Email Templates for State of the Word

We are currently updating the names of our contributor roles throughout our resources. The new role names are Community Team Event SupporterEvent Supporter Event 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 Supporter Event 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 Supporter Community 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 Supporter Community 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 Manager Program 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 Manager Program 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.). You can now use the new unified application to apply to become a contributor.

Here are some free to use templates to make it easier for you to email your meetupMeetup Meetup 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 State of the WordState of the Word This is the annual report given by Matt Mullenweg, founder of WordPress at WordCamp US. It looks at what we’ve done, what we’re doing, and the future of WordPress. https://wordpress.tv/tag/state-of-the-word/. events.

If you are not organizing a watch party, we ask that you send a general invitation email to your group members announcing the event. This allows those who may not be aware of the event itself 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.
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Template 1 – General State of the Word Invitation

Hello there!

Mark your calendars; it’s almost time for State of the Word [YEAR]!

State of the Word [YEAR] is the annual keynote address delivered by the WordPress project’s co-founder, Matt Mullenweg. Every year, the event allows us to reflect on the project’s progress and the future of open sourceOpen Source Open 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.. This year will include that and more. Join Matt as he provides a retrospective of this year, discusses the latest trends he’s seeing, celebrates the community’s amazing wins, and explores what is to come.

Expect to hear about a range of topics as we look ahead to the future of WordPress.

What: State of the Word [YEAR]
When: December 15, 2022, 1–2:30 P.M. EST (18–19:30 UTC)
How: If you’re watching from the comfort of your home or local watch party, the livestream will be embedded on this post.

Have a question for Matt?

State of the Word [YEAR] will be followed by a Question & Answer session. If you want to participate, you can either email your question ahead of time to ask-matt@wordcamp.org, or ask during the event in the livestream chat on YouTube.

If you’re new to State of the Word, the previous years’ recordings (below) will help you get a sense of what the event is about. Check them out:

Don’t miss this exciting event, add it to your calendar right away!

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Template 2 – In-person Meetup Watch Party Invitation

Hello there,

You’re invited! The [CITY-NAME] WordPress Meetup group hosting a watch party for the State of the Word [YEAR] livestream, [DATE] starting at [TIME].

State of the Word is an annual keynote address delivered by the WordPress project co-founder, Matt Mullenweg. The event includes key updates about the WordPress project and community, highlights from the past year, and questions from the vibrant WordPress community about our most beloved open source software.Visit this post to learn more: https://wordpress.org/news/2022/11/state-of-the-word-2022/

We’ll meet at the [VENUE-NAME] [ADDRESS] to come together and enjoy State of the Word [YEAR] in person. There will be light refreshments [UPDATE IF THERE WILL NOT BE SNACKS] and an opportunity to connect with others in our community, before and after the main event. 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.

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Template 3 – Online Meetup Watch Party Invitation

Hello there,

You’re invited! The [CITY-NAME] WordPress Meetup group hosting a watch party for the State of the Word [YEAR] livestream., [DATE] starting at [TIME].

State of the Word is an annual keynote address delivered by the WordPress project co-founder, Matt Mullenweg. The event includes key updates about the WordPress project and community, highlights from the past year, and questions from the vibrant WordPress community about our most beloved open source software.Visit this post to learn more: https://wordpress.org/news/2022/11/state-of-the-word-2022/

We’ll be meeting online for this event. The event will be hosted in a watch party format, where we will all watch the State of the Word [YEAR] together in a hangout. There will be time for everyone to connect, chat, and share their thoughts. 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.

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