MINUTES OF SECOND MEETING OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF LANSING MAKERS NETWORK

The second meeting of the Board of Directors of Lansing Makers Network
was held at the Washington Street Armory building on
Wednesday 05-16-2012, at 7:00PM EST.

Present were: [[user:wreality:start|Brian Adams]], [[user:carlraymond:start|Carl Raymond]], [[user:tim:start|Timothy Schmidt]], [[user:mflaga:start|Michael Flaga]], [[user:zik:start|Ed Symanzik]], and [[user:oj:start|Jasmine O.]], being persons designated as the Directors in the Articles of Incorporation and/or participating as
directors of the Board of Directors. Also in attendance, [[user:rschott:start|Randy Schott]],
Stephen Butler.

As the previous meeting's minutes had been approved by email, the reading
of the minutes of the previous meeting was skipped.

The President welcomed all present and began the meeting's business by
motioning to approve the agenda.  The Secretary seconded.

RESOLVED, that the agenda is approved.

The President stated that the terms of the founding directors must be
chosen, according to the bylaws of Lansing Makers Network.  The
President then suggested a method for allocating those terms.

RESOLVED, that founding directors be allowed to voluntarily accept a
term of three years, and that abstaining founding directors will draw
randomly from the remaining terms.

[[user:oj:start|Jasmine O.]] voluntarily accepted a term of three years.  The
remaining founding directors chose randomly.  The resulting terms are
as follows:

[[user:zik:start|Ed Symanzik]]: Four years\\
[[user:mflaga:start|Michael Flaga]]: Five years\\
[[user:carlraymond:start|Carl Raymond]]: Five years\\
[[user:tim:start|Timothy Schmidt]]: Four years\\
[[user:wreality:start|Brian Adams]]: Three years\\

The President then motioned to adopt [[board_measures:board_proposal_001|Board Proposal 001]], a conflict of
interest policy consistent with IRS 501©(3) rules.

RESOLVED, that [[board_measures:board_proposal_001|Board Proposal 001]] is approved.

[[user:wreality:start|Brian Adams]], [[user:carlraymond:start|Carl Raymond]], [[user:tim:start|Timothy Schmidt]], [[user:mflaga:start|Michael Flaga]], and [[user:oj:start|Jasmine O.]] initialed and signed copies of the conflict of interest
policy, and presented them to The Secretary.  [[user:zik:start|Ed Symanzik]], requiring
further review, will present a signed copy to The Secretary at the
next regular meeting of the board of directors.

Fiscal sponsorship was discussed.  A number of questions for potential
fiscal sponsors such as School Factory were raised.

Discussion moved to the Business Plan.  [[user:zik:start|Ed Symanzik]] suggested that the
MakeIT Labs plan may not be the best starting point.

RESOLVED, that [[user:zik:start|Ed Symanzik]] is to secure, from Joseph Schlesinger, an
account of the events unforeseen in the MakeIT Labs business plan, and
changes intended to address them.

A marketing survey was discussed.  The President informed the board
that a survey had already been conducted, and that another was
unlikely to be of benefit.

The President welcomed Stephen Butler, graphic designer.  Lansing
Makers Network marketing material design considerations were
discussed, including a cohesive brand identity over cards, pamphlets,
fliers, banners, posters, and die-cuts.  Stephen Butler will contact
the board of directors when his work is ready to present.

RESOLVED, [[user:tim:start|Timothy Schmidt]] will email a simple business card template
to the board of directors.

RESOLVED, that [[user:tim:start|Timothy Schmidt]] and [[user:wreality:start|Brian Adams]] will conduct a quick
introduction to wiki editing at the next regular board meeting.

Fund raising was discussed.

RESOLVED, that [[user:rschott:start|Randy Schott]] will inquire with TechSmith about allowing
Lansing Makers Network to teach classes in their facilities.

RESOLVED, that [[user:tim:start|Timothy Schmidt]] and [[user:wreality:start|Brian Adams]] will inquire with i3
Detroit, and their insurer, about a referral bonus.

Post Office Box fees were discussed.

RESOLVED, that Lansing Makers Network does not currently require a
post office box, and that donations may be mailed directly to The
Treasurer's residence.

That concluding the matters at hand, The President thanked everyone
for their attendance and dismissed the meeting at 9:14PM EST.