SOAR and Alderman Reilly Tribune Tower Informational Presentation

2018 Blueprint Gala- Join Us!

Join us and our honorary Co-Chair Helyn Goldenberg for this special evening
of fun, friendship and support of SOAR. All proceeds from the evening will go towards
our programs, social events and advocacy efforts in Streeterville.

Tickets
Individual ticket - $125 
Table of 9 - $1,000

You don't have to be a SOAR member 

to attend this event.

To purchase tickets click here.

SOAR Social: Winter Jazz

On Tuesday, March 13, join us for this musical SOAR Social at Winter's Jazz Club. This event is $10 for members, $20 for non-members. Your admission ticket includes a Happy Hour drink ticket, good for one house wine, beer, or soda between 6:30-7:30pm. Ticket also includes complimentary admission to the live jazz show featuring the Matt Lewis Trio immediately following Happy Hour. Please note, this show has a 1-drink minimum (not counting Happy Hour drink ticket.) You MUST bring your ticket (printed or digital) to enter! Grab your friends, enjoy some jazz, and be part of the Streeterville community! The evening is co-hosted by two SOAR Business Members, Winter’s and Pinstripes. Date:              Tuesday, March 13 Location:         Winter’s Jazz Club                        465 N. McClurg Time:               6:30 pm  Admission:       $10 per member                        $20 for non-members                        Includes live jazz by Matt Lewis Trio                        Appetizers and one beer, wine or soft drink Note: Guests receive complimentary admission to the show but there is a  1-drink minimum during the show RSVP:            Click here

Season's Greetings from SOAR

Season's Greeting from the SOAR Board of Directors
We wish you, your family, friends and neighbors the happiest of holiday seasons and a wonderful 2018!

 

Left to right first row (seated): Christian Ficara, Howard W. Melton, Bob Johnson, Clare Hennessy. 

Back row, standing; Brian Butler, Judy Aiello-Fantus, Seth Blumenthal, Gail Spreen, Debby Gershbein,
Karen Burnett, Mario W. Hollemans, Joel Brosk, Bob Levin, David Hampe.

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Message from the President; Turning Advocacy into Action

In our commitment to those who love the neighborhood, the SOAR Board of Directors has been hard at work this year advocating for Streeterville, working on actionable goals to educate, advocate and inform the community. We have been effective by working very closely with government officials to advocate for the neighborhood. For example, we frequently meet with Alderman Brendan Reilly, Alderman Brian Hopkins, State Representative Christian Mitchell and Police Commander Paul Bauer, communicating concerns about quality of life issues including safety and well-being, land use, traffic, development, greening and sustainability. As an example of our effectiveness, Alderman Reilly recently wrote several letters to inform us about actions he took in response to our concerns. To read his letters visit our website soarchicago.org and look for the Position Statements tab on the left navigation. There are 4 letters for you to read.

 

SOAR connects the community educationally, culturally and socially, fulfilling our goal of "Building and Celebrating Community" through the flourishing Farmers Market, a significant community gathering place. We hosted Town Halls, social events, safety and greening/sustainability seminars and a new, informative and educational Speakers Series and celebrated the beauty of the neighborhood with our Beautification Awards and the SOAR Garden Club at Lake Shore Park.  

 

In our 43rd year, we find that SOAR has effectively met challenges presented by a Streeterville that is vastly different from the one organized to give residents a voice in 1975. We still have more to do. But SOAR's mission remains: to preserve, enhance and promote the quality of life and community in Streeterville.  

 

The Annual Appeal is a major source of income to support programs and operations. If you have already donated to the 2017 year-end Annual Appeal, thank you for your generosity. If you have not donated, it is not too late to consider a tax-deductible donation "close to home." If you wish to donate click here.

 

As always, I will be happy to hear your ideas and respond to your questions and comments when you reach me at dgershbein@soarchicago.org.

  

Deborah Gershbein

President