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== 2022 Season == | == 2022 Season == | ||
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=== Organizing platforms === | === Organizing platforms === | ||
For 2022 some of the following organizing platforms may be used | For 2022 some of the following organizing platforms may be used. However they are not planned to be used in 2023. | ||
[[Kommunity]] remains in effect. How much we will be using it, depends on the developers addressing my requests and solving reported problems. | [[Kommunity]] remains in effect until the end of 2022. How much we will be using it, depends on the developers addressing my requests and solving reported problems. | ||
We may hold on until, fixes are done or not. It all depends on the developers. | We may hold on until, fixes are done or not. It all depends on the developers. | ||
The platform has a lot of potential but also needs some improvements done for organizers to manage groups better and in this matter I have been reporting and recommending some changes to be done on the platform as well as features that should be implemented. If you are on [[kommunity]], remain on it as it is still the default platform. No guests, skater invitation will remain upon skating with us first for '''intermediate and advanced skaters only'''. | The platform has a lot of potential but also needs some improvements done for organizers to manage groups better and in this matter I have been reporting and recommending some changes to be done on the platform as well as features that should be implemented. If you are on [[kommunity]], remain on it as it is still the default platform. No guests, skater invitation will remain upon skating with us first for '''intermediate and advanced skaters only'''. | ||
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[https://facebook.com/groups/1141163339739990 Facebook group]: Although there is a Facebook [[Toronto bladers]] group, the use of Facebook in 2021 to organize the [[bladers day]], revealed itself a massive failure. | [https://facebook.com/groups/1141163339739990 Facebook group]: Although there is a Facebook [[Toronto bladers]] group, the use of Facebook in 2021 to organize the [[bladers day]], revealed itself a massive failure. | ||
10000 skaters were contacted with paid ads. Rough numbers indicate that only 250 were interested in going, of which 180 said they would go. | 10000 skaters were contacted with paid ads. Rough numbers indicate that only 250 were interested in going, of which 180 said they would go. | ||
'''None actually showed up'''. This is not a surprise because the roller skater group has over 3000 members but on their events, | '''None actually showed up'''. This is not a surprise because the roller skater group has over 3000 members but on their events, but never seen with more than 30 skaters on an event. | ||
=== New group platform === | === New group platform === | ||
* In 2022, | * In 2022, we will be using the meetup platform to help organize events. | ||
* [[Kommunity]] members should NOT apply to join that platform unless we move completely to it because it is planned to be a secondary platform to complement [[kommunity]] and with the following goals: | * [[Kommunity]] members should NOT apply to join that platform unless we move completely to it because it is planned to be a secondary platform to complement [[kommunity]] and with the following goals: | ||
* Find more competent and skilled skaters | * Find more competent and skilled skaters | ||
* Temporary platform during 2022 until further assessment | * Temporary platform during 2022 until further assessment | ||
* During 2022 there may be a migration from the users from one platform to the other. Decision will be made upon usage results. | * During 2022 there may be a migration from the users from one platform to the other. Decision will be made upon member usage results. | ||
=== Other news === | === Other news === | ||
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These forms and pools will be posted on events description and or emailed to the skater. Some will be emailed along other notices. | These forms and pools will be posted on events description and or emailed to the skater. Some will be emailed along other notices. | ||
* Politics, activism, narcissism, flamboyance and poaching skaters: Zero tolerance. | * Politics, activism, narcissism, flamboyance, drugs, bad behaviour, and poaching skaters: Zero tolerance. | ||
=== Event guests === | === Event guests === | ||
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* [[Group and account maintenance]] | * [[Group and account maintenance]] | ||
The [[chat]] will remain active | The [[chat]] will remain active until the end of 2022 to support the group events discussion and [[gps]] live share. The possibility of the [[chat]] becoming just for the most committed skaters, usual skaters and or organizers will be considered during 2022. | ||
== Meetup Rollerblading group == | === Meetup Rollerblading group === | ||
As it can be seen, in 2021 the group was not much used due to it’s ongoing problems. In 2022, not much is planned for this group for 2022, with the exception of [[bladers day]], [[luminous roll]], [[halloween]], [[United wizards]] and perhaps a random unplanned fixed location skate event. | As it can be seen, in 2021 the group was not much used due to it’s ongoing problems. In 2022, not much is planned for this group for 2022, with the exception of [[bladers day]], [[luminous roll]], [[halloween]], [[United wizards]] and perhaps a random unplanned fixed location skate event. | ||
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* [[Reasons to move away from meetup Toronto rollerblade inline skater group]] | * [[Reasons to move away from meetup Toronto rollerblade inline skater group]] | ||
== Covid19 protocols == | === Covid19 protocols === | ||
