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Plenum-20100202

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(See Plenum)

 

Present: Chris, Thomas, CJ Alvin, Qingru, Ruiwen, Roland, Luther, Preetam ( he came in only for the later part)

9PM Open Meeting

 

  • Adopt previous minutes
    • Passed
  • Schedule next meeting (likely 9-Feb)
    • Passed

 

  • Finance: 90 day cashflow projections (Neng Giin)
    • Feb Budget forecast $500 under
      • But we covered half with additional hotdesk membership signup
    • We should be able to cover it if we can additional members
    • We expect to have additional signups after CNY, ie signups are in progress
  • Membership subscription model: Pro-rating and founding-member special case proposals.
    • Civicrm seems to be feasible. Neng Giin, Ruiwen and Luther to fiddle around with it further to make it work for our pro rating model.
    • Some who have pledged have not paid and those who paid are due to pay the next month.
    • AP: Ruiwen to send reminders that founding members need to pay for Feb, and those who have pleged.
  • Events approval process:
    • Discussion on inclusivity and possible procedural tweaks (Roland) : Deferred

       

  • Electricity supply: Quote on electrical work to gain access to master switches and install an RCD. (Luther)
    • Found an electrician but he is only able to start work after Chinese New Year.
    • He will arrange a visit.
    • AP: Get price estimate from electrician so that we can start talking with the land

 

  • Internet: Still seeking sponsorship? (Meng)
    • We already have the opennet box    
    • Discussion with opennet still in progress
  • Acquiring a Makerbot: Order and pledge status (Roland)
    • Posted to the list + wiki and currently insufficient pledges so we need to get more pledges.
    • Chris made a pledge on the spot.

 

  • HSG Door access system Update (Alvin)
    • In place and functional
    • Individual PINS to be implemented by Ruiwen and Luther
    • UPS to be installed in the very near future.
    • Either PINS or access cards can be used.
    • Interim system will use one universal PIN
    • Members without a PIN can contact Ruiwen based on his hp pasted on the door
    • For shutter opening contact Preetam and Tamas
    • Last person leaving to close the shutter since UPS is not yet in place.
  • General update on any interesting projects/happenings/ideas in HSG.
    • Roomba vistor bot together with a PC. And the rocket launcher together. -- Thomas
    • Barcamp in March at SP Mar 13 2010 -- Preetam
      • There might be some overseas participants who might have problems paying for accomodation. Preetam is asking to let them stay over for one night in hackerspace. The plenum agrees that this will be on a last resort basis.
      • AfterParty will be held in Hackerspace.
      • Any plans for cheaper lower tier membership for the less frequent visitors? 

9:30PM Close Meeting

 

(This point was raised after the plenum closed and held at the staircase)

 

  • A no shoe policy was suggested and it seems that the plenum was undecided, Perhaps further discussion on the mailing list.

 

 

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