Board Meeting Minutes Summary: July 12th Meeting Clarification and Motions * The leadership meeting time following the monthly membership meeting will serve as an official board meeting to ensure regular voting opportunities. * **Motion 1 (Passed):** Nicole will take over as area host for Fiber Lab (Stitch Lab) due to her dedication. The motion passed with four attending board members voting in favor. * **Motion 2 (Passed):** A free month of membership will be granted to Simone for generously lending the long-arm quilting machine. The motion passed with four votes. New Board Member and Roles * John has officially joined the board, pending his signature on the bylaws. He will be the new treasurer. * The outgoing treasurer, Bob, will assist with the transition. * Tim is the new president. * The previous president expressed appreciation for the opportunity to serve. Financials * The current financial balance is $19,300. * Last month saw approximately $1,100 in new member income, but expenses were higher due to rent and insurance ($2,500 for insurance). * The goal is to be financially stable with $25,000 in the bank and a reserve of $5,000 to $10,000 for large purchases or repairs. Facilities Updates * **Clean-up Day:** A clean-up day was highly successful, with 15-20 people participating. The facility is now much cleaner, and an estimated 1.5 to 2 tons of material were moved or disposed of. * **Heavy Equipment:** Three heavy pieces of equipment were moved: the Bridgeport, the laser, and the new CNC. * **Laser Table:** The laser table is now perfectly flat. * **Ventilation:** The exhaust problem in the front of the laser is still pending a solution. * **Signage:** The organization is looking into acquiring proper signage. * **Electronics Flip-flop:** The electronics area has been reorganized. * **Guest Check-in and Showcase:** A dedicated guest check-in area is being set up for sign-ups, billing, and information. A showcase area will be next to it. * **Robot Fund/Scavenger Hunt:** The robot fund activity from Fin Con will be updated for ongoing use in the building as a "get to know your local makerspace" activity this fall. Support and Assistance * Doug and Chris are donating their time to finish the moving process and clear out remaining items from the yard sale. * Members are encouraged to offer assistance to Doug and Chris if they can, as extra hands are needed.