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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, software, materials and a knowledge base to turn their ideas into reality.
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'''Things to know about PPM - Pikes Peak Makerspace:'''
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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.
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:☐ PPM is also 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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:☐ We are a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization, EIN (Tax ID Number): 81<span></span>-0876257
 
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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.'''
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: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 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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==PPM 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.
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==PPM 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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==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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'''''Follow these simple guidelines, and always use our logo consistently:'''''
  
==About Pikes Peak Makerspace ==
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'''Animation'''
'''Official Logo:'''
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* Do not animate as a gear or wheel
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* Bouncing animation as computer screen saver probably OK
  
[[File:1_to_1_logo.png|alt=|frameless|200x200px]]
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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
  
&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.
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'''Color'''
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* Reproduce in black or "rich&nbsp;black"
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* Can be white (reversed)
  
&bull; We are tapped into and support the Colorado Springs startup community.
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'''Design'''
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* Do not alter our logo (number of "teeth", wording, font, or any design&nbsp;element)
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* Maintain proportion (do not scale in one direction only, do not skew at all)
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* Do not attach the logo to other artwork or other&nbsp;wording
  
&bull; Pikes Peak Makerspace is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization.
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'''Maintenance:'''
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* Replace damaged logos (especially&nbsp;signage)
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The famous inventor Nikola Tesla has some local history in [[Colorado Springs|'''Colorado&nbsp;Springs''']].
 
  
===Mission Statement===
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'''Reproduction at PPM:'''
:'''Pikes Peak Makerspace 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.
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* Our logo can be reproduced at PPM to demonstrate our equipment/capabilities; for&nbsp;example:
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3D Printers, CNC Router Table, Vinyl Cutter, Large Format Printer, Sublimation Printer, and other&nbsp;equipment.
  
:Our goal is simple: Walk in with an idea, walk out with it in your hand.
 
  
===Vision Statement===
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'''''Our organization's name can be shortened to PPM, but not PPMS. (We&nbsp;use "Makerspace" as one&nbsp;word — not&nbsp;two.)'''''
:'''We exist to catalyze positive change, drive economic growth and social progress''' by empowering individuals to unleash their full&nbsp;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&nbsp;reality.
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== AI Generated Content==
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AI generated content on this Pikes Peak Makerspace (PPM) Wiki will be labeled as such, to the extent possible.
  
: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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Additionally, we are anticipating that AI “chat” interfaces for searching will become increasingly common,  
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so we will be continually improving content here to stay current and remain useful to both members and non-members.
  
=== Maker Definition===
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Our social media sites and communication materials may have individual procedures and goals at this time.
:'''<nowiki>*</nowiki>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.<br>
 
  
==Contact Info==
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==PPM Contact Information==
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|'''[https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdoOoYIllVrOIdg9Vs_QHg9csRkXtAPeBTVDu0fH0ZLCorZqw/viewform Anonymous Feedback & Incident Report Form]'''
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|'''November 2024'''
 
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|-
|<center>'''[https://wiki.pikespeakmakerspace.org This Wiki]'''</center>
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|'''This Wiki'''
 
|https://wiki.pikespeakmakerspace.org
 
|https://wiki.pikespeakmakerspace.org
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|November 2021
 
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|<center>'''[https://pikespeakmakerspace.org website]'''</center>
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|'''website'''
 
|https://pikespeakmakerspace.org
 
|https://pikespeakmakerspace.org
 
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|
 
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|-
|<center>'''email'''</center>
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|'''contact form'''
 
|https://pikespeakmakerspace.org/Contact
 
|https://pikespeakmakerspace.org/Contact
 
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|
 
|-
 
|-
|<center>'''phone'''</center>
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|'''donation form'''
|719-445-MAKE(6253)
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|https://pikespeakmakerspace.org/support-us
 
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|<center>'''location'''</center>
 
 
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735 East Pikes Peak Avenue
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|'''phone'''
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|719-445-MAKE (6253)
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''Please leave a detailed message,''
  
Colorado Springs, CO 80903
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''which will be translated to email and also tracked on Slack.''
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==Social Media Links==
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|'''Item'''
{| class="wikitable "
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|'''Address'''
!Logo
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|'''Date'''
!Service
 
