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Melinda - Meetup Organizer of the Week - 6.11.08


This week we're in Seattle, Washington to visit with an Organizer who's Meetup blends perfectly with her work, interests and community outreach initiatives. Join me as we visit with the Meetup Organizer of the Week, Melinda McBride. The Seattle Scooter…

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Patrick - Meetup Organizer of the Week - 6.4.08


This week we're in Oakland California to chat with a man on the move, our Meetup Organizer of the Week for June 4, 2008 is Patrick Schwerdtfeger, leader of a top Meetup in its field, Entrepreneur & Small Business Academy…

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Michelle & Jessica - Meetup Organizers of the Week - 5.26.08


We're out in sunny Tucson Arizona to check in with the dynamic organizing duo of The Meetup Moms Group of Tucson - Michelle and Jessica, our Meetup Organizers of the Week! Michelle and Jessica took over this group in August…

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Beryl - Meetup Organizer of the Week - 5.12.08


Join us in Northern Virginia to check in with The Meetup Organizer of the Week, Beryl and her group,The Dulles Area Kiwanis(DAK) This week, we're honored to have the opportunity to chat with an Organizer who utilizes Meetup.com to bolster…

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Christy - Meetup Organizer of the Week - 5.5.08


Follow me to the OC for a chat with the Meetup Organizer of the Week for May 5, 2008, Christy, and her group, The Orange County Signing With Children Meetup Christy is an amazing SAHM with a passion for communication…

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William - Meetup Organizer of the Week - 4.28.08


Join me in Nashua, New Hampshire for a chat with our Meetup Organizer of the Week for April 28, 2008, William and his group, New England Photo Expeditions William was nominated by several of his members to receive this recognition…

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Ellen - Meetup Organizer of the Week - 4.21.08


We're off to Bergen County NJ for a chat with our Meetup Organizer of the Week for April 21, 2008 - Ellen and The Northern NJ Pug Extravaganza! Definition of a Pug: A small, chesty, hairy, shedding, snoring, four-legged creature…

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Lance - Meetup Organizer of the Week - 4.7.08


We're in Dallas this week to sit a spell with the deepest hearts in Texas, The Meetup Organizer of the Week for April 7, 2008, Lance and The Random Acts of Kindness Volunteer/Non-Profit Meetup Group. “Few are the giants of…

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Ray - Meetup Organizer of the Week - 3.31.08


Lets get into the 'swing' with the Meetup Organizer of the Week for March 31, 2008, Ray and The Lower Mainland Golfers Meetup. Spring is in the air and for many this means one thing: Golf! The links beckon…and Ray…

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Adrienne - Meetup Organizer of the Week - 3.24.08


We're in New York, heading out to Mineola, LI, for a 'candid' chat with the Meetup Organizer of the Week, Adrienne and the Long Island Photography Meetup Group. “We Listen, We Thank, We Showboat and Review.” This is the unspoken,…

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Carla - Meetup Organizer of the Week - 3.17.08


Let's head northwest to the Canadian city of New Westminster, BC and visit with Meetup Organizer of the Week, Carla, and the Baby Hiking Meetup Ingenious! We've many a Mom Meetup and the Hiking topic follows closely as a perennial…

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Robert - Meetup Organizer of the Week - 3.10.08


Welcome to the Windy City, home of the Chicago Weekly Sitting Meditation Group and our wonderful Meetup Organizer of the Week, Robert! “These glorious local meditators just happen to be the same type of people that I would want to…

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Doug Van Etten - Meetup Organizer of the Week - 3.3.08


Grab your parkas! We're headed to Anchorage AK to meet Doug Van Etten and the fabulous Anchorage Adventurers Meetup! “The best thing that ever happened to my outdoor gear.” — John Peck (Mar 2, 2008) This recent quote really sums…

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Debi - Meetup Organizer of the Week - 2.24.08


Let's take a trip to Sacramento and catch up with Debi and The Sacramento Beagle Meetup! For those of you who follow the Westminister Kennel Club and the yearly New York Dog Show, you'll know that a really cool event…

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Robert - Meetup Organizer of the Week for 2/19/08


We're back in New York City to chat with Robert, Organizer of the New York Mets Meetup. Spring is just around the corner. And to some this means one thing: Baseball. Spring training will be in full-swing down in Florida…

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Gavin - Meetup Organizer of the Week - February 11 - 17, 2008


Join us in the Lone Star State to meet Gavin, Organizer of Speak French in Plano French is the language of love and democracy. What better topic to explore for the week of Valentine's Day? Liberty, Equality and Fraternity is…

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Kathleen Bikadi - Meetup Organizer of the Week - February 4 - 10 2008


