2020 FAQ
2020 is a challenging year for all of us. This page is to help address concerns and questions about our move status, new building, COVID-19 response, and plans for the future.
Contents
- 1 Where is MakeICT Located?
- 2 Is MakeICT open?
- 3 Is MakeICT creating masks and face shields to prevent COVID-19 spread?
- 4 Are member dues still being charged?
- 5 Are we finished setting up our new makerspace?
- 6 What is left to be done before we can apply for our certificate of occupancy?
- 7 Can I join MakeICT?
- 8 I am already a member with a key, does my key badge work at the new building yet?
Where is MakeICT Located?
MakeICT is located at 5920 E Mt Vernon St. March 2020 was our last month paying rent at 1500 E Douglas. Thanks to the help of our most loyal volunteers we were able to move out and clean up on schedule!
Is MakeICT open?
Due to county and statewide stay-at-home orders, we have cancelled all events and are not allowing members to use the makerspace for personal projects at this time. Currently this stay at home order is set until at least May 3.
Is MakeICT creating masks and face shields to prevent COVID-19 spread?
Yes - but in our own homes. We are also actively working with other groups and makerspaces to make masks and face shields.
Are member dues still being charged?
Yes. MakeICT is a community. Last year, as a community, we voted to purchase a new building. Our mortgage, utilities and insurance are paid by our members whether we can hold our normal events or not. Because all classes have been cancelled, we need your support now more than ever to sustain your makerspace.
Are we finished setting up our new makerspace?
Not quite. There are small construction projects still going on, and permits required to be a makerspace. We are no longer allowed to work these projects with big huge groups of enthusiastic volunteers, so activity has slowed down a little, but we are still moving forward! Construction is allowed under the state's stay-at-home orders, so we have been moving forward with small groups of volunteers who can maintain proper social distances while working on the space.
What is left to be done before we can apply for our certificate of occupancy?
We are upgrading fire doors, installing HVAC equipment, and then have inspections with the city. These are scheduled for late April.
Can I join MakeICT?
Yes! Please visit http://makeict.org/join to become a member. As a member you will be able to apply for a key once we can open our new building to be our makerspace!
I am already a member with a key, does my key badge work at the new building yet?
No. There is a team working on that now.
