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Flyers

2010-05-07T20:33:30Z

Ashumz: /* Resources for creating flyers */

== Resources for creating flyers ==

*[http://www.interlockroc.org/wiki/File:Lightningtalkprint.jpg May 14th Lightning Talk Flyer(.jpg)]
*[http://www.interlockroc.org/wiki/File:Interlocktearoff.jpg Interlock Tearoff (.jpg)]
*[http://www.interlockroc.org/wiki/File:Interlocktearofftemplate.jpg Blank Interlock Tearoff template(.jpg)]

*[[Image:interlock_logo.svg]]
*[[Image:interlock_logo_large.png]]
*[[Image:interlock_logo_large.jpg]]

*[[Image:interlock_logo_gear.svg]]
*[[Image:interlock_logo_gear_large.png]]
*[[Image:interlock_logo_gear_large.jpg]]

See also http://deejoe.etrumeus.com/interlock

[[File:Interlock_Flyer_deejoe.pdf]]

== Printers ==
* Ben - 20 color copies
** 3 flyers in GCCIS and one at Crossroads 11-2-2009

== Hangers ==
* Ben - RIT - GCCIS

* http://www.rochack.org/files/rochackerspace_flyers.zip - zip of some of the flyers we made

[[Image:flyer1.jpg|250px]]
[[Image:flyer2.jpg|250px]]
[[Image:flyer3.jpg|250px]]
[[Image:flyer4.jpg|250px]]
[[Image:flyer5.jpg|250px]]
[[Image:flyer6.jpg|250px]]

Flyers

2010-05-07T20:32:55Z

Ashumz: /* Resources for creating flyers */

File:Interlocktearoff.jpg

2010-05-07T20:30:22Z

Ashumz:

File:Lightningtalkprint.jpg

2010-05-07T20:13:14Z

Ashumz: Flyer for the May 14th Lightning talk event at Coworking Rochester

Flyer for the May 14th Lightning talk event at Coworking Rochester

Flyers

2010-05-07T17:30:22Z

Ashumz: /* Resources for creating flyers */

== Resources for creating flyers ==

*[http://www.interlockroc.org/wiki/File:Interlocktearofftemplate.jpg Blank Interlock Tearoff template(.jpg)]
*[[Image:interlock_logo.svg]]
*[[Image:interlock_logo_large.png]]
*[[Image:interlock_logo_large.jpg]]

*[[Image:interlock_logo_gear.svg]]
*[[Image:interlock_logo_gear_large.png]]
*[[Image:interlock_logo_gear_large.jpg]]

See also http://deejoe.etrumeus.com/interlock

[[File:Interlock_Flyer_deejoe.pdf]]

== Printers ==
* Ben - 20 color copies
** 3 flyers in GCCIS and one at Crossroads 11-2-2009

== Hangers ==
* Ben - RIT - GCCIS

* http://www.rochack.org/files/rochackerspace_flyers.zip - zip of some of the flyers we made

[[Image:flyer1.jpg|250px]]
[[Image:flyer2.jpg|250px]]
[[Image:flyer3.jpg|250px]]
[[Image:flyer4.jpg|250px]]
[[Image:flyer5.jpg|250px]]
[[Image:flyer6.jpg|250px]]

File:Interlocktearofftemplate.jpg

2010-05-07T17:26:22Z

Ashumz: Blank tearoff template

Blank tearoff template

Resources we need or want

2010-04-07T09:30:00Z

Ashumz: /* Charitable Contributions */

=== Charitable Contributions ===
See [http://interlockroc.org/contribute http://interlockroc.org/contribute] for more information.

=== Safety Items ===
* Hearing protection (plugs/muffs)
* Eye protection (facemask/teh goggles)
* First Aid kits

=== Fabrication Tools ===
* Drill Press
* Table Saw
* Power Drill (Corded or cordless, hammer option a plus)
* Drill bit set
* CNC machine
* Shop Vacuum
* Laser Cutter/Engraver
* Propane and propane accessories (blow torches etc)
* Reprap (more of a want than a need)
* Spot welder (there is a maker project for this)

=== Electronics Tools ===
* Oscilloscope
* Multimeters
* Signal Generators
* Logic Analyzers
* Power Supplies
* Breadboards
* Circuit Fabrication equipment (etchant, photoresist?)

=== Electronics & Parts ===
* [http://www.goldmine-elec-products.com/prodinfo.asp?number=G17225 Ginormous Surprise Box]
* [http://www.sciplus.com/recommend.cfm/recommendid/3501 Surprise Box of Science] (sounds like a Bill Nye thing... :-) )

=== Furnishings ===
* Grill
* Kegerator
* Dark Room
* Lockers
* Bike Parking
* crash pad for powernaps (comfy [expensive] furniture from [http://www.studiooneup.com/ Studio One Up])
* robotic pet for artificial companionship
* spray booth
* big ol' whiteboard (DIY with plexiglass or [http://www.rustoleum.com/CBGProduct.asp?pid=128 Dry erase paint])
* Commercial Grade coffee maker (possibly one of [http://www.amazon.com/Bunn-Commercial-Automatic-Brewer/dp/B002WPUBWS these], or at least one of [http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B000G9WK8K/ref=pd_lpo_k2_dp_sr_1?pf_rd_p=486539851&pf_rd_s=lpo-top-stripe-1&pf_rd_t=201&pf_rd_i=B00012XCZW&pf_rd_m=ATVPDKIKX0DER&pf_rd_r=0B15WZTBBEARXDZ85CDR these]. Alternatively [http://www.amazon.com/Keurig-Single-Gourmet-Coffee-Brewing/dp/B001TKEUXI/ref=sr_1_3?ie=UTF8&s=kitchen&qid=1259736180&sr=1-3 this]) Keep in mind that the Keurig has a higher per-cup cost, wheras the Bunn units are dirt cheap, after the initial outlay of a lot of money. --[[User:Fvox13|Fvox13]] 06:15, 4 December 2009 (UTC)
* Bookshelves
* Projector
* Workbenches w/ power strips and good lighting

=== Computer/IT ===
* Servers
** xserve (want --[[User:Ben Woodruff|-- BW]] 19:07, 27 November 2009 (UTC))
* 19" Rackmount rack
* monitors
* computers and computer accessories
* bittorrent tracker
* SILC/IRC server - I am willing to donate this. --[[User:Ben Woodruff|-- BW]] 00:20, 26 November 2009 (UTC)
* TF2/LFD/LFD2 Server? (Def more of a lust) - (I'd be willing to help with this. --[[User:pk|-- pk]] 09:57, 14 December 2009 (UTC))

Resources we need or want

2010-04-07T09:29:40Z

Ashumz: /* Safety Items */

=== Charitable Contributions ===
See [http://interlockroc.org/contribute] for more information.

=== Safety Items ===
* Hearing protection (plugs/muffs)
* Eye protection (facemask/teh goggles)
* First Aid kits

=== Fabrication Tools ===
* Drill Press
* Table Saw
* Power Drill (Corded or cordless, hammer option a plus)
* Drill bit set
* CNC machine
* Shop Vacuum
* Laser Cutter/Engraver
* Propane and propane accessories (blow torches etc)
* Reprap (more of a want than a need)
* Spot welder (there is a maker project for this)

=== Electronics Tools ===
* Oscilloscope
* Multimeters
* Signal Generators
* Logic Analyzers
* Power Supplies
* Breadboards
* Circuit Fabrication equipment (etchant, photoresist?)

=== Electronics & Parts ===
* [http://www.goldmine-elec-products.com/prodinfo.asp?number=G17225 Ginormous Surprise Box]
* [http://www.sciplus.com/recommend.cfm/recommendid/3501 Surprise Box of Science] (sounds like a Bill Nye thing... :-) )

=== Furnishings ===
* Grill
* Kegerator
* Dark Room
* Lockers
* Bike Parking
* crash pad for powernaps (comfy [expensive] furniture from [http://www.studiooneup.com/ Studio One Up])
* robotic pet for artificial companionship
* spray booth
* big ol' whiteboard (DIY with plexiglass or [http://www.rustoleum.com/CBGProduct.asp?pid=128 Dry erase paint])
* Commercial Grade coffee maker (possibly one of [http://www.amazon.com/Bunn-Commercial-Automatic-Brewer/dp/B002WPUBWS these], or at least one of [http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B000G9WK8K/ref=pd_lpo_k2_dp_sr_1?pf_rd_p=486539851&pf_rd_s=lpo-top-stripe-1&pf_rd_t=201&pf_rd_i=B00012XCZW&pf_rd_m=ATVPDKIKX0DER&pf_rd_r=0B15WZTBBEARXDZ85CDR these]. Alternatively [http://www.amazon.com/Keurig-Single-Gourmet-Coffee-Brewing/dp/B001TKEUXI/ref=sr_1_3?ie=UTF8&s=kitchen&qid=1259736180&sr=1-3 this]) Keep in mind that the Keurig has a higher per-cup cost, wheras the Bunn units are dirt cheap, after the initial outlay of a lot of money. --[[User:Fvox13|Fvox13]] 06:15, 4 December 2009 (UTC)
* Bookshelves
* Projector
* Workbenches w/ power strips and good lighting

=== Computer/IT ===
* Servers
** xserve (want --[[User:Ben Woodruff|-- BW]] 19:07, 27 November 2009 (UTC))
* 19" Rackmount rack
* monitors
* computers and computer accessories
* bittorrent tracker
* SILC/IRC server - I am willing to donate this. --[[User:Ben Woodruff|-- BW]] 00:20, 26 November 2009 (UTC)
* TF2/LFD/LFD2 Server? (Def more of a lust) - (I'd be willing to help with this. --[[User:pk|-- pk]] 09:57, 14 December 2009 (UTC))

Resources

2010-04-07T09:28:01Z

Ashumz: /* What You Have Lent */

== [[Resources we have / donations]] ==

== [[Resources we need or want]] ==

== What You Have Loaned ==
* Ben:
** Refrigerator

* Chris:
** Linksys WRT54GL router with DD-WRT

Resources

2010-04-07T09:27:50Z

Ashumz: /* What we need */

== [[Resources we have / donations]] ==

== [[Resources we need or want]] ==

== What You Have Lent ==
* Ben:
** Refrigerator

* Chris:
** Linksys WRT54GL router with DD-WRT

Resources

2010-04-07T09:27:35Z

Ashumz: /* What You Have Lent */

== [[Resources we have / donations]] ==

== [[Resources we need or want]] ==

== What we need ==

=== Safety Items ===
* Hearing protection (plugs/muffs)
* Eye protection (facemask/teh goggles)
* First Aid kits

=== Fabrication Tools ===
* Drill Press
* Table Saw
* Power Drill (Corded or cordless, hammer option a plus)
* Drill bit set
* CNC machine
* Shop Vacuum
* Laser Cutter/Engraver
* Propane and propane accessories (blow torches etc)
* Reprap (more of a want than a need)
* Spot welder (there is a maker project for this)

=== Electronics Tools ===
* Oscilloscope
* Multimeters
* Signal Generators
* Logic Analyzers
* Power Supplies
* Breadboards
* Circuit Fabrication equipment (etchant, photoresist?)

=== Electronics & Parts ===
* [http://www.goldmine-elec-products.com/prodinfo.asp?number=G17225 Ginormous Surprise Box]
* [http://www.sciplus.com/recommend.cfm/recommendid/3501 Surprise Box of Science] (sounds like a Bill Nye thing... :-) )

=== Furnishings ===
* Grill
* Kegerator
* Dark Room
* Lockers
* Bike Parking
* crash pad for powernaps (comfy [expensive] furniture from [http://www.studiooneup.com/ Studio One Up])
* robotic pet for artificial companionship
* spray booth
* big ol' whiteboard (DIY with plexiglass or [http://www.rustoleum.com/CBGProduct.asp?pid=128 Dry erase paint])
* Commercial Grade coffee maker (possibly one of [http://www.amazon.com/Bunn-Commercial-Automatic-Brewer/dp/B002WPUBWS these], or at least one of [http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B000G9WK8K/ref=pd_lpo_k2_dp_sr_1?pf_rd_p=486539851&pf_rd_s=lpo-top-stripe-1&pf_rd_t=201&pf_rd_i=B00012XCZW&pf_rd_m=ATVPDKIKX0DER&pf_rd_r=0B15WZTBBEARXDZ85CDR these]. Alternatively [http://www.amazon.com/Keurig-Single-Gourmet-Coffee-Brewing/dp/B001TKEUXI/ref=sr_1_3?ie=UTF8&s=kitchen&qid=1259736180&sr=1-3 this]) Keep in mind that the Keurig has a higher per-cup cost, wheras the Bunn units are dirt cheap, after the initial outlay of a lot of money. --[[User:Fvox13|Fvox13]] 06:15, 4 December 2009 (UTC)
* Bookshelves
* Projector
* Workbenches w/ power strips and good lighting

=== Computer/IT ===
* Servers
** xserve (want --[[User:Ben Woodruff|-- BW]] 19:07, 27 November 2009 (UTC))
* 19" Rackmount rack
* monitors
* computers and computer accessories
* bittorrent tracker
* SILC/IRC server - I am willing to donate this. --[[User:Ben Woodruff|-- BW]] 00:20, 26 November 2009 (UTC)
* TF2/LFD/LFD2 Server? (Def more of a lust) - (I'd be willing to help with this. --[[User:pk|-- pk]] 09:57, 14 December 2009 (UTC))

Resources

2010-04-07T09:27:13Z

Ashumz: /* Resources we need or want */

== [[Resources we have / donations]] ==

== What You Have Lent ==
* Ben:
** Refrigerator

* Chris:
** Linksys WRT54GL router with DD-WRT

== [[Resources we need or want]] ==

== What we need ==

=== Safety Items ===
* Hearing protection (plugs/muffs)
* Eye protection (facemask/teh goggles)
* First Aid kits

=== Fabrication Tools ===
* Drill Press
* Table Saw
* Power Drill (Corded or cordless, hammer option a plus)
* Drill bit set
* CNC machine
* Shop Vacuum
* Laser Cutter/Engraver
* Propane and propane accessories (blow torches etc)
* Reprap (more of a want than a need)
* Spot welder (there is a maker project for this)

=== Electronics Tools ===
* Oscilloscope
* Multimeters
* Signal Generators
* Logic Analyzers
* Power Supplies
* Breadboards
* Circuit Fabrication equipment (etchant, photoresist?)

=== Electronics & Parts ===
* [http://www.goldmine-elec-products.com/prodinfo.asp?number=G17225 Ginormous Surprise Box]
* [http://www.sciplus.com/recommend.cfm/recommendid/3501 Surprise Box of Science] (sounds like a Bill Nye thing... :-) )

=== Furnishings ===
* Grill
* Kegerator
* Dark Room
* Lockers
* Bike Parking
* crash pad for powernaps (comfy [expensive] furniture from [http://www.studiooneup.com/ Studio One Up])
* robotic pet for artificial companionship
* spray booth
* big ol' whiteboard (DIY with plexiglass or [http://www.rustoleum.com/CBGProduct.asp?pid=128 Dry erase paint])
* Commercial Grade coffee maker (possibly one of [http://www.amazon.com/Bunn-Commercial-Automatic-Brewer/dp/B002WPUBWS these], or at least one of [http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B000G9WK8K/ref=pd_lpo_k2_dp_sr_1?pf_rd_p=486539851&pf_rd_s=lpo-top-stripe-1&pf_rd_t=201&pf_rd_i=B00012XCZW&pf_rd_m=ATVPDKIKX0DER&pf_rd_r=0B15WZTBBEARXDZ85CDR these]. Alternatively [http://www.amazon.com/Keurig-Single-Gourmet-Coffee-Brewing/dp/B001TKEUXI/ref=sr_1_3?ie=UTF8&s=kitchen&qid=1259736180&sr=1-3 this]) Keep in mind that the Keurig has a higher per-cup cost, wheras the Bunn units are dirt cheap, after the initial outlay of a lot of money. --[[User:Fvox13|Fvox13]] 06:15, 4 December 2009 (UTC)
* Bookshelves
* Projector
* Workbenches w/ power strips and good lighting

=== Computer/IT ===
* Servers
** xserve (want --[[User:Ben Woodruff|-- BW]] 19:07, 27 November 2009 (UTC))
* 19" Rackmount rack
* monitors
* computers and computer accessories
* bittorrent tracker
* SILC/IRC server - I am willing to donate this. --[[User:Ben Woodruff|-- BW]] 00:20, 26 November 2009 (UTC)
* TF2/LFD/LFD2 Server? (Def more of a lust) - (I'd be willing to help with this. --[[User:pk|-- pk]] 09:57, 14 December 2009 (UTC))

Resources

2010-04-07T09:26:57Z

Ashumz: /* What You Have at Home */

== [[Resources we have / donations]] ==

== What You Have Lent ==
* Ben:
** Refrigerator

* Chris:
** Linksys WRT54GL router with DD-WRT

== Resources we need or want ==

== What we need ==

=== Safety Items ===
* Hearing protection (plugs/muffs)
* Eye protection (facemask/teh goggles)
* First Aid kits

=== Fabrication Tools ===
* Drill Press
* Table Saw
* Power Drill (Corded or cordless, hammer option a plus)
* Drill bit set
* CNC machine
* Shop Vacuum
* Laser Cutter/Engraver
* Propane and propane accessories (blow torches etc)
* Reprap (more of a want than a need)
* Spot welder (there is a maker project for this)

=== Electronics Tools ===
* Oscilloscope
* Multimeters
* Signal Generators
* Logic Analyzers
* Power Supplies
* Breadboards
* Circuit Fabrication equipment (etchant, photoresist?)

=== Electronics & Parts ===
* [http://www.goldmine-elec-products.com/prodinfo.asp?number=G17225 Ginormous Surprise Box]
* [http://www.sciplus.com/recommend.cfm/recommendid/3501 Surprise Box of Science] (sounds like a Bill Nye thing... :-) )

=== Furnishings ===
* Grill
* Kegerator
* Dark Room
* Lockers
* Bike Parking
* crash pad for powernaps (comfy [expensive] furniture from [http://www.studiooneup.com/ Studio One Up])
* robotic pet for artificial companionship
* spray booth
* big ol' whiteboard (DIY with plexiglass or [http://www.rustoleum.com/CBGProduct.asp?pid=128 Dry erase paint])
* Commercial Grade coffee maker (possibly one of [http://www.amazon.com/Bunn-Commercial-Automatic-Brewer/dp/B002WPUBWS these], or at least one of [http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B000G9WK8K/ref=pd_lpo_k2_dp_sr_1?pf_rd_p=486539851&pf_rd_s=lpo-top-stripe-1&pf_rd_t=201&pf_rd_i=B00012XCZW&pf_rd_m=ATVPDKIKX0DER&pf_rd_r=0B15WZTBBEARXDZ85CDR these]. Alternatively [http://www.amazon.com/Keurig-Single-Gourmet-Coffee-Brewing/dp/B001TKEUXI/ref=sr_1_3?ie=UTF8&s=kitchen&qid=1259736180&sr=1-3 this]) Keep in mind that the Keurig has a higher per-cup cost, wheras the Bunn units are dirt cheap, after the initial outlay of a lot of money. --[[User:Fvox13|Fvox13]] 06:15, 4 December 2009 (UTC)
* Bookshelves
* Projector
* Workbenches w/ power strips and good lighting

=== Computer/IT ===
* Servers
** xserve (want --[[User:Ben Woodruff|-- BW]] 19:07, 27 November 2009 (UTC))
* 19" Rackmount rack
* monitors
* computers and computer accessories
* bittorrent tracker
* SILC/IRC server - I am willing to donate this. --[[User:Ben Woodruff|-- BW]] 00:20, 26 November 2009 (UTC)
* TF2/LFD/LFD2 Server? (Def more of a lust) - (I'd be willing to help with this. --[[User:pk|-- pk]] 09:57, 14 December 2009 (UTC))

Resources we have / donations

2010-04-07T09:25:41Z

Ashumz: /* What You Have At Home */

Resources we have / donations

2010-04-07T09:24:09Z

Ashumz: /* What You Have Donated */

Resources

2010-04-07T09:21:28Z

Ashumz: /* What You Have Donated */

== [[Resources we have / donations]] ==

== What You Have Lent ==
* Ben:
** Refrigerator

* Chris:
** Linksys WRT54GL router with DD-WRT

== What You Have at Home ==

=== IT Equipment ===
* old Cisco gigantic switch
* quad core sun box
* 2 GHz workstation w/ 2 GB of RAM. need to add in a drive, probably a 100 or 80 GB for now. [[User:Cmd3187|Cmd3187]] 16:01, 8 December 2009 (UTC)
* 950 MHz Thinkpad with broken screen. 40GB drive I think. Could be used for the auth system, since we could just mount it to the door or something. [[User:Cmd3187|Cmd3187]] 16:01, 8 December 2009 (UTC)
* Big Enterasys network switch with all kinds of crazy fiber and copper connections in different, removable blades (--[[User:Fvox13|Fvox13]] 06:01, 2 December 2009 (UTC))
* eMac G4 with 256MB RAM, DVD writer, 80GB (might be 60?) HDD -- Can bring in if there is a use for it. [[User:Tomkinsc|Tomkinsc]] 04:58, 3 January 2010 (UTC)
* I can donate a G4 466mhz (Digital Audio) currently has 10.4 installed and misc hardware like CD drives/burners [[User:IGadget|IGadget]] 01:18, 7 January 2010 (UTC)
* I have a spare split 66 block for terminating POTS lines and about 50 feet of 25 pair if needed. [[User:IGadget|IGadget]] 01:18, 7 January 2010 (UTC)
* Apple LaserWriter 8500 currently in storage - It is network capable - postscript,16 ppm/duplexer and extra trays. [[User:IGadget|IGadget]] 05:01, 8 January 2010 (UTC)
* Cisco 3550 switch --[[User:Cprofitt|Cprofitt]] 20:43, 18 January 2010 (UTC)
* Cisco 2950 switch --[[User:Cprofitt|Cprofitt]] 03:33, 25 January 2010 (UTC)
* Seagate 20GB IDE Drive --[[User:Cprofitt|Cprofitt]] 20:43, 18 January 2010 (UTC)
* Hitachi Deskstar 82.3GB IDE Drive --[[User:Cprofitt|Cprofitt]] 20:43, 18 January 2010 (UTC)
* Seagate 20GB IDE Drive --[[User:Cprofitt|Cprofitt]] 20:43, 18 January 2010 (UTC)
* Seagate 60GB IDE Drive --[[User:Cprofitt|Cprofitt]] 20:43, 18 January 2010 (UTC)
* Half-Height 19" equipment cabinet -- [[User:Carl|Carl]]
* I have a Lexmark X85 (printer/scanner combo) that I grabbed from being recycled. Looks pretty good, but doesn't power on. I have an adapter for it if anyone has the desire to tear it apart and try fixing it before I get around to it. -- [[User:BinaryMan|BinaryMan]]
* Cisco 2520 router -- [[User:BinaryMan|BinaryMan]]
* Linksys WRT54G with DD-WRT -- [[User:BinaryMan|BinaryMan]]
* Various desktop cases, motherboards, CPUs, RAM sticks, power supplies, and cords -- [[User:BinaryMan|BinaryMan]]

=== Tools ===
* [http://www.flickr.com/photos/bert_m_b/4086757469/ Marsh Model Q 1/4-inch Stencil Press] -- Brian B.
* Small table saw -- Brian B.
* Leader Oscilloscope LBO-522 -- Brian B.
* 2x 25w soldering irons, a breadboard, lots of wiring, assorted electronics kits and tools --Alan
* HP 1664A logic analyzer --Josh
* Power supply/Variac --Josh
* My dad has some kind of adjustable resistor that he said he'd donate once we're a real non-profit (IDK what it is exactly, but it has two binding posts, and you dial in the resistance you want using 4 dials)
--[[User:Fvox13|Fvox13]] 21:42, 7 December 2009 (UTC)
* Dremel with attachments and flexible shaft -- Alvaro
* Hakko 936 Soldering Station -- Alvaro
* Screwdriver with a variety of phillips, flathead, hex, and tamper-proof torx bits. Also a bunch of wrenches -- [[User:BinaryMan|BinaryMan]]

=== Furnishings ===
* Rubbermaid work desk. Should not be used near hot things, its actually made out of plastic [[User:Cmd3187|Cmd3187]] 16:01, 8 December 2009 (UTC)
* 3-shelf AV cart --Brian B.
* 6ft rubbermaid folding table --Alan
* 5'x8' whiteboard (it's big...) --Josh
* Two regular wooden chairs, one rolling padded chair. --Josh
* Maybe a set of couches- must consult neighbor --Josh
* Dorm style couch once I get back into my storage garage. [[User:IGadget|IGadget]] 17:50, 6 January 2010 (UTC)

=== Services ===
* I jerk cable as a side job... I'd love to do any low-voltage wiring, especially ethernet (--[[User:Fvox13|Fvox13]] 06:01, 2 December 2009 (UTC))
* I pull cable as well and have a Jack Rapid for Leviton jacks. As well as all of the other tools like fishes, crimpers, and punchdown tools. [[User:IGadget|IGadget]] 17:47, 6 January 2010 (UTC)
* I can build working desktops from junked ones in record time, providing there's enough working parts to work with. I "volunteer" a portion of my time to a friend of mine that has a job in media production. I also have background in fixing broken electronics and soldering things back together -- [[User:BinaryMan|BinaryMan]]

== What we need ==

=== Safety Items ===
* Hearing protection (plugs/muffs)
* Eye protection (facemask/teh goggles)
* First Aid kits

=== Fabrication Tools ===
* Drill Press
* Table Saw
* Power Drill (Corded or cordless, hammer option a plus)
* Drill bit set
* CNC machine
* Shop Vacuum
* Laser Cutter/Engraver
* Propane and propane accessories (blow torches etc)
* Reprap (more of a want than a need)
* Spot welder (there is a maker project for this)

=== Electronics Tools ===
* Oscilloscope
* Multimeters
* Signal Generators
* Logic Analyzers
* Power Supplies
* Breadboards
* Circuit Fabrication equipment (etchant, photoresist?)

