Date: Monday, February 22, 2010
Time: 6:00 pm - 7:00 pm

Coffee Talk Cafe
37 Kirkwood Ct SW
Cedar Rapids, IA 52404
Phone: (319) 363-4273

Dates: Friday, February 12, 2010 -- Sunday, February 14, 2010

Iowa Memorial Union
125 North Madison Street
Iowa City, IA 52242
Phone: 319-335-3114

1. Call to Order
2. Minutes from January Meeting were not read, but have been posted on the Mindbridge list and web site.
3. Treasurer’s Report was read.
4. Gamicon Report
   1. February 12th – 14th
   2. Everyone very excited
   3. Will be in Main Lounge of Memorial Union

5. AnimeIowa Report
   1. Staff Meeting Saturday February 13th at 2:00 PM at the Coralville Convention Center.
6. Icon Report
   1. Everything on track.
7. Other Projects
   1. Preplanning Committee – nothing to report.
   2. Game Library – New stuff donated by game companies.
   3. Book Group - Book Group will be meeting at 6:00 pm on February 22th at Coffee Talk Café. They will be discussing The Moon is a Harsh Mistress by Robert Heinlein.
   4. Film Group will be meeting at 7:00 pm on February 26th at Bryon Stump’s home. They will be discussing Pinnochio and The Curse of Frankenstein.
8. Old Business
   1. Office Space Update – no update this meeting
   2. Charitable Donations – the following was approved:
      1. $2,000 for the Cedar Rapids Public Library
      2. $500 each for the Iowa City Public Library, the Coralville Public Library, the North Liberty Public Library, and Tanager Place.
9. New Business
   1. Jon Maakestad presented a bid for Gamicon 2011. This will be voted on at the March membership meeting.
10. Adjournment

Next meeting: Gamicon, February 14th at 11 am, then March 3rd at Denny Lynch’s home at 7:00 pm.

1. Minutes from January meeting were not read because not completed. Megan resigned as secretary. Lindsay agreed to take minutes for this month's meeting, and compile minutes for last month's, once she receives notes from Megan.
2. Membership rolls were read.
3. Treasurer's Report
   1. Icon: $4,964.20 (no change from last month)
   2. Gamicon: $1349.73 (no change from last month)
   3. Anime Iowa: $4,318.77 (-$490.93 from last month)
   4. Mindbridge: $134,348.93 TOTAL
      1. $52,279.09 in Mindbridge checking (-$410.00 from last month)
      2. $10,632.70 in convention accounts (A,B,C)
      3. $61,416.70 in CDs
      4. $10,020.44 in savings
4. Gamicon Report
   1. Gamicon pre-registration has been closed; numbers are significantly down from last year (61 registrations, compared with 100 or so last year at close of pre-reg). Bottom line is that the convention could lose money this year if total attendance numbers end up being down.
   2. Staff believes that this is due to a combination of economic conditions, less publicity overall than previous years, changes in the way RPGA runs (bringing fewer out-of-state attendees), and possibly attendee concerns about IMU.
   3. Promotion has also been a problem; several methods of dispersing fliers and doing publicity were discussed.
   4. That said: dealer registrations are up, the schedule is solid, and have some great prizes and giveaways. Committee is really hoping to attract more attendees, because they feel that they are putting together a fun convention.
5. AI Report
   1. Dates for registration have been set and will be open soon.
   2. Still filling department staff positions.
   3. More meetings are scheduled.
6. ICON Report
   1. Little action being taken right now; preliminary meetings and plans are in place for 34.
   2. Members present were unsure whether books had been closed/reports given for 33.
7. Preplanning Committee
   1. No report.
8. Art Show Liability Form
   1. Bryon stated that, in reference to the continuing debate about art show copyright, it has been advised that Mindbridge should:
      1. Have artists sign a liability form, releasing Mindbridge and subsidiaries from legal responsibility.
      2. Perform due diligence by inspecting artwork and refusing to sell pieces which appear to be in violation of copyright.
   2. Such a liability form needs to be written.
      1. ACTION: Ryan volunteered to draft a statement which would be included on art show paperwork, and will present to the board.
9. Gamicon Tau
   1. Bids are open - will be accepted until the March meeting, and voted upon at the time.
   2. One bid that may be put together is looking for a treasurer - please contact Josh Elliott if interested.
   3. Other bids are welcome.
10. Announcements
    1. Book Group Meeting - Monday, February 23, 6-7pm at Coffee Talk Cafe in Cedar Rapids. Selection: "short story extravaganza" (member-chosen stories).
    2. Film Group Planning Meeting - Please contact Bryon Stump if interested in forming or attending this group. Hope is to set first meeting time at next Mindbridge meeting.
11. New Member
    1. John Frick was recognized as a new voting member.
12. Next Meeting: March 4, Casa Lynch, Cedar Rapids.
13. Meeting was adjourned at 6:35 pm.

