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Purpose• We are in it together• Exchange of ideas• Sharing of knowledge

and information• Develop fundamental

understanding of social media• Helping to connect the dots• Provide guidance, ideas and tips for moving forward• Introduce topics in a down-to-earth, easy to follow fashion

& objectives

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Guest presenters

Shashi BellamkondaSocial Media “Swami” forNetwork Solutions, Inc.

Jill FosterCommunications Coach for social media and public presentation training

Ken FisherCIO for ClickforHelp.com

Beth BatesWeb & Social Media StrategistWeb Strategies Internet Solutions, LLC

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Guest speaker bios• Beth Bates

– Based in Reston, Virginia, Beth consults with businesses and non-profits on social media tool selection and strategy and helps her clients find effective ways to leverage these new mediums to meet business goals. Beth’s blog, Good Works Grapevine, provides helpful information and resources for non-profits seeking to maximize their social media efforts.

• Jill Foster– Jill regularly teaches basic online video

production & other social media to different organizations in the Washington, DC area. She helps people develop their stories online and their 'voice' for that content via a range of media platforms. Her web site is www.jillfoster.name

• Ken Fisher– Ken Fischer, CIO has 15 years

experience as a senior programmer, manager and entrepreneur. He is architect of ClickforHelp's infrastructure and internally developed software. Ken has a Masters from Washington University in St Louis and his Bachelors from the University of Maryland.

• Shashi Bellamkonda– Also known as the Social Media

“Swami” for Herndon-based internet services Network Solutions, Shashi Bellamkonda from Potomac, Maryland, is a self-described internet addict, blogger and early adopter for new technologies. Shashi’s blog, www.shashi.name, provides invaluable information on technology happenings, advice & other technology thoughts.

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THE SOCIAL OPPORTUNITY[ 6:44 ]

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Social Media Profiles

Beth BatesWeb & Social Media Strategist

Web Strategies Internet Solutions, LLC

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Social Media Widgets

Ken FisherCIO for ClickforHelp.com

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SocialMedia Tools

Shashi BellamkondaSocial Media “Swami” forNetwork Solutions, Inc.

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Humans are by nature social animals.Jill Foster

Communications Coach for social media and public presentation training

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YOU NEED SOCIAL NETWORKS[ 5:30 ]

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Questions