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Maker Faire Detroit - Community Planning Meeting
at The Henry Ford
Hosted by Sherry and the Maker Faire Detroit Team
Sunday, Jan 24, 2010 (3:30 PM to 5:30 PM) at The Henry Ford
20900 Oakwood Blvd, Dearborn, MI Google Yahoo Mapquest
Socializr URL: www.socializr.com/event/716538875
Posted by Sherry Huss

Post-Event Comments

Sherry Huss (Yes)
Thanks to everyone who participated in our Community Meeting. We had a great turnout and are very excited about bringing Maker Faire to Detroit. And, as Dale mentioned, this is your event, so if there are ideas, people and/or groups that we should be connecting with, please do send the information my way. We are working on enlisting local Co-Chairs to the planning committee so that we can keep the momentum going. Stay tuned and please feel free to reach out to me any time. Best, Sherry sherry@oreilly.com 707-827-7074 - office 415-902-2050 - cell
1/26/10 9:17 AM
Bridgette Vanderlaan (Yes)
Great to meet everyone - my first impression of Detroit was impressive!!! I think Maker Faire Detroit is going to be amazing if this first trip is any indication......
1/25/10 7:41 PM
Curtis Glatter (Yes)
Very informative and inspiring meeting. Thanks for putting everything together Sherry, Dale and Shawna! I'll be in close touch soon...and it felt wonderful to see so many familiar faces.
1/25/10 1:28 PM
Peg Upmeyer (Yes)
Thanks for a great meeting and dinner. It was good to meet the exceptional variety of people involved and build enthusiasm. You'll be hearing more from Arts & Scraps!
1/25/10 9:58 AM
lish (Yes)
Very exciting meeting- lots to do!
1/25/10 9:18 AM

Dale, Sherry and Shauna will be hosting a Maker Faire Detroit Community Planning Meeting on Sunday, January 24th at The Henry Ford and would like to invite you to attend. In addition to providing updates on the event, our goal is to continue to generate ideas, form working groups and continue to connect with people and organizations that would be interested in bringing Maker Faire to Detroit. If there are others that you know that would like to get involved, please feel free to invite them too.


And, for those that are interested in continuing the discussion, you are invited to join us for a beverage and a bite to eat after the meeting - location and details will be provided at the meeting (5:30pm - 7:30ish pm).


Please plan on meeting at the Museum Clock Tower entrance at 3:15 and we will escort you to our location onsite.



Directions to The Henry Ford Museum:

The Henry Ford is located in Dearborn, Michigan on the corner of Village Road and Oakwood Boulevard, just west of the Southfield Freeway (M-39) and south of Michigan Avenue (US-12).
The Henry Ford
20900 Oakwood Blvd.
Dearborn, MI 48124-5029

From the East or West via I-94:

Take I-94 to the Oakwood Blvd exit; go north on Oakwood. The Henry Ford is 2 ∏ miles from the exit on the corner of Village Rd and Oakwood Blvd

From the South via I-75:
Exit to northbound Southfield Freeway (M-39), drive 4.1 miles to Oakwood Boulevard (Exit 4). Left on Oakwood and drive 1.8 miles.

From the North via Southfield Road (or I-96):

Take Southfield Freeway (M-39) South 4.5 miles past I-96 and exit at Michigan avenue (Exit 6). Continue on the Southfield service drive (veer left) for .5 miles. At the first stop light, turn right onto Village Road (through the iron gates) and drive 3/4 miles.


Comments

Ross Hershberger (Yes)
Great event! Thanks Dale and Sherry for getting us fired up and involved. Lots of work to do now.
1/24/10 8:32 PM
Christian Overland (No)
Hi Sherry, I'm not able to be at the socializer today. We'll see you and Dale on Monday. Good luck and all the best, Christian
1/24/10 8:24 AM
Michael McClain (No)
Too short notice. Would like to be there but the time just does not work for me.
1/23/10 11:43 PM
carrie nardini (No)
I'd love to be involved but I'm in Pittsburgh - if we can be of assistance at the I Made It! Market, please let us know!!! enjoy
1/23/10 9:20 PM
Christina Jacobs (Yes)
Dennis + I will be there! Looking forward to it!
1/23/10 5:34 PM
Devon Akmon (No)
Wish I could join the fun!
1/23/10 3:54 PM
Judy Johncox (Yes)
Ebony Johnson, TechTown's representative will be and there is a chance that I will be there as well...
1/23/10 8:50 AM
Matt Mets (Yes)
Looking forward to seeing you there!
1/22/10 11:37 PM
Larry Pieniazek (Yes)
Informally representing Michigan LEGO Train Club (michlug.org) a group of LEGO Makers :)
1/21/10 8:39 PM
Darren Landrum (Yes)
I'll do my best to be there. Shouldn't be an issue.
1/20/10 10:28 PM
Cynthia Jones (Maybe)
Tentative but most likely able to attend, thanks!
1/20/10 2:40 PM
Jeff Sturges (Yes)
Sounds great!
1/19/10 6:57 PM
Louise Glasgow (No)
Will be there in spirit - Good Luck!
1/19/10 4:45 PM
Stuart Gannes (Maybe)
Would love to participate by telcon if one is set up.
1/19/10 2:41 PM
Stephanie Tardy (Yes)
Looking forward to it!
1/19/10 11:48 AM
Susan Schmidt (Maybe)
I will try but already have something else scheduled for that day
1/18/10 11:59 AM
Doctor Slime (No)
Previously engaged. Sorry.
1/18/10 8:11 AM
Carla Bayha (No)
not able to that weekend
1/18/10 7:15 AM
Stephen Nose (Maybe)
I have to attend to some issues over the weekend, so I may not be able to attend but will try. -Stephen
1/18/10 7:02 AM
Nate Bezanson (Yes)
Wouldn't miss it for the world! I'll make sure the other i3Detroit folks are on the guest list.
1/17/10 11:34 PM
randy (No)
I would love to, but I'm scheduled to be a part of Confusion until at least the end time of this meeting.
1/17/10 7:42 PM
Ross Hershberger (Yes)
Planning to attend subject to time availability. I'd better have my article for Make #22 done by Sunday but you never know. Will try to bring people from local AudioKarma DIY audio group.
1/17/10 7:37 PM
Curtis Glatter (Yes)
Looking very forward to the meeting and the 2010 Makercity event!
1/17/10 6:50 PM

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