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Idea 1: fix this page. Maybe merge duplicates, and separate into ongoing and one-off projects.
This page is a living document; feel free to update with any new ideas you have, or cross off anything you complete!


* Wiki maintenance
=Wiki maintenance=
** [[Special:LonelyPages|Link up orphaned pages]]
The Wiki is a constantly changing, living web of ideas and information, which is an amazing resource! However, our Wiki could use some extra love getting it organized and more easily navigable. Some specific short-term tasks include:
** [[Special:WantedPages|Add wanted pages]]
* [[Special:LonelyPages|Link up orphaned pages]]
** [[Special:WantedCategories|Add wanted categories]]
* [[Special:WantedPages|Add wanted pages]]
** [[Special:UncategorizedPages|Categorize pages]]
* [[Special:WantedCategories|Add wanted categories]]
** Eventually: help move the wiki to new server or platform
* [[Special:UncategorizedPages|Categorize pages]]


* Website
Eventually, we would like to make the Wiki more user-friendly by streamlining the navigation and landing pages. We are inspired by the [https://www.i3detroit.org/wiki/Main_Page i3 Detroit Wiki], and would love to have something that clean one day!
** Help with website issues on the [https://github.com/allhandsactive/site/issues Github]


* Find a way for people to learn how to use new tools
=Website=
** Running Classes
Help with website issues on the [https://github.com/allhandsactive/site/issues Github]
** Write manuals, make video tutorials, etc.
** Update the wiki page for a tool you are familiar with.  
** List of suggested tools
*** laser cutter
*** CNC router
*** vinyl cutter
*** lathe
*** 3D printers
*** vacuum pump / chamber


* Marketing
=Teaching=
** Interview members about projects and publish to social channels
A big part of the AHA [[Purpose]] is to share knowledge with the community. Towards that end, we encourage members to help people to learn how to use new tools in a variety of ways.
** Promote upcoming events on social
* Running Classes: see [[Teaching]] for a (slightly outdated) resource on how to prepare for a class!
** Make sure our listings in directories like Ann Arbor Observer are up to date
* Write manuals, make video tutorials, etc.
* Update/make the wiki page for a tool you are familiar with, particularly
** [[Laser cutter]]
** [[CNC Machine Operation Steps|CNC router]]
** [[Vinyl Cutter]] and making a page for the hobbyist Cricut
** [[Lathe]]
** [[3D Printer Workshop]] and linked pages
** Make a page for the vacuum chamber


* Social
=Marketing=
** Organize and market a quarterly social hour (via zoom? In a park?). People can share projects with each other.
Marketing for AHA includes both one-off and recurring tasks. You could commit to doing a one-off task, or agree to take on a recurring task for a specified period of time!
*** "weird-/hacked-foods" potlucks at Island Park
* Interview members about projects and publish to social channels (this could include setting up CiviCRM to automate the social media management)
*** Fancy outfit tea party on the Diag
* Promote upcoming events on social
*** AHA Flotilla from Argo to Gallup
* Make sure our listings in directories like Ann Arbor Observer are up to date
** Organize fun projects
*** Building a puppet for FestiFools
*** Running a hackathon


* Fundraising
=Social=
** Find corporate sponsors, keep them updated on what good things their money is doing.


* Community outreach
Organize and market a quarterly social hour. People can share projects with each other. Some ideas are:
** Make sure we don't miss community events where we would fit and connect to the public / prospective members
* "weird-/hacked-foods" potlucks at Island Park
* Fancy outfit tea party on the Diag
* AHA Flotilla from Argo to Gallup
Fun projects can also be great social activities. For example,
* Building a puppet for FestiFools
* Running a hackathon
* Running a [[WreckLab]]!
 
=[[Fundraising]]=
We always need more help fundraising. Find corporate sponsors, keep them updated on what good things their money is doing.
 
There is a channel on the [https://chat.allhandsactive.org Matrix chat] called Outreach and Fundraising if you're interested in helping with this!
 
=Community outreach=
** Make sure we don't miss community events where we would fit and connect to the public / prospective members  
** Find other organizations we can partner with for projects (make PPE, 3D print tools or learning aids for physically or developmentally disabled people)
** Find other organizations we can partner with for projects (make PPE, 3D print tools or learning aids for physically or developmentally disabled people)
** Run a repair night with different themes each week (vacuums, phones, etc)  
** Run a repair night with different themes each week (vacuums, phones, etc)  
** Partner with scouting, schools, etc  
** Partner with scouting, schools, etc.
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=Volunteer Resources=
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When doing outreach or promoting AHA, use our official [[Branding]] and [[Graphics]]!

Revision as of 20:37, 7 December 2023

This page is a living document; feel free to update with any new ideas you have, or cross off anything you complete!

Wiki maintenance

The Wiki is a constantly changing, living web of ideas and information, which is an amazing resource! However, our Wiki could use some extra love getting it organized and more easily navigable. Some specific short-term tasks include:

Eventually, we would like to make the Wiki more user-friendly by streamlining the navigation and landing pages. We are inspired by the i3 Detroit Wiki, and would love to have something that clean one day!

Website

Help with website issues on the Github

Teaching

A big part of the AHA Purpose is to share knowledge with the community. Towards that end, we encourage members to help people to learn how to use new tools in a variety of ways.

  • Running Classes: see Teaching for a (slightly outdated) resource on how to prepare for a class!
  • Write manuals, make video tutorials, etc.
  • Update/make the wiki page for a tool you are familiar with, particularly

Marketing

Marketing for AHA includes both one-off and recurring tasks. You could commit to doing a one-off task, or agree to take on a recurring task for a specified period of time!

  • Interview members about projects and publish to social channels (this could include setting up CiviCRM to automate the social media management)
  • Promote upcoming events on social
  • Make sure our listings in directories like Ann Arbor Observer are up to date

Social

Organize and market a quarterly social hour. People can share projects with each other. Some ideas are:

  • "weird-/hacked-foods" potlucks at Island Park
  • Fancy outfit tea party on the Diag
  • AHA Flotilla from Argo to Gallup

Fun projects can also be great social activities. For example,

  • Building a puppet for FestiFools
  • Running a hackathon
  • Running a WreckLab!

Fundraising

We always need more help fundraising. Find corporate sponsors, keep them updated on what good things their money is doing.

There is a channel on the Matrix chat called Outreach and Fundraising if you're interested in helping with this!

Community outreach

    • Make sure we don't miss community events where we would fit and connect to the public / prospective members
    • Find other organizations we can partner with for projects (make PPE, 3D print tools or learning aids for physically or developmentally disabled people)
    • Run a repair night with different themes each week (vacuums, phones, etc)
    • Partner with scouting, schools, etc.


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Volunteer Resources

When doing outreach or promoting AHA, use our official Branding and Graphics!