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ideas.md

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-# **Sticky note items (updated)**
+# 3D Print Meetup Ideas & Planning
 
-## Sticky Note 1
-- **Sliced**
-  - Think "Chopped" or "Chopped Chalk" based head-to-head design competition.
-  - **Reach out to local schools and robotics teams to have them come/participate.**
-  - Work with the Fritz about the schedule.
+## 🏆 Competition Format: "Sliced" Design Challenge
 
-## Sticky Note 2
-- **Different Sections**
-  - Show & tell with prizes
-  - Different categories for each & a prize for each
-  - Take video of winners to share to social
-  - Show & tell + competition
+> Inspired by "Chopped" TV show format
 
-## Sticky Note 3
-- **Set out a challenge for each month**
-  - Set up a ballot/survey
-  - Voting - Discord or the schools
-  - Downslash integrate
+- **Concept**: Head-to-head design competition with surprise challenges
+- **Community Outreach**:
+  - Reach out to local schools and robotics teams for participation
+  - Coordinate with Fritz regarding scheduling
+- **Format**: Timed design challenges with specific constraints or materials
+
+## 📋 Event Structure & Categories
+
+### Show & Tell Segments
+
+- **Multiple Categories**: Organize different sections with specific themes
+- **Recognition**: Prizes for each category winner
+- **Documentation**: Record videos of winners for social media sharing
+- **Hybrid Format**: Combine show & tell with competitive elements
+
+### Prize Structure
+
+- Individual category winners
+- Overall competition winner
+- People's choice award
+
+## 🗓️ Monthly Challenges & Community Engagement
+
+### Challenge Selection Process
+
+- **Monthly Themes**: Set up rotating monthly design challenges
+- **Community Input**:
+  - Create ballot/survey system for challenge suggestions
+  - Voting mechanisms through Discord or partner schools
+- **Integration**: Coordinate with Downslash platform for submissions
+
+### Voting & Participation
+
+- Discord community polls
+- School partnership voting
+- Public showcase events