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
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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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