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* Eric H.
* Eric H.
* Dragon Josh
* Dragon Josh
* John
* John S.
* Ishmael
* Ishmael
* Nat
* Nat
* Abner
* Jathan (sp?)
* James (RepRap)
* Sandro?
* Lily
* Zack
* Adam (Project Manager for U of C)


=== Quorum ===
=== Quorum ===
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Quorum is in effect.
Quorum is in effect.


=== Come to Order - ===
=== Come to Order - 8:10===


* Status update on Lease
* Status update on Lease
** New lease is in with all requested changes
** Nicky reviews changes made (Utilities, Flammable Materials, Common area cleaning expenses)
** Must have insurance before we move in
** Utilities will be included up to the point use becomes "excessive"
** Cleaning fees caps at $40/mo
** VOTE: Sign the current version of lease
*** '''Yea: 20'''
*** Nay: 0
** Once we move in:
*** Start thinking of projects
*** Work on floor plans
*** Look for items for space (Craigslist free stuff, Things you want to donate)


* Insurance
* Insurance
** Lease specificies minimum insurance coverage. (Section 12)
** Eric announces forming of group to pursue insurance (people not yet determined, volunteer!)
** Premium based on machinery in use, safety procedures, etc.
** Start networking with your insurance friends


* Wired Article
* Wired Article
** Hackerspaces.org brought to its knees
*** Failcopter for great justice
* Upcoming Events
** Flourish (Tim will be going) Fri & Saturday this week
*** Open source conference open to public (free as in beer)
*** Eric, Paul, John & others will be attending
* Notacon Apr 17-19
** Cleveland, OH
** Embedded Hardware
** Hacker Tomfoolery
** Real-life data transmission competition (no electricity)
* Version Fest - Last 2 weekends in May http://version09.org
** Arts/tech festival
** Lots of musicians, circuitbending
** Nat attests: they throw awesome parties


* Upcoming Events: Flourish (Tim will be going)
* Finances - Ishmael
** $5,734.77 Raised
** 33 Members
** Join before we move in, you're a founding member.


=== Meeting Adjourned - ===
=== Meeting Adjourned - 8:45===