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N4P's 5th Anniversary Progress Party & Dem Debate Watch!

2/11/2016

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#N4P5 PROGRESS PARTY:
5th Anniversary Mixer & Debate Watch!

(the debate will air on PBS & CNN & YouTube)


​SPECIAL MOVEMENT-BUILDING PROGRAM:

“Don’t be afraid of being AND doing anything!”
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MATTHEW LESKO
("The Question Mark Guy")

2015 TED Talk: "Don't Be Afraid of Being Anything!"

2014 VICE Profile

(Matthew will talk to us about the importance of political & civic leaders of having fun in your endeavors by not being afraid to be bold, resourceful and entrepreneurial to make the system work for YOU)


​Raffle Prizes:

Boomerang Party Bus & Party Yacht & Pirate Ship

Ladies DC Summer Conference


7pm-11pm Thursday, February 11th
(7:00 Mixer, 8:30 Program, 9:00 Debate)
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Irish Whiskey
(upstairs bar)

1207 19th Street NW, Washington, DC 20036

@ Farragut & Dupont

*7PM-12AM: "Irish" Happy Hour with $4 select beers and wine
*9:30P-12:30AM: Phil Kominski from Lloyd Dobler Effect with your favorite tunes downstairs


Please join Network For Progress, a social and media-savvy community for those inspired by the "Yes We Can" Movement, as we celebrate FIVE YEARS of networking for progress then watch the 5th Democratic Debate at 9pm, the first showdown after the New Hampshire Primary in this hot two-candidate race, with our fellow Progressives, Democrats, Hope Mongers and Change Makers who support all of the candidates. As usual, we will have some appetizers and raffle prizes too.

7:00-8:00 “OPEN MIC” NETWORKING SHOWCASE

Every attendee and organizational representative will be invited to give themselves a “Me in a Minute” shout-out where you can discuss your interests and expertise that you can share with other attendees.

If you want to meet new people we will also make it easier with name tags + Networking Bingo and Networking Potluck buckets so you can feel comfortable to introduce yourself to attendees with similar interests in causes AND candidates!

8:30-9:00 MAIN PROGRAM & “OPEN MIC” PITCH CONTEST
After we hear from Matthew Lesko on his philosophy of success, in the interest of creating a dialogue about what effective message and outreach techniques are, everyone is welcome to give their best 30-second pitch for either candidate via a specific issue or general closing statement.


Want to be a Co-Host or Sponsor? Questions/Comments?
Contact us at network4progress@gmail.com
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1/12 PROGRESS PARTY: "Open Mic" Networking Mixer & President Obama's FINAL State of the Union Address @ Local Sixteen!

1/6/2016

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Network For Progress
presents

7th Annual

SOTU PROGRESS PARTY:

“Open Mic” Networking Mixer &
President Obama’s FINAL State of the Union Address


#SOTUProgressParty #SOTU
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($5 with Advance RSVP)
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(please share with friends & colleagues)


including pizza served while supplies last sponsored by
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Veracity Media
(cutting edge digital strategy for political campaigns and non-profit advocacy)


8:30PM MAIN PROGRAM GUESTS INCLUDE:

DC City Council Member David Grosso
DC Shadow Senator Paul Strauss
DC Shadow Representative Franklin Garcia
Sierra Jackson, Change.org
DC For Obama Co-Founder Howard Park

GO-DC Founder & Virginia For Obama Pioneer Jim McBride


7:00PM NETWORKING HOUR GUESTS INCLUDE:
Ryan Morgan, Veracity Media (they’re hiring!)
Lindsey Mask, Ladies America: “Women Helping Women”
Margaret Sampson, DC Connect
Jennifer Farmer, Communications Consultant
Eliana Stanislawski, NARAL Pro-Choice America
Natalia Penedo, Latinos for President Hillary 2016
Kaitlin Cooke, Hillary For America’s National Finance Committee
Kishan Putta, DC Health Link
+ “open mic” announcements from our partners and

other “networkers for progress” like YOU!


6:30pm-10:30pm Tuesday, January 12th
(7:00 “Open Mic” Networking Hour + 8:30 Program & Speech)

Local Sixteen
(upstairs lounge and heated deck)
1602 U Street NW, Washington, DC 20009
@ U Street metro

Early Bird Drink Tickets + Raffle Gifts +
+ $5 Drink & Appetizer Specials ALL NIGHT courtesy of Local 16!




partners include:
Network For Progress
Democratic GAIN
DC For Bernie Sanders
DC Young Democrats
DC Young Progressive Professionals
America’s Impact
DC Young Politicos
Public Policy Professionals
DC Latino Caucus
Gertude Stein Democratic Club
New Leaders Council - DC
DC Students for Statehood

Generation Obama-DC


Please join DC Network For Progress (facebook group), a social and media-savvy community for those inspired by the "Yes We Can" Movement, and several great partners for our 7th Annual & FINAL State of the Union Watch Party where Progressives, Democrats, Hope Mongers and Change Makers can watch and celebrate the President’s Address to Congress at 9pm while mingling for friends, careers and PROGRESS starting at 6:30pm! 

The event will also feature a 2016 straw poll and raffle prizes!

7:00-8:00 “OPEN MIC” NETWORKING MIXER & SHOWCASE
In addition to a few special guests, every attendee will be invited to give themselves and their organizations a “Me in a Minute” shout-out at the DJ booth where you can discuss your interests and expertise that you can share with other attendees.

If you want to meet new people we will also make it easier with name tags and Networking Potluck buckets so you can feel comfortable to introduce yourself to attendees with similar interests in causes AND candidates!

#SOTU16 preview and live-stream information:
http://www.whitehouse.gov/sotu
(watch online for infographics, photos and more)

White House Year-In-Review:
http://go.wh.gov/2015InReview


Want to be a Co-Host or Sponsor? Questions/Comments?

Contact us at network4progress@gmail.com
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NEWS 4 PROGRESS: Holiday Events & Parties!

12/2/2015

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Cloture Club’s Epic Holiday Party List

http://www.clotureclub.com/2015/12/2015-epic-holiday-party-list

(many of these events are Invite-Only but might be worth checking out)


Did you take action for #GivingTuesday?
http://www.givingtuesday.org 
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Timely Causes:
Planned Parenthood of Metro DC

Syrian Refugees

Newtown Action Alliance

League of Women Voters

More Charities
 


​Did you take action for #WorldAIDSDay?

http://www.worldaidsday.org
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Donate to the RED Campaign and fight AIDS with a chance to win experiences with celebrities like Bono, George Clooney, Shaq, Matt Damon, Snoop Dogg, Meryl Streep and more!
https://red.org

(donations will be matched by the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation)


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*** UPCOMING EVENTS 4 PROGRESS ***

​12/3: Progressive Communicator’s Holiday Party

@ Dirty Martini (Dupont & Farragut)
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12/3: DC Net Impact’s Holiday Party
for socially-responsible business leaders
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12/3: International Organization’s Holiday Party
with World Bank, International Monetary Fund, Inter-American Development Bank,  
​Young Professionals in Foreign Policy and Sister Cities International

@ Howard Theater (Shaw)
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JOIN ON FACEBOOK


12/4-5: Random Hacks of Kindess hack-a-thon
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12/5: Arlington Young Democrats’ Holiday Party
@ Summers (Court House)
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REGISTER
JOIN ON FACEBOOK

12/5: Rep. Donna Edwards Holiday Party
@ Oxon Hill Manor
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JOIN ON FACEBOOK

12/6: DC For Democracy’s Holiday Party
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12/7: DC Young Democrats’ Holiday Reception
@ Mango Tree (Gallery Place)
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12/7: American Association of Political Consultant’s Holiday Party
@ Shelly’s Back Room (Metro Center)
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REGISTER
JOIN ON FACEBOOK

12/8: Mayor Bowser & DC City Council Holiday Reception
@ Wilson Building (Metro Center)
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REGISTER
JOIN ON FACEBOOK

12/9: Sierra Club Holiday Party
@ Smith Public Trust
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REGISTER
JOIN ON FACEBOOK

12/9: NetSquared & 501cTech’s “2016 Digital Trends”
@ Amazon Web Services (Union Station)
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12/9: National Vigil to End Gun Violence
@ St. Marks Episcopal Church (Capitol Hill South)
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12/9: Tech Cocktail Holiday Party
@ 1776 - Crystal City
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12/11: Advocacy Leaders Network’s
“Creating A Mobile Advocacy Toolkit”
@Beekeeper Group (McPherson Square)
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12/11: Young Professionals in Foreign Policy’s Holiday Party
@ Local Sixteen (U Street)
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JOIN ON FACEBOOK

12/11: Montgomery County Young Democrats’ Holiday Party
@ Skye Lounge (Silver Spring)
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NOVEMBER PROGRESS PARTY: Mixer & #DemDebate II (with pre-party Networking & Brainstorm Forum) @ Cambria Suites!

