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When a new contributor joins the Marketing Documentation SIG (Project), we ask that he/she introduces themselves on the [[MailTo(marketing AT lists DOT fedoraproject DOT org)]  mailing list. To sign up for the list, visit [https://admin.fedoraproject.org/mailman/listinfo/marketing the fedora-marketing-list signup page] .  The primary purpose of this is to begin the process of building trust by learning about the contributor.
{{Admon/note | We're trying a different format for our "introduce yourself to the Marketing team!" emails after seeing
[http://www.lukew.com/ff/entry.asp?1007 a nifty article] on how mad-libs style forms are friendlier to newcomers. [https://admin.fedoraproject.org/mailman/listinfo/marketing Tell us what you think!]}}


{{Admon/note | The below items in bold are '''Requested''' while the other items are optional but recommended.}}
Part of joining the Marketing Team is introducing yourself to the [https://admin.fedoraproject.org/mailman/listinfo/marketing Marketing mailing list]. This will give people a chance to get to know you and help you get started.


The purpose of all this is to break anonymity and foster real-world community within the project.  You are under no obligation to reveal personal secrets.  The objective is to establish a level of trust with yourself and the other members of the project.
A template to help you write your introduction email is below. Feel free to write your own email if this template doesn't meet your needs - basically, we are looking to learn:
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A question to keep in mind is:


'''~+What do you want to know about people before working with and trusting them?+~'''
* Your name
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* Your FAS account username
Then tell us what you would want to know about yourself.
* Your background/skills
* What you're interested in doing within Fedora Marketing
* How we can help you get started


'''Subject'''
== Introduction template ==


* Self-Introduction: Your Name Here
'''Usage instructions: Send this email to the [https://admin.fedoraproject.org/mailman/listinfo/marketing marketing list] with Subject: "Self-Introduction: Your Name" (replace "Your Name" with your name, of course). Note that you will have to join the list before you can post to the list.'''


'''Body'''
Hi, my name is _________________ and I live in _______________ (location or timezone).  My [https://admin.fedoraproject.org/accounts Fedora Account System (FAS)] username is __________, and my [[IRC]] nick is __________. (OR: I am new to IRC and would like help getting started!)
 
I learned about the Fedora Marketing team through ___________, and am interested in joining because _________.
 
This is the first FOSS project I have worked on! (OR: I've worked in open source and/or Free Software in the past.  Some of the projects I've worked on, or communities I've been involved with, include: ____________________.)
 
This is the first Marketing project I have worked on! (OR: I've worked in Marketing in the past.  Some of the projects I've worked on, or roles I've had, include: ____________________.)
 
My skills, which I hope to utilize in Fedora Marketing, include:
(Marketing Skills) - _________________________________________
(Other Skills) - _____________________________________________
I'd also like to learn _________________.
 
When I'm not working on Fedora, I am _________ at ________________.  (Studying at this school, working at this company, pursuing this hobby.) A couple of goals I have for the Fedora Project are ____________ and ________________ .  I would also like to see _____________________ and _______________ happen in Fedora. I am wondering about ________________.
 
(And then put anything else you'd like to talk about here!)
 
Please help me get started!


* Full legal name (as you use it is fine)
* City, Country; you may use your timezone if you have a compelling reason not to specify your city or country
* Profession or Student status
* Company, School, or other affiliation
* Your goals in the Fedora Project
* What do you want to talk about?
* What would you like to see in Fedora?
* Anything else you'd like to do?
* Historical qualifications
* What other projects or marketing effors have you worked on in the past? (List what you think is relevant)
* What level and type of marketing skills do you have?
* What other skills do you have that might be applicable?
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Revision as of 20:21, 26 February 2010

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We're trying a different format for our "introduce yourself to the Marketing team!" emails after seeing a nifty article on how mad-libs style forms are friendlier to newcomers. Tell us what you think!

Part of joining the Marketing Team is introducing yourself to the Marketing mailing list. This will give people a chance to get to know you and help you get started.

A template to help you write your introduction email is below. Feel free to write your own email if this template doesn't meet your needs - basically, we are looking to learn:

  • Your name
  • Your FAS account username
  • Your background/skills
  • What you're interested in doing within Fedora Marketing
  • How we can help you get started

Introduction template

Usage instructions: Send this email to the marketing list with Subject: "Self-Introduction: Your Name" (replace "Your Name" with your name, of course). Note that you will have to join the list before you can post to the list.

Hi, my name is _________________ and I live in _______________ (location or timezone). My Fedora Account System (FAS) username is __________, and my IRC nick is __________. (OR: I am new to IRC and would like help getting started!)

I learned about the Fedora Marketing team through ___________, and am interested in joining because _________.

This is the first FOSS project I have worked on! (OR: I've worked in open source and/or Free Software in the past. Some of the projects I've worked on, or communities I've been involved with, include: ____________________.)

This is the first Marketing project I have worked on! (OR: I've worked in Marketing in the past. Some of the projects I've worked on, or roles I've had, include: ____________________.)

My skills, which I hope to utilize in Fedora Marketing, include: (Marketing Skills) - _________________________________________ (Other Skills) - _____________________________________________ I'd also like to learn _________________.

When I'm not working on Fedora, I am _________ at ________________. (Studying at this school, working at this company, pursuing this hobby.) A couple of goals I have for the Fedora Project are ____________ and ________________ . I would also like to see _____________________ and _______________ happen in Fedora. I am wondering about ________________.

(And then put anything else you'd like to talk about here!)

Please help me get started!

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