1. Treasurer’s Report (Jon): Down $9K
  2. IT Officer (Tony): n/a
  3. Storage Manager (Carhoff Alliance)
    1. Items in Locker that are available Contact mommayaya911@gmail.com
      1. Interlocking Foam Mats
      2. White plastic shelving
      3. Bean Bag Chairs x2
      4. Cereal Dispenser
      5. Wooden Board w/ Cork Material
      6. Projector Roll Screen Portrait
      7. 2 Family Programming Empty Bins
      8. Large & Small Photo Paper 100x Each
      9. Bin of Vintage Books from ICON
      10. ConSuite Tote of Plastic Cutlery & Accessories
      11. Bin of Art Show Coloring & Art Supplies
      12. Blue/Grey Tote of Costumes
      13. Possible Donation Clothing Tote, If Not Grabbed, Given to Donation Center
      14. Coffee Urn from ICON
    2. If you have previously expressed interest in the items that were left in the storage locker please pick them up at Anime Iowa. If they are not claimed then they will be included into the Charity Auction on Sat.
  4. Convention Reports-All conventions are looking for additional help
    1. AnimeIowa (July 31st – Aug 2nd, 2026)
      1. Volunteering please reach out at Recruitment@animeiowa.com
      2. Next meeting will be July 11th at 2 pm at the Hyatt and online
      3. Inventory after meeting
      4. Meet and greet, Thursday of Con in presidential suite @7 PM
      5. Load in- Meet at Storage locker at Noon on Thursday July 30rd.
      6. Dead Dog Party (after load out) will be a taco bar at the hotel
      7. If interested in volunteering, staff or have other questions contact: execs@animeiowa.com
    2. ICON (Oct 24th at the Hyatt ICON50-2026)
      1. GoH will be Ben Wolf
      2. Toastmaster will be Daniel Moore and Wolfie
      3. If interested in staff or have other questions contact: info@iowa-icon.com
      4. If interested in Volunteering contact:info.icon.mb@gmail.com
    3. Gamicon (Feb 26-28 2027)
      1. Next Aug 16th at 6pm at Bowersox house 6420 Wolf Creek Trail, Cedar Rapids 52411 at 6pm
      2. Meeting after that is Sept 13th at 6pm
      3. If interested in volunteering, staff or have other questions contact: info@gamicon.org
  5. Other Projects
    1. Game Library: Michele
      1. Box Bands
      2. Let’s Go! To Japan Here
      3. Hanafuda deck Here
      4. Critter Kitchen Here
      5. Magical Athlete Here
      6. Hot Streak Here
      7. Super Dungeon Explore Here
    2. Video Game Library
      1. Documentation for review.
      2. Last meeting, we sent these documents to Mindbridge to review. We have received no feedback, so the Manifesto should be up to vote at this Mindbridge meeting. If people have feedback or suggestions for the other policies, we are always happy to receive it.
        1. Manifesto:Here
        2. Code of Conduct:Here
        3. Checkout Procedure:here
        4. Loan & Rental Policy:here
        5. Convention Rules & Information:here
        6. Ban Policy:here
        7. Internal Grievance Policy:Here
        8. Conflict of Interest Policy:Here
      3. Japanese-imported games and support: We are looking at trialling having Japanese-imported games for certain retro consoles (NES, SNES, and N64) at AnimeIowa. Some modifications may be made to the consoles to support this, or adapters provided to allow attendees to experience these unique games.
      4. Artist Wanted: The VGL is looking for artist(s) who can help create some graphics for the Video Game Library. It is our preference that the artists be someone close to Mindbridge and/or an attendee or vendor at our events. If anyone has any leads, please direct them to info@videogamelibrary.org. We are willing to pay the artist for their work. Current work would be for informational graphics/signage, but art for badge ribbons or pins could be requested in the future.
      5. Addition of another 18-gallon tub for the storage locker: To help with at-con organization, the Video Game Library plans to acquire another 18-gallon tub to help with the storage and organization of controller racks which have been donated to the VGL, as well as signage and other supplies. The tub will be donated by Adam Brower, unless there is an empty tub in the storage locker that the VGL is allowed to claim.
