Sioux Falls Synergy is all about giving young professionals the opportunity to volunteer, network, and become more connected to our Sioux Falls community. 2010 is a great time to get more involved! In addition to our monthly Hot Spots and ongoing events, there are other ways you can be a part of this fun and innovative organization.

Sioux Falls Synergy is forming its first Membership Committee! This effort is all about people. So, if you like people and like Sioux Falls Synergy contact Ryan Pidde, Membership Chair, at ryan@mickco.com or 366-1722 to be there at the beginning. The first get-together is in February!

Think sunshine! The 3rd Annual Members Golf Event Committee will get rolling this spring. There’s an excitement to take the event to the next level. To be a part of the action contact Stu Webber, Social Chair, at swebber@siouxfallscc.com or 320-250-2555. You have time to think about it.

And, if you didn’t already know, Sioux Falls Synergy is run entirely by volunteers! The 9 member Executive Committee strategizes and executes all aspects of Sioux Falls Synergy from planning Hot Spots to updating the website. If you are interested in taking your involvement to this leadership level, learn more by contacting Cindy Elifrits, President, at cindy@seuw.org or 521-8531.

Don’t sit back and let someone else decide what’s important to you as a young professional. Get involved with Sioux Falls Synergy!

On Thursday, December 10th Sioux Falls Synergy hosted its annual Holiday Hot Spot and check presentation for the 2nd annual Breakfast of Caring at the Museum of Visual Materials. Sioux Falls Synergy presented a check for $6,618 to the Community Food Banks of South Dakota BackPack Program, which represented a 40% increase in funds raised by the Breakfast of Caring in only its second year. Members of the Community Food Bank's BackPack Program were on hand to accept the check from Kent Peterson, Chairman of the Breakfast of Caring Committee. Thank you to all who participated in this year's Breakfast of Caring. Because of your efforts nearly 50 more children will be able to take home food every weekend for an entire school year. Congratulations to all for a job well done!

Thank you to all who attended Sioux Falls Synergy’s 2nd Annual Breakfast of Caring! There was a magic in the air as 175 young professionals and Synergy supporters opened their hearts to support this year’s recipient The Community Food Bank’s BackPack program.

A big thank you to this year’s Breakfast of Caring Committee and all of the Silent Auction donors!

Join in the excitement by attending Sioux Falls Synergy’s Holiday Hot Spot on Thursday, December 10 at the Museum of Visual Materials. It’s not your average Hot Spot! Enjoy cheers and be a part of the Breakfast of Caring check presentation.

Breakfast of Caring in the News:

• Backpacks get support of young professionals, The Argus Leader