This week we're in the mile-high city Denver, Colorado. Meet Kathleen Bikadi and The Denver Coffeehouse Meetup What strikes a cord with me regarding this Meetup is its capacity to fulfill a basic tenet for most walks of life,…

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Ivan Kahana - Meetup Organizer of the Week - January 28 - February 4, 2008


Happy Monday Everyone! This week we're back to sunny Florida to chat with Ivan Kahana, Organizer of SWOT Southwest Orlando Tennis In just a few months he's gathered an large number of members, from all walks of life, who…

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Ariane Delafosse - Meetup Organizer of the Week - January 21 - 28, 2008


Hey There! I'm excited to introduce you to an Organizer with such an inspiring message that after I read up on the compelling work she and her committed core group of fellow Organizers are accomplishing right in my own…

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Raines Cohen is the Organizer of the Week for January 7 - 14, 2008


Happy New Year! This week we're visiting with an Organizer who's lifestyle and lifework is promoting a more sustainable society through the resurgence of utopian village and small town neighborhood values - cohousing. Cohousing is a type of collaborative housing…

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Jennifer Harvey is the Organizer of the Week for December 28 - Jan 8


Season's Greetings! How wonderful it is that nobody need wait a single moment before starting to improve the world. ~Ann Frank. A more appropriate quote could not apply for our special Holiday Organizer of the Week. This Moms Group provides…

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Todd Lubin is the Organizer of the Week for December 17 - 23, 2007


I had the pleasure of a face-to-face interview with an Organizer from the West Coast a few weeks ago. Here on business, he contacted me and voila! perfect opportunity to pick the brain of an Organizer on the fast track….

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Miyuki is the Organizer of the Week for December 10 - 17, 2007


Konnichiwa! Join me as we travel down under to chat with one of the first Meetup Organizers not only in Australia, but the world! Starting the group in 2002, this Organizer has built a large, fascinating contingent of like-minded members….

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Brad Axelrad is the Meetup Organizer of the Week for December 3 - 9, 2007!


Greetings! This week we head to sunny Southern California to speak with an Organizer who has dedicated his life not only to his own personal growth and spiritually, but through his Meetup has given a hand to hundreds of members…

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Bob is the Meetup Organizer for the Week of November 26 - December 2, 2007


Hello! I hope everyone in the United States of America had a peaceful Thanksgiving holiday! This week we travel back to the Triangle area of North Carolina. The Triangle Environmental Network caught my attention by scheduling some of the most…

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Alicia is the Organizer of the Week for November 19 - 25, 2007


This week we head to the great state of Texas to visit with an Organizer who overcame her apprehension about starting her Meetup by realizing the need for support for parents of children affected by a form of autism, Asperger's…

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Karisa is the Meetup Organizer of the Week for November 12 - 18, 2007


Yesterday was Veterans Day, an American holiday honoring military veterans. It is celebrated on the same day as Armistice Day or Remembrance Day in other parts of the world, falling on November 11, the anniversary of the signing of the…

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Bryan and Sean of Triangle Red Sox Nation are the Meetup Organizers of the Week for November 5 - 11


Have you ever had the satisfaction of knowing its all come together - your hard work, coupled with the outstanding efforts of forces beyond your control - culminates into an almost once-in-a-lifetime event? Such is the case for our Meetup…

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Jason Boltax is the Meetup Organizer of the Week for October 29 - November 4, 2007


Good Morning! Let's keep our noses north for our next stop, New York City! I had the pleasure of meeting this week's honoree at our monthly Meetup Meetup (yes, we do attend Meetups about Meetup!) Jason was invited to tell…

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Yale is the Meetup Organizer of the Week for October 22 - 28, 2007


Hey There! This week we are in historic Philadelphia PA. to chat with an Organizer who is putting a whole new shine on the “parents” topic. While making the best of the time he spends with his kids; he also…

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Ayda is the Meetup Organizer of the Week for October 15 - 21, 2007


Hello! This week we will travel up the Eastern Seaboard a bit from Florida to Fairfax, VA. Our Meetup Organizer of the Week's has taken an esoteric approach providing a safe haven for her members to express themselves sans judgment….

