Ambassador Basics - Revision history

Rfs: /* For those visiting Free Geek startups */

2009-04-25T16:37:22Z

For those visiting Free Geek startups

Ali: re-categorized, but this page also needs updating

2008-09-14T00:44:16Z

re-categorized, but this page also needs updating

Rfs: /* Choosing Who'll Be the Ambassador */

2007-08-17T19:52:33Z

Choosing Who'll Be the Ambassador

Matteo: /* What Outreach will talk to you about */ changed bad link

2006-11-06T04:18:25Z

What Outreach will talk to you about: changed bad link

IainDavidson: /* Choosing Who'll Be the Ambassador */

2006-11-04T08:05:28Z

Choosing Who'll Be the Ambassador

Shawn: choosing

2006-11-04T03:10:55Z

choosing

Rfs: /* For those visiting Free Geek startups */

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For those visiting Free Geek startups

Rfs: /* For those visiting Free Geek startups */

2006-07-24T16:00:46Z

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- This page is totally out of date. [[User:Ali|Ali]] 00:44, 14 September 2008 (UTC)
+This page is totally out of date. [[User:Ali|Ali]] 00:44, 14 September 2008 (UTC)
 An ambassador is one who goes out into the world to speak and act while representing Free Geek.  Shortly after the ambassadors group began, they discovered a need for all ambassadors to be informed well enough so they know what to say and what not to say about Free Geek in order to represent us correctly (and not make promises that we can't keep!).  Ambassadors may also need some more guidance, depending on what the ambassador is going elsewhere to do, and their level of experience with Free Geek and outreach.
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 * Check in with the Free Geek's [[Outreach]] committee before and after initial contact.
 * Make sure they understand the [http://freegeek.org/franchiseapp.php application process]. This will:
-** Encourage them to join the discussion on the [http://lists.freegeek.org/listinfo/startup startup mailing list] and irc.
+** Encourage them to join the discussion on the [http://www.freegeek.org/about/intergalactic/startup-list-signup/ startup mailing list] and irc.
 ** Point them to the relevent wiki pages are (begin at [[Free Geek Startups]]).
 * Maintain an understanding of how things are going for said startups

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 An ambassador is one who goes out into the world to speak and act while representing Free Geek.  Shortly after the ambassadors group began, they discovered a need for all ambassadors to be informed well enough so they know what to say and what not to say about Free Geek in order to represent us correctly (and not make promises that we can't keep!).  Ambassadors may also need some more guidance, depending on what the ambassador is going elsewhere to do, and their level of experience with Free Geek and outreach.
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 The decision was questioned during the following staff meeting, and the policy may need to be changed to better accommodate our current structure as well as the operating capacities of other Free Geeks.
-[[Category: Community Builders]]
+[[Category:Propagation]]

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	The decision was questioned during the following staff meeting, and the policy may need to be changed to better accommodate our current structure as well as the operating capacities of other Free Geeks.		The decision was questioned during the following staff meeting, and the policy may need to be changed to better accommodate our current structure as well as the operating capacities of other Free Geeks.

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 * Check in with the Free Geek's [[Outreach]] committee before and after initial contact.
-* Make sure they understand the [http://freegeek.org/franchise.php application process]. This will:
+* Make sure they understand the [http://freegeek.org/franchiseapp.php application process]. This will:
 ** Encourage them to join the discussion on the [http://lists.freegeek.org/listinfo/startup startup mailing list] and irc.
 ** Point them to the relevent wiki pages are (begin at [[Free Geek Startups]]).

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 ==Choosing Who'll Be the Ambassador==
-Dedided during the 10/26/06 Outreach meeting:
+Decided during the 10/26/06 Outreach meeting:
 ) For requests for FG representatives near to any official FG, the decision of
   who goes should be passed to that local FG.
 ) For requests for FG representatives far from any official FG, the decision of

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	** Do they have a store? What do they carry? What principles guide their store?		** Do they have a store? What do they carry? What principles guide their store?

