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Please share your feedback on a proposed update to our current WordPress Events/WordCampWordCampWordCamps are casual, locally-organized conferences covering everything related to WordPress. They're one of the places where the WordPress community comes together to teach one another what they’ve learned throughout the year and share the joy. Learn more. budget guidelines:
“Some things that WordCamps very, very, *very* rarely include in their budgets: Most WordCamps are highly successful without spending money on the items below. While sometimes exceptions are made for unusual circumstances, you should plan not to include the following expenses in your budget, unless an experienced deputyProgram SupporterCommunity Program Supporters (formerly Deputies) are a team of people worldwide who review WordCamp and Meetup applications, interview lead organizers, and keep things moving at WordCamp Central. Find more about program supporters in our Program Supporter Handbook. approves the expense […]Advertising“
Proposed Change We propose updating the guideline to allow a variable or fixed amount of money in the WordPress event budget to be used specifically for marketing and advertising. Here’s a proposal:
“A portion of the WordCamp budget may be allocated for marketing and advertising, subject to the approval of a Program Manager during your budget review and funded by the Global Sponsorship grant. To ensure mindful use of program funds, we suggest a minimum amount of $50 and a maximum amount of $400, based on factors like experience of the organizers, cost of living, size of the local community, etc. The budget should be used mindfully and efficiently to maximize the event’s reach and impact.”
Remember that the best marketing strategy is word of mouth. How can you and other organizers spread the word? Attend other events in the area, email your contact lists, post on your social media channels, and share details at your places of work. NETWORK!
How to use the advertising funds Advertising funds should be used strategically to attract new attendees and raise awareness. Here are some suggestions in order of expected return on your effort and investment:
Event Directories: List on online calendars and tech forums.
Newsletter Listings: Feature in relevant newsletters and publications.
Influencer Partnerships: Collaborate with influencers of the targeted audience to promote the event.
Collaborations: Partner with local businesses for mutual promotion.
Physical Marketing: Distribute posters, flyers, and banners in strategic locations.
Social Media Ads*: Targeted campaigns on social media platforms like Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn, etc.
Traditional Media*: Use local TV, radio ads, and newspaper placements.
Notes * The last two channels can be quite costly and should be considered when the prior five options have been explored because they can deplete a budget very quickly.
We recommend focusing on going to where potential WP users might be – such as existing associations/clubs/groups. For example, a small business association or a professional networking event for entrepreneurs.
Family-friendly content: Ensure marketing content is family-friendly and reviewed by your mentorEvent SupporterEvent Supporter (formerly Mentor) is someone who has already organised a WordCamp and has time to meet with their assigned mentee every 2 weeks, they talk over where they should be in their timeline, help them to identify their issues, and also identify solutions for their issues..
Code of ConductCode of Conduct“A code of conduct is a set of rules outlining the norms, rules, and responsibilities or proper practices of an individual party.” - Wikipedia: Ensure all advertising respects the WordPress Community Code of Conduct, promoting inclusivity and respect.
Seeking Community Input We’d love to hear your thoughts on this proposal. Please share:
Would this change benefit the WordPress Events Program?
Any suggestions for “how to” and “how not to” use the funds?
Any suggestions to help ensure we use our annual budget as efficiently as possible?
Please join the discussion before August 19, 2024, and help us ensure that WordPress Events reach even more people!! I’ll close the comments of the post and share a summary of them after that date.
The Community Team needs your help to reactivate inactive WordPress MeetupMeetupMeetup groups are locally-organized groups that get together for face-to-face events on a regular basis (commonly once a month). Learn more about Meetups in our Meetup Organizer Handbook. groups. Last month, we shared a list of groups marked for removal from the WordPress Chapter Meetup program and requested responses by August 5 to keep these groups active.
Due to the summer holiday season in some regions, we’ve extended the deadline to September 16. If your group is on the pending closure list, please email us at support@wordcamp.org to express your interest in reactivating. Groups that do not respond by the deadline will be removed from the chapter program. Please refer to the last reactivation update for the removal process.
We encourage all community members to reach out and support these groups. If you know WordPress users in the areas of inactive groups, please encourage them to get involved or contact us. Your support is crucial in keeping our community vibrant and active.
