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* Click [https://www.noisebridge.net/index.php?title=Meeting_Notes_Template&action=edit Edit] in the MediaWiki top bar (or [https://www.noisebridge.net/index.php?title=Meeting_Notes_Template&action=edit&preview=no Edit without preview])  and copy all the source code into the new meeting notes page.
DELETE EVERYTHING BELOW THIS LINE WHEN YOU POST THE MEETING MINUTES KTHX!!!
* Delete this paragraph from the actual notes. (Keep in template, & in live copy for next iteration)


= Instructions =
*Live notes
**https://pad.riseup.net/p/nbmeeting
*Virtual Meeting (jitsi mic/cam off by default)
**https://meet.jit.si/noisebridge — NOTE: Someone must log in with Google/Facebook/GitHub to start the meeting. Everyone else can join the meeting without logging into anything. ([https://jitsi.org/blog/authentication-on-meet-jit-si/ Blame Jitsi])
**Or, if it's ever revived: https://jitsi.noisebridge.io/hackitorium#config.startWithAudioMuted=true&config.startWithVideoMuted=true&userInfo.displayName=%22n00b%22


Congratulations and/or condolences! You're reading this because you're participating in a meeting of Noisebridge!
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Meetings should be limited to an hour when possible. Shorter is fine, but avoid rushing.
<!-- Things to update before uploading the meeting notes: -->
<!-- - Date  -->
<!-- - Note-taker[s] / Moderator[s]  -->
<!-- - Prev + Next links  -->
<!-- - Summary  -->
<!-- - Meeting Number (XXXth meeting)  -->
<!-- Update last meeting: https://www.noisebridge.net/index.php?title=Last_meeting&redirect=no -->
<!-- Update next meeting: https://www.noisebridge.net/index.php?title=Next_meeting&redirect=no -->


You should read this instructional section thoroughly, and treat them as a guideline for how to host a meeting of Noisebridge. There are three ingredients to an [[Excellent]] meeting: A number of note takers, some facilitators, and participants.
{{meetings2026}}


Meetings are just one of the tools used at Noisebridge to create net forward progress on whatever it is we're all trying to do. Meetings aren't the only way to make decisions or have discussions, and in fact its usually a much better idea to talk about things outside the meeting before dragging the entire community kicking and screaming into it.
These are the notes from the [https://www.noisebridge.net/wiki/Category:Meeting_Notes The XXXth Meeting of Noisebridge].


== Note Takers ==
{|class="wikitable" style="text: left;"
# Confirm last meeting was saved
! style="text-align:left;"| Date
## Check [http://www.noisebridge.net/Last_meeting Last meeting] page to confirm the Riseup pad notes were saved there at end of last meeting.
| 2026 mm dd UPDATE DATE
## Does the text date match the page date? Great!
|-
## If not and the [http://pad.riseup.net/p/nbmeeting Riseup pad] looks like last week, copy the unsaved notes into [http://www.noisebridge.net/Last_meeting Last meeting]. If you need to clear up confusion, check the [https://noisebridge.net/wiki/Category:Meeting_Notes meeting notes archive] to make sure.
! Note-taker[s]
# Take new notes
| PUT YOUR NAME HERE
## Open the shared text editor pad [https://noisebridge.sandcats.io/shared/mgsnX21j0ujAeg9Tj4nsBPWVnOMW1vCAOI8vt4iR7Rk on our sandstorm instance].
|-
## Project the notes in real time for all to see and announce the URL to collaboratively take notes on the major points of the meeting.
! Moderator[s]
## Copy paste the [https://noisebridge.net/index.php?title=Meeting_Notes_Template&action=edit Meeting Notes Template]] markup into the Riseup pad.
| PUT THEIR NAME HERE
## Begin lines with * or separate lines with blank space because [https://www.mediawiki.org/wiki/Help:Formatting Mediawiki syntax] ignores single carriage returns.
|}
# Save and share the notes at the end of the meeting (instructions at the bottom).


