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Join our Google+ Book Club: Half the Sky

Make plans to join us this Monday, November 14, at 7 pm for our second She’s the First Book Club meetup! It’s easy to join: Just tweet @shesthefirst and @erinleighNYC that you’re attending, then add She’s the First on Google+. We only have 10 spots, so be sure to RSVP before we fill up.

We’ll be discussing “Half the Sky” by Nicholas Kristof and Sheryl WuDunn, so pick up a copy and get reading! If you haven’t read the book, no worries–we’d still love for you to join. See you on Monday!

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Next Google+ Book Club: Half the Sky

We'll be discussing Half the Sky on November 14!

Since the inaugural She’s the First book club was such a success, we are moving on to round two! Please join us to discuss Half the Sky by Nicholas D. Kristof and Sheryl WuDunn on Monday, November 14, at 7 pm EST. We’ll be meeting via Google+, so tweet @shesthefirst with your gmail address to add you to the meetup, or email erinleigh.patterson@gmail.com. New to Google+? Not to worry! Check out more details here, and if you’re still feeling a little lost, just send me an email and I’ll make sure you know what to do.

“Half the Sky” is a journey through the developing world with two Nobel Prize winners seeking to understand the power held by women. By meeting women who have been trafficked into sex slavery or live and suffer with preventable diseases, the authors depict the world with an edge of anger but ultimately a view of hope. With a little help women all across the developing world are making a difference in their communities for their daughters. This issue of women’s emancipation, we learn, is not just the right thing to do, this is our best weapon in the combat on poverty.

Check the book out at your local library (or if you want, you can buy it here), and we’ll see you November 14th!

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“First” Ever She’s the First Book Hangout on Google+!

If you want to change the world, chances are you scooped up TOMS founder and Chief Shoe Giver Blake Mycoskie’s Start Something That Matters as soon as it hit Amazon earlier this month.

In that case, we’d love to have you join the “first” ever She’s the First book club hangout THIS Sunday! Even if you haven’t read the book but are interested in learning about what it’s like starting a movement, like TOMS or She’s the First, join us. We’ll be meeting via Google + hangout at 2:30 pm EST, and there are still a few spots available. Tweet @shesthefirst to RSVP!

Have you never done a Google+ hangout before? It’s easy — you just need a webcam. When you tweet us, we’ll get your email to invite you!

– by Claire Biggs

 


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Tips for Getting the Most Out of #CelebrateSTF Tweetup!

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.

  • 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!

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Join Our Google+ Hangout and Volunteer at Shanti Bhavan!

Former Shanti Bhavan volunteer Natasha Khanna is hosting a Google+ Hangout this Tuesday!

Have you always dreamed of packing up for a few months and dedicating your time to a school in need in a foreign country? Well, here’s your chance! Our partner school in India, Shanti Bhavan, is looking for volunteers to join their prestigious program from September 25th – December 18th. And on Monday, August 22, we’re hosting a Google+ Hangout with our former guest blogger Natasha Khanna, who volunteered for 7 months last year at Shanti Bhavan. Natasha will be sharing her own experiences—from quitting her PR job in New York and heading to India to teaching SB students everything from computers to photography while there—and answering all of your questions.

The details:
• RSVP to info@shesthefirst.org with your preferred time of either 7:30 p.m. or 8:15 and your full name as listed on Google+
• Add She’s the First Executive Director Christen Brandt to your Google+ circle (So she can add you to the hangout)
• Join in on Monday to find out if volunteering might be right for you!

Never been in a Google+ hangout before? Here’s how.

To learn more about Shanti Bhavan’s volunteer program, visit their volunteer page.

We’ll see you Tuesday!

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Google It: #CelebrateSTF Summer Tweetup!

After three previous successful #CelebrateSTF Tweetups, we’re sure you understand the concept behind these amazing (free!) events. But whether you’re a veteran Tweetup-goer or a complete newbie to the term, here’s what you can expect from She’s the First’s second annual Summer Tweetup.

#CelebrateSTF Tweetups are quarterly events held by She’s the First in order to give our online supporters (in the NYC area) the chance to put faces to each other’s names and develop friendships based around a similar interest. Out of towners, you can tune into the #CelebrateSTF hash tag to talk with us!

We are thrilled to count down to Tweetup at August 23 (a week from today!) at Google HQ! Plus, we’ll get to try a variety of afghan treats from Bamiyan Afghan Restaurant in NYC (thank @bamiyannyc), graciously sponsoring our event with food for thought!

Space is limited, so RSVP here on Eventbrite, if you can definitely attend. Capacity is set to 50 people, and we only have 2 spots left before wait list!

Look forward to a night with…

  • a sneak peek of Web, a feature-length documentary on children’s first experiences with Internet in the developing world
  • the premiere of “A Starfish Story: Francisca,” a micromini-documentary filmed by 26-year-old Brooklyn-ite Kate Lord
  • a special Q&A with Kate and She’s the First Executive Director Christen Brandt, as they dish on #STF360 and their life-changing trip to Guatemala
  • tips and tricks for how you can travel the world with She’s the First, host your own fundraiser for a girl’s sponsorship, or even become a digital penpal with a girl



If you’re unable to attend, you can still participate in the discussion by following and contributing to #CelebrateSTF tweets. We’ll be tweeting the whole event, so tune in to broadcast your own questions and comments!

THANK YOU TO OUR SUPPORTERS!

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