<font size="2">Hey fellow activists and organizers,<br><br>Last week I mentioned we have over 1700 members, but did you know we've hosted
93 events?! We'll be well over 100 by our 5th birthday party in
September. </font><font size="2"><b>Socializing for Justice isn't a non-profit 501(c)(3).</b></font>
<font size="2"> We're a grassroots volunteer-run member-supported
cross-issue progressive community that's been growing steadily since
August 2006. 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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<br></font><font style="color: rgb(255, 0, 0);" size="2"><font size="4"><b>Pre-Order Your SoJust T-shirt by Sunday, April 10 </b></font></font>(pay $20 when you pick up your shirt)<br>
<font size="4">2 styles to choose from! Learn more and <a href="https://spreadsheets.google.com/viewform?hl=en&formkey=dGtiU0hfREROeTdqS3pDTFZieTItQlE6MQ#gid=0" target="_blank">place your pre-order</a> by this Sunday.</font><font size="2"><font size="4"><span style="font-family: arial,helvetica,sans-serif;"><font size="4"><br>
</font></span></font><br></font><font size="2"><font size="4"><span style="font-family: arial,helvetica,sans-serif;"><font size="4"><b><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 153);">SOJUST PROJECT UPDATES<br></span></b></font></span></font></font>
<ul><li><b>Campus2Community: Progressive Faculty & Staff Network</b><br></li><li><font size="2"><b>Progressive Voter Index</b></font></li><li><font size="2"><b>Skillshare Series</b></font></li><li><font size="2"><b>Boston Venue Leads List</b></font></li>
<li><font size="2"><b>SoJust STARZ</b></font></li><li><font size="2"><b>Resources Available at <a href="http://www.sojust.org">www.sojust.org</a> <br>
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<font size="2"><font size="4"><span style="font-family: arial,helvetica,sans-serif;"><font size="4"><b>Campus2Community: Progressive Faculty & Staff Network<br></b></font></span></font></font>Campus2Community is an inclusive, multi-issue network of progressive
faculty and staff in the Greater Boston area. We facilitate
inter-departmental and cross-campus collaboration among faculty and
staff. We support progressive student groups by connecting them with
like-minded community-based organizations and other student groups
across campuses in the area. <b>Next week we're launching a
Campus2Community website to help facilitate these connections and we're hosting a happy hour for C2C network in early May. <span style="color: rgb(255, 0, 0);">Are you a progressive faculty or staff
member? Fill out the C2C network interest form to
stay in touch: </span><a href="http://www.bit.ly/C2Cnet-form" target="_blank">www.bit.ly/C2Cnet-form</a><img src="http://img1.meetupstatic.com/img/clear.gif" class="brImage" alt="" width="0">.</b><br>
<p><font size="4"><b>Progressive Voter Index<br></b></font>We
feel it's important to support more progressives running for office
and to start we should support candidates who are progressive on a range
of social justice issues. To accomplish this, we're building a
cross-issue list of 10 progressive organizations (and community
newspapers) that endorse candidates. Once we have a final list - if a
candidate gets endorsed by 6 or more we'll meta-endorse them to
highlight that they are supported by a range of progressive
organizations. We plan to have this in place for the primary season this
fall. Know an organization we should consider for the list? Email:
<a href="mailto:robbie@sojust.org">robbie@sojust.org</a>. <br>
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<p><font size="4"><b>Skillshare Series<br></b></font>SoJust hosts events
that draw progressives of all stripes that share
common values but may work on different issues. We create social spaces
that allow for the possibility of cross-issue connections and run a
Skillshare Series, hosted by The NonProfit Center, which builds our
individual capacity to make a difference in the world. We're booked
through the summer, but always open to new topics or trainer
suggestions. Email: <a href="mailto:robbie@sojust.org">robbie@sojust.org</a>. </p>
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<font size="4"><b>Boston Venue Leads List<br></b></font><font size="2"><b style="color: rgb(255, 0, 0);">"Where can I hold my event? Know any good venues?</b><span style="color: rgb(255, 0, 0);">"</span></font>
<i>(We've received 10 leads so far - we'll make this list public when we have at least 25)</i><br>
I often get asked for suggestions for where to hold different events.
