Ind. Super Bowl Committee Unveils Details for Super Bowl Village Concerts

Mark Miles, chair of the 2012 Indianapolis Super Bowl Host Committee, joined Indianapolis Mayor Greg Ballard, Allison Melangton, president and chief executive officer of the Host Committee, and Rick Fuson, volunteer co-chair of the Super Bowl Village committee today to share preparations for Super Bowl XLVI and unveil details about activities in the Super Bowl Village. Along with updates on community initiatives and programs, they announced that ESPN has chosen Pan American Plaza as its production headquarters for Super Bowl XLVI.

“The Host Committee has entered the ‘red zone’ to use a football analogy,” said Miles. “With almost four years of planning behind us, we are moving closer to the goal line with a great team on – and off - the field. Through successful execution and implementation of community initiatives, including the Near Eastside Legacy Initiative, we are meeting our goals, and in most cases, exceeding them with strong community support.”

Details about activities and events within the three-block area along Georgia Street that will become the Super Bowl Village were outlined as well. The Super Bowl Village is a free, family-friendly fan gathering spot that will be open January 27, 2012 through February 5, 2012. Highlights of the Super Bowl Village previously announced include the ZipLine ($10/ride), Tailgate Town and the Super Cars that will be on display.

The Host Committee announced themes for each day in the Super Bowl Village as well as the bands currently scheduled to appear on the Pepsi and Verizon stages. The themes include:

Friday, January 27 - Super Kick Off
Saturday, January 28 - Indy's Super Cure
Sunday, January 29 - Super Families
Monday, January 30 - Super Community
Tuesday, January 31 - Super Sports
Wednesday, February 1 - Super Biz Bowl
Thursday, February 2 - Super Heroes (Military, Public Safety)
Friday, February 3 - Super Fans
Saturday, February 4 - America's Super Game
Sunday, February 5 - Super Bowl Sunday

While additional bands and the daily schedule will be announced in the coming weeks, the current list of musical entertainment scheduled to appear on the Pepsi and Verizon stages includes:

Verizon Stage (Pennsylvania and Georgia Streets)

Big Head Todd and the Monsters (Rock)
Bret Michaels (Rock)
Corey Cox (Country)
Darius Rucker (Country)
Dierks Bentley (Country)
Edwin McCain (Pop Rock)
En Vogue (R&B/Pop)
Fitz & the Tantrums (Pop Rock)
Fuel (Alternative)
Here Come The Mummies
(Funk/R&B/Dance)
IU's Straight No Chaser (A Capella)
LMFAO (Alternative Hip Hop/Dance)
Morris Day and the Time (Funk/R&B/Dance)
O.A.R (Jam Band)
Patti LaBelle (R&B/Pop)
Railroad Earth (Americana/Progressive
Bluegrass)
Sixpence None the Richer (Pop Rock)
Umphrey's McGee (Jam Band)
Will Hoge (Rock)

Pepsi Stage (Meridian and Georgia Streets)

Bashiri Asad (Soul/R&B)
Blackberry Jam (Funk/Soul)
Born Again Floozies (Roots Music)
Carson Diesing (Blues)
Cynthia Layne (Soul/R&B)
DJ Limelight (Hip Hop/Soul)
DJ Rusty (Funk/Soul/R&B)
Gentleman Alphonse (Hip Hop)
Greta Speaks (Covers)
Healing Sixes (Rock)
Hero, Jr. (Rock)
Hunter Smith Band (Country)
Indy's Legends of Doo Wop (Doo Wop)
Jenny DeVoe (Singer/Songwriter)
John Spencer (Americana)
Living Proof (Covers)
Lynda Sayyah (Dance/Pop)
Max Allen Band (Jam/Rock/Dance)
Otis Gibbs (Folk/Americana)
Red Wanting Blue (Rock)
Roxie (Covers)
Stereo Deluxe (Rock)
The Last Good Year (Rock)
The Meatball Band (Covers)
Twin Cats (Jam/Rock/Dance)

“This line up offers a choice for fans of many music genres and represents national, regional and Indiana-based bands,” said Rick Fuson who co-chairs the Super Bowl Village as a volunteer along with Sue Beesley and Mike Dilts. “We know fans, whether from around the corner or
around the globe, will experience a downtown pumped and primed for fun in the Super Bowl Village.”

