Thinking about starting a Meetup?

Happy New Year 2010!

For beginner to advanced Meetup Organizers this is the place to learn and share ideas, plans and best practices to supercharge your Meetup Groups.

Organizing a Meetup group can be a highly rewarding experience, but it can also have it's share of headaches, aggravations, time-drains and disappointments.

We will draw upon the collective wisdom and real-world experiences of Meetup Organizers far and wide to gain valuable insight into what it takes to make your Meetup fun, exciting and prosperous!

We all have different goals and expertise. We will discuss everything from getting members involved, advance planning, selecting suitable venues, utilizing Assistant and Host Organizers, the power of your mailing lists, acquiring and maintaining sponsors, the value of good photos, logos, creative ideas and much more.

Because we know that you are busy we will plan to have productive Meetups no more than once every two months. Your input and participation with THIS group is vital to the success of YOUR group!

Whatever your Meetup group category, no matter your level of experience, please join with us to learn and share to supercharge your Meetup group.

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Ready to Warm Up? BYOB at Cactus Blue!

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Come along with Lehigh Valley Wine & Dine for a fun fiesta at Cactus Blue BYOB on Monday Jan 18.

"...creates authentic Mexican dishes native to Puebla."

Conveniently located on Schoenersville Road near Rte 22

Bring a festive attitude and chase the winter blues away! This BYOB also serves up a great Margarita mix!

Named Best Latino restaurant in the Valley by Lehigh Valley Magazine 2005, 2006, 2007 and 2008.
Named Decadent Dish - Mexican 2006 & 2007 by Lehigh Valley Style.What people are saying...

"The food at this small restaurant, which opened about a year and a half ago, is fresh and freshly made. Likewise, the decor has a fresh and honest sensibility about it." - Susan Gottshall, Special to The Morning Call

"This place is very nicely decorated. The service was very friendly. The food was fabulous and we had plenty. The prices are very reasonable. It was great Mexican food. " - Yahoo user Anneliese

"Cactus Blue has gotten off to a roaring start. (It) ranks up there with some of the best Mexican I've ever had." - Tucker Hottes, MergeDigital

"Best Mexican food since being in Mexico. Thanks." - David D.

"A mucho magnifico BYOB Mexican joint that serves it up right. Quaint and classy. The Cactus has a hip vibe that could easily be ripped from the Upper East Side of Manhattan." - Aaron Sagers, Merge

"I love your restaurant! The food was excellent and it was decorated so well!" - Sarah E.

"My wife and I visited your restaurant today and were very pleased. Your waitress was wonderful and was more than willing to answer questions and offer suggestions. The food was great! What a deal....great food, friendly service and no smoke as a bonus." - Roger K.

"Food is excellent, prices reasonable, service is fantastic. The ambiance is welcoming and festive, but the dining space is a bit small, so consider making reservations. BYOB and an appetite, best latino restaurant in the area." - Yahoo user