Mooneschadowe Demo Strategy and Tactics - Revision history

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	===Finish Work===		===Finish Work===
	* ~~Mooneschadowe should show up in force for the first~~ fighter practice~~, ready to help~~ armor people who haven't tried it before. No one should be left without someone to talk to at the very least.		* First fighter practice afterward: Help armor people who haven't tried it before. No one should be left without someone to talk to at the very least.
	* ~~Triumphe~~ Orientation Meeting. How to show up in style, ~~what~~ you need in order to take care of yourself, ~~how~~ to act like a person who knows things about stuff.		* First Meeting afterward: Dance or A&S if possible.
	* ~~Post~~-~~Triumphe eventing plan~~.		* Event Orientation Meeting, to cover points such as: How to show up in style, What you need in order to take care of yourself, How to act like a person who knows things about stuff.
			* Eventing Updates - Who's going to what, and what accommodations are available for new eventers (caravans, crash space).

	==Unique Purpose of Presenting Demos on the OSU Campus==		==Unique Purpose of Presenting Demos on the OSU Campus==

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	==Unique Purpose of the OSU Campus ~~Demo~~==		==Unique Purpose of Presenting Demos on the OSU Campus==
	* To keep our existance in the forefront of campus awareness		* To keep our existance in the forefront of campus awareness
	* To catch students early in their academic careers, when they have time for us
	* To maintain a presence in the campus community so we can develop and share our educational credentials		* To maintain a presence in the campus community so we can develop and share our educational credentials
			* To catch students early in their academic careers, when they have time for us and may be able to use our unique perspective to their advantage in their social and academic lives.

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	==="Best Practice" Dates for Fall Demo Day===		==="Best Practice" Dates for Fall Demo Day===

	The last Wednesday of August is historically the "sweet spot" for attracting new interest because:		The '''last Wednesday of August''' is historically the "sweet spot" for attracting new interest because:
	* Students aren't overcommitted with their classes yet		* Students aren't overcommitted with their classes yet
	* They may not have figured out their interests, so we can help!		* They may not have figured out their interests, so we can help!


	The first Wednesday of September is a good fall-back spot because:		The '''first Wednesday of September''' is a good fall-back spot because:
	* It's often rainy or at least slightly cooler than August. Rainy demos have the advantage of being comfortable. Of course, they wash away our chalkings, and fewer people are willing to stand just outside of hailing range and watch us for awhile.		* It's often rainy or at least slightly cooler than August. Rainy demos have the advantage of being comfortable. Of course, they wash away our chalkings, and fewer people are willing to stand just outside of hailing range and watch us for awhile.
	* Students are still new enough to the semester that they may be able to rearrange their timing to accommodate our meetings.		* Students are still new enough to the semester that they may be able to rearrange their timing to accommodate our meetings.

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	===Best Practice Dates for Fall Demo Day===		==="Best Practice" Dates for Fall Demo Day===

	The last Wednesday of August is historically the "sweet spot" for attracting new interest because:		The last Wednesday of August is historically the "sweet spot" for attracting new interest because:

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	Points from the campus demo held 9-5-12. Will be adjusted as time/inspiration hit. Suggestions sent to elsa@hailmog.org will get the machine moving again~~. I want this to be a generic thing with pointers for all demos, and additional call out spaces for the specific demos that we host~~.		Points from the campus demo held 9-5-12. Will be adjusted as time/inspiration hit. Suggestions sent to '''elsa@hailmog.org''' will get the machine moving again.
	*Edited and rearranged: --[[User:Elsa\|Elsa]] 09:22, 5 October 2012 (PDT)		*Edited and rearranged: --[[User:Elsa\|Elsa]] 09:22, 5 October 2012 (PDT)

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	* To promote awareness of our Dream within the community		* To promote awareness of our Dream within the community
	* To perpetuate the effectiveness of Mooneschadowe as a whole		* To perpetuate the effectiveness of Mooneschadowe as a whole


	==Setting Up A Demo==		==Setting Up A Demo==
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	* '''Business Cards!'''		* '''Business Cards!'''
	* Coordinate post-demo activities with Mooneschadowe. For example: Fighter Practice the next night, something happening over the weekend (Guard Practices are good!), New Event-Attendee Orientation and Garb the week before an event.		* Coordinate post-demo activities with Mooneschadowe. For example: Fighter Practice the next night, something happening over the weekend (Guard Practices are good!), New Event-Attendee Orientation and Garb the week before an event.
			* '''O'Colly''' and maybe Newspress communication. Maybe write up a Press Release ahead of the fact? That would help a bit with the weird phrasing. Ask the Hospitaler's office for help - '''there are Media rules and considerations involved.'''



