• 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