http://bloominglabs.org/api.php?action=feedcontributions&user=156.56.12.63&feedformat=atomBloominglabs - User contributions [en]2024-03-28T22:13:11ZUser contributionsMediaWiki 1.20.2http://bloominglabs.org/index.php/NonprofitNonprofit2009-05-06T17:59:36Z<p>156.56.12.63: New page: == teh Biz == So we really should have a formal business entity to fold all this under. This is a page to help us organize all this. This should all be done with the interest of minimizing...</p>
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<div>== teh Biz ==<br />
So we really should have a formal business entity to fold all this under. This is a page to help us organize all this. This should all be done with the interest of minimizing time spent doing paperwork/business activities and maximizing our ability to get real stuff accomplished (which is the ultimate goal of this entire endeavor after-all).<br />
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== Mission Statement ==<br />
One-liner that says we intend to not be evil.<br />
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== Organization ==<br />
The board.<br />
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== ByLaws ==<br />
Most of the other non-profit hacker spaces have their bylaws posted online, here are a few samplings to <s>steal from</s> use as reference:<br />
* [http://wiki.hacdc.org/index.php?title=Bylaws HackDC's Bylaws]<br />
* [http://pumpingstationone.org/wiki//index.php?title=Bylaws PumpingStationOne's Bylaws]<br />
* [http://hackerspaces.org/wiki/Documentation More Information at hackerspaces.org]</div>156.56.12.63http://bloominglabs.org/index.php/LocationsLocations2009-05-06T17:49:55Z<p>156.56.12.63: </p>
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<div>==Prospective Locations for the Bloomington Hackerspace==<br />
So lets collect some locations that may meet our potential needs. If possible post a google-maps reference. Also we can post info on commercial property dealers.<br />
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====Basic Requirements:====<br />
* Needs to be inside or close to Bloomington<br />
* Cheap rent<br />
* further items as discussed<br />
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==== Other things to consider about location:====<br />
* Probably want something industrial - lower rent and no noise restrictions<br />
* Garage entrance might be nice, but certainly not required<br />
* A fixer-upper might also be in order, up for discussion based on locations found<br />
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== Important things to inspect when checking out locations ==<br />
* verify the roof does not leak, look for freshly repaired ceilings/walls<br />
* verify utilities available (power, water, trash, net access)<br />
* does it have 3-phase power available? Any other types of power? (2phase, current capacity)<br />
* who are the neighbors? any problems with burglary or vandalism in the area?<br />
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== Potential Locations ==<br />
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*</div>156.56.12.63http://bloominglabs.org/index.php/TodoTodo2009-05-06T17:43:32Z<p>156.56.12.63: New page: == Overall ToDo List == * Get more people involved in the discussion (mailing list) * Start talking about what we want * Start looking for acceptable locations * Begin formal process - sta...</p>
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<div>== Overall ToDo List ==<br />
* Get more people involved in the discussion (mailing list)<br />
* Start talking about what we want<br />
* Start looking for acceptable locations<br />
* Begin formal process - start paperwork for a non-profit entity<br />
* <s>Steal</s> Write bylaws, find <s>suckers</s> board members<br />
* Apply for 501.C3 tax exempt status<br />
* Get a space rented under the non-profit entity<br />
* Move in!<br />
* Get the joint fixed up to meet our needs (shelving, storage, etc)<br />
* Get people making projects<br />
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== Anything else ==<br />
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== Once we move into a location ==<br />
* verify roof does not leak, look for freshly repaired ceilings/walls<br />
* verify utilities available (power, water, trash, net access)<br />
* clean up the place as much as we need<br />
* define areas for different activities (electronics/soldering, welding, server/rack space, storage areas)<br />
* build shelves and storage<br />
* get work spaces built (desks, work benches, tool wall, etc)<br />
*</div>156.56.12.63http://bloominglabs.org/index.php/LocationsLocations2009-05-06T17:35:34Z<p>156.56.12.63: New page: ==Prospective Locations for the Bloomington Hackerspace== So lets collect some locations that may meet our potential needs. If possible post a google-maps reference. Also we can post info ...</p>
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<div>==Prospective Locations for the Bloomington Hackerspace==<br />
So lets collect some locations that may meet our potential needs. If possible post a google-maps reference. Also we can post info on commercial property dealers.<br />
<br />
====Basic Requirements:====<br />
* Needs to be inside or close to Bloomington<br />
* Cheap rent<br />
* further items as discussed<br />
<br />
==== Other things to consider:====<br />
* Probably want something industrial - lower rent and no noise restrictions<br />
* Garage entrance might be nice, but certainly not required<br />
* A fixer-upper might also be in order, up for discussion based on locations found<br />
* <br />
<br />
<br />
== Potential Locations ==<br />
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