= <span style="color:blue"><span style="color:blue"><span style="color:purple">Sun Jun 30, 2013</span></span></span> =
==[[Archived Katie Log June 2013]]==
<span style="color:blue"><span style="color:blue"><span style="color:purple">See [http://opensourceecology.org/wiki/OSE_Organization_and_Operations_Manual OSE Organization and Operations Manual]. Significant changes since Sat 29, 2013 build.</span></span></span>
= <span style="color:blue"><span style="color:blue"><span style="color:purple">Sat Jun 29, 2013</span></span></span> =
*<span style="color:blue"><span style="color:blue"><span style="color:purple">Drafting [http://opensourceecology.org/wiki/OSE_Organization_and_Operations_Manual OSE Organization and Operations Manual], See progress below:</span></span></span>
*<span style="color:blue"><span style="color:blue"><span style="color:purple">1.1 - OSE Board of Directors</span></span></span>
*<span style="color:blue"><span style="color:blue"><span style="color:purple">1.2 - OSE International Organizations, Mission, and Functions</span></span></span>
**<span style="color:blue"><span style="color:blue"><span style="color:purple">1.2.2 - Operations Organizations and Functions</span></span></span>
**<span style="color:blue"><span style="color:blue"><span style="color:purple">1.2.3 - Technical Community Organizations and Functions</span></span></span>
**<span style="color:blue"><span style="color:blue"><span style="color:purple">1.2.4 - Product Lead Organizations and Functions</span></span></span>
= <span style="color:blue"><span style="color:blue"><span style="color:purple">Fri Jun 28, 2013</span></span></span> =
*<span style="color:blue"><span style="color:blue"><span style="color:purple">MSC order placed with Saturday Morning delivery [https://www.mscdirect.com/product/01725332 Square End Mills (1)] & [https://www.mscdirect.com/product/01725365 Square End Mills] Monday</span></span></span>
*<span style="color:blue"><span style="color:blue"><span style="color:purple">Updated [https://docs.google.com/a/opensourceecology.org/spreadsheet/ccc?key=0AlCf1fl002zpdG0yTE95YjRRYi1xOHdnVklWQ3prY2c&usp=sharing OSE Account Management] with FedEx, USPS, & [https://www.mscdirect.com/ MSC] and [https://docs.google.com/a/opensourceecology.org/spreadsheet/ccc?key=0AlCf1fl002zpdHB4MHhQZ2xLLURxYUJXejJ0Qm9VRnc&usp=sharing Vendor Database] with MSC.</span></span></span>
*<span style="color:blue"><span style="color:blue"><span style="color:purple">OSE is officially enrolled in [http://www.projectmanager.com/ Project Manager]. Will provide notes regarding how the suite's functions are beneficial, and possibly not beneficial. Expecting the pros to significantly outweigh the cons.</span></span></span>
*<span style="color:blue"><span style="color:blue"><span style="color:purple">[http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B005O55TDO/ref=oh_details_o00_s00_i00?ie=UTF8&psc=1 HP Office Jet Pro 8600] prints 2300 sheets per [http://www.amazon.com/HP-CN045AN-140-Officejet-Cartridge-Black/dp/B005BZNEMK/ref=pd_bxgy_e_img_y cartridge].</span></span></span>
*<span style="color:blue"><span style="color:blue"><span style="color:purple">[https://docs.google.com/a/opensourceecology.org/spreadsheet/ccc?key=0AlCf1fl002zpdENHeVlqVFJVaHBmQWlhaGhXVWF1M3c&usp=sharing OSE Initial Planning] - This document, or something similar following ED review, will kick off the Executive Staff planning discussions. It's sole purpose is to provide the entire staff with an overview, direction, and perspective.</span></span></span>
*<span style="color:blue"><span style="color:blue"><span style="color:purple">Schedule Scrub, below are upcoming events:</span></span></span>
**<span style="color:blue"><span style="color:blue"><span style="color:purple">30-06 July - Kavitha arrives, Caleb departs, '''Finish 6 in 60''', July 4th</span></span></span>
**<span style="color:blue"><span style="color:blue"><span style="color:purple">07-13 July - IP Meeting, John Motloch arrives, Doc meeting w/ Yann, Module Management Turnover w/ Prod Lead, Gerard Cox meeting, Emily Eakin Arrive, '''Spark''' Arrive, '''Single Day Build'''</span></span></span>
**<span style="color:blue"><span style="color:blue"><span style="color:purple">14-20 July - Meet with Jenn, Meet with Robert, BofA Admin errand, Continue Module Management Turnover, '''Identify and develop protocols for 1Mo out''', Tech Comm Sync Meeting</span></span></span>
= <span style="color:blue"><span style="color:blue"><span style="color:purple">Thur Jun 27, 2013</span></span></span> =
*<span style="color:blue"><span style="color:blue"><span style="color:purple">Uploaded & protected [http://opensourceecology.org/wiki/OSE_Protocol:_OSE_Protocol_Template OSE Protocol Template].</span></span></span>
*<span style="color:blue"><span style="color:blue"><span style="color:purple">Created [http://opensourceecology.org/wiki/OSE_Executive_Staff_Retreat_Agenda#To_Do OSE Executive Staff Retreat Agenda] and listed To Dos.</span></span></span>
*<span style="color:blue"><span style="color:blue"><span style="color:purple">PENDING OSE Protocols ready for Executive Director review:</span></span></span>
