Board meeting 2026-01-26

Author: GermaniumSystem

board/agendas/2026/agenda_2026-01-26.md

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 - Currently, board members handle the majority of events and space upkeep in addition to their board responsibilities.
 - This is unsustainable. We are tired. We need help.
 - The need for help has been discussed among the board, and with individuals, but broad messaging has not occurred.
-- What could community members do to help?
-  - Host classes/workshops.
-  - Help with space cleanliness.
-  - Update information on the wiki.
-  - ?
+- Rechner has submitted a proposal for additional membership levels for those who can commit to volunteering more for the space.
 
 #### Space switch report
 - These metrics have been great lately, 47 - 50h of open time to the public per week by members.
 
 #### Tech
 - We have submitted to the ICANN gTLD Applicant Support Program. Still waiting to hear back.
-- We have a new wiki system that is hopefully more approachable for people who are not Very Computer.  Some people are making edits.
+- We have a new wiki system that is hopefully more approachable for people who are not Very Computer. Some people are making edits.
 - Membership roster rearrangement?
 - Service access and ownership audit
   - [We've started an inventory](https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1_VI9VGZ4H4MJsf9aWQVYESdFtbloteK3fM0o7-mmOH4/edit?usp=sharing)
 - New events platform at https://events.pawprintprototyping.org - I'd like to phase out use of the Google calendar for events in favor of this.
 
+#### Finances
+- A review of our finances in 2025.
+
 ### Events
-- FC went great
+- FC went great.
+- Running a charity table led to lots of great interactions.
+- In the future, more firm expectations may be beneficial for anyone getting a comped badge by volunteering at the table.
 
 ### California Drama
 - 3500A filing?
+- Legal consultation status?
+- We received a tax assessment from the FTB for the years 2022, 2023, and 2024.
+  - The total was $3,400.29.
+  - The assessment has been paid.
 
 ### Motions and Voting
 

board/minutes/2026/minutes_2026-01-26.md

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+# Board Meeting Agenda January 26, 2026
+
+## Attendees
+Kataze, Falxie, Rechner, Geo, Kay, Kay's cat
+
+### Space Management
+
+#### Board Member Burnout
+- Currently, board members handle the majority of events and space upkeep in addition to their board responsibilities.
+- This is unsustainable. We are tired. We need help.
+- The need for help has been discussed among the board, and with individuals, but broad messaging has not occurred.
+- Rechner has submitted a proposal for additional membership levels for those who can commit to volunteering more for the space.
+
+#### Space switch report
+- These metrics have been great lately, 47 - 50h of open time to the public per week by members.
+
+#### Tech
+- We have submitted to the ICANN gTLD Applicant Support Program. Still waiting to hear back.
+- We have a new wiki system that is hopefully more approachable for people who are not Very Computer. Some people are making edits.
+- Membership roster rearrangement?
+- Service access and ownership audit
+  - [We've started an inventory](https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1_VI9VGZ4H4MJsf9aWQVYESdFtbloteK3fM0o7-mmOH4/edit?usp=sharing)
+- New events platform at https://events.pawprintprototyping.org - Rechner would like to phase out use of the Google calendar for events in favor of this.
+
+#### Finances
+- A review of our finances in 2025.
+  - More information to come during the general body meeting tomorrow.
+  - Generally looks good. In the black.
+- Considering allowing spending again. Proposal veto power may be used if necessary.
+- Talking with a CPA about our 5-year filing.
+
+### Events
+- FC went great.
+- Running a charity table led to lots of great interactions.
+- In the future, more firm expectations may be beneficial for anyone getting a comped badge by volunteering at the table.
+
+### California Drama
+- 3500A filing?
+- Legal consultation status?
+  - Falxie to reach out.
+- We received a tax assessment from the FTB for the years 2022, 2023, and 2024.
+  - The total was $3,400.29.
+  - The assessment has been paid.
+
+### Motions and Voting
+
+## Next Meeting Date
+- Monday, 19:00, February 23rd.
+
+## Sidebars
+
+