This is just a collection of my Meetup Blog posts! I'm a Community Team member at Meetup HQ.
We’ve all probably dabbled in cooking, but have you ever tried to make your own beer? Organizer Kevin of the San Francisco Homebrewers Guild shared some of the ins and outs of homebrewing.
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Why was this group created?
We created the San Francisco Homebrewers Guild (SFHG) presence on…
Since 2009, the London Songwriters Meetup Group has been making music together and bringing their songs to life. Organizer Murray, who now manages over 800 Muses, let me know a bit about his own processes.
What were the first few Meetups like? What helps create momentum in a creative group?
The first monthly Meetup was in June 2009. 15 songwriters attended and it grew steadily from there to an average of 25-30. In March 2010, the format consisted of networking and songshare. After that an element of songwriting exercises crept in.
Since March 2008, Animal Rescue Flights has been flying animals away from kill shelters and into loving homes all across the United States. Once I saw the amazing mission of this group, I had to talk to Organizers Clark and Julia to find out more!
What inspired you to start this Meetup Group?
With the Holiday Season around the corner, many folks along the East Coast are still recovering from Hurricane Sandy. Meetup Groups all over are helping to make sure those affected still have warmth, food and toys for the Holidays.
Looking to contribute? You can attend a toy drive in Dallas…
Eric, Organizer of the Primitive Skills Meetup Group
In 2007, only two Meetup Groups for Preppers, Disaster Preparedness, Survival Preparedness existed. Last year, 99 such Meetups were started, and so far this year, 202 have been created.
What do you do at a Preppers Meetup? Starting a…
Social media & real life
Have you ever had trouble coming up with an idea for a Meetup? Organizer Jennie Jackson has created an amazing solution: a Meetup Group using Pinterest! I had the chance to ask Jennie a few questions about her new and thriving community, The Pinterest Social:
Looking to get outside, throw on some boots or maybe a bikini? Outdoor Meetup Groups are awash with fun ways to get in touch with nature. And a whole bunch of them just hit big milestones this Memorial Day weekend — 1,000 members or 1,000 RSVPs!
Scoping out the latest additions to the 1k Club, it looks like some of the most popular outdoor adventures right now include day hikes and trips to the beach, though we’re also spotting lots of kayaking and even some stargazing…
It’s the heart of summer in the Northern Hemisphere, and it shows in the Outdoor 1K Club! A quick peek at the latest numbers shows a lot of activity in the United States during the heat wave. Keep hydrated, everyone!
Here are some of the ways these successful groups get members to put on…
These bovines can’t be tamed! While browsing Meetup, I stumbled upon the Canada Outdoor World Seekers or, as they like to be called, COWS.
Founded on August 11, 2009, this Meetup Group’s herd has swelled to 788 members, or cows. COWS has a unique structure that allows for flexibility with…
Dana Hill, A Black Doll Affair
Looking to give back to the community, while promoting self-love along the way? The Black Doll Affair combines looking, feeling and doing good with their acts of philanthropy and style.
After seeing Kenneth Clark’s ‘Black Doll’ experiment, Dana…
