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AMT Board Election Polls Now Open

Winter Board Election: Candidate Interviews

We have three seats on the board open this election cycle. Five awesome folks have stepped up as candidates. Get to know the candidates:

Mark Johnsen headshot photo

Mark Johnsen

@floppydisk

Why you want to be on the board at AMT?

I love what AMT offers to the community and want to see grow and expand. Also, I think I can add to the vision and operations of AMT.

What are one or two things you would get done if you were elected?

I’d like to ensure AMT can continue to grow and function by driving pragmatic fire and safety policies as well as acquire grants and funding.  Also, I’d like to video tape some training sessions and more complicated ‘how-to’s” for equipment such as the Laser, 3d Printers, and CNC equipment to assist the community.


 

Jacob M

Jacob Mowbray

@jacob

Why you want to be on the board at AMT?

I love AMT, and I’m dedicated to supporting our space’s continued success. Having served in two different leadership roles, I know the positive impact I can have as a Board Member. My aim is to serve AMT in the best way I can.

What are one or two things you would get done if you were elected?

As Board Director, my focus would be on improving the processes and procedures which govern AMT. Specifically, I would work to clarify officer roles & responsibilities, stabilizing a healthy leadership. Additionally, I would build a structured fundraising system, allowing our space to upgrade vital equipment, cover operating overhead, and raise the quality of our shared Maker Life.


Jacob LaBay

@jacoblabay

Why you want to be on the board at AMT?

What I lack in technical knowledge, I make up for in nonprofit knowledge. I would like to offer my fundraising skills to AMT. In my current job in development, I work with a board, and have always wanted to sit on the other side of the desk and see what it is like to serve on a board of a nonprofit.

What are one or two things you would get done if you were elected?

I would like to find additional sources of funding for AMT, such as grants and scholarships.


Pierre Grandin

@pierre

Why you want to be on the board at AMT?

We still have some work to finish. Being part of the board has been a rewarding experience for me so far, and I would like to continue to contribute.

What are one or two things you would get done if you were elected?

Bylaws update, and trying to better support the officers.


Dylan C

Dylan Cheasty

@dylan

Why you want to be on the board at AMT?

Ace Monster Toys is an amazing community and an excellent hacker resource. As the organization has grown, we need to change some parts of how we do things. I want to help see that those changes go well and make sure AMT continues to thrive.

What are one or two things you would get done if you were elected?

Officers and stewards do so much good for AMT. However, many positions get overburdened, and need easier ways to get support. We can help AMT accomplish more maintenance and improvements, and keep our stewards and officers happier, by revisiting how those roles are defined. Additionally, many people at AMT want to help out, but the current positions do not work for them. Adding a lower commitment way, but with some structure, such as “apprentice steward” groups, could be a neat option for people to help out and learn about the areas they are interested in, while enabling stewards to implement the special improvement projects they otherwise don’t have time for. Alternatively, stewards could be assigned special overhaul days throughout the year. Also, I’d like to increase AMT’s ability to get revenue from outside sources. The roles of President and Treasurer are already quite full, so creating a new officer position may be necessary.

AMT Board Election Polls Now Open

Summer Board Election: Candidate Interviews

We have three seats on the board open this election cycle. Four awesome folks have stepped up as candidates. Get to know the candidates:

Chris O’Sullivan (@sullimech)

Chris O'Sullivan
Chris O’Sullivan

Why you want to be on the board at AMT?

To contribute to the possibility of continuing to play with the cool folks at AMT

What are one or two things you would get done if you were elected?

Investigate sponsorship and more breathing and playing room

Ray Alderman (@Whamodyne)

Ray Alderman
Ray Alderman

Why you want to be on the board at AMT?

Time to level up

What are one or two things you would get done if you were elected?

Better lighting in electronics

Ben Hanna (@ben)

ben-hanna
Ben Hanna

Why you want to be on the board at AMT?

I have been on board for past year+ and would love to see AMT continue to thrive and evolve.

What are one or two things you would get done if you were elected?

Increased automation of signup and better member support. The new website already looks great!

Niki Bustin (@niki-b)

Niki Bustin
Niki Bustin

Why you want to be on the board at AMT?

Help further enable members’ creativity

What are one or two things you would get done if you were elected?

Start a program of meet ups where participants can learn an new skill while making objects that will be useful in some way to the community. For example – sewing baby blankets for a shelter, knitting hats for the homeless, laser cutting and assembling signs for a school…

 

Ballots were sent out to voting AMT members Tuesday, July 5th and polls close Thursday, July 14th. New directors will be announced at the Thursday meeting.