<div dir="ltr">Recorded for posterity at: <a href="https://sudoroom.org/wiki/Meeting_Notes_2015-07-08">https://sudoroom.org/wiki/Meeting_Notes_2015-07-08</a><br><br><div class="" id="magicdomid2"><span class=""><b>Sudo room meeting - 8 July 2015</b></span></div><div class="" id="magicdomid3"><br></div><div class="" id="magicdomid857"><span class="">=Intros=</span></div><div class="" id="magicdomid905"><span class="">Intro q: What's one thing you'd like to work on in the near future?</span></div><div class="" id="magicdomid5"><span class="">* James (repurpose clothing, films and multimedia)</span></div><div class="" id="magicdomid6"><span class="">* Jenny (bookbinding, making journals)</span></div><div class="" id="magicdomid7"><span class="">* Matt (fixing something)</span></div><div class="" id="magicdomid8"><span class="">* Sam (airship)</span></div><div class="" id="magicdomid9"><span class="">* Lesl</span><span class="">ey</span><span class=""> (?)</span></div><div class="" id="magicdomid10"><span class="">* substack (serial data web app through an audio jack</span><span class=""> </span><span class=""><a href="https://f47ea724d3b21e7288e24818fe44a81ab55fe0f7.htmlb.in/%29">https://f47ea724d3b21e7288e24818fe44a81ab55fe0f7.htmlb.in/</a></span><span class=""><a href="https://f47ea724d3b21e7288e24818fe44a81ab55fe0f7.htmlb.in/%29">)</a></span></div><div class="" id="magicdomid11"><span class="">* Marina (solar setup on her boat)</span></div><div class="" id="magicdomid12"><span class="">* Ed (catch up on email)</span></div><div class="" id="magicdomid13"><span class="">* Daniel (public terminal sweetness)</span></div><div class="" id="magicdomid14"><br></div><div class="" id="magicdomid15"><span class="">=Announcements=</span></div><div class="" id="magicdomid16"><span class="">* Cyber Wizard Institute begins again August 1-1</span><span class="">5</span><span class="">th</span><span class=""> </span><span class=""><a href="http://cyber.wizard.institute/">http://cyber.wizard.institute/</a></span></div><div class="" id="magicdomid17"><span class="">** There's a German knockoff called Wizard Amigos!</span><span class=""> </span><span class=""><a href="http://wizard.amigos.institute/">http://wizard.amigos.institute/</a></span></div><div class="" id="magicdomid18"><span class="">* Fundraising working group meeting again, 6:30pm on Mondays</span></div><div class="" id="magicdomid19"><span class="">*
Aiming to pass fire inspection by August 1st, remaining To Dos are
posted throughout the building by room, typically under the
lightswitches (for sudo is on the back of the yellow lockers)</span></div><div class="" id="magicdomid20"><span class="">* Daniel's friend volunteered to buy the keyboards for the donated eeepcs</span></div><div class="" id="magicdomid21"><span class="">** She's also interested in putting on some educational workshops</span></div><div class="" id="magicdomid22"><br></div><div class="" id="magicdomid23"><span class="">[segue for robotvoice play]</span></div><div class="" id="magicdomid24"><br></div><div class="" id="magicdomid25"><span class="">=Membership=</span></div><div class="" id="magicdomid26"><span class="">==James==</span></div><div class="" id="magicdomid27"><span class="">*
Intro - James Moon, from the Mission district of SF, Hawaiian resident -
just returned after 30 years. Community builder, wants to get into
repurposed clothing, working on some film projects - </span><span class=""><a href="http://nextlevelstudios.wyx.com/arts">http://nextlevelstudios.wyx.com/arts</a></span><span class=""> <a href="http://WYX.COM">WYX.COM</a> DOES NOT LOAD</span></div><div class="" id="magicdomid28"><span class="">**
Referred to by the Creative Depot for Reuse, "go visit the commies over
there", involved with CellSpace and SPAZ. Into multimedia stuff, does
massage. Wants to involve youth and stuff. Likes to do stuff and solve
problems</span></div><div class="" id="magicdomid29"><span class="">*
Why sudo? Likes getting in there and making things, multitasking, mad
science labs. Digs the nonhierarchy. Let me know if i rub you the wrong
way, just be noncombative, will listen</span></div><div class="" id="magicdomid30"><span class="">* What hack/learn? ? didn't really grok this answer if someone can fill in</span><span class="">
-- What do you mean by "hack" [Matt says 'as broad as you can
imagine']. Made a backronym of "HACK" [not sure what it was now...], but
also answered the question: likes hacking things he doesn't know yet,
