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= Instructions =
These are the notes from the [https://www.noisebridge.net/wiki/Category:Meeting_Notes The nth Meeting of Noisebridge]. Date: 3/15/2016 Note-taker: Chris; Moderators: Ely
* '''One or two bullet points of high-level meeting summary.'''
 
== Meeting Summary ==
FIXME FILL OUT AT END OF MEETING AND SEND TO MAILING LIST
TLDR what happened at the meeting:
* Announcements: FlaschenTaschen, Sparkleforge
* Finances: Broke as always.
* New members: None
* New philanthropists: None
* Consensus Items: None
* Discussion Items: Spacebridge revival, organize hackershelves.
 
= Introductions =
 
* '''Invite a knowledgeable volunteer to explain''' [[Noisebridge_Vision|what Noisebridge is about]]:
<blockquote>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'."</blockquote>
* Introduce any experimental or unusual moderation techniques that may be using during the meeting like: direct responses, limited speaking time, orderless stack, &c.
* Round of introductions (remember, announcements come later):
** What's your name
** What do you do
** What do you maintain at Noisebridge?
** if you are new: how did you hear about Noisebridge?
 
* Juan Pablo: Art Institute, developing SF USB gallery and came to talk to people who are interested in an offline P2P network hosted at 24
 
*Zach: Been coming to Noisebridge for too long, hardware hacker, hates programming/programmers
 
*Matt Crysler: In town periodically
 
*Frank: coming here for about a year
 
*Bill Hill: Been coming to the space for several years
 
*Alex: Teaches video game design as well as Songbridge and robotics
 
*Matt: Works at a startup near here.
 
*Scott: Coming here since 8 weeks ago


Congratulations and/or condolences! You're reading this because you're participating in a meeting of Noisebridge!
*Andres: 3rd/4th time here, works on robotics


You should read this instructional section thoroughly, and treat them as a guideline for how to host a meeting of Noisebridge. There are three ingredients to an [[Excellent]] meeting: A number of note takers, some facilitators, and participants.
*Zuha: First time here, does a lot of DIY stuff


Meetings are just one of the tools used at Noisebridge to create net forward progress on whatever it is we're all trying to do. Meetings aren't the only way to make decisions or have discussions, and in fact its usually a much better idea to talk about things outside the meeting before dragging the entire community kicking and screaming into it.
*Blake: Here for the sowing class


== Note Takers ==
*Vito: Digital artist, works in SOMA
# Confirm last meeting was saved
# Take new notes
# Save and share the notes at the end of the meeting (instructions at the bottom).


== Facilitators ==
*Ryan: everyone should come to Shenzhen


There are generally two kinds of facilitator roles at a Noisebridge meeting:
*Hassan: Does web stuff


* Stack taker - Useful when a lot of folks want to hop on the discussion stack. This gives everyone a turn to have their feelings heard. Usually only works when there is exactly one stack taker.
*Student at SFSU, thought it would be cool to come to a creative space
* Moderators - Keeps the meeting moving and prevents everyone from wasting too much time on one subject. Anyone is free to pick up moderation and move the meeting along.


In general, moderators should:
*Tim: professional meetup organizer
* Understand the structure of Noisebridge [[consensus|decision-making]]
* Make sure everyone gets a chance to speak.
* 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 ==
*Jake: software engineer by day, electronics hacker by night


Everyone at a Noisebridge meeting who has consented to participating in one is a participant!
*Tyler: First time here, came to check what stuff people work on


* Say your name before you talk.
*Abrian: Unity/Music
* Remain on-topic, and speak as concisely as possible.
* Assist the note-taker with any links or corrections that are needed.
* Remain respectful of other participants, their time, and the consensus and moderation process.


*Chris: Game developer


DELETE EVERYTHING ABOVE THIS LINE WHEN YOU POST THE MEETING MINUTES KTHX!!!
Jay: Been coming to the space for a long time, teaches Circuit Hacking Mondays and
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These are the notes from the [https://www.noisebridge.net/wiki/Category:Meeting_Notes The XXXth Meeting of Noisebridge]. Date: FIXME THE DATE HERE Note-taker: FIXME YOUR NAME HERE; Moderators: FIXME THEIR NAME HERE.
*Ely: Bag/fabric designer
* '''One or two bullet points of high-level meeting summary.'''
 
