May 20, 2010 6:00 PM - 90 attended

Connecting for Justice (Open House)

What may seem like just another liberal social group is really the start of a revolution. What can we create together? Find out by meeting like-minded progressives at Connecting for Justice - one of SoJust's biggest events of the year.

As always we'll help you meet people - so no worries if you're new to SoJust, plus we'll have "looking for" and "ask me about" tags, a Catalyst Corner staffed by our amazing STARZ (regular attendees) and Action Stations to make it even more likely you'll find the right connections.

Arrive early! Dance Party starts at 8pm
With deep respect for Emma Goldman, who said, "If I can't dance, I don't want to be part of your revolution." We're changing things up this time and hosting a Dance Party from 8-9 after 2 awesome hours from 6-8pm of building and strengthening relationships.

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 if you are ready to go BEYOND ALLIES and build a CROSS-ISSUE PROGRESSIVE MOVEMENT.

YES, WE MEAN YOU. Members are 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.

HEY ORGANIZERS! If you're involved with a group or project and want to spread the word bring flyers for the free lit table. New this event 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!

*The venue is open to anyone over 18 and is wheelchair accessible - elevator is at the back of the venue. Lir is across from the Hynes Convention Center.


Help spread the word!
Spread the word by inviting your friends to the facebook event: http://www.facebook.c...
Join the SoJust Facebook group: http://www.facebook.c...
Follow SoJust on Twitter: @SoJust http://www.twitter.co... and SoJust's Co-Founder @RobbieSamuels http://www.twitter.co...

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Socializing for Justice - www.sojust.org
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).

With over 1300 members and 3 1/2+ years of creating a diverse cross-issue community in Boston, 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.

Wanna know more about SoJust? Check out our Frequently Asked Questions and past event photos!

  • Robbie Samuels
    Robbie Samuels

    Door fee is $2-$10; give $10 and you're entered to win a $20 Trader Joe's gift certificate

    Posted May 19, 2010 at 11:02 AM
  • Robbie Samuels
    Robbie Samuels

    We're doing a special collection of wish list items needed by Reflect & Strengthen. Please bring tape of all kinds, large paper clips, pens and other items from their wish list: http://www.meetup.com/sojust-tm/messages/boards/thread/38...

    Posted May 19, 2010 at 11:03 AM
  • Robbie Samuels
    Robbie Samuels

    If you feel overwhelmed at large networking events, we suggest heading over to the Catalyst Corner, an extra-friendly corner of the room where one of the regulars (aka one of the STARZ) will help you mix and mingle. As usual we'll have "Looking For" & "Ask Me About" tags, and new this time Action Stations & a Jobs Board - more great ways to get connected and join the movement!

    Posted May 19, 2010 at 11:03 AM
  • A former member

    If we want to get dinner there, should we do that beforehand, or will there be food here too?

    Posted May 20, 2010 at 9:07 AM
  • Alison Brill
    Alison Brill

    Hi Kat, food will be available for purchase. You can find the menu here: http://www.lironboylston.com/starters.html. See you tonight!

    Posted May 20, 2010 at 9:19 AM
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90 attended
4.50 4.5013 (13 ratings)
  • Event Host
    Robbie Samuels
    Co-Founder & Co-Organizer, Organizer
    Amazing energy last night! Business cards flying everywhere - so great to see who's already become Facebook friends and it's not even 8:30am. I hope to see you all at SoJust events over the summer.
  • Alison Brill
    Co-Organizer, Co-Organizer
    Wow - talk about an inspiring evening! So many amazing connections made and people finding what they were looking for. Thank you all for bringing your positive energy, passions and full selves to the movement. See you all again soon!
  • Josiah
    STAR! (SoJust STARZ Street Team)
    Loved the idea of posting jobs opportunities - not sure if this is a new thing.
  • Kristine
    STAR! (SoJust STARZ Street Team)
    Wish I could of stayed longer.
  • Daniel Rechel
    STAR! (SoJust STARZ Street Team)
    +1 guest
    There was not enough time during the open house to fully enjoy everyone's company. How about a WEEKEND RETREAT?? am i asking for too much ? ^_^
  • Alyssa
    STAR! (SoJust STARZ Street Team)
    I had an awesome time! What a great way to connect with people and find out about resources I didn't even know I was looking for!
  • David
    STAR! (SoJust STARZ Street Team)
    As usual, SoJust put together a fun event to create connections between progressive activists. As usual, I'm really glad I attended Connecting for Justince.
  • Joanna Brinton
    Great people and mingling!
  • Deborah
    STAR! (SoJust STARZ Street Team)
  • Rebecca Booth-Fox
    STAR! (SoJust STARZ Street Team)
    +3 guests
  • Dave
    STAR! (SoJust STARZ Street Team)
    +1 guest
  • Erin
    STAR! (SoJust STARZ Street Team)
  • elizabeth murphy
    STAR! (SoJust STARZ Street Team)
  • Anne K
    STAR! (SoJust STARZ Street Team)
    +1 guest
  • sara ellenbogen
    STAR! (SoJust STARZ Street Team)
  • Allyssa Prutzman
    Former Organizer Intern (Spring '10)
  • Joby Gelbspan
    STAR! (SoJust STARZ Street Team)
  • Shelly
    STAR! (SoJust STARZ Street Team)
  • Jess
    STAR! (SoJust STARZ Street Team)
  • Ren
    +1 guest
  • Sarah
    STAR! (SoJust STARZ Street Team)
  • Janie
    STAR! (SoJust STARZ Street Team)
  • Erin
    STAR! (SoJust STARZ Street Team)
  • Zoe
  • angela
    STAR! (SoJust STARZ Street Team)

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Refunds are not offered for this Meetup.

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$25.00 see "Pages" for details.

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