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| 1 | +--- |
| 2 | +name: Gathering Checklist |
| 3 | +about: This is the checklist for planning a Gathering. |
| 4 | +title: Gathering Planning - [CITY], [DATE] |
| 5 | +labels: events |
| 6 | +assignees: '' |
| 7 | + |
| 8 | +--- |
| 9 | + |
| 10 | +# Gathering - [CITY] - [DATE] |
| 11 | + |
| 12 | +## Event Details |
| 13 | + |
| 14 | +**📆 Date: |
| 15 | +🗺 Venue Address: |
| 16 | +👯 Organizing Team:** |
| 17 | + - InnerSourcerer 1 |
| 18 | + - InnerSourcerer 2 |
| 19 | + - InnerSourcerer 3 |
| 20 | + |
| 21 | +## Community Organizers' Checklist |
| 22 | + |
| 23 | +👉 **Start here:** [Gathering Guide for Organizers](https://github.com/InnerSourceCommons/foundation-governance/blob/master/how-to/gathering-organizers-guide.md#about-sponsorship) |
| 24 | + |
| 25 | +### 8-24 weeks before the event |
| 26 | + - [ ] Determine the day and time |
| 27 | + - [ ] Secure the event space with the venue |
| 28 | + - [ ] Notify @OliveCannon the event has been confirmed |
| 29 | + - [ ] "Call for Sponsorship" documentation prep |
| 30 | + - [ ] Start looking for sponsors |
| 31 | + - [ ] (Optional) CFP form preparation |
| 32 | + - [ ] Launch early bird registration through EventBrite |
| 33 | + |
| 34 | +### 7 weeks before |
| 35 | +- [ ] Finalize speaker lineup |
| 36 | +- [ ] Work with Marketing Team on translating social media posts (If needed) |
| 37 | +- [ ] Confirm major sponsors |
| 38 | +- [ ] Update EventBrite registration page with speaker/schedule information |
| 39 | + |
| 40 | +### 6 weeks before |
| 41 | +- [ ] Confirm catering choices with the venue / nearby providers (Make sure to provide options for those with dietary restrictions) |
| 42 | + |
| 43 | +### 5 weeks before |
| 44 | +- [ ] Finalize event format |
| 45 | + |
| 46 | +### 3 weeks before |
| 47 | +- [ ] Send reminder to registered attendees |
| 48 | +- [ ] Confirm technical requirement |
| 49 | +- [ ] Food and beverages and quantities finalization |
| 50 | +- [ ] Finalize all logistics |
| 51 | +- [ ] Brief all staff and volunteers |
| 52 | + |
| 53 | +### 2 weeks before |
| 54 | +- [ ] Final venue walkthrough |
| 55 | +- [ ] Final registration push |
| 56 | + |
| 57 | +### 1 week before |
| 58 | +- [ ] Final speaker check-in |
| 59 | +- [ ] Prepare all materials |
| 60 | +- [ ] Final attendee communications |
| 61 | +- [ ] Prepare emergency procedures |
| 62 | + |
| 63 | +### Day of Event |
| 64 | + |
| 65 | +- [ ] Execute according to plan |
| 66 | +- [ ] Document the event |
| 67 | +- [ ] Enjoy! |
| 68 | + |
| 69 | +### 1-2 weeks after |
| 70 | +- [ ] Send a "thank you" email to sponsors |
| 71 | +- [ ] Create and share a [brief report](https://gatherings.innersourcecommons.org/reports/) |
| 72 | + |
| 73 | + |
| 74 | +## Marketing Team Checklist |
| 75 | + |
| 76 | +### Upon confirmation of Date, Time, and Venue |
| 77 | +- [ ] Create page on the Gathering Website (@OliveCannon) |
| 78 | +- [ ] Event Promotion: Newsletter (@ElizabethN) |
| 79 | +- [ ] Event Promotion: Socials (@OliveCannon) |
| 80 | +- [ ] Create Slide for the Gathering (@OliveCannon) |
| 81 | + |
| 82 | +### 3-4 weeks before the event |
| 83 | +- [ ] Send box of stickers, etc to organizer |
| 84 | +- [ ] Continue Event Promotion (@OliveCannon) |
| 85 | + |
| 86 | +### After the Event |
| 87 | +- [ ] Move event to "Past Events" on the Gathering Website |
| 88 | +- [ ] Promote Report on socials (@ElizabethN) |
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