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Archive for January, 2011
San Francisco Green Drinks
February 1st
“Green Connections”
Hello Green Drinkers!
Please join us next Tuesday, February 1st for San Francisco Green Drinks!
This month, in addition to our regular open-networking setting, we will be offering Green Speed Dating/Networking!
After its debut at our February event in 2010 this event is back by popular demand:
6:15pm Speed Networking: for the business minded crowd
7:15pm Speed Dating: for heart-centric attendees
8:15pm A potential “round two” Speed Dating session
Sign-up at the door on a first-come basis so come early!
$6 cover for speed networking and/or speed dating sessions (one drink ticket included)
Speed Dating/Networking: In February 2010, the mood was set with glowing, environmentally-friendly lights while passionate cocktails, rich chocolate and soothing sounds of two fabulous DJs filled the room. By the end of the night 12 couples had successfully made their eco-love connection! In February of this year we will expand this popular event to include a Speed Networking round for our business crowd. Whether you’re interested in connecting with a potential business partner or a new romance, come to SFGD to find out what the night has in store for you!
Those interested in attending SFGD’s normal networking time are free to do so in the main room.
Also, to all of our loyal attendees and supporters – Please keep us in mind if you or anyone you know is interested in Sponsoring a SF Green Drinks Event – Contact Us for more information!
Want a Free Drink Ticket?Bring $6 and sign up for Speed Dating/Networking at 6:15/7:15!
Event Details
Date: Tuesday, February 1st
Location: 111 Minna Gallery
Time: 5:30 pm – 9:30 pm
Bring: Please bring your green flyers, announcements, job postings, etc for the Community Board – and of course, bring your business cards!
Safety: Please be safe when coming to/from SFGD. If you would like someone to walk you to your bus/train stop or car, please let a greeter know. As always, please designate a driver if driving.
Cost: Free
Question of the Month: “What is your green love?”
Entertainment: Two live DJs will be spinning smooth, sultry jams sure to put you in the connection-making mood . . .
Community
* Post your green event on the Bay Area Green Calendar for free!
* SF Green Drinks is on LinkedIn. Connect with other environmental professionals.
* SF Green Drinks is on Facebook. Please join the group ‘San Francisco Green Drinks’ for additional resources and information.
* SF Green Drinks is booking out Sponsors and Community Partners for 2011. If you or someone you know is interested in connecting with our community, please get in touch!
See you on the 1st!
- The Green Drinks Team
Aaron, Bryan, Kailani, Kim, Lori, Missi & Robin
Happy New Year San Francisco Green Drinkers!
2010 was another busy and spectacular year for us. Some of us went back to school for green MBAs, while other of us found new green jobs. Some of us founded our dream green company while others created rewarding business connections. And others of us … well, we found romance under the 111 roof and started on the best journey of all. Whatever your 2010 moment was, we all laughed, shared and networked the year away at our favorite San Francisco monthly event -
Green Drinks!
Let’s take a moment to rewind and enjoy all that we’ve accomplished:
By the Numbers
39,363 visits to sfgreendrinks.org during the year.- 3,885 people attended our monthly Green Drinks for an average of 324 people per event!
- 1,077 Green Drinkers signed up for the monthly Newsletter; current total is 3,286.
- 1,878 people are members of SFGD on Facebook.
- 518 free drink tickets given to Green Drinkers.
- 159 volunteers participated at our monthly event throughout the year.
- 22 different organizations connected with us as Sponsors or Community Partners.
Highlights of 2010
San Francisco Green Drinks firmly established itself as the largest green networking group in California and the place to be in San Francisco on the 1st Tuesday of every month. As the eco-conscious hub for the Bay Area, we brought people together from all corners of our environmental community. In 2011 we look forward to continuing our mission to strengthen and support those making a difference in the lives of others and our planet.
We were honored to celebrate a year long sponsorship with Earth Island Institute. Earth Island supports over 40 projects working around the world to protect the planet and is responsible for the production of one of the most important documentaries of the year, The Cove, as well as offering an environmental lecture series called Earth Island Presents… and their award-winning publication, Earth Island Journal.
The $5,108 raised at our December 2009 Holiday Bash went to sponsor and install a solar electric system for a low income homeowner in San Francisco. On January 30th and 31st, seventeen Green Drinkers volunteered with Grid Alternatives to work alongside the homeowners and install the solar system. Everyone enjoyed learning about solar energy and how to install solar panels.
This year’s Green Generations fundraising gala for non-profit organizations who provide environmental education to under-served children was a huge success! A grand total of $6,196 was raised for the following youth non-profits: San Francisco Nature Education, Pie Ranch Youth Education and Exploring New Horizon’s Outdoor School.
This meaningful and fun-filled event was the toast of the town, featuring organic and local appetizers, a special musical performance, green drink specials, a silent auction, bike-powered smoothies, green promises, networking opportunities, and complimentary bike valet. At Green Generations the Bay Area green community united once again to help ensure that environmental awareness is carried forward to future generations.
In 2010 we established a formal Community Partnership program to connect our community with local and scrumptious samples of organic and sustainable products. In 2010 we brought in beer, wine, appetizers, snacks, ice cream, juices, vegetables – you name it! If you’re interested in contributing to a 2011 event, please contact us today!
Special activities in 2010 included:
- Giving away free passes to local, sustainability conferences including West Coast Green, Green Festival and Bioneers.
- Hosting an educational discussion around the sustainable food movement.
- Green Speed Dating at our February Eco-Love event
- Participating in California’s annual Coastal Cleanup Day for our second year.
- Increasing postings and exposure for our free SF Bay Area Green Calendar.
- Collecting food during our Holiday Bash for the San Francisco Food Bank.
- Networking by Category, Making a Pledge, the Green Promises Board, our holiday Giving Tree and more!
We held a survey at our March 2010 event with our Green Drinks community. Thank you to all 115 of you who helped contribute to this important task! Here are some of the results:
And lastly, a special thank you goes out to our ongoing partners – 111 Minna (event space), The Hub (meeting space) and our SF Bay Area Green Calendar partners, Net Impact and Women’s Environmental Network – who have made 2010 an amazing year. We look forward to building upon our relationships and helping everyone flourish in 2011!
Thanks again to everyone involved!
– The Green Drinks Team