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	* Post-Triumphe eventing plan.		* Post-Triumphe eventing plan.

	==Unique Purpose of the Campus Demo==
			==Unique Purpose of the OSU Campus Demo==
	* To keep our existance in the forefront of campus awareness		* To keep our existance in the forefront of campus awareness
	* To catch students early in their academic careers, when they have time for us		* To catch students early in their academic careers, when they have time for us
			* To maintain a presence in the campus community so we can develop and share our educational credentials


	===~~Timing~~===		===Annual Stillwater-Campus Activities===
	We periodically kick around the idea of joining in '''Lights on Stillwater''' but that venue is not well suited to what we do. People attending Lights want for-free job-fair-type handouts that they can collect and be the cool person with the cool bag. We don't show well there.		We periodically kick around the idea of joining in '''Lights on Stillwater''' but that venue is not well suited to what we do. People attending Lights want for-free job-fair-type handouts that they can collect and be the cool person with the cool bag. We don't show well there.


	Try to get in the '''Campus Activities Mart''' - that was a main premise in reinstating our Registered Student Group status. They offer us a table that we can do whatever with on Library Lawn (or somewhere else? the stadium?). We've set up a pavilion over the table before - that was absolutely awesome and all the other clubs were jealous! But the point is that it gives us the same face time and credence as every other special-interest group on campus.		Try to get in the '''Campus Activities Mart''' - that was a main premise in reinstating our Registered Student Group status. They offer us a table that we can do whatever with on Library Lawn (or somewhere else? the stadium?). We've set up a pavilion over the table before - that was absolutely awesome and all the other clubs were jealous! But the point is that it gives us the same face time and credence as every other special-interest group on campus: It makes us look just as normal as any other club on campus!


	===~~Which Day Should~~ we ~~Schedule for? I~~'~~m So Glad You Asked~~!~~===~~		===Campus-Specific Prepwork===
			* '''Campus permits''' - For the space (non-stakable places should be indicated by Physical Plant) and time, for chalking, for any fliers we hang up. Ask if the area can be mowed ahead of time instead of during the scheduled demo hours.
			* '''Chalking!''' For a Demo on Wednesday, Monday night is the right night to go so people can have some time to plan to stop by. There's a stencil of a knight somewhere.

	The last ~~week~~ of August is historically the "sweet spot" for attracting new interest because:
			===Best Practice Dates for Fall Demo Day===

			The last Wednesday of August is historically the "sweet spot" for attracting new interest because:
	* Students aren't overcommitted with their classes yet		* Students aren't overcommitted with their classes yet
	* They may not have figured out their interests, so we can help!		* They may not have figured out their interests, so we can help!


	The first ~~week~~ of September is a good fall-back spot because:		The first Wednesday of September is a good fall-back spot because:
	* It's often rainy or at least slightly cooler than August. Rainy demos have the advantage of being comfortable. Of course, they wash away our chalkings.		* It's often rainy or at least slightly cooler than August. Rainy demos have the advantage of being comfortable. Of course, they wash away our chalkings, and fewer people are willing to stand just outside of hailing range and watch us for awhile.
	* ~~Some years, it's too hot~~ to ~~think earlier in August, so this week~~ may be ~~a better bet for the weather~~.		* Students are still new enough to the semester that they may be able to rearrange their timing to accommodate our meetings.


	It's not advisable to schedule later than that first week of September because we'll need to find garb, armor, and other assistance for everyone who shows interest, and we still have Triumphe to put on.		It's not advisable to schedule later than that first week of September because we'll need to find garb, armor, and other assistance for everyone who shows interest, and we still have Triumphe to put on.

	~~===Prepwork===~~
	* '''Campus permits''' - for the space and time, for chalking, for any fliers we hang up
	* '''Chalking!''' For a Demo on Wednesday, Monday night is the right night to go. If you go on Tuesday night, it won't leave a whole lot of time for people to plan to stop by. There's a stencil of a knight somewhere.
	* '''O'Colly''' and maybe Newspress communication. Maybe write up a Press Release ahead of the fact? That would help a bit with the weird phrasing. Ask the Hospitaler's office for help - '''there are Media rules and considerations involved.'''

