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Author: matyikriszta

_posts/2014-12-12-mailing-list-policy.md

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-Codebar is a non profit dedicated to promoting diversity in the technology/software development industry. We encourage active involvement in the tech community and are keen to communicate information to our students that would benefit their education.
+codebar is a non profit dedicated to promoting diversity in the technology/software development industry. We encourage active involvement in the tech community and are keen to communicate information to our students that would benefit their education.
 
 We have a dedicated mailing lists for our students, as well as a weekly email inviting people to the next event. If you would like to offer something we would love to hear from you but ask you adhere to the following principles:
 
 - **No paid courses**. We spend a lot of our time trying to create opportunities and run free events. If you would like to run a free version of your course for us or offer free spots to an event you are running, we would love to hear from you.
 
 - Any offers/courses sent must be aimed at beginner to intermediate level developers and should specify the prerequisites and background knowledge required for someone to attend - we do welcome all giveaway conference tickets!
 
-- All communication that you want us to forward to the Codebar mailing list must align with the Codebar mission statement and Code of Conduct.
+- All communication that you want us to forward to the codebar mailing list must align with the Codebar mission statement and Code of Conduct.
 
 - No abusive, exclusionary or discriminatory language.
 
-- Any messages that deviate from this policy may be accepted at the sole discretion of the Codebar organisers.
+- Any messages that deviate from this policy may be accepted at the sole discretion of the codebar organisers.

_posts/2014-12-19-becoming-a-sponsor.md

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 title:  "Sponsoring"
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-Codebar is a not-for-profit organisation that has been running weekly coding workshops since October 2013, with London as its first chapter. Since then we have expanded to running workshops in Brighton and Cambridge and now have a community consisting of over 1000 members in our London chapter, 250 in Brighton and 100 in Cambridge.
+codebar is a not-for-profit organisation that has been running weekly coding workshops since October 2013, with London as its first chapter. Since then we have expanded to running workshops in Brighton and Cambridge and now have a community consisting of over 1000 members in our London chapter, 250 in Brighton and 100 in Cambridge.
 
 We have coached over 500 students, with new people attending our events every week and a waiting list of 30-50 students at our London events! This has grown our developer base rapidly in a short period but it has also substantially increased demand for space, coaches and resources. This in turn requires a substantial expansion in sponsorship investment so that we can not just run workshops across London smoothly, but also be able to provide help and support to our other chapters.
 
-Workshops are currently held weekly in London and Brighton, and every forthright in Cambridge. We are also trying to take Codebar to more cities, in and out of the UK. If you are a sponsor interested in helping get Codebar started in your city, we'd be delighted to talk to you about hosting and sponsoring regular events.
+Workshops are currently held weekly in London and Brighton, and every forthright in Cambridge. We are also trying to take codebar to more cities, in and out of the UK. If you are a sponsor interested in helping get codebar started in your city, we'd be delighted to talk to you about hosting and sponsoring regular events.
 
 In addition to our weekly workshops, occasionally we hold one-day courses for existing and new students on more specialised topics (like HTTP Fundamentals, Git, Public Speaking etc.) and one-day coding events.
 
-All of Codebar’s events are run on a volunteer basis, with every subject expert and coach giving their time for free.
+All of codebar’s events are run on a volunteer basis, with every subject expert and coach giving their time for free.
 
-Despite the fact that our events are run on this basis, there are of course still costs associated with both the general running of Codebar as well as our specific events.
+Despite the fact that our events are run on this basis, there are of course still costs associated with both the general running of codebar as well as our specific events.
 
 ### Why should you sponsor?
 
-As a sponsor of any of Codebar’s events, you will be part of the vibrant community facilitating the growth of a diverse community. We have a strict yet simple [code of conduct](http://codebar.io/code-of-conduct) that includes more detailed information.
+As a sponsor of any of codebar’s events, you will be part of the vibrant community facilitating the growth of a diverse community. We have a strict yet simple [code of conduct](http://codebar.io/code-of-conduct) that includes more detailed information.
 
 You will be helping to promote diversity within the tech sector and be part of an exciting community committed to narrowing the skills gap. Not only that, but you will also be contributing to the growth of much-needed technical skills giving a further boost to the post-recession economy.
 
-Your sponsorship will enable more women, LGBTQ and other people from under-represented minority groups to get started in development, or raise their skills to the next level. You will also have contact with developers of all levels at our workshops. Many of Codebar’s students have found jobs as a direct result of the time they have invested to learn and develop their coding skills with us.
+Your sponsorship will enable more women, LGBTQ and other people from under-represented minority groups to get started in development, or raise their skills to the next level. You will also have contact with developers of all levels at our workshops. Many of codebar’s students have found jobs as a direct result of the time they have invested to learn and develop their coding skills with us.
 
