event checklist

How to Run a NewHaven.io Meetup

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

Call ahead for pizza

Make sure you have the projector & PA available

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

Two hours before

Put in an order for pizza

Pick up beer/soda

One hour before

Hang up signs (lobby, etc)

Put out name tags & markers