!Link
 
!Date Joined
 
 
|-
 
|-
|[[File:Linktree logo.png|alt=Linktree logo|center|frameless|50x50px]]
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|'''physical&nbsp;location'''
|<center>'''Linktree'''</center>
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|'''https://linktr.ee/pikespeakmakerspace'''
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735 East Pikes Peak Avenue<br>Colorado Springs, CO 80903
|<center>March 2023</center>
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|2016
 
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===[[New Member Orientation#Managing your Membership|Managing your Membership]]===
|<br>[[File:YouTube Logo 2017.png|center|frameless|alt=YouTube logo|75x75px]]<br>
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===[[How To Slack]]===
|<center>'''YouTube'''</center>
 
|'''https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCeIsImKtiNm7D_BxfG4n7zg'''
 
|<center>Sep 4, 2014
 
</center>
 
|-
 
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!
 
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|}
 
  
==PPM Admin Links==
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==PPM Social Media Links==
'''Services we use at Pikes Peak Makerspace:'''
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{| class="wikitable "
 
 
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!Service
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|'''Service'''
!Description
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|'''Link'''
!Link
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|'''Date&nbsp;Joined'''
 
|-
 
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|<center>'''<br>Slack<br><br>'''</center>
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|'''Linktree'''
|The official communication channel of PPM
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|'''https://linktr.ee/pikespeakmakerspace'''
|'''https://app.slack.com/client/T9WJLU7TK/C01CST3E0LA'''
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|March 2023
 
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|<br><center>'''ANVEO'''</center><br>
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|'''Etsy'''
|VOIP phone service
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|'''https://www.etsy.com/ie/shop/PikesPeakMakerspace'''
|https://www.anveo.com/
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|2021
 
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|<br><center>'''Catchafire'''</center><br>
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|'''Linkedin'''
|Volunteers, nonprofits, and funders working together to solve urgent problems and lift up communities.
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|'''https://www.linkedin.com/company/pikes-peak-makerspace'''
|https://www.catchafire.org/
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|<br><center>'''GitHub'''</center><br>
 
 
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|(PPM kiosk files)
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==Other Links==
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{| class="wikitable"
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|'''Logo'''
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|'''Link /''' '''Description'''
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|'''Date&nbsp;Joined'''
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|[[File:King Soopers logo.png|alt=King Soopers logo|frameless|100x100px]]
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|'''https://www.kingsoopers.com/account/communityrewards'''
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[https://wiki.pikespeakmakerspace.org/index.php/File:King_Soopers_Community_Rewards.pdf '''King Soopers Community Rewards.pdf''']
  
(RFID&nbsp;access&nbsp;files)
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"King Soopers makes donating easy by simply grocery shopping."
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|<center><br>'''&nbsp;&nbsp;Google&nbsp;Maps&nbsp;&nbsp;'''<br><br></center>
 
|Provides route planning, street images and aerial photography
 
|'''[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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|<center><br>'''&nbsp;&nbsp;Google&nbsp;Maps&nbsp;&nbsp;'''<br><br></center>
 
|Provides route planning, street images and aerial photography
 
|'''[https://www.google.com/maps/d/viewer?mid=1RAjYygu317P2n9vz9k_NNo84QnjfAFMZ&ll=38.879565668710356%2C-104.7948964&z=11 Map of helpful local resources curated by our makers]'''
 
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|<center><br>'''Jotform'''<br><br></center>
 
|Online form builder, online survey tool
 
|'''https://pikespeakmakerspace.org/reserve'''
 
|-
 
|<center>'''LibraryThing'''</center>
 
|an easy, library-quality catalog
 
|'''https://www.librarything.com/catalog/PikesPeakMakerspace'''
 
|-
 
|<center>'''<br>Meetup<br><br>'''</center>
 
|Used to schedule classes and collect payments for tickets (via&nbsp;PayPal)
 
|'''https://www.meetup.com/pikespeakmakerspace/'''
 
|-
 
|<center>'''<br>TechSoup<br><br>'''</center>
 
|Provides eligible organizations with donated and discounted software, hardware, services, and training
 
|https://www.techsoup.org/
 
|-
 
|<center>'''<br>Trello<br><br>'''</center>
 
|Provides team collaboration,
 
  
project management,
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''Both Members and non-members can support PPM (easily)!''
  
