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OMM is a rotating event series for hacker/maker spaces to host each other, to connect the broader community. | OMM is a rotating event series for hacker/maker spaces to host each other, to connect the broader community. | ||
The goal is to have three events a year, spring, summer and fall. | The goal is to have three events a year, '''spring''', '''summer''' and '''fall'''. | ||
== Event Series == | == Event Series == | ||
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== Volunteering for an Event == | == Volunteering for an Event == | ||
Initially Hacklab will provide the logistics for coordinating | Initially Hacklab will provide the logistics for coordinating Hosting Spaces. We expect this will evolve as the series progresses. | ||
[https://hacklab.to/contact/ Contact Hacklab Toronto] | [https://hacklab.to/contact/ Contact Hacklab Toronto] | ||
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== Planning an Event == | == Planning an Event == | ||
Every Space is | Every Space is its own with different focuses, expertise, physical accommodations and budgets. We do not wish to be prescriptive with how a given Hosting Space organizes or structures their specific event. Below are some questions to help guide your planning. | ||
=== Ticketed? === | === Ticketed? === | ||
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=== Food and Drink? === | === Food and Drink? === | ||
Coming together over a meal is always an engaging experience, but not a requirement. Some space have strong food cultures and/or in location kitchens. Others have no running water. Consider if this event will dry, catered or pot luck / BYOB. | Coming together over a meal is always an engaging experience, but not a requirement. Some space have strong food cultures and/or in location kitchens. Others have no running water. Consider if this event will be dry, catered or pot-luck / BYOB. | ||
== Attending an Event == | == Attending an Event == | ||
It is encouraged that | It is encouraged that Visiting Spaces coordinate internally on attending the Hosting Space's event. | ||
Consider the following logistics. | |||
=== Shared Transport === | === Shared Transport === | ||
Ontario is a big place, many | Ontario is a big place, many Visiting Spaces could be travelling a fair distance. | ||
Coordinate car-pools or other shared transport. | Coordinate car-pools or other shared transport / over-night accommodations where applicable. | ||
=== Cool Swag / Flair === | === Cool Swag / Flair === | ||
* | * Can you bring some stickers or space specific swag to share? | ||
* Do you have a | * Do you have a [https://www.noisebridge.net/wiki/Passport Hackerspace Passport]? Hosting Spaces, do you know where your stamp is? | ||
* | * Do you have t-shirts, badges or lanyards to help others know which Visiting Space you're coming from? | ||
== Trivia == | == Trivia == | ||
'''Q:'''Okay the 'Ontario' and 'Makerspace' make sense, but 'Muxer'? | '''Q:''' Okay the 'Ontario' and 'Makerspace' make sense, but 'Muxer'? | ||
'''A:''' It's a pun on Mixer and Multiplexer. Yes, you are welcome to groan. | : '''A:''' It's a pun on Mixer and Multiplexer. Yes, you are welcome to groan. | ||
This event series takes it's inspiration from a similar series a decade prior, the SoON Spaces Salons. | |||