[Street] Socializing for Justice - Occupy Boston Outreach
brett
brett at occupyboston.org
Tue Jan 17 15:38:42 EST 2012
Reminder about this event on Thursday.
Eli Feghali, and I are planning to be the the hour before GA and it would
be great to get s few more OB'ers on board for this, especially because we,
Occupy, are hosting a Sojust event in Boston on March 14th.
Brett
On Sat, Jan 7, 2012 at 1:38 PM, brett <brett at occupyboston.org> wrote:
> Hi Everyone,
>
> *Socializing for Justice* (Sojust) is a volunteer-run cross-issue
> progressive community that hosts bimonthly socializing and networking
> events throughout Boston. Its run primarily by Robbie Samuels, a very
> talented organizer, fundraiser and trainer.
>
> I have been attending their events for over a year now because they are a
> wonderful place to meet cool progressive minded individuals, to get
> connected on projects you like and to build community and a network. It
> would be great to have some occupiers come to their next Open House with me
> (their biggest event of the year) on Jan 19th at 6pm at the Lir Irish Pub
> on Boyslton St. Details below
>
> By attending events like this we can get* A LOT* of outreach done and
> build a lot of connections. Not to mention boost the presence of OB in the
> wider progressive community of Boston.
>
> Relationships I've personally built thru Sojust
>
> - Corporate Acountability International
> - Felix Arroyo Campaign
> - GLAD (Gay and Lesbian Advocates and Defenders)
> - Youth workers
> - Boston Workers Alliance
> - National Organizing Istitute
> - Green Party
> - Students
>
> SAVE THE DATE.
>
> Hope to see you there
>
> Brett
> ----------------------------------------
>
>
> Thursday, January 19, 2012, 6:00 PM
> Lir Irish Pub & Restaurant<http://maps.google.com/maps?q=903+Boylston+St%2C+Boston%2C+MA>
> 903 Boylston St, Boston, MA
>
> Door Fee: $5.00/-$20 cash at the door
>
>
> *Meet like-minded progressives and get connected to great social justice
> organizations in Boston*. *Haven't been to a Socializing for Justice
> event?* It’s time to meet the friendly faces of the group that’s grown to
> over 1800 members, hosted 110+ events and fostered hundreds of connections
> since our founding 5+ years ago.
>
> Join us if you are ready to go BEYOND ALLIES and build a CROSS-ISSUE
> PROGRESSIVE MOVEMENT.
>
> *Cost:* $5-$20 collected at the door. *Newcomers always welcomed!*
> (every $10 includes raffle ticket for a $20 Trader Joe's gift card)*
> Complimentary appetizers will be provided.
> *
>
> *THIS IS NOT A MEETING - IT'S A FUN NETWORKING SOCIAL!*
> No Program. No Speaker. Just Us. For Justice.
>
> *As always we'll help you meet people - so no worries if you're new to
> SoJust*, plus we'll have "I'M LOOKING FOR" and "ASK ME ABOUT" tags at our
> CONNECTIONS CORNER, which is staffed by our amazing STARZ (regular
> attendees). We'll also have our wildly popular JOBS BOARD and ACTION
> STATIONS to make it even more likely you'll make the right connections.
>
> *WANT TO CROSS-PROMOTE YOUR EVENTS AND CAMPAIGNS?* Looking for
> like-minded progressives to hang out with in Boston? Are you new to the
> area and looking for groups to get involved in? Are you psyched about
> building strong cross-issue coalitions? Join us!
>
> *YES, WE MEAN YOU.* Members are all ages, races, genders, sexual
> orientations, levels of activism and professions. Some just moved to Boston
> and others were born here. We hope you see someone like yourself and meet
> someone you otherwise wouldn't have.
>
> *HEY ORGANIZERS!* If you're involved with a group or project and want to
> spread the word bring flyers for the free lit table. ACTION STATIONS - if
> you have an action that can be done in 2 minutes (sign a petition) or
> within 2 weeks of the event (attend rally, stuff mass mailing) bring it so
> SoJusters can get connected to you and your work. This is not a typical
> tabling event, there'll be lots of opportunity to schmooze and network!
> Email robbie at sojust.org for more information about the Action Stations.
>
> *The venue is open to anyone over 18 (must be 21+ to enter after 7PM) and
> is partially physically accessible - elevator is at the back of the venue
> and bathrooms are big enough for manual, but not motor-powered,
> wheelchairs. Lir is across from the Hynes Convention Center. Parking near
> Lir is really hard - you could get lucky or you could drive around for 30
> or more minutes. There are parking garages by Back Bay station. Best bet is
> to take the T to Back Bay or Hynes Convention Center (which is the closest
> T stop).
>
> *HELP SPREAD THE WORD!*
> Invite your friends to this facebook event: http://on.fb.me/tEPoXU
> Join the SoJust Facebook group: http://on.fb.me/SoJust
> On Twitter? Follow @SoJust <http://www.twitter.com/sojust> and SoJust's
> Co-Founder at RobbieSamuels <http://www.twitter.com/robbiesamuels> #sojust
>
>
> ------------------------------
>
> *SOCIALIZING FOR JUSTICE - www.sojust.org*
> SoJust is all about building a cross-issue progressive community, network
> and movement in Boston. We're doing it by putting the SOCIAL back in SOCIAL
> JUSTICE. We focus on creating welcoming spaces that foster
> relationship-building across issue silos.
>
> *SoJust isn't a non-profit 501(c)(3) and receives no outside funding.* We're
> a grassroots volunteer-run member-supported cross-issue progressive
> community that's been growing steadily since August 2006. We have over 1800
> members, we have hosted 110+ events and we manage an online hub of
> progressive events and resources at www.sojust.org. If you've benefited
> from this cross-issue progressive network please contribute the suggested
> annual membership fee of $25. You may do this online<http://www.sojust.org/dues/> or
> at any of our events. Thank you for helping us continue to provide a space
> for like-minded progressives of all stripes.
>
> *Want to know more about SoJust?* Check out our Frequently Asked Questions<http://sojust.meetup.com/1/messages/boards/view/viewthread?thread=3187615>
> and past event photos <http://sojust.meetup.com/1/photos/>!
>
>
>
>
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