Other downtown details announced today included:

The Ice Gurus, Randy Finch and Derek Maxfield from the Food Network show Ice Brigade, will do live ice sculpting performances.
A 360 degree inflated vortex dome will provide approximately 2,500 square feet of warm space with gaming and immersive video.
Fans will experience a nightly pyrotechnic and light show.
Monument Circle will host the iconic 30- foot Super Bowl Roman numerals. The numerals will be placed on the south spoke of the Circle starting January 24, 2012 and will remain there throughout Super Bowl week.

Just last week, the Host Committee announced “Know Before You Go,” the comprehensive transportation and parking plan for the safe and efficient movement of traffic and pedestrians during the upcoming Super Bowl events. Fans planning to visit the Super Bowl Village will want to visit this site for regular updates and information necessary to best navigate downtown and to find parking, park and ride, or alternatives to driving downtown.

ESPN also announced plans today to call Pan Am Plaza home during Super Bowl XLVI with a studio set that will serve as its production headquarters. ESPN expects to have more than 110 hours of television coverage, as well as ESPN Radio shows and other related content that will originate from Indianapolis Monday, January, 30 – Sunday, February 5, 2012.

Some of ESPN’s most popular shows broadcasting from Pan Am Plaza will include daily editions of Mike & Mike in the Morning, SportsCenter, SportsNation, NFL Live, NFL32, and a special four-hour edition of Sunday NFL Countdown on Super Bowl Sunday. The shows will all be open for public viewing throughout the week.

ESPN’s large outdoor set will have a demonstration field and two pod camera locations that offer views of the downtown skyline, Union Station and Lucas Oil Stadium. A “flycam” suspended 30 feet in the air and traversing some 300 feet will also provide aerial views during ESPN programs. 

“This is a truly exciting time for our community,” concluded Mayor Ballard. “When the spotlight turns to Indianapolis in February, we will shine.”

** New renderings of the Super Bowl Village and the XLVI Roman Numerals on Monument Circle are available for from the Host Committee’s website.

About the 2012 Indianapolis Super Bowl Host Committee
The purpose of the 2012 Indianapolis Super Bowl Host Committee, as defined by the NFL, is to centralize the planning and execution of the 2012 Super Bowl through one entity to ensure coordination of all efforts and community resources. The Host Committee serves as an extension to the National Football League in the local community, as the city's ambassador to incoming Super Bowl fans, guests, and corporations, and as a manager of local resources such as city services, event venues, accommodations, and thousands of volunteers. For more information, visit: http://www.IndianapolisSuperBowl.com.

2012 Indianapolis Super Bowl Host Committee Day XLVI (46) Updates

Communications

· The Host Committee’s website (www.IndianapolisSuperBowl.com), Twitter and Facebook provide the most up-to-date and real-time information on all programs, initiatives and events.
· The Host Committee has partnered with the NFL to develop a mobile app that will provide residents and visitors key information on weather, parking, directions, restaurants, and stadium information. The app will be available for download in
mid-January.
· Through a Speakers Bureau presentation or promotional booths at community events, the Host Committee has addressed more than 460 groups across the state.

Community Beautification and Décor

· Individuals and businesses may purchase official décor elements online for display as part of the NFL’s Presence program. Orders for Presence program items will be accepted through January 6, 2012.

Community Programs

· Back to Football Friday: NFL Back to Football Friday is a nationwide celebration that unites fans of all 32 teams to welcome back the NFL football season while also recognizing the importance of getting kids active and healthy as part of NFL PLAY 60. Students, teachers and school administrators were encouraged to wear their favorite NFL team gear and show their NFL team spirit by organizing Back to Football Friday celebrations on September 9, 2011 for the chance to win great prizes from the NFL like being named a PLAY 60 Super School, or up to $10,000 in grant money. Almost 100 schools and classrooms participated locally. The NFL announced the Paramount School of Excellence as one of the national grant recipients receiving $10,000.

