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= Instructions =
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{{template/meeting}}


* Pick a moderator and a note-taker.
* Click [https://www.noisebridge.net/index.php?title=Meeting_Notes_Template&action=edit Edit] in the MediaWiki top bar (or [https://www.noisebridge.net/index.php?title=Meeting_Notes_Template&action=edit&preview=no Edit without preview])  and copy all the source code into the new meeting notes page.
* Optionally: pick a membership-binder-wrangler; otherwise the moderator can take care of it.
* Delete this paragraph from the actual notes. (Keep in template, & in live copy for next iteration)


== Note-taker ==
*Live notes
* Open a text editor to take notes on the major points of the meeting, using this page at the template.
**https://pad.riseup.net/p/nbmeeting
* Project the draft meeting notes and agenda in real time throughout the meeting.
*Virtual Meeting (jitsi mic/cam off by default)
* Edit the [[Current_Consensus_Items|Current Consensus Items]] if anything is proposed for consensus next week.
**https://meet.jit.si/noisebridge — NOTE: Someone must log in with Google/Facebook/GitHub to start the meeting. Everyone else can join the meeting without logging into anything. ([https://jitsi.org/blog/authentication-on-meet-jit-si/ Blame Jitsi])
* Edit the [[Consensus_Items_History|Consensus Items History]] if anything was reached consensus or failed to reach consensus this week.
**Or, if it's ever revived: https://jitsi.noisebridge.io/hackitorium#config.startWithAudioMuted=true&config.startWithVideoMuted=true&userInfo.displayName=%22n00b%22
* Post the meeting notes to this page, and email out a summary with a link.
* Tell treasurer@noisebridge.net and secretary@noisebridge.net if there are new members.


== Moderator==
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* Understand the structure of Noisebridge [[consensus|decision-making]]
<!-- Only after finishing notes, writing summary, uploading summary to discord/email. REMOVE ME (and above).</code> -->
* Make sure everyone gets a chance to speak.
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* Speak only minimally yourself.
* Keep the meeting moving, and avoid getting bogged down.
* Identify discussion items, arrange times limits for talking about each item.
* Identify and summarize consensus, suggest things that need to be done.
* '''Get the [[membership binder]] and ensure that it is returned safely.'''


== Participants ==
<!-- Things to update before uploading the meeting notes: -->
* Say your name before you talk.
<!-- - Date  -->
* Remain on-topic, and speak as concisely as possible.
<!-- - Note-taker[s] / Moderator[s]  -->
* Assist the note-taker with any links or corrections that are needed.
<!-- - Prev + Next links -->
* Remain respectful of other participants, their time, and the consensus and moderation process.
<!-- - Summary  -->
<!-- - Meeting Number (XXXth meeting)  -->
<!-- Update last meeting: https://www.noisebridge.net/index.php?title=Last_meeting&redirect=no -->
<!-- Update next meeting: https://www.noisebridge.net/index.php?title=Next_meeting&redirect=no -->


= Agenda =
{{meetings2026}}


[https://www.noisebridge.net/wiki/Category:Meeting_Notes The XXXth Meeting of Noisebridge]
These are the notes from the [https://www.noisebridge.net/wiki/Category:Meeting_Notes The XXXth Meeting of Noisebridge].


Note-taker: FIXME YOUR NAME HERE
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! style="text-align:left;"| Date
| 2026 mm dd  UPDATE DATE
|-
! Note-taker[s]
| PUT YOUR NAME HERE
|-
! Moderator[s]
| PUT THEIR NAME HERE
|}


Moderator: FIXME THEIR NAME HERE
<!-- ALSO EDIT PREVIOUS AND NEXT DATES IN THE WIKI LINKS BELOW -->
== Introduction and Names ==


