Annual MakeHaven Member Meeting

Reflecting on 2025 & Building the Future

Join us for our annual member gathering. This is your chance to see the "inner workings" of MakeHaven, celebrate a year of successes, and talk directly with the Board of Directors about where we are headed next.

The format this year is designed for dialogue. After a brief high-level state of the organization, we will move into topical breakout stations where you can dive into the details, provide feedback, and learn what is happening in our committees.

The Agenda

1. Director’s Keynote: The State of the Space

Presented by J.R. Logan (10 minutes) A high-level look at the "Big Picture" metrics from 2025 and our strategic direction for the coming year.

2. "Ask the Board" Breakout Sessions

We will transition into six dedicated stations hosted by Board Members and committee leaders. Grab a snack, rotate through the stations, and bring your questions. Topics align with our standing committees:

In person attendees:

• Finance: Budget transparency and long-term financial sustainability.

• Facility, Safety, and Accessibility: The Tool Lending Library move, shop layout improvements, and space accessibility.

• Resource Development: Moving toward sustainable fundraising initiatives and long-term goals.

• Outreach & Member Retention: Growth strategies and enhancing the current member experience.

• Education and Programming: Workshops, badge stats, and new learning pathways.

• Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI): Community engagement strategies and ensuring a welcoming environment for all.

Online Attendees:

•  Open Eneded Group :ducussion covering all areas. 

3. Community Reconvene

We’ll gather back together as a full group to share the most interesting ideas from the stations and answer any final "big picture" questions.

Important Details

• Quiet Shop: For the comfort of all attendees, please no loud machinery use during the meeting hours.

• Hybrid Access: A dedicated online host will ensure virtual attendees can participate in the presentation and submit questions. The online group will continue with its own moderated breakout discussion.

• Advance Questions: If you submnit questions in advacne we will have oppounity to be more thoughtful, and collect data. Please submit it via the registration form.