September 17th 2026

Agenda

Opening and Mission Statement

• The regular monthly meeting of the MakeICT board of directors convenes in the MakeICT building.
• MakeICT is a 501(c)(3) charitable organization and is operated entirely by volunteers. It’s our mission to innovate, learn, and build community at the intersection of art, technology, science, and culture.

Board Members

• President: Andy Tannahill
• Vice President: Stephan Reckers
• Secretary: Justin Selby
• Treasurer: Aaron Grindstaff
• Director at Large: Randy Reynard
• Director at Large: John Vishnefske
• Director at Large: Joslin Laskey
• Director at Large: Kevin Delaughder

Members

• Rustin Atkeisson
• John Cummings
• Dean Day
• LaDeana Dockery

Standing Items

Items that are standardized as part of every board meeting.

First Thursday Board Workshop

The Board Workshop is an opportunity for members of the board, and of MakeICT, to get together and talk about plans and goals for MakeICT in an informal setting, as well as see presentations from outside parties on how they’d like to collaborate with MakeICT.

• This is a non-voting meeting and may or may not have a set agenda shared beforehand.
• This is also not an "anything goes" environment. Be respectful of others in the discussion.
• The workshops are scheduled to run for two hours, with the first hour being for general discussion and the second hour reserved for executive sessions by the board, as needed.

Reminders

When leaving an area:

• Make sure all windows are closed and locked
• Turn off the lights (except if one room’s lights are left on for security reasons)
• Turn off AC

Area Updates

Metalshop

• Commissioned two drill presses (minor upgrades are still in progress).
• Moved one old drill press to the Hot Shop
• Need to process the other drill press for a local sale.

Hot Shop Bandsaw

• Ordered/received bearings and replacement gears
• Took to carwash and pressure washed machine
• Need to needle scale/blast a couple of parts that have rusted swarf built up on them, then can be reassembled

Doors

• Four doors are tacked up and ready for welding
• Will start building “picture frames” of 1 1/2 box tubing that will insert in the door openings, these picture frames will be slotted so that the edges of the expanded metal are neatly contained
• Found some electric latch catches specifically designed for double fire doors these are a cheap and easy install at this point

My intent at this point is to finish weld the doors with a faux TiG weld (race car style) and buff the mill scale up to an oil finish appearance, then coat with wipe on poly to preserve.

Visual Arts

• Two people have shown interest in “helping out” the area; both are artists willing to facilitate group learning activities with paints and drawing. Neither candidate will be available until the fall.
• No real changes have occurred this past month. Volunteers for any activities are still being sought.
• Timothy will resign the Lead position as soon as a replacement can be found and trained.

Stained Glass

• As we approach the Fall season, a reminder that we feature Open Labs on Maker Mondays in September. Anyone wishing to receive help with their projects or learn more about the area and services is invited. Authorization testing is also offered for Experienced Glaziers wishing to use the area without having to take the Introduction to Stained Glass class.
• Introduction to Stained Glass class is running in September. Six people signed up for the class but had one no-show at the first session.
• Countdown to Christmas begins in September. The 90-day project envelope for gifts begins. Plan ahead.
• Most of the Mosaic glass was sorted during the clean-up in August. Kudos to the volunteers from Friends University for their excellent work. This year, I had six volunteers and added two additional by the end. I sincerely appreciate their efforts! (Got any more volunteers to spare?!?)
• Had to adjust materials prices due to market conditions.
• Kokomo Glassworks is halting production of sheet art glass after 138 years of production. Another American institution lost.

Treasurer's Report

All values rounded to the nearest $100

The Makerspace brought in $17,600

We spent $55,200

• Our Utilities we spent: $2,900

• Areas spent: $2,200

• For instructors we spent: $740

• Backend expenses: $4,200

• To Pex: $9,500

• We Paid $35,000 on the loan

Remaining Loan on Building: $33,000

• If no additional payments, pay off in February 2028-- paying roughly $2,100 in Interest.
• If fully paid off by the end of the year, next year's budget would have an additional $24,500 to use.

As a reminder for summer, Please turn off the AC Units when room is NOT in use

Approval of Minutes from Previous Meeting

August 20th 2026 Board Meeting

Motion: Randy moves to approve previous meeting minutes

Seconded by Andy

• Stephan votes Yay
• Justin votes Yay
• Aaron votes Yay
• Kevin votes Yay
• Joslin votes Yay
• Randy votes Yay
• John votes Yay

Result: Motion passes

@DECISION: August meeting minutes are approved.

New Business

Empty Bowls Donation

Tony Reid is proposing support for Empty Bowls of Wichita via a donation of materials and opportunities to promote the event, including a possible “build-a-bowl” day.

