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SUMMARY:Art of the Schmooze
DESCRIPTION:Do you often get stuck in conversations? Not know how to a
 pproach people at networking events? Join Socializing for Justice for 
 a fast-paced, fun & interactive Skillshare on the Art of the Schmooz
 e on May 6th, 6:00 - 8:30 PM.SoJust hosts events that draw progressive
 s of all stripes that share common values but may work on different is
 sues. We host monthly socials that allow for the possibility of cross-
 issue connections and run a monthly Skillshare Series, hosted by The N
 onProfit Center*, which increases our individual capacity for movement
  building.Register at http://www.sojust.org - Newcomers always welcome
 d!Fee: $10-$20 (sliding scale) is split with the trainer.Limited space
  - register ahead of time.Credit cards accepted online. Cash only at t
 he door (if space available).SCHEDULE6:00-6:30 Socializing - bring you
 r own dinner6:30-8:30 Training and Q & ASoJust's Co-Founder, Robbie Sa
 muels, who is well known for his schmoozing skills, is this month's tr
 ainer.Art of the SchmoozeForming and cultivating relationships is at t
 he heart of any successful fundraising campaign, volunteer drive, comm
 ittee effort or community building activity. This training will give y
 ou the confidence to pursue your personal goals - from the importance 
 of shaking hands and making eye contact, to tips on the best opening l
 ine and how to exit a conversation gracefully. An amazing side benefit
  is that you'll learn how to create a welcoming community space by kee
 ping an eye out for outliers, considering yourself a host instead of a
  guest and knowing how to compliment someone without \"othering\" them
 .ABOUT OUR PRESENTERRobbie Samuels has extensive community organizing
 , events logistics and fundraising experience. In 2006 he co-founded S
 ocializing for Justice to build a cross-cultural, cross-issue progress
 ive community, network and movement in Boston based on the philosophy 
 of abundance. He is the Senior Manager of Events and Donor Engagement 
 at Gay & Lesbian Advocates & Defenders (GLAD). On the side he offers t
 rainings and consultation to non-profit boards, venture capitalists an
 d grassroots organizers. In 2011, Boston City Council named his birthd
 ay, September 16, \"Robbie Samuels Day\". Learn more about his trainin
 gs, including: Art of the Schmooze, Fundraising: Getting Past the Fear
  of Asking, Suicide Prevention Training for Community Leaders, at htt
 p://www.robbiesamuels.com.*DIRECTIONS (http://bit.ly/ieXreK) - The Non
 Profit Center is located one block from South Station at 89 South Str
 eet. The Center is accessible through the main lobby to people who hav
 e restricted physical abilities.HELP SPREAD THE WORD!Invite your frien
 ds to this facebook event: http://on.fb.me/11BeiVtJoin the SoJust Face
 book group: http://on.fb.me/SoJustOn Twitter? Follow @SoJust (http://
 www.twitter.com/sojust) and SoJust's Co-Founder @RobbieSamuels (http:
 //www.twitter.com/robbiesamuels). Don’t forget to tweet about this e
 vent using #sojust and #skillshare!___________________________________
 ______________________Socializing for Justice - http://www.sojust.orgW
 ant to know more about SoJust? Check out our Frequently Asked Questio
 ns and past event photos on http://www.sojust.org!\n\nFor more informa
 tion visit http://neighborsforneighbors.org/events/art-of-the-schmooze
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