#UsGuys East Coast Meet Up Jan 23rd 2011 in #Philly

By on December 7, 2010 in #UsGuys, How to Network, Networking Tips, Social Media

#UsGuys East Coast Meet Up Final Details

  • What: first IRL meetup of Tweeps primarily but not exclusively from the #UsGuys hashtag

  • When: January 23rd, 2011 1-4 PM

  • Where: Maggiano’s Little Italy King of Prussia, PA

  • Who: Anyone who can make it!

  • Why: #Beyond140 Event to build “Relationships” into Social Media.

  • How: Please leave comment in Blog!  Will IRL more details.

  • Please: Register! We have space for 45 & will need to know numbers to get a larger venue if necessary.

  • Cost: $20/head deposit — all monies used directly for food/drinks. See end-note.

    • Great contests in the making!


    • Happy Feet: Wear your best. craziest, coolest socks!
    • Groove on: Bring your 5 BEST songs (USB or CD)
    • Longest Drive: How far will you go?  Free drinks for the winner from the rest of us!
    • Best Beer: Brooklyn vs. Philly (Victory)
    • Others: Plenty of time for other great ideas!

    Great #beyond140 Events!

    • Twitter Stream: being projected as we meet
    • Pictures or Videos: Be “in person” even if your are not here!  Send a picture or brief video and we’ll run it on the projector to meet more peeps!
    • Streaming: Intend to live stream the event!  Follow us with green eyes as we meet and great!
    • Yours?: Want to help? or sponsor an idea?

    Meet the peeps who “influence you!”

    End notes!

    Setting will be cocktail style.  We will have to pre-order food for the group.  (Can always order more).  Will post the menu early next week.  Initial food & a drink should be in the $20.  Open bar.  The Room reservation is covered by any food/drink purchases.  We have to cover $1,000.  So if we collectively spend $910 then a $90 room charge will be owed.

    What do I do now?!

    Post a comment in the blog that you’re attending. Josepf or Sam (@QStreet) will get back to you to confirm details and collect deposits.

    Map to locations (click for Places or View Large Map below)


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    Next up, Buffalo?

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    13 Responses to #UsGuys East Coast Meet Up Jan 23rd 2011 in #Philly

    1. Joey Sargent December 11, 2010 at 1:03 pm #

      So wish I could come! I know it will be great, but PA is a little far from Atlanta for me :(
      @brandsprouts

      Reply
    2. Ric Dragon December 11, 2010 at 2:49 pm #

      I’ll handicap myself and not even wear my best socks.

      Reply
      • Etela January 7, 2011 at 4:11 pm #

        Oh Ric, please please please, can I come too? I’ll wear your socks if that’s what it takes!

        Reply
        • Etela January 7, 2011 at 4:12 pm #

          Oh, and maybe we can get good rates at the Marriott.

          Reply
    3. Bill Spink December 11, 2010 at 5:28 pm #

      See you there!— Maggiano’s excellent choice.

      Reply
    4. Joseph Ruiz December 11, 2010 at 10:43 pm #

      i am in let me know when/how you want the deposit

      Reply
    5. Fred McClimans December 14, 2010 at 11:23 pm #

      Thinking this could be a very interesting event…. must start the plotting now….

      Reply
    6. Wayne McEvilly December 18, 2010 at 9:30 am #

      Wish I could be there. This is one of the most inviting things I’ve seen for a while – but I’d have to frisked down and felt up at the airport-Looks like you may be needing a bigger venue.
      I found this post useful also for throwing light on the #UsGuys phenomenon. thank you.
      Wayne

      Reply
    7. Jamie McLennan December 30, 2010 at 12:26 pm #

      Sam, I am looking forward to meeting you and the rest of the group.
      Thank you, Jamie

      Reply
    8. Lewis Poretz December 30, 2010 at 11:34 pm #

      A Redskin fan at a party in Philly? This could get interesting :)

      Reply
    9. DebraUlrich January 5, 2011 at 4:42 pm #

      @Josepf I’m really looking 4ward 2being there & meeting everyone! :) #usguys

      Reply
    10. Thomas Riemschneider January 12, 2011 at 9:42 pm #

      Can I still get a slot at this #UsGuys meetup? I’ve been stalking the hashtag and frequent contributors for a bit, and I’d feel much better about myself as a person if I could meet some of you wonderful folks IRL.

      Reply

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