Wednesday, October 20, 2004
Long overdue update!
Since the last posting, we've had a few other events.
We've bowled, attended films, stopped by a cafe for a social desert, and others.
We are planning to go to the Maryland Renaissance Festival this coming Sunday, October 24, 2004.
Let us know if you have some additional event ideas!
Eliezer Gamerman
S.O.N.G. Coordinator
Since the last posting, we've had a few other events.
We've bowled, attended films, stopped by a cafe for a social desert, and others.
We are planning to go to the Maryland Renaissance Festival this coming Sunday, October 24, 2004.
Let us know if you have some additional event ideas!
Eliezer Gamerman
S.O.N.G. Coordinator
Wednesday, January 14, 2004
We had a very good first event last night at David Chu's China Bistro, with good turn out. In fact, we even had to add an extra seat or two. A few last minute RSVP's and drop-in's were certainly welcome.
Considering that there was a major freak accident on the way to Baltimore (i.e. a oil tanker blew up and the road melted), we did pretty well, with about 18 people attending.
I met a lot of new faces, and finally had the good fortunte to put faces to names and e-mail addresses.
Break down was about two-thirds women, one-third men.
Ages of attendees spanned the spectrum and ranged from early 20's to late 30's.
Considering that this is the first event I've ever planned of this nature, things went mostly smoothly, although I did learn some things from the experience that I will certainly apply as lessons learned:
Hopefully, we'll be able to spread the word to some additional men in the age group, so that we're more balanced in that area (as per request).
There were a number of interesting ideas passed about for the next event.
Off the top of my head, among the idea floated were bowling, ice-skating, outdoor activities (when warmer), trips to D.C. or Annapolis, melave malka/Shabbos meal/Shabbatons, periodic "coffee house" and maybe a speaker or two were mentioned.
I'll be sending out a summary to the S.O.N.G. list to get some feedback on what folks would like next.
The next event will likely be in 4-6 weeks, so we're looking at late February or first week of March, right now.
I forgot, at the event, to ask how people heard about the event, so that I can make life easier by knowing what's getting noticed so I can focus advertising better. So I'll be sending out an e-mail later to the list.
BTW - the list's e-mail address is singles@shidduchim.info.
Also, I'd like to hear from anyone who would like to help out with planning our events, as we could definitely use the assistance. It is a pretty big undertaking sometimes.
So - if you've got a space that we might be able to use, know someone who might be willing to help us out, or have a special skill, talent or hobby that might spark and idea (this includes puppeteering :-)) - please let me know. Believe me, I'll use everything we can get!
Also - I could definitely use some input coordinating the next event, so if you'd like to take an active part, let me know as well.
As a final thought, although S.O.N.G. is not a shidduch group - rather it's a social group for Orthodox singles to meet, connect and make friends - some people did ask about shidduchim.
If you're so inclined, let me know and I'll see what I can do to help on that track. At the very least, I'll keep an eye out and make sure people know about you. Likewise, don't be afraid to network with other folks. There are many folks in the community who might not come to a S.O.N.G. event, but might be a match for you, so it never hurts to ask.
See you all at the next event!
Eliezer Gamerman
S.O.N.G. Coordinator
Considering that there was a major freak accident on the way to Baltimore (i.e. a oil tanker blew up and the road melted), we did pretty well, with about 18 people attending.
I met a lot of new faces, and finally had the good fortunte to put faces to names and e-mail addresses.
Break down was about two-thirds women, one-third men.
Ages of attendees spanned the spectrum and ranged from early 20's to late 30's.
Considering that this is the first event I've ever planned of this nature, things went mostly smoothly, although I did learn some things from the experience that I will certainly apply as lessons learned:
- Parking space is a golden resource
- Always order the food early. Hungry Jews can be scary :-)
- Don't forget to breathe and sit down
- A name tag for me wouldn't hurt
- A visible sign for attendees that you're in the right place and where we're meeting is the way go
- Suggesting 20 separate checks to a Chinese waiter is a sure way to be banned from any restaurant :-)
- Watch out for the wasabi and that oily looking hot sauce especially. It's more dangerous that it looks :-)
Hopefully, we'll be able to spread the word to some additional men in the age group, so that we're more balanced in that area (as per request).
There were a number of interesting ideas passed about for the next event.
Off the top of my head, among the idea floated were bowling, ice-skating, outdoor activities (when warmer), trips to D.C. or Annapolis, melave malka/Shabbos meal/Shabbatons, periodic "coffee house" and maybe a speaker or two were mentioned.
I'll be sending out a summary to the S.O.N.G. list to get some feedback on what folks would like next.
The next event will likely be in 4-6 weeks, so we're looking at late February or first week of March, right now.
I forgot, at the event, to ask how people heard about the event, so that I can make life easier by knowing what's getting noticed so I can focus advertising better. So I'll be sending out an e-mail later to the list.
BTW - the list's e-mail address is singles@shidduchim.info.
Also, I'd like to hear from anyone who would like to help out with planning our events, as we could definitely use the assistance. It is a pretty big undertaking sometimes.
So - if you've got a space that we might be able to use, know someone who might be willing to help us out, or have a special skill, talent or hobby that might spark and idea (this includes puppeteering :-)) - please let me know. Believe me, I'll use everything we can get!
Also - I could definitely use some input coordinating the next event, so if you'd like to take an active part, let me know as well.
As a final thought, although S.O.N.G. is not a shidduch group - rather it's a social group for Orthodox singles to meet, connect and make friends - some people did ask about shidduchim.
