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January Supper Club: DYC

Founded shortly after the Civil War, the Detroit Yacht Club, a 1920's Mediterranean-styled villa designed by architect George Mason, has served as host to presidents of the United States, local statesmen and royalty. Serving five generations of members and families, the DYC continues to be the largest yacht club in the United States.

While the DYC is a private club offering a host of ammenities to its members, they have graciously opened their doors to host our January Supper Club event. 

The Yacht Club has created a menu for the set price of $30, which includes tax and gratuity.  Any additional items purchased will be billed upon consumption and kept on your own tab. 

Location: The Detroit Yacht Club is located on the North East shore of Belle Isle. Click here for a map http://tinyurl.com/ynbpvp

Special Note: The Detroit Yacht Club has a dress code in their dining area so a sport jacket or suit and tie are required for gentlemen, and similarily appropriate attire for ladies.

Tickets to all Supper Club events are by pre-sale only, available at http://shop.detroitsynery.org. For more information about Supper Club  visit Supper Club Q&A.  If you have any additional questions, please e-mail supperclub@detroitsynergy.org            

January General Meeting @ SmartDetroit

Join us for our monthly meeting and help plan our upcoming Idea Generation Meeting, network with project teams and get involved in the good things going on in Detroit. 

Food and beverages available for donation and, in case you haven't had your fill of holiday sweets, baklava will be served!

Date: Thursday, January 11th

Time: 6:30 PM - 8:30 PM

Location: SmartDetroit | PENOBSCOT BUILDING | 645 Griswold | Suite 1300 | Detroit, MI 48226

Contact:  Dan fundraising@detroitsynergy.org

Coffee Talks: The Ossian Sweet Trials

This one requires some homework! Find (and read) a copy of the award-winning book, Arc of Justice by Kevin Boyle, which delves into the legacy of the Ossian Sweet Trial, then come share a coffee and discuss this historic Detroit event.

In February, Coffee Talks will attend the play that inspired the book, "Malice and Afterthought: The Sweet Trials" by Arthur Beer. For more information, visit http://detroitsynergy.org/projects/coffeetalks/newsitems/ossianbookplay/newsitem_view

Date:  Tuesday, January 30th

Time:  6:30 PM - 8:00 PM

Location:  Java Exchange Cafe - 440 Burroughs at Cass in Tech Town

Contact:  Tom   coffeetalks@detroitsynergy.org

New Advisory Board Co-Chairs

Our thanks to co-founder, David Naczycz, for several years of service leading our Advisory Board and to Jim Townsend, MDCVB, for co-chairing the team in the past year!

The DSG Advisory Board is comprised of members of our community who work to develop relationships between Detroit Synergy and other groups/individuals as well as assisting us in making projects and initiatives successful.

We're happy to announce that new Advisory Board member and former Steering Team member, Matt Clayson, and Advisory Board member, Kathy Hill, have stepped up as co-chairs for 2007. Thank you, Kathy and Matt.

Get a Detroit Synergy Member Card...

...and receive a free Detroit Synergy T-Shirt! Anyone who reads about, hears about, attends or plans a Detroit Synergy event is a member of our group. Get a card to prove it and a "T" to flaunt your support of the "D" at dsgstore.com

Steering Team Open House 

Maybe you're interested in getting more involved in Detroit Synergy...but just haven't found where to start. Maybe you have hidden talents not used during your daily grind... maybe your daily-used talents aren't used up in the regular 40 hour work week! If so, come talk with us about joining the DSG Steering Team. We'll have an open house before the January general meeting to answer questions and meet the team. We're looking for Dialogue Chair and PR Co-Chair positions. 

More information on the Steering Team and the application process is available here http://www.detroitsynergy.org/leadership/DSGsteering