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Pikes Peak Makerspace (PPM) is dedicated to supporting our maker community in their creative process by providing shared space, shared tools, materials and a knowledge base to turn their ideas into reality.
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'''Pikes Peak Makerspace (PPM) is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization.'''
[[File:Building_sign_2.jpg|alt=Building sign 2|233x233px|thumb|'''Volunteers painting our logo on the building.<br>(May 2018)''']]
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*We are a membership composed of Builders, Tinkerers, Engineers, Artists, Entrepreneurs, Designers, and Educators all mashed up and revolutionizing creativity in the Pikes&nbsp;Peak&nbsp;Region.
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*We provide a facility with space and equipment for people to create physical items for fun and for education. PPM&nbsp;also is a place to gather interested people for all manner of classes and&nbsp;instruction.
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*We are tapped into and support the Colorado Springs startup&nbsp;community.
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*We are physically located in Colorado Springs, Colorado, USA.
 
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<p style="padding:0.2em 0.4em; background:#ff6c00; color:#FFFFFF; font-size:15%;"> &nbsp; </p>
 
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==Contact Info==
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[[File:Burst.png|alt=Welcome banner|right|frameless|250x250px]]
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==Mission Statement==
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:'''Pikes Peak Makerspace (PPM) is a community of cooperative hobbyists and early-stage entrepreneurs''' that empowers members to turn ideas into&nbsp;reality. We&nbsp;strive to provide access to tools and resources to confidently and safely design, develop and&nbsp;make.
!Link
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:Our goal is simple: Walk in with an idea, walk out with it in your&nbsp;hand.
!&nbsp;&nbsp;Date&nbsp;&nbsp;
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==Vision Statement==
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:'''We exist to catalyze positive change, drive economic growth and social progress''' by empowering individuals to unleash their full&nbsp;potential.
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:We imagine a future where Pikes Peak Makerspace is the go-to destination for makers* in the Pikes Peak Region seeking access to resources and knowledge, enabling them to turn their concepts into&nbsp;reality.
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:Through our commitment to fostering a supportive, inclusive, and collaborative community, we will continue to expand our assets and capabilities to meet the evolving needs of the&nbsp;members.
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== Maker Definition==
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:'''A maker is someone who defines themselves by their ability to turn ideas into reality through creativity, innovation, and hands-on skills.''' Makers are typically driven by a desire to create and solve problems, using tools, materials, and technology to bring their visions to life. They often have a passion for a particular field or hobby, such as woodworking, electronics, or crafting, and may be self-taught or have formal training in their area of expertise. Makers take pride in their ability to think outside the box and find unique solutions to challenges, often experimenting with new techniques and materials to achieve their goals. They may collaborate with other makers, sharing ideas and knowledge to create something greater than what they could achieve alone. Overall, being a maker is more than just a hobby or profession - it is a mindset and a way of life that values creativity, ingenuity, and hands-on problem-solving.
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==Official PPM Logo==
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[[File:1_to_1_logo.png|alt=official PPM logo|frameless|200x200px]]
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==PPM Logo Usage==
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Gears are a common element of many other Makerspace logos, and for us it is also a subtle hat tip to the Pikes Peak Cog&nbsp;Railway.
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'''''Always try to follow these simple guidelines to use our logo consistently and effectively:'''''
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'''Animation'''
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*Do not animate as a gear or wheel
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*Bouncing animation as computer screen saver probably OK
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'''Background'''
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*Our logo should appear on a plain background
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*Can appear on a colored background (such as a color from a PPM Tool&nbsp;Area)
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* Need clear space around our logo to avoid confusion
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*May use logo within QR Code
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'''Color'''
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*Reproduce in black or "rich black"
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*Can be white (reversed)
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'''Design'''
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*Do not alter any individual design elements of our logo (number of "teeth", wording, font, etc.)
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*Maintain proportion (do not scale or skew)
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*Do not attach the logo to other artwork
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'''Maintenance:'''
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*Replace damaged logos (especially signage)
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'''Reproduction at PPM:'''
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*The logo can be reproduced with our equipment, to demonstrate our capabilities:  3D Printer, CNC Router Table, Vinyl Cutter, Large Format Printer, Sublimation Printer, etc.
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'''''Our organization's name can be shortened to PPM, but not PPMS. (We use "Makerspace" as one&nbsp;word — not&nbsp;two.)'''''
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==PPM Contact Info==
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|'''Link'''
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|'''Date'''
 
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|[[File:Maker logo.png|center|frameless|100x100px]]
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|'''This Wiki'''
|<center>'''[https://wiki.pikespeakmakerspace.org (This) Wiki]'''</center>
 
 
|https://wiki.pikespeakmakerspace.org
 
|https://wiki.pikespeakmakerspace.org
|November 2021
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|'''November 2021'''
 
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|'''website'''
|<center>'''[https://pikespeakmakerspace.org website]'''</center>
 
 
|https://pikespeakmakerspace.org
 
|https://pikespeakmakerspace.org
 
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|
 
|-
 
|-
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|'''contact form'''
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|https://pikespeakmakerspace.org/Contact
 
|
 
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|<center>'''email'''</center>
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|[[m@pikespeakmakerspace.org]]
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|'''donation form'''
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|https://pikespeakmakerspace.org/support-us
 
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|-
|
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|'''phone'''
|<center>'''phone'''</center>
 
 
|719-445-MAKE (6253)
 
|719-445-MAKE (6253)
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''Please leave a detailed message,''
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''which will be translated to email.''
 