*Valentine: Been coming for a few months, does stuff with Unity


== Meeting Summary ==
* Gwen: Trying to become a member at some point
FIXME FILL OUT AT END OF MEETING AND SEND TO MAILING LIST
TLDR what happened at the meeting:
* Announcements:
* Finances:
* New members:
* New philanthropists:
* Consensus Items:
* Discussion Items:


= Introductions =


* '''Invite a knowledgeable volunteer to explain''' [[Noisebridge_Vision|what Noisebridge is about]]:
<blockquote>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'."</blockquote>
* Introduce any experimental or unusual moderation techniques that may be using during the meeting like: direct responses, limited speaking time, orderless stack, &c.
* Round of introductions (remember, announcements come later):
** What's your name
** What do you do
** What do you maintain at Noisebridge?
** if you are new: how did you hear about Noisebridge?


= Short announcements and events =
= Short announcements and events =
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* Any happenings at the space of which members should be made aware.
* Any happenings at the space of which members should be made aware.
* Don't hog everyone's time since we all just want to hack!
* Don't hog everyone's time since we all just want to hack!
*FlaschenTaschen: Large display made of beer bottles. Need programmers for web server. Inquire inside.
*>> https://github.com/hzeller/flaschen-taschen
*SparkleForge/SparkleLaser: Basically MetalBridge.


= [[ Membership Binder ]] =
= [[ Membership Binder ]] =
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* '''Invite a knowledgeable volunteer to describe''' [[membership]], and the application process.
* '''Invite a knowledgeable volunteer to describe''' [[membership]], and the application process.
<blockquote>Being a member of Noisebridge is not like being a member of a gym or your local chess club. Anyone can come to Noisebridge to hack and learn: you don't need to be a member for that. At Noisebridge, membership is something different: it means taking responsibility and committing to help to maintain, improve, and govern Noisebridge. As a member of Noisebridge, you don't just come here to hack and learn, you actively work to improve what you see around you, help to deal with problems, and make this community and space better than it is today.</blockquote>
<blockquote>Being a member of Noisebridge is not like being a member of a gym or your local chess club. Anyone can come to Noisebridge to hack and learn: you don't need to be a member for that. At Noisebridge, membership is something different: it means taking responsibility and committing to help to maintain, improve, and govern Noisebridge. As a member of Noisebridge, you don't just come here to hack and learn, you actively work to improve what you see around you, help to deal with problems, and make this community and space better than it is today.</blockquote>
Membership: big commitment to the space, you get 24-hour access, blocking/veto ability, sponsor philanthropists and other members. Legally bindings, you should know how the space works.
*To apply for membership: fillout a form in the membership binder. Must have two sponsors. Generally should be at the space for at least 3-4 weeks before applying.
* Read off any names from the binder for the past month. Mark down a check or other indicator on every open application to keep track of how many weeks they've been read out.
* Read off any names from the binder for the past month. Mark down a check or other indicator on every open application to keep track of how many weeks they've been read out.
* Anyone eligible to join this week should
* Anyone eligible to join this week should
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* The rest of the meeting should reach consensus on whether they may join.
* The rest of the meeting should reach consensus on whether they may join.
* Remember to applaud new members when they return.
* Remember to applaud new members when they return.
No new applicants for membership.


= [[Philanthropists]]=
= [[Philanthropists]]=
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* Read off any names from the binder for the past month. Any applicants must have their sponsor present to vouch for them.
* Read off any names from the binder for the past month. Any applicants must have their sponsor present to vouch for them.
* If there are no objections, they're a philanthropist! Their pledge should be handed over to the [[Secretary]] posthaste, after which their token will be updated to give them the 24/7 access they've earned(?)
* If there are no objections, they're a philanthropist! Their pledge should be handed over to the [[Secretary]] posthaste, after which their token will be updated to give them the 24/7 access they've earned(?)
*24 hour access, need to know how to close the space/greet people, means getting more involved with the space and community.
*Andy Grosser (Not here, sponsor is mitch)
*Jahan Trenbeck (Not here)
*Dave Irwin (Not here)


= Financial Report =
= Financial Report =
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* Noisetor (See the bulletpoints at the bottom of http://noisetor.net/finances/#summary):
* Noisetor (See the bulletpoints at the bottom of http://noisetor.net/finances/#summary):
* Any other details by those participating in handling our financials
* Any other details by those participating in handling our financials
*BROKE as always.
&We need donations, financially, educationally, materially, universally.