=== Electronics & Parts ===
* [http://www.goldmine-elec-products.com/prodinfo.asp?number=G17225 Ginormous Surprise Box]
* [http://www.sciplus.com/recommend.cfm/recommendid/3501 Surprise Box of Science] (sounds like a Bill Nye thing... :-) )

=== Furnishings ===
* Grill
* Kegerator
* Dark Room
* Lockers
* Bike Parking
* crash pad for powernaps (comfy [expensive] furniture from [http://www.studiooneup.com/ Studio One Up])
* robotic pet for artificial companionship
* spray booth
* big ol' whiteboard (DIY with plexiglass or [http://www.rustoleum.com/CBGProduct.asp?pid=128 Dry erase paint])
* Commercial Grade coffee maker (possibly one of [http://www.amazon.com/Bunn-Commercial-Automatic-Brewer/dp/B002WPUBWS these], or at least one of [http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B000G9WK8K/ref=pd_lpo_k2_dp_sr_1?pf_rd_p=486539851&pf_rd_s=lpo-top-stripe-1&pf_rd_t=201&pf_rd_i=B00012XCZW&pf_rd_m=ATVPDKIKX0DER&pf_rd_r=0B15WZTBBEARXDZ85CDR these]. Alternatively [http://www.amazon.com/Keurig-Single-Gourmet-Coffee-Brewing/dp/B001TKEUXI/ref=sr_1_3?ie=UTF8&s=kitchen&qid=1259736180&sr=1-3 this]) Keep in mind that the Keurig has a higher per-cup cost, wheras the Bunn units are dirt cheap, after the initial outlay of a lot of money. --[[User:Fvox13|Fvox13]] 06:15, 4 December 2009 (UTC)
* Bookshelves
* Projector
* Workbenches w/ power strips and good lighting

=== Computer/IT ===
* Servers
** xserve (want --[[User:Ben Woodruff|-- BW]] 19:07, 27 November 2009 (UTC))
* 19" Rackmount rack
* monitors
* computers and computer accessories
* bittorrent tracker
* SILC/IRC server - I am willing to donate this. --[[User:Ben Woodruff|-- BW]] 00:20, 26 November 2009 (UTC)
* TF2/LFD/LFD2 Server? (Def more of a lust) - (I'd be willing to help with this. --[[User:pk|-- pk]] 09:57, 14 December 2009 (UTC))

Resources

2010-04-07T09:20:05Z

Ashumz: /* What we need */

== What You Have Donated ==
(Please only things that are worth more than approximately $20 or could be used for a project)
* Table (painted)
* Table
* HP Older printer
* Small component chest
* 24" x 36" Whiteboard

Steve:
* Cisco Wireless AP

Mark:
* 4 x Linksys Routers
* Various hacker books
* 10 tables from RIT

Bryan:
* Two leather [http://leather-chairs.officechairs.com/Black-Leather-Guest-Chair-with-Mahogany-Finish-CH00213.aspx guest chairs]

Ben:
* Cisco PIX
* 24 port switch
* 5-7 computers
* 4-5 CRT monitors
* HP All-in-one Printer
* Scanner
* AirPort Express
* Bag of cables
* 5-port switches (handful)
* 5-port hub

Carl:
** 3 bins of cables
** Microwave
** bulletin board
** UNIX license plate

Charles:
* Cisco 2950 switch --[[User:Cprofitt|Cprofitt]] 03:33, 25 January 2010 (UTC)

== What You Have Lent ==
* Ben:
** Refrigerator

* Chris:
** Linksys WRT54GL router with DD-WRT

== What You Have at Home ==

=== IT Equipment ===
* old Cisco gigantic switch
* quad core sun box
* 2 GHz workstation w/ 2 GB of RAM. need to add in a drive, probably a 100 or 80 GB for now. [[User:Cmd3187|Cmd3187]] 16:01, 8 December 2009 (UTC)
* 950 MHz Thinkpad with broken screen. 40GB drive I think. Could be used for the auth system, since we could just mount it to the door or something. [[User:Cmd3187|Cmd3187]] 16:01, 8 December 2009 (UTC)
* Big Enterasys network switch with all kinds of crazy fiber and copper connections in different, removable blades (--[[User:Fvox13|Fvox13]] 06:01, 2 December 2009 (UTC))
* eMac G4 with 256MB RAM, DVD writer, 80GB (might be 60?) HDD -- Can bring in if there is a use for it. [[User:Tomkinsc|Tomkinsc]] 04:58, 3 January 2010 (UTC)
* I can donate a G4 466mhz (Digital Audio) currently has 10.4 installed and misc hardware like CD drives/burners [[User:IGadget|IGadget]] 01:18, 7 January 2010 (UTC)
* I have a spare split 66 block for terminating POTS lines and about 50 feet of 25 pair if needed. [[User:IGadget|IGadget]] 01:18, 7 January 2010 (UTC)
* Apple LaserWriter 8500 currently in storage - It is network capable - postscript,16 ppm/duplexer and extra trays. [[User:IGadget|IGadget]] 05:01, 8 January 2010 (UTC)
* Cisco 3550 switch --[[User:Cprofitt|Cprofitt]] 20:43, 18 January 2010 (UTC)
* Cisco 2950 switch --[[User:Cprofitt|Cprofitt]] 03:33, 25 January 2010 (UTC)
* Seagate 20GB IDE Drive --[[User:Cprofitt|Cprofitt]] 20:43, 18 January 2010 (UTC)
* Hitachi Deskstar 82.3GB IDE Drive --[[User:Cprofitt|Cprofitt]] 20:43, 18 January 2010 (UTC)
* Seagate 20GB IDE Drive --[[User:Cprofitt|Cprofitt]] 20:43, 18 January 2010 (UTC)
* Seagate 60GB IDE Drive --[[User:Cprofitt|Cprofitt]] 20:43, 18 January 2010 (UTC)
* Half-Height 19" equipment cabinet -- [[User:Carl|Carl]]
* I have a Lexmark X85 (printer/scanner combo) that I grabbed from being recycled. Looks pretty good, but doesn't power on. I have an adapter for it if anyone has the desire to tear it apart and try fixing it before I get around to it. -- [[User:BinaryMan|BinaryMan]]
* Cisco 2520 router -- [[User:BinaryMan|BinaryMan]]
* Linksys WRT54G with DD-WRT -- [[User:BinaryMan|BinaryMan]]
* Various desktop cases, motherboards, CPUs, RAM sticks, power supplies, and cords -- [[User:BinaryMan|BinaryMan]]

=== Tools ===
* [http://www.flickr.com/photos/bert_m_b/4086757469/ Marsh Model Q 1/4-inch Stencil Press] -- Brian B.
* Small table saw -- Brian B.
* Leader Oscilloscope LBO-522 -- Brian B.
* 2x 25w soldering irons, a breadboard, lots of wiring, assorted electronics kits and tools --Alan
* HP 1664A logic analyzer --Josh
* Power supply/Variac --Josh
* My dad has some kind of adjustable resistor that he said he'd donate once we're a real non-profit (IDK what it is exactly, but it has two binding posts, and you dial in the resistance you want using 4 dials)
--[[User:Fvox13|Fvox13]] 21:42, 7 December 2009 (UTC)
* Dremel with attachments and flexible shaft -- Alvaro
* Hakko 936 Soldering Station -- Alvaro
* Screwdriver with a variety of phillips, flathead, hex, and tamper-proof torx bits. Also a bunch of wrenches -- [[User:BinaryMan|BinaryMan]]

=== Furnishings ===
* Rubbermaid work desk. Should not be used near hot things, its actually made out of plastic [[User:Cmd3187|Cmd3187]] 16:01, 8 December 2009 (UTC)
* 3-shelf AV cart --Brian B.
* 6ft rubbermaid folding table --Alan
* 5'x8' whiteboard (it's big...) --Josh
* Two regular wooden chairs, one rolling padded chair. --Josh
* Maybe a set of couches- must consult neighbor --Josh
* Dorm style couch once I get back into my storage garage. [[User:IGadget|IGadget]] 17:50, 6 January 2010 (UTC)

=== Services ===
* I jerk cable as a side job... I'd love to do any low-voltage wiring, especially ethernet (--[[User:Fvox13|Fvox13]] 06:01, 2 December 2009 (UTC))
* I pull cable as well and have a Jack Rapid for Leviton jacks. As well as all of the other tools like fishes, crimpers, and punchdown tools. [[User:IGadget|IGadget]] 17:47, 6 January 2010 (UTC)
* I can build working desktops from junked ones in record time, providing there's enough working parts to work with. I "volunteer" a portion of my time to a friend of mine that has a job in media production. I also have background in fixing broken electronics and soldering things back together -- [[User:BinaryMan|BinaryMan]]

== What we need ==

=== Safety Items ===
* Hearing protection (plugs/muffs)
* Eye protection (facemask/teh goggles)
* First Aid kits

=== Fabrication Tools ===
* Drill Press
* Table Saw
* Power Drill (Corded or cordless, hammer option a plus)
* Drill bit set
* CNC machine
* Shop Vacuum
* Laser Cutter/Engraver
* Propane and propane accessories (blow torches etc)
* Reprap (more of a want than a need)
* Spot welder (there is a maker project for this)

=== Electronics Tools ===
* Oscilloscope
* Multimeters
* Signal Generators
* Logic Analyzers
* Power Supplies
* Breadboards
* Circuit Fabrication equipment (etchant, photoresist?)

=== Electronics & Parts ===
* [http://www.goldmine-elec-products.com/prodinfo.asp?number=G17225 Ginormous Surprise Box]
* [http://www.sciplus.com/recommend.cfm/recommendid/3501 Surprise Box of Science] (sounds like a Bill Nye thing... :-) )

=== Furnishings ===
* Grill
* Kegerator
* Dark Room
* Lockers
* Bike Parking
* crash pad for powernaps (comfy [expensive] furniture from [http://www.studiooneup.com/ Studio One Up])
* robotic pet for artificial companionship
* spray booth
* big ol' whiteboard (DIY with plexiglass or [http://www.rustoleum.com/CBGProduct.asp?pid=128 Dry erase paint])
* Commercial Grade coffee maker (possibly one of [http://www.amazon.com/Bunn-Commercial-Automatic-Brewer/dp/B002WPUBWS these], or at least one of [http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B000G9WK8K/ref=pd_lpo_k2_dp_sr_1?pf_rd_p=486539851&pf_rd_s=lpo-top-stripe-1&pf_rd_t=201&pf_rd_i=B00012XCZW&pf_rd_m=ATVPDKIKX0DER&pf_rd_r=0B15WZTBBEARXDZ85CDR these]. Alternatively [http://www.amazon.com/Keurig-Single-Gourmet-Coffee-Brewing/dp/B001TKEUXI/ref=sr_1_3?ie=UTF8&s=kitchen&qid=1259736180&sr=1-3 this]) Keep in mind that the Keurig has a higher per-cup cost, wheras the Bunn units are dirt cheap, after the initial outlay of a lot of money. --[[User:Fvox13|Fvox13]] 06:15, 4 December 2009 (UTC)
* Bookshelves
* Projector
* Workbenches w/ power strips and good lighting

=== Computer/IT ===
* Servers
** xserve (want --[[User:Ben Woodruff|-- BW]] 19:07, 27 November 2009 (UTC))
* 19" Rackmount rack
* monitors
* computers and computer accessories
* bittorrent tracker
* SILC/IRC server - I am willing to donate this. --[[User:Ben Woodruff|-- BW]] 00:20, 26 November 2009 (UTC)
* TF2/LFD/LFD2 Server? (Def more of a lust) - (I'd be willing to help with this. --[[User:pk|-- pk]] 09:57, 14 December 2009 (UTC))

Resources we have / donations

2010-04-07T09:19:31Z

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Resources we need or want

2010-04-07T09:18:28Z

Ashumz: /* Resources we need */

=== Safety Items ===
* Hearing protection (plugs/muffs)
* Eye protection (facemask/teh goggles)
* First Aid kits

=== Fabrication Tools ===
* Drill Press
* Table Saw
* Power Drill (Corded or cordless, hammer option a plus)
* Drill bit set
* CNC machine
* Shop Vacuum
* Laser Cutter/Engraver
* Propane and propane accessories (blow torches etc)
* Reprap (more of a want than a need)
* Spot welder (there is a maker project for this)

=== Electronics Tools ===
* Oscilloscope
* Multimeters
* Signal Generators
* Logic Analyzers
* Power Supplies
* Breadboards
* Circuit Fabrication equipment (etchant, photoresist?)

=== Electronics & Parts ===
* [http://www.goldmine-elec-products.com/prodinfo.asp?number=G17225 Ginormous Surprise Box]
* [http://www.sciplus.com/recommend.cfm/recommendid/3501 Surprise Box of Science] (sounds like a Bill Nye thing... :-) )

=== Furnishings ===
* Grill
* Kegerator
* Dark Room
* Lockers
* Bike Parking
* crash pad for powernaps (comfy [expensive] furniture from [http://www.studiooneup.com/ Studio One Up])
* robotic pet for artificial companionship
* spray booth
* big ol' whiteboard (DIY with plexiglass or [http://www.rustoleum.com/CBGProduct.asp?pid=128 Dry erase paint])
* Commercial Grade coffee maker (possibly one of [http://www.amazon.com/Bunn-Commercial-Automatic-Brewer/dp/B002WPUBWS these], or at least one of [http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B000G9WK8K/ref=pd_lpo_k2_dp_sr_1?pf_rd_p=486539851&pf_rd_s=lpo-top-stripe-1&pf_rd_t=201&pf_rd_i=B00012XCZW&pf_rd_m=ATVPDKIKX0DER&pf_rd_r=0B15WZTBBEARXDZ85CDR these]. Alternatively [http://www.amazon.com/Keurig-Single-Gourmet-Coffee-Brewing/dp/B001TKEUXI/ref=sr_1_3?ie=UTF8&s=kitchen&qid=1259736180&sr=1-3 this]) Keep in mind that the Keurig has a higher per-cup cost, wheras the Bunn units are dirt cheap, after the initial outlay of a lot of money. --[[User:Fvox13|Fvox13]] 06:15, 4 December 2009 (UTC)
* Bookshelves
* Projector
* Workbenches w/ power strips and good lighting

=== Computer/IT ===
* Servers
** xserve (want --[[User:Ben Woodruff|-- BW]] 19:07, 27 November 2009 (UTC))
* 19" Rackmount rack
* monitors
* computers and computer accessories
* bittorrent tracker
* SILC/IRC server - I am willing to donate this. --[[User:Ben Woodruff|-- BW]] 00:20, 26 November 2009 (UTC)
* TF2/LFD/LFD2 Server? (Def more of a lust) - (I'd be willing to help with this. --[[User:pk|-- pk]] 09:57, 14 December 2009 (UTC))

Resources we need or want

2010-04-07T09:18:11Z

Ashumz: Created page with '== Resources we need == === Safety Items === * Hearing protection (plugs/muffs) * Eye protection (facemask/teh goggles) * First Aid kits === Fabrication Tools === * Drill Press…'

== Resources we need ==

=== Safety Items ===
* Hearing protection (plugs/muffs)
* Eye protection (facemask/teh goggles)
* First Aid kits

=== Fabrication Tools ===
* Drill Press
* Table Saw
* Power Drill (Corded or cordless, hammer option a plus)
* Drill bit set
* CNC machine
* Shop Vacuum
* Laser Cutter/Engraver
* Propane and propane accessories (blow torches etc)
* Reprap (more of a want than a need)
* Spot welder (there is a maker project for this)

=== Electronics Tools ===
* Oscilloscope
* Multimeters
* Signal Generators
* Logic Analyzers
* Power Supplies
* Breadboards
* Circuit Fabrication equipment (etchant, photoresist?)

=== Electronics & Parts ===
* [http://www.goldmine-elec-products.com/prodinfo.asp?number=G17225 Ginormous Surprise Box]
* [http://www.sciplus.com/recommend.cfm/recommendid/3501 Surprise Box of Science] (sounds like a Bill Nye thing... :-) )

=== Furnishings ===
* Grill
* Kegerator
* Dark Room
* Lockers
* Bike Parking
* crash pad for powernaps (comfy [expensive] furniture from [http://www.studiooneup.com/ Studio One Up])
* robotic pet for artificial companionship
* spray booth
* big ol' whiteboard (DIY with plexiglass or [http://www.rustoleum.com/CBGProduct.asp?pid=128 Dry erase paint])
* Commercial Grade coffee maker (possibly one of [http://www.amazon.com/Bunn-Commercial-Automatic-Brewer/dp/B002WPUBWS these], or at least one of [http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B000G9WK8K/ref=pd_lpo_k2_dp_sr_1?pf_rd_p=486539851&pf_rd_s=lpo-top-stripe-1&pf_rd_t=201&pf_rd_i=B00012XCZW&pf_rd_m=ATVPDKIKX0DER&pf_rd_r=0B15WZTBBEARXDZ85CDR these]. Alternatively [http://www.amazon.com/Keurig-Single-Gourmet-Coffee-Brewing/dp/B001TKEUXI/ref=sr_1_3?ie=UTF8&s=kitchen&qid=1259736180&sr=1-3 this]) Keep in mind that the Keurig has a higher per-cup cost, wheras the Bunn units are dirt cheap, after the initial outlay of a lot of money. --[[User:Fvox13|Fvox13]] 06:15, 4 December 2009 (UTC)
* Bookshelves
* Projector
* Workbenches w/ power strips and good lighting

=== Computer/IT ===
* Servers
** xserve (want --[[User:Ben Woodruff|-- BW]] 19:07, 27 November 2009 (UTC))
* 19" Rackmount rack
* monitors
* computers and computer accessories
* bittorrent tracker
* SILC/IRC server - I am willing to donate this. --[[User:Ben Woodruff|-- BW]] 00:20, 26 November 2009 (UTC)
* TF2/LFD/LFD2 Server? (Def more of a lust) - (I'd be willing to help with this. --[[User:pk|-- pk]] 09:57, 14 December 2009 (UTC))

Main Page

2010-04-07T09:16:53Z

Ashumz: /* Important Pages */

[[image:interlockroc_logo.jpg|center]]

=Interlock Rochester Wiki=

{| style="background:#F0F0F0;border:solid 2px;"
|
This is the wiki for Interlock, a multidisciplinary workshop and hackerspace in Rochester, NY. For more information, visit our main site at http://www.interlockroc.org/

* IRC: irc://irc.freenode.org/#interlock
* Google Group: http://groups.google.com/group/interlock-rochester
* Phone Number: 585 210 8HAK (8425)
* Email: [mailto:info@interlockroc.org info@interlockroc.org]
|}

==Important Pages==
* [[projects]] - current projects we are working on
**[[parts fund]] - parts for everyone's use
* [[organization]] - business side of the group
** [[documents]] - membership application, etc
** [[bylaws]] - rules to how business is conducted
** [[:category:procedures | procedures]]
** [[:category:policies | policies]]
* [[spaces]] - a place to talk to about the space
** [[build out]] - adding to the space permanently
** [[infrastructure]] - outfitting the space
** [[resources]]
*** [[resources we need or want ]]
*** [[resources we have / donations]]
* [[meetings]] - meeting minutes and presentations
* [[promotion]] - promoting the cause
* [[Special:ListUsers | registered wiki users]] - meet friends and members
* [[Community Outreach]]
* [[Contribute to Interlock]] - For members and non-members

===Learn About Hackerspaces===
* http://hackerspaces.org/wiki/Design_Patterns
* http://hackerspaces.org/
* irc://irc.freenode.net/#hackerspaces
* http://hackerspaces.org/wiki/Documentation
* http://earth.hackerspaces.org/

Main Page

2010-04-07T09:16:17Z

Ashumz: /* Important Pages */

[[image:interlockroc_logo.jpg|center]]

=Interlock Rochester Wiki=

{| style="background:#F0F0F0;border:solid 2px;"
|
This is the wiki for Interlock, a multidisciplinary workshop and hackerspace in Rochester, NY. For more information, visit our main site at http://www.interlockroc.org/

* IRC: irc://irc.freenode.org/#interlock
* Google Group: http://groups.google.com/group/interlock-rochester
* Phone Number: 585 210 8HAK (8425)
* Email: [mailto:info@interlockroc.org info@interlockroc.org]
|}

==Important Pages==
* [[projects]] - current projects we are working on
**[[parts fund]] - parts for everyone's use
* [[organization]] - business side of the group
** [[documents]] - membership application, etc
** [[bylaws]] - rules to how business is conducted
** [[:category:procedures | procedures]]
** [[:category:policies | policies]]
* [[spaces]] - a place to talk to about the space
** [[build out]] - adding to the space permanently
** [[infrastructure]] - outfitting the space
** [[resources]] -
*** [[resources we need or want ]]
*** [[resources we have / donations]]
* [[meetings]] - meeting minutes and presentations
* [[promotion]] - promoting the cause
* [[Special:ListUsers | registered wiki users]] - meet friends and members
* [[Community Outreach]]
* [[Contribute to Interlock]] - For members and non-members

===Learn About Hackerspaces===
* http://hackerspaces.org/wiki/Design_Patterns
* http://hackerspaces.org/
* irc://irc.freenode.net/#hackerspaces
* http://hackerspaces.org/wiki/Documentation
* http://earth.hackerspaces.org/

Resources

2010-04-07T09:14:18Z

Ashumz: /* #What We Want/Need */

== What You Have Donated ==
(Please only things that are worth more than approximately $20 or could be used for a project)
* Table (painted)
* Table
* HP Older printer
* Small component chest
* 24" x 36" Whiteboard

Steve:
* Cisco Wireless AP

Mark:
* 4 x Linksys Routers
* Various hacker books
* 10 tables from RIT

Bryan:
* Two leather [http://leather-chairs.officechairs.com/Black-Leather-Guest-Chair-with-Mahogany-Finish-CH00213.aspx guest chairs]

Ben:
* Cisco PIX
* 24 port switch
* 5-7 computers
* 4-5 CRT monitors
* HP All-in-one Printer
* Scanner
* AirPort Express
* Bag of cables
* 5-port switches (handful)
* 5-port hub

Carl:
** 3 bins of cables
** Microwave
** bulletin board
** UNIX license plate

Charles:
* Cisco 2950 switch --[[User:Cprofitt|Cprofitt]] 03:33, 25 January 2010 (UTC)

== What You Have Lent ==
* Ben:
** Refrigerator

* Chris:
** Linksys WRT54GL router with DD-WRT

== What You Have at Home ==

=== IT Equipment ===
* old Cisco gigantic switch
* quad core sun box
* 2 GHz workstation w/ 2 GB of RAM. need to add in a drive, probably a 100 or 80 GB for now. [[User:Cmd3187|Cmd3187]] 16:01, 8 December 2009 (UTC)
* 950 MHz Thinkpad with broken screen. 40GB drive I think. Could be used for the auth system, since we could just mount it to the door or something. [[User:Cmd3187|Cmd3187]] 16:01, 8 December 2009 (UTC)
* Big Enterasys network switch with all kinds of crazy fiber and copper connections in different, removable blades (--[[User:Fvox13|Fvox13]] 06:01, 2 December 2009 (UTC))
* eMac G4 with 256MB RAM, DVD writer, 80GB (might be 60?) HDD -- Can bring in if there is a use for it. [[User:Tomkinsc|Tomkinsc]] 04:58, 3 January 2010 (UTC)
* I can donate a G4 466mhz (Digital Audio) currently has 10.4 installed and misc hardware like CD drives/burners [[User:IGadget|IGadget]] 01:18, 7 January 2010 (UTC)
* I have a spare split 66 block for terminating POTS lines and about 50 feet of 25 pair if needed. [[User:IGadget|IGadget]] 01:18, 7 January 2010 (UTC)
* Apple LaserWriter 8500 currently in storage - It is network capable - postscript,16 ppm/duplexer and extra trays. [[User:IGadget|IGadget]] 05:01, 8 January 2010 (UTC)
* Cisco 3550 switch --[[User:Cprofitt|Cprofitt]] 20:43, 18 January 2010 (UTC)
* Cisco 2950 switch --[[User:Cprofitt|Cprofitt]] 03:33, 25 January 2010 (UTC)
* Seagate 20GB IDE Drive --[[User:Cprofitt|Cprofitt]] 20:43, 18 January 2010 (UTC)
* Hitachi Deskstar 82.3GB IDE Drive --[[User:Cprofitt|Cprofitt]] 20:43, 18 January 2010 (UTC)
* Seagate 20GB IDE Drive --[[User:Cprofitt|Cprofitt]] 20:43, 18 January 2010 (UTC)
* Seagate 60GB IDE Drive --[[User:Cprofitt|Cprofitt]] 20:43, 18 January 2010 (UTC)
* Half-Height 19" equipment cabinet -- [[User:Carl|Carl]]
* I have a Lexmark X85 (printer/scanner combo) that I grabbed from being recycled. Looks pretty good, but doesn't power on. I have an adapter for it if anyone has the desire to tear it apart and try fixing it before I get around to it. -- [[User:BinaryMan|BinaryMan]]
* Cisco 2520 router -- [[User:BinaryMan|BinaryMan]]
* Linksys WRT54G with DD-WRT -- [[User:BinaryMan|BinaryMan]]
* Various desktop cases, motherboards, CPUs, RAM sticks, power supplies, and cords -- [[User:BinaryMan|BinaryMan]]

=== Tools ===
* [http://www.flickr.com/photos/bert_m_b/4086757469/ Marsh Model Q 1/4-inch Stencil Press] -- Brian B.
* Small table saw -- Brian B.
* Leader Oscilloscope LBO-522 -- Brian B.
* 2x 25w soldering irons, a breadboard, lots of wiring, assorted electronics kits and tools --Alan
* HP 1664A logic analyzer --Josh
* Power supply/Variac --Josh
* My dad has some kind of adjustable resistor that he said he'd donate once we're a real non-profit (IDK what it is exactly, but it has two binding posts, and you dial in the resistance you want using 4 dials)
--[[User:Fvox13|Fvox13]] 21:42, 7 December 2009 (UTC)
* Dremel with attachments and flexible shaft -- Alvaro
* Hakko 936 Soldering Station -- Alvaro
* Screwdriver with a variety of phillips, flathead, hex, and tamper-proof torx bits. Also a bunch of wrenches -- [[User:BinaryMan|BinaryMan]]

=== Furnishings ===
* Rubbermaid work desk. Should not be used near hot things, its actually made out of plastic [[User:Cmd3187|Cmd3187]] 16:01, 8 December 2009 (UTC)
* 3-shelf AV cart --Brian B.
* 6ft rubbermaid folding table --Alan
* 5'x8' whiteboard (it's big...) --Josh
* Two regular wooden chairs, one rolling padded chair. --Josh
* Maybe a set of couches- must consult neighbor --Josh
* Dorm style couch once I get back into my storage garage. [[User:IGadget|IGadget]] 17:50, 6 January 2010 (UTC)

=== Services ===
* I jerk cable as a side job... I'd love to do any low-voltage wiring, especially ethernet (--[[User:Fvox13|Fvox13]] 06:01, 2 December 2009 (UTC))
* I pull cable as well and have a Jack Rapid for Leviton jacks. As well as all of the other tools like fishes, crimpers, and punchdown tools. [[User:IGadget|IGadget]] 17:47, 6 January 2010 (UTC)
* I can build working desktops from junked ones in record time, providing there's enough working parts to work with. I "volunteer" a portion of my time to a friend of mine that has a job in media production. I also have background in fixing broken electronics and soldering things back together -- [[User:BinaryMan|BinaryMan]]

== What we need </span>==

=== Safety Items ===
* Hearing protection (plugs/muffs)
* Eye protection (facemask/teh goggles)
* First Aid kits

=== Fabrication Tools ===
* Drill Press
* Table Saw
* Power Drill (Corded or cordless, hammer option a plus)
* Drill bit set
* CNC machine
* Shop Vacuum
* Laser Cutter/Engraver
* Propane and propane accessories (blow torches etc)
* Reprap (more of a want than a need)
* Spot welder (there is a maker project for this)

=== Electronics Tools ===
* Oscilloscope
* Multimeters
* Signal Generators
* Logic Analyzers
* Power Supplies
* Breadboards
* Circuit Fabrication equipment (etchant, photoresist?)

