This is the home of the Make Community team for the WordPress open sourceOpen SourceOpen Source denotes software for which the original source code is made freely available and may be redistributed and modified. Open Source **must be** delivered via a licensing model, see GPL. project!
Here is where we have policy debates, project announcements, and assist community members in organizing events.
Everyone is welcome to comment on posts and participate in the discussions regardless of skill level or experience.
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If you love WordPress and want to help us do these things, join in!
We are currently updating the names of our contributor roles throughout our resources. The new role names are Community Team Event SupporterEvent SupporterEvent Supporter (formerly Mentor) is someone who has already organised a WordCamp and has time to meet with their assigned mentee every 2 weeks, they talk over where they should be in their timeline, help them to identify their issues, and also identify solutions for their issues. (formerly MentorEvent SupporterEvent Supporter (formerly Mentor) is someone who has already organised a WordCamp and has time to meet with their assigned mentee every 2 weeks, they talk over where they should be in their timeline, help them to identify their issues, and also identify solutions for their issues.), Community Team Program SupporterProgram SupporterCommunity Program Supporters (formerly Deputies) are a team of people worldwide who review WordCamp and Meetup applications, interview lead organizers, and keep things moving at WordCamp Central. Find more about program supporters in our Program Supporter Handbook. (formerly DeputyProgram SupporterCommunity Program Supporters (formerly Deputies) are a team of people worldwide who review WordCamp and Meetup applications, interview lead organizers, and keep things moving at WordCamp Central. Find more about program supporters in our Program Supporter Handbook.), and Program ManagerProgram ManagerProgram Managers (formerly Super Deputies) are Program Supporters who can perform extra tasks on WordCamp.org like creating new sites and publishing WordCamps to the schedule. (formerly Super DeputyProgram ManagerProgram Managers (formerly Super Deputies) are Program Supporters who can perform extra tasks on WordCamp.org like creating new sites and publishing WordCamps to the schedule.).
Here are some free to use templates to make it easier for you to email your meetupMeetupMeetup groups are locally-organized groups that get together for face-to-face events on a regular basis (commonly once a month). Learn more about Meetups in our Meetup Organizer Handbook. group members about upcoming Anniversary Celebrations.
If you are not organizing an anniversary celebration, we ask that you send a reminder email to your group members announcing the event. This allows those who may not be aware of the upcoming anniversary to participate as they choose.
Before you start:
Check the templates for any updates you need to make like [CITY-NAME][DATE] or [YEAR], etc.
Having snacks? Not having snacks? Make sure to adjust that information as needed in the In-person template.
You are welcome to make other adjustments to these templates to fit your event and community. These are guides to help you get started and make the process easier.
Here is the current featured imageFeatured imageA featured image is the main image used on your blog archive page and is pulled when the post or page is shared on social media. The image can be used to display in widget areas on your site or in a summary list of posts. which you can download and use as needed.
Every 27 May marks the anniversary of WordPress, the life-changing open sourceOpen SourceOpen Source denotes software for which the original source code is made freely available and may be redistributed and modified. Open Source **must be** delivered via a licensing model, see GPL. project that has impacted all of us in so many ways.
This year for the 20th anniversary of WordPress we have a number of ways you can party alongside the whole community! From new swag to new social media activities, we are inviting everyone to celebrate in the way that represents them best. Whether it’s with others or by yourself, use the official #WP20 hashtag to post pictures and videos of your WordPress 20th Anniversary party.
Don’t miss this opportunity to celebrate the longevity of the WordPress software and it’s community no matter where you are!
To learn more about all that is going on including any anniversary celebrations in your area, head over to https://wp20.wordpress.net/ The content will continue to change as we get closer to the event.
You’re invited! The [CITY-NAME] WordPress Meetup group is hosting a WordPress anniversary celebration, [DATE][TIME].
We’ll be meeting together to celebrate another year of this long lasting open source project that has impacted our lives in so many unique ways. Join us for a time to connect, chat, and share your reflections on your own WordPress journey so far. RSVP NOW!
We’ll meet at the [VENUE-NAME] [ADDRESS] to come together and enjoy light refreshments [UPDATE IF THERE WILL NOT BE SNACKS] as we celebrate the longevity of the WordPress software and it’s community. RSVP NOW!
[LINK TO YOUR MEETUP EVENT]
Don’t forget to bring your WordPress spirit! Dust off some of your favorite WordPress swag while we come together to celebrate another year of WordPress. And we’ll share our celebration with the WordPress world by posting photos or videos using the #WP20 hashtag.
You’re invited! The [CITY-NAME] WordPress Meetup group is hosting a WordPress anniversary celebration, [DATE][TIME].
We’ll be meeting online to celebrate another year of this long lasting open source project that has impacted our lives in so many unique ways. The event will be hosted virtually so we can still enjoy the day as a community. There will be time for everyone to connect, chat, and share your reflections on your own WordPress journey so far. RSVP NOW!
[LINK TO YOUR MEETUP EVENT]
Don’t forget to bring your WordPress spirit! Dust off some of your favorite WordPress swag while we come together to celebrate another year of WordPress. And we’ll share our celebration with the WordPress world by posting photos or videos using the #WP20 hashtag.
