Building your CONFIDENCE from within! OUR VISION is to promote positive growth and communication excellence in a relaxed, organized and supportive environment. We lived in a fast-paced society where everything is done in a rush, rush manner. A tough businessman would not listen long so will your kids, as they rather you-tube or hang on the internet or their phone. Time constraint is a concern when it comes to communications I have seen careers rise and fall on the spoken word. The employee wh …

This group is dedicated to individuals who are serious social media enthusiasts or full time social media professionals/consultants. The purpose of the group is to get together with like minded professionals on a monthly basis to sharpen and hone our skills, tools, and strategies to become more effective in what we do. We've decided to privatize the group and limit the group size in order to keep the calibre of content, commitment and consistency high. If you have significant experience in socia …

A meeting in New Westminster every second Wednesday from 7-10 PM effective Sept 5, 2012 with stories ready for critiquing by a valiant band of fellow, aspiring scribes. The mission is to get us writers out of our chairs (or into our chairs, rather) and put pen to paper. And moreover, to get our work primed and ready for publication. Plenty of great writers knew each other from their own writers' groups (Ginsberg, Kerouac and Burroughs anyone?) and there is a reason why they became great. Because …

Humanity, Human Consciousness and the Earth are now involved in a quantum trans-dimensional evolutionary leap and transition to a new state of personal and planetary evolution, higher consciousness, global mind, global society, galactic evolution, universal spirit and being. We are all beginning to integrate, evolve, manifest and heal in new personal and collective ways. Higher Cosmic Energies and Subtle Energy is transforming our world and effecting all life. An awakening personal and world mi …

MISSION AND GOALS OF LEAP Welcome to the official Canadian branch of Law Enforcement Against Prohibition! LEAP is an international non-profit organization focused on drug policy reform. It was founded in 2002 by a group of five retired police officers. It has grown substantially and we now have thousands of members in over eighty countries. The mission of LEAP is to reduce the multitude of harms resulting from fighting the war on drugs and to lessen the incidence of death, disease, crime, and ad …

VanMoodle User Group is a community website dedicated to connecting Moodle users locally by helping organize local gatherings, known as 'VanMoodle user groups'. This group is being formed to get Moodlers together to discuss how they use it, what their issues are and see if we can help each other solve these issues - and hopefully have fun while doing it! Come and meet other users of the Moodle Learning Management System. Share your problems and solutions, frustrations and successes, with …

SMALL BUSINESS COUNCIL (SBC) – Vancouver Board of Trade The Small Business Council is a working committee of the Vancouver Board of Trade with the mandate to ensure that the needs of members in small and medium-sized enterprises are both recognized and met. Our purpose in establishing our own Meetup Group is to encourage all small business owners and operators to attend upcoming events, not only as networking opportunities, but each reception will include guest speakers that will highlight topi …

Let's put young professionals into a room and throw away the key!  The Bridgemakers are looking to form an organic group of professionals & help each other in all our mutual endeavors. Never before has a networking group considered guerilla and all-together new ways of forming business-business alliances. This is NOT a BNI group, don't be mistaken, it's a BM.  We pledge to create a real face to face community. We are a Business Exchange & Referral group representing Entrepreneurs in the Vancouve …

Agile software development means that you provide the client what (s)he doesn’t want in the first 30 days rather than after 180 days. You use the remaining 150 days to build what the client really wants with a “show as you go” strategy following each 30 day iteration. In 2001, Ken Schwaber, Kent Beck, Martin Fowler and Alistair Cockburn amongst others came up with the Agile Manifesto as follows: We are uncovering better ways of developing software by doing it and helping others do it. Through …

*when you click on "upcoming meetups", "past meetups" or "our calendar" (on the left of this screen) do make sure to scroll down to the bottom of this page if you are not logged into a meetup.com account.* Looking for a constructive way to help the environment? We’re a group of people from all over the Lower Mainland who get together to help Metro Vancouver Parks, municipalities, BC Parks, charities, non-profit organizations, societies, stewardship groups and watershed groups tackle environment …

The vision of Oneness is to, "Set man totally and unconditionally free" Free from what? The goal is for humanity to reclaim their birth right of a life free from suffering. To live one's life within the experience of joy and happiness, realizing awakening, enlightenment, and states of God realization as a "normal" way of life. Where peace is a state of being.. coming from within. Where contentment is inherent and love is overflowing from a heart that has flowered. This is a beautiful state. …

Open to both men and women! Thinking of getting a divorce or going through a separation? Are you just researching your options and reaching out for advice, support and ideas? Whatever your situation, I am sure you are feeling anxiety, stress, fear and a lot of questions to what your next steps are, what are the costs and how to afford this new single life. As a divorce survivor myself 12 years ago, my less that pleasant experience and the financial and emotional impact was a big learning curve. …

Calling all Knitters... Does life have you all tied up in knots? Join us at the River District knitting club to unwind! Come chat, knit, purl, spin and laugh with those who understand your desire to take a long piece of thread fiber and create a beloved “work of heart”. All ages are welcomed, and no experience is required. Please bring your own materials and equipment. The Club meets twice a month on Sundays from 4:00 - 6:00PM at River District Centre located at 8683 Kerr Street, Vancouver, B.C. …

