Hosting an Event - Revision history

Mcint: remove newline

2025-01-29T03:49:21Z

remove newline

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	{{headerbox}}'''Hosting events at Noisebridge is free''' and we're happy to host teaching and co-operative events at Noisebridge so long as you observe our guidelines and make sure to keep things safe and clean up after yourself.		{{headerbox}}'''Hosting events at Noisebridge is free''' and we're happy to host teaching and co-operative events at Noisebridge so long as you observe our guidelines and make sure to keep things safe and clean up after yourself.
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185.220.103.12: /* Procedural Checklist for Larger / More Impactful Events */

2024-11-17T04:29:46Z

Procedural Checklist for Larger / More Impactful Events

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	If you are expecting more than (say) 20 people at your event, you may find the [[ProceduralEventChecklist\|Procedural Event Checklist]] useful for thinking through mundane but important aspects of planning such as managing the cultural impact of the event on [[Noisebridge\|Noisebridge]] at large and making sure there's enough toilet paper in the bathrooms.		If you are expecting more than (say) 20 people at your event, you may find the [[ProceduralEventChecklist\|Procedural Event Checklist]] useful for thinking through mundane but important aspects of planning such as managing the cultural impact of the event on [[Noisebridge\|Noisebridge]] at large and making sure there's enough toilet paper in the bathrooms.

	Check out the [[ProceduralEventChecklist\|Procedural Event Checklist page]]. (And don't get too overwhelmed; while quite long, it's meant to help you plan aspects of your ~~butt~~ that you may not have thought of.)		Check out the [[ProceduralEventChecklist\|Procedural Event Checklist page]]. (And don't get too overwhelmed; while quite long, it's meant to help you plan aspects of your event that you may not have thought of.)

	[[Category:Events]]		[[Category:Events]]
	{{ManualPage}}		{{ManualPage}}
	[[Category:Events Support]]		[[Category:Events Support]]

Mcint: /* How to Host an Event */ fixing external- -> internal-style link, and : prefix so Category link gets included

2024-05-22T04:26:15Z

How to Host an Event: fixing external- -> internal-style link, and : prefix so Category link gets included

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	* '''Organizers should attend and announce at 2 meetings before the event.''' If they don't attend meetings, Noisebridge reserves the right to cancel the event.		* '''Organizers should attend and announce at 2 meetings before the event.''' If they don't attend meetings, Noisebridge reserves the right to cancel the event.
	* '''Organizers plan at the first meeting and finalize by the second one.''' They should gather feedback and help in planning at the first meeting and turn in the completed checklist at the next general meeting at least one week prior to the event.		* '''Organizers plan at the first meeting and finalize by the second one.''' They should gather feedback and help in planning at the first meeting and turn in the completed checklist at the next general meeting at least one week prior to the event.
	* At the event, please make a [[safety]] announcement using our [~~https~~:~~//www.noisebridge.net/wiki/~~Category:Events_Support/Noisebridge_Pre-Event_Safety_Briefing\|Safety Briefing] and make sure attendees know who to report problems to.		* At the event, please make a [[safety]] announcement using our '''[[:Category:Events_Support/Noisebridge_Pre-Event_Safety_Briefing\|Safety Briefing]]''' and make sure attendees know who to report problems to.

	==Resources For Hosting Events==		==Resources For Hosting Events==

Mwillson: Clarified and consolidated safety briefing bit

2024-03-09T02:01:33Z

Clarified and consolidated safety briefing bit

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	* '''Organizers should attend and announce at 2 meetings before the event.''' If they don't attend meetings, Noisebridge reserves the right to cancel the event.		* '''Organizers should attend and announce at 2 meetings before the event.''' If they don't attend meetings, Noisebridge reserves the right to cancel the event.
	* '''Organizers plan at the first meeting and finalize by the second one.''' They should gather feedback and help in planning at the first meeting and turn in the completed checklist at the next general meeting at least one week prior to the event.		* '''Organizers plan at the first meeting and finalize by the second one.''' They should gather feedback and help in planning at the first meeting and turn in the completed checklist at the next general meeting at least one week prior to the event.
	* At the event, please make a [[safety]] announcement ~~indicating the fire extinguishers and the two fire exits. And, please go over~~ our [https://www.noisebridge.net/wiki/~~Anti-Harassment_Policy anti~~-~~harassment policy~~] and make sure attendees know who to report problems to.		* At the event, please make a [[safety]] announcement using our [https://www.noisebridge.net/wiki/Category:Events_Support/Noisebridge_Pre-Event_Safety_Briefing\|Safety Briefing] and make sure attendees know who to report problems to.

