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+## Summary
+
+We have failed to achieve [quorum](quorum "wikilink") (50%) at all of
+our meetings held since introducing the charter members. As
+[quorum](quorum "wikilink") is necessary to pass member resolutions,
+authorize budgets, etc. it is vital that we solve this problem so we go
+back to having meetings with binding resolutions.
+
+## Potential Solutions
+
+- Amending the Bylaws to lower [quorum](quorum "wikilink") to 25%
+  - Pros:
+    - Simple: Lowering [quorum](quorum "wikilink") changes only one
+      rule, keeps all other scheduling, procedures, customs, etc. in
+      place.
+    - Keeps the space active, members know there is one time a week when
+      people will be at the space.
+    - Allows business to be handled weekly
+    - Encourages discussions to happen in an ongoing manner through the
+      wiki, mailing list, and other means.
+  - Cons:
+    - Those who show up to meetings more regularly tend to exercise more
+      influence over HacDC than those who can't make meetings regularly.
+    - Could lead to decisions being made by a determined minority of the
+      membership
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+- Amending the Bylaws to allow for monthly, as opposed to weekly
+  meetings
+  - Pros:
+    - Relatively simple (changes another rule in the bylaws)
+    - Encourages larger gatherings of members
+  - Cons:
+    - Business could be postponed for several months if
+      [quorum](quorum "wikilink") fails to materialize
+    - Could still fail to get [quorum](quorum "wikilink")
+    - Leads to date confusion, rescheduling for member convenience, etc.
+    - Restricts handling business to a monthly schedule
+    - (Note: These were reasons given by other hacker spaces who changed
+      to monthly meetings then changed back.)
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+- Amending the Bylaws to allow for a virtual meeting solution
+  - Pros:
+    - Allows members to participate from anywhere
+    - Allows business to be handled anytime
+  - Cons:
+    - Very high barriers in terms of functionality, usability, resource
+      drain, etc.
+    - Uses time/resources compared to other potential solutions
+    - Encourages "voting" as opposed to informed consensus building
+    - Discourages gatherings in "real space", one of the points of
+      HacDC.
+
+## PROPOSAL
+
+The following Amendment Proposal Petition is submitted for approval at
+this meeting:
+
+Amend Article III, Section 5 of the Bylaws of HacDC to read:
+
+At a duly called meeting, at least 25% (one quarter) of the entire
+voting membership shall constitute a [quorum](quorum "wikilink").
+
+This proposal, in accordance with the bylaws, must be approved at a
+membership meeting and signed by more than three quarters (3/4ths) of
+voting members.
+
+Once approved, written notice of such petition must be submitted
+electronically to all members and delivered to all members of the
+corporation physically in person or by registered mail to take effect.
+
+## Status
+
+The above proposal was passed.
+
+[Category:HacDC_Docs](Category:HacDC_Docs "wikilink")