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-====== Makership Proposal ======+====== MAKERSHIP PROGRAM DISCONTINUED ====== 
 +**AS OF 10/20/2014 MILWAUKEE MAKERSPACE BOARD OF DIRECTORS HAS VOTED TO DISCONTINUE THE MAKERSHIP PROGRAM.  THIS PAGE HAS BEEN LEFT HERE FOR REFERENCE PURPOSES ONLY.**\\ 
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 //(Everything below is subject to change... consider this a dynamic document.)// //(Everything below is subject to change... consider this a dynamic document.)//
  
 +The official Makership page is here: http://milwaukeemakerspace.org/makership/
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 +The official Makership introduction post is here: http://milwaukeemakerspace.org/2012/05/mm-makership/
 ===== Makership ===== ===== Makership =====
  
 Milwaukee Makerspace is proud to be a part of Milwaukee and to provide a shared workspace where people can explore their passions in making and exploring things, whether it be art, technology, electronics, alternative energy, or rapid prototyping and fabrication. Our members are eager to share their skills and equipment with others, and we recognize that we learn better when we learn together, so we’re introducing a “makership” program, which will allow  a local maker to become a full member though a sponsorship from the group. Milwaukee Makerspace is proud to be a part of Milwaukee and to provide a shared workspace where people can explore their passions in making and exploring things, whether it be art, technology, electronics, alternative energy, or rapid prototyping and fabrication. Our members are eager to share their skills and equipment with others, and we recognize that we learn better when we learn together, so we’re introducing a “makership” program, which will allow  a local maker to become a full member though a sponsorship from the group.
  
 +For our first Makership, which will take place during the summer months, we'd like to offer the opportunity exclusively to college students. You'll see that one of the eligibility requirements is that the applicant must be a student currently enrolled in an accredited post-secondary institution. Don't worry, we do plan to open this up to everyone (student or not) in the future. So if you don't meet the eligibility requirements this time around, check back next time!
 ==== What is a Makership? ==== ==== What is a Makership? ====
  
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 ===== FAQ ===== ===== FAQ =====
  
-**Q: Can people work in a group? what if 2-3 people work together for a great project? Would that be accepted even though the Makership goes to 1 person would you accept a group project?**+**Q: What if 2-3 people work together for a great project? Would that be accepted even though the Makership goes to 1 person?**
  
-A: Collaborate with as many people as you want. All we care about is that you utilize any resources you need to complete your proposal. The Makership is only awarded to 1 individual, and the applicant should write the project proposal from the perspective that s/he is the PI (principal investigator) on the project. However as a member, you will have a key for 24×7 access to the space and can have two guests as at a time (as outlined in our [[http://milwaukeemakerspace.org/wp-content/uploads/2011/07/member_agreement.pdf|membership agreement]]) to assist you with your project. +A: Collaboration is fine! But, the Makership is only awarded to 1 person, so the application should be written by whomever is the PI (principal investigator) on the project. However as a member, you will have a key for 24×7 access to the space and can bring two guests at a time (as outlined in our membership agreement <http://milwaukeemakerspace.org/wp-content/uploads/2011/07/member_agreement.pdf>) to assist you with your project.
  
-**Q: If I get stuck can I ask for other members help or will that disqualify me?**+**Q: If I am awarded the Makership and need help with my project, can I ask for other members’ help or will that disqualify me?**
  
-A: We encourage you to ask for help (from anyone, and at any point in the project) as the Milwaukee Makerspace holds as a core value the idea of collaboration. It's common for members to help each other out, and as a fellow member, we're here to help you out.+A: We encourage you to ask for help (from anyone, and at any point in the project) as the Milwaukee Makerspace values collaboration. It's common for members to help each other out, and as a fellow member, we're here to help you out.
  
-**Q: Is there a limit on how much I can spend? If I find a company to sponsor me, but keep the final project open would that be allowed?**+**Q: Is there a limit on how much I can spend? If I find a company to sponsor me, but keep the final project open, would that be allowed?**
  
 A: Nope, there’s no limit to how much additional funds you want to spend on the project. Spend as much of your own personal money or sponsored money as you need. Individual members may also be willing to help with funding or acquiring materials. (Some of us are quite skilled at acquiring materials!) A: Nope, there’s no limit to how much additional funds you want to spend on the project. Spend as much of your own personal money or sponsored money as you need. Individual members may also be willing to help with funding or acquiring materials. (Some of us are quite skilled at acquiring materials!)
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 **Q: Will the final project be taken apart for review of all internals or is it a work / fail project?** **Q: Will the final project be taken apart for review of all internals or is it a work / fail project?**
  
-A: It’s a work / fail project. But if it works, we’d appreciate it if you show us how it works. Ideally, you will be dying to show us how it works, as well as write up instructions/information we could share with the world.+A: It’s a work / fail project. But if it works, we’d appreciate you showing us how it works. Ideally, you will be excited to show us how it works, as well as to write up instructions/information we could share with the world.
  
-**Q: Are there any limitations to size, power requirements, weight that must be met?**+**Q: Are there any limitations to size, power requirements, weight, etc?**
  
-A: If your project requirements exceed what Milwaukee Makerspace can provide we’ll let you know pretty quick.+A: There are limitations, but these will be determined by the scope of the project. If limitations become apparent in the proposal review, we can communicate them to the applicant and make changes as needed. 
  
 **Q: Must the project be displayed onsite?** **Q: Must the project be displayed onsite?**
  
-A: No, but your project proposal won’t score very highly if you don’t plan on sharing it with others.+A: Not necessarily. But, the maker community values open sharing of knowledge. So, we would hope you would be willing to share your project through documentation, photos, blog posts, etc. 
  
  
-If you have additional questions, please mail them to:[[mailto:makership@milwaukeemakerspace.org|makership@milwaukeemakerspace.org]]+If you have additional questions, please email them to:[[mailto:makership@milwaukeemakerspace.org|makership@milwaukeemakerspace.org]]
  
 ====== Makership Committee ====== ====== Makership Committee ======
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   * Pete Prodoehl   * Pete Prodoehl
-  * Brant Holeman 
-  * Jason Gessner 
-  * Joe Buck 
  
 The committee will be in charge of the initial review of all applications, and the process of choosing the applicant to be awarded the Makership.  The committee will be in charge of the initial review of all applications, and the process of choosing the applicant to be awarded the Makership. 
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 +====== Financial Support ======
  
 +   * Jim Rawson - $20.00
  
  
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