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this, bringing together developers, library maintainers, vendors, and
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enthusiasts to share knowledge and collaborate.
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This is why we're pleased to announce the launch of the **GraphQL Local
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Initiative**. This initiative aims to recognize and support local efforts by
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providing a framework and resources for organizing local GraphQL events.
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That's why we've expanded our support for local communities with the launch of
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the **GraphQL Local Initiative**. This initiative aims to recognize and support
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local efforts by providing a framework and resources for organizing local
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GraphQL events.
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## What the GraphQL Local Initiative Offers
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To better support these meets and clarify the process, we are excited to
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announce the official **GraphQL Local** initiative. This initiative provides a
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framework for organizing local GraphQL user groups and offers support each approved
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group (hereafter, a "Local"). Here’s what you need to know to get involved:
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framework for organizing local GraphQL user groups and offers support to each
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approved group (hereafter, a "Local").
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We're happy to support both new and existing GraphQL meets; here’s what you
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need to know to get involved:
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## Requirements
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- The Local accepts **GraphQL TSC oversight**:
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- At least one
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[GraphQL Technical Steering Committee (TSC) member](https://github.com/graphql/graphql-wg/blob/main/GraphQL-TSC.md#tsc-members)
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must have administrator access to the Local’s online platforms.
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must be granted administrator access to the Local’s online platforms (we
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will assign a TSC member and supply the relevant details on approval of
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your Local).
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- In case of a serious Code of Conduct breach, an organizer may be replaced.
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- The Local has 1 or more organizer from the area. (We're pretty flexible on the
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definition of "from the area", just be reasonable.)
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- Schedule
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- Speaker/talk introduction
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- **Promotion** through GraphQL’s Twitter and LinkedIn channels.
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- **Custom artwork** adhering to the GraphQL Brand Guidelines; including
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- **Local artwork** adhering to the GraphQL Brand Guidelines; including
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avatars, event banners, and slide templates. \*\*
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\* The content of swag bundles may change from time to time. At time of writing
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they are likely to consist of 2-3 t-shirts (sizes to be chosen by organizer),
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stickers, pin-badges, and a GraphQL bow-tie!
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\* The content of swag bundles may change from time to time depending on
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\*\* There may be a significant delay on the delivery of custom artwork
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\*\* There may be a significant delay on the delivery of local artwork
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currently, we're still figuring out designs.
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## Approved Costs
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Sponsorship funds may be used towards:
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- Food (be sure to consider dietary restrictions and allergies)
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- Non-alcoholic drinks (alcoholic beverages require sponsor approval or should
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be paid out of alternative funds)
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- Non-alcoholic drinks (alcoholic beverages, if provided, require sponsor
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approval or should be paid out of alternative funds)
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- Venue hire
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- Swag for speakers or attendees
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If your GraphQL Local application is approved you will be provided with
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invoicing instructions.
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On approval of your GraphQL Local you will be provided with invoicing
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instructions.
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## Caveats
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All support is subject to the finite resources (both financial and temporal) of
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the GraphQL Local initiative. Sponsorship may be adjusted both up and down based
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on expected attendance and is discretionary. Bespoke work, e.g. custom artwork,
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on expected attendance and is discretionary. Bespoke work, e.g. local artwork,
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may have long and unpredictable lead times. Your application may be declined for
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any reason, but in particular if we think it is likely that the initiative will
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If your gathering is approved, you will be provided with contact information for
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## Apply now!
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## Get in Touch Now!
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We’re excited to see the GraphQL community grow and thrive through these
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gatherings. For more information or to apply for official recognition and
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support, please contact us on `operations@graphql.org`:
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gatherings. For more information or to get started, please contact us on
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`operations@graphql.org`:
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