Category: 8. N4P EVENT

Network For Progress
presents
7th Annual
SOTU PROGRESS PARTY:
“Open Mic” Networking Mixer &
President Obama’s FINAL State of the Union Address

#SOTUProgressParty #SOTU

($5 with Advance RSVP)

(please share with friends & colleagues)

including pizza served while supplies last sponsored by

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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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

(FREE with Early Bird RSVP)

$4 domestics & $6 wine happy hour specials
and pizza at 7pm until supplies last!

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

10/20/2015

Changemakers TGIF
(a food tasting and networking event)

#changemakersTGIF

Runinout
&

Network For Progress
(including Career Progress, Comm Tech 4 Progress & more)

6pm-9pm Friday, October 23rd

Manor
1327 Connecticut Avenue NW, Washington, DC 20036
@ Dupont Circle

*** 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.

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

($5 with Advance RSVP by 5pm Friday)

FOLLOW OUR NETWORKS:

(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

Progressive Communicators of DC

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

#progressparty #demdebate #cnndebate

(Early Bird Tix end 5pm Friday, 10/9)

drinks sponsored by

General Assembly
business and technology school

food sponsored by

GWU's The School of Political Management

featuring a discussion of 2016 Democratic Party strategy and trends

with

BRIANNE NADEAU
@briannefordc
DC City Council Member

SIMON ROSENBERG
@simonwdc

“The Democratic Debate Schedule is a mess. This is how to fix it.” (MSNBC Op-Ed)

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:

Network For Progress

America's Impact

Young Progressive Professionals

Gertude Stein Democratic Club

DC Young Politicos
&
Public Policy Professionals

DC Future

Generation Obama-Washington, DC

6:30pm-10:30pm Tuesday, October 13th
(7:00 Program, 7:30 Networking, 9:00 Debate)

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.

(Early Bird Tix end 5pm Friday, 10/9)

Join our NEW

FOLLOW OUR NETWORKS:

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ROUND-UP: DC & NATIONWIDE DEBATE WATCH PARTIES

10/11/2015

FIND A SANDERS DEBATE PARTY NEAR YOU

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

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

FIND A HILLARY WATCH PARTY NEAR YOU

FIND A O’MALLEY WATCH PARTY NEAR YOU

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:

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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SEPTEMBER PROGRESS PARTY: Rooftop Mixer & GOP Debate Watch II

9/10/2015

SEPTEMBER PROGRESS PARTY:
Rooftop Mixer & GOP Debate Watch II

#progressparty #gopdebate

(FREE with Early Bird RSVP)

6pm-10pm Wednesday, September 16th
(6:00 21+ Rooftop Mixer, 8:00 Lobby Bar Debate Watch)

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

Fran Scuderi

partners include:

Network For Progress

America’s Impact

DC Latino Caucus

DC For Bernie Sanders facebook page
&
DC Youth for Bernie 2016 facebook page

New Leaders Council - DC

GWU School of Political Management

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.

(FREE with Early Bird RSVP)

FOLLOW OUR NETWORKS!

(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!

Here are some of the lovely ladies and charming gentleman
that you will be able to bid on for a date...

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!

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

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

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..

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

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).

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.

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.

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.

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

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.

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”

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.

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.

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.

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!

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!

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! ;-)

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

FOLLOW OUR NETWORKS!

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8/26: N4P & GO-DC's 8th & Final SUMMER MIXER & DATE AUCTION

8/11/2015

Network For Progress & Generation Obama-DC
present

8th & Final
SUMMER MIXER & DATE AUCTION

“Nerds are Sexy” Edition

#nerdsaresexydc

benefiting

(only $5 with Advance RSVP)

+ Join our NEW

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!

DATE AUCTIONEE PREVIEWS!

(including the real-life inspiration for a nerdy political character on a TV show as one of our date auctionees)

DATE SPONSORSHIPS INCLUDE:

SPECIAL AUCTION ITEMS INCLUDE:

Networking Lunch with Tom Manatos
Founder, Tom Manatos Jobs
former House Liaison, Speaker Nancy Pelosi
former House Liaison, DNC Chair Debbie Wasserman-Schultz

VIP Ticket for Democratic GAIN Diversity Reception
(includes private meet-and-greet with Harry Reid & John Lewis)

All-Access Pass to 9/25-26 TedxMid-Atlantic (Washington, DC)

Week-long Vacation @ Hacienda Cerritos & Cerritos Surf Colony

FEMALE CELEBRITY MC:

Ginny Hill
Lead Singer, “The Perfectionists”
President, Young Government Leaders

MALE CELEBRITY MC - farewell performance!!!!