	==Resources For Hosting Events==		==Resources For Hosting Events==

Lizzard: /* How to Host an Event */ added safety link

2024-01-06T17:12:47Z

How to Host an Event: added safety link

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	* '''Enlist one or more [[:Category:Events Support\|Events Support]] Noisebridgers''' willing to help event organizers succeed at avoiding scheduling conflicts or consulting other close or overlapping event organizers to reach an excellent accommodation and following the event checklist and being excellent in general.		* '''Enlist one or more [[:Category:Events Support\|Events Support]] Noisebridgers''' willing to help event organizers succeed at avoiding scheduling conflicts or consulting other close or overlapping event organizers to reach an excellent accommodation and following the event checklist and being excellent in general.
	* '''Agree to limit volume decibels for sound:''' If your event involves music or amplified experimental noises, all performers and staff need to agree to monitor the decibels and keep them below 90 for the safety and sanity of people in the space. Exceeding the 90 db safety limit will jeopardize yours and others' ability to do future events.		* '''Agree to limit volume decibels for sound:''' If your event involves music or amplified experimental noises, all performers and staff need to agree to monitor the decibels and keep them below 90 for the safety and sanity of people in the space. Exceeding the 90 db safety limit will jeopardize yours and others' ability to do future events.
	* '''Agree to clean up after yourself and take out trash:''' You need to commit to cleaning up whatever area you use and put things back the way you found them. Also you need to take out the trash that accumulates in the bins to the large bins outside. Not cleaning up will jeopardize yours and others' ability to... you get the idea.		* '''Agree to clean up after yourself and take out trash:''' You need to commit to cleaning up whatever area you use and put things back the way you found them. Also you need to take out the trash that accumulates in the bins to the large bins outside. Not cleaning up will jeopardize yours and others' ability to... you get the idea. For a large event, consider asking attendees to pack out their trash. Noisebridge pays a LOT for trash pickup twice a week and our bins regularly overflow.
	* '''Organizers should attend and announce at 2 meetings before the event.''' If they don't attend meetings, Noisebridge reserves the right to cancel the event.		* '''Organizers should attend and announce at 2 meetings before the event.''' If they don't attend meetings, Noisebridge reserves the right to cancel the event.
	* '''Organizers plan at the first meeting and finalize by the second one.''' They should gather feedback and help in planning at the first meeting and turn in the completed checklist at the next general meeting at least one week prior to the event.		* '''Organizers plan at the first meeting and finalize by the second one.''' They should gather feedback and help in planning at the first meeting and turn in the completed checklist at the next general meeting at least one week prior to the event.
			* At the event, please make a [[safety]] announcement indicating the fire extinguishers and the two fire exits. And, please go over our [https://www.noisebridge.net/wiki/Anti-Harassment_Policy anti-harassment policy] and make sure attendees know who to report problems to.

	==Resources For Hosting Events==		==Resources For Hosting Events==

Lizzard: /* 2023 suggestions from rmutt */

2023-07-09T18:35:47Z

2023 suggestions from rmutt

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	# Resurrected the PA, including wiring speakers, testing cables, bringing mikes, finding magic settings to talk to the amp (output should be LINE level not MIC )		# Resurrected the PA, including wiring speakers, testing cables, bringing mikes, finding magic settings to talk to the amp (output should be LINE level not MIC )
	# Moved ladder to turn on projector and tested output		# Moved ladder to turn on projector and tested output
	# Set up door with extra tables, cash box, and schwag (thanks to		# Set up door with extra tables, cash box, and schwag (thanks to dana for collecting!)
	dana for collecting!)
	# Did what I could for event lighting (no time to poke at stage lights)		# Did what I could for event lighting (no time to poke at stage lights)
	# Set up streaming computer & interfaced with James who was recording		# Set up streaming computer & interfaced with James who was recording

