[Actionchix] Linux Chix mag - Open call for all volunteers (editors, designers, approvers, translators) - Closes Saturday Sept. 15th

[Tricia Bowen]

Although I'm no Georgia O'Keeffe I'd like to put my hat in for the Design
Team.
--Tricia


On 9/8/07, Selbak, Rolla N <rolla.n.selbak at intel.com> wrote:
>
> Hey all,
>
> While we're waiting for our Drupal setup for the Linux Chix mag, I
> thought we could get started on forming our groups for the mag.  The
> groups are: "Editor Team", "Design Team", "Translator Team", "Approver
> Team".
>
> *Note: keep in mind that the below content probably needs editing itself
> before it is posted on the Drupal site as part of the guidelines and
> such.  I don't profess to be the greatest writer  :)
>
>
> Contents
> ---------
> 1. Team Roles & Responsibilities
> 2. Joining more than one group
> 3. Pros and Cons of joining
> 4. How to Volunteer
> 5. Note on Teams working together
>
>
> 1. -- Team Roles & Responsibilities --
>
> Formed teams are free to change the name of their team to something more
> fun of course  :)
>
> "Editor Team" - the Chix we will depend on for editing all the articles
> that are submitted and approved.  They have a knack for molding engaging
> and proper writing.  These are the grammar, vocab and spelling
> connoisseurs (<- yes I had to look this spelling up).
>
> "Design Team" - the Chix we will depend on for the design of the mag.
> The layout, obtaining/creating the art we will use (if each publication
> will have a theme for instance), and the overall appearance of the mag.
> These are the Georgia O'Keeffe's out there who would love to contribute
> their talent to this mag.
>
> "Translator Team" - the Chix we will depend on for translating the
> articles.  It is not expected that every single article be translated to
> every possible language.  However it would be nice to translate at least
> some articles to the language of any contributor who is interested in
> sharing an article with an audience of their respective language(s).
> These are the multi-linguists who are able to communicate with a global
> audience.
>
> "Approver Team" - in essence, the editor-in-chief team.  The Chix who
> will make the big approving decisions for accepting articles, giving the
> go on the layout and look of the mag, and having the final say on
> releasing the publication.  Their role is not to dictate, but rather to
> manage and facilitate.  They should regularly hold open, Linux Chix
> votes on things like design and theme of the monthly publication.  I
> suggest that this group not be more than 5 (odd numbers are always good
> for voting purposes).  If we get more than 5 volunteer submissions, an
> open vote will be held with each candidate voicing why she feels she is
> qualified.
>
> Later on, we will probably have a "Writer Team" for the regular columns
> we choose to have.  This isn't included in this particular open call for
> now.
>
>
> 2. -- Joining more than one group --
>
> All the groups, except the "Approvers", are not mutually exclusive.
> This means you are free to join the Editor, Design and Translator teams
> all at the same time.  The "Approvers" (or editors-in-chief) have to be
> exclusive obviously, since we don't want a case where a person approves
> her own article, design and translation  :)
>
>
> 3. -- Pros and Cons of joining --
>
> Keep in mind that joining these teams means you are willing to dedicate
> a portion of your valuable time to helping create, nurture and maintain
> the Linux Chix mag.
> Cons: added (and sometimes heavy) responsibility to your careers and
> daily lives.
> Pros: you get to be part of the first ever Linux Chix mag in history!!
>
>
> 4. -- How to Volunteer --
>
> Simple - email me the group(s) you'd like to volunteer for.
>
> The volunteering call will close next Saturday Sept. 15th.  If you miss
> the deadline, don't worry.  Later, you can email the respective teams
> and ask to join  :)  The goal here is to just get the groups started.
>
> At the end of the volunteer call, I will post the names and associated
> groups to this list, and you can tell me if I missed your name or
> incorrectly placed you.
>
> If there seems to be too many cooks in the kitchen (i.e. get 100
> designer volunteers), then we'll have to take an open vote.  We'll see
> if this is needed when the time comes.
>
>
>
> 5. -- Note on Teams working together --
>
> Forming the teams is the first step.  Each team will be its own entity.
> How the team is managed is totally up to the team itself.  Use the most
> open and equal means you can, in the spirit of Chix unity and open
> source.  If a team chooses a leader, for instance, make sure she is
> democratically elected.  If you choose to all be equal in roles, then
> make sure you have a good system in place for when there are hung votes
> or disagreements in decisions.
>
> How the teams will interact will be step 2.  I will send out my
> suggestion later on, and see what people think.
>
> I am so proud that we are all doing this, and I can't wait to show the
> world that the Linux Chix can create an educational, entertaining and
> first-rate open source mag using the open source spirit, and breaking
> down the gender biases and barriers.  A magazine by Chix for all.  (and
> no more servers 'going down' adds!  :p )
>
>
> rs
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-- 
--Tricia