What is it?
Join a Steering Committee Meeting (or SCM) to learn more about how Xerocraft operates, take part in decision-making that affects the general operation of Xerocraft, present ideas to improve the general operation of Xerocraft, get more involved with helping Xerocraft improve and grow, and meet and network with other members.
How do I join?
We keep the link to our Zoom meeting private to prevent abuse. We post the link to our general email discussion list before every meeting to notify members and request agenda items. Join our general email discussion list at xerocraft.org/pages/mailing-lists#discuss. Or you can request the Zoom link by using the contact form here.
How do I get an item on the agenda?
Anyone who would like to add an agenda item to the meeting should email us at info@xerocraft.org before the meeting begins. Some items may not be relevant to a Steering Committee Meeting and can be handled outside of it. The meeting moderators may setup subcommittees or other meetings outside of the Steering Committee to deal with such issues. We ask that anyone who offers an agenda item also be present at the meeting to discuss it.
Our SCMs operate on a simplified form of Robert’s Rules of Order. Matters are settled when we have general consensus of everyone present. If an item cannot be settled on, those who feel strongly about the issue are asked to take the matter “offline” to discuss it and work out the details among themselves, then present their findings at the next scheduled meeting.
Roles
Moderator: Keeps track of who raises their hand and in which order to call on them when it’s their turn to speak.
Minutes taker: Writes down the general points made and who made them, writes down decisions made and consensus met, notes the beginning and end of each meeting and who attended it, and posts the minutes to the website.
The General Manager is usually present to act as minutes taker. A Board member on Shop Manager is usually present to act as moderator.
General procedure
Speaking
In order for someone to speak, they must first be granted permission by the moderator. Anyone who wishes to speak should use the “raise hand” feature built into Zoom or turn their webcam on and raise their hand so the moderator can see them. Please wait for the moderator to call on you, this helps keep the meetings running smoothly and ensures everyone has an opportunity to be heard.
The minutes taker may interrupt occasionally to ask someone to repeat what they said or confirm that what was written down is accurate.
How to “raise your hand” in Zoom
The location of the “raise hand” feature on Zoom varies depending on which operating system your computer or device is using. To find out how to use the feature on your system, click here.
Where can I find information on previous Steering Committee Meetings?
Most meeting minutes are recorded by a minutes taker. The minutes are then posted to our webpage at xerocraft.org/pages/scm within a few days.
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