Steemians' Meetup in Manila - SteemPH Year-Ender Dinner

in #steemph7 years ago (edited)

As we get closer to the holiday season weekend schedules are quickly getting filled with activities. These are often with people that are really close to our hearts, but rarely get to see in person. The timing of the recently held SteemPH Year-Ender Dinner couldn't have been better. On the 3rd of December in Romulo Cafe, Tomas Morato Quezon City, twenty five Steemians got together for some five hours of fun, catching-up and getting to know each other, and important discussions about interesting topics related to Steemit.

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This group photo from @jon24jon24 captured all who were in attendance except for @iwrite and two-thirds of @precise LOL! The photo was taken by a staff of the restaurant in our desire to have everyone in a single photo. Epic fail! :-)

After we've all settled down, and had enough time to get to know those who we've only interacted with in Steemit or our Steemit Philippines discord channel, the program started with a brief introduction from the SteemPH Core in attendance, @precise as one of endorsed witnesses of SteemPH, and @steemitph for @steemph.manila. The amazing host @luvabi, who also organized most of the meetup activities and logistics then transitioned quickly to make sure all of the topics in our agenda will be covered.

In this photo Sndbox Fellows @dreamiely and @steemph spoke about @sndbox. The topics discussed includes what is Sndbox, what it does for individuals and the community, nomination process and how can one be noticed for a possible nomination, the fees involved and the benefits of being a Sndbox Fellow. @dreamiely and @steemitph also took turns answering questions from the deeply interested group. @luvabi and @deveerei recently became Sndbox Fellows themselves.

Dev can be seen speaking about @curie and @bayanihan curation efforts in the photo below. He explained in length some of the most important criteria curators like him are looking for. He also spent time to talk about @utopian-io for which he is one of the moderators.

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In this photo @luvabi spoke about @steemgigs. In the extreme right portion of the photo @surpassinggoogle can be seen listening intently. He smiles and nods as Abi did really well in explaining his initiative. Abi browsed through the steemgigs tag as she explains how anyone can offer services as a Steemian Indeed, and search for service provider as a Steemian In-Need using steemgigs.

Terry was also presented an award for Best in Moral Support as shown in the photo below.

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Here is a list of all the Fun Awards. These awards were decided based on a poll done in the Steemit Philippines discord channel.

AwardWinner
All Around Steemian@bearone
Best in Commentary@rye05
Karaoke King@rodeo670
Karaoke Queen@shellany
Pinoy Henyo-est@zararina
Best New Artist@dwightjaden
Best New Witer@gailbelga
Sleep if for the Weak Advocate@grazz
Best in Moral Support@surpassinggoogle
Rebuster of the Year@vallesleoruther
Petmalu Lodi of the Year@deveerei

The group had a chance to speak and say thanks to @cloh76 and @bearone remotely via a discord video call as shown in the below photo.

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The attendees had fun interacting with each other in person like we've all known each other for a long time. We all went home with additional knowledge about important things about Steemit, curation, and the many initiatives that can help support our growth as individuals and a community.

Photo Credits

1. Group Photo by @jon24jon24
2. SteemPH Core Introduction by @luvabi / @steemph
3. Sndbox Talk by @dandalion
4. Curation Talk by @dandalion
5. Terry - Best in Moral Support by @dandalion

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Great meet up... Team Philippines is really growing. Congrats guys!

very good comment friend @arnel

Thanks sir @arnel not sure if I've seen you on discord yet. When you get a chance, please join us in Steemit Philippines.

congrats!

Thanks po. We recently did an outreach event in Dasma. I see you are from Laguna and I hope you can join us in our future events. If you want to get to know more PH-based Steemians, please join us in Steemit Philippines

I would have loved to join you guys. I feel like I should be getting involved more in the community as it is a way of life.

Hi sir @watersnake101, you are right to think about getting more involved in the community. I just saw your post about the new fridge you and your wife bought out of your Steemit rewards. I joined here a few days after you did. My personal account is @steemitph, and I can truly say that allocating time to really engage with the community can be really rewarding. This account is created in support of growing the community of Filipino Steemiams in Manila. Please join us in Steemit Philippines discord channel for more info.

I think I'm already a member of Steemit Philippines. I have just been lurking around. It's about time to chat with you guys. Will be there. :)

wow steemit community is getting bigger and bigger everywhere.. I just notice @surpassinggoogle is so tall wow..I hope I can join on the gathering like this on the coming future.

Tama po. Sana nga po makaattend kayo sa mga meetup at iba pang events. Nakakatuwa po na makakilala ng iba pang Steemians. Kung malayo po kayo sa Manila, meron pong @steemph.cebu, @steemph.iligan, at @steemph.davao.

from mindoro po kase ako.. hmm naghahanap pa ako ng taga mindoro din na steemian dito mukuang 2 pa lang kami hehe..

Wow. How nice. Steemit bringing strangers together as friends and family. I'm looking forward to hearing a love story from here real soon @surpassinggoogle

@royalrose there's plenty of love stories in the Steem blockchain already LOL! Thank you for your support. I wrote in my own accout @steemitph about how my family got to meet my Steemit family. This is a great platform indeed. Steem on!

How nice although I meant romantic love. If that already exists, that is great. Thank you😀

Where are you my Rose? I am royalty too, though lowborn

I am not in the Philippines. I am in Nigeria. That does not stop me from appreciating your meet-up though😀

D I wish I could have been there to meet all of you in person! Someday....someday magkikita-kits tayong lahat :...

Just keep my little support, malayo kasi!

Nice job guys. We hope to do that in our next meet up. At least to appreciates people for a job well done in the past month. Is always good to reward people for good work. Something to learn from.
Thank you for the head up.

Wow, thank you for voting for me as Karaoke King! :D I wish I could have been there to meet all of you in person! Someday....someday magkikita-kits tayong lahat :P

Congrats sir. No on deserves the award more than you do. Sana nga makapunta ka in the future, when you are in PH perhaps for vacation. Thanks for your support. Steem on!

wow awesome, good luck Steemit philippines :)

Thanks @patriciadian. The Indonesian community is still bigger though :-) we need to exert more effort to get caught up with you guys. Best of luck to you too. Steem on!

Just keep my little support, malayo kasi!

Sir salamat sa support. Medyo malayo nga po sa inyo sa Leyte. Sana makapagorganize din ng meetup para sa mga malapit dyan sa inyo.

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