To All My “Internet Friends”...
After meeting @natureofbeing, @andrarchy, @voronoi, and @macksby in the fall and a few days ago getting together with @prufarchy, @dreemit, @surfermarly, and @knircky for the first time, I've been wanting more and more to have regular meetups with fellow Steemians. I'm not so good at holding conversation through text (whether email, messaging, even Steemit chat/comments) and had a wonderful time getting to know these super interesting guys and gals in the “real world.” I find that the conversations are so much more intense and productive in-person.
The energy is infectious and I truly believe that we may be able to start making so much progress in the real world to forward Steemit's impact and visibility.
With this buzz and a bit of elbow grease, I'm extremely excited to introduce you to ------>
Steemit's New NYC-based Stomping Ground
LINK to the Meetup Group
I've been ping-ponging ideas off of @andrarchy, @voronoi, and @prufarchy to host more in-person gatherings and productive endeavors in the Big Apple. I finally got around to it and started this Meetup group!
My hope is to have regularly (at least monthly) gatherings in New York City so that fellow Steemians and those interested in the platform can get more of an in-person social experience and build relationships face-to-face. It's so difficult for people new to the platform to get a handle on how it all works and at least for me, it has been a great deal easier to explain it all with hand gestures and voice rather than a block of text and images.
Background image produced and "permission-ed" by the talented @voronoi!
Here are some of my preliminary goals -
1- Introduce more of the general (creative) NYC population to Steemit and blockchain technology through workshops and presentations
2- Pursue collaborative events and activities that use the power of the Steemit community for physical impact (i.e. Steemit Park)
3- Get a solid crew together for Happy Hour Steem Beers
...not listed in order of priority...
I was super inspired by @firepower's efforts in India and want to bring a lot of that impact to my own city. @Cnstlf60 also recently posted about more regular meetups at Cafe Jason / 카페제이슨 in South Korea that actually accepts STEEM for coffee!
@firepower awesome Steemit Accelerator - link
While in New York, I've had awesome blockchain-centric experiences including talking with @charlieshrem and attending events held by the Blockchain for Social Good meetup group, organized by team members of Consensys. I really want to overlap these incredible people/resources more and more with Steemit and since NYC regularly has crypto-related events, I thought this Meetup group could really be an outpost for everyone within and interested in Steemit.
For an actual space to gather in for presentations and other organized events, we'll be hosting at WOMP Studio and working closely with founder Gabriela to incorporate the best and latest into fabrication technology, next-gen modeling, and many other techniques for contemporary creative practice. Being in the heart of innovative Brooklyn, The Creative Blockchain NYC will hopefully mobilize and connect the energies of local professionals to our vibrant online community.
The Meetup Description
“The Creative Blockchain NYC is a meetup group dedicated to individuals who are specifically interested in learning and sharing creative knowledge as it pertains to cryptocurrency and blockchain technology. We'll be exploring how this emerging industry will impact content production and professions, and how we can best utilize new tools for creative purposes.
A great focus of discussion and presentation will be activity concerning the growing community Steemit.com and how "Steemians" have been able to employ the world's first social-media crypto.
So whether you're already in the world of digital currency with interests in new creative practices/technologies or you're a creative professional who wants to better leverage an emerging revolution in tech, come join us at The Creative Blockchain NYC!
Formal presentations and discussions will be held at WOMP Studio in Brooklyn, NY and casual social events will be scheduled in diverse cafes, bars, etc. around New York City.”
Let me know you comments, criticisms, and any new ideas of what we can do at The Creative Blockchain! Everything is super “first draft” and I'm sure words, missions, precise activities, etc. will change over time. I invite all of you to join, even if you're on the other side of the world, so that we get some literal grassroots momentum behind our global Steemit communities.
LET'S STEEM ON!!
Be sure to comment, resteem, and 
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6/15 11:45 update - Already 23 members!! I should've started this waaaay sooner. Will get planning on the first event right away.
13:45 - 28!
15:28 - 31 ;)
I'm just so relieved that so many Steemians aren't actually bots...
Fantastic! Make that 24...though I'm sure there's more then that now ;)
Huzzah!
Great! Are used to meet up app to follow different programs. I am from New Jersey and will be following along thanks for posting .
Sweet, definitely try to make it out to one of the meetings!
A group of smart steemit user!
Hopefully!! =D
@hansikhouse - when I saw @surfermarley's post about the first NYC meetup, I had huge FOMO!! or past FOMO or whatever that is. I was like, "damn, that looks so fun!"
I live in connecticut right now, well within striking distance of NYC and planning to move back there in the next 2-3 months. I'd be down to hop on a bus in the meantime to participate in the first official NYC meetup, so count me in!
Excellent! Awesome to hear that you'll be around/coming back. Let's get this ball roll'n =)
What a great initiative, I'll follow you and keep an eye for future Meetup. I'm the opposite, I work better talking through text, but Steem and it's community, actually seem like a group I'd like to meet Irl. Great job!
Thanks for the support!
All allright.. Upvoted and followed you.. I guest were on the same page of interest somehow.. Anyways, Ill be glad if you look also into my post and my pleasure if youll follow back.. Salamat!
Haha sure thing, thanks for the comment!
great introduction and news for steemit people. upvote
Thanks!
What a great idea, when there are more Scottish steemians I may tap you up for information on a similar kind of thing over here!
Absolutely, anytime! I'm sure I'll have things to share as I try to slap these events together.
I was actually having a similar discussion with an Italian friend about how he could do more promotion and mobilization on home-ground. The Korean community has put in some incredible work in this regard so I'll try to report back from them as well.
Fantastic! Cheers mate, look forward to seeing more!
Great idea - in Munich we have regular #MeetUps too with e.g. @twinner @freiheit50 @bitone @steem-munich @schamangerbert and hope to welcome soon @lenatrampert @lizanomadsoul and @surfermarly
Aaaahahahaa soo good! I'm definitely interested in what you guys do/discuss.
Also, if you schedule one at the Hofbrauhaus, I'll hop on a plane immediately.
You can follow the monthly report posts :-) - we are in a Munich beer garden restaurant that allows to pay in btc - Hofbräuhaus is no real option, only tourists go there and it is disgusting lol
But but I'm a tourist and I want my T-shirt... =(
But seriously I'll check out the reports and leave the Bierhalle choices to you mein Freund!
Maybe I'll get my niece along to this, as she is an NYC resident. I would love to meet up with you guys one day; maybe Steemfest II?
Cg
Oh definitely refer her to at least the Meetup group. Where are you currently?
STEEMFEST!! Most likely see you there.
Cool, I'm in London, really hope to make it to Steemfest :-)
Cg
See you there! It's just across the river from you haha
Nice work... When I in NYC I will like to attend the meetup. Lots of great ideas happen and lets keep steemit going..
Awesome, looking forward to meeting!
So great, and SO wish I could meet up monthly...jealous ;-)
Host one on the west coast and we'll be sure to come!
Seriously? be careful what you say because I'll do it, heh heh heh
Absolutely. Maybe we can do a creative retreat out there some time!