Category: Minutes

  1. Treasurer’s Report (Jon): Up $40K
  2. IT Officer (Tony): n/a
  3. Storage Manager (Pat): Pat will be stepping down. Looking for a new Storage Manager. Please reach out to the board if interested.
  4. Convention Reports – All conventions are looking for additional help.
    1. AnimeIowa (July 26th – 28th, 2024)
      1. Final meeting will be Sat July 13th at 2pm at the Hyatt and online. Radio training will be done.
        1. Michele and Jon Maakstad will not be at the meeting; any questions for them need to be emailed.
      2. Crochet-a-long at AnimeIowa: You will need to bring your own materials to the convention.
      3. Load in will be on Thurs July 25 at 11am meet at the hotel leaving for the locker at noon.
      4. Ramen near Hotel
        1. Hokkaido Ramen House
        2. Ramen Belly
      5. If interested in volunteering, staff or have other questions contact: execs@animeiowa.com
    2. ICON (Oct 18-20th, 2024)
      1. Next meeting is Sunday July 14th at Noon at the Penticoff House and online.
      2. Bid for 2025 needs to be submitted by August
      3. If interested in staff or have other questions contact: concom@iowa-icon.com
      4. If interested in Volunteering contact: volunteering@iowa-icon.com
    3. Gamicon (Feb 28-March 2nd, 2025)
      1. Next meeting is going to be Aug 18 6:30pm at Tim’s house at 271 Wiley Blvd NW Cedar Rapids, IA and online
      2. Looking at the hotel site
      3. Dealer room information will be coming soon
      4. Caution Signs (by Scott Brady, Gamicon’s GOH) (Just released)
      5. If interested in volunteering, staff or have other questions contact: info@gamicon.org
  5. Other Projects
    1. Game Library – Michele
      1. Games to the library
        1. Wandering Towers
        2. Caution Signs (by Scott Brady, Gamicon’s GOH)
        3. Sleeping Queens
        4. Poetry by Neanderthals
        5. Bob Ross-Art of Chill
        6. Catapult feud
        7. HerStory
        8. Histrio
        9. Family Business
        10. Catchphrase
        11. Gloomhaven: Jaws of the Lion
        12. Connexio
        13. Critter Cruise
        14. Zigity
        15. Titan Arena
        16. Fantastic Beast:Perilous Pursuit
        17. Hey! That’s My Fish
        18. Voyages
        19. Battle Card
        20. Waypoints
        21. Scribbly Gum
        22. Aquamarine
    2. Video Game Library
      1. The Video Game Library is ready for AnimeIowa.
      2. We acquired several games from the recent Steam sale for the Steam Deck
      3. Have accessories lined up for it.
      4. Need assistance with running Video Game Library please contact Adam
    3. TrekFest – Steve Tait
      1. Happened June 26th
      2. Attended the parade
      3. Thank you to all
      4. If interested please contact Steve at stevenkeithtait@gmail.com
  6. Book Group
    1. Thursday July 11th will be a general discussion covering the books that we have read and those we would like to read.
    2. At Panera on Edgewood Rd in Cedar Rapids at 6pm.
    3. The next meeting Aug 8th A Memory Called Empire (Teixcalaan, #1) by Arkady Martine
  7. Anybody wanting to become Mindbridge Members
  8. Old Business: If there are any problems or questions address them to Jenny from now until Aug 7th meeting Email mindbridge-bod@googlegroups.com
  9. New Business
    1. Review and implement harassment policy Here (last updated Feb 10, 2023)
    2. Mindbridge Shirts
      1. Sizes
        1. Cotton Polo
          1. (1)-2XL
          2. (2)-XL
          3. (2)-L
        2. Moisture Wicking Polo
          1. (1)-Kids XL
          2. (1)-Adult M
    3. Geeky places to checkout in
      1. Edinburgh, Scotland
        1. Secret Solstice Game: Cafe gaming store and Escape Room
        2. Barologist- Steampunk Bar and Cafe
        3. Pizza Geeks
      2. Rochester, NY
        1. Millennium Games
        2. Strong Museum of Play

Anime Iowa Meeting-Sunday July 28th, 2024 at 1PM in Programming 3 (Oakdale 3)- Open to public
Next meeting will be Wed Aug 7th @ 7pm online and in person at the ARC in Iowa City ARC 2401 Towncrest Dr 2401 Iowa City, IA. Across the street from the church of the Nazarene, two blocks from the old building.