=== Electronics & Parts ===
* [http://www.goldmine-elec-products.com/prodinfo.asp?number=G17225 Ginormous Surprise Box]
* [http://www.sciplus.com/recommend.cfm/recommendid/3501 Surprise Box of Science] (sounds like a Bill Nye thing... :-) )

=== Furnishings ===
* Grill
* Kegerator
* Dark Room
* Lockers
* Bike Parking
* crash pad for powernaps (comfy [expensive] furniture from [http://www.studiooneup.com/ Studio One Up])
* robotic pet for artificial companionship
* spray booth
* big ol' whiteboard (DIY with plexiglass or [http://www.rustoleum.com/CBGProduct.asp?pid=128 Dry erase paint])
* Commercial Grade coffee maker (possibly one of [http://www.amazon.com/Bunn-Commercial-Automatic-Brewer/dp/B002WPUBWS these], or at least one of [http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B000G9WK8K/ref=pd_lpo_k2_dp_sr_1?pf_rd_p=486539851&pf_rd_s=lpo-top-stripe-1&pf_rd_t=201&pf_rd_i=B00012XCZW&pf_rd_m=ATVPDKIKX0DER&pf_rd_r=0B15WZTBBEARXDZ85CDR these]. Alternatively [http://www.amazon.com/Keurig-Single-Gourmet-Coffee-Brewing/dp/B001TKEUXI/ref=sr_1_3?ie=UTF8&s=kitchen&qid=1259736180&sr=1-3 this]) Keep in mind that the Keurig has a higher per-cup cost, wheras the Bunn units are dirt cheap, after the initial outlay of a lot of money. --[[User:Fvox13|Fvox13]] 06:15, 4 December 2009 (UTC)
* Bookshelves
* Projector
* Workbenches w/ power strips and good lighting

=== Computer/IT ===
* Servers
** xserve (want --[[User:Ben Woodruff|-- BW]] 19:07, 27 November 2009 (UTC))
* 19" Rackmount rack
* monitors
* computers and computer accessories
* bittorrent tracker
* SILC/IRC server - I am willing to donate this. --[[User:Ben Woodruff|-- BW]] 00:20, 26 November 2009 (UTC)
* TF2/LFD/LFD2 Server? (Def more of a lust) - (I'd be willing to help with this. --[[User:pk|-- pk]] 09:57, 14 December 2009 (UTC))

Resources

2010-04-07T09:10:17Z

Ashumz: /* What We Want/Need */

== What You Have Donated ==
(Please only things that are worth more than approximately $20 or could be used for a project)
* Table (painted)
* Table
* HP Older printer
* Small component chest
* 24" x 36" Whiteboard

Steve:
* Cisco Wireless AP

Mark:
* 4 x Linksys Routers
* Various hacker books
* 10 tables from RIT

Bryan:
* Two leather [http://leather-chairs.officechairs.com/Black-Leather-Guest-Chair-with-Mahogany-Finish-CH00213.aspx guest chairs]

Ben:
* Cisco PIX
* 24 port switch
* 5-7 computers
* 4-5 CRT monitors
* HP All-in-one Printer
* Scanner
* AirPort Express
* Bag of cables
* 5-port switches (handful)
* 5-port hub

Carl:
** 3 bins of cables
** Microwave
** bulletin board
** UNIX license plate

Charles:
* Cisco 2950 switch --[[User:Cprofitt|Cprofitt]] 03:33, 25 January 2010 (UTC)

== What You Have Lent ==
* Ben:
** Refrigerator

* Chris:
** Linksys WRT54GL router with DD-WRT

== What You Have at Home ==

=== IT Equipment ===
* old Cisco gigantic switch
* quad core sun box
* 2 GHz workstation w/ 2 GB of RAM. need to add in a drive, probably a 100 or 80 GB for now. [[User:Cmd3187|Cmd3187]] 16:01, 8 December 2009 (UTC)
* 950 MHz Thinkpad with broken screen. 40GB drive I think. Could be used for the auth system, since we could just mount it to the door or something. [[User:Cmd3187|Cmd3187]] 16:01, 8 December 2009 (UTC)
* Big Enterasys network switch with all kinds of crazy fiber and copper connections in different, removable blades (--[[User:Fvox13|Fvox13]] 06:01, 2 December 2009 (UTC))
* eMac G4 with 256MB RAM, DVD writer, 80GB (might be 60?) HDD -- Can bring in if there is a use for it. [[User:Tomkinsc|Tomkinsc]] 04:58, 3 January 2010 (UTC)
* I can donate a G4 466mhz (Digital Audio) currently has 10.4 installed and misc hardware like CD drives/burners [[User:IGadget|IGadget]] 01:18, 7 January 2010 (UTC)
* I have a spare split 66 block for terminating POTS lines and about 50 feet of 25 pair if needed. [[User:IGadget|IGadget]] 01:18, 7 January 2010 (UTC)
* Apple LaserWriter 8500 currently in storage - It is network capable - postscript,16 ppm/duplexer and extra trays. [[User:IGadget|IGadget]] 05:01, 8 January 2010 (UTC)
* Cisco 3550 switch --[[User:Cprofitt|Cprofitt]] 20:43, 18 January 2010 (UTC)
* Cisco 2950 switch --[[User:Cprofitt|Cprofitt]] 03:33, 25 January 2010 (UTC)
* Seagate 20GB IDE Drive --[[User:Cprofitt|Cprofitt]] 20:43, 18 January 2010 (UTC)
* Hitachi Deskstar 82.3GB IDE Drive --[[User:Cprofitt|Cprofitt]] 20:43, 18 January 2010 (UTC)
* Seagate 20GB IDE Drive --[[User:Cprofitt|Cprofitt]] 20:43, 18 January 2010 (UTC)
* Seagate 60GB IDE Drive --[[User:Cprofitt|Cprofitt]] 20:43, 18 January 2010 (UTC)
* Half-Height 19" equipment cabinet -- [[User:Carl|Carl]]
* I have a Lexmark X85 (printer/scanner combo) that I grabbed from being recycled. Looks pretty good, but doesn't power on. I have an adapter for it if anyone has the desire to tear it apart and try fixing it before I get around to it. -- [[User:BinaryMan|BinaryMan]]
* Cisco 2520 router -- [[User:BinaryMan|BinaryMan]]
* Linksys WRT54G with DD-WRT -- [[User:BinaryMan|BinaryMan]]
* Various desktop cases, motherboards, CPUs, RAM sticks, power supplies, and cords -- [[User:BinaryMan|BinaryMan]]

=== Tools ===
* [http://www.flickr.com/photos/bert_m_b/4086757469/ Marsh Model Q 1/4-inch Stencil Press] -- Brian B.
* Small table saw -- Brian B.
* Leader Oscilloscope LBO-522 -- Brian B.
* 2x 25w soldering irons, a breadboard, lots of wiring, assorted electronics kits and tools --Alan
* HP 1664A logic analyzer --Josh
* Power supply/Variac --Josh
* My dad has some kind of adjustable resistor that he said he'd donate once we're a real non-profit (IDK what it is exactly, but it has two binding posts, and you dial in the resistance you want using 4 dials)
--[[User:Fvox13|Fvox13]] 21:42, 7 December 2009 (UTC)
* Dremel with attachments and flexible shaft -- Alvaro
* Hakko 936 Soldering Station -- Alvaro
* Screwdriver with a variety of phillips, flathead, hex, and tamper-proof torx bits. Also a bunch of wrenches -- [[User:BinaryMan|BinaryMan]]

=== Furnishings ===
* Rubbermaid work desk. Should not be used near hot things, its actually made out of plastic [[User:Cmd3187|Cmd3187]] 16:01, 8 December 2009 (UTC)
* 3-shelf AV cart --Brian B.
* 6ft rubbermaid folding table --Alan
* 5'x8' whiteboard (it's big...) --Josh
* Two regular wooden chairs, one rolling padded chair. --Josh
* Maybe a set of couches- must consult neighbor --Josh
* Dorm style couch once I get back into my storage garage. [[User:IGadget|IGadget]] 17:50, 6 January 2010 (UTC)

=== Services ===
* I jerk cable as a side job... I'd love to do any low-voltage wiring, especially ethernet (--[[User:Fvox13|Fvox13]] 06:01, 2 December 2009 (UTC))
* I pull cable as well and have a Jack Rapid for Leviton jacks. As well as all of the other tools like fishes, crimpers, and punchdown tools. [[User:IGadget|IGadget]] 17:47, 6 January 2010 (UTC)
* I can build working desktops from junked ones in record time, providing there's enough working parts to work with. I "volunteer" a portion of my time to a friend of mine that has a job in media production. I also have background in fixing broken electronics and soldering things back together -- [[User:BinaryMan|BinaryMan]]

== #What We Want/Need ==

=== Safety Items ===
* Hearing protection (plugs/muffs)
* Eye protection (facemask/teh goggles)
* First Aid kits

=== Fabrication Tools ===
* Drill Press
* Table Saw
* Power Drill (Corded or cordless, hammer option a plus)
* Drill bit set
* CNC machine
* Shop Vacuum
* Laser Cutter/Engraver
* Propane and propane accessories (blow torches etc)
* Reprap (more of a want than a need)
* Spot welder (there is a maker project for this)

=== Electronics Tools ===
* Soldering Irons
* Oscilloscope
* Multimeters
* Signal Generators
* Logic Analyzers
* Power Supplies
* Breadboards
* Circuit Fabrication equipment (etchant, photoresist?)

=== Electronics & Parts ===
* [http://www.goldmine-elec-products.com/prodinfo.asp?number=G17225 Ginormous Surprise Box]
* [http://www.sciplus.com/recommend.cfm/recommendid/3501 Surprise Box of Science] (sounds like a Bill Nye thing... :-) )

=== Furnishings ===
* Grill
* Kegerator
* Dark Room
* Lockers
* Utility Sink
* Bike Parking
* crash pad for powernaps (comfy [expensive] furniture from [http://www.studiooneup.com/ Studio One Up])
* robotic pet for artificial companionship
* spray booth
* big ol' whiteboard (DIY with plexiglass or [http://www.rustoleum.com/CBGProduct.asp?pid=128 Dry erase paint])
* refrigerator
* Commercial Grade coffee maker (possibly one of [http://www.amazon.com/Bunn-Commercial-Automatic-Brewer/dp/B002WPUBWS these], or at least one of [http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B000G9WK8K/ref=pd_lpo_k2_dp_sr_1?pf_rd_p=486539851&pf_rd_s=lpo-top-stripe-1&pf_rd_t=201&pf_rd_i=B00012XCZW&pf_rd_m=ATVPDKIKX0DER&pf_rd_r=0B15WZTBBEARXDZ85CDR these]. Alternatively [http://www.amazon.com/Keurig-Single-Gourmet-Coffee-Brewing/dp/B001TKEUXI/ref=sr_1_3?ie=UTF8&s=kitchen&qid=1259736180&sr=1-3 this]) Keep in mind that the Keurig has a higher per-cup cost, wheras the Bunn units are dirt cheap, after the initial outlay of a lot of money. --[[User:Fvox13|Fvox13]] 06:15, 4 December 2009 (UTC)
* Bookshelves... people can donate books, but we'll have to set some guidelines or well get a whole room full of "Windows 95 for dummies" and other useless titles
* Projector
* Workbenches w/ power strips and good lighting

=== Computer/IT ===
* Servers
** xserve (want --[[User:Ben Woodruff|-- BW]] 19:07, 27 November 2009 (UTC))
* 19" Rackmount rack
* monitors
* computers and computer accessories
* bittorrent tracker
* SILC/IRC server - I am willing to donate this. --[[User:Ben Woodruff|-- BW]] 00:20, 26 November 2009 (UTC)
* TF2/LFD/LFD2 Server? (Def more of a lust) - (I'd be willing to help with this. --[[User:pk|-- pk]] 09:57, 14 December 2009 (UTC))

Contribute to Interlock

2010-04-07T08:45:44Z

Ashumz: /* Pledgie Donations */

Interlock needs contributors beyond the normal (but much appreciated) dues paying members. It is important for Interlock to continually recruit and request donations in the form of time, partnerships, equipment, and monetary contributions. Here is a list of places to start:

==Interlock - Contribute==
[http://interlockroc.org/contribute Contribute to Interlock] - Main contribution site: interlockroc.org/contribute

==Pledgie Donations==

[http://www.pledgie.com/campaigns/9926 Donate to Interlock] - Every little bit does help.

[http://pledgie.com/campaigns/9554 Coffee Machine] - Must. Have. Coffee.

email ashley at interlockroc dot org to request a pledgie campaign. Include campaign description and funds needed.
<br/>Bonus points: request a campaign using the [http://groups.google.com/group/interlock-rochester Official Interlock Pledgie thread.]

Contribute to Interlock

2010-04-07T08:45:18Z

Ashumz: /* Pledgie Donations */

Interlock needs contributors beyond the normal (but much appreciated) dues paying members. It is important for Interlock to continually recruit and request donations in the form of time, partnerships, equipment, and monetary contributions. Here is a list of places to start:

==Interlock - Contribute==
[http://interlockroc.org/contribute Contribute to Interlock] - Main contribution site: interlockroc.org/contribute

==Pledgie Donations==

[http://www.pledgie.com/campaigns/9926 Donate to Interlock] - Every little bit does help.

[http://pledgie.com/campaigns/9554 Coffee Machine] - Must. Have. Coffee.

email ashley at interlockroc dot org to request a pledgie campaign. Include campaign description and funds needed.
Bonus points: use the [http://groups.google.com/group/interlock-rochester Official Interlock Pledgie thread.]

Contribute to Interlock

2010-04-07T08:44:42Z

Ashumz: /* Pledgie Donations */

Interlock needs contributors beyond the normal (but much appreciated) dues paying members. It is important for Interlock to continually recruit and request donations in the form of time, partnerships, equipment, and monetary contributions. Here is a list of places to start:

==Interlock - Contribute==
[http://interlockroc.org/contribute Contribute to Interlock] - Main contribution site: interlockroc.org/contribute

==Pledgie Donations==

[http://www.pledgie.com/campaigns/9926 Donate to Interlock] - Every little bit does help.

[http://pledgie.com/campaigns/9554 Coffee Machine] - Must. Have. Coffee.

email ashley at interlockroc dot org to request a pledgie campaign. Include campaign description and funds needed.
Bonus points: use the official [http://groups.google.com/group/interlock-rochester Google Groups Pledgie thread.]

Contribute to Interlock

2010-04-07T08:35:50Z

Ashumz: /* Pledgie Donations */

Interlock needs contributors beyond the normal (but much appreciated) dues paying members. It is important for Interlock to continually recruit and request donations in the form of time, partnerships, equipment, and monetary contributions. Here is a list of places to start:

==Interlock - Contribute==
[http://interlockroc.org/contribute Contribute to Interlock] - Main contribution site: interlockroc.org/contribute

==Pledgie Donations==

[http://www.pledgie.com/campaigns/9926 Donate to Interlock] - Every little bit does help.

[http://pledgie.com/campaigns/9554 Coffee Machine] - Must. Have. Coffee.

email ashley at interlockroc dot org to request a pledgie campaign. Include campaign description and funds needed.
Bonus points: use the official Google Group Pledgie thread.

Contribute to Interlock

2010-04-07T08:33:51Z

Ashumz: /* Interlock - Contribute */

Contribute to Interlock

2010-04-07T08:33:38Z

Ashumz: /* Interlock - Contribute */

Contribute to Interlock

2010-04-07T08:14:22Z

Ashumz: Created page with 'Interlock needs contributors beyond the normal (but much appreciated) dues paying members. It is important for Interlock to continually recruit and request donations in the form …'

Projects

2010-04-07T07:47:22Z

Ashumz: /* Ashley's Silly Web Projects */

==Project Process==
* Brainstorm with other people on [[ideas]]
* Send out an announcement (via Google Group) that you are interested in starting a new project.
* Update the wiki, using the [[Projects_Template| project template]]
* Update the President / Vice President on milestones so they can add it to the weekly project updates
* Keep member collaboration centralized via one of the following tools:
** Bulletin / Message Board (software TBD, highly recommend SMF)
** Separate Google Groups mailing list
** <insert tool here> - only requirement is that all members have access to it. Bonus points if it integrates with the LDAP server.

== [[Official Friends of Interlock trophy]] ==

== [[Hackerspace Security System]] ==

== [[Interlock Shop Radio]] ==

== [[ Kegerator ]] ==

== [[ Phreaking ]] ==

== Reprap/Makerbot Build ==
Description: Berticus really wants to tinker with 3d printing, and thus desires access to either a Makerbot or the next generation Reprap Mendel.

Details: [http://makerbot.com/ Makerbots] can be purchased for $750 or $950. The higher price reflects some premium features, mainly pre-assembled electronics, a power supply, and some extra plastic filament. Bots are currently rather backordered. Mendel parts are impossible to find. There seem to be no kits out there for the non-extruded parts (threaded rod, etc.), so even if we can find somebody to print us the plastic bits, it'll still be a bit of a pain to get everything together. Right now a Makerbot is probably the way to go, and we can use that to print out the Mendel parts to make a second bot for experimentation (developing new print heads and such).

== Ashley's Silly Web Projects ==
BedBugsHotels.com <- looking to collab with someone to build something like bedbugregistry.com but not as lame, using googlemaps. started the site in rails, but have not got very far with this. pretty sure there's traffic waiting for a well developed site along these lines, and it could be fun?

hotpinkwedding.com <- no one is going to be interested in this topic, per se. But I'm interested in using and learning about different techniques to boost serp via experimentation, if anyone is into that. 700-800 unique visitors a month currently (and counting) :P

simplerochester.com <- websites hosted on AWS. Looking to redevelop the business model in a unique way and mess around with marketing.

== Interlock Floor Coverings ==
Problem: The floor is concrete, which while suited to welding, etc, is ugly and non-l33t.
Solution: Come up with one or more floor coverings.

Ideas:
* LED Disco Dance Floor like [http://www.scotttorborg.com/disco-dance-floor/ this one] at MIT
** Maybe with an option to have solid colors or something less crazy, so we can use it more often than not
* Section off part of the floor using 2x4s and put dirt and grass there (how do we grow grass with no light?)
* Astroturf

== [[Interlock Dumpster Diving Crew]] ==

== [[Interlock Database]] ==
Problem: With all the content that is being added to the space (materials, hardware, software, books, etc) we need a way to keep track of what we have.
Solution: For the time being, a simple flat-file database (using googledocs) has been created. Please use form link(s) below to enter them.

* Member Information can be filled out [https://spreadsheets.google.com/viewform?formkey=dGR0UURoQkJSdUZvRkNQNHFfYUI2TlE6MA here].
* Books can be added to the library [https://spreadsheets.google.com/viewform?formkey=dDk5ajAxZUlCeVJaNExlU3Job1RqYlE6MA here].
** a brief summary can be viewed [https://spreadsheets.google.com/viewanalytics?formkey=dDk5ajAxZUlCeVJaNExlU3Job1RqYlE6MA here].
* Hardware donations can be entered using the form [https://spreadsheets.google.com/viewform?formkey=dHFOa3E1clJwcmN0OHNsMzk0QmtTMUE6MA here].

== System Management Software ==
I have been looking around online at some potential system management setups that are open source, and sadly, there really are only a few command and script based ones like cfengine and puppet. I am thinking about creating a web-based system with agents for the workstations, so that a mixed-system shop could be maintained. I think this would be a really fun project because it would involve members that are more on the sys/net admin end as well as the developers. I have posted a few links below for additional information about this.
* [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_systems_management_systems Wikipedia: List of Systems Management Systems]
* [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/FCAPS Wikipedia: ISO model and framework for network management]

[[Category:Projects]]

Projects

2010-04-07T07:46:31Z

Ashumz: /* Project Process */

==Project Process==
* Brainstorm with other people on [[ideas]]
* Send out an announcement (via Google Group) that you are interested in starting a new project.
* Update the wiki, using the [[Projects_Template| project template]]
* Update the President / Vice President on milestones so they can add it to the weekly project updates
* Keep member collaboration centralized via one of the following tools:
** Bulletin / Message Board (software TBD, highly recommend SMF)
** Separate Google Groups mailing list
** <insert tool here> - only requirement is that all members have access to it. Bonus points if it integrates with the LDAP server.

== [[Official Friends of Interlock trophy]] ==

== [[Hackerspace Security System]] ==

== [[Interlock Shop Radio]] ==

== [[ Kegerator ]] ==

== [[ Phreaking ]] ==

== Reprap/Makerbot Build ==
Description: Berticus really wants to tinker with 3d printing, and thus desires access to either a Makerbot or the next generation Reprap Mendel.

Details: [http://makerbot.com/ Makerbots] can be purchased for $750 or $950. The higher price reflects some premium features, mainly pre-assembled electronics, a power supply, and some extra plastic filament. Bots are currently rather backordered. Mendel parts are impossible to find. There seem to be no kits out there for the non-extruded parts (threaded rod, etc.), so even if we can find somebody to print us the plastic bits, it'll still be a bit of a pain to get everything together. Right now a Makerbot is probably the way to go, and we can use that to print out the Mendel parts to make a second bot for experimentation (developing new print heads and such).

== Ashley's Silly Web Projects ==
BedBugsHotels.com <- looking to collab with someone to build something like bedbugregistry.com but not as lame, using googlemaps. started the site in rails, but have not got very far with this. pretty sure there's traffic waiting for a well developed site along these lines, and it could be fun?

hotpinkwedding.com <- no one is going to be interested in this topic, per se. But I'm interested in using and learning about different techniques to boost serp via experimentation, if anyone is into that. 500-600 unique visitors a month currently.

simplerochester.com <- websites hosted on AWS. Looking to redevelop the business model in a unique way and mess around with marketing.

== Interlock Floor Coverings ==
Problem: The floor is concrete, which while suited to welding, etc, is ugly and non-l33t.
Solution: Come up with one or more floor coverings.

