These do NOT need to be realistic budgets, but try to make them comprehensive. For instance regarding the internet connection, you could include several options (Static IP vs changing, Cable vs Fiber, etc.). Also, they are just estimates, so don't worry about pricing something out, but the same ballpark would be fine. I'll try to contact some other makerspaces and see if I can get them to cough up copies of their budgets. Don't worry about format. Monthly or yearly costs would be fine.<br>
<br>Josiah,<br>Executive budget: Insurance, Election BBQ, maybe a few MLV sponsored memberships, Fundraising starter costs (like the cost of a 3D printer if we raffle one off), etc.<br>How much were the booths for the Science Fair?<br>
<br>Tom, <br>Quartermaster Budget: Tools, Equipment, Auction / Yard sale, Safety Equipment, General Supplies, etc.<br><br>Josh,<br>IT Administrator budget: Our own internet connection, New computers, Yearly domain name fee, External website hosting, etc.<br>
<br>Matthew,<br>While not part of our actual budget, it would be good to keep track of what is donated to us including rent and utilities. Is anyone else renting a similar space in the building? Is power in the building individually metered for the individual tenant rooms (i.e. Is there a way to track our power usage & costs)?<br>
<br><br><b>Did anyone happen to save a copy of the Exhibitor's guide for the science fair?</b><br><br>I sent this to everyone so if you have a suggestion for something to include in the budget, please let us know.<br>
<br>Thanks,<br clear="all">Ellis<br>