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MeetingAgenda

Members Present

• Lawrence “Lemming” Dixon (President)
• Travis Howse
• Luke Johnston
• Joel Byrnes (Treasurer)
• David “Buzz” Bussenschutt
• James Churchill
• Luke Hovington
• Daniel Fielding
• Michael Chambers
• Alex Wilson
• Sean Mailander

• Matt Costa (via email)

Lemming informs the group about the resignation of secretary John Williams due to other time commitments.

Call for nominations for a new secretary. Lemming nominates Alex W for the position. No other nominations are put forward.

Motion to elect the new secretary – passes, Alex W elected unopposed. Will serve until the AGM in May.

Agenda item (Lemming) – time limit for non-financial members before access termination.

• Buzz notes that current rules actually specify instant expiry
• Lemming proposes a 6 month grace.
• Other members suggest that 6 months is too lenient
• Motion for a 3 month expiry policy, provided member given sufficient notification – passes, with 8 members for.

Agenda item (Lemming) – purchase of new equipment

• Items discussed: Metal Lathe, Benchtop Power Supply, Laser Cutter, Bandsaw, Sanders
• Lemming notes that a Lathe would be useful for his projects, and he is willing to contribute $500 to the cost
• Luke J. notes a lack of space for a lathe, and suggests the wall should be a priority
• James notes that the lathe gives a lot of cross-over with existing Mens' Shed organisations, and in his opinion that a Laser Cutter would be a better investment and fit with the culture of the Space.
• Lemming responds that more tools should lead to increased membership which