Did it come up that the board is actually not the board of the makerspace? The board is actually the MakeICT Institute, the makerspace is a program for that nonprofit. There were other projects that fell off the radar because the makerspace became the focus. The makerspace should have a Director who is over the makerspace and reports to the board. We haven’t had a makerspace director since 2018.
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It did not, Good info. Would you mind expanding on that? Reason why the space hasn’t had a director since 2018 and what the roles were? @Malissa
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Probably because it’s a volunteer position which makes 1 person the go to for everything at the Makerspace. Nobody wants all that responsibility with no pay, but having the board be that person isn’t a good position either. The major job they did in the past were running the Area Leads meeting and conflict resolution.
The position is mentioned in 2 places with details that I could find on the wiki.
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It seems to me having a director would expedite getting things done, and maybe save the board meetings a lot of time.
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It did. It was a great system till nobody volunteers for it. That’s why we want to encourage volunteers.
That’s a common challenge for nonprofits.
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I imagine being responsible for a whole space is a intimidating job for one voluteer.
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Picture every single problem, be it machinery or personnel, falling on the shoulders of a single volunteer. Currently the closest we come is Rustin as president and his job is pretty overwhelming.
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Well they had the full support of the leads.
Still would I imagine.
Perhaps if we put a large stone with an exacto knife stuck in it… Who so pullith out the exacto blade is DIRECTOR of all makeict.
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James’s ideas are for entertainment purposes only
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Well they had the full support of the leads.
Still would I imagine.
Perhaps if we put a large stone with an exacto knife stuck in it… Who so pullith out the exacto blade is DIRECTOR of all makeict.
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Why couldnt two directors postions be made instead of 1. Yes i know its hard to currently find someome to fill the current spot but it seems like that position is currently vacant because its to much work for one person. Make it more desirable by making it two or even 3 if we had the support.
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There were actually 2 directors Makerspace and Education. I think because the education director wasn’t in the building often some wanted to and eliminated that position.
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I could see splitting into two members running into a loggerhead, then needing a third to break ties. Before long its a board that reports to a board.
Its messy and a pain for presidents but it might just be a case of Program Directors as a position are vestigial.
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In most larger 501c3s there is a single Director position that reports to the board. That is usually a paid position.
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I just noticed something. During the meeting we all talked about the 18th being the annual meeting which was a Sunday. The wiki says its the 17th a Saturday, Which is correct
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The 18th is correct. Point me to where it is wrong, and I can get it corrected. I just checked the nominations page 2023 Board Nominations and Election Results - MakeICT Wiki and it was correct there anyway.
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Thank you. Corrected now.
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Small non-profits have paid directors too. IMHO, it’s a position we should have and it should be funded.
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I would love for us to have a paid director. Any idea how much one typically cost?
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Small non-profits have paid directors too. IMHO, it’s a position we should have and it should be funded.
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The city budgeted $25,000 for my part-time position. They budget $32,000 for the Chamber of commerce which is 30 hours a week, but part of her pay comes from events and membership to the chamber
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