Technology Category

The Technology Category is the place in the TIAA Forum for action-oriented discussions about AA technology work. If something is on the calendar, in progress, or actively seeking support, this is where the conversation belongs.

Use this category to coordinate upcoming technology events, share scheduling and logistics details, and post volunteer recruiting or help-wanted notices for activities that are defined and ready to move forward. Working group updates, service opportunities for planned events, and “how to” discussions for things currently underway all fit here. Status reports on recently completed work are welcome too.

Examples of good topics for this category include:

  • Notices about upcoming technology events or activities
  • Scheduling and logistics for things already on the calendar
  • Volunteer organizing and recruiting for active projects
  • Service opportunities connected to a planned event
  • How-to guidance for something in progress
  • Working group activities and updates
  • Status updates on work being done or just completed

If a project is still in the concept stage, lacks commitment, or is not yet ready for action, please use the General Category to develop the idea first. Moving a discussion into the Technology Category when the work is ready helps keep this space focused and useful for members who are ready to contribute.

Many topics will generate threads here that never reach the calendar — and that is fine. The goal is to keep discussions grounded in action rather than exploration.

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