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The Meetup Organizer of the Week for October 8 - 15, 2007 is Christina, of the Independent Film Group


Hey There! This week we head down to sunny Orlando, Florida to visit with an Organizer who has taken the suggestions from our Organizer Center and her group blossomed. The awesome message is, “hang in there”! Even if you start…

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Aynne Malmborg is Meetup's Organizer of the Week for September 24 - 30, 2007


Greetings! Normally I start these interviews with my own brand of traveling metaphors…and this week is no exception, except to say that perhaps my musings are a bit more relevent! That being said, lets fly off into the clear blue…

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Captain Ron Strathman is the Meetup Organizer of the Week for September 16 - 23, 2007


Ahoy! Join me as we set our sails for San Diego and meetup with an organizer who is totally immersed in his topic…and doesn't forget to give credit where credit is due. In only a few short months and word-of-mouth…

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Janet McKee is the Meetup Organizer of the Week for September 10 - 16, 2007


Today we travel to the Golden Triangle - where the confluence of the Allegheny and Monongahela rivers merge to form the Ohio. That's right, Pittsburgh PA, the cradle of the NFL and the 7th cleanest city in the USA…

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Bill Ventura is Meetup's Organizer of the Week for September 3 - September 9, 2007


I imagine the sunlit road ahead, wind at your back and good friends with you around each bend. This is what comes to mind when I think of this week's highlighted Meetup. Started a few years back by a military…

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Christy Kam is Meetup's Organizer of the Week for August 27 - September 3, 2007


This week we head south a bit (but not too much) for a stop in Philadelphia. Although the City of Brotherly Love is famous for its classic cheese steaks, we're here for a healthier alternative. Our Organizer of the Week…

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Mark Withington is Meetup's Organizer of the Week for August 20 - 26, 2007


Join us as we travel back up to bean-town (Boston, MA) home of the Red Sox and our esteemed Organizer of the Week. His dedication mixed with unfailing good humor produced prodigious results. Meetup plays an important role getting members…

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Emily F. is Meetup's Organizer of the Week for August 13 - 19, 2007


Hello Everyone! This week we stop where east meets west - St. Louis, MO. So many times we are entirely wrapped up in our own day-to-day lives that we turn a blind-eye to those who lack the basic necessities we…

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Hayley Glauser is Meetup's Organizer of the Week for August 6 - 12, 2007!


Lets swing over to the opposite side of the continent to visit with an Organizer who's open-minded, welcoming manner has proved the perfect elixir to grow her Meetup group. The democratic policies for membership, planning and promoting her Meetup are…

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Susan Flowers is Meetup's Organizer of the Week, July 30 - August 5, 2007!


Greetings! We're back on the East Coast checking in with a very innovative Organizer in North Carolina. She's taken a popular topic and has enhanced its focus by adding elements of community service projects and using alternative technologies to keep…

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Caroline Fratacci is Meetup's Organizer of the Week for July 23- 30, 2007


Bon jour, mon ami! That's right. We're headed out to Los Angeles to chat a bit with another 3x winner! Our esteemed Organizer (another long-time member) has successfully managing three French Language Meetup groups, each with its own personal twist….

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Phil Robinson is Meetup's Organizer of the Week for July 16 - 22, 2007


Sometimes situations come together that one would never expect. Call it kismet or fate or a failure to communicate, but the outcome is brilliant. Its tough when I'm seeking an honoree in a large city such as NYC. There are…

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Susie Birkett is Meetup's Organizer of the Week, July 9 -15, 2007


We've a real treat this week! Let turn our attention to Scotland UK and chat a bit with a bonnie lass who has tapped into one of the most prolific of all grassroots online groups, Bookcrossing. (for those who are…

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Denise is Meetup's Organizer of the Week for July 2 - 8, 2007


Hello! Join me this week in sunny Florida as we chat with a woman who epidomizes the word, Organizer. She's firing on all cylinders, taking advantage of all of Meetup's tools as well as creating her own set of standards…

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Denise Smith is Meetup's Organizer of the Week for June 25 - July 1, 2007


Lets head a bit east (from L.A.) to the Gateway (St. Louis) and check in with an Organizer who is literally as well as figuratively breath of fresh air. This Meetup group is about as active as active can be!…

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Kim Selbert is Meetup's Organizer of the Week, June 18-24, 2007


I came across a really cool group I'd like to tell you about. Personally, I am intrigued by Indian culture. The spirituality, food and entertainment the intense family values and respect for elders and culture is something that, unfortunately, is…

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Antonio Thornton is Meetup's Organizer of the Week , June 11 - 17, 2007


Lets head over to Atlanta, GA for a little spiritual exploration, shall we? This week we visit with an Organizer who has amassed a huge group of like-minded seekers. Although the “Law(s) of Attraction” have been utilized for many years,…

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Dave Potts is the Meetup Organizer of the Week for June 4 - 11, 2007


Not being an avid card player myself (I'm lucky to win a round of Uno with my 9 year old) I'll have to admit the Poker Phenomenon intrigues me. The games origin is up for debate, but one fact is…

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John Brooking is the Meetup Organizer of the Week, May 28 - June 4, 2007