== Facilitators ==
<!-- ALSO EDIT PREVIOUS AND NEXT DATES IN THE WIKI LINKS BELOW -->


There are generally two kinds of facilitator roles at a Noisebridge meeting:
{|class="wikitable"
| [[Meeting_Notes_2026 MONTH DAY|Previous Meeting]] {{last meeting}}
| [[Meeting_Notes_2026 MONTH DAY|Next Meeting]] {{next meeting}}
|}


* Stack taker - Useful when a lot of folks want to hop on the discussion stack. This gives everyone a turn to have their feelings heard. Usually only works when there is exactly one stack taker.
<!-- Make sure to add "One or two bullet points of high-level meeting summary." -->
* Moderators - Keeps the meeting moving and prevents everyone from wasting too much time on one subject. Anyone is free to pick up moderation and move the meeting along.


In general, moderators should:
== Meeting Summary ==
* Understand the structure of Noisebridge [[consensus|decision-making]]
<!-- FILL OUT AT END OF MEETING AND SEND TO MAILING LIST/SLACK/DISCORD -->
* Make sure everyone gets a chance to speak.
<!-- Include: -->
* Speak only minimally yourself.
<!-- TLDR what happened at the meeting - possibly including: -->
* Keep the meeting moving, and avoid getting bogged down.
* Fundraising Update:
* Identify discussion items, arrange times limits for talking about each item.
* Announcements:
* Identify and summarize consensus, suggest things that need to be done.
* Finances:
* '''Get the [[membership binder]] and ensure that it is returned safely.'''
* New members:
* New associates:
* Consensus Items:
* Discussion Items:


== Participants ==
= Introductions =
<!-- * Ask people to share their '''name, access needs, and preferred gender pronouns''' what they do at Noisebridge -->


Everyone at a Noisebridge meeting who has consented to participating in one is a participant!
= Short announcements and events =
<!-- '''60-second description per item in bulletpoint.''' -->
<!-- '''Copy-paste any pre-announcements for the upcoming meeting from [[Announcements]].''' -->
<!-- '''After announcements, copy them to the past [[Announcements]] list. Retire any from the Next Meeting list that aren't marked ONGOING.''' -->
<!-- See https://www.noisebridge.net/ and https://www.noisebridge.net/wiki/Category:Events for events, and welcoming people -->


* Say your name before you talk.
= Excellence =
* Remain on-topic, and speak as concisely as possible.
'''Our One Rule is to Be Excellent to Each Other.'''
* Assist the note-taker with any links or corrections that are needed.
* Remain respectful of other participants, their time, and the consensus and moderation process.


What does that mean? Please see our page on [[Excellence]] !


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These are the notes from the [https://www.noisebridge.net/wiki/Category:Meeting_Notes The XXXth Meeting of Noisebridge]. Date: FIXME THE DATE HERE Note-taker: FIXME YOUR NAME HERE; Moderators: FIXME THEIR NAME HERE.
* '''One or two bullet points of high-level meeting summary.'''


== Meeting Summary ==
== Anti-Harassment Policy & Community Standards of Excellence ==
FIXME FILL OUT AT END OF MEETING AND SEND TO MAILING LIST
Noisebridge has an [[Anti-Harassment Policy]]!
TLDR what happened at the meeting:
 
* Fundraising Update
Everyone is expected to follow the Anti-Harassment Policy, please familiarize yourself with it.)
* Announcements:
* Finances:
* New members:
* New philanthropists:
* Consensus Items:
* Discussion Items:


= Fundraising Update =
For approachable & specific guidelines see: [[Community Standards]]
Fundraising team gives update on fundraising


= Introductions =
<!-- Recommended discussion time: TWO MINUTES MAX -->


* '''Invite a knowledgeable volunteer to explain''' [[Noisebridge_Vision|what Noisebridge is about]]:
Please note: '''https://safespace.noisebridge.net/ is one way to quickly raise issues which will be seen by people in Discord.'''
<blockquote>Noisebridge is a 501(c)3 nonprofit that provides a space for creation, collaboration, and learning about technology and creative projects. Noisebridge provides space, power tools, and infrastructure to help the public learn new skills and create cool things. Noisebridge continues to exist through and depends entirely on membership fees and donations. Our code of conduct is 'Be excellent to each other'."</blockquote>
* Introduce any experimental or unusual moderation techniques that may be using during the meeting like: direct responses, limited speaking time, orderless stack, &c.
* Round of introductions (remember, announcements come later):
** What is your name?
** What pronoun do you use? You don't need to feel pressure to work out your entire identity -- just let us know what to call you when we talk about you in the third person.
** What do you do ?
** What do you maintain at Noisebridge?
** If you are new, how did you hear about Noisebridge?


