Tech Valley (Albany-Troy-Schenectady-Saratoga Springs, NY) Social Media Club
This PBworks Wiki is used by SMCTV as an online whiteboard where we will develop topics, list potential speakers and venues and plot out events. If you would like to be kept up to date of our events, please join the Facebook page at http://www.facebook.com/pages/Social-Media-Club-Tech-Valley/124362664264558 or join our group on Linkedin at http://www.linkedin.com/e/vgh/3106753. Follow us on Twitter at @smctechvalley. Our chapter's official website is http://www.smctechvalley.org.
Our schedule of events is below. Locations, hosts/sponsors and topics will be listed as they become available. All events are FREE, unless otherwise stated. As agendas become available, we'll add links to them from this page (click on the date). Thanks to our sponsors, and to everyone on the Leadership team for their hard work to make this schedule possible!
2010 SCHEDULE
We are planning the following events for the remainder of 2010:
- TBA: SMCTV Major Speaking Event and Social Hour.
- TBA: SMCEDU Tech Valley: 10 Things Your Small Business Can Do Today With Your Social Media Strategy.
- TBA: SMCEDU Tech Valley: Using Social Media In NPOs
- TBA: WordCamp: Level 1, Why Use WordPress As A Website CMS Platform
- TBA: WordCamp: Level 2, Basic WordPress Configuration and Administration
- TBA: WordCamp: Level 3, Advanced Plugin Customization
PAST EVENTS
All our past events can be viewed on the SMC website.
LOCAL LEADERSHIP TEAM/VOLUNTEERS
The Social Media Club is looking for help shaping the future of social media in our local area. We need your support and time to make SMCTV a success! If you are interested in becoming a volunteer, speaker, or leadership - please don't hesitate to contact us!
And your input on these roles is welcome!
GENERAL VOLUNTEERS:
- David Ward
- Tom Nardacci
- Jacob Hopper
- Chris Wessell
- Mike Lesczinski
- Kevin Martone
- Peter Dean
- Patrick Boegel
- Patrick DiMascio
- Steve Keator
- Melissa Ward
Chapter President - David Ward
Email: smctechvalley@gmail.com
The President will direct the overall mission and goals of the organization and work with volunteers and social capital to make SMCTV a success!
Chapter Vice President - Jacob Hopper
Email: smctechvalley@gmail.com
The Vice President will assist the President in directing the overall mission and goals of the organization and work with volunteers and social capital to make SMCTV a success!
Chapter Secretary - TBD
Email: TBD
The Secretary will take meeting minutes, create meeting agendas, and document all official business of the chapter.
Chapter Treasurer - Tom Nardacci
Email: smctechvalley@gmail.com
The Treasurer will oversee the finances of the chapter.
Programming Director - TBD
Email: TBD
At the heart of the Social Media Club is great interactive events. The Programming Director manages all aspects of the activity calendar for the club. This person is responsible for:
- Developing and managing the schedule of events, including regular (monthly) public meetings and planning meetings
- Identifying topics for upcoming events
- Securing speaker bios
- Preparing the event program for each public event, including agenda, directions and other special instructions
- Hand off event program to Marketing Director for publicity
Marketing Director - TBD
Email: TBD
Promotion and marketing is key to the ultimate success of our organization. This person is responsible for:
- Managing the Social Media Club local chapter web pages, including the blog, wiki, forums, Facebook page, Linkedin Group, Twitter, and email list
- Coordinating with Programming Director to secure program agenda for each event
- Promoting future events through all the above-named channels
- Writing and sending around recaps of each public meeting
- Recording, publishing and sharing audio and video from events
Production Director - TBD
Email: TBD
This person is responsible for all aspects of event execution, including:
- Assuming responsibility for event program from Programming Director
- Scheduling and managing planning meetings with event sponsors and speakers
- Managing on-site signage, video, audio and lighting
- Coordinating food and drink with event sponsors and/or venue
- Staffing and managing event registration
- Managing development and collection of feedback forms
- Managing giveaways and all-other on-site activities
Membership Director - TBD
Email: TBD
The membership director is responsible for three important roles:
- Managing the master membership list of the local chapter of the Social Media Club
- Promoting local membership in the global Social Media Club organization
- Managing the relationship with the global Social Media Club organization
Social Director - TBD
Email: TBD
The social director is responsible for three important roles:
- Planning and organizing social events
- Planning and organizing networking events
As the group develops, other roles may be identified. Your suggestions are welcome. Again, if you'd like to volunteer for these or other roles, let us know!
SPONSORS WANTED:
We're currently looking for sponsors for upcoming events. Please add your name if you're interested in sponsoring an event--you can suggest a topic and help us with a venue!
RESOURCES:
- Venue recommendations: TBD
- Sponsors: TBD
IDEAS WANTED:
We're also looking for great ideas for upcoming events. Please share your thoughts below on possible upcoming events, speakers, sponsors, etc. in the chart below. Throw your ideas into the table below. It doesn't matter how crazy they are. We'll consider them all. Thanks!
TARGET DATE |
TOPIC |
ORGANIZER OR SUGGESTER |
POTENTIAL SPEAKERS |
POTENTIAL VENUE |
POTENTIAL SPONSOR |
NOTES OR STATUS |
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Second Life Revisted |
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TBD |
TBD
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TBD
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Social Media and Medicine |
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TBD |
TBD
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TBD
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Future of Journalism |
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TBD
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TBD |
TBD |
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Is Google the New Microsoft? Apple?
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TBD |
TBD |
TBD |
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Social Media and the Future of TV |
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TBD |
TBD |
TBD |
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Social Media and Education |
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TBD |
TBD |
TBD |
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Personalities and Personal Brands |
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TBD |
TBD |
TBD |
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Social Media and the Three Gs (Girls, Games and Gambling) |
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TBD |
TBD |
TBD |
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The Business Case for Social Media (Revisited) |
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TBD |
TBD |
TBD |
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Sports and Social Media |
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TBD |
TBD |
TBD |
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Social Media and the Law |
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TBD |
TBD |
TBD |
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Social Media, Biotech and Medicine |
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TBD |
TBD |
TBD |
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Social Media and the Protection of Content |
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TBD |
TBD |
TBD |
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Authenticity and Transparency. |
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TBD |
TBD |
TBD |
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The rise of video |
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