      6. Console Updates: Progress
        1. In preparation for AnimeIowa, Adam has started doing a phased roll-out of the library. The plan is before the next AnimeIowa meeting (July 11) to have the PS5, SteamDeck, and three PS4 consoles updated. They will then be dropped off at the locker during the July 11th pre-AI locker inventory. Currently, the PS5 is 100% updated, and the SteamDeck is 95% updated (waiting on some game updates that will release early next week). The PS4 updates are scheduled to start this weekend.
        2. After the July 11th AnimeIowa meeting, the 4 Nintendo Switch and the 4 Nintendo Switch 2 consoles will receive their updates closer to the end of con so that last minute games (namely Splatoon Raiders) can be added to the consoles.
      7. Social Media Liaison: Due to concerns raised by members of AnimeIowa Staff, the Video Game Library is looking for a social media liaison to do direct interactions with the AnimeIowa community on behalf of the Video Game Library. Content will be provided, and right now is more akin to bringing awareness of upcoming features / changes to the library like the Japanese games that will be available at the con, or getting feedback on things they liked or would like to see changed about the video game room after the con.
      8. Video Game Library IT Holdings Audit Requested
        1. After AnimeIowa, the Video Game Library wishes to coordinate with the Mindbridge IT Officer to do a thorough audit of our digital assets (namely digital accounts, and password databases), as well as ensuring that the Mindbridge IT Officer or a designated secondary key holder has a working copy of our digital asset databases.
        2. As part of the console updates, most (if not all) of these will be audited internally by the Video Game Library, but after the con we would appreciate a double check to ensure that everything is in working order.
      9. Please Reach out if interested at Info@videogamelibrary.org
      10. Need assistance with running Video Game Library please contact Adam
    3. TrekFest– Jenny Carhoff & Alex Ward
      1. Trek Fest has happen
      2. If interested please contact Jenny at mommayaya911@gmail.com subject Trekfest
    4. Book Group
      1. MONDAY, July 27 – 6pm at Panera Edgewood Rd discussing Project Hail Mary by Andy Weir
      2. MONDAY, August 17 – 6pm Panera discussing “Sin Eater” by Megan Campisi
    5. Anybody wanting to become Mindbridge Members
  6. Old Business
    1. Video Game Library: Manifesto:Here
    2. New Mindbridge Shirts: Send requests to mmaakmb@hotmail.com or papamaak@gmail.com before Anime Iowa
    3. If there are any problems or questions address them to Candace from now until Aug 5th, 2026 meeting Email mindbridge-bod@googlegroups.com
  7. New Business
    1. Upcoming Game Demos:
      1. Pandemic: Friday, July 10, 6pm-9pm @ Diversions
      2. Sanibel: Wednesday, July 15, 5:30pm-8:30pm @ Barnes & Noble
      3. Crash Derby: Saturday July 18, Noon-5pm @ Geek City Games
      4. Sanibel: Saturday, July 25, 1pm-5pm @ Barnes & Noble
      5. 7 Wonders: Friday, August 21, 6pm-9pm @ Diversions
    2. Con-Quest in Waterloo Comic Convention
    3. Iowa Indie Bookshop Tour
    4. Denny brought the idea that Mindbridge should use some funds to Sponsor some students to process the Science Fiction Special Collections