We are a varied group of professionals, business owners and their friends. We are mainly located in Vancouver/Richmond/Burnaby, although we welcome anyone from across the Lower Mainland. We offer an organized approach to sharing ideas and meeting new people. Come out and join us at an event… you might just be surprised by what you uncover! Come to our weekly events to network, find new customers, get advice from other business professionals, and improve your public speaking skills. Hear how othe …

We’re a small writing group made up of commercial fiction writers working on novels for publication (either traditional or indie.) Our goal is to help each other progress towards publication through constructive critique, sharing of information and experience, and building a strong network. We can only fit a group of 5-6 novelists, each of whom submits a chapter (5000 words or less) each week to the group for feedback, critique, and support. We're structured this way because we think the it's th …

All NUKE users and their friends in Vancouver are are invited to join! This informal Meetup group aims to get together regularly to talk shop, network, trade tips and tricks, over drinks. Local and international artists [courtesy of The Foundry] will show off their work, plus you'll get updates on what's new with NUKE, HIERO, MARI, MODO, KATANA, etc Annex Pro [the local authorized dealer for The Foundry software] is proud to sponsor these events, and many others.  We believe in supporting the lo …

Win that job interview? Ignite your career? Toastmasters International is a world leader in communication and leadership development. Our membership is 280,000 strong. These members improve their speaking and leadership skills by attending one of the 13,500 clubs in 116 countries that make up our global network of meeting locations. Membership in Toastmasters is one of the greatest investments you can make in yourself. At $36 every six months, it is also one of the most cost-effective skill-buil …

Sales and Marketing are usually the main challenges of business owners. The Vancouver Sales, Marketing & Online Marketing Professionals meetup group helps business owners learn how to increase their sales by holding free or affordable, sales and marketing related seminars. All people interested in learning new sales and marketing techniques are more than welcome to join the group and attend our events. Our seminars address just about every sales, marketing and online marketing topic and include …

Effective communication is the key to success and happiness ... at home, work and play. Evergreen 973 Toastmasters Club is over 60 years old. We continue a fine tradition as a not-for-profit organization that helps those who wish to improve their public speaking skills. We also teach leadership and meeting management. Evergreen is people helping people in a safe, gentle atmosphere of practice and fun. Guests can drop by for free. When you become a Member of Evergreen 973, you automatically becom …

Marketing and sales are the keys to successful businesses. This group helps small business owners, entrepreneurs and sales professionals to increase their sales through networking, learning and sharing best marketing and sales strategies. We will have speakers on the latest trends and traditional and online based strategies that small businesses are using effectively in today’s market for generating more sales. Marketing topics will include traditional strategies such as word of mouth referrals, …

Contrary to what most men think, what women want is simple and universal. Women want to feel secure, loved and appreciated for our beauty, kindness and intelligence. In the world we live in today, the number-one challenge most women face in finding love or keeping it long-lasting, is not our appearance, background or abilities. Instead, it is in most cases our inner relationship with money and abundance that determines how our romantic relationship will turn out. Without feeling secure and self …

This is a group for Realtors interested in boosting their websites Google search ranking and reaching out to other social media platforms. We'll meet once every couple months to discuss the changes to social media marketing and how it influences our lead generation as Realtors. We can also talk about the most effective ways to qualify leads and turn cold calls into potential sales. I'm looking forward to sharing my knowledge on the subject and keen to learn what works for everybody else.

This is a meetup group for learning about how to make a difference in an effective way. This group discusses topics such as global issues, animal activism, philanthropy and topics related to charities and non-profits. We also talk about any topics covered in Giving What We Can (a charity that compares different charities in the global health sector), 80,000 Hours (an organization based on how we can do more good through which career we choose) and The Life You Can Save (a charity that encourages …

No matter what industry you are in, or what stage of your career you are at, being an effective communicator is essential to your success. In this group we will explore ways to improve your communication skills. Whether it is doing a great sales presentation, working with difficult people, how to inspire action with your words, improving your dating success, or influencing others to your way of thinking we will explore it all. When you come to one of our events you will be experiencing world cla …

JOINT VFX WINGS NIGHT What is it? The idea is to have a steady event on Thursdays after work where you can head over and grab some food and drinks and hang out in the fun surroundings of 560's Taste Lounge. The long term goal is to spread the word to your buddies in VFX and take them along so that a regular gathering of VFX people develops, where people can network and get to know each other. After a while you should be able to head over and be sure some people you know will be there. Where it i …

One Asian is an invite-only organization for women of Asian heritage committed to leveraging their true power in the world. As a member of One Asian, you gain access to a unique set of curriculum and tools designed to deepen your understanding of your unique cultural advantages as a woman of Asian heritage. As you discover and comprehend your true power, One Asian is committed to helping you effectively apply its tools to areas of your life that are important to you. Whether growing your busines …

This group is focussed on sharing information regarding all aspects of Cannabis. The meetings are smoke-friendly, involve group discussions, presentations, activities and snacks. Everyone is welcome to participate. The group hopes to increase its members' awareness of Cannabis by cultivating the skills and resources required to grow or have access to Cannabis and use it safely. By forming a community, members will have greater access to information and resources, and the chance to act together i …

A Choose Again Circle is a safe place to bring up any challenges you are having in your life and to get help in seeing and healing the root of the issue. Participants find that by addressing the root they experience positive changes in many areas of their lives (the branches). When our perception shifts, the whole world appears to change. Each week participants learn a new exercise, meditation, or teaching that will help them to stay on purpose in their daily lives. The majority of the circle is …