I'll be taking one more stab at breathing new life into this meetup -- stay tuned! Mark 4/22/2013 This is the national End The Fed Meetup!  Our goal is to end the Federal Reserve System and institute a sound money system of competing currencies. Fiat money is a criminal Ponzi/Madoff scam. It should be illegal for anyone to loan something they do not have. This Meetup serves as a platform for the formation of local End The Fed regional Meetups that will take the lead in education, elections, and …

DC-MD Small Business Owner Networking offers business related networking meetings and workshops for Entrepreneurs and Small Business Owners throughout the DC & Baltimore Metropolitan areas (DC, Howard, Montgomery, Prince George's, Anne Arundel County & Baltimore). Networking meetings are held throughout the month, allowing each member the opportunity to introduce their business to the group and maximize the power of networking partnerships. The quarterly workshops will range from the true ABCs …

Can you spend hours in a book store? Is being in a book store almost as enticing as a shoe store? Could you spend all of your hard-earned money on books? Do you own more books than shoes? If your answer is "yes" to any of those questions, then join us! We meet the once a month to discuss a previously chosen book. We lean towards literary fiction and, to keep it interesting, we'll throw in a classic or two. Check us out! Membership Requirements: 1. Pay your membership dues $10.00. The annual memb …

Meet other women in the Washington DC metro area to discuss saving, investing and debt reduction! Gather with women in your local area who share the same goals and interests as you such as learning more about personal finance and how it can empower you to change your life! We're doing awesome things as we've been featured in the Wall Street Journal, ABCs Good Morning America, NBCs Today Show and The Nightly News, Fox 5 News and other local newspapers. Check out our blog at www.girlsjustwannahave …

Traction REIA is not only a Meetup Group. Is a full Real Estate Investors Association combined with a Meetup group. We are the leading association for Real Estate Investors in Northern Virginia, Maryland and DC. We are the only Official National REIA Chapter in the Greater Washington DC Metro Area and have been serving this area for more than a decade. We are the recipient of the National REIA "Honors of Merit" and the "Award of Excellence" for Best Real Estate Investor Association! We meet the …

We hope this introduction finds you well or at least on the road to well. If the later, or if you’re still looking for that road, or especially if you’re thinking, “What stinking road?” know that you are not alone. Through this group and participation in activities to come, you’ll find a community of fellow and former travelers and supporters that can help. And not just with finding the road, but with negotiating the inevitable bumps, detours and fender benders you’ll experience along the way. L …

Whether you are an investor, broker, mortgage lender, contractor or landlord, you are welcome to join our group if creating cash flow and wealth using Real Estate is your goal. Meet fellow Real Estate Buyers and Investors near you! Come to a local Real Estate Buying & Investing Meetup to discuss properties on the market, contracts, mortgages and anything else about land and realty. All are welcome! At our meetings Local and National guest speakers discuss topics such as: Getting Started Finding …

We are largest 30s & 40s Meetup group in the world!  This social group is for people in their 30s and 40s, in the Washington DC metro area, who enjoy dining, BBQs, picnics, winery tours, cooking, outdoor activities, dinner parties, and other local activities. This group is for married people, single people, new-in-towners, and people who have been in the DC area for a while and are simply looking for a new group to go out with. Membership is FREE, and you only have to be friendly and fun to join …

In this group we will: Network with like minded people Expand our understanding of Commercial Real Estate Investing Share Commercial Real Estate investment opportunities Discuss wealth building emerging markets cashflow appreciation depreciation exit plans due dilligence tax advantages of real estate investing commercial investment analysis partnering teams and team building raising private money commercial wholesaling

The Chesapeake Investment Group holds monthly meetings to give individual investors a place to discuss financial market events and macro-economic conditions. Our meetings are free and open to the public! We would like to invite you to join us for an open discussion of current economic releases, earnings reports, and major market trends. Members are encouraged to bring topics they are interested in and questions about market conditions. We look forward to meeting you and welcome you to The Ches …

Whether you want to save money, find one-of-a-kind fashions or home decor, or practice a greener lifestyle by reusing, recycling or refashioning, thrifting is for you! You'll learn where to shop and how to make the most of your thrifting trip, and of course, meet some new friends! We will show you how to find great treasures from thrift stores and maximize your thrifting experiences. We'll explore thrift stores in DC, Maryland and Virginia and we'd love to have you join us. This group was previ …

Bitcoin Users Meetup -- share and learn: best practices, bitcoin ideas, brainstorming, troubleshooting, development, merchant services, investing in bitcoin, promotion of bitcoin, mobile application development, online sales automation, etc. This is a social, learning, and business networking group. Everyone is welcome. It should prove to be very profitable for all.  We also have a Facebook Group.

Join this group if you love or are interested in discussing our Constitution and Bill of Rights, and are sick of politics as usual. This group will provide the opportunity for discussing current events and political issues from a classical liberal / paleoconservative / constitutionalist / libertarian point of view, and to support local and national political candidates who hold those views. This meetup will also serve as a venue for Ron Paul supporters from all political backgrounds to organize …

We'll start using this meetup group to let you sign up for social events, workshops and other activities for DC area IRE members and their friends. Just because we don't have chapters doesn't mean we have to wait for national conferences to get together. But please consider joining IRE as well. It's a great organization and well worth the money!

