Welcome to the Ambassador Category! Please use this space to discuss anything and everything related to the Polkadot Ambassador Programme.
To keep all discussions surrounding the programme tidy, ensuring nothing goes under the radar, any topics created that discuss the Ambassador Programme should reside here.
I have been highlighting Polkadot since 2021, having been in the ecosystem since 2015. I will meditate on the idea of becoming an ambassador. On my side, with other members in the French territory, we are going to start a media named 300DOT.
In France, unfortunately, there is a severe lack of engagement, and I constantly observe a lack of knowledge and awareness of what our ecosystem offers. But this must and will change.
Thank you @Birdo & @Remy_Parity for initiating this new category for all Polkadot Ambassadors.
If you are interested in a summary of the current state of the new Ambassador program as on-chain collective on Polkadot, I wrote a thread on X here: https://x.com/zoemcfox/status/1777482219415633970
Looking forward to using this forum here and our upcoming online event (tba) on Polkadot#s official X account to update the community and clarify any open questions.
Hello Zoe, I recently discovered the new ambassador program, and I’m eager to join in. While I’m not entirely new to Polkadot, this is my first attempt to get actively involved, and I believe the ambassador program is the perfect avenue for me to do so. I think starting at the candidate and ambassador level would be ideal for me, allowing me to learn and grow along the way.
However, I’m unsure about where to begin. Could you please guide me on how to get started?
Hello @zoemc. As a Senior Ambassador based in Los Angeles, CA (and a PBA Berkeley grad) I too am happy to see this new Forum category and the progress with the new Ambassador Program, HA election process, etc.
If I understand correctly, SA’s should sit tight for the moment until the new HAs are elected, and am presuming there will be a HA responsible for US/North America, and they will determine a process to appoint (re-appoint?) SAs. Is that correct-ish?
I would also like some clarification on what the current process is for funding events. Events Bounty? (I know you are stepping down as a curator) Other? I started organizing an LA Polkadot community late last year after relocating from San Diego. I had a 1-year commitment from a venue for monthly events that was to start Jan '24, toyed with the idea of creating an LA Polkadot Hub, etc. but due to all of the Ambassador changes happening at that time, and much confusion and conflicting information about how to apply for funding, I decided to put it on hold. I would love to try again once the dust settles with the new Ambassador Program and we have clear direction.
Feel free to DM me wherever; Discord/TG/X (jslusser) or @jslusser:[matrix.org] to discuss further or point me in the right direction. Thanks in advance!