• Blood Drive
• Brain Gain Survey
• Volunteer Opportunities
• Save the Date
• Musical Chairs

• Going Green
• Upcoming Downtown Events
• Committee Meetings
• All About Members

Downtown 100 Blood Drive

Tuesday, February 7, 2012

12:00pm to 6:00pm

World Trade Center
101 West Main Street, 5th Floor

Once again, we are partnering with The American Red Cross to make a difference! Our goal is 40 pints of blood which has the ability to save 120 lives. Join in and bring your friends or co-workers.  Prizes will be awarded to the DT100 member who solicits the greatest number of volunteers!

Register here and enter DT100 as the sponsor code.

Can't give blood?......volunteer your time. 

Email Kandis Burnworth at krb0601@gmail.com to sign up.

Special Thanks to Harbor Group International for generously donating

the office space for this blood drive.

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Your Input Needed-Take the Brain Gain Survey!

The City of Norfolk has partnered with the Greater Norfolk Corporation, an organization of 125 business leaders, to launch the Brain Gain Survey.  The survey asks young professionals (this means you!) about their perceptions of the Hampton Roads area and what would make it a more attractive place to live.

In a fast-paced knowledge based economy, the ability to attract young entrepreneurs and professionals is paramount for cities that desire economic prosperity in this new era. The City strives to create an attractive environment for young entrepreneurs to establish the next generation of businesses. It also aims to attract and retain talented young professionals. The feedback from the survey will drive a community action plan to improve Norfolk's and the region's ability to attract and retain young professionals.

The survey is available at generationnorfolk.com.

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Volunteer Now!

Backpack Assembly/Food Sorting - Saturday, February 11, 9:00am to 12:00pm. Foodbank of Southeastern Virginia. Let’s fill the 15 volunteers slots and help fill weekend backpacks with food for needy children! Contact Cameron Rountree to lend a hand!

Volunteer Work Day – Saturday, February 11, 10:00am to 4:00pm. Put on your work gloves and help maintain the trails and facilities at the Hoffler Creek Wildlife Foundation and Park. Email hofflercreek@hofflercreek.org for details.

Contributed by Kelly Stefanko

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Save the Date

  DT100 Night at Norfolk Admirals

Friday, February 17

Social: 5:30pm, Plaza Azteca

Game time: 7:30pm, Scope Arena

Event is for DT100 members and guests.

Tickets are $10.00 per person.

Formal invitation with RSVP to follow

Lunch and Learn!

Hot Lunch at the Chrysler Museum Glass Studio

Wednesday, March 7, 12:00pm

Take a break from the office and watch amazing demonstrations of glass art the Chrysler Museum’s newest showpiece! Event is free; lunch is $8.00 per person.

Formal invitation with RSVP to follow

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Musical Chairs!

You’ve been going gang-busters on the Projects Committee for the last two years ensuring the Food Bank and Red Cross receive their hefty donations from DT100. Maybe you’ve smiled, networked and organized logistics over the last three years planning the Holiday Hop, Admirals games, and beer tastings to enhance the DT100 members’ social outings.

Time for a change? Membership Chair Melissa Taylor says it’s not a complicated process if members feel the need to try something new. She’ll monitor any request for a change to make sure committees have sufficient numbers to accomplish their tasks and work to help keep members engaged in DT100 activities.

Below is a refresher of what committees exist, their Chair information and meeting times. To inquire about shifting to a new role within DT100, contact Melissa Taylor directly.

Projects Committee

Meets the 1st Thursday of the Month at 12:00pm, DNC Conference Room
Chairperson:   Kandis Burnworth

• Research, recommend and coordinate the Downtown 100’s involvement in projects that on a long-term basis will have an impact on downtown and an impact on the success of the Downtown 100.
• Research, recommend and coordinate one-time volunteer projects for the Downtown 100.

