Twitterview Transcript from Wednesday, July 27

	@overflowcoffee Thank you for agreeing to this twitterview today! What stirred your interest in participating? #twitterview #1550SState
	@terribuseman I <3 the #SouthLoop and @mollyheyen convinced me this was a great way to show my <3.
	@overflowcoffee Are you originally from Chicago? What brought you to the South Loop? #twitterview #1550SState #SouthLoop
	@terribuseman I’m from a town in OH, moved to Chicago 4 college. to #SouthLoop b/c I wanted 2 start a #3rdplace in place w/ lack of them.
	@overflowcoffee Can you define the term #3rdplace? #SouthLoop #3rdplace
	@terribuseman #3rdplace is the place u go 2 when not at home or work – a place 4 the community to meet. a sociology term from 19th century
	@overflowcoffee Explains your motivation. How did you get involved in @DaystarCenter and open Overflow Coffee? #twitterview #1550SState
	@terribuseman Overflow came about from my hubby & my looking for our destiny. There’s a really long story about how we met @DaystarCenter.
	@overflowcoffee I guess if it’s a long story it won’t fit in 140 char. Maybe you can tell us later! @overflowcoffee What other organizations operate out of #1550SState? #twitterview
	@terribuseman I should do a blog post about it. It’s a fun story of coincidences and funny timing. I’ll share when I write it up.
	@overflowcoffee I can’t wait to read it! I’ll have to share mine with you too.
	@terribuseman also at #1550SState is @DaystarChicago @brightfund @EntrenuityUSA @TrinityTroll and few other nonprofits
	@overflowcoffee The tagline for Overflow #Coffee is Changing the world one cup at a time. #twitterview #1550SState @overflowcoffee Can you describe how each cup of #coffee changes the world? #twitterview #1550SState
	@terribuseman Our coffee from @CA_coffeemakes a real difference in the farmers’ lives, their communities and for then environment.@terribuseman Plus, we are an #L3C, #socent and use the profits we make to do and support nonprofit work.
	@overflowcoffee Changing the world by giving back to the community locally and globally! #L3C #socent @overflowcoffee You work for both Overflow Coffee and @DaystarCenter. How are the two related? #twitterview #1550SState
	@terribusemanyup. “buy local, think global” we have been inspired a lot by MLK, Jr. “injustice anywhere is a threat to justice everywhere”@terribuseman Overflow & @DaystarCenter are space sharers at #1550SState but we also partner 2 change the world & 2 serve the #SouthLoop.
	@overflowcoffee How can one get involved with @DaystarCenter and help it grow in the community? #twitterview #1550SState
	@terribuseman glad u asked. One way is through joining the @DaystarCenter 2011/12 school year task force: ow.ly/5NOU5. @terribuseman Another is the upcoming @DaystarCenter Open House on Aug 20: ow.ly/5IoLb
	@overflowcoffee We’ll have to mark our calendars for that! #OpenHouse @DaystarCenter @overflowcoffee Do you have any exciting projects on the horizon? #twitterview #1550SState
	@terribuseman Launching Sept: “Daystar After Dark” – series of concerts, open mics, films & social events. Should announce details soon.
	@overflowcoffee That sounds great! #ShowAndTell was a lot of fun. Will there be programs like that?
	@terribuseman absolutely. we hope 2 do 3 #ShowAndTell in Sept-Dec. We <3 to support local artists. @mathien might play a show here too
	@overflowcoffee How exciting! #Mathien #ShowAndTell
	@overflowcoffee What do you do for fun/relaxation? #twitterview #1550SState #ShowAndTell
	@terribuseman Who has time for fun/relaxation??? Seriously though, personally I love to read & play strategy board games meetup.com/chicagogames/
	@overflowcoffee What are some of your favorite #strategygames ?
	@terribuseman I <3 #SettlersofCatan and #Carcassonne. Yours?
	@overflowcoffee I don’t know those How about some of your favorite South Loop spots? #twitterview #1550SState #SettlersofCatan #Carcassonne
	@terribuseman So many favorites in the South Loop. Top Three @weathermarktav @codeofconduct @floandsantos.
	@overflowcoffee Is @codeofconduct more than just tattoos?
	@terribuseman @codeofconduct sells clothes + they r just a fun place to stop by & hang out for a while (some play video games)
	@overflowcoffee We’ll have to stop by sometime.
	@terribuseman Almost forgot – @codeofconduct has some pretty cool art on the walls too & they do some events.
	@overflowcoffee We should definitely check that out! @codeofconduct @overflowcoffee What, to you, is the most unexpected benefit of living in the South Loop? ? #twitterview #1550SState
	@terribuseman Honestly, the MOST unexpected benefit of the #SouthLoop for me was proximity to #Chinatown and #Pilsen. #culture
	@overflowcoffee We are out of time, but it was lovely #tweeting with you! I hope you enjoyed participating in this #twitterview.
	@terribuseman Thanks for inviting me. I enjoyed it very much. Say “hello” to @Mollyheyen for me. #twitterview
	@overflowcoffee I’m following along! Hello. Thanks for interviewing with us! #twitterview
	@overflowcoffee Will do! Thank you! #twitterview

Thanks for voting... Next steps for the fall

Thanks to all who voted in our recent poll.  The results are at the bottom of this post.

For those who might be interested in doing more and shaping the future of 1550 S. State and its impact on the South Loop, the Daystar Center is putting together a "Task Force" for the 2011/12 School Year.  Here's the info about it.

The Daystar Center is a beautiful newborn, but it’s still a newborn. It needs continued attention and care as it gets on its feet. This volunteer Task Force is being formed with the purpose of developing, promoting, and implementing programming for the Daystar Center. The Task Force will usually meet monthly from August 2011 to May 2012. If you would like to shape the Daystar Center and help it move to the next level, please download and complete this survey to express your willingness to be on the Task Force.

We encourage anyone who might be interested to complete the survey and attend the first meeting on August 9. They will definitely be talking about some projects that Overflow and Daystar Center plan to do together this fall, including musical performances and social gatherings. Plus, it's a good resume builder and way to give back to your neighborhood.  :)

Planning for the Fall

As much as we don't like to think about it, fall is just around the corner.  We're starting to gear up for a full line of events in partnership with the Daystar Center.  We'd like your input. 

Please take the poll to the right.  If you have additional ideas, please comments on this post. 

We want the events we do to be what the South Loop neighborhood wants so please, speak up.