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|'''physical&nbsp;location'''
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735 East Pikes Peak Avenue<br>'''[https://wiki.pikespeakmakerspace.org/index.php/Colorado_Springs Colorado Springs]''', CO 80903
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|'''2016'''
 
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|<center>'''location'''</center>
 
 
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735 East Pikes Peak Avenue
 
 
Colorado Springs, CO 80903
 
 
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<br>
 
 
 
==About Pikes Peak Makerspace==
 
&bull; We are a membership composed of Builders, Tinkerers, Engineers, Artists, Entrepreneurs, Designers, and Educators all mashed up and revolutionizing creativity in the Pikes Peak Region. We provide a facility with space and equipment for people to create physical items for fun and for education. PPM&nbsp;also is a place to gather interested people for all manner of classes and&nbsp;instruction.
 
 
&bull; We are tapped into and support the Colorado Springs startup community.
 
  
&bull; Pikes Peak Makerspace is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization.
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===[[New Member Orientation#Managing your Membership|Managing your Membership]]===
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===[[How To Slack]]===
 
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<br>
 
<br>
<gallery>
 
File:PPM-rates-2022-halfsheet.pdf|alt=PPM-rates-2022|<center>'''2022 PPM Membership<br>Fees and Benefits'''</center>
 
</gallery>
 
The famous inventor Nikola Tesla has some local history in Colorado Springs.
 
 
In the 1890s, Tesla conducted high-voltage, high-frequency power experiments here. A small plaque on Pikes Peak Avenue just west of downtown Colorado Springs (and only a minute or so by car from our Makerspace) recognizes his accomplishments. These days you might catch a member's Tesla car, other electric car or electric bicycle in our parking lot.
 
  
== Social Media Links ==
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==PPM Social Media Links==
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{| class="wikitable"
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|'''Logo'''
!
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|'''Service'''
!Link
 
!Date Joined
 
|-
 
|[[File:2021 Facebook icon.png|center|frameless|alt=|50x50px]]
 
|<center>'''Facebook'''</center>
 
|https://www.facebook.com/ppmakerspace
 
|<center>[https://www.facebook.com/ppmakerspace/photos/ms.c.eJxFkNuNRTEIAzta8Yb039jqYF3zOxpsJ~_rPNcayS9Tf~;OkHUkTleWQWgX2GmRI4jCCIsOqZO~_k90QMDkD~_gaAka6jCEIGEYQW1Ls9ZkT8QJbE~_cLRYAZzQAW2w2tNjiGGYc5gg1hjoyTA58O~;Se729Dkz8WBuNALOhHUBuqNFJgcHoqAJdmb8s9rvfHYmh0Aeg~;vQJieg~-~-.bps.a.1393148254268065/1393148257601398/ '''September 2014''']</center>
 
|-
 
|[[File:Instagram logo 2016.png|alt=Instagram logo 2016|center|frameless|50x50px]]
 
|<center>'''Instagram&nbsp;'''</center>
 
|https://www.instagram.com/pikespeakmakerspace/
 
|<center>O[https://www.instagram.com/p/Bam0RIxBQu-/ '''ctober 23rd, 2017''']</center>
 
|-
 
|[[File:Twitter-logo.png|alt=Twitter-logo|center|frameless|50x50px]]
 
|<center>'''Twitter'''</center>
 
|https://twitter.com/PikesPeakMakers
 
|<center>April 4, 2015</center>
 
|-
 
|<br>[[File:YouTube Logo 2017.png|center|frameless|alt=|75x75px]]<br>
 
|<center>'''YouTube'''</center>
 
|https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCeIsImKtiNm7D_BxfG4n7zg
 
|<center>Sep 4, 2014
 
</center>
 
|-
 
|
 
|
 
 
|'''Link'''
 
|'''Link'''
 
|'''Date Joined'''
 
|'''Date Joined'''
|}
 
 
 
==PPM Admin Links==
 
'''Services we use at Pikes Peak Makerspace:'''
 
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!
 
!
 
