Connections | DSG Update for August 15th

This Saturday! Synergy Shares at Georgia Street Community Garden

The Georgia Street Community Garden was founded on April 8, 2008 as an opportunity to provide residents with a garden and a neighborhood gathering place.  The community garden also serves as a community center where residents can bring their children for a book reading every Saturday night.  Volunteers will be assisting with a lot clean-up for the formation of an orchard across the street from the existing garden.  

Date: Saturday, August 16th

Time: 10:00am to 12:00pm

Location: 9344 Georgia St., between Gratiot and Van Dyke near the Better Made Potato Chip Factory

Contact: Regina Fortushniak dsgshares@detroitsynergy.org

Light Rail Presentation by DDOT 

SEMCOG (Southeast Michigan Council of Governments) has approved DDOT’s exciting proposed Woodward Avenue Light Rail project (aligned from Jefferson Avenue to the State Fairgrounds). Detroit Synergy members have been invited to view a FREE 20 minute presentation from DDOT. Afterwards there will be a facilitated discussion. All are welcome! 

Date: Tuesday, August 19th

Time: 6:30-8:30pm 

Location: DDOT Offices | Lacey A. Dixon Conference Media Center | 1301 East Warren

Contact: Alok Sharma development@detroitsynergy.org

August Third Thursday: Community Connect @ Atwater Brewery

The August Third Thursday will be a pre-cursor to a new project, Pecha Kucha Night! 

Our community partner for August is Arts & Scraps, a Detroit-based non-profit who provides children with affordable learning and creative experiences using recycled industrial scraps.

How can you support their efforts? A little home recycling. We’re looking for:

Think you might have something else to offer? Check their Wish List. Thanks for your support!

Date: Thursday, August 21st

Time: 6:30-8:30 pm

Location: Atwater Brewery | 237 Joseph Campau, just south of Jefferson

Third Thursday Contact: Joanna Porvin thirdthursday@detroitsynergy.org 

The First Pecha Kucha Night @ Atwater Brewery on August 21st

For more information visit http://www.detroitsynergy.org/projects/pechakucha 

Detroit Bikes! Cruise in Detroit #2 

Woodward Avenue is turning 201 years old in 2008, and Detroit Bikes! is celebrating Woodward Heritage Days by hosting our own version of the "Cruise". This is tour 2 of 2, which will focus on many of the automotive landmarks that populate the upper Woodward Corridor of the "Motor City."

Date: Saturday, August 23rd

Time: 10:00am to 2:30pm 

Location: The Clock Tower on University of Detroit-Mercy McNichols Campus | corner of McNichols and Livernois

Contact: Alex Froehlich detroitbikes@detroitsynergy.org

August Supper Club @ Cuisine

This upscale dining establishment is the realization of Owner Chef Paul’s life-long dream to own an award winning restaurant. At Cuisine, you will enjoy world class wines and spirits, contemporary French-American cuisine and classic French desserts.

The cost is $30.00 for the prix fixe menu, which includes tax and gratuity, with optional $10.00 2-glass wine flight. Tickets available on the DSG store + $1.00 service fee or at the door in cash.

Date: Wednesday, August 27th

Time: 6:30pm

Location: Cuisine | 670 Lothrop, just across from the Fisher Building in the New Center Area 

Purchase Tickets: http://shop.detroitsynergy.org/main.sc

Contact: Nicole Rupersburg supperclub@detroitsynergy.org  

DSG General Meeting on September 11th

General meetings provide the opportunity to find out about new projects, discover a new Detroit organization, and how to get involved with Detroit Synergy.

Time: 6:30pm to 8:30pm

Location: tba

Contact: Alok Sharma development@detroitsynergy.org  

Leadership Opportunities 2008 - We want YOU!!

So you've been hanging out with us for a little while now. You've worked on and participated in a project or two...or more. You're realizing you have some mad skills that would be best utilized in a volunteer setting. And before you know it, you are asking yourself, "How else can I contribute to this great organization?!" Well we've got the answer for you...come join the DSG Steering Team!

We are looking for dedicated volunteers, like you, to step up and step into the following open positions: 

• Fundraising Chair

• Partnerships Chair

• Finance Chair 

• Discovery Project Chair

If these don't pique your interest, not to worry! We will always take applications for all of our positions. A list and descriptions of all of our Steering Team positions can be found here: http://www.detroitsynergy.org/projects/admin/steeringteam/positions/

Want more info on how to apply? Then visit our DSG Steering Team Opportunities Page or contact our Admin Coordinator, Jen Ruud admin@detroitsynergy.org.

In the past, the Steering Team has received inquiries about paid positions. Please note that Detroit Synergy is an all-volunteer organization and we do not have any paid positions.  

On-going! Bus to Work Campaign: A Transit Project

We're working this May to help strengthen mass transit in metro Detroit. Is there a bus stop near where you work? Sign-up to post an educational flier at your workplace that describes the local routes and the personal cost savings.  Its easy - to get started, just go to www.detroitsynergy.org/projects/transit and we'll produce a customized flier for you to post.

Date: July and August 2008

Location: Wherever you work!

Contact: James Willer at BusToWork@detroitsynergy.org

On-going! Discussing Differences

Discussing Differences is a collaboration between Detroit Synergy and The Michigan Roundtable for Diversity and Inclusion (MRDI) to help Metro Detroiters break down racial and social barriers by using MRDI’s 'Trading Places' dialogue series. We gather 20 volunteers to meet for 3, 3-hour sessions, to discuss these, and other, topics. We will be holding sessions again very soon, so if you are interested, please let us know!

For more info, visit http://detroitsynergy.org/projects/dpcg

Contact: Sonya, Christyn, and Jen at discussingdifferences@detroitsynergy.org

Have an Idea for Detroit? Want to Lead a Project? Then check out our 9 Quick and Easy Steps to Project Success!

Support Detroit Synergy Projects: Buy a T! Do you enjoy Detroit Synergy projects? Pick-up your Member T and card for $10 at the General Meeting or Third Thursday to support Detroit Synergy's efforts to realize a common vision for a greater Detroit.

Community Callout: University District Home & Garden Tour*

Discover Elegant Detroit on the University District Home & Garden Tour, located between McNichols and Seven Mile and Livernois and Parkside, on Sunday, August 17th, from 11:00am to 5:00pm. Tickets are $12.50 in advance or $18.50 the day of the event. For more information or to purchase tickets, please visit www.UDCATOUR.com or call 313.341.UDCA.

^{*Please note that Detroit Synergy does not have any direct involvement with these events.}