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==Our Mission== | ==Our Mission== | ||
Maker Nexus is a non-profit with a mission to provide education in woodworking, textiles, metalworking, and other vocational skills and hobby crafts, and promote the same in the community. We will do this by providing a community makerspace that serves all experience levels from hobbyists to professionals. Our goal is to help each person improve their skills whether as STEAM/STEM teen, life enrichment, job skill acquisition, or new entrepreneur. | Maker Nexus is a non-profit with a mission to provide education in woodworking, textiles, metalworking, and other vocational skills and hobby crafts, and promote the same in the community. We will do this by providing a community makerspace that serves all experience levels from hobbyists to professionals. Our goal is to help each person improve their skills whether as STEAM/STEM teen, life enrichment, job skill acquisition, or new entrepreneur. | ||
Sometimes officials ask how a makerspace can help their community at large. In response, we have a list of [[Why do we need makerspaces?|businesses that have been developed in a makerspace]]. | |||
==The Organization== | ==The Organization== | ||
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2505 Katrina Way | 2505 Katrina Way | ||
Mountain View, CA 94040-3949 | Mountain View, CA 94040-3949 | ||
We are a California non-profit and classified by the IRS as a 501(c)3 tax exempt organization. Read [https://docs.wixstatic.com/ugd/968edc_c77794d1347e4d47ab6b18c2da6b64a4.pdf our by laws]. | |||
Read [[Maker Nexus Steering Committee|our officers']] biographies. | |||
[[MN Position Plans|Position Plans]] for board members, volunteers, contractors, and employees. | |||
Become part of the team by using our [[MN New Member|Communication Tools]] | |||
==The Makerspace== | |||
234 East Caribbean Drive | |||
Sunnyvale, CA 94089 | |||
408.685.2500 | |||
*[[MN Safety]] | |||
*[[Ethics and Conduct]] | |||
*[[Makerspace Equipment]] | |||
*[[Makerspace IT/Computers]] | |||
*[[Makerspace To-Do List]] | |||
*[[MN Wish List]] | |||
*[[MN Design Style Guidelines]] | |||
==Maker Memberships== | ==Maker Memberships== | ||
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* $75 / month. | * $75 / month. | ||
* Access to workspace, textiles, computers | * Access to workspace, textiles, computers | ||
* No machine reservation | |||
* No access to CNC machines or lasers | * No access to CNC machines or lasers | ||
* No storage | * No storage | ||
===Hobbyist=== | ===Hobbyist=== | ||
* $150 / month | * $150 / month | ||
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==New Members== | ==New Members== | ||
If you are new to Maker Nexus, welcome. All the communication tools can seem a bit overwhelming at first. Please visit our [[MN New Member|new member]] page. | If you are new to Maker Nexus, welcome. All the communication tools can seem a bit overwhelming at first. Please visit our [[MN New Member|new member]] page. | ||
==Clubs and Groups== | |||
We have a number of groups running within our organization. Read about them on the [[MN Clubs and Groups]] page. | |||
==The Town Halls== | ==The Town Halls== | ||
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To get the shop open we need a minimum of 150 members and $125,000 in donations. You can track our progress on the [http://makernexus.com Maker Nexus web site]. | To get the shop open we need a minimum of 150 members and $125,000 in donations. You can track our progress on the [http://makernexus.com Maker Nexus web site]. | ||
* March 28, 2018: We appreciate the [https://www.hbrobotics.org/ Homebrew Robotics Club] for letting us talk at their monthly members meeting. It's a spirited group of people, passionate about home built robots. The meeting was very interesting. The [https://goo.gl/mDCSfs presentation is online]. | |||
* March 23, 2018: Thanks to [https://www.artventuresgallery.com/ Art Ventures Gallery] in Menlo Park for hosting us again. The [https://goo.gl/zhcU61 presentation can be viewed online] | * March 23, 2018: Thanks to [https://www.artventuresgallery.com/ Art Ventures Gallery] in Menlo Park for hosting us again. The [https://goo.gl/zhcU61 presentation can be viewed online] | ||
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* January 19, 2018: We held our first open town hall meeting. (Thanks to [http://hackerdojo.com Hacker Dojo] for hosting us.) About 80 people attended - the room was packed with some people sitting on the floor. | * January 19, 2018: We held our first open town hall meeting. (Thanks to [http://hackerdojo.com Hacker Dojo] for hosting us.) About 80 people attended - the room was packed with some people sitting on the floor. | ||
==How to Help== | ==How to Help== | ||
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* make a donation to get the shop open | * make a donation to get the shop open | ||
* help us find corporate donors | * help us find corporate donors | ||
* [[MN Wish List |read our wish list]] and see if you can donate something we need | |||
* sign up to join one of the [[Maker Nexus operating committees|operating teams]] | * sign up to join one of the [[Maker Nexus operating committees|operating teams]] | ||
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===Location=== | ===Location=== | ||
We | We have a space, moved in and are working on obtaining occupancy permit from the City of Sunnyvale. | ||
Address: 234 East Caribbean drive, Sunnyvale, CA 94089 - phone: 408 685 2500 | |||
History of the decision: | History of the decision: | ||
We initially asked anyone who signed up as a member to pick one or more of the following locations: Menlo Park, Santa Clara, Newark. In late January the votes were pretty clear: 85% of the pledged members approved of Menlo Park; 62% Santa Clara; 40% Newark (Some people selected more than one location that was acceptable to them). | We initially asked anyone who signed up as a member to pick one or more of the following locations: Menlo Park, Santa Clara, Newark. In late January the votes were pretty clear: 85% of the pledged members approved of Menlo Park; 62% Santa Clara; 40% Newark (Some people selected more than one location that was acceptable to them). | ||
===The Takeaway=== | ===The Takeaway=== |
Revision as of 13:56, 21 February 2019
(Information about the Maker Nexus organization's makerspace will be provided here. If you register with this wiki you can click the star at the top right to "watch" this page. If you do this then you will get an email whenever this page is updated.)
