= Focus Groups =
= DRAFT =

== Why ==

 {*} This structure will help members get better connection with lp.

 {*} Will help it's members to practice locally, in preparation for participating globally.

 {*} Will help collecting same-interested persons in one place, thus better performance and output.

 {*} Will help showing up talented members in one field, rather than straying in the wide team.



== How ==

 {*} Create separate page for each team, with members' photos in body-top.

 {*} Make each team free to choose it's means and to adjust it's performance locally.

 {*} FGs owned by Council.

 {*} One '''''Elected''''' Administrator for each FG.

 {*} One person can administer only '''one''' FG at a time.


== Specializations ==

 {*} '''Support Squad:'''
  * Watch all teams' resources for support requests and help with answering them.
  * This [[https://wiki.ubuntu.com/IRC/SupportersGuide|Guide]] gives a good example of the best practice.
  * Joining:
   * Create a Launchpad account, sign CoC, Join ubuntu-eg then propose to ~ubuntu-eg.support.
   * Pass Expertise test.
   * 
   * 
   * 

 {*} '''GateKeeprs:'''
  * Maintain all team's resources as needed
  * Build new web resources if requested.
  * Joining:
   * Create a Launchpad account, sign CoC, Join ubuntu-eg then propose to ~ubuntu-eg.gatekeepers.
   * Pass Expertise test.
   * 
   * 
   * 
 
 {*} '''Marketing:'''
  * Promote our web presence.
  * Provide needed material.
  * Joining:
   * Create a Launchpad account, sign CoC, Join ubuntu-eg then propose to ~ubuntu-eg.market.
   * Pass Expertise test.
   * 
   * 
   * 

 {*} '''PR:'''
  * 
  * 
  * Joining:
   * Create a Launchpad account, sign CoC, Join ubuntu-eg then propose to ~ubuntu-eg.pr.
   * Pass Expertise test.
   * 
   * 
   * 

 {*} '''Sponsors:'''
  * A Group of donaters.
  * Joining:
   * Create a Launchpad account, sign CoC, Join ubuntu-eg then propose to ~ubuntu-eg.sponsors.
   * Pass Expertise test.
   * 
   * 
   * 
 {*} '''Treasurers:'''
  * Collect funding, either internal or external.
  * Save and keep teams finance.
  * Inform Council regularly about current team's finance status.
  * Expend team's fund as needed and trace how it had been expended.
  * Joining:
   * Create a Launchpad account, sign CoC, Join ubuntu-eg then propose to ~ubuntu-eg.treasurers.
   * Pass Expertise test.
   * 
   * 
   * 

 {*} '''Organizers:'''
  * Prepare for upcoming events:
   * Finding Venues.
   * Arranging Venues booking.
   * Schedule event's sessions/classes and arrange them according to best fit.
  * Manage Events while it's happening:
   * Help with on-time happenings during events.
   * Respond to attendees requests.
  * Work closely with inviter(s) to hold requested event(s).
  * Work closely with Marketing and Treasurers to bring Events in best shape possible.
  * Joining:
   * Create a Launchpad account, sign CoC, Join ubuntu-eg then propose to ~ubuntu-eg.organizers.
   * Pass Expertise test.
   * 
   * 
   * 

 {*} '''Operators:'''
  * Watch all teams' resources for any kind of violation to CoC, LCoC, or Internet or society etiquette.
   * Joining:
   * Create a Launchpad account, sign CoC, Join ubuntu-eg then propose to ~ubuntu-eg.operators.
   * Pass Expertise test.
   * 
   * 
   * 

 {*} '''GrafiX'''
  *
  * Joining:
   * Create a Launchpad account, sign CoC, Join ubuntu-eg then propose to ~ubuntu-eg.grafix.
   * Pass Expertise test.
   * 
   * 
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