The Washington Leadership Breakfast is an informal forum for entrepreneurs, leaders, and managers to discuss challenges, trends and solutions of leading organizations in the the 21st century. Every entrepreneur eventually accepts that the fun has to stop before their dreams of running a serious and successful company can become a reality.  But does the sickening pall of traditional management really need to turn your lean, innovative start-up into an unforgiving daily grind?  This group is for s …

The Rotaract Club of Metro Washington, DC could be just what you are looking for, giving you an instant group of new friends, a fun social calendar and lots of opportunities to help your local community. "Rotaract" stands for "Rotary in Action" and is a program of Rotary International for young adults between the ages 18-30 focusing on students and young working professionals. It was established in 1968 by Rotary International and clubs are found in over 160 countries around the world. Our club …

The Washington C-Suite Breakfast is a confidential and informal forum for top leaders and managers to discuss challenges, trends, and solutions of leading organizations in the the 21st century. For senior executives, top leaders and their direct reports from large organizations or government institutions, and only the senior executives and top leaders from small and medium organizations. Membership is free but subject to acceptance. Requests are handled on a case-by-case basis. In general, peopl …

Your potential is limited only by your excuses. Whether you work in a corporate environment or from home, whether you are a student or retiree, Toastmasters is the most efficient, enjoyable and affordable way of gaining communication and leadership skills. Become a Better Speaker Toastmasters will give you the skills and confidence you need to effectively express yourself in any situation. By learning to formulate and convey your ideas, you open a new world of possibilities. You will be more pe …

NOVA Tribe series provides Jews in their 20's and 30's living and working in Northern Virginia with innovative programming & leadership activities. You will find events for singles, couples, and everyone in between from small gatherings to larger soirees and networking opportuntiies. Programs are held in Northern Virginia so they are accessible for most people out in the suburbs, but we would love our DC/Maryland friends to cross the river and see what is out there beyond the city.

Providing young adults with an opportunity for personal growth, friendships and leadership development while improving the quality of life for the special needs children in our community.

Hi, I'm creating this group because I'm so excited that the company that trained me to be a life coach, Accomplishment Coaching, is starting a program in Washington DC. I have a rewarding and profitable coaching practice and a great life thanks to the work I have done with these amazing and dedicated people. Please join this group is you are looking for a new way to create power, enjoyment and velocity in your life and/or to become an outstanding coach. Some of the best coaches in the area a …

This group is to help the frustrated corporate manager and director thrive in an unchanged environment and create their own approach to manage and lead differently. I have worked in an interesting environment for 5 years and created my own success and accomplishments, as well as goals. I want to help others not just tolerate their space but succeed in their environment. Not everyone can leave and start a business or go get a job tomorrow. Sometimes you have to stay and it needs to be more than p …

You are invited to join us for networking conversations over lunch with local IT professionals,  webmasters and people of diverse professions and backgrounds to exchange experiences in programming, administration, hosting, development, design, and/or just to meet to chat and learn from non-webmasters to understand where clients are coming from for greater overall long term success. These events are great for practice skills required to build business ventures and develop mutually supportive and …

There are a lot of people in the D.C. Metro area who have been exposed to Polarity™ Thinking, a theory, process, and assessment tool developed by Barry Johnson, PhD of Polarity Management Associates, Inc. This Meet-up is one of many efforts to develop the community of Polarity Thinkers to: 1) learn more about generative value pairs we call "polarities," 2) share information about what's happening in the broader Polarity™ Thinking community, 3) share ways Polarity Thinkers in the area are using t …

We are a laid back group of diverse people who enjoy hiking with others while exploring trails in Maryland, DC, Virginia, Pennsylvania, and Delaware. A sense of humor is a must and we are very much a social hiking group. Our group focuses on camaraderie, safety while having good times out on the trail, and leading an active lifestyle. We enjoy Mother Nature's diversity as well as our own, so get your rear in gear and come on out and join us for a hike! Why We Hike - To have good times, make frie …

We invite you to join us for networking conversations over lunch with social entrepreneurs, "changemakers", business partners, professionals, investors, marketing specialists, small housing providers, GW alumni and other members of the Friendship Archway Network. EXPECT THE UNEXPECTED! The first step is to get to know each other better to see if we are ready to work together harmoniously with appreciation, forgiveness and understanding. These monthly community events provide opportunities to dev …

Chinatown is a Great Place. We will bet you have eaten at some of it's tasty restaurants or strolled the streets getting to know the culture. And we want it to last for many years to come.  It is a hub of culture where Chinese, Americans, Chinese-Americans and people from all over the world visit as part of their visit to Washinton D.C. It represents what can be some of the best ideas for our ONE city. Join us as we discuss the future of CHINATOWN and our ONE CITY, Washington D.C. We hope to mee …

The Christian Party of America (www.christianpartyonline.com) is a new, national third-party of Christian voters, dedicated to proclaiming that Jesus is Lord in the political arena. Our purpose is to bring our country back to being an unabashedly Christian nation, by offering and electing competent candidates who share and promote our vision. Please join us in our goal of uniting believers under the banner of Jesus Christ to bring constitutional freedom to all people of the United States. We bel …

The purpose of the BEST Kids Mentor Support group is to create a space where mentors can connect with other mentors in the BEST Kids program. This an internal group exclusively for the use of BEST Kids mentors. The group will serve as an online forum for mentors to connect with other mentors for support purposes, but also to collaborate on outings so mentor/mentee pairs can meet up and do things together. Mentors can post an event or outing and see if other mentors would like to join them. Add …

