On Wednesday, May 3, Sioux Falls Synergy volunteers packed 2,715 backpacks for the Community Food Bank’s BackPack Program, this year’s Breakfast of Caring recipient. These backpacks are given to children in the Sioux Falls School District whose families do not have the means to provide food to their children over the weekend. The backpack contents provide nutrition and fulfillment to the recipients, giving them the energy to be successful when they return to school on Monday.

This project is just one example of how you can make Sioux Falls a better community through your involvement with Sioux Falls Synergy!

Each month Sioux Falls Synergy hosts a social, civic or professional development project. These monthly efforts create an opportunity for young professionals to build relationships with others while becoming engaged in Sioux Falls. Upcoming events include Jeans ‘N Classics with the SD Symphony and a members tour of the new Avera Cancer Center.

This volunteer-led organization will celebrate 4 years on Thursday, May 13 at Falls Overlook Café. Mark your calendars now and celebrate with dueling pianos and Sioux Falls Synergy!

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!