How to run a Google Map Maker mapping party

  1. 2-3 weeks before: Go to http://sites.google.com/site/mapmakeruserhelp/mappingkit and download e-mail templates, presentation deck and one-pager.
  2. 2-3 weeks before: Secure a date and space for your party. Make sure the venue has enough computer space and Internet connectivity to handle your audience.
  3. 1-2 weeks before: Send out invitation e-mail to participants. Click here for suggestions on who to invite.
  4. 1 week before: Review presentation deck, customize it to your locale and familiarize yourself with how to demo Google Map Maker.
  5. 1-2 days before: Send out reminder e-mail with agenda (click link for sample) to participants.
  6. 1 hour before: Arrive early to set up computers (if you're providing them) and etc. etc.
  7. Party!
  8. Make sure all participants leave with one-pager [link coming soon].
  9. 1-2 days after: Send follow-up e-mail to participants and post on Map Maker Google Group. You might be featured on our blog with before and after screenshots detailing your hard work!
  10. Have friends in other areas? Send them these instructions on how they can run their own mapping parties!

Questions? Post them on the Map Maker Google Group and we'll get back to you.