!Link
 
!Description
 
!&nbsp;&nbsp;Date Joined
 
 
|-
 
|-
|[[File:ANVEO logo.png|alt=ANVEO logo|center|frameless|100x100px]]
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|[[File:Linktree logo.png|alt=Linktree logo|center|frameless|50x50px]]
|<br><center>'''ANVEO'''</center><br>
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|'''Linktree'''
|
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|'''https://linktr.ee/pikespeakmakerspace'''
|VOIP phone service
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|'''March 2023'''
|
 
 
|-
 
|-
 
|
 
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|<center><br>'''&nbsp;&nbsp;Google&nbsp;Calendar&nbsp;&nbsp;'''<br><br></center>
 
 
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|
 
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|-
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|<br>[[File:YouTube Logo 2017.png|center|frameless|alt=YouTube logo|75x75px]]<br>
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|'''YouTube'''
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|'''https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCeIsImKtiNm7D_BxfG4n7zg'''
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|'''Sep 4, 2014'''
 
|-
 
|-
 
|
 
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|<center><br>'''&nbsp;&nbsp;Google&nbsp;Forms&nbsp;&nbsp;'''<br><br></center>
 
 
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== Other Links==
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{| class="wikitable"
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|'''Logo'''
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|'''Link /'''
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'''Description'''
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|'''Date Joined'''
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|-
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|[[File:King Soopers logo.png|alt=King Soopers logo|frameless|100x100px]]
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|[https://wiki.pikespeakmakerspace.org/index.php/File:King_Soopers_Community_Rewards.pdf '''King Soopers Community Rewards.pdf''']
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"King Soopers makes donating easy by simply grocery shopping."
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|'''02/19/23'''
 
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|-
|
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|[[File:Amazon.png|alt=Amazon logo|frameless|100x100px]]
|<center><br>'''&nbsp;&nbsp;Google&nbsp;Maps&nbsp;&nbsp;'''<br><br></center>
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|'''[https://www.amazon.com/hz/wishlist/ls/2GLGQDTSNNZM4/ref=hz_ls_biz_ex Our Amazon Wishlist]'''
|'''[https://www.google.com/maps/d/u/0/viewer?mid=1w64QIMzgcL5asnWsHt--_SfCBWMR6G0I&ll=38.87337097871852%2C-104.76426397564956&z=12 Map of stores that provide PPM member discounts]'''
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Support PPM by making a purchase
|Provides route planning, street images and aerial photography
 
  
|February&nbsp;24,&nbsp;2022
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|'''08/22/22'''
 
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|-
|[[File:Join It logo.png|alt=Join It logo|center|frameless|46x46px]]
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|[[File:Logo ebay.png|alt=ebay logo|frameless|90x90px]]
|<center><br>'''Join It'''<br><br></center>
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|'''https://www.ebay.com/usr/pikespeakmakerspace'''
|https://www.joinit.org/o/pikes-peak-makerspace
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"ecommerce experiences for buyers, sellers and developers"
|Used to manage our memberships
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|'''09/22/16'''
|
 
 
|-
 
|-
|[[File:Jotform logo.png|alt=Jotform logo|center|frameless|90x90px]]
 
|<center><br>'''Jotform'''<br><br></center>
 
|https://pikespeakmakerspace.org/reserve-equipment
 
| Online form builder, online survey tool
 
 
|
 
|
|-
 
|[[File:MailChimp logo.png|alt=MailChimp logo|center|frameless|60x60px]]
 
|<center>'''<br>MailChimp<br><br>'''</center>
 
 
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|Create email marketing campaigns to send to customers
 
 
|
 
|
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|}
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<br>
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==PPM Area Contacts==
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{| class="wikitable"
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|'''Area'''
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|'''Area Contact'''
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|'''Slack Channel'''
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|-
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|'''[[3D Printing|3D Printing — Filament (FDM)]]'''
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|'''Josh Rafail,'''<br>'''Mathew Palfenier'''<br>''Additional&nbsp;leaders&nbsp;needed''
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|#3d-printing
 
|-
 
|-
|[[File:PayPal.svg.png|alt=PayPal logo|center|frameless|75x75px]]
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|'''[[3D Printing -- Resin|3D Printing — Resin (SLA)]]'''
|<center><br>'''PayPal'''<br><br></center>
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|'''Chris MacNicol'''
|[https://www.paypal.com/donate/?cmd=_s-xclick&hosted_button_id=T4LACP7P6BJ58&source=url https://www.paypal.com/donate/?cmd=_s-xclick&hosted_button_id=T4LACP7P6BJ58]
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|#3d-printing
| Donations and reimbursement for consumables, payment for classes on Meetup
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|-
|
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|'''[[3D Scanning]]'''
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|''Leaders needed''
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|#3d-printing
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|-
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|'''[[Computers]]'''
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|''Leaders needed''
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|#computing
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|-
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|'''[[Large Format Printing|Printing Suite]]'''
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|'''Mathew Palfenier'''<br>''Additional leaders needed''
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|#printer-suite
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|-
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|'''[[Vinyl Cutting|Vinyl Cutter]]'''
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|''Leaders needed''
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|#vinyl-cutter
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|-
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|'''[[Electronics]]'''
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|'''Steve Leininger'''
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''Additional leaders needed''
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|#electronics
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|-
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|'''[[Arduino]]'''
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|''Leaders needed''
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|#computing
 