Ideas:
* LED Disco Dance Floor like [http://www.scotttorborg.com/disco-dance-floor/ this one] at MIT
** Maybe with an option to have solid colors or something less crazy, so we can use it more often than not
* Section off part of the floor using 2x4s and put dirt and grass there (how do we grow grass with no light?)
* Astroturf

== [[Interlock Dumpster Diving Crew]] ==

== [[Interlock Database]] ==
Problem: With all the content that is being added to the space (materials, hardware, software, books, etc) we need a way to keep track of what we have.
Solution: For the time being, a simple flat-file database (using googledocs) has been created. Please use form link(s) below to enter them.

* Member Information can be filled out [https://spreadsheets.google.com/viewform?formkey=dGR0UURoQkJSdUZvRkNQNHFfYUI2TlE6MA here].
* Books can be added to the library [https://spreadsheets.google.com/viewform?formkey=dDk5ajAxZUlCeVJaNExlU3Job1RqYlE6MA here].
** a brief summary can be viewed [https://spreadsheets.google.com/viewanalytics?formkey=dDk5ajAxZUlCeVJaNExlU3Job1RqYlE6MA here].
* Hardware donations can be entered using the form [https://spreadsheets.google.com/viewform?formkey=dHFOa3E1clJwcmN0OHNsMzk0QmtTMUE6MA here].

== System Management Software ==
I have been looking around online at some potential system management setups that are open source, and sadly, there really are only a few command and script based ones like cfengine and puppet. I am thinking about creating a web-based system with agents for the workstations, so that a mixed-system shop could be maintained. I think this would be a really fun project because it would involve members that are more on the sys/net admin end as well as the developers. I have posted a few links below for additional information about this.
* [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_systems_management_systems Wikipedia: List of Systems Management Systems]
* [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/FCAPS Wikipedia: ISO model and framework for network management]

[[Category:Projects]]

User:Ashumz

2010-04-07T07:44:52Z

Ashumz: Created page with 'Hello! I am passionate about a lot of things. I used to list my interests as writing, making websites (with inline styles, BLAH!), snowboarding, and camping. I'd never have tho…'

Hello!

I am passionate about a lot of things. I used to list my interests as writing, making websites (with inline styles, BLAH!), snowboarding, and camping. I'd never have thought I'd add things like computers, hacking, electronics, or making. But, alas, such activities are now some of my favorite things to explore.

I am passionate about education, teaching programming and computer science to kids, and learning more about electronics and computing for my own interest as well. I taught myself some Ruby and am learning Javascript for kicks, and I love programming. Maybe one day I'll compute for a living, but I do it for fun for now. My fresh perspective on getting excited over learning new things gets me even more amped on spreading the love of learning to others.

Hackerspaces are cool because they allow you to share your current knowledge, broaden your understandings, spread your excitement, and collaborate on the projects that result as a culmination of this process. I am happy to be a part of such an awesome thing.

Main Page

2010-04-07T07:37:11Z

Ashumz: /* Important Pages */

[[image:interlockroc_logo.jpg|center]]

=Interlock Rochester Wiki=

{| style="background:#F0F0F0;border:solid 2px;"
|
This is the wiki for Interlock, a multidisciplinary workshop and hackerspace in Rochester, NY. For more information, visit our main site at http://www.interlockroc.org/

* IRC: irc://irc.freenode.org/#interlock
* Google Group: http://groups.google.com/group/interlock-rochester
* Phone Number: 585 210 8HAK (8425)
* Email: [mailto:info@interlockroc.org info@interlockroc.org]
|}

==Important Pages==
* [[projects]] - current projects we are working on
**[[parts fund]] - parts for everyone's use
* [[organization]] - business side of the group
** [[documents]] - membership application, etc
** [[bylaws]] - rules to how business is conducted
** [[:category:procedures | procedures]]
** [[:category:policies | policies]]
* [[spaces]] - a place to talk to about the space
** [[build out]] - adding to the space permanently
** [[infrastructure]] - outfitting the space
** [[resources]] - what we want / what you have
* [[meetings]] - meeting minutes and presentations
* [[promotion]] - promoting the cause
* [[Special:ListUsers | registered wiki users]] - meet friends and members
* [[Community Outreach]]
* [[Contribute to Interlock]] - For members and non-members

===Learn About Hackerspaces===
* http://hackerspaces.org/wiki/Design_Patterns
* http://hackerspaces.org/
* irc://irc.freenode.net/#hackerspaces
* http://hackerspaces.org/wiki/Documentation
* http://earth.hackerspaces.org/

Talk:Final Space Layout

2010-01-02T14:38:09Z

Ashumz: /* Comments on A */

==General Comments==
* The door will be somewhere on one of the thin walls, so furniture cannot be placed against all of them.--[[User:MadScientist|MadScientist]] 14:31, 2 January 2010 (UTC)
==Comments on A==
* This has very distinctly separate areas for work, relaxing, storage, and fooding.--[[User:MadScientist|MadScientist]] 14:31, 2 January 2010 (UTC

* This one is my personal favorite, but I am hesitant to say we should have such a huge area dedicated to couches. I'd say, to start, we can fit the furniture we have in that back room and use more of the open space to line the walls with workbenches and computer desk type areas. Maybe another large sitting area like in the 'meeting' area (upper left) where the couch area is. We'll have to see how much seating area we can fit in that back room, but I have a hunch what we have right now will fit in there OK for the time being, and we can add comfy stuff as needed (and maybe we could keep that area as close to the back room as possible since thats food'ish area, and we want to keep that area consolidated probably. Maybe a couch right outside that room also?

==Comments on B==
* Why does this one have a piano?--[[User:MadScientist|MadScientist]] 14:31, 2 January 2010 (UTC)
==Comments on C==
* The big work bench is nice, but the desks end up more scattered.--[[User:MadScientist|MadScientist]] 14:31, 2 January 2010 (UTC)

Community Outreach

2009-12-14T03:03:44Z

Ashumz: /* Cost */

=Interlock Rochester Community Outreach=

A strong Community Outreach Program could be what sets InterlockRoc apart from other hackerspaces. Here is an idea in development.

==Young Technologist Mentoring Program==

===Concept===

InterlockRoc members can volunteer to become mentors for students in high school around the Rochester region. Each mentor would guide a group of students to complete a project of their choosing. It would be left up to the mentor to choose how he/she wants to guide the students, what project/s he wants to do, and what the goals for the summer are. At the end of the summer all groups will come together to present their work.

===Logistics===

Interlock will provide application forms to various high schools. They will distribute these applications to students who are interested in various fields of technology. The form could ask for a brief essay asking each student to describe their interests and types of projects that they would like to do over the summer. Based on their responses we would pair them with Interlock mentors. The forms could also provide a list of mentors to the students so that the students can go on our website to see what kind of stuff each mentor does. They can list their top three choices for mentors.

==Computer Repair==

Credit to Ashley for this idea, I'm just writing it up. --[[User:Ben Woodruff|-- BW]] 13:54, 6 December 2009 (UTC)

===Concept===

We could have a day / week where we offer to (attempt to) fix computers on a donation basis.

===Logistics===

People from the Rochester community could bring their computers to us (or designated drop off locations), sign a release of liability, and we would take them back to the space and try to fix them.
We would want to connect these computers to the internet in order to install updates, etc on them, but would not want to connect them to the production network.
Limited to 1 computer per household. We don't want someone to bring in their truckload of broken computers and expect for us to fix them all.
It should be made clear upfront that we are doing this on a volunteer donation basis and that it may take up to a week to get your computer back. There may also be some things we just can't/won't fix.

===Cost===

Our costs will include: power, bandwidth (although this is not a direct cost), and any parts required for repair. If any parts were required we would have to pass that cost on to the customer.

Community Outreach

2009-12-14T02:57:06Z

Ashumz: /* Cost */

=Interlock Rochester Community Outreach=

A strong Community Outreach Program could be what sets InterlockRoc apart from other hackerspaces. Here is an idea in development.

==Young Technologist Mentoring Program==

===Concept===

InterlockRoc members can volunteer to become mentors for students in high school around the Rochester region. Each mentor would guide a group of students to complete a project of their choosing. It would be left up to the mentor to choose how he/she wants to guide the students, what project/s he wants to do, and what the goals for the summer are. At the end of the summer all groups will come together to present their work.

===Logistics===

Interlock will provide application forms to various high schools. They will distribute these applications to students who are interested in various fields of technology. The form could ask for a brief essay asking each student to describe their interests and types of projects that they would like to do over the summer. Based on their responses we would pair them with Interlock mentors. The forms could also provide a list of mentors to the students so that the students can go on our website to see what kind of stuff each mentor does. They can list their top three choices for mentors.

===Cost===

As we develop this idea further, we will tackle the issue of costs. Donations may be a good way to go, and we might even want to provide sponsorship forms for prospective students so they can go around to neighbors and friends to get them to pledge money for their mentorship. We might also want to act as a catalyst for getting kids involved by having a bake sale, car wash, or other event meant to raise money for kids tuition, and take those monies rather than asking students to pay a large upfront cost. Materials fees may be necessary, but we can further our planning for costs as we go. The goal of this program is to make technology accessible to young students in the community.

==Computer Repair==

Credit to Ashley for this idea, I'm just writing it up. --[[User:Ben Woodruff|-- BW]] 13:54, 6 December 2009 (UTC)

===Concept===

We could have a day / week where we offer to (attempt to) fix computers on a donation basis.

===Logistics===

People from the Rochester community could bring their computers to us (or designated drop off locations), sign a release of liability, and we would take them back to the space and try to fix them.
We would want to connect these computers to the internet in order to install updates, etc on them, but would not want to connect them to the production network.
Limited to 1 computer per household. We don't want someone to bring in their truckload of broken computers and expect for us to fix them all.
It should be made clear upfront that we are doing this on a volunteer donation basis and that it may take up to a week to get your computer back. There may also be some things we just can't/won't fix.

===Cost===

Our costs will include: power, bandwidth (although this is not a direct cost), and any parts required for repair. If any parts were required we would have to pass that cost on to the customer.

Community Outreach

2009-12-14T02:56:11Z

Ashumz: /* Cost */

=Interlock Rochester Community Outreach=

A strong Community Outreach Program could be what sets InterlockRoc apart from other hackerspaces. Here is an idea in development.

==Young Technologist Mentoring Program==

===Concept===

InterlockRoc members can volunteer to become mentors for students in high school around the Rochester region. Each mentor would guide a group of students to complete a project of their choosing. It would be left up to the mentor to choose how he/she wants to guide the students, what project/s he wants to do, and what the goals for the summer are. At the end of the summer all groups will come together to present their work.

===Logistics===

Interlock will provide application forms to various high schools. They will distribute these applications to students who are interested in various fields of technology. The form could ask for a brief essay asking each student to describe their interests and types of projects that they would like to do over the summer. Based on their responses we would pair them with Interlock mentors. The forms could also provide a list of mentors to the students so that the students can go on our website to see what kind of stuff each mentor does. They can list their top three choices for mentors.

===Cost===

As we develop this idea further, we will tackle the issue of costs. Donations may be a good way to go, and we might even want to provide sponsorship forms for prospective students so they can go around to neighbors and friends to get them to pledge money for their mentorship. We might also want to act as a catalyst for getting kids involved by having a bake sale, car wash, or other event meant to raise money for kids tuition, and take those monies rather than asking students to pay a large upfront cost. Materials fees may be necessary, but we can further this as we go. The goal of this program is to make technology accessible to young students in the community.

==Computer Repair==

Credit to Ashley for this idea, I'm just writing it up. --[[User:Ben Woodruff|-- BW]] 13:54, 6 December 2009 (UTC)

===Concept===

We could have a day / week where we offer to (attempt to) fix computers on a donation basis.

===Logistics===

People from the Rochester community could bring their computers to us (or designated drop off locations), sign a release of liability, and we would take them back to the space and try to fix them.
We would want to connect these computers to the internet in order to install updates, etc on them, but would not want to connect them to the production network.
Limited to 1 computer per household. We don't want someone to bring in their truckload of broken computers and expect for us to fix them all.
It should be made clear upfront that we are doing this on a volunteer donation basis and that it may take up to a week to get your computer back. There may also be some things we just can't/won't fix.

===Cost===

Our costs will include: power, bandwidth (although this is not a direct cost), and any parts required for repair. If any parts were required we would have to pass that cost on to the customer.

Organization

2009-12-09T20:45:18Z

Ashumz: /* Mission Statement - In progress */

https://www.paypal.com/nonprofit - paypal likes nonprofits

= Business Plan =
Holder for business plan information
(see google doc)

Final Space: $384
Heat and Common Charges: $50
Electricity: $50 (estimate)
Timewarner: $84.99 (no build out costs)
Insurance: $50

Total: $618.99 = $47.61 for 13 members

[http://www.google.com/url?sa=t&source=web&ct=res&cd=2&ved=0CBMQFjAB&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.allianceonline.org%2Fassets%2Flibrary%2F7_businessplanningfornonpro.pdf&rct=j&q=business+planning+for+nonprofits+enhance&ei=6AUgS7-wF82ztged-PGsCg&usg=AFQjCNFIkebsBrRTPWyKC86qafvsUVv0Qw Developing a Business Plan for Non-profits - Strategic Planning] - We may want to develop a strategic plan for Interlock. From the document:
"Strategic planning is indeed different from business planning. Strategic plans are the road maps that guide an organization forward, answering questions about mission and values as well as what results the organization wants to achieve in the area of program, management/operations, sustainability, and governance. Strategic plans set the course."

= Forming a Non-profit Corporation =

===Steps to Forming an NFP - In Progress/Articles of Incorporation sent to Dept of Ed for approval ===
Guide to forming a non-profit in NYS from NYS website: [http://www.dos.state.ny.us/corp/nfpguide.htm] http://www.dos.state.ny.us/corp/nfpguide.htm

Sample articles of organization with required 501(3)c inclusions: [http://www.irs.gov/charities/foundations/article/0,,id=141238,00.html]http://www.irs.gov/charities/foundations/article/0,,id=141238,00.html

=== Being approved as an "educational" organization - Consent In Progress ===
To be recognized as a 501(3)c organization, we must include in our purpose that we are "charitable", "educational", or "scientific." Existing hackerspaces we have spoke to usually choose all three terms in their statement of purpose. In NY, if we want to include educational or scientific in our purpose, we need the consent of the Dept of Education, Office of Counsel. I have sent in our organizing documents (Certificate of Incorporation) to the Office of Counsel as of 12/6. I added the necessary disclaimers to receive consent. Until we receive consent, which should not be difficult but simply takes time, we cannot file the certificate of incorporation. Once we receive consent, I will re-file our Certificate of Incorporation. - (This is an area of non-profit law specific to NYS). http://www.counsel.nysed.gov/forms/ques.html#q1

===Responsibilities of an NFP in New York State - Begin once Corporation is filed ===
(From the NY Division of Corporations website) The existence of the corporation begins upon the filing of the Certificate of Incorporation with the Department of State. After the corporate existence has begun, an organization meeting of the initial directors designated in the Certificate of Incorporation must be held for the purpose of adopting by-laws, electing directors and the transaction of any other business. (See Section 405 of the Not-for-Profit Corporation Law.)

The corporation is required to keep correct and complete books and records of account and must keep minutes of the proceedings of its members, board of directors and executive committee, if any. The corporation must also keep a record containing the names and addresses of all members, the number of capital certificates held by each member and the dates when they respectively became the owners of record thereof. (See Section 621 of the Not-for-Profit Corporation Law.)

In addition, a meeting of members must be held annually for the election of directors and the transaction of other business on a date fixed by or under the by-laws. (See Section 603 of the Not-for-Profit Corporation Law.)

Not-for-profit corporations formed for charitable purposes may be required to register with the Office of the Attorney General, Charities Bureau, Registration Section, 120 Broadway, New York, NY 10271. The telephone number is (212) 416-8415. The website address is www.oag.state.ny.us.[http://www.dos.state.ny.us/corp/nfpguide.htm]

===Applying for Tax Exempt 501(3)c Status - Begin shortly after corporation is filed ===
Once we have filed the non-profit corporation, we can apply (within 15 months) for tax exempt status. the corp will be formed right away, but the tax exempt status will just take some time to put together all of the necessary paperwork and be approved. Other hackerspaces applying for tax exempt status are one of our best resources for obtaining 501(3)(c) status. If anyone knows of any hackerspaces who have been officially approved, it would benefit us to contact these hackerspaces and collaborate to some degree with the people who organized those documents.

- A PDF from the NY Lawyer's Alliance that explains, step by step, how to fill out FORM 1023 (our application for tax exempt status): [http://www.lawyersalliance.org/pdfs/GO_Chap7_Insert.pdf http://www.lawyersalliance.org/pdfs/GO_Chap7_Insert.pdf]

- More about applying for tax exempt status here (dumbed down): [http://www.irs.gov/pub/irs-pdf/p4220.pdf]http://www.irs.gov/pub/irs-pdf/p4220.pdf

- And here (very detailed and provides specific information regarding form 1023 inclusions) [http://www.irs.gov/publications/p557/ http://www.irs.gov/publications/p557/]

Note: We can form the corporation and have up to 15 months to file for tax-exempt status. we do not have to wait to call ourselves tax-exempt, and as long as we get approved eventually, we can take donations and tell donors that our tax-exemption status is currently pending. any donations given would retroactively be tax exempt as long as we are approved.

===Registering with the NY Attorney General - Look into immediately ===
As a tax-exempt organization, we would need to register with the NY Attorney General, Charities Bureau at [http://www.charitiesnys.com/charities_new.html http://www.charitiesnys.com/charities_new.html]. I am not sure if we have to file that immediately if we are planning on being a 501(3)c, or if we wait until approval?

=== Bylaws ===
see [[bylaws]]

HacDC has bylaws that keep decision making centered around members, and less board-oriented. Check them out at [http://wiki.hacdc.org/index.php?title=Bylaws http://wiki.hacdc.org/index.php?title=Bylaws]

ArchReactor (St Louis)'s draft of bylaws [http://archreactor.org/wiki/index.php/Bylaws http://archreactor.org/wiki/index.php/Bylaws]

Harford Hackerspace [http://wiki.harfordhackerspace.org/index.php?title=Bylaws http://wiki.harfordhackerspace.org/index.php?title=Bylaws]

Noisebridge (San Francisco) [https://www.noisebridge.net/wiki/Bylaws https://www.noisebridge.net/wiki/Bylaws]

Columbia Gadget Works [http://www.columbiagadgetworks.org/home/draft-bylaws http://www.columbiagadgetworks.org/home/draft-bylaws]

Pumping Station: One (Chicago) [http://pumpingstationone.org/wiki//index.php?title=Bylaws http://pumpingstationone.org/wiki//index.php?title=Bylaws] and their 'membership agreement [http://pumpingstationone.org/wiki//index.php?title=MisbehaviorAmendment http://pumpingstationone.org/wiki//index.php?title=MisbehaviorAmendment]

An overview of organizational structure/design patterns for hackerspaces at hackerspaces.org: [http://blog.hackerspaces.org/2009/09/13/hackerspaces-and-money-five-approaches/ http://blog.hackerspaces.org/2009/09/13/hackerspaces-and-money-five-approaches/]

=== Mission Statement - In progress ===
''We could use a well developed mission statement here. :)''

'''Interlock Purposes:'''

1. Maintain space suitable for technical and social collobaration for members of the organization and the community at large

2. Collaborate on all forms of technology, culture, and craft in innovative ways

3. Further the experience of its members in crafts that interest them through collaboration, workshops, and open discussion

4. Further the knowledge and experience of the public through talks, demonstrations, workshops, and public seminars pertaining to member crafts, inventions, and discoveries.

5. Apply the results of its work to specific cultural, charitable, and scientific causes.

6. Release the results of its work to the community through free and open licensing of intellectual property.

== Eric's 16 point process of creating a hackerspace ==
http://docs.google.com/View?id=dh6q5hc_3f9h338x9 -

# Business Plan
## Formulating Steps, procuring services of Lawyer/Accountant
## Mission Statement
## Assets/Financials, Budget/Income Projection
## Present offering uniquely –why us?
## Market evaluation, place in market niche
## Breakdown income source/potential
## Outline membership plan (# of members+$ per month =revenue generated)
## Sponsorships/Donations/Merchandise/Products etc.
## Define reasons for choosing to go non-profit
## Write up the plan
## Notarize and finalize
## Present to potential investors, banks, clients etc.
# Staff/Operators
## Identify what you need to run company as far as personnel
## Figure out who is available to you
## Assess suitability for various roles
## What can you offer them?
## What is their long term potential? Long term goals?
## Separate financial supporters vs. non-financial
## Define roles and place people in positions of merchandisers, teachers, lecturers, administrative, house staff etc.
# Acquire Non-Profit Status
## Get paperwork/legal counsel
## Obtain proper permits/licenses
## Get insurance (expand later on to cover equipment and possessions in the space)
## Submit file
## Follow up with whoever is handling case
# By-Laws
## Base off of the HackDC model
## Modify to suit new venture
## Have board sign off on them
# Budget
## Operating Costs
## Lease for space
## Permits and license fees/legal fees
## Equipment supplies/building materials
## Cost of setting up and maintaining web presence
## Advertising/Marketing
## Salaries for staff
## Auxiliary costs (utilities, basic supplies, insurance etc.)
# Monies
## Membership model
## Tier structure –Monthly/Yearly/Lifetime Model
## Sponsorships
## Donations
## Investors
## Merchandise Income
## Other potential income sources (Advertising revenue from online, affiliate donations etc.)
# Location
## What do you need/want? (Size, location, proximity to transportation, neighborhood affiliations etc.)
## How much can you reasonably afford?
## Explore lease-to-buy options
## Buildout potential of space
## Zoning/permits/operating rules and requirements of space –does it work?
## Is it accessible?
## Can it accommodate technology/upgrades/sound/heavy traffic etc?
# Layout
## Size
## Breakdown space into front/back, public/private areas
## Determine fixed/mutable spaces
## Coordinate with DIY people
## Consider what materials to use/maximum efficiency/safety issues
## Hypothesize future buildout –sketch rendering of space to that effect
## Determine overall motif and themes
# Web Presence
## Site/Personal email/Blog/Forum
## Memberships
## Maintenance
## Merchandise
## Online lectures/materials
## Links/Affiliates
## Advertising
# Equipment
## Basics for start-up
## In-house tools/materials
## Portable/moveable/off-site equipment/materials
## What is needed to facilitate the spaces being built? What can we reasonably provide, what will they need to provide for themselves?
## Possible Co-op of tools and such?
## Possibility of building new equipment and such on-site?
# Marketing/Advertising
## Identify markets/niche
## Show marketability
## Who are your members? Can they offer anything towards this end?
## Merchandise, in-house/affiliate-related
## Expand market –network!
## Have paid advertising on website?
# Members
## Getting them to join
## Getting them involved
## Physical/Financial presence
## Participation
## Volunteers
## Conventions/gatherings/parties etc.
## Feedback/Forum input
# Affiliates/Associates
## Among friends/current members
## Outside immediate network
## Networking within like organizations
## Approach alternative educational institutions for support?
## Link online with others
## Co-op
## Joint endeavors/group exercises/Inter-system challenges?
# Classroom Module
## What do you want to offer?
## Disciplines
## Teachers/Lecturers
## Participation model
## Materials
## Fees
## Online availability/streaming video/live feed
## Certification?
## Continuing the educational cycle (learn, teach, learn teach etc)
# Infrastructure Buildout
## Space to space linkage
## Global?
# Franchise/Model Branching
## Viability
## Desirability
## Resource capability
## Location(s)
## Venue-type expansion (i.e. club, workshop, warehouse, tech/science lab etc.)

Organization

2009-12-09T20:45:02Z

Ashumz: /* Mission Statement - In progress */

https://www.paypal.com/nonprofit - paypal likes nonprofits

= Business Plan =
Holder for business plan information
(see google doc)

Final Space: $384
Heat and Common Charges: $50
Electricity: $50 (estimate)
Timewarner: $84.99 (no build out costs)
Insurance: $50

Total: $618.99 = $47.61 for 13 members

[http://www.google.com/url?sa=t&source=web&ct=res&cd=2&ved=0CBMQFjAB&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.allianceonline.org%2Fassets%2Flibrary%2F7_businessplanningfornonpro.pdf&rct=j&q=business+planning+for+nonprofits+enhance&ei=6AUgS7-wF82ztged-PGsCg&usg=AFQjCNFIkebsBrRTPWyKC86qafvsUVv0Qw Developing a Business Plan for Non-profits - Strategic Planning] - We may want to develop a strategic plan for Interlock. From the document:
"Strategic planning is indeed different from business planning. Strategic plans are the road maps that guide an organization forward, answering questions about mission and values as well as what results the organization wants to achieve in the area of program, management/operations, sustainability, and governance. Strategic plans set the course."