**<span style="color:blue"><span style="color:blue"><span style="color:purple">[https://docs.google.com/a/opensourceecology.org/document/d/1eB9qKaCYz7w80iLQSKrK3xlsMxND5afAYKyRubUzBzM/edit?usp=sharing Weekly Planning and Review]</span></span></span>
**<span style="color:blue"><span style="color:blue"><span style="color:purple">[https://docs.google.com/a/opensourceecology.org/document/d/1PO4RWnb9P3DEvJH2bGQwgx31qTsUf9GjW7e5klDRA1o/edit?usp=sharing Wednesday Blog Update]</span></span></span>
*<span style="color:blue"><span style="color:blue"><span style="color:purple">Dell Laptop to be returned in 10 days, shipped out today via Fedex. [http://www.dell.com/support/contents/us/en/19/category/Contact-Information/Technical-Support?c=us&l=en&s=dhs&cs=19 Dell Tech Support] Service Tag: 618SCN1</span></span></span>
= <span style="color:blue"><span style="color:blue"><span style="color:purple">Wed Jun 26, 2013</span></span></span> =
*<span style="color:blue"><span style="color:blue"><span style="color:purple">[http://opensourceecology.org/wiki/Aaron_Makaruk Aaron Makaruk] turned over the [http://opensourceecology.org/wiki/Annual_Fundraising_Plan_2013 Annual Fundraising Plan 2013] he was working on. He estimates that it will take about a month to complete it the plan. Having his framework and idea puts me way ahead of schedule, had I started from scratch. Thanks Aaron.</span></span></span>
**<span style="color:blue"><span style="color:blue"><span style="color:purple">Aaron also turned over the [http://opensourceecology.org/wiki/Grant_Proposal_Modules Grant Proposal Modules], which set up a collaborative platform for people to critique standard and repetitive grant responses. Great idea Aaron, thanks.</span></span></span>
**<span style="color:blue"><span style="color:blue"><span style="color:purple">[https://github.com/HerrPfister/OSE_True-Fans_Page/tree/dan OSE True Fans Page (need to address)]</span></span></span>
*<span style="color:blue"><span style="color:blue"><span style="color:purple">Goal this week is to master GNUcash. A step toward this is to first master OSE's office space. All OSE's [http://opensourceecology.org/wiki/File:AllOSEPaperwork.JPG paperwork] was sorted today, tomorrow, I complete filing; this includes 3 years worth of [http://opensourceecology.org/wiki/File:AllOSEReceipts.JPG receipts].</span></span></span>
= <span style="color:blue"><span style="color:blue"><span style="color:purple">Tues Jun 25, 2013</span></span></span> =
*<span style="color:blue"><span style="color:blue"><span style="color:purple">OSE ramping up to accommodate 12 people</span></span></span>
*<span style="color:blue"><span style="color:blue"><span style="color:purple">(T) Colby Thomson visiting July 8, in the PM</span></span></span>
*<span style="color:blue"><span style="color:blue"><span style="color:purple">Audrey, our Technical Community Manager, is coordinating a TrueFan visit, Matt Tyler, from July 1-3. [https://docs.google.com/a/opensourceecology.org/drawings/d/1v4ip2EnTZdLEWOxHChEtY8VZWl44LCMamCyttjeLlgc/edit?usp=sharing Bed Logistics]. Chris and Jordan have been notified. Need to ensure Matt's bed is ready/set up.</span></span></span>
*<span style="color:blue"><span style="color:blue"><span style="color:purple">Marcin connected with[http://cms.bsu.edu/academics/collegesanddepartments/cap/contactus/capdirectory/landarch/motlochjohn Prof. John Motloch]. Through mutual collaboration and aligned goals, together, we may be able to make some significant progress on a microhouse and wheatboard.</span></span></span>
=== <span style="color:blue"><span style="color:blue"><span style="color:purple">Goals for the Week:</span></span></span> ===
#<span style="color:blue"><span style="color:blue"><span style="color:purple">'''Complete three OSE Protocols. Five currently [https://drive.google.com/a/opensourceecology.org/folderview?id=0B1Cf1fl002zpNDRfUWdlV09STU0&usp=sharing PENDING OSE Protocols].'''</span></span></span>
#<span style="color:blue"><span style="color:blue"><span style="color:purple">'''Master [http://www.gnucash.org/ GNUcash] and organize finances to create a balance sheet.'''</span></span></span>
#<span style="color:blue"><span style="color:blue"><span style="color:purple">'''Logistics assessment, foresight, communication, and control preparations for upcoming surge in personnel: plumbing, parking, trash, food, bedding.'''</span></span></span>
=== <span style="color:blue"><span style="color:blue"><span style="color:purple">Recap Last Week</span></span></span> ===
#<span style="color:blue"><span style="color:blue"><span style="color:purple">'''Last week researched [https://www.openerp.com/ OpenERP], however, OSE needs an ERP suite with a stronger project management focus. Audrey our Technical Community Manager has the strongest PM background. During her research she came up with [http://www.google.com/enterprise/marketplace/viewListing?productListingId=9007+5474922921879123975&category=Project+Management&query= Project Management] and [http://www.google.com/enterprise/marketplace/viewListing?productListingId=3429+4388443950638085375&category=Project+Management&query= Smartsheet] - Smartsheet is winning in the comparison thought process, primarily due to the feedback we have received from other experienced users.'''</span></span></span>
