* proposed switching to a $25-$50 sliding scale and doing a public launch in November -- new people would offset the lower cost * how do we make the space worthwhile to new people? * get a riprap * have parties * we need a "grand opening" fundraiser * probably best to have it outside the space * ACTION: try to book something at VIVO for early Dec -> DALLAS * project ideas: * theremin * multitouch * large-scale visualization * Black Rock City Un-Carrier: GNU Radio + GSM + Asterisk = pirate cell network (see sourceforge) * event night ideas: * Free Hack Night * Processing (free-form learning/hacking) * Pirate Radio * RFID * PD Night (need to find instructor) * Video Bending * Super Happy Dev Camp * Throwie Night (get supplies from David) * Shortwave/Ham Night * Software Controlled Radio * Router Night * XBox Mod Night * $1 Power Supply Night * organize as a nonprofit: * board members: Joe, Jeff, Ryan * ACTION: paperwork -> JEFF * liability insurance: * ACTION: research options -> JEFF * migratory box of Internet junk and send to Toronto hackspace * ACTION: start a box, announce on list, and bring to next week's meeting -> JOE * should include joke stuff as well as useful stuff