• Makers create and donate bowls for the organization’s chili/soup feed where attendees can fill their bowl at one of a number of restaurants as a fundraiser for this organization.
• Build-a-Bowl Day would invite experienced and inexperienced members to make bowls. Event would comply with existing authorization requirements.
• 75 lbs of clay ($60) plus glaze (est. $150 total donation). MakeICT would be providing funds for this donation.

Motion: Andy moves to approve $150 donation from Ceramics

Seconded by Randy

• Stephan votes Yay
• Justin votes Yay
• Aaron votes Yay
• Kevin votes Yay
• Joslin votes Yay
• Randy votes Yay
• John votes Yay

Result: Motion passes

@DECISION: $150 donation from Ceramics is approved.

Loan Payoff

Approximately $33,000 remains on the building loan. Last month, the Board approved paying roughly off half of the balance. Discussion of authorizing paying off the balance in full.

• Paying off the loan reduces potential for large expenditure (e.g., reworking electrical or solar)
• Loan payoff can reflect positively when the organization seeks future financing
• No immediate plans for the excess funds that are under consideration

Motion: Justin moves that we pay off the balance of the loan

Seconded by Stephan

• Stephan votes Yay
• Justin votes Yay
• Aaron votes Yay
• Kevin votes Yay
• Joslin votes Yay
• Randy votes Yay
• John votes Yay

Result: Motion passes

@DECISION: Paying off the loan is approved.

Authorization of Banking Changes

This is a request to authorize the Treasurer to set up new and draw down existing bank accounts for simplification and benefit of MakeICT.

• Fully close Southwest accounts
• Open Non-Profit Money Market Account at Meritrust
• Maintain Emprise account for primary checking while exploration begins, drawing down the account to a minimum required to continue operations.
• Aaron plans to leave approximately $15,000 in Emprise account to cover operating expenses.

Motion: Andy moves that the Southwest accounts be closed, that a money-market account be opened at Meritrust, and that the Treasurer be authorized to determine the appropriate balance to remain at Emprise

Seconded by Kevin

• Stephan votes Yay
• Justin votes Yay
• Aaron votes Yay
• Kevin votes Yay
• Joslin votes Yay
• Randy votes Yay
• John votes Yay

Result: Motion passes.

@DECISION: pending Closing the Southwest accounts, opening a money market account at Meritrust and reducing the balance in the Emprise operating account at the Treasurer's discretion is approved.

Budget Discussion & Review

It is time for budgets to be built, and Aaron will be sending them out to area leads beginning in October. The board is invited to help review.

• Andy has created copies for all areas. These have not been distributed, but any existing leads have access.
• Aaron will send to area leads with a deadline: would like to have it at October 10 Finance meeting. Hard deadline will be November Board Workshop.
• Areas without current leads can be revised by the board. If anyone notices areas that have supply needs, please raise it so it can be included in the budget; this also goes for any equipment that may be needed in the next year.
• Radio budget includes sale of equipment from previous year as well as cash donation. The board can choose to rescind the funds from the equipment sale.
• Requests that the board help where possible; when other questions arise, send them to the Finance committee.

Tree Board for Donors

Aaron would like to discuss building a tree board for donation and volunteer recognition thoughts.

• Seeking a way to recognize donors in the form of a tree with donors’ names scaled to the size of the donation. Similarly, volunteers could be recognized at thresholds with fruit/flowers on the tree.

Telling the Story of the Organization

Communicating the depth of the membership’s community engagement

• Rustin encouraged those in attendance and membership at large to ensure that members ensure that MakeICT knows the organizations they are supporting through their work in the space.
• Discussed possibly communicating this to donors as well.

Room 2 Solar Array Update

Update on conversations with MABCD about advancing this project

• MABCD advises that the work must be done by a contractor.

Scholarship Renewal

The Board moved into executive session for discussion of a scholarship renewal for two consecutive six-month terms. Following the executive session, a motion was made.

Motion: Andy moves that we approve the member for two six-month scholarship terms

Seconded by Stephan

• Stephan votes Yay
• Justin votes Yay
• Aaron votes Yay
• Kevin votes Yay
• Joslin votes Yay
• Randy votes Yay
• John votes Yay

Result: Motion passes.

@DECISION: The member is approved for a scholarship of two six-month terms.

Executive Session

Scholarship Renewal

Renewal of scholarship for MakeICT member.

Motion:

Seconded by

• Stephan votes
• Justin votes
• Aaron votes
• Kevin votes
• Joslin votes
• Randy votes
• John votes

Result:

@DECISION: pending