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| [[http://www.timeanddate.com/worldclock/fixedtime.html?msg=HCoop+Board+Meeting+-+10th+Board%2C+2nd+Meeting&iso=20140518T16&p1=179|Sunday, May 18th @ 4PM EDT]] | TBD |
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| * Paypal - Update on our identification status with Paypal * NewServerDiscussion2014 - Funding scheme for the $3000-$3500 needed for server purchas * Net Neutrality Protest - baudtack proposed imitating [[http://arstechnica.com/tech-policy/2014/05/web-host-gives-fcc-a-28-8kbps-slow-lane-in-net-neutrality-protest/|this]] as a symbolic gesture. Seems to be a reasonable thing to be discussed * How to begin working on ProposedBylawAndPolicyChanges * Starting the drive for new members * Sticker designs? The [[T-Shirt]]? LogoDiscussion for long-form hcoop logo? |
==== Urgent Business ==== * Elect Officers |
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| === Paypal / Finances === | ==== Status Updates ==== * NewServerDiscussion2014 - Current implementation status of MemberLoans, estimated time of completion so we can buy new clean server |
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| * Still limited to withdrawing $500/month (but Stripe has pulled in ~$700 forestalling certain doom for several more months) * Annual update has been filed covering the worst case "we need a copy of your articles of incorporation listing the current directors" printed by the State scenario * SteveKillen and ClintonEbadi still need to go to the bank to add ClintonEbadi as a signer on the account * Aside from being good housekeeping (treasurer changing and all), this will allow ClintonEbadi to attempt extracting the needed "Signature Card" from the bank === New Server === * We have nearly $4000 on hand (~5 months of operating expenses), but also ~$5000 in active balances (nearly six months of dues) * Dues currently exceed expenses by less than $100/month, and there are still a few more likely departed members to cull from the rolls (more like $40-50). * Not unreasonable to expect the coop to have ~$400 outright this year to spend on hardware instead of hosting charges if membership remains steady. ClintonEbadi's idea: * It would likely be fiscally irresponsible to have less than 90 days of cash on hand (~$2400) * The coop could spend up to ~$1500 right now while remaining fiscally conservative, perhaps $2000 if we want to be a bit more daring * The coop should not spend more than can be "repaid" in 2 years * A new server will probably end up costing ~$3300 (hardware, drives for the backup system, caddies for drives we order) * We're at capacity now, and need to act soon to prevent a service quality meltdown similar to 2008/2009 * Ideally: new machine appears and is online in July, but we would likely be OK until Octoberish * Ideally we would raise ~$1500-2000 * The Idea: |
==== New Business ==== * Current path forward for Clinton getting new Hcoop administrators up to speed and fixing tickets |
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When
- TBD
Agenda
1. Urgent Business
- Elect Officers
2. Status Updates
NewServerDiscussion2014 - Current implementation status of MemberLoans, estimated time of completion so we can buy new clean server
3. New Business
- Current path forward for Clinton getting new Hcoop administrators up to speed and fixing tickets