Thank you for your continued dedication to the WordPress community!
The Community Team chat takes place the first Thursday of every month in the #community-team channel on SlackSlackSlack is a Collaborative Group Chat Platform https://slack.com/. The WordPress community has its own Slack Channel at https://make.wordpress.org/chat/..
This meeting is meant for all contributors on the team and everyone who is interested in taking part in some of the things our team does. Feel free to join us, even if you are not currently active in the team!
You will find a preliminary agenda for the meeting below.
If you wish to add points to discuss, comment on this post or reach out to one of the team reps: @peiraisotta, @Shusei, @leo, or @nukaga. It does not need to be a blog post yet, the topic can be discussed during the meeting nevertheless. We use the same agenda for both meetings.
Call for meeting host and notetaker If anyone is available to host this month’s or next month’s Community Team meetings and/or write the recap notes , please reach out to one of the team reps: @peiraisotta, @Shusei, @leo, or @nukaga.
Check-ins: Program and Event Supporters / Contributors
Please share your WP.org username (to easily include you in the recap post)
What have you been doing and how is it going?
What did you accomplish after the last meeting?
Are there any blockers?
Can other team members help you in some way?
Highlights to Note
Here are a few things everyone should be aware of.
For a global overview on our MeetupMeetupMeetup groups are locally-organized groups that get together for face-to-face events on a regular basis (commonly once a month). Learn more about Meetups in our Meetup Organizer Handbook. events, check the WordPress Meetup Trends post. Following this analysis, a working group has been formed to analyze regional trends.
Open Posts
Check out these new and ongoing discussions needing review, feedback, thoughts and comments.
Last days to share feedback about WordCamp & WordPress Events Debrief Analysis – an overview of the post-event organizer debrief surveys. If you have ever been lead organizer, we need your feedback on this post!
The GatherPress pilot project needs feedback! Check it out and provide feedback on the dedicated issue. Reach out to @patriciabt or @mauteri if you have any doubt.
Announcements / Newsletters
For all Meetup and Event organizers: Please carefully read this Venue Policy Update.
This is your chance to discuss things that weren’t on the meeting agenda.
We invite you to use this opportunity to share anything that you want with the team. If you currently have a topic you’d like to discuss, add it to the comments of this post and we will try to update the agenda accordingly.
Hope to see you on Thursday, either in the Asia-Pacific / EMEA (12:00 UTC) or Americas-friendly version (21:00 UTC) of the meeting!
Note: On getting feedback from the community that the AMER timing of our chat was a bit off, we did an experiment where AMER folks could join the chat asynchronously, but it did not work out as planned, unfortunately. We will be resuming regular EMEA and AMER chats going forward from next week.
Notes
Program Updates
Call for Mentees Closes
The early call for mentees for the Q4 2024 WordPress Contributor Mentorship Program concluded on July 15, 2024. The program received 54 mentee applications from 35 cities and 20 countries, along with 30 mentorEvent SupporterEvent Supporter (formerly Mentor) is someone who has already organised a WordCamp and has time to meet with their assigned mentee every 2 weeks, they talk over where they should be in their timeline, help them to identify their issues, and also identify solutions for their issues. applications from 10 countries and 19 cities. Significant interest was noted in the CoreCoreCore is the set of software required to run WordPress. The Core Development Team builds WordPress. Team and Plugins team, with 17 and 21 mentee applications respectively. Full application details were shared with the working group for evaluation.
In our chat, we took a detailed look at the applications. There was clearly a higher interest in the Community, Polyglots, and Photos teams from mentorsEvent SupporterEvent Supporter (formerly Mentor) is someone who has already organised a WordCamp and has time to meet with their assigned mentee every 2 weeks, they talk over where they should be in their timeline, help them to identify their issues, and also identify solutions for their issues. compared to mentees. We also discussed the higher number of mentee applicants for the Plugins team, questioning whether applicants were more interested in creating plugins rather than contributing to the Plugins team’s work. A suggestion was made to separate the Core Team into distinct options: Core, Core Test, and Editor (GutenbergGutenbergThe Gutenberg project is the new Editor Interface for WordPress. The editor improves the process and experience of creating new content, making writing rich content much simpler. It uses ‘blocks’ to add richness rather than shortcodes, custom HTML etc. https://wordpress.org/gutenberg/).
