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--- usergroups:handbook:organisation [2013/12/23 10:35] – created asgrim
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 == Setting the Dates ==
 It really will help attendance if you have a regular date for the meetups to happen on. Typically the meetups will be on the //N//th //X// of the month, and you should advertise this fact on all resources.
 == Finding Speakers ==
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+Finding speakers for each meetup is the hard part that you have to keep doing every month. The best way of doing this is to encourage new speakers (for example by offering short "lightning talks"), and do as much "networking" as you possibly can. Look for local speakers, national speakers as well as keeping an eye out for international speakers who might be in the area too! Try to plan as far in advance as possible - if you've confirmed speakers for 2-3 months ahead of time, it will save you a lot of stress!
 == Finance ==
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+You should appoint someone trustworthy to be in charge of finance (or do it yourself). Even if your User Group is free to attend, you will still have costs from time to tim, for example venue hire and organiser dues for Meetup.com. You need to judge whether you think you need to go to the level of opening a bank/checking account to manage finances, or perhaps use an online payment service only (like PayPal). You need to ensure a record is kept of all transactions, and you'll also need to check in your country and region whether you need to register your organisation with authorities.
 == Herding the elePHPants ==
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 == Alcohol ==
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+Sometimes, groups might meet in pubs or bars, but it is very important to note that not everyone will want to drink alcohol at your event. Make sure that your meetups don't focus around //just// drinking and that they are open to all.

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