Talk:FamiLAB Newsletter

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I'm going to use this section as a scratch pad for newsletter ideas I'm collecting.

Ideas (from different sources and myself) In no particular order.
  1. About FamiLAB (in the initial issue) How it got started, how it evolved, what it does now.
  2. Member of the month highlights (Members who want to tell their story, what their hobbies are, etc..)
  3. Members who want to volunteer their information
  4. Images of members in action, working on projects (Get their permission first)
  5. "I made this"
  6. Jobs: Wanted jobs, job offers
  7. Classifieds: "Stuff exchange"
  8. 3D Printing News
  9. Status of the 3D printers at the lab
  10. Purge table contents
  11. FamiLAB areas explanations (Explain what each area is for, related tools and How to use...) Each area gets something in each different issue, unless there's a request.
    1. Lobby
    2. Fab Lab
    3. BioTech
    4. Classroom
      1. Classroom
      2. Electronics Bench (Inside Classroom)
      3. Ham Radio (Inside Classroom)
    5. Darkroom
    6. Laptop Bar
    7. Warehouse
      1. Machine Shop
      2. Member Storage Bins
      3. Wood Shop
      4. Leather Area
      5. Welding Area
  12. Classes (Current and upcoming classes)
  13. Events (Current and upcoming events)
  14. FamiLAB News (Any news about FamiLAB)
  15. Local restaurants (Highlights like recommended food from members about specific restaurants, local restaurants)
  16. Using FamiLAB resources (Slack, forums, etc.) (Slack: useful channels for all members)
  17. Statistics (Current member count, etc.)
  18. Current Crowdfunding Efforts
  19. Current Laser status
  20. Member meeting information (Brief meeting minutes, what was discussed, new members, etc.)
  21. New technology that effects us.
  22. Top 10 lists
  23. Upcoming conventions and events nearby
  24. Letter from the president (Dave) or VP
  25. Letter from the Treasurer
  26. Letter from the Ops Team
  27. From the board in general
  28. Specific Problems reported by members
    1. Specific Problems resolved by members
    2. Specific Problems resolved by Ops
    3. Specific Problems resolved by Board
  29. General concerns from members
    1. General concerns from members resolved
    2. General concerns from members unresolved
  30. How-to articles
  31. FAQ section
  32. New things at the lab
  33. Members in action (Images of members working on projects)
  34. Holidays and special events
  35. Images of pets of members
  36. Humorous pictures of members
  37. Information about organizations and local companies that are relevant to the lab
  38. Battlebots
  39. Makerfaire Orlando (when it's time relevant)
  40. Gaming
    1. Gaming (Video)
    2. Gaming (Tabletop)
  41. Puzzles
  42. Cartoons by members or from other sources (must be legal to show)