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Scott wrote all Meetup Organizers and Assistant Organizers saying, "I ask you to encourage others to follow your lead and be Community Organizers.”

In honor of the U.S. election, we're doing something we've never done before: We’re offering a coupon for $15 off Meetup to new Organizers and the existing Organizers who inspire them.

Q: Who can use this coupon?

Anyone! New Organizers get $15 off when they step up to organize a new Meetup Group. And existing Organizers get $15 off if they inspire someone else to become a new Organizer.

Q: Who would make a great new Meetup Organizer?

Anyone who sees the potential for local community about something important to them. Maybe it's a friend or family member. Maybe it's a member of your Meetup with Organizer potential. Maybe it's someone who was involved in the U.S. election and now has the bug to be a Community Organizer!

Q: Ok, how do I inspire people to start Meetups?

Get the word out: talk to them, call them, email them, email your Meetup Group, post online, set a Facebook or Twitter status ("Looking out for potential Community Organizers").

Q: What should I say?

Here’s a suggestion. Feel free to copy-and-paste it:

Hey,

Have I told you how much I love being a Meetup Organizer? Meetup.com helps you run a local group about whatever you’re interested in. It’s very rewarding, and I think you would make a great Meetup Organizer!

In changing times, especially tough economic times, local community is more important than ever. I know there's something important to you that would benefit from a local Meetup Group bringing people together face-to-face. This is the perfect week to get started, and Meetup is giving $15 off their cheap fees.

Go to http://www.meetup.com, start a new Meetup Group, and enter the coupon code “organizer” to get $15 off. Check out this page for more information and detailed instructions. Just so you know, the coupon expires on November 11 (at 11:11PM EST). Step up and be a Community Organizer!

—Your friend

Q: How does a new Organizer get $15 off? 

They start a new Meetup Group and use our coupon code, “organizer”.

Q: How do they start a new Meetup Group?

• Go to http://www.Meetup.com.
• Click “Start a Meetup Group” (top of page.)
• Enter the details of your Meetup Group. When you reach the subscription page, click “Enter a coupon?”
• A box will pop up. Type in “organizer”.
• Click “Submit.”

• Enter your billing information.
• Click “Next.”

Q: How does an existing Organizer get $15 off?

If an existing Organizer inspires a friend, family member, coworker, or anyone to start a new Meetup Group using this coupon, the existing Organizer can use that coupon, too!

• Log into Meetup.
• Click “Account” (on the top right of any page.)
• Click “Subscription Info” (on the left.)
• Click “change” (next to your current subscription plan.)

• Click “Enter a coupon?”
• A box will pop up. Type in “organizer”.
• Click “Submit.”
• Click “Change Subscription.”

Q: When does this amazing offer expire? 
The coupon must be redeemed by November 11th at 11:11PM EST. Yes, that’s 11/11 11:11PM EST.

Q: Can existing Organizers use the coupon without inspiring people to become new Organizers and starting new Meetup Groups?

We know existing Organizers will only use the coupon after they've inspired someone else to become a new Organizer. Remember the honor system? We’re trusting you on this one!

Q: With all this talk of Community Organizers, is Meetup HQ associated with Obama’s campaign?

Nope, we’re not a political organization. Meetup is for everyone. And Meetup Groups embrace a wide range of political views. Some Meetups are definitely explicitly about politics, but most are not. Meetup HQ believes in local community for all. We see ourselves as "vital plumbing for democracy" and work toward people everywhere self-organizing powerful local community about whatever's important to them.

Q: Who should I contact if I have any questions or problems?

If you have any questions or need help, click here to contact Meetup Support.