Based on discussions from the past chats, we put together an initial plan for the first cohort, including documentation. The goal of creating this document at an early stage is to create a clear, cohesive, and transparent plan for our initial cohort of the mentorship program helping us to create a more structured and systematic mentoring experience. Here’s a draft of the plan that was shared: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1uatuObmi0iZyAC_bBSiGvAMoXV7UFZosPJyqRCySi38/edit
A draft project plan for the next cohort was shared, outlining phases from planning and cohort selection to The plan includes structured onboarding and training sessions, with a goal of establishing a replicable mentorship program format. The plan is based on the current WordPress 6.7 release plan.
Program Duration and Phases
Phase 1: Planning (June-July 2024)
Close Early Mentee Applications by July 15
Create a detailed project plan and white paper
Develop mentor and mentee documentation and guidelines
Define cohort selection criteria
Finalize facilitators and create vetting groups for mentors/mentees
Outreach for the mentorship program
Phase 2: Cohort Selection & Program Building (August–September 2024)
Open call for mentors/mentees
Finalize mentor/mentee selection and inform them
Provide pre-event orientations and training
Create the mentorship Slack channel
Phase 3: Mentorship Program (October 7 – November 15 2024)
Week 1: Welcome and introductions
Week 2: Onboarding and release process familiarization
Ensure at least 25% of mentees contribute to big picture goals-related projects
Major Changes from Previous Cohorts
Use GitHubGitHubGitHub is a website that offers online implementation of git repositories that can easily be shared, copied and modified by other developers. Public repositories are free to host, private repositories require a paid subscription. GitHub introduced the concept of the ‘pull request’ where code changes done in branches by contributors can be reviewed and discussed before being merged be the repository owner. https://github.com/ Project for centralized management
Pre-scheduled live onboarding and training sessions as much as possible
Discussion
We had a discussion on the Mentorship Program and some excellent feedback was shared highlighting the importance of documentation and outreach to local communities.
Broad Suggestions
The team discussed several key points for improving the mentorship program. They emphasized the importance of documentation and suggested setting a 25% contribution goal. The need for outreach to local communities and the inclusion of local cohorts was highlighted. An introductory session before the final team selection was proposed, along with the flexibility for mentees to switch teams if needed. The conversation also covered the importance of planning for translations and setting an application deadline to accommodate vacations in Europe. The overall focus was on structured introductory sessions, local outreach, and careful planning for the mentorship program’s success.
Program Dates
The team discussed potential dates for the mentorship program, suggesting October 7 – November 15, 2024, to align with the release week and avoid overlapping with WCUSWCUSWordCamp US. The US flagship WordCamp event.. Concerns were raised about this timeline starting too late for optimal contributions to the 6.7 release. An earlier start, like September 30, was proposed for better alignment with the release cycle. Additionally, the idea of bringing a few early applicants as mentees to follow the entire release was considered, which could increase their chances of contributing effectively. The team agreed to finalize the best dates to balance program needs and core involvement.
Opening the Formal Call for Mentees
The team discussed how to combine early and later mentee applications for the mentorship program. One suggestion was to pair mentors and mentees initially, and if any mentees are left without mentors, issue a specific call for the required mentors closer to the start date. The challenge is balancing the early interest sparked by WordCampWordCampWordCamps are casual, locally-organized conferences covering everything related to WordPress. They're one of the places where the WordPress community comes together to teach one another what they’ve learned throughout the year and share the joy. Learn more. Europe with the promise of a later call. Another idea proposed was to double-check early applicants’ interest before opening the standard invitation. Additionally, the importance of a longer, more structured program to build strong mentor-mentee bonds was emphasized, highlighting that ongoing support and camaraderie are crucial for effective mentorship.
Mini Cohort Starting Early?
