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| So, you want to start a class / workshop / event? Bully for you, you're thinking like a do-ocrat! Here's what you should probably do and think about next: | | So, you want to start a class / workshop / event? Bully for you, you're thinking like a do-ocrat! Here's what you should probably do and think about next: |
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| == Initial Steps == | | == Initial Steps == |
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| ** Decide what you want and don't want to teach. Set a scope that makes sense to you. | | ** Decide what you want and don't want to teach. Set a scope that makes sense to you. |
| * Come up with a good name. | | * Come up with a good name. |
− | ** This can't be stressed enough. A good name can make the difference between one attendee and a room of attendees.
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| == Establish a Date == | | == Establish a Date == |
| * Pick a day and time that works for you and has space available on the PS1 calendar. | | * Pick a day and time that works for you and has space available on the PS1 calendar. |
− | ** Ask [email protected] to grant you read/write access to the calendar . (This should no longer be required if your google account is a member of the members list). | + | |
| ** Warning! Don't try to ask the mailing list for a date that "works for everyone" down that path lies madness and obnoxiously long threads with no definitive answers. This is your project, make a command decision. | | ** Warning! Don't try to ask the mailing list for a date that "works for everyone" down that path lies madness and obnoxiously long threads with no definitive answers. This is your project, make a command decision. |
| ** Pick a day at least two (or more) weeks in the future so you can generate interest and people can plan to attend. | | ** Pick a day at least two (or more) weeks in the future so you can generate interest and people can plan to attend. |
− | ** Remember, PS1 is now large enough that several events can take place at the same time.
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| == Write up a class description: == | | == Write up a class description: == |
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| * Show up early to make sure everything is in order for your event. Only you know how long that will take. | | * Show up early to make sure everything is in order for your event. Only you know how long that will take. |
− | * Have waivers ready for nonmembers, anyone new that hasn't signed a waiver before | + | * Have guests or anyone that has not signed a waiver use an electronic (online) waiver if possible. Have paper copies of waivers ready for nonmembers, or anyone new that hasn't signed a waiver before. |
− | * Make it easy for people to find you. Unlock the door, put up signs. | + | * Make it easy for people to find you. Put up signs. |
| * Host your event! Share your enthusiasm for the subject! | | * Host your event! Share your enthusiasm for the subject! |
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