#<span style="color:blue"><span style="color:blue"><span style="color:purple">'''Established OSE Schedule for the OSE Core Team. The ED gets credit for making this a valuable tool. Without top down support, the OSE Schedule would just be a plan, but this past week, it has been enforced and therefore becoming a useful tool.'''</span></span></span>
#<span style="color:blue"><span style="color:blue"><span style="color:purple">'''Intended to push three OSE Protocols from idea to approval. Only pushed one through to approval. Wrote five. [https://drive.google.com/a/opensourceecology.org/folderview?id=0B1Cf1fl002zpNDRfUWdlV09STU0&usp=sharing PENDING OSE Protocols].'''</span></span></span>
= <span style="color:blue"><span style="color:blue"><span style="color:purple">Mon Jun 24, 2013</span></span></span> =
*<span style="color:blue"><span style="color:blue"><span style="color:purple">Protected [http://opensourceecology.org/wiki/Factor_e_Farm_Community_Standards Factor e Farm Community Standards]</span></span></span>
*<span style="color:blue"><span style="color:blue"><span style="color:purple">Scheduled Documentation Management meeting with Yann, July 8.</span></span></span>
*<span style="color:blue"><span style="color:blue"><span style="color:purple">Scheduled ED with Robert Steele re: 5-10 Somalia villages, July 15.</span></span></span>
*<span style="color:blue"><span style="color:blue"><span style="color:purple">Scheduled ED with Jenn re: NASA, July 15.</span></span></span>
*<span style="color:blue"><span style="color:blue"><span style="color:purple">Scheduled ED with [http://solari.com/blog/ Solari Report], July 17.</span></span></span>
*<span style="color:blue"><span style="color:blue"><span style="color:purple">[https://www.paypal.com/ PayPal] Lessons Learned - to send money, email account must have PayPal account set up. To send invoice for payment, email account does not require PayPal account set up.</span></span></span>
*<span style="color:blue"><span style="color:blue"><span style="color:purple">[https://docs.google.com/a/opensourceecology.org/drawings/d/1v4ip2EnTZdLEWOxHChEtY8VZWl44LCMamCyttjeLlgc/edit Bed Logistics Picture]</span></span></span>
*<span style="color:blue"><span style="color:blue"><span style="color:purple">[https://docs.google.com/a/opensourceecology.org/spreadsheet/ccc?key=0AlCf1fl002zpdG5YQmVtQ3dvdmc1Qk1SdW15TXFGYUE&usp=sharing Bed Logistics by the Numbers]</span></span></span>
= <span style="color:blue"><span style="color:blue"><span style="color:purple">Sat Jun 22, 2013</span></span></span> =
*<span style="color:blue"><span style="color:blue"><span style="color:purple">Created [http://opensourceecology.org/wiki/OSE_Accounts_Management OSE Accounts Management]</span></span></span>
*<span style="color:blue"><span style="color:blue"><span style="color:purple">Out for Executive Staff review:</span></span></span>
**<span style="color:blue"><span style="color:blue"><span style="color:purple">[https://docs.google.com/a/opensourceecology.org/document/d/1eB9qKaCYz7w80iLQSKrK3xlsMxND5afAYKyRubUzBzM/edit?usp=sharing PENDING OSE Protocol: OSE Accounts Management] - Concurs: Audrey, Rob (updated June 24)</span></span></span>
**<span style="color:blue"><span style="color:blue"><span style="color:purple">[https://docs.google.com/a/opensourceecology.org/document/d/1L5Uj56iTAj4_66cYRq-YkZwRV4EowB2typGan9komus/edit?usp=sharing PENDING OSE Protocol: Weekly Planning and Review] - Concurs: Audrey, Gary</span></span></span>
*<span style="color:blue"><span style="color:blue"><span style="color:purple">Out for Executive Director review:</span></span></span>
**<span style="color:blue"><span style="color:blue"><span style="color:purple">[https://docs.google.com/document/d/1maBkPJ1izokY6XE7GEWXI4JrfGPyANhUwev1pK6EPY4/edit?usp=sharing PENDING OSE Protocol: Wednesday Blog Update]</span></span></span>
= <span style="color:blue"><span style="color:blue"><span style="color:purple">Fri Jun 21, 2013</span></span></span> =
*<span style="color:blue"><span style="color:blue"><span style="color:purple">First OSE Protocol approved by Executive Director, located here: [http://opensourceecology.org/wiki/Protocols Protocols]</span></span></span>
**<span style="color:blue"><span style="color:blue"><span style="color:purple">Protocols, approved by the Executive Director, ensure that 1) complex operations function harmoniously, 2) processes are accessible for open source collaboration for the purpose of optimizing efficiency, and 3) turnover of processes are simple and comprehensive.</span></span></span>
*<span style="color:blue"><span style="color:blue"><span style="color:purple">[http://opensourceecology.org/wiki/The_Spark Spark] Team and OSE are wrapping up logistics wrt to their upcoming visit to FeF: July 8-15th visit; [http://topics.nytimes.com/topics/reference/timestopics/people/e/emily_eakin/index.html Emily Eakin] is joining us for their visit.</span></span></span>
