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    * [[Members/RoycePipkins|Royce Pipkins]] and [[Members/TomGralewicz|Tom Gralewicz]] started forming the Milwaukee Makerspace in August of 2009.     * [[Members/RoycePipkins|Royce Pipkins]] and [[Members/TomGralewicz|Tom Gralewicz]] started forming the Milwaukee Makerspace in August of 2009. 
-   * Royce's [[http://twitter.com/#!/roycepipkins/status/3055078899|first tweet]] about forming a hackerspace in Milwaukee.  +   * Royce's [[https://twitter.com/roycepipkins/status/3055078899|first tweet]] about forming a hackerspace in Milwaukee.  
-   * The first meeting was held at Tom Gralewicz's house in August 2009. The initial group of people interested in starting a hacker/maker space in Milwaukee started meeting at the [[http://g.co/maps/xwm4n|Culver's in West Allis]] shortly after the first meeting at Tom's house. +   * The first meeting was held at Tom Gralewicz's house in August 2009. The initial group of people interested in starting a hacker/maker space in Milwaukee started meeting at the [[http://g.co/maps/xwm4n|Culver's in West Allis]] shortly after the first meeting at Tom's house. The space started working in Tom's garage before we had an actual space.  We built 4 power wheels cars for the first public race at Detroit.  
 +   * Before we rented a building, we built some drivable Pots O Gold and entered in the St. Patricks Day parade. The Pots were built at Tom's warehouse in Oak Creek. We had 3 drivable pots and a number of people walking carrying a Makerspace banner. 
 +   * Here are some pictures of the  partly completed cars in front of Tom's garage. 
 +   * {{:miscellaneous:norwich:power_wheels_chasis_a.jpg?400|}} {{:miscellaneous:norwich:power_wheels_chasis_b.jpg?400|}}
    * The initial officers were [[Members/RoycePipkins|Royce Pipkins]] (President), [[members:tomgralewicz|Tom Gralewicz]] (VP/Treasurer), and [[Members/SeanMalloy|Sean Malloy]] (Secretary).     * The initial officers were [[Members/RoycePipkins|Royce Pipkins]] (President), [[members:tomgralewicz|Tom Gralewicz]] (VP/Treasurer), and [[Members/SeanMalloy|Sean Malloy]] (Secretary). 
    * They created bylaws, a member agreement, a member release form, a guest release form, etc.    * They created bylaws, a member agreement, a member release form, a guest release form, etc.
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    * Moving electronic components and Wright-Line cabinets out of Tom's house, December 4, 2010. Pictured: Sean Malloy, Tom Gralewicz, Ron Bean.    * Moving electronic components and Wright-Line cabinets out of Tom's house, December 4, 2010. Pictured: Sean Malloy, Tom Gralewicz, Ron Bean.
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 ===== 2011 ===== ===== 2011 =====
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 === January 2nd, 2011 === === January 2nd, 2011 ===
    * The soft opening party was held for members, their friends and family.    * The soft opening party was held for members, their friends and family.
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 === April 9th, 2011 === === April 9th, 2011 ===
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        * VP/Treasurer: Jason Gessner\\        * VP/Treasurer: Jason Gessner\\
        * Secretary: Brant Holeman\\        * Secretary: Brant Holeman\\
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 +=== October 29, 2011 ===
 +   * Brant makes the first ever member photo wall, a total of 31 members {{::membership-photo-wall.jpg?200|}}
  
 === December 2011 === === December 2011 ===
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    * The membership votes on whether or not to explore moving to a new building near the Milwaukee Airport.      * The membership votes on whether or not to explore moving to a new building near the Milwaukee Airport.  
    * The "Mallory Vote" won with 13 yes, 11 no, and 4 abstaining, but due to the divisions the vote created between members, the prospect is dropped and the location was not pursued.    * The "Mallory Vote" won with 13 yes, 11 no, and 4 abstaining, but due to the divisions the vote created between members, the prospect is dropped and the location was not pursued.
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 +=== April 29, 2012 ===
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 +   * Brant updates the member photo wall for a total of 58 members{{::imag2449.jpg?200|}}
  
 === May 2012 === === May 2012 ===
  
    * The idea of a [[miscellaneous:makershipproposal|Makership]] is proposed, approved, and the group soon begins accepting applications.    * The idea of a [[miscellaneous:makershipproposal|Makership]] is proposed, approved, and the group soon begins accepting applications.
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 +=== May 29, 2012 ===
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 +   * Brant updates the member photo wall for a total of 63 members{{::imag2693.jpg?200|}}
  
