El Reportero: Hispanic Professionals Itching to Network Now Have Two Social Groups

The social gears are cranking again for Hispanic Professionals in the Dallas area as the formerly-defunct "Vida Social" comes back from the dead and resumes their monthly "First Friday" after-work socials aimed at Hispanic professionals.

But the great comeback also comes with another surprise - another Hispanic-based Social group - "The Social-List"

And both have events planned for Friday, December 7th.

Let the Hispanic Social Olympics begin!

OK first some background. Vida Social was first on the Dallas scene and for a while and the only game in town for starving Latino professionals with an itch to network and socialize. Sometime early this year, the group's officers had the "differences of opinion" chat on the future of the group, whereas several of them desired the group's mission should be to make stronger inroads into philanthropic projects. They viewed Hispanic professionals would welcome altruistic projects aimed at improve the Hispanic community - generally Hispanic education. But not all shared those ideas. Some believed the group should promote to other groups.

And so the group Vida Social went into temporary hibernation. During this siesta, some bolted and decided, 'hey lets redo this idea, but with some of our changes,'

With support from a Dallas corporations and law offices, "The Social-List" was launched this Fall.

"Our mission at The Social-List is to more of a gathering community but one where great minds and ideas meet to form a positive and proactive movement for and within our community."

Meanwhile the remaining members of Vida Social regrouped and relaunched their web site along with revising their mission statement;

"Vida Social is an active group of professionals that pursue success in their careers but at the same time care about the greater Dallas community."

So is Dallas big enough for the two Hispanic professional social groups? Will competition between the two groups generate stronger attendance, better events at classier venues?

More importantly, who will offer free parking valet service first?

Regardless of the group's similar identities, "competition amongst the groups" will not only provide incentives for improvements and continuous introductions of new ideas, but also promote the idea of "Hispanic Professional" to Dallasites. Perhaps these two groups can help create role models that can inspire and motivate young people (i.e. students) to dream, take action and aspire to one day, transform into a Hispanic professional.

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And what about Fort Worth, Irving, Arlington, North Dallas? It looks like the Meetups.com, like this one, will quest the thirst for socializing and networking in those areas.

Here is the scoop on the upcoming events for
Friday, December 7th, 2007
Both groups are asking for donations of unwrapped toys (but not required for entrance)