= Consensus and Discussion =
= Consensus and Discussion =
*Consensus means everyone must agree on a proposal to the community (new member, other big things.) Little things are generally not consensed upon. Try to work things out before doing consensus. Blocking should be reserved only for things a person is STRONGLY against.


* '''invite a knowledgeable volunteer to give '''[[Consensus Process|a brief primer on consensus process]]
* '''invite a knowledgeable volunteer to give '''[[Consensus Process|a brief primer on consensus process]]
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== [[ Consensus Items History | Proposals from last week ]] ==
== [[ Consensus Items History | Proposals from last week ]] ==
''(Add any items which are consensed upon or someone has raised a principle objection for to the [[Consensus Items History]] page.)''
''(Add any items which are consensed upon or someone has raised a principle objection for to the [[Consensus Items History]] page.)''
*NONE


== [[ Current Consensus Items | Proposals for next week ]] ==
== [[ Current Consensus Items | Proposals for next week ]] ==
''(Add any new items for consensus to the [[Current Consensus Items]] page.)''
''(Add any new items for consensus to the [[Current Consensus Items]] page.)''
*NONE


== Discussion Items ==
== Discussion Items ==
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If any important discussion happens, it should be happening after forward progress is made during consensus.
If any important discussion happens, it should be happening after forward progress is made during consensus.


= End of Meeting =
*Bring SpaceBridge back --Chris
 
# Return the [[membership binder]] to its rightful location.
# Discuss any items for which there was not time during the meeting.
# Enjoy the company of your fellow hacker, robot, or robothacker.


== Note taker posts the notes ==
*Organize the hackershelves. Possibly get new ones. Would like more volunteers. Stop moving them around and find a permanent space. Reach Zach through email (organic_unityatmotherfuckingyahoo.com) or Slack.
# 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 [http://www.noisebridge.net//Next_meeting next meeting] page. (They will become [[Last meeting]] at midnight.)
# Email the meeting summary to [mailto:noisebridge-discuss@lists.noisebridge.net?subject=MeetingNotes Noisebridge Discuss] and [mailto:noisebridge-announce@lists.noisebridge.net?subject=MeetingNotes 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|Current Consensus Items]] if anything is proposed for consensus next week.
# Edit the [[Consensus_Items_History|Consensus Items History]] if anything was reached consensus or failed to reach consensus this week.
 
== Fun things to do after ==
* Reprise of the [[Hackernationale]]. [This is anarchy - we do what the wiki says!]
* [[PGP|PGP Key Signing]] could happen now (if it doesn't happen '''before''' any given Meeting).  Ask others around the space or check the [[PGP|list]] to see who wants in on the action.


= End of Meeting =


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

Revision as of 20:58, 15 March 2016

These are the notes from the The nth Meeting of Noisebridge. Date: 3/15/2016 Note-taker: Chris; Moderators: Ely

  • One or two bullet points of high-level meeting summary.

Meeting Summary

FIXME FILL OUT AT END OF MEETING AND SEND TO MAILING LIST TLDR what happened at the meeting:

  • Announcements: FlaschenTaschen, Sparkleforge
  • Finances: Broke as always.
  • New members: None
  • New philanthropists: None
  • Consensus Items: None
  • Discussion Items: Spacebridge revival, organize hackershelves.

Introductions

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'."