This week we're headed Down East to chat with an Organizer whose positivity and good humor is infectious! He's corralled a large membership of like minded bikers (bicycle that is…) with interest and support for bicycle commuting. If you've never…

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Melissa and Sebastien Vallet are the Meetup Organizers of the Week, May 21 - 27, 2007


Bonjour ) Lets stop in and visit with dual Organizers of the Week. This lively couple managed to…

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Bobbi Jo Chavarria is Meetup's Organizer of the Week, May 14 - 20, 2007


Peace be with you! This week we're back in sunny California to chat with a great woman doing all she can to bring forth peaceful conflict resolution. She heads up the local grassroots collective of like-minded people working to establish…

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John Xintaras is Meetup's Organizer of the Week for May 7 - May 13, 2007


Back to bean-town (Boston) this week. One of my kids (and I have to admit, mine too) favorite children's books is The Halloweener by Dav Pilkey. This humorous Halloween story finds the mortified dachshund Oscar dressing up as a hot…

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Sheryl Ramer is Meetup's Organizer of the Week for April 30 - May 6, 2007


Springtime in New York…a perfect time to explore the city and all it has to offer. Our Meetup Organizer of the Week pulls together all that is NYC and offers it on a silver platter to the fortunate members of…

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Alan is Meetup's Organizer of the Week, April 23-29, 2007


Ahoy! This week we're back in the Bronx (NY) to talk with an old Salt about Sailing. Our Meetup Organizer of the Week incorporated his standing as the Board Secretary for the City Island Yacht Club into a mutually beneficial…

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Banafsheh Ehtemam is the Organizer of the Week, April 16-22, 2007


Grab your wellies, we're going to Boston. Affiliations between Meetup groups seem to be popping up everywhere. This week's featured Organizer created her original Meetup with a companion website doubling her influx of members along with the tried and true…

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Wendy Hughes-Jelen is the Organizer of the Week, April 9 - April 15, 2007


Hello! Join me as we journey to Seattle, Washington to chat with another Tops in Topic Organizer. She has a different managing style with her Meetup and has used her excellent organizational skills to provide her members with a no-pressure…

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Theodore Van Der Merwe is the Organizer of the Week for April 2 - April 8, 2007


Goeie môre! This week we travel to sunny San Diego California to uncover the winning formula used by our Organizer of the Week. Get out your pencils…I'll wait. Now, pay close attention and take generous notes. If you'd like to…

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Candice McFarland is the Meetup Organizer of the Week, March 26 - April 2, 2007


Hello Everyone! This week we're down in Austin, Texas to chat with an Organizer who's enthusiasm is infectious! Her love of her craft as well as for her Meetup and members shines through. Read on for a great ideas to…

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Hans Fedderke is the Meetup Organizer of the Week , March 19 - 25, 2007


This week we're back in the Windy City to chat with an Organizer whose life and work demonstrates and promotes affordable, sustainable design, construction, and landscape practices for homes and communities throughout the Chicagoland area. His Meetup is also committed…

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Maureen Slater is the Meetup Organizer of the Week , March 12-18, 2007


Kansas City, Kansas City here we come! This week we'll chat with an Organizer who has taken a fairly unfamiliar way of life in the Midwest and gathered over a hundred Meetup members who want to know more about improving…

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Elaine Beamer is the Meetup Organizer of the Week, March 5 -11, 2007!


Happy Monday! This week, we head to Illinois to talk with a well-loved Organizer. Over the past few weeks, members of her group have emailed me to nominate her for this interview. One look, and you'll understand why! There is…

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Olive McMeel is the Organizer of the Week, February 26 - March 4, 2007


One of the most valuable resources Meetup.com offers is the chance for ordinary people to reach out a hand of support to others in similar situations. This week's Organizer of the Week is a perfect example. After losing her husband…

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Diana Nicholson is the Organizer of the Week, February 19 - 25, 2007


End World Poverty. A lofty goal indeed. Abraham Lincoln said, “A commitment is what transforms a promise into reality.” Our Meetup Organizer of the Week has made a commitment towards this goal through her Meetup group. Her passion shines…

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Rishad "Q" is the Organizers of the Week, February 11 - 17, 2007


Citizens of the World, UNITE! That's the theme for this week's Meetup. Currently a resident of Seattle, our Organizer of the Week takes ethnic Meetups to a new level. He decided to include members from all walks of life, international…

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Mario and Cathy are the Organizers of the Week, February 4 - 10, 2007


Ai Carumba! This week we visit with a dynamic dancing duo down in Washington DC. Over the past few years, the dual management of this Meetup has proved to be an amazing success. They bring together hundreds of Salsa dancers,…

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Matt Dale is Organizer of the Week, January 29- February 4, 2007


Come along as we travel over the Atlantic to Merry Ole England! This week's Organizer is doing an incredible job with his Meetup based on a card game that has, in recent years, become wildly popular all over the world….

