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

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

Guest presenters Shashi Bellamkonda Social Media “Swami” for Network Solutions, Inc. Jill Foster Communications Coach for social media and public presentation training Ken Fisher CIO for ClickforHelp.com Beth Bates Web & Social Media Strategist Web Strategies Internet Solutions, LLC

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.

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.

THE SOCIAL OPPORTUNITY [ 6:44 ]

Social Media Profiles Beth Bates Web & Social Media Strategist Web Strategies Internet Solutions, LLC

Social Media Widgets Ken Fisher CIO for ClickforHelp.com

Social Media Tools Shashi Bellamkonda Social Media “Swami” for Network Solutions, Inc.

Humans are by nature social animals. Jill Foster Communications Coach for social media and public presentation training

YOU NEED SOCIAL NETWORKS [ 5:30 ]

Questions