31 Aug 2023


What We’re Going Over:

  • Zelle: Digital Payment Option for ACM
  • SIG-Workshop Logistics
  • Company Contact: FBS
  • Rules Channel for Discord
  • MyNDSU
  • SIG-Compete
  • MICS: Programming Competition / Conference
  • ACM Room Hygiene
  • Kickoff Meeting

What We Went Over:

  • Bank Account
    • $ 1123.62
  • Zelle: Digital Payment Option
    • We will be using Zelle for the digital payment option account for the ACM
    • QR codes will be printed out soon for the account
    • Chose Zelle since it can be connected directly to the ACM bank account and allows ease of transfer for accounts through the board
  • SIG-Workshop Logistics
    • Discussed on times for the SIG-Workshop, whether for it to be flexable or strict time
      • With a flexable time, can be helpful for people to find a time to work for them
      • For a strict time, people in the room will be able to know what times the room will be reserved for a meeting
    • Board decided unanimously that the SIG-Workshop will be at variable times within the ACM room. This topic may be discussed further in the future if needed
    • Forms for this SIG are completed and ready for the Kickoff Meeting
  • Company Contact
    • Planning on finding a time for FBS to hold a corp-talk
  • Rules Channel for the Discord
    • Will be written up very soon
  • MyNDSU
    • New members of the ACM should register through MyNDSU as well
    • New QR codes will be provided to follow the ACM through MyNDSU, as well as more announcements
  • SIG-Compete
    • SIG-Compete, a previous SIG, will be returning this semester
    • This SIG will focus on preparing members for programming competitions
  • MICS
    • Held, in the University of Northern Iowa, this programming competition and conference is held in the spring semester and must be attended in-person
  • ACM Room Hygiene
    • Discussion on informing new and current members on keeping the room clean (throwing food away, placing away chairs, etc.)
  • Kickoff Meeting
    • Friday, September 1st at 5:30pm at QBB104
    • Slides are ready for the meeting, as well as prep for food, drinks, and topics

Board TO DO:

  • Print QR Code for Zelle account (Carson)
  • Update Constitution for not allowing buying votes during elections (Ian, Brandon)
  • ACM Shirts and Stickers and etc. (Carson)
  • Contact MSUM for Byte-le and continue to talk with UND
  • Github Workshop
    • Topics to look into:
      • terminal and desktop
      • branches and pull requests
      • feature based branches
      • common problems (merge conflicts, stash changes)
      • git ignore
  • Outreach Committee (Carson)
  • Companies to talk to:
    • Microsoft
    • Pedigree Technologies
    • Optum
    • John Deere
    • Doosan
    • Bobcat
    • Bushel
  • look at list of companies that attend Career Fair
  • SIG-Collab Projects (current ideas)
    • ACM Branding Style Page
    • Database for Library
    • Bison Robotics Website
  • Look into special game nights (Ceasar, Gunnar)
  • Advertise MechaMania
  • Announcement for FAST corp talk and Digikey Info Session (Gunnar)
  • Plan September Game Night with member meeting prior

Upcoming Events

  • Fall Semester Kickoff Meeting: September 1st @5:30pm at QBB 104
  • FAST Corp-talk: September 21st @5:30pm (Room TBD)
  • September Game Night: September 29th at the ACM Room
  • Digikey Competition Info Session: October 2nd, 5:30pm (Room TBD)