Date
Location
1825 Monetary Lane #104, Carrollton, TX 75006
Google Meet
- ID: https://meet.google.com/bdi-itpp-yxm
- Phone Number: (US) +1 617-675-4444, PIN: 625 741 483 4617#
Attendance
Board:
Present:
Absent:
- NONE
Other:
- Jason Harner
- Kevin Oliver
- others
Call to Order
Called to order by James Henningson at 19:03 CDT
Prior Minutes
2024-05-15 Board Meeting Minutes [Approved]
MOTION: Approve Prior Minutes
- Proposed: Thomas Fagan
- Seconded: kia khadem
Vote:
- For:
- Opposed: none
- Abstained: none
Member Recognition
Rich Osman for his ongoing work with the new Interlock system.
Gena Terranova for her ongoing work on DMS PR
Recurring Items
Financial Statement
| Income | 74,951 |
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| Expense | |
| Net | 12,000 |
Brief financial discussion let by Jason Harner
Discussed $500K investment fund is not properly showing up on DMS statements/accounting system. Jason Harner and James Henningson are working to get the issue addressed with Fidelity
Member Add/Drop
Available data/information not easily available at this time. Will continue to work on it.
Buildout Status
James - Buildout - Phase I Status - up to date costs for Phase I
MOTION: Approve $135K to begin Phase I of the buildout. Phase I includes move of automotive, lathe room buildout, and wall for Digital Media. It excludes flooring for Digital Media hallway and an AC re-route that Tim Bene requested. Tim was unable to attend the meeting.
- Proposed: James Henningson
- Seconded: kia khadem
Vote:
- For:
- Opposed:
- Abstained: none
Timing is unknown at this time.
James Henningson agreed to do a DMS-wide communication on the status
Committee Review
| Committee | Meeting Date | Election Date | D&O Assigned | Last D&O | Comments |
| 3D Fab | 6/2/24 | 6/2/24 | Max | Max 6/2/24 | |
| Animatronics | 6/2/24 | 3/21/24 | Max | Max 6/2/24 | |
| Automotive | 4/14/24 | 04/14/24 | Jay | Jay 04/14/24 | |
| Blacksmithing | 5/18/24 | ? | Julie | ? | need to better understand last election date and associated notes |
| Ceramics | 6/8/24 | 6/8/24 | Jay | ? | 6/8/24 meeting notes are preliminary. The agenda said there was a Chair Election |
| Creative Arts | 6/2/24 | 6/2/24 | Max | Max 6/2/24 | |
| Digital Media | 6/2/24 | 1/28/24 | Max | Max 1/28/24 | |
| Electronics | 5/9/24 | 5/9/24 | Jay | ? | |
| Glassworks | 5/1/24 | 5/1/24 | Julie | ? | |
| Jewelry | 6/11/24 | 5/14/24 | ? | ||
| Laser | 4/1/24 | 4/1/24 | Julie | Julie 4/1/24 | |
| Machine Shop | 5/25/24 | 4/27/24 | Jay | Jay 5/25/24 | |
| Metal Shop | 6/1/24 | 11/4/23 | ? | Max 6/1/24 | Meeting notes for 6/1/24 have not been posted. Can not find notes when Max was elected Chair |
| Motorsports | 5/9/24 | 5/9/24 | Julie | ? | |
| Printmaking | 5/25/24 | 5/25/24 | Max | Max 5/25/24 | notes posted on 6/11/24 |
| Science | 5/19/24 | 12/17/23 | Max | Max 4/21/24 | Chair elections the end of June |
| Vector | 5/16/24 | 11/15/23 | Jack | ? | next election Thurs 6/20/24 |
| Woodshop | 5/30/24 | 12/14/23 |
Any Committee actions required?
NONE
D&O Assignments?