task management
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[https://www.kingsoopers.com/stores/grocery/co/colorado-springs '''Kingsoopers has 11 grocery stores in Colorado Springs''']
|'''https://trello.com/b/ZUoaoJYJ/ppm-projects'''
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|02/19/23
 
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|-
|<center><br>'''WaiverForever'''<br><br></center>
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|[[File:Amazon.png|alt=Amazon logo|frameless|100x100px]]
|For small business owners to electronically handle waiver forms
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|'''[https://www.amazon.com/hz/wishlist/ls/2GLGQDTSNNZM4/ref=hz_ls_biz_ex Our Amazon Wishlist]'''
|https://www.waiverforever.com/
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''Support PPM with a purchase from Amazon.''
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|<center><br>'''WildApricot'''<br><br></center>
 
|Cloud software to automate and simplify membership tasks and host the PPM&nbsp;website
 
|https://www.wildapricot.com/
 
|-
 
|<center>'''Service'''</center>
 
|<center>'''Description'''</center>
 
|<center>'''Link'''</center>
 
|}
 
  
==='''[[How To Slack]]'''===
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|08/22/22
 
 
==='''[[New Member Orientation#Managing your Membership|Managing your Membership]]'''===
 
 
 
==Other Links==
 
{| class="wikitable "
 
!Logo
 
!Link
 
!Date Joined
 
 
|-
 
|-
|[[File:King Soopers logo.png|alt=King Soopers logo|center|frameless|100x100px]]
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|"King Soopers makes donating easy by simply grocery shopping."
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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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|
|<center>02/19/23</center>
 
|-
 
|[[File:Amazon.png|alt=Amazon logo|frameless|100x100px]]
 
|Support PPM by making a purchase from our Amazon Wishlist
 
'''https://www.amazon.com/hz/wishlist/ls/2GLGQDTSNNZM4/ref=hz_ls_biz_ex'''
 
|<center>08/22/22</center>
 
 
|-
 
|-
|<br>[[File:Logo ebay.png|center|frameless|50x50px]]<br>
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|[[File:Logo ebay.png|alt=ebay logo|frameless|90x90px]]
 
|'''https://www.ebay.com/usr/pikespeakmakerspace'''
 
|'''https://www.ebay.com/usr/pikespeakmakerspace'''
|<center>09/22/16</center>
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''"ecommerce experiences for buyers, sellers and developers"''
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|09/22/16
 
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:'''[https://downforeveryoneorjustme.com/ Check if a website or app is down for everyone or just you.]'''
==PPM Area Contacts ==
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==PPM Governance ==
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===Who is on the Board of Directors?===
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{| class="wikitable"
 
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!'''Area'''
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|'''Picture'''
!Area Contact
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|'''Member /'''
!Slack Channel
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'''Title'''
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|'''Email /'''
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'''Slack Contact Info'''
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|'''Date'''
 
|-
 
|-
|'''[[3D Printing|3D Printing — Filament]]'''
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|[[File:Josh Harlow.png|alt=photo of Josh Harlow|center|frameless|125x125px]]
|'''Josh Rafail'''
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|'''Joshua&nbsp;Harlow,'''  
|#3d-printing
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'''President'''
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|josh.harlow@pikespeakmakerspace.org
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@Josh Harlow
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|Elected<br>
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June 27,&nbsp;2023
 
|-
 
|-
|'''[[3D Printing -- Resin|3D Printing — Resin]]'''
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|[[File:Chris Stevens.jpg|alt=photo of Chris Stevens|frameless|center|125x125px]]
|'''Chris MacNicol'''
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|'''Christopher&nbsp;Stevens,&nbsp;&nbsp;'''
|#3d-printing
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'''Secretary'''
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|christopher.stevens@pikespeakmakerspace.org
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@Christopher Stevens
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|Elected<br>
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June 27,&nbsp;2023
 
|-
 
|-
|'''[[3D Scanning]]'''
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|[[File:Art Hunt.jpg|alt=photo of Art Hunt|center|frameless|125x125px]]
|''Volunteers needed&nbsp;&nbsp;''
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|'''Art Hunt, <br>Treasurer<br>'''
|#3d-printing
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|art.hunt@pikespeakmakerspace.org
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@Art Hunt
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|Elected
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November&nbsp;2022
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|}
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{| class="wikitable"
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|'''Picture'''
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|'''Member'''
 +
|'''Email /'''
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'''Slack Contact Info'''
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|'''Date'''
 