      1. What would the cost be?
      2. How would it get approved?
      3. If interested in being the liaison contact Denny at raisuli9@gmail.com or 319-389-1324
      4. We need a Mindbridge Membership Manager if interested contact Board of Directors

Next meeting will be Wed July 1st , 2026 @ 7pm online and at the Hart-Frederick Consultants 510 State St, Tiffin, IA 52340

  1. Treasurer’s Report (Jon): $10K
  2. IT Officer (Tony): Mindbridge Drive has been shared with Gamicon
  3. Storage Manager (Carhoff Alliance): n/a
  4. Convention Reports-All conventions are looking for additional help
    1. AnimeIowa (July 31st – Aug 2nd, 2026)
      1. Staff only needs to attend one of the mandatory meeting
      2. Staff Meeting June 13th at 2pm at the Hyatt and online first of one of the Mandatory meeting
      3. Staff Meeting June 27th
      4. Staff Meeting July 11th
      5. Pre Reg is closed
      6. Volunteering please reach out at Recruitment@animeiowa.com
      7. If interested in volunteering, staff or have other questions contact: execs@animeiowa.com
    2. ICON (Oct 24th at the Hyatt ICON50-2026)
      1. 16th meeting at 6pm on zoom
      2. Reach out to different people to be GoH
      3. Reaching out to Daniel Moore to be Toastmaster
      4. If interested in staff or have other questions contact: info@iowa-icon.com
      5. If interested in Volunteering contact:info.icon.mb@gmail.com
    3. Gamicon (Feb 26-28 2027)
      1. Raise at the Door prices by $5
      2. Meeting at 28th at the Bowersox house and on zoom 6420 Wolf Creek Trail, Cedar Rapids 52411 at 6pm
      3. If interested in volunteering, staff or have other questions contact: info@gamicon.org
  5. Other Projects
    1. Game Library: Michele
      1. Getting ready to attend AnimeIowa
      2. Jess and Tony will be setting up the library at AnimeIowa
    2. Video Game Library
      1. Documentation for review.
      2. On May 17, we sent these documents to Mindbridge to review. If anyone has any feedback for edits or changes, please let me know.
        1. Manifesto:Here
        2. Code of Conduct:here
        3. Checkout Procedure:Here
        4. Loan & Rental Policy:Here
        5. Convention Rules & Information:Here
        6. Ban Policy:Here
        7. Internal Grievance Policy:Here
        8. Conflict of Interest Policy:Here
      3. TV Purchases: The Video Game Library completed the purchase of 8 new 32″ Insignia FHD TVs, which were left in the storage locker on May 15.
      4. New game purchases: The VGL purchased new video games in preparation for AnimeIowa. Here is what we purchased:
        1. Dreamcast – Demolition Racer: No Exit
        2. GC – Gauntlet Dark Legacy
        3. GC – Mario Party 7
        4. GE – Taz in Escape from Mars
        5. GE – The Magic School Bus: Space Exploration Game
        6. GE – Toy Story
        7. N64 – Blast Corps
        8. N64 – Bomberman 64
        9. N64 – Mission Impossible
        10. N64 – Pokemon Puzzle League
        11. N64 – Pokemon Stadium
        12. N64 – Xena Warrior Princess: The Talisman of Fate
        13. NES – Bugs Bunny Crazy Castle
        14. NES – CONTRA
        15. NES – GAUNTLET
        16. NES – Heavy Barrel
        17. NES – Metroid
        18. NES – Mike Tyson’s Punch-Out!!
        19. NES – Sesame Street 123: Astro-Grover and Ernie’s Magic Shapes
        20. NES – Sesame Street ABC: Letter Go-Round and Ernie’s Big Splash
        21. NES – Super Mario Bros 2
        22. NES – Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles
        23. NES – The Simpsons: Bart vs the World
        24. NSW – Capcom Fighting Collection
        25. NSW – Captain Tsubasa: Rise of New Champions
        26. NSW – Demon Slayer: The Hinokami Chronicles 2