		+	==Choosing Who'll Be the Ambassador==
		+	Dedided during the 10/26/06 Outreach meeting:
		+	1) For requests for FG representatives near to any official FG, the decision of
		+	who goes should be passed to that local FG.
		+	2) For requests for FG representatives far from any official FG, the decision of
		+	who goes should be passed to the FG Intergalactic Congress. Intergalactic would
		+	use their own decision making process, taking into account the guidelines
		+	already presented by the ambassador group. The potential time-sensitivity of
		+	the request should also be taken into account.
		+
		+	The decision was questioned during the following staff meeting, and the policy may need to be changed to better accommodate our current structure as well as the operating capacities of other Free Geeks.

	[[Category:Ambassadors]]		[[Category:Ambassadors]]

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 ===For those visiting Free Geek startups===
-* Check in with the Free Geek Portland's [[Outreach]] committee before and after initial contact.
+* Check in with the Free Geek's [[Outreach]] committee before and after initial contact.
 * Encourage other geeks to join the dicussion on the [http://lists.freegeek.org/listinfo/startup startup mailing list] and irc.
 * Show the Startup where the relevent wiki pages are (begin at [[Free Geek Startups]]).

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-''Taken from the Free Geek Startups page:''
+An ambassador is one who goes out into the world to speak and act while representing Free Geek.  Shortly after the ambassadors group began, they discovered a need for all ambassadors to be informed well enough so they know what to say and what not to say about Free Geek in order to represent us correctly (and not make promises that we can't keep!).  Ambassadors may also need some more guidance, depending on what the ambassador is going elsewhere to do, and their level of experience with Free Geek and outreach.
-For Free Geek Portland people assisting an outside group:
+The [[Outreach]] Committee is in charge of the oversight of the ambassadors.
-* Check in with the Free Geek Portland's [[Outreach]] committee before and after initial contact.
+This page will help you figure out when you'll need to see the Outreach Committee before going out into the world to talk about Free Geek, and what the Outreach committee might tell you.
-* who is your primary contact at the Startup
+==When to go see the Outreach Committee==
-At the December, 2006 [[Outreach]] meeting, the committee said this:
+* If you are giving a presentation at a conference or talking at a public event and representing Free Geek
- - Guiding the ambassadors
+This meeting with the Outreach Committee will often be quite casual and short, depending on the event where you'll be speaking.  It shouldn't be seen as a big hindrance to outreach, but it needs to happen so our spokespersons are
- The ambassadors need to know what to say and what not to say about Free Geek
+well-informed.
- DECISION: We think that each ambassador should read the press kit, then meet
+''After you've spoken at an event, please send the outreach committee an email (outreach [at] freegeek [dot] org) to let us know how it went!''
-  with at least 2 outreach people to get some good perspectives for their
- specific mission before they leave in a sit-down meeting.  After they come
+You don't need to check in with outreach if:
- back, they'll need to give a report on what they learned to the outreach
+* You're attending an event and want to network
- committee.
+* Your words about Free Geek are written in a personal blog or in a minor publication (examples?)
-Also, on 2/16/06:
+* You'll be pointed to the [[Media Kit]].
- When will the outreach committee want to speak to you/check in before you
+===For those visiting Free Geek startups===
- * If you are giving a presentation at a conference or talking at a public event and representing Free Geek
+* Check in with the Free Geek Portland's [[Outreach]] committee before and after initial contact.
- * If you're talking for Free Geek to a reporter from a major media outlet
+* Encourage other geeks to join the dicussion on the [http://lists.freegeek.org/listinfo/startup startup mailing list] and irc.
- * If you're going to staff a table at an event on Free Geek's behalf or speak in a classroom.
+* Show the Startup where the relevent wiki pages are (begin at [[Free Geek Startups]]).
- This meeting with the outreach committee will often be quite casual and short,
+==== A list of things for a Free Geek startup ambassador to be aware of ====
-An ambassador is (one who goes out into the world to speak and act while representing Free Geek.  This page is intended to help ambassadors become better informed as to how to represent Free Geek.
+* Who is your primary contact at the Startup?
 [[Category:Ambassadors]]