How to throw an AMT Open House

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Monthly Event

Monthly events are Show’ n’ tells for the membership.

The sustainable budget is $60 – $90 to cover promotion, food, and handouts.

Flyers in public venues – 3 weeks before event
Direct outreach to other orgs (see bayareamakers.org)
Basic Social Media – Save the date 4 weeks before event, full push 2 weeks before event, reminder 2 days and day of event

Requires one garbage patrol and tidy up the next day

The sustainable budget is $180 to cover promotion, food, and handouts.

Flyers in public venues – 3 weeks before event

Direct outreach to other Orgs via PR channels – 4 to 2 weeks before event

Basic Social Media – Save the date 4 weeks before event, full push 2 weeks before event, reminder 2 days and day of event

1 @ Laser

1 @ woodshop

2 @ up stairs

Production is just that… all the little things that make the event a nice experience.

Handout’s 20x – tchotchke if possible
Special Features (could be any of the options below)
- Little stations where people can make stuff (this is just an idea… still pending, terry mentioned kits)
- Guest Speaker or company
Balloons for sign
Food (Chips and dips)
Beverages – 50/50 Beer and Soda

Requires one garbage patrol and tidy up the next day