[act-ma] Do you often get stuck in conversations? 5/6 Art of the Schmooze SoJust skillshare
send2robbie at gmail.com
send2robbie at gmail.com
Tue Apr 23 14:32:14 PDT 2013
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style="font-family:inherit">Hi fellow activists and
organizers,</span></p><p style="margin:0px 0px
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<span style="font-family:inherit">Do you often get stuck in conversations?
Not know how to approach people at networking events?</span> <strong
style="font-family:inherit;display:inline">Join Socializing for Justice for
a <em style="font-weight:normal">fast-paced,</em> <em
style="font-weight:normal">fun & interactive</em> Skillshare on the Art
of the Schmooze on May 6th, 6:00 - 8:30 PM.</strong></p>
<p style="margin:0px 0px
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style="">SoJust hosts events that draw progressives of all stripes that
share common values but may work on different issues. We host monthly
socials that allow for the possibility of cross-issue connections and run a
monthly Skillshare Series, hosted by The NonProfit Center*, which increases
our individual capacity for movement building.</span></p>
<p style="margin:0px 0px
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style="">SCHEDULE <br>6:00-6:30 Socializing - <strong
style="display:inline;font-family:inherit">bring your own
dinner</strong><br>
6:30-8:30 Training and Q&A</span></p><p style="margin:0px 0px
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style=""><strong style="display:inline;font-family:inherit">Fee: $10-$20
(sliding scale) is split with the trainer.</strong><br>
<strong style="display:inline;font-family:inherit"><span
style="font-family:inherit;color:rgb(255,0,0)">Limited space - register
ahead of time:</span> <a href="http://www.sojust.org/"
style="display:inline;font-family:inherit;color:rgb(33,117,177);text-decoration:none"
target="_blank">www.sojust.org</a></strong><br>
Credit cards accepted online. Cash only at the door (if space
available).<br><em>Newcomers always welcomed!</em></span></p><p
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<span style=""> </span></p><p style="margin:0px 0px
0.7em;padding:0px;font-family:verdana,arial,sans-serif;font-size:14px;color:rgb(85,85,85);line-height:19px"><em
style="">SoJust's Co-Founder, Robbie Samuels, who is well known for his
schmoozing skills, is this month's trainer.<br>
</em></p><p style="margin:0px 0px
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style=""><strong style="display:inline;font-family:inherit">Art of the
Schmooze</strong><br>
Forming and cultivating relationships is at the heart of any successful
fundraising campaign, volunteer drive, committee effort or community
building activity. This training will give you the confidence to pursue
your personal goals - from the importance of shaking hands and making eye
contact, to tips on the best opening line and how to exit a conversation
gracefully. An amazing side benefit is that you'll learn how to create
a welcoming community space by keeping an eye out for outliers, considering
yourself a host instead of a guest and knowing how to compliment someone
without "othering" them.</span></p>
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style=""> </span></p><p style="margin:0px 0px
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<span style="">ABOUT OUR PRESENTER <br><strong
style="display:inline;font-family:inherit">Robbie Samuels</strong> has
extensive community organizing, events logistics and fundraising
experience. In 2006 he co-founded Socializing for Justice to build a
cross-cultural, cross-issue progressive community, network and movement in
Boston based on the philosophy of abundance. He is the Senior Manager of
Events and Donor Engagement at Gay & Lesbian Advocates & Defenders
(GLAD). On the side he offers trainings and consultation to non-profit
boards, venture capitalists and grassroots organizers. In 2011, Boston City
Council named his birthday, September 16, "Robbie Samuels Day".
