Hey fellow activists and organizers!<br>
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We've made it through another Life upgrade - we're now at 1.1.11. Hope
you saved your resolutions before the auto-reboot last night at
midnight!<br>
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Was one of your resolutions to have more meaningful relationships? Did
you resolve to "do more good" in the world? Maybe you wanted to stop
procrastinating and start living life to the fullest? Whatever your
resolution, Socializing for Justice has something great in store for you in 2011!<br>
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We know this because SoJust STARZ (regulars) come together for a <b>SoJust Visioning</b>
every January to re-examine this great social experiment we call
Socializing for Justice. We discuss what SoJust is, what can it be and
how will we know when we get there. We're open to a few more community
leaders attending even if they haven't been to a SoJust event. Please
contact me if you'd like to attend the SoJust Visioning on January 15
from 2-5PM in JP. We want to be sure we're being accountable to the
larger social change community in Boston. <br>
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Towards that end, I'm really pleased to share that we'll be continuing
the Skillshares every month until a summer break in June. We're very
excited to announce that <b>we've confirmed a home for our monthly Skillshares at <a href="http://www.nonprofitcenterboston.org/site/c.ddKGIQNuEmG/b.1363385/k.9343/Creating_a_Nonprofit_Center.htm">The NonProfit Center</a>, "Boston's home for progressive social change," </b>located in downtown Boston. <a href="http://www.tsne.org/site/c.ghLUK3PCLoF/b.1354265/k.AEE0/Who_We_Are__Our_Mission_of_Capacity_Building_for_Nonprofits.htm">Third Sector New England</a>,
an incredible resource, developed The NonProfit Center in Boston. We'll
soon be announcing a regular monthly schedule for Skillshares to make
it easier to plan ahead.<br>
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JANUARY EVENTS<br>
<p style="font-family: arial,helvetica,sans-serif;"><font size="2"><b>Skillshare: Art of the Schmooze - Thursday, January 20 from 6PM-8:30PM</b><br>
The NonProfit Center, downtown Boston<br>
This highly interactive, fast-paced skillshare hosted by Robbie Samuels will help you make the most
out of Connecting for Justice the following week.</font> Forming and cultivating relationships is at the heart of any successful
fundraising campaign, volunteer drive, committee effort or community
building activity. This workshop will give you the confidence to pursue
your personal goals.<font size="2"> Learn how to get in
and out of conversations smoothly, how to create a welcoming space by
considering yourself a host and the difference between croissants vs.
bagels. <br>
<b style="color: rgb(255, 0, 0);">RSVP:</b> <a href="http://www.sojust.org/calendar/15792339/">http://www.sojust.org/calendar/15792339/</a> and <b>spread the word:</b> <a href="http://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=176827112338467">http://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=176827112338467</a><br>
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<p style="font-family: arial,helvetica,sans-serif;"><font size="2"><b>Connecting for Justice - Thursday, January 27 from 6PM-9PM<br>
</b>Lir Irish Pub, on Boylston St. across from Hynes Convention Center<br>Did
you resolve to “do more good” in the world? Join Socializing for
Justice and make your New Year’s resolution count this year! Meet
like-minded progressives and get connected to great social justice
organizations in Boston. These are always our biggest events so don't
miss it!<br>
</font><font size="2"><b style="color: rgb(255, 0, 0);">RSVP:</b> <a href="http://www.sojust.org/calendar/15722820/" target="_blank">http://www.<span class="il">sojust</span>.org/calendar/15722820/</a> and <b>spread the word:</b> <a href="http://www.fb.me/event.php?eid=180796458603130" target="_blank">http://www.fb.me/event.php?eid=180796458603130</a></font></p>
<p style="font-family: arial,helvetica,sans-serif;"><i>Date To Be Confirmed Shortly...</i><br>
<b>February Skillshare:</b> <span class="text_exposed_show"><b>Overcoming
Procrastination, Perfectionism, Blocks and Fears </b><br>
Presented by Hillary
Rettig, author of "The Lifelong Activist: How to Change the World
Without Losing Your Way."</span></p>
<p style="font-family: arial,helvetica,sans-serif;"><font size="2">For Justice,<br>
Robbie</font></p>
<p style="font-family: arial,helvetica,sans-serif;"><font size="2">Robbie Samuels<br>
Co-Founder & Co-Organizer Socializing for Justice<br>
<a href="http://www.twitter.com/sojust" target="_blank">@<span><span class="il">sojust</span></span></a> | <a href="http://twitter.com/robbiesamuels" target="_blank">@robbiesamuels</a> | <a href="http://www.robbiesamuels.com/" target="_blank">www.robbiesamuels.com</a></font><font size="2"><span><br>
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P.S. <b>Did you notice we were one of the only organizations that didn't
send you an end of year fundraising appeal? That's because Socializing
for Justice isn't a non-profit 501(c)(3). </b>We're a grassroots
volunteer-run member-supported group that's been growing steadily since
August 2006. We now have almost 1600 members, we've hosted over 85
events and we manage an online hub of progressive events and resources
at <a href="http://www.sojust.org">www.sojust.org</a>. If you've benefited from this cross-issue progressive
network please contribute the suggested annual membership fee of $25.
You may do this <a href="http://www.sojust.org/dues/">online </a>or at any of our events. Thank you for helping us continue to provide a space for like-minded progressives of all stripes.<br>
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