|-
 
|-
|[[File:Stripe logo.png|alt=Stripe logo|center|frameless]]
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|'''[[Raspberry Pi]]'''
|<center>'''<br>Stripe<br><br>'''</center>
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|''Leaders needed''
|
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|#computing
|Collects the recurring payments set up in Join It
 
|
 
 
|-
 
|-
|[[File:Meetup logo script.png|alt=Meetup logo script|center|frameless|Meetup logo script|75x75px]]
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|[[Laser#Area Captains|'''Laser (BOSSLASER)''']]
|<center>'''<br>Meetup<br><br>'''</center>
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|'''Mathew Palfenier'''<br>''Additional leaders needed''
|https://www.meetup.com/pikespeakmakerspace/
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|#laser-cutter
|Used to schedule classes and collect payments for tickets (via PayPal)
 
|
 
 
|-
 
|-
|<br>[[File:Logo slack.png|alt=Logo slack|center|frameless|66x66px]]<br>
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|'''[[Laser#Area Captains|Laser (Epilog Zing)]]'''
|<center>'''Slack'''</center>
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|'''Jonathan Wommack'''
|https://app.slack.com/client/T9WJLU7TK/C01CST3E0LA
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|#laser-cutter
|The official communication channel of PPM
 
|
 
 
|-
 
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|<br>[[File:Logo Trello.png|alt=Logo Trello|center|frameless|66x66px]]<br>
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|'''[[Sewing]]'''
|<center>'''Trello'''</center>
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|''Leaders needed''
|https://trello.com/b/ZUoaoJYJ/ppm-projects
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|#general
|Provides team collaboration,
 
 
 
project management,
 
 
 
task management
 
|
 
 
|-
 
|-
|
 
|<center><br>'''WaiverForever'''<br><br></center>
 
 
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|-
 
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|[[File:WildApricot.png|alt=WildApricot|center|frameless|85x85px]]<br>
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|'''[[Wood Shop]]'''
|<center><br>'''Wild Apricot'''<br><br></center>
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|''Leaders needed''
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|#wood-shop
|Cloud software to automate and simplify membership tasks and host the PPM website
 
|
 
 
|-
 
|-
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|'''[[CNC]]'''
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|'''Rodney Roy'''<br>''Additional leaders needed''
|'''Link'''
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|#cnc-machine
|'''Description'''
 
|'''Date Joined'''
 
|}
 
 
 
For more details, see '''[[New Member Orientation#Managing your Membership|Managing your Membership]]<br />'''
 
 
 
==Other Links==
 
{| class="wikitable sortable"
 
!
 
!
 
!Link
 
!Date Joined
 
 
|-
 
|-
|[[File:Amazon smile logo.png|alt=Amazon smile logo|center|frameless|100x100px]]
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|'''[[Metal Shop]]'''
|<center>'''<br>&nbsp;&nbsp;Amazon&nbsp;Smile&nbsp;&nbsp;<br><br>'''</center>
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|'''Josh Harlow'''<br>''Additional leaders needed''
|https://smile.amazon.com/ch/81-0876257
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|#metal-shop
|
 
 
|-
 
|-
|<br>[[File:Logo ebay.png|center|frameless|50x50px]]<br>
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|'''[[Metal Shop — CNC SHOPMASTER]]'''
|<center>'''eBay'''</center>
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|'''Josh Harlow'''<br>''Additional leaders needed''
|https://www.ebay.com/usr/pikespeakmakerspace
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|#metal-shop
|<center>09/22/16</center>
 
 
|-
 
|-
|<br>[[File:Logo Etsy.png|alt=Logo Etsy|center|frameless|50x50px]]<br>
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|'''[[Powder Coating Area|Metal Shop — Powder Coating]]'''
|<center>'''Etsy'''</center>
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|'''Quinn Hackenberg'''<br>''Additional leaders needed''
|https://www.etsy.com/shop/PikesPeakMakerspace
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|#powder-coating
|<center>2020</center>
 
 
|-
 
|-
|<br>[[File:Logo GitHub.png|alt=Logo GitHub|center|frameless|50x50px]]<br>
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|'''[[Welding Area|Metal Shop — Welding Area]]'''
|<center>'''GitHub'''</center>
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|''Leaders needed''
|https://github.com/rjanke/PikesPeakMakerspace
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|#metal-shop
|
 
 
|-
 
|-
|<br>[[File:Logo LibraryThing.png|alt=Logo LibraryThing|center|frameless|85x85px]]<br>
 
|<center>'''LibraryThing'''</center>
 
|https://www.librarything.com/catalog/PikesPeakMakerspace
 
 
 
https://www.librarything.com/home
 
|<center>January 2022</center>
 
|-
 
|[[File:Logo Thingiverse.png|alt=Logo Thingiverse|center|frameless|50x50px]]
 
|<center>'''Thingiverse&nbsp;'''</center>
 
 
|
 
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https://www.thingiverse.com/
 