*<span style="color:blue"><span style="color:blue"><span style="color:purple">Requested [http://opensourceecology.org/wiki/Gerard_Cox Gerard Cox] to give us his opinion on project management suites our Technical Community Manager identified and is looking into for implementation: [https://www.google.com/enterprise/marketplace/viewListing?productListingId=9007+5474922921879123975&category=Project+Management&query&pli=1 Project Management] & [https://www.google.com/enterprise/marketplace/viewListing?productListingId=3429+4388443950638085375&category=Project+Management&query&pli=1 Smartsheet]. Please provide input on either if you have any experience using either.</span></span></span>
= <span style="color:blue"><span style="color:blue"><span style="color:purple">Thur Jun 20, 2013</span></span></span> =
*<span style="color:blue"><span style="color:blue"><span style="color:purple">OSE's bed capacity assessed - needs to increase before our next surge of visitors coming soon</span></span></span>
*<span style="color:blue"><span style="color:blue"><span style="color:purple">Piranha Ironworker blades ordered and enroute</span></span></span>
*<span style="color:blue"><span style="color:blue"><span style="color:purple">Interns have been working overtime, compensation days documented for payback</span></span></span>
*<span style="color:blue"><span style="color:blue"><span style="color:purple">Speaking with Spark team to coordinate schedules</span></span></span>
*<span style="color:blue"><span style="color:blue"><span style="color:purple">Logistics coordination amped up wrt to a slight surge of arriving in the next few weeks</span></span></span>
*<span style="color:blue"><span style="color:blue"><span style="color:purple">OSE Protocol Template out for Executive Director's second review</span></span></span>
*<span style="color:blue"><span style="color:blue"><span style="color:purple">OSE Protocol Wednesday Blog Update out for Executive Director's first review</span></span></span>
*<span style="color:blue"><span style="color:blue"><span style="color:purple">OSE Protocol Weekly Planning and Review out for Executive Staff's review</span></span></span>
= <span style="color:blue"><span style="color:blue"><span style="color:purple">Wed Jun 19, 2013</span></span></span> =
*<span style="color:blue"><span style="color:blue"><span style="color:purple">Latakoo for OSE</span></span></span>
*<span style="color:blue"><span style="color:blue"><span style="color:purple">Hydraulics order complete and parts enroute</span></span></span>
*<span style="color:blue"><span style="color:blue"><span style="color:purple">Tuesday Blog Update posted</span></span></span>
*<span style="color:blue"><span style="color:blue"><span style="color:purple">Google calendars shareable...jumped through intense admin options to make happen</span></span></span>
*<span style="color:blue"><span style="color:blue"><span style="color:purple">Filing system built and files organized in OSE Drive</span></span></span>
*<span style="color:blue"><span style="color:blue"><span style="color:purple">OpenERP might not be our best option, due to program management requirements/needs</span></span></span>
*<span style="color:blue"><span style="color:blue"><span style="color:purple">Operations and Executive Staff meetings stood up - communication improving</span></span></span>
*<span style="color:blue"><span style="color:blue"><span style="color:purple">Hydraulic order ongoing</span></span></span>
*<span style="color:blue"><span style="color:blue"><span style="color:purple">Working Protocols - 2 of 3 out for team review</span></span></span>
*<span style="color:blue"><span style="color:blue"><span style="color:purple">Learned a bit about our servers - expect to learn more about their ERP options</span></span></span>
=== <span style="color:blue"><span style="color:blue"><span style="color:purple">Goals for the Week:</span></span></span> ===
#<span style="color:blue"><span style="color:blue"><span style="color:purple">Decide which ERP to implement. Currently considering OpenERP.</span></span></span>
#<span style="color:blue"><span style="color:blue"><span style="color:purple">Establish OSE Schedule for the OSE Core Team. Managing the content will determine its value. If the content is substantial, meaning, meeting happen when scheduled, then it is a valuable resource.</span></span></span>
#<span style="color:blue"><span style="color:blue"><span style="color:purple">Write, collaborate with OSE Core Team, and route for approval three OSE Protocols.</span></span></span>
=== <span style="color:blue"><span style="color:blue"><span style="color:purple">Recap of Last Week:</span></span></span> ===
#<span style="color:blue"><span style="color:blue"><span style="color:purple">Goal: Drive from DC to MO and find housing in a single week > Done.</span></span></span>
#<span style="color:blue"><span style="color:blue"><span style="color:purple">Goal: Claim Missouri residency and register for Missouri plates > Residency claimed and while plates are still due, they are not in the red.</span></span></span>
#<span style="color:blue"><span style="color:blue"><span style="color:purple">Planned to meet with Marcin on Friday. We were able to meet on both Thursday and Friday (about 4 hours total).</span></span></span>
#<span style="color:blue"><span style="color:blue"><span style="color:purple">Lastly, I was able to link up with an impressive mentor.</span></span></span>