A suggestion was made to pre-select up to five early applicants as mentees to follow the entire 6.7 release, starting with the Alpha phase, allowing them to make more significant contributions. This idea was well-received, especially if the mentees seem ready and mentors are available. Another suggestion was to include these mentees in the mentorship planning and documentation process. It was proposed that a “bridge mentor” could be appointed to explain the various aspects of the release as they happen, helping to navigate the complex release operations and enriching the overall experience for everyone involved.
Discussing Program Next Steps
We took some time to discuss next steps in the mentorship program:
Cohort Selection Criteria
Suggestions included prioritizing motivation, desire to learn, and ensuring mentees do not already have connections within the community. It was agreed that previous criteria used should be maintained, but adding a multilingual aspect would be beneficial to address language barriers. It was also noted that mentees should have some prior contribution experience, and mentors should be well-connected within the community. Emphasizing a safe and supportive environment for non-native English speakers was highlighted as essential for effective mentorship. The goal is to offer a more multilingual and globalized version of the mentorship program to better support diverse contributors.
Cohort Size
Participants debated whether to expand the cohort size to 100 or keep it smaller. It was agreed that the number of mentors available would determine the cohort size. A 1:2 mentor-to-mentee ratio was suggested as ideal, with a potential adjustment to 1:3 if needed. Additionally, the idea of creating a mini French cohort was proposed and received positive feedback, acknowledging the presence of Francophone members in the group. The overall consensus was to scale the cohort size based on mentor availability while ensuring effective mentorship.
Working with Projects
One participant suggested organizing an online Contributor DayContributor DayContributor Days are standalone days, frequently held before or after WordCamps but they can also happen at any time. They are events where people get together to work on various areas of https://make.wordpress.org/ There are many teams that people can participate in, each with a different focus. https://2017.us.wordcamp.org/contributor-day/https://make.wordpress.org/support/handbook/getting-started/getting-started-at-a-contributor-day/. for bbPressbbPressFree, open source software built on top of WordPress for easily creating forums on sites. https://bbpress.org., potentially expanding it to include BuddyPress. The idea received support, and plans were made to coordinate and organize the event. Another participant highlighted the involvement of various teams such as Polyglots, plugins, themes, and learning in parallel operations with the release. The tech leads expressed enthusiasm for collaborating with the mentorship program during the 6.7 release, emphasizing the potential for cross-team projects and enhanced coordination.
Welcome to the July edition of the MeetupMeetupMeetup groups are locally-organized groups that get together for face-to-face events on a regular basis (commonly once a month). Learn more about Meetups in our Meetup Organizer Handbook. Organizer Newsletter! This month, we explore how to create purpose-driven WordPress meetupsMeetupMeetup groups are locally-organized groups that get together for face-to-face events on a regular basis (commonly once a month). Learn more about Meetups in our Meetup Organizer Handbook. that engage and inspire your community. Additionally, we’ll share important updates from the Community Team, new learning pathways on Learn.WordPress.orgWordPress.orgThe community site where WordPress code is created and shared by the users. This is where you can download the source code for WordPress core, plugins and themes as well as the central location for community conversations and organization. https://wordpress.org/, and celebrate some vibrant meetups from around the world. Let’s get started!
Create Purpose-Driven WordPress Meetups
As WordPress meetup organizers, our goal is to create meaningful and engaging events. Priya Parker, author of “The Art of Gathering,” emphasizes that a successful event begins with a clear purpose. This purpose shapes the event’s structure, activities, and atmosphere. Without it, gatherings can feel aimless and fail to resonate with attendees. Inspired by Parker’s concept of a purpose-driven event, we can elevate our meetups by focusing on a clear and compelling purpose.
Apply This to WordPress Meetups
When planning your WordPress meetup, start by asking: What is the primary goal of this event? Is it to introduce new users to WordPress, deepen the skills of experienced developers, or foster networking within the local WordPress community? Identifying the coreCoreCore is the set of software required to run WordPress. The Core Development Team builds WordPress. purpose streamlines the planning process and ensures every element aligns with this goal.
Looking for a Purpose?
A key goal for WordPress events is to attract and engage first-time attendees. Reaching new users is crucial for the growth and sustainability of the WordPress project, aligning with the Big Picture Goals for 2024. Consider organizing some meetup events driven by the purpose of introducing new users to WordPress.