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)

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

FOLLOW OUR NETWORKS!

(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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8/6 SUMMER PROGRESS PARTY: Rooftop Mixer & GOP Debate/Jon Stewart Finale Watch Night @ Cambria Suites

7/23/2015

Sister Cities International

Network For Progress

presents

2nd Annual

SUMMER PROGRESS PARTY:

Rooftop “1st Thursdays” Mixer

& GOP Debate/Jon Stewart Finale

#summerprogressparty

with proceeds benefiting

($5 Mixer Tix end 5pm 8/5 & Free Watch Party Tix end 5pm 8/6)

& our NEW

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

raffle prizes include an overnight stay at Cambria Suites and gifts sponsored by

featuring the music of

Flo Anito

special guests include:

Johanna Berkson

President, Our Time

Toora Arsala

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

...plus the GOP Clown Show

and their biggest foil!

partners include:

Democratic GAIN

WIN (Women’s Information Network)

Progressive Communicators of DC

Prince George’s County Young Democrats

Fairfax County Young Democrats

Montgomery County Young Democrats

Young Democrats of DC

DC Latino Caucus

DC Democratic Socialists

DC For Bernie Sanders facebook page
&
DC Youth for Bernie 2016 facebook page

DC For Hillary facebook group

DC Young Politicos & Public Policy Professionals

New Leaders Council - DC

New Leaders Council - Maryland

Gertrude Stein Democratic Club

GWU School of Political Management

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.

($5 Mixer Tix end 5pm 8/5 & Free Watch Party Tix end 5pm 8/6)

+ our NEW

(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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7/21: July Progress Meetup with Dean 2004 Campaign Manager & Internet-age Politics Pioneer Joe Trippi!

7/10/2015

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

#progressmeetup

($5 + Raffle tix with Early Bird RSVP)

join us for a talk on 2016 Politics with an Internet-age Politics Pioneer

Joe Trippi
Democratic Strategist

Founder & President, Trippi & Associates
Author, “The Revolution Will Not Be Televised”
Campaign Manager, Dean For America 2004

+
“Forward Progressive” Presentation

“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)

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.

($5 + Raffle Tix with Early Bird RSVP)

+ Join our NEW Meetup event:

FOLLOW OUR NETWORKS:

(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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7/14 JULY CAREER PROGRESS MEETUP: "Custom Network-building" Edition with Tom Manatos of Tom Manatos Jobs!

7/7/2015

($5 + Raffle tix with Early Bird RSVP)

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

#careerprogress

Special Guest:
Tom Manatos

Founder, Tom Manatos Jobs

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)

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

FOLLOW ALL OUR NETWORKS:

(includes Progress USA national posts, Career Progress, Comm Tech 4 Progress, Campaign 4 Progress, Advocate 4 Progress, Serve 4 Progress and more!)

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

6/29/2015

Now, what is this Bossed Up partner event about?

Watch Founder Emilies Aries’ TED Talk:

Join N4P as we meet fellow networkers from several great sponsor groups at....

(a low-dollar benefit for Women AND Men to support
Bossed Up scholarship recipients)

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:

7pm Thursday, July 2nd

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)

30% off with promo code: “N4P”

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

FOLLOW ALL OUR NETWORKS:

(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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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)

Join us on our NEW Meetup group!!!

Network For Progress
presents

JUNE PROGRESS MEETUP:
“Communications & Technology” Edition

including Open Bar sponsored by

General Assembly

featuring a discussion on
Digital & Media-savvy political trends for 2016 and beyond

with

Mike Moschella
Digital Strategist

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

Patrick Ruffini
GOP Digital Strategist

Founder, Engage

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

Drew Dougherty
Digital Strategist

Product Manager, Political
Aristotle

Jeb Ory
Mobile Strategist

CEO & Co-Founder, Phone 2 Action

+
YOUR Community Announcements!

including

Change University

Campaign Karma

6:30pm-8:30pm
Wednesday, June 24th
(6:30 Networking, 7:00 Program, 8:00 Networking)

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

(sign up for free entry until 5pm 6/24 or for future updates)

Join us on our NEW Meetup group!

