Creating an igda chapter in Malta
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How to create and operate an igda chapter in Malta (International Game Developers Association - Malta Chapter)
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- 1. Creating an IGDA Copyright 2011 Rocksolid Games Chapter Malta Chapter Founding 2011/12 Derived from IGDA publications 1
- 2. IGDA at a glance • Board of Directors Chairman Brian Robbins from Riptide Games • 88 Chapters worldwide from Atlanta to Vietnam • Special Interest Groups (SIGs) from A.I. to Copyright 2011 Rocksolid Games Women in Games • Wiki Projects with valuable dev-information • Knowledge and publications about game topics • Discounts for shows and hardware/software • Representation of developer interests 2
- 3. Purpose of Chapters • Employees from separate companies to get sense of larger community • Opportunities to learn and share ideas • Networking with other professionals Copyright 2011 Rocksolid Games • Industry outsiders to connect with game developers • Chances to learn about the IGDA 3
- 4. Chapter Website • Chapter Coordinator / organizers granted access to the Chapter Admin area (IGDA membership required) • Alternatively, host site on local server (better) Copyright 2011 Rocksolid Games • IGDA will provide a redirecting link • local volunteer to create a design for chapter's web presence 4
- 5. Orga Committee 3-6 volunteers from variety of companies Tasks: 10 full IGDA members needed • ongoing meeting planning Found non commercial organization • reserve meeting space • write meeting announcements and reports Roles: • maintain mailing list Mandatory: • update website • Chapter Coordinator: liaison between your • answer questions and keep folks informed Copyright 2011 Rocksolid Games chapter and the IGDA, communicates • promote meetings within each volunteer's chapter activities to IGDA, fills out company quarterly chapter check-ups • serve as on-site authority figures Optional: set Up Organizer Mailing List • Content/Speaker Manager • Treasurer Optional: Advisory Board • Website Manager • high-level developers who consult on • Meeting Venue Liaison chapter activities • Meeting Reporter/Photographer • strong Advisory Board builds your • Sponsorship Salesperson chapter's credibility • acknowledge them on your chapter's 5 website
- 6. Repeated Meeting Location • Free use of space • Accessible via public transportation • Parking nearby Copyright 2011 Rocksolid Games • Casual, non-sterile environment • Reasonably priced food (if pub/restaurant) • Alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages • Onsite equipment for presentations or demos • Sufficient seating/space for expected attendance 6
- 7. Meeting Agenda Presentations: "Open Mic" nights: • Presentation from • Free speech for all industry professionals • Speakers address the • Presentation topics crowd relevant to local Copyright 2011 Rocksolid Games audience Panels: Social meetings: • Moderator presents • At local pub or topic restaurant (often after • Four to five attendees presentations or who address the topic panels) 7
- 8. Press and Promotion Important facts: • Only roughly 15-20% of the people will attend a meeting • For a chapter's inaugural meeting attendance is usually higher • post meeting announcement in IGDA forums • email list of local attendees crucial • Update Facebook page with dates Copyright 2011 Rocksolid Games Local events: Distribute material and encourage interest at game-related events in your area Dealing with the Press: Chapters… … ARE allowed to send updates, memos, or informal announcements about their chapter to the media … NOT allowed to put out official IGDA press releases … NOT allowed to endorse specific products, platforms, companies, or events … NOT allowed to give interviews on behalf of the IGDA All media inquiries concerning IGDA should be directed to IGDA headquarters (press@igda.org) 8
- 9. At the meeting Opening: • Explain agenda • Announce chapter or IGDA news • Make IGDA membership pitch Welcome Table: • Arrange welcome table to sign in attendees, distribute nametags, literature. Copyright 2011 Rocksolid Games • Bring supplies, including pens, pencils, nametags, literature, bowl for business cards Nametags: • Nametags can be useful • But can feel too formal Meeting Sign-In Sheet: • Sign• sheet listing names, companies, email addresses, to track meeting attendance -in • Update mailing list using the sign-• sheet in • Collect business cards Literature and Forms on Entrance Table: IGDA membership application forms 9
- 10. Meeting Follow-Up Actions recommended one week after meeting: • Update website • Update Facebook page • Update forums Copyright 2011 Rocksolid Games • Update mailing list • Post-meeting reports • Send/Post pictures • Balance chapter finances • Do a committee post-mortem • Update the IGDA with quarterly chapter check-ups • Contact IGDA Community Liaison if necessary 10
- 11. Resources • $300 start• reimbursement (first year only) (reconfirm) -up • Web space: Free web space or redirect to a separate website • Web Team: Volunteers for chapters in need of assistance in designing/building/maintaining websites • Dedicated chapter forum: Online forum for discussions concerning Copyright 2011 Rocksolid Games IGDA chapter events, development, etc. • Forwarding email address: Forwarding alias for chapters email • Publicity: Announce chapter meeting on homepage, chapter meeting page, and monthly IGDA Newsletter • Provide lists of members in your area upon request • Attendee and speaker recruitment: The IGDA can help attract attendees and recruit speakers whenever possible, by request • Consultation: Advice on getting started and developing chapter • IGDA literature: Membership application forms, brochures, Annual 11 Reports, etc.
- 12. Frequency • Four to six meetings per year • Weekday evenings from approx. 7pm-10pm • Select meeting dates in advance Copyright 2011 Rocksolid Games • Create a tentative calendar • Avoid dates that conflict with GC, GDC or E3 • must plan at least one meeting per quarter to retain your chapter's active status 12
- 13. Contact Info IGDA Head Office 19 Mantua Road Mt. Royal, New Jersey Copyright 2011 Rocksolid Games USA 08061 Phone: +1(856)4232990 Fax: +1(856)4233420 • Email: contact@igda.org • Web: http://www.igda.org/ 13 • Blog: http://igdaboard.wordpress.com
- 14. Signup & Fees Personal Membership Fees in USD Lifetime Professional Membership $600 2 yr Pro. Membership $90 1 yr Pro. Membership (e.g. Malta) $48 1 yr Pro. Membership developing country (e.g. China) $35 Copyright 2011 Rocksolid Games 1 yr Student Membership (no voting rights) $30 1 yr Unemployed Professional Rate $25 Global Studio Affiliation Program designed as valuable benefit to present development teams Application Form: http://www.igda.org/sites/default/files/users/u51/IGDA_Membership_Application.pdf 14
- 15. Questions? Copyright 2011 Rocksolid Games 15