Re: [Hackerspace] - Joining Forces
Chris Clymer
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On Dec 21, 2009, at 1:16 PM, Robert Miller <arch3...@gmail.com> wrote:
> Hello Everyone,
>
> I first must say this is actually very funny! I was just talking
> with a very good friend of mine Parag when he informed me he was
> part of a Hackerspace starting up, I assumed right off that he was
> meaning Maker's Alliance and replied that I have been working with
> the same group. This was odd since we talk about nearly everything
> techie with each but never mentioned working with the Hackerspace.
> So when I asked him when he started working with Maker's Alliance he
> kindly replied not that group, then informed me we had two
> Hackerspaces in the process of starting in the Cleveland area. So....
>
> I began to get the idea of joining forces and bringing the two into
> one. I know that this is most likely already being stated but if
> considered I think it would make for a win-win for both groups. By
> having more members we could reduce the membership dues, increase
> the donated hardware, increase the project ideas, and most of all
> increase the knowledge base we could share.
>
> So what does everyone else think?
>
> Come to the dark side, we have cookies! I know my wife made them :-)
>
> - Robert
> arch3angel
>
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Greg Svitak
I have taken the lead from the Burning River perspective but I would love to work with you guys and figure out where to go together.
Yes we already have space for the next year for free (we have to pay for heat and electricity) until the building gets knocked down. Let's have a meeting at our space after the holidays.
Sound like a good first step?
Greg
Chris Clymer
to dial in.
What are monthly costs looking like for the space you have?
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Greg Svitak
@everyone please try and dial in so we can keep the momentum going..
G
Mr. Fright
There were some questions that others have asked that couldn't call
in. Security is a concern, but it sounded like that is something that
is still being figured out.
Another concern is parking, but from what I could see on Google street
view it has a parking lot.
Liability was another question, but I've seen that asked on this group
site, so I guess it is still a question.
One concern of mine has been how this group is run. The Makers
Alliance is going to be run so that every member gets a vote, and I
would like to still see that.
Also, what were those dates that were mentioned? Jan 12 for a meetup
at the space, and weekend of Feb 19 as kind of an open house?
-Eric
On Dec 21, 4:24 pm, Greg Svitak <gsvi...@hotmail.com> wrote:
> Yes we are having our call tomorrow so please dial in. Not sure how many are going to join because of the week of Christmas.
>
> @everyone please try and dial in so we can keep the momentum going..
>
> G
>
> > From: ccly...@gmail.com
> > To: neo-m...@googlegroups.com
> > Subject: Re: [Hackerspace] - Joining Forces
> > Date: Mon, 21 Dec 2009 16:12:11 -0500
> > CC: neo-m...@googlegroups.com; hackersp...@skyspook.com
>
> > That sounds great to me! Is there a meeting tommorow? I was planning
> > to dial in.
>
> > What are monthly costs looking like for the space you have?
>
> > Sent from my iPhone
>
> > On Dec 21, 2009, at 3:33 PM, Greg Svitak <gsvi...@hotmail.com> wrote:
>
> > > Hi guys
>
> > > I have taken the lead from the Burning River perspective but I would
> > > love to work with you guys and figure out where to go together.
>
> > > Yes we already have space for the next year for free (we have to pay
> > > for heat and electricity) until the building gets knocked down.
> > > Let's have a meeting at our space after the holidays.
>
> > > Sound like a good first step?
>
> > > Greg
>
> > > > From: ccly...@gmail.com
> > > > To: hackersp...@skyspook.com
> > > > Subject: Re: [Hackerspace] - Joining Forces
> > > > Date: Mon, 21 Dec 2009 14:02:37 -0500
> > > > CC: hackersp...@skyspook.com; neo-m...@googlegroups.com
>
> > > > Oh wow... It sounds like burning river already has space? Very cool!
>
> > > > Sent from my iPhone
>
> > > > On Dec 21, 2009, at 1:16 PM, Robert Miller <arch3an...@gmail.com>
> > > > > Hackersp...@skyspook.com
> > > > >http://skyspook.com/mailman/listinfo/hackerspace_skyspook.com
Greg Svitak
Thanks for dialing in.. We are open to figuring out the security as a group. We can do what we want to the building as the building is being knocked down in a year to 15 months.
Liability.. we know we have to cross this bridge but for the first events, we will have everyone sign a waver for each event that releases the group (specifically me and Dar) and GCA. Once we figure out the incorporation stuff, we can have a formal waver as part of the signup process.
I think that we will have a board as every ship need someone to guide the efforts of the group. However we want this to be membership driven as I think you can see by the emails so far. I feel the board's role is just to create the environment for the projects to succeed.
As for the one vote, ideally I think we would love to keep this as well. However I do not want to get into a situation where we need all members to vote for every little thing. I think the board will have significant input for the day to day things and the major items will go to the members. I think the more open the community the better similar to open source software.
We are all about having fun here. I deal with enough politics at work and do not need these things in my fun time.
Yes Jan 12 for the meetup and Feb 19 for the Makerbot event. We were thinking $25-50 for the event to raise money for incorporating but we can work through that point if we join forces.
G
> Date: Tue, 22 Dec 2009 20:30:51 -0800
> Subject: Re: - Joining Forces
> From: mister...@gmail.com
> To: neo-m...@googlegroups.com
Mr. Fright
You mentioned getting incorporated, board of directors and all that. Makers Alliance is already incorporated as a non profit, has a board and bylaws, etc. Is there a way we could leverage that? If anyone wants to talk about details of the MA incorporation, Justin (skyspook) is the one to talk to.
On Dec 24, 2009 2:24 AM, "Greg Svitak" <gsv...@hotmail.com> wrote:
Hi Eric
Thanks for dialing in.. We are open to figuring out the security as a group. We can do what we want to the building as the building is being knocked down in a year to 15 months.
Liability.. we know we have to cross this bridge but for the first events, we will have everyone sign a waver for each event that releases the group (specifically me and Dar) and GCA. Once we figure out the incorporation stuff, we can have a formal waver as part of the signup process.
I think that we will have a board as every ship need someone to guide the efforts of the group. However we want this to be membership driven as I think you can see by the emails so far. I feel the board's role is just to create the environment for the projects to succeed.
As for the one vote, ideally I think we would love to keep this as well. However I do not want to get into a situation where we need all members to vote for every little thing. I think the board will have significant input for the day to day things and the major items will go to the members. I think the more open the community the better similar to open source software.
We are all about having fun here. I deal with enough politics at work and do not need these things in my fun time.
Yes Jan 12 for the meetup and Feb 19 for the Makerbot event. We were thinking $25-50 for the event to raise money for incorporating but we can work through that point if we join forces.
G
> Date: Tue, 22 Dec 2009 20:30:51 -0800
> Subject: Re: - Joining Forces
> From: mister...@gmail.com
> To: neo-m...@googlegroups.com > > Good hearing you all on the call. > > There were some quest...
Greg Svitak
I would like to consider using the MA incorporation.. It would save everyone time and we could just get moving on having events. We would just have to work out the board situation to add one or two more board member to the existing 7.
G
Date: Fri, 25 Dec 2009 05:22:21 -0500
Subject: Re: RE: - Joining Forces