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	==Purpose of Demos in the First Place==		==Purpose of Demos in the First Place==
	* To promote awareness of our ~~awesome hobby in~~ the community		* To participate in our local community
			* To attract those who need us but may not know it yet
			* To promote awareness of our Dream within the community
	* To perpetuate the effectiveness of Mooneschadowe as a whole		* To perpetuate the effectiveness of Mooneschadowe as a whole
	* To give a hand-up to those who need us but may not know it yet


	==Setting Up A Demo==		==Setting Up A Demo==

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	==Setting Up A Demo==		==Setting Up A Demo==
	Most of this is "commonsense-level" stuff. But - if you haven't done this over and over for many years, it may not be the first thing you think about. This collection of notes is intended to jog thought processes, not necessarily cover everything needed for the course of a demo (though if we can make that mark, more to the AWESOME!		Most of this is "commonsense-level" stuff. But - if you haven't done this over and over for many years, it may not be the first thing you think about. This collection of notes is intended to jog thought processes, not necessarily cover everything needed for the course of a demo (though if we can make that mark, more to the AWESOME!)


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	* Triumphe Orientation Meeting. How to show up in style, what you need in order to take care of yourself, how to act like a person who knows things about stuff.		* Triumphe Orientation Meeting. How to show up in style, what you need in order to take care of yourself, how to act like a person who knows things about stuff.
	* Post-Triumphe eventing plan.		* Post-Triumphe eventing plan.



	==Unique Purpose of the Campus Demo==		==Unique Purpose of the Campus Demo==

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	==Setting Up A Demo==		==Setting Up A Demo==
			Most of this is "commonsense-level" stuff. But - if you haven't done this over and over for many years, it may not be the first thing you think about. This collection of notes is intended to jog thought processes, not necessarily cover everything needed for the course of a demo (though if we can make that mark, more to the AWESOME!


			===Prepwork===
	* Clear it with whoever has the responsibility for scheduling (Authority Having Jurisdiction)		* Clear it with whoever has the responsibility for scheduling (Authority Having Jurisdiction)
	* '''Fliers!'''		* '''Fliers!'''

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	==Set-Up Stuff to Bring==		==Setting Up A Demo==
			* Clear it with whoever has the responsibility for scheduling (Authority Having Jurisdiction)
			* '''Fliers!'''
			* '''Business Cards!'''
			* Coordinate post-demo activities with Mooneschadowe. For example: Fighter Practice the next night, something happening over the weekend (Guard Practices are good!), New Event-Attendee Orientation and Garb the week before an event.


			===Set-Up Stuff to Bring===
	* '''Tables''' - 2-3, arranged in an L?		* '''Tables''' - 2-3, arranged in an L?
	* '''Table cloths!'''		* '''Table cloths!'''
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	==Ambience/Display Stuff to Bring==		===Ambience/Display Stuff to Bring===
	* '''Display pieces''' - Fiber arts (textiles), Leather arts, Well-crafted armor, Pretty weapons, Framed scrolls, Beads on a string, Jewelry, Metal work		* '''Display pieces''' - Fiber arts (textiles), Leather arts, Well-crafted armor, Pretty weapons, Framed scrolls, Beads on a string, Jewelry, Metal work
	* Everyone should wear '''nice garb''' if possible. Not necessarily the nicest thing they own, but the nicest thing that will tolerate the weather and the working. Gulf Wars and Mooneschadowe shirts are a reasonable compromise.		* Everyone should wear '''nice garb''' if possible. Not necessarily the nicest thing they own, but the nicest thing that will tolerate the weather and the working. Gulf Wars and Mooneschadowe shirts are a reasonable compromise.


