Improve your speaking skills with El Segundo Toastmasters. We cater to individuals with diverse speaking needs: People who give presentations for business, seminars, technical conferences, schools, etc. People whose native language is other than English, who wish to practice becoming more English fluent. People who need to market themselves, their product, or their services. People in public relations or other client- or public-facing positions. People who are uncomfortable speaking in public. …

Hi and Welcome to the Fashion Industry LA (Los Angeles) Meetup group.  We are very proud of the strength of our Meetup and it's significant role in the fashion scene of Los Angeles.  This group is about networking, meeting others in the fashion industry, previewing and reviewing fashion events throughout the city, and making a contribution through shared experiences.  We welcome anyone serious about the field of fashion and look to our experts in fashion design, manufacturing, media, and retaili …

Sherman Oaks Toastmasters Monday and Thursday night in the Sherman Oaks Galleria .  Besides having weekly access to two clubs joining this meetup will connect you with many new friends. Over the past year the club has created an Improv Group (EPIC) that has propelled many of us out of our comfort zone. What is this meetup.com group for. (2) You don't have to pay anything simply   join the meetup and learn about how the meetings will give you verbal and presentation skills needed to excel . (3) Y …

PR over Coffee is a do-it-yourself PR resource for small businesses, startups, professionals and nonprofit organizations. We organize meetups that teach you how to do your own PR. We even invite news media — reporters, magazine editors, and TV producers — to talk, advise and generally hear about YOUR stories. We also offer other small business PR resources to help you get noticed by the media. We share news story leads on our PR over Coffee Facebook page and have helped several small businesses …

Network with small business owners & learn powerful marketing tips for small business owners, entrepreneurs, and non-profits.  We are looking for Co-Organizers! If you're interested in holding a Meetup event, please contact us.

PR over Coffee - Orange County is a monthly meetup that helps small businesses, entrepreneurs and non-profits get connected to the Orange County and LA news media! Our goal is to help you get covered in the local and national news media. Stop by for a good cup of strong coffee and great "do-it-yourself" PR advice that will inspire you to grow and prosper in 2012!

The Advertising Society is a private organization serving the advertising community with the necessary tools and resources to educate and empower industry talent. We fulfill our mission by providing a professional platform for our members to connect face to face, collaborate and share life experiences. Engage with diverse talent in the areas of Advertising, Marketing, Online, Mobile, Digital Media, Tech, Developers, Startups, Social Media, Public Relations, Music, Film and Entertainment. Why Att …

There are already plenty of writers' groups, but most of them are geared toward hobbyists rather than toward writers who think big (I know because I used to belong to three of them). If you're a self-published author having difficulty selling or promoting your work, or you're a writer who's frustrated by organizers who've told you what you are and aren't allowed to write, or you'd like to write and self-publish but are intimidated by the process, SPACE is for you. My name is Martin, and I've bee …

Our group is for former students who have attended my Packaging Your Portfolio Workshop for Makeup Artists, Hair Stylists, Fashion Stylists and Manicurists. I take their success seriously, and personally. It keeps me connected to them so that I can insure their successful transition into freelancing for print, video, commercials, film and TV. It’s a place for us to gather, share ideas, network, brainstorm and solve problems that arise in the day-to-day business of work behind the scenes. We t …

The Zero Waste Committee of the Sierra Club Angeles Chapter is working locally to promote recycling and to keep organics out of landfills. Do you have experience with web design? graphic design? writing skills? public relations? Come and get involved! Join other activists each month at the Angeles Chapter Office, 3435 Wilshire Blvd. #660, Los Angeles: Zero Waste Committee – Fourth Tuesday every month, 7:00 pm

The Sierra Club Angeles Chapter is working on a variety of interesting projects and we need YOUR HELP in 2012! What’s the Score? Volunteer to help rate local cities for their efforts on environmental conservation. Work as a group or volunteering from home. Be involved with your city or at the county level. Opportunities include social gatherings, meeting with local lawmakers, and making calls from home. Projects include scorecards focusing on: Sustainable Water Use Do you have experience with …

You're a graphic designer and you think in concepts, colors, layout, and texture. You're a web programmer and you dream in code. Sometimes we need to find our perfect match ... to work on that next project.

Hello, This group is meant to be a community for members where they can find a team and resources for their startups and creative projects. And a place for investors and co-founders who are seeking to be a part of some great start-ups. If you are an entrepreneur with an aspiring startup please join us. We invite business investors, and people who need a co-founder or a co-founder seeking to join someone. We are also seeking marketing, advertising and public relations specialists who want to be a …

Do you love wine? Do you love sharing and discussing your wine knowledge with others? Are you interested in learning more about this exciting past-time? Toastmasters Founder's District Division A has a new Specialty Toastmasters Club for people who love and enjoy wine. Open to all new or experienced Toastmasters, this club features semi-monthly wine tastings with speeches and toasts related to this timeless drink. Share your knowledge and learn from others in a friendly, social atmosphere. Toas …

Welcome to the Heart-centered Toastmasters homepage! Heart-centered Toastmasters is part of Toastmasters International, a world-wide organization that fosters development of communication and leadership skills. HCTM is unique in that we offer a spiritual, non-denominational club culture of unconditional loving and infinite positive regard in our mutually supportive, non-competitive atmosphere. Many of our members are students or graduates of USM (University of Santa Monica's Masters program in S …

