Connections | DSG Update for May 30th

 

Just some of the events from May. Left: Bike Detroit Now makes a stop at the Russell Industrial Center. Top Middle: DSG members Walk2Gether for Diversity. Bottom Middle: Project Clean works in the shadows of the majestic train station in Corktown. Right: The Detroit Bikes! to Work Day sag car and bicyclists on the Woodward Ave. Route.  

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.

TOMORROW! Synergy Shares at Cass Community Social Services

CCSS is dedicated to making a profound difference in the diverse populations it serves by providing for basic needs, including affordable housing, promoting self reliance and encouraging community inclusion and improvement. Volunteers may be providing a number of different services for the homeless in the community including sandwich preparation, creating mud mats and outdoor clean-up.

Date: Saturday, May 31st

Time: 10:00am to 2:00pm

Location: the Scott Building | 11850 Woodrow Wilson | South of Davison Fwy & just West of the Lodge 

Contact: Regina Fortushniak dsgshares@detroitsynergy.org

General Meeting on Thursday June 12th

General meetings provide the opportunity to find out about new projects, to discover a new Detroit organization, and how to get involved with Detroit Synergy. General Meetings are the 2nd Thursday of every month @ 6:30pm.

Time: 6:30pm to 8:30pm

Location: tba

Contact: Amanda Dunham dialogue@detroitsynergy.org

Third Thursday: Community Connect on Thursday June 19th

Third Thursdays are a great opportunity to connect with members of the Detroit Synergy community. Whether you are new to the organization, or well-traveled on the Synergy circuit, you will feel welcome at this community networking event.

Our community partner this month is Project Clean. We are kicking off the clean-up season with a clean-up equipment collection.  Please consider donating gently used gardening/clean-up tools (e.g. rakes) and new items that serve clean-up efforts (e.g. gloves, leaf bags). Together, DSG Community Connect participants continue to have an impact on the greater community. Thank you for your continued support.

Ever wonder how projects get started? Have an idea you'd like to share? Come at 6:00 for an informal Project Clinic.

Time: 6:30-8:30 pm

Location: TBA

Training Contact: Alok Sharma development@detroitsyenrgy.org

Third Thursday Contact: Joanna Porvin thirdthursday@detroitsynergy.org

Synergy Shares at Capuchin EarthWorks Garden

Join DSG Shares at the Capuchin EarthWorks Garden, which started in 1999 as a partnership between the Capuchin Soup Kitchen and Gleaners Community Food Bank. Complete with a greenhouse, EarthWork's primary goal is the education of Detroit area school children in areas of science, nutrition and biodiversity of organic agriculture. The project also yields fresh produce to benefit such programs as WIC and the Soup Kitchen's daily meals. DSG Shares volunteers will be engaging in gardening projects to service the Earthworks garden.

Date: Saturday, June 14th

Time: 9:00am to 12:00pm

Location: Please meet in the parking lot of the Meldrum Soup Kitchen, located at 1264 Meldrum Ave. 

Contact: Regina Fortushniak dsgshares@detroitsynergy.org 

Project Clean and 'Love Our Parks Day' in SW Detroit 

Project Clean gathers volunteers to join forces with various groups, organizations and events all over the city to work towards a cleaner and more viable Detroit. 

Project Clean, in partnership with Neighborhood Centers Inc., will be cleaning and beautifying two parks in Southwest Detroit, All Saints Park and the Lafayette NYCRR Playlot, as part of "Love Our Parks Day." We will be doing a variety of tasks, including picking up garbage, removing graffitti on playground equipment, painting, pulling weeds and planting flowers. 

For more info visit http://www.detroitsynergy.org/projects/clean

Date: Saturday, June 14th

Time: 8:45am to 12:00pm

Location: meet at All Saints Park | 8300 Longworth | Southwest Detroit

Contact: Mike Mogill clean@detroitsynergy.org

Community Outreach @ Summer Festivals in the D 

It's festival season in Detroit, and we are looking for volunteers to oversee the Detroit Synergy information tables at events like City Fest, Concert of Colors and Dally in the Alley. The task is simple...talk about Detroit Synergy, who we are, what we do, and how people can get invovled. 

Currently we are collecting a roster of volunteers and will send more info when these events come up. Shifts are always two hours, but we will welcome anyone who wants to work multiple shifts. So if you know you are going to be at a festival and like to talk about Detroit and everything it has to offer, then please sign up! 

Contact: James Mitchell community@detroitsynergy.org  

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: May 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, Jen and David 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.