Are to be followed within the Canadian rule of law and city bylaws. The rest is about individual responsibility, be respectful and mindful of others is expected and appreciated. | Are to be followed within the Canadian rule of law and city bylaws. The rest is about individual responsibility, be respectful and mindful of others is expected and appreciated. | ||
== Social media == | === Social media === | ||
Share, like, subscribe and advertise, brings attention to the group and potential new skaters. Please consider helping out that way and advertise the group which will benefit you and everyone else. | Share, like, subscribe and advertise, brings attention to the group and potential new skaters. Please consider helping out that way and advertise the group which will benefit you and everyone else. | ||
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* '''Youtube''': https://youtube.com/channel/UC7Zj9qgcU8dHEmg8JyN0H9w/videos | * '''Youtube''': https://youtube.com/channel/UC7Zj9qgcU8dHEmg8JyN0H9w/videos | ||
== GPS accounts == | === GPS accounts === | ||
Anyone wanting one free account to use for your activities, message me and feel free to request one. | Anyone wanting one free account to use for your activities, message me and feel free to request one. | ||
'''Requirements:''' Android platform only. | '''Requirements:''' Android platform only. | ||
* https:// | * https://torontobladers.ca/wiki/Hauk | ||
== Deals sales and trades == | === Deals sales and trades === | ||
Personal items are always welcome to be advertised in the group. Post your message publicly in the organizing platforms, chat, forum, wall, etc and address the interested person in private. Once the deal is done, please remove the advertised message in order to maintain the communication light, clean and avoid others to go looking for something that is not available anymore. | Personal items are always welcome to be advertised in the group. Post your message publicly in the organizing platforms, chat, forum, wall, etc and address the interested person in private. Once the deal is done, please remove the advertised message in order to maintain the communication light, clean and avoid others to go looking for something that is not available anymore. | ||
== Store publicity and advertisement == | === Store publicity and advertisement === | ||
Over the years we have all met skaters that have used different local stores for their skating needs and many have have good and bad experiences in both stores. Feel free to recommend a store or product another skater, use the store merchandising and talk about your experiences but | Over the years we have all met skaters that have used different local stores for their skating needs and many have have good and bad experiences in both stores. Feel free to recommend a store or product another skater, use the store merchandising and talk about your experiences but we would like to kindly ask to do it outside of the [[Toronto Bladers]] platforms ([[chat]], wiki, platforms, social media, etc) in order to keep the group neutral towards these business and avoid ongoing politics and store rivalries. | ||
'''During 2021, a few things were brought to attention:''' | '''During 2021, a few things were brought to attention:''' | ||
* One person joined us with the intention to bring business to a local store and not to skate with us. | * One person joined us with the intention to bring business to a local store and not to skate with us. | ||
* One store manager | * One store manager said that a competitor store tried to literally poach/steal one employee skater from their store to go work for the competitor. (Some of us know who are these stores and skaters and have skated with them) | ||
* We have skaters that had issues with both stores, service and or products. | * We have skaters that had issues with both stores, service and or products. | ||
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In addition, looking to see if someone would advertise or sponsor us has been tried, and so far no replies to such request. | In addition, looking to see if someone would advertise or sponsor us has been tried, and so far no replies to such request. | ||
Should we ever get some sort of sponsoring, this position will be reviewed. All sponsor achievements will be used towards maintaining the group costs and activities. | Should we ever get some sort of sponsoring, this position will be reviewed. All sponsor achievements will be used towards maintaining the group costs and activities. | ||
== 2021 Recap == | |||
* [[Kommunity]] group grew with more active and skilled skaters | |||
* We found more skilled skaters to join us | |||
* We had skaters around the GTA and beyond, that joined us. | |||
* Events organized on [[kommunity]] had more attendance than any other year on meetup [[Reasons_to_move_away_from_meetup_Toronto_rollerblade_inline_skater_group|rollerblading group]]. | |||
* At a given moment, the [https://youtube.com/watch?v=lI3S8eKp0dc bladers day 2021] counted with 29 skaters which made it the biggest attendance that we had so far. | |||
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* The [https://youtube.com/watch?v=4Vfq6eI4P6s luminous event] had 10 skaters and all skaters using luminous wheels in October. This was a first for this number of skaters at this time of the year. This was a success above expectations. | |||
<youtube>4Vfq6eI4P6s</youtube> | |||
=== 2021 videos === | |||
* Published videos here: https://youtube.com/watch?v=1fOo48rLAaY&list=PL3UTpe1MupSX8Ox_A6yOmZ_or5GENxmq5 | |||
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You made it happen! Thank you! | |||
This was the first year of using [[kommunity]] as an organizing platform which was more successful than any other year on the [[Reasons to move away from meetup Toronto rollerblade inline skater group|Toronto rollerblade inline skater group]]. | |||
[[Category:Announcements]] | [[Category:Announcements]] | ||