= Forming a Non-profit Corporation =

===Steps to Forming an NFP - In Progress/Articles of Incorporation sent to Dept of Ed for approval ===
Guide to forming a non-profit in NYS from NYS website: [http://www.dos.state.ny.us/corp/nfpguide.htm] http://www.dos.state.ny.us/corp/nfpguide.htm

Sample articles of organization with required 501(3)c inclusions: [http://www.irs.gov/charities/foundations/article/0,,id=141238,00.html]http://www.irs.gov/charities/foundations/article/0,,id=141238,00.html

=== Being approved as an "educational" organization - Consent In Progress ===
To be recognized as a 501(3)c organization, we must include in our purpose that we are "charitable", "educational", or "scientific." Existing hackerspaces we have spoke to usually choose all three terms in their statement of purpose. In NY, if we want to include educational or scientific in our purpose, we need the consent of the Dept of Education, Office of Counsel. I have sent in our organizing documents (Certificate of Incorporation) to the Office of Counsel as of 12/6. I added the necessary disclaimers to receive consent. Until we receive consent, which should not be difficult but simply takes time, we cannot file the certificate of incorporation. Once we receive consent, I will re-file our Certificate of Incorporation. - (This is an area of non-profit law specific to NYS). http://www.counsel.nysed.gov/forms/ques.html#q1

===Responsibilities of an NFP in New York State - Begin once Corporation is filed ===
(From the NY Division of Corporations website) The existence of the corporation begins upon the filing of the Certificate of Incorporation with the Department of State. After the corporate existence has begun, an organization meeting of the initial directors designated in the Certificate of Incorporation must be held for the purpose of adopting by-laws, electing directors and the transaction of any other business. (See Section 405 of the Not-for-Profit Corporation Law.)

The corporation is required to keep correct and complete books and records of account and must keep minutes of the proceedings of its members, board of directors and executive committee, if any. The corporation must also keep a record containing the names and addresses of all members, the number of capital certificates held by each member and the dates when they respectively became the owners of record thereof. (See Section 621 of the Not-for-Profit Corporation Law.)

In addition, a meeting of members must be held annually for the election of directors and the transaction of other business on a date fixed by or under the by-laws. (See Section 603 of the Not-for-Profit Corporation Law.)

Not-for-profit corporations formed for charitable purposes may be required to register with the Office of the Attorney General, Charities Bureau, Registration Section, 120 Broadway, New York, NY 10271. The telephone number is (212) 416-8415. The website address is www.oag.state.ny.us.[http://www.dos.state.ny.us/corp/nfpguide.htm]

===Applying for Tax Exempt 501(3)c Status - Begin shortly after corporation is filed ===
Once we have filed the non-profit corporation, we can apply (within 15 months) for tax exempt status. the corp will be formed right away, but the tax exempt status will just take some time to put together all of the necessary paperwork and be approved. Other hackerspaces applying for tax exempt status are one of our best resources for obtaining 501(3)(c) status. If anyone knows of any hackerspaces who have been officially approved, it would benefit us to contact these hackerspaces and collaborate to some degree with the people who organized those documents.

- A PDF from the NY Lawyer's Alliance that explains, step by step, how to fill out FORM 1023 (our application for tax exempt status): [http://www.lawyersalliance.org/pdfs/GO_Chap7_Insert.pdf http://www.lawyersalliance.org/pdfs/GO_Chap7_Insert.pdf]

- More about applying for tax exempt status here (dumbed down): [http://www.irs.gov/pub/irs-pdf/p4220.pdf]http://www.irs.gov/pub/irs-pdf/p4220.pdf

- And here (very detailed and provides specific information regarding form 1023 inclusions) [http://www.irs.gov/publications/p557/ http://www.irs.gov/publications/p557/]

Note: We can form the corporation and have up to 15 months to file for tax-exempt status. we do not have to wait to call ourselves tax-exempt, and as long as we get approved eventually, we can take donations and tell donors that our tax-exemption status is currently pending. any donations given would retroactively be tax exempt as long as we are approved.

===Registering with the NY Attorney General - Look into immediately ===
As a tax-exempt organization, we would need to register with the NY Attorney General, Charities Bureau at [http://www.charitiesnys.com/charities_new.html http://www.charitiesnys.com/charities_new.html]. I am not sure if we have to file that immediately if we are planning on being a 501(3)c, or if we wait until approval?

=== Bylaws ===
see [[bylaws]]

HacDC has bylaws that keep decision making centered around members, and less board-oriented. Check them out at [http://wiki.hacdc.org/index.php?title=Bylaws http://wiki.hacdc.org/index.php?title=Bylaws]

ArchReactor (St Louis)'s draft of bylaws [http://archreactor.org/wiki/index.php/Bylaws http://archreactor.org/wiki/index.php/Bylaws]

Harford Hackerspace [http://wiki.harfordhackerspace.org/index.php?title=Bylaws http://wiki.harfordhackerspace.org/index.php?title=Bylaws]

Noisebridge (San Francisco) [https://www.noisebridge.net/wiki/Bylaws https://www.noisebridge.net/wiki/Bylaws]

Columbia Gadget Works [http://www.columbiagadgetworks.org/home/draft-bylaws http://www.columbiagadgetworks.org/home/draft-bylaws]

Pumping Station: One (Chicago) [http://pumpingstationone.org/wiki//index.php?title=Bylaws http://pumpingstationone.org/wiki//index.php?title=Bylaws] and their 'membership agreement [http://pumpingstationone.org/wiki//index.php?title=MisbehaviorAmendment http://pumpingstationone.org/wiki//index.php?title=MisbehaviorAmendment]

An overview of organizational structure/design patterns for hackerspaces at hackerspaces.org: [http://blog.hackerspaces.org/2009/09/13/hackerspaces-and-money-five-approaches/ http://blog.hackerspaces.org/2009/09/13/hackerspaces-and-money-five-approaches/]

=== Mission Statement - In progress ===
''We could use a well developed mission statement here. :)''

Interlock Purposes:

1. Maintain space suitable for technical and social collobaration for members of the organization and the community at large

2. Collaborate on all forms of technology, culture, and craft in innovative ways

3. Further the experience of its members in crafts that interest them through collaboration, workshops, and open discussion

4. Further the knowledge and experience of the public through talks, demonstrations, workshops, and public seminars pertaining to member crafts, inventions, and discoveries.

5. Apply the results of its work to specific cultural, charitable, and scientific causes.

6. Release the results of its work to the community through free and open licensing of intellectual property.

== Eric's 16 point process of creating a hackerspace ==
http://docs.google.com/View?id=dh6q5hc_3f9h338x9 -

# Business Plan
## Formulating Steps, procuring services of Lawyer/Accountant
## Mission Statement
## Assets/Financials, Budget/Income Projection
## Present offering uniquely –why us?
## Market evaluation, place in market niche
## Breakdown income source/potential
## Outline membership plan (# of members+$ per month =revenue generated)
## Sponsorships/Donations/Merchandise/Products etc.
## Define reasons for choosing to go non-profit
## Write up the plan
## Notarize and finalize
## Present to potential investors, banks, clients etc.
# Staff/Operators
## Identify what you need to run company as far as personnel
## Figure out who is available to you
## Assess suitability for various roles
## What can you offer them?
## What is their long term potential? Long term goals?
## Separate financial supporters vs. non-financial
## Define roles and place people in positions of merchandisers, teachers, lecturers, administrative, house staff etc.
# Acquire Non-Profit Status
## Get paperwork/legal counsel
## Obtain proper permits/licenses
## Get insurance (expand later on to cover equipment and possessions in the space)
## Submit file
## Follow up with whoever is handling case
# By-Laws
## Base off of the HackDC model
## Modify to suit new venture
## Have board sign off on them
# Budget
## Operating Costs
## Lease for space
## Permits and license fees/legal fees
## Equipment supplies/building materials
## Cost of setting up and maintaining web presence
## Advertising/Marketing
## Salaries for staff
## Auxiliary costs (utilities, basic supplies, insurance etc.)
# Monies
## Membership model
## Tier structure –Monthly/Yearly/Lifetime Model
## Sponsorships
## Donations
## Investors
## Merchandise Income
## Other potential income sources (Advertising revenue from online, affiliate donations etc.)
# Location
## What do you need/want? (Size, location, proximity to transportation, neighborhood affiliations etc.)
## How much can you reasonably afford?
## Explore lease-to-buy options
## Buildout potential of space
## Zoning/permits/operating rules and requirements of space –does it work?
## Is it accessible?
## Can it accommodate technology/upgrades/sound/heavy traffic etc?
# Layout
## Size
## Breakdown space into front/back, public/private areas
## Determine fixed/mutable spaces
## Coordinate with DIY people
## Consider what materials to use/maximum efficiency/safety issues
## Hypothesize future buildout –sketch rendering of space to that effect
## Determine overall motif and themes
# Web Presence
## Site/Personal email/Blog/Forum
## Memberships
## Maintenance
## Merchandise
## Online lectures/materials
## Links/Affiliates
## Advertising
# Equipment
## Basics for start-up
## In-house tools/materials
## Portable/moveable/off-site equipment/materials
## What is needed to facilitate the spaces being built? What can we reasonably provide, what will they need to provide for themselves?
## Possible Co-op of tools and such?
## Possibility of building new equipment and such on-site?
# Marketing/Advertising
## Identify markets/niche
## Show marketability
## Who are your members? Can they offer anything towards this end?
## Merchandise, in-house/affiliate-related
## Expand market –network!
## Have paid advertising on website?
# Members
## Getting them to join
## Getting them involved
## Physical/Financial presence
## Participation
## Volunteers
## Conventions/gatherings/parties etc.
## Feedback/Forum input
# Affiliates/Associates
## Among friends/current members
## Outside immediate network
## Networking within like organizations
## Approach alternative educational institutions for support?
## Link online with others
## Co-op
## Joint endeavors/group exercises/Inter-system challenges?
# Classroom Module
## What do you want to offer?
## Disciplines
## Teachers/Lecturers
## Participation model
## Materials
## Fees
## Online availability/streaming video/live feed
## Certification?
## Continuing the educational cycle (learn, teach, learn teach etc)
# Infrastructure Buildout
## Space to space linkage
## Global?
# Franchise/Model Branching
## Viability
## Desirability
## Resource capability
## Location(s)
## Venue-type expansion (i.e. club, workshop, warehouse, tech/science lab etc.)

Organization

2009-12-09T20:44:51Z

Ashumz: /* Mission Statement - In progress */

https://www.paypal.com/nonprofit - paypal likes nonprofits

= Business Plan =
Holder for business plan information
(see google doc)

Final Space: $384
Heat and Common Charges: $50
Electricity: $50 (estimate)
Timewarner: $84.99 (no build out costs)
Insurance: $50

Total: $618.99 = $47.61 for 13 members

[http://www.google.com/url?sa=t&source=web&ct=res&cd=2&ved=0CBMQFjAB&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.allianceonline.org%2Fassets%2Flibrary%2F7_businessplanningfornonpro.pdf&rct=j&q=business+planning+for+nonprofits+enhance&ei=6AUgS7-wF82ztged-PGsCg&usg=AFQjCNFIkebsBrRTPWyKC86qafvsUVv0Qw Developing a Business Plan for Non-profits - Strategic Planning] - We may want to develop a strategic plan for Interlock. From the document:
"Strategic planning is indeed different from business planning. Strategic plans are the road maps that guide an organization forward, answering questions about mission and values as well as what results the organization wants to achieve in the area of program, management/operations, sustainability, and governance. Strategic plans set the course."

= Forming a Non-profit Corporation =

===Steps to Forming an NFP - In Progress/Articles of Incorporation sent to Dept of Ed for approval ===
Guide to forming a non-profit in NYS from NYS website: [http://www.dos.state.ny.us/corp/nfpguide.htm] http://www.dos.state.ny.us/corp/nfpguide.htm

Sample articles of organization with required 501(3)c inclusions: [http://www.irs.gov/charities/foundations/article/0,,id=141238,00.html]http://www.irs.gov/charities/foundations/article/0,,id=141238,00.html

=== Being approved as an "educational" organization - Consent In Progress ===
To be recognized as a 501(3)c organization, we must include in our purpose that we are "charitable", "educational", or "scientific." Existing hackerspaces we have spoke to usually choose all three terms in their statement of purpose. In NY, if we want to include educational or scientific in our purpose, we need the consent of the Dept of Education, Office of Counsel. I have sent in our organizing documents (Certificate of Incorporation) to the Office of Counsel as of 12/6. I added the necessary disclaimers to receive consent. Until we receive consent, which should not be difficult but simply takes time, we cannot file the certificate of incorporation. Once we receive consent, I will re-file our Certificate of Incorporation. - (This is an area of non-profit law specific to NYS). http://www.counsel.nysed.gov/forms/ques.html#q1

===Responsibilities of an NFP in New York State - Begin once Corporation is filed ===
(From the NY Division of Corporations website) The existence of the corporation begins upon the filing of the Certificate of Incorporation with the Department of State. After the corporate existence has begun, an organization meeting of the initial directors designated in the Certificate of Incorporation must be held for the purpose of adopting by-laws, electing directors and the transaction of any other business. (See Section 405 of the Not-for-Profit Corporation Law.)

The corporation is required to keep correct and complete books and records of account and must keep minutes of the proceedings of its members, board of directors and executive committee, if any. The corporation must also keep a record containing the names and addresses of all members, the number of capital certificates held by each member and the dates when they respectively became the owners of record thereof. (See Section 621 of the Not-for-Profit Corporation Law.)

In addition, a meeting of members must be held annually for the election of directors and the transaction of other business on a date fixed by or under the by-laws. (See Section 603 of the Not-for-Profit Corporation Law.)

Not-for-profit corporations formed for charitable purposes may be required to register with the Office of the Attorney General, Charities Bureau, Registration Section, 120 Broadway, New York, NY 10271. The telephone number is (212) 416-8415. The website address is www.oag.state.ny.us.[http://www.dos.state.ny.us/corp/nfpguide.htm]

===Applying for Tax Exempt 501(3)c Status - Begin shortly after corporation is filed ===
Once we have filed the non-profit corporation, we can apply (within 15 months) for tax exempt status. the corp will be formed right away, but the tax exempt status will just take some time to put together all of the necessary paperwork and be approved. Other hackerspaces applying for tax exempt status are one of our best resources for obtaining 501(3)(c) status. If anyone knows of any hackerspaces who have been officially approved, it would benefit us to contact these hackerspaces and collaborate to some degree with the people who organized those documents.

- A PDF from the NY Lawyer's Alliance that explains, step by step, how to fill out FORM 1023 (our application for tax exempt status): [http://www.lawyersalliance.org/pdfs/GO_Chap7_Insert.pdf http://www.lawyersalliance.org/pdfs/GO_Chap7_Insert.pdf]

- More about applying for tax exempt status here (dumbed down): [http://www.irs.gov/pub/irs-pdf/p4220.pdf]http://www.irs.gov/pub/irs-pdf/p4220.pdf

- And here (very detailed and provides specific information regarding form 1023 inclusions) [http://www.irs.gov/publications/p557/ http://www.irs.gov/publications/p557/]

Note: We can form the corporation and have up to 15 months to file for tax-exempt status. we do not have to wait to call ourselves tax-exempt, and as long as we get approved eventually, we can take donations and tell donors that our tax-exemption status is currently pending. any donations given would retroactively be tax exempt as long as we are approved.

===Registering with the NY Attorney General - Look into immediately ===
As a tax-exempt organization, we would need to register with the NY Attorney General, Charities Bureau at [http://www.charitiesnys.com/charities_new.html http://www.charitiesnys.com/charities_new.html]. I am not sure if we have to file that immediately if we are planning on being a 501(3)c, or if we wait until approval?

=== Bylaws ===
see [[bylaws]]

HacDC has bylaws that keep decision making centered around members, and less board-oriented. Check them out at [http://wiki.hacdc.org/index.php?title=Bylaws http://wiki.hacdc.org/index.php?title=Bylaws]

ArchReactor (St Louis)'s draft of bylaws [http://archreactor.org/wiki/index.php/Bylaws http://archreactor.org/wiki/index.php/Bylaws]

Harford Hackerspace [http://wiki.harfordhackerspace.org/index.php?title=Bylaws http://wiki.harfordhackerspace.org/index.php?title=Bylaws]

Noisebridge (San Francisco) [https://www.noisebridge.net/wiki/Bylaws https://www.noisebridge.net/wiki/Bylaws]

Columbia Gadget Works [http://www.columbiagadgetworks.org/home/draft-bylaws http://www.columbiagadgetworks.org/home/draft-bylaws]

Pumping Station: One (Chicago) [http://pumpingstationone.org/wiki//index.php?title=Bylaws http://pumpingstationone.org/wiki//index.php?title=Bylaws] and their 'membership agreement [http://pumpingstationone.org/wiki//index.php?title=MisbehaviorAmendment http://pumpingstationone.org/wiki//index.php?title=MisbehaviorAmendment]

An overview of organizational structure/design patterns for hackerspaces at hackerspaces.org: [http://blog.hackerspaces.org/2009/09/13/hackerspaces-and-money-five-approaches/ http://blog.hackerspaces.org/2009/09/13/hackerspaces-and-money-five-approaches/]

=== Mission Statement - In progress ===
''
We could use a well developed mission statement here. :)''

Interlock Purposes:

1. Maintain space suitable for technical and social collobaration for members of the organization and the community at large

2. Collaborate on all forms of technology, culture, and craft in innovative ways

3. Further the experience of its members in crafts that interest them through collaboration, workshops, and open discussion

4. Further the knowledge and experience of the public through talks, demonstrations, workshops, and public seminars pertaining to member crafts, inventions, and discoveries.

5. Apply the results of its work to specific cultural, charitable, and scientific causes.

6. Release the results of its work to the community through free and open licensing of intellectual property.

== Eric's 16 point process of creating a hackerspace ==
http://docs.google.com/View?id=dh6q5hc_3f9h338x9 -

# Business Plan
## Formulating Steps, procuring services of Lawyer/Accountant
## Mission Statement
## Assets/Financials, Budget/Income Projection
## Present offering uniquely –why us?
## Market evaluation, place in market niche
## Breakdown income source/potential
## Outline membership plan (# of members+$ per month =revenue generated)
## Sponsorships/Donations/Merchandise/Products etc.
## Define reasons for choosing to go non-profit
## Write up the plan
## Notarize and finalize
## Present to potential investors, banks, clients etc.
# Staff/Operators
## Identify what you need to run company as far as personnel
## Figure out who is available to you
## Assess suitability for various roles
## What can you offer them?
## What is their long term potential? Long term goals?
## Separate financial supporters vs. non-financial
## Define roles and place people in positions of merchandisers, teachers, lecturers, administrative, house staff etc.
# Acquire Non-Profit Status
## Get paperwork/legal counsel
## Obtain proper permits/licenses
## Get insurance (expand later on to cover equipment and possessions in the space)
## Submit file
## Follow up with whoever is handling case
# By-Laws
## Base off of the HackDC model
## Modify to suit new venture
## Have board sign off on them
# Budget
## Operating Costs
## Lease for space
## Permits and license fees/legal fees
## Equipment supplies/building materials
## Cost of setting up and maintaining web presence
## Advertising/Marketing
## Salaries for staff
## Auxiliary costs (utilities, basic supplies, insurance etc.)
# Monies
## Membership model
## Tier structure –Monthly/Yearly/Lifetime Model
## Sponsorships
## Donations
## Investors
## Merchandise Income
## Other potential income sources (Advertising revenue from online, affiliate donations etc.)
# Location
## What do you need/want? (Size, location, proximity to transportation, neighborhood affiliations etc.)
## How much can you reasonably afford?
## Explore lease-to-buy options
## Buildout potential of space
## Zoning/permits/operating rules and requirements of space –does it work?
## Is it accessible?
## Can it accommodate technology/upgrades/sound/heavy traffic etc?
# Layout
## Size
## Breakdown space into front/back, public/private areas
## Determine fixed/mutable spaces
## Coordinate with DIY people
## Consider what materials to use/maximum efficiency/safety issues
## Hypothesize future buildout –sketch rendering of space to that effect
## Determine overall motif and themes
# Web Presence
## Site/Personal email/Blog/Forum
## Memberships
## Maintenance
## Merchandise
## Online lectures/materials
## Links/Affiliates
## Advertising
# Equipment
## Basics for start-up
## In-house tools/materials
## Portable/moveable/off-site equipment/materials
## What is needed to facilitate the spaces being built? What can we reasonably provide, what will they need to provide for themselves?
## Possible Co-op of tools and such?
## Possibility of building new equipment and such on-site?
# Marketing/Advertising
## Identify markets/niche
## Show marketability
## Who are your members? Can they offer anything towards this end?
## Merchandise, in-house/affiliate-related
## Expand market –network!
## Have paid advertising on website?
# Members
## Getting them to join
## Getting them involved
## Physical/Financial presence
## Participation
## Volunteers
## Conventions/gatherings/parties etc.
## Feedback/Forum input
# Affiliates/Associates
## Among friends/current members
## Outside immediate network
## Networking within like organizations
## Approach alternative educational institutions for support?
## Link online with others
## Co-op
## Joint endeavors/group exercises/Inter-system challenges?
# Classroom Module
## What do you want to offer?
## Disciplines
## Teachers/Lecturers
## Participation model
## Materials
## Fees
## Online availability/streaming video/live feed
## Certification?
## Continuing the educational cycle (learn, teach, learn teach etc)
# Infrastructure Buildout
## Space to space linkage
## Global?
# Franchise/Model Branching
## Viability
## Desirability
## Resource capability
## Location(s)
## Venue-type expansion (i.e. club, workshop, warehouse, tech/science lab etc.)

Organization

2009-12-09T20:44:35Z

Ashumz: /* Mission Statement - In progress */

https://www.paypal.com/nonprofit - paypal likes nonprofits

= Business Plan =
Holder for business plan information
(see google doc)

Final Space: $384
Heat and Common Charges: $50
Electricity: $50 (estimate)
Timewarner: $84.99 (no build out costs)
Insurance: $50

Total: $618.99 = $47.61 for 13 members

[http://www.google.com/url?sa=t&source=web&ct=res&cd=2&ved=0CBMQFjAB&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.allianceonline.org%2Fassets%2Flibrary%2F7_businessplanningfornonpro.pdf&rct=j&q=business+planning+for+nonprofits+enhance&ei=6AUgS7-wF82ztged-PGsCg&usg=AFQjCNFIkebsBrRTPWyKC86qafvsUVv0Qw Developing a Business Plan for Non-profits - Strategic Planning] - We may want to develop a strategic plan for Interlock. From the document:
"Strategic planning is indeed different from business planning. Strategic plans are the road maps that guide an organization forward, answering questions about mission and values as well as what results the organization wants to achieve in the area of program, management/operations, sustainability, and governance. Strategic plans set the course."

= Forming a Non-profit Corporation =

===Steps to Forming an NFP - In Progress/Articles of Incorporation sent to Dept of Ed for approval ===
Guide to forming a non-profit in NYS from NYS website: [http://www.dos.state.ny.us/corp/nfpguide.htm] http://www.dos.state.ny.us/corp/nfpguide.htm

Sample articles of organization with required 501(3)c inclusions: [http://www.irs.gov/charities/foundations/article/0,,id=141238,00.html]http://www.irs.gov/charities/foundations/article/0,,id=141238,00.html

=== Being approved as an "educational" organization - Consent In Progress ===
To be recognized as a 501(3)c organization, we must include in our purpose that we are "charitable", "educational", or "scientific." Existing hackerspaces we have spoke to usually choose all three terms in their statement of purpose. In NY, if we want to include educational or scientific in our purpose, we need the consent of the Dept of Education, Office of Counsel. I have sent in our organizing documents (Certificate of Incorporation) to the Office of Counsel as of 12/6. I added the necessary disclaimers to receive consent. Until we receive consent, which should not be difficult but simply takes time, we cannot file the certificate of incorporation. Once we receive consent, I will re-file our Certificate of Incorporation. - (This is an area of non-profit law specific to NYS). http://www.counsel.nysed.gov/forms/ques.html#q1

===Responsibilities of an NFP in New York State - Begin once Corporation is filed ===
(From the NY Division of Corporations website) The existence of the corporation begins upon the filing of the Certificate of Incorporation with the Department of State. After the corporate existence has begun, an organization meeting of the initial directors designated in the Certificate of Incorporation must be held for the purpose of adopting by-laws, electing directors and the transaction of any other business. (See Section 405 of the Not-for-Profit Corporation Law.)

The corporation is required to keep correct and complete books and records of account and must keep minutes of the proceedings of its members, board of directors and executive committee, if any. The corporation must also keep a record containing the names and addresses of all members, the number of capital certificates held by each member and the dates when they respectively became the owners of record thereof. (See Section 621 of the Not-for-Profit Corporation Law.)

In addition, a meeting of members must be held annually for the election of directors and the transaction of other business on a date fixed by or under the by-laws. (See Section 603 of the Not-for-Profit Corporation Law.)

Not-for-profit corporations formed for charitable purposes may be required to register with the Office of the Attorney General, Charities Bureau, Registration Section, 120 Broadway, New York, NY 10271. The telephone number is (212) 416-8415. The website address is www.oag.state.ny.us.[http://www.dos.state.ny.us/corp/nfpguide.htm]

===Applying for Tax Exempt 501(3)c Status - Begin shortly after corporation is filed ===
Once we have filed the non-profit corporation, we can apply (within 15 months) for tax exempt status. the corp will be formed right away, but the tax exempt status will just take some time to put together all of the necessary paperwork and be approved. Other hackerspaces applying for tax exempt status are one of our best resources for obtaining 501(3)(c) status. If anyone knows of any hackerspaces who have been officially approved, it would benefit us to contact these hackerspaces and collaborate to some degree with the people who organized those documents.