Our Mission
Maker Nexus is a non-profit with a mission to provide education in woodworking, textiles, metalworking, and other vocational skills and hobby crafts, and promote the same in the community. We will do this by providing a community makerspace that serves all experience levels from hobbyists to professionals. Our goal is to help each person improve their skills whether as STEAM/STEM teen, life enrichment, job skill acquisition, or new entrepreneur.
Sometimes officials ask how a makerspace can help their community at large. In response, we have a list of businesses that have been developed in a makerspace.
The Organization
Become a member, pledge your support, and track our progress on our website: MakerNexus.com
Our mailing address (this is NOT the shop address) is 2505 Katrina Way Mountain View, CA 94040-3949
We are a California non-profit and classified by the IRS as a 501(c)3 tax exempt organization. Read our by laws.
Read our officers' biographies.
Position Plans for board members, volunteers, contractors, and employees.
Become part of the team by using our Communication Tools
The Makerspace
234 East Caribbean Drive
Sunnyvale, CA 94089
408.685.2500
Maker Memberships
We offer Maker Memberships that give access to the shop. (Different than a non-profit "membership" where you are really just donating to support the mission.) Maker Memberships will not be tax-deductible even when we get our 501(c)3 status.
Entry Level
- $75 / month.
- Access to workspace, textiles, computers
- No machine reservation
- No access to CNC machines or lasers
- No storage
Hobbyist
- $150 / month
- All of Entry Level
- Access to all machines with some time limits per week
- May rent storage as available
- Most popular level
Family
- $200 / month
- Parent and one child, hobbyist level.
- Additional children $50 / month
- Additional parent $150 / month
Student
- $100 / month
- Requires proof of current full time enrollment
- Largely the same as Hobbyist
- Age restrictions on some equipment
Other Levels
We have considered other Maker Membership levels that would cost more and give access to more equipment hours per week, or access to specialized equipment. We have called these levels "Pro" and "Start Up" but we have not come to any hard decisions. Your feedback will help us design these to suit the community best.
New Members
If you are new to Maker Nexus, welcome. All the communication tools can seem a bit overwhelming at first. Please visit our new member page.
Clubs and Groups
We have a number of groups running within our organization. Read about them on the MN Clubs and Groups page.
The Town Halls
The 6 member Maker Nexus (MN) board has been working on our plan since the day TechShop closed. We've had the help of several other people. We would be happy to have a board member speak to any group that is interested in our new shop.
To get the shop open we need a minimum of 150 members and $125,000 in donations. You can track our progress on the Maker Nexus web site.
- March 28, 2018: We appreciate the Homebrew Robotics Club for letting us talk at their monthly members meeting. It's a spirited group of people, passionate about home built robots. The meeting was very interesting. The presentation is online.
- March 23, 2018: Thanks to Art Ventures Gallery in Menlo Park for hosting us again. The presentation can be viewed online
- March 11, 2018: We met at the Art Ventures Gallery in Menlo Park. A great location for a meetup like this (with some great maker-like photographic art on exhibit). About 35 people were there with 10 new people. You can view the slides online
- February 25, 2018: We met again in the Palo Alto Riconada Library. We had about 50 people, more than half of whom were new. We updated the community with our progress in securing a location, including information on two sites we are pursuing. You can view the slides here.
- February 15, 2018: We met in Palo Alto Riconada Library. We had about 40 people, many new faces. Eric's update included information on our site selection and equipment acquisition. You can view the slides online.
- January 28, 2018: We held our second town hall. (Thanks to [https://altoschool.org/ Alto International School). About 40 new faces showed up. It was a lively crowd with a lot of laughs and questions. This community is really amazing.
- January 19, 2018: We held our first open town hall meeting. (Thanks to Hacker Dojo for hosting us.) About 80 people attended - the room was packed with some people sitting on the floor.
How to Help
- sign up to become a member
- spread the word to help us attract more members (Some Sample Text You Can Use)
- make a donation to get the shop open
- help us find corporate donors
- read our wish list and see if you can donate something we need
- sign up to join one of the operating teams
We have a flier you can put up anywhere you think potential members will see it.
More Details
Finances
If you are into finance details, you can review our current financial model.
Location
We have a space, moved in and are working on obtaining occupancy permit from the City of Sunnyvale. Address: 234 East Caribbean drive, Sunnyvale, CA 94089 - phone: 408 685 2500
History of the decision:
We initially asked anyone who signed up as a member to pick one or more of the following locations: Menlo Park, Santa Clara, Newark. In late January the votes were pretty clear: 85% of the pledged members approved of Menlo Park; 62% Santa Clara; 40% Newark (Some people selected more than one location that was acceptable to them).
The Takeaway
The slides are packed with information, but for those who need the quick summary:
- Non-profit organization
- Shop between Menlo Park and Sunnyvale
- Targeted May opening
- Limited machines, adding more as quickly as money allows
- Paid staff members for support & maintenance
- $150/month membership
- A $1,000 donation helps get the shop open
- Everyone has to pitch in to make this work
We hope that you, the reader, will join us in making this shop a reality.