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John Clarke is Organizer of the Week, January 22-28, 2007


Lets hike back over the continent this week to one of my favorite cities, San Francisco, CA. There is a great community spirit among several groups in the Bay Area. Its not uncommon an Organizer of one group to act…

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Corris is Organizer of the Week, January 15-21, 2007


We're back in New York City this week to talk with an extraordinary women. She has been nominated for Organizer of the Week by a compatriot in Toronto. Affilliation is the key to community building over the miles (see #7)….

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Jenn is Organizer of the Week, January 8-14, 2007


This week, we're out in sunny San Diego, CA (one of my favorite cities!). Our Meetup Organizer of the Week has found herself heading up one of the most prolific groups in all of Meetup-dom. Enlisting the help of no…

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Erica is Organizer of the Week, January 2-7, 2007


Welcome to 2007! This week, we visit snowy Denver, CO. Our thoughts go out to all Colorado Meetup members with regard to their personal safety and the well-being of their family and friends in light of the recent catastrophic blizzards…

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Crystal is Organizer of the Week, December 26 - January 1, 2007


As another year draws to a close, We like to send our best wishes out to our Meetup family…all of you who've created and sustained new, effective communities helping to promote the goal of Meetup Everywhere about Most Everything! She…

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Claudia is Organizer of the Week, December 18 - 24, 2006


Happy Holidays to all! I've had a request to showcase more Sci-Fi Meetups, and in keeping with the holiday spirit of giving I'd like to introduce you to an Organizer and a Meetup group that fits the bill. This group…

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Rob is Organizer of the Week, December 11 - 17, 2006


This week I'll be continuing my month-long spotlight on Meetups making a difference for the holidays. Our Organizer of the Week is the epidome of energy! Not only does he own a successful Doggie Day Care facility which he offers…

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Susan is Organizer of the Week, December 4 - 10, 2006


With the holidays upon us, the next few weeks I'll be highlighting Meetups that are making a difference in the lives of those in need. This week, we head out to the windy city, Chicago, IL. Our Organizer of the…

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Sharon Smith is Organizer of the Week, November 27 - December 3, 2006


This week we have a very special Organizer for you all to meet. This courageous woman utilizes Meetup.com in conjunction with her ongoing work bringing awareness as well as an outlet for help to families affected by Autism and Asperger's…

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Richey is Organizer of the Week, November 20 - 26, 2006


This week we head on over to the Commonweath of Virginia to chat a bit with a long-time Meetup member and awesome Organizer. His topic is seasonal, which in some cases can be very challenging to keep a group motivated….

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Kay is Organizer of the Week, November 13 - 18, 2006


Don't mess with Texas! This week, we're heading down to Fort Worth to visit with a Meetup Organizer who, in just a few short months has congregated over 100 members. Her creativity and consumate up attitude is a natural attraction….

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Helen is Organizer of the Week, November 6 - 12, 2006


Back to sunny California this week to talk with a long time Organizer who has been consistantly growing and making the most of her Meetup. Her About page alone would entice me to join, and I live in Jersey! Not…

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Lisa is Organizer of the Week, October 29 - November 4th, 2006


This week I can humbly say I'm inspired and have renewed my dedication to what our mission is here at Meetup. Our Organizer of the Week sums it up beautifully in this quote: You often hear people in the media…

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Steve is Organizer of the Week, October 22 - October 28, 2006


This week we're back in New York City to talk with an Organizer who struck while the iron was hot with his Meetup topic and since that time, the original Meetup has viral spin-offs keeping the vast number of members…

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Kai is Organizer of the Week, October 15 - October 21, 2006


This week, we're heading down to sunny Florida to chat with another amazingly successful Meetup Organizer. One awesome tip this week's Meetup Organizer of the Week shares with us could help all new Organizers create and sustain “Can't Miss Meetups”…

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Bonnie is Organizer of the Week, October 1 - October 7, 2006


Hey all! This week we're making a stop in the nation's capital to check out a great Meetup dedicated to culture and the arts! Here she is, the Meetup Organizer of the Week, October 1, 2006 to October 7, 2006:…

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Isabelle is Organizer of the Week, September 24 - September 30, 2006


Bon Jour Mon Ami! This week, lets check in with a tres magifique Organizer out in Los Angeles, CA. Pay particular attention to her marketing ideas and plans to affliliate with other French Language Meetup Organizers in California. This is…