* '''Invite a knowledgeable volunteer to explain''' [[Noisebridge_Vision|what Noisebridge is about]]: "Noisebridge is a 501c3 nonprofit that provides a space for creation, collaboration, and learning about technology and creative projects. Noisebridge provides space, power tools, and infrastructure to help the public learn new skills and create cool things. Noisebridge continues to exist through and depends entirely on membership fees and donations. Our code of conduct is 'Be excellent to each other'."
{|class="wikitable"
* '''Invite a knowledgeable volunteer to give '''[[Consensus Process|a brief primer on consensus process]]: We agree and so should you! Only paid-up members can block consensus.
| [[Meeting_Notes_2026 MONTH DAY|Previous Meeting]] {{last meeting}}
* Introduce any new or unusual moderation techniques that you may be using during the meeting like: direct responses, limited speaking time, orderless stack, &c.
| [[Meeting_Notes_2026 MONTH DAY|Next Meeting]] {{next meeting}}
* Round of introductions (remember, announcements come later):
|}
** What's your name,
** are you a member,
** what do you do, and
** if you are new: how did you hear about Noisebridge?


== Short Announcements ==
<!-- Make sure to add "One or two bullet points of high-level meeting summary." -->


* Cool new projects? Something you'd like people to know? Say now, but keep it short!
== Meeting Summary ==
* Any happenings at the space of which members should be made aware.
<!-- FILL OUT AT END OF MEETING AND SEND TO MAILING LIST/SLACK/DISCORD -->
<!-- Include: -->
<!-- TLDR what happened at the meeting - possibly including: -->
* Fundraising Update:
* Announcements:
* Finances:
* New members:
* New associates:
* Consensus Items:
* Discussion Items:


== New or Stale Events ==
= Introductions =
<!-- * Ask people to share their '''name, access needs, and preferred gender pronouns''' what they do at Noisebridge -->


* Is there anything new happening at the space?
= Short announcements and events =
* Is there anything that has stopped happening at the space?
<!-- '''60-second description per item in bulletpoint.''' -->
* If this is the first meeting of the month, review all the [[Category:Events | events at the space]] and try to weed out stale events.
<!-- '''Copy-paste any pre-announcements for the upcoming meeting from [[Announcements]].''' -->
<!-- '''After announcements, copy them to the past [[Announcements]] list. Retire any from the Next Meeting list that aren't marked ONGOING.''' -->
<!-- See https://www.noisebridge.net/ and https://www.noisebridge.net/wiki/Category:Events for events, and welcoming people -->


== [[Membership Binder]] ==
= Excellence =
* '''Invite a knowledgeable volunteer to describe''' the [[membership]] application process.
'''Our One Rule is to Be Excellent to Each Other.'''  
* Read off any names from the binder for the past month. Write a check on every open application.
* Anyone eligible to join this week should
** introduce themselves,
** answer any questions members may have for them, then
** leave the area in search of gifts (traditionally beer and a lime, or cookies) for the rest of the group.
* The rest of the meeting should reach consensus on whether they may join.
* Remember to applaud new members when they return.


== Financial Report ==
What does that mean? Please see our page on [[Excellence]] !
* Funds in bank:
* Noisetor (http://noisetor.net/finances/):


== Consensus items ==
<!-- On first Tuesdays, seek a few definitions. Other Tuesday, give a 1-3 sentence summary -->
You may wish to '''invite a knowledgeable volunteer to repeat '''[[Consensus Process|a brief primer on the consensus process]].


=== Proposals from last week ===


''(Add any items which pass or are blocked to the [[Consensus Items History]] page.)''
== Anti-Harassment Policy & Community Standards of Excellence ==
Noisebridge has an [[Anti-Harassment Policy]]!


=== Proposals for next week ===
Everyone is expected to follow the Anti-Harassment Policy, please familiarize yourself with it.)


''(Add any new items for consensus to the [[Current Consensus Items]] page.)''
For approachable & specific guidelines see: [[Community Standards]]


== Discussion Items ==
<!-- Recommended discussion time: TWO MINUTES MAX -->


If an item of discussion drags on too long, further discussion may be postponed until after the meeting ends.
Please note: '''https://safespace.noisebridge.net/ is one way to quickly raise issues which will be seen by people in Discord.'''