= Short announcements and events =
== Brief Kudos ==
* Cool new projects? Something you'd like people to know? Say now, but keep it short! One or two sentences please!
<!-- Recent examples of excellent behavior, say 3, unless the passion moves you. -->
* Any happenings at the space of which members should be made aware.
* Don't hog everyone's time since we all just want to hack!
* Check [[Newsbridge|Newsbridge]] for weekly updates on cool things at Noisebridge, possibly not announced at the meeting.


= Safe Space =
= [[Guild]]s & [[WG]]s =
''Reports from guilds & working groups. Updates! Events! Requests!''
<!-- '''What are [[guilds]] - briefly describe''' (much like the previous section on "Excellence") -->


'''Note:''' This section is experimental.  We discussed it at [[Meeting_Notes_2016_06_28]]. We're going to try it for the next meeting, and see how it goes, and then discuss in the discussion section how it went, and how we'd like to tweak it.
= New Members/Associate Members =
<!-- What are they? Is anyone trying to become a Member or Associate Member? If not move on. No long discussions. -->


Noisebridge is a safe space.  '''Invite a volunteer to describe''' what that means.
= Financial Report (first Tuesday of month only) =
'''Anarchist societies under a capitalist state need money to survive and thrive, yo.'''


Some specific points you might prompt the group to touch on, if it doesn't happen naturally:
* Monthly revenue, expenses. Big projects. Big fundraising events. Reserves in bank.
* What to do if you feel uncomfortable.
* Any other details by those participating in handling our financials
* Noisebridge strives to be radically inclusive. What does that mean?
* The latest financial reports from the treasurer are available at https://noisebridge.net/wiki/Finances
* Noisebridge has an antiharassment policy. What does that mean?


= Participation =
== Spending Needs ==
<!-- Gotta spend money on XYZ (i.e. Gate, wiring etc.). -->
<!-- WHO CAN SIGN THE CHECK OR LEND THE CREDIT CARD!?!?! -->
<!-- It doesn't matter if we agree to do something and it can’t be paid for. -->


Invite a knowledgable volunteer to describe who can participate at Noisebridge, including:
== Fundraising Update ==
* Describe how to get an rfid key for the door system
<!-- '''How's it all going''' -->
* Describe how to get access to slack


= [https://github.com/noisebridge/tech-support Access and IT] =
= Big C Consensus Items =
* https://github.com/noisebridge/tech-support
<!-- Nobody likes 3 hour meetings, only explain if new people are present. https://www.noisebridge.net/wiki/Current_Consensus_Items -->
* https://discuss.noisebridge.info/t/noisebridge-tech-support/901
* Get a github account
* log an issue in the tech-support repo
* subscribe to (star) the repo
* help when someone else raises an issue
* It's for NB things, not personal things. It not to fix your laptop.  If you are a new philanthropist or member you can raise an issue there to get your access changed, for example.  Or you need help getting access to the wiki or communication platforms.  This is a volunteer org, so don't go acting entitled.
* it's separate from NB architecture so it does not suffer correlated downtimes.


= [[Philanthropist|Philanthropists]]=
== [[ Consensus Items ]] ==
* '''Invite a knowledgeable volunteer to describe''' [[Philanthropist/Pledge|Philantropy]], and the application process.
<!-- Only for talking about Big C consensus items, small c consensus items should be discussed with people at the space at the time of the change/new item. -->
* Read off any names from the binder for the past month. Any applicants must have their sponsor present to vouch for them.
* If there are no objections, they're a philanthropist! Their pledge should be handed over to the [[Secretary]] posthaste, after which their token will be updated to give them the 24/7 access they've earned(?)


= [[ Membership Binder ]] =
= Discussion Items =


* '''Invite a knowledgeable volunteer to describe''' [[membership]], and the application process.
== 1: [topic] ==
<blockquote>Being a member of Noisebridge is not like being a member of a gym or your local chess club. Anyone can come to Noisebridge to hack and learn: you don't need to be a member for that. At Noisebridge, membership is something different: it means taking responsibility and committing to help to maintain, improve, and govern Noisebridge. As a member of Noisebridge, you don't just come here to hack and learn, you actively work to improve what you see around you, help to deal with problems, and make this community and space better than it is today.</blockquote>
{{DiscussionItem|
* Read off any names from the binder for the past month. Mark down a check or other indicator on every open application to keep track of how many weeks they've been read out.
| topic = <PUT_TOPIC_NAME_HERE>
* Anyone eligible to join this week should
| raised_by = <PUT_NOISEBRIDGER_ALIAS_HERE>
** introduce themselves,
| seeking = decision/outcome/advice/[?]
** answer any questions members may have for them, then
}}
** leave the area in search of gifts (traditionally beer and a lime, or cookies) for the rest of the group.
* The rest of the meeting should reach consensus on whether they may join.
* Remember to applaud new members when they return.