Follow ALL the N4P Networks!

(includes Progress USA national posts, DC Career Progress, Campaign 4 Progress DC, Advocate 4 Progress DC, Serve 4 Progress DC and Forward Progressive blog)

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

6/4/2015

presents

JUNE PROGRESS PARTY:
Rooftop “1st Thursdays” Mixer & Aviators Night

honoring the Biden family

#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)

https://www.whitehouse.gov/joiningforces/get-involved
(Dr. Jill Biden & Michelle Obama’s initiative)

&

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

www.draftbiden2016.com

&

http://www.meetup.com/CapitalHillMeetUpDCYoungPoliticos

5pm-8pm
Thursday, June 4th
(5:30 Buffet, 8:00 Raffle)

appetizer buffet courtesy of

www.runinout.com

&

Sauf Haus Beer Hall
http://www.saufhausdc.com
1216 18th Street NW, Washington, DC 20036
@ Dupont Circle & Farragut

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

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)

FOLLOW ALL OF OUR NETWORKS:

GET UPDATES!

(includes Progress USA national posts, Career Progress, Comm Tech 4 Progress, Campaign 4 Progress, Advocate 4 Progress, Serve 4 Progress and more!)

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5/7 SPRING PROGRESS PARTY: Rooftop “1st Thursdays” Charity Mixer for Nepal!

4/30/2015

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:

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

BUY TICKETS: $15 with "n4pmember" code!

BUY TICKETS: $15 with "n4pmember" code!

present

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!

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3/24: March Progress Meetup @ General Assembly featuring "Future of Reproductive Rights" program with NARAL & OWL!

3/24/2015

Network For Progress
presents

MARCH PROGRESS MEETUP
(open bar sponsored by General Assembly)

Get inspired for PROGRESS: Watch/Listen to President Obama’s #SELMA50 speech!

Featured Program:

"Future of Reproductive Rights"
with
Travis Baille
Lead Organizer

NARAL Pro-Choice America
http://www.prochoiceamerica.org/about-us

&
Jodi Ochstein
Founder, Ochstein Strategies
Executive Director, Organizing Women to Lead

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

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

FOLLOW OUR NETWORKS!
(includes Progress USA national posts, Career Progress, Comm Tech 4 Progress, Campaign 4 Progress, Advocate 4 Progress, Serve 4 Progress, Forward Progressive blog & more)

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INVITE: 3/12 March Progress Party & DC is Ready For Hillary! ALSO: 3/3 ThinkProgress Anniversary Panel! 3/4 ACA Rally!

3/2/2015

RSVP & SHARE ON FACEBOOK!

TUESDAY: “10 Years of Think Progress and the future of digital media”
(there is a waitlist so i recommend signing up and even if you’re not confirmed later it’s probably worth taking your chances that there will be enough no-shows that they won’t turn you away)

WEDNESDAY: “King vs Burwell” ACA Rally @ Supreme Court!

Join Planned Parenthood of Metropolitan Washington to protect health care for millions of Americans as we rally on March 4th from 8 am - 12 pm at the Supreme Court. We are rallying to protect access to health care for the millions of individuals who would be impacted by a negative outcome in the King vs. Burwell case. Planned Parenthood will have the SWAG and signs that you need to show your support! Stand with us to say that access to care shouldn't depend on your zip code!

RSVP!

Ready For Hillary? See the event below!

If you’re NOT as Ready For Hillary...

Network For Progress
presents

MARCH PROGRESS PARTY:
“1st Thursdays” Networking Mixer

(“Kiss me I love O’bama!” Edition)

6:30pm-8:30pm
Thursday, March 12th

Gryphon
www.thegryphondc.com
1337 Connecticut Avenue, Washington, DC
@ Dupont Circle-South

4pm-7pm Happy Hour:
1/2 off all drinks & raw bar
(drink specials all evening include $5 house wine, $4 coronas and $6 specialty cocktails)

Registered attendees will have a chance to win a $25 Gryphon gift card!

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 St. Patty’s Day-themed monthly happy hour to network and socialize at the new Gryphon @ Dupont-South!

