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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!
-*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 -- more about this
+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.
-*Come up with a funny name.
-**This can't be stressed enough. A funny name can be the difference between one attendee and a room of attendees.
-*Pick a day and time that works for you and has space available on the PS1 calendar.
-**Ask info@pumpingstationone.org to grant you read/write access 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.
-**Remember, PS1 is now large enough that several events can take place at the same time.
-**Decide what you want to teach. Again: don't ask the mailing list, that way leads to madness.
-*Cost
-**This is a touchy subject, but don't be afraid to charge money for your efforts.  Talk to people on the board if you're in doubt.
-**If you're going to charge money for your class, a few things to keep in mind:
-***PS1 should get a cut of the profits (unless you're charging only for supplies). This helps pay for the rent.
-***PS1 full members (not starving hackers) should get a discount (the discount comes out of PS1's share of the proceeds, not yours).  The discount is usually in the $10 range, depending on the cost of each ticket, and how much of a cut PS1 is getting.
-***PS1 has an eventbrite account, to handle payments and managing attendee numbers. Talk to the treasurer for getting your event on there.
-*Write up a class description:
-**Write something brief but flowery, and make sure to include the following things at the bottom of your post (even use the exact format I'm using or you're going to get a lot of dumb questions from people who don't read anything that's not in bullet points):
-***Who: who the class is intended for (the public, members only, beginners, intermediate, etc)
-***Cost  (if it's free, say that it's free, or people will ask)
-***Where it is: include ps1's address, which room, etc
-***When it is
-***What you'll be teaching, what the event is about, etc
-*Draw attention to your class:
-**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-Private list
-***The calendar
-***The Blog
-**Other places you may want to consider:
-***Other local hackerspaces' mailing lists (W88 and SSH for starters)
-***Enthusiast mailing lists that talk about stuff you're interested in
-***If your event is general interest enough, consider local event blogs like chicagoist and gapers block, or local specialty blogs
-***The PS1 meetup group
-***Make blog / similar blogs
-For assistance, contact [[User:Gtopham|Geoffrey Topham]]
+'''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]].
-[[category:Member Manual]]
+== Initial Steps ==
+* 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.
+* 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. [http://www.google.com/calendar/embed?src=hhlp4gcgvdmifq5lcbk7e27om4%40group.calendar.google.com&ctz=America/Chicago PS:One Google 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 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: ==
+* Write something brief, and make sure to include the following things at the bottom of your post (seriously, use this exact format or you're going to get a lot of dumb questions from people who can't read anything not in bullet points):
+** Who: who the class is intended for (the public, members only, beginners, intermediate, etc)
+** Cost (if it's free, say that it's free, or people will ask)
+** Where it is: include PS1's address, which room, etc
+** (If you are going to use the Electronics Lab for events, please also subscribe to the electronics lab calendar (http://www.google.com/calendar/render?cid=hkgq1nkid9up5e4oe9uacqdlic@group.calendar.google.com&ctz=America/Chicago). Duplicate your event from the PS1 calendar by clicking the duplicate button in the more action drop down to create a reservation of the Electronics lab, and set your duplicated event to the Electronics lab calendar.)
+** When it is: Date and time. Start time and end time might be nice, too.
+** What you'll be teaching, what the event is about, etc
+* Find an appropriate picture to go along with your description (because all blog posts must have pictures!)
+== Draw attention to your class: ==
+* 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-Discorse Announcement category
+** 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 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:
+** The Blog (which means a post on the web site)
+** Facebook, make it an event.
+** Twitter
+** Other local hackerspaces' mailing lists (W88 and SSH for starters)
+** Enthusiast mailing lists that talk about stuff you're interested in
+** If your event is general interest enough, consider local event blogs like chicagoist, or local specialty blogs
+** Make blog / similar blogs
+** Eventbrite or Meetup or similar: Meetup.com https://wiki.pumpingstationone.org/Meetup
+== Create A Roster of Attendees ==
+* You'll want to know how many people are coming.
+* You may want to send out waivers / any special instructions ahead of time.
+* 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 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.
+* Get feedback from your attendees: what did they get out of the event? What do they think should be done differently?
+[[Category:Member Manual]]