= <span style="color:blue"><span style="color:blue"><span style="color:purple">Mon Jun 17, 2013</span></span></span> =
<span style="color:blue"><span style="color:blue"><span style="color:purple">[[File:Check.png]]First day at FeF.</span></span></span>
<span style="color:blue"><span style="color:blue"><span style="color:purple">[https://docs.google.com/a/opensourceecology.org/document/d/169kcVDbzFnUMOlRdOTCYcuWWIcie2ijA5az7WgbbF6g/edit?usp=sharing/ Open IP Meeting Notes w/ Andrew Rens & Catharina Maracke] - discussed OSHW License and OSHW Contributor Agreement.</span></span></span>
<span style="color:blue"><span style="color:blue"><span style="color:purple">Moving forward with [https://www.openerp.com/ Open ERP]. Spoke with Jeff Moe to discuss options, he provided great points.</span></span></span>
<span style="color:blue"><span style="color:blue"><span style="color:purple">Beginning to write [https://drive.google.com/a/opensourceecology.org/folderview?id=0B1Cf1fl002zpeE91VjhRLVJOQms&usp=sharing/ OSE Protocols] to 1) establish standard protocols, 2) allow for collaborative review of OSE's internal operations so inefficiencies are corrected, 3) allow for seamless turnover and tasker sharing.</span></span></span>
= <span style="color:blue"><span style="color:blue"><span style="color:purple">Sun Jun 16, 2013</span></span></span> =
<span style="color:blue"><span style="color:blue"><span style="color:purple">OSE Standard Processes (SP) update:</span></span></span>
<span style="color:blue"><span style="color:blue"><span style="color:purple">Please see [https://drive.google.com/a/opensourceecology.org/folderview?id=0B1Cf1fl002zpeE91VjhRLVJOQms&usp=sharing Standard Processes] to provide recommendations, comments, concerns.</span></span></span>
<span style="color:blue"><span style="color:blue"><span style="color:purple">Next step is to identify and create SPs. SPs will be created by the process owners.</span></span></span>
<span style="color:blue"><span style="color:blue"><span style="color:purple">Notes taken while viewing Open ERP during the free trial: 1) Project visibility provides options: All Users, Portal Users and Employees, Employees Only, Followers Only 2) Projects are broken into stages: Specification, Design, Development, Testing, Done, Cancelled, Analysis, Merge, plus the option to create stages 3) Can create tasking complete with assignment, project associated, etc. 4) Easy to use! 5) Reporting - 1) reports on projects/tasks > Task Summary, project associated, deadline, priority, time planned for, time spent, progress, stage, 2) HR > Leave Type, Maximum Allowed, Leave Taken, Leave Remaining (sick, compensatory, unpaid, etc.) 3) Task Analysis > number of tasks, number of days, total hours, remaining hours, effective hours, avg. plan. eff., Days to open, Days to close, Overpassed Deadline, Progress 4) Reports Project's Cumulative Flow 5) Invoicing tracks Customers (not yet applicable), but more importantly Suppliers > Invoices, refunds, receipts, payments, suppliers 6) CRM tracks customers, leads, opportunities, also Phone Calls (logged and scheduled) 7) Accounting & Finance < Very organized and simple!</span></span></span>
<span style="color:blue"><span style="color:blue"><span style="color:purple">Everything I am seeing is positive!</span></span></span>
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<span style="color:blue"><span style="color:blue"><span style="color:purple">Enterprise Resource Planning [ERP] research/considerations for OSE:</span></span></span>
<span style="color:blue"><span style="color:blue"><span style="color:purple">Options listed on Thu May, 30, 2013 focus primarily on project management operations (PMO) and tasking. Marcin recommended looking into [https://www.openerp.com/ Open ERP]. ERP packages are going to provide a more comprehensive operational toolkit. Below are additional ERP options with comments/impressions:</span></span></span>
<span style="color:blue"><span style="color:blue"><span style="color:purple">Going down [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_ERP_software_packages Wikipedia's List], plus additional web surfing:</span></span></span>
#<span style="color:blue"><span style="color:blue"><span style="color:purple">[http://a1.io/ A1.IO] - Focus is on business, education and HR, medium to larger organizations, pricing not listed</span></span></span>
#<span style="color:blue"><span style="color:blue"><span style="color:purple">[http://www.adempiere.com/ADempiere_ERP/ ADempiere] - Site states, "There is no such thing as Quick Start ERP. Getting involved with this application will take time" (Citing this link: [http://www.adempiere.com/Getting_Started#Try_it_On-Line http://www.adempiere.com/Getting_Started#Try_it_On-Line] Getting Started]). At first look, ADempiere is free, funded by [http://www.adempiere.com/ADeV ADeV]. No PMO.</span></span></span>
#<span style="color:blue"><span style="color:blue"><span style="color:purple">[http://www.compiere.com/ Compiere] - No PMO, low cost (exact cost not listed)</span></span></span>
#<span style="color:blue"><span style="color:blue"><span style="color:purple">[http://www.dolibarr.org Dolibarr] - Free, but add ons are priced ([http://www.dolibarr.org/downloads Dolibarr downloads]). Designed for smaller organizations and foundations. Not PMO focused.</span></span></span>
