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Not sure you know this or not--but SMCDSM board terms DON'T last forever. So to help get the ball rolling on this year's nominations, we're looking to throw some drinks and appetizers at ya in hopes that you'll consider running for a position on the board. No-really--we'd just like to have a social kicking-off the nomination period that runs from February 14th-27th with voting commencing on March 1st. (more details on that as well as descriptions for each position on the board coming soon) We'd…See More

Join us for the 2nd GuacUp at Dos Rios in downtown Des Moines! This time we'll be in the back room and we'll have more room for socializing. Plus, there will be $4 margaritas! Come sip, socialize and enjoy some guacamole. Also, check out the Business Record article that featured the 1st GuacUp:…See More

Join AMA Iowa and Social Media Club of Des Moines for some post holiday cheer (and beer)! A great opportunity to meet new faces and network with your peers. We will be collecting non-perishable items to be donated to Move the Food. Please bring 3 non-perishable food items or $5 to donate.Enjoy FREE pizza from Urban515 along with AWESOME gift card give aways! If you can't make the event,…See More

Get #NoggedUP in preparation for your holiday season at Fat Tony's Sports Tap.Nuff said?No?How bout some NoggedUP specials!?Frosty Noggin $3.50: Rum, Crème de Cacao,Egg Nog, vanilla ice cream,topped with whipped cream.Christmas White Russian $5: Vodka, Kahlua, Egg NogOr just straight-up Nog!You best still be practicing...nog it up folks!See More

Get to know what Dwolla is really about and test for yourself some of the cool new features they're providing! They'll have a project and wifi available for everyone. Bring your laptops if you can and have a blast.Please RSVP here.5:30 - Introduction5:40 - Dwolla Introduction / OverviewThis will include what Dwolla is, how to use it, and why it's relevant for you!6:00 - Test and Tune (We will be sharing some…See More

Guest speaker Wendy Townley from Omaha will cover nerdy insider tips on Twitter, Facebook, Flickr, and blogging. She's using all of these tools to effectively promote her new book. In Wendy's own words...Nerdy Thirty, published this spring by WriteLife, is a collection of thirteen humorous essays that recount personal experiences from my childhood, my painfully awkward teen years, a few days in college I’d rather forget, and those leading up…See More

Do it Des Moines StyleWhat does that mean? What does that mean to you? What is your Des Moines Style?Whatever it is...Bring it.We're anxious to hear why you think Des Moines is stylin. Come mix with like-minded folk and maybe find a Des Moines Style you can connect with.Appetizers provided. Cash bar.Sponsored in part bySound strategy and compelling creative.www.TrilixGroup.com…See More

Believe it or not, we know some lawyers who really DO embrace social media and know the ins and outs. Attorney Megan Erickson practices law and writes extensively on social media topics in her blog Erickson's Social Networking Law. While Megan's focus is on employment law, she's spoken on several aspects of legal issues around social media and web 2.0. Megan's presentation begins at 7:30, so come early to grab food and…See More