- A PDF from the NY Lawyer's Alliance that explains, step by step, how to fill out FORM 1023 (our application for tax exempt status): [http://www.lawyersalliance.org/pdfs/GO_Chap7_Insert.pdf http://www.lawyersalliance.org/pdfs/GO_Chap7_Insert.pdf]

- More about applying for tax exempt status here (dumbed down): [http://www.irs.gov/pub/irs-pdf/p4220.pdf]http://www.irs.gov/pub/irs-pdf/p4220.pdf

- And here (very detailed and provides specific information regarding form 1023 inclusions) [http://www.irs.gov/publications/p557/ http://www.irs.gov/publications/p557/]

Note: We can form the corporation and have up to 15 months to file for tax-exempt status. we do not have to wait to call ourselves tax-exempt, and as long as we get approved eventually, we can take donations and tell donors that our tax-exemption status is currently pending. any donations given would retroactively be tax exempt as long as we are approved.

===Registering with the NY Attorney General - Look into immediately ===
As a tax-exempt organization, we would need to register with the NY Attorney General, Charities Bureau at [http://www.charitiesnys.com/charities_new.html http://www.charitiesnys.com/charities_new.html]. I am not sure if we have to file that immediately if we are planning on being a 501(3)c, or if we wait until approval?

=== Bylaws ===
see [[bylaws]]

HacDC has bylaws that keep decision making centered around members, and less board-oriented. Check them out at [http://wiki.hacdc.org/index.php?title=Bylaws http://wiki.hacdc.org/index.php?title=Bylaws]

ArchReactor (St Louis)'s draft of bylaws [http://archreactor.org/wiki/index.php/Bylaws http://archreactor.org/wiki/index.php/Bylaws]

Harford Hackerspace [http://wiki.harfordhackerspace.org/index.php?title=Bylaws http://wiki.harfordhackerspace.org/index.php?title=Bylaws]

Noisebridge (San Francisco) [https://www.noisebridge.net/wiki/Bylaws https://www.noisebridge.net/wiki/Bylaws]

Columbia Gadget Works [http://www.columbiagadgetworks.org/home/draft-bylaws http://www.columbiagadgetworks.org/home/draft-bylaws]

Pumping Station: One (Chicago) [http://pumpingstationone.org/wiki//index.php?title=Bylaws http://pumpingstationone.org/wiki//index.php?title=Bylaws] and their 'membership agreement [http://pumpingstationone.org/wiki//index.php?title=MisbehaviorAmendment http://pumpingstationone.org/wiki//index.php?title=MisbehaviorAmendment]

An overview of organizational structure/design patterns for hackerspaces at hackerspaces.org: [http://blog.hackerspaces.org/2009/09/13/hackerspaces-and-money-five-approaches/ http://blog.hackerspaces.org/2009/09/13/hackerspaces-and-money-five-approaches/]

=== Mission Statement - In progress ===

We could use a well developed mission statement here. :)

Interlock Purposes:

1. Maintain space suitable for technical and social collobaration for members of the organization and the community at large

2. Collaborate on all forms of technology, culture, and craft in innovative ways

3. Further the experience of its members in crafts that interest them through collaboration, workshops, and open discussion

4. Further the knowledge and experience of the public through talks, demonstrations, workshops, and public seminars pertaining to member crafts, inventions, and discoveries.

5. Apply the results of its work to specific cultural, charitable, and scientific causes.

6. Release the results of its work to the community through free and open licensing of intellectual property.

== Eric's 16 point process of creating a hackerspace ==
http://docs.google.com/View?id=dh6q5hc_3f9h338x9 -

# Business Plan
## Formulating Steps, procuring services of Lawyer/Accountant
## Mission Statement
## Assets/Financials, Budget/Income Projection
## Present offering uniquely –why us?
## Market evaluation, place in market niche
## Breakdown income source/potential
## Outline membership plan (# of members+$ per month =revenue generated)
## Sponsorships/Donations/Merchandise/Products etc.
## Define reasons for choosing to go non-profit
## Write up the plan
## Notarize and finalize
## Present to potential investors, banks, clients etc.
# Staff/Operators
## Identify what you need to run company as far as personnel
## Figure out who is available to you
## Assess suitability for various roles
## What can you offer them?
## What is their long term potential? Long term goals?
## Separate financial supporters vs. non-financial
## Define roles and place people in positions of merchandisers, teachers, lecturers, administrative, house staff etc.
# Acquire Non-Profit Status
## Get paperwork/legal counsel
## Obtain proper permits/licenses
## Get insurance (expand later on to cover equipment and possessions in the space)
## Submit file
## Follow up with whoever is handling case
# By-Laws
## Base off of the HackDC model
## Modify to suit new venture
## Have board sign off on them
# Budget
## Operating Costs
## Lease for space
## Permits and license fees/legal fees
## Equipment supplies/building materials
## Cost of setting up and maintaining web presence
## Advertising/Marketing
## Salaries for staff
## Auxiliary costs (utilities, basic supplies, insurance etc.)
# Monies
## Membership model
## Tier structure –Monthly/Yearly/Lifetime Model
## Sponsorships
## Donations
## Investors
## Merchandise Income
## Other potential income sources (Advertising revenue from online, affiliate donations etc.)
# Location
## What do you need/want? (Size, location, proximity to transportation, neighborhood affiliations etc.)
## How much can you reasonably afford?
## Explore lease-to-buy options
## Buildout potential of space
## Zoning/permits/operating rules and requirements of space –does it work?
## Is it accessible?
## Can it accommodate technology/upgrades/sound/heavy traffic etc?
# Layout
## Size
## Breakdown space into front/back, public/private areas
## Determine fixed/mutable spaces
## Coordinate with DIY people
## Consider what materials to use/maximum efficiency/safety issues
## Hypothesize future buildout –sketch rendering of space to that effect
## Determine overall motif and themes
# Web Presence
## Site/Personal email/Blog/Forum
## Memberships
## Maintenance
## Merchandise
## Online lectures/materials
## Links/Affiliates
## Advertising
# Equipment
## Basics for start-up
## In-house tools/materials
## Portable/moveable/off-site equipment/materials
## What is needed to facilitate the spaces being built? What can we reasonably provide, what will they need to provide for themselves?
## Possible Co-op of tools and such?
## Possibility of building new equipment and such on-site?
# Marketing/Advertising
## Identify markets/niche
## Show marketability
## Who are your members? Can they offer anything towards this end?
## Merchandise, in-house/affiliate-related
## Expand market –network!
## Have paid advertising on website?
# Members
## Getting them to join
## Getting them involved
## Physical/Financial presence
## Participation
## Volunteers
## Conventions/gatherings/parties etc.
## Feedback/Forum input
# Affiliates/Associates
## Among friends/current members
## Outside immediate network
## Networking within like organizations
## Approach alternative educational institutions for support?
## Link online with others
## Co-op
## Joint endeavors/group exercises/Inter-system challenges?
# Classroom Module
## What do you want to offer?
## Disciplines
## Teachers/Lecturers
## Participation model
## Materials
## Fees
## Online availability/streaming video/live feed
## Certification?
## Continuing the educational cycle (learn, teach, learn teach etc)
# Infrastructure Buildout
## Space to space linkage
## Global?
# Franchise/Model Branching
## Viability
## Desirability
## Resource capability
## Location(s)
## Venue-type expansion (i.e. club, workshop, warehouse, tech/science lab etc.)

Organization

2009-12-09T20:44:18Z

Ashumz: /* Mission Statement */

https://www.paypal.com/nonprofit - paypal likes nonprofits

= Business Plan =
Holder for business plan information
(see google doc)

Final Space: $384
Heat and Common Charges: $50
Electricity: $50 (estimate)
Timewarner: $84.99 (no build out costs)
Insurance: $50

Total: $618.99 = $47.61 for 13 members

[http://www.google.com/url?sa=t&source=web&ct=res&cd=2&ved=0CBMQFjAB&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.allianceonline.org%2Fassets%2Flibrary%2F7_businessplanningfornonpro.pdf&rct=j&q=business+planning+for+nonprofits+enhance&ei=6AUgS7-wF82ztged-PGsCg&usg=AFQjCNFIkebsBrRTPWyKC86qafvsUVv0Qw Developing a Business Plan for Non-profits - Strategic Planning] - We may want to develop a strategic plan for Interlock. From the document:
"Strategic planning is indeed different from business planning. Strategic plans are the road maps that guide an organization forward, answering questions about mission and values as well as what results the organization wants to achieve in the area of program, management/operations, sustainability, and governance. Strategic plans set the course."

= Forming a Non-profit Corporation =

===Steps to Forming an NFP - In Progress/Articles of Incorporation sent to Dept of Ed for approval ===
Guide to forming a non-profit in NYS from NYS website: [http://www.dos.state.ny.us/corp/nfpguide.htm] http://www.dos.state.ny.us/corp/nfpguide.htm

Sample articles of organization with required 501(3)c inclusions: [http://www.irs.gov/charities/foundations/article/0,,id=141238,00.html]http://www.irs.gov/charities/foundations/article/0,,id=141238,00.html

=== Being approved as an "educational" organization - Consent In Progress ===
To be recognized as a 501(3)c organization, we must include in our purpose that we are "charitable", "educational", or "scientific." Existing hackerspaces we have spoke to usually choose all three terms in their statement of purpose. In NY, if we want to include educational or scientific in our purpose, we need the consent of the Dept of Education, Office of Counsel. I have sent in our organizing documents (Certificate of Incorporation) to the Office of Counsel as of 12/6. I added the necessary disclaimers to receive consent. Until we receive consent, which should not be difficult but simply takes time, we cannot file the certificate of incorporation. Once we receive consent, I will re-file our Certificate of Incorporation. - (This is an area of non-profit law specific to NYS). http://www.counsel.nysed.gov/forms/ques.html#q1

===Responsibilities of an NFP in New York State - Begin once Corporation is filed ===
(From the NY Division of Corporations website) The existence of the corporation begins upon the filing of the Certificate of Incorporation with the Department of State. After the corporate existence has begun, an organization meeting of the initial directors designated in the Certificate of Incorporation must be held for the purpose of adopting by-laws, electing directors and the transaction of any other business. (See Section 405 of the Not-for-Profit Corporation Law.)

The corporation is required to keep correct and complete books and records of account and must keep minutes of the proceedings of its members, board of directors and executive committee, if any. The corporation must also keep a record containing the names and addresses of all members, the number of capital certificates held by each member and the dates when they respectively became the owners of record thereof. (See Section 621 of the Not-for-Profit Corporation Law.)

In addition, a meeting of members must be held annually for the election of directors and the transaction of other business on a date fixed by or under the by-laws. (See Section 603 of the Not-for-Profit Corporation Law.)

Not-for-profit corporations formed for charitable purposes may be required to register with the Office of the Attorney General, Charities Bureau, Registration Section, 120 Broadway, New York, NY 10271. The telephone number is (212) 416-8415. The website address is www.oag.state.ny.us.[http://www.dos.state.ny.us/corp/nfpguide.htm]

===Applying for Tax Exempt 501(3)c Status - Begin shortly after corporation is filed ===
Once we have filed the non-profit corporation, we can apply (within 15 months) for tax exempt status. the corp will be formed right away, but the tax exempt status will just take some time to put together all of the necessary paperwork and be approved. Other hackerspaces applying for tax exempt status are one of our best resources for obtaining 501(3)(c) status. If anyone knows of any hackerspaces who have been officially approved, it would benefit us to contact these hackerspaces and collaborate to some degree with the people who organized those documents.

- A PDF from the NY Lawyer's Alliance that explains, step by step, how to fill out FORM 1023 (our application for tax exempt status): [http://www.lawyersalliance.org/pdfs/GO_Chap7_Insert.pdf http://www.lawyersalliance.org/pdfs/GO_Chap7_Insert.pdf]

- More about applying for tax exempt status here (dumbed down): [http://www.irs.gov/pub/irs-pdf/p4220.pdf]http://www.irs.gov/pub/irs-pdf/p4220.pdf

- And here (very detailed and provides specific information regarding form 1023 inclusions) [http://www.irs.gov/publications/p557/ http://www.irs.gov/publications/p557/]

Note: We can form the corporation and have up to 15 months to file for tax-exempt status. we do not have to wait to call ourselves tax-exempt, and as long as we get approved eventually, we can take donations and tell donors that our tax-exemption status is currently pending. any donations given would retroactively be tax exempt as long as we are approved.

===Registering with the NY Attorney General - Look into immediately ===
As a tax-exempt organization, we would need to register with the NY Attorney General, Charities Bureau at [http://www.charitiesnys.com/charities_new.html http://www.charitiesnys.com/charities_new.html]. I am not sure if we have to file that immediately if we are planning on being a 501(3)c, or if we wait until approval?

=== Bylaws ===
see [[bylaws]]

HacDC has bylaws that keep decision making centered around members, and less board-oriented. Check them out at [http://wiki.hacdc.org/index.php?title=Bylaws http://wiki.hacdc.org/index.php?title=Bylaws]

ArchReactor (St Louis)'s draft of bylaws [http://archreactor.org/wiki/index.php/Bylaws http://archreactor.org/wiki/index.php/Bylaws]

Harford Hackerspace [http://wiki.harfordhackerspace.org/index.php?title=Bylaws http://wiki.harfordhackerspace.org/index.php?title=Bylaws]

Noisebridge (San Francisco) [https://www.noisebridge.net/wiki/Bylaws https://www.noisebridge.net/wiki/Bylaws]

Columbia Gadget Works [http://www.columbiagadgetworks.org/home/draft-bylaws http://www.columbiagadgetworks.org/home/draft-bylaws]

Pumping Station: One (Chicago) [http://pumpingstationone.org/wiki//index.php?title=Bylaws http://pumpingstationone.org/wiki//index.php?title=Bylaws] and their 'membership agreement [http://pumpingstationone.org/wiki//index.php?title=MisbehaviorAmendment http://pumpingstationone.org/wiki//index.php?title=MisbehaviorAmendment]

An overview of organizational structure/design patterns for hackerspaces at hackerspaces.org: [http://blog.hackerspaces.org/2009/09/13/hackerspaces-and-money-five-approaches/ http://blog.hackerspaces.org/2009/09/13/hackerspaces-and-money-five-approaches/]

=== Mission Statement - In progress ===

We could use a well developed mission statement here. :)

Interlock Purposes:
1. Maintain space suitable for technical and social collobaration for members of the organization and the community at large
2. Collaborate on all forms of technology, culture, and craft in innovative ways
3. Further the experience of its members in crafts that interest them through collaboration, workshops, and open discussion
4. Further the knowledge and experience of the public through talks, demonstrations, workshops, and public seminars pertaining to member crafts, inventions, and discoveries.
5. Apply the results of its work to specific cultural, charitable, and scientific causes.
6. Release the results of its work to the community through free and open licensing of intellectual property.

== Eric's 16 point process of creating a hackerspace ==
http://docs.google.com/View?id=dh6q5hc_3f9h338x9 -

# Business Plan
## Formulating Steps, procuring services of Lawyer/Accountant
## Mission Statement
## Assets/Financials, Budget/Income Projection
## Present offering uniquely –why us?
## Market evaluation, place in market niche
## Breakdown income source/potential
## Outline membership plan (# of members+$ per month =revenue generated)
## Sponsorships/Donations/Merchandise/Products etc.
## Define reasons for choosing to go non-profit
## Write up the plan
## Notarize and finalize
## Present to potential investors, banks, clients etc.
# Staff/Operators
## Identify what you need to run company as far as personnel
## Figure out who is available to you
## Assess suitability for various roles
## What can you offer them?
## What is their long term potential? Long term goals?
## Separate financial supporters vs. non-financial
## Define roles and place people in positions of merchandisers, teachers, lecturers, administrative, house staff etc.
# Acquire Non-Profit Status
## Get paperwork/legal counsel
## Obtain proper permits/licenses
## Get insurance (expand later on to cover equipment and possessions in the space)
## Submit file
## Follow up with whoever is handling case
# By-Laws
## Base off of the HackDC model
## Modify to suit new venture
## Have board sign off on them
# Budget
## Operating Costs
## Lease for space
## Permits and license fees/legal fees
## Equipment supplies/building materials
## Cost of setting up and maintaining web presence
## Advertising/Marketing
## Salaries for staff
## Auxiliary costs (utilities, basic supplies, insurance etc.)
# Monies
## Membership model
## Tier structure –Monthly/Yearly/Lifetime Model
## Sponsorships
## Donations
## Investors
## Merchandise Income
## Other potential income sources (Advertising revenue from online, affiliate donations etc.)
# Location
## What do you need/want? (Size, location, proximity to transportation, neighborhood affiliations etc.)
## How much can you reasonably afford?
## Explore lease-to-buy options
## Buildout potential of space
## Zoning/permits/operating rules and requirements of space –does it work?
## Is it accessible?
## Can it accommodate technology/upgrades/sound/heavy traffic etc?
# Layout
## Size
## Breakdown space into front/back, public/private areas
## Determine fixed/mutable spaces
## Coordinate with DIY people
## Consider what materials to use/maximum efficiency/safety issues
## Hypothesize future buildout –sketch rendering of space to that effect
## Determine overall motif and themes
# Web Presence
## Site/Personal email/Blog/Forum
## Memberships
## Maintenance
## Merchandise
## Online lectures/materials
## Links/Affiliates
## Advertising
# Equipment
## Basics for start-up
## In-house tools/materials
## Portable/moveable/off-site equipment/materials
## What is needed to facilitate the spaces being built? What can we reasonably provide, what will they need to provide for themselves?
## Possible Co-op of tools and such?
## Possibility of building new equipment and such on-site?
# Marketing/Advertising
## Identify markets/niche
## Show marketability
## Who are your members? Can they offer anything towards this end?
## Merchandise, in-house/affiliate-related
## Expand market –network!
## Have paid advertising on website?
# Members
## Getting them to join
## Getting them involved
## Physical/Financial presence
## Participation
## Volunteers
## Conventions/gatherings/parties etc.
## Feedback/Forum input
# Affiliates/Associates
## Among friends/current members
## Outside immediate network
## Networking within like organizations
## Approach alternative educational institutions for support?
## Link online with others
## Co-op
## Joint endeavors/group exercises/Inter-system challenges?
# Classroom Module
## What do you want to offer?
## Disciplines
## Teachers/Lecturers
## Participation model
## Materials
## Fees
## Online availability/streaming video/live feed
## Certification?
## Continuing the educational cycle (learn, teach, learn teach etc)
# Infrastructure Buildout
## Space to space linkage
## Global?
# Franchise/Model Branching
## Viability
## Desirability
## Resource capability
## Location(s)
## Venue-type expansion (i.e. club, workshop, warehouse, tech/science lab etc.)

Organization

2009-12-09T20:37:21Z

Ashumz:

https://www.paypal.com/nonprofit - paypal likes nonprofits

= Business Plan =
Holder for business plan information
(see google doc)

Final Space: $384
Heat and Common Charges: $50
Electricity: $50 (estimate)
Timewarner: $84.99 (no build out costs)
Insurance: $50

Total: $618.99 = $47.61 for 13 members

[http://www.google.com/url?sa=t&source=web&ct=res&cd=2&ved=0CBMQFjAB&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.allianceonline.org%2Fassets%2Flibrary%2F7_businessplanningfornonpro.pdf&rct=j&q=business+planning+for+nonprofits+enhance&ei=6AUgS7-wF82ztged-PGsCg&usg=AFQjCNFIkebsBrRTPWyKC86qafvsUVv0Qw Developing a Business Plan for Non-profits - Strategic Planning] - We may want to develop a strategic plan for Interlock. From the document:
"Strategic planning is indeed different from business planning. Strategic plans are the road maps that guide an organization forward, answering questions about mission and values as well as what results the organization wants to achieve in the area of program, management/operations, sustainability, and governance. Strategic plans set the course."

= Forming a Non-profit Corporation =

===Steps to Forming an NFP - In Progress/Articles of Incorporation sent to Dept of Ed for approval ===
Guide to forming a non-profit in NYS from NYS website: [http://www.dos.state.ny.us/corp/nfpguide.htm] http://www.dos.state.ny.us/corp/nfpguide.htm

Sample articles of organization with required 501(3)c inclusions: [http://www.irs.gov/charities/foundations/article/0,,id=141238,00.html]http://www.irs.gov/charities/foundations/article/0,,id=141238,00.html

=== Being approved as an "educational" organization - Consent In Progress ===
To be recognized as a 501(3)c organization, we must include in our purpose that we are "charitable", "educational", or "scientific." Existing hackerspaces we have spoke to usually choose all three terms in their statement of purpose. In NY, if we want to include educational or scientific in our purpose, we need the consent of the Dept of Education, Office of Counsel. I have sent in our organizing documents (Certificate of Incorporation) to the Office of Counsel as of 12/6. I added the necessary disclaimers to receive consent. Until we receive consent, which should not be difficult but simply takes time, we cannot file the certificate of incorporation. Once we receive consent, I will re-file our Certificate of Incorporation. - (This is an area of non-profit law specific to NYS). http://www.counsel.nysed.gov/forms/ques.html#q1

===Responsibilities of an NFP in New York State - Begin once Corporation is filed ===
(From the NY Division of Corporations website) The existence of the corporation begins upon the filing of the Certificate of Incorporation with the Department of State. After the corporate existence has begun, an organization meeting of the initial directors designated in the Certificate of Incorporation must be held for the purpose of adopting by-laws, electing directors and the transaction of any other business. (See Section 405 of the Not-for-Profit Corporation Law.)

The corporation is required to keep correct and complete books and records of account and must keep minutes of the proceedings of its members, board of directors and executive committee, if any. The corporation must also keep a record containing the names and addresses of all members, the number of capital certificates held by each member and the dates when they respectively became the owners of record thereof. (See Section 621 of the Not-for-Profit Corporation Law.)

In addition, a meeting of members must be held annually for the election of directors and the transaction of other business on a date fixed by or under the by-laws. (See Section 603 of the Not-for-Profit Corporation Law.)

Not-for-profit corporations formed for charitable purposes may be required to register with the Office of the Attorney General, Charities Bureau, Registration Section, 120 Broadway, New York, NY 10271. The telephone number is (212) 416-8415. The website address is www.oag.state.ny.us.[http://www.dos.state.ny.us/corp/nfpguide.htm]

===Applying for Tax Exempt 501(3)c Status - Begin shortly after corporation is filed ===
Once we have filed the non-profit corporation, we can apply (within 15 months) for tax exempt status. the corp will be formed right away, but the tax exempt status will just take some time to put together all of the necessary paperwork and be approved. Other hackerspaces applying for tax exempt status are one of our best resources for obtaining 501(3)(c) status. If anyone knows of any hackerspaces who have been officially approved, it would benefit us to contact these hackerspaces and collaborate to some degree with the people who organized those documents.

- A PDF from the NY Lawyer's Alliance that explains, step by step, how to fill out FORM 1023 (our application for tax exempt status): [http://www.lawyersalliance.org/pdfs/GO_Chap7_Insert.pdf http://www.lawyersalliance.org/pdfs/GO_Chap7_Insert.pdf]

- More about applying for tax exempt status here (dumbed down): [http://www.irs.gov/pub/irs-pdf/p4220.pdf]http://www.irs.gov/pub/irs-pdf/p4220.pdf

- And here (very detailed and provides specific information regarding form 1023 inclusions) [http://www.irs.gov/publications/p557/ http://www.irs.gov/publications/p557/]

Note: We can form the corporation and have up to 15 months to file for tax-exempt status. we do not have to wait to call ourselves tax-exempt, and as long as we get approved eventually, we can take donations and tell donors that our tax-exemption status is currently pending. any donations given would retroactively be tax exempt as long as we are approved.

===Registering with the NY Attorney General - Look into immediately ===
As a tax-exempt organization, we would need to register with the NY Attorney General, Charities Bureau at [http://www.charitiesnys.com/charities_new.html http://www.charitiesnys.com/charities_new.html]. I am not sure if we have to file that immediately if we are planning on being a 501(3)c, or if we wait until approval?

=== Bylaws ===
see [[bylaws]]

HacDC has bylaws that keep decision making centered around members, and less board-oriented. Check them out at [http://wiki.hacdc.org/index.php?title=Bylaws http://wiki.hacdc.org/index.php?title=Bylaws]

ArchReactor (St Louis)'s draft of bylaws [http://archreactor.org/wiki/index.php/Bylaws http://archreactor.org/wiki/index.php/Bylaws]

Harford Hackerspace [http://wiki.harfordhackerspace.org/index.php?title=Bylaws http://wiki.harfordhackerspace.org/index.php?title=Bylaws]

Noisebridge (San Francisco) [https://www.noisebridge.net/wiki/Bylaws https://www.noisebridge.net/wiki/Bylaws]

Columbia Gadget Works [http://www.columbiagadgetworks.org/home/draft-bylaws http://www.columbiagadgetworks.org/home/draft-bylaws]

Pumping Station: One (Chicago) [http://pumpingstationone.org/wiki//index.php?title=Bylaws http://pumpingstationone.org/wiki//index.php?title=Bylaws] and their 'membership agreement [http://pumpingstationone.org/wiki//index.php?title=MisbehaviorAmendment http://pumpingstationone.org/wiki//index.php?title=MisbehaviorAmendment]

An overview of organizational structure/design patterns for hackerspaces at hackerspaces.org: [http://blog.hackerspaces.org/2009/09/13/hackerspaces-and-money-five-approaches/ http://blog.hackerspaces.org/2009/09/13/hackerspaces-and-money-five-approaches/]

=== Mission Statement ===

'''Hacktory's Mission Statement''':
Our goal is to empower people and give them a sense that technology can be a tool for personal expression. We want to reinforce the idea that our world is malleable -- the devices and spaces we interact with everyday can be repurposed and modified to create new experiences. We would like to instill a sense of confidence in people's ability to build things, alter pre-made objects for the better, and teach the skills necessary to do so.