	==Finish Work==		===Finish Work===
	* Mooneschadowe should show up in force for the first fighter practice, ready to help armor people who haven't tried it before. No one should be left without someone to talk to at the very least.		* Mooneschadowe should show up in force for the first fighter practice, ready to help armor people who haven't tried it before. No one should be left without someone to talk to at the very least.
	* Triumphe Orientation Meeting. How to show up in style, what you need in order to take care of yourself, how to act like a person who knows things about stuff.		* Triumphe Orientation Meeting. How to show up in style, what you need in order to take care of yourself, how to act like a person who knows things about stuff.
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	===Prepwork===		===Prepwork===
	* '''Campus permits''' - for the space and time, for chalking, for any fliers we hang up		* '''Campus permits''' - for the space and time, for chalking, for any fliers we hang up
	* '''Fliers!'''
	* '''Business Cards!'''
	* '''Chalking!''' For a Demo on Wednesday, Monday night is the right night to go. If you go on Tuesday night, it won't leave a whole lot of time for people to plan to stop by. There's a stencil of a knight somewhere.		* '''Chalking!''' For a Demo on Wednesday, Monday night is the right night to go. If you go on Tuesday night, it won't leave a whole lot of time for people to plan to stop by. There's a stencil of a knight somewhere.
	* '''O'Colly''' and maybe Newspress communication. Maybe write up a Press Release ahead of the fact? That would help a bit with the weird phrasing. Ask the Hospitaler's office for help - '''there are Media rules and considerations involved.'''		* '''O'Colly''' and maybe Newspress communication. Maybe write up a Press Release ahead of the fact? That would help a bit with the weird phrasing. Ask the Hospitaler's office for help - '''there are Media rules and considerations involved.'''
	* Coordinate meeting '''activities with Mooneschadowe'''. For example: Fighter Practice the next night, something happening over the weekend (Guard Practices are good!), Triumphe Orientation the next Tuesday.

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	Points from the campus demo held 9-5-12. Will be adjusted as time/inspiration hit. Suggestions sent to elsa@hailmog.org will get the machine moving again. I want this to be a generic thing with pointers for all demos, and additional call out spaces for the specific demos that we host.		Points from the campus demo held 9-5-12. Will be adjusted as time/inspiration hit. Suggestions sent to elsa@hailmog.org will get the machine moving again. I want this to be a generic thing with pointers for all demos, and additional call out spaces for the specific demos that we host.
			*Edited and rearranged: --[[User:Elsa\|Elsa]] 09:22, 5 October 2012 (PDT)


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	* To give a hand-up to those who need us but may not know it yet		* To give a hand-up to those who need us but may not know it yet

	==Stuff to Bring==
			==Set-Up Stuff to Bring==
	* '''Tables''' - 2-3, arranged in an L?		* '''Tables''' - 2-3, arranged in an L?
	* '''Table cloths!'''		* '''Table cloths!'''
	* '''Chairs''' - As many as we can get		* '''Chairs''' - As many as we can get
	* '''Pavilions''' - 3 is a good number~~, including one~~ with ~~walls all around~~ for changing/storage		* '''Pavilions''' - 3 is a good number: 1) with full wall coverage for changing/storage, 2) for a formal A&S display (expensive/delicate pieces), 3) hanging out space where the Fighters can rest and socialize, and interactive A&S can be demonstrated. Bring '''dog mat rugs''' for this third one.
	* '''~~Dog~~ mat rugs''' ~~- In AS XLVII, we had an open pavilion~~ for ~~hanging-out space and it was often used as such - the fighters rested there and talked to people between bouts~~
	* '''Foods''' - Some sammich things, some easy snacking things (no-mess finger foods are best - cherries and grapes go over well)		* '''Foods''' - Some sammich things, some easy snacking things (no-mess finger foods are best - cherries and grapes go over well)
	* '''Drinks''' - Bottles of water, Gatorade		* '''Drinks''' - Bottles of water, Gatorade


			==Ambience/Display Stuff to Bring==
	* '''Display pieces''' - Fiber arts (textiles), Leather arts, Well-crafted armor, Pretty weapons, Framed scrolls, Beads on a string, Jewelry, Metal work		* '''Display pieces''' - Fiber arts (textiles), Leather arts, Well-crafted armor, Pretty weapons, Framed scrolls, Beads on a string, Jewelry, Metal work
	* Everyone should wear '''nice garb''' if possible. Not necessarily the nicest thing they own, but the nicest thing that will tolerate the weather and the working. Gulf Wars and Mooneschadowe shirts are a reasonable compromise.		* Everyone should wear '''nice garb''' if possible. Not necessarily the nicest thing they own, but the nicest thing that will tolerate the weather and the working. Gulf Wars and Mooneschadowe shirts are a reasonable compromise.


	==Finish Work==		==Finish Work==