All Member Meeting

August 13, 2024�

Slides available at https://protohaven.org/wiki/meetings (with sign-in)

Welcome New Members!

Shop Techs: Thank You!

Agenda

1. Hello, Camden!
2. Membership Overview (and appreciation!)
3. Operational Updates
4. Classes & Marketing
5. Mission Statement/Feedback
6. Volunteers

Paying Members

137

Total Active Members

200

(yes, exactly)

$2,800

Donations

Operations

Classes

Upcoming Classes

• Digital 111: Photography for Product Marketing
• Laser 111: Custom Signs (Rabbit Laser)*
• Jewelry 111: Copper Rings*
• Smithing 110: Decorative Hooks*
• Graphics 111: Printed Mugs*
• Graphics 112: Vinyl Signs*
• Wood 103: Millwork*
• Metals 104: Sandblasting & Powdercoating*
• Laser 110: Geometric Puzzles (Rabbit Laser)*

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Sat 8/17

Tue 8/20

Thu 8/22

Sun 8/25

Thu 8/29

Wed 9/4

Sat 9/7

Sun 9/8

Sun 9/8

* includes clearance

Upcoming Classes

• Textiles 102: CNC Embroidery*
• Laser 113: Engraved Breadboards (Rabbit Laser)*
• Electronics 117: Soldering an RC Car*
• Metals 102: Sheet Metal Clearance*
• Welding 101: MIG Welding Clearance*
• Wood 101: Basic Equipment Clearance*
• Graphics 110: Heat Transfer Vinyl T-Shirts*
• Laser 114: Custom Wood Boxes (Rabbit)*
• Graphics 111: Printed Mugs*

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Mon 9/9

Wed 9/11

Sat 9/14

Sun 9/15

Thu 9/19

Sat 9/21

Tue 9/24

Sat 9/28

Mon 9/30

* includes clearance

Education Updates

• Private Instruction Sessions
• Working on updating our systems for streamlining
• You can request Private Instruction through our website - must be an active member
• Thanks for your patience with summer schedules
• Post-Class Surveys
• Emailed to students after each class ~5 min to fill out
• Reponses help us keep improving classes here!

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Make a Leather

Handle Hand Broom

with Husk Brooms

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Saturday Nov 16

12-2pm

Ages 16+

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No experience required. Seats limited. Registration opens 8/24.

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Strategic Planning

Mission Statement

Strategic Planning Committee has been working to update Protohaven’s mission to be more reflective of its current work and future trajectory.

Current Mission:

To engage people in the process of making things to enrich individual lives, build thriving communities, promote entrepreneurship, and contribute to a vibrant, sustainable society.

New Mission Statement

Option 1:

Protohaven provides an affordable and inclusive community makerspace where anyone can learn and create.

Option 2:

Protohaven provides an affordable and inclusive community workshop where anyone can learn and create.

New Mission Statement

Option 3:

Protohaven is a vibrant community hub where makers of all backgrounds come together to learn, create, and inspire. Through a supportive learning environment and access to equipment, we empower members to turn ideas into reality.

Option 4:

Protohaven provides an affordable and inclusive community workshop where anyone can learn and create. We seek to enable personal growth by empowering creative expression, entrepreneurial endeavors and career exploration.

Member Feedback Form

• Google Form for member feedback: Suggestions or complaints
• Form is anonymous unless you want to provide contact information
• Form reviewed monthly
• General feedback data shared with membership at member meetings

Help!

ShopTechs

Committee Members

Instructors

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Thank You!

Q&A