#<span style="color:blue"><span style="color:blue"><span style="color:purple">[http://epe.si/ Epesi] - Not PMO focused. Strong CRM support. Free, but add ons are priced.</span></span></span>
#<span style="color:blue"><span style="color:blue"><span style="color:purple">GNU Enterprise - unable to load site</span></span></span>
#<span style="color:blue"><span style="color:blue"><span style="color:purple">[http://www.heliumv.org/ Helium V] - Pricing increases with increased users, see [http://www.heliumv.org/opensource-Preise-2.html pricing].</span></span></span>
#<span style="color:blue"><span style="color:blue"><span style="color:purple">[http://www.jfire.net/erp Jfire] - Free, no PMO focus.</span></span></span>
#<span style="color:blue"><span style="color:blue"><span style="color:purple">[[File:Check.png]][https://www.openerp.com/ OpenERP] - Open ERP provide tracking of PMO and tasking, as well as many other [https://www.openerp.com/apps/ modules], which I think are necessary for maintaining organized operations. Pricing is [https://www.openerp.com/pricing/ $49 per month].</span></span></span>
#<span style="color:blue"><span style="color:blue"><span style="color:purple">[http://www.project-open.org/ Project-open] - Mostly free, but access to the Financial Reporting module is priced. See link to [http://www.project-open.com/en/shop// project-open pricing]. PMO.</span></span></span>
<span style="color:blue"><span style="color:blue"><span style="color:purple">RECOMMEND Open ERP: After web surfing through many ERP options, I recommend OSE use Open ERP. NEGATIVE: 1) Although it comes at cost, the cost looks to be a fixed cost. POSITIVE: 1) Looks to be incredibly user friendly and intuitive. In my experience, if a program is not user friendly, it is worthless since people refuse to use it (input information). Programs are often only as good as the inputted information. 2) PMO applications with chat capability. 3) Already trusted by millions < customer reviews are positive and numerous</span></span></span>
= <span style="color:blue"><span style="color:blue"><span style="color:purple">Sat Jun 15, 2013</span></span></span> =
<span style="color:blue"><span style="color:blue"><span style="color:purple">Commenced building OSE's methodology for creating and implementing internal [https://drive.google.com/a/opensourceecology.org/folderview?id=0B1Cf1fl002zpeE91VjhRLVJOQms&usp=sharing Standard Processes].</span></span></span>
= <span style="color:blue"><span style="color:blue"><span style="color:purple">Thu May 30, 2013</span></span></span> =
= <span style="color:blue"><span style="color:blue"><span style="color:purple">Thu May 30, 2013</span></span></span> =
What is the assumption of the workshop capabilities needed to fabricate the 50 GVCS - a reasonably well equipped workshop - what is that? Define a reasonably well equipped workshop
Emily to initiate follow up interview on Saturday, August 2 at 530PM EST
Adam Eig connected as future welding SME and pilot project (located in Washington, DC) POC - forwarded Adam' information to TMC for follow up
Weekly meal funds provided for week of August 5
Need for Microhouse support equipment discussion on Monday/Tuesday - James Slade, James Wise, Tom Griffing, Gary (PL), Lucas Warner (DPV), Marcin (ED)
Discussed
Enterprise = The Business + business of The Business
Interim Truck Log create - located on HabLab magnetic announcement board - intended to act as a large rmdr note, ensuring truck logistics are considered in everyday planning
FYI on OTHER open source OPTIONS for tracking projects and tasking:
IMPORTANT: The below information, posted under Thursday, May 30, 2013's entry, is sourced from the following site Nilambar.net. Author: Nilambar Sharma; Title: 15 Best Free Open Source Project Management Applications and Tools; Publication Date: Thursday, November 15, 2012.
- Easy to read and intuitive screen layouts. Most users can use WebCollab ***without training***
- Individual users are assigned rights and permissions. Users can also be put into groups with controlled rights and permissions.
- Projects and tasks progress and approaching deadlines are graphically highlighted.
- Changes are personally highlighted for other users to see.
- ***Changes and new items can be emailed to affected users***
- WebCollab is released under the General Public License (GPL). Essentially this means you may download, use, deploy, re-distribute, or even modify it as you wish, all free of charge.
- Optimizing scheduler that computes project time lines and resource assignments based on the project outline and the constraints that you have provided.
- Manages tasks, resources and accounts of your project
- Powerful to-do list management
- Detailed reference manual
- Simple installation
- Runs on all Linux, Unix, Windows, MacOS and several other operating systems
NEGATIVE
- may be too intense - if it's not user friendly ppl won't use it
Open IP Agreement is ready for review. I included the original (April 15, 2013) draft. I made substantial changes, all to simplify the agreement, while ensuring IP produced during employment by and collaboration with OSE is open.
