[act-ma] In this Facebook world we’ve forgotten how to do face time. 5/6 Art of the Schmooze skillshare

Sat May 4 05:04:34 PDT 2013

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Socializing for Justice for a <i>fast-paced, fun & interactive </i>  
Skillshare on the Art of the Schmooze by Robbie Samuels on May 6th,  
6:00-8:30 PM.</span></b></b></div>

Community 
building is crucial in the fight for social justice. Unfortunately, in this 
Facebook world we’ve forgotten how to do face time. 
Art of the Schmooze, goes beyond the basics of handshakes and business 
cards; offering 
advanced techniques 
to build authentic relationships based on shared values.

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Too 
often we are reduced to what is on our business card when we walk into a 
networking event and for many that is only the tip of iceberg when it comes 
to their passions and interests. Art of the Schmooze will 
teach you how to bring more of your full self into the room while creating 
opportunities for others to do the same. The result? A far more enriching 
and rewarding networking event where the possibilities of connection are 
endless.

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size="4">llshare will benefit anyone that wants to sharpen their in person  
networking skills and create welcoming community spaces: community members,  
seasoned fundraising professionals, board members, senior management, and  
grassroots organizers.</font></font></span></b></b></p>

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<b><b><span  
style="font-size:16px;font-family:Arial;color:rgb(26,26,26);vertical-align:baseline;white-space:pre-wrap">Fee:  
$10-$20 (sliding scale) is split with the trainer.</span></b></b></div><div  
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<b><b><span  
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color="#ff0000">Limited space - register ahead of time:</font></span><span  
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<a href="http://www.sojust.org/"  
target="_blank">www.sojust.org</a></span></b></b></div>

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style="font-size:medium;font-family:Times;font-weight:bold">Credit 
cards accepted online. Cash only at the door (if space 
available).</div>

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style="white-space:pre-wrap"><i>Newcomers always  
welcomed!</i></span></font></div><div><font color="#1a1a1a" face="Arial"  
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below...</span></font></div><p style="font-weight:bold"></p><div  
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class="gmail_quote">On Tue, Apr 23, 2013 at 5:33 PM, Robbie Samuels <span  
dir="ltr"><<a href="mailto:send2robbie at gmail.com"  
target="_blank">send2robbie at gmail.com</a><WBR>></span> wrote:<br>

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style="font-family:inherit">Hi fellow activists and  
organizers,</span></p><p style="margin:0px 0px  
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Do you often get stuck in conversations? 
Not know how to approach people at networking events? Join Socializing for Justice for 
a fast-paced, fun & interactive Skillshare on the Art 
of the Schmooze on May 6th, 6:00 - 8:30 PM.

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.

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0.7em;padding:0px;font-size:14px;color:rgb(85,85,85);line-height:19px">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</p>

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0.7em;padding:0px;font-size:14px;color:rgb(85,85,85);line-height:19px"><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="color:rgb(33,117,177);display:inline;font-family:inherit;text-decoration:none"  
target="_blank">www.sojust.org</a></strong><br>

Credit cards accepted online. Cash only at the door (if space 
available). Newcomers always welcomed!

<em>SoJust's Co-Founder, Robbie Samuels, who is well known for his  
schmoozing skills, is this month's trainer.<br></em></p><p  
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Art of the 
Schmooze 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.

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0.7em;padding:0px;font-size:14px;color:rgb(85,85,85);line-height:19px">ABOUT  
OUR PRESENTER <br>

Robbie 
Samuels 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="color:rgb(33,117,177);display:inline;font-family:inherit;text-decoration:none" 
target="_blank">www.robbiesamuels.com.</a>

Check out his <a 
href="http://www.robbiesamuels.com/p/testimonials.html" 
style="color:rgb(33,117,177);display:inline;font-family:inherit;text-decoration:none" 
target="_blank">testimonials</a> - including this one: 
"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

*  <a 
href="http://www.nonprofitcenterboston.org/site/c.ddKGIQNuEmG/b.1363373/k.5381/About_Us__Directions.htm" 
style="color:rgb(33,117,177);display:inline;font-family:inherit;text-decoration:none" 
target="_blank">DIRECTIONS</a> - The NonProfit Center is located 
one block from South Station at 89 South Street. The Center is physically 
accessible through the main lobby.

______________________________<u></u><WBR>___________________________ <br><strong  
style="display:inline;font-family:inherit">Socializing  
for Justice - <a  
href="http://www.sojust.org/"  
style="color:rgb(33,117,177);display:inline;font-family:inherit;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).

<p style="margin:0px 0px  
0.7em;padding:0px;font-size:14px;color:rgb(85,85,85);line-height:19px">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.</p>

YES, WE MEAN 
YOU. 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.

<p style="margin:0px 0px  
0.7em;padding:0px;font-size:14px;color:rgb(85,85,85);line-height:19px"><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="color:rgb(33,117,177);display:inline;font-family:inherit;text-decoration:none"  
target="_blank">Frequently Asked Questions</a> and  <a  
href="http://sojust.meetup.com/1/photos/"  
style="color:rgb(33,117,177);display:inline;font-family:inherit;text-decoration:none"  
target="_blank">past event photos</a>!</p>

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