What’s New at I-GO?

Happy New Year from the I-GO Team

Our growth and success is a result of your commitment to I-GO Car Sharing. As the only local, non-profit car sharing organization in Chicago, we appreciate your loyalty and look forward to serving you in 2008!

Left to Right: Clare, Pete, Sheena, Richard, Sharon, Deb, Lauren, Larry, Michael, Joe, April, Jim. (Not pictured: Jim McDermott, Melanie Moore and Michelle Moore.)

Coming Soon!

The demand for vehicles in Edgewater, Evanston, Hyde Park and Rogers Park has been so great that we are adding vehicles to these neighborhoods in January and February. Check email notifications and the reservation site for specific car #’s and addresses in the near future. “Hey, what about my neighborhood?” Don’t fret. We’ll be adding more new vehicles to other neighborhoods in coming months!

I-GO Proudly Sponsors The Museum of Modern Ice

This February, I-GO is the exclusive car sharing sponsor for this free, month-long winter celebration in Millennium Park. Don’t miss the spectacular ice wall created by artist Gordon Halloran or plan a day of skating atop Halloran’s abstract ice painting in Millennium Park’s McCormick Tribune Ice Rink. For a complete list of events and activities, visit www.museumofmodernice.com and reserve an I-GO vehicle today!

Welcome New Business Members

• Anshe Emet Synagogue
• Kathryn Quinn Architects

Congratulations Raffle Prize Winners

The I-GO Team hosted nearly 200 members at our Green Holiday Extravaganza on December 11! Along with plenty of tasty food, including pizza and cheesecake from our generous sponsors Giordano’s Pizza and Eli’s Cheesecake, members got into the holiday spirit listening to live jazz, experiencing the magic Sean Masterson and drinking our “special” green holiday punch. I-GO’s CEO, Sharon Feigon, shared plans for the future, Alderman Joe Moore from the 49th Ward dropped in to say hello and everyone left with a goody bag. Oh and then there were those fantastic raffle prizes.

And the winners are…

• One Free Night at The Hotel Burnham ($300 value)—George Spisak
• One Free Night at The Hotel Burnham ($300 value)—Hazel Domangue
• Nau Female Jacket ($260 value)—Melinda Joseph
• Nau Male Jacket ($260 value)—Bob Rosenstein
• Opening Night Tickets to Avenue Q(not on sale yet)—Nathaniel Buckner
• Homemade Truffles from Katherine Anne Confections ($45 value)—Charles Thomas
• Homemade Caramels from Katherine Anne Confections ($28 value)—Diana Escobar
• $50 I-GO Voucher—Kolin Jordon
• $25 I-GO Voucher—Michelle Beaulieux (pictured above)
• Free Training at ComedySportz ($200 value)—Tim Metzger
• $25 Gift Certificate at Pivot Boutique—Josh Rosenbluh
• Free I-GO Membership ($75 value)—Nancy Morton
• Free I-GO Membership ($75 value)—Francesco Delgado
• Free I-GO Membership ($75 value)—Hugh McCaffrey
• $50 Gift Certificate at Mrs. Murphy’s Irish Bistro—Tony Smith
• Doggie Sweater from Barker & Meowsky ($30 value)—Bob Fuller
• Free Subscription to Time Out Chicago—Barbra Raufmann
• Free Subscription to Time Out Chicago—Kem Skinner

Thanks to all of our above sponsors as well as Fruit Flowers who donated 20 $10 gift cards, Minuteman Press for printing services and the Center for Neighborhood Technology who provided eco-bulbs to all of our guests.

Member Tips

Wanted: I-GO Self Managers

• Most members use our online system to make reservations, but did you know you can also check current/past reservations, change your member plan*, update and/or change your credit card information, address, profile and request online statements? The next time you log into your account, be sure to check the tabs at the top of the page and take advantage of the self-management tools we offer for your convenience.

Note: To avoid any service delays, be sure your credit card on file is not expired.

*Certain member plans require a six-month commitment. Member plan changes will take effect the first day of the next month.

Traffic Violations

• Members are responsible for any traffic violations (including not paying tolls) while in an I-GO vehicle. Instructions for payment and/or contesting a violation are printed on the ticket. Failure to pay or appropriately contest a violation will result in an automatic charge of the ticket plus penalties on your monthly invoice. In addition, I-GO will charge a $10 processing fee for any tickets processed through our office.

To pay a ticket online via the City of Chicago website, click here:

To pay a missed toll on the Illinois highway, click here:

Neighborhood News

Hyde Park

Information provided by I-GO member Valerie Wallace; photo by I-GO member Marc Monaghan.

This bustling lakefront South Side neighborhood is known for its diverse people, architecture and food. During the winter, tourists and family outings often find their way to the Museum of Science and Industry (57th and Lake Park), Frank Lloyd Wright’s Robie House (58th and Woodlawn), DuSable Museum of African American History (58th and Cottage Grove) and the Greek-owned Valois “See Your Food” cafeteria-style-everyone-eats-here-comfort-food. Make a day of some of our newer attractions – the newly located and stimulating Hyde Park Art Center (50th and Cornell), the recent arrival of the “old” Checkerboard Lounge Blues Club (now with Jazz on Sundays) on 52nd and Harper, and Chant (Eat, drink, breathe, repeat is their mantra) which serves Pan-Asian tapas and exotic drinks from their stone bar. For more information about Hyde Park, visit http://www.hydeparksecc.com/.

If you’d like to share information about your neighborhood, contact Deb Ackles. You could earn up to $20 in driving credits if we use your content in future newsletters.

Thank you 2007 Volunteers

Attending and supporting neighborhood events and reaching out to communities throughout Chicago, Evanston and Oak Park is possible with the help of our fantastic volunteers! Not only is volunteering for I-GO critical to our successful outreach, but it’s a great way to network, make friends and be a part of community activities. Plus, I-GO matches every hour volunteered with an hour of driving credit! A special thanks goes to Beth Arthur who received I-GO’s 2007 Volunteer of the Year Award.

I-GO 2007 Volunteer of the Year recipient, Beth Arthur, with I-GO Volunteer Coordinator, Sheena McNeal.

If you would like to volunteer for I-GO in 2008, please contact Sheena McNeal to be added to our volunteer network. Once you are on our network, you will receive notices when volunteer opportunities are available.

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