Connections | DSG Update for February 21st
Third Thursday: Feb. 21 @ 6:30PM - Z's Villa
Meet us at Z's Villa for good drinks and great fun. Happy Hour specials for DSG through 8:00PM. Our charity partner this month is Gleaners. Please consider bringing healthy, non-perishable goods or a few dollars to share. You can also donate to Gleaners online.
Ever wonder how projects get started? Have an idea you'd like to share? Come at 6:00 for an informal Project Clinic.
Date: Thursday, February 21st
Time: 6:30-8:30 pm
Location: Z's Villa | 42 Piquette Street, just East of Woodward
Training Contact: Alok Sharma at development@detroitsynergy.org
Third Thursday Contact: Joanna Porvin thirdthursday@detroitsynergy.org
Come do the Tootsie Roll: a Winter Challenge Bicycle Ride
The Tootsie Roll (which is, in fact, named for the candy that was introduced to the world on February 23rd) will take a ride to the Riverwalk, the Mercado in Mexicantown with a break at the new Cafe con Leche, and will then roll (get it?) in a clockwise direction for a stop at Dave's Drive-In on Piquette at John R, the Eastern Market and will conclude at the Millennium Bell.
Depending upon weather and road conditions, the exact route may be modified. Approximate distance is 12 miles. Please note that the Tootsie Roll is BYOC (Bring Your Own Candy) :)
Date: Saturday, February 23rd
Time: 10:00am -- Ride should last approximately 3 hours
Location: Meet at the Millenium Bell in Grand Circus Park | Madison and Park
Contact: Tom Page detroitbikes@detroitsynergy.org
Detroit: It's Worth It - Photo Matting Party
Get a sneak peek at all the submissions before the February 29th exhibit. Bring a steady hand to help finish and mat photos. Want to help, but can't make it to the matting party? Look for more info on the picture hanging party (2/28).
Date: Saturday, February 23rd
Time: 1:00pm to 4:00pm
Location: Boll Family YMCA | 1401 Broadway
Contact: Christi Carpenter at photo@detroitsyenrgy.org
Detroit: It's Worth It - Photo Exhibit
Contact: Christi Carpenter at photo@detroitsyenrgy.org
Friend in Detroit-Tour Book Project Meeting
A new project to Detroit Synergy, Friend in Detroit is a "Pocket Tour Book". This meeting is to gather ideas and brainstorm on how this tour book should look and what information it will contain. Come with your ideas and inspiration!
Date: Tuesday, March 11th
Time: 6:00pm to 7:30om
Location: TBA
Contact: Jennifer Baross friendindetroit@detroitsynergy.org
March General Meeting @ the Maltese American Club
General meetings provide the opportunity to find out about new projects, to discover a new Detroit organization, and how to get involved with Detroit Synergy.
Date: Thursday, March 13th
Time: 6:30pm to 8:30pm
Location: Maltese American Club | Corktown | 1832 Michigan Avenue
Contact: Allison Bieri finance@detroitsynergy.org
On-going! Bus to Work Campaign: A Transit Project
We're working this January to help strengthen mass transit in metro Detroit. Is there a bus stop near where you work? Sign-up to post an educational flier at your workplace that describes the local routes and the personal cost savings. Its easy - to get started, just go to www.detroitsynergy.org/projects/transit and we'll produce a customized flier for you to post.
Date: February 2008
Location: Wherever you work!
Contact: Hussein Kalaoui at BusToWork@detroitsynergy.org
To All Biking Enthusiasts: Detroit Bikes! '08 Schedule Online
Visit the Detroit Bikes! web page for a full list of this year's events and other goings on in the Metro Detroit Biking World!
Visit: http://www.detroitsynergy.org/projects/detroitbikes/
Contact: Alex Froehlich detroitbikes@detroitsynergy.org
Attention Runners, Save the Date!! April 26th
Our 3rd Annual Spring Into Nature Fun Run, benefitting the Belle Isle Nature Zoo, will be taking place on Saturday, April 26th, 2008. The run will take place on Belle Isle, and will start at BINZ. As always, volunteers will be needed leading up to and the day of the event. Stay tuned to the Detroit Synergy website for more info as the day approaches!
Contact: Allison Bieri runbelleisle@detroitsynergy.org
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Leadership Opportunities 2008-Join the DSG Steering Team!
Want to expand your role in DSG and Detroit? Have special skills and qualities that you can offer? Download an application, complete it and e-mail along with your resume. Current Steering Team Openings include:
For more info: visit http://www.detroitsynergy.org/leadership/DSGsteering
Interested? Email your info to Jen Ruud admin@detroitsynergy.org
Support Detroit Synergy Projects: Buy a T!
Do you enjoy Detroit Synergy projects? Pick-up your Member T and card for $20 at the General Meeting or Third Thursday to support Detroit Synergy's efforts to realize a common vision for a greater Detroit.
Community Callout - Children's Hospital
Help Children's Hospital in Detroit get a Fun Center From Colgate! You can vote every day (once every 24 hours) until February 29th. It takes less than 10 seconds...all you have to do is click this link http://www.colgate.com/app/Colgate/US/Corp/CommunityPrograms/show-the-love.cvsp
TOMORROW: Shop Detroit Downtown!