|-
 
|-
|'''[[Arduino]]'''
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|[[File:Quinn.jpg|alt=photo of Quinn Hackenberg|center|frameless|130x130px]]
|''Volunteers needed&nbsp;&nbsp;''
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|'''Quinn Hackenberg'''
|#computing
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|quinn.hackenberg@pikespeakmakerspace.org
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@Quinn Hackenberg
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|Elected
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November 1, 2022
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(2-year term)
 
|-
 
|-
|'''[[CNC]]'''
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|[[File:Marvin Harrell.png|alt=photo of Marvin Harrell|center|frameless|125x125px]]
|'''Rodney Roy'''<br>''Additional volunteers needed''
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|'''Marvin Harrell'''
|#cnc-machine
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|marvin.harrell@pikespeakmakerspace.org
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@Marvin Harrell
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|Elected
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November 1, 2022
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(2-year term)
 
|-
 
|-
|'''[[Computers]]'''
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|[[File:Steve Leininger.jpg|alt=photo of Steve Leininger|center|frameless|125x125px]]
|''Volunteers needed''
 
|#computing
 
|-
 
|'''[[Electronics]]'''
 
 
|'''Steve Leininger'''
 
|'''Steve Leininger'''
|#electronics
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|steve.leininger@pikespeakmakerspace.org
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@Steve Leininger
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|Elected
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November 1, 2022
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(2-year term)
 
|-
 
|-
|'''[[Laser#Area Captains|Laser (Epilog Zing)]]'''
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|'''Jonathan Wommack'''
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|
|#laser-cutter
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|
 
|-
 
|-
|[[Laser#Area Captains|'''Laser (BOSSLASER)''']]
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|[[File:Joey B.jpg|alt=photo of Joey B|center|frameless|125x125px]]
|'''Mathew Palfenier'''<br>''Additional volunteers needed''
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|'''Joey Buchschacher'''
|#laser-cutter
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|joey.buchschacher@pikespeakmakerspace.org
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@Joey B
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|Elected<br>
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November 17, 2023
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(2-year term)
 
|-
 
|-
|'''[[Metal Shop]]'''
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|[[File:Drew Johnson.jpg|alt=photo of Drew Johnson|center|frameless|125x125px]]
|'''Josh Harlow'''
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|'''Drew Johnson'''
|#metal-shop
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|drew.johnson@pikespeakmakerspace.org
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@Drew J
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|Elected<br>
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November 17, 2023
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(2-year term)
 
|-
 
|-
|'''[[Powder Coating Area|Powder Coating]]'''
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|[[File:Gabriela.jpg|alt=photo of Gabriela Lisboa|center|frameless|125x125px]]
|'''Quinn Hackenberg'''
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|'''Gabriela Lisboa'''
|#metal-shop
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|gabriela.lisboa@pikespeakmakerspace.org
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@Gabriela Lisboa
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|Elected<br>
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November 17, 2023
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(2-year term)
 
|-
 
|-
|'''[[Large Format Printing|Printing Suite]]'''
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|'''Mathew Palfenier'''<br>''Additional volunteers needed''
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|
|#printer-suite
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|'''[[Raspberry Pi]]'''
 
|''Volunteers needed''
 
|#computing
 
|-
 
|'''[[Sewing]]'''
 
|''Volunteers needed''
 
|#general
 
|-
 
|'''[[Vinyl Cutting|Vinyl Cutter]]'''
 
|''Volunteers needed''
 
| #vinyl-cutter
 
|-
 
|'''[[Welding Area]]'''
 
|''Volunteers needed''
 
| #metal-shop
 
|-
 
|'''[[Wood Shop]]'''
 
|'''John Hoover'''
 
| #wood-shop
 
|-
 
!'''Area'''
 
!'''Area Contact'''
 
!'''Slack Channel'''
 