11/14/2015

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NOVEMBER PROGRESS PARTY:
Rooftop Mixer & #DemDebate Watch II
with pre-party Networking & Brainstorming Forum​

#progressparty
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(FREE with Early Bird RSVP)
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$4 domestics & $6 wine happy hour specials 
and pizza at 7pm until supplies last!


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Saturday, November 14th
(3:00 Forum, 7:00 Mixer, 9:00 Debate Watch, 11:00 After-Party)

Cambria Suites

899 O Street NW, Washington, DC 20001
@ Mt. Vernon/Convention Center

VENUE UPGRADE REMINDER: 
We had so many people order drinks at one time at the 8/6 event that Cambria's payment system crashed so they got a whole new system because of us for our 9/16 event! They also set up speakers to hear the TVs better too.


partners include:

Network For Progress
DC For Bernie Sanders
America’s Impact
DC Young Progressive Professionals
DC Young Politicos
Public Policy Professionals
GWU School of Political Management
Generation Obama-DC
Join Network For Progress for a networking mixer and the 2nd Democratic Debate between Hillary, Bernie and Martin with your fellow Progressives, Democrats, Hope Mongers and Change Makers! 50% of the proceeds will benefit the charity of YOUR choice...as voted on by the majority of attendees! We also plan to try a straw poll again.

If you want to meet new people we will make it easier with name tags and Networking Potluck buckets so you can feel comfortable to introduce yourself to attendees with similar interests in causes AND candidates!

3:00-7:00 NETWORKING & BRAINSTORMING FORUM
Before the networking mixer, we will do some small group networking and brainstorming sessions to help attendees connect with potential colleagues and share their ideas on how we can do it even better by utilizing “progressive” and “democratic” strategies that are both continually more innovative and inclusive so we can develop the next my.barackobama.com-type app online or CPAC-type event offline that can help us work together to create a Majority Mandate for our values in 2016 and beyond. More Details TBA.

Contact Jim @ network4progress@gmail.com if you would like to nominate a Cause or Forum Topic and join as a Co-Host or Partner Organization as well as submit questions/comments.
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EVENTS 4 PROGRESS - 10/22: NLC-DC, DSA, NTEN 10/23: Congresssional Hackathon 10/24: TEDxGeorgetown, 10/28: Open Source Caucus, Social Giving Forum, MCYD Comedy Show

10/22/2015

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*** EVENTS 4 PROGRESS ***

TONIGHT: New Leaders Council-DC Happy Hour
& 2016 Training Program Deadline


@ Local Sixteen (U Street)
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JOIN ON FACEBOOK

(Apply by November 1)


​TONIGHT: “We Need Bernie!”

featuring Activist Jim Hightower & Communications Worker of America President Larry Cohen

(hosted by Democratic Socialists of America)

@ Busboys & Poets (5th & K)
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JOIN ON FACEBOOK


TONIGHT: October Non-Profit Tech Happy Hour
“Digital Fundraising” with Commit Change

(hosted by NTEN & 501cTech)

@ Amazon Web Services (Union Station)
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RSVP

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10/23: Congressional Hackathon
(co-hosted by House Democratic Whip Steny Hoyer)

@ U.S. Capitol
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REGISTER
(for developers, transparency activists, and Members of the Capitol Hill community)


10/24: TEDxGeorgetown
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REGISTER
JOIN ON FACEBOOK


10/28: Open Source Caucus’ Launch Reception
with Rep. Jared Polis
(hosted by Open Gov Foundation)

@ Innovation House (Capitol South)
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REGISTER

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10/28: #GivingTuesday Social Giving Forum
with Good World & Generosity Inc.

(hosted by General Assembly)

@ 1776 (McPherson Square)
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10/28: “GOP Clown Car Comedy Show” debate watch party
(hosted by Montgomery County Young Democrats)

@ AFI Silver Theater (Silver Spring)

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10/23 Changemakers TGIF (a food tasting & networking event) hosted by N4P & Runinout @ Manor!

10/20/2015

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Changemakers TGIF
(a food tasting and networking event)

​#changemakersTGIF
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Runinout
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Network For Progress
(including Career Progress, Comm Tech 4 Progress & more)



​6pm-9pm Friday, October 23rd
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Manor
1327 Connecticut Avenue NW, Washington, DC 20036
@ Dupont Circle
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*** Drink Specials ***
$4 premium bottle beer
$4 premium draft beer
$5 premium well drinks
$5 house white and red wine

Join Network For Progress, a grassroots movement-building community to connect with Progressives, Democrats, Hope Mongers and Change Makers, for a food tasting and networking event with Runinout - the Food, Fun and Fashion resource for the DC-metro area!

Enjoy delicious hors d'oeuvres prepared by Master Chef Russell, while mixing and mingling with DC young professional movers & shakers.
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Following up on our discussion at the “Yes YOU Can” program before the debate on tuesday, we will also welcome hearing your feedback and interest on how we can all create a more “Open Politics” through platforms like a changemaker-themed N4P activist app and un-conference in the coming months to help engage ALL citizens interested in ALL forms of progress for America in 2016 and beyond.

Contact: Jim @ network4progress@gmail.com
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($5 with Advance RSVP by 5pm Friday)
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FOLLOW OUR NETWORKS:
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(includes Progress USA national posts, DC Career Progress, DC Comm Tech For Progress, Campaign 4 Progress DC, Advocate 4 Progress DC, Serve 4 Progress DC and Jim's Forward Progressive blog)
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PROGRESS PARTY: "Yes YOU Can" Movement Mixer & Democratic Debate Watch @ Open Gov Hub! (sponsored by GA & GWU) 

10/13/2015

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OCTOBER PROGRESS PARTY:
“Yes YOU Can” Movement Mixer
& Democratic Debate Watch

#progressparty #demdebate #cnndebate
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(Early Bird Tix end 5pm Friday, 10/9)
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drinks sponsored by
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General Assembly
​business and technology school

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food sponsored by
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GWU's The School of Political Management


featuring a discussion of 2016 Democratic Party strategy and trends


with
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BRIANNE NADEAU
@briannefordc
DC City Council Member
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SIMON ROSENBERG
@simonwdc​

“The Democratic Debate Schedule is a mess. This is how to fix it.” 
(MSNBC Op-Ed)
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Founder & President, New Democrat Network
FOX News Contributor (Watch: 9/25/15 O’Reilly Factor)
Former Adviser, Clinton “War Room”
GQ’s “50 Most Powerful People in D.C” (2007)

partners include:

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Network For Progress
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America's Impact 
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Progressive Communicators of DC
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Young Progressive Professionals
Gertude Stein Democratic Club
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DC Young Politicos
&
Public Policy Professionals
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DC Future
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Generation Obama-Washington, DC


​6:30pm-10:30pm Tuesday, October 13th
(7:00 Program, 7:30 Networking, 9:00 Debate)
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Open Gov Hub
1110 Vermont Avenue, Suite 500, Washington, DC 20005

@ McPherson Square


Join Network For Progress, a grassroots movement-building community to connect with Progressives, Democrats, Hope Mongers and Change Makers, for a mixer and watch party for the 1st & Final? weeknight Democratic debate before the Iowa Caucus with beer/wine and pizza sponsored by General Assembly.

The theme of our event is that “Yes YOU Can” grab the torch to help create the next generation of 21st Century Movement-building as our program will focus on educating ourselves on how our party, campaigns and related organizations are moving us forward in the post-Obama era.

This includes evaluating and utilizing progressive and democratic strategies that are both continually more innovative and inclusive with the help of modern tools and the next my.barackobama.com that can help us work together to create a Majority Mandate for progressive and democratic values in 2016 and beyond.

And what better place to discuss a more “Open Politics” than at the Open Gov Hub (video tour), home of many great civic organizations like the National Democratic Institute, which has several big TVs in a presentation room and a great meeting/kitchen areas.