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Eric Weaver is Organizer of the Week for September 17 - 23, 2006


Hello Everyone! I will keep my intro short and sweet, as our Organizer of the Week's interview is chock-full of awesome ingredients to create a major Meetup buzz! Many of you use or have heard of the photoblogging site, Flickr,…

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Heather Henderson is Organizer of the Week for September 10- 16, 2006


Its a tough day for all of us. I'd just like to say our heart and prayers go out to the victims and families of 9/11. This week we visit with a Super Mom from Anchorage Alaska. As a…

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George Nemeth is Organizer of the Week for September 3- 9, 2006


This week we travel to the fine, fine city of Cleveland Ohio. Our Organizer of the Week has utilized Meetup in its most important capacity, using the internet to get people off the internet. As webloggers, online relationships are uniquely…

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Organizers of the Week Vol. 88 - 1/22/07


January 22, 2006 John Clarke, Organizer of the Super Fabulicious Hiking and Outdoor Adventure Meetup “I think the best thing you can do to make your group successful is just have events on a regular basis—at least a couple…

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Heather is Organizer of the Week for August 27 - September 2, 2006


Lights…Camera…Action! This week we visit with a Movie Meetup Maven. Learn how she as taken the reins and uses all the tools available to her to make her Meetup About Page a “one stop” in the Raleigh area (and beyond)…

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Ronan is Organizer of the Week for August 20 - 26, 2006


Good Glorious Morning! Today is probably one of the best days of our New York Metropolitan summer! Cool, crisp and breezy. There is a hint of autumn in the air…perfect day for a walk outside…. Which leads me to introduce…

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Jonathan Durston is Organizer of the Week for August 13 - 19, 2006


Good Morning! Lets make a quick hop over to the Windy City, Chicago, Illinois and find out what's cooking with another Uber-Org… He is the fearless leader of several highly successful Meetups, with top ranking not only in the Chicagoland…

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Hilary Moon Murphy is Organizer of the Week for August 6 - 12, 2006


Good Morning All! This week, I'm so happy to share with you an interview with a very special Organizer… I could go on about her peerless talents, but I only allowed 7,500 characters to post! I'm thrilled to the bone…

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David is Organizer of the Week for July 30 - August 5, 2006


Well, while we are here in Europe, I thought we'd hop over to Spain and check in with another Five-Star Meetup. As an Expat American, our Meetup Organizer of the Week was seaching around the net for info about Madrid…

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Susan Holland is Organizer of the Week for July 23 - 29, 2006


This week we travel to Paris, France to visit with an interesting Organizer finding out about the genesis and success of her Fine Arts Meetup. She has kept a vast network of artist together after the closure of her original…

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Lisa Putman is Organizer of the Week for July 16 - 22, 2006


This week we're partnering with a Meetup Watch project in conjuction with the Detroit Free Press. This week's Meetup Organizer of the Week has lots to share, great venue ideas and tips to keep her Meetup welcoming and friendly. Based…

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Rand is Organizer of the Week for July 9-15, 2006


This week we'll visit with a young, vibrant Organizer whose Meetup spans three states. Based in Wilmington, Delaware, he attracts members from New Jersey and Pennsylvania as well. He keeps things hopping, organizing road trip Meetups to all three states,…

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Denise is Organizer of the Week for July 2-8, 2006


This week's Meetup Organizer of the Week is a woman of boundless energy! I'm so impressed with her unique and inspirational events - Can't Miss Meetups for sure! Check out her About Page - HOT! Allow me to introduce to…

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Lizzy Logan is Organizer of the Week for June 25 - July 1, 2006


Welcome once again to our weekly visit with extraordinary Organizers around the globe. Lately most everyone has been effected by the rise in oil prices through the year. This week, we highlight a Meetup that focuses on effective alternatives through…

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George Price is Organizer of the Week for June 17 - 24, 2006


We here at Meetup are thrilled to present the Organizer of the Week for June 17-24, 2006, George Price and The North Atlanta Musicians Meetup! George is a matter of fact kind of guy who has transitioned his Meetup into…

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Earnestine is Organizer of the Week for June 11-17, 2006


Let's sit a spell and catch up with Earnestine, Organizer of the Atlanta Crochet Meetup and Meetup's Organizer of the Week for June 11-17, 2006! This Organizer's love of her craft as well as the love she's found through finding…

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Erik of the Las Vegas Hiking Meetup Group is the Organizer of the Week, June 4-10, 2006


Introducing the Meetup Organizer of the Week for June 4 - 10, 2006, Erik and The Las Vegas Hiking Meetup Group! Erik moved to a new city, found a waiting list on Meetup.com of others interested in his topic of…

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Keith Vu is Organizer of the Week, May 28-June 3, 2006!