· Cultural and Arts Programs: The Cultural and Arts Program has launched a robust effort that began with the announcement of the city’s largest murals program effort to date. Forty of the 46 murals planned have been completed throughout the city featuring the work of national, regional and Indiana-based artists. To capture the energy and excitement of the Near Eastside Legacy Initiative, the Host Committee worked with Theatre of Inclusion to launch the PETAL Project. This effort taught high school students the art of photography while using the evolving near eastside as their canvas. Another program, Super Choices, offers a way for local cultural and arts institution to get connected to the game. This effort promotes local cultural and arts institutions as Super Choices. Look for the green foam finger for a Super Choice. Coming soon, the XLVI Indy Music Project is a digital project that features local artists. This project is an effort to highlight the rich independent music heritage in the local community.

· Emerging Business Leadership Forum: The Emerging Business Program will host a Leadership Forum the week of Super Bowl XLVI featuring prominent business leaders in the community as well as national experts in minority and women business development. It will be held Wednesday, February 1, 2012 at the Indiana Roof Ballroom from 6:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m. More than 60 minority- and women-owned businesses have earned business with the 2012 Indianapolis Super Bowl Host Committee.

· Habitat for Humanity Super Build 46: Habitat for Humanity of Greater Indianapolis (HFHGI) will coordinate two panel builds in conjunction with Super Bowl XLVI. The panel builds are scheduled for Friday, February 3 from 7:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. at the Chase Near Eastside Legacy Center on the Arsenal Technical High School campus. HFHGI will use the panel builds as the initial kick-off event for its 25th Anniversary in 2012. They expect 150-200 volunteers to participate in building the interior and exterior walls of two homes that will be erected later in Spring 2012. The two families who will become homeowners will be participating. For more information, contact HFHGI at (317)921-2121.

IDADA Arts Pavilion: Super Bowl artistry will extend off the field and into an Indianapolis landmark as IDADA, the Indianapolis Downtown Artists and Dealers Association, kicks off TURF, a presentation of experiential art and design. This brand-new presentation of 20 juried artists is January 14 through February 5, 2012, just blocks from Lucas Oil Stadium. The old Indianapolis City Hall building at the corner of Alabama and Ohio streets - a 100-year-old landmark formerly housing the Indiana State Museum and, most recently, the interim Central Library - will become the IDADA Art Pavilion, a public space where selected artists will begin installation of their works in the coming weeks.

· Legacy Loop 5K HealthBowl presented by Anthem: The Legacy Loop 5K Run/Walk is a fan event of the 2012 Indianapolis Super Bowl Host Committee. Created to showcase many of the development and restoration projects that have taken place on Indianapolis’s Near Eastside, the Legacy Loop 5K Run/Walk will be one of the opening events of the Super Bowl XLVI festivities on Saturday, January 28, 2012. The event starts and finishes at Arsenal Technical High School and participants will run past homes, a community center and commercial buildings renovated as part of the 2012 Indianapolis Super Bowl’s legacy. All proceeds from the event will benefit the ongoing Near Eastside Super Bowl Legacy Project. After the race, participants will attend the Health Fair at Arsenal Technical West and East gyms. It will include NFL players, free health screenings, fitness challenges, and tasty bites from cooking demonstrations. Participants can also learn about the Near Eastside community and resources. The event aligns with the NFL Play 60 initiative. This event will take place from 6:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. Registration is now available online.
· NFL Charities Celebrity Bowling Classic: NFL Charities hosts a celebrity bowling event featuring past gridiron greats. This event is ticketed with the proceeds going to NFL Charities. This event will be held Saturday, February 4, 2012 at Woodland Bowl.