-Whatever investment you choose, your logo will appear on the Codebar website along with a link to your site. You are also welcome to give a 5 minutes at the beginning of an evening workshop you host in a topic that you think that our students will find interesting and informative.
+Whatever investment you choose, your logo will appear on the codebar website along with a link to your site. You are also welcome to give a 5 minutes at the beginning of an evening workshop you host in a topic that you think that our students will find interesting and informative.
 
 
 ### How can you sponsor?

_posts/2015-01-31-coordinator-guide.md

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-Codebar workshops are a team effort and we really appreciate you wanting to help run things smoother! Here are some tips on how you can help:
+codebar workshops are a team effort and we really appreciate you wanting to help run things smoother! Here are some tips on how you can help:
 
 - Try to get to the event a little early: 5 minutes or so before the listed start time.
 
@@ -22,12 +22,12 @@ Codebar workshops are a team effort and we really appreciate you wanting to help
 
 ### Coach inductions
 
-1. Have they read the [code of conduct](http://codebar.io/code-of-conduct)?
+1. Have they read the [Code of Conduct](http://codebar.io/code-of-conduct)?
 
-2. Have they read the [coach guide](http://codebar.io/effective-teacher-guide)?
+2. Have they read the [Coach Guide](http://codebar.io/effective-teacher-guide)?
   - If not, they should do so right now.
 
-3. How did they hear about Codebar? What made them want to come along?
+3. How did they hear about codebar? What made them want to come along?
 
 4. Stress out that we discourage the coaches from using their laptops. They are there to watch and guide, people are sometimes hesitant to ask a lot of questions.
 
@@ -39,15 +39,15 @@ Codebar workshops are a team effort and we really appreciate you wanting to help
 
 8. If they feel uncomfortable with someone's behaviour, they should bring it to the attention of one of the organisers. It is very important to us to ensure that everyone feels safe and comfortable.
 
-9. Thank them for coming. We appreciate their help and any feedback that they may have, as without them we wouldn't be able to have Codebar! Let them know that they can get in contact with us at the local chapter's mailing list (e.g. brighton@codebar.io).
+9. Thank them for coming. We appreciate their help and any feedback that they may have, as without them we wouldn't be able to have codebar! Let them know that they can get in contact with us at the local chapter's mailing list (e.g. brighton@codebar.io).
 
 12. We go to the social gathering afterwards, which is a great way to meet new people. They should come!
 
 ### Student inductions
 
-1. Have they read the [code of conduct](http://codebar.io/code-of-conduct)?
+1. Have they read the [Code of Conduct](http://codebar.io/code-of-conduct)?
 
-2. How did they hear about Codebar? What made them want to come along?
+2. How did they hear about codebar? What made them want to come along?
 
 3.  Have they done any development before?
     -  If yes, what was that? Do they have a goal in mind? (e.g. Are they trying to build their own web  app or a portfolio?)`
@@ -56,7 +56,7 @@ Codebar workshops are a team effort and we really appreciate you wanting to help
 
 5. Typing can be hard, but it's very important when learning to code. Type everything in and don't copy and paste.
 
-6. Codebar is not just about learning to code but also about making friends and meeting people with similar goals. Encourage them to chat to other people and come to the social gathering afterwards!
+6. codebar is not just about learning to code but also about making friends and meeting people with similar goals. Encourage them to chat to other people and come to the social gathering afterwards!
 
 7. If they need any help they should look for a coordinator or organiser.
 

_posts/2015-02-05-organiser-guide.md

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 *Optional*
 
-- **A projector and screen**. A projector is nice to have as you can use it to host lightning talks  and to project the [Welcome to Codebar](http://wip) slides.
+- **A projector and screen**. A projector is nice to have as you can use it to host lightning talks  and to project the [Welcome to codebar](http://wip) slides.
 
 
 #### Anything else?
@@ -28,9 +28,9 @@ Not all companies are able to provide both space and food. If you need help find
 
 You should aim to list your events at least a week before they take place to give people time to learn and sign up to the event. When creating an event, you should make sure to not set it as `invitable` unless registrations are open.
 
-Anyone signed up to Codebar will be able to RSVP to the event through the workshop page but only people subscribed to your chapter will receive an email invitation.
+Anyone signed up to codebar will be able to RSVP to the event through the workshop page but only people subscribed to your chapter will receive an email invitation.
 
