensus Process|a brief primer on the consensus process]]. | |||
=== Proposals from last week === | === Proposals from last week === | ||
''(Add any items which pass or are blocked to the [[Consensus Items History]] page.)'' | |||
=== Proposals for next week === | === Proposals for next week === | ||
''(Add any new items for consensus to the [[Current Consensus Items]] page.)'' | |||
* Noisebridge is a place for hackers, hacking, and learning to hack. | * Noisebridge is a place for hackers, hacking, and learning to hack. | ||
* It is not excellent to admit someone to Noisebridge unless you are willing to take responsibility for their actions here. | * It is not excellent to admit someone to Noisebridge unless you are willing to take responsibility for their actions here. | ||
* It is excellent to do-ocratically remove someone who is being un-excellent from the space, pending mediation. | * It is excellent to do-ocratically remove someone who is being un-excellent from the space, pending mediation. | ||
* If you are removed from the space for being un-excellent, it is not excellent to return until you have done mediation. | * If you are removed from the space for being un-excellent, it is not excellent to return until you have done mediation. | ||
== Discussion Items == | == Discussion Items == | ||
If an item of discussion drags on too long, further discussion may be postponed until after the meeting ends. | |||
During discussion, it is not necessary to write down exact what each person says. Record the topics of discussion, and any items of consensus or controversy here. Detailed descriptions of the conversation should go on the discuss page for this meeting. | |||
== End of Meeting == | == End of Meeting == |