Communicate Your Purpose
Once you’ve identified the purpose, communicate it clearly to potential attendees. This attracts the right audience and sets expectations. For example:
Learning and Development: “Join us for a hands-on workshop focused on building custom themes with WordPress.”
Networking and Community Building: “Meet and mingle with local WordPress professionals at our summer social event.”
Knowledge Sharing: “Hear from industry experts on the latest WordPress trends and technologies.”
Design with Purpose in Mind
Every aspect of your meetup should reflect its purpose. If the goal is education, ensure you have knowledgeable speakers and interactive sessions. For a networking-focused event, prioritize activities that encourage interaction and connection. Aligning the event’s design with its purpose creates a cohesive and impactful experience for attendees.
After the event, gather feedback to assess whether the purpose was effectively communicated and achieved. Use this feedback to refine future meetups, continually enhancing their relevance and value.
Key Takeaways
Incorporating Priya Parker’s concept of a purpose-driven event into your WordPress meetups can transform them from ordinary gatherings into impactful, memorable experiences that provide clear value to attendees. By clearly identifying, communicating, and designing around a central purpose, you’ll foster an engaged and satisfied community, with attendees who are excited to return for future meetup events and help spread word about upcoming events.
Remember, a well-defined purpose is the cornerstone of a successful event. Happy organizing!
Announcement: Reactivating or Removing Dormant Meetup Groups
Learning Pathway for Intermediate WordPress Users Now Available on Learn.WordPress.org
We’re excited to announce that the Learning Pathway for Intermediate WordPress Users is now live on Learn.WordPress.org! This comprehensive learning pathway will help Meetup organizers support community members who are familiar with WordPress and looking to deepen their skills.
The following learning pathways were also recently published:
The Make WordPress Training Team is dedicated to creating learning pathways for all skill levels, from beginner through expert, and for users, developers, and designers alike. Learn more about this initiative in this post.
Learn WordPress Course Cohort
The WordPress Training Team recently concluded its second Learn WordPress Course Cohort: a six week facilitated learning experience focused on a course on Learn WordPress.
The goals of a Course Cohort are similar to those of Learn WordPress Online Workshops. The key difference? Course Cohorts are held across consecutive sessions, while Online Workshops are generally one-off sessions.
Want to participate in a future Course Cohort? Follow updates from the Training Team!
Meetups of the Month
This month, we celebrate the WordPress Meetup groups of Tegal (Indonesia) and Rabat (Morocco).
Tegal, Indonesia WordPress MeetupRabat, Morocco WordPress Meetup
Meetup Organizers, we want to feature you!
We’d love to publish pictures from Meetups all around the world in each newsletter. Do you want your Meetup to be featured? Share 1 picture with the Community team! Rename your picture as “Meetup-name_event-date” and upload it to this folder. The formats supported are jpg and png. Please remember, always ask for permission from your group members before taking the picture and sharing it with us!
If you have any questions, Community Team deputiesProgram SupporterCommunity Program Supporters (formerly Deputies) are a team of people worldwide who review WordCamp and Meetup applications, interview lead organizers, and keep things moving at WordCamp Central. Find more about program supporters in our Program Supporter Handbook. are here to help. Please email us at support@wordcamp.org or join the #community-eventsSlack channel. Thanks for everything you do to grow and support the WordPress community—let’s keep sharing knowledge and inspiring each other with our contributions!
Hi WordPress community friends! Below is the result of cross-table discussions at the Torino WCEUWCEUWordCamp Europe. The European flagship WordCamp event.Contributor dayContributor DayContributor Days are standalone days, frequently held before or after WordCamps but they can also happen at any time. They are events where people get together to work on various areas of https://make.wordpress.org/ There are many teams that people can participate in, each with a different focus. https://2017.us.wordcamp.org/contributor-day/https://make.wordpress.org/support/handbook/getting-started/getting-started-at-a-contributor-day/., followed by many exchanges and thoughtful notes.
