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== How we meta-organize ==
== How we meta-organize ==


OpenHatch maintains a spreadsheet with prospective organizers and schools interested in running a workshop, the status of each upcoming workshop, and which meta-organizer us was responsible for making sure that worskhop took place. This helps us keep track of who's doing what, where, when.
OpenHatch maintains a spreadsheet with prospective organizers and schools interested in running an event, the status of each upcoming event, and which meta-organizer was responsible for making sure that event took place. This helps us keep track of who's doing what, where, when.


In general, we share this with every person who has been a meta-organizer for an event.
In general, we share this with every person who has been a meta-organizer for an event.
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* For each prospective event, we assign a prospective meta-organizer. That person sends out emails to their potential organizers.
* For each prospective event, we assign a prospective meta-organizer. That person sends out emails to their potential organizers.
* They follow up with those who have questions or are up for it.
* They follow up with those who have questions or are up for it.
* The meta-organizer helps the local organizer pick a date for their workshop and find volunteers, and answers any other questions the organizer has.
* The meta-organizer helps the local organizer pick a date for their event and find volunteers, and answers any other questions the organizer has.


== Strategies for Recruiting Organizers ==
== Strategies for Recruiting Organizers ==