Think patios, tailgating, and golf! It’s not too late to join Sioux Falls Synergy this year and benefit from member pricing and member’s events. Hot Spots are always the second Thursday of the month and are a great way to connect with other young professionals. Sioux Falls Synergy has Storm tickets for June 20 and is hosting a tailgating party prior to the game. And, the 3rd Annual Members Golf Event is on the books for Friday, August 28 at Elmwood.

More to come on these events and other Sioux Falls Synergy activities. Make Sioux Falls Synergy a part of your summer plans!

On Thursday, May 14, 2009, Sioux Falls Synergy will celebrate 3 years as Sioux Falls’ premier young professionals organization. Over the course of those three years, more than 315 outgoing young professionals have joined Sioux Falls Synergy. Members and non-members alike have participated in 60 events! A flashback on all our fun includes serving early morning breakfast at The Banquet and surviving a tornado warning at a Hot Spot. Other fun memories include a members’ only bus tour of three local wineries, our first annual Breakfast of Caring, and a surprise appearance by Rudolph and Buddy the Elf at the Christmas party. Time flies when you’re having fun!

Thank you for helping make Sioux Falls Synergy a success! Be a part of Sioux Falls Synergy’s 3rd Birthday and the kickoff to another great year! This is one party you won’t want to miss! Mark your calendars now for Thursday, May 14, 5pm at CJ Callaway’s. Food, spirits, prizes and live entertainment are all in store at this year’s Annual Celebration! See you there!

If you are interested in joining Synergy, now is the perfect time…We hope you’ll join us for the fun! For information visit the Membership page.

Sioux Falls Synergy has begun its 2009-2010 membership drive! For $25, you as a young professional will benefit from being a part of Sioux Falls’ premier young professionals organization. Sioux Falls Synergy members enjoy member pricing for events, a variety of volunteer opportunities, access to community leadership, and a chance to promote themselves and their business through networking. Members can also serve on committees, attend the Breakfast of Caring, and participate in the annual Members Golf Tournament. Membership runs from May 2009 – April 2010.

You can join Sioux Falls Synergy online from the website, by printing off and completing anapplication, or at the next Hot Spot at Monks on April 9 from 5pm – 7pm. All members who sign up at April’s Hot Spot will receive a t-shirt and be entered for two chances at winning $50!

The word is out! Sioux Falls Synergy was featured in January’s 2009 City Style magazine which can be found in stands throughout the community. The story included a brief history of the organization as well as comments from various members. Share the article with another young professional and invite them to attend the next Hot Spot on February 12th at the Sheraton’s Waterfall Lounge.

Thank you to everyone who continues to support Sioux Falls Synergy!

At December’s Holiday Hot Spot on the 11th, Sioux Falls Synergy presented a check for $4,737.97 to the volunteers of NeedsFree. These dollars will go toward helping families with unforeseen car repairs. By partnering with mechanics who are donating their time to make the repairs, Sioux Falls Synergy’s gift will go toward purchasing the parts necessary for needed repairs.

An average repair costs a family $300. More than 15 families will benefit from the generosity of young professionals throughout Sioux Falls! Thank you to everyone who participated.

Thank you to all who attended the 1st Annual Breakfast of Caring. More than 130 young professionals and NeedsFree supporters woke up a little early and shared their morning with Sioux Falls Synergy. The Breakfast was featured in the Argus Leader on Friday, November 21. Pictures from the event can be found on Synergy’s Flickr page.

Thank you to Jennifer Johnson, Civic Chair, and the Civic Committee of Sean Mayer, Ashley Deniger, and Kent Peterson, in partnership with the Executive Committee, for their efforts in a successful event. Totals from donations and silent auctions items will be announced and presented to NeedsFree on Thursday, December 11, at the Hot Spot Christmas Party.

The Hot Spot Christmas Party will be the last Sioux Falls Synergy event of 2008. Look to our website for 2009 events coming soon!

A rousing thank you to Secretary of State Chris Nelson for addressing Sioux Falls Synergy attendees on Friday, October 17. Secretary of State Nelson walked the group through each ballot item and then answered questions about the voting process, shared statistics, and spoke on other interesting facts. As election day is only weeks away, this was an effective way to help young professionals be informed as they head to the polls.

Sioux Falls Synergy is now taking RSVPs for the 1st Annual Breakfast of Caring on Thursday, November 20 from 7:30am – 9:00am at Shriver’s Square. Seats are $15 a piece. Visit our fundraiser link to learn more.

Sioux Falls Synergy’s 2nd Annual Members Golf Event was a hit! Teams competed for cash and for bragging rights until next September.

• Lowest Team Score – Adam Renelt, Ryan Piddle, Kent Peterson & Matt Sayler
• Highest Team Score – Terisa Heiman, Kristi Olesen, Jason Lemes & Todd Lubenow
• Women’s Longest Drive – Jamelee VanDonge
• Men’s Longest Drive – Kent Peterson
• Longest Putt – Todd Lubenow

And, a big thanks and kudos to the planning committee and Travis at Elmwood Golf Course who arranged the day’s events. And, thanks to all of the players!