First Things First..
The board of Akron MakerSpace would like to thank and acknowledge Devin Wolfe for his service and dedication to AMS.
After several years serving on the board Devin is stepping down from this position for health reasons. Devin has been part of AMS and it’s leadership from the beginning. Through his time as President he has led many group projects, taught countless classes, made partnerships with other makerspaces and non-profit organizations, as well as bought and repaired an unknowable amount of equipment (especially bandsaws). In 2016 he represented us at the White House with many other Makerspaces where they joined together to for Nation of Makers.
Don’t worry, he is still staying on as a member and we look forward to seeing what cool projects he will make!
Beck Salchek, the Vice President of the board, will be taking over the President position. If you see either Devin or Beck in the Space, send a big ‘thank you’ their way!
Current AMS Mask Policy
Masks are required to be worn in the Space.
We value all of our members and please keep in mind that not all individuals can get vaccinated due to various conditions. Individuals with certain medical conditions are still at higher risk for COVID even if vaccinated, and there is not a vaccine available yet for those under 12. Please help us to keep our great maker community healthy and mask up!
Thank you,
AMS Board of Directors
Board Positions Open
AMS has a Board of Directors who are elected to represent the organization and oversee policies.
The board currently has a few open positions and AMS will be looking to fill them in the upcoming Board Elections in February. If you are interested in becoming a part of the AMS Board of Directors, send an email to us so we can get the conversation started!
The open positions are:
- Facilities Manager
- Ensures the facility is in good operating condition
- reports problems to the board
- plans for and executes preventative maintenance as required
- Maintains (M)SDS list and data
- Ensures building is up to all relevant building and fire codes
- Resupplies all relevant consumables
- Assistance of Treasurer
- Point-of-contact for all inspections
- Ensures safety and cleanliness of facilities
- Check and replace air filters
- Inspect fire-extinguishers and other safety equipment as needed
- Plans and initiates the installation, moving and decommissioning of machines and equipment when needed
- Ensures the facility is in good operating condition
- Treasurer
- Manages the organization’s money
- Pays the bills
- Provides monthly financial reporting
- Point-of-contact for state and federal government interactions involving financials (aka, does the taxes)
- Bills members for machine usage (in process)
- Is responsible for the financial section of our GuideStar profile
- Assures that tax documents are completed and filed
All board members are required to:
- attend at least 75% of the monthly board meetings
- Create, dismantle, join, and head committees relevant to their duties as required
- Communicate temporary delegation of duties to other board members if on an approved leave of absence or other special scenarios
- Maintain availability (have a phone)
- Maintain records of actions taken
- Create quarterly reports showing metrics in their area of operation
- Train incoming board members before formally exiting the board themselves
Classes Continue by Request
Due to COVID, AMS classes continue to be available for members only.
Classes for October will be held by request only.
If you’re interested in any of our popular classes like Woodshop Safety, Wood Turning 101, Welding 101, or Soldering 101, or wish to get training on any of the equipment in the space, shoot an email to the board and we can help you get something on the calendar
Without A Trace…
A speaker that was lent to the Space is missing.
It is a Rockville RHB70 Bluetooth speaker. It was normally in the Craft Lab or Small Classroom. It was owned by a member of the Space and they really misses their jams.
If you happen to have seen it or know where it is, please email the board.
Thank you!
Another Race to the Finish
The Akron Makerspace Power Racing team made an appearance at another race near Pittsburgh on September 18th and 19th.
Congrats to the ‘Fett-Vette’ and our awesome members Andy B. and Warren P. for a great race!
