Re: [UG-ADMINS] Announcements

Thanks Cal for the idea, we will start implementing it in phplx meetups for
sure :)


2013/7/19 D Keith Casey Jr <[email protected]>

> +1, great idea. I'll suggest it to our local leaders.
>
> In general, our beginning is always a little rough. There are some general
> announcements and information about the group as a whole and then they hand
> it to me to do the upcoming events announcements. I specifically try to
> cover tech/code-focused events regardless of community.. and occasionally
> throw in Dallas or Houston events as appropriate/relevant.
>
>
>
> On 7/19/13 1:55 PM, Ligaya Turmelle wrote:
>
>> I have to admit I like the idea of the rotating slide deck during "chit
>> chat" time. Puts the info out without needing a lot of time later. Thanks
>> for the idea!
>>
>> Lig
>>
>> On 7/19/13 11:04 AM, Ben Ramsey wrote:
>>
>>> I'll expound on this a bit more…
>>>
>>> The first 30 minutes of our meeting time is our networking/food/hanging
>>> out time. During this time, I have the announcement slides on automatic
>>> rotation with about 10 seconds per slide. So, folks are able to see the
>>> announcements all during that time. It gives the sponsor some good
>>> exposure, too.
>>>
>>> Additionally, I include details like wifi password, and I've even
>>> provided directions to the bathrooms in the past, when we were meeting in a
>>> place where they were difficult to find. :-)
>>>
>>> -Ben
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>> On Friday, July 19, 2013 at 9:55 AM, Cal Evans wrote:
>>>
>>>  Hi!
>>>>
>>>> Ok, here's another "How do you deal with this" question. At Nashville
>>>> PHP,
>>>> Ben Ramsy prepares a slide deck of announcements each month. These
>>>> usually
>>>> include:
>>>>
>>>> * PHP announcements (e.g. new version)
>>>> * Conferences
>>>> * Our sponsor
>>>> * Local events/other UGs of interest
>>>>
>>>> At the beginning of the meeting, he will go over them and if we have a
>>>> paying sponsor, give them 2 minutes to say hi.
>>>>
>>>> My question:
>>>> How does your group handle announcements?
>>>> Do you cover events like conferences?
>>>> Are you friendly enough with other local UGs to announce their events?
>>>> Is there something that you are doing differently? (Only allow sponsors
>>>> to
>>>> speak in rhyme, etc.) :)
>>>>
>>>> Cheers!
>>>> =C=
>>>>
>>>>
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>>>>
>>>>
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>
>>
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