= Financial Report =
== 2: [topic] ==
* Funds in bank:
{{DiscussionItem|
* Noisetor (See the bulletpoints at the bottom of http://noisetor.net/finances/#summary):
| topic = <PUT_TOPIC_NAME_HERE>
* Any other details by those participating in handling our financials
| raised_by = <PUT_NOISEBRIDGER_ALIAS_HERE>
* The latest financial reports from the treasurer are available at https://noisebridge.net/wiki/Finances
| seeking = decision/outcome/advice/[?]
}}


= Consensus =


* '''Invite a knowledgeable volunteer to give '''[[Consensus Process|a brief primer on consensus process]]
== 3: [topic] ==
* It is important that everyone in attendance understands at least:
{{DiscussionItem|  
** blocking with verbalized principled objections.
| topic = <PUT_TOPIC_NAME_HERE>
** why we use consensus over other approaches to decision making.
| raised_by = <PUT_NOISEBRIDGER_ALIAS_HERE>
** how consensus isn't a legislative process
| seeking = decision/outcome/advice/[?]
** why consensus isn't applicable to some things like conflict resolution, resolution of time sinks, and the like.
}}


== [[ Consensus Items History | Proposals from last week ]] ==
''(Add any items which are consensed upon or someone has raised a principle objection for to the [[Consensus Items History]] page.)''


== [[ Current Consensus Items | Proposals for next week ]] ==
== [num]: [topic-short] ==
''(Add any new items for consensus to the [[Current Consensus Items]] page.)''
{{DiscussionItem|
| topic = <PUT_TOPIC_NAME_HERE>
| raised_by = <PUT_NOISEBRIDGER_ALIAS_HERE>
| seeking = decision/outcome/advice/[?]
}}


= Discussion =


Longer discussion items belong here. This is the last part of the meeting so that people can break off and continue their discussion afterwards.
...Copy/Paste more discussion items as needed...




== Discussion Items ==
= Do-ocratic Task Board =
Participation also means doing stuff to contribute to the space. Propose new tasks or pick some tasks from [https://github.com/noisebridge/buildout-capp Github], from what needs to be done around you, or whatever, and see if someone will sign up to work on that task. Anyone can sign up and it's a great way to show you are contributing!


If any important discussion happens, it should be happening after forward progress is made during consensus.
* What wiki pages need updating? What new wiki pages do we need? Discovered from the meeting.


= End of Meeting =
= End of Meeting =


# Return the [[membership binder]] to its rightful location.
# Discuss any items for which there was not time during the meeting.
# Enjoy the company of your fellow hacker, robot, or robothacker.
== Note taker posts the notes ==
# Clean and tidy the meeting notes including removing all these really verbose instructions.
# Fill out the short summary at the top listing just announcements, consensus items, discussion topics, and names of new members and philanthropists.
# Copy paste the notes to the [http://www.noisebridge.net//Next_meeting next meeting] page. (They will become [[Last meeting]] at midnight.)
# Email the meeting summary to [mailto:noisebridge-discuss@lists.noisebridge.net?subject=MeetingNotes Noisebridge Discuss] and [mailto:noisebridge-announce@lists.noisebridge.net?subject=MeetingNotes Noisebridge Announce] lists.
# CC on the email treasurer@noisebridge.net and secretary@noisebridge.net if there are new members and philanthropists.
# Edit the [[Current_Consensus_Items|Current Consensus Items]] if anything is proposed for consensus next week.
# Edit the [[Consensus_Items_History|Consensus Items History]] if anything was reached consensus or failed to reach consensus this week.


