“ Hi, My name is Jenny and I live in Boston but work for Best Buddies in Rhode Island. I'm looking to get to know people in the community and find some contacts who can help out with fundraising events. ”

“ I am a certified wedding/event consultant and I run a florist shop in Brookline, MA. Would love to meet other wedding professionals & people who share the same interests. ”

“ I love meeting new people. ”

“ Say hello and see what others are doing ”

“ I want these local Meetups because it will be a great opportunity to meet more desis, and to help those new to the city ”

“ I want these local Meetups because I am a committed social and fiscal conservative. ”

“ Hi, my name is Kathryn. I volunteer for a nonprofit organization, Fraxa. I'm interested in creating a viral marketing campaign to raise money to meet a challenge grant. Does anyone have experience with this? ”

“ I want these local Meetups because .I found the WGBH Doo-Wop reunions were very sentimental,and I think local shows could have a good audience. ”

“ Fund raising is a powerful "HELP' tool! Fifty heads are better than one would like to share some ideas. ”

“ I work for an NPO in Boston, working with membership, communications and fundraising. ”

“ I want these local Meetups because I'd like to learn from more experienced professional and be able to give back to the group as well. I'm looking to network with other video and event professional in order to learn and possibly get business. ”

“ I want these local Meetups because I am a humanitarian and am looking for meaningful and rewarding causes for which to donate my time and resources. ”

“ I want these local Meetups because we run a nonprofit out of Brockton and want to start planning more events in the area ”

“ I want these local Meetups because I live in JP and would like to get more involved in the community ”

“ I want these local Meetups because broaden my social circle ”

“ Love to share ideas with other bakers. I am on the south shore of Boston. Started my own business and still "learning" in the process of everything! Love to chat w/others about cakes!!! ”

“ Well, RI seems to offer surprisingly little and I'm gonna want to get out more- Especially come Feb/March! I LOVE Karaoke and know a couple of good places in the area- but I'd like to go with More People! ”

“ Hi Tina, I don't knit - can't seem to get the hang of it - but I do crochet. Your project day on December 2 sounds like a great event. May I come and contribute with a hook? ”

“ hi my name is karen ,from warwick R.I. i have a 1 year old lab... would love to chat and meet others with puppies; ”

“ I'm a Taste of Home Entertaining Consultant and we now have Bridal Registry. I am always looking for anyone interested in earning FREE products or money. I'd love to have you join my team or host a home or catalog party. Website www.Jeanne.tohe.com ”

“ I want these local Meetups because I believe in the value of Service/Assistance dogs to assist persons with all kinds of disabilities. Please spread the word regarding East Coast Assistance Dogs and The Tower of Hope. These sites can be googled! ”

“ I want these local Meetups because I would like access to different informations about products etc. ”

“ I want these local Meetups because I'm starting an all female event planning and promotions company here in the boston area ”

“ I want these local Meetups because I think they are a great way to network. ”

“ I want these local Meetups because I want to become more incoled with volunteering. ”

“ Hi I am trying to transition into eating raw foods. I am on a semi-macrobiotic diet. Have been reading and experimenting with eating raw foods. I am interested in meeting with this group to find out more about eating raw food as a way of life. ”

“ I would like to share some great fundraising ideas for smaller non-profits with little or no resources.... ”