Here’s the agenda for our next board meeting, which is this Wednesday, April 26 at 7 pm. You are welcome to spectate and there will be a portion dedicated to member suggestions and questions during the Member-led Discourse agenda item which usually starts between 7:45 and 8:15.
If you’re unable to join and would like to ask questions or offer some suggestions to the board, please drop comments below and I’ll make sure to bring them up for you!
Agenda
Approval of agenda
Approval of previous minutes
Executive report
Treasurer’s report
Secretary’s report
Proposal smorgasbord
Member-led discourse
Schedule the next board meeting
Public board meeting adjourns
Executive session
Zoom Details
Topic: LMN Board Meeting on Zoom
Time: Apr 26, 2023 at 7:00 PM Eastern
Board of Directors
Regular Meeting Minutes
April 26, 2023, 7:00 pm via Zoom
Present: Erik Gillespie (Secretary), Brian Adams (President), Carl Raymond, Jerry Jodloski, Joe Zimmerman, Jody Applegate (Treasurer), Charlie Finkel
Absent:
Spectators: Jerry, Brian Dale, Evelyn Down
Minutes: Erik Gillespie
Meeting called to order: 7:06 pm
1. Approval of agenda
MOTION: Approval of Agenda as Submitted. [Charlie, Jody]
RESULT: Approved by unanimous consent
2. Approval of previous minutes
Link to 2023-04-05 Meeting Minutes
MOTION: Approval of Minutes as Submitted. [Erik, Charlie]
RESULT: Approved by unanimous consent
3. Executive report
Jimmy is off the month of May and we’ll need to fill that role temporarily
We’re looking for Friday night speakers or meetup groups. Send ideas to the board@lmn
Brian’s planning to start a weekly newsletter — please send info about LMN to him often so he can include it!
We’re looking for volunteers to attend the Maker’s Material Market on May 27 — do that in Discord or on the Talk site
4. Treasurer’s report
No changes to the March treasurer’s report and the April report is in progress
We’re up about $4,000 from Eventbrite since last month
We have a little more than $13,000 in our bank account
Jody and Erik will catch up soon to get the 990s together for the grant Erik is working on
Jody will help figure out the fiscal policies we need to revise so we can start getting more accurate and regular financial reporting
Brian has been thinking about starting our LMN store, being mindful of our low bank balance
Jody will do a bank deposit tomorrow and will hang onto what went into the deposit
We need to reinform shift leaders about the end-of-week deposit process
We’re expecting to receive our check from the Mott Foundation in early May
5. Secretary’s report
Applying for MI Nonprofit Relief Fund grant ($5,000-$25,000)
Patronicity report is complete except for the budget - Brian will start tagging these transactions.
I didn’t receive a list of items in Cliff’s possession that were purchased by LMN. Do we want me to proceed with this? Alex was asked to find out if we’re missing these items, Brian will followup.
Jody will followup with Kate Hudy about the 990s and solicitation license
Erik will review the Call for Board Members website to reopen it
6. Proposal smorgasbord
Direct mail campaign
For about 15¢ per item, we can do regular, targeted mailers to spread the word about LMN
Carl offered to pay for the first rounds to see how this goes
It can be a slow rollout that we can evaluate and decide to continue, abort, and/or improve
The ask and offer on the card will be important to get people to visit us
Evelyn Down has an in at a local print shop and volunteered to help design the card
Brian will reach out to Josh at Maker Works about their mail campaign
Mike L. has a great idea about a laser cut trinket we can offer to people who come in with a mailer
We need the trinket designed, the card/copy designed, a solid estimate and budget, front desk training, and a way to track the links
This has a green light until we need to spend LMN’s money on it
Let’s reignite the fundraising committee (Erik, Joe, Carl) [May 1st] and strategic planning committee (Brian, Charlie, Erik, Carl) [May 3rd] to consider the following items:
Collect emergency donations from board members monthly until they are not needed
Host a town hall to share a State of the Space
Launch a fundraiser that concludes on May 27 (Maker’s Material Market)
Weekly working sessions to work on grants, corporate membership, etc.
Establish a task board for Brian’s/board tasks (to prioritize and improve the visibility of ongoing tasks)
7. Member-led discourse (8:01 pm)
No comments from members
8. Schedule the next board meeting
Next board meeting: Wednesday, May 24, 2023, at 7:00 pm
9. Public board meeting adjourns
MOTION: Adjourn board meeting and move into the executive session. [Brian, Erik]