Intro: When I first moved to DC, I went to several movies by myself. I discovered that I wasn't the only one. Several DC Professionals attending movies solo! I thought, "It would be nice if I just had some girlfriends that I could meet up with after work, watch a movie, and go get dinner or drinks!" Join "DC Ladies Movie Nights" and do not worry about going to the movies solo anymore! Requirement: Just an interest in movies and an interest in having fun. The atmosphere is casual, without a lot …

Relationships are the most exciting, infuriating, wondrous, frustrating, loving, annoying parts of our lives! They just happen to also provide us with the greatest possibilities for where our lives can go. I created this group because talking to people about relationships is my passion. It's why I became a coach. When we talk about the relationships in our lives, whether they be our marriages, work relationships, relationship to money or success or failure, this is where we paint a picture of wh …

NO stuffed-shirt old codgers peddling their books and tapes that promise you’ll become the next Real Estate Millionaire if you buy them here. NO cheesy, yellow ‘WE BUY HOUSES’ bandit signs endorsed here. NO vague, outdated ideas that simply don’t work in today’s market here. What you WILL find here are straightforward, No BS ways to make money in Real Estate. Taught buy people who are in the trenches every day, doing it the RIGHT way! Founder, Chris Goff, wanted to create a REI Club where fello …

We are looking to add players to a friendly, low stakes game in the Courthouse Arlington area (right above metro). Games take place Tuesday or Wednesday nights. Stakes: .25/.50 Games: Hold'em, Omaha, Stud, Pineapple How do I know if I'm right for this game? (1) You like to play a number of different games (or like to learn) (2) You're a poker enthusiast, but not a psycho (3) Having a good time with good people is just as important as taking money.

Did you already make your "first million" (or first few-several million) long ago? Do you want to break through to the next level? Or, ...maybe your purpose & level of fulfillment in life could be better? Do you have a desire to use your money for both personal success and social contribution? Are you looking for others who want to do the same? I am seeking other people who desire to get to their own "next level" financially and personally. This group is intended for individuals who ALREADY have …

The Alexandria Women's Social Club is a club for all women - women of all races, all sexual orientations, xx or trans-gendered to woman, and all walks of life.  All women have a place in the club. Events are very flexible. Every member can make the events she wants to see. Whatever you think would be a good women-only event can be hosted through this group.  We have expanded to cultural events, lectures, outdoor events and shows. The main rule is obvious: with such diversity, we must absolutely …

This is a way for members of Falkland Chase to share resources and talk about upcoming hiking events. Meetup is a great way to build a schedule as well. We'll decide if this is a good fit going forward. One are I'd like to explore would be getting together with some humans and canines that would be down for some more intense hikes and potentially backpacking. Also, I am putting everyone that joins from Falkland Chase as an organizer, so you can do everything except ask for money for events. Post …

This group is for people who love the VIP table lifestyle to the best clubs in Washington D.C. It is also an opportunity to network and meet new people, get access to quality drinks, and most importantly, have fun. The table lifestyle can be very expensive, however. If you don't have friends willing to put in their share, then it can get very costly. So most of the time you decide not to go. If you do go, then, now you have to find parking, wait in line, pay the cover, pay coat check, and buy a …

This group is for individuals that want to transition or wear their natural hair. In this group we will have " Products of the Month" that we as a group will try for trail periods and than report our likings or non likings of the products. Each trail period will consist of a shampoo, conditioner, deep conditioner or leave-in, styler and oil. We will all be presented with a style that meets our hair lengths ( TWA, Transitioner, etc.) and will have to show pictures of our results. I feel this will …

Want to learn how to incorporate biking into your daily life (like riding your bike to the grocery store or to work)? Well you've found the right place! You don't have to be a current bike rider to join us - anyone is welcome. This meetup will get you comfortable to start biking around Arlington with 3 different topics: Savvy Cycling Tips; Bike Types & Gear; and Routes & Directions. We will bring free food, prizes and experts to answer any questions you have about biking - this is an open conver …

Do you want to make (more) money with your camera? This group is for photo enthusiasts who would like to turn their photography skills into a part-time business. It’s very possible for talented photo enthusiasts to create a five-figure side business by taking pictures for family, friends and even businesses. We'll explore business topics like how to find customers, how much to charge and the best ways to market your business. This group is for photographers as well as models, aspiring photo assi …

Dear Music Lover, One of the greatest lies being told across the industry is that there is no money to be made in music. We know better! This meeting is just one of three strategies that we are implementing to put the proper tools into the hands of music professionals - whether you're an artist, songwriter, producer, manager, photographer, or just someone who really likes music. Music is not to be treated as an over glorified, really expensive hobby. It's who we are. We shape the culture. If you …

This group is intended to discuss, and debate some of the medicinal reasons that MEDICINAL CANNABIS should be considered in the state of VIRGINIA. This group does not encorage illegal activities and there will be no illegal drugs or narcotics at the events, and meetings. This is just a group to bring fellow Cannabis activists together to discuss the potential uses that could benefit the medical community. My opinion on cannabis is that it can be helpful in the correct setting. Doctors prescribe …

We want to help you figure it all out. Kontrary hosts thoughtful and action-oriented meetups for professionals and creatives to rock out their career, money and life. Career: A practice of meaningful work that resonates with your values. Life: Your life comes first. Enjoy the heck out of it. Money: Abundance brings freedom and peace of mind. Mindset: Movers and shakers who are experienced enough to "know what they don't know" about their career, life and money, and who are committed to learning. …