What would be really helpful is if we had an organized resource list of
venues in the Boston area that would host progressive/activist meetings
or events. With your help SoJust is going to build this list. Please
share your venue leads via <a href="http://www.bit.ly/VenueLeads" target="_blank">www.bit.ly/VenueLeads</a>.
Together we'll build a stronger progressive movement in
Boston. (We'll be updating this form with additional a/v questions
shortly - thanks to the help of folks who shared their expertise).</p>
<p><font size="4"><b>SoJust STARZ<br></b></font>Ever
wonder why our events are soo friendly? It's thanks to the SoJust
STARZ! Attend 3 events in a 3 month period and we'll recognize you as
one of our regulars and deputize you a STAR. STARZ are asked to meet 3
people they don't know within the first hour of SoJust events and
introduce them to someone else in the room. They also help out at events
and generally welcome all the newcomers (generally 50% of the attendees
are new to SoJust). STARZ are also invited to our annual Visioning, 2
planning meetings and 3 fun STARZ-only potlucks each year. They're
ambassadors and spread the word via Facebook, business cards and by
attending events as SoJust reps.They stay in touch with each other via
the SoJust STARZ Facebook group. If you've been coming regularly and we
haven't made you a STAR - tell us and we'll make that happen! Another
great reason to stay involved with SoJust even after you've found the
connections you were looking for. <br>
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<p><font size="4"><b><font size="4">Resources Available at <a href="http://www.sojust.org/" target="_blank">www.sojust.org</a> </font><br></b></font><font size="2"><b>
</b></font>At the root of SoJust's vision is the philosophy of
abundance - we firmly believe that sharing knowledge leads to infinite
possibilities. We manage an online hub at <a href="http://www.sojust.org/" target="_blank">www.sojust.org</a>
that includes a <a href="http://www.sojust.org/calendar" target="_blank">calendar </a>of cross-promoted social justice events (8-10 a day!), a <a href="http://www.bit.ly/BostonCalendars" target="_blank"> list </a>of 40+ web calendars, a <a href="http://www.sojust.org/boards" target="_blank">message board</a> (<i>you must be logged in to access</i>) for job openings and
volunteer opportunities, and - with your help - soon we'll be sharing a
list of event venues (see above).</p>
<p style="color: rgb(0, 0, 153);"><font size="2"><font size="4"><span style="font-family: arial,helvetica,sans-serif;"><font size="4"><b>UPCOMING EVENTS<br></b></font></span></font></font><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"></span><font size="2"><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">April 14 -</span> <a href="http://www.sojust.org/events/16962004/" target="_blank">Potluck & T-shirt Swap for Justice</a> <span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">@ The Democracy Center in Harvard </span><br>
<span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">May 2 -</span> <a href="http://www.sojust.org/events/16962412/" target="_blank">Skillshare: Art of the Schmooze</a> <span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">@ The NonProfit Center </span><br>
<span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">May 19 -</span> <a href="http://www.sojust.org/events/16962589/" target="_blank">Connecting for Justice</a> <span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">(</span><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);" class="il">SoJust</span><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">'s Open House) @ Lir on Boylston</span></font><br>
H<span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">elp spread the word via </span><a href="http://www.facebook.com/group.php?gid=8770189934&v=app_2344061033" target="_blank">SoJust Facebook events</a>.<br></p>
<p><font size="2"><font size="4"><span style="font-family: arial,helvetica,sans-serif;"><font size="4"><b>New Leaders Council: Invest in a Progressive Future - Wednesday, April 13 - 6-8:30PM<br>
</b>Hennesey's by Faneuil Hall</font></span></font></font><br>
I wanted to let you know about an excellent leadership training program for young progressives, New Leaders Council Institute. <font size="2"><span style="font-family: arial,helvetica,sans-serif;">As <span>a</span> 2011 Fellow, I </span></font><font size="2"><span style="font-family: arial,helvetica,sans-serif;">receive top-notch training in the Institute (at no cost!) and I'm connected </span></font><font size="2"><span style="font-family: arial,helvetica,sans-serif;">with NLC's amazing alumni network. </span></font>The 2011 Fellows are
