Social Media for a Good Cause
It's so nice to see the Internet being put to good use every once and a while! While some people would argue that Twitter is pointless, at least one Social Media Club has found a way to use its powers for good. The Social Media Club of Lexington (Kentucky) will be holding a "Holiday Twestival and Benefit" on Friday, December 4th, 2009. What's a Twestival? You guessed it. A festival of Twittering, posting tweets (Twitter status updates, for those who don't know), and networking with fellow Twitter users. And the benefit? Not only is this a great way to meet new people and increase your Followers, but it's also for a great cause: all proceeds go to prevent child abuse.
This good-hearted fundraiser event starts at 6:30pm on Friday and lasts until 10:00pm, giving you nearly FOUR HOURS of live music, food, bourbon, and of course, social media. Not a fan of Twitter or Facebook? No worries. Being a social media lover is NOT a requirement to attend this event, which will be held at Buster's Billiards & Back Room at 899 Manchester Street (the club's new and improved location in Lexington's distillery district). If you are curious about social media but haven't had a chance to explore it for yourself yet, or if you've tried but are completely lost, there will be work stations and local social media professionals on site to cover the basics, answer your questions, and even help you set up profiles on sites like Facebook, Twitter and LinkedIn.
If that still didn't impress you, maybe the menu will: Raising Cane's famous chicken fingers, Firehouse Subs, Buffalo Trace bourbon, plenty of Ale-8-One, and more! The cover is a very affordable $10 and again, it goes to benefit Prevent Child Abuse Kentucky, which is a cause we can all hopefully appreciate.
If anyone is planning on attending, let me know. I'd love to meet up with you at the event! And even if you're not planning on attending, you might want to consider it. Good food. Good music. Good beer. Good people. Good cause. Don't do it for me. Do it for the kids! And maybe do it for the additional Followers ;o)
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