Respectfully submitted,
Lindsay Elliott

Date: Wednesday February 4, 2009
Time: 6:00 pm - 7:00 pm

Iowa City Public Library, Room B
123 South Linn St.
Iowa City, IA 52240
Phone: (319) 356-5200

1. Call to order at 7:00 pm
2. Minutes from last meeting
3. Treasurer's Report
   1. $34755.31 Mindbridge
   2. $37641.62 AnimeIowa
   3. $9595.55 Icon
   4. $3665.30 Gamicon
4. Gamicon
   1. February 22-24, 2008.
   2. Room Block Nearly Full
   3. Budget Proposed for Gamicon Sigma.
5. AnimeIowa
   1. Next Meeting March 8 at 2 pm.
   2. Departmental Sorting.
   3. At Door Price will be $60.00.
   4. Cap will be 3000.
6. Icon
   1. No new news.
7. Preplanning Committee Report
   1. Pretty sure we will have Hero Games for Gamicon Sigma
8. Other Project Reports
   1. Game Library.
      1. New games added.
      2. Auction off games that don't get paid to pay for those that do.
   2. Anniversary Dinner
      1. Went well
      2. Thanks to Michelle McKibben
9. Old Business
   1. Mindbridge Book Discussion
   2. Ad: Waiting for Brian
   3. Updating the Mindbridge Fliers
   4. Safe Deposit Box
   5. CDs
      1. IC Credit Union
      2. $25K Mindbridge
      3. $25K AnimeIowa
      4. Five month special
   6. Server for Archives.
      1. Start Collecting Stuff. Denny?
      2. Online Registration: New Committee Forming
10. New Business
    1. Gamicon Dealers Table Discussion.
    2. Paying for Mindbridge Domain
    3. Spring Picnic: Dan Wojcik
11. Announcements
    1. SWAMP is February 18^th from 1 pm - 5 pm in Pappajohn.
12. Meeting Adjourned at 8:15 pm.

Next Meeting: March 5, 2008 7 pm at Casa Lynch in Cedar Rapids.

Date: Wednesday February 6, 2008
Time: 6:00 pm - 7:00 pm CST (GMT -06:00)
Location: Iowa City Public Library
123 South Linn St., Iowa City, IA 52240
Phone: (319) 356-5200

Update 2008-02-07: Due to heavy snowfall, the meeting was postponed for one week. It is currently scheduled for:
Date: Wednesday February 13, 2008
Time: 6:00 pm - 7:30 pm CST (GMT -06:00)
Location: Iowa City Public Library, Room B
123 South Linn St., Iowa City, IA 52240
Phone: (319) 356-5200

Date: Wednesday February 7, 2007
Time: 6:00 pm - 7:00 pm CST (GMT -06:00)
Location: {Iowa City Public Library}
123 South Linn St., Iowa City, IA 52240 Phone: (319) 356-5200

