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I have been a member since 2010. I have served previously as secretary and vice president. I tour the country as an advocate and spokesperson for hackerspaces with the Power Racing Series showcasing the potential of groups like ours. I am also a charter member of the Nation of Makers, which is an independent, non-profit group that promotes the growth and diversity of the maker community. I am uniquely positioned to represent our organization not just here in Chicago but nationally through my current involvements.

I have been a member since 2010. I have served previously as secretary and vice president. I tour the country as an advocate and spokesperson for hackerspaces with the Power Racing Series showcasing the potential of groups like ours. I am also a charter member of the Nation of Makers, which is an independent, non-profit group that promotes the growth and diversity of the maker community. I am uniquely positioned to represent our organization not just here in Chicago but nationally through my current involvements.

The vast majority of new members find us online and I have a few ideas to promote us there such as video via youtube, and facebook live. I would to take 360 degree photos as each of our areas are complete and have them posted on google maps. The small advertising budget we have I would like to spend on the few items that have been our most popular, stickers and T-Shirts. Everytime I wear mine, people always ask where did I get it and how they can get one too. They are always disappointed when I tell them they are 5 years too late.  

The vast majority of new members find us online and I have a few ideas to promote us there such as video via youtube, and facebook live. I would like to take 360 degree photos as each of our areas are complete and have them posted on google maps. The small advertising budget we have I would like to spend on the few items that have been our most popular, stickers and T-Shirts. Everytime I wear mine, people always ask where did I get it and how they can get one too. They are always disappointed when I tell them they are 5 years too late.  

I believe public relations are important to point inwards as well. I would also like to publicly acknowledge and thank our area hosts for their hard work. I know they can often times feel like their work can be isolating and sometimes boring. We can feature them online on our website or social media to show are appreciation outside these meetings.  Small gestures like pizza, doughnuts, or awards go a long way and are a nice celebration for the completion of their area when build out is done.  I also want to survey our members to gauge how we operate, what needs improving, and what they would like to do at the space.

I believe public relations are important to point inwards as well. I would also like to publicly acknowledge and thank our area hosts for their hard work. I know they can often times feel like their work can be isolating and sometimes boring. We can feature them online on our website or social media to show are appreciation outside these meetings.  Small gestures like pizza, doughnuts, or awards go a long way and are a nice celebration for the completion of their area when build out is done.  I also want to survey our members to gauge how we operate, what needs improving, and what they would like to do at the space.