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|-
 
 
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|
 
|
 
|
|'''Link'''
 
|'''Date Joined'''
 
 
|}
 
|}
  
&bull; Pikes Peak Makerspace participates in the '''AmazonSmile program'''.  
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==PPM Executive Director==
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{| class="wikitable"
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|'''Picture'''
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|'''Member'''
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|'''Title'''
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|'''Date'''
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|-
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|[[File:Mat.jpg|alt=photo of Cap'n Mat|center|frameless|155x155px]]
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|'''Mathew Palfenier'''
  
Sign up at '''https://smile.amazon.com/ch/81-0876257''' and Amazon will donate 
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|Executive Director<br>of Business Administration
  
0.5% of the price of eligible purchases to PPM, at no cost to you.
 
  
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Interim&nbsp;Director<br>of Shop Operations
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|'''November 2023'''
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'''to present'''
  
==PPM Area Captains==
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'''<br />'''
{| class="wikitable sortable"
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May 2023<br>to Oct 2023
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!'''Area'''
 
!Area Captain
 
!Picture
 
!&nbsp;&nbsp;Date&nbsp;&nbsp;
 
 
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|-
|'''[[3D Printing]]'''
 
|'''Trevor Banks'''
 
 
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|
 
|
 
|
|-
 
|'''[[3D Scanning]]'''
 
|'''Trevor Banks'''
 
 
|
 
|
 
|
 
|
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:'''Our Directors and Coordinators can be contacted via Slack.'''<br>
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==PPM Board of Directors==
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|'''Picture'''
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|'''Member'''
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|'''Title'''
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|'''Date'''
 
|-
 
|-
|'''[[Arduino]]'''
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|[[File:Josh Harlow.png|alt=photo of Josh Harlow|center|frameless|125x125px]]
|''Volunteers needed&nbsp;&nbsp;''
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|'''Joshua&nbsp;Harlow'''
|
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|BOD President
|
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|Elected<br>
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June 27,&nbsp;2023
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|-
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|[[File:Chris Stevens.jpg|alt=photo of Chris Stevens|frameless|center|125x125px]]
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|'''Christopher&nbsp;Stevens'''
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|BOD&nbsp;Secretary
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|Elected<br>
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June 27,&nbsp;2023
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|-
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|[[File:Art Hunt.jpg|alt=photo of Art Hunt|center|frameless|125x125px]]
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|'''<br>Art Hunt<br><br>'''
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|BOD&nbsp;Treasurer
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|Elected
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November&nbsp;2022
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|}
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{| class="wikitable"
 
|-
 
|-
|'''[[CNC]]'''
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|[[File:Quinn.jpg|alt=photo of Quinn Hackenberg|center|frameless|130x130px]]
|'''Trevor Banks'''
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|'''Quinn Hackenberg'''
|
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|Elected
|
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November 1, 2022
 
|-
 
|-
|'''[[Computers]]'''
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|[[File:Marvin Harrell.png|alt=photo of Marvin Harrell|center|frameless|125x125px]]
|''Volunteers needed''
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|'''Marvin Harrell'''
|
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|Elected
|
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November 1, 2022
 
|-
 
|-
|'''[[Electronics]]'''
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|[[File:Steve Leininger.jpg|alt=photo of Steve Leininger|center|frameless|125x125px]]
 
|'''Steve Leininger'''
 
|'''Steve Leininger'''
|
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|Elected
|
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November 1, 2022
 
|-
 
|-
|'''[[Large Format Printing]]'''
 
|''Volunteers needed''
 
 
|
 
|
 
|
 
|
|-
 
|'''[[Laser#Area Captains|Laser (Epilog Laser)]]'''
 
|'''Jonathan Wommack'''
 
 
|
 
|
|06/08/22
 
 
|-
 
|-
|[[Laser#Area Captains|'''Laser (BOSSLASER)''']]
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|[[File:Joey B.jpg|alt=photo of Joey B|center|frameless|125x125px]]
|'''Lisa MacNicol'''
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|'''Joey Buchschacher'''
|[[File:Lisa MacNicol.jpg|alt=Lisa MacNicol|center|frameless|100x100px]]
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|Elected<br>
|03/31/22
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November 17, 2023
 
|-
 
|-
|'''[[Metal Shop]]'''
+
|[[File:Drew Johnson.jpg|alt=photo of Drew Johnson|center|frameless|125x125px]]
|'''Trevor Banks'''
+
|'''Drew Johnson'''
|
+
|Elected<br>
|
+
November 17, 2023
 
|-
 
|-
|'''[[Powder Coating Area|Powder Coating]]'''
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|[[File:Gabriela.jpg|alt=photo of Gabriela Lisboa|center|frameless|125x125px]]
|'''Trevor Banks'''
+
|'''Gabriela Lisboa'''
|
+
|Elected<br>
|
+
November 17, 2023
 
