Re: RFC Release Party Engagement Blog post

[Link Dupont <link sub-pop net>]

Oh good catches, all of them. I've made those changes and posted it as 
a draft on the engagement blog. Others with access can view/edit it 
there.

~link

On Sat, Sep 9, 2017 at 5:56 PM, Cassandra Sanchez 
<cassandra s 18 gmail com> wrote:
> Hey Link,
>
> As you know, I love your post idea! I just noticed a couple of 
> changes I'd suggest:
> First sentence "GNOME 3.26 is almost here" - looks like you're 
> missing that middle "is"
> Might change "Plan one, obviously!" to "You can plan your own!"
> In the sentence "The Engagement Team may have extra stickets on hand" 
> there's a typo in the word "stickers"
> I might change: "There is funding available to help organize release 
> parties. Check out the Events page for details" to " Whether you're a 
> foundation member or not, you can request funding for your party by 
> following the steps on the Events page."
> Let me know if you have any questions :) and feel free to use or not 
> use any of the above!
>
> - Cassandra
>
> On Fri, Sep 8, 2017 at 9:38 PM, Link Dupont <link sub-pop net> wrote:
> > Hello Engagement,
> >
> > I've drafted a post that we hope to put up on the Engagement Blog on 
> > Monday about hosting a GNOME Release Party. I borrowed *heavily* 
> > from a post Rosanna made on her blog about a year ago, so much 
> > credit goes to her for this. I reworded it slightly with the 
> > intention of making it more clear to non-native English speakers. 
> > And I hope to write something that can be reposted (with minor 
> > updates) each new release. Please let me know if you feel anything 
> > should be added/removed/changed.
> >
> > ~link
> >
> > ------------------------------------------
> >
> > Celebrate GNOME with a Release Party
> >
> > GNOME 3.26 almost here. A new GNOME release is a milestone worth 
> > celebrating. It is a great reason to get together with other GNOME 
> > community members and celebrate.
> >
> > Is there already a release party in your area? If there is, feel 
> > free to join. Release Parties are open to all GNOME enthusiasts. 
> > It's a wonderful opportunity to meet other GNOME users.
> >
> > But what if there isn't one planned near enough for you attend? Plan 
> > one, obviously!
> >
> > A release party can be as simple or elaborate as you want it to be; 
> > anything from getting a group together for celebratory drinks to a 
> > big event with decorations, food, and swag.
> >
> > Some quick tips on organizing your own party:
> >
> > * Have a rough estimate of the number of guests. While release 
> > parties tend to be open to anyone, it's a good idea to take a quick 
> > measure of who might be attending. Send a note on social media or 
> > local mailing lists asking who is interested.
> >
> > * Have swag! If you have time and inclination, having GNOME stickers 
> > or other swag to give out is always popular. The Engagement Team may 
> > have extra stickets on hand; don't hesitate to ask.
> >
> > * Have provisions! No party is complete without food. It can be 
> > something you provide, a potluck, or even a restaurant where guests 
> > can purchase food. There is funding available to help organize 
> > release parties. Check out the Events page for details.
> >
> > * Select a time and location. Knowing what kind of party you are 
> > planning should help you decide on a location. Is there a local 
> > coffee house that would let you host your event if people plan on 
> > purchasing food and drink there? Or if it is a smaller group, maybe 
> > a local bar. For a larger group, consider a local park or a room in 
> > the local community center.
> >
> > * Announce your bash. Let others know about your event by announcing 
> > it to the local user groups, posting it on social media, and adding 
> > it to the Events page. Have fellow enthusiasts help spread the word.
> >
> > * Take lots of pictures! Everyone loves to see what fun release 
> > parties can be. Make sure you take pictures of the party in action 
> > and share your photos with GNOME so we can share them among the 
> > community.
> >
> > * Pat yourself on the back. Thank you! You are helping cultivate the 
> > feeling of community that GNOME relies on.
> >
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