Announcing Third Thursdays!
February 3, 2012
First Mondays January Recap
January 11, 2012
FIRST MONDAYS JANUARY RECAP
BY CARY WALDMAN
First Mondays held its quarterly networking gathering on January 9th at the Palour Pub on 86th street in Manhattan, bringing in the New Year with a lot of cheer.
Over 100 members, old and new, came together to start 2012 with the same vibrant enthusiasm that all of founder Dan Schneider’s events possess.
The atmosphere was electric as friends talked about their holiday fun and travel, and picked each other’s brains on how to continually make their business enterprises thrive and grow.
By far the highlight of the evening was guest speaker Carol Scott, whose combination of wit, humor and charm kept everyone riveted to their seats
Scott, of Long Beach and a former Rockaway Beach resident, had previously spoke at another one of “I Can Still Do That’s” partners, Women Who Lunch, events.
Carol, C.E.O. of ECA World fitness, focused on her “Seven Secrets of Success”, which are streamlined to unlock one’s potential and to help them learn how to avoid the pitfalls that stand between people and their ultimate dreams.
Carol discussed how individuals can drop and conquer all the barriers that get in the way, thus helping them make more money, create more happiness, and subsequently, opportunity.
“She was fantastic, and hilarious,’’ said Anthony Orgera, an Aflac District Coordinator. “I could relate to many of the things she hit on.”
“Carol is second to none,” Dan said. “She is always entertaining and full of wonderful tips. She will have a new book out soon, and we will promote it on our website and amongst our members.”
Dan introduced a new networking arm of his “I Can Still That” organization, which First Mondays is a part of.
Third Thursdays will be hosting its first networking extravaganza on February 16th at the Marriott Residence Inn in Longview, Long Island, and is tentatively slated to meet once a month.
Its format will be the same as First Mondays and its makeup of members will include many of the same crowd, especially the First Monday members who reside in Long Island.
Dan expects to see everyone at the next First Mondays in April.
First Mondays Recap – 1.9.12
January 11, 2012
Thank you to everyone who made it out to the first First Mondays of 2012 at the Parlour!
The night was a great success, with tons of familiar faces, as well as a bunch of newcomers. Carol Scott’s motivational speech on The Seven Secrets of Success was well received, and as always, there was plenty of time to network, reconnecting with old friends and meeting new ones. For those who forgot to grab a copy of Carol’s worksheet, please CLICK HERE to download a PDF version. Also, keep your eyes open for sound bites from Carol’s speech to be posted on our website soon. If you would like to contact Carol directly, her e-mail is carol@ecaworldfitness.com.
Once again, we wish to sincerely thank everyone for joining us and making this event a major success! We hope to see you at the next First Mondays event!
First Mondays NYC (1.9.12) – Photography Notice
January 5, 2012
First Mondays NYC
January 9, 2012
We are pleased to present special guest speaker Carol Scott, who will give a lecture on the Seven Secrets of Success. Please be warned that Ms. Scott’s lecture will be videotaped and it is possible that audience members may also be caught on video. Please review the following “Consent to Be Photographed” notice which will be posted on Monday.
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First Mondays NYC – January 9, 2012
December 14, 2011
First Mondays NYC
The Parlour – 250 W. 86th St., NYC
January 9, 2012 6 PM – 9 PM
Hello First Mondays Regulars and Newcomers!
In the spirit of the new year, we will be trying something new at First Mondays NYC to kick off our first event of 2012. We ask that you please register and RSVP for First Mondays NYC on Meetup at www.meetup.com/first- Mondays-NYC/. Using this tool, you can not only let us know you are coming and also learn a little about the others who plan to attend, plus you can give us feedback on what you like about the event or ideas for future events. We look forward to hearing your great ideas and hope to see you at the next First Mondays NYC on January 9, 2012!