|-
 
|-
|'''[[Raspberry Pi]]'''
 
|''Volunteers needed''
 
 
|
 
|
 
|
 
|
|-
 
|'''[[Vinyl Cutting|Vinyl Cutter]]'''
 
|''Volunteers needed''
 
 
|
 
|
|
+
|}
|-
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:'''Our Board of Directors can be contacted,'''
|'''[[Welding Area]]'''
+
:'''both individually and as a group, via Slack.'''
|'''Trevor Banks'''
+
 
|
+
==PPM Board Minutes==
|
+
:'''[https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1zofkbkbgLzXmfedy80ZBDvod4o2xTQYY Meeting Minutes 2018 through 2024]''' — on Google Drive
|-
 
|'''[[Wood Shop]]'''
 
|'''Mike Kentta'''
 
'''Rodney Roy'''
 
  
'''Henry Doheny'''
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==PPM Bylaws==
|
+
:'''[https://docs.google.com/document/d/1G_iLQnMsBdYkGXEJWU2baAeDZ3BKTq9Sabk4jQn8sWI/view Bylaws of PIKES PEAK MAKERSPACE]''' — on Google Drive<br>
|
 
|-
 
|'''Area'''
 
|'''Area Captain'''
 
|'''Picture'''
 
|'''&nbsp;&nbsp;Date&nbsp;&nbsp;'''
 
|}
 
'''Contact our Area Captains via Slack.'''<br>
 
  
  
==PPM Directors and Coordinators==
+
==Previous PPM Executive Directors==
{| class="wikitable sortable"
+
{| class="wikitable"
 
|+
 
|+
!Picture
 
!Member
 
!'''Title'''
 
!&nbsp;&nbsp;Date&nbsp;&nbsp;
 
|-
 
|[[File:Drew Johnson.jpg|thumb]]
 
|'''<br>Drew Johnson<br><br>'''
 
|Executive Director
 
|
 
|-
 
|
 
|'''<br>Trevor Banks<br><br>'''
 
|Operations Director
 
|
 
|-
 
|[[File:Gabriela.jpg|alt=Gabriela Lisboa|center|frameless|120x120px]]
 
|'''<br>Gabriela Lisboa<br><br>'''
 
|Membership Director&nbsp;
 
|
 
|-
 
|[[File:Neil DiSylvester.jpg|alt=Neil DiSylvester|center|frameless|100x100px]]
 
|'''<br>'''
 
'''Neil DiSylvester <br><br>'''
 
|Social Media Coordinator&nbsp;
 
|03/13/22
 
|-
 
 
|'''Picture'''
 
|'''Picture'''
 
|'''Member'''
 
|'''Member'''
 
|'''Title'''
 
|'''Title'''
|'''&nbsp;&nbsp;Date&nbsp;&nbsp;'''
 
|}
 
'''Contact our Directors and Coordinators via Slack.'''<br>
 
<br>
 
 
==PPM Bylaws and Board Minutes==
 
:'''[https://drive.google.com/file/d/1KdjW-DPivIe-ORPvdyL4gARHdIzujn9A/view Bylaws of PIKES PEAK MAKERSPACE]'''
 
:'''[https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1zofkbkbgLzXmfedy80ZBDvod4o2xTQYY Meeting Minutes 2018 through 2022]'''<br>
 
 
== PPM Board of Directors==
 
{| class="wikitable sortable"
 
|+
 
Newly Elected November 2021
 
!'''Picture'''
 
!'''Member'''
 
!'''Title'''
 
 
|-
 
|-
|[[File:John Norton.jpg|alt=John Norton|center|frameless|120x120px|John Norton]]
+
|[[File:Lisa MacNicol2.jpg|alt=photo of Lisa MacNicol|125x125px|frameless|center]]
|'''<br>John Norton<br><br>'''
+
|'''<br>Lisa MacNicol<br><br>'''
|BOD President
+
| Deputy Director (August 2022 - June 2023)
 +
Executive Director (June 2023 - November 2023)
 
|-
 
|-
|
+
|[[File:Drew Johnson.jpg|alt=photo of Drew Johnson|center|frameless|125x125px]]
|'''<br>Nina Ellis-Frischmann&nbsp;&nbsp;<br><br>'''
+
|'''<br>Drew Johnson<br><br>'''
|BOD Treasurer
+
|Executive Director
 +
July 2020 - May 2023
 
|-
 
|-
 
|
 
|
|'''<br>Jason Taylor<br><br>'''
+
|'''<br>Heather Bresnahan<br><br>'''
|BOD Secretary
+
|Executive Director
 
|-
 
|-
 
|
 
|
|'''<br>Les Frischmann<br><br>'''
 
|BOD Member at Large&nbsp;
 
|-
 
|'''Picture'''
 
|'''Member'''
 
|'''Title'''
 
|}
 
'''Contact our BOD Members via Slack.'''
 