This dynamic Organizer is in the San Francisco Bay area where he has just finished producing a video about his Meetup! He took over this Meetup when it was about to fold a while back and has turned it around…

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Manoj Nayak is Organizer of the Week for May 21 - 27, 2006


Let's hear it for Meetup Organizer of the Week for May 21 - 27, 2006: Manoj Nayak and The Mumbai Salsa Meetup! Manoj has turned a popular dance craze into a super Meetup in his home city of Mumbai, India….

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Juliet Jones is Organizer of the Week for May 14 - 20, 2006


This Organizer whose low-key style has brought prodigious results! Let's all give a hand to the Meetup Organizer of the Week for May 14 - 20, 2006, Juliet Jones and The Memphis Scrapbooking Meetup! How did you discover Meetup.com? I…

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Jesse Jarvis is Organizer of the Week for May 7 - 13, 2006!


This organizer's energy is contagious! I'm sure you will grab a bunch of new ideas for your Meetup from The Meetup Organizer of the Week for May 7 - 13, 2006 Jesse R. Jarvis and DFW Sci-Fi/Fantasy Meetup Group How…

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Therese Holliday is Organizer of the Week for April 30 - May 6, 2006


Join us in congratulating the Meetup Organizer of the Week for April 30 - May 6, 2006: Therese Holliday and The Exceptional Families Network! This special Organizer has turned around a personal tragedy into a fantastic opportunity to help others…

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Eric Blommel is Organizer of the Week for April 23 - April 29, 2006!


Hailing from the Mile High City,Eric Blommel has grown a wonderful Meetup from a very broad, free-flowing topic which is why he and his group, The Denver Philosophy Meetup, is the Meetup Organizer of the Week for April 23 -…

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Holly Barker is Organizer of the Week for April 16 - April 22, 2006


Now that spring has arrived in all its glory. Lets visit with a very active (in more than one way) Meetup in glorious NYC that really enjoys the great weather. The Meetup Organizer of the Week for April 16 -…

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Larry Zafran is Organizer of the Week for April 2 - 8, 2006


Down in Cary, North Carolina, this Organizer who has Meetup down to a science. His Meetup has events just about every night. This Organizer makes the most of the suggestions on our Organizer Forum and wow…the results are phemonenal. “I…

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Aurora Di Giulio!! is Organizer of the Week, March 26 - April 1, 2006!


This week’s Organizer of the Week has managed to go from start to the #3 position in the Friends (as in acquaintances, not the televison program) topic in only 2.5 months! Introducing Meetup’s Organizer of the Week for March 26…

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Lynsey Garnett is Organizer of the Week, March 19 – 25, 2006


Meetup’s Organizer of the Week for March 19 – 25 is Lynsey Garnett and her fantastic Meetup Group, London French Meetup! Lynsey's one of the most vibrant and innovative Organizers we've come across. Take a moment and read a few…

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Dawn and Nate are Organizers of the Week, March 12-18, 2006!!


Aloha! Meetup’s Organizers of the Week for March 12 – 18 are husband and wife team, Dawn and Nate of the fabulous Five Star Honolulu Pug Meetup! This gem of a Meetup group is in Honolulu on the island of…

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Sunnie is Organizer of the Week for March 6-11, 2006


Lets hear it for the Meetup Organizer of the Week for March 6 - 11, 2006, Sunnie MacDougal-Cohn and the Moms Meetup she organizes: Mothers Inc. (North County Play Group), who has been nominated by several different members and a…

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Ron Purvis is Organizer of the Week, February 26-March 4, 2006


The Meetup Organizer of the Week for February 26 - March 4, 2006 needs little introduction. This Organizer is a popular, cherished member of the Meetup boards who has helped many a new Organizer with their initial growing pains while…

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Mark Allen is Organizer of the Week for February 19-25, 2006!!


Meet the Meetup Organizer of the Week for February 19 - 25, 2006, Mark Allen of The London Book Club Meetup Mark utilizes the Meetup tools to a tee, not needing even to remind his members to RSVP! As one…

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David Ray is Organizer of the Week for February 5-11, 2006!


This organizer is not only in charge of one of the most active groups on Meetup, but he and members of his group were also just highlighted on the Martha Stewart Show on February 3rd. With some of the best…

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Matt Silva is Organizer of the Week for January 29 - February 4, 2006!