-To find out more about how to manage the Codebar application read our [Organiser Guide]().
+To find out more about how to manage the codebar application read our [Organiser Guide]().
 
 #### Name badges
 
@@ -47,7 +47,7 @@ You can also use different color stickers for the organisers and anyone helping
 
 ### At the event
 
-Check in people through the workshop admin page as they come and hand them out their name tag. This will enable you to track demand, enforce the Codebar attendance policy and also put people in groups before the workshop kicks off. The coaches will also only start appearing in the [coach ranking](http://codebar.io/coaches) after their attendance is confirmed.
+Check in people through the workshop admin page as they come and hand them out their name tag. This will enable you to track demand, enforce the codebar attendance policy and also put people in groups before the workshop kicks off. The coaches will also only start appearing in the [coach ranking](http://codebar.io/coaches) after their attendance is confirmed.
 
 Make sure the WiFi details are displayed in a prominent place.
 
@@ -61,8 +61,8 @@ Encourage them to come to any social events following the workshop. Usually peop
 
 ## Dealing with problems
 
-Part of your job as organiser is to make sure that everyone feels welcome and comfortable. This might occasionally mean that you have to deal with small issues or potentially ban people from attending Codebar events.
+Part of your job as organiser is to make sure that everyone feels welcome and comfortable. This might occasionally mean that you have to deal with small issues or potentially ban people from attending codebar events.
 
-This is not something that anyone enjoys doing, however, our attendees are our priority and we need to make sure that Codebar's [Code of Conduct](http://codebar.io/code-of-conduct) is enforced.
+This is not something that anyone enjoys doing, however, our attendees are our priority and we need to make sure that codebar's [Code of Conduct](http://codebar.io/code-of-conduct) is enforced.
 
 If someone comes to you with a complain, act on it. If attendees are involved, speak to them or send them an email after the event. If you feel that you are unable to deal with this, you are more than welcome to send an email to london@codebar.io and we will do our best to help you out or deal with any issues.

_posts/2015-02-06-bringing-codebar-to-your-area.md

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-title: "Bringing Codebar to your area"
+title: "Bringing codebar to your area"
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-### Do you want to bring Codebar to your city?
+### Do you want to bring codebar to your city?
 
 Part of our goal is to enable people to organise workshops in their city on a regular basis by supporting them in any way we can. If this is something that you would like to do, we suggest that you first try and find a venue for the first two events and sponsors that can provide you with food.
 
-We will also add your chapter to the Codebar application and provide you with organiser access, a mailing list where people subscribed to your city can reach out to you and more information on how to use the app to announce and invite people to workshops.
+We will also add your chapter to the codebar application and provide you with organiser access, a mailing list where people subscribed to your city can reach out to you and more information on how to use the app to announce and invite people to workshops.
 
 We can also help by
 

_posts/2015-05-05-codebar-brandbook.md

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+---
+layout: post
+title:  "codebar brandbook"
+---
+
+coding is easier than you think
+
+Welcome! This one page document is a short introduction to the codebar brand. It is very much in progress and is meant to give you a high level idea about the do’s and dont’s of the codebar brand.
+
+### Assets
+
+All of our assets can be downloaded from our [github page](https://github.com/codebar/assets)
+
+### Logo
+
+![codebar logotype](/images/logotype.png)
+
+![codebar logo 1]()
+![codebar logo 2]()
+![codebar logo 3]()
+
+### Font & typography
+
+In our logo and logotype we use a free webfont called Monda. You can download Monda from github [here](https://github.com/vernnobile/mondaFont)
+
+If you need to edit any of our assets, please use this font by downloading it and including it in your font library.
+
+### Images 
+
+Work in progress
+
+### Language
+
+We ALWAYS write codebar with a small c, as opposed to a capital C. This is true even if codebar is the first word in a sentence.
+
+When we refer to codebar in writing we use the short verison - codebar - as opposed to the long version - codebar.io - which we use in the logos.
+
+The different codebar locations are called chapters. When we refer to a specific  codebar chapter, we write codebar first and then the chapter name we are referring to.
+
+#### DO
+
+codebar
+codebar London
+codebar South London
+codebar Brighton
+codebar Birmingham
+codebar Cambridge
+
+#### DON'T
+
+Codebar
+London codebar
+South London codebar
+Brighton codebar
+Birmingham codebar
+Cambridge codebar
+
+
+