· NFL Charities Youth Bowling Clinic: Amateur bowlers will conduct this clinic and provide one-on-one instruction for a special group of young people. The clinic will occur on Wednesday, February 1, 2012 at Woodland Bowl.

· NFL Play 60 Challenge Super Bowl Edition: The NFL, American Heart Association, Indianapolis Colts and Indianapolis Super Bowl Host Committee will join forces during Super Bowl XLVI to raise awareness about the importance of health, and wellness for school-aged children. The NFL Play 60 Challenge encourages youth to be active for at least 60 minutes a day by challenging teachers and students across the Indianapolis region to get 60 minutes of exercise a day for four weeks, giving them a chance to win some great prizes! For Super Bowl XLVI, 42 schools and more than 15,000 students are participating.

· NFL PREP Leadership Series Sports Career Expo and College Fair: The NFL PREP Leadership Series: Sports Career Expo produced by Why Not Sports is a sanctioned event that enlists professionals from all aspects of the sports industry to inform, educate and enlighten high school student athletes about a myriad of career opportunities available within the professional sports industry. This event will be held Thursday, February 2, 2012 from 7:30 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. at the Pike Performing Arts Center.

· One World: Connecting Communities, Cultures, and Classrooms: As part of the legacy of the game, fourth- through sixth-grade classes throughout the state will have an opportunity to participate in a five-week pen pal program. The One World program aims to bring new perspectives to students, build understanding of diversity as it relates to Indianapolis’s multicultural population, and offer exciting opportunities for students to broaden their vision of the world in which they live. For Super Bowl XLVI, in 21 counties, 82 classrooms are participating impacting more than 4,000 students. Ten selected fifth grade classes will get an opportunity to participate in the One World Super Huddle event on Monday, January 30, 2012 at The Children’s Museum from 9:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.

· Rebuilding Together “Kick off to Rebuild”: Rebuilding Together will mobilize hundreds of volunteers, past and present NFL members and players, Indianapolis community leaders, national celebrities, and local and national sponsors to revitalize ten homes in the Super Bowl Legacy neighborhood of the Near Eastside. This event will occur on Friday, February 3, 2012 from 7:30 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. In October, Rebuilding Together joined HGTV’s Carter Oosterhouse to also build a new playground on the Near Eastside.

· Super Baskets of Hope: Super Baskets of Hope will deliver gift-filled baskets to 7,000 hospitalized children across America’s 32 NFL cities. The outreach project is a collaborative effort of Riley Children’s Foundation, the Basket of Hope program, and former Indianapolis Colts coach, Tony Dungy. On Monday, January 30, 2012, from 6:30 a.m. – 6:00 p.m., at Conseco Fieldhouse, volunteers will fill each basket with items that offer children inspiration, entertainment, and hope. Then, NFL players, coaches, and regional volunteers will deliver the baskets to children in hospitals.

· Super Bowl Gospel Celebration: In its 13th year, the National Football League Super Bowl Gospel Celebration is the only gospel event for Super Bowl weekend. Since its inception, the event has drawn thousands, selling out venues in key Super Bowl host cities and was named by USA Today as “One of the Best Three Super Bowl Events to Attend.” The event brings the NFL players and top gospel/contemporary Christian and mainstream artists together on one stage for uplifting music and inspirational messages. The event will take place at Clowes Hall on Friday, February 3, 2012 at 7:30 p.m. Confirmed artists for the Celebration include Wayne Brady as host and co-host CeCe Winans who will also perform. Other performers include Natalie Grant, Donnie McClurkin, Hezekiah Walker and the NFL Choir featuring NFL player Wes Morgan.

· Super Learning in a Super State: Super Learning is a pre-packaged academic outreach program for grades kindergarten through 12 that promotes literacy, community service, character education and interdisciplinary learning through showcasing the Super Bowl's host community, its region and its people. On Saturday, February 4, 2012, we will celebrate teachers and the role they play impacting young people. Classrooms from more than 280 schools are participating in the program statewide impacting more than 32,000 students. In addition to Indianapolis, pep rallies for Super Learning have been held in Anderson, Columbus, Evansville, Fort Wayne and Gary.

