Hello folks!

Notes from the last meeting are up (apologies for the lack of timestamps; that’s my fault):

http://wiki.ents.ca/wiki/Meeting_Notes/September_3_2009

Some highlights from this evening’s meeting:

• Chris Simmons (cshaiku@ents.ca) has been elected a director (taking Don Eglinski’s spot), and will assume Secretary/Treasurer duties as well (from Jeff O’Toole). Jeff’s director spot will be up for grabs in the near future, as he has moved out to Spruce Grove.
• Keys will be distributed to paying members very soon!
• Drywalling/mudding/painting/termination of CAT5 cabling remains to be done in the space. If you can volunteer an hour of your time, you will be rewarded with ample warm fuzzies.
• A number of committees are being formed; more on this below.
• Office space is still available at the ENTS property. $600/month, suitable for a team of three or 4 people. Utilities/Internet access included, and excellent deals on phone services available.
• ENTS GRAND OPENING: Thursday, September 17th. All members: bring yourselves and your tech toys! Expect local media presence.
• Graham and Rob have been discussing the potential for properties around the ENTS space to act as incubators for high-tech firms. This is extremely preliminary, but to join the conversation, get in touch (rob / graham at ents dot ca)
• There is discussion over arranging the back space to provide space for *both* a conference area and “dirty work” shop environment. Significant advantages exist for having in-house convertible conference space; as Rob mentioned, it would help ENTS become the focal point for the local tech community by providing a venue for tech events.

A number of committees are being established. Here’s what’s in the works:

• Events – headed by Grant Bowering (events at ents dot ca)
• Communications/Marketing – headed by Chris Simmons (communications at ents dot ca)
• Safety – headed by Mike Brown (safety at ents dot ca)
• Website – headed by Matt Mercer (web at ents dot ca)

If you have hands and a keyboard, get in touch with the folks above. We need your help!