but also applying the knowledge/skills he does have.</span></div><div class="" id="magicdomid31"><span class="">* </span><span class="">What to share/teach at Sudo?</span><span class=""> </span><span class="">"Basic
seamstress, good at putting random things together, interpersonal
dynamics in projects that involve more than one person, how to take
concepts and manifest the final form then apply a usage"</span></div><div class="" id="magicdomid32"><span class="">* q1: REMINDING PEOPLE OF WHAT'S SACRED THROUGH THE POWER OF LOVE</span></div><div class="" id="magicdomid33"><span class="">* q2:</span><span class="">
What's your plan to ensure freedom and privacy of communication for
all? in 10 words or less - Hold ourselves and everyone else accountable,
complete transparency and accountability</span></div><div class="" id="magicdomid34"><span class="">* What do you know about sudo room's values? Inclusivity, equality, tolerance, expansiveness, exploration</span></div><div class="" id="magicdomid35"><span class="">* What do you know about sudo room's history?</span><span class=""> "I'm still learning about that"</span></div><div class="" id="magicdomid36"><span class="">* What do you know about the Omni Commons' statement of solidarity?</span><span class=""> "There's a lot to digest"</span><span class="">
Addrdessing issues of people that are disadvantaged, their sovereignty,
collective quality of people pulling together in the space w/out
pyramid/hierarchy/control structures</span></div><div class="" id="magicdomid37"><span class="">* What do you know about the Omni Commons' safer space policy? Haven't read yet, intend to revisit it</span></div><div class="" id="magicdomid38"><span class="">* Have you ever been banned from a hackerspace or any other collective? No</span></div><div class="" id="magicdomid39"><span class="">* Are you a cop? No, peace officer</span></div><div class="" id="magicdomid40"><span class="">* A federal agent? No</span></div><div class="" id="magicdomid41"><span class="">* An undercover cop? No</span></div><div class="" id="magicdomid42"><span class="">* An undercover cat? Snarf. No</span></div><div class="" id="magicdomid43"><span class="">* What makes you happy? Music, art, surfing, people working together and creating ??? where everyone is satisfied</span><span class="">. </span><span class="">kids, </span><span class="">rainbows</span><span class="">, waterfalls, culture</span></div><div class="" id="magicdomid44"><span class="">*
What do you think of being back in the Bay after being away from the
Mission for 30 years? Doesn't like being in SF much anymore, culture
shift. Feels immediately stressed. Refreshed in the East Bay.</span></div><div class="" id="magicdomid45"><br></div><div class="" id="magicdomid46"><span class="">==Pending Members==</span></div><div class="" id="magicdomid47"><span class="">*</span><span class=""> 6/17:</span><span class=""> Patrik</span><span class=""> & Jessie (extended pondering ends next week)</span></div><div class="" id="magicdomid48"><span class="">* 6/24: karissa</span></div><div class="" id="magicdomid49"><br></div><div class="" id="magicdomid50"><span class="">==Feedback==</span></div><div class="" id="magicdomid51"><span class="">* Better preface to the membership interview, what's going to happen, what the process is</span></div><div class="" id="magicdomid52"><span class="">* On the website it says 'Intention to Join' which doesn't sound like the actual application</span></div><div class="" id="magicdomid53"><br></div><div class="" id="magicdomid54"><span class="">=Fire=</span></div><div class="" id="magicdomid55"><span class=""><a href="https://sudoroom.org/wiki/Meeting_Notes_2015-06-24#fire">https://sudoroom.org/wiki/Meeting_Notes_2015-06-24#fire</a></span></div><div class="" id="magicdomid56"><span class="">* tomorrow at 2pm all fire extinguishers in the building will be certified & mounted by a volunteer fire expert</span></div><div class="" id="magicdomid57"><span class="">* piles of wood can be cleaned up in a massive party the day before the inspection</span></div><div class="" id="magicdomid58"><span class="">* jessie is working on rehanging doors around the building - sudo hallway door is on the list (after ballroom)</span></div><div class="" id="magicdomid59"><span class="">** Anyone who wants to help should get Jessie's (my) number from someone and text me when you are availible.</span></div><div class="" id="magicdomid60"><span class="">*
still could use more conduit around sudo to cut down on extension
