Social Media Club [SMC] Chicago is a local chapter of a worldwide organization, that serves as connection point for anyone interested in social media. Membership is free and open to all levels, including beginners. Launched in October 2008, SMC Chicago presents events that mix socializing, networking and learning. Barbara Rozgonyi [@wiredprworks], founder and Jeff Willinger [@jwillie], president, lead the SMC Chicago chapter. Event attendees include entrepreneurs, corporate communicators, journalists, business professionals, publishers, marketers, media creators, citizen journalists and technology types. For more information, visit http://smcchicago.org, email smcchicagonews@gmail.com, or follow @smcchicago on twitter.com.