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How to Organize a Meetup in Your City

There is an informal brunch in LA Saturday, July 24. Since others have subsequently asked about meetups in their area, the moderators and I have decided to create this forum discussion so the community can throw out ideas and dates for meetups in other cities around the world.

1. Pick a date (Saturdays are best)

2. Pick a place (picnics at a park for example)

3. Post an event here

4. Contact a moderator to help spread the word.

Ben

Tags: event, local, meetup

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Permalink Reply by Tori W. on July 31, 2010 at 5:39pm

Hi everyone,

Anyone (besides me) in Albuquerque or the surrounding area who might be interested in meeting up?

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Permalink Reply by Heidi Woodsum-Santiago on July 31, 2010 at 9:42pm

New York City!!!! I would love to attend and meet others that are AVM survivors as well. I am happy this forum was created so it is easy to follow if there will be meetings in the Northeast area. I am not that good at organizing but definately would attend.

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Permalink Reply by Ben Munoz on August 1, 2010 at 4:13pm

Heidi,

There is an NYC meetup in the works (for November) as part of a fundraiser. I'll be sure to send out details as soon as I know.

Ben

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Permalink Reply by lauren on August 4, 2010 at 6:06pm

keep me in mind too ben as i am in new york as well.

Ben Munoz said:

Heidi,

There is an NYC meetup in the works (for November) as part of a fundraiser. I'll be sure to send out details as soon as I know.

Ben

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Permalink Reply by Ben Munoz on August 4, 2010 at 6:14pm

New Yorkers, a little bird told me that Grace O Brien is organizing something for May.

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Permalink Reply by Ben Munoz on August 4, 2010 at 6:15pm

Nothing in Indianapolis, but feel free to organize one at your local coffee shop. To find others in your area and send them a personal invite, search here: http://www.avmsurvivors.org/profiles/members/advancedSearch

Jenny said:

Indianapolis area meeting? Informal coffee or formal... Existing or new... :)

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Permalink Reply by Laurie R on August 4, 2010 at 6:46pm

Hey Peeps! Anyone in the Denver Metro Area that want to meet up??

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Permalink Reply by Daniel A Sadler on August 5, 2010 at 7:01am

I would like to give tips on setting up a meeting.

First off have a place that you are going to meet and then a date set in stone.
Ask our family and friends if they are willing to help host.
Post on the AVM of the time and place.
Do a search for your state in the members area and add every one in your area or state.
Ask other what they would like to pitch in so that it is a place where every one welcome to and can take part and share of them selfs to others.

We had a great time here in Houston Texas and once more thanks to every one that helped make it happen!

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Permalink Reply by Leslye Wilson on August 9, 2010 at 12:10pm

Is there anyone near or in the Baltimore, Washington DC area that would like to get together?

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Permalink Reply by jessica on August 12, 2010 at 3:12pm

I go to school in terre haute, indiana, but am willing to travel to indy or champaign to meet up with people!!

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Permalink Reply by jessica on August 12, 2010 at 3:14pm

jenny, where in indy are you? (what side of the city, i dont know the area very well). i go to school in terre haute and i know of one other avmer in terre haute

Jenny said:

Indianapolis area meeting? Informal coffee or formal... Existing or new... :)

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Permalink Reply by Janesha Govender on August 20, 2010 at 9:28pm

Hi Ben.
I just moved to Pittsburgh, PA and I am an AVM survivor. I want to know how to find out if there are any local support groups that I can attend to assist people. I am a South African.