        27. NSW – DOOM + DOOM II
        28. NSW – Hello Kitty and Friends: Freeze Tag Party
        29. NSW – Jump Force Deluxe Edition
        30. NSW – Katamari Damacy REROLL
        31. NSW – Marvel vs CAPCOM Fighting Collection: Arcade Classics
        32. NSW – My Hero One’s Justice
        33. NSW – Olympic Games Tokyo 2020 – The Official Video Game
        34. NSW – Overcooked: All You Can Eat
        35. NSW – Rune Factory 3 Special
        36. NSW – Rune Factory 4 Special
        37. NSW – Sonic Mania + Team Sonic Racing
        38. NSW – Super Mario Bros. Wonder
        39. NSW – The Friends of Ringo Ishikawa & ARREST of a stone Buddha
        40. NSW – Ultimate Chicken Horse: A-neigh-versary Edition
        41. NSW – Worms Armageddon: Anniversary Edition
        42. PS2 – Britney’s Dance Beat
        43. PS2 – Dance Factory: Dance to Any Music CD
        44. PS2 – DDR SuperNova 2
        45. PS2 – DDR X
        46. PS2 – Guitar Hero
        47. PS2 – Guitar Hero Encore: Rocks the 80s
        48. PS2 – Guitar Hero II
        49. PS2 – Guitar Hero Metallica
        50. PS2 – Guitar Hero: Van Halen
        51. PS2 – Tomb Raider: The Angel of Darkness
        52. PS3 – Fallout 3
        53. PS3 – LittleBigPlanet 2
        54. PS3 – Marvel vs Capcom 3: Fate of Two Worlds
        55. PS3 – Midway Arcade Origins
        56. PS3 – Red Dead Redemption
        57. PS3 – XCOM: Enemy Unknown
        58. PS3 – XCOM: Enemy Within
        59. PS4 – LittleBigPlanet 3: Day 1 Edition
        60. SNS – Final Fantasy Mystic Quest
        61. SNS – SIM CITY
        62. SNS – The Magical Quest starring Mickey Mouse
        63. SW2 – Pokémon Pokopia
        64. SW2 – PuyoPuyo Tetris 2S
        65. SW2 – Sonic Racing CrossWorlds
        66. Wii – Mario Kart Wii
        67. Wii – Mario Party 8
        68. Wii – Xenoblade Chronicles X
      5. Public Games Database (updated for AnimeIowa 2026)
        1. As we prepare for AnimeIowa, I have taken the time to develop a public games database. It can be viewed Here
        2. The goal long term is to develop this so that people can easily search for specific games, genres, or consoles. However there are some limitations with Google Sheets that so far seem to indicate that people need editor access in order to use the search functionality I have developed in an internal development copy of the public spreadsheet. This is still an area that is a WIP.
      6. Tournament concept for Gamicon
      7. We are still brainstorming ideas for Gamicon, but a possible “charity” tournament idea can be seen here. This idea is still very much a draft. Here
      8. Please Reach out if interested at Info@videogamelibrary.org
      9. Need assistance with running Video Game Library please contact Adam
    3. TrekFest– Jenny Carhoff & Alex Ward
      1. Need to know by June 13th if people are interested in the float or run the Mindbridge Table
      2. If interested please contact Jenny at mommayaya911@gmail.com subject Trekfest
    4. Book Group
      1. June 11th 6pm at the Panera on the Edgewood Rd we will be discuss “He who fights with Monsters” by Shirtaloon
      2. July 27th “Project Hail Mary” by Andy Weir
    5. Anybody wanting to become Mindbridge Members: n/a
    1. Old Business
      1. AnimeIowa 2028 bid: Bid past
      2. If there are any problems or questions address them to Alex from now until July 1st, 2026 meeting Email mindbridge-bod@googlegroups.com
  7. New Business
    1. New Mindbridge Shirts
    2. Use Mindbridge Pt to purchase
    3. For Preorder contact Michele at mmaakmb@hotmail.com
    4. Need approval from Mindbridge Members to order at July meeting

Next meeting will be Wed July 1st , 2026 @ 7pm online and at the Penticoff house 6914 Amhurst Dr Cedar Rapids, IA