If you want to meet new people we will make it easier with name tags and Networking Potluck buckets so you can feel comfortable to introduce yourself to attendees with similar interests.

50% of the proceeds will benefit the charity of YOUR choice...as voted on by the majority of attendees!

Contact Jim @ network4progress@gmail.com if you would like to nominate a cause join as a Co-Host or Partner Organization as well as submit questions/comments.
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(Early Bird Tix end 5pm Friday, 10/9)
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Join our NEW
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ROUND-UP: DC & NATIONWIDE DEBATE WATCH PARTIES

10/11/2015

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*** 10/13: DC & Nationwide Debate Watch Parties ***

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with America’s Impact, Young Progressive Professionals. Progressive Communicators of DC, DC Young Politicos, DC Policy Professionals, Gertude Stein Democratic Club, DC Future & Generation Obama-DC @ Open Gov Hub
(sponsored by General Assembly & GWU’s Graduate School of Political Management)

REGISTER
JOIN ON FACEBOOK

DC Young Dems, DNC Youth Council, Democratic GAIN, DC NAACP,
DC NOW & DASS @ Local Sixteen
REGISTER
JOIN ON FACEBOOK

Arlington Young Democrats @ Mad Rose Tavern
JOIN ON FACEBOOK

Alexandria Democrats @ T.J. Stone’s
JOIN ON FACEBOOK

Campaigns & Elections @ Claudia’s Steakhouse
REGISTER
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FIND A HILLARY WATCH PARTY NEAR YOU
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FIND A SANDERS DEBATE PARTY NEAR YOU
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FIND A O’MALLEY WATCH PARTY NEAR YOU
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Jim Webb Debate Watching Party
Webb 2016 Alexandria Office, 203 South Alfred Street, Alexandria, VA


RSVP Contact: Kyle Grantier, kgrantier@webb2016.com



​FOLLOW OUR NETWORKS:
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http://networkforprogress.weebly.com/follow-us.html

(includes Progress USA national posts, DC Career Progress, DC Comm Tech For Progress, Campaign 4 Progress DC, Advocate 4 Progress DC, Serve 4 Progress DC and Jim's Forward Progressive blog)
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9/19-10/3: EVENTS & OPPS 4 PROGRESS: 9/19 Solar Party & YPFP Gala, 9/22: National Voter Reg Day, 9/22 NLC-MD, 9/24 Climate Rally, Politico, Mayor Bowser events, Global Citizen Fest & Social Good Summit (NYC) and more!

9/18/2015

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*** EVENTS & OPPS 4 PROGRESS ***
(September 19-October 3)



​9/19: Solar House Party 

(co-hosted by Solar City, Prince George’s County Young Democrats, Progressive Maryland,
​Chesapeake Climate Action Network & Next Step)
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RSVP
JOIN & SHARE ON FACEBOOK


9/19: State of Affairs Gala
(hosted by Young Professionals in Foreign Policy)
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BUY TICKETS

9/22: New Leaders Council- Maryland’s Happy Hour
& Information Session @ Denizen Brewing Company

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REGISTER

​9/22: Voter Registration Day 
(remember to update yours if you moved….it’s an election year in Virginia!)
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http://nationalvoterregistrationday.org

9/24: Earth Day Network’s Pope Frances Visit “Climate” Rally
@ Capitol Hill

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RSVP

9/24: Politico’s Generation Next: The Future of Work @ Newseum
(with Senator Mark Warner)

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REGISTER

9/24: Mayor Bowser’s #EastoftheRiver Young Professionals Mixer
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RSVP

9/24: Bossed Up’s Power Hour with She Should Run
@ Science Club
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9/24: September NonProfit Tech Happy Hour @ 501c Tech Offices!
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RSVP

9/25-26: TEDxMid-Atlantic
(featuring Dem Presidential Candidate Lawrence Lessig & Senator Mark Warner)
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BUY TICKETS
(20% off with “startupgrind” promo code)

9/26: Democracy For America’s Campaign Academy
(Alexandria, VA)
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REGISTER

9/26: Global Citizen Festival (NYC)
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REGISTER

9/26: Montgomery County Young Dems’ Paint the County Blue
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BUY TICKETS

9/27: “Women for Jamie Raskin” Rally
(open seat in Chris Van Hollen’s District due to his senate race)
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REGISTER

JOIN & SHARE ON FACEBOO 


9/27-28: UN Foundation & Mashable’s Social Good Summit (NYC)
(featuring Charlize Theron & Sienna Miller)
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BUY TICKETS

9/28-10/3 Media Rise Festival

“Elevating Media for Social Good”
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BUY TICKETS

9/28: Center for Non-Profit Advancement’s
Public-Private Partnership Conference


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9/29: Hillary Happy Hour
@ Arlington Rooftop Bar & Grill
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BUY TICKETS

JOIN ON FACEBOOK


9/29: Stand with Planned Parenthood!

#standwithPP #pinkoutday
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GET INVOLVED
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9/29: Netsquared & PCDC's "Non-Profit Tech & Comm" Speed Dating
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RSVP
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9/30: New Leaders Council-DC Preview
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9/30: DC Young Democrat’s Mix & Mingle
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JOIN ON FACEBOOK
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​10/9-10: Politicon (Los Angeles)
featuring David Axelrod, James Carville, Bill Burton, Reggie Love, Paul Begala, Cenk Uyger...and some Republicans too
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BUY TICKETS

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9/15-17 EVENTS & OPPS 4 PROGRESS

9/15/2015

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Buy 9/15 Tickets
(10% off with promo code: "progress")
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9/15: Tech Change’s #Tech4Dem Happy Hour
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9/15: Ezra Klein of Vox @ GWU
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9/16: Technoir Black Innovation Celebration & Lobby Day
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9/16: NARAL’s “Men For Choice” Happy Hour
with special guest Moby
Buy Tickets
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9/16: Young Professional Party for Hillary
with Rep. Cedric Richmond
Buy Tickets
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9/16: Young Democrats’ Congressional Black Caucus Mixer
(co-hosted by DC Young Dems & Young Dems of Maryland)
Register

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9/17: Voices For National Service’s Capitol Hill Day
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9/17: Politico’s 2016 & Mobile Revolution
with Facebook, Twitter, Brigade & NGP VAN
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9/17: “State of the Constitution” Young Madisons Lecture 
& 2nd Anniversary of the Millenial Action Project
with DNC Vice Chair & Rep. Tulsi Gabbard
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9/17: “Welcome Back To Congress” Party
(honoring Rep. Brendan Boyle)
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SEPTEMBER PROGRESS PARTY: Rooftop Mixer & GOP Debate Watch II

9/10/2015

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SEPTEMBER PROGRESS PARTY:
Rooftop Mixer & GOP Debate Watch II


#progressparty #gopdebate
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(FREE with Early Bird RSVP)
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6pm-10pm Wednesday, September 16th
(6:00 21+ Rooftop Mixer, 8:00 Lobby Bar Debate Watch)
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Cambria Suites
(rooftop patio & lobby bar)
899 O Street NW, Washington, DC 20001
@ Mt. Vernon/Convention Center


VENUE UPGRADES:
We had so many people order drinks at one time last time that Cambria's payment system crashed so they got a whole new system because of us!

And they will set up speakers to hear the TVs better...but this time the debate will be live-streamed on CNN.com and the CNN app so we can use our phones too.


*** $4 domestics & $6 wine happy hour specials and light appetizers until 7pm ***



featuring the music of
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Fran Scuderi


partners include:
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Network For Progress
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America’s Impact
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DC Latino Caucus
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DC For Bernie Sanders facebook page
&
DC Youth for Bernie 2016 facebook page
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New Leaders Council - DC
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GWU School of Political Management
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Generation Obama-DC
Join Network For Progress for our final rooftop happy hour of the summer to connect with your fellow Progressives, Democrats, Hope Mongers and Change Makers!

At 8pm, we welcome everyone to come down to the lobby bar to watch CNN's 2nd Republican Presidential Debate starring their invincible front runner Donald Trump, surging neuro-surgeon Ben Carson, "low energy" has-been Jeb Bush, totally clueless Scott Walker and more. If you want to meet new people but need a nudge we will even have Networking Potluck buckets so you can find attendees with similar interests.

Contact Jim @ network4progress@gmail.com if you would like to join as a Co-Host or Partner Organization as well as questions/comments.
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(FREE with Early Bird RSVP)
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FOLLOW OUR NETWORKS!
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(includes Progress USA national posts, DC Network For Progress regional posts, DC Career Progress, DC Comm Tech For Progress, Jim's Forward Progressive Blog and more!)
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#NerdsAreSexyDC Auctionee Previews!

