FT Do Toolkit?
Nov 9, 2006 | 2:32 pm
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FT Do Toolkit?
Hi
Something Jenbel posted over on TB elections got me thinking as to whether there could be a Do toolkit / tips and suggestions set up somewhere to help Do organisers run their do's more smoothly?
Jenbel has more experience of FT Dos in her little finger than I do in my whole body, but even I realise there are lots of aspects which would be easier getting tips or using tools others have, than reinventing the wheel. A toolkit would also make it easier to make sure don't leave anything important out (like the time we meet
).
Some examples, I am sure there are lots more.
Perhaps this is something best placed on the FT wiki?
Something Jenbel posted over on TB elections got me thinking as to whether there could be a Do toolkit / tips and suggestions set up somewhere to help Do organisers run their do's more smoothly?
Jenbel has more experience of FT Dos in her little finger than I do in my whole body, but even I realise there are lots of aspects which would be easier getting tips or using tools others have, than reinventing the wheel. A toolkit would also make it easier to make sure don't leave anything important out (like the time we meet
).Some examples, I am sure there are lots more.
- what software handles any payments easily
- free maps for directions to venues and how to easily customise
- FT logo for printouts
- spreadsheet sample for managing the information going out and received (who did you send which message to and when, when did they sign up, etc)
- the value of having a backup venue when you find out a week beforehand someone is allergic
Perhaps this is something best placed on the FT wiki?
Nov 9, 2006 | 2:57 pm
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Originally Posted by Kiwi Flyer
Perhaps this is something best placed on the FT wiki?
Nov 9, 2006 | 2:58 pm
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I will join the project as well 
great idea !!!
great idea !!!
Nov 9, 2006 | 3:04 pm
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Excellent. I can help from the perspective of novice do organiser.
Dec 14, 2006 | 11:19 am
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And this has just been pointed out to me... I hadn't noticed it at the time, as I was offline for the London Mega do.
Very happy to help on it as well... you guys are about to get PM!
Very happy to help on it as well... you guys are about to get PM!