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danbernier edited this page Oct 23, 2014 · 5 revisions

How to Run a NewHaven.io Meetup

Be sure to see How to Schedule a NewHaven.io Meetup, too.

Note: This is totally draft, and basically place-holder. Feel free to add/remove/reorganize stuff.

Each meetup should have one NHv.io organizer who shepherds the meetup: gets pizza, coordinates the room, etc. A single person who takes point, and is responsible for making sure the meeting goes well.

A few days before

Double-check with any presenters: make sure they're still on board, & ready for the crowd. Check the list of RSVPs, so the speakers know about how many to look for

Day of

Double-check RSVP count: people often RSVP at the last minute, so you might get a surge. NHv.io events usually get about 100% turnout: if the RSVP count says 50, expect about 50.

Call ahead for pizza: estimate 3-4 people per 18" pie.

Make sure you have the projector & PA available, if it's a large group.

Check w/ the host, that they're expecting you

Two hours before

Put in an order for pizza

Pack up the name tags & markers

Pick up beer/soda

One hour before

Hang up signs (lobby, etc)

Put out name tags & markers

Start the event

Welcome the people. It's always nice to thank them for coming.

Remember to thank the sponsor & the host: say who they are, maybe give a short blurb on what they do. Are they hiring?

Point out where the food & drink are.

During the event

Take photos, & tweet them! Couple them with a quote, if someone's giving a talk. Give some context on the event.