Uncategorized – MakeICT

Inventory Committee

The Inventory and Procurement Committee maintains MakeICT’s inventory to help members efficiently use the facility.

Fundraising Committee

The Fundraising Committee is a standing committee focused on raising funds for MakeICT through grants and other means.

Sedgwick County Park Ren Faire. MakeICT Castle

Events Committee

The Events Committee plans, sets up, and manages events both inside and outside the MakeICT building.

The Facilities Committee provides leadership and oversight for the construction, revitalization, and maintenance of the MakeICT facility. Responsibilities cover a wide range: coordinating infrastructure work with area leads, …

Finance Committee

The Finance Committee assists the Treasurer in managing organizational funds and reviewing financial reports.

Communications Committee

The Communications Committee spreads the word about MakeICT and keeps members and the public informed. Key responsibilities include maintaining social media presence, managing the newsletter and website…

Membership Committee

The Membership Committee develops and oversees policies and procedures related to membership recruitment and retention, working in conjunction with the board and other committees.

Security Committee

The Security Committee is responsible for managing physical access and security at the MakeICT makerspace. Their primary functions include handling member key activation, managing lost or replacement keys (available for a $5 fee), and responding to security incidents such as alarms or breaches at the space.

Classroom Committee

The Classroom Committee recruits new instructors, improves and maintains the classrooms, trains new instructors on the processes needed to create classes, maintains a selection of craft supplies and small machines and does community outreach projects.

Two-Way Radio Committee

The Two-way Radio Committee supports members in constructing and operating two-way radio stations. This includes Amateur Radio, CB, GMRS, FRS, MURS, Meshtastic, and MeshCore. We offer classes that help people get or upgrade the necessary FCC licenses…

Information Technology Committee

The IT Committee at MakeICT is responsible for keeping our digital and technological infrastructure running smoothly. This committee manages the behind-the-scenes systems that keep MakeICT connected — from the website, forum, and wiki to in-house computers and badge access. The team maintains software on servers, authorizes access to Google resources, and oversees the creation of makeict.org email accounts. They also care for our classroom laptops, projectors, printers, and networking equipment, ensuring reliable WiFi and secure access throughout the building. In short, the IT Committee ensures MakeICT’s technology is functioning properly, allowing members and areas to focus on making, learning, and creating.

Wood Shop

The Woodshop at MakeICT is a two-room workspace designed for everything from rough lumber prep to fine woodworking. The first room houses heavy-duty stationary tools like table saws, jointers, planers, and bandsaws, while the second focuses on refinement with lathes, hand tools, and a ShopBot CNC router.