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Over the past year, the steering committee has met both formally and informally, to articulate how a civic-minded emphasis could benefit the DT100 Members. I am excited to announce this year marks the beginning of a new opportunity for the DT100: introducing the Civic Engagement Committee. VISION The vision of the Civic Engagement Committee is to foster a conduit for civic engagement on issues relevant to the DT100, Downtown Norfolk and our Region. OBJECTIVES This committee will have two broad objectives. First, the Civic Engagement Committee will regularly attend and participate in meetings impacting our vision and communicate this information back to the DT100 members. Examples include attending DNC Member Briefings and City Council Meetings, as well as engaging in relevant current events through various media outlets. Second, the Civic Engagement Committee will present issues relevant to the DT100 members to city leaders. MEMBER QUALIFICATIONS Any member is welcome to join the Civic Engagement Committee. The following responsibilities will be expected from each committee member: 1. Active committee meeting participation. Date, time and venue to-be-determined. 2. Regular attendance in civic-minded meetings, which meet the committee's objective. Frequency will be shared among committee members based on each member's schedule constraints. 3. Ability to adequately summarize relevant matters from civic meetings and communicate back to committee and DT100 members. ACTION Initially the Civic Engagement Committee will be limited to 5 active members, who will be selected by the Steering Committee based on the applicant's qualifications. If you are interested in joining this committee, please contact me and plan to attend an informational meeting on September 13 at noon in the DNC Board Room; lunch will be provided. We believe as the Civic Engagement Committee matures, it will give the DT100 both a voice and a "seat at the table" on relevant matters. I look forward to working with fellow members who desire to channel their passion for Downtown Norfolk through this committee. Thank you for your consideration.
David Chase Chair, Civic Engagement Committee Chair-Elect, DT100 The NET Continues and Expands! Dear Downtown 100 Member, Starting this week the NET Bus will have a new route. Not only will the NET continue its service Downtown, it is adding multiple stops in the Ghent section of Norfolk. We feel that the NET will prove to be a critical component to a multi-modal transportation system and greatly compliment the Tide. As many of you know, the NET faced possible elimination during the last round of budget discussions. Many people worked very hard to not only save the NET but to expand its service. Therefore we are asking you to please support the NET and encourage ridership. There will be a fee to ride the NET of $1.50. You will be able to use the HRT Passes for both the NET and the Tide. For a complete list of locations to purchase passes, click here. If you have any questions please let me know. Click here to view the new route. The schedule of times is below. Thank you for your support.
Luke Downing Chair, DT100
Here are some ways to get involved in the local community this month! Share Food With A Neighbor In Need - Friday, September 9th (8:00am - 3:00pm) or Saturday, September 10th (9:00am). You can make a meaningful contribution by filling a bag (or several) with non-perishable... food items and delivering them to one of the collection sites in your area (600 Tidewater Drive Norfolk, VA 23504, 757-314-4575).
United Way of South Hampton Roads, 2011 Day of Caring, September 11, 2011. Over 100 project sites in the cities of Chesapeake, Norfolk, Portsmouth, Virginia Beach, Suffolk, and the county of Isle of Wight. 400 Volunteers Needed! For more information, please the United Way of South Hampton Roads' Day of Caring Coordinator at (757) 853-8500 ext 157 or doc@unitedwayshr.org.
City of Norfolk - Norfolk can use your help in libraries, at the Zoo, in recreation and more! Volunteers make our city great - for yourself, for your neighbors, for your community! Click here to volunteer with the City of Norfolk today!
If you know of any upcoming volunteer opportunities that you think DT100 members would be interested in, please send them to Kelly Stefanko at kstefanko@hotmail.com. Contributed by Kelly Stefanko Virginia Young Professionals Summit September 9th & 10th, Richmond The Young Professionals Summit seeks to connect young professionals from across the commonwealth through a series of personal and professional development and networking opportunities. The event will feature a Friday evening Happy Hour, community service opportunities, various breakout sessions, and a networking lunch with keynote remarks from Nigel Morris, co-founder of Capitol One Financial Services and managing partner of QED Investors.
Leadership Committee member Aaron Zielinski is attending with a goal of 10 DT100 members to attend with him. Contact him once you register to coordinate.
Registration information can be found here: Warner.senate.gov/ypsummit.
Contributed by Holly Christopher The Tide Has Arrived! And thank you for choosing mass transit! By choosing to ride the Tide, you decreased your carbon footprint and so much more!
Which brings us to the question – How have you used mass transit since August 19th, and how has it impacted you? Email us with your story; they’ll be posted in next month’s edition of What’s Up Downtown?.
Contributed by Holly Christopher 27th Annual Holidays in the City Grand Illumination Parade
Saturday, November 19, 2011 Volunteer Applications will be emailed to you in September. For information on sponsorship opportunities, please contact Noel Gramlich.
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 Carson Christopher at holly.christopher@norfolk.gov. Member News Heads Up! Member Mixer and Kickoff September, 2011 City Dock Restaurant, Sheraton Food, fun and fellowship! Formal invitation to follow DT100 Welcomes New Members! At the August Steering Committee Meeting, DT100’s ten newest members were welcomed with lunch and the opportunity to learn more about DT100 operations. Be sure to introduce yourself at the next committee meeting or event and get to know your members!
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