cords, but maybe not worrying about it until we consult with klaus
maybe. also CCL will be doing theirs.</span></div><div class="" id="magicdomid61"><span class="">*
get an expert like whitney to estimate how much it'd cost to have
proper outlets, for example, by the 3d printers or hanging from the
ceiling</span></div><div class="" id="magicdomid62"><span class="">* basement door - doesn't need a closer. not a fire exit, and our occupancy isn't very high. so don't need to sand it either.</span></div><div class="" id="magicdomid63"><span class="">* looks like the hallway ceiling light is covered by a fixture now. yay!</span></div><div class="" id="magicdomid64"><br></div><div class="" id="magicdomid65"><span class="">=Money=</span></div><div class="" id="magicdomid269"><span class="">* July rent, insurance and June expenses paid: ~$2400</span></div><div class="" id="magicdomid169"><span class="">* Currently in bank account: $722.95</span></div><div class="" id="magicdomid260"><span class="">* Paypal: $309.93</span></div><div class="" id="magicdomid372"><br></div><div class="" id="magicdomid380"><span class="">Expenses:</span></div><div class="" id="magicdomid421"><span class="">* Rent: $2000/month</span></div><div class="" id="magicdomid492"><span class="">* Utilities, insurance and taxes: $300</span></div><div class="" id="magicdomid509"><span class="">* Insurance: $94</span></div><div class="" id="magicdomid278"><br></div><div class="" id="magicdomid510"><span class="">Income:</span></div><div class="" id="magicdomid316"><span class="">* gratipay: 285.96*4 = 1145</span></div><div class="" id="magicdomid324"><span class="">* stripe: 675</span></div><div class="" id="magicdomid341"><span class="">* total: 1145 + 675 = $1820</span></div><div class="" id="magicdomid346"><br></div><div class="" id="magicdomid511"><span class="">Cash flow:</span></div><div class="" id="magicdomid573"><span class="">* 2400 - 1820 = $-580</span></div><div class="" id="magicdomid398"><br></div><div class="" id="magicdomid425"><span class="">Cash in the bank: $1031</span></div><div class="" id="magicdomid429"><br></div><div class="" id="magicdomid574"><span class="">Existential money crisis in: 1.78 months</span></div><div class="" id="magicdomid576"><br></div><div class="" id="magicdomid582"><span class="">=lightbulb=</span></div><div class="" id="magicdomid599"><span class="">* interlude to fix a giant up-high lightbulb</span></div><div class="" id="magicdomid277"><br></div><div class="" id="magicdomid676"><span class="">=whiteboard / projector screen =</span></div><div class="" id="magicdomid217"><span class="">* does sudoroom want a giant whiteboard? on the wall? on wheels? hanging from the rafters?</span></div><div class="" id="magicdomid613"><span class="">* matt supports all whiteboard-related initiatives</span></div><div class="" id="magicdomid627"><span class="">* jenny says there's a bunch bouncing around</span></div><div class="" id="magicdomid644"><span class="">* no objections to whiteboard do-o-cracy</span><span class=""> :)</span></div><div class="" id="magicdomid656"><span class="">* also a projector screen is much needed</span></div><div class="" id="magicdomid788"><span class="">* nobody knows if we have our own projector. so probably not. lots of others floating around omni but they are used elsewhere.</span></div><div class="" id="magicdomid681"><br></div><div class="" id="magicdomid688"><span class="">= mesh parts =</span></div><div class="" id="magicdomid794"><span class="">*
daniel's looking for the boxes to terminate lines to finish wiring the
omni second-floor area. marc ordered some to be delivered to his house.
where are they?</span></div><div class="" id="magicdomid856"><span class="">** Jenny: They are in a cardboard box on a chair next to the servers. </span></div><div class="" id="magicdomid70"><br></div><div class="" id="magicdomid71"><span class="">=Action Items=</span></div><div class="" id="magicdomid801"><span class="">* See if Whitney can give us feedback on outlets around the 3D printer area, tagging onto our open electrical permit [Jenny]</span></div><div class="" id="magicdomid73"><br></div><div class="" id="magicdomid106">--<br></div><div><div><div class="gmail_signature"><div dir="ltr"><div>Jenny<br><br></div><div>Help open a people-powered common space in Oakland, California!<br></div><div><a href="https://omnicommons.org/donate" target="_blank">https://omnicommons.org/donate</a><br>
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