Support for the Meetup community by the Green Software Foundation encompasses a wide array of initiatives aimed at empowering both organizers and participants. To amplify visibility, the foundation actively promotes events through its communication channels and celebrates the contributions of standout organizers and impactful Meetups. It nurtures community building by fostering connections among global Meetups and facilitating open feedback through platforms like the Meetup Slack channel. The foundation also provides financial and logistical support, including sponsorships and branded materials, to ease the burden on organizers. These efforts collectively drive the adoption of green software practices while cultivating a dynamic and engaged global community.

GSF Meetup Support

GSF can support Groups with:

• **Meetup.Com Fees:** Covering the costs of creating and maintaining groups on Meetup | Find Local Groups, Events, and Activities Near You . This solely relates to the costs of creating and maintaining the Group on the Meetup platform. GSF does not cover costs related to the specific events.
• Amplification: GSF can help amplify the work of community groups through the Weekly Newsletter (Green News 🌱), through social media channels.
• Career Growth: "GSF Meetup Organizer" is an official community role that someone can use to build their resume, share over LinkedIn, and gain additional career skills.
• Staff Support: GSF staff members can assist in setting up new groups, and connecting organisers between other GSF meetup groups.

Types of Meetup Groups

GSF Supported Meetup Groups.

• For new meetup groups that the Green Software Foundation create and launch.
• The GSF account is listed as the main organizer of the meetup group.
• GSF decides who the other organizers are in following consultation with the community.
• GSF pays all the fees associated with that group.
• If the group/organizers are not meeting our code of conduct or any of our other policies, we can remove/replace them.
  • Have one in-person event per quarter, or at least four events per year.
  • Each group must represent a region or a city, not a country.
  • If there is no in-person event or communication within a 6-month period, a new Organiser will be appointed. If within a year, there is no activity the group will be closed.
• Disclaimer at the top "Green Software XXX is an independently organized Green Software meetup supported by the Green Software Foundation"

GSF Sponsored Meetup Groups.

• For existing meetup groups that want to come under our umbrella.
• The GSF account is not an organizer of the meetup group, but can request