Long-term, we want to establish a diverse community of hackers that benefit the Greater Good and foster a general excitement about technology and the arts. Our classes, activities, and events serve to bring together people with the skills, connections, and resources to achieve this long-term goal.[http://ntrweb.org/2008/11/23/the-hacktory/]

== Eric's 16 point process of creating a hackerspace ==
http://docs.google.com/View?id=dh6q5hc_3f9h338x9 -

# Business Plan
## Formulating Steps, procuring services of Lawyer/Accountant
## Mission Statement
## Assets/Financials, Budget/Income Projection
## Present offering uniquely –why us?
## Market evaluation, place in market niche
## Breakdown income source/potential
## Outline membership plan (# of members+$ per month =revenue generated)
## Sponsorships/Donations/Merchandise/Products etc.
## Define reasons for choosing to go non-profit
## Write up the plan
## Notarize and finalize
## Present to potential investors, banks, clients etc.
# Staff/Operators
## Identify what you need to run company as far as personnel
## Figure out who is available to you
## Assess suitability for various roles
## What can you offer them?
## What is their long term potential? Long term goals?
## Separate financial supporters vs. non-financial
## Define roles and place people in positions of merchandisers, teachers, lecturers, administrative, house staff etc.
# Acquire Non-Profit Status
## Get paperwork/legal counsel
## Obtain proper permits/licenses
## Get insurance (expand later on to cover equipment and possessions in the space)
## Submit file
## Follow up with whoever is handling case
# By-Laws
## Base off of the HackDC model
## Modify to suit new venture
## Have board sign off on them
# Budget
## Operating Costs
## Lease for space
## Permits and license fees/legal fees
## Equipment supplies/building materials
## Cost of setting up and maintaining web presence
## Advertising/Marketing
## Salaries for staff
## Auxiliary costs (utilities, basic supplies, insurance etc.)
# Monies
## Membership model
## Tier structure –Monthly/Yearly/Lifetime Model
## Sponsorships
## Donations
## Investors
## Merchandise Income
## Other potential income sources (Advertising revenue from online, affiliate donations etc.)
# Location
## What do you need/want? (Size, location, proximity to transportation, neighborhood affiliations etc.)
## How much can you reasonably afford?
## Explore lease-to-buy options
## Buildout potential of space
## Zoning/permits/operating rules and requirements of space –does it work?
## Is it accessible?
## Can it accommodate technology/upgrades/sound/heavy traffic etc?
# Layout
## Size
## Breakdown space into front/back, public/private areas
## Determine fixed/mutable spaces
## Coordinate with DIY people
## Consider what materials to use/maximum efficiency/safety issues
## Hypothesize future buildout –sketch rendering of space to that effect
## Determine overall motif and themes
# Web Presence
## Site/Personal email/Blog/Forum
## Memberships
## Maintenance
## Merchandise
## Online lectures/materials
## Links/Affiliates
## Advertising
# Equipment
## Basics for start-up
## In-house tools/materials
## Portable/moveable/off-site equipment/materials
## What is needed to facilitate the spaces being built? What can we reasonably provide, what will they need to provide for themselves?
## Possible Co-op of tools and such?
## Possibility of building new equipment and such on-site?
# Marketing/Advertising
## Identify markets/niche
## Show marketability
## Who are your members? Can they offer anything towards this end?
## Merchandise, in-house/affiliate-related
## Expand market –network!
## Have paid advertising on website?
# Members
## Getting them to join
## Getting them involved
## Physical/Financial presence
## Participation
## Volunteers
## Conventions/gatherings/parties etc.
## Feedback/Forum input
# Affiliates/Associates
## Among friends/current members
## Outside immediate network
## Networking within like organizations
## Approach alternative educational institutions for support?
## Link online with others
## Co-op
## Joint endeavors/group exercises/Inter-system challenges?
# Classroom Module
## What do you want to offer?
## Disciplines
## Teachers/Lecturers
## Participation model
## Materials
## Fees
## Online availability/streaming video/live feed
## Certification?
## Continuing the educational cycle (learn, teach, learn teach etc)
# Infrastructure Buildout
## Space to space linkage
## Global?
# Franchise/Model Branching
## Viability
## Desirability
## Resource capability
## Location(s)
## Venue-type expansion (i.e. club, workshop, warehouse, tech/science lab etc.)

Organization

2009-12-09T20:30:51Z

Ashumz: /* Applying for Tax Exempt 501(3)c Status (The Fun Part!) */

https://www.paypal.com/nonprofit - paypal likes nonprofits

= Business Plan =
Holder for business plan information
(see google doc)

Final Space: $384
Heat and Common Charges: $50
Electricity: $50 (estimate)
Timewarner: $84.99 (no build out costs)
Insurance: $50

Total: $618.99 = $47.61 for 13 members

[http://www.google.com/url?sa=t&source=web&ct=res&cd=2&ved=0CBMQFjAB&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.allianceonline.org%2Fassets%2Flibrary%2F7_businessplanningfornonpro.pdf&rct=j&q=business+planning+for+nonprofits+enhance&ei=6AUgS7-wF82ztged-PGsCg&usg=AFQjCNFIkebsBrRTPWyKC86qafvsUVv0Qw Developing a Business Plan for Non-profits - Strategic Planning]

= Forming a Non-profit Corporation =

===Steps to Forming an NFP - In Progress/Articles completed ===
Guide to forming a non-profit in NYS from NYS website: [http://www.dos.state.ny.us/corp/nfpguide.htm] http://www.dos.state.ny.us/corp/nfpguide.htm

Sample articles of organization with required 501(3)c inclusions: [http://www.irs.gov/charities/foundations/article/0,,id=141238,00.html]http://www.irs.gov/charities/foundations/article/0,,id=141238,00.html

===Responsibilities of an NFP in New York State===
(From the NY Division of Corporations website) The existence of the corporation begins upon the filing of the Certificate of Incorporation with the Department of State. After the corporate existence has begun, an organization meeting of the initial directors designated in the Certificate of Incorporation must be held for the purpose of adopting by-laws, electing directors and the transaction of any other business. (See Section 405 of the Not-for-Profit Corporation Law.)

The corporation is required to keep correct and complete books and records of account and must keep minutes of the proceedings of its members, board of directors and executive committee, if any. The corporation must also keep a record containing the names and addresses of all members, the number of capital certificates held by each member and the dates when they respectively became the owners of record thereof. (See Section 621 of the Not-for-Profit Corporation Law.)

In addition, a meeting of members must be held annually for the election of directors and the transaction of other business on a date fixed by or under the by-laws. (See Section 603 of the Not-for-Profit Corporation Law.)

Not-for-profit corporations formed for charitable purposes may be required to register with the Office of the Attorney General, Charities Bureau, Registration Section, 120 Broadway, New York, NY 10271. The telephone number is (212) 416-8415. The website address is www.oag.state.ny.us.[http://www.dos.state.ny.us/corp/nfpguide.htm]

===Applying for Tax Exempt 501(3)c Status (The Fun Part!)===
Once we have filed the non-profit corporation, we can apply (within 15 months) for tax exempt status. the corp will be formed right away, but the tax exempt status will just take some time to put together all of the necessary paperwork and be approved. Other hackerspaces applying for tax exempt status are one of our best resources for obtaining 501(3)(c) status. If anyone knows of any hackerspaces who have been officially approved, it would benefit us to contact these hackerspaces and collaborate to some degree with the people who organized those documents.

- A PDF from the NY Lawyer's Alliance that explains, step by step, how to fill out FORM 1023 (our application for tax exempt status): [http://www.lawyersalliance.org/pdfs/GO_Chap7_Insert.pdf http://www.lawyersalliance.org/pdfs/GO_Chap7_Insert.pdf]

- More about applying for tax exempt status here (dumbed down): [http://www.irs.gov/pub/irs-pdf/p4220.pdf]http://www.irs.gov/pub/irs-pdf/p4220.pdf

- And here (very detailed and provides specific information regarding form 1023 inclusions) [http://www.irs.gov/publications/p557/ http://www.irs.gov/publications/p557/]

Note: We can form the corporation and have up to 15 months to file for tax-exempt status. we do not have to wait to call ourselves tax-exempt, and as long as we get approved eventually, we can take donations and tell donors that our tax-exemption status is currently pending. any donations given would retroactively be tax exempt as long as we are approved.

===Registering with the NY Attorney General===
As a tax-exempt organization, we would need to register with the NY Attorney General, Charities Bureau at [http://www.charitiesnys.com/charities_new.html http://www.charitiesnys.com/charities_new.html]. I am not sure if we have to file that immediately if we are planning on being a 501(3)c, or if we wait until approval?

=== Being approved as an "educational" organization - Consent In Progress ===
To be recognized as a 501(3)c organization, we must include in our purpose that we are "charitable", "educational", or "scientific." Existing hackerspaces we have spoke to usually choose all three terms in their statement of purpose. In NY, if we want to include educational or scientific in our purpose, we need the consent of the Dept of Education, Office of Counsel. I have sent in our organizing documents (Certificate of Incorporation) to the Office of Counsel as of 12/6. I added the necessary disclaimers to receive consent. Until we receive consent, which should not be difficult but simply takes time, we cannot file the certificate of incorporation. Once we receive consent, I will re-file our Certificate of Incorporation. - (This is an area of non-profit law specific to NYS). http://www.counsel.nysed.gov/forms/ques.html#q1

=== Bylaws ===
see [[bylaws]]

HacDC has bylaws that keep decision making centered around members, and less board-oriented. Check them out at [http://wiki.hacdc.org/index.php?title=Bylaws http://wiki.hacdc.org/index.php?title=Bylaws]

ArchReactor (St Louis)'s draft of bylaws [http://archreactor.org/wiki/index.php/Bylaws http://archreactor.org/wiki/index.php/Bylaws]

Harford Hackerspace [http://wiki.harfordhackerspace.org/index.php?title=Bylaws http://wiki.harfordhackerspace.org/index.php?title=Bylaws]

Noisebridge (San Francisco) [https://www.noisebridge.net/wiki/Bylaws https://www.noisebridge.net/wiki/Bylaws]

Columbia Gadget Works [http://www.columbiagadgetworks.org/home/draft-bylaws http://www.columbiagadgetworks.org/home/draft-bylaws]

Pumping Station: One (Chicago) [http://pumpingstationone.org/wiki//index.php?title=Bylaws http://pumpingstationone.org/wiki//index.php?title=Bylaws] and their 'membership agreement [http://pumpingstationone.org/wiki//index.php?title=MisbehaviorAmendment http://pumpingstationone.org/wiki//index.php?title=MisbehaviorAmendment]

An overview of organizational structure/design patterns for hackerspaces at hackerspaces.org: [http://blog.hackerspaces.org/2009/09/13/hackerspaces-and-money-five-approaches/ http://blog.hackerspaces.org/2009/09/13/hackerspaces-and-money-five-approaches/]

=== Mission Statement ===

'''Hacktory's Mission Statement''':
Our goal is to empower people and give them a sense that technology can be a tool for personal expression. We want to reinforce the idea that our world is malleable -- the devices and spaces we interact with everyday can be repurposed and modified to create new experiences. We would like to instill a sense of confidence in people's ability to build things, alter pre-made objects for the better, and teach the skills necessary to do so.

Long-term, we want to establish a diverse community of hackers that benefit the Greater Good and foster a general excitement about technology and the arts. Our classes, activities, and events serve to bring together people with the skills, connections, and resources to achieve this long-term goal.[http://ntrweb.org/2008/11/23/the-hacktory/]

== Eric's 16 point process of creating a hackerspace ==
http://docs.google.com/View?id=dh6q5hc_3f9h338x9 -

# Business Plan
## Formulating Steps, procuring services of Lawyer/Accountant
## Mission Statement
## Assets/Financials, Budget/Income Projection
## Present offering uniquely –why us?
## Market evaluation, place in market niche
## Breakdown income source/potential
## Outline membership plan (# of members+$ per month =revenue generated)
## Sponsorships/Donations/Merchandise/Products etc.
## Define reasons for choosing to go non-profit
## Write up the plan
## Notarize and finalize
## Present to potential investors, banks, clients etc.
# Staff/Operators
## Identify what you need to run company as far as personnel
## Figure out who is available to you
## Assess suitability for various roles
## What can you offer them?
## What is their long term potential? Long term goals?
## Separate financial supporters vs. non-financial
## Define roles and place people in positions of merchandisers, teachers, lecturers, administrative, house staff etc.
# Acquire Non-Profit Status
## Get paperwork/legal counsel
## Obtain proper permits/licenses
## Get insurance (expand later on to cover equipment and possessions in the space)
## Submit file
## Follow up with whoever is handling case
# By-Laws
## Base off of the HackDC model
## Modify to suit new venture
## Have board sign off on them
# Budget
## Operating Costs
## Lease for space
## Permits and license fees/legal fees
## Equipment supplies/building materials
## Cost of setting up and maintaining web presence
## Advertising/Marketing
## Salaries for staff
## Auxiliary costs (utilities, basic supplies, insurance etc.)
# Monies
## Membership model
## Tier structure –Monthly/Yearly/Lifetime Model
## Sponsorships
## Donations
## Investors
## Merchandise Income
## Other potential income sources (Advertising revenue from online, affiliate donations etc.)
# Location
## What do you need/want? (Size, location, proximity to transportation, neighborhood affiliations etc.)
## How much can you reasonably afford?
## Explore lease-to-buy options
## Buildout potential of space
## Zoning/permits/operating rules and requirements of space –does it work?
## Is it accessible?
## Can it accommodate technology/upgrades/sound/heavy traffic etc?
# Layout
## Size
## Breakdown space into front/back, public/private areas
## Determine fixed/mutable spaces
## Coordinate with DIY people
## Consider what materials to use/maximum efficiency/safety issues
## Hypothesize future buildout –sketch rendering of space to that effect
## Determine overall motif and themes
# Web Presence
## Site/Personal email/Blog/Forum
## Memberships
## Maintenance
## Merchandise
## Online lectures/materials
## Links/Affiliates
## Advertising
# Equipment
## Basics for start-up
## In-house tools/materials
## Portable/moveable/off-site equipment/materials
## What is needed to facilitate the spaces being built? What can we reasonably provide, what will they need to provide for themselves?
## Possible Co-op of tools and such?
## Possibility of building new equipment and such on-site?
# Marketing/Advertising
## Identify markets/niche
## Show marketability
## Who are your members? Can they offer anything towards this end?
## Merchandise, in-house/affiliate-related
## Expand market –network!
## Have paid advertising on website?
# Members
## Getting them to join
## Getting them involved
## Physical/Financial presence
## Participation
## Volunteers
## Conventions/gatherings/parties etc.
## Feedback/Forum input
# Affiliates/Associates
## Among friends/current members
## Outside immediate network
## Networking within like organizations
## Approach alternative educational institutions for support?
## Link online with others
## Co-op
## Joint endeavors/group exercises/Inter-system challenges?
# Classroom Module
## What do you want to offer?
## Disciplines
## Teachers/Lecturers
## Participation model
## Materials
## Fees
## Online availability/streaming video/live feed
## Certification?
## Continuing the educational cycle (learn, teach, learn teach etc)
# Infrastructure Buildout
## Space to space linkage
## Global?
# Franchise/Model Branching
## Viability
## Desirability
## Resource capability
## Location(s)
## Venue-type expansion (i.e. club, workshop, warehouse, tech/science lab etc.)

Organization

2009-12-09T20:25:22Z

Ashumz: /* Being approved as an "educational" organization */

https://www.paypal.com/nonprofit - paypal likes nonprofits

= Business Plan =
Holder for business plan information
(see google doc)

Final Space: $384
Heat and Common Charges: $50
Electricity: $50 (estimate)
Timewarner: $84.99 (no build out costs)
Insurance: $50

Total: $618.99 = $47.61 for 13 members

[http://www.google.com/url?sa=t&source=web&ct=res&cd=2&ved=0CBMQFjAB&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.allianceonline.org%2Fassets%2Flibrary%2F7_businessplanningfornonpro.pdf&rct=j&q=business+planning+for+nonprofits+enhance&ei=6AUgS7-wF82ztged-PGsCg&usg=AFQjCNFIkebsBrRTPWyKC86qafvsUVv0Qw Developing a Business Plan for Non-profits - Strategic Planning]

= Forming a Non-profit Corporation =

===Steps to Forming an NFP - In Progress/Articles completed ===
Guide to forming a non-profit in NYS from NYS website: [http://www.dos.state.ny.us/corp/nfpguide.htm] http://www.dos.state.ny.us/corp/nfpguide.htm

Sample articles of organization with required 501(3)c inclusions: [http://www.irs.gov/charities/foundations/article/0,,id=141238,00.html]http://www.irs.gov/charities/foundations/article/0,,id=141238,00.html

===Responsibilities of an NFP in New York State===
(From the NY Division of Corporations website) The existence of the corporation begins upon the filing of the Certificate of Incorporation with the Department of State. After the corporate existence has begun, an organization meeting of the initial directors designated in the Certificate of Incorporation must be held for the purpose of adopting by-laws, electing directors and the transaction of any other business. (See Section 405 of the Not-for-Profit Corporation Law.)

The corporation is required to keep correct and complete books and records of account and must keep minutes of the proceedings of its members, board of directors and executive committee, if any. The corporation must also keep a record containing the names and addresses of all members, the number of capital certificates held by each member and the dates when they respectively became the owners of record thereof. (See Section 621 of the Not-for-Profit Corporation Law.)

In addition, a meeting of members must be held annually for the election of directors and the transaction of other business on a date fixed by or under the by-laws. (See Section 603 of the Not-for-Profit Corporation Law.)

Not-for-profit corporations formed for charitable purposes may be required to register with the Office of the Attorney General, Charities Bureau, Registration Section, 120 Broadway, New York, NY 10271. The telephone number is (212) 416-8415. The website address is www.oag.state.ny.us.[http://www.dos.state.ny.us/corp/nfpguide.htm]

===Applying for Tax Exempt 501(3)c Status (The Fun Part!)===
Once we have filed the non-profit corporation, we can apply (within 15 months) for tax exempt status. the corp will be formed right away, but the tax exempt status will just take some time to put together all of the necessary paperwork and be approved. Other hackerspaces applying for tax exempt status are one of our best resources for obtaining 501(3)(c) status. [http://www.stayexempt.org/mini-courses/applyfortaxexempt/player.html] http://www.stayexempt.org/mini-courses/applyfortaxexempt/player.html

- More about applying for tax exempt status here (dumbed down): [http://www.irs.gov/pub/irs-pdf/p4220.pdf]http://www.irs.gov/pub/irs-pdf/p4220.pdf

- And here (very detailed) [http://www.irs.gov/publications/p557/]http://www.irs.gov/publications/p557/

- Information on filing form 1023 to obtain tax exempt status: [http://www.irs.gov/instructions/i1023/index.html]http://www.irs.gov/instructions/i1023/index.html

Note: We can form the corporation and have up to 15 months to file for tax-exempt status. we do not have to wait to call ourselves tax-exempt, and as long as we get approved eventually, we can take donations and tell donors that our tax-exemption status is currently pending. any donations given would retroactively be tax exempt as long as we are approved.

===Registering with the NY Attorney General===
As a tax-exempt organization, we would need to register with the NY Attorney General, Charities Bureau at [http://www.charitiesnys.com/charities_new.html http://www.charitiesnys.com/charities_new.html]. I am not sure if we have to file that immediately if we are planning on being a 501(3)c, or if we wait until approval?

=== Being approved as an "educational" organization - Consent In Progress ===
To be recognized as a 501(3)c organization, we must include in our purpose that we are "charitable", "educational", or "scientific." Existing hackerspaces we have spoke to usually choose all three terms in their statement of purpose. In NY, if we want to include educational or scientific in our purpose, we need the consent of the Dept of Education, Office of Counsel. I have sent in our organizing documents (Certificate of Incorporation) to the Office of Counsel as of 12/6. I added the necessary disclaimers to receive consent. Until we receive consent, which should not be difficult but simply takes time, we cannot file the certificate of incorporation. Once we receive consent, I will re-file our Certificate of Incorporation. - (This is an area of non-profit law specific to NYS). http://www.counsel.nysed.gov/forms/ques.html#q1

=== Bylaws ===
see [[bylaws]]

HacDC has bylaws that keep decision making centered around members, and less board-oriented. Check them out at [http://wiki.hacdc.org/index.php?title=Bylaws http://wiki.hacdc.org/index.php?title=Bylaws]

ArchReactor (St Louis)'s draft of bylaws [http://archreactor.org/wiki/index.php/Bylaws http://archreactor.org/wiki/index.php/Bylaws]

Harford Hackerspace [http://wiki.harfordhackerspace.org/index.php?title=Bylaws http://wiki.harfordhackerspace.org/index.php?title=Bylaws]

Noisebridge (San Francisco) [https://www.noisebridge.net/wiki/Bylaws https://www.noisebridge.net/wiki/Bylaws]

Columbia Gadget Works [http://www.columbiagadgetworks.org/home/draft-bylaws http://www.columbiagadgetworks.org/home/draft-bylaws]

Pumping Station: One (Chicago) [http://pumpingstationone.org/wiki//index.php?title=Bylaws http://pumpingstationone.org/wiki//index.php?title=Bylaws] and their 'membership agreement [http://pumpingstationone.org/wiki//index.php?title=MisbehaviorAmendment http://pumpingstationone.org/wiki//index.php?title=MisbehaviorAmendment]

An overview of organizational structure/design patterns for hackerspaces at hackerspaces.org: [http://blog.hackerspaces.org/2009/09/13/hackerspaces-and-money-five-approaches/ http://blog.hackerspaces.org/2009/09/13/hackerspaces-and-money-five-approaches/]

=== Mission Statement ===

'''Hacktory's Mission Statement''':
Our goal is to empower people and give them a sense that technology can be a tool for personal expression. We want to reinforce the idea that our world is malleable -- the devices and spaces we interact with everyday can be repurposed and modified to create new experiences. We would like to instill a sense of confidence in people's ability to build things, alter pre-made objects for the better, and teach the skills necessary to do so.

Long-term, we want to establish a diverse community of hackers that benefit the Greater Good and foster a general excitement about technology and the arts. Our classes, activities, and events serve to bring together people with the skills, connections, and resources to achieve this long-term goal.[http://ntrweb.org/2008/11/23/the-hacktory/]

== Eric's 16 point process of creating a hackerspace ==
http://docs.google.com/View?id=dh6q5hc_3f9h338x9 -

# Business Plan
## Formulating Steps, procuring services of Lawyer/Accountant
## Mission Statement
## Assets/Financials, Budget/Income Projection
## Present offering uniquely –why us?
## Market evaluation, place in market niche
## Breakdown income source/potential
## Outline membership plan (# of members+$ per month =revenue generated)
## Sponsorships/Donations/Merchandise/Products etc.
## Define reasons for choosing to go non-profit
## Write up the plan
## Notarize and finalize
## Present to potential investors, banks, clients etc.
# Staff/Operators
## Identify what you need to run company as far as personnel
## Figure out who is available to you
## Assess suitability for various roles
## What can you offer them?
## What is their long term potential? Long term goals?
## Separate financial supporters vs. non-financial
## Define roles and place people in positions of merchandisers, teachers, lecturers, administrative, house staff etc.
# Acquire Non-Profit Status
## Get paperwork/legal counsel
## Obtain proper permits/licenses
## Get insurance (expand later on to cover equipment and possessions in the space)
## Submit file
## Follow up with whoever is handling case
# By-Laws
## Base off of the HackDC model
## Modify to suit new venture
## Have board sign off on them
# Budget
## Operating Costs
## Lease for space
## Permits and license fees/legal fees
## Equipment supplies/building materials
## Cost of setting up and maintaining web presence
## Advertising/Marketing
## Salaries for staff
## Auxiliary costs (utilities, basic supplies, insurance etc.)
# Monies
## Membership model
## Tier structure –Monthly/Yearly/Lifetime Model
## Sponsorships
## Donations
## Investors
## Merchandise Income
## Other potential income sources (Advertising revenue from online, affiliate donations etc.)
# Location
## What do you need/want? (Size, location, proximity to transportation, neighborhood affiliations etc.)
## How much can you reasonably afford?
## Explore lease-to-buy options
## Buildout potential of space
## Zoning/permits/operating rules and requirements of space –does it work?
## Is it accessible?
## Can it accommodate technology/upgrades/sound/heavy traffic etc?
# Layout
## Size
## Breakdown space into front/back, public/private areas
## Determine fixed/mutable spaces
## Coordinate with DIY people
## Consider what materials to use/maximum efficiency/safety issues
## Hypothesize future buildout –sketch rendering of space to that effect
## Determine overall motif and themes
# Web Presence
## Site/Personal email/Blog/Forum
## Memberships
## Maintenance
## Merchandise
## Online lectures/materials
## Links/Affiliates
## Advertising
# Equipment
## Basics for start-up
## In-house tools/materials
## Portable/moveable/off-site equipment/materials
## What is needed to facilitate the spaces being built? What can we reasonably provide, what will they need to provide for themselves?
## Possible Co-op of tools and such?
## Possibility of building new equipment and such on-site?
# Marketing/Advertising
## Identify markets/niche
## Show marketability
## Who are your members? Can they offer anything towards this end?
## Merchandise, in-house/affiliate-related
## Expand market –network!
## Have paid advertising on website?
# Members
## Getting them to join
## Getting them involved
## Physical/Financial presence
## Participation
## Volunteers
## Conventions/gatherings/parties etc.
## Feedback/Forum input
# Affiliates/Associates
## Among friends/current members
## Outside immediate network
## Networking within like organizations
## Approach alternative educational institutions for support?
## Link online with others
## Co-op
## Joint endeavors/group exercises/Inter-system challenges?
# Classroom Module
## What do you want to offer?
## Disciplines
## Teachers/Lecturers
## Participation model
## Materials
## Fees
## Online availability/streaming video/live feed
## Certification?
## Continuing the educational cycle (learn, teach, learn teach etc)
# Infrastructure Buildout
## Space to space linkage
## Global?
# Franchise/Model Branching
## Viability
## Desirability
## Resource capability
## Location(s)
## Venue-type expansion (i.e. club, workshop, warehouse, tech/science lab etc.)