How many corners does this home have? Four corners
Enter the total living area in SF. 256 SF
What is the quailty class of this home? Foundation
Class 6 Slab on grade
Exterior Walls Class 4 Few changes in wall hieght to accomidate a sloping roof
Exterior Finish Class 6 Inexpensive stucco siding
Windows and Doors Class 6 Recommend using reused and recylcled doors and windows. Class 6 reflects costs, not quality.
Roof and Soffit Class 5 Dual pitch (Passive Solar Design) roof with architectural composition tile, 2’ open soffit.
Interior Finish Class 6
Floor Finish Class 5 Needs to stand up to daily wear and tear. Do not recommend minimum quality materials. Do recommend reused or reclcyed flooring or bamboo.
Bathrooms Class 5 Needs to stand up to daily wear and tear. Do not recommend minimum quality materials.
Kitchen Class 6 Modular kitchen
Plumbing and Electrical Class 6 Due to small space, small amount of materials required
Is there an attic, balcony, basement, garage or exterior porch? No
Is this home in a housing tract? No
Is this home built outside the metroplitan area? Yes
Does this house use unit heating or cooling? Yes
How many heating and cooling units are in there? 1 Single floor unit
How many fireplaces in this house? None
Pick the state where this house is being built. Missouri
Pick the nearest Zip are where this house is built. 644-645 Saint Joseph
Sun Mar 17, 2013
Drainage
“Because a slab-on-grade floor is above the surrounding exterior grade, no subsurface drainage system or waterproofing is required.” However, “the ground surface should slope downward at leadt 5 percent (6 inches) over the first 10 feet surrounding the foundation edge” Cite: Builder's Foundation Handbook, p.75.
Septic System
"A septic tank/absorption field is the most common onsite sewage treatment system in use in Missouri. Nearly 30 percent of all housing units in Missouri use onsite wastewater treatment systems most of these are septic tank/absorption field systems. Several surveys throughout the state have shown that 70 percent, or 150,000, of these systems are not functioning properly. Based on the General Soils Map of Missouri, counties in the Missouri Ozarks are particularly at risk. Depending on the county, 60 to 99 percent of the soils show severe limitations for using absorption field systems" Cite: Septic Tank/Absorption Field Systems, by Robert A. Schultheis, an Agricultural Engineering Specialist.
Plan of action: Become familiar with Schultheis's article referenced above. Call every septic professional in and around Maysville, MO for additional insight on 1) wether septic installation is a DIY option and 2) if not, with which septic professional to do business. Taking the time to meeting and familiarize oneself with local professionals is time consuming. However, it is beneficial to budget and system education/understanding. The right septic system meets current/future needs and location code/regulation. The right septic professional takes the time to explain what works in your specific location for your specific needs. Reference Missouri Department of Health's C9 CSR 20-3.060, Minimum Construction Standards for On-Site Sewage Disposal Systems, p.17. Schultheis's above comments emphasize the significance that must be placed on proper installation.
Until the reused and recycled windows and doors are sourced, exact dimensions are unknown. Maximize window surface area in the following order: southern, eastern, western and northern facing. Place the bathroom in the north western corner.
Salvaged oak flooring: $1 to $3 per sq. ft. New oak flooring: $4 to $10 per sq. ft. Average savings for 12x16-foot room: $960
Salvaged interior solid panel door (basic): $20 to $50 New interior panel door: $100 to $200 Average savings: $115
Secondhand pedestal sink: $20 to $250 New pedestal sink: $100 to $800 Average savings: $315
Disadvantages: selection of reused and reclaimed building materials vary, may require extra work to install, such as refinishing or reframing, may deviate from original plans due to size variations, may not be as energy efficient (windows particularly)
Windows
Strongly recommend sourcing windows from reused and recycled building and construction materials.
I digress to show you these incredible Greenhouses. Collecting reusable building materials is beneficial for future projects. I strongly recommend it.
I recommend taking full advantage of passive solar heating, explained here at Energy.gov. Hab Lab mentions the need to dial down heat absorption with respect to Hab Lab's southern facing windows. Due to the aforementioned plan to use reused and recycled materials, particularly windows, this will be a tricky, but possible balance.
Sat Mar 16, 2013
The biggest take away I have from the past couple of days is that building codes and regulations are not posted online. There are international , national, regional, county, city and local codes/regulations. All of which are constantly adapting to climate impacts and technology. That said, the below plan is evolving since the information available is piecemeal. Why is it piecemeal? Traditionally when building, people emulate other local structures. Since one room studios are not common in Missouri, emulating is not an option. The next step is to source building codes and regulations. Google building code and building regulations and you are directed to local contractors, but no building codes and regulations. I was able to rangle an informal conversation with an architect in Alexandria, VA. The architect confirmed that building codes/regulations are not out posted for public perusing. The information can be tapped using local contractors and/or local building departments.
Connecting with a local Maysville or St. Joseph contractor would be ideal.