8/19/2015

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PLEASE NOTE: 
The ratio will even out more...gentleman tend to take longer to recruit!
LGBT Auctionees are welcome...as seen below!


Join us on August 26th!
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Here are some of the lovely ladies and charming gentleman 
that you will be able to bid on for a date...
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Sara Geist
Marketing, Renewable Energy Industry


What cause do you care the most about?
Autism, Civil Rights, Climate 


What is the nerdiest thing about you that you can tell us?
I'm obsessed with paleontology and urban agriculture.



What kind of date can we expect?
A walk around the monuments at night

Anything else we should know that might entice bidders?
I'm a great kisser!
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Audrey Pichy
Market Research


What cause do you care the most about?
Human trafficking

What is the nerdiest thing about you that you can tell us?
Huge Harry Potter fan


What kind of date can we expect? 
fun, dinner


Anything else we should know that might entice bidders?
French native
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David Shor
Civis Analytics


What cause do you care the most about?
Politics

What is the nerdiest thing about you that you can tell us?
There's a nerdy campaign operative in Amazon’s “Alpha House” based on me


Anything else we should know that might entice bidders?
I know how to implement gaussian mixture models in STAN
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Ritu Maghera
UX Design


What cause do you care the most about?
Free K-12 STEM Education

What is the nerdiest thing about you that you can tell us?
I am trying to learn data visualization, 3D printers make me swoon.


What kind of date can we expect? 
Informal food, drinks, and good conversation... like an happy hour or something

Anything else we should know that might entice bidders?
I love to dance, anywhere, anytime, to almost anything..
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Thayer Sorette
Fundraiser, National 4-H Council

What cause do you care the most about?
Education

What is the nerdiest thing about you that you can tell us?
When given the opportunity to select a category for Trivia, I picked "Gilbert and Sullivan" 


What kind of date can we expect? 
I like to keep things classy but fun - an activity on a first date is always positive! For example bowling at pinstripes and then drinks of the Georgetown waterfront.

Anything else we should know that might entice bidders?
I am excellent at both flip cup and hula hooping
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Adam Tabaka
Security Industry


What cause do you care the most about?
Politics

What is the nerdiest thing about you that you can tell us?
Came in second place twice (5th and 8th grades) in the geography bee.


What kind of date can we expect? 
dinner, drinks

Anything else we should know that might entice bidders?
I can dance (for a white guy).
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Chezia Cager
Politics


What cause do you care the most about?
uplifting and educating urban communities as they relate to lawmaking and youth engagement

What is the nerdiest thing about you that you can tell us?
Recently was published in an Humanistic Studies academic textbook for undergrads.

What kind of date can we expect? 
All around DC!

Anything else we should know that might entice bidders?
Danced with Alvin Ailey as a teenager during my ballerina days and I love football.
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Rachel Plett
U.S. Peace Corps


What cause do you care the most about?
Environmental/Social Justice

What is the nerdiest thing about you that you can tell us?
My favorite Nintendo game is Super Smash Brothers; I can probably beat you at MTG; and I have cried tears of joy over a successfully executed synthesis in Organic Chemistry


What kind of date can we expect? 
Fine wine to base-jumping; I'm into it. I'll let my buyer decide what (within the bounds of good taste) they would like most to do with our time together.

Anything else we should know that might entice bidders?
I'm smart, sexy, creative, capricious, adventurous and a good cook.
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Shelvin Simmons
Information Technology



What cause do you care the most about?

I'm a big proponent of scholarships in the inner city and also keeping music and art in the school system.

What is the nerdiest thing about you that you can tell us?

I love anything SciFi, if it flys in space I like it!

What kind of date can we expect? 
Two things I love are food and music. Maybe a casual restaurant like Hank's Oyster than a place with good music like 18th Street Lounge.

Anything else we should know that might entice bidders?

I'm a big fan of 80s music and movies. It's still difficult for me to watch when Goose dies on Top Gun.
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Courage Kimber
Sales, Audio Visual Tech, Fine Art

(date benefiting St. Jude's Hospital)

What cause do you care the most about?
Housing, Income Inequality, Poverty, Workforce Development

What is the nerdiest thing about you that you can tell us?
I read the newspaper way to much 


What kind of date can we expect? 
Make it up as we go type of date, a little bit of choose adventure, red pill blue pill ...

Anything else we should know that might entice bidders?
I like to have fun
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Brian Alexander
Financial Services Roundtable 


What cause do you care the most about?
Civic Engagement -- Political Education

What is the nerdiest thing about you that you can tell us?
Desires to have dinner with Dianne Rehm, of NRP

What kind of date can we expect? 
Fun, Funny, Refreshing

Anything else we should know that might entice bidders?
Started political consulting firm while in law school. First client, OFA.
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Ginny Hill
Partnership for Public Service


What cause do you care the most about?
Young Government Leaders (YGL). I've been the President for two years.

What is the nerdiest thing about you that you can tell us?
I will beat everyone in Settlers of Catan!


What kind of date can we expect? 
Your choice: Beer at a sportsbar, a bike ride and FroYo, Dinner and the walking around the zoo

Anything else we should know that might entice bidders?
I can sing and I play in a local cover band, “The Perfectionists”

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Sarah Ali
Physician

What cause do you care the most about?
Health (research and education), Cancer support/research

What is the nerdiest thing about you that you can tell us?
Shiver me timbers, do yer really want to know this, matey?!  Ayyye, then m'lad.  

Sometimes, me likes to talk to meself and me hearties in pirate slang!!!  Tis true.

What kind of date can we expect? 
A night of salsa dancing would be fun!

Anything else we should know that might entice bidders?
I'm kind, confident, and have an endless amount of love to give to the world.
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Erica Hiar
Communications


What cause do you care the most about?
Women’s Rights

What is the nerdiest thing about you that you can tell us?
I have an ongoing list of countries visited competition with my family. I am winning at 30!

What kind of date can we expect? 
Kayaking? Canoeing? Drinks?

Anything else we should know that might entice bidders?
I am very laid back and spontaneous. I love to just go with the flow.
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Ally Spector
Speech-language Pathologist


What cause do you care the most about?
Charitable- specifically for children with special needs

What is the nerdiest thing about you that you can tell us?
I am addicted to the Settlers of Catan app. 

What kind of date can we expect? 
I can kick your butt at tennis... or perhaps a casual drink at a rooftop bar! 

Anything else we should know that might entice bidders?
I played division one tennis. I love to cook, eat, paint, and play social sports. 
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Alex Morash
Economic Policy Researcher

(LGBT)

What cause do you care the most about?
Ending LGBT Youth Homelessness, Labor Rights, Social Justice

What is the nerdiest thing about you that you can tell us?
I ponder the question who would win Data or Darth Vader?

What kind of date can we expect?
A tour of the Hirshhorn Museum of modern art.

Anything else we should know that might entice bidders?
I enjoy the city's modern art museums, have a passion for social & economic causes and when it comes to politics I say if your not causing trouble your not doing it right!
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Saleema Vellani
Marketing Director, Honeycomb


What cause do you care the most about?
Empowering the developing world through entrepreneurship and technology

What is the nerdiest thing about you that you can tell us?
I speak 5 languages fluently!

What kind of date can we expect? 
Dinner on a terrace or drinks and live jazz or hiking or salsa dancing

Anything else we should know that might entice bidders?
I'm Canadian, a serial entrepreneur, world traveller, foodie and dancer!
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Anisley Valdes
Social Worker, Community Connections


What cause do you care the most about?
Mental Health, homeless outreach, political and civic causes

What is the nerdiest thing about you that you can tell us?
obsessed with how the brain works, and the psychology of human interactions


What kind of date can we expect? 
fun, adventurous, funny, outgoing, preferably outdoors

Anything else we should know that might entice bidders?
Love the outdoors, easygoing, great cook! ;-)

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Domonique James
Digital Politics


What cause do you care the most about?
i'm a personal and leadership development junkie!

What is the nerdiest thing about you that you can tell us?
back in the day, my favorite TV show was Roswell (the show about aliens)



What kind of date can we expect?
We're going to have fun...and laugh a lot!

