CIW Appreciation Soirée: Showing Gratitude to Volunteers and Community Partners

CIW Appreciation Soirée: Showing Gratitude to Volunteers and Community Partners

October 31, 2012

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“Appreciation is a wonderful thing. It makes what is excellent in others belong to us as well.” ~Voltaire

Last Thursday, Chicago Ideas Week (CIW) hosted an Appreciation Soirée for our volunteers and Community Partners at Moe’s Cantina in River North. Without the support of these communities, CIW would not be possible. Our volunteers and partners assist us with behind-the-scenes coordination and are incredible CIW ambassadors in the public eye.

To show our gratitude, the CIW team scheduled a fun-filled evening with musical entertainment from Violinist Katarina Visnevska and DJ Madrid, massage services from Community Partner Valeo Chicago, a wine tasting by Local Wine Raves, and prize drawings.

Generous prize donations were given by the following organizations:

Bike and Roll Chicago (provided by Bike and Park, CIW Community Partner)
Chicago Chocolate Tours (provided by Women’s Innovation Network, CIW Community Partner)
Dragon Ranch Moonshine & BBQ
Koval Distillery
Moe’s Cantina
Open Books (CIW Community Partner)
Skinny Socials (CIW Community Partner)
Steve’s Deli

Thanks to all the outstanding groups and individuals who actively participated in Chicago Ideas Week. We hope to work with them again for CIW 2013!

About the CIW Volunteer Program

Fostering a community of innovation and exploration is no tiny feat. Thankfully, passionate volunteers are willing to lend a hand and their unique talents to further the mission of Chicago Ideas Week! Chicago Ideas Week fills over 1,000+ volunteer positions annually. CIW volunteers are a diverse and talented group of individuals. CIW volunteers provide many services that are essential to the success of our initiative, helping not only during our event week, but throughout the year as well. CIW volunteers serve our organization and our community of enthusiasts, innovators, participants, and collaborators. To join our team of volunteers, email Jennifer Nelson at jennifer@chicagoideas.com.

About the CIW Community Partner Program

Community Partners are non-profits and businesses that have made a positive impact on Chicago and are dedicated to the values of Chicago Ideas Week. The program is designed to identify, develop, and sustain relationships that will bring fresh perspectives, leverage resources, and further the inclusiveness of the Chicago Ideas Week community. For more information about the CIW Community Partner program, visit http://www.chicagoideas.com/partners.