Learn more about his trainings, including: Art of the Schmooze,
Fundraising: Getting Past the Fear of Asking, Suicide Prevention Training
for Community Leaders, at <a href="http://www.robbiesamuels.com/"
style="display:inline;font-family:inherit;color:rgb(33,117,177);text-decoration:none"
target="_blank">www.robbiesamuels.com.</a></span></p>
<p style="margin:0px 0px
0.7em;padding:0px;font-family:verdana,arial,sans-serif;font-size:14px;color:rgb(85,85,85);line-height:19px"><span
style="font-size:x-small;font-family:inherit"><em><span
style="font-family:inherit;font-size:small">Check out his <a
href="http://www.robbiesamuels.com/p/testimonials.html"
style="display:inline;font-family:inherit;color:rgb(33,117,177);text-decoration:none"
target="_blank">testimonials</a> - including this one:
"</span></em><span
style="font-family:inherit;font-size:small">Robbie's Art of the
Schmooze training totally blew me away. First of all, it must be said--
Robbie is VERY FUNNY. In fact, the workshop felt almost more like a comedy
show than a skill-building workshop. It was awesome. Apart from being
highly engaging, Robbie was also insightful, informative and wonderfully
practical. As someone who often has trouble getting out of dead
conversations, I felt like I came out of the workshop with concrete
strategies for how to wrap up and end a conversation BEFORE it dies. On the
flip side, Robbie also has a number of great stock comments/questions to
help keep conversations from prematurely dying. Now, I consider myself an
extrovert but it is still extremely helpful to get such a clear explanation
of what kinds of questions help deepen connections, and which kinds of
questions one should avoid. From handshakes, to body stances, to where to
keep your business cards, Robbie knows the ins and outs of how to make
connections and keep them. I got so much out of this workshop. I only wish
I could sit through it again (and again and again...)." ~Beck
Epstein</span></span></p>
<p style="margin:0px 0px
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style=""><strong style="display:inline;font-family:inherit">* <a
href="http://www.nonprofitcenterboston.org/site/c.ddKGIQNuEmG/b.1363373/k.5381/About_Us__Directions.htm"
style="display:inline;font-family:inherit;color:rgb(33,117,177);text-decoration:none"
target="_blank">DIRECTIONS</a> - The NonProfit Center</strong> is located
one block from South Station at 89 South Street. The Center is physically
accessible through the main lobby. <br>
______________________________<WBR>___________________________ <br><strong
style="display:inline;font-family:inherit">Socializing for Justice - <a
href="http://www.sojust.org/"
style="display:inline;font-family:inherit;color:rgb(33,117,177);text-decoration:none"
target="_blank">www.sojust.org</a></strong><br>
Since 2006, we've been building this great sandbox where we can bring
progressives of all stripes together and try out new ideas in this
"Movement Moment". Spaces like this are crucial as we start to
reframe and build new visions for our movement(s).</span></p>
<p style="margin:0px 0px
0.7em;padding:0px;font-family:verdana,arial,sans-serif;font-size:14px;color:rgb(85,85,85);line-height:19px"><span
style="">With over 2250 members and almost 7 years of creating a diverse
cross-issue community in Boston (140+ events!), Socializing for Justice is
the best place to find the great people, organizations and community
you're looking for while putting the SOCIAL back in social
justice.</span></p>
<p style="margin:0px 0px
0.7em;padding:0px;font-family:verdana,arial,sans-serif;font-size:14px;color:rgb(85,85,85);line-height:19px"><span
style=""><strong style="display:inline;font-family:inherit">YES, WE MEAN
YOU.</strong> We've got members of all ages, races, genders, sexual
orientations, levels of activism and professions. We hope you see someone
like yourself and meet someone you otherwise wouldn't have.</span></p>
<p style="margin:0px 0px
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style=""><strong style="display:inline;font-family:inherit">Want to know
more about SoJust?</strong> Check out our <a
href="http://sojust.meetup.com/1/messages/boards/view/viewthread?thread=3187615"
style="display:inline;font-family:inherit;color:rgb(33,117,177);text-decoration:none"
target="_blank">Frequently Asked Questions</a> and <a
href="http://sojust.meetup.com/1/photos/"
style="display:inline;font-family:inherit;color:rgb(33,117,177);text-decoration:none"
target="_blank">past event photos</a>!</span></p>
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