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==Chats==
==Chats==
===Images===
For the templates below, you'll need to set up a new [http://www.worldtimebuddy.com/ World Time Buddy] appointment for the "see your timezone" link. Go to that site, and:
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# Select the date of the chat in the top bar of the box showing the time zones.
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# Select the appropriate time. We always tie to the San Francisco (Pacific) time zone, so on that line, choose 90 minutes starting at 10am.  
# You should now see an "event" button in the top bar of the box showing the time zones – click that.
# You'll now be on a "Meeting details" page. Click on the orange button titled "Edit title/description" and change it to "UFOP: SB118 - [Month] [Year] chat"
# Click the green "Preview" button, make sure everything looks right, and then click the green "get short link" button.
# Copy the resulting meeting URL, and paste that into your reminders below


==="Next Chat"===
You should also consider changing the generic text in the third paragraph of each reminder. Brainstorm something that sounds fun!  
* When: This is the first announcement of the next month's chat. It should be posted within 7 days after the previous chat.
* Subject: '''Next Fleetwide OOC Chat'''
* Body:
 
:: Mark your calendars for the next fleetwide chat, coming up on [DAY], [MONTH] [DATE] at [TIME] A.M. Pacific / [TIME] P.M. Eastern / [TIME] P.M. GMT.
 
:: To participate, simply head to our online chat room, at: http://www.starbase118.net/chat -- if you have problems connecting, use the instructions listed below the chat box.
 
:: Our fleetwide chats are a space for all the members of the StarBase 118 group to get together and talk in real time about everything that’s happening within the group. Come by and see what goings-on are happening off your ship! Chats are always held on the second Sunday of every month, but you can head into the chat room at any time to see who else is there.


==="This weekend"===
==="This weekend"===
* When: This should be scheduled for six days prior to the chat, to remind people of the upcoming event.  
* When: This should be scheduled for six days prior to the chat, to remind people of the upcoming event.  
* Subject: '''Fleetwide OOC chat this Sunday'''
* Subject: '''Join us this coming Sunday for our next fleet-wide chat'''
* Body:  
* Body:  


:: Don’t forget to stop by the chatroom this weekend! The next chat starts on [DAY], [MONTH] [DATE] at [TIME] A.M. Pacific / [TIME] P.M. Eastern / [TIME] P.M. GMT. (Always check your time zone for accuracy/DST if applicable!) These chats occur on the second Sunday of every month and are open to any member of the community. Come by and see, in real time, what other folks in the fleet have been up to!
:: <nowiki>Our next fleet-wide OOC chat is scheduled for this coming Sunday, [MONTH] [DATE], at [TIME] A.M. Pacific / [TIME] P.M. Eastern / [TIME] P.M. GMT. (<a href="[LINK]]">Click here to see your timezone.</a>)</nowiki>
 
:: <nowiki><strong><a href="https://discord.gg/kVbfqdR">Join us in the chat room by clicking here – no extra software required! You can chat right from your browser window.</a></strong> If it's your first time in our new Discord server, you'll need to take a short tutorial and register your username.</nowiki>


:: Chats take place in our on-site chat room: http://www.starbase118.net/chat/ -- if you have problems connecting, use the instructions listed below the chat box.
:: Our chats generally last for about 90 minutes, but you're welcome to come-and-go as your schedule requires. We gab about simming, Star Trek, and anything else that comes up – lots of silliness abound!


==="Chat today"===
==="Chat today"===
* When: This should be scheduled for the early morning of the chat.  
* When: This should be scheduled for the early morning of the chat.  
* Subject: '''Fleetwide OOC chat today'''
* Subject: '''Join us for today's fleet-wide chat'''
* Body:  
* Body:  


:: Join us today at [TIME] A.M. Pacific / [TIME] P.M. Eastern / [TIME] P.M. GMT (always check your time zone for accuracy/DST if applicable!) for our monthly OOC chat event in our chat room: http://www.starbase118.net/chat/
:: <nowiki>Our next fleet-wide OOC chat is scheduled for TODAY ([DAY], [MONTH] [DATE]) at [TIME] A.M. Pacific / [TIME] P.M. Eastern / [TIME] P.M. GMT. (<a href="[LINK]]">Click here to see your timezone.</a>)</nowiki>


:: You'll have the chance to meet other members of the fleet, catch up on what's going on in our community and in the world of Star Trek, and dish about upcoming in, and out of character events.  
:: <nowiki><strong><a href="https://discord.gg/kVbfqdR">Join us in the chat room by clicking here – no extra software required! You can chat right from your browser window.</a></strong> If it's your first time in our new Discord server, you'll need to take a short tutorial and register your username.</nowiki>


:: If you have problems connecting, use the instructions listed below the chat box. See you there!
:: Our chats generally last for about 90 minutes, but you're welcome to come-and-go as your schedule requires. We gab about simming, Star Trek, and anything else that comes up – lots of silliness abound!