DC Spotter is the largest pure peer to peer support group for entrepreneurs in Washington DC. Simply put: We are where  Entrepreneurs help Entrepreneurs. You should be a member if and ONLY if:  You are an entrepreneur or an aspiring entrepreneur. If you are trying to sell something or just make networking connection this group is not for you.  If you do no not qualify to be a member please don't join or attend our spottups.  We ask that you respect the intention of this community. What makes u …

Service for Today, Leadership for Tomorrow, and Friendships for a Lifetime! The Arlington Jaycees is a people-oriented organization, made up of individuals with many different backgrounds, such as bankers, accountants, doctors, salespeople, builders, and managers ... all types of young people join the Jaycees to help their communities and improve themselves. The mission of the Arlington Jaycees is to empower young people in Arlington and surrounding area by providing opportunities for personal …

This group is about elevating your mind to fully understanding of the "Game" the Elite (Nasheed) way. It's about being the 100% Mackish with your integrity, confidence, personal, professional, social and dating lifestyle. Members are not only expected to know and understand the game but more importantly RESPECT THE GAME. Members of this group are the CREAM OF THE CROP intellectually conscious Mackish men with integrity.

Women Allies for One City and Allies for Women are members of the combined Meetup for Conversations Friendship Archway Alliance. This combined event of many groups with similar interests are held each month at the same time and place on the 3rd Sundays from 12:30PM to 2:30PM in Downtown Wash. D.C. This is an opportunity to develop more friends and allies for mutual support. This is not an event limited only to women attendees. This is a combined community networking event for women to connect wi …

Welcome to the International Professional Group(IPG) for meeting people with international in spirit, to share their experiences in travel, food, and much more. We also organize music concerts, embassy/diplomat parties and VIP / dignitary events. We are a member managed group where individual members can plan and conduct events on behalf of IPG. So we welcome our members to be in the leadership team as well. ' Like ' and share http://www.facebook.com/IPGDC IPG Team http://www.IPGDC.org Info@IPG …

Welcome to DC Dragon Boat Club! The DC Dragon Boat Club is a local non-profit organization that promotes individual and community participation in the sport of Dragon Boating to encourage awareness and stewardship of the area's waterways through recreational and competitive programs that foster physical fitness, camaraderie, and leadership skills. We are a diverse group of paddlers who enjoy the sport of dragon boat racing and the camaraderie. We welcome all individuals who want to learn more ab …

FREE networking alliance of many related Meetup Alliance groups including social entrepreneurs, consultants, community organizers and very successful marketing executives and mentors regularly attend as members of the Organizing Committee. (Please do not expect to meet only marketing people at this event. You will be meeting prospective clients, associates, community leaders and other blessings in disguise. This is for  people who want to network with everybody, not just marketing professionals. …

The purpose of this group is to help you meet people who share your interest in contemporary Poland, Polish art & culture, Polish history, traditions and heritage, Polish cuisine or the Polish language. This group's "hidden agenda" is to promote local Polish events and activities, organized by this group's leadership or by other community leaders.  The not-so-hidden agenda is to simply have fun! You can join and wait until you see something you like.  You can also join and immediately recommend …

Maybe you've read the Lifehacker blog, Tim Ferriss' Four Hour Workweek, Gretchen Rubin's Happiness Project, Leo Babauta's Zen Habits, or Chris Guillebeau's Art of Non-Conformity or The $100 Startup. If you liked what you saw and are looking for a community of other people who are tackling the same challenges, this is the group for you. All members will have the chance to share favorite new hacks and current obstacles, to help us learn from each other. Since we ascribe to the 'personal choices ov …

WHAT: Friendship Archway community networking event on 3rd Sundays 12:30PM to 2:30PM You are invited to join Chinese Americans for One City! Join members of the Friendship Archway Alliance to bridge cultural, digital and other divides and strengthen harmony and unity in Washington D.C. EXPECT THE UNEXPECTED! Once a month connect with friends, old and new, at this free community event in Chinatown, Downtown Washington D.C.! Meet Chinese, Asian, Pacific Islanders, multi-cultural and people of all …

This Meetup event serves as a focus for multi-disciplinary professionals interested in spirituality and health, medicine, healthcare, spirituality, mental health and related topics. This includes medical doctors, chaplains, healthcare providers, psychologists, social workers, therapists and other multi-disciplinary professionals and others interested in connecting with the larger community. EXPECT THE UNEXPECTED! The first step is to get to know each other better to see if we are ready to work t …

Joy and fulfillment are not solo projects. This free monthly combined Meetup Alliance event on 3rd Sundays, 12:30pm in D.C. will help you build your "passion team" of people with similar aspirations, interests, values...for mutual support, self-improvement and fun. EXPECT THE UNEXPECTED! Friendship is a very important key to a better future and a better world for all. The first step is to get to know each other better to see if we are ready to work together harmoniously with appreciation, forgiv …

Want to co-create an innovative Buddhist Center in Downtown D.C.? Come to our Friendship Archway Alliance networking events and connect with other Buddhists, spiritualists, community builders and other group representatives at our monthly 3rd Sundays events. EXPECT THE UNEXPECTED! The first step is to get to know each other better to see if we are ready to work together harmoniously with appreciation, forgiveness and understanding. These monthly community events provide opportunities to develop …