Progressive Dating

What is Progressive Dating?

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Progressive Dating--{proh-gres-iv day-ting}:
1. passing successively from one member of a series to the next; proceeding step by step: ie. 6-10 dates, 6 minutes each, one evening; see also "speed dating."
2. an event for single men and women to meet each other in a comfortable, low-pressure atmosphere.
3. favoring or advocating progress or change, as opposed to wishing to maintain things as they are.

What is a Progressive Christian?

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Progressive Christian--{proh-gres-iv kris-chuhn}
A person...
1. of, pertaining to, or derived from Jesus Christ and His teachings: a Christian faith.
2. concerned for social and economic justice, peace, egalitarianism and the environment.

Who? Where?

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Portland

Salem

Mid 20s to mid 30s

Late 30s to late 40s

We schedule events according to who we have signed up.

Where is the money going?

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Progressive Dating fundraises for a variety of non-profits, primarily based in Portland, Oregon.

September 2010 - TBA

Past Events:
April 2010 - Lahash International traveler Erin
May 2010 - Lahash International traveler Katie

Why Progressive Dating?

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Because…
…you get to meet interesting, like-minded men and women from various communities.
…you can't seem to meet anyone in your own community.
…you get to support social justice while having fun!

What should I expect?

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1. Check in with the facilitator.
2. Get yourself a beverage from the bar.
3. Meet and greet.
4. The women will sit at the tables while the men rotate every 7 minutes.
5. Nervous? Conversation starter cards will be available on the tables.
6. Let the facilitator know who you are interested in talking to again.
7. Receive an e-mail notifying you of your matches and their e-mail addresses. Have fun!

How do I sign-up?

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1. Fill out the Progressive Dating Questionnaire. You're welcome to e-mail any questions to progressivedating@gmail.com
2. When we have the right number of people signed up for an event, you will either receive an e-mail notifying you that you are selected for the next event or on the waiting list.
3. If you are selected, the e-mail will contain a donation link and the event information. You must pay in order to reserve your spot.

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How did Progressive Dating get started?

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Hi,

Over a year ago, I thought I'd try something new and went speed dating. In spite of my introverted nature, I found speed dating to be a lot of fun and a surprisingly low pressure way to meet new people. However, I was disappointed by the low probability of meeting a Christian. What I liked about speed dating, as opposed to online dating, was the opportunity to speak with someone face to face. It felt more natural than sizing someone up based on their online profile. As far as I knew, there wasn't any Christian speed dating events in Portland. I knew if I wanted it, I'd have to make it happen. My friends and I put our heads together and came up with Progressive Dating!

Enjoy!

Erin - Progressive Dating Founder

Spread the Word

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Tell your friends and family about Progressive Dating! Because this is a fundraiser we are choosing not to pour our funds into advertising. We are relying on you to get the word out there. Here are a few things you can do...

1) Post this link in your Facebook status.
2) E-mail all your single friends.
3) E-mail us and we'll send you a flyer.
4) Hand the flyer out to friends and family.
5) Put the flyer up at school or church.
6) Write a press release for a local newspaper or magazine.

Fun date ideas

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If you have some great date ideas, please e-mail progressivedating@gmail.com.

Great atmosphere for dinner or drinks.
Sapphire Hotel
Imbibe

Art Walks
Fourth Friday at the Portland Art Museum - Free 5-8pm
First Thursday in the Pearl - Free
Last Thursday on Alberta - Free
Kenton Third Thursday - Free
First Friday Eastside - Free

Even fun for big kids :)
OMSI First Sunday - $2
Oregon Zoo Second Tuesday - $2