Even though there is a huge Ready For Hillary event the same night in the interest of re-starting our 1st Thursday events we will use this as a casual opportunity to offer shelter for the huddled masses of Obama supporters in denial that he will be replace, supporters of Warren and alternative candidates, folks who are too apathetic to care about a primary election almost a year away….not to mention Hillary supporters who might not want to donate to a Super PAC.

To help people connect we will introduce a Networking Wall with everyone’s name, favorite candidate and industry of interest.

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

RSVP & SHARE ON FACEBOOK!

THURSDAY: “DC is Ready For Hillary” Fundraiser!

(please mention our great activist friend “Michelle Woods” as your referral)

RSVP & SHARE ON FACEBOOK!

FOLLOW OUR NETWORKS:
(includes Progress USA national posts, Career Progress, Comm Tech 4 Progress, Campaign 4 Progress, Advocate 4 Progress, Serve 4 Progress, Forward Progressive blog & more!)

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2/10: #YESWECAN8 Anniversary Celebration @ 1776! (8th birthday of Obama For America & 4th birthday of Network For Progress)

1/30/2015

ADVANCE REGISTER BY 5PM 2/10!

JOIN & SHARE on Facebook!

$7 for Advance registered attendees! $10 @ Door with NO RSVP!

Open Bar, Pizza & Raffle Prize courtesy of General Assembly!
(raffle prizes also provided by 201 Bar and Digital DC)

featuring

“Future of the Movement” discussion on the 8th birthday of Obama For America
&
“Ready For Unity” campaign launch on the 4th birthday of Network For Progress

SPEAKERS INCLUDE:

Mark Walsh
Host, "Left Jab Radio"
founding CEO, Progress Media (creator of Air America Radio)
former Chairman, New Leaders Council
former Chief Technology Adviser, Democratic National Committee
former Head of Internet Strategy, Kerry for President
Board Member, Bipartisan Policy Center
http://www.leftjabradio.com/about
@walsh

Richard Fowler
Host, Richard Fowler Show
Fox News contributor
former President, Alexandria Young Democrats
http://fowlershow.com
@richardafowler

Catherine Read
Democratic Social Media Strategist
Board Member, Equality For Virginia
Board Member, NARAL Pro-Choice Virginia
Rural Caucus Chair, Virginia Democrats
www.catherineread.com
@csread

*** Young Leader Panel ***

Joseph Kitchen, President
Young Democrats of Maryland
www.ydmaryland.org

Maurice Simpson, President
Prince George’s County Young Democrats
www.pgcyd.com

Matt Brown, President
Arlington Young Democrats
www.arlingtonyoungdems.org

Dadly Cordero Teran, President
Fairfax Young Democrats
http://www.fairfaxyoungdems.net

Shawn Logue, Northern Region Chair
Virginia Young Democrats
www.vayd.org

Valeria Ojeda-Avitia, President
AU Democrats
http://www.aucollegedems.org

PARTNERS INCLUDE:

Network For Progress
http://networkforprogress.weebly.com/follow-us.html
(including DC Career Progress, DC Comm Tech For Progress and more)

Generation Obama-Washington, DC
http://www.facebook.com/generationobamawashingtondc

Northern Virginia for Obama
https://www.facebook.com/NorthernVirginiaforObama

Young Democrats of America
www.yda.org

America’s Impact
(formerly Foreign Policy Professionals for Obama)
https://www.facebook.com/AmericasImpact

DC Young Politicos
http://www.meetup.com/CapitalHillMeetUpDCYoungPoliticos

Public Policy Professionals Social Group
http://www.meetup.com/Public-Policy-Professionals-Social-Group

Cameroon American Council - African Congressional Fellows Program
http://africansincongress.nationbuilder.com

6:30pm-8:30pm
Tuesday, February 10th
(6:30 Networking, 7:00 Program, 8:00 Networking)

General Assembly
(12th Floor)
1133 15th St, Washington, DC 20005
@ McPherson Square

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 celebration of the 8th birthday of Obama For America with a look ahead at the “Future of our Movement” and the 4th birthday of Network For Progress with a “Ready For Unity” campaign to advocate for a stronger coalition in 2016 and beyond.

The program will include several media-savvy experts and young activists who can give their take on how to grow our causes in the 21st Century online and offline.

And there is no better place to host a gathering focused on the future of the increasingly digital-driven world of movement-building than a space that President Obama has recognized recently, the 1776 Startup Campus, which boasts the tagline “Where revolutions begin.” Our venue as well as open bar and appetizers are provided courtesy of General Assembly - the school for technology, business and design education for entrepreneurs and startup companies.

