I was given a screenshot from my next-door neighbor, of the Facebook post of the Minnesota Makers and Artist Guild, looking for a replacement speaker and demonstrator for laser cutting for August 17th, as the one they had originally lined up had to unexpectedly cancel.
I got to talking with them and we agreed I would be a good fit for the meeting. I really wish there would have been a makerspace I could have made use of 2 years ago when I first wanted to prototype a few things. Now I’ll have the chance to help get it started, as this presentation is also a fundraiser.
While that would be easy, I think it speaks more about the organization if they were just able to purchase one straight out. It wouldn’t be fair to the customers who are makerspaces that already paid for it. And the organization, even in its early stages, must always prove it’s sustainability, it needs to have the fiscal management to survive, and not always be given easy outs. I’m sure we all could acknowledge a nonprofit or two that had really great ideals but closed or went bankrupt because it just couldn’t figure how to pay its bills.
I’m well aware of the term and its origins. I said it mostly with my tongue implanted firmly in my cheek. However with the luck he’s had I am afraid of it literally happening.
I did not break a leg, but I popped a disc this weekend, right before this Thursday, when I present. GF is supposed to be a 2 person lift and I am no longer able to be one of those people. Lol. Thanks @tbelhumer for trying to knock on wood.