    1. Treasurer’s Report (Jon Maakestad)
      1. Down $3,000
      2. Motion was made by Amanda and seconded by Sheril to grant Jon Maakestad will be added to the Green State Accounts and Christine Cromwell will be removed from the accounts, and that Michele Maakestad will remain on the accounts
        1. Motion approved
    2. IT Officer (Tony Penticoff): No updates to report
    3. Storage Manager (Pat MacCauley): Pat has requested to step down as Storage Manager. Will continue to perform the role until a new Storage Manager can be appointed.
    4. Convention Reports-All conventions are looking for additional help.
      1. AnimeIowa (July 26th – 28th, 2024)
        1. AnimeIowa will not be adding Staff at the convention. They will, however, graciously accept any volunteers.
        2. Next meeting is June 8th @2:00 PM, at the Hyatt Regency and remote via Zoom. This and next two meetings are mandatory for all staff to show up to at least one.
        3. Cosplay Signup has opened
        4. If interested in volunteering, staff or have other questions contact: execs@animeiowa.com
      2. ICON (Oct 18-20th, 2024)
        1. Bid for 2025 needs to be submitted by August
        2. Next meeting at the Penticoff residence,Penticoff house 6914 Amhurst Dr Cedar Rapids, IA Sunday June 9th @2:00 PM.
        3. Programming suggestions will be closing soon.
        4. Programming will be sending out Looking for Panelists
        5. Tony is working on a bid for ICON50
        6. If interested in staff or have other questions contact: concom@iowa-icon.com
        7. If interested in Volunteering contact: volunteering@iowa-icon.com
      3. Gamicon (Feb 28-March 2nd, 2025)
        1. Meeting on Sunday May 19th was conducted, reviewed the space and what to use. Additionally reviewed badge policies due to the change in venue.
        2. Next meeting will be Sunday June 23rd 6:30 PM at Tim Rudzianski’s 271 Wiley Blvd NW Cedar Rapids, IA and online.
        3. Gamicon will be at the 5th Street Social in Coralville August 10, 2024 4:00-10:00 pm
        4. If interested in volunteering, staff or have other questions contact: info@gamicon.org
    5. Other Projects
      1. Game Library (Michele): Annual inventory conducted, culled a number of games and sold some.
      2. Video Game Library
        1. Acquired gaffers tape and velcro labels to help with running
        2. Need assistance with running Video Game Library please contact Adam
      3. TrekFest – Steve Tait
        1. Making plan for the Fest
        2. Volunteers representing Mindbridge have authorization to take membership sign ups for ICON.
        3. June 27-29th Website Here
        4. If interested please contact Steve at stevenkeithtait@gmail.com
        5. Mindbridge support for Voyage Home museum planned
          1. Table and tent
          2. Mindbridge iPad for ICON Membership
          3. ICON registrations
          4. Mindbridge flyers
          5. Mindbridge tablecloth
          6. Volunteers:
            1. Pam & Tom Webster
            2. Brian and Angie Anderson
            3. Jon and Michele Maakestad
            4. Doug Brenner
            5. Patch Casey
      4. Book Group
        1. Thursday June 20th we will be discussing Fairy Godmother by Mercedes Lackey. At Panera on Edgewood Rd in Cedar Rapids at 6pm.
        2. July 11th will be a general discussion covering the books that we have read and those we would like to read.
    6. Anybody wanting to become Mindbridge Members
      1. Ben Davison- Approved
      2. Damon Ross- Approved
    7. Old Business
      1. Mindbridge Membership Meeting- Saturday May 18th Board Member Position (Tony’s) was voted on,
      2. If there are any problems or questions address them to Amanda from now until July 10th meeting Email mindbridge-bod@googlegroups.com
    8. New Business
      1. Bid for AnimeIowa to review at the general meeting
      2. Motion to mature 2 CDs in August and 1 in September, to pursue higher rates of return.
        1. Vote taken and approved
      3. Change for the ARC
        1. Now have a requirement to sign liability and make a $50 security deposit for use of the space for Mindbridge meetings.
        2. Motion was made to pay by Tony and seconded by Amanda.
        3. Voting was approved by the board
      4. AnimeIowa Bid
        1. Merged AnimeIowa 2025 Bid Proposal
        2. Merged AnimeIowa 2025 Bid Budget
        3. Motion to vote made by Tony, seconded by Chelsea. Vote taken and approved