Environmental Programs

· 2,012 Trees by 2012: The original goal to plant 2,012 trees on the Near Eastside of Indianapolis by the 2012 Super Bowl has been met and surpassed. A total of 2,876 trees have been planted as a part of this program. 2,012 Trees by 2012 is a partnership between the Host Committee, Keep Indianapolis Beautiful and the John H. Boner Community Center.

Additional Tree Plantings: The Super Bowl Host Committee Green Corps members have planted additional trees in several locations around Indiana including Centerville, Evansville, Fort Wayne, Goshen, Richmond and South Bend.

Electronics Recycling – “Zooper Bowl” Electronics Recycling Drive: After the holidays, individuals and families may bring their broken and unwanted electronics and recyclable items to the Indianapolis Zoo on December 28, 2011 from 2:00 - 7:00 p.m. Those donating items will receive a coupon for $2 off Zoo admission that is valid until April 29, 2012. RecycleForce will be collecting items including computers, televisions, appliances, gaming systems, cell phones, batteries and more. There is a $5 requested donation for TVs and computer monitors. All other items are accepted free of charge. Items may be dropped off without attending the Zoo. A full list of accepted items is available on RecycleForce’s web site.

1st & Green/Green Corps Recognition: Winners of the 1st & Green Challenge and Green Corps members will be recognized for their efforts to make Indiana a greener state on stage in the Super Bowl Village on Sunday, January 29, 2012. Participants in 1st & Green can help make a difference in offsetting carbon and saving water. In addition to tracking statistics related to carbon and water, 1st & Green provides helpful tips on ways you can make a difference for our environment, including video tips hosted by Green Corps members, as well as information on environmental programs related to the Super Bowl.

Green Corps Projects: Green Corps members have organized and participated in a variety of environmental projects around the state, including creating recycling programs in their schools, planting trees, cleaning up highways and neighborhoods, installing rain barrels and organic gardening. Students from 69 high schools have completed 1st & Green projects statewide.
· Green Tips Videos: Thirteen “Easy Green Tips” videos, hosted by Green Corps members, are available on the Host Committee’s web site. These videos show easy and low-cost ways to take environmentally friendly actions.

NFL Super Kids-Super Sharing: More than 130 schools are participating in the NFL’s Super Kids-Super Sharing program. The program will partner with public, private and charter schools throughout the Greater Indianapolis area to collect gently used and new sporting equipment, books, and school supplies. The items will be sorted and distributed to numerous beneficiaries including the Indianapolis Youth Education Town and the Colts' Books for Youth program which provides books to foster children, and local schools and organizations that serve children in need. The collection and distribution will occur at Martin University on January 19, 2012 from 9:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.

Zero Variance Clothing Drive and Shoe Donation Drive: Super Bowl Volunteers are asked to bring an item of gently used clothing in “exchange” for their Super Bowl uniform. Collected items will be donated to Goodwill. This will occur throughout volunteer uniform pick up from Thursday, January 19, 2012 – Wednesday, January 25, 2012 at the Mayer Chapel building, 448 West Norwood Avenue (hours vary). Additionally, we are requesting interested volunteers to donate new shoes to Samaritan’s Feet for distribution to children and adults in need. The shoe sizes most in need are boys and girls sizes 1-5, but all shoe sizes are accepted. Tennis/athletic shoes are preferred.

Fan Central - Super Bowl fan activities for $30 or less

NFL Experience presented by GMC: Kick, punt, pass footballs in the NFL Experience! This NFL pro football theme park including free autographs from more than 50 NFL superstars is open from January 27, 2012 through February 4, 2012 in the Indiana Convention Center. Tickets are $25 for adults and $20 for children 12 and under. Discounted tickets for family packs of four, five, and six are available along with reduced pricing for groups of 25 or more. Purchase tickets online at www.Ticketmaster.com* or by calling 866-Tix-4NFL (849-4635).

