Annual MakeHaven Member Meeting

Annual Member Meeting Rescheduled

Due to the recent snowstorm and the ongoing parking ban, we are rescheduling the Annual Member Meeting to:

Thursday, March 5th, 6pm

While an online option had been arranged, feedback indicated that members strongly preferred the opportunity to participate in person. To support full engagement and discussion, we are moving the meeting back by one week.

All other details will remain the same. We look forward to seeing you there.

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 and committee members 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. Breakout Sessions - Topical (2 x 20 minute sessions)

We will transition into six dedicated stations hosted by committee leaders. Grab a snack, rotate through the stations, and bring your questions and ideas. It is suggested reference space data at makehaven.org/kpis  and our plan at makehaven.org/plan/2030. Topics align with our standing committees:

Each group should select a scribe to take notes.

In person attendees:

• Facility, Safety, and Accessibility: The Tool Lending Library move, shop layout improvements, and space accessibility.
  (Meet in: Metal Shop Table)

• Resource Development and Finance:: Moving toward sustainable fundraising initiatives and long-term goals. Budget transparency and long-term financial sustainability.
  (Meet in: Startup Room Across from Store)

• Outreach & Member Retention and Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI): Growth strategies and enhancing the current member experience and Community engagement strategies and ensuring a welcoming environment for all.
  (Meet in: front tables)

• Education and Programming: Workshops, badge stats, and new learning pathways.
  (Meet in: classroom)

Online Attendees:

•  Open Eneded Group discussion covering all areas online. 

3. Community Reconvene (10 Minute debreif)

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 feedback via member survey.