Anything else we should know that might entice bidders?
I'm a Libra
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8/26: N4P & GO-DC's 8th & Final SUMMER MIXER & DATE AUCTION

8/11/2015

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Network For Progress & Generation Obama-DC
present

8th & Final
SUMMER MIXER & DATE AUCTION
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“Nerds are Sexy” Edition

#nerdsaresexydc


benefiting
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(only $5 with Advance RSVP)
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+ Join our NEW
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Let’s make some hearts collide to help cure the digital divide on Women’s Equality Day!

We have a few auction-related weddings under our belt so this could be the most important decision of your life….check out what you missed in 2011 & 2012!
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DATE AUCTIONEE PREVIEWS!
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(including the real-life inspiration for a nerdy political character on a TV show as one of our date auctionees)


DATE SPONSORSHIPS INCLUDE:
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SPECIAL AUCTION ITEMS INCLUDE:
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Networking Lunch with Tom Manatos
Founder, Tom Manatos Jobs
former House Liaison, Speaker Nancy Pelosi
former House Liaison, DNC Chair Debbie Wasserman-Schultz

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VIP Ticket for Democratic GAIN Diversity Reception
(includes private meet-and-greet with Harry Reid & John Lewis)
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All-Access Pass to 9/25-26 TedxMid-Atlantic (Washington, DC)

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Week-long Vacation @ Hacienda Cerritos & Cerritos Surf Colony


FEMALE CELEBRITY MC:
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Ginny Hill
Lead Singer, “The Perfectionists”
President, Young Government Leaders



MALE CELEBRITY MC - farewell performance!!!!
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Anjon Roy
N4P Senior Adviser
8-Time MC Veteran
(watch a classic clip from 2012)




6:30pm-9:30pm Wednesday, August 26th
(6:30 Mixer, 7:30 Auction)
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Tropicalia  
2001 14th Street NW, Washington, DC

(under the Subway sandwich shop)
@ U Street

*** $5 Drink Specials ALL NIGHT & Drink Tix courtesy of Tropicalia ***
*** appetizers will be available while supplies last + outside food is welcome ***

Join Network For Progress​ & Generation Obama-Washington, DC​ for our 8th & FINAL Mixer & Date Auction: “Nerds Are Sexy” Edition on U Street! That's right, after this climactic meeting of DC’s most seductive political and tech geeks we will retire from the singles business!

After doing some mixing and mingling, attendees will get a chance to bid on dates with several lovely ladies and charming gentleman with the outings sponsored by local businesses including a party excursion on the Boomerang Pirate Ship.


50% of the proceeds will benefit Code for Progress​ -  a progressive coding community that brings new professionals like women and people of color into the field through classroom training and structured alumni programming. 
2014 Fellows have been hired by organizations ranging from the DNC to the AFL-CIO to Detention Watch Network. (as seen in Fast Company) and Mayor Bowser’s Connect DC program funded 3 fellowships in 2015

Donate Now: http://www.codeforprogress.org/app/donate (if you do email us to let us know)


The event will also benefit N4P's "Apptivist" initiative based on Founder Jim McBride's Independence Day blog post “The NEXT Revolution will be Super APP-sized!” N4P will create some exciting new digital-savvy grassroots platforms to help changemakers of all kinds to Connect, Communicate, Collaborate, Educate and Activate the community on behalf of their respective causes.

PLEASE INVITE FRIENDS & COLLEAGUES!

Want to nominate a Straight or LGBT Auctioneee (male recruits especially) or join the Host Team or have questions? Email Jim @ network4progress@gmail.com
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8/6 SUMMER PROGRESS PARTY: Rooftop Mixer & GOP Debate/Jon Stewart Finale Watch Night @ Cambria Suites 

7/23/2015

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Network For Progress 

presents


2nd Annual

SUMMER PROGRESS PARTY:

Rooftop “1st Thursdays” Mixer 

& GOP Debate/Jon Stewart Finale


#summerprogressparty



with proceeds benefiting
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Sister Cities International
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($5 Mixer Tix end 5pm 8/5 & Free Watch Party Tix end 5pm 8/6)
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& our NEW
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6:30pm-10:30pm Thursday, August 6th
(6:30 21+ Rooftop Mixer, 9:00 Debate Watch, 11:00 Stewart Finale)

Cambria Suites
(rooftop patio)
899 O Street NW, Washington, DC 20001
@ Mt. Vernon/Convention Center



$4 domestics & $6 wine happy hour specials
and free appetizers until 8pm courtesy of

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raffle prizes include an overnight stay at Cambria Suites and gifts sponsored by
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featuring the music of
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Flo Anito


special guests include:


Johanna Berkson
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President, Our Time

Toora Arsala
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YDA Disability Caucus Candidate
(watch his video & support his convention trip to LA!)

...plus the GOP Clown Show
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and their biggest foil!
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partners include:
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Democratic GAIN
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WIN (Women’s Information Network)
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Progressive Communicators of DC
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Prince George’s County Young Democrats
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Fairfax County Young Democrats
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Montgomery County Young Democrats
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Young Democrats of DC
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DC Latino Caucus
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DC Democratic Socialists
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DC For Bernie Sanders facebook page 
&
DC Youth for Bernie 2016 facebook page
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DC For Hillary facebook group

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DC Young Politicos & Public Policy Professionals
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New Leaders Council - DC
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New Leaders Council - Maryland
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Gertrude Stein Democratic Club
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GWU School of Political Management
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Generation Obama-DC


host committee includes:
Jim McBride, Chito Peppler, Britton Loftin, Alex Morash, Clayton Keir, Dadly Cordero, Emilie Aries, Gabriela Mossi, Jake Stevens, Jose Gutierrez, Kaitlin Cooke, Katie Breslin, Kouri Marshall, Margot Friedman, Maurice Simpson, Nik Sushka, Ronda Bernstein

(featured on facebook event)

Join Network For Progress and several other organizations for our 2nd Annual rooftop summer happy hour to connect with your fellow Progressives, Democrats, Hope Mongers and Change Makers while enjoying the song stylings of Flo Anito Music and appetizers provided courtesy of Runin Out & Cambria Suites Washington DC Convention Center. 

Afterward, we welcome all our sado-masochistic friends to join us at the lobby bar downstairs for some hilarious and jaw-dropping rubbernecking at the Trump-ed up GOP train wreck in their 1st Presidential Primary Debate hosted by FOX News and Facebook at 9pm followed by the retirement of their biggest foil with the finale episode of Jon Stewart on The Daily Show at 11pm.

If you want to meet new people but need a nudge we will even have a Networking Potluck bucket so you can find attendees with similar interests.

50% of event proceeds will benefit Sister Cities International, a nonpartisan 501(c)(3) nonprofit which serves as the national membership organization for individual sister cities, counties, and states across the U.S.  Founded by President Eisenhower in 1956, this network unites tens of thousands of citizen diplomats and volunteers in 545 communities with over 2,100 partnerships in 145 countries on six continents.

Contact Jim @network4progress@gmail.com if you would like to join as a Co-Host or Partner Organization as well as questions/comments.
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($5 Mixer Tix end 5pm 8/5 & Free Watch Party Tix end 5pm 8/6)
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7/21: July Progress Meetup with Dean 2004 Campaign Manager & Internet-age Politics Pioneer Joe Trippi!

7/10/2015

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JULY PROGRESS MEETUP:
"The Revolution Will Not Be Televised" Edition

#progressmeetup
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($5 + Raffle tix with Early Bird RSVP)
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join us for a talk on 2016 Politics with an Internet-age Politics Pioneer
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Joe Trippi
Democratic Strategist
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Founder & President, Trippi & Associates
Author, “The Revolution Will Not Be Televised”

Campaign Manager, Dean For America 2004

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“Forward Progressive” Presentation

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“The NEXT Revolution will be Super APP-sized!”
(N4P Founder Jim McBride’s take on how tech can transform politics again 2016)



6pm-8pm Tuesday, July 21st
(6:30 networking, 7:00 program, 8:00 networking)
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Dupont UberOffices
Suite 700
1200 18th Street NW, Washington, DC 20036
@ Farragut & Dupont

*** Food & Beer/Wine provided ***

Please join Network For Progress, a social and media-savvy grassroots community inspired by the "Yes We Can" Movement to engage Progressives, Democrats, Hope Mongers and Change Makers in political and civic participation, at July’s Progress Meetup with Howard Dean’s Presidential Campaign Manager & Online Politics Pioneer Joe Trippi. 

