HOWTO Host an event at i3detroit - Revision history

Nbezanson: updates and Yelp

2013-02-23T22:57:12Z

updates and Yelp

2012-08-09T15:37:14Z

Publicize your event

2012-06-24T17:16:23Z

Find a member to host

2012-06-24T17:16:11Z

Find a member to host

2012-01-18T16:00:16Z

Create it on Eventbrite: Added notes on seating / event capacity.

2011-12-26T05:37:28Z

Publicize your event: listed aha as a potential list to advertise on

2011-04-19T12:35:24Z

added instructables

2011-01-05T03:01:08Z

Added some Eventbrite details.

2010-09-29T19:29:12Z

+ "set out the donation jar"

2010-09-23T15:41:34Z

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 =Check with the other members=
 Out of courtesy, you're advised to run your idea past at least a couple other members. Bring up your idea at a meeting or on the [[mailing list]].
 =Schedule the event=
 Look on the google calendar: http://www.google.com/calendar/render?cid=i3detroit%40gmail.com and pick an appropriate day. There's nothing wrong with two events going simultaneously, but try to avoid conflicts.  Hint: scheduling well in advance will give time for the word to get out, and time for you to plan.
-Contact Nick, Nate<sub>1</sub> or Ted if you need help to add your event to the Calendar. Be sure to specify:
+If you need help to add your event to the Calendar, ask on the list. We can grant you access, or just post it for you. Be sure to specify:
 * Date and times, including duration
 * Any description you want included
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 * If you've scheduled in advance, consider posting both a "save the date" right away, and a reminder a few days before the class.
 * Make a [[blog post]] on the front page
 * Follow the autotweet with some details in another tweet, if relevant
 * Announce it to specific local groups whose members might not all be specifically following us. Try the Penguicon-general mailing list, and the All hands active mailing list, for instance.
 * The day before the event (if it's been a while since the initial announcement), repeat these steps.

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 =Publicize your event=
-* Post it to the [[public mailing list]]
+* Post it to the [[Mailing list]]
 * If you've scheduled in advance, consider posting both a "save the date" right away, and a reminder a few days before the class.
 * Make a [[blog post]] on the front page

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 = Find a member to host =
-If you are not a member of i3detroit yet, that's ok. We love to have non-members hold events at our space. However, you will need to either [[HOWTO Become a member|become a memeber]] yourself, or enlist the help of a current member to host the event.
+If you are not a member of i3detroit yet, that's ok. We love to have non-members hold events at our space. However, you will need to either [[HOWTO Become a member|become a member]] yourself, or enlist the help of a current member to host the event.
 =Check with the other members=

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 = Find a member to host =
-If you are not a member of i3detroit yet, that's ok. We love to have non-members hold events at our space. However, you will need to either [[become a member]] yourself, or enlist the help of a current member to host the event.
+If you are not a member of i3detroit yet, that's ok. We love to have non-members hold events at our space. However, you will need to either [[HOWTO Become a member|become a memeber]] yourself, or enlist the help of a current member to host the event.
 =Check with the other members=

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 * "Non-member / $15 materials fee / $10 suggested donation" with the remainder of the capacity.
 If you're creating a class with an actual mandatory admission fee, making the tickets "free" might run afoul of Eventbrite's rules, but let's try to fly under the radar. Also, it usually works really well to underpromise and overdeliver, then gently mention the donation jar and go do something else for a minute -- mandatory fees create the impression that "I don't need to donate beyond that amount".
 =Publicize your event=

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 =Create it on Eventbrite=
 Not all events need an Eventbrite page. Generally, if you need people to be able to reserve space at the event, you should use Eventbrite. Hit http://www.eventbrite.com/ and log in. Either use contact@i3detroit.com if you know the password, or ask someone with access to add you individually to the account.
 =Publicize your event=

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 =Be there=
 Remember, people that attend your event are your guests. You are responsible for having them sign a [[guest waiver]] and follow the [[rules]].
 =Clean Up=

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 =Clean Up=
 Enlist the help of attendees or other members, if possible, but it is your responsibility to leave the shop clean at the end of the night.
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