As the President described at the State of the Union Address, 2014 was a great year for America but a terrible year for his Democratic allies but as we saw during the 2008 Obama campaign and recently witnessed in Paris, “unity” is not just an hopeful ideal but a STRATEGY for positive action that we need more than ever to move America forward.

As you might have seen, the DNC has created a Democratic Victory Task Force that is planning to submit a report at their February Meeting and sent out November and December surveys to ask for your input on how to succeed again so please have your voice heard:

The President’s organization, Organizing For Action (formerly Obama For America) is also asking for feedback.

But we need to make sure ALL our voices are heard this time. At the event, we will encourage a more open dialogue as well so we can learn from each other and work together as well to build support for our collective causes.

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

Please invite friends and colleagues!

ADVANCE REGISTER BY 2/10!

JOIN & SHARE on Facebook!

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INVITE: 6th Annual STATE OF THE UNION Watch Party: “Unite For Progress” Edition (including 2016 Straw Poll & DNC Suggestion Box)

1/20/2015

ADVANCE REGISTER BY 5PM 1/20!

ADVANCE REGISTER BY 5PM 1/20!

Join 200+ Registered for #SOTUUNITYDC!

$10 Suggested Donation @ Door without RSVP!

(ALL attendees receive straw poll card, raffle & pizza starting at 7pm)

#SOTU15 preview and live-stream information:
http://www.whitehouse.gov/sotu
(watch online for infographics, photos and more)

1/21: White House Online Open House!
#‎AskTheWH‬
http://wh.gov/cheeseday

Feedback Form:
http://www.whitehouse.gov/your-feedback-2015

2014 Progress Highlights:
http://www.whitehouse.gov/2014-in-review

Special Guest:

Franklin Garcia
U.S. Shadow Representative
@fgarciadc

Partners include:

Network For Progress
http://networkforprogress.weebly.com/follow-us.html
(including DC Career Progress, DC Comm Tech For Progress and more)

Generation Obama-Washington, DC
http://www.facebook.com/generationobamawashingtondc

Obama For America Alumni Association
https://sites.google.com/site/ofadcalumni

Progressive Communicators of DC
http://www.pcdcnetwork.org

Social Security Works
http://www.socialsecurityworks.org

Launch Progress
http://launchprogress.org

DC Young Politicos
http://www.meetup.com/CapitalHillMeetUpDCYoungPoliticos

DC Democratic Party
http://www.dcdemocraticparty.org

America’s Impact
www.americasimpact.org

Host Committee:
Jim McBride, Emile Aries, Lauren Babb, Charles Balogh, Crystal Brooks, Kelsi Browning, Daniel Buk, Molly Checksfield, David Do, Margot Friedman, Randy Goldstein, Lauren Jencik, Alex Lawson, Britton Loftin, Svetlana Matt, Jeff Pudlo, Brian Rauer, Nate Reul, Kyle Simon, Alvil Singh, Herb Smith, Luke Squire and more!

6:30pm-10:30pm Tuesday, January 20th
(Program & Presidential Address starting @ 8:30pm)

Local Sixteen
(upstairs bar and heated deck)
http://www.localsixteen.com
1602 U Street NW, Washington, DC 20009
@ U Street Metro

Pizza & Drink Tickets for Early Birds + Raffle Gift +
$5 Drink & Appetizer Specials ALL NIGHT courtesy of Local 16!

Raffle Sponsors also include:

The Madhatter bar & grill
http://www.madhatterdc.com

NAKID Social Sports
http://www.playnakid.com

Please join Network For Progress, a social and media-savvy community for those inspired by the "Yes We Can" Movement, and several great partners for our 6th Annual State of the Union Watch Party where Progressives, Democrats and “Hope Mongers” can watch and celebrate the President’s Address to Congress at 9pm while mingling for friends, careers and PROGRESS starting at 6:30pm! In exchange for straw poll, raffle tickets and feedback activities etc. small donations are requested to fund N4P expenses.

As many of you know, 2014 was a great year for America (http://www.whitehouse.gov/2014-in-review) but a terrible year for Democrats so this year's theme is...UNITE FOR PROGRESS! As we saw during the 2008 Obama campaign and recently witnessed in Paris, “unity” is not just an hopeful ideal but a STRATEGY for positive action that we need more than ever to move America forward.