Super Bowl Media Center Fan Gallery: Fans will have free behind-the-scenes access to portions of the Media Center located in the JW Marriott. Fans will see NFL players, celebrities and other athletes interviewed on NFL Network, other television network sets and on Radio Row. Tickets will be free and available during peak hours of operation Wednesday, February 1, 2012 through Friday, February 3, 2012.

Super Bowl Media Day: For the first time, fans will have the opportunity to attend Super Bowl Media Day on Tuesday, January 31, 2012. Fans will sit in the stands at Lucas Oil Stadium and watch thousands of media from around the world interview members of the participating Super Bowl teams on the field. In addition, fans in attendance will see the participating teams take their team photos in their game uniforms. Fans will receive a Media Day gift bag that will include a radio to tune into the day's coverage on NFL Network and listen to some of the individual player interviews from the podium microphones. Fans will also have access to the stadium club, concessions and merchandise stands. Tickets are available for purchase through www.Ticketmaster.com* and the Lucas Oil Stadium box office. Tickets to attend Super Bowl XLVI Media Day cost $25.00 each with limited tickets remaining.

Super Bowl Tours: Before the two teams hit the field or after the World Champions are crowned, fans may embark on a behind-the scenes Lucas Oil Stadium Super Bowl Tour. Fans will have access to the stadium grounds and will witness preparations that go into hosting the Super Bowl. Fans will walk on the field, visit both team locker rooms, check out the media workroom and the exterior compounds created for the Super Bowl. Tickets are available for purchase through www.Ticketmaster.com* and the Lucas Oil Stadium box office. Tour dates (January 23, 2012 – February 7, 2012 excluding January 31 and February 2-5) and prices ($15-$30 depending on date) vary.
Super Bowl Village: The Super Bowl Village will transform the heart of Downtown into a ten-day, three-block free interactive festival of football. Tens of thousands of NFL fans from the surrounding region will celebrate in the multi-sensory excitement and thrill of "all things football" in the Village amid world-class restaurants, eclectic bars, special attractions and diverse retail options. Bands will entertain each day on the Pepsi and Verizon stages along Georgia Street.
ZipLine: Ride a 96’ tall, 800’ long ZipLine through the Super Bowl Village. Open from January 27 through February 5, it’s a thrill that fans won’t want to miss. Tickets purchased at www.Ticketmaster.com are $10 and provide a priority in line. Tickets purchased onsite at the ZipLine Launch Tower (258 S. Capital Ave.) are $10 and on a first come, first served basis. Will Call is also available at the launch tower. Entry into the Super Bowl Village is FREE.
*Ticketmaster adds service and handling fees

Hospitality/Guest Welcome

· Guest Welcome: The Host Committee will have welcome desks at 120 sites including the Indianapolis International Airport and other aviation locations, hotel lobbies, malls and Super Celebration Sites throughout Super Bowl week. Volunteers at these locations will have up-to-date information about Super Bowl events for fans. Many of these sites will serve hot chocolate and snickerdoodle cookies for fans as well.
· Street Teams: During Super Bowl week, 15 Street Teams will greet and welcome guests, providing information and distributing maps. These people will be readily identified by a feather flag. The teams will have mobile tablets with current event information available to assist with guest questions.
· Super Celebration Sites: Twenty local communities have been named Super Celebration Sites by the 2012 Indianapolis Super Bowl Host Committee. These sites provide opportunities for residents and visitors to participate in local activities and obtain information about the Super Bowl. The sites include Anderson, Bloomington, Broad Ripple, Carmel, Columbus, Fishers, Fountain Square, Greenfield, Greenwood/Franklin, Indiana Avenue, International Marketplace, Mass Ave, Keystone Crossing, Lafayette-West Lafayette, Muncie, Noblesville, Plainfield, Richmond, Shelbyville, Zionsville.
· Super Cars: The Super Cars program will showcase 33 Indy Cars, with 32 cars representing each NFL franchise team and one car representing Super Bowl XLVI. The Super Cars program will unveil the cars on January 27, 2012 along Meridian Street in front of Monument Circle. The Super Cars will also be at the Media Party at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway on January 31, 2012 and then will be located at locations across Central Indiana for the remainder of Super Bowl week.
Super Kids, Super Welcome: In an effort to welcome guests to Indianapolis for the Super Bowl, a goal of collecting 18,000 Super Kids, Super Welcome cards was announced several months ago. The Committee has currently collected 29,177 cards from around the state that will be placed in guest rooms in 158 hotels across the region.
Super Service Training: Super Service training, launched in October, focuses on general service principles, Indiana's rich history, and Super Bowl event- and volunteer-specific information. More than 8,400 people have completed the training either online or in a group setting. Training sessions continue in January including sessions for cab drivers.

