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| + | '''Agenda for Bridge Rectifier AGM 2017/18 | ||
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| + | 1. Welcome and review of progress by founders (Andrew, Guy & Martin) | ||
| + | The founders will open the meeting with a look back at the origins of the hackerspace and progress made to date. | ||
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| + | 2. Treasurer's report (Guy Lymer) | ||
| + | Guy will present the accounts. | ||
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| + | 3. Elect new board of directors | ||
| + | Members (re-)elect directors from nominations published on the 11th April, final closing date for votes 25th April. | ||
| + | Directors roles and responsibilities need to be discussed and reaffirmed. | ||
| + | • The present board of directors will automatically stand for re-election apart from Andrew Back who will be stepping down for the next term. The existing directors up for re-election include: - | ||
| + | o Guy Lymer | ||
| + | o Martin McGarrigle | ||
| + | o Carolyn Walker (Caz) | ||
| + | o Paul Dale | ||
| + | o Giles Edwards | ||
| + | • Two members would also like to put their names forward to become directors: - | ||
| + | o Steven Griffiths - I have a background in technical support, and PC based design back when they used to print stuff. My tech support history goes from call centre support for PC World to looking after 100-odd Linux servers as the manager of a small data centre in Sheffield. Along the way I've taught myself a lot of web design, tinkered with photography, and filled my brain with as much geeky stuff as I can manage. I also bake. More recently I've gone self-employed which has given me some free time, which I am using to get in to/mess around with 3d printing, make jewellery, and find more geeky stuff with which to fill my brain. | ||
| + | o Patrick Devine - I have a software and legal/commercial background and want to learn more about electronics and make use of Pi/Arduino/environmental sensors etc. | ||
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| + | 4. Distribution of roles & responsibilities | ||
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| + | • Guy would like to step down as treasurer after this coming financial year. In light of this an additional treasurer will be required who can work with Guy during the coming year for effective hand over | ||
| + | • Lead 3D printer trainer | ||
| + | • Social media & publicity promoter | ||
| + | • Group liaison officer for dealing with external enquires wishing to use the space | ||
| + | • Access to group email account to pick up enquiries & distribute tasks | ||
| + | • Guy to continue as lead trainer for the laser cutter | ||
| + | • Guy to continue the administration of membership records | ||
| + | • Other potential roles to be discussed | ||
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| + | 5. Use of space by people during the day time | ||
| + | Heating costs of £1 per hour need to be discussed & how to implement, by opening the space during the day it would increase the availability & accessibility to others which is an obvious benefit to all concerned. A clear cost needs to be discussed for using the space and defined. Possibility of installing an electric meter to be discussed cost/benefit analysis. | ||
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| + | 6. Management of financial resource signatories for capital expenditure | ||
| + | At present three signatories are necessary to make a financial transaction, it is proposed that this should be changed to only 2. Vote required & more directors required to become signatories on the account. | ||
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| + | 7. Membership drive & future planning | ||
| + | Methods of increasing the membership numbers need to be discussed including how we can attract and draw new members to the group. Ideas to be recorded regarding future directions of the group including any branding in terms of maker/hacker space et cetera. | ||
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| + | 8. Any Other Business | ||
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Revision as of 14:40, 11 April 2018
Welcome to the Bridge Rectifier wiki.
Here you can find more detailed information about the hackerspace, available facilities, group projects, events and workshops etc.
Please note that links in red are pages which have yet to be written.
Contents
The space
The Bridge Rectifier space is located at Unit 1B, Hebble End Works.
Public events
Details of regular public events held at the space.
We also host other regular meetings, but these are limited to members.
Groups
Member groups host meetings and may have their own equipment and projects at the space.
Proposals for new groups are welcomed.
Projects
Details of current projects.
- Access system
- Food Computer
- Flood monitoring
- Laser-cutting Inspiration
- Mass spectrometer
- The Things Network
- 3D Printer
- Water Feature for Arts Festival
Organisation
Bridge Rectifier is a co-operative and a non-profit company limited by guarantee.
Official meetings
Upcoming
- AGM at Hebel End Mill, 17:00 Hrs, 14th April 2018
Agenda for Bridge Rectifier AGM 2017/18
1. Welcome and review of progress by founders (Andrew, Guy & Martin)
The founders will open the meeting with a look back at the origins of the hackerspace and progress made to date.
2. Treasurer's report (Guy Lymer) Guy will present the accounts.
3. Elect new board of directors Members (re-)elect directors from nominations published on the 11th April, final closing date for votes 25th April. Directors roles and responsibilities need to be discussed and reaffirmed. • The present board of directors will automatically stand for re-election apart from Andrew Back who will be stepping down for the next term. The existing directors up for re-election include: - o Guy Lymer o Martin McGarrigle o Carolyn Walker (Caz) o Paul Dale o Giles Edwards • Two members would also like to put their names forward to become directors: - o Steven Griffiths - I have a background in technical support, and PC based design back when they used to print stuff. My tech support history goes from call centre support for PC World to looking after 100-odd Linux servers as the manager of a small data centre in Sheffield. Along the way I've taught myself a lot of web design, tinkered with photography, and filled my brain with as much geeky stuff as I can manage. I also bake. More recently I've gone self-employed which has given me some free time, which I am using to get in to/mess around with 3d printing, make jewellery, and find more geeky stuff with which to fill my brain. o Patrick Devine - I have a software and legal/commercial background and want to learn more about electronics and make use of Pi/Arduino/environmental sensors etc.
4. Distribution of roles & responsibilities
• Guy would like to step down as treasurer after this coming financial year. In light of this an additional treasurer will be required who can work with Guy during the coming year for effective hand over • Lead 3D printer trainer • Social media & publicity promoter • Group liaison officer for dealing with external enquires wishing to use the space • Access to group email account to pick up enquiries & distribute tasks • Guy to continue as lead trainer for the laser cutter • Guy to continue the administration of membership records • Other potential roles to be discussed
5. Use of space by people during the day time Heating costs of £1 per hour need to be discussed & how to implement, by opening the space during the day it would increase the availability & accessibility to others which is an obvious benefit to all concerned. A clear cost needs to be discussed for using the space and defined. Possibility of installing an electric meter to be discussed cost/benefit analysis.
6. Management of financial resource signatories for capital expenditure At present three signatories are necessary to make a financial transaction, it is proposed that this should be changed to only 2. Vote required & more directors required to become signatories on the account.
7. Membership drive & future planning Methods of increasing the membership numbers need to be discussed including how we can attract and draw new members to the group. Ideas to be recorded regarding future directions of the group including any branding in terms of maker/hacker space et cetera.
8. Any Other Business
