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title: "Launching the GraphQL Local Initiative"
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tags: ["blog"]
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date: 2024-08-15
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byline: Benjie Gillam and Jory Burson
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---
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The GraphQL Foundation's primary mission is to ensure the continued evolution of
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the GraphQL specification and reference implementations. As part of this
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mission, we strive to provide collaboration infrastructure that fosters a
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culture of community and innovation. Local get-togethers play a crucial role in
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this, bringing together developers, library maintainers, vendors, and
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enthusiasts to share knowledge and collaborate.
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That's why we've expanded our support for local communities with the launch of
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the **GraphQL Local Initiative**. This initiative aims to recognize and support
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local efforts by providing a framework and resources for organizing local
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GraphQL events.
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## What the GraphQL Local Initiative Offers
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We recognize how much effort is required to organize local events: from finding
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venues, speakers, sponsors and refreshments to preparing slides, driving
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awareness, ensuring inclusivity, and much more - there's a lot to do! The
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GraphQL Local Initiative enables us to lighten your load a little by offering a
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modest sponsorship, slide templates, code of conduct, guidelines, swag,
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promotion, and more.
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## Requirements for GraphQL Locals
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To ensure the success and consistency of these local events, organizers must
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adhere to the GraphQL Code of Conduct and Brand Guidelines, and ensure events
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are inclusive and accessible. For the full list of requirements, see the
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[program page](/community/foundation/local-initiative).
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## How to Get Involved
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We encourage all community members passionate about GraphQL to get involved.
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Whether you want to organize an event in your local city or simply participate,
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your involvement helps strengthen the GraphQL community.
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To find out more and apply for official recognition and support for your local
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event, please
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[visit the GraphQL Local Initiative page](/community/foundation/local-initiative).
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Let’s keep building a vibrant, supportive, and innovative GraphQL community
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together!

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Start a GraphQL Local!
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sidebarTitle: GraphQL Local
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description:
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The GraphQL Local initiative helps the GraphQL Foundation foster a culture of
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community and innovation, contributing to the success, health, and
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sustainability of our ecosystem.
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---
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import { Button } from "../../../app/conf/_components/button"
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# GraphQL Local Initiative
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The GraphQL Foundation's primary mission is to ensure the continued evolution of
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the GraphQL specification and reference implementations. As part of this
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mission, we strive to provide collaboration infrastructure that fosters a
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culture of community and innovation. Local get-togethers play a crucial role in
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this, bringing together developers, library maintainers, vendors, and
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enthusiasts to share knowledge and collaborate.
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To better support these meets and clarify the process, we are excited to
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announce the official **GraphQL Local** initiative. This initiative provides a
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framework for organizing local GraphQL user groups and offers support to each
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approved group (hereafter, a "Local").
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We're happy to support both new and existing GraphQL meets; here’s what you
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need to know to get involved:
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## Requirements
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Organizers of a Local must agree:
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- All official events and related channels will be governed by the
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**[GraphQL Code of Conduct](https://graphql.org/codeofconduct/)**.
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- Official communications will comply with the
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**[GraphQL Brand Guidelines](https://graphql.org/brand/)**.
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- The Local accepts **GraphQL TSC oversight**:
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- At least one
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[GraphQL Technical Steering Committee (TSC) member](https://github.com/graphql/graphql-wg/blob/main/GraphQL-TSC.md#tsc-members)
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must be granted administrator access to the Local’s online platforms (we
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will assign a TSC member and supply the relevant details on approval of
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your Local).
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- In case of a serious Code of Conduct breach, an organizer may be replaced.
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- The Local has 1 or more organizer from the area. (We're pretty flexible on the
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definition of "from the area", just be reasonable.)
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- Each official event will have at least least one **organizer present**.
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- Official events will be held in an appropriate **professional setting**.
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- Official events will feature at least one GraphQL-related talk (the format can
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vary: lecture, lightning talk, panel, AMA, etc).
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- These **talks will be recorded** and made freely available online.
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- Official events will be be **announced at least two weeks in advance**.
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Popular ticketing platforms include Eventbrite, Guild.host, and Meetup.com.
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- Attending official events will be **affordable**.
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- If not free, attendance fees must not exceed USD $10 or local equivalent
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without explicit approval from the GraphQL Marketing and Content committee.
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Events charging fees waive their entitlement to GraphQL Foundation
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sponsorship.
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- Organizers will **report back on attendance**, general feedback, and any
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suggestions for future events in a timely manner.
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Groups may of course organize other events, e.g. a summer barbeque, but these
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are currently out-of-scope of GraphQL Foundation support. These other events
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shall not be referred to as "official", but are still encouraged to follow the
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guidelines that are applicable (in particular, the Code of Conduct and Brand
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Guidelines must still be honoured).
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## Support
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Each approved Local is entitled to request the following support for each
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event:
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- **Sponsorship** up to USD $200 per event (max 1 per quarter) for approved
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costs (see below). More sponsorship might be available directly from
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individual foundation members, see details below.
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- **Swag bundle**\* to distribute to speakers, attendees, or organizers (max 1
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per quarter).
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- **Google Slides templates** for:
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- Code of Conduct
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- Call for Papers (CFP)
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- Sponsors
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- Schedule
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- Speaker/talk introduction
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- **Promotion** through GraphQL’s Twitter and LinkedIn channels.
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- **Local artwork** adhering to the GraphQL Brand Guidelines; including
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avatars, event banners, and slide templates. \*\*
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\* The content of swag bundles may change from time to time depending on
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available inventory.
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\*\* There may be a significant delay on the delivery of local artwork
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currently, we're still figuring out designs.
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## Approved Costs
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Sponsorship funds may be used towards:
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- Food (be sure to consider dietary restrictions and allergies)
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- Non-alcoholic drinks (alcoholic beverages, if provided, require sponsor
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approval or should be paid out of alternative funds)
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- Venue hire
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- Swag for speakers or attendees
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- Promotional materials
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- AV resources (e.g., camera stand, microphone)
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On approval of your GraphQL Local you will be provided with invoicing
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instructions.
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## Caveats
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All support is subject to the finite resources (both financial and temporal) of
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the GraphQL Local initiative. Sponsorship may be adjusted both up and down based
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on expected attendance and is discretionary. Bespoke work, e.g. local artwork,
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may have long and unpredictable lead times. Your application may be declined for
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any reason, but in particular if we think it is likely that the initiative will
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exhaust its budget we will decline all further applications until more budget
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becomes available.
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If you'd like to help support the GraphQL Foundation's various programs and
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initiatives, consider becoming a GraphQL Foundation member.
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## Additional Support
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If you need extra support for your event (e.g., transportation costs or higher
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venue fees/larger food and drinks budget for larger get-togethers), individual
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GraphQL Foundation member organizations may be able to offer additional support,
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often with a small ask such as saying a few words about them during the event.
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If your gathering is approved, you will be provided with contact information for
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member organizations who have expressed interest in supporting gatherings.
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## Get in Touch Now!
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We’re excited to see the GraphQL community grow and thrive through these
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gatherings. For more information or to get started, please contact us on
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`[email protected]`:
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Start a GraphQL Local!
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