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New Voices, Shared Vision: Meet MakeHaven’s 2025–2028 Board

Submitted by J.R. Logan on

We just completed a big board transition—adding six new trustees to join four continuing members. Here’s what the board does, how we build it, and why this year’s team is exciting.

Thank you & congratulations

Thank you, Jamie Lynn Slenker – our outgoing Board President, for steady leadership through growth.

Congratulations, Tim Cowan – our incoming President. Tim teaches stained glass at MakeHaven, volunteers with Habitat for Humanity, and brings a sharp legal mind to the role.

Member Voice Milestone

For the first time, members directly elected a board seat. Congrats to Laurel Lyngklip, our member

WovenBit

WovenBit allows users to upload pictures and generate embroideries using machine learning.

https://wovenbit.com

Metal Cutting Circular Saw

Wish Type
New Equipment for Space
Post date
07/07/2025
No Votes Yet

Useful for cutting sheets of metal:

https://www.acmetools.com/dewalt-20-v-max-metal-cutting-circular-saw-bare-tool-dcs373b/885911264921.html?gad_source=1&gclid=CjwKCAjw0YGyBhByEiwAQmBEWocMay9u37C9HnV8LGlUG9SEaYcGl9gFuj56bn3u-NVFCxoxe1wtpBoCmZgQAvD_BwE

Cost
$250.00

Musical Instrument Amplifier

Wish Type
New Equipment for Space
Post date
06/08/2025
1 Votes

I see that there is an electric guitar and an electric bass guitar and an electric piano/keyboard in the media room but I don't see an amplifier for any of these instruments.

A simple and inexpensive combo amp would work for all three.

Cost
$100.00

7.5HP Air Compressor

This is a 7.5HP reciprocating air compressor that supplies air to the shop.
Status
Active

Quilting Design Wall

Wish Type
New Equipment for Space
Post date
05/25/2025
10 Votes

Submitting a wish for a quilting design wall which allows quilters to plan out and visualize the layouts of quilt tops prior to piecing. Especially with larger quilts, a design wall would be a great tool for quilters without a home studio and for those who are looking to make larger quilts that don't fit on our cutting table (or when the cutting table is being shared). 

Cost
$75.00

Parts Timber/Vibrator

Wish Type
New Equipment for Space
Post date
05/23/2025
1 Votes

https://www.harborfreight.com/18-lb-metal-vibratory-bowl-59473.html?utm_source=google&utm_medium=cpc&utm_campaign=21905183977&campaignid=21905183977&utm_content=169550070719&adsetid=169550070719&product=59473&store=341&gad_source=1&gad_campaignid=21905183977&gbraid=0AAAAADAHb4dzP2k07UpZCevIAGSAfQKIx&gclid=Cj0KCQjwucDBBhDxARIsANqFdr2ngyhUTpGTo9uWOiBcFq3Xa0b7rB3Ka1RDyYehpxfISen-v9yWMw8aAr0jEALw_wcB

Cost
$185.00

Heat Press

15"x15" Bed. Can apply heat-transfer vinyl to t-shirts and other textiles, as well as other uses.
Required Badge
Vinyl Heat Press
Status
Active
Tuesday, May 20, 2025 - 11:23am
Bridgeport
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