There is not many people out there better to remind us that the “Revolution Will Not Be Televised!” as Joe will explain how both the Clinton AND Sanders campaigns have yet to maximize their potential by innovating new ways to engage current and potential supporters.

Joe will share with us some background about his career in politics, including what he learned from the 2004 Democratic Primary race and how we can still apply those lessons in 2016. Then he will take your questions.

After the program, Jim will share his insights and we invite you to share your own “Progress Highlights” as we welcome community announcements about relevant events, opportunities and actions. We will also offer a round of introductions and our NEW “Networking Potluck” buckets to find people with common interests!

Questions/Comments? Contact us at network4progress@gmail.com.

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($5 + Raffle Tix with Early Bird RSVP)
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+ Join our NEW Meetup event:
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7/14 JULY CAREER PROGRESS MEETUP: "Custom Network-building" Edition with Tom Manatos of Tom Manatos Jobs!

7/7/2015

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($5 + Raffle tix with Early Bird RSVP)


JULY CAREER PROGRESS MEETUP:
“Custom Network-building” Edition


#careerprogress


Special Guest:
Tom Manatos
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Founder, Tom Manatos Jobs
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Director of Government Affairs, Internet Association
former House Liaison, Speaker Nancy Pelosi
former House Liaison, DNC Chair Debbie Wasserman-Schultz

Career Mentors include:
Mollie Katz, Katz Communications
Heather Ratcliff, “How To Reach People” Blog & NetSquared-DC
Resume Expert Kimberlee Steins 

*** in formation ***

Employers include:
NGP VAN
(many tech & non-tech openings)
Clean Water Action
(DC/MD/VA Canvass & Grassroots Organizing openings)
Jews United For Justice  

(Online & Corps Member openings + Communications Associate)
*** in formation ***

6pm-8pm Tuesday, July 14th
(6pm Open Networking, 6:30pm Program, 7:00 Custom Networking)

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201 Massachusetts Avenue NE, Washington, DC 20002
@ Union Station

*** includes appetizers while supplies last & $12 Bud Light pitchers ***


Please join Network For Progress, a social and media-savvy grassroots community inspired by the "Yes We Can" Movement to engage Progressives, Democrats, Hope Mongers and Change Makers in political and civic participation, at July’s Career Progress Meetup: “Custom Networking” Edition with Tom Manatos, Founder of TomManatosJobs.com and Director of Government Affairs for the Internet Association!

What is Custom Network-building? Well, if you want to connect with people in DC or anywhere it is better not to focus on “speed” and rush your conversations or “networking” like you are looking for the exact fit that will get you your next job...so we’ll try to create a different tone. Instead, we will be helping you find the best matches for developing several great relationships ranging from political and civic to personal and professional.

At 6:30pm, after we introduce attendees around the room to each other, we will hear Tom’s thoughts about getting a job in DC and the Internet economy as well as some mentors and employers with some advice and opportunities. The participant list is still in formation.

At 7pm, we will set up some 1-on-1s with our expert guests (sign ups are first come, first serve) and also divide up by interests based on our Industry, Career Type and Field for up to 10 rounds of 5-Minute conversations. Remember to bring business cards and your resume if you would like it to be reviewed by our Resume Expert and one of the employers in attendance. 

Attendees will be encouraged to come early and stay late to continue their connections. If they need a little bit of help we will have Networking Buckets where they can draw names of people with relevant expertise for their interests.
Questions/Comments? Contact us at network4progress@gmail.com


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JULY PROGRESS PARTY: "1st Thursdays" Career Networking Mixer with "Boss of the Year" Awards Benefit @ Local Sixteen!

6/29/2015

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Now, what is this Bossed Up partner event about?

Watch Founder Emilies Aries’ TED Talk:
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Join N4P as we meet fellow networkers from several great sponsor groups at....
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(a low-dollar benefit for Women AND Men to support 
Bossed Up scholarship recipients)
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30% off with promo code: “N4P”


includes free appetizers, cupcakes and drink tickets 
for the 1st 25 attendees courtesy of Local Sixteen!

 Join our NEW Meetup event:
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7pm Thursday, July 2nd
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Local Sixteen
www.localsixteen.com
1602 16th Street, Washington, DC 20009
@ U Street

 *** $5 drink/food specials all night ***
Please join Network For Progress, a social and media-savvy grassroots community inspired by the "Yes We Can" Movement to engage Progressives, Democrats, Hope Mongers and Change Makers in political and civic participation, at our July Progress Party: “1st Thursdays” Career Networking Mixer with Bossed Up at their 2nd Annual “Boss of the Year” Party! Although this event is geared toward women, men who want to support the cause are welcome.

This is a party with purpose: a majority of proceeds from the event fund need-based scholarships for Bossed Up’s Bootcamp – the weekend-long program for women facing career transition.

Each year, hundreds of women take part in Bossed Up Bootcamp and five outstanding alums are nominated for Boss of the Year in recognition of the powerful ways they’ve transformed their lives #likeaboss!

Want to get more N4P updates on Career events and news for political, civic and social activists? Even if you can't attend the event, sign up for Career Progress updates via our google group, join DC Career Progress on facebook and follow #CareerProgress on twitter!

Questions/Comments? Contact us at network4progress@gmail.com
Please consider voting for our activist friend 
Molly Checksfield, formerly of Social Security Works, as the Boss of the Year! (it's free)
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30% off with promo code: “N4P”

 includes free appetizers, cupcakes and drink tickets for the 

1st 25 attendees courtesy of Local Sixteen!


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6/24: Progress Meetup "Communications & Technology" Edition featuring a discussion of 2016 digital & media political trends! 

6/11/2015

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(sign up for free entry until 5pm 6/24 or for future updates)
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Join us on our NEW Meetup group!!!
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Network For Progress
presents


JUNE PROGRESS MEETUP:
“Communications & Technology” Edition



including Open Bar sponsored by 
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General Assembly


featuring a discussion on  
Digital & Media-savvy political trends for 2016 and beyond
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with
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Mike Moschella
Digital Strategist

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Vice President, Nation Builder
Co-Founder, New Leaders Council
former Political Director, Truman National Security Project

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Patrick Ruffini 
GOP Digital Strategist

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Founder, Engage
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Co-Founder, Echelon Insights
former eCampaign Director, Republican National Committee
Webmaster, Bush for President 2004

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Drew Dougherty
Digital Strategist
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Product Manager, Political
Aristotle



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Jeb Ory
Mobile Strategist
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CEO & Co-Founder, Phone 2 Action

+
YOUR Community Announcements!



including
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Change University
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Campaign Karma



6:30pm-8:30pm
Wednesday, June 24th
(6:30 Networking, 7:00 Program, 8:00 Networking)
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General Assembly
(8th Floor)
1133 15th Street, Washington, DC 20005
@ McPherson Square
Please join Network For Progress, a social and media-savvy grassroots community inspired by the "Yes We Can" Movement to engage Progressives, Democrats, Hope Mongers and Change Makers in political and civic participation, at our June Progress Meetup: “Communications & Technology” Edition with light appetizers and open bar sponsored by General Assembly - the school for technology, business and design education for entrepreneurs and startup companies. This civic-focused startup space has been visited by President Obama and boasts the appropriate tagline “where revolutions begin.” 

This month we will feature a 7pm discussion of digital and media-savvy political trends for creating effective online buzz and relationships in 2016 with some of the top experts on both sides of the aisle.  Afterward, we will have a few brief presentations from local activist-focused startups and we welcome announcements about upcoming events and activities from the audience.

Want to get more N4P updates on Communications & Technology events and news for political, civic and social activists? Even if you can't attend the event, register to sign up for CT4P updates, join DC Comm Tech For Progress on facebook and follow #CT4P on twitter!

