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Hi everyone!
Thanks so much for joining me for these updates. I couldn’t find a time that worked for everyone live, but I really appreciate you taking a few minutes to catch up. Here’s everything you need to know:
1. Weekly Bulletin Deadline Change
- New deadline: Friday, 5 PM New York / 9 PM London
- Reason: More time to process events, especially when some come in late Reduces last-minute weekend rushes
- Tip for weekly events: Post early, ideally Monday or a few days before Post again 2 days before with a fresh message to refresh people’s memory and increase attendance
2. Event Template Feedback
- I’ll be running a poll soon to hear your opinions
- Suggestions for additional info in the template: Community name Community leader’s name More event description
- Current process: I take a screenshot from the calendar to create the weekly bulletin More information would help improve clarity and visibility for everyone
3. Experts & Specialists Joining
We’re bringing in a core group of specialists to support you:
- Justin Yip – moderator / guest host
- Claire Goodall – Canva expert, helping with event graphics for calendar & bulletin
- Ben Sherry – workshops support (coming late May, slightly different approach than usual)
If you think you can help members with your skills, reach out—we’d love to explore it.
Support areas include:
- Event ideas & planning
- Marketing your event
- Artwork, graphics, where to post, and how to post
- Running your event and follow-up
4. Premium Membership Update
- Current offer: $5/month or $50/year
- Price change: In 72 hours → $10/month or $80/year
- Requirement: Premium will soon be required to submit events to the calendar and weekly bulletin
- VIP level coming soon – details to be revealed later
- Thank you: 34 members have already joined
5. Referral Competition
- Last week of the competition!
- Prize: Full-page feature in the Weekly Bulletin Advertise yourself, your community, or upcoming events
- Winners so far: Des and Katya, twice each.
- More competitions will follow in the future
6. Networking Calls
- Partnering with Justin Yip (Aligned Entrepreneur Networks)
- Frequency: Every other week starting mid-May
- Purpose: Connect with other community leaders Share advice and cross-promote Offer support to other communities
- Tailored to this side of the world, complementing other sessions by Justin and Ben
7. Weekly Bulletin Upgrades
- Collaborating with Mary Nunley
- Exploring ways to enhance the bulletin, including: Flip book version Paid advertising options for communities or personal promotions
8. General Notes & Appreciation
- Exciting growth happening – your support makes it possible
- Joining now means you’re part of this community at ground level
- This is an evolving platform, always improving
- Thank you for being part of the journey!