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* Localization sprints | * Localization sprints | ||
* Supporting sprints (SUMO) | * Supporting sprints (SUMO) | ||
* Documentation (or doc localization) sprints (MDN) | |||
== Optimal size == | == Optimal size == | ||
From 5 to 20 for the small events and from 40 to 100 for the big events. | From 5 to 20 for the small events and from 40 to 100 for the big events. | ||
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Time to rent the room to gather. | Time to rent the room to gather. | ||
== Budget required == | == Budget required == | ||
On those types of events, we are expected to provide people with food and drinks, due to the long running nature of them (many hours). Depending on number of participants those | On those types of events, we are expected to provide people with food and drinks, due to the long running nature of them (many hours). Depending on number of participants those amenities could cost from 100 USD to 500 USD overall. Room renting should be included in the budget if no free space can be used (but try to find a free one) | ||
== Staff involvement == | == Staff involvement == | ||
No particular need for it. Event organizer can contact specifc mozilla staff to attend (even remotely) the event and present on specifc topic if needed. | No particular need for it. Event organizer can contact specifc mozilla staff to attend (even remotely) the event and present on specifc topic if needed. | ||
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File the appropriate [https://bugzilla.mozilla.org/form.reps.swag Swag Request] if needed. | File the appropriate [https://bugzilla.mozilla.org/form.reps.swag Swag Request] if needed. | ||
=== Page creation === | === Page creation === | ||
# | # Create a new event on the Reps website: [https://reps.mozilla.org/events/new/ ReMo Event Form] | ||
# Fill out all information to the best of your knowledge :) | # Fill out all information to the best of your knowledge :) | ||
# Press "Save | # Press "Save event" | ||
# You are done! | # You are done! The site takes care of the rest! Now go check out the [https://reps.mozilla.org/events/#/period/future/ Events page]. It will have your event listed alongside the other awesome ReMo events! | ||
== Agenda & speakers == | == Agenda & speakers == | ||
There is the option for one speaker to make an introduction about the aim of the event and/or the tools that can be used. Also can give some directions. Also one wrap up | There is the option for one speaker to make an introduction about the aim of the event and/or the tools that can be used. Also can give some directions. Also one wrap up speech is important. | ||
The main course of the event will be hacking time. During this time make sure you have regular | The main course of the event will be hacking time. During this time make sure you have regular breaks so people can chill out for a bit and regroup. | ||
If event is day long make sure to | If event is day-long make sure to have a regrouping session for half an hour in the middle of the event. | ||
=== Spreading the word === | === Spreading the word === | ||
Quotes you can use: | Quotes you can use: | ||
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Attractive logo and poster for gathering more people. Base you design on the project you are focusing on. Ask for help from the Mozilla Design Team or reps-general. | Attractive logo and poster for gathering more people. Base you design on the project you are focusing on. Ask for help from the Mozilla Design Team or reps-general. | ||
=== During the event === | === During the event === | ||
Arrive at the venue early in the same day. Three things are of | Arrive at the venue early in the same day. Three things are of utmost importance: | ||
# Make sure internet connection is stable and available. | # Make sure internet connection is stable and available. | ||
# Make sure power cords and extensions are as many as the participants. | # Make sure power cords and extensions are as many as the participants. | ||
# Make sure | # Make sure coffee is there in enough quantities to hold hackers all day long. | ||
Be nice and | Be nice and accommodating, providing fun things to do. Do not over nudge people. They are there to hack! | ||
Make sure to identify any people that are not interested on the ongoing hacking and provide alternatives. | Make sure to identify any people that are not interested on the ongoing hacking and provide alternatives. | ||
=== Wrap-up & reimbursements === | === Wrap-up & reimbursements === | ||