Next meeting will be Wed July 10th @ 7pm online and in person at the Penticoff house 6914 Amhurst Dr Cedar Rapids, IA

  1. Treasurer’s Report (Jon): Up $2636
  2. IT Officer (Tony): All laptops have been given out
  3. Storage Manager (Pat): n/a
  4. Convention Reports-All conventions are looking for additional help.
    1. AnimeIowa (July 26th – 28th, 2024)
      1. Next staff meeting May 13th 11th at Hyatt in Coralville 2pm and online
      2. Room Resumes due on Sat May 11th
      3. Book/manga swap at the meeting moved to May Meeting
      4. Bid for 2025 needs to be submitted by May
      5. If interested in volunteering, staff or have other questions contact: execs@animeiowa.com
    2. ICON (Oct 18-20th, 2024)
      1. Next Meeting Sat May 11th at Hyatt in Coralville 4pm and on Zoom
      2. All guests announced
      3. Paradise ICON is about to open for reg
      4. More social media posts are being scheduled about registration
      5. Bid for 2025 needs to be submitted by May
      6. If interested in staff or have other questions contact: concom@iowa-icon.com
      7. If interested in Volunteering contact: volunteering@iowa-icon.com
    3. Gamicon (Feb 28-March 2nd, 2025)
      1. Next meeting is going to be Sunday, May 19 at 6:30pm at Tim’s house 271 Wiley Blvd NW Cedar Rapids, IA and online.
      2. Had the post-mortem last month
      3. Going over the layout for the dealers room
      4. If interested in volunteering, staff or have other questions contact: info@gamicon.org
  5. Other Projects
    1. Game Library (Michele)
      1. The Game Library inventory will be Sunday, June 2, from 10am-? at the ARC. Lunch sandwiches and possibly supper to be provided. Will meet at 9:30am at the storage locker to pick up the games. Please let Michele know asap if you will be able to help with transportation on that day.
      2. We have a couple of new games: Jenga Boom!, KungFu Panda, Scrabble Apple game, Enola Holmes: Finder of Lost Souls
    2. Video Game Library
      1. Auction for games has ended all winners have been notified.
      2. Need assistance with running Video Game Library please contact Adam
    3. TrekFest (Steve Tait)
      1. Making plan for the Fest
      2. June 27-29th Website Here
      3. If interested please contact Steve at stevenkeithtait@gmail.com
    4. Book Group
      1. Thursday May 23rd at 6 PM will be a general discussion covering the books that we have read and those we would like to read. At Panera on Edgewood Rd in Cedar Rapids at 6pm.
      2. June 20th we will be discussing Fairy Godmother by Mercedes Lackey
  6. Anybody wanting to become Mindbridge Members
  7. Old Business
    1. Mindbridge Membership Meeting- Saturday May 18th at Noon at the Penticoff House in 6914 Amhurst Dr SW, Cedar Rapids.
      1. Sandwiches, Chips, Drinks, and Desserts will be provided.
      2. Games will be there (ie. Bags, large Jenga, ect.)
      3. Board Member Position (Tony’s) will be voted on
    2. If there are any problems or questions address them to Sheril from now until June 5th meeting Email mindbridge-bod@googlegroups.com
  8. New Business
    1. JULY MEETING WILL BE ON JULY 10TH, 2024
    2. 2025 Anime Iowa bids (bids are listed by time stamp received)
      1. Bid One:
        1. Execs: Tiffani ‘Lance’ Turner, Jonathon ‘Zero’ Rinesmith, and Chealsey Thomas
        2. Budget 2025-3 execs
        3. Trio Bid 2025
      2. Bid Two:
        1. Execs: Adam Brower, Kerry Lambrecht, Damon Ross, and Jon “Zot” Kautzky
        2. AnimeIowa 2025 Bid Proposal
        3. AnimeIowa 2025 Bid Budget

Next meeting will be Wed June 5th @ 7pm online and at the ARC in Iowa City ARC 2401 Towncrest Dr 2401 Iowa City, IA. Across the street from the church of the Nazarene, two blocks from the old building.