Featured activities include….

2016 Candidate Showcase & Straw Poll:
First off, we want to offer a platform for attendees to meet representatives of groups supporting 2016 candidates and hear their pitch before voting in a 2016 Straw Poll that will reveal who DC-area politicos would like to see run for President. Feel free to share who you are supporting and why they’re the best candidate to unify the movement with #sotuunitydc

2016 Action Showcase & Petition Station (with Twitter Bomb):
We also want to offer a platform for attendees to have their voice heard and connect with causes they care about so we will highlight various local and national causes with an issue petition and information station. Before the speech we will also stage a “DC Voting Rights” twitter bomb for @whitehouse @mcconellpress @speakerboehner with the help of our friends at Phone 2 Action. You can sign a petition now on the White House web site.

What else should the President need say to America during his State of the Union Address?

Here is a #MySOTU Wish List and feel free to share yours with @whitehouse @mcconellpress @speakerboehner and Members of Congress!

Open “Dem Autopsy” Interviews & Submissions:
But most importantly, we also will ask everyone to join together to become “Ready For Unity” by getting engaged in the future of our Movement so we can help build on the President's growing legacy and message so we can build critical momentum when the nation decides which party should have the majority again in 2016 and beyond.

As you might have seen, the DNC has created a Democratic Victory Task Force that is preparing a preliminary report for their February Meeting and sent out surveys to ask for your input on how to succeed again so please have your voice heard:
http://my.democrats.org/page/s/december-survey
https://my.democrats.org/page/signup/survey-nov-2014

At the event, N4P will also ask you to do the same thing via video interviews during the event where you can share your Open “Dem Autopsy” feedback with the world! You can also share your ideas for @thedemocrats via your eventbrite registration, the hashtag #mydemautopsy and our DNC Suggestion Box at the event. We will post them later with your permission.

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

Please invite friends and colleagues!

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UPDATED! 11/1-11/4: Ways to Help Get-Out-The-Vote to #SaveTheSenate & #ProtectOurProgress + Election Party @ Local 16!

11/4/2014

Read & Share Why We Should #KeepCalmVoteDem!

NEW: Join the DNC Voter Protection Team!

Find out the Who, When, & Where for Voting Early or on Election Day!

GET INVOLVED!
JOIN THE N4P “GET-OUT-THE-HOPE” DRIVE:
http://n4pgetoutthehopedrive.eventbrite.com
(RSVP to connect with Network For Progress Members at volunteer events and for carpools)

N4P Contact: Jim @ 703-867-5070 or network4progress@gmail.com

- SPECIAL EVENTS -

*** NoVa Rallies for Senator Mark Warner ***
with House candidates Don Beyer & John Foust!

Old Town Alexandria “Fair Shot” Rally
with Senator Mark Warner, Senator Tim Kaine, and Ambassador Don Beyer

Monday, November 3
5:00 PM - 6:30 PM

Old Town Alexandria Market Square
301 King St.
Alexandria, VA 22314

RSVP: http://markwarnerva.com/alexandria-rally

Share on Facebook:
https://www.facebook.com/events/1479750795621772

Sterling “Fair Shot” Rally
with Senator Mark Warner, Senator Tim Kaine, and John Foust

Monday, November 3
7:30 PM - 9:00 PM

Sterling Community Center
120 Enterprise St, Sterling, VA 20164

RSVP: http://markwarnerva.com/sterling-rally

The polls are tightening so get involved at http://markwarnerva.com
and sign up for the volunteer events below!

***11/4: Election Night Watch Party ***
hosted by Women’s Information Network
& New Organizing Institute
@ Local Sixteen (U Street)

- VOLUNTEER EVENTS -

URGENT: DNC Voter Protection Hotline Volunteers Needed!

The Democratic Party's Voter Protection Hotline is still recruiting volunteers to assist voters at DNC HQ on Election Day! Lawyers, law students, and others interested in working to #ProtectVotingRights are encouraged to sign up by 5pm Monday:
http://bit.ly/1vFXmkC

(All shift and training times are flexible - and food and coffee will obviously be provided!)

Please feel free to contact Anna at cloetera@dnc.org if you have any questions!

