Member Meeting Minutes Summary: December 3rd

General Discussion and Initiatives

* **Twitch Charity Month:** The makerspace is participating in a Twitch charity month. By clicking a button on the Twitch channel and selecting the lab, a donation will be made.
* **Space Mouse Project:** A member is working on a 250-dollar space mouse, which is taking a month to build and involves updates, parts, and plastic pieces. The member hopes it will work soon.
* **Trade War and Supplies:** The meeting brought up the likelihood of a "trade war" and suggested that members should be proactive in finding inexpensive materials or alternatives for crafts and supplies. A thread might be started to list such resources.

Safety and Community

* **Post-Holiday Season:** Members are advised to continue observing isolation if feeling ill after the winter holiday season.
* **Unsafe Behaviors:** If unsafe behaviors are observed or a member feels uncomfortable, they should contact leadership. Safety is paramount to ensure a safe space for everyone.

Financials

* **Account Status:** All four current accounts were reviewed.
* **Payments Made:** Taxes (City and school districts), current rent, and current internet bills have all been paid and cleared the bank.
* **Current Balance:** Approximately $25,000 in change is currently in the accounts.
* **Financial Goal:** The organization aims for a financially stable makerspace.

Area Hosts and Board Operations

* **Area Host Expectations:** A discussion was held regarding the general expectations for area hosts, beyond just specific locations. This includes defining their roles, responsibilities, commitment levels, and how these may vary by area.
* **Randall (Stitch Lab):** Randall, the area host for Stitch Lab, was expected to continue, but his availability for the question could not be confirmed during the meeting.
* **Online Working Meetings:** The board will hold online working meetings through the Discord board channel.
* **Unanimous Board Action:** If the board decides to act unanimously within the Discord channel, they can do so without requiring a special meeting (which normally requires 72 hours advance notice).