{| class="wikitable sortable"
 
|+
 
November 2020
 
!'''Picture'''
 
!'''Member'''
 
!'''Title'''
 
|-
 
|[[File:John Norton.jpg|alt=John Norton|center|frameless|120x120px|John Norton]]
 
 
|'''<br>John Norton<br><br>'''
 
|'''<br>John Norton<br><br>'''
|BOD President
+
|Executive Director
 
|-
 
|-
 
|
 
|
|'''<br>Nina Ellis-Frischmann&nbsp;&nbsp;<br><br>'''
+
|'''<br>Anthony Abraham<br><br>'''
|BOD Treasurer
+
|Executive Director
 
|-
 
|-
 
|
 
|
|'''<br>John Marshall<br><br>'''
+
|'''<br>Landon Descamps<br><br>'''
|BOD Secretary
+
|Executive Director
 +
|-
 +
|[[File:Chris Vestal at the MAC.jpg|alt=photo of Chris Vestal at the MAC|center|frameless|145x145px]]
 +
|'''<br>Chris Vestal<br><br>'''
 +
|PPM Founder
 
|-
 
|-
 
|
 
|
|'''<br>Trevor Banks<br><br>'''
 
|BOD Member at Large&nbsp;
 
|-
 
 
|
 
|
|'''<br>Les Frischmann<br><br>'''
 
|BOD Member at Large
 
|-
 
|'''Picture'''
 
|'''Member'''
 
|'''Title'''
 
|}
 
 
 
==PPM Founder==
 
{| class="wikitable sortable"
 
|+
 
!Picture
 
!Member
 
!'''Title'''
 
!&nbsp;&nbsp;Date&nbsp;&nbsp;
 
|-
 
|[[File:Chris Vestal at the MAC.jpg|alt=Chris Vestal at the MAC|center|frameless|145x145px]]
 
|'''<br>Chris Vestal&nbsp;&nbsp;<br><br>'''
 
|PPM Founder&nbsp;&nbsp;
 
 
|
 
|
 
|}
 
|}
 
 
  
 
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Revision as of 21:22, 7 May 2024

Pikes Peak Makerspace (PPM) is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization.

  • We are a membership composed of Builders, Tinkerers, Engineers, Artists, Entrepreneurs, Designers, and Educators all mashed up and revolutionizing creativity in the Pikes Peak Region.
  • We provide a facility with space and equipment for people to create physical items for fun and for education. PPM also is a place to gather interested people for all manner of classes and instruction.
  • We are tapped into and support the Colorado Springs startup community.
  • We are physically located in Colorado Springs, Colorado, USA.


 


Welcome banner

Mission Statement

Pikes Peak Makerspace (PPM) is a community of cooperative hobbyists and early-stage entrepreneurs that empowers members to turn ideas into reality. We strive to provide access to tools and resources to confidently and safely design, develop and make.
Our goal is simple: Walk in with an idea, walk out with it in your hand.

Vision Statement

We exist to catalyze positive change, drive economic growth and social progress by empowering individuals to unleash their full potential.
We imagine a future where Pikes Peak Makerspace is the go-to destination for makers* in the Pikes Peak Region seeking access to resources and knowledge, enabling them to turn their concepts into reality.
Through our commitment to fostering a supportive, inclusive, and collaborative community, we will continue to expand our assets and capabilities to meet the evolving needs of the members.

Maker Definition

A maker is someone who defines themselves by their ability to turn ideas into reality through creativity, innovation, and hands-on skills. Makers are typically driven by a desire to create and solve problems, using tools, materials, and technology to bring their visions to life. They often have a passion for a particular field or hobby, such as woodworking, electronics, or crafting, and may be self-taught or have formal training in their area of expertise. Makers take pride in their ability to think outside the box and find unique solutions to challenges, often experimenting with new techniques and materials to achieve their goals. They may collaborate with other makers, sharing ideas and knowledge to create something greater than what they could achieve alone. Overall, being a maker is more than just a hobby or profession - it is a mindset and a way of life that values creativity, ingenuity, and hands-on problem-solving.

official PPM logo

PPM Logo Usage

Gears are a common element of many other Makerspace logos, and for us it is also a subtle hat tip to the Pikes Peak Cog Railway.

Always try to follow these simple guidelines to use our logo consistently and effectively:

Animation

  • Do not animate as a gear or wheel
  • Bouncing animation as computer screen saver probably OK

Background

  • Our logo should appear on a plain background
  • Can appear on a colored background (such as a color from a PPM Tool Area)
  • Need clear space around our logo to avoid confusion
  • May use logo within QR Code

Color

  • Reproduce in black or "rich black"
  • Can be white (reversed)

Design

  • Do not alter any individual design elements of our logo (number of "teeth", wording, font, etc.)
  • Maintain proportion (do not scale or skew)
  • Do not attach the logo to other artwork

Maintenance:

  • Replace damaged logos (especially signage)

Reproduction at PPM:

  • The logo can be reproduced with our equipment, to demonstrate our capabilities: 3D Printer, CNC Router Table, Vinyl Cutter, Large Format Printer, Sublimation Printer, etc.