During discussion, it is not necessary to write down exact what each person says. Record the topics of discussion, and any items of consensus or controversy here. Detailed descriptions of the conversation should go on the discuss page for this meeting.
== Brief Kudos ==
<!-- Recent examples of excellent behavior, say 3, unless the passion moves you. -->


== End of Meeting ==
= [[Guild]]s & [[WG]]s =
* [[PGP|PGP Key Signing]] could happen now, check the [[PGP|list]] to see who wants in on the action.
''Reports from guilds & working groups. Updates! Events! Requests!''
* Return the [[membership binder]] to it's rightful location.
<!-- '''What are [[guilds]] - briefly describe''' (much like the previous section on "Excellence") -->
* Clean and tidy the meeting notes, then save them to the wiki.
 
* Send a summary of the meeting notes to the discussion list.
= New Members/Associate Members =
* Enjoy the company of your fellow hacker or robot.
<!-- What are they? Is anyone trying to become a Member or Associate Member? If not move on. No long discussions. -->
* Discuss any items for which there was not time during the meeting.
 
= Financial Report (first Tuesday of month only) =
'''Anarchist societies under a capitalist state need money to survive and thrive, yo.'''
 
* Monthly revenue, expenses. Big projects. Big fundraising events. Reserves in bank.
* Any other details by those participating in handling our financials
* The latest financial reports from the treasurer are available at https://noisebridge.net/wiki/Finances
 
== Spending Needs ==
<!-- Gotta spend money on XYZ (i.e. Gate, wiring etc.). -->
<!-- WHO CAN SIGN THE CHECK OR LEND THE CREDIT CARD!?!?! -->
<!-- It doesn't matter if we agree to do something and it can’t be paid for. -->
 
== Fundraising Update ==
<!-- '''How's it all going''' -->
 
= Big C Consensus Items =
<!-- Nobody likes 3 hour meetings, only explain if new people are present. https://www.noisebridge.net/wiki/Current_Consensus_Items -->
 
== [[ Consensus Items ]] ==
<!-- Only for talking about Big C consensus items, small c consensus items should be discussed with people at the space at the time of the change/new item. -->
 
= Discussion Items =
 
== 1: [topic] ==
{{DiscussionItem|
| topic = <PUT_TOPIC_NAME_HERE>
| raised_by = <PUT_NOISEBRIDGER_ALIAS_HERE>
| seeking = decision/outcome/advice/[?]
}}
 
 
== 2: [topic] ==
{{DiscussionItem|  
| topic = <PUT_TOPIC_NAME_HERE>
| raised_by = <PUT_NOISEBRIDGER_ALIAS_HERE>
| seeking = decision/outcome/advice/[?]
}}
 
 
== 3: [topic] ==
{{DiscussionItem|
| topic = <PUT_TOPIC_NAME_HERE>
| raised_by = <PUT_NOISEBRIDGER_ALIAS_HERE>
| seeking = decision/outcome/advice/[?]
}}
 
 
== [num]: [topic-short] ==
{{DiscussionItem|
| topic = <PUT_TOPIC_NAME_HERE>
| raised_by = <PUT_NOISEBRIDGER_ALIAS_HERE>
| seeking = decision/outcome/advice/[?]
}}
 
 
...Copy/Paste more discussion items as needed...
 
 
= Do-ocratic Task Board =
Participation also means doing stuff to contribute to the space. Propose new tasks or pick some tasks from [https://github.com/noisebridge/buildout-capp Github], from what needs to be done around you, or whatever, and see if someone will sign up to work on that task. Anyone can sign up and it's a great way to show you are contributing!
 
* What wiki pages need updating? What new wiki pages do we need? Discovered from the meeting.
 
= End of Meeting =
 
 
<!-- REMINDERS FOR NOTE TAKER[S] -->
<!--  -->
<!-- ==Note taker posts the notes== -->
<!--  -->
<!-- * Clean and tidy the meeting notes including removing all these really verbose instructions. -->
<!-- * Fill out the short summary at the top listing just announcements, consensus items, discussion topics, and names of new members and philanthropists. -->
<!-- * Copy paste the notes to the next meeting page. (They will become Last meeting at midnight.) https://www.noisebridge.net/index.php?title=Last_meeting&redirect=no -->
<!-- * Email the meeting summary to Noisebridge Discuss and Noisebridge Announce lists. -->
<!-- * CC on the email treasurer@noisebridge.net and secretary@noisebridge.net if there are new members and philanthropists. -->
<!-- * Edit the Current Consensus Items if anything is proposed for consensus next week. -->
<!-- * Edit the Consensus Items History if anything was reached consensus or failed to reach consensus this week. -->
 