 === June 5, 2012 === === June 5, 2012 ===
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 === January 14, 2015 === === January 14, 2015 ===
    * 10% of the membership agrees to pursue a Vote of No Confidence; 21 of the then current 196 members.    * 10% of the membership agrees to pursue a Vote of No Confidence; 21 of the then current 196 members.
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 +=== January 18, 2015 ===
 +   * Brant updates the member photo wall on the letter board outside the Laser Lab with 93 members{{::0118151842.jpg?200|}}
  
 === February 3, 2015 === === February 3, 2015 ===
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 ===== 2018 ===== ===== 2018 =====
  
-=== April, 2017 ===+=== April, 2018 ===
    * New Board of Directors members are elected at the Annual Meeting.    * New Board of Directors members are elected at the Annual Meeting.
        * President: Tim Campbell        * President: Tim Campbell
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        * At-Large: Markus S.        * At-Large: Markus S.
        * At-Large: Colleen L.        * At-Large: Colleen L.
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 +===== 2019 =====
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 +=== January, 2019 ===
 +   * Brant updates the letter board outside the Laser Lab {{::letterboard012719.jpg?200|}}
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 +=== April, 2019 ===
 +   * New Board of Directors members are elected at the Annual Meeting.
 +       * President: Markus Schneider 
 +       * Treasurer: Billy King-Dee
 +       * Secretary: Faith Finfrock
 +       * Communications: Pete Prodoehl
 +       * At-Large: Steffanie Maher
 +       * At-Large: Carl Stevens
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 +=== June 2019 ===
 +   * Members Markus S., Kathy C., and Carl S. attended NOMCON (The Nation of Makers Conference.)
 +
 +===== 2020 =====
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 +=== March 16, 2020 ===
 +   * Makerspace closes to comply with state and local stay-at-Home orders in response to the COVID-19 pandemic.
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 +=== April 2020 ===
 +   * A group of members form the MMSPPE team to produce face shields for local medical workers. An all volunteer effort raised over $22,000 in funding to produce an injection mold and partner with local and Wisconsin-based companies to produce PPE items.
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 +=== May 26, 2020 ===
 +   * Makerspace begins the re-opening process under "Phase One" plan.
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 +=== December 9, 2020 ===
 +   * Maker's Village (2517 E Norwich Ave. St. Francis, WI) receives a Certificate of Occupancy.
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 +===== 2021 =====
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 +=== January 2021 ===
 +   * Maker's Village opens 
 +
 +=== November 2021 ===
 +   * First ever "Zelda Day."  Many old/ugly pots made at the space were smashed and turned into mosaics.  
 +   * First "Open Forge Friday" night.  Dan Jonke hosts a training for members to learn how to use the forge and make their first project.
 +
 +===== 2022 =====
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 +=== July 16, 2022 ===
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 +   * MMS participates in the Redbull Flugtag.  Faith Flintock piloted the aircraft, named "Leap of Faith."  Does not place, but everybody had a blast making together and watching Faith fly.  None of the crew jumped off the pier.  
 +=== August 9, 2022 ===
 +   * MMS has its first Lampworking event, leading to a permanent area.
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 +=== August 13, 2022 ===
 +   * MMS Member Steve B. makes surgical masks to support efforts in Ukraine
 +
 +=== November 22, 2022 === 
 +   * Steel Tigerlillies Women's lead sculpture and metalworking group is debuted by Sarah Davitt.
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 +=== December 3, 2022 ===
 +   * Long Arm Quilting Machine purchased by membership for Craft Lab.  
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 +===== 2023 =====
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 +=== April 2023 ===
 +   * Bicycle Repair area established. Stefan Bacon is first Champion.
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 +=== September 2nd and 3rd, 2023 ===
 +   *MMS hosts first ever Rummage Sale in Norwich upper lot.  Raked in over $1200 to benefit space areas.
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 +=== September 9, 2023 ===
 +   *MMS hosts first ever iron pour in the casting area. 
 +
 +=== October 28 2023 ===
 +   * MMS members knock down wall at Lenox to make path from West Room to Paint Booth more efficient and revitalize the vault hallway.
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 +=== November 4-5, 2023 ===
 +   * MMS participates in Maker Faire Milwaukee.  Stained glass, forge, and daleks had their own booths, making a huge showing.  
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 +=== Nov 22, 2023 ===
 +   * MMS hosts our annual Makesgiving event for families to make their own holiday gifts.
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 +=== Dec 2, 2023 ===
 +   * The board votes to remove of what remains of the Lenox forge and move the equipment to Norwich.
 +   * The board votes to reduce the amount of public meetings to twice per month, add a mini-SID to the second Tuesday of the month, and move the monthly BOD meeting to the end of the month.
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 +=== Dec 18, 2023 ===
 +   * The MMS hosts a non-denominational tree decorating event.  Members made weird and wonderful ornaments and hung them on a tree in the Norwich meeting room.  
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