>>> [!note] Migrated issue <!-- Drupal.org comment --> <!-- Migrated from issue #3334666. --> Reported by: [andrewozone](https://www.drupal.org/user/3430095) >>> <p>Monthly Meetup for January 2023 - <a href="https://www.meetup.com/fox-valley-drupal/events/hghbgsyfccbxb/">https://www.meetup.com/fox-valley-drupal/events/hghbgsyfccbxb/</a></p> <p><strong>Make a comment on this issue for participation credit!</strong></p> <p><a href="https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/1eBk5KHAIAGxvoP2fa68uQ07O0s7uiBIBGfiD-dvnYYs/edit?usp=sharing">View Introduction Slides for this Meeting</a></p> <p><a href="http://bit.ly/fox-valley-speaker-ws">View Speaker Workshop Slides for this Meeting</a></p> <h2>Speaker Workshop</h2> <p>This workshop helps speakers from underrepresented groups prepare to speak at conferences. This will in turn help local meetups, Drupal Camps, and even DrupalCons develop a more diverse speaker roster. The workshop helps folks bust through their impostor syndrome and develop a topic, title, pitch, and outline.</p> <p>The workshop covers:</p> <ul> <li>Impostor syndrome</li> <li>Finding a topic</li> <li>Better speaker tips</li> <li>Writing a great pitch</li> <li>Creating an outline</li> <li>Creating great slides</li> <li>Public speaking confidence</li> </ul> <p>This workshop is a great fit for you if you&rsquo;ve ever felt uncomfortable about speaking at events or wanted to present but found yourself thinking:</p> <ul> <li>&ldquo;What would I talk about?&rdquo;</li> <li>&ldquo;I&rsquo;m not an expert in anything.&rdquo;</li> </ul> <h2>About the Speakers</h2> <p><strong>AmyJune Hineline</strong> is the Senior Community Manager at Opensource.com, a project supported by Red Hat. She is also a Drupal Core Mentor. With a dual focus on both open-source community development and inclusivity, she is uniquely positioned to help individuals become more comfortable and confident as they contribute to their communities.</p> <p><strong>Marjorie Freeman</strong> is the community manager for Enable Architect (redhat.com/architect). It is her job to help IT practitioners amplify their voices by publishing their professional technical work. She is a creative individual, who appreciates the power of effective communication when it comes to making informed business decisions.</p> <h2>Agenda</h2> <ul> <li>6:30pm CST - Social time</li> <li>6:45pm CST - Announcements &amp; Introductions</li> <li>7:00pm CST - Speaker Workshop</li> <li>8:45pm CST - Wrap Up</li> </ul> <p>We officially end at 9:00pm CT but some of us hang around for more informal talk &amp; socialization.</p>