SPARKtools

SPARKtools

In order to make planning, organizing and marketing your SPARK as easy as possible, we have developed several different SPARKtools. Some of these you will already be familiar with, while others might be new, useful additions to your planning process.  All of the SPARKtools will be explained in detail in other sections of this guide and will be reinforced with training sessions at General Meetings!

Contactology – maintained through VAE, this will be a great resource for creating and tracking calls for talent. Explained in more detail in the Call for Talent section on page  . Other call for talent tools are also available for you to use, so choose which one you think will be best for your SPARK!

Website – SPARKS will be responsible for updating their information on the Web-site. This includes posting meeting notes, any press/publicity the SPARK receives, as well as maintaining accurate information for their SPARK web-pages. A full website instructional section can be found on page

Google calendar – There are Google Calendars set up for each SPARK. Planning meetings as well as events during the SPARKcon weekend should be posted on your SPARK’S Google calendar. These will be added dynamically to SPARKcon.com, A full explanation of how the Google calendars work and the type of information needed can be found on page . Information on your google calendar will be used to the iPhone and Droid Aplications, the printed schedule and the web-site schedule of events. If your information is not in a google calendar, it won’t get promoted to the community!

Social media & other online marketing tools – If you choose to have a Facebook presence, set up a page for your SPARK (not a group). SPARKS that set up Facebook pages (or already have a Facebook Group) or any other social media page should invite a bobblehead to be an admin. This will help bobbleheads share opportunities with your group as well as help future SPARKS continue the page. Please be a friendly presence on social media! Many SPARKs already have Facebook pages. In addition to FB, SPARKcon also utilizes other online tools like the iPhone & Droid Apps, QR codes, Twitter, Flicker, and YouTube. If you have questions about any of these please contact the Bobleheads or VAE staff.