The mission of Vegan Toastmasters is to provide a supportive environment for vegans (and those on the path to becoming vegan) to learn and practice their speaking and leadership skills. Speeches relating to veganism, animal rights and welfare, the environment and health are encouraged. Members of this meetup group are considered guests of the club. Guests are welcome to attend as many meetings as they wish for free and participate in the Table Topics session during a meeting. Meetup members int …

Toastmasters International is a world leader in communication and leadership development. Our membership is 280,000 strong. These members improve their speaking and leadership skills by attending one of the 13,500 clubs in 116 countries that make up our global network of meeting locations. Membership in Toastmasters is one of the greatest investments you can make in yourself. At $36 every six months, it is also one of the most cost-effective skill-building tools available anywhere. How Does It …

A group for people who like to listen, share, or discuss ideas and opinions related to Abundance, Prosperity, Ascension, Karma, and Physical, Emotional, and Financial Wellness. Held in the Arts District of Downtown Los Angeles, meetings consist of book, film, and art reviews, current events, and guest speakers. Food and Wine is involved to varying degrees.

We are photo hobbyists and hiking enthusiasts, although..... We're not just limited to hiking. We attend wide variety of urban and rural walks, hikes, photography receptions and photography events. Occasional we will volunteer our photography services for different charities or events that need photographers as well. All levels are welcome! We'll explore various trails, festivals, receptions and photography exhibits around Southern California and bring our cameras and camera knowledge with us. W …

"The dreamers of the day are dangerous people. For they dream their dreams with open eyes, and make them come true.” ~D.H. Lawrence Poets and Dreamers Between our three related groups, Poets and Dreamers thrives as a multi-faceted circle of over one thousand professional and creative writers who gather throughout Southern California. Our vibrant, active circle represents established and aspiring authors of commercial fiction, non-fiction, memoir, romance, crime and legal fiction, short fiction …

Our group has been part of the Valencia Public Library Book Group for over twelve years. We love reading! We read and discuss contemporary literature, classics, biographies and non-fiction. These meetings result in intellectually stimulating conversation and great friendships. We are setting up this Meetup because we want to expand our reading group to include additional cultural activities such as movies, museums, theatre, and other fun events. These activities may relate to the books we are re …

The Dying Kingdoms are prehistoric lands of savage adventure. Civilizations both young and old dot the landscape, vying for supremacy, wealth, and power. As a fantastical world, the lands of the Dying Kingdoms hold a populace of both humans and non-humans, all in different cultures with uneasy relations. Most dangerous of all, monsters roam the unclaimed spaces. Where kingdoms recede as their power fades, creatures of fear slink in. Goblins, nightgaunts, ogres, and worse things now dot the lands …

The Beverly Hills Women's Network is the perfect destination for happy, affluent renaissance women who are focused on living their lives to the fullest and creating a relevant legacy! Renaissance: --n. a revival or rebirth, especially of culture and learning. A renewal of life, interest, or vigor. Membership Has It's Privileges. What Are The Next Steps ? 1. Submit a true, recent and accurate photo of your "human" self and not an "avatar" nor photos of flowers, animals, or the like that you feel …

MDMS5V: Meetup.com/OC-Polyamory: Orange County's Polyamory with Integrity Community Group, since 2010 MJ6AZ9: For those in or visiting America's Southern California's Orange County, we are your community group catering to all levels of & interest in polyamory, from ol' timers to those just curious about the community or if it might be for them. If you're in or around OC and one of the increasing many actively living the poly lifestyle, or just experimenting with it, or want to meet other local …

B.O.T.A. in Los Angleles has various group activities open to the public. A Qabalistic healing service is conducted on Sunday mornings. Most months we have a Study Group on the third Saturday, discussing topics from Tarot or Qabalah, followed by an opportunity for a guided Qabalistic Meditation. No preparation beyond interest in the subject matter is needed to participate in the Study Group or other listed activities. Some months there are special events, such as our seasonal rituals celebrating …

Please see the OC Global Warming Committee website Also see Facebook Page We look forward to seeing you at our next meeting Some humor backed up by awful truth: The Colbert Report - outlawing climate change science New Law in North Carolina Bans Latest Scientific Predictions of Sea-Level Rise Latest Technology on Monitoring Environmental Changes at a Macro Level: New Landsat Earth-monitoring satellite launched from California ___________________________________________________________________ …

(LTBKIT=Welcome!, Android Developers, Users, & Entrepreneurs of the US.California.SoCal.Orange County area! Since 2009, we are Your oldest & largest professional community group and we are Here to Serve You! MJZ5CB: quick intros (LTBKK3=Find and join like-minded local developers, designers, & users meeting & succeeding in Android! Get your problems solved, put on presentations, help others, find & offer jobs, and team up on projects. Just join and RSVP & come to our meetings, share knowled …

Why I started this meet up? I had anxiety speaking in front of small (or large) groups, or talking to people one on one. My anxieties would come and go, one day I felt confident and the world was great, another day I couldn't even order a cup a coffee. I would generally feel good when I had someone I knew in a social gathering. But if I didn't know anyone, chances are I would come home without knowing any one. Speaking circles gave me a safe and supportive environment to explore my inner self …