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89 lines
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# Ideas and Planning
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## Future Event Concepts
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### "Sliced" Design Challenge Format
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*Inspired by "Chopped" TV show format*
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**Concept**: Head-to-head design competition with surprise challenges
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- **Format**: Timed design challenges with specific constraints or materials
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- **Community Engagement**: Head-to-head competitions create excitement
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- **Skill Development**: Challenges participants to think creatively under pressure
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### Community Outreach Initiatives
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#### School Partnerships
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- **Target**: Local schools and robotics teams for participation
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- **Coordination**: Work with Lynn Fritz regarding scheduling and involvement
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- **Educational Value**: Introduce students to advanced 3D printing techniques
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- **Pipeline**: Create pathway from education to community involvement
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#### Discord Integration
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- **Community Input**: Create ballot/survey system for challenge suggestions
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- **Voting Platform**: Integrate Discord and partner schools for voting
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- **Ongoing Engagement**: Maintain community connection between meetings
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## Event Structure Improvements
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### Enhanced Show & Tell Format
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- **Multiple Categories**: Organize different sections with specific themes
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- **Recognition System**: Prizes for each category winner
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- **Documentation Strategy**:
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- Take photos of winners to share on social media
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- Record videos of winners for social media sharing
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- **Hybrid Format**: Combine show & tell with competitive elements
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### Prize Structure Evolution
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- **Individual Category Winners**: Recognition for specific achievements
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- **Overall Competition Winner**: Grand prize for best submission
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- **People's Choice Award**: Community voting component
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## Monthly Challenge Development
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### Challenge Selection Process
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- **Monthly Themes**: Set up rotating monthly design challenges
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- **Community Input Process**:
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- Create ballot/survey system for challenge suggestions
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- Integrate Discord and partner schools for voting
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- Collect feedback during meetings
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### Platform Integration
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- **Downslash Integration**: Coordinate with Downslash platform for submissions
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- **Cross-Platform Voting**: Enable voting across Discord and school communities
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- **Documentation Sharing**: Streamline submission and sharing processes
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## Implementation Timeline
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### Short-Term Goals (Next 3 months)
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- Complete October transparency challenge
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- Develop November challenge theme
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- Establish school partnership contacts
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### Medium-Term Goals (3-6 months)
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- Launch "Sliced" format pilot challenge
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- Implement Discord voting system
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- Expand community outreach
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### Long-Term Vision (6+ months)
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- Regular competitive events
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- Strong school partnerships
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- Multi-platform community engagement
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## Community Feedback Integration
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### Input Channels
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- **Meeting Discussions**: Collect ideas during meetups
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- **Discord Polls**: Online community voting
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- **School Feedback**: Educational partner input
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- **Organizer Coordination**: Regular planning sessions
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### Idea Development Process
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1. **Collection**: Gather community suggestions
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2. **Evaluation**: Assess feasibility and interest
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3. **Planning**: Develop implementation strategy
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4. **Testing**: Pilot new concepts
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5. **Refinement**: Improve based on feedback
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*This document represents ongoing planning discussions and community input. Ideas are subject to refinement and community approval.* |