  1. Treasurer’s Report (Jon): Up $30 K
  2. IT Officer (Tony): Working on getting access given to Gamicon to Mindbridge cloud share
  3. Storage Manager (Carhoff Alliance)
    1. Items that are up for grabs contact the Carhoff Alliance
      1. Interlocking Foam Mats
      2. White plastic shelving
      3. Bean Bag Chairs x2
      4. Cereal Dispenser
      5. Wooden Board w/ Cork Material
      6. Projector Roll Screen Portrait
      7. 2 Family Programming Empty Bins
      8. Large & Small Photo Paper 100x Each
      9. Bin of Vintage Books from ICON
      10. ConSuite Tote of Plastic Cutlery & Accessories
      11. Bin of Art Show Coloring & Art Supplies
      12. Blue/Grey Tote of Costumes
      13. Possible Donation Clothing Tote, If Not Grabbed, Given to Donation Center
      14. Coffee Urn from ICON
    2. Please inform Jenny if you are going to go into the storage locker.
    3. Jenny will have dates at the next meeting that she will need help at the locker.
  4. Convention Reports-All conventions are looking for additional help
    1. AnimeIowa (July 31st – Aug 2nd, 2026)
      1. Expectation that AI will appoint and vet an additional treasurer by June MB meeting
      2. If interested in volunteering, staff or have other questions
      3. Next meeting will be Saturday May 9th at 2pm to be followed by the Mindbridge Membership meeting
      4. Volunteering please reach out at Recruitment@animeiowa.com
      5. contact: execs@animeiowa.com
    2. ICON (Oct 24th at the Hyatt ICON50-2026)
      1. Memberships are on sale
      2. Room blocks are open
      3. We are narrowing down our GOH – should have for the next meeting.
      4. Working on adding additional king rooms to the room block
      5. If interested in staff or have other questions contact: info@iowa-icon.com
      6. If interested in Volunteering contact:info.icon.mb@gmail.com
    3. Gamicon (Feb 26-28 2027)
      1. Hotel is changing its price for the vendor
      2. Redoing barcoding the game library
      3. Contacted a GOH
      4. Setting up room block for dealers in
      5. Sat only and at the door membership is going to be increased by $5
      6. Need several more staff
      7. Next meeting May 31st at Amanda Bowersox’s house and on Zoom 6420 Wolf Creek Trail, Cedar Rapids 52411 at 6pm
        1. If interested in volunteering, staff or have other questions contact: info@gamicon.org
  5. Other Projects
    1. Game Library: Michele – We can no longer accept donations of games at this time due to space constraints
    2. Video Game Library
      1. Working on replacing some of the TVs
      2. Please Reach out if interested at Info@videogamelibrary.org
      3. Will purchase replacement tvs by June meeting
      4. Need assistance with running Video Game Library please contact Adam
    3. TrekFest– Jenny Carhoff & Alex Ward: If interested please contact Jenny at mommayaya911@gmail.com subject Trekfest
    4. Book Group
      1. May 21st 6pm at the Panera we will be discuGoblin Emperor by Katherine Addison
      2. June 11th “He who fights with Monsters” by Shirtaloon
  6. Anybody wanting to become Mindbridge Members
    1. Jim Pitcher is now a Member
    2. James Sampers is now a Member
  7. Old Business
    1. We will no longer be able to have meetings at the Arc
      1. All monthly meetings at the Penticoff house going forward
      2. Alternate Locations:
        1. Ben Carhoff’s work has a Conference room in Tiffin – free
        2. Iowa City Library – free + parking
        3. Hyatt in Coralville cost $150 meeting plus parking
    2. Talking about doing Mindbridge Foundation T-shirts, hoodies, and polo
    3. Possibly moving the Day of the Monthly Mindbridge Meetings
      1. 2nd Wednesday of the month
      2. First Thursday of the month
    4. May 9th 4pm there will be a Mindbridge Membership Meeting after the Anime Iowa meeting and online
      1. Jimmy Johns est 30 people
      2. Board Position open
    5. If there are any problems or questions address them to Sheril from now until June 3rd, 2026 meeting Email mindbridge-bod@googlegroups.com
  8. New Business: AnimeIowa 2028 bid

Next meeting will be Wed June 3rd, 2026 @ 7pm online and at Hart-Frederick Consultants (Ben Carhoff’s work) 510 State St, Tiffin, IA 52340

