Just a reminder that Sioux Falls Synergy’s next Professional Development event is next Wednesday, October 27th! This time we’re doing something a little different, and we’re attending a SME Sunrise Seminar at the Ramkota Hotel and Convention Center. The featured speaker is Bryan Dodge and he will be discussing “The Keys to Successful Negotiations”. A continental breakfast will be served from 7:15 – 8:00am and the seminar runs from 8 – 9:30am. To find out more about Bryan Dodge, please visit www.bryandodge.com
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Ladies and gents…

The October HOTSPOT has been moved to CJ Callaway’s Pub! We had orignally planned on breaking in the newest establishment in town, 18th Amendment, but it won’t be ready for us. No worries-we will be there for Novemeber’s HOTSPOT We will see you on October 14th at The Pub (500 E 69th St)! Make sure to stop by and say hi!
See you there,
Val Anderson

We’ve taken it up a notch this year and will be playing on the main course as opposed to the “East Nine” in years past. We’ve also upped the ante for cash prizes. We’ll be giving away over $650 in cash for various on course achievements and overall team placement. This tournament is all about our members. It really exemplifies the value in being part of Sioux Falls Synergy… Join in!

Download the Application and Signup Today!

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Thanks to everyone that has volunteered for Lunch is Served!
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Join us Saturday, July 17th from 6:30 pm to Midnight at Jazzfest!

Tickets are $25 for non members and $20 if you are a current Synergy member. Each ticket includes dinner from Famous Dave’s, two drink tickets and all the live music you can handle. Our tent will have plenty of space and a big screen TV that will be broadcasting all the performances. This year we’ll also be having a bags/cornhole tournament with prizes for all those who are interested.

If you have any questions or would like to purchase tickets contact Stu Webber at swebber@siouxfallscc.com.

Volunteer at a Habitat for Humanity work site with Sioux Falls Synergy! We have two nights for you to choose from, either Wednesday September 1, 2010 or Wednesday, September 15, 2010. The supervised construction activities begin at 5:00 p.m. for both nights and ends around 8:00 p.m. All skill levels are welcome! Some of the activities may include drywall/taping, cabinet installation, roofing, framing, painting, plumbing, and tool inventory.

Habitat for Humanity relies heavily on volunteers, like you to turn the dream of home ownership into reality. This is a great way to participate in volunteer work, be with other young professionals in the community and help a deserving family in need.

There is a maximum of 10 volunteers per evening, so find your painting clothes and get your names in early! Please e-mail Jennifer Johnson at civic@sfsynergy.org. Include your name, contact phone number and date you will be attending.

This year the Dueling Duo will be our entertainment and the following describes what we have to look forward to- The Dueling Duo comedy act is guaranteed to bring smiles maybe even tears to your eyes from laughing so loud. The Duo is made up of 2 guys that both play keyboard, guitar, and sing. Andy Gibson is a country artist that has released 3 solo songs nationally since he left his former band Eclipse. And Ryno is the crazy – wild, talented, in your face entertainer that now plays with Eclipse. These two great friends get together to attempt to play almost any request you bring to the table. If you are easily offended you better stay home – If you want to have a good time check out the Dueling Duo!

Free Drinks and hors d’ oeuvres will be provided. Additionally, an iPod and $200 in other prizes will be given away.

RSVP online today!

Where: Falls Overlook Café
825 North Weber Avenue
Sioux Falls, SD 57103
When: 5:00- 8:00 pm
How much?: Free!!

Sioux Falls Synergy is venturing into its 5th year of providing young professionals social, civic, and professional development opportunities. And, for a 5th year in a row, the cost of being a Sioux Falls Synergy member is only $25.

As a member of Sioux Falls Synergy you have the benefit of multiple discounts and member-only events such as our upcoming tour of the Avera Cancer Center. Sioux Falls Synergy members are also invited to serve on various committees throughout the year such as Breakfast of Caring.

This past year alone Sioux Falls Synergy hosted 10 Hot Spots, dedicated 140 volunteer hours to community causes, raised $7,000 through our 2nd Annual Breakfast of Caring, launched a new website, and connected young professionals to community leadership through our Mayoral Forum.

Not bad for being volunteer-led!

Your membership makes all of this happen. Membership runs from May 2010 – April 2011. If you sign up between now and the Annual Celebration on May 13 you will be in a drawing for an IPOD!

I’d like to personally thank all of our long-time members and friends who have been with Sioux Falls Synergy since the beginning. Members can look forward to another great year!

Tomorrow, April 27, 2010, you as a young professional have an incredible opportunity to shape the future of Sioux Falls. So often our interests and input is overshadowed by what’s always been done. Tuesday’s mayoral election, on the other hand, is about what can be done.

When I voted two weeks ago, I walked up to my polling site at 7:30am and was only the 14th person who had voted that morning. It surprised me. There was no line. There was no wait. From parking my car to driving out of the parking lot, I had dedicated less than 10 minutes to making sure my opinion counted.

Sioux Falls Synergy encourages you to make sure the young professional voice is heard on Tuesday, April 27. It’s quick, it’s easy, it’s painless . . . and it matters.

Thanks for being a part of Sioux Falls Synergy and for being a part of our community’s future. Let’s have the largest young professional turnout Sioux Falls has even seen.

See you at the polls!
Cindy

If you haven’t visited www.sfsynergy.org for a while you have missed some big changes. In conjunction with our new year and new membership drive, Sioux Falls Synergy is launching its new website! We invite you to visit www.sfsynergy.org and tell us what you think of our new site through twitter, become our friend on facebook, learn about member benefits, and sign up for upcoming events including next week’s Hot Spot at Monks House of Ale Repute (4/8/2010).

We would like to recognize Brad Edwards of BEParadigm for designing the new site. Brad is a young professional who freelances web design in his spare time. Thanks Brad!