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Highlights

Hosted over 200 public educational events.
Expanded the Makerspace by approximately 2,200 sq. ft. by expanding into 9983 Monroe. By doing this, we gained another busy classroom, more workspace, and more storage space.
We spent the year equipping the Makerspace with tools like our new laser cutter and 3d printers. And, we used these new tools to educate the public.
Our Membership grew from approx. 115 members to approx. 250.
This also means our revenue from membership dues doubled from $6,000 per month to nearly $12,000 per month.
The membership came together to raise $7,985 in donations for an industrial CNC Mill.
Received car donation from Kent Bowling

Tyler MakerFaire (March) - Great event, great showing. DMS members were 50% of the exhibitors
Perot Museum

event 1: DMS was well represented at the first event. Brandon Green's One Dimensional Ping-Pong, Ryan McCutcheon's interactive minigolf display, a soldering station, Romeo Espana and Payne with the multicopters and aerial photography, more displays and plenty of support people.
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event 3:
event 4: Musical Instruments - Ed Pardis and Steve Rainwater

Lego Mindstorm competions
Participated in two Red Bull Creation Hackathons
- These builds had over 30 members working around the clock for 3 days. http://goo.gl/nezz2H
- Trivia vending machine: Video
Defcon - The Dallas MakerSpace had great representation at the Las Vegas event, with 15+ members participating.
Expo at Tanners.
Software Freedom Day 2013 (4th year): https://dallasmakerspace.org/wiki/Software_Freedom_Day_2013
Membership Party - this event attracted over 40 members to cheer each other
Christmas Party - this impromptu event attracted over 40 members to cheer the holidays
Speaker from Make Magazine spoke, and a party ensued
Jeff DelPapa from Junkyard Wars came and spoke at DMS
Etsy event
Built a themed installation for the largest live art show in Dallas called UnderGround, put on by ArtLoveMagic.
Marriage Proposal: http://goo.gl/nezz2H

Count of Classes, Lectures, Workshops, and Hackathons:

Dave Janke: CNC Router & countless offers of access to his shop for use of the Vacuum former and other tools.
Steve & Luke & Lance & Frank and others: Emco CNC Mill - now operational
Raymond Casady - steam cleaning the carpeted floors, teaching, bringing a new set of members. Thank you. Thank to Scott VR as well for the loan of the steam cleaning equipment.
Eric Chaney, John Haskins, and Sarah Scott for the classes they have taught all year, year after year
To all teachers - thank you!

Haley Moore successfully kick-started Laser Lace Letters and was even able to buy her own laser cutter with the funding.

Heather Williamee was involved with an kickstarter of puzzle books as the illustrator of its cover art.

The Dallas MakersSpace also supports many other groups, offering meeting space and tools at a special rate, even free!