[Ansteorra] Olive A&S Competition reminder.

[deboramarzec at aol.com]

Good list but you can also add:

Theme information. The history and setting of the theme chosen. How will
that theme affect the tone of the event.
What activities will there be that relate to the theme.
How can members participate in the theme.
Where can info on garb and other accouterments relative to that theme be
found?

Are there any special rules or info that would be helpful to know about to
participate in any of the planned activities?


Site facilities should include whether or not people need to bring chairs,
tables, shades, etc.

A schedule of activities. Even if the event does not run 'on schedule', it
usually follows the order of the printed schedule or at least you know what
activities to look forward to and prepare for.

Are there any circles planned or special events, such as a vigil or peerage
ceremony planned to happen.

I am sure there is more. Not all of this is known ahead of time, but as much
as it known should be shared. It helps the populace to help the event keep
on track.

Claire


On Mon, Jan 3, 2011 at 5:50 PM, Bree Flowers <evethejust at gmail.com> wrote:

> I thought about volunteering to write a document, but that chronicler
> page really has most of the information you'd *need* in a website too.
> I'll write up some of the extras and submit it to the Florilegium if
> people think it would be useful though.
>
> Ideally, an event website should give potential attendees all the
> information they need to find the site and arrive in a timely manner
> with everything they will require to enjoy their day to the fullest.
>
> There's some other nice-to-know things that could be included in a
> website. Off the top of my head I came up with what kinds of
> "facilities" are on-site (flushies, privies or porta-johns)? Is there
> water and is said water potable? Is it wheelchair accessible? What are
> the policies with regards to fire (either camp fires at a camp site or
> candles at feast), and smoking? Is there camping space and is there an
> additional fee for camping? What activities are offered? Are there any
> special requirements on any of the activities (for example bardic
> performances requiring documentation, fighters being restricted to
> particular weapons, camping in period pavilions only)? What is the
> feast menu? Who can people contact with food allergies/dietary
> restrictions and what is the latest date they should try to do so
> (though this will not guarantee accommodation of course)? Will there
> be any lunch available and is there an extra charge for it?
>
> The only other biggie I could come up with for event websites is
> please, for the love of all things small and furry, do not use Flash.
> None of the apple products that so many of us love (ipods, iphones and
> ipads) can see flash. Anything that might prevent people from seeing
> the website you have so lovingly designed is a bad thing.
>
> Is there anything else I've missed?
>
> ~Eve
>