Discussed D&O Committee assignments. Revised list to be reviewed at next BoD Meeting
MOTION: Motion to confirm the following Committee Chairs:
Keith Kubal - 3D Fabrication
Mark Reynolds - Creative Arts
Mikael Kusturin - Printmaking
Jason Harner - Motorsports
Joseph Lahoud - Jewelry
Vincent Craddock - Glassworks
Art Givens - Electronics
- Proposed: James Henningson
- Seconded: kia khadem
Vote:
- For:
- Opposed: none
- Abstained: none
Board directs the CTO to execute the Chair Transition Checklist for these Chairs, as needed
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MOTION: Motion for the following Committee business - Science
<see below>
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MOTION: Motion for the following Committee expenditures - Automotive, Printmaking
<see below>
Old Business
Denton Coffin Race Status
DMS application was accepted
Randy Lisbona is Team Leader
Call for interest/planning meeting to be scheduled in the next week or two
Other Items?
No items brought forward
New Business
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Submitted By |
Agenda Item Title |
Problem |
Solution |
Relevance |
Pulled from Consent |
Moved By |
Seconded By |
For |
Against |
Abstain |
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| Max Locke | Clarify Minimum Age to Be a Primary Member | Current rules are not clear |
Modify the rules to reconfirm minimum age to join DMS as a primary member
Motion to amend the rules as follows:
Title Membership Dues changed to Membership/Membership Dues
Add:
A Primary Member must be at least 18 years of age
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Board directs the Secretary to amend the DMS rules in Source
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Clarity of the rules | no |
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| Max Locke | Rules For Forming a Special Interest Group | Current Understanding of SIG Requirements are Not Documented |
Reconfirm and document the rules for SIG formation.
Motion to amend the rules:
At least 3 DMS Members are required to form a Special Interest Group
SIGs may be focused on any topic/subject matter as long as the subject matter does not conflict with DMS’ Code of Conduct
A Formal SIG is a sub-unit of a committee – Sponsoring Committee
To be a Formal SIG, the Sponsoring Committee must vote to add it and include the vote in its Committee Meeting Minutes
The Sponsoring Committee will provide budget and/or space as it sees fit. However, the Sponsoring Committee maintains control of said resources
The Formal SIG will exist as a Formal SIG at the leisure of the Sponsoring Committee
Informal SIGs
Not sponsored by a Committee
Informal SIGs are not subject to any special rules or privileges outside of those governing DMS Members
To utilize DMS communication tools such as Talk and Discord, the Informal SIG needs to be recognized
To be recognized, the Informal SIG needs to send a simple message to the Secretary ([email protected]) with name of the SIG, the objective of the SIG, and the Members that voted to form the SIG.
Informal SIGs can be terminated at any time by the Board (examples might include, inactivity, bad behavior, etc.)
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Board directs the Secretary to amend the DMS rules in Source
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Clarity of the Rules | no |
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| Jason Harner | Subiefest 2024 | Mo Memberz, Mo Moneyz, Mo Problemz |
NO ACTION TAKEN. MOVED TO MARKETING UNDER JAMES
Sponsor Subiefest in order to attract new Members
Motion to budget $1600 for DMS to sponsor Subiefest 2024 - large Subaru-only car show in Dallas
Include three (3) 90-day memberships for the raffle
Event specific promo code - 1 month free
Anticipate _____ new members
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Discussion
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The Plan: In a 25' x 35' sponsor spot, exhibit a member's Subaru alongside the DMS Racecar and drift trike (the good one). Have our sim rig available for folks to try out. Have a significant number (5-10) of volunteers for community engagement, handing out flyers, talking about the space, etc.
Budget: ~$1600
$1000 for Sponsor booth, lower levels are available at $700 or $400 for a single space, this tier gets us a large logo on the shirt, plugs on the PA, logo on the schedule and banners around the event, seems worth the extra $300
$75 for booth power, lets us run the sim rig, which I think will attract people
$100 materials to plasma cut and powder coat for swag, thinking bottle openers, Subaru headgasket keychains, something in that vein
$100 banners, stickers, promo materials
$100 volunteer food
$225 New Ez-up or repairs, need to survey the condition of the current ones
Non-Monetary Support:
Need many volunteers! We'll need help with producing the marketing materials, making the swag, loading and unloading, booth setup, and high energy folks pitching the space to passerby
3 90-day memberships for the raffle (raffle items are required for sponsors)
Event specific promo code, I suggest first month free, easier close and we can track how many folks we get
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We need members | no | |||||
| Max Locke | Motion to amend the DMS rules - power in parking lot | Questions about Member use of power in the DMS Parking Lot |
Change the rules to clarify language around power provided in the DMS Parking Lot
Motion to amend the DMS Rules
In the Parking Section, add:
Vehicles owned by Members only may use DMS provided power in the DMS Parking Lot as long as are working at DMS, and no parking rules outlined above are broken.