Mindbridge Meeting Minutes March 6th, 2024

  1. Treasurer’s Report (Jon): Up $4956.38.
  2. IT Officer (Tony): Laptops handed out at Gamicon
  3. Storage Manager (Pat): N/a
  4. Convention Reports – All conventions are looking for additional help.
    1. AnimeIowa (July 26th – 28th, 2024)
      1. Meeting 3/9 at the Hyatt in Coralville,IA 2-4pm online and in person
      2. April 17th or 7th Locker Inventory
      3. Workshop writing the Resume
      4. Staff Hotel block opens 3/18-3/28 Sheril has a staff list to the hotel.
        1. Contacts need to be done by email
      5. Bid for 2025 needs to be submitted by May
      6. If interested in volunteering, staff or have other questions contact: execs@animeiowa.com
    2. ICON (Oct 18-20th, 2024)
      1. Meeting 3/9 at the Hyatt in Coralville, IA 4-5pm online and in person
      2. Patch needs help with updating Social Media
      3. Updating Wiki with department
      4. Game Library-Suggesting moving to Waterloo Room
      5. If interested in staff or have other questions contact: concom@iowa-icon.com
      6. If interested in Volunteering contact: volunteering@iowa-icon.com
    3. Gamicon (Feb 28-March 2nd, 2025)
      1. 654 plus attendees. (a new High)
      2. Working on final budget
      3. 300 tables of games
      4. Postmortem on April 14th at Tim’s Place 271 Wiley Blvd NW Cedar Rapids, IA and online (Discord)
      5. If interested in volunteering, staff or have other questions contact: info@gamicon.org
  5. Other Projects
    1. Game Library – Michele
      1. 495 Checkouts at Gamicon 90 play to wins
      2. Boop with 13 checkouts
      3. Abducktion 8 checkouts
      4. Aqua was very popular
      5. Issues with OneDrive working offline then over writing it
      6. Jim Castleberry has stepped down and is moving to Charity
      7. Amanda Bowersox has stepped up as Co-Chair
      8. Game inventory in June at the ARC
      9. Digsaw Game Demo 3/9 4pm – Close at Geek City in Iowa City
    2. Video Game Library
      1. Happened at Gamicon
      2. 221 videogame check 177 hours of gaming
      3. Switch is the most common consol
      4. Some consoles will be sold during the year (Full List with be given next month)
      5. Approval given for expenditure for the Steam Deck
      6. Need assistance with running Video Game Library please contact Adam
    3. TrekFest – Steve Tait
      1. Making plan for the Fest
      2. Bonnie Gordan will be GoH (Voice Actor)
      3. Cosplay Contest on Sat
      4. June 27-29th Website Here
      5. If interested please contact Steve at stevenkeithtait@gmail.com
    4. Book Group: Thursday March 7th will be a general discussion covering the books that we have read and those we would like to read. At Panera on Edgewood Rd in Cedar Rapids at 6pm.
      1. Thursday April 25th we will be discussing Alif the Unseen By G. Willow Wilson
  6. Anybody wanting to become Mindbridge Members: n/a
  7. Old Business
    1. Treasurer’s Retreat March 16th 1-4pm at the Penticoff house. Please have any proposals for expend
    2. If there are any problems or questions address them to Tony from now until April 3rd meeting Email mindbridge-bod@googlegroups.com
  8. New Business: n/a

Next meeting will be Wed April 3rd@ 7pm online and at the ARC in Iowa City ARC 2401 Towncrest Dr 2401 Iowa City, IA. Across the street from the church of the Nazarene, two blocks from the old building.