Special Guest Speaker Carol Scott and the Seven Secrets of Success
We are also pleased to present speaker Carol Scott who has previosly spoken at our Women Who Lunch
event. Carol is the C.E.O of ECA World Fitness. ECA is an international organization for Fitness Professionals which serves to provide information, continuing education and networking for fitness professionals around the world. Carol is recognized as the premier programming expert in Fitness today. She is the former National Director of Group Fitness for Equinox Fitness Clubs, and has consulted for small and large studios and corporations for many years. Multi-talented and multi tasking, she is the go-to expert in the industry and has appeared in print, television and videos including the New York Times, NBC, CBS, and Fox news. In 2003 she received the Program Director of the Year Award from IDEA, another nationally recognized Fitness Organization. Carol is responsible for all of ECA’s branding, advertising and marketing efforts and campaigns and is also the Editor in Chief of ECA’s quarterly News publication and monthly ENews. She created the tag line of “One Body, One World™” for her corporation, ECA World Fitness Alliance,to represent the connection to one’s self, one another, and the planet. Carol has used the platform of fitness to help individuals change not only their physique and understanding of fitness, but to get in touch with their spiritual and emotional health. She believes that through the joy and empowerment of the physical we are capable of elevating our inner self and creating a much more successful and empowered soul capable of increased
joy, empathy, compassion and bliss.
Carol’s “Seven Secrets to Success” lecture teaches you how to unlock your potential and learn how to avoid the pitfalls that stand between you and your dreams. Drop all the barriers that get in the way of you obtaining more money, happiness and opportunity. This lecture will give you the tools to enable you to grow and head toward the goals that drive your passion and make you happier and wealthier. What more can you ask?
The I Can Still Do That Foundation
www.icanstilldothat.org
Recap: First Mondays 10.3.11
October 7, 2011
By Cary Waldman
First Monday’s October 3rd get-together at The Parlour on 86th Street in Manhattan featured a little bit of everything — as is always the case — when this high-energy networking group of fun-loving metropolitan New York City professionals gather.
The three-hour extravaganza attracted over 75 members and guests wanting to make new contacts and friends and catch up with old ones. And, of course, to have a great time. The affair featured its customary drink and nosh on appetizers start-up as members and their guests warmed up in customarily fashion. Discussions ranged from business, to family and how each other could enhance their live networking component of the non-profit Foundation (“I Can Still Do That”).
Several attendees talked about their new networking strategies and how its creating more business for their companies and careers, particularly through social networking vehicles such as Facebook, LinkedIn, Twitter, YouTube and Internet Emailing. Others yacked about how they have polished their professional skills through seminars and webinars. Others just wanted to catch up on personal matters and unwind after a busy day starting their work week.
This is what First Mondays are all about.
“I have been to a lot networking events sponsored by some of the more popular groups in this city, but none compare to what I get out of our First Monday events,” said Helene Leskin, a real estate broker from Williamsburg in Brooklyn. “The atmosphere is so electric. Our members are so friendly. And our hosts are so gracious.”
The idea of First Mondays arose after the tragic events of 9/11 when New Yorkers from many walks of life became determined to heal and help each other. As a social networking event, First Mondays has been able to help generate a spirit of rejuvenation for one another other and in community support.
Geared to developing inter-generational work force teams, foster “mutual mentor” relationships, provide opportunities for continued adult education, and create new business models and Green Jobs, this past October 3rd event hit on all topics when the party moved to the Parlour’s basement to discuss past, current and future endeavors.
Dan Schneider initiated things by welcoming everyone he already welcomed in his bustling, robust manner when they arrived. Dan then passed on accolades to several members before five “Table Ambassadors” presented a varying array of subject matter in leading small group conversations. They introduced people to one another, and explained the organization’s mission, goals and programs.
“Tonight has been very different from many of the networking events I go to. This was my first First Monday, I had a great time, and I will be back for more, said Cindy Ellerman, a longtime New York City resident.
LEFTOVERS: Watch Adviser Nicole Johnson once again lead guests in learning how to dance the “Dougie”…Dan discussed how well the First Monday group in Los Angeles was doing and about the possibilities of like organizations forming in other cities, including Philadelphia…Dan also announced that the Women Mentoring Women Program is doing much better than anticipated. For more information on this segment of the group go to the First Mondays’ website.
Next First Mondays/LA – 9.12.11
September 2, 2011
Can You Teach Me How to Dougie?
August 4, 2011
Watch Adviser Nicole Johnson teach First Mondays NYC guests how to “Dougie” at our latest summer event!
Sponsored by: 
The I Can Still Do That Foundation
First Mondays NY – 4/4/2011
February 24, 2011
Join us at the next First Mondays on April 4, 2011 at the Midtown Parlour!
And if you’re in L.A., join us at The Silver Spoon!
First Mondays Los Angeles
February 9, 2011
First Mondays LA
First Mondays was held for the first time in Los Angeles, California on February 7, 2011 at The Silver Spoon on Santa Monica Blvd. The event was a huge success and we are looking forward to having other First Mondays events on the West Coast in the future.
