Socializing for Justice

SoJust is 6! Connecting for Justice (Open House)

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  • September 13, 2012 · 6:00 PM

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SoJust is 6! That's right, it's been SIX years since our first event! Join us to celebrate 2100 members, 130+ events and countless connections made since 2006! Our birthday parties are always our biggest events. Haven't been to a Socializing for Justice event? It’s time to meet 120+ friendly SoJusters!

Meet like-minded progressives and get connected to great social justice organizations in Boston. SoJust is all about building a cross-issue progressive community and network in Boston. We're doing it by putting the SOCIAL back in SOCIAL JUSTICE. We focus on creating welcoming spaces that foster relationship-building across issue silos. Join us if you are ready to go BEYOND ALLIES and build a CROSS-ISSUE PROGRESSIVE MOVEMENT.

Cost: $5-$20 collected at the door. (One raffle ticket per $10)
Complimentary appetizers will be available.

THIS IS NOT A MEETING
 No Program. No Speaker. Just Us. For Justice.

As always, we'll help you meet people - so no worries if you're new to SoJust. Plus, we'll have "I'M LOOKING FOR" and "ASK ME ABOUT" tags, a CATALYST CORNER staffed by our amazing STARZ (regular attendees), our wildly popular JOBS BOARD, and ACTION STATIONS to make it even more likely you'll find the right connections.

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? Psyched about building strong cross-issue coalitions? Join us!

YES, WE MEAN YOU. Members are all ages, races, genders, sexual orientations, levels of activism and professions. Some just moved to Boston and others were born here. 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. 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 will be lots of opportunity to schmooze and network! Email [masked] for more information about the Action Stations.

ACCESSIBILITY: Must be 21+ to enter after 7PM. The venue is physically accessible - elevator is at the back of the venue and bathrooms are big enough for manual, but not motor-powered, wheelchairs.

PARKING: Lir is across from the Hynes Convention Center. Parking near Lir is really hard - you could get lucky or you could drive around for 30 or more minutes. There are parking garages by Back Bay station. Best bet is to take the T to Back Bay or Hynes Convention Center (which is the closest T stop).

HELP SPREAD THE WORD!
Invite your friends to this Facebook event: [coming soon]
Join the SoJust Facebook group: http://on.fb.me/SoJust
On Twitter? Follow @SoJust and SoJust's Co-Founder @RobbieSamuels and tweet about this event using #sojust

 

SOCIALIZING FOR JUSTICE - www.sojust.org
SoJust is not a non-profit 501(c)(3). We're a grassroots volunteer-run member-supported cross-issue progressive community that's been growing steadily since August 2006. We have 2100 members, hosted 130+ events and manage an online hub of progressive events and resources at www.sojust.org. If you've benefited from this cross-issue progressive network, please contribute the suggested annual membership fee of $25. You may do this online or at any of our events. Thank you for helping us continue to provide a space for like-minded progressives of all stripes.

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

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  • Sarah
    Sarah

    It was my first SoJust event and I had fun. I met some great people and got some helpful advice.

    September 20

  • Jennbalaya Ya-Ya
    Jennbalaya Ya-Ya

    Excellent event!! Thanks to all who helped organize. I got there super late and everyone was sooo nice and welcoming. Glad to help Hannah win the BINGO game!!! And yes, we are actively looking for a housemate in our house in Lexington! I'll add a note to the discussion board with the details soon...

    September 18

  • Kristine
    Kristine

    It was so much fun, too bad I didn't get to stay longer.

    September 17

  • Shaun
    Shaun

    What a perfect event. I connected with a lot of great individuals who are also passionate about championing social justice in their various fields. I enjoyed the nametag activity, as well as checking out how the space mirrored the website's abundance of resources. I would definitely attend again- and invite some friends!

    September 16

  • Kristen
    Kristen

    Really had a great time at my first SoJust event. Everyone was super nice and had their own unique reason for being there. Love it!! Can't wait for my next event.

    September 14

  • Frank
    Frank

    Amazing - as always

    September 14

  • Alison Brill
    Alison Brill

    Wow, what incredible energy in the room! I'm inspired by the innovative ideas I heard, the conversations that took place, and the connections made (for justice!). Thank you all for coming out, and see you all next time!

    September 14

  • Mark W.
    Mark W.

    Awesome event, great people, excellent food, good fun!

    September 13

  • Laura Henze Russell
    Laura Henze Russell

    Train late, didn't make it. Seeking interns, volunteers and help of all kinds for Hidden River/One Challenge, social innovation enterprise to end dental mercury poisoning in US through creative, fun, impactful strategies. Want to help organize the first Tweet/Facebook/Pinterist etc Relay Race to the White House? Great events? Lobby? Move the market? Save friends and family if they have the wrong gene type, which is also associated with higher rates of Alzheimers, Autism, movement disorders and more? Its banned in Scandinavia, the EEC is on track to follow suit, but still big business with no restrictions in the US.

    Email me at [masked] to be part of the change, the tip and the nudge!

    September 13

  • James Boggie
    James Boggie

    I will be arriving from another event around 7PM.

    September 13

  • Robbie Samuels
    Robbie Samuels

    There are 84 signed up on www.sojust.org for this Thursday's Connecting for Justice which marks SoJust's 6th anniversary. Help us get the RSVPs over 100! Tell your friends to register now and pay $5-$20 (sliding scale) at the door. Raffle ticket for every $10. Did I mention there will be free food, including cupcakes and cookies?!?

    September 12

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    • Laura Henze Russell
      Laura Henze Russell

      I'm not a vegan either but became allergic to many foods from mercury poisoning from my dental fillings, and now have a very healthy diet!

      September 13

    • Robbie Samuels
      Robbie Samuels

      To clarify, there will be complimentary appetizers available courtesy of the venue: assorted pizzas (including vegan), chicken fingers with BBQ sauce, chicken salad sandwiches, crudite (raw veggies) with ranch dressing, cheese and crackers - PLUS SoJusters are bringing home-made cupcakes and cookies to celebrate our 6th birthday (some vegan and hopefully some gluten-free). There is also a full menu to order from and a cash bar. See you all tonight!

      September 13

  • Robbie Samuels
    Robbie Samuels

    We are ONE away from having 2100 members at www.sojust.org! We'll waive the door fee at Connecting for Justice (SoJust is 6!) this Thursday for first person to join and become the 2100th member. Tell your friends to RSVP!

    September 11

    • Robbie Samuels
      Robbie Samuels

      Congrats to Hannah! Our 2100th member! Meet her this Thursday at Connecting for Justice - SoJust's 6th birthday party.

      2 · September 11

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Thursday, September 13, 2012
6:00 PM - 8:30 PM

Where:

Lir Irish Pub & Restaurant

903 Boylston St, Boston, MA

SoJust is 6! That's right, it's been SIX years since our first event! Join us to celebrate 2100 members, 130+ events and countless connections made since 2006! Our birthday parties are always our biggest...

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