Volunteer Opportunity from Jessica Rivait

The following is an opportunity not only to help clean up in Detroit, but also to aid in the revitalization of a Detroit neighborhood. Many elementary school children spend their time after-school at this recreation center and would be devastated if it were to be torn down.

"The last few weeks have literally been a blur. Neighbors and
residents of the local business and nonprofit community
continue to hold events to help generate awareness about the
future of the Kronk Recreation Center. Last Friday, over 21
representatives from local block clubs, state officials and
community organizations met to figure out ways concerned
residents can help to save Kronk Recreation Center, which we
believe will be a cornerstone in helping revitalize the
surrounding neighborhood, called "Claytown" on Detroit's
South! west side.

Yesterday, two representatives from Neighbors United to Save
the Kronk (Stephanie Stern and Robbie Fennell) met with Rec
Department Director Charles Beckham to discuss volunteer
opportunities to help save the Rec Center. We agreed that we
would take advantage of Super Bowl weekend as an opportunity
to initiate a neighborhood clean-up, as many professional and
amateur boxers will be training there over the next week, and
it can help bring positive national exposure to the
community. Below, I am forwarding you a list of projects
Neighbors United to Save the Kronk and other organizations
are helping initiate over Superbowl Weekend. Volunteers
Welcome :)

Weather permitting, and it looks good, there will be
a "Put a tux on the Kronk" neighborhood clean-up on Saturday,
January 28, from 1-3 p.m. Thyssen-Krupp Steel will be
providing hot beverages and refreshments. The city has also
agreed to provide "Kronk Ambassador" T-Shirts for all
Volunteers. We will be meeting at the Rec Center at 5555
McGraw. All are welcome. Please call Stephanie Stern at (313)
320-6894 if you plan on attending."

MLK Day Read-a-thon 2006

The Dean of Students Office and the Office of Government and Community Affairs are sponsoring the first ever 24 hour Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. read-a-thon from 12:00 noon Wednesday, January 18th to 12:00 noon Thursday, January 19th. Readings will focus on the writings of civil rights leaders throughout history and around the world. Readers will each read for 5 minutes but can do more. The read-a-thon will take place in a heated tent by the flagpoles on Gullen Mall. Those participating from 10:00 p.m. to 6:00 a.m. will receive a special warm gift (Sweatshirt). We welcome you to sign up by yourself, with a group of friends, as a residence hall floor, and/or as a student organization.

Superbowl Halftime Volunteers Needed!

A message from Bryan Ransom:

My name is Bryan Ransom, and I am with the Super Bowl XL Pregame and Halftime Shows. I am lining up the Stage Crew for both the Pregame and Halftime, and in search of approximately 750 men and women, willing to volunteer their time and assist us in the production.

Both the Pregame and Halftime shows use modular stage and lighting units that are on wheels. They are pushed out onto the field, assembled, and readied for the artists to perform on. After the performance, they are broken down and wheeled out. Volunteers need to be over the age of 18, and in good physical condition. No prior experience is necessary.

This year, produced again by Don Mischer Productions, the Pregame Show will feature Motown great Stevie Wonder, among other artists, and the Halftime Show will feature rock legends The Rolling Stones. It will be an experience that the volunteers will never forget!

We have a website set up that details the rehearsal schedule for both groups, as well as a volunteer form.

http://www.superbowlproductions.com

Would love to speak with someone regarding this opportunity, and how we might be able to get information out to prospective volunteers at your school.