If you're so inclined, let me know and I'll see what I can do to help on that track. At the very least, I'll keep an eye out and make sure people know about you. Likewise, don't be afraid to network with other folks. There are many folks in the community who might not come to a S.O.N.G. event, but might be a match for you, so it never hurts to ask.
See you all at the next event!
Eliezer Gamerman
S.O.N.G. Coordinator
Thursday, December 25, 2003
We're received a couple of requests from singles in their 40's, inquiring about S.O.N.G. and asking about events for them.
Here's the story.
Since we're a new group, just starting out and learning our way around, S.O.N.G. decided to start by focussing on what is demographically called in Jewish communal circles the "Young Adult" focus group.
Some of the key reasons for this were to give an initial focus, instead of starting out schizophrenic trying to do everything for everyone and failing at it, and the simple fact that, if an age group had to be chosen, the coordinator (me) being 29 and smack dab in the middle between the 20's and 30's seemed best suited to address that crowd, since he knows it better than any other.
However, from the beginning, it's been intended and understood that there needed to also be a similar venue inclusive of people in their 40's and older. It's only the limited time and experience of the coordinator (right now, he's a one man show) that is preventing this.
So - if you'd like to see something for folks in their 40's and older especially, please let the S.O.N.G. coordinator know (song@shidduchim.info). Whether it's an event idea, a desire to volunteer some time and energy to make it happen, or simply to voice your support for the idea - we'd like to hear from you.
Have a good Chanukah!
Eliezer
Here's the story.
Since we're a new group, just starting out and learning our way around, S.O.N.G. decided to start by focussing on what is demographically called in Jewish communal circles the "Young Adult" focus group.
Some of the key reasons for this were to give an initial focus, instead of starting out schizophrenic trying to do everything for everyone and failing at it, and the simple fact that, if an age group had to be chosen, the coordinator (me) being 29 and smack dab in the middle between the 20's and 30's seemed best suited to address that crowd, since he knows it better than any other.
However, from the beginning, it's been intended and understood that there needed to also be a similar venue inclusive of people in their 40's and older. It's only the limited time and experience of the coordinator (right now, he's a one man show) that is preventing this.
So - if you'd like to see something for folks in their 40's and older especially, please let the S.O.N.G. coordinator know (song@shidduchim.info). Whether it's an event idea, a desire to volunteer some time and energy to make it happen, or simply to voice your support for the idea - we'd like to hear from you.
Have a good Chanukah!
Eliezer
Monday, December 15, 2003
We've had a positive response so far to our first event, judging by the RSVP's so far. Lots of new faces whom I've never met and am looking forward to getting to know.
We do need some assistance, though.
In order to get the word out, we need help.
If you'd be willing to put up a flyer or posting on your shul's bulletin board, this would be very helpful for us, as it's difficult to reach all the shuls in the area.
Also, if you could bring a friend, that would be great as well. The key idea in networking is that two people, who each know someone become vehicles by which their friends meet each other. Two becomes four becomes eight and so on. You can very rapidly expand your circle of friends and help others looking to connect!
BTW - if you have idea for events, let us know.
Some suggestions have been:
Do you have feedback or some ideas to suggest?
You can e-mail: song@shidduchim.info
or, if you're already on the mailing list:
singles@shidduchim.info
Eliezer
We do need some assistance, though.
In order to get the word out, we need help.
If you'd be willing to put up a flyer or posting on your shul's bulletin board, this would be very helpful for us, as it's difficult to reach all the shuls in the area.
Also, if you could bring a friend, that would be great as well. The key idea in networking is that two people, who each know someone become vehicles by which their friends meet each other. Two becomes four becomes eight and so on. You can very rapidly expand your circle of friends and help others looking to connect!
BTW - if you have idea for events, let us know.
Some suggestions have been:
- Bowling
- Sports or ESPNZone
- Featured Speaker
- Film and Discussion
- Group Shabbos Lunch (Bring a dish!)
Do you have feedback or some ideas to suggest?
You can e-mail: song@shidduchim.info
or, if you're already on the mailing list:
singles@shidduchim.info
Eliezer
Thursday, December 04, 2003
Welcome to the blog of the Jewish Single's Orthodox Networking Group (S.O.N.G.). of Baltimore (Maryland).
The Jewish Single's Orthodox Networking Group (S.O.N.G.) of Baltimore (Maryland) is a group of Jewish observant singles in their 20's and 30's. It's purpose is to help single Orthodox Jews to network, connect socially, support one another and mingle.
This blog's goal is to help connect Jewish Othodox singles in their 20's and 30's in the Baltimore (and possibly Maryland) area connect with one another.
It will include postings about upcoming social events and group activities, as well as, other information that might be relevant to the group.
In the future, it is also possible that this will be made a group blog, so that it will be fully interactive and a true group endeavor.
The Jewish Single's Orthodox Networking Group (S.O.N.G.) of Baltimore (Maryland) is a group of Jewish observant singles in their 20's and 30's. It's purpose is to help single Orthodox Jews to network, connect socially, support one another and mingle.
This blog's goal is to help connect Jewish Othodox singles in their 20's and 30's in the Baltimore (and possibly Maryland) area connect with one another.
It will include postings about upcoming social events and group activities, as well as, other information that might be relevant to the group.
In the future, it is also possible that this will be made a group blog, so that it will be fully interactive and a true group endeavor.