Indy’s Super Cure

Indy's Super Cure, using the platform of the 2012 Super Bowl to make a global difference, reached a critical landmark on November 19, 2011. The committee reached its first goal to raise $1 million for the Susan G. Komen for the Cure Tissue Bank at IU
Simon Cancer Center. The committee, led by Honorary Chair Angela Braly and Committee Chairs Tiffany Olson and Cathy Langham, reached this goal in four short months since the initiative was launched. The Indy's Super Cure team will continue to raise money while the focus now shifts to increasing global awareness and recruiting women from minority populations to donate tissue at a "super" donation on January 28 and 29, 2012.

“Know Before You Go”

Last week, the Super Bowl Host Committee announced a comprehensive transportation and parking plan for the safe and efficient movement of traffic and pedestrians during the upcoming Super Bowl events. “Know Before You Go” will assist local residents and out-of-town visitors with regular updates and information necessary to best navigate downtown. The “Know Before You Go” Transportation Open House was held December 20, 2011 at Lucas Oil Stadium. Aimed at transportation professionals, this open house was an opportunity to ensure people know before they go downtown during the Super Bowl period.

Near Eastside (supplemental programs listed in Community Programs)

· Over $154 million has been leveraged by the neighborhood and the Legacy Project towards neighborhood revitalization since 2008.
· The Chase Near Eastside Legacy Center/Indianapolis Youth Education Town will reach substantial completion yet this week on schedule. Equipment and furniture installation will occur during the holiday weeks. A ribbon cutting will be held during Super Bowl week.
· The Legacy Pre-game VIP Reception and Dinner is January 12, 2012. More information may be found here.
· 204 units of housing now positively affected by the initiative – from homeowner repairs, new affordable apartments, the Centennial Project or new homes currently being sold, we fully expect this figure will exceed 250 residences before Super Bowl XLVI.
· In addition to the above, through the Better Building project, an additional 85 Near Eastside homes have received energy efficiency upgrades;
· The CommonWealth Apartments building dedication and opening will be held January 14, 2012 at 10:00 a.m. This project will refurbish a long vacant former Indianapolis Public School building into 32 units of affordable housing.
· The Connect10n Gateway Project is nearing completion with trees planted; the mural complete; and two sculptures planned for installation before game day.
· Pogues Run Grocer, Indy’s first food coop, celebrated its one year anniversary.

Super Scarves

· The original goal was to collect 8,000 Super Scarves.
· We have currently received 12,295 scarves that will be distributed to Super Bowl volunteers and frontline hospitality workers.
· Scarves have been handcrafted and sent to the Host Committee from 44 states, Washington D.C. and three other countries (Canada, England and South Africa).

Volunteer Program

The Host Committee has completed the first three phases of the volunteer training program: Volunteer Kick-off (held September 21, 2011), Super Service Training (launched October 3, 2011) and Volunteer Team Training (December 9 – December 15, 2011). Volunteers will receive their uniforms in January.
· The volunteer registration system has closed as all available shifts have been filled.
· Volunteer hours to date: 52,975 through November; on pace for almost 150,000 hours.

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