Want to be a Co-Host or Sponsor? Questions/Comments?
Contact us at network4progress@gmail.com
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(sign up for free entry until 5pm 6/24 or for future updates)
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Join us on our NEW Meetup group!
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NEWS: 6/10-20 Event Calendar, #BidenTributeNight, ACA Update

6/10/2015

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NEWS 4 PROGRESS
(June 10, 2015)



WATCH: President Obama delivers eulogy of Beau Biden
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#BidenTributeNight Pics & Press:
Runinout Photo Gallery

RuninDC: “DC Fundraiser for Fisher Foundation honors Beau Biden”

The Hill: “Biden-palooza to honor VP’s late son Beau Biden”

Politico: “At Draft Biden, grief leads to hope”

Give to the Beau Biden Foundation:
https://delcf.org/biden

Send a message of condolences to the White House:
https://www.whitehouse.gov/blog/2015/05/30/memory-beau-biden-quite-simply-finest-man-any-us-have-ever-known


UPCOMING PROGRESS CALENDAR:
Political & Advocacy

6/10: Arlington Democrats’ Post-Primary Unity Event! (Ballston)

6/10: Hillary for DC - Pride Edition @ Howard Theater! (Shaw)

6/10: DC For Democracy’s June Meetup: Small-Dollar Democracy! (Eastern Mkt)

6/11: Hillary for America’s LGBT Pride Reception & Party @ Lost Society! (U St) -> buy tickets

6/13: Hillary For America’s Official Campaign Announcement DMV House Parties (featured facebook event)

6/17: Planned Parenthood Metro Washington’s Caucus over Cocktails! (Crystal City) -> buy tickets

6/19: URGE’s Generation 2 Generation Celebration Awards @ Hyatt (Capitol Hill)

(follow Campaign 4 Progress, Advocate 4 Progress and other N4P Networks)


Civic & Service/Giving

6/10: Asian-American Young Professionals’ Networking for Nepal @ Manor! (Dupont)

6/13: Capital Cause’s Millennial Week Day of Service

6/10-14: Capital Pride (includes 6/13 Parade & & 6/14 Festival)

6/14: DC Flag Day 2015 Vigil @ Dupont Circle

6/15: Millennial Week’s 2016 Town Hall & Reception (McPherson Sq)

6/19: My Brother’s Keeper’s Pro Bono Lab with Serve DC, Taproot, IMPACT & DC Social Innovation Project!

(follow Serve 4 Progress and other N4P networks)


Career & Development

6/10: NextGen Happy Hour with Young Government Leaders, GovLoop & DC Connect @ Madhatter! (Dupont)

6/11: WIN’s “Women Opening Doors for Women” @ AFL-CIO! (Farragut) -> buy tickets

6/11: Progressives Communicator’s Networking for Interns/Supervisors! (Dupont)

6/12: DNC Fall Internship application deadline

6/13-20 Millennial Week! (includes 6/16 Job Fair & 6/20 Conference)

6/16: Democratic GAIN’s 2015 Career Fair @ NEA HQ! (Farragut) -> 20% off with promo code: “JTAL”

6/17: Virginia Progressive Leadership Project’s program application deadline

(follow DC Career Progress and other N4P networks)


Communications & Technology

6/11: Embassy of Italy’s Digital Diplomacy Series: “The End of Power”

6/11: Open Gov 101 @ General Assembly-1776 DC (McPherson Sq)

6/11: WeWork Dupont’s 12th Floor Opening Party (Dupont)

6/12: Startup Weekend’s “Social Impact” Edition @ Impact Hub (Gallery Place)

6/18: Social Media for Non Profit’s DC conference (Dupont) -> apply to volunteer or for a scholarship by 6/15

6/19-20: NOI + Organizing 2.0’s Social Media Strategy Training (NYC)

(follow DC Comm Tech 4 Progress and other N4P networks)

WATCH: President Obama on 
5th Anniversary of the Affordable Care Act
(includes a timeline of U.S. health care reform)

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JUNE PROGRESS PARTY: Rooftop Mixer & Aviators Night honoring the Biden family (supporting Joining Forces & Fisher House) 

6/4/2015

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REGISTER NOW!
JOIN & SHARE ON FACEBOOK!
presents
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JUNE PROGRESS PARTY:
Rooftop “1st Thursdays” Mixer & Aviators Night

honoring the Biden family

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#progressparty #bidentributenight


in support of programs for veteran’s families in Memory of Beau Biden
(read the VP & POTUS statements and send a message of condolences to the White House)
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https://www.whitehouse.gov/joiningforces/get-involved
(Dr. Jill Biden & Michelle Obama’s initiative)


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http://www.fisherhouse.org/ways-to-give
(feel free to give in Memory of “Beau Biden” and use the email “network4progress@gmail.com” and Fisher House will ensure your messages will be forwarded to the Biden family)

partners include
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www.draftbiden2016.com

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http://www.meetup.com/CapitalHillMeetUpDCYoungPoliticos


5pm-8pm 
Thursday, June 4th

(5:30 Buffet, 8:00 Raffle)


appetizer buffet courtesy of
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www.runinout.com

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Sauf Haus Beer Hall 
http://www.saufhausdc.com
1216 18th Street NW, Washington, DC 20036
@ Dupont Circle & Farragut 
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It’s an “Aviators” Theme...so feel free to bring your coolest shades to pay tribute to the Biden family 

Come Early...for the appetizer buffet at 5:30pm and $2-off drink/food specials until 7pm

Stay Late...to win raffle prizes from Gryphon, Lost Society and Boomerang Pirate Ship

Please join Network For Progress, a social and media-savvy community inspired by the "Yes We Can" Movement to engage Progressives, Democrats, Hope Mongers and Change Makers in political and civic participation, for our June rooftop "1st Thursdays” mixer in Dupont with free food courtesy of Sauf Haus and Runinout.com (here’s their own facebook event). 

This month we teamed with “Draft Biden 2016” PAC (here’s their own facebook event) to celebrate the viral awesomeness of our Vice President and show support for veteran’s families in honor of the Biden family’s commitment to their care. But in response to the sad news of the passing of Joe’s veteran son Beau we want to make this a truly special night to pay tribute to their service.

CAUSE OF THE MONTH: VETERAN’S FAMILIES
In honor of the Biden family, we’re inviting everyone to get involved in Joining Forces, Dr. Jill Biden’s initiative with First Lady Michelle Obama. 

Also, 50% of the proceeds will be donated to the White House-endorsed charity Fisher House. As you may have heard, the Biden’s have hosted Thanksgiving dinners with the veteran’s families that they help and the organization is the recipient of the Obama’s largest charitable donation in 2014. 

Feel free to give in Memory of “Beau Biden” and use the email “network4progress@gmail.com” to send your tribute and Fisher House will ensure your messages are forwarded to the Biden family.

+ HELP SEND FAIRFAX’S TOORA ARSALA TO THE YDA CONVENTION IN LA!
(watch his video & donate here)

Toora is an award-winning volunteer who is raising money to pay for his trip to the Young Democrats of America Convention in Los Angeles this summer where he is a candidate for Secretary of the Disability Caucus. Due to his medical issues he needs to buy a plane ticket and separate hotel room for his Mom as well so it is a costly endeavor for his family.

Want to be a Co-Host or Sponsor? Questions/Comments? 
Contact Jim at network4progress@gmail.com

REGISTER NOW!
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I recommend reading this Washington Post story then watch the Yale speech below that is even more poignant in retrospect as mentioned in the article: “Family losses frame Vice President Biden’s career”

WATCH: Joe Biden @ Yale Commencement  (start at 1:09:00)
(a summary of the speech’s great life advice for grads AND activists about the importance of relationships to success is in the VP’s Medium post)




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5/28-6/5 PROGRESS CALENDAR: Mayor Bowser's Office, America's Impact, Not Your District PAC, Promoting Awareness Victim Empowerment, DC Connect/Young Gov Leaders/GovLoop, Martin O'Malley, Gun Violence Awareness Day & PDF 2015 (NYC)

5/28/2015

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PROGRESS CALENDAR


(May 28-June 5)
N4P Events
6/4: JUNE PROGRESS PARTY: “Biden-palooza!” Aviators Night!

Upcoming Community Events
5/28: Meet-and-Greet with Mayor Bowser’s Office @ American Ice Company

5/28: America’s Impact Happy Hour: Congress & National Security @ James Hobam’s

5/28: Not Your District PAC Happy Hour @ Local 16

5/28: PAVE-Promoting Victim’s Awareness Empowerment Happy Hour @ Nick’s Riverside Grill

5/29: DC Connect & Young Government Leaders & GovLoop Happy Hour @ Black Finn

5/30: Martin O’Malley Campaign Announcement @ Federal Hill (Baltimore)

6/2: National Gun Violence Awareness Day - pledge to wear orange!

6/4-5: Personal Democracy Forum (NYC) - volunteers needed!