If power is used extensively (as discretion of the DMS Directors and Officers), the Member shall make a donation to DMS to offset the cost of the power.
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Board directs the Secretary to amend the DMS rules in Source
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Clarity of the Rules | no |
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| Paul Wilson | Authorize up to $3,000 for purchase of a Challenge Letterpress Proof Press, type sets, and studio furniture. | The Printmaking committee needs more equipment to fully enable the teaching of letterpress printing. We have high end presses, but do not have a beginner friendly press, a limited selection of type (no full sets of a single typeface), and limited process specific storage space. |
Printmaking would like to purchase the following items from Chuck Peel at Fine Arts Engraving in Oklahoma City: 1) Challenge 1425 Proof press ($1500.00). This press will fill the equipment gap between the set of Provisional Press' that we have made in house, and the large C&P floor letterpress. It is able to handle both beginner printing methods using magnets, and also proof print finished lockups in the C&P or Kelsey chases before they are moved to the C&P for a full print runs. 2) Galley Cabinet with trays ($50.00). Printmaking has one locked cabinet that will be dedicated to storing type, chases, press bases, and class setups. The new cabinet will remain unlocked, and will provide a space to keep student projects organized during classes or personal projects. 3) Wood Typefaces ($150.00 per full set, multiple sets) We currently do not have any full sets of any type, which makes it difficult to create prints or signage. 4) Metal Typefaces ($50.00 per galley tray/set, multiple sets). Same reasoning as wood type above. The equipment above will allow Printmaking to teach a much more complete set of letterpress classes from beginners to advanced students. The press will be much easier to use for the inexperienced printer, while still being of great benefit for projects of advanced difficulty. Additionally, the press not limited to just letterpress, and is be capable of printing relief/block prints which will add new options for those classes in Printmaking. |
Enabling the teachig or letterpress techniques over a full range of student/member capabilities from beginner to accomplished artisan. | no |
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| Yieu Chyan | Permission to Purchase Chemicals/Lab Supplies | Classes and projects may require the purchase of lab supplies, scientific equipment, and chemicals. Vendors require evidence of commercially zoned shipping address to set up accounts. |
Permission letter on DMS letterhead allowing shipments to the DMS location in order to allow us to make purchases on a personal basis for non-committee projects. Requesting permission for Kobin Caddick, Sam Frondorf and Yieu Chyan.
We also propose setting up accounts with vendors directly under the Dallas Makerspace in order to support committee projects. Paperwork typically required include a copy of the lease agreement, certificate of formation, and perhaps a certificate of fact from the Texas SOS.
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Enable projects and classes that utilize the fume hood | no |
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| Max Locke | Discussion: Other Board Procedural Questions | Procedures may not be optimized |
DEFERRED AT THIS TIME
Continue to discuss how the Board wants to operate:
Recurring Items
Agenda Item Formation
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Better running Board | no |
Emergency Business
MOTION: To allow Yieu Chyan to represent, for grant purposes, that he is working out of the DMS, as long as it generates no risk nor obligations to DMS. (e.g. no rights for inspection, no access to information, etc.)
VOTE:
- Proposed: James Henningson
- Seconded: kia khadem
Vote:
- For:
- Opposed: none
- Abstained: none
No other items brought forward
MOTION:
VOTE:
Closed Session
MOTION: To move to closed session to discuss legal and disciplinary items
VOTE:
- Proposed: James Henningson
- Seconded: kia khadem
Vote:
- For:
- Opposed: none
- Abstained: none
Next Meeting