 Dear Girls Rock! Chicago Friends and Supporters,
Upcoming Events:
DePaul Music Drive
February 25th, 3pm-7pm
DePaul University students will be hosting a Music Drive on our behalf. Stop by the DePaul University Student Center, at both the Lincoln Park and Loop campuses, and donate your used or new CDs and books to GR!C's music library.
Willow Fundraiser
Friday February 26, 6-9 p.m.
850 N. Damen, Chicago
Come join us at Willow for a Girls Rock! Chicago benefit! The event will feature work by local artists and designers and a silent auction. All proceeds go to Girls Rock! Chicago, plus a percentage of all Willow sales go to GR!C. Come enjoy an evening out with wine and beer while supporting your favorite rock camp.
Save the Date!
Girls Rock! Chicago is planning a Roller Skating Party for April 17th at Orbitz Roller Rink in Palatine! Dust off your skates and stay tuned for more details! For further information and inquiries about GR!C fundraising events, email: jennifer@girlsrockchicago.org
Upcoming Girls Rock! Performances
Please join us on Wednesday, February 24th at 7pm for a live music performance featuring GR!C campers at Whole Foods Lincoln Park, located at 1550 N. Kingsbury Street in Chicago. Girls Rock! Chicago presents under 18 at Whole Foods on the last Wednesday of every month. Know some kids who might want to perform? Contact melissa@girlsrockchicago.org for more details.
News:
New Office Location
Girls Rock! Chicago has moved! We are now located at 1644 N. Honore in Chicago. Our new phone number is 773.289.2670. We are now offering office hours on Monday and Fridays from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m, if you have questions or would like to speak to us more about our organization.
We are also seeking donations of folding chairs, lamps/task lighting, large poster frames, stamps and other office supplies. Email: emilyb@girlsrockchicago.org for all office donation inquiries.
GR!C Etsy store
Hey you crafty devils! GR!C is planning our own store on Etsy.com. Every summer we are awestruck by the things our campers create, and we think it's time to share that flair with a wider audience. You make it, we'll photograph it, post your wares, and a write up about your piece and your involvement with GR!C. This project will raise awareness and funds for GR!C, and it a great opportunity for all you DIY campers, counselors, teachers, parents, band coaches, and volunteers extraordinaire, to have another outlet for your creative genius. We are also cooking up some awesome get-togethers for you to craft as a group, and get to know your fellow campers, counselors, and volunteers. Sound fun? We think so too. Stay tuned for further details. Meanwhile, rock on crafty citizens!
For more information, and to get involved with the Etsy project, email: cassandra@girlsrockchicago.org
2010 Camps:
Ladies Rock Camp Applications and Available Now!
The next session of Ladies Rock Camp will take place May 29-31 at Music Garage rehearsal space, located at 345 N Loomis Street. Applications are available now at: http://girlsrockchicago.org/ladies-rock/
Brand new for 2010, we are offering a limited number of Ladyfriend discounts; sign up with a friend and save $100 each! Full tuition is $400. For each woman who attends Ladies Rock Camp, we are able to provide a scholarship to one student at Girls Rock! Chicago Summer Camp.
For more information about Ladies Rock Camp email: LRC@girlsrockchicago.org
Girls Rock Camp
Girls Rock! Chicago will be hosting two sessions of our summer camp for girls ages 8-16. Session 1 will be June 21-27 and Session 2 will be August 2-8. Both camps will be held at Inter-American Magnet School, located at 851 W Waveland Ave, in Chicago’s Lakeview neighborhood. Camper applications are scheduled to be available on March 1st. Applications will be made available exclusively on our website.
Email info@girlsrockchicago.org if you have further questions about camp.
Get Involved with Girls Rock! Chicago!
Volunteer Opportunities
Ladies Rock Camp
Girls Rock Chicago is now accepting volunteer applications for the May 29th-31st session of Ladies Rock Camp. We are seeking instrument instructors, band coaches, roadies, foodies, and workshop leaders. For detailed descriptions of our part- and full-time volunteer positions, and to apply to volunteer at Ladies Rock Camp, please visit: www.girlsrockchicago.org/volunteers.
Curriculum Committee
Girls Rock! Chicago is currently recruiting volunteers for our new curriculum committee. If you are interested in any of the following:
Developing keyboard curriculum for 8-16 year old girls
Developing a DJ/turntabling curriculum for 8-16 year old girls
Improving upon existing drum, bass, and guitar curriculum
Expanding workshop programming
Helping manage and maintain our growing gear inventory
Soliciting gear donations
Please email heather@girlsrockchicago.org
Summer Camp Volunteer Applications
Volunteer applications for both sessions of our summer camp will be available March 1st. Applications will be made available on the Girls Rock! Chicago website. A reminder will be sent to our volunteer email list when applications are available. If you are not on our volunteer list, you can sign up at: www.girlsrockchicago.org/volunteers
Have further questions about volunteering? Want to help recruit and manage volunteers (no experience necessary)! email: ruby@girlsrockchicago.org
Other Volunteer Opportunities
Web programming ninja who would help overhaul our backend
Individuals with cars/vans who can help pick up gear donations
Want to help with these or have another skill to offer? emilyb@girlsrockchicago.org
Looking for kid bands to play live!
Girls Rock! Chicago needs bands with members under the age of 18 to play at our monthly shows at Whole Foods as well as other GR!C events around Chicago! Solo performances, bands of any size and skill levels as well as co-ed groups accepted. Please have 10-15 minutes of material; orginals, covers, or both. This is a great way to gain exposure for your band and experience at playing shows! For more information, please contact: melissa@girlsrockchicago.org
Donations Needed
Girls Rock! Chicago is seeking the following donations:
Office supplies of all kinds
Instruments, strings, picks, cables, microphones, keyboards and more
Desk lamps/task lighting
Folding or desk chairs
Boombox or other small stereo
Working laptop and peripherals (scanner, mouse, external hard drive, etc)
Large Poster Frames
Email: laura@girlsrockchicago.org for more information about gear and office related donations.
Thanks for your continued support! We can't wait to see you next week!
-The GR!C Team
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