(register for upcoming community events below)

5/28: Meet-and-Greet with Mayor Bowser’s Office 

@ American Ice Company (U Street)
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5/28: Not Your District PAC Happy Hour 
@ Local Sixteen (U Street)
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5/28: America’s Impact Happy Hour Discussion: 
Congress & National Security 
@ James Hoban’s (Dupont)
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5/28: PAVE-Promoting Victim’s Awareness Empowerment Happy Hour 
@ Nick’s Riverside Grill (Georgetown Waterfront)
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5/29: DC Connect & Young Government Leaders & GovLoop Happy Hour 
@ Black Finn (Farragut)
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5/30: Martin O’Malley Campaign Announcement 
@ Federal Hill (Baltimore)
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6/2: National Gun Violence Awareness Day 
- pledge to wear orange!
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6/4: JUNE PROGRESS PARTY: “Biden-palooza!” Aviators Night!
@ Sauf Haus Bier Hall (Dupont)
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6/4-5: Personal Democracy Forum (NYC) 
- volunteers needed!
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UPCOMING PROGRESS CALENDAR: May 22-June 4

5/22/2015

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UPCOMING PROGRESS CALENDAR

TODAY: “Art of Political Campaigning” Early Bird Deadline

5/26: MCYD’s Civic Engagement Networking Night

5/26: NetSquared Meetup’s “Mobile & Non-Profits”

5/27: New Leaders Council’s Fellows Fundraiser

5/27: Courage For Kids Fundraiser

6/4-5: Personal Democracy Forum (NYC) - scholarship deadline today!


6/4: JUNE PROGRESS PARTY: “Biden-palooza!” Aviators Night!





details below...



5/22: “Art of Political Campaigning” Early Bird Deadline
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REGISTER!
5/26: MCYD’s Civic Engagement Networking Night
@ McGinty's Pub (Silver Spring)
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REGISTER!
JOIN & SHARE ON FACEBOOK!
5/26: NetSquared Meetup’s “Mobile & Non-Profits”
@ Taoti Creative (Dupont)
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RSVP
5/27: New Leaders Council’s Fellows Fundraiser
@ AFL-CIO HQ (Farragut)
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REGISTER!
JOIN & SHARE ON FACEBOOK!
5/27: Courage For Kids Fundraiser
@ Mission (Dupont)
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DONATE!
JOIN & SHARE ON FACEBOOK!
6/4-5: Personal Democracy Forum (NYC) 
- scholarship deadlines on 5/22 & 5/26 -
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REGISTER or APPLY for Scholarship or to Volunteer!
6/4: JUNE PROGRESS PARTY 
Rooftop “Biden-palooza!” Aviators Night

(hosted by N4P & Draft Biden)

@ Sauf Haus Beer Hall (Dupont)
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5/7 SPRING PROGRESS PARTY: Rooftop “1st Thursdays” Charity Mixer for Nepal!

4/30/2015

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SPRING PROGRESS PARTY:
Rooftop “1st Thursdays” Charity Mixer for Nepal!



6:30pm-8:30pm 
Thursday, May 7th

Public Bar
1214 18th Street NW, Washington, DC 20036
@ Dupont Circle


4pm-8pm Happy Hour Specials:
http://www.publicbar.co/menu/happy-hour
(includes $3 domestics, $5 rail, $6 wine)


Please join Network For Progress, a social and media-savvy community inspired by the "Yes We Can" Movement to engage Progressives, Democrats, Hope Mongers and Change Makers in political and civic participation, for our "1st Thursdays" mixer on the rooftop of Public Bar in Dupont! 

Starting in May we will begin to feature a "Cause of the Month" where we will ask for an optional $5 donation for our event where 50% of the proceeds will go toward a good universal good cause each month. 

Anyone who donates gets a bonus raffle ticket as a thank you gift!

CAUSE OF THE MONTH:

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Let's join facebook in supporting this organization's work to save lives in Nepal as they recover from a devastating earthquake that took thousands of lives. 

Feel free to learn more and donate now:
https://internationalmedicalcorps.org/nepal-earthquake


Want to be a Co-Host or Sponsor? Questions/Comments? 
Contact Jim at network4progress@gmail.com
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4/28: N4P & WNDC present "Status of Jobs for Progressives" 

4/15/2015

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BUY TICKETS:  $15 with "n4pmember" code!
JOIN & SHARE ON FACEBOOK!
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CAREER PROGRESS PANEL:
“Status of Jobs for Liberals & Progressives”


6:00pm - 8:30pm 
Tuesday, April 28th, 2015

Woman’s National Democratic Club
1526 New Hampshire Avenue, Washington, DC 20036
@ Dupont Circle



$15 N4P & WNDC Members /$20 Non-Members 
(Cash Bar and Appetizers + One Complimentary Drink)

The Great Recession of 2008 took a toll on men, women, the young and the old. Since then, we moved in the right direction, but not fast enough, and have not reached our goal. Come hear different perspectives on the U.S. employment status, job types and qualifications, and future trends for liberals and progressives.

Panelists will include:
Tom Manatos, Tom Manatos Jobs List

Michael Madowitz, Center for American Progress
Mike Hersh, Progressive Democrats of America 
Courtney Sieloff, Jobs That Are Left 

ABOUT THE HOSTS:

Network For Progress is a social and media-savvy movement-building community to engage Progressives, Democrats, Hope Mongers and Change Makers in political and civic participation.

Woman's National Democratic Club (WNDC), the meeting place for Democrats in the nation's capital, engages members (women and men) in public policy and serves as a forum for Democratic leaders. 


ABOUT THE SPEAKER ORGANIZATIONS:

Center for American Progress is an independent nonpartisan policy institute dedicated to improve the lives of all Americans and change the country, through bold, progressive ideas, strong leadership and concerted action.

Tommanatosjobs.com helps job seekers find their perfect position. 

Progressive Democrats of America aims to transform the Democratic Party, government and country, through its grassroots efforts and progressive principles.

Jobs That Are Left is one of the most useful job resources in the progressive community. Now maintained by Democratic GAIN, JTAL has shared over 20,000 positions with its member roll of 25,000—and growing every day!
BUY TICKETS: $15 with "n4pmember" code!
JOIN & SHARE ON FACEBOOK!
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3/24: March Progress Meetup @ General Assembly featuring "Future of Reproductive Rights" program with NARAL & OWL!

3/24/2015

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Network For Progress
presents

MARCH PROGRESS MEETUP
(open bar sponsored by General Assembly)
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Get inspired for PROGRESS: Watch/Listen to President Obama’s #SELMA50 speech!


Featured Program:

"Future of Reproductive Rights"
with
Travis Baille
Lead Organizer
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NARAL Pro-Choice America
http://www.prochoiceamerica.org/about-us

&
Jodi Ochstein
Founder, Ochstein Strategies
Executive Director, Organizing Women to Lead
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www.owlnetwork.org

+
N4P “Ready For Unity” movement-building update
&
crowd-sourced Community Announcements!



6:30pm-8:30pm
(6:30pm Networking, 7:00pm Program, 8:00 Networking)
Tuesday, March 24th
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General Assembly
(8th Floor)
1133 15th Street, Washington, DC 20005
@ McPherson Square

*open bar & snacks courtesy of General Assembly
*raffle prize courtesy of Gryphon DC
Please join Network For Progress, a social and media-savvy community inspired by the "Yes We Can" Movement to engage Progressives, Democrats, Hope Mongers and Change Makers in political and civic participation, for a crowd-sourced Progress Meetup to connect each other with activists, organizations and opportunities to MAKE A DIFFERENCE in the DC-metro area.

And there is no better place to host a "general assembly" on 21st Century digital-driven movement-building than the home of General Assembly - the technology, business and design school for entrepreneurs and startup companies.

PROGRAM SUMMARY
TRAP laws are zoning out women’s health centers from Texas to Virginia while abortion restrictions are becoming a legislative poison pill for even a bipartisan bill on human trafficking. What is happening and what can we do about it? This month our featured program will discuss trends in the movement for “Reproductive Rights” and where things are headed in 2016….including how YOU can take action for women’s health and for your communication and leadership skills!

Afterward, we will invite attendees to share their own or recommended events and actions where you can work for PROGRESS.

We will also discuss how we can get “Ready For Unity” by advocating for a more successful Progressive Democratic Movement and invite folks to join Team N4P to develop ongoing and future initiatives.

Watch or Listen to February’s #YESWECAN8 Program:
“Future of our Movement” Media & Young Dem Panels

Please invite friends and colleagues!

Want to be a Co-Host or Sponsor? Questions/Comments?
Contact us at network4progress@gmail.com

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