Organization

2009-12-09T20:21:42Z

Ashumz: /* Steps to Forming an NFP */

https://www.paypal.com/nonprofit - paypal likes nonprofits

= Business Plan =
Holder for business plan information
(see google doc)

Final Space: $384
Heat and Common Charges: $50
Electricity: $50 (estimate)
Timewarner: $84.99 (no build out costs)
Insurance: $50

Total: $618.99 = $47.61 for 13 members

[http://www.google.com/url?sa=t&source=web&ct=res&cd=2&ved=0CBMQFjAB&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.allianceonline.org%2Fassets%2Flibrary%2F7_businessplanningfornonpro.pdf&rct=j&q=business+planning+for+nonprofits+enhance&ei=6AUgS7-wF82ztged-PGsCg&usg=AFQjCNFIkebsBrRTPWyKC86qafvsUVv0Qw Developing a Business Plan for Non-profits - Strategic Planning]

= Forming a Non-profit Corporation =

===Steps to Forming an NFP - In Progress/Articles completed ===
Guide to forming a non-profit in NYS from NYS website: [http://www.dos.state.ny.us/corp/nfpguide.htm] http://www.dos.state.ny.us/corp/nfpguide.htm

Sample articles of organization with required 501(3)c inclusions: [http://www.irs.gov/charities/foundations/article/0,,id=141238,00.html]http://www.irs.gov/charities/foundations/article/0,,id=141238,00.html

===Responsibilities of an NFP in New York State===
(From the NY Division of Corporations website) The existence of the corporation begins upon the filing of the Certificate of Incorporation with the Department of State. After the corporate existence has begun, an organization meeting of the initial directors designated in the Certificate of Incorporation must be held for the purpose of adopting by-laws, electing directors and the transaction of any other business. (See Section 405 of the Not-for-Profit Corporation Law.)

The corporation is required to keep correct and complete books and records of account and must keep minutes of the proceedings of its members, board of directors and executive committee, if any. The corporation must also keep a record containing the names and addresses of all members, the number of capital certificates held by each member and the dates when they respectively became the owners of record thereof. (See Section 621 of the Not-for-Profit Corporation Law.)

In addition, a meeting of members must be held annually for the election of directors and the transaction of other business on a date fixed by or under the by-laws. (See Section 603 of the Not-for-Profit Corporation Law.)

Not-for-profit corporations formed for charitable purposes may be required to register with the Office of the Attorney General, Charities Bureau, Registration Section, 120 Broadway, New York, NY 10271. The telephone number is (212) 416-8415. The website address is www.oag.state.ny.us.[http://www.dos.state.ny.us/corp/nfpguide.htm]

===Applying for Tax Exempt 501(3)c Status (The Fun Part!)===
Once we have filed the non-profit corporation, we can apply (within 15 months) for tax exempt status. the corp will be formed right away, but the tax exempt status will just take some time to put together all of the necessary paperwork and be approved. Other hackerspaces applying for tax exempt status are one of our best resources for obtaining 501(3)(c) status. [http://www.stayexempt.org/mini-courses/applyfortaxexempt/player.html] http://www.stayexempt.org/mini-courses/applyfortaxexempt/player.html

- More about applying for tax exempt status here (dumbed down): [http://www.irs.gov/pub/irs-pdf/p4220.pdf]http://www.irs.gov/pub/irs-pdf/p4220.pdf

- And here (very detailed) [http://www.irs.gov/publications/p557/]http://www.irs.gov/publications/p557/

- Information on filing form 1023 to obtain tax exempt status: [http://www.irs.gov/instructions/i1023/index.html]http://www.irs.gov/instructions/i1023/index.html

Note: We can form the corporation and have up to 15 months to file for tax-exempt status. we do not have to wait to call ourselves tax-exempt, and as long as we get approved eventually, we can take donations and tell donors that our tax-exemption status is currently pending. any donations given would retroactively be tax exempt as long as we are approved.

===Registering with the NY Attorney General===
As a tax-exempt organization, we would need to register with the NY Attorney General, Charities Bureau at [http://www.charitiesnys.com/charities_new.html http://www.charitiesnys.com/charities_new.html]. I am not sure if we have to file that immediately if we are planning on being a 501(3)c, or if we wait until approval?

=== Being approved as an "educational" organization ===
To be recognized as a 501(3)c organization, we must include in our purpose that we are "charitable", "educational", or "scientific." Existing hackerspaces we have spoke to usually choose all three terms in their statement of purpose. In NY, if we want to include educational in our purpose, we may need to get the approval of the dept of education. This would take 2 weeks minimum, and should be submitted before even filing for our corporation. If possible, I would like to try to double check with Resistor or Buffalo to find out if they include the term 'educational' in their organization's purpose, so that we can determine whether or not we want to include the term, and whether or not we need the 'consent of the commissioner' if we want to call ourselves 'educational.' (This is an area of non-profit law specific to NYS). '''The easy alternative is to call ourselves 'charitable' and 'scientific' only.''' http://www.counsel.nysed.gov/forms/ques.html#q1

=== Bylaws ===
see [[bylaws]]

HacDC has bylaws that keep decision making centered around members, and less board-oriented. Check them out at [http://wiki.hacdc.org/index.php?title=Bylaws http://wiki.hacdc.org/index.php?title=Bylaws]

ArchReactor (St Louis)'s draft of bylaws [http://archreactor.org/wiki/index.php/Bylaws http://archreactor.org/wiki/index.php/Bylaws]

Harford Hackerspace [http://wiki.harfordhackerspace.org/index.php?title=Bylaws http://wiki.harfordhackerspace.org/index.php?title=Bylaws]

Noisebridge (San Francisco) [https://www.noisebridge.net/wiki/Bylaws https://www.noisebridge.net/wiki/Bylaws]

Columbia Gadget Works [http://www.columbiagadgetworks.org/home/draft-bylaws http://www.columbiagadgetworks.org/home/draft-bylaws]

Pumping Station: One (Chicago) [http://pumpingstationone.org/wiki//index.php?title=Bylaws http://pumpingstationone.org/wiki//index.php?title=Bylaws] and their 'membership agreement [http://pumpingstationone.org/wiki//index.php?title=MisbehaviorAmendment http://pumpingstationone.org/wiki//index.php?title=MisbehaviorAmendment]

An overview of organizational structure/design patterns for hackerspaces at hackerspaces.org: [http://blog.hackerspaces.org/2009/09/13/hackerspaces-and-money-five-approaches/ http://blog.hackerspaces.org/2009/09/13/hackerspaces-and-money-five-approaches/]

=== Mission Statement ===

'''Hacktory's Mission Statement''':
Our goal is to empower people and give them a sense that technology can be a tool for personal expression. We want to reinforce the idea that our world is malleable -- the devices and spaces we interact with everyday can be repurposed and modified to create new experiences. We would like to instill a sense of confidence in people's ability to build things, alter pre-made objects for the better, and teach the skills necessary to do so.

Long-term, we want to establish a diverse community of hackers that benefit the Greater Good and foster a general excitement about technology and the arts. Our classes, activities, and events serve to bring together people with the skills, connections, and resources to achieve this long-term goal.[http://ntrweb.org/2008/11/23/the-hacktory/]

== Eric's 16 point process of creating a hackerspace ==
http://docs.google.com/View?id=dh6q5hc_3f9h338x9 -

# Business Plan
## Formulating Steps, procuring services of Lawyer/Accountant
## Mission Statement
## Assets/Financials, Budget/Income Projection
## Present offering uniquely –why us?
## Market evaluation, place in market niche
## Breakdown income source/potential
## Outline membership plan (# of members+$ per month =revenue generated)
## Sponsorships/Donations/Merchandise/Products etc.
## Define reasons for choosing to go non-profit
## Write up the plan
## Notarize and finalize
## Present to potential investors, banks, clients etc.
# Staff/Operators
## Identify what you need to run company as far as personnel
## Figure out who is available to you
## Assess suitability for various roles
## What can you offer them?
## What is their long term potential? Long term goals?
## Separate financial supporters vs. non-financial
## Define roles and place people in positions of merchandisers, teachers, lecturers, administrative, house staff etc.
# Acquire Non-Profit Status
## Get paperwork/legal counsel
## Obtain proper permits/licenses
## Get insurance (expand later on to cover equipment and possessions in the space)
## Submit file
## Follow up with whoever is handling case
# By-Laws
## Base off of the HackDC model
## Modify to suit new venture
## Have board sign off on them
# Budget
## Operating Costs
## Lease for space
## Permits and license fees/legal fees
## Equipment supplies/building materials
## Cost of setting up and maintaining web presence
## Advertising/Marketing
## Salaries for staff
## Auxiliary costs (utilities, basic supplies, insurance etc.)
# Monies
## Membership model
## Tier structure –Monthly/Yearly/Lifetime Model
## Sponsorships
## Donations
## Investors
## Merchandise Income
## Other potential income sources (Advertising revenue from online, affiliate donations etc.)
# Location
## What do you need/want? (Size, location, proximity to transportation, neighborhood affiliations etc.)
## How much can you reasonably afford?
## Explore lease-to-buy options
## Buildout potential of space
## Zoning/permits/operating rules and requirements of space –does it work?
## Is it accessible?
## Can it accommodate technology/upgrades/sound/heavy traffic etc?
# Layout
## Size
## Breakdown space into front/back, public/private areas
## Determine fixed/mutable spaces
## Coordinate with DIY people
## Consider what materials to use/maximum efficiency/safety issues
## Hypothesize future buildout –sketch rendering of space to that effect
## Determine overall motif and themes
# Web Presence
## Site/Personal email/Blog/Forum
## Memberships
## Maintenance
## Merchandise
## Online lectures/materials
## Links/Affiliates
## Advertising
# Equipment
## Basics for start-up
## In-house tools/materials
## Portable/moveable/off-site equipment/materials
## What is needed to facilitate the spaces being built? What can we reasonably provide, what will they need to provide for themselves?
## Possible Co-op of tools and such?
## Possibility of building new equipment and such on-site?
# Marketing/Advertising
## Identify markets/niche
## Show marketability
## Who are your members? Can they offer anything towards this end?
## Merchandise, in-house/affiliate-related
## Expand market –network!
## Have paid advertising on website?
# Members
## Getting them to join
## Getting them involved
## Physical/Financial presence
## Participation
## Volunteers
## Conventions/gatherings/parties etc.
## Feedback/Forum input
# Affiliates/Associates
## Among friends/current members
## Outside immediate network
## Networking within like organizations
## Approach alternative educational institutions for support?
## Link online with others
## Co-op
## Joint endeavors/group exercises/Inter-system challenges?
# Classroom Module
## What do you want to offer?
## Disciplines
## Teachers/Lecturers
## Participation model
## Materials
## Fees
## Online availability/streaming video/live feed
## Certification?
## Continuing the educational cycle (learn, teach, learn teach etc)
# Infrastructure Buildout
## Space to space linkage
## Global?
# Franchise/Model Branching
## Viability
## Desirability
## Resource capability
## Location(s)
## Venue-type expansion (i.e. club, workshop, warehouse, tech/science lab etc.)

Organization

2009-12-09T20:20:46Z

Ashumz: /* Business Plan */

https://www.paypal.com/nonprofit - paypal likes nonprofits

= Business Plan =
Holder for business plan information
(see google doc)

Final Space: $384
Heat and Common Charges: $50
Electricity: $50 (estimate)
Timewarner: $84.99 (no build out costs)
Insurance: $50

Total: $618.99 = $47.61 for 13 members

[http://www.google.com/url?sa=t&source=web&ct=res&cd=2&ved=0CBMQFjAB&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.allianceonline.org%2Fassets%2Flibrary%2F7_businessplanningfornonpro.pdf&rct=j&q=business+planning+for+nonprofits+enhance&ei=6AUgS7-wF82ztged-PGsCg&usg=AFQjCNFIkebsBrRTPWyKC86qafvsUVv0Qw Developing a Business Plan for Non-profits - Strategic Planning]

= Forming a Non-profit Corporation =

===Steps to Forming an NFP===
Guide to forming a non-profit in NYS from NYS website: [http://www.dos.state.ny.us/corp/nfpguide.htm] http://www.dos.state.ny.us/corp/nfpguide.htm

Sample articles of organization with required 501(3)c inclusions: [http://www.irs.gov/charities/foundations/article/0,,id=141238,00.html]http://www.irs.gov/charities/foundations/article/0,,id=141238,00.html

===Responsibilities of an NFP in New York State===
(From the NY Division of Corporations website) The existence of the corporation begins upon the filing of the Certificate of Incorporation with the Department of State. After the corporate existence has begun, an organization meeting of the initial directors designated in the Certificate of Incorporation must be held for the purpose of adopting by-laws, electing directors and the transaction of any other business. (See Section 405 of the Not-for-Profit Corporation Law.)

The corporation is required to keep correct and complete books and records of account and must keep minutes of the proceedings of its members, board of directors and executive committee, if any. The corporation must also keep a record containing the names and addresses of all members, the number of capital certificates held by each member and the dates when they respectively became the owners of record thereof. (See Section 621 of the Not-for-Profit Corporation Law.)

In addition, a meeting of members must be held annually for the election of directors and the transaction of other business on a date fixed by or under the by-laws. (See Section 603 of the Not-for-Profit Corporation Law.)

Not-for-profit corporations formed for charitable purposes may be required to register with the Office of the Attorney General, Charities Bureau, Registration Section, 120 Broadway, New York, NY 10271. The telephone number is (212) 416-8415. The website address is www.oag.state.ny.us.[http://www.dos.state.ny.us/corp/nfpguide.htm]

===Applying for Tax Exempt 501(3)c Status (The Fun Part!)===
Once we have filed the non-profit corporation, we can apply (within 15 months) for tax exempt status. the corp will be formed right away, but the tax exempt status will just take some time to put together all of the necessary paperwork and be approved. Other hackerspaces applying for tax exempt status are one of our best resources for obtaining 501(3)(c) status. [http://www.stayexempt.org/mini-courses/applyfortaxexempt/player.html] http://www.stayexempt.org/mini-courses/applyfortaxexempt/player.html

- More about applying for tax exempt status here (dumbed down): [http://www.irs.gov/pub/irs-pdf/p4220.pdf]http://www.irs.gov/pub/irs-pdf/p4220.pdf

- And here (very detailed) [http://www.irs.gov/publications/p557/]http://www.irs.gov/publications/p557/

- Information on filing form 1023 to obtain tax exempt status: [http://www.irs.gov/instructions/i1023/index.html]http://www.irs.gov/instructions/i1023/index.html

Note: We can form the corporation and have up to 15 months to file for tax-exempt status. we do not have to wait to call ourselves tax-exempt, and as long as we get approved eventually, we can take donations and tell donors that our tax-exemption status is currently pending. any donations given would retroactively be tax exempt as long as we are approved.

===Registering with the NY Attorney General===
As a tax-exempt organization, we would need to register with the NY Attorney General, Charities Bureau at [http://www.charitiesnys.com/charities_new.html http://www.charitiesnys.com/charities_new.html]. I am not sure if we have to file that immediately if we are planning on being a 501(3)c, or if we wait until approval?

=== Being approved as an "educational" organization ===
To be recognized as a 501(3)c organization, we must include in our purpose that we are "charitable", "educational", or "scientific." Existing hackerspaces we have spoke to usually choose all three terms in their statement of purpose. In NY, if we want to include educational in our purpose, we may need to get the approval of the dept of education. This would take 2 weeks minimum, and should be submitted before even filing for our corporation. If possible, I would like to try to double check with Resistor or Buffalo to find out if they include the term 'educational' in their organization's purpose, so that we can determine whether or not we want to include the term, and whether or not we need the 'consent of the commissioner' if we want to call ourselves 'educational.' (This is an area of non-profit law specific to NYS). '''The easy alternative is to call ourselves 'charitable' and 'scientific' only.''' http://www.counsel.nysed.gov/forms/ques.html#q1

=== Bylaws ===
see [[bylaws]]

HacDC has bylaws that keep decision making centered around members, and less board-oriented. Check them out at [http://wiki.hacdc.org/index.php?title=Bylaws http://wiki.hacdc.org/index.php?title=Bylaws]

ArchReactor (St Louis)'s draft of bylaws [http://archreactor.org/wiki/index.php/Bylaws http://archreactor.org/wiki/index.php/Bylaws]

Harford Hackerspace [http://wiki.harfordhackerspace.org/index.php?title=Bylaws http://wiki.harfordhackerspace.org/index.php?title=Bylaws]

Noisebridge (San Francisco) [https://www.noisebridge.net/wiki/Bylaws https://www.noisebridge.net/wiki/Bylaws]

Columbia Gadget Works [http://www.columbiagadgetworks.org/home/draft-bylaws http://www.columbiagadgetworks.org/home/draft-bylaws]

Pumping Station: One (Chicago) [http://pumpingstationone.org/wiki//index.php?title=Bylaws http://pumpingstationone.org/wiki//index.php?title=Bylaws] and their 'membership agreement [http://pumpingstationone.org/wiki//index.php?title=MisbehaviorAmendment http://pumpingstationone.org/wiki//index.php?title=MisbehaviorAmendment]

An overview of organizational structure/design patterns for hackerspaces at hackerspaces.org: [http://blog.hackerspaces.org/2009/09/13/hackerspaces-and-money-five-approaches/ http://blog.hackerspaces.org/2009/09/13/hackerspaces-and-money-five-approaches/]

=== Mission Statement ===

'''Hacktory's Mission Statement''':
Our goal is to empower people and give them a sense that technology can be a tool for personal expression. We want to reinforce the idea that our world is malleable -- the devices and spaces we interact with everyday can be repurposed and modified to create new experiences. We would like to instill a sense of confidence in people's ability to build things, alter pre-made objects for the better, and teach the skills necessary to do so.

Long-term, we want to establish a diverse community of hackers that benefit the Greater Good and foster a general excitement about technology and the arts. Our classes, activities, and events serve to bring together people with the skills, connections, and resources to achieve this long-term goal.[http://ntrweb.org/2008/11/23/the-hacktory/]

== Eric's 16 point process of creating a hackerspace ==
http://docs.google.com/View?id=dh6q5hc_3f9h338x9 -

# Business Plan
## Formulating Steps, procuring services of Lawyer/Accountant
## Mission Statement
## Assets/Financials, Budget/Income Projection
## Present offering uniquely –why us?
## Market evaluation, place in market niche
## Breakdown income source/potential
## Outline membership plan (# of members+$ per month =revenue generated)
## Sponsorships/Donations/Merchandise/Products etc.
## Define reasons for choosing to go non-profit
## Write up the plan
## Notarize and finalize
## Present to potential investors, banks, clients etc.
# Staff/Operators
## Identify what you need to run company as far as personnel
## Figure out who is available to you
## Assess suitability for various roles
## What can you offer them?
## What is their long term potential? Long term goals?
## Separate financial supporters vs. non-financial
## Define roles and place people in positions of merchandisers, teachers, lecturers, administrative, house staff etc.
# Acquire Non-Profit Status
## Get paperwork/legal counsel
## Obtain proper permits/licenses
## Get insurance (expand later on to cover equipment and possessions in the space)
## Submit file
## Follow up with whoever is handling case
# By-Laws
## Base off of the HackDC model
## Modify to suit new venture
## Have board sign off on them
# Budget
## Operating Costs
## Lease for space
## Permits and license fees/legal fees
## Equipment supplies/building materials
## Cost of setting up and maintaining web presence
## Advertising/Marketing
## Salaries for staff
## Auxiliary costs (utilities, basic supplies, insurance etc.)
# Monies
## Membership model
## Tier structure –Monthly/Yearly/Lifetime Model
## Sponsorships
## Donations
## Investors
## Merchandise Income
## Other potential income sources (Advertising revenue from online, affiliate donations etc.)
# Location
## What do you need/want? (Size, location, proximity to transportation, neighborhood affiliations etc.)
## How much can you reasonably afford?
## Explore lease-to-buy options
## Buildout potential of space
## Zoning/permits/operating rules and requirements of space –does it work?
## Is it accessible?
## Can it accommodate technology/upgrades/sound/heavy traffic etc?
# Layout
## Size
## Breakdown space into front/back, public/private areas
## Determine fixed/mutable spaces
## Coordinate with DIY people
## Consider what materials to use/maximum efficiency/safety issues
## Hypothesize future buildout –sketch rendering of space to that effect
## Determine overall motif and themes
# Web Presence
## Site/Personal email/Blog/Forum
## Memberships
## Maintenance
## Merchandise
## Online lectures/materials
## Links/Affiliates
## Advertising
# Equipment
## Basics for start-up
## In-house tools/materials
## Portable/moveable/off-site equipment/materials
## What is needed to facilitate the spaces being built? What can we reasonably provide, what will they need to provide for themselves?
## Possible Co-op of tools and such?
## Possibility of building new equipment and such on-site?
# Marketing/Advertising
## Identify markets/niche
## Show marketability
## Who are your members? Can they offer anything towards this end?
## Merchandise, in-house/affiliate-related
## Expand market –network!
## Have paid advertising on website?
# Members
## Getting them to join
## Getting them involved
## Physical/Financial presence
## Participation
## Volunteers
## Conventions/gatherings/parties etc.
## Feedback/Forum input
# Affiliates/Associates
## Among friends/current members
## Outside immediate network
## Networking within like organizations
## Approach alternative educational institutions for support?
## Link online with others
## Co-op
## Joint endeavors/group exercises/Inter-system challenges?
# Classroom Module
## What do you want to offer?
## Disciplines
## Teachers/Lecturers
## Participation model
## Materials
## Fees
## Online availability/streaming video/live feed
## Certification?
## Continuing the educational cycle (learn, teach, learn teach etc)
# Infrastructure Buildout
## Space to space linkage
## Global?
# Franchise/Model Branching
## Viability
## Desirability
## Resource capability
## Location(s)
## Venue-type expansion (i.e. club, workshop, warehouse, tech/science lab etc.)

Projects

2009-12-04T07:19:00Z

Ashumz: /* Ashley's Silly Web Projects */

== Hackerspace Security System ==

Also see [[Infrastructure]]

Description: The space will need a better way to keep track of who has access to come and go as they please. Keys are not an option. Key fob systems and other RFID technologies offer a way to control what a person has access to.

Details: Construct a system that uses an RFID reader to grant access to the main door. The fob is also used to open other areas of the space depending on the member. OPTIONAL: build in a second factor authentication system. OPTIONAL: Construct a man trap so only one member can enter at a time.
* RFID reader
* fob
** [http://www.yubico.com/products/yubikey/ Yubikey] could be used with an old laptop on the cheap
* electronic locks
* server to manage ACLS
* second factor authentication system (biometrics, pin pad, TBD)

=== Comments ===
RFID tags sound great to me. A swipe card would be tolerable, but I don't think those are too robust (not that RFID are perfect). A man trap sounds like a space-hog to me, and a little bit overzealous for our purposes, especially if we're going to have open sessions and classes and such. Maybe all members should just flash their badges even if the door is already open? We could tie this into the irc bot so people could query who is at the space. That'd sortof incentivize proper "status updating" with the door. --[[User:Berticus|Berticus]] 01:30, 29 November 2009 (UTC)

== Reprap/Makerbot Build ==
Description: Berticus really wants to tinker with 3d printing, and thus desires access to either a Makerbot or the next generation Reprap Mendel.

Details: [http://makerbot.com/ Makerbots] can be purchased for $750 or $950. The higher price reflects some premium features, mainly pre-assembled electronics, a power supply, and some extra plastic filament. Bots are currently rather backordered. Mendel parts are impossible to find. There seem to be no kits out there for the non-extruded parts (threaded rod, etc.), so even if we can find somebody to print us the plastic bits, it'll still be a bit of a pain to get everything together. Right now a Makerbot is probably the way to go, and we can use that to print out the Mendel parts to make a second bot for experimentation (developing new print heads and such).

=== Comments ===

== Ashley's Silly Web Projects ==
BedBugsHotels.com <- looking to collab with someone to build something like bedbugregistry.com but not as lame, using googlemaps. started the site in rails, but have not got very far with this. pretty sure there's traffic waiting for a well developed site along these lines, and it could be fun?

hotpinkwedding.com <- no one is going to be interested in this topic, per se. But I'm interested in using and learning about different techniques to boost serp via experimentation, if anyone is into that. 500-600 unique visitors a month currently.

simplerochester.com <- websites hosted on AWS. Looking to redevelop the business model in a unique way and mess around with marketing.

Projects

2009-12-04T07:15:34Z

Ashumz: /* Ashley's Silly Web Projects */