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First off, do we get to see our own press release before it goes out? --[[User:Strages|strages]] 09:46, 14 July 2010 (CDT)
* I'm Pretty Sure we will get them, What i want to know is, where will the PR be posted in order to be reviewed? will it have its own wiki page or will it be here? --[[User:Preauxphoto|Preauxphoto]] 10:18, 14 July 2010 (CDT)
* Nothing's getting my approval until we have discussed our expectations with Trevor, and I have read and discussed any planned document.  I am confident the rest of the board would agree.  Brian is working on scheduling a meeting with him.   --[[User:Dickie|Dickie]] 10:54, 14 July 2010 (CDT)
* Considering we've heard twice now that there's a press release made for us and now we're talking marketing venues, I just wanted some clarification as to whether everyone gets to review the press release or whether it was reviewed by the board instead.  No offense taken.  --[[User:Strages|strages]] 10:21, 14 July 2010 (CDT)
** I've pondered this myself.  Here's my initial opinion:  If the initial release is an introduction to the community, we let the board handle it.  This is just to avoid having too many cooks in the kitchen.  However, I feel that it would be irresponsible of me, personally, not to seek the advice of some of our veteran/founding members.  Should it be posted on the wiki before going public?  I say "not necessarily", but it can be argued that those reviewing it on the wiki before publication would be those involved directly or indirectly in the review, so I'm on the fence.  Further press releases involving events or projects should involve the board and the project/event coordinators. --[[User:Dickie|Dickie]] 10:54, 14 July 2010 (CDT)
*** My concerns are inaccuracies, something which has happened in the past.  Trevor isn't a member and I've not heard where/who he's been getting information from. --[[User:Strages|strages]] 11:03, 14 July 2010 (CDT)

Given those websites, what is hoped to be accomplished by sending a press release about our group in general rather than a particular project or event? --[[User:Strages|strages]] 09:46, 14 July 2010 (CDT)
* General knowledge of out existence, many times people will send work, information, and donations/sponsorship possibilities but they cant do that if they don't know we exist. General information often causes curiosity, we might get a fluff piece out of it, and we can easily send them specific project information along with the PR. --[[User:Preauxphoto|Preauxphoto]] 10:07, 14 July 2010 (CDT)
* These particular outlets may serve us better if we send them news of our projects and events rather than an introduction.  --[[User:Dickie|Dickie]] 10:54, 14 July 2010 (CDT)


Focus on local.  Local news, local websites, local groups.  In the end, members are going to be in our area.  --[[User:Strages|strages]] 11:30, 14 July 2010 (CDT)
* As [[User:Brokentrace|Brokentrace]] pointed out in his most recent edit without really saying as much.
* As a side note, don't discount a larger audience by posting on Hack A Day and other similar websites. My first knowledge of Makers Local 256 was the Hack A Day posting about the USB Door Lock. I think that both avenues need to be used, both local and global. --[[User:Brokentrace|Brokentrace]] 11:46, 14 July 2010 (CDT)