New Meetup Starter Packs
Description: When someone starts a new WordPress meetup group, it can be a bit overwhelming. There are lots of little things that make those first few meetups easier, like table tents, signs, a clipboard with a sign-in-sheet, name badge stickers, etc. In addition, figuring out how to get interested people to join the group/come to meetups can add to the stress. We want to create New Meetup Starter Packs that we can send new organizers, so they basically get a meetup in a box.
Length of Project: Several phases to this one. Phase 1. ID the things that are handy to have when starting a new meetup group/running the first few meetups and make a list of supplies, signage, etc that we could provide new meetup organizers to make their ramp-up easier. Also, ID ways to publicize the meetup (coffeeshop and college bulletin boards, other related meetup groups, related local businesses, etc). Make a list of everything we should include in a starter kit to send new meetup organizers. Time commitment probably about 1-2 weeks. Phase 2: Create the materials needed and/or make purchases. Time commitment probably 2-3 weeks. Phase 3: Assemble and start sending out starter kits. Time commitment would be likely a concentrated effort for a couple of days, then an hour or two here and there moving forward as new people apply to become meetup organizers. Phase 3 ideally divided between volunteers in different physical locations (including international) to keep postage costs low.
Experience Required: Current organizer of active meetup group, preferably using meetup.com (or at least some of the 5 use meetup.com).
ketan raval 6:00 pm on August 20, 2012 Permalink |
I am living two life on in Bradford UK, once in Ahmedabad India.. I want to start a wordpress meet up at both place.. I met Mike Little regarding in Manchester meet up.. .. what should I do next…
Russell Fair 6:49 pm on August 20, 2012 Permalink |
I’d play here too as I have been involved in a few of the ones around town getting going.
Jane Wells 7:17 pm on August 20, 2012 Permalink |
Again, people can only be on one of these subcommittees at a time at first in order to keep the working groups small, allow the most people to participate, and keep expectations and accountability reasonable.
Edward Caissie 1:57 pm on August 22, 2012 Permalink |
I am currently the organizer of the WordPress GTA (Greater Toronto Area) Meetup group; and, I was a co-organizer of “The Toronto WordPress Group” for most of its early Meetups doing presentations, chatting it up on social media, keeping the Meetups on a consistent schedule, etc.
I would be interested in discussing ideas related to this type of “event” … and helping others getting their own WordPress related Meetup running.
John Housholder 2:42 pm on August 22, 2012 Permalink |
I’d be happy to help. I’m on the team that runs the Nashville, TN Meetup group.
Becky 2:42 am on August 27, 2012 Permalink |
Hi Jane,
I run the Northside Chicago meetup and have been active in this and other meetups for several years. I’d say that more important than signage and other materials is having some pointers on how to find a place, pull it all together and keep it active.
I’d be happy to help in any way needed, but if you’re looking for a short “how to” or “do’s and don’t's” document, please let me know.
Jon Bishop 8:43 pm on August 27, 2012 Permalink |
I would love in on this. I help organized the Boston WordPress meetup and this is all fresh on my brain right now. I’m constantly thinking of how we can promote the group and provide more value to it’s members.
Carol Stambaugh 5:38 pm on August 28, 2012 Permalink |
Hello all, I am the organizer of the AZ WordPress Meetup group. We use meetup.com to a fairly high degree by using the discussion forum and also creating the pages on meetup.com to include the notes from all of our meetings. We have a vibrant and growing group in AZ. We have meetings currently in 3 locations and our main location consistently has over 50 people in attendance. We have also been playing with live streaming and this has been a challenge, but so appreciated by members when it succeeds. Would love to help out in this area.
Kurt Eng 6:55 pm on August 28, 2012 Permalink |
I would love to help out as well. I’ve been an organizer of the Boston WordPress meetup for over 2 years and have been attending for the past 3+ years. We use meetup.com for our event registration and are still growing rapidly. There is still lots of room for improvements, expansion, upgrades and we look forward to helping others get started
Dwain Maralack 8:40 am on August 31, 2012 Permalink |
Hi Jane, Thank you for starting the page. It will really help organizers to grow and connect the WordPress Community. On thing I find difficult is that there is no navigation on this page, making it difficult for me to find the information I need, if I’m missing it, please correct me or point me in the right direction.
lonchbox 10:58 am on September 4, 2012 Permalink |
Hi, I´m one of the four meetup.wpmallorca.com organizers, how can I help?. In few weeks I travel to Quito-Ecuador and think to start a meetup there too.
Jessica burke 3:47 am on September 5, 2012 Permalink |
I’m an artist who would love to help out!!!
MyInternetScout 4:47 pm on September 19, 2012 Permalink |
Hi Jane! I’d like to throw my hat in the ring to get more involved with the WordPress community. How does one get involved with this group? I run the the San Jose WordPress Meetup (Silicon Valley) — we meet downtown, a mere two blocks from Adobe HQ.
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