Events

VERY IMPORTANT. THIS IS A POTLUCK STYLE BBQ. Please bring something to share. It could be food for the grill, drinks for the kids, or desserts, etc… I will make a list so we don’t have too much of one thing. So please look for the list. It will be updated constantly. We want the best community BBQ for San Diego! We will do everything we can to make this a success like it has been in the past. Please pay attention to the invite updates. Changes will be coming up quick!
SAVE THE DATE; please feel free to share the invite! EVERYBODY helps to make these events successful. Committee members, attendees, family & friends. The more unity & positive vibes the better & greater the outcome! Thank you!
AGENDA; Our team will be getting to the park early to set up. We have TWO spots reserved. We will make sure those spots are together
DJ A-Money will move the crowd! (My son)
Kid games will include tug o war, musical chairs & a water balloon toss. Possibly more…
We’ll have a team of grillers & there will be a serving area. We WILL need volunteers to help serve. We just ask for 30/45 mins of your time.
Hit me if you’re willing to volunteer.
We’re thinking about having a performer or two.
You can hit me up if you want to perform. Keep in mind it would be for free.
We also may have a few vendors. If you want to be a vendor you can inbox me.
Please remember this is a potluck style BBQ. Please bring something that everyone can share. Food, drink, dessert. Look for the list.
HEY FAM…WE HAVE T-SHIRT INFO;
Price will be between $20-24 depending on shirt style. Tanks are more expensive
James Burnham will be your contact. You can inbox him. All funds will be up front
PLEASE DO NOT ASK TO PAY HIM BACK.
PLEASE do not put him in that situation. THANK YOU IN ADVANCE.
If there is an issue after you get your shirt, JB will make it right. I promise u that. I trust him 100%
Please be clear about your order 1) Name spelled correctly, 2) FONT STYLE 3) Correct shirt style 4)Correct SIZE …please make sure he has the correct info. Saving the info you provided will help
ALL ORDERS MUST BE PAID & RECEIVED BY 8/28 in order to have the shirt by the day of the BBQ
Here’s an example…you can choose the color shirt

THE SOUTHEAST BLACKOUT is a Vendor Expo aimed towards black owned businesses or brands wanting and needing positive exposure. This is a great way for our community to network and for our local entrepreneurs to get their name out in the surrounding areas of San Diego, CA. This event will take place at the Jacobs Center September 15th from 12pm-5pm. We are looking for all types of vendors but we will cap at 40 vendors. Once you have purchased your Vendor Ticket, you will receive a Vendor Application to fill out and send back ASAP. Vendors with food, or alcoholic beverages please email southeastblackout@gmail.com before purchasing a booth.

Not looking to be a vendor but looking forward to attending and supporting these small businesses? No worries! Tickets are only $10.00-$15.00 online or $25.00 at the door (while supplies last). This event will cap at 500 attendees. Tickets include admission, 1 raffle ticket, 1 drink ticket to the bar (valid 12pm-2pm), access to vendors, and food stations. EARLY BIRD TICKETS END JULY 15TH.

LIVE DJ, GAMES, GIVEAWAYS AND MUCH MORE!

If you have any questions please do not hesitate to email us at southeastblackout@gmail.com

Happy New Year Rising Professionals!
$100 New Annual Membership

In celebration of Martin Luther King, Jr Day 2020, spend your day off with us at Happy Hour! His life and legacy of non-violence was instrumental in allowing us as black professionals to dine at one of our favorite upscale restaurants on Shelter Island, Bali Hai.

Bali Hai Happy Hour is held M-F 3pm-6pm including Traditional, Vegetarian, and Gluten-Free Menus. The drink menu features the city’s strongest Mai Tai! https://www.balihairestaurant.com/menus/happy-hour/
Free parking in the large parking lot. The drinks are Strong so Uber is highly recommended.

We have successfully reached 5,000 members! Due to the growing popularity of San Diego Black Professionals, on January 20, 2020 we must enact a Membership Fee. 2020 will be larger than ever and we want to ensure pre-paid accommodations for Event Planning including venues, happy hours, financial literacy programs, and picnic materials.

Join us for this exciting Membership Launch Party that will introduce new members AND remind loyal members of the connections that can be made over Happy Hour. We will have a special program that includes an overview of the membership benefits and answer any questions about the new changes in 2020.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

What is the 2020 Vision for SDBP?
Since the black population in San Diego is under 6%, it can be difficult to find Black Culture here. It can be especially difficult to find those who relate to you as a Black Professional. SDBP serves the community as a welcome wagon to black people who relocate to San Diego. Then, we connect the Black Professional Culture to the San Diego Lifestyle.

What does the membership come with?
*2020 SDBP Membership Key chain (for access to member-only events)
*Access to “Ask Dree” – How to Navigate the San Diego Lifestyle
*Visibility to location and logistic information for all upcoming events
*Networking opportunities for expanded career and entrepreneurship leads
*Complimentary appetizers and beverage at Quarterly Members-only events

How has SDBP membership helped others?
Find your next friend, roommate, babysitter, mentor, church home, favorite restaurant, travel partner, business partner, or even your spouse. (ALL REAL SDBP TESTIMONIES)

What will SDBP do with my money?
Partner with successful businesses and organizations (like yours), Award scholarships for SDBP children graduating from high school, Reserve meetup venue space, Purchase event materials, Provide complimentary food and beverage for specific events, Build a website for member-friendly communication, Host an annual Black Professionals Life-Celebration cruise, Create a Signature Black Professionals New Years Eve Celebration, Hire a SDBP management team to better serve our members by our members.

How do I get involved?
*$100/year SDBP Individual Members or $10/month
*$50 one-time payment to Post an Approved Meetup. Completed meetup information and description needs to be submitted 3 weeks prior. The approved meetup will be posted 2 weeks prior to the event taking place.
*$1200/year SDBP Partnership Affiliate
The Partnership Affiliate Level comes with all of the Individual Member benefits and includes the access to Post up to 12 events per year on each platform:
Meetup.com Event Organizer
Facebook.com Page Advertiser
Instagram.com Business Partner

How do I pay my membership?
$100 Individual Membership or $1200 Partnership Affiliate
Paypal: sdblackpros2015@gmail.com
Pay the $100 Individual Membership through Meetup.com as of January 20, 2020.

What if I choose to not pay the $100 Individual Membership fee?
You will be required to pay for each meetup you attend.
You will not have full access to the SDBP professional network, meetup location and logistics.

I still have more questions about the 2020 Membership, what do I do?
Come to the SDBP 2020 Membership Launch Party on January 20th with any additional questions.
Leave Questions in the comments below this meetup.
Call, text, or email Dree (619)354-8134 or askdree@gmail.com.
Like us and Message questions on Facebook @SDBlackProfessionals

“We all love the San Diego Lifestyle; SDBP merges the Black Professional Culture with it.” – Dree