Wed Mar 13, 2013 to Fri Mar 15, 2013
My primary source for foundation decisions is the Builder’s Foundation Handbook, by the U.S. Department of Energy Building Envelope Systems and Material (BTESM) Research Program out of Oak Ridge National Laboratory. This resource highlights energy efficiency and cost.
a. Topography is rolling hills and plains. The Soil Survey of Dekalb County, Missouri conducted in 1916, is the most recent soil survey. “[Dekalb County] occupies a broad rolling, well-dissected plain, with a gradual slope to south and south east…The surface varies from flat to moderately hilly, although more than 80 percent of the area is only gently rolling. No considerable part of the county is too flat to have a good surface drainage” Cite: The Soil Survey of Dekalb County, Missouri, p.5.
b. Water table location (not an issue for foundation, instead optimistic for sourcing well water) "There is no difficulty in obtaining an abundant supply of water by means of dug wells. The wells are usually 35 to 65 feet in depth, through borings have been made to 165 feet. The depth of the wells generally is equal to the thickness of the layers of unconsolidated material” Cite: The Soil Survey of Dekalb County, Missouri, p.6.
c. Radon: I recommend conducting a self-test to determine local radon level. Some self-test options found here: Radon Test Options. Justification for self-test: The county of DeKalb has a radon level of 4.3 pCi/L Cite: County Radon Info. The EPA’s recommends corrective measures for all levels above 4.0 pCi/L Cite: Radon.com. Corrective measures recommended by the Builder’s Foundation Handbook and the EPA include gravel beneath slab, polyethylene, vent, plastic Cite: EPA Radon Mitigation. If a self-test confirms the local radon level to be above 4.0 pCi/L, then I recommend adhering to the Builder’s Foundation Handbook recommendations with respect to radon mitigation measures.
d. Soil type: “Expansive clay soils on a site requires special techniques” Cite: Builder’s Foundation Handbook, p.6. Based on the information in Soil Survey of Dekalb County, Missouri, I am not considering clay to be an issue. Soil seems to be the primary soil type, recognizing this is an assumption I need to verify.
e. Depth of bedrock – Limestone and shale Cite: USGS
2. Building design is not a consideration here as the Builder’s Foundation Handbook considers building design with respect to aesthetics, which are a low priority. The design will form out of function, but there is little emphasis on aesthetics, if any.
3. Climate determines minimum foundation footing depth. Determining footing depth was enlightening. The following are notes, but the immediate answer is 3 FT. While searching for building codes, “Missouri does not have a statewide building or energy code. Each local jurisdiction has the authority to adopt its own code. In most cases, local jurisdictions have adopted the Building Officials and Code Administrators (BOCA) International, National Building Code (NBC), although the western part of the state has adopted the International Conference Building Officials (ICBO), Uniform Building Code (UBC) and a few localities in the southeast use the Southern Building Code Congress, International (SBCCI) Standard Building Code (SBC). Missouri General Assembly passed a bill that would allow the county commission of any county to adopt a building code subject to voter approval. In creating or amending such code, a calendar year 1999 or later edition of a nationally recognized building code must be adopted. (Section 64.180, RSMo)” Cite: DSIRE.
Interior vertical insulation is the most cost-effective approach to insulating, please see Comparison of Insulation Approaches, Cite: Builder's Foundation Handbook, p.62 the Builder’s Foundation Handbook for comparisons.
Insulation Recommendation for Slab-on-Grade Foundations, Table 4-1 Cite: Builder's Foundation Handbook, p.58: Parameters are the 4-6000 Heating Degree Days (KAN CITY), concrete foundation walls with interior insulation placed vertically, and a lower end price level. Using the aforementioned parameters, Builder's Foundation Handbook recommends a configuration of 2 FT DEEP: R-5 interior vertically placed insulation. However based on further digging, 3 FT DEEP foundation might be required Cite: DIY Forum. Must connect with a local contractor.
“The construction system in all cases is concrete with foundation wall extending 2 or 4 feet deep with the upper 8 inches of the foundation wall exposed on the exterior” Cite: Builder's Foundation Handbook, p.58-59. Based on Table 4-1 in the Builder’s Foundation Handbook, 2 FT is recommended, but due to this DIY Forum I am recommending 3 FT.
4. Local cost: “Virtually any foundation type and construction system can be built in any location in the United States. The relative costs, however, are likely to differ. These costs reflect local material and labor costs as well as the availability of certain materials and the preferences of local contractors” Cite: Builder's Foundation Handbook, p.7.
Foundation recommendation summary: Slab-on-Grade Foundation with a 3 FT DEEP perimeter, vertically placed R-5 interior insulation. See Figure 4-16 Cite: Builder's Foundation Handbook, p.74. A significant note when referring to Figure 4-16 is that the insulation is horizontally, not vertically placed. Refer to Figure 4-15 Cite: Builder's Foundation Handbook, p.74 for the insulation piece.
The above design concept, uses a brick veneer, see the Wikipedia page on Masonry Veneer for additional veneer information and references. However, assuming that the mud bricks produced at Factor e Farm are structural bricks, I recommend brick construction rather than brick veneer. See the Wikipedia page on Masonry for additional masonry information and references. Interior above ground insulation can be added later.
Tue Mar 12, 2013
Reviewed parameters of Test Assignment received from Marcin Jakubowski on Mar 11, 2013. Created RTENOTITLE.