 
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:'''Our Board of Directors can also be contacted as a group:'''
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:* '''email:''' board@pikespeakmakerspace.org
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:* '''Slack:''' @BOD
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:* '''[https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdoOoYIllVrOIdg9Vs_QHg9csRkXtAPeBTVDu0fH0ZLCorZqw/viewform Anonymous Feedback & Incident Report Form]'''
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===Board Meeting Minutes===
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:'''[https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1zofkbkbgLzXmfedy80ZBDvod4o2xTQYY Meeting Minutes (and Agendas) starting from 2018]''' — on Google Drive
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===Financial Reports===
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:'''[https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1hMDSUEm71255fYoeuwADaZk1b2EQb6Rk Financial documents]''' — on Google Drive
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===Bylaws===
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:'''[https://docs.google.com/document/d/1G_iLQnMsBdYkGXEJWU2baAeDZ3BKTq9Sabk4jQn8sWI/view Bylaws of PIKES PEAK MAKERSPACE]''' — on Google Drive<br>
  
==PPM Directors and Coordinators==
 
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!Picture
 
!Member
 
!'''Title'''
 
!&nbsp;&nbsp;Date&nbsp;&nbsp;
 
|-
 
|[[File:Lisa MacNicol.jpg|alt=Lisa MacNicol headshot|center|frameless|110x110px]]
 
|'''<br>Lisa MacNicol<br><br>'''
 
|Executive Director<br>of Business Administration
 
|<center>August 2022<br>to&nbsp;present</center>
 
|-
 
|[[File:Mat.jpg|alt=Cap'n Mat|center|frameless|155x155px]]
 
|'''<br>Mathew Palfenier<br><br>'''
 
|Executive Director<br>of Operations
 
|<center>May 2023<br>to &nbsp;present</center>
 
|-
 
!
 
!
 
!
 
!
 
|}
 
'''Our Directors and Coordinators can be contacted via Slack.'''<br>
 
  
==PPM Board of Directors==
+
==Previous PPM Executive Directors==
{| class="wikitable "
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{| class="wikitable"
 
|+
 
|+
{| class="wikitable "
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|'''Member'''
!'''Picture'''
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|'''Title'''
!'''Member'''
 
!'''Title'''
 
!'''Date'''
 
|-
 
|[[File:Josh Harlow.png|alt=Josh Harlow headshot|center|frameless|125x125px]]
 
|'''Joshua&nbsp;Harlow'''
 
|BOD President
 
|<center>Newly elected,
 
June 27,&nbsp;2023</center>
 
|-
 
|[[File:Chris Stevens.jpg|alt=Chris Stevens headshot|frameless|center|125x125px]]
 
|'''Christopher&nbsp;Stevens'''
 
|BOD&nbsp;Secretary
 
|<center>Newly elected,
 
June 27,&nbsp;2023</center>
 
 
|-
 
|-
|[[File:Art Hunt.jpg|alt=Art Hunt headshot|center|frameless|125x125px]]
+
|'''Mathew Palfenier'''
|'''<br>Art Hunt<br><br>'''
+
|Executive Director of Business Administration
|BOD&nbsp;Treasurer
 
|<center>Elected 
 
November&nbsp;2022</center>
 
|}
 
  
|-
+
November 2023 to October 2024
|[[File:Eman.jpg|alt=Eman Spencer headshot|center|frameless|130x130px]]
 
|'''Emmanuel (Eman) Spencer'''
 
|<center>Elected 
 
November 1, 2022</center>
 
|-
 
|[[File:Quinn.jpg|alt=Quinn Hackenberg headshot|center|frameless|130x130px]]
 
|'''Quinn Hackenberg'''
 
|<center>Elected 
 
November 1, 2022</center>
 
|-
 
|[[File:Marvin Harrell.png|alt=Marvin Harrell headshot|center|frameless|125x125px]]
 
|'''Marvin Harrell'''
 
|<center>Elected 
 
November 1, 2022</center>
 
|-
 
|[[File:Steve Leininger.jpg|alt=Steve Leininger headshot|center|frameless|125x125px]]
 
|'''Steve Leininger'''
 
|<center>Elected 
 
November 1, 2022</center>
 
|-
 
|[[File:Theresa Rigney.jpg|alt=Theresa Rigney headshot|center|frameless|125x125px]]
 
|'''Theresa Rigney'''
 
|<center>Elected 
 
November 1, 2022</center>
 
|-
 
!
 
!
 
!
 
|}
 
'''Our Board of Directors can be contacted via Slack.'''
 