  • Introduce any experimental or unusual moderation techniques that may be using during the meeting like: direct responses, limited speaking time, orderless stack, &c.
  • Round of introductions (remember, announcements come later):
    • What's your name
    • What do you do
    • What do you maintain at Noisebridge?
    • if you are new: how did you hear about Noisebridge?
  • Juan Pablo: Art Institute, developing SF USB gallery and came to talk to people who are interested in an offline P2P network hosted at 24
  • Zach: Been coming to Noisebridge for too long, hardware hacker, hates programming/programmers
  • Matt Crysler: In town periodically
  • Frank: coming here for about a year
  • Bill Hill: Been coming to the space for several years
  • Alex: Teaches video game design as well as Songbridge and robotics
  • Matt: Works at a startup near here.
  • Scott: Coming here since 8 weeks ago
  • Andres: 3rd/4th time here, works on robotics
  • Zuha: First time here, does a lot of DIY stuff
  • Blake: Here for the sowing class
  • Vito: Digital artist, works in SOMA
  • Ryan: everyone should come to Shenzhen
  • Hassan: Does web stuff
  • Student at SFSU, thought it would be cool to come to a creative space
  • Tim: professional meetup organizer
  • Jake: software engineer by day, electronics hacker by night
  • Tyler: First time here, came to check what stuff people work on
  • Abrian: Unity/Music
  • Chris: Game developer

Jay: Been coming to the space for a long time, teaches Circuit Hacking Mondays and

  • Ely: Bag/fabric designer
  • Valentine: Been coming for a few months, does stuff with Unity
  • Gwen: Trying to become a member at some point


Short announcements and events

  • Cool new projects? Something you'd like people to know? Say now, but keep it short! One or two sentences please!
  • Any happenings at the space of which members should be made aware.
  • Don't hog everyone's time since we all just want to hack!
  • SparkleForge/SparkleLaser: Basically MetalBridge.

Membership Binder

  • Invite a knowledgeable volunteer to describe membership, and the application process.

Being a member of Noisebridge is not like being a member of a gym or your local chess club. Anyone can come to Noisebridge to hack and learn: you don't need to be a member for that. At Noisebridge, membership is something different: it means taking responsibility and committing to help to maintain, improve, and govern Noisebridge. As a member of Noisebridge, you don't just come here to hack and learn, you actively work to improve what you see around you, help to deal with problems, and make this community and space better than it is today.

Membership: big commitment to the space, you get 24-hour access, blocking/veto ability, sponsor philanthropists and other members. Legally bindings, you should know how the space works.

  • To apply for membership: fillout a form in the membership binder. Must have two sponsors. Generally should be at the space for at least 3-4 weeks before applying.
  • Read off any names from the binder for the past month. Mark down a check or other indicator on every open application to keep track of how many weeks they've been read out.
  • 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.

No new applicants for membership.

Philanthropists

  • Invite a knowledgeable member to describe Philantropy, and the application process.
  • Read off any names from the binder for the past month. Any applicants must have their sponsor present to vouch for them.
  • If there are no objections, they're a philanthropist! Their pledge should be handed over to the Secretary posthaste, after which their token will be updated to give them the 24/7 access they've earned(?)
  • 24 hour access, need to know how to close the space/greet people, means getting more involved with the space and community.
  • Andy Grosser (Not here, sponsor is mitch)
  • Jahan Trenbeck (Not here)
  • Dave Irwin (Not here)

Financial Report

  • BROKE as always.

&We need donations, financially, educationally, materially, universally.

Consensus and Discussion

  • Consensus means everyone must agree on a proposal to the community (new member, other big things.) Little things are generally not consensed upon. Try to work things out before doing consensus. Blocking should be reserved only for things a person is STRONGLY against.
  • invite a knowledgeable volunteer to give a brief primer on consensus process
  • It is important that everyone in attendance understands at least:
    • Blocking with verbalized principled objections.
    • Why we use consensus over other approaches to decision making.
    • How consensus isn't a legislative process
    • Why consensus isn't applicable to some things like conflict resolution, resolution of time sinks, and the like.

Proposals from last week

(Add any items which are consensed upon or someone has raised a principle objection for to the Consensus Items History page.)

  • NONE

Proposals for next week

(Add any new items for consensus to the Current Consensus Items page.)

  • NONE

Discussion Items

If any important discussion happens, it should be happening after forward progress is made during consensus.

  • Bring SpaceBridge back --Chris
  • Organize the hackershelves. Possibly get new ones. Would like more volunteers. Stop moving them around and find a permanent space. Reach Zach through email (organic_unityatmotherfuckingyahoo.com) or Slack.

End of Meeting

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