Our Meetup Organizer of the Week for January 29 - February 4, 2005 is Matt Silva and The New Haven Collective. Christian Keane has nominated Matt, who could also be named a true Meetup Innovator. Combining several Meetup topics into…

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Susie Labry is Organizer of the Week, February 12-17, 2006


Meet Meetup Organizer of the Week, February 12-17, 2006, Susie Labry of the Baton Rouge Music and Film Industry Meetup! Created just days after Hurricane Katrina hit the area, this Meetup bucked the odds and has grown into one of…

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Mustafa Dogru is Organizer of the Week 8/29


The Meetup Organizer of the Week for August 28 - September 3, 2005 is Mustafa Dogru of the New York City Turkish Social Group. “We grew 44 to 321 members (630%) in 3 1/2 months and are still growing at…

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Caroline Ferenczi is Organizer of the Week Aug 20th


The Organizer of the Week for August 20 - 27 is Caroline Ferenczi of New York Italian for 40 and Over. Caroline has been nominated by one of her members.. but, they ALL love her! How does Caroline get members…

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Melissa Brand-Vokey is Organizer of the Week for September 11 - 17


Meetup Organizer of the Week for September 11 - 17 is Melissa Brand-Vokey and the DFW Hurricane Relief Meetup “We are doing wonderful things one family at a time” How did you discover Meetup.com as a place to organize your…

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Desiree Martinez is Organizer of the Week Aug 14


Meet our Meetup Organizer of the Week for August 14 - 20 Desiree Martinez and the Denver Pug Club With Desiree in charge this Pug Meetup's membership has skyrocketed (253 members strong!) Recently. they were on TV! The local NBC…

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Rich Feurer is Organizer of the Week 8/8/05


Rich Feurer, Organizer of The New York City Photograpy Meetup is the Organizer of the Week Monday August 8,2005. “The foundation was making our Meetup not just a place for people to have dinner, schmooze and leave with the wind….

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Alison McGuinness is Organizer of the Week July 18,2005


The Organizer of the Week for July 18-24, 2005, Alison McGuinness, and her Meetup Group The Washington Expat Brit Meetup Group. “I think having your photo on the site helps people feel that there is a face to a name…

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Genny G is Org of the Week July 10 - 17


Say G'Day to Meetup Organizer of the Week for July 10-17 Genny G and The Auckland Knitting Meetup How did you discover Meetup.com? I discovered Meetup.com through a knitty.com readers forum. An existing meetup member mentioned it in a “stitch…

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Julie Despaties is Organizer of the Week for July 31 - August 6


Organizer of the Week for July 31 - August 6 is Julie Despaties Organizer of The San Francisco Formula 1 Meetup Group She hails from the West Coast (San Francisco) and has brought together a phenomenal Meetup group for…

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Stephanie Inge is Organizer of the Week May 29th.


This week we're featuring a super Organizer from the Lone Star State Stephanie manages several groups in her area, along the same topic…. Ebay Sellers! An online community using an online community builder to share tips and success stories, further…

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Jen J is Organizer of the Week 5/23/05


Jen J, Meetup Organizer of the Week May 23, 2005 This week's Organizer of the Week has utilized Meetup in a very unique way, preserving her Cajun heritage by bringing other “Lost Cajuns” together again. Read on for tips on…

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Dan Chusid is Organizer of the Week: May 15, 2005


Meet the Organizer of the Week for May 15 - 21 Dan Chusid, Organizer of the San Diego Photography Meetups. As Organizer of a few very large groups within related topics, Dan manages to and keep his groups focused and…

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Philip Lee is Organizer of the Week for June 6, 2005


This week's Organizer of the Week is absolutely on FIRE! Philip utilizes various online social networking sites as the calalyst to fuel his Meetups. Read carefully…Phil offers innovative resources to help new and struggling Organizers to bolster their Meetup membership…

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Daniel Chan is Organizer of the Week for June 27-July 2, 2005


There's a whole lotta shakin' going on in Singapore! This week's featured Organizer not only created the largest Elvis Meetup Group, this incredibly popular Meetup Group is also one of the most active of ALL Meetup Groups! This group has…

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Vincent Boon is Organizer of the Week July 4- 10, 2005


The July 5, 2005 Organizer of the Week is Vincent Boon of the The London Poker Meetup Making sure everyone who is attending knows what's going on and how it's all going to work is key to a successful meetup….

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Belinda Cameron is Organizer of the Week for June 19-25, 2005


This group of SAHM's in Redlands, California really know how to have a good time! This week's featured Organizer hosts many events each month, and manages to keep things fun and friendly! Be sure to check out their Meetup Groups…

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Brenda Parker is Organizer of the Week June 14, 2005


Try to keep up with this week's Organizer! She was new in town, found Meetup.com, stepped up as Organizer of the Houston Travel Meetup and never looked back! After taking up the reins as Organizer a few months ago, She's…

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