Lizzard: /* 2023 suggestions from rmutt */ typo fix

2023-07-09T18:35:32Z

2023 suggestions from rmutt: typo fix

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	# Moved ladder to turn on projector and tested output		# Moved ladder to turn on projector and tested output
	# Set up door with extra tables, cash box, and schwag (thanks to		# Set up door with extra tables, cash box, and schwag (thanks to
	@dana		dana for collecting!)
	for collecting!)
	# Did what I could for event lighting (no time to poke at stage lights)		# Did what I could for event lighting (no time to poke at stage lights)
	# Set up streaming computer & interfaced with James who was recording		# Set up streaming computer & interfaced with James who was recording
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	# After event: moved tables and chairs back (audience helped with stacking chairs)		# After event: moved tables and chairs back (audience helped with stacking chairs)
	# After event: picked up cans, trash, and recycling, general check that it was left in a reasonable place		# After event: picked up cans, trash, and recycling, general check that it was left in a reasonable place
	# After event: Note from Liz, plan to get someone to gather all the money from donation boxes asap and deposit it to our bank		# After event: Note from Liz, plan to get someone to gather all the money from donation boxes asap and deposit it to our bank

	==Mitch's suggestion on how to do an event at Noisebridge==		==Mitch's suggestion on how to do an event at Noisebridge==

Lizzard: Added some 2023 hosting tips

2023-07-09T18:35:10Z

Added some 2023 hosting tips

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 # The events listed on our [[Noisebridge|Main Page]] are actually pulled from the [[:Category:Events|Events]] page. So no need to add it again.
 # If you have an event that happens once, or a reoccurring event that doesn't occur anymore, please remove it from the [[:Category:Events|Events]] page after you're done.
 ==Mitch's suggestion on how to do an event at Noisebridge==

Lxpk: /* How to Host an Event */

2022-07-06T05:08:12Z

How to Host an Event

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	* '''Agree to limit volume decibels for sound:''' If your event involves music or amplified experimental noises, all performers and staff need to agree to monitor the decibels and keep them below 90 for the safety and sanity of people in the space. Exceeding the 90 db safety limit will jeopardize yours and others' ability to do future events.		* '''Agree to limit volume decibels for sound:''' If your event involves music or amplified experimental noises, all performers and staff need to agree to monitor the decibels and keep them below 90 for the safety and sanity of people in the space. Exceeding the 90 db safety limit will jeopardize yours and others' ability to do future events.
	* '''Agree to clean up after yourself and take out trash:''' You need to commit to cleaning up whatever area you use and put things back the way you found them. Also you need to take out the trash that accumulates in the bins to the large bins outside. Not cleaning up will jeopardize yours and others' ability to... you get the idea.		* '''Agree to clean up after yourself and take out trash:''' You need to commit to cleaning up whatever area you use and put things back the way you found them. Also you need to take out the trash that accumulates in the bins to the large bins outside. Not cleaning up will jeopardize yours and others' ability to... you get the idea.
			* '''Organizers should attend and announce at 2 meetings before the event.''' If they don't attend meetings, Noisebridge reserves the right to cancel the event.
			* '''Organizers plan at the first meeting and finalize by the second one.''' They should gather feedback and help in planning at the first meeting and turn in the completed checklist at the next general meeting at least one week prior to the event.

	==Resources For Hosting Events==		==Resources For Hosting Events==

JD: /* Resources For Hosting Events */

2022-07-05T15:44:43Z

Resources For Hosting Events

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	==Resources For Hosting Events==		==Resources For Hosting Events==
			https://www.noisebridge.net/wiki/Getting_Permits_For_Events

	==Editing the Event Wiki page to put things on the front page==		==Editing the Event Wiki page to put things on the front page==