<!-- ==Fun things to do after== -->
<!--  -->
<!-- * Do a 10 minute cleanup, bring dishes up stairs and wash them, clean the bathroom -->
<!-- * Have some beers on the patio -->
<!-- * Prepare the next weeks' meeting notes  -->
<!-- * Lick the walls. Or just draw on them -->
<!-- * sing the [[Hackernationale]] (this almost never happens) -->


[[Category:Meeting Notes]]
[[Category:Meeting Notes]]

Latest revision as of 21:14, 27 January 2026

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  • Click Edit in the MediaWiki top bar (or Edit without preview) and copy all the source code into the new meeting notes page.
  • Delete this paragraph from the actual notes. (Keep in template, & in live copy for next iteration)

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These are the notes from the The XXXth Meeting of Noisebridge.

Date 2026 mm dd UPDATE DATE
Note-taker[s] PUT YOUR NAME HERE
Moderator[s] PUT THEIR NAME HERE


Previous Meeting

Edit redirect [Last meeting]

Next Meeting

Edit redirect [Next meeting]


Meeting Summary

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  • Fundraising Update:
  • Announcements:
  • Finances:
  • New members:
  • New associates:
  • Consensus Items:
  • Discussion Items:

Introductions

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Short announcements and events

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Excellence

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Our One Rule is to Be Excellent to Each Other.

What does that mean? Please see our page on Excellence !


Anti-Harassment Policy & Community Standards of Excellence

[edit | edit source]

Noisebridge has an Anti-Harassment Policy!

Everyone is expected to follow the Anti-Harassment Policy, please familiarize yourself with it.)

For approachable & specific guidelines see: Community Standards


Please note: https://safespace.noisebridge.net/ is one way to quickly raise issues which will be seen by people in Discord.

Brief Kudos

[edit | edit source]

Guilds & WGs

[edit | edit source]

Reports from guilds & working groups. Updates! Events! Requests!

New Members/Associate Members

[edit | edit source]

Financial Report (first Tuesday of month only)

[edit | edit source]

Anarchist societies under a capitalist state need money to survive and thrive, yo.

  • Monthly revenue, expenses. Big projects. Big fundraising events. Reserves in bank.
  • Any other details by those participating in handling our financials
  • The latest financial reports from the treasurer are available at https://noisebridge.net/wiki/Finances

Spending Needs

[edit | edit source]

Fundraising Update

[edit | edit source]

Big C Consensus Items

[edit | edit source]

Consensus Items

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Discussion Items

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1: [topic]

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On topic: <PUT_TOPIC_NAME_HERE>
From/Raised by: <PUT_NOISEBRIDGER_ALIAS_HERE>
Seeking: decision/outcome/advice/[?]


2: [topic]

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On topic: <PUT_TOPIC_NAME_HERE>
From/Raised by: <PUT_NOISEBRIDGER_ALIAS_HERE>
Seeking: decision/outcome/advice/[?]


3: [topic]

[edit | edit source]
On topic: <PUT_TOPIC_NAME_HERE>
From/Raised by: <PUT_NOISEBRIDGER_ALIAS_HERE>
Seeking: decision/outcome/advice/[?]


[num]: [topic-short]

[edit | edit source]
On topic: <PUT_TOPIC_NAME_HERE>
From/Raised by: <PUT_NOISEBRIDGER_ALIAS_HERE>
Seeking: decision/outcome/advice/[?]


...Copy/Paste more discussion items as needed...


Do-ocratic Task Board

[edit | edit source]

Participation also means doing stuff to contribute to the space. Propose new tasks or pick some tasks from Github, from what needs to be done around you, or whatever, and see if someone will sign up to work on that task. Anyone can sign up and it's a great way to show you are contributing!

  • What wiki pages need updating? What new wiki pages do we need? Discovered from the meeting.

End of Meeting

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