TL;DR You’ll find here a proposal for using Playground to demo WordPress to first time meetupMeetupMeetup groups are locally-organized groups that get together for face-to-face events on a regular basis (commonly once a month). Learn more about Meetups in our Meetup Organizer Handbook. attendees. allowing them to quickly experience the platform without setup hurdles. This aims to engage non-WordPress professionals like marketers and designers, reducing friction in the initial interaction. The plan includes using Playground for demos, gathering feedback, and developing resources to enhance the experience. Looking forward to your comments below!
THE WHY (context)
During WCEU Contributor day we discussed the need to bring newcomers to the ecosystem.
We identified professionals who are not currently working with WordPress as a potential target group for specialized local MeetupsMeetupMeetup groups are locally-organized groups that get together for face-to-face events on a regular basis (commonly once a month). Learn more about Meetups in our Meetup Organizer Handbook.. This group includes marketers, designers, content creators etc.
Who either use closed-source products
Or who don’t include web creation in their portfolio of services.
Currently, getting someone to try WordPress for the first time involves either signing up with a managed host or with a self-hosting service, causing unnecessary friction, as:
Meetup time is limited and using part of that time with account creation questions / WP installs is not the most productive use of together time
Doesn’t leave enough time for actually discovering the platform
Can cause frustration and a negative first experience with the platform.
Asking participants to come with a pre-existing account might deter them from participating as they might not know where to go / what to do
Attempting to help them with the setup would imply either:
Encouraging them to use a specific host – positioning the workshop facilitator as a ‘sales agent’ and likely instilling a sense of distrust, further complicated by data protection concerns etc.
Or giving them a number of options – causing further delays due to analysis paralysis.
All in all, a successful / compelling product demo would need to give them swift, easy access to the interface so they can dive right in. This is particularly important for younger participants whose attention span / expectations are dictated by the instant gratification of social media. It is critical that participants get to love the output before they are faced with the admin aspects of site creation so they are motivated to continue building their site.
THE WHAT (solution)
Using WP Playground could help palliate these issues – as it offers a chance to get straight to the point, shortening participants’ time to a working site that would fire their imagination.
The plusses:
Increased clarity – allowing participants to focus exclusively on discovering the interface / site building, without spending initial time in setup or getting lost in hosting analysis paralysis.
Efficiency – allowing Meetup facilitators to get straight to the point and start demoing WP without needing to spend time guiding participants through setup
Localized experience – since being run in the browser, the tool could be displayed in the user’s default browser language (feature in progress).
The minuses:
Initial interface is not super beginner friendly (some mentions of blocks, styles, WP version etc.)
Mitigation: Playground team mentioned the possibility to create a pluginPluginA plugin is a piece of software containing a group of functions that can be added to a WordPress website. They can extend functionality or add new features to your WordPress websites. WordPress plugins are written in the PHP programming language and integrate seamlessly with WordPress. These can be free in the WordPress.org Plugin Directory https://wordpress.org/plugins/ or can be cost-based plugin from a third-party that can help display a different interface. we could also explore a Playground blueprint as a solution to deployDeployLaunching code from a local development environment to the production web server, so that it's available to visitors. a pre-set environment that is more suitable for our purpose – all to explore). It’s not on their radar, but something a community member or a group might be able to take on. You might have that person in your local meetup, who knows? 🙂 That said, this is just me being extra picky – we could totally work with the current interface as is – it’s not a blocker, more of a nice-to-have.
Further steps needed in saving / reusing work at the end of the workshop
Mitigation: it’s critical to set expectations up front (i.e. ‘this is NOT your final site; you’ll need to take steps at the end to keep your work if interested to continue’). We’d also want to create an easy resource that explains how to use the .zip download option (available -> can be installed / imported on any host)
THE HOW (steps)
Here’s what using Playground in demo-ing WP to non-WP users might look like:
Session objective:
Get participants familiar with the site creation process (pages vs. posts etc.) and the site layout (themes, styles etc.)
Focusing on working through their idea to make it come to life – the only way to really engage them long term is to help them shape their vision in actionable steps they can continue to take once the Meetup / workshop is over
Approach:
Share this tutorial “How to start using WordPress Playground” about how to use Playground in advance with the attendees, so they can watch it, get familiar and/or play with it beforehand.
