Will the #CelebrateSTF Summer Tweetup be your first one ever? Or maybe you’ve been to other Tweetups but don’t get what makes them so different from regular meet ups? Allow us to explain what how they rock!
We display #CelebrateSTF tweets on screen at the event!
1. Hash tag it up! The difference between a Tweetup and a Meetup is that @shesthefirst (and our guests) will tweet what’s going on using the #CelebrateSTF hash tag. This means that even people who don’t live in NYC, or who didn’t snag a ticket to attend, can still participate!
TIP if you’re at home: The easiest way to follow along if you’re at your computer screen is in the tweetchat room, because it will automatically append the hash tag to any tweets you send! http://tweetchat.com/room/celebrateSTF
TIP if you’re on the go: We like tweeting from the Seesmic app, especially because it lets you monitor your replies and easily switch Twitter accounts, if you have more than one — for work and personal.
2. Not sure what to tweet?
- During the presentation portion, tweet quotes and facts that stick out to you, tagging them #CelebrateSTF. These are the types of tweets that tend to get retweeted. Also tweet questions you have that we can raise during the Q+A portion.
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Everyone at the #CelebrateSTF Tweetup will be wearing one of these!
During the mingling part of the night, of course it’s rude to tweet while you’re talking to someone! Enjoy the offline convo…but definitely take note of the person’s twitter name (everyone will have name badges like this) & after you’re done talking, send a quick tweet like “@kcubes so awesome to meet you & hear about how you got involved with @shesthefirst!” When you get back home to your computer, follow the people you met, and DM to exchange email addresses and set-up future meetings.
3. Who will be there?
She's the First-ers in Guatemala: Maisy Page, Christen Brandt, and Kate Lord with student Ana
The attendees’ names are listed on Eventbrite — pardon us for not collecting their Twitter handles at registration time…oops! We’ll do that next time. 
But here are some handles to watch for (or perhaps tweet in advance so you look out for each other!):
- @katelordphoto: Photographer of @shesthefirst, works at @WSJ by day, made the micro-mini (4-minute) documentary we’ll be watching about the life of a girl in @Starfish_1by1 program
- @cjbrandt: Executive Director of @shesthefirst, went to Guatemala with Kate in January
- @ChristieM of @RighteousPix will be giving us a 4-minute sneak peek at #WebFilm, an upcoming documentary on children’s first experiences with Internet in the developing world. She’ll be joined by special guests (!!) and ask us to suggest how She’s the First can get involved in the social action component to the film.
- @tammytibbetts: Founder/President of @shesthefirst
- @bamiyannyc: the Afghan restaurant feeding us (tweet your thanks!)
- @resawu: She works at @google and hooked us up with the cool digs!
- @struppster: She’s the new volunteer Penpal Coordinator for She’s the First – ask her about we’re connecting with the girls we sponsor in letters!
- @KCubes: Point-person for the night — she organized the program; bravo!
- @PaperMaShea: She interned with @shesthefirst this summer and will help out anyone who wants to purchase a signature She’s the First bracelet by @ashapateldesign– they’ll be on sale ($20) and donate back to sponsorships
- @BriteNYC: Staci Perkins, the Eventbrite evangelist in NYC, will be in the house! We ♥ @eventbrite.
- @AListExpert & @shelleytibbetts: On the @GirlsWhoRockNY team, the @internetweek benefit concert for She’s the First in June — if you want to get involved in that, talk to them!
- @AprilMWright: She works at @dosomething, which we adore, and three of our directory partners (@MaggieDoyne@hope2shine@AfricAid) are past award-winners of the organization for young do-gooders.
- @RachelChang: @j14magazine editor-in-chief who’s attended She’s the First events from the start & has a serious travel bug — she’s been everywhere, so ask her about her adventures!
See you Tuesday, 6:30pm!
