> We officially incorporated the Baltimore Node today. As far as
> Maryland is concerned we are a non-profit corporation. We still need
> to file with the IRS for tax exemption status under 501(c)(3). We
> should try to do this in 2009. The cost for that will be $750, so
> we'll need to do have some fundraisers in the coming months.

> We also filed for an EIN number and Adam and I opened a free business
> checking account at SunTrust this afternoon. I will maintain the
> ledger until we have an official treasurer. I will keep this
> spreadsheet in sync with the account so everyone can see what's going
> on financially.
> http://spreadsheets.google.com/ccc?key=tZ8BX2cpPkHS4Rb8hIhyKDg

> Quick details on the bank account:
> -There are no maintenance fees or minimum balance
> -We can process 150 transactions a month for free ($0.30 each there
> after). So deposits from 30 members and 1 check for rent would only be
> 31 transactions.
> -Adam and I will each have a Baltimore Node Checkcard. The card has a
> visa logo and can be used anywhere visa is accepted
> -We got 8 starter checks and opted not to buy checks unless we need  
> them later.
> -Bills, like rent, can be paid online for free. In this case the bank
> prints a check and mails
> -We can add additional check signers to the account. Either Adam or I
> need to go in with the new person. We'll add whoever is elected
> president and treasurer.

> -Jon

> --
> http://jonlesser.net

> Well done Jon, the work is much appreciated!

> -Matthew Forr

> On Jul 16, 2009, at 6:59 PM, Jon Lesser <jonles...@gmail.com> wrote:

>> We officially incorporated the Baltimore Node today. As far as
>> Maryland is concerned we are a non-profit corporation. We still need
>> to file with the IRS for tax exemption status under 501(c)(3). We
>> should try to do this in 2009. The cost for that will be $750, so
>> we'll need to do have some fundraisers in the coming months.

>> We also filed for an EIN number and Adam and I opened a free business
>> checking account at SunTrust this afternoon. I will maintain the
>> ledger until we have an official treasurer. I will keep this
>> spreadsheet in sync with the account so everyone can see what's going
>> on financially.
>> http://spreadsheets.google.com/ccc?key=tZ8BX2cpPkHS4Rb8hIhyKDg

>> Quick details on the bank account:
>> -There are no maintenance fees or minimum balance
>> -We can process 150 transactions a month for free ($0.30 each there
>> after). So deposits from 30 members and 1 check for rent would only  
>> be
>> 31 transactions.
>> -Adam and I will each have a Baltimore Node Checkcard. The card has a
>> visa logo and can be used anywhere visa is accepted
>> -We got 8 starter checks and opted not to buy checks unless we need
>> them later.
>> -Bills, like rent, can be paid online for free. In this case the bank
>> prints a check and mails
>> -We can add additional check signers to the account. Either Adam or I
>> need to go in with the new person. We'll add whoever is elected
>> president and treasurer.

>> -Jon

>> --
>> http://jonlesser.net

> hey guys thought we might want to look at a mini fridge/ microwave
> that is reliable for food and drinks

> http://www.unplggd.com/unplggd/appliances/microfridge-combo-appliance...

> for any projects we might want to do we could keep stuff in a
> secondary small fridge we find on craigslist but this is an idea of a
> reliable drinks and food fridge for us.

> On Jul 16, 2009, at 8:50 PM, Matthew Forr wrote:

> > Well done Jon, the work is much appreciated!

> > -Matthew Forr

> > On Jul 16, 2009, at 6:59 PM, Jon Lesser <jonles...@gmail.com> wrote:

> >> We officially incorporated the Baltimore Node today. As far as
> >> Maryland is concerned we are a non-profit corporation. We still need
> >> to file with the IRS for tax exemption status under 501(c)(3). We
> >> should try to do this in 2009. The cost for that will be $750, so
> >> we'll need to do have some fundraisers in the coming months.

> >> We also filed for an EIN number and Adam and I opened a free business
> >> checking account at SunTrust this afternoon. I will maintain the
> >> ledger until we have an official treasurer. I will keep this
> >> spreadsheet in sync with the account so everyone can see what's going
> >> on financially.
> >> http://spreadsheets.google.com/ccc?key=tZ8BX2cpPkHS4Rb8hIhyKDg

> >> Quick details on the bank account:
> >> -There are no maintenance fees or minimum balance
> >> -We can process 150 transactions a month for free ($0.30 each there
> >> after). So deposits from 30 members and 1 check for rent would only
> >> be
> >> 31 transactions.
> >> -Adam and I will each have a Baltimore Node Checkcard. The card has a
> >> visa logo and can be used anywhere visa is accepted
> >> -We got 8 starter checks and opted not to buy checks unless we need
> >> them later.
> >> -Bills, like rent, can be paid online for free. In this case the bank
> >> prints a check and mails
> >> -We can add additional check signers to the account. Either Adam or I
> >> need to go in with the new person. We'll add whoever is elected
> >> president and treasurer.

> >> -Jon

> >> --
> >> http://jonlesser.net

> http://www.loadingdock.org

> On Fri, Jul 17, 2009 at 12:57 AM, Patrick Roanhouse - Plan8 <
> patrickroanho...@plan8ts.com> wrote:

>> hey guys thought we might want to look at a mini fridge/ microwave
>> that is reliable for food and drinks

>> http://www.unplggd.com/unplggd/appliances/microfridge-combo-appliance...

>> for any projects we might want to do we could keep stuff in a
>> secondary small fridge we find on craigslist but this is an idea of a
>> reliable drinks and food fridge for us.

>> On Jul 16, 2009, at 8:50 PM, Matthew Forr wrote:

>> > Well done Jon, the work is much appreciated!

>> > -Matthew Forr

>> > On Jul 16, 2009, at 6:59 PM, Jon Lesser <jonles...@gmail.com> wrote:

>> >> We officially incorporated the Baltimore Node today. As far as
>> >> Maryland is concerned we are a non-profit corporation. We still need
>> >> to file with the IRS for tax exemption status under 501(c)(3). We
>> >> should try to do this in 2009. The cost for that will be $750, so
>> >> we'll need to do have some fundraisers in the coming months.

>> >> We also filed for an EIN number and Adam and I opened a free business
>> >> checking account at SunTrust this afternoon. I will maintain the
>> >> ledger until we have an official treasurer. I will keep this
>> >> spreadsheet in sync with the account so everyone can see what's going
>> >> on financially.
>> >> http://spreadsheets.google.com/ccc?key=tZ8BX2cpPkHS4Rb8hIhyKDg

>> >> Quick details on the bank account:
>> >> -There are no maintenance fees or minimum balance
>> >> -We can process 150 transactions a month for free ($0.30 each there
>> >> after). So deposits from 30 members and 1 check for rent would only
>> >> be
>> >> 31 transactions.
>> >> -Adam and I will each have a Baltimore Node Checkcard. The card has a
>> >> visa logo and can be used anywhere visa is accepted
>> >> -We got 8 starter checks and opted not to buy checks unless we need
>> >> them later.
>> >> -Bills, like rent, can be paid online for free. In this case the bank
>> >> prints a check and mails
>> >> -We can add additional check signers to the account. Either Adam or I
>> >> need to go in with the new person. We'll add whoever is elected
>> >> president and treasurer.

>> >> -Jon

>> >> --
>> >> http://jonlesser.net