Date
Location
1825 Monetary Lane #104, Carrollton, TX 75006
Google Meet
None at this time.
Call to Order
Prior Minutes
2025-07-15 Board Meeting [Approved]
MOTION: Approve Prior Minutes
Vote:
Financial Statement
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| Expense | |
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Member Recognition
The DMS Board of Directors recognizes and thanks the following individuals:
- Gena and Amelia for taking over CA responsibilities while Mark was out.
- Michael, Josh, Amelia, Vincent, Mark, and Keith for their contributions, with special recognition to Keith for his work on Haunter Con.
- Doug Cave for providing providing a potential member with such a great tour that the prospect sent a very complimentary email to the Board commending the tour and behavior.
- Will Elemend for his consistent reliability, as noted by Sam and Jason. Additional recognition goes to Kayla, Zane Solomon, Chuck Graff, David Drost, Eric Jacson, and Will for their support.
- Denise Cantrell for painting the lathe room, and recognition also to her dog Itsy Bitsy.
- Ross, Hannah, Jerry, and Jim for their continued support of the 3D Fab area.
- McKenzie Bartos for stepping up to lead the cosplay greenscreen class.
- Peter, John, and Kevin for their work on the same cosplay event.
- Bryan Lee, recognized by Sam, for stepping up to get computers online for DM and for volunteering his time on Saturdays to assist with IT.
- Josh, also recognized by Sam, for his work in IT and for his patience and support.
Committee Review/Business
Committee Minutes review notes:
| Committee | Meeting Date | Election Date | D&O Assigned | Spending votes / Comments / Cross Committee Impacts |
| 3D Fab | 3D Fabrication Meeting and Chair Election-2025-07-06 2025-08-03 not posted | 2025-07-06 | Chair election: Keith Kubal (existing) | |
| Animatronics | Animatronics Meeting-2025-08-03 | 2025-08-03 | Chair Election: Mark Reynolds (existing) | |
| Automotive | Automotive Meeting-2025-07-27 | Target Move Date: Aug 23rd Blue Towels supplied by Facilities/Space instead of Automotive Committee | ||
| Blacksmithing | Blacksmithing Meeting-July 2025 | |||
| Ceramics | Ceramics Meeting 2025-08-06 | Planned Oct 7th | HVAC issue: "Ceramics is too hot work in. Cant teach classes during the way because it is too hot" and "Let board know of ceiling insulation" Kiln Discussion: "Up to $8k final cost delivered & installed", vote passed | |
| Creative Arts | Creative Arts Meeting-2025-08-03 | |||
| Digital Media | Digital Media Meeting-2025-08-03 | 2025-08-03 | Chair Election: Joel Loukus (existing?) | |
| Electronics | Electronics Meeting and Election-2025-07-20 | 2025-07-20 | Chair Election: Art Givens (Existing!!) | |
| Glassworks | 2025-08-01 Meeting notes | 2025-08-01 | COO/Facilities: Re: Propane tanks... "Discuss with Ian suggestion to stop people from parking in front of cage" | |
| Jewelry | Jewelry Studio Meeting-2025-08-12 | |||
| Laser | 08-18-25 | |||
| Machine Shop | Machine Shop Meeting-2025-07-26 | |||
| Metal Shop | none found | |||
| Motorsports | none found | |||
| Printmaking | none found | |||
| Science | Science Meeting-2025-08-17 | |||
| Vector | Vector Meeting-2025-07-17 | |||
| Woodshop | 07-28-25 |
Any Committee actions required?
Membership Usage Reporting
https://members.dallasmakerspace.org/reports/calendar/event-trends
https://members.dallasmakerspace.org/reports/membership/active-members
Old Business:
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New Business
| Title: | Coffin Race Vote |
Purpose & Relevance: aka Problem & Solution: | |
| Motion Text: | Motion to approve o A budget of not to exceed $2,700 for the 2025 Coffin Race o Promotion code for two free months for new members, expiring 12/31/25, as outlined in the proposal |
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| Abstain & Absent |
| Title: | 3D Fab Vote |
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| Abstain & Absent |
| Title: | PR Spending rules |
Purpose & Relevance: aka Problem & Solution: | |
| Motion Text: | Propose a motion: to impose the typical committee approval limits on PR materials based on the assumed value of the item. VP of Marketing will act as or appoint a “PR chair” for approval purposes. |
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| Abstain & Absent |
| Title: | Kiln Proposal request |
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| Abstain & Absent |
Emergency Business
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| Abstain & Absent |
Closed Session:
- Automotive Member discussion
- CTO Discussion
- Description of the CTO Role
- IT Presentation from Joe
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