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Twestival Victoria
Don’t miss Twestival Victoria, a fantastic event organized by a great group of Twitter folks in Victoria. To participate, you don’t have to love Twitter (or Facebook, or social media). You need only love being a part of a global movement to help the less fortunate children in our world. I’ll be there, and I hope you will be, too! Last time around, Victoria raised the second highest amount of money of any city in Canada! This was due in large part to the heroic efforts of the organizers, but also because of people like you and me who took some time to attend a great event.
Social Media Club, Victoria, British Columbia
Not very long ago, as we were delving into the intricacies of the social media revolution unfolding before us, my long-time friend, and now colleague, Catherine Novak and I decided it was time to launch the Victoria chapter of Social Media Club. If somebody had told us then what this would lead to today, we would not have believed it. After only 7 monthly meetings, we now have over 145 signed up on Facebook, 93 on LinkedIn), and 218 followers on Twitter. Turnout at our last meeting broke all previous records, and it continues to grow each time. Now, before SMC Victoria came on the scene, there were many Tweetups …
Twestival Victoria – September 11, 2009
Are you still on the fence? What the heck is a Twestival? Is it going to be a bunch of computer geeks sitting around staring at their iPhones? No, actually – it’s going to be an exciting evening filled with entertainment, good people, and great food. I’m particularly keen to see Mike Vardy perform live – I have only heard the legends, but have not seen it first hand. More importantly, this event will raise funds for an important local charity – Power To Be – which provides recreation programs that enrich the lives of disadvantaged children, young adults, their families and the communities to which they belong. So, don’t …
