Next Generation Group Selects a New Name

WAKEFIELD, MI - Friday, January 09, 2009 - Lily Palmer, one of the organizers of the area's new next generation group, sent along the following report of their second meeting:

We had 34 people at the Wednesday night gathering of our next generation group at Dudley’s, despite some rather snowy weather (we’re all used to that, though)! We succeeded monumentally by more than doubling the size of the group from our first meeting in December. Free drinks and Brewski glasses were given as door prizes and great discussion ensued!

In particular a name was selected for the group. A title including the word “PROFESSIONAL” was dubbed to be restrictive and potentially unwelcoming to people that define themselves in ways not related to how they make their money or what they do for work. One of last night’s participants (thank you!) suggested our new group name and concensus was high to go with it. Therefore, our new group name is, “Go-In’ FORWARD.” (Go = Gogebic County, In= Iron County) and FORWARD has no particular meaning at this time except to provide an ACTION based focus.

Marcy has set up a facebook “group” for Go-In’ FORWARD. You do need to create a facebook account to become a member (this is free). As a member of the group you can see upcoming events, join discussions or make general comments for the group’s benefit. In the spirit of Go-In’ Forward we ask that all comments and discussion be tasteful and constructive. Please refrain from negative language!

Joining the Go-In’ FORWARD group does NOT add everyone in the group as a facebook “FRIEND.” You would need to add a member of the group individually in order for them to have access to your personal information.

STEPS TO JOIN THE ONLINE GROUP:

After registering with facebook click, “home” (upper left hand corner) to go to your home page. In the “Applications” box on the right, click “Groups.” In the Search box type in “Go-In FORWARD” and we should pop up first. Click the name and the click “JOIN THIS GROUP” on the right hand side and you’re in. It is our hope that this will be an easy way to share announcements and news!

Go-In’ FORWARD will be bowling “For Kids’ Sake” on Feb 28th at the American Legion in Hurley. Marcy is the contact person and she’ll be posting more info on time slots and sponsorships on the group facebook site.

Thanks everyone!

Lily Palmer