Todo

Overall ToDo List

• Get more people involved in the discussion (mailing list)
• Start talking about what we want
• Start looking for acceptable locations
• Begin formal process - start paperwork for a non-profit entity
• Steal Write bylaws, find suckers board members
• Apply for 501.C3 tax exempt status
• Get a space rented under the non-profit entity
• Move in!
• Get the joint fixed up to meet our needs (shelving, storage, etc)
• Get people making projects

Once we move into a location

• verify roof does not leak, look for freshly repaired ceilings/walls
• verify utilities available (power, water, trash, net access)
• clean up the place as much as we need
• define areas for different activities (electronics/soldering, welding, server/rack space, storage areas)
• build shelves and storage
• get work spaces built (desks, work benches, ham shack, tool wall, etc)

Gear to acquire or build

• mini-fridge
• air conditioner
• space heater
• welding outfit - MIG, TIG, or even just a stick welder
• Laser cutter/etcher
• Rep-Rap rapid prototyper