  
==PPM Board Minutes and Bylaws==
+
Interim&nbsp;Director of Shop Operations
:'''[https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1zofkbkbgLzXmfedy80ZBDvod4o2xTQYY Meeting Minutes 2018 through 2023]'''
 
:'''[https://drive.google.com/file/d/1KdjW-DPivIe-ORPvdyL4gARHdIzujn9A/view Bylaws of PIKES PEAK MAKERSPACE]'''<br>
 
  
==Previous PPM Leaders==
+
May 2023 to Oct 2023
{| class="wikitable "
+
|-
|+
+
|'''<br>Lisa MacNicol<br><br>'''
!Picture
+
|Deputy Director (August 2022 - June 2023),
!Member
+
Executive Director (June 2023 - November 2023)
! Contact
 
!'''Title'''
 
 
|-
 
|-
|[[File:Drew Johnson.jpg|center|frameless|125x125px]]
 
 
|'''<br>Drew Johnson<br><br>'''
 
|'''<br>Drew Johnson<br><br>'''
|[https://techwears.com '''TechWears Ltd''']
 
 
|Executive Director
 
|Executive Director
July 2020 - May 2023
+
(July 2020 - May 2023)
 
|-
 
|-
|
 
 
|'''<br>Heather Bresnahan<br><br>'''
 
|'''<br>Heather Bresnahan<br><br>'''
|
 
 
|Executive Director
 
|Executive Director
 
|-
 
|-
|
 
 
|'''<br>John Norton<br><br>'''
 
|'''<br>John Norton<br><br>'''
|
 
 
|Executive Director
 
|Executive Director
 
|-
 
|-
|
 
 
|'''<br>Anthony Abraham<br><br>'''
 
|'''<br>Anthony Abraham<br><br>'''
|
 
 
|Executive Director
 
|Executive Director
 
|-
 
|-
|
 
 
|'''<br>Landon Descamps<br><br>'''
 
|'''<br>Landon Descamps<br><br>'''
|
 
 
|Executive Director
 
|Executive Director
 
|-
 
|-
|[[File:Chris Vestal at the MAC.jpg|alt=Chris Vestal at the MAC|center|frameless|145x145px]]
+
|
|'''<br>Chris Vestal&nbsp;&nbsp;<br><br>'''
+
|
|'''[https://www.instagram.com/motominded/ MotoMinded LLC]'''
+
|}
(Instagram)
+
 
|PPM Founder&nbsp;&nbsp;
+
== PPM Founder ==
|-
+
{| class="wikitable"
!
+
|+
!
+
|[[File:Chris Vestal at the MAC.jpg|alt=photo of Chris Vestal at the MAC|center|frameless|145x145px]]
!
+
|'''<br>Chris Vestal, <br>Executive Director,'''  
!
+
'''PPM Founder'''
 +
 
 +
'''2015'''
 
|}
 
|}
<br>
+
 
 +
==Related Pages==
 +
'''Links to related PPM Wiki pages:'''
 +
 
 +
:'''[[Early Supporters of PPM]]'''
 +
:'''[[Colorado Springs]]'''
 +
:'''[[QR Codes]]'''
 +
 
 +
:[[Infrastructure at PPM|<span style="color:#000000; background:#D0DD27">&nbsp;&nbsp;'''Infrastructure at PPM'''&nbsp;&nbsp;</span>]]
 +
 
 +
:[[Classroom_and_Meeting_Area|<span style="color:#000000; background:#FDD1AC">&nbsp;&nbsp;'''Classroom / Meeting Area'''&nbsp;&nbsp;</span>]] - '''[https://pikespeakmakerspace.org/reserve make a reservation]'''
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 +
==For Additional Help==
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Latest revision as of 11:27, 21 November 2024

Things to know about PPM - Pikes Peak Makerspace:

☐ 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 is also 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.
☐ We are a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization, EIN (Tax ID Number): 81-0876257


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

 


burst of white rays on orange background

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 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.

PPM 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.

PPM 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.

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.

Follow these simple guidelines, and always use our logo consistently:

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 our logo (number of "teeth", wording, font, or any design element)
  • Maintain proportion (do not scale in one direction only, do not skew at all)
  • Do not attach the logo to other artwork or other wording

Maintenance:

  • Replace damaged logos (especially signage)

Reproduction at PPM:

  • Our logo can be reproduced at PPM to demonstrate our equipment/capabilities; for example:

3D Printers, CNC Router Table, Vinyl Cutter, Large Format Printer, Sublimation Printer, and other equipment.


