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October 2013 News Follow Us   
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Saturday, October 12, 2013 from 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM
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Our annual art walk is this Saturday! This year, we have several restaurants offering discounts to participants and other related art gallery special events. Plan to make a great night of it out in the South Loop!
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GSLA 2013-14 Board Election
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The board of directors of the Greater South Loop Association received nominating petitions for the board of directors and held an annual election on Thursday, October 3, 2013 at the DayStar Center located at 1550 S. State Street.
Gail Rutkowski, president, called for nominating petitions from South Loop residents and said, "We invite all community members to get involved - either by seeking Board or committee seats or by volunteering for project work. We encourage residents to be involved in the community and welcome their support." Gail served as president and completed her 2 year term. During her time at the helm, the GSLA's presence in the South Loop has grown. "Success can be measured ranging from counting the extensive business relationships that have been forged in the neighborhood to the variety of events that bring neighbors together. The board is very grateful to have had Gail's leadership" says incoming president Jeanette Johnson.
Jeanette shared her 2013-14 goals with the newly elected board. "With the real estate market poised for a comeback, we will continue to expand our reach and continue to build community in the neighborhood to existing and new neighbors alike".
Officers were elected to the board as follows:
T.J. Sagen, our previous Bash on Wabash chairman, as vice-president
Bill Van Emburg was re-elected as treasurer
Josh Ellis, a newly elected director, as secretary
Returning directors to the board include Jeff Key, Gail Rutkowski and Deb Soehlig who were re-elected and Norma Jordan that is in the middle of a 2 year term. Kimberly McMiller joins the board as director.
Special thanks to Molly Heyen who finished her term and recently served as our events director and Bash on Wabash volunteer committee chair. Molly's contributions have been critical to our success and we look forward to her continued community building efforts as her South Loop Toastmasters group becomes chartered. Alison Jackson, our former secretary will be leading our events committee.
Additionally, Tyler Joyner was thanked for his time as a director as he resigned from the board to spend time with his young family. Frank Readus was appointed at the election to the remainder of Tyler's term as a director. |
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Film Club Screening of "My Man Godfrey"
Tuesday, October 8, 2013 | 6:30 PM to 9:30 PM
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My Man Godfrey (1936) Considered the definitive screwball comedy by many, the plot centers on the actions of the wealthy and eccentric Bullock family. When one of the Bullock daughters (Carole Lombard) hires a "forgotten man" to be their new butler, things get interesting. The film features brilliant performances from Lombard and William Powell as Godfrey. It also features a brilliant supporting cast that includes Alice Brady, Eugene Pallette, Gail Patrick, Mischa Auer, and Jean Dixon.My Man Godfrey was the first to film to receive Academy Award nominations in all four acting categories. Also nominated for Academy Awards were director Gregory La Cava ("Stage Door", "Fifth Avenue Girl") and screenwriters Eric Hatch and Morrie Ryskind.
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South Loop Greener Together Contest
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 Are you always looking for ways to go greener by ... riding a bike more? Recycling more? Composting? Using more energy efficient fixtures?
Do you wonder if you might be able to do more for the environment if you combined your efforts with your friends, neighbors, or co-workers?
Have you had an idea scratching at the back of your mind of a fun, green project to do others - to all go greener together?
If you answer "yes" to any of those questions, the Alliance for a Greener South Loop has just the incentive to help you take a next step in going greener:
MONEY!!
This year, for the 5th anniversary of our Greener South Loop Awards, we will be awarding a $1000 cash prize to implement a winning plan that engages folks to go GREENER TOGETHER in the South Loop.
The South Loop | Greener Together Contest will award the money to winners of the most engaging and green community project design for the South Loop. Let's break that down. . .
What's "engaging?" - a project that lots of folks will actually participate in.
What's "green?" - a project that makes an environmental impact, by contributing to the City's Sustainability Plan.
What's a "community?" -any group of folks who have something in common: living, working, teaching/learning, or playing. Work in the South Loop? It's your co-workers. Go to school in the South Loop? It's your staff, students, and families. Play in the South Loop? It's your gardening club or softball team members. Live in the South Loop? It's your neighbors, members of your condo or townhome association, etc.