Events Committee

Meets the 2nd Tuesday of the Month at 5:30pm, rotating sites

Chairperson:  Kelly Harlan, Virginia Arts Festival

• Develop, recommend and organize exciting and innovative social/networking events for DT100 members.
• Keep Downtown 100 members informed of events coordinated by other organizations that may be of interest to Downtown 100 members.

Leadership Development Committee

Meets the 3rd Tuesday of the Month at 5:30pm, rotating sites

Chairperson:  Fred Rose, Dominion Enterprises

• Develop, recommend and organize quarterly forums to keep members informed about community issues.  
• Solicit feed back from members regarding issues of interest to the members.
• Coordinate leadership development seminars for Downtown 100 members.

Civic Engagement Committee

Meets the 3rd Monday of the Month at 5:30pm, Shula’s
Chairperson:  David Chase, Wall, Einhorn & Chernitzer

• Responsible for regularly attending and participating in meetings impacting our vision, including DNC Member Briefings and City Council Meetings, and reporting back to Downtown 100 members as well as engaging in relevant current events through various media outlets.
• Responsible for conveying present issues relevant to the DT100 members to the city leaders.

Communications Committee

Meets quarterly at 5:30pm, rotating sites

Holly Christopher, City of Norfolk – Keep Norfolk Beautiful  

• Responsible for conveying Downtown 100 information to Downtown 100 members.
• Compile and write monthly Downtown 100 newsletter.

Contributed by Holly Christopher

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Hip Huggin Tip

Document Shredding Available to Norfolk Residents

With tax season underway, many take the opportunity to clean out files and folders accumulating dated material, some of which you may want to dispose of safe from other eyes. Norfolk residents can now have their sensitive paper documents shredded by City of Norfolk staff.

This free service, which is accessible 24 hours a day/7 days a week, is available at the Division of Towing and Recovery, located at 1195 Lance Road. Residents bringing in 100 pages or less can have their documents shredded while they wait.  A drop off service is provided for those bringing in a shopping bag full or less. Call 441-2233 to learn more.  

Contributed by Holly Christopher

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Upcoming Downtown Events

Click here for more upcoming Downtown events.

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Committee Meetings

• February 2 - Projects Committee - 12noon @ DNC
• February 7 - Events Committee - 5:30pm @ Bean There Cafe
• February 16 - Steering Committee - 12noon @ DNC
• February 20 - Civic Engagement Committee - 5:30pm @ Shula's
• February 21 - Leadership Development Committee - 5:30pm @ The Big Easy

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All About Members

Attention: Do you have any DT100 Member news, great photos taken of members at some of our events or just being around Downtown? Send them to Holly Christopher at holly.christopher@norfolk.gov.

New Members

• Jared Chalk (City of Norfolk) - Projects Committee

Member Resignations

• Katie Rudnicki (Projects)
• Gillian Hammond (Projects)
• Janine Marshall (Communications)
• Rob Camlin (Projects)
• Kelly Stefanko (Communications)

Member News

• Congratulations to DT100 Chair Luke Downing and Alicia DeFonzo on their engagement.
  
  
• What a way to ring in the New Year! As of January 1st, David Chase (DT100 Chair-Elect and Civic Engagement Chair) was promoted to Shareholder with Wall, Einhorn & Chernitzer. Congratulations, David!

Member Birthdays

• Megan O'Reilly (Leadership Development) - February 4
• Drewry Tatterson (Projects) - February 5
• Sam Schwartz (Leadership Development) - February 13
• Lamont Maddox (Events) - February 17
• Alex Raney (Projects) - February 18
• Tom Van Benschoten (Steering and Civic Engagement) - February 19
• Eric Schweizer (Leadership Development) - February 20

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Newsletter Staff
This edition of What’s Up Downtown has been brought to you by the Downtown 100 Communications Committee. If you have an idea for the next edition, contact Holly Christopher at holly.christopher@norfolk.gov or let one of us know!

Committee Members:

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