Group: Manchester/2009-04-06/Minutes

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==Room Booking==
 
==Room Booking==
  
The group has talks for April,May, June July but no rooms booked.
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The group has speakers for April, May, June & July but no rooms booked.
 
In the recent poll, the majority of votes were to leave the MDDA.
 
In the recent poll, the majority of votes were to leave the MDDA.
Jonathon had heard of a group called Community Foundation who may be able to offer rooms.
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Jonathan had heard of a group called Community Foundation who he thought may be able to offer rooms.
 
Dave suggested Nexus Art cafe as a potential venue. Revolution (Deansgate Locks) was also suggested.
 
Dave suggested Nexus Art cafe as a potential venue. Revolution (Deansgate Locks) was also suggested.
 
Tim suggested the BBC.
 
Tim suggested the BBC.
Simon suggested vacant offices at his place of employment and also the possibility of hiring the board room at a cost of £50.
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Simon suggested vacant offices at his place of employment and also the possibility of hiring the board room at a cost of £50. The Group would need to source a projector if the chosen venue is not able to provide one.
Group would need a projector.
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Dave suggested that if the Group were to meet at the University, a student society could book the rooms for free on our behalf.
Dave suggested if we met at the Uni a friendly society could book the rooms for free.
 
Lucy to send poll to list.
 
Dave to talk to Openmedia Student Society.
 
  
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ACTION: Lucy to send poll to list.
  
==Speakers==
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ACTION: Dave to talk to Openmedia Student Society.
  
Tim has chased Glynn Wistle, has tentatively agreed to do talk.
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==Speakers==
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Tim has chased Glynn Whistle, has tentatively agreed to do talk.
 
Lucy has chased John Adams and Dan Lynch.
 
Lucy has chased John Adams and Dan Lynch.
Michael to confirm Chris Warbuton talk date.
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Dave to arrange student society to book Uni room for October.
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ACTION: Michael to confirm Chris Warburton talk date.
Tim to talk to Microsoft guy.
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ACTION: Dave to arrange for student society to book a University room for October talk.
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ACTION: Tim to talk to Microsoft guy.
  
  
 
==Books==
 
==Books==
  
Michael to divide up books for distribution amongst group members.
 
 
The group to consider setting up an online store.
 
The group to consider setting up an online store.
Matthew L to email Uni Students when term time starts.
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ACTION: Michael to divide up books for distribution amongst group members.
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ACTION: Matthew L to email a listing of books to University students at the beginning of next term.
  
  
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No progress on Banking.
 
No progress on Banking.
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ACTION: Matt M to write business plan and continue with plans to open bank account.
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==Marbella Cafe==
 
==Marbella Cafe==
  
The group awaits instructions from Janey of MCC (formerley Marbella)
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The group awaits instructions from Janey of MCC (formerley Marbella Cafe).
  
  
 
==The Arcspace Project==
 
==The Arcspace Project==
  
18th April is the lauch date of Arcspace, members of the group will be present.
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The launch date of Arcspace is the 18th April, a number of members of the group plan to be present.
Lucy to sort out workshop (recycling, GNU Linux) materials.
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Arcspace involved (fringe festival) in Futuresonic festival, Lucy send details to list.
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ACTION: Lucy to arrange workshops (recycling, GNU Linux) materials.
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ACTION: Lucy to sent details of the Futuresonic fringe festival to the list.
  
  
 
==Oekonux Conference==
 
==Oekonux Conference==
  
The group has £xxx cash.
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The Group sold £100 of merchandise.
 
Members agreed that the conference was an enjoyable day.
 
Members agreed that the conference was an enjoyable day.
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==Chairperson Elections==
 
==Chairperson Elections==

Revision as of 21:03, 18 April 2009

Manchester Free Software Minutes

19.00, Monday 6th April 2009

Present: Lucy, Matt M, Michael, Jonathan D, Dave, Simon, Tim, Matthew L (later).

Apologies: none


Last Meeting

The minutes of 9th March 2009 were read and approved as correct.


Room Booking

The group has speakers for April, May, June & July but no rooms booked. In the recent poll, the majority of votes were to leave the MDDA. Jonathan had heard of a group called Community Foundation who he thought may be able to offer rooms. Dave suggested Nexus Art cafe as a potential venue. Revolution (Deansgate Locks) was also suggested. Tim suggested the BBC. Simon suggested vacant offices at his place of employment and also the possibility of hiring the board room at a cost of £50. The Group would need to source a projector if the chosen venue is not able to provide one. Dave suggested that if the Group were to meet at the University, a student society could book the rooms for free on our behalf.

ACTION: Lucy to send poll to list.

ACTION: Dave to talk to Openmedia Student Society.


Speakers

Tim has chased Glynn Whistle, has tentatively agreed to do talk. Lucy has chased John Adams and Dan Lynch.

ACTION: Michael to confirm Chris Warburton talk date.

ACTION: Dave to arrange for student society to book a University room for October talk.

ACTION: Tim to talk to Microsoft guy.


Books

The group to consider setting up an online store.

ACTION: Michael to divide up books for distribution amongst group members.

ACTION: Matthew L to email a listing of books to University students at the beginning of next term.


Banking

No progress on Banking.

ACTION: Matt M to write business plan and continue with plans to open bank account.


Marbella Cafe

The group awaits instructions from Janey of MCC (formerley Marbella Cafe).


The Arcspace Project

The launch date of Arcspace is the 18th April, a number of members of the group plan to be present.

ACTION: Lucy to arrange workshops (recycling, GNU Linux) materials.

ACTION: Lucy to sent details of the Futuresonic fringe festival to the list.


Oekonux Conference

The Group sold £100 of merchandise. Members agreed that the conference was an enjoyable day.


Chairperson Elections