To sum it up, contenders for the prize will be project designs that engage people in the South Loop to work together on a project that contributes to theCity's Sustainability Plan. The Winning Project will be well-thought out, with a clear environmental focus (aligned with at least one category in City's Sustainability Plan), a way to actively engage community members, a budget, and a four-month implementation timeline.
The winning prize of $1000, funded by our Contest Sponsors, will be awarded to implement the project.
What is the Contest Timetable? [dates to be finalized]
October 20, 2013: Formal contest launch
November 22, 2013: Completed applications due
December 5, 2013: The Winning Project will be announced at our Awards Event
January - April, 2014: Distribution of the cash award is contingent on a four-month implementation plan.
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Chicago Marathon
Sunday, October 13, 2013 | 7:00AM
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On Sunday, October 13, 2013, approximately 45,000 runners will be racing through the streets of Chicago, as they make their way to the finish line of one of the premier running events in the world. We encourage you to become part of this city wide event and join the spectators from around the world in cheering on the runners. Please use this guide to inform residents, staff and guests of your business or organization on how to best navigate the city on race day, and how to enjoy one of the city's premier events.
Click here for a downloadable Street Closure Brochure
Race Start Times
Wheelchair Race 7:20 a.m. (Central Time)
Marathon Wave 1 7:30 a.m. (Central Time)
Marathon Wave 2 8:00 a.m. (Central Time)
Locations
The Start and Finish Line areas are both located in Grant Park on Columbus Drive. The 26.2-mile course runs through 29 Chicago neighborhoods. The route extends north to Addison St., west to Damen Ave. and south to 35th St.
Parking and Street Closures
No Parking Zones along the course will be enforced beginning at 1:00 a.m. on Sunday, October 13. Please look for No Parking signs in your area for full details. Street closures along the route will occur between 7:00 a.m. and 3:00 p.m. The roads in Grant Park will be closed longer. City streets will re-open promptly as the final runners pass through (at a 15-minute mile pace). The Chicago Police Department will be responsible for closing and re-opening streets, they will do so in a manner ensuring runner and spectator safety. Please follow their instructions when approaching streets on the course. Do NOT attempt to block the race course at any time.
Towed Vehicle Information
The towing of vehicles along the course and other posted No Parking zones will be enforced beginning at 1:00 a.m. on Sunday, October 13. Vehicles will be ticketed and towed to the nearest auto-pound. For inquiries about towed vehicles, call 312.744.4444.
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Chicago Architecture Foundation
October 19 -20 | Free Event!
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Halloween in the Parks
Friday, October 25th from 6:30 P.M. to 8:30 P.M.
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Halloween Happenings at Northerly Island from 6:30 PM - 8:30 PM
Northerly Island
1521 S. Linn White Dr. Chicago, IL 60605
(312) 745-2910 Fee: $3.00 Age Range: 2 and up
Family fun event with pumpkin decorating, inflatable, costume party and dancing! Register NOW!
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South Loop LSC Community Representative Needed
Application Deadline Novemeber 8th
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South Loop Elementary Local School Council (LSC) needs a new community representative from Nov, 2013 - June 30, 2014.
Our newest Community Member became a Chicago Public School teacher, so she had to resign from the council. We wish her well with her students.
If you are interested in joining the LSC, then please stop by the Main Office for the application materials, or they can be downloaded at the LSC website for Chicago Public Schools: http://www.cps.edu/Pages/LSCElections.aspx
Application deadline is November 8, 2013.
Please attend the Candidates' Forum at the monthly LSC meeting November 13th 6:15 pm
Each applicant makes a short presentation (3 minutes), and the LSC votes in closed session for the new representative.
The LSC is a hard working group comprised of the Principal, parents, teachers, staff, and community members. LSCs participate in the governance of Chicago Public Schools and are responsible for (3) main duties:
1. approving how school funds and resources are allocated;
2. developing and monitoring the annual School Improvement Plan
3. evaluating and selecting the school's principal.
Questions? Please contact Principal Shelton (773-534-8690) or Chairperson Ellen Lorden (ellenlorden@yahoo.com)
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CAPS Beats 131 & 132 Residential Meeting
Tuesday, October 15, 2013 at 7:00 PM
1718 South State Street
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Become a Member or Sponsor Today!
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Greater South Loop Association
P.O. BOX 4632 - Chicago, IL 60680-4632
A non-profit 501(c)(3) neighborhood organization comprised of an alliance of residents and businesses in the South Loop.
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