Share link with the participants – and guide them through the interface
Set expectations – this is an opportunity to test WP in a temp environment – guidance will be available at the end to
They can convert it to an actual site at the end, hosting decisions needed; current options include using the .zip -> upload to host / import to WordPress.comWordPress.comAn online implementation of WordPress code that lets you immediately access a new WordPress environment to publish your content. WordPress.com is a private company owned by Automattic that hosts the largest multisite in the world. This is arguably the best place to start blogging if you have never touched WordPress before. https://wordpress.com/;
Create workshop (adapt existing to the Playground environment)
Create resource (workbook) to help shape their vision for their site and convert it to actionable steps they can work on post Meetup (idea to site structure)
Create resource on saving work at the end of the session
Include mentions to this new documentation in the monthly newsletter sent to Meetup Organizers.
Pilot the use of Playground in a limited number of Meetups -> collect feedback to improve the process
Roll out the process to all Meetup organizers
Explore ways to add a ‘filterFilterFilters are one of the two types of Hooks https://codex.wordpress.org/Plugin_API/Hooks. They provide a way for functions to modify data of other functions. They are the counterpart to Actions. Unlike Actions, filters are meant to work in an isolated manner, and should never have side effects such as affecting global variables and output.’ / create a plugin that would simplify the interface for the Meetup use case (nice-to-have)
Many thanks go to….
… the participants at the Community tables during the WCEU Contributor Day, to the wonderful Playground team, and to the Tardis team (Automattic) for reviewing this and sharing thoughtful feedback!
Over to you!
Over to you, dear Community friends – looking forward to your comments and your experiences are you try using Playground in your meetups.
July 3: We messaged organizers of groups inactive in April–June 2024, encouraging them to host events.
July 11: If we didn’t hear back, we contacted members to encourage them to step in as organizers.
By using the bulk email tool on Meetup.com, some issues occurred:
Members who opted out of messages from the MeetupMeetupMeetup groups are locally-organized groups that get together for face-to-face events on a regular basis (commonly once a month). Learn more about Meetups in our Meetup Organizer Handbook. Pro Network (WordPress) missed the messages.
The message lacked the specific group name, causing confusion if if an organizer of an active group was also a member of an inactive group.
We are very sorry for the confusion this has caused.
In May I published a proposal to update the WordPress Events venue policy. The resulting discussion raised both opportunities and concerns from community members. Based on the feedback received, we will update our venue policy as follows:
You should also avoid venues with religious or political affiliations. Since one of our jobs as community organizers is to create a 100% welcoming space for everyone, we avoid holding events in venues where someone might feel uncomfortable or unwelcome.
New language
You should avoid:
Venues with political affiliations
Venues used for religious worship (such as a church, mosque, or synagogue)
Venues with religious iconography
Venues that engage in any form of proselytizing to organizers or attendees.
As part of the planning process, WordCampWordCampWordCamps are casual, locally-organized conferences covering everything related to WordPress. They're one of the places where the WordPress community comes together to teach one another what they’ve learned throughout the year and share the joy. Learn more. and Innovative WordPress Event (NextGen event) organizers are required to send the venue agreement to WordPress Community SupportWordPress Community SupportWordPress Community Support PBC is a Public Benefit Corporation, created specifically to be the financial and legal support for WordCamps, WordPress Meetup groups, and any additional “official” events organized within the WordPress Community Events program. for review and signature. During this step, the Community Team vets the venue to ensure it aligns with our venue policy. If we have any questions, concerns, or hesitation about a proposed venue, we check in with the organizers. Events are publicly announced only after WordPress Community Support reviews and signs the venue agreement.
¹ WordPress Community Code of ConductCode of Conduct“A code of conduct is a set of rules outlining the norms, rules, and responsibilities or proper practices of an individual party.” - Wikipedia Pledge:
We as members, contributors, and leaders pledge to make participation in our community a harassment-free experience for everyone, regardless of age, body size, visible or invisible disability, ethnicity, sex characteristics, gender identity and expression, level of experience, education, socio-economic status, nationality, personal appearance, race, caste, color, religion, or sexual identity and orientation.
We pledge to act and interact in ways that contribute to an open, welcoming, diverse, inclusive, and healthy community.