• The meeting was called to order by Christine Cromwell.
• Brian Womachka was elected to fill the supercom vacancy left by Tina Fiscus. Shawn Ervin voted for Brian. Christine forgot to read the proxy note that Catherine Schaff-Stump also voted for Brian.
• The topics of the Minutes from January 4, 2006 were read.
• Treasures report was read by Jon Maakestad.
  • checking account balance: $1,930.05
  • AnimeIowa account balance: $24,381.05
  • Icon account balance: $1,701.87
  • Gamicon account balance: $1,533.26
• Gamicon report was read by Shawn Ervin.
  • the guest of honor, Mark MacKinnon will not be able to attend due to last minute government commitments. Blame Canada.
  • there will be an attendee appreciation pizza dinner in place of Mark MacKinnon
  • there were registration forms available for anyone needing to register
  • Gamicon is looking for more people to run board games, there are plenty of role playing events, please sign up on the website
• AnimeIowa report was read by Jon Maakestad.
  • Jon reported that someone had allegedly embezzled money from the Minnesota group, Misfits, who runs Convergence; there will be some changes to Mindbridge; no money is missing from any Mindbridge fund
  • the next meeting for AnimeIowa will be February 11, 2006, at 2:00 pm at the Crown Plaza in Cedar Rapids
  • AnimeIowa will be held August 4-6, 2006
• Icon report was read by Lindsay Jones
  • Early Bird Pre-registration is open now; it is $30; Early Bird Pre-registration ends February 28, 2006
  • the at the door entrance fee will be $50; there will be a pre-registration discount after February 28, 2006
  • Icon will be held at the Clarion in Cedar Rapids; a hotel room will cost $90 per night for one to four people
  • Early Bird Pre-registration will be available at Gamicon
• Preplanning report was read by Michelle McKibben.
  • Michelle has been unable to contact Fantasy Flight about a guest of honor; Brian Womachka will assist her
  • Lindsay Jones made the suggestion to look into a hotel booking for Icon32, soon. The group agreed that one and a half years in advance was not too soon.
• Game Library
  • Brian Womachka reported on the game library meeting
  • the game library meeting was held last month and they had a great time playing games
  • there will be a game library for Gamicon
• Ad committee
  • no one was present for the ad committee
  • Eric Tucker is willing to help, Shawn Ervin help him get in touch with Richard Hill
• Meeting location(s)
  • Lindsay Jones expressed a concern about transportation if the Mindbridge meetings were held outside of Iowa City
  • Marty Milder suggested that if the alternative locations do not draw more than two to four new people, we should either drop or revisit the idea
  • Henry Olsen suggested having the April 2006 Mindbridge meeting at Denny Lynch’s home in Cedar Rapids
  • John Frick made the motion no one opposed
  • 5 Joshes
  • it was requested that directions with maps be placed on the website
  • Christine Cromwell will find out if Denny Lynch is willing to host the meeting April 5th meeting, and find out what is kosher (food, drink, kids, alcohol)
  • Lindsay Jones made the motion to move the meeting to 7:00 pm
  • John Frick seconded
  • it passed with four Joshes
  • Jon Maakestad will be in charge of transportation for those who need it, he can transport six
  • Christine Cromwell can transport three more
  • Jon Maakestad will send an email reminder of the different meeting location
• Social Activities
  • There will be a Paranoia game tonight in the Michigan State Room at the UI Student Union
• Volunteer Points
  • Michelle Weinard- McKibben will bring forms to the March meeting for people to turn in volunteer points for 2005
  • This is the last time to turn them in
  • Examples of ways to earn volunteer points are run a convention, physical labor, run and event if not a staff member
• AnimeIowa Website
  • Jon Maakestad reported there is a new webhost, the previous new server did not have enough bandwidth for the site
  • Dreamhost is the new webhost
  • It does cost a little more
  • New business
    • Shawn Ervin moved to double Jon Maakestad’s salary
    • Peter Wezeman asked what his current salary was
    • since the current salary is zero, it was generally agreed to double it

Date: Wednesday February 1, 2006
Time: 6:00PM - 7:00PM CST (GMT-06:00)

Monthly Mindbridge Meeting at The Mill Restaurant 120 E.
Burlington St.,Iowa City, IA 52240 Phone: 319-351-9529.