*** How You Can Help #SaveTheSenate! ***
http://www.realclearpolitics.com/epolls/2014/senate/2014_elections_senate_map.html

HERE ARE THE MUST-WIN TIGHT RACES TO DONATE, VOLUNTEER & SHARE:
North Carolina
http://www.kayhagan.com @KayHagan
Colorado
http://markudall.com @MarkUdall2014
Georgia
http://www.michellenunn.com @MichelleNunnGA
Iowa
http://www.brucebraley.com @TeamBraley
Kentucky
http://alisonforkentucky.com @AlisonForKY

OTHER TARGETED RACES FOR YOU TO DONATE, VOLUNTEER & SHARE:

Louisiana
http://www.marylandrieu.com @MaryLandrieu
Alaska
http://www.markbegich.com @MarkBegich
Arkansas
http://pryorforsenate.com @PryorForSenate
South Dakota
http://rickweiland.com @People4Weiland
Kansas
http://www.ormanforsenate.com @ormanforsenate
(dem-learning Independent)

Make #SaveTheSenate Calls @ Home!
(various candidates/shifts available)
http://pol.moveon.org/2014calls/home_shift_signup.html
OR
http://act.democracyforamerica.com/survey/gotv2014

Make Calls for House Races @ Home!
http://social-organizing.dccc.org
includes DCCC-targeted NoVa’s John Foust For Congress (VA-10) but to get a daily link to even HIGHER priority calls then email Jim @ network4progress@gmail.com

*plan out a time to make 10 calls and if that goes well make 10 more!

DNC Phone Banks
with Obama For America Alumni & N4P & GO-DC!

10am - 9pm
Saturday, 11/1
Sunday, 11/2
Monday, 11/3
Tuesday, ELECTION DAY!

DNC HQ, 430 South Capitol Street SE
@ Capitol South Metro
(Walk south on 1st St toward Tortilla Coast -> Right on D St -> Left on NJ Ave -> Right for Ivy St entrance)

Please bring a laptop & a phone so we can do virtual phone banks/get on the dialer and avoid data entry!

We will have pizza on Monday and Tuesday at 6pm but need people to bring their own food over the weekend and will need more donations to get enough food for Monday and Tuesday:

Sign Up for DNC Phone Banks:
Final week of 2014 GOTV
(not required to attend)

Can’t attend but want to help?
Donate funding for food and transportation for people who can knock and call:
Donate to GOTV 2014

- OTHER VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES -

*** Anthony Brown For MD Governor ***
http://anthonybrown.com/offices

*** 10/28-11/4: AFL-CIO Phone Bank Center ***

815 16th Street, NW
Washington, DC
@ Farragut Metros

10am-8pm 10/28-10/31, 11/3-4
10am-4pm Saturday, 11/1
12pm-4pm Sunday, 11/2

RSVP: Kate Shaughnessy, Kshaughnessy@aflcio.org

*** 11/1-4: NARAL Pro-Choice America ***
Phone Banks & Campaign Invasion

1156 15th St NW, Washington, DC 20005
(McPherson/Farragut North)

*Pizza will be provided!

Saturday, 11/1: GOTV Phone Bank
Sunday, 11/2: GOTV Phone Bank
Monday, 11/3: GOTV Phone Bank
Election Day GOTV Phone Bank

Saturday, 11/1: NARAL Campaign Invasion for John Foust (VA-10)

*** Help #FlipADistrict with John Foust for Congress & #SaveTheSenate for Mark Warner! ***

This DCCC-targeted race is considered a “Toss Up”:
http://www.realclearpolitics.com/epolls/2014/house/2014_elections_house_map.html

Plan a time to make 10+ Calls @ Home!
http://social-organizing.dccc.org
find John Foust (VA-10) on the map to start OR for access to a daily link with the HIGHEST priority calls to targeted voters email Jim @ network4progress@gmail.com!

Bus Trips for Door knocking & on-site Phone Banking:

Date Pickup Time Destination   Return
11/1 Washington, DC 9:00a.m. Sterling Office   7:00p.m.
11/2 Washington, DC 9:00a.m. Manassas Office    7:00p.m.
11/3 Washington, DC 9:00a.m Leesburg Office 7:00p.m.
11/4 Washington, DC 9:00a.m. Sterling Office   7:00p.m.

If you need more information call the Field Director, Samir Sheth at (901) 409-9331.

