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| * Keep an eye on the number of RSVPs at [http://www.meetup.com/ChicagoPythonistas/ ChicagoPythonistas Meetups] and [http://www.meetup.com/Pumping-Station-One/ PS:One Meetups]. This will give you an idea of how many people will show up. We haven't overloaded the space yet, but we've come close a couple of times. It is a bridge we might have to cross. | | * Keep an eye on the number of RSVPs at [http://www.meetup.com/ChicagoPythonistas/ ChicagoPythonistas Meetups] and [http://www.meetup.com/Pumping-Station-One/ PS:One Meetups]. This will give you an idea of how many people will show up. We haven't overloaded the space yet, but we've come close a couple of times. It is a bridge we might have to cross. |
− | * Write the wiki url on the whiteboard, and the info for the irc channel. also an arrow pointing to the ceiling. | + | * Write the wiki url on the whiteboard, and the info for the irc channel. also an arrow pointing to the ceiling for people to find the wifi password. |
− | * make sure we have enough waivers | + | * make sure we have enough waivers. |
| * move tables around, perhaps. | | * move tables around, perhaps. |
− | * have nametags available
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| during | | during |
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− | * say hello | + | * write python office hours and an arrow up stairs on the little whiteboard in the entry way. |
| + | * say hello, introduce yourself and explain the event. maybe ask what people are interested in and get people to raise their hands if they can answer questions/have questions. I should write down an agenda because I get tongue tied sometimes in a big crowd! |
| * make sure new people sign waivers | | * make sure new people sign waivers |
| * give a tour to new folks some time during the event | | * give a tour to new folks some time during the event |
| + | * make sure to keep an ear and eye out for doorbells because we get people coming in starting a little before the event to during. You can use doormon to !open the door for a few seconds, but check down the stairs to make sure people don't get lost. |
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| * Be available for random questions about the event during the event. | | * Be available for random questions about the event during the event. |
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− | * Optional: Take photos so that afterward, you can remember how amazingly great the event was. | + | * Optional: Take photos so that afterward, you can remember how amazingly great the event was. (but ask permission first) |
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| * Optional: Ask people what they're working on, and if they're willing to give a talk about it (at ps1 we have [[300 Seconds of fame]], [http://www.chipy.org/ ChiPY] has monthly talks, etc.). | | * Optional: Ask people what they're working on, and if they're willing to give a talk about it (at ps1 we have [[300 Seconds of fame]], [http://www.chipy.org/ ChiPY] has monthly talks, etc.). |