Chicago Net2 Tuesdays - First Meeting March 11 - Spread the word, co-convene!
Michael Maranda
Join us, so Chicago can grow more technology savvy social change
organizations that benefit our local communities.
Staff and volunteers of non-profits, web innovators, and any
individuals pushing for change are encouraged to attend. Come tell us
about your effort, your concerns, and what you need and want from a
collective of like-minded individuals and organizations.
"Net Tuesday" meetings are a program of NetSquared,
(http://www.netsquared.org), whose mission is to spur responsible
adoption of social web tools by social benefit organizations.
NetSquared is a project of TechSoup (http://www.techsoup.org) the
technology place for nonprofits.
RSVP to Aaron With at The Point, please, so we can be sure to have
adequate refreshments for your enjoyment: aa...@thepoint.com or call
312.676.4535.
Public Transportation: 600 W. Chicago is a 4 block walk west from the
Chicago stop on the Brown Line. The Chicago Avenue (#66) bus drops
you off directly in front of the building at Larabee.
Parking Information: There is some limited free parking 1-2 blocks
North on Larabee. Metered parking on Chicago 1-3 blocks East, though
this is often taken. Paid parking across the street from our
building costs $6 for under 2 hours and $8 for 2-4 hours..
Call Aaron at 312.676.4535, if you need information about getting to The Point.
Our first meeting will be hosted and sponsored by The Point
(www.thepoint.com), a new group action network that helps people
congregate around the issues they care about and combine forces to
make things happen.
Organizers:
Demetrio Maguigad, New Media Manager with Community Media Workshop at
Columbia College, manages online new media
projects, and also conducts community-based popular education workshops.
Michael Maranda - promoting digital excellence, media & social justice
through purposive community.
David Marques is an IT Coordinator with the Southwest Youth
Collaborative, a community-based youth services and activist agency.
Justin Massa is executive director of MoveSmart.org, a startup
non-profit organization that promotes racial and economic integration
through technology.
Jean Russell nurtures nonprofit leaders and weaves networks for social
change (nurture.biz).
Aaron With is a Community Organizer for The Point (www.thepoint.com)
and has a background working with Chicago non-profits.
Date: Tuesday, March 11th, 2008
Time: 6pm-7:30pm
Location: The Point
600 W. Chicago Ave, Suite 830
(entrance is North on Larabee)
Chicago, IL 60610
http://wrythings.net/2008/02/27/get-illinois-online-join-the-conversation/