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

AI Generated Content

AI generated content on this Pikes Peak Makerspace (PPM) Wiki will be labeled as such, to the extent possible.

Additionally, we are anticipating that AI “chat” interfaces for searching will become increasingly common, so we will be continually improving content here to stay current and remain useful to both members and non-members.

Our social media sites and communication materials may have individual procedures and goals at this time.

PPM Contact Information

Item Link Date
Anonymous Feedback & Incident Report Form November 2024
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 and also tracked on Slack.

Item Address Date
physical location

735 East Pikes Peak Avenue
Colorado Springs, CO 80903

2016

Managing your Membership

How To Slack

PPM Social Media Links

Service Link Date Joined
Linktree https://linktr.ee/pikespeakmakerspace March 2023
Etsy https://www.etsy.com/ie/shop/PikesPeakMakerspace 2021
Linkedin https://www.linkedin.com/company/pikes-peak-makerspace

Other Links

Logo Link / Description Date Joined
King Soopers logo https://www.kingsoopers.com/account/communityrewards

King Soopers Community Rewards.pdf

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

Both Members and non-members can support PPM (easily)!

Kingsoopers has 11 grocery stores in Colorado Springs

02/19/23
Amazon logo Our Amazon Wishlist

Support PPM with a purchase from Amazon.

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

"ecommerce experiences for buyers, sellers and developers"

09/22/16
Check if a website or app is down for everyone or just you.

PPM Governance

Who is on the Board of Directors?

Picture Member /

Title

Email /

Slack Contact Info

Date
photo of Josh Harlow
Joshua Harlow,

President

josh.harlow@pikespeakmakerspace.org

@Josh Harlow

Elected

June 27, 2023

photo of Chris Stevens
Christopher Stevens,  

Secretary

christopher.stevens@pikespeakmakerspace.org

@Christopher Stevens

Elected

June 27, 2023

photo of Art Hunt
Art Hunt,
Treasurer
art.hunt@pikespeakmakerspace.org

@Art Hunt

Elected

November 2022

Picture Member Email /

Slack Contact Info

Date
photo of Quinn Hackenberg
Quinn Hackenberg quinn.hackenberg@pikespeakmakerspace.org

@Quinn Hackenberg

Elected

November 1, 2022

(2-year term)

photo of Marvin Harrell
Marvin Harrell marvin.harrell@pikespeakmakerspace.org

@Marvin Harrell

Elected

November 1, 2022

(2-year term)

photo of Steve Leininger
Steve Leininger steve.leininger@pikespeakmakerspace.org

@Steve Leininger

Elected

November 1, 2022

(2-year term)

photo of Joey B
Joey Buchschacher joey.buchschacher@pikespeakmakerspace.org

@Joey B

Elected

November 17, 2023

(2-year term)

photo of Drew Johnson
Drew Johnson drew.johnson@pikespeakmakerspace.org

@Drew J

Elected

November 17, 2023

(2-year term)

photo of Gabriela Lisboa
Gabriela Lisboa gabriela.lisboa@pikespeakmakerspace.org

@Gabriela Lisboa

Elected

November 17, 2023

(2-year term)

Our Board of Directors can also be contacted as a group:

Board Meeting Minutes

Meeting Minutes (and Agendas) starting from 2018 — on Google Drive

Financial Reports

Financial documents — on Google Drive

Bylaws

Bylaws of PIKES PEAK MAKERSPACE — on Google Drive


Previous PPM Executive Directors

Member Title
Mathew Palfenier Executive Director of Business Administration

November 2023 to October 2024

Interim Director of Shop Operations

May 2023 to Oct 2023


Lisa MacNicol

Deputy Director (August 2022 - June 2023),

Executive Director (June 2023 - November 2023)


Drew Johnson

Executive Director

(July 2020 - May 2023)


Heather Bresnahan

Executive Director

John Norton

Executive Director

Anthony Abraham

Executive Director

Landon Descamps

Executive Director

PPM Founder

photo of Chris Vestal at the MAC

Chris Vestal,
Executive Director,

PPM Founder

2015

Related Pages

Links to related PPM Wiki pages:

Early Supporters of PPM
Colorado Springs
QR Codes
  Infrastructure at PPM  
  Classroom / Meeting Area   - make a reservation

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.