Our fledgling group put our heads together, and brainstormed a set of values. From those values, we put together the following mission statement:

MAKE Roanoke exists to promote knowledge, skill, and creativity in science, technology, crafts, and the arts. We strive to foster these values in an inclusive and safe environment. To these ends, MAKE Roanoke shall provide the following:

• An inclusive and collegial social framework for members to inspire and collaborate with others of similar interests;
• A maintained communal space providing safe access to tools and supplies for projects; and
• Events to promote education and collaboration between members and the greater Roanoke community.