Sign up for a shift here: http://tinyurl.com/nnq2ya5

FULL Volunteer Shift schedule!

10am, 1pm, 4pm, 6pm 11/1-11/4
(phone banks start at 1pm)

PRIORITY LOCATIONS:

Leesburg Office
(Emily Mills & Jenny Kaplan)
101 Loudoun St SE, Leesburg, VA.
Regional Field Director: Josh Yazman, 703-304-8282, jyazman@vademocrats.org

Manassas Office
(Ronny Lau and Rachel Kottler)
9411 Main St. Manassas
Regional Field Director: Robert Campeau, 616-916-2557, RCampeau@vademocrats.org

Sterling Field Office
(Susan Balding and John Mulligan)
10 Pidgeon Hill Drive, Suite 80, Sterling, VA
Regional Field Director: Erica Constance, 504-710-1723, Erica@vademocrats.org

METRO-ACCESSIBLE DC-AREA LOCATION:

McLean HQ
(Devan Kerley)
6888 Elm Street, McLean, VA
Regional Field Director Erica Constance, 504-710-1723, Erica@vademocrats.org

FOLLOW & SUBSCRIBE TO OUR NETWORKS 4 PROGRESS!

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10/18: Virginia Young Dems’ Campaign Invasion to support John Foust for Congress

10/18/2014

10am October 18th
101 Loudoun Street, SE, Leesburg, VA 20175

The Virginia Young Democrats will be hosting a Commonwealth-wide invasion for John Foust, Democratic congressional candidate in the nation's most competitive red-to-blue district. RSVP: http://tinyurl.com/mdsty2b

Be there with our young Democrats, have fun and help elect

Facebook RSVP

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NEWS: NARAL Phone Bank & “1st Thursday” HH Tonight! 10/3 Avon + 10/5 Silverman, Williams, YSOP + 10/7 WIN, AI, GW, DC AG & More Events!

10/2/2014

NEWS 4 PROGRESS
(October 2, 2014)

WATCH:

"When I came into office, our economy was in crisis. We had unemployment up at 10%. It's now down to 6.1."

Obama makes the case for ISIS strategy & Dems in 2014 on 60 Minutes

TONIGHT:

10/2: NARAL Phone Bank with Women's Information Network!

Please join your fellow WINners from the Political Team and Campaign Network on Thursday, October 2, to make phone calls to states facing antichoice ballot measures this election season.

Thursday, October 2
6:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.

NARAL DC Headquarters
1156 15th St NW, Washington, DC 20005
(McPherson/Farragut North)

*Food will be provided!

Hope to see you there!

Please contact political@winonline.org with any questions.

RSVP

October "1st Thursdays" Happy Hour

Let's together one more time for a casual Network For Progress happy hour before election season heats up to get engaged on why we need to #SaveTheSenate on Capitol Hill and how to get involved...plus enjoy $1 beers after 8pm!

We will start a little later tonight since the beer specials begin at 8pm and that gives people time to make calls with WIN first!

7pm - 9pm
Thursday, October 2nd

The Madhatter
1319 Connecticut Ave
Washington, District of Columbia 20036

4pm-8pm
$5 House Wines, Orange Crush
$4 Frozen Mango-ritas
$3 Rail Drinks, Yuengling, Miller Lite

After 8pm
$1 Miller Lite, $5 Makers Mark

RSVP & SHARE ON FACEBOOK

UPCOMING POLITICAL & CIVIC EVENTS & OPPORTUNITIES:

10/3: Party in Pink Happy Hour benefiting Avon Breast Cancer Foundation

10/5: Ward 1 Meet & Greet for Elissa Silverman (City Council At-Large)

10/5: Lateefah Williams for Attorney General Fundraiser

10/5: Youth Service Opportunities Project Dinner & Fundraiser

10/7: “Jobs at Women’s Orgs” (Women’s Information Network)

10/7: 6 PAC Fundraiser (America’s Impact)

10/7: Good World Launch Party

10/7: DC Attorney General Candidate Forum

10/9: Rooftop Party to support Breast Cancer Awareness Month

10/10: American Heart Association Fundraiser

10/11: Arlington Democrats' "Second Saturday" Breakfast with Senator Mark Warner

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NEWS 4 PROGRESS: 10/2 Party! 9/25-10/7 Events! Security & Climate & Equality @ UN & DC/VA Debates!

9/25/2014