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== Manchester Free Software Minutes ==
 
== Manchester Free Software Minutes ==
MFS Minutes 9th Feb 2009
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19:00, Monday 9th February 2009
  
Attendance Lucy, Matt M, Dave, Mark W, Michael, Simon
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''Attendance:'' Lucy, Matt M, Dave, Mark W, Michael, Simon
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''Apologies:'' Tim
  
Apologies Tim
 
  
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=== Last Meeting ===
 
Correction to last months minutes: Simon suggested that if a live CD were to be created, help files be added suggesting alternative free software.
 
Correction to last months minutes: Simon suggested that if a live CD were to be created, help files be added suggesting alternative free software.
  
Announcement
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=== Announcement ===
 
Dave told the group about the Convention of Modern liberties taking place on the 28th February and invited Manchester Free Software to host a workshop session.
 
Dave told the group about the Convention of Modern liberties taking place on the 28th February and invited Manchester Free Software to host a workshop session.
  
Room Booking
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=== Room Booking ===
 
BBC booked for February, status of room at MDDA after March to be clarified.  
 
BBC booked for February, status of room at MDDA after March to be clarified.  
 
Vote for future venues other than MDDA.
 
Vote for future venues other than MDDA.
  
Speakers
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=== Speakers ===
 
Simon announced that John Adams is to be the speaker for March.
 
Simon announced that John Adams is to be the speaker for March.
  
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Books
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=== Books ===
 
Despite recent efforts within the group, the FSF have yet to confirm when the books will be made available.
 
Despite recent efforts within the group, the FSF have yet to confirm when the books will be made available.
 
ACTION: Michael to chase Matt Lee again about the books.  
 
ACTION: Michael to chase Matt Lee again about the books.  
  
Banking
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=== Banking ===
 
The meeting approved the groups Constitution subject to amending clause 3 iv. adding 'to be seconded by another existing Administrative Committee Member'
 
The meeting approved the groups Constitution subject to amending clause 3 iv. adding 'to be seconded by another existing Administrative Committee Member'
  
 
ACTION: Matt M to produce business plan and complete bank account forms.  
 
ACTION: Matt M to produce business plan and complete bank account forms.  
  
Marbella Cafe
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=== Marbella Cafe ===
 
The group awaits further news regarding the opening of the cafe.
 
The group awaits further news regarding the opening of the cafe.
  
 
ACTION: Michael to contact Marbella to find when computers can be moved in.
 
ACTION: Michael to contact Marbella to find when computers can be moved in.
  
The Arcspace Project
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=== The Arcspace Project ===
 
Michael and Simon attended a recent meeting of the project. It is believed that the project has yet to find a permanent venue.
 
Michael and Simon attended a recent meeting of the project. It is believed that the project has yet to find a permanent venue.
  
 
ACTION: Michael to e-mail Vicky Sinclair of Arcspace the groups mission statement.  
 
ACTION: Michael to e-mail Vicky Sinclair of Arcspace the groups mission statement.  
  
Any other business
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=== Any other business ===
 
Dave has had several enquiries regarding the group running Ubuntu training.
 
Dave has had several enquiries regarding the group running Ubuntu training.
 
Dave has also been asked to run a workshop 'Communicating Securely and anonymously over the internet' aimed at campaign groups.  
 
Dave has also been asked to run a workshop 'Communicating Securely and anonymously over the internet' aimed at campaign groups.  
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ACTION: Dave to look into providing workshops and send details to list when details known.
 
ACTION: Dave to look into providing workshops and send details to list when details known.
  
Next Meeting
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=== Next Meeting ===
 
Monday 9th March 7pm at The Waterhouse.
 
Monday 9th March 7pm at The Waterhouse.

Revision as of 15:09, 15 February 2009

Manchester Free Software Minutes

19:00, Monday 9th February 2009

Attendance: Lucy, Matt M, Dave, Mark W, Michael, Simon Apologies: Tim


Last Meeting

Correction to last months minutes: Simon suggested that if a live CD were to be created, help files be added suggesting alternative free software.


Announcement

Dave told the group about the Convention of Modern liberties taking place on the 28th February and invited Manchester Free Software to host a workshop session.


Room Booking

BBC booked for February, status of room at MDDA after March to be clarified. Vote for future venues other than MDDA.


Speakers

Simon announced that John Adams is to be the speaker for March.

ACTION: Lucy, Tim and Dave to chase up potential speakers. ACTION: Michael to chase up Chris Warburton of Sheffield Free Software Society.


Books

Despite recent efforts within the group, the FSF have yet to confirm when the books will be made available. ACTION: Michael to chase Matt Lee again about the books.


Banking

The meeting approved the groups Constitution subject to amending clause 3 iv. adding 'to be seconded by another existing Administrative Committee Member'

ACTION: Matt M to produce business plan and complete bank account forms.


Marbella Cafe

The group awaits further news regarding the opening of the cafe.

ACTION: Michael to contact Marbella to find when computers can be moved in.


The Arcspace Project

Michael and Simon attended a recent meeting of the project. It is believed that the project has yet to find a permanent venue.

ACTION: Michael to e-mail Vicky Sinclair of Arcspace the groups mission statement.


Any other business

Dave has had several enquiries regarding the group running Ubuntu training. Dave has also been asked to run a workshop 'Communicating Securely and anonymously over the internet' aimed at campaign groups.

ACTION: Dave to look into providing workshops and send details to list when details known.


Next Meeting

Monday 9th March 7pm at The Waterhouse.