<i>Did you know Socializing for Justice now has almost 1600 members, has hosted over 85
events and manages an online hub of progressive events and resources
at <a href="http://www.sojust.org/" target="_blank">www.sojust.org</a>?
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Whatever your resolution, Socializing for Justice has something
great in store for you in 2011! Our biggest event of the year,
Connecting for Justice, is coming up on January 27th and we'll be
hosting monthly Skillshares at The NonProfit Center, "Boston's home for
progressive social change," located in downtown Boston.
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<b>Thursday, January 20 from 6PM-8:30PM
<br>Skillshare: Art of the Schmooze</b>
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The NonProfit Center, downtown Boston
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This highly interactive, fast-paced skillshare hosted by Robbie
Samuels will help you make the most out of Connecting for Justice the
following week. 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. 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.
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<b><span style="color: red;">RSVP:</span></b> <a href="http://www.sojust.org/calendar/15792339/" target="_blank">http://www.sojust.org/calendar/15792339/</a> and <b>spread the word:</b> <a href="http://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=176827112338467" target="_blank">http://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=176827112338467</a>
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Speaking of Schmoozing - did you read my <b><a href="http://www.robbiesamuels.com/" target="_blank">8 Steps for Successful Networking</a></b>? You can find that and tips on networking and fundraising at <a href="http://www.robbiesamuels.com/" target="_blank">www.robbiesamuels.com</a>.
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<b>Thursday, January 27 from 6PM-9PM</b>
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<b>Connecting for Justice (<span class="il">Open</span> <span class="il">House</span>)</b>
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Lir Irish Pub, on Boylston St. across from Hynes Convention Center
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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, including our new Organizer Intern Winter, and
get connected to great social justice organizations in Boston. This is
always our biggest event so don't miss it!
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<font size="2"><span style="color: red;"><b>RSVP:</b></span> <a href="http://www.sojust.org/calendar/15722820/" target="_blank">http://www.sojust.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>
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<b>Monday, February 7 from 6PM-8:30PM</b>
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<i> </i><b>Skillshare:</b> <b>Overcoming Procrastination, Perfectionism, Blocks and Fears</b>
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The NonProfit Center, downtown Boston
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Presented by Hillary Rettig, author of "The Lifelong Activist: How to Change the World
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Without Losing Your Way." After the workshop, participants typically
feel energetic and empowered and eager to go home and make some of the
changes we’ve discussed. Many later report making more progress on
their goals than they have in a long time. **Starting in February,
Skillshares will be the 1st Monday of each month**
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<span style="color: red;"><b>RSVP: </b></span><a href="http://www.sojust.org/calendar/15899136/" target="_blank">http://www.sojust.org/calendar/15899136/</a>
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For Justice,
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Robbie
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Robbie Samuels
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Co-Founder & Co-Organizer Socializing for Justice
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<a href="http://www.twitter.com/sojust" target="_blank">@sojust</a> | <a href="http://twitter.com/robbiesamuels" target="_blank">@robbiesamuels</a> | <a href="http://www.robbiesamuels.com/" target="_blank">www.robbiesamuels.com</a>
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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
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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/" target="_blank">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/" target="_blank">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.
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<p>To visit Socializing for Justice, go here:<br>
<a href="http://www.sojust.org/" target="_blank">http://www.sojust.org/</a>
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