Our organization's name can be shortened to PPM, but not PPMS. (We use "Makerspace" as one word — not two.)

PPM Contact Info

Link Date
This Wiki https://wiki.pikespeakmakerspace.org November 2021
website https://pikespeakmakerspace.org
contact form https://pikespeakmakerspace.org/Contact
donation form https://pikespeakmakerspace.org/support-us
phone 719-445-MAKE (6253)

Please leave a detailed message,

which will be translated to email.

physical location

735 East Pikes Peak Avenue
Colorado Springs, CO 80903

2016

Managing your Membership

How To Slack



PPM Social Media Links

Logo Service Link Date Joined
Linktree https://linktr.ee/pikespeakmakerspace March 2023


YouTube https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCeIsImKtiNm7D_BxfG4n7zg Sep 4, 2014


Other Links

Logo Link /

Description

Date Joined
King Soopers logo King Soopers Community Rewards.pdf

"King Soopers makes donating easy by simply grocery shopping."

02/19/23
Amazon logo Our Amazon Wishlist

Support PPM by making a purchase

08/22/22
ebay logo https://www.ebay.com/usr/pikespeakmakerspace

"ecommerce experiences for buyers, sellers and developers"

09/22/16


PPM Area Contacts

Area Area Contact Slack Channel
3D Printing — Filament (FDM) Josh Rafail,
Mathew Palfenier
Additional leaders needed
#3d-printing
3D Printing — Resin (SLA) Chris MacNicol #3d-printing
3D Scanning Leaders needed #3d-printing
Computers Leaders needed #computing
Printing Suite Mathew Palfenier
Additional leaders needed
#printer-suite
Vinyl Cutter Leaders needed #vinyl-cutter
Electronics Steve Leininger

Additional leaders needed

#electronics
Arduino Leaders needed #computing
Raspberry Pi Leaders needed #computing
Laser (BOSSLASER) Mathew Palfenier
Additional leaders needed
#laser-cutter
Laser (Epilog Zing) Jonathan Wommack #laser-cutter
Sewing Leaders needed #general
Wood Shop Leaders needed #wood-shop
CNC Rodney Roy
Additional leaders needed
#cnc-machine
Metal Shop Josh Harlow
Additional leaders needed
#metal-shop
Metal Shop — CNC SHOPMASTER Josh Harlow
Additional leaders needed
#metal-shop
Metal Shop — Powder Coating Quinn Hackenberg
Additional leaders needed
#powder-coating
Metal Shop — Welding Area Leaders needed #metal-shop

PPM Executive Director

Picture Member Title Date
photo of Cap'n Mat
Mathew Palfenier Executive Director
of Business Administration


Interim Director
of Shop Operations

November 2023

to present


May 2023
to Oct 2023

Our Directors and Coordinators can be contacted via Slack.

PPM Board of Directors

Picture Member Title Date
photo of Josh Harlow
Joshua Harlow BOD President Elected

June 27, 2023

photo of Chris Stevens
Christopher Stevens BOD Secretary Elected

June 27, 2023

photo of Art Hunt

Art Hunt

BOD Treasurer Elected

November 2022

photo of Quinn Hackenberg
Quinn Hackenberg Elected

November 1, 2022

photo of Marvin Harrell
Marvin Harrell Elected

November 1, 2022

photo of Steve Leininger
Steve Leininger Elected

November 1, 2022

photo of Joey B
Joey Buchschacher Elected

November 17, 2023

photo of Drew Johnson
Drew Johnson Elected

November 17, 2023

photo of Gabriela Lisboa
Gabriela Lisboa Elected

November 17, 2023

Our Board of Directors can be contacted,
both individually and as a group, via Slack.

PPM Board Minutes

Meeting Minutes 2018 through 2024 — on Google Drive

PPM Bylaws

Bylaws of PIKES PEAK MAKERSPACE — on Google Drive


Previous PPM Executive Directors

Picture Member Title
photo of Lisa MacNicol

Lisa MacNicol

Deputy Director (August 2022 - June 2023)

Executive Director (June 2023 - November 2023)

photo of Drew Johnson

Drew Johnson

Executive Director

July 2020 - May 2023


Heather Bresnahan

Executive Director

John Norton

Executive Director

Anthony Abraham

Executive Director

Landon Descamps

Executive Director
photo of Chris Vestal at the MAC

Chris Vestal

PPM Founder


For Additional Help

Search the PPM Wiki — include Content pages as well as Multimedia.

Contact Us if you cannot find your answer here on our Wiki or if you notice any information that is outdated.

Pikes Peak Makerspace (PPM) is dedicated to supporting our maker community in their creative processes by providing shared space, shared tools, materials, software, and a knowledge base to turn their ideas into reality.