==Featured Bio Contest==
==Featured Bio Contest==

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For the templates below, you'll need to set up a new World Time Buddy appointment for the "see your timezone" link. Go to that site, and:

  1. Select the date of the chat in the top bar of the box showing the time zones.
  2. Select the appropriate time. We always tie to the San Francisco (Pacific) time zone, so on that line, choose 90 minutes starting at 10am.
  3. You should now see an "event" button in the top bar of the box showing the time zones – click that.
  4. You'll now be on a "Meeting details" page. Click on the orange button titled "Edit title/description" and change it to "UFOP: SB118 - [Month] [Year] chat"
  5. Click the green "Preview" button, make sure everything looks right, and then click the green "get short link" button.
  6. Copy the resulting meeting URL, and paste that into your reminders below

You should also consider changing the generic text in the third paragraph of each reminder. Brainstorm something that sounds fun!

"This weekend"

  • When: This should be scheduled for six days prior to the chat, to remind people of the upcoming event.
  • Subject: Join us this coming Sunday for our next fleet-wide chat
  • Body:
Our next fleet-wide OOC chat is scheduled for this coming Sunday, [MONTH] [DATE], at [TIME] A.M. Pacific / [TIME] P.M. Eastern / [TIME] P.M. GMT. (<a href="[LINK]]">Click here to see your timezone.</a>)
<strong><a href="https://discord.gg/kVbfqdR">Join us in the chat room by clicking here – no extra software required! You can chat right from your browser window.</a></strong> If it's your first time in our new Discord server, you'll need to take a short tutorial and register your username.
Our chats generally last for about 90 minutes, but you're welcome to come-and-go as your schedule requires. We gab about simming, Star Trek, and anything else that comes up – lots of silliness abound!

"Chat today"

  • When: This should be scheduled for the early morning of the chat.
  • Subject: Join us for today's fleet-wide chat
  • Body:
Our next fleet-wide OOC chat is scheduled for TODAY ([DAY], [MONTH] [DATE]) at [TIME] A.M. Pacific / [TIME] P.M. Eastern / [TIME] P.M. GMT. (<a href="[LINK]]">Click here to see your timezone.</a>)
<strong><a href="https://discord.gg/kVbfqdR">Join us in the chat room by clicking here – no extra software required! You can chat right from your browser window.</a></strong> If it's your first time in our new Discord server, you'll need to take a short tutorial and register your username.
Our chats generally last for about 90 minutes, but you're welcome to come-and-go as your schedule requires. We gab about simming, Star Trek, and anything else that comes up – lots of silliness abound!

Featured Bio Contest

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Winner & new round

  • When: Posted at the beginning of the month, as soon as a winner has been chosen.
  • Subject: Featured Bio Contest Winner: [NAME]
  • Notes: Insert links to the winning bio and forums in the appropriate places.
  • Body:
Round [NUM] of the Featured Bio Contest has just ended, and we're happy to announce that [NAME] has been named the next Featured Bio for the month of [THIS MONTH]!
The Featured Bio Contest winner is highlighted on the front page of the wiki each month, and enters the Hall of Fame for winning bios. Meanwhile, we encourage everyone to check out [NAME'S] bio for some tips and ideas on how you can make your bio better and hopefully end up a winner.
Now we're entering Round [NUM] and are looking for nominations. You can nominate yourself, or anyone else who has a high quality bio that adheres to rules -- just head to the forum for more information and an explanation of how to enter.
Bios that enter will be judged by the Featured Bio Contest team, and nominees will receive ideas on who how to improve their bio to adhere to our high standards of exemplary bios.
Head to the forums now and nominate a bio!

Mid-cycle reminder

  • When: This should be scheduled mid-month.
  • Subject: Featured Bio Contest reminder
  • Body:
Don't forget to nominate a bio for the Featured Bio Contest before it closes on [DATE].
We're looking for the highest quality bios in the fleet to not only help provide an example for our members on how to structure their bio, but also to show off how much our members put into the creation of realistic and emotional characters.
Head to the Featured Bio Contest forum to nominate a bio of your own, or someone else whose bio you admire.

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