deeply grateful for this opportunity, and with your help, we can pay it
forward. <b>Please join us at our fundraiser featuring comedian and
actor Jimmy Tingle! Tickets are $20 ($25 at the door). Show your support
with <span>a</span> sponsorship of $50 or more! <br>Purchase tickets and sponsorships at <a href="http://www.bit.ly/NLCBoston" target="_blank">http://www.bit.ly/NLCBoston</a>.</b></p>
<p><font size="2"><font size="4"><span style="font-family: arial,helvetica,sans-serif;"><font size="4"><b>Potluck and T-shirt Swap for Justice - Thursday, April 14 - 6-8:30PM</b></font><br></span></font></font><font size="2"><font size="4"><span style="font-family: arial,helvetica,sans-serif;"><font size="4">Democracy Center in Harvard Square</font></span></font></font><br>
Looking for an excuse to clean out your t-shirt drawer(s)? Want to show
off your best potluck dish? This is the event for you! Bring 3 or more
lightly used t-shirts. Leave with
the same number! All sizes welcomed - remember this is a group of
like-minded progressives, so bring interesting radical t-shirts and not
just your “Walk” shirts. Children welcomed! <br><b style="color: rgb(255, 0, 0);">RSVP:</b> <a href="http://www.sojust.org/events/16962004/" target="_blank">http://www.sojust.org/events/16962004/</a> (newcomers always welcome!)</p>
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<font size="4"><b>Skillshare: Art of the Schmooze</b><b><span style="font-family: arial,helvetica,sans-serif;"></span></b><span style="font-family: arial,helvetica,sans-serif;"><b> - Monday, May 2 - 6-8:30PM</b><br>
<font size="4">The NonProfit Center by South Station</font></span></font></font><br>
Do you often get stuck in conversations? Not know how to approach people at networking events? <b style="font-weight: normal;">Attend this <i>fast-paced,</i> <i>fun & interactive </i>skillshare presented by SoJust Co-Founder Robbie Samuels!<b> </b></b>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 - 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.<b style="color: rgb(255, 0, 0);"><br>Learn more and RSVP: </b><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><a href="http://www.sojust.org/events/16962412/" target="_blank">http://www.sojust.org/events/16962412/`</a></span><b style="color: rgb(255, 0, 0);"> </b>(bring your own dinner)</p>
<p><font size="2"><font size="4"><span style="font-family: arial,helvetica,sans-serif;"><font size="4"><b>Connecting for Justice (Open House) - Thursday, May 19 - 6-8:30PM</b></font><br>Lir on Boylston by Hynes Convention Center</span></font></font><br>
Meet like-minded progressives and get connected to great social justice organizations in Boston. <i>Haven't been to a Socializing for Justice event?</i>
It’s time to meet the friendly faces of the group that’s grown to over
1700 members, hosted 90+ events and fostered hundreds of connections
since our founding 4 1/2 years ago. Join us at this fun social if you
are ready to go BEYOND ALLIES and build a CROSS-ISSUE PROGRESSIVE
MOVEMENT.<b> Cost:</b> $2-$10 collected at the door. ($10 includes raffle ticket for a $20 Trader Joe's gift card)<br>
<b style="color: rgb(255, 0, 0);">RSVP:</b> <a href="http://www.sojust.org/events/16962589/" target="_blank">http://www.sojust.org/events/16962589/</a> <i>Newcomers always welcomed!</i></p>
<font size="2">For Justice,
<br> Robbie
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<font size="2"> Robbie Samuels
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<font size="2"><br> Co-Founder & Co-Organizer Socializing for Justice
<br><a href="http://www.twitter.com/sojust" target="_blank">@<span>sojust</span> </a></font> <font size="2">| <a href="http://www.twitter.com/robbiesamuels" target="_blank">@robbiesamuels</a> | <a href="http://www.robbiesamuels.com/" target="_blank">www.robbiesamuels.com</a></font>
<font size="2"><br><a href="http://www.linkedin.com/in/robbiesamuels" target="_blank">www.linkedin.com/in/robbiesamuels</a><br><a href="http://www.linkedin.com/groups/Socializing-Justice-SoJust-3690546" target="_blank">www.linkedin.com/groups/Socializing-Justice-SoJust-3690546</a><br>
<br></font><font style="font-family: arial,helvetica,sans-serif;" size="2"><b>Did you see this awesome <a href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=v1Oeq1TjPc0" target="_blank">SoJust video clip</a>? </b></font><font size="2"><a style="font-family: arial,helvetica,sans-serif;" href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=v1Oeq1TjPc0" target="_blank">http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=v1Oeq1TjPc0</a></font><br>
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