My name is Julie Harris, Julie-Harris on Talk, and this is formal notice of my intent to run for re-election to the Dallas Makerspace Board of Directors. I have been a member of Dallas Makerspace since 2016 and I have served on the board since 2019. Other positions held at Dallas Makerspace include President, Secretary, PR Coordinator, Education Coordinator and Digital Media chair.
While I haven't been physically present at Dallas Makerspace as much as I would have liked in 2023, I continued to work for Dallas Makerspace remotely by approving classes and events, supporting volunteers and assisting with administrative tasks such as insurance renewals. I also assisted with Laser office hours and Fusion training when needed. I would be honored to be able to continue to have the opportunity to serve as board member of Dallas Makerspace for another term. If I am elected, I will continue to work to set a positive tone and to support education and collaboration at Dallas Makerspace.
Director & Officer accomplishments include:
- Lease renewal with TI allowance - negotiated to add Automotive to the renewal
- Effectively responded to challenges presented by COVID-19
- Established a management structure to separate the board from day to day operations and increase accountability
- Recovered from negative cash flow and improved cash management
- Increased professionalism and efficiency of board meetings
Goals for the next term:
- Assist with administrative work - for example insurance renewals and documentation
- Provide historical knowledge
- Support efforts to create online content for both PR and education
- Continue work to keep DMS a positive, fun place for people to learn and make
- Continue to recruit new members
- Support PR and fundraising efforts
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