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-So, you want to start a class / workshop / event? Bully for you, you're thinking like a do-ocrat! Here's what you should probably do and think about next:
+So, you want to start a class / workshop / event?  Great!
-== Where's the Calendar ==
+BTW: '''You don't need to be a member''', you just need a member to sponsor you and your event.  Which shouldn't be too hard.
-Here it is: [http://www.google.com/calendar/embed?src=hhlp4gcgvdmifq5lcbk7e27om4%40group.calendar.google.com&ctz=America/Chicago PS:One Google Calendar]
+'''Notice: Some of the content on this page is out of date''' (thanks to the pandemic). For better help, hop into [https://discord.com/channels/1270929620224704544/1301090456066719755 #public-relations] on [[Discord]].
-Also, if you want to subscribe via a non-google third-party app:<br>
-https://calendar.google.com/calendar/ical/hhlp4gcgvdmifq5lcbk7e27om4%40group.calendar.google.com/public/basic.ics
 == Initial Steps ==
-* First, gauge interest in your class (mailing list, IRC, or just shouting ideas during a meeting are all good methods), you probably want to make sure at least three to four people intend to show up, to make it worth your time.
+* First, gauge interest in your class, you probably want to make sure at least three to four people intend to show up.
-** Decide what you want and don't want to teach. Set a scope that makes sense to you.
+* Decide what you want and don't want to teach. Set a scope that makes sense to you.
 * Come up with a good name.
 == Establish a Date ==
-* Pick a day and time that works for you and has space available on the PS1 calendar.
+* Pick a day and time that works for you and has space available on the PS1 calendar. [http://www.google.com/calendar/embed?src=hhlp4gcgvdmifq5lcbk7e27om4%40group.calendar.google.com&ctz=America/Chicago PS:One Google Calendar]
-** Sending an email to the PR director at press@pumpingstationone.org with a formal request to add your event to the calendar.
+* Send an email to the PR director at press@pumpingstationone.org with a formal request to add your event to the calendar.
-** Warning! Don't try to ask the mailing list for a date that "works for everyone" down that path lies madness and obnoxiously long threads with no definitive answers. This is your project, make a command decision.
-** Pick a day at least two (or more) weeks in the future so you can generate interest and people can plan to attend.
+* Warning! Don't ask for a date that "works for everyone." Down that path lies madness and obnoxiously long threads with no definitive answers. This is your project, make a command decision.
+* Two or more weeks is a good lead time.
 == Write up a class description: ==
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 * In everyone's fantasy world, you just put something on the calendar and hundreds of people flood into PS1 to sit at rapt attention while you expound intelligently on [insert class subject here]. That can happen, but you need to do some marketing first.
 * Post your class description to at the very, very least the following places (this is minimum effort):
-** PS1-Public list
+** PS1-Discorse Announcement category
-** PS1-Private list
+** Help the PR person promote your thing.  They have the access, but you have the details.
-** The calendar: [http://www.google.com/calendar/embed?src=hhlp4gcgvdmifq5lcbk7e27om4%40group.calendar.google.com&ctz=America/Chicago PS:One Google Calendar]
+** The calendar:
+*** [http://www.google.com/calendar/embed?src=hhlp4gcgvdmifq5lcbk7e27om4%40group.calendar.google.com&ctz=America/Chicago PS:One Google Web Calendar]
+*** [https://calendar.google.com/calendar/ical/hhlp4gcgvdmifq5lcbk7e27om4%40group.calendar.google.com/public/basic.ics PS:One Google Calendar .ICS file]
 * Other places you may want to consider:
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 == Create A Roster of Attendees ==
-* You'll want to know how many people are coming
+* You'll want to know how many people are coming.
-* You may want to send out waivers / any special instructions ahead of time
+* You may want to send out waivers / any special instructions ahead of time.
-* Give your attendees a way of contacting you directly
+* Please give your attendees a way of contacting you directly.
 == On the Day of Your Event ==
 * Show up early to make sure everything is in order for your event. Only you know how long that will take.
-* Have guests or anyone that has not signed a waiver use an electronic (online) waiver if possible. Have paper copies of waivers ready for nonmembers, or anyone new that hasn't signed a waiver before.
+* Have guests sign the waiver.  https://pumpingstationone.org/  click Join, Begin Application.  or https://tinyurl.com/iwillnotdiehere or https://ps1.link/waver
 * Make it easy for people to find you. Put up signs.
 * Host your event! Share your enthusiasm for the subject!
+* You or someone should give guests a tour.  Tell them they can put on events too.
 == After the Event ==
-* Make sure your event doesn't leave a mess. Clean up. Take down signs, and make sure the door is firmly closed and locked if you had it unlocked/open.
+* Make sure your event doesn't leave a mess. Clean up. Take down signs, and make sure the door is firmly closed and locked if you had it unlocked.
 * Get feedback from your attendees: what did they get out of the event? What do they think should be done differently?
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