On Wed, Mar 04, 2015 at 11:16:40PM +0100, Cesar Pinto wrote: > *>>it's still kind of quiet around here as this list isn't really off the > ground yet. Let's change that! (Matthew Miller)* > > +1 > > Guys, > > Let´s start. > > Why Fedora should be excited about outreach? > > 1.- It helps UNIFY our efforts. Community wide. > 2.- It helps AMPLIFY our voice. Towards our users, partners and more. > 3.- It helps FOCUS our work. So we can provide insights which can create > better outcomes. > +1 to all of the above :) > Some of us in the community are excited about this initiative, and I > believe firmly we can make a positive measurable change. > > I go a bit further. This initiative seems rather strategic to the project. > > The good news: We don´t need *everyone* at the beginning. We need the right > people. A committed/talented few to show their leadership and get things > going. > > What´s in it for you? An opportunity to step up and focus on the "big > picture" and help influence the project in a meaningful way. > A solid outreach program is for sure a key strategic initiative for Fedora. It helps us showcase the wonderful community that is the Fedora Project and brings in new contributors and users. > But enough talking, here is my suggestion for a kickoff. > > https://plus.google.com/events/c7ni6kkd5h07848r63oseokap54 > > Feel free to suggest an alternative time / date / method of communication / > approach. > While I don't know what you have planned, exactly, for this kickoff - using google hangout might bar some people from participating due to the need for flash. I don't know if it's a huge deal, but it's something to consider. Alternate methods of communications depends on how and what information you want to showcase - so sorry for not providing an alternative :( > One thing though. Don´t ignore this message. > > Get involved. Take action. This community needs you. > > Inspiration: > http://www.ted.com/talks/seth_godin_on_the_tribes_we_lead?language=en > > CP > > -- > Cesar Pinto > > About me? Marketing and communications enthusiast. Working on IT sales for > last 10 years, big open source fan. Loves cooking ribs :-) -- // Mike -- Fedora QA freenode: roshi http://roshi.fedorapeople.org _______________________________________________ outreach mailing list outreach@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx https://lists.fedoraproject.org/mailman/listinfo/outreach
