If you’re wondering how you can get involved in social media – look no 
further than the Social Media Club of Des Monies. The Board of Directors were announced on March 4, 2010 and we’ve been organizing community events ever since.
Social Media Club Des Moines is a local chapter of Social Media Club, an organization whose mission is to promote media literacy, promote standard technologies, encourage ethical behavior, and share best practices in social media.
The Des Moines chapter of Social Media Club seeks to bring together area technologists, business owners, educators, professionals, enthusiasts, and users of all vocations to provide a forum for education and collaboration on social media technology, platforms, and strategies.
Some great events coming up include:
SMCDSM Sponsored Event~#RockinTheBeerFloat
Time: July 14, 2010 from 5:30pm to 9pm
Location: AJ’s on East Court
Street: 419 East Court Ave
City/Town: Des Moines, Iowa
Website or Map: http://www.facebook.com/#!/aj…
Phone: (515) 282-1888
Everyone LOVES ice cream.
Most everyone LOVES beer.
Why not splash em together and Rock The Beer Float?
Imagine sucking down Olde Main’s Sudbuster Stout drizzled over a big ol’ scoop of cream kicking it on AJ’s on East Court’s patio. Pure #awesomeness.
AJ’s is offering special pricing for Beer Floats at $4.50. But if you want to kick it olde school, regular Root Beer Floats will cost ya $3.50.
Hope to see all the social media freaks and wannabes there! Party starts as early as 5:30pm with karaoke at 9pm! I know some of you will come just to sing New Kids on the Block.
Facebook Hack Night
Time: July 14, 2010 from 7pm to 9pm
Location: Smokey Row
Street: 1910 Cottage Grove Avenue
City/Town: Des Moines
Website or Map: http://maps.google.com/maps?f…
Phone: 515-314-8165
Bring your laptop and an inquiring mind and we’ll poke around the Facebook Fan Page platform to see what kind of mischief we can find.
Christian Renaud: Can B2B Prove ROI in Social Media?
Time: July 28, 2010 from 6pm to 9pm
Location: Jasper Winery
Street: 2400 George Flagg Parkway
City/Town: Des Moines, IA 50321
Website or Map: http://www.jasperwinery.com/
Phone: (515) 282-9463
Do you have people asking, “Great – so where’s the return on investment?”
Christian Renaud, CEO of Palisade Systems has a few answers. Join us to hear one of the more dynamic business leaders in Central Iowa give us his insights on how social media marketing really does pay off, even in a B2B world. His tips certainly apply to B2C as well. Note: Mr. Renaud will speak at 7:00, preceded by a social hour.
Think about it: his audience is in data security, but it still works. Some background in case you didn’t catch the 5/30 DM Register feature about Christian and his company. Check out his blog. Not one to miss.
