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===Wiki===
 
===Wiki===
* '''Wiki Admin''' (Accounts) - Chris P. ([[user:chorca|Chorca]]) - Members, [mailto:chorca@gmail.com email me] for Wiki access with your desired username and email you want to register with. A password will be mailed to you.
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* '''Wiki Admin''' (Accounts) - Chris P. ([[user:chorca|Chorca]]) - Members, [mailto:chorca@gmail.com email me] for Wiki access with your desired username and email you want to register with. A password will be mailed to you.  [[user:Mack|Mack]] can create accounts as well.
 
* '''Wiki Editing''' - All Members - get an account and help improve it...
 
* '''Wiki Editing''' - All Members - get an account and help improve it...
  
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* '''Facebook''' - Dan resurrected it - get over there and "Like" it!
 
* '''Facebook''' - Dan resurrected it - get over there and "Like" it!
 
* '''Google+''' - [[user:Mack|Mack (f00bard)]]
 
* '''Google+''' - [[user:Mack|Mack (f00bard)]]
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===Promotion on other websites / communities===
 
===Promotion on other websites / communities===
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* Check up on them periodically until they start interacting with the group
 
* Check up on them periodically until they start interacting with the group
 
* Basically, make them feel welcome!
 
* Basically, make them feel welcome!
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===Monthly Open House "Host"===
 
===Monthly Open House "Host"===
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* Buy nametags, get people to wear them (with approved budget / reimbursement)
 
* Buy nametags, get people to wear them (with approved budget / reimbursement)
 
* Greet people, make sure they know where the bathroom is, etc.
 
* Greet people, make sure they know where the bathroom is, etc.
 
  
  
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* [http://www.adafruit.com/blog/2010/06/01/big-news-all-hacker-spaces-in-the-world-get-adafruit-reseller-pricing-starting-today Adafruit Hackerspace discount] ordering - Dave C. ([[user:da3v|Da3v]])
 
* [http://www.adafruit.com/blog/2010/06/01/big-news-all-hacker-spaces-in-the-world-get-adafruit-reseller-pricing-starting-today Adafruit Hackerspace discount] ordering - Dave C. ([[user:da3v|Da3v]])
 
* Acrylic Scrap Pickup - Ian C. ([[user:digitalman2112|Digitalman2112]]) - [http://maps.google.com/maps?q=laird+plastics&hl=en&ll=28.516517,-81.445427&spn=0.070214,0.132093&sll=28.542608,-81.486969&sspn=0.280785,0.528374&vpsrc=6&t=m&radius=19.25&z=14&iwloc=A Laird Plastics] - Every 2 or 3 weeks - Joel (manager) is the contact - Prefers 1pm to 3pm
 
* Acrylic Scrap Pickup - Ian C. ([[user:digitalman2112|Digitalman2112]]) - [http://maps.google.com/maps?q=laird+plastics&hl=en&ll=28.516517,-81.445427&spn=0.070214,0.132093&sll=28.542608,-81.486969&sspn=0.280785,0.528374&vpsrc=6&t=m&radius=19.25&z=14&iwloc=A Laird Plastics] - Every 2 or 3 weeks - Joel (manager) is the contact - Prefers 1pm to 3pm
 
  
  
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* [[PhoneSystem|PBX]] - Chris P. ([[user:chorca|Chorca]]), Mack H. ([[user:mack|Mack]])
 
* [[PhoneSystem|PBX]] - Chris P. ([[user:chorca|Chorca]]), Mack H. ([[user:mack|Mack]])
 
* Lab Network - Kyle W. ([[user:omegatotal|Omegatotal]]), Mack H. ([[user:mack|Mack]])
 
* Lab Network - Kyle W. ([[user:omegatotal|Omegatotal]]), Mack H. ([[user:mack|Mack]])
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===Safety Equipment===
 
===Safety Equipment===
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===Lab Access Control===
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* See [[user:Mack|Mack]] for a keycard or for alterations to access control system
  
 
==Items that need Volunteers==
 
==Items that need Volunteers==

Revision as of 15:36, 14 December 2011

This page is in active development...

Todo: Convert names over to wiki user pages...

PREAMBLE GOES HERE with Do-ocracy overview and link...


Corporation Duties

President: Daniel Robert Lewis

  • List Responsibilities


Vice President: Daniel Burroughs

  • List Responsibilities


Treasurer: Ian Cole (Digitalman2112)

  • Landlord Relationship
  • Monthly Financial Summary
  • Maintenance of Member List
  • Class Supplies Inventory (kits, etc.)
  • Bank Account management
  • Payment of Bills
  • Reimbursement of Expenses
  • more...

Secretary: Mack Hooper (Mack)

  • Monthly Meeting
  • Annual Meeting
  • Annual Corporate Filing
  • Maintenance of P.O. Box
  • more...


Volunteer / Do-acracy Duties

Website

  • Wordpress Administration - Mack H. (Mack), Bill R. (Abyssknight)
  • Wordpress Content - Ian C. (Digitalman2112), Bill R. (Abyssknight) - All members are encouraged to submit blog content - we will excerpt your blog, or write blog entries for you, or if you are interested, you can submit directly once we show you the nuances of our wordpress template...
  • Website Contact Form Submissions - Mack H. (Mack), Ian C. (Digitalman2112), Bill R. (Abyssknight), Aaron C. (Wilycoldcuts)
  • Web Server Administration - Mack H. (Mack)


Wiki

  • Wiki Admin (Accounts) - Chris P. (Chorca) - Members, email me for Wiki access with your desired username and email you want to register with. A password will be mailed to you. Mack can create accounts as well.
  • Wiki Editing - All Members - get an account and help improve it...


Email Lists

  • Admin / Moderation - Mack H. (Mack)


Social Media

  • Twitter - Ian C. (Digitalman2112), Bill R. (Abyssknight) (Please make sure that FamiLAB is following you, and please retweet about events, classes, etc.)
  • Linked In Group - Mack H. (Mack), Ian C. (Digitalman2112) (Please join it...and post if you will be attending events, etc.)
  • Facebook - Dan resurrected it - get over there and "Like" it!
  • Google+ - Mack (f00bard)


Promotion on other websites / communities


Class Administration


New Member Welcome

Ian C. (Digitalman2112), Matt A. (armstrom)

  • Send a welcome email - with a link to the New Member Orientation Info
  • Provide overview of resources New Member Orientation Info updated
  • Make sure they get a key
  • Check up on them periodically until they start interacting with the group
  • Basically, make them feel welcome!


Monthly Open House "Host"

Ian C. (Digitalman2112), Aaron C. (Wilycoldcuts)

  • Communicate with RSVPs
  • Buy cookies, drinks (soda / water / gatorade), ice (with approved budget / reimbursement)
  • Buy nametags, get people to wear them (with approved budget / reimbursement)
  • Greet people, make sure they know where the bathroom is, etc.


Other


Equipment and Tool Maintenance:


Safety Equipment

  • List of required equipment - Mike K.


Lab Access Control

  • See Mack for a keycard or for alterations to access control system

Items that need Volunteers

Many of these things are done today, but it would be nice to spread the load around / have backups...


Donations Manager

  • Better define what we will or will not accept
  • Work with agencies that take PC donations to keep our Lab clean
  • Ensure proper disposal of excess Lab items
  • Create list of items we want to have donated
  • Work with local suppliers that have agreed to donate scrap, etc


Workshop / Class Host

  • Anyone can lead a workshop or class - Please volunteer - we will help you get started!


Shop Manager

  • Track consumables, order as necessary
    • Bathroom supplies
    • Kitchen supplies
    • Shop consumables we've agreed to pool costs on