  1. Treasurer’s Report (Jon): Down 7 k due to Gamicon Paying hotel bill
  2. IT Officer (Tony): Mindbridge google drive here
  3. Storage Manager (Carhoff Alliance)
    1. April 11th there will be Cleanout/inventory of locker after the AI meeting at 4pm.
      1. Would like to have a member of each Project
      2. If things are unclaimed there will be a list included in the following month meeting minutes.
  4. Convention Reports-All conventions are looking for additional help
    1. AnimeIowa (July 31st – Aug 2nd, 2026)
      1. Next meeting April 11 at 2pm at the Hyatt in Coralville and online
      2. Room Block opened on March 30 and closed in 30 mins extended Sunday room block
      3. Formal dance people will be back this year
      4. Volunteering please reach out at Recruitment@animeiowa.com
      5. If interested in volunteering, staff or have other questions contact: execs@animeiowa.com
    2. ICON (Oct 24th at the Hyatt ICON50-2026)
      1. Next meeting will be Tues April 21st
      2. Registration will open Sat April 4th
      3. Hotel Reservation is open. Here
      4. If interested in staff or have other questions contact: info@iowa-icon.com
      5. If interested in Volunteering contact:info.icon.mb@gmail.com
    3. Gamicon (Feb 26-28 2027)
      1. Next meeting is at the 26th at 6pm at Tim’s house at 271 Wiley Blvd NW Cedar Rapids, IA and online
      2. Krypton Reg is open
      3. 814 number of badges sold
      4. $1046 raised for HACAP
      5. If interested in volunteering, staff or have other questions contact: info@gamicon.org
  5. Other Projects
    1. Game Library: Michele
      1. The Game Library had 145 checkouts (2 Thu, 23 Fri, 85 Sat, 35 Sun) by 100 unique users.
      2. We also facilitated 478 play-to-win checkouts by 167 unique users. (some overlapped with library users) (142 Fri, 286 Sat, 50 Sun)
      3. Most checked out games were:
        1. Hues & Cues (6)
        2. Dice Miner (5)
        3. Various Jengas (4)
        4. Abduction, Clank! Catacombs, Castles by the Sea, Flamecraft, I Would Kill Hitler, Isle of Cats, Ransom Notes, and Sagrada (3 each)
      4. And Gamicon by the numbers:
        1. Had 155 Play-to-Win Games donated and played
        2. Had 145 library checkouts
        3. Sold 299 lots in the auction
        4. Had 30 Vendors: Ran over 365 scheduled tables of gaming
      5. Would like to have barcodes on all of the games
      6. Feedback for missing hot new games
    2. Video Game Library
      1. Total 179 checkouts at Gamicon
      2. Decrease of 8 hours played on games
      3. Grievance, Code of Conduct, Banned Policies are listed on Discord
      4. Working with Gamicon to have tournaments
      5. Please Reach out if interested at Info@videogamelibrary.org
      6. Need assistance with running Video Game Library please contact Adam
    3. TrekFest: Jenny Carhoff & Alex Ward: If interested please contact Jenny at mommayaya911@gmail.com subject Trekfest
    4. Book Group: Discussing James by Percival Everett Thurs April 9th at 6pm at Panera in Cedar Rapids on the SW side of town
  6. Anybody wanting to become Mindbridge Members
    1. James Sampers
    2. Gray- is now a member of Mindbridge
    3. Abby Holst-is now a member of Mindbridge
  7. If there are any problems or questions address them to Lost from now until May, 6th 2026 meeting Email mindbridge-bod@googlegroups.com
  8. Old Business
    1. Treasurer Retreat 2026-2027 budget cleared
    2. We will no longer be able to have meetings at the Arc
      1. All monthly meetings at the Penticoff house going forward
      2. Alternate Locations:
        1. Ben Carhoff’s work has a Conference room in Tiffin-free
        2. Iowa City Library- free?
        3. Hyatt in Coralville cost $150 meeting plus parking
  9. New Business
    1. Talking about doing Mindbridge Foundation T-shirts, hoodies, and polo
    2. Possibly moving the Day of the Monthly Mindbridge Meetings
      1. There were a few conflicts
      2. 2nd Wednesday of the month
      3. First Thursday of the month
    3. May 9th 4pm there will be a Mindbridge Membership Meeting after the AnimeIowa meeting Hyatt, Coralville Borlog Room
      1. Jimmy Johns est 30 people
      2. Beverages
      3. Snacks
      4. Board Position open
    4. Roll on For Life a Charity: 1900 42nd St April 25 10:30am-6pm

Next meeting will be Wed May6th, 2026 @ 7pm online and at the Penticoff house 6914 Amhurst Dr Cedar Rapids, IA