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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? Great! |
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| + | BTW: '''You don't need to be a member''', you just need a member to sponsor you and your event. Which shouldn't be too hard. |
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| == Initial Steps == | | == Initial Steps == |
− | * First, gauge interest in your class (mailing list, IRC, or just shouting ideas during a meeting are all good methods), you probably want to make sure at least three to four people intend to show up, to make it worth your time. | + | * First, gauge interest in your class, you probably want to make sure at least three to four people intend to show up. |
− | ** 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. |
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| * Send an email to the PR director at [email protected] with a formal request to add your event to the calendar. | | * Send an email to the PR director at [email protected] with a formal request to add your event to the calendar. |
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− | * Warning! Don't ask 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 ask 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. |
| * Two or more weeks is a good lead time. | | * Two or more weeks is a good lead time. |
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