== Fun things to do after ==
<!-- REMINDERS FOR NOTE TAKER[S] -->
* Reprise of the [[Hackernationale]]. [This is anarchy - we do what the wiki says!]
<!--  -->
* [[PGP|PGP Key Signing]] could happen now (if it doesn't happen '''before''' any given Meeting). Ask others around the space or check the [[PGP|list]] to see who wants in on the action.
<!-- ==Note taker posts the notes== -->
<!--  -->
<!-- * Clean and tidy the meeting notes including removing all these really verbose instructions. -->
<!-- * Fill out the short summary at the top listing just announcements, consensus items, discussion topics, and names of new members and philanthropists. -->
<!-- * Copy paste the notes to the next meeting page. (They will become Last meeting at midnight.) https://www.noisebridge.net/index.php?title=Last_meeting&redirect=no -->
<!-- * Email the meeting summary to Noisebridge Discuss and Noisebridge Announce lists. -->
<!-- * CC on the email treasurer@noisebridge.net and secretary@noisebridge.net if there are new members and philanthropists. -->
<!-- * Edit the Current Consensus Items if anything is proposed for consensus next week. -->
<!-- * Edit the Consensus Items History if anything was reached consensus or failed to reach consensus this week. -->


<!-- ==Fun things to do after== -->
<!--  -->
<!-- * Do a 10 minute cleanup, bring dishes up stairs and wash them, clean the bathroom -->
<!-- * Have some beers on the patio -->
<!-- * Prepare the next weeks' meeting notes  -->
<!-- * Lick the walls. Or just draw on them -->
<!-- * sing the [[Hackernationale]] (this almost never happens) -->


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These are the notes from the The XXXth Meeting of Noisebridge.

Date 2026 mm dd UPDATE DATE
Note-taker[s] PUT YOUR NAME HERE
Moderator[s] PUT THEIR NAME HERE


Previous Meeting

Edit redirect [Last meeting]

Next Meeting

Edit redirect [Next meeting]


Meeting Summary

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  • Fundraising Update:
  • Announcements:
  • Finances:
  • New members:
  • New associates:
  • Consensus Items:
  • Discussion Items:

Introductions

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Short announcements and events

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Excellence

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Our One Rule is to Be Excellent to Each Other.

What does that mean? Please see our page on Excellence !


Anti-Harassment Policy & Community Standards of Excellence

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Noisebridge has an Anti-Harassment Policy!

Everyone is expected to follow the Anti-Harassment Policy, please familiarize yourself with it.)

For approachable & specific guidelines see: Community Standards


Please note: https://safespace.noisebridge.net/ is one way to quickly raise issues which will be seen by people in Discord.

Brief Kudos

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Guilds & WGs

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Reports from guilds & working groups. Updates! Events! Requests!

New Members/Associate Members

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Financial Report (first Tuesday of month only)

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Anarchist societies under a capitalist state need money to survive and thrive, yo.

  • Monthly revenue, expenses. Big projects. Big fundraising events. Reserves in bank.
  • Any other details by those participating in handling our financials
  • The latest financial reports from the treasurer are available at https://noisebridge.net/wiki/Finances

Spending Needs

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Fundraising Update

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Big C Consensus Items

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Consensus Items

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Discussion Items

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1: [topic]

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On topic: <PUT_TOPIC_NAME_HERE>
From/Raised by: <PUT_NOISEBRIDGER_ALIAS_HERE>
Seeking: decision/outcome/advice/[?]


2: [topic]

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On topic: <PUT_TOPIC_NAME_HERE>
From/Raised by: <PUT_NOISEBRIDGER_ALIAS_HERE>
Seeking: decision/outcome/advice/[?]


3: [topic]

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On topic: <PUT_TOPIC_NAME_HERE>
From/Raised by: <PUT_NOISEBRIDGER_ALIAS_HERE>
Seeking: decision/outcome/advice/[?]


[num]: [topic-short]

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On topic: <PUT_TOPIC_NAME_HERE>
From/Raised by: <PUT_NOISEBRIDGER_ALIAS_HERE>
Seeking: decision/outcome/advice/[?]


...Copy/Paste more discussion items as needed...


Do-ocratic Task Board

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Participation also means doing stuff to contribute to the space. Propose new tasks or pick some tasks from Github, from what needs to be done around you, or whatever, and see if someone will sign up to work on that task. Anyone can sign up and it's a great way to show you are contributing!

  • What wiki pages need updating? What new wiki pages do we need? Discovered from the meeting.

End of Meeting

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