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<p align="CENTER"> *EMS* </p> <p align="CENTER"> *Board of Directors* </p> <p align="CENTER"><strong>Meeting Minutes</strong><br /><strong>Meeting date</strong>: 01/04/2012</p>

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*Call to order:*

A Regular meeting of the Board of directors of EMS, was held at 687 McKinley street, Suite #2, Eugene OR on January 4<sup>th</sup>, 2012. The meeting convened at 6:06pm, Rick Osgood, presiding, and Jeff Johnson, secretary.

Board <strong>Members in attendance: all</strong><br />Board *Members not in attendance:* *none*

_Quorum present?_ Yes

*Also Present Were: none*
---++ Meeting started with a review of the agenda.
   1 Review meeting minutes
   1 Grand opening
   1 Key access for Bob
   1 Reports
*MOTION* - Rick moves to approve the agenda.

Seconded by Clif.

Unanimous approval.

*Motion carried.*

Review last meeting motions

Clif wants mention in the minutes that lists absent members and that a waiver was sent.

*MOTION –* Clif moves that we add attendance records to all minutes and to add that Clif was excused.

Seconded by Jeff.

Unanimous approval.

*Motion carried.*

*MOTION –* Clif moves that the amended minutes be approved.

Seconded by Rick.

Unanimous approval.

*Motion carried* *.*

Discuss key access for Bob

Rick will give extra spare key to Bob.

Rick, Kevin and Clif sponsor Bob's key holder status.

*MOTION –* Clif moves That upon further review of Bob's status, he is approved to receive the copy of the key to the space.

Seconded by Rick.

Unanimous approval.

*Motion carried.*
---++ *Officers' reports:*

Kevin reports on Comcast connection.

Need copy of Oregon Non Profit paperwork to get discounted rates.

Clif suggests getting a 501c3 sponsor

   * <a href="http://schoolfactory.org/content/space-federation-overview" target="_top">http://schoolfactory.org/content/space-federation-overview</a>
Internet connection
   * Plan A – Comcast with us as non-profit status
   * Plan B – 4G hotspots
   * Plan C – Contact Space Federation (School Factory) to sponsor us
Accounting Software update
   * Kevin will spend more time with FreeSoft and OpenERP with their online demos and make a decision by next week.
Updates on Grand Opening Assignments
   * Rick has already ordered three small kits that come with soldering iron. 
      * Flash LED and siren. x3
      * Wee blinky kits. x5
      * Brush bots
*MOTION* - Bob moves to have EMS reimburse Rick for expenses on kits.

Seconded by Jeff.

Jeff, Clif Bob and Kevin vote “Yes”. Rick votes “No”.

*Motion carried.*

Grand opening date – Currently the 14<sup>th</sup> of January:

Rick will contact individuals to bring projects to fill up the agenda.

*MOTION* - Rick motions to change the Grand Opening data to Feb 18, 2012

Seconded by Bob.

Unanimous approval.

*Motion carried.*
---++ *Other topics of discussion:*

Projector – Bob says he can provide the projector for the weekend.

Content for video projection?

Grand opening Schedule -

Talk to neighbors

Supplies needed:
   * Paper plates, bathroom stuff, toilet paper, mop/bucket, soap,
   * Food – All day – Pizza, cheese and crackers, veggie tray, finger food, beverages, cheese balls, nuts, dips, chip
Discussion about Science Factory maker fair and our participation.
---++ *Action Items:*

Jeff:
   * Convert three previous meetings minutes to template.
   * Document from minutes showing our status with Oregon
Rick:
   * Talk to guy from Science Factory.
   * Will find maker related how-to videos.
   * Will produce URL for grand opening and send to Clif for alias.
Clif:
   * Will find PSA announcement list.
   * Will talk to neighbors, “You're invited and do you need reserved parking locations?”
Bob:
   * Is working on fliers. Contact Register Guard, Facebook page content.
Kevin:
   * To bring RGB lights.

   * <strong>MOTION </strong>- Bob motions to adjourn.
   * Seconded by Rick.
   * Unanimous approval.
   * *Motion carried.*

---++ *Adjournment:*

The meeting was adjourned at 8:15pm.

<strong><em>____________________________</em></strong> ___________________<br />Secretary Date of approval<br />Eugene Maker Space

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