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#1 ActuariallySpeaking

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Posted 01 April 2014 - 12:30 AM


Grew up in Michigan, now in Virginia, very interested in Longecity, and particularly in Nootropics, at the moment. Looking forward to great discussions on these topics and many more. :-)

 

Note from moderator - There is real potential for a local chapter in VA, if you are interested, please fill out this questionnaire so we can keep in touch and get you involved.

 

VA members are from the following cities:

Ashburn - JCDC85, +1

Shipman - +1

Artemas PA till 2015, Fairfax VA then on - +1

Richmond - smccomas01

Colonial Heights - +1

Oak Hill - +1

Staunton- +1

Unknown - Actuarially Speaking, mattierocks

 

+# denotes anonymous questionnaire respondent. 


Edited by PerC, 30 December 2014 - 01:03 AM.


#2 Mind

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Posted 01 April 2014 - 08:56 PM

Hi there. Thanks for introducing yourself. I look forward your contributions to some of the great discussions.

#3 mattierocks

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Posted 08 July 2014 - 12:19 PM

I'm located in VA too, just wanted to say hi!



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#4 smccomas01

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Posted 27 December 2014 - 01:54 PM

I also live in Virginia, is there an interest in starting a group?



#5 Mind

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Posted 28 December 2014 - 12:38 PM

If you wanted to have an official meet-up, you can apply for a LongeCity grant of up to $400.



#6 smccomas01

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Posted 28 December 2014 - 10:27 PM

I am interested in a meet up how many members do we have in the Virginia area? 



#7 Mind

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Posted 28 December 2014 - 10:43 PM

I would say that you could likely get a small grant if you had 5 or more people for a meet--up.



#8 YOLF

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Posted 29 December 2014 - 01:06 AM

I have 7 people in VA who responded to my chapters survey. Only one of which is present in this thread. What were you thinking of organizing?



#9 smccomas01

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Posted 29 December 2014 - 08:09 PM

I enjoy the forums and the sharing of information I also would like to be more involved. What do the other groups do? 



#10 Mind

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Posted 29 December 2014 - 08:15 PM

There is no limit to what you can do with a local group. LongeCity is just here to provide you with a little help to get a local group off the ground. Money for renting a meeting space (although there are plenty of spots for free, such as restaurants, libraries, even Whole Foods). LongeCity could cover a portion of food and beverages for a meet-up as well.

 

The thing is, ideas spread when people meet, often times better than online.



#11 smccomas01

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Posted 29 December 2014 - 08:34 PM

Instead of a grant to form the group, I would rather the group form first elect (draft) people to positions i.e. Group leader, Treasure and a Secretary then at some point in the future as the group matures resources could be used to host an event.

 

Another option would be to use those resources to help pay for a table at an event of conference. Bring in someone to talk to people about the organization and our goals.   



#12 Mind

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Posted 29 December 2014 - 08:36 PM

The idea is that a casual meet-up can springboard things. Think small first, get a handful of people together and then plan/decide if you would like to do bigger things.

 

Of course, if you do a conference right off that bat, that would be great as well.



#13 smccomas01

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Posted 29 December 2014 - 08:41 PM

I concur start small see where it goes key is if there is interest in Virginia.

 

Historically what have other groups done.



#14 JCDC85

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Posted 29 December 2014 - 08:56 PM

I am in Virginia. Ashburn to be precise. I am in of meeting up.



#15 smccomas01

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Posted 29 December 2014 - 09:02 PM

I live in Richmond we have 2 in Va that is a start. 

 


Edited by smccomas01, 29 December 2014 - 09:03 PM.


#16 YOLF

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Posted 30 December 2014 - 12:50 AM

If you haven't already done so, please fill out this questionnaire. I have a total of 7 people listed as being in VA and only 1 of them is present in this thread. 

 

Comas, if you have a message you'd like me to send for you to attract those who've filled out the chapters questionnaire, let me know and I'll make it happen. There are even more who may be from VA who haven't seen the questionnaire yet, so I can help you get in touch with them too. I live in DE, so depending on where you have it, I might even be able to attend.



#17 YOLF

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Posted 30 December 2014 - 12:55 AM

VA members are from the following cities:

Ashburn - JCDC85, +1

Shipman - +1

Artemas PA till 2015, Fairfax VA then on - +1

Richmond - smccomas01

Colonial Heights - +1

Oak Hill - +1

Staunton- +1

Unknown - Actuarially Speaking, mattierocks

 

+# denotes anonymous questionnaire respondent. 

 

I'll keep this list updated in the first post of this topic.

 


Edited by PerC, 30 December 2014 - 01:06 AM.


#18 YOLF

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Posted 30 December 2014 - 01:13 AM

Instead of a grant to form the group, I would rather the group form first elect (draft) people to positions i.e. Group leader, Treasure and a Secretary then at some point in the future as the group matures resources could be used to host an event.

 

Another option would be to use those resources to help pay for a table at an event of conference. Bring in someone to talk to people about the organization and our goals.   

I don't think you are limited to just one grant. 

 

In any case, to kick things off, I suggest applying for a grant and using it to give membership refunds/rebates (free memberships) for existing users (at the time of the event) who sign up for an annual membership subscription. 



#19 smccomas01

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Posted 30 December 2014 - 12:14 PM

Thank you PerC I have filled out the questionnaire.

 

Is there a group in DE?  



#20 YOLF

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Posted 31 December 2014 - 12:45 AM

So far I'm one of only two members in DE. We may get one going if we get more. I've been introducing people to LC locally when I meet potential members. I've got some other ideas I can try when I get time too.



#21 YOLF

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Posted 03 January 2015 - 11:33 PM

I'm launching an online meetings chapter using Google Hangouts On Air. This would be a great way to bring together users in close proximity but still too far to meet locally.

 

Visit these pages for more info on LongeCity's new Online Meeting Chapter (pending approval).

In Project Ideas

In Exercise



#22 StanG

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Posted 29 April 2017 - 07:05 PM

I live in MD Montgomery County and was wondering if you know of any MD, DC or Northern VA chapters.

 

Stan






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