[Stuorg-adv] Saturday's Big Event Volunteer Opportunity for ALL Student Organizations

[Laurel Flores]

REMINDER TO ALL STUDENT GROUPS: If you are interested in helping out the
BIG EVENT is this SATURDAY!! Get your forms in A.S.A.P! 

 

"THE BIG EVENT"

 

Texas A&M University-Commerce, the City of Commerce and the Commerce
Chamber of Commerce announce a day of work and celebration to be held
April 9, 2011.   On that day, the students, staff and faculty of TAMU-C
and the citizens of Commerce will join together to improve our
community.  A stew luncheon will be held at City Park with entertainment
and recognition of the projects being done.  Everyone is invited to
participate.  The goals of the day include:

**           An improved community environment

**           Improved cooperation between the City and University

**           The promotion of volunteerism and social responsibility

**           Recognition of Commerce as progressive and cohesive.

 

What kinds of projects may be proposed?  Projects that

                **           Improve the appearance of the City

            **               Improve the community environment and
safety

**           Improve community facilities and   resources

 

Projects may be proposed to the Chamber of Commerce.  The Chamber will
coordinate the activities of the day and report its outcomes.

 

Which groups and organizations are being specifically invited?

                **           Service clubs

                **           Social clubs

                **           Student organizations

                **           Church groups

                **           Business groups

                **           Industrial groups

                **           Government

 

What are these groups being asked to do?          

                **           Develop a project

                **           Submit the project to the Chamber

                **           Organize workers and resources

                **           Carry out the project and

                **           Join in the celebration at lunch.

BIG EVENT RULES

The proposed project should:   

1.  Improve the appearance, safety, and/or facilities of Commerce

2.  Be completed in one day or less

3.  Be funded by those participating

The proposed project may:

1.  Involve cooperation among groups

2.  Recruit the use of City and University equipment 

The proposed project may not: 

1.       Be solely for the economic benefit of a person or business

2.       Extend in time beyond one day.


THE  BIG EVENT

PROJECT PROPOSAL FORM

 

RULES

*         Projects should be completed in one day

*         Projects should enhance the appearance, facilities or safety
of the community

*         Project costs, labor and equipment are the responsibility of
those proposing the project; however, the Chamber of Commerce will
assist in recruiting volunteers, equipment and financial support for
approved project

 

PROJECT DESCRIPTION

________________________________________________________________________
________________________________________________________________________
_______________________________________________________________

 

NEEDED RESOURCES

 

1.                   Number of volunteers for
project______________________________________

 

2.                   Additional help
needed______________________________________________

 

3.                   Volunteer Characteristics:  Adults only ____Special
Skills
________________________________________________________________________
________________

 

4.                   Financial Help:  Amount needed __________  Purpose
of

Funds _______________________________________________

Possible sources _______________________________________

5.                   Safety Issues:  Describe any activity or materials
to be used that may be hazardous to those participating
_________________________________________________________________   

_________________________________________________________________

 

PROJECT LEADER(S)

 

Name(s)________________________________________________________________

 

Telephone Number(s)_____________________________________________________

 




 




THE BIG EVENT

STEPS IN DEVELOPING A PROJECT

 

1.      REMEMBER THE RULES

     Projects should be completed in one day

Projects should enhance the appearance, facilities, or safety of the
community

Project cost, labor and equipment are the responsibilities of those
proposing a project; however, the Chamber of Commerce will assist in
recruiting volunteers, equipment and financial support for approved
projects.

 

2.      BRAINSTORM

Think outside the box.  With friends, colleagues or fellow club members,
think about what Commerce needs.  List all the items offered.  You can
pick among them later.  Ask yourself, how should Commerce look to
attract students, business, or new residents?  What facilities are
needed for young, elderly, or persons with handicaps?  Are there
recreational facilities needed or are there improvements you could
propose for current facilities?  How safe is Commerce?  Are our
neighborhoods organized into Neighborhood Watch groups?  Are street
signs free from obscuring bushes and trees?  Are house numbers clearly
visible from the street?  Are the citizens informed with regard to fire
safety?  What could be painted, planted, pruned or picked up that would
improve the appearance of the town?

 

       3.  NARROW YOUR CHOICES

Evaluate each idea with regard to the following issues:

Time needed - remember you have one day

Cost - the cost must be borne by those developing the project

Appropriateness - project should improve the community, projects
improving the property of an individual should be charitable in nature.

Safety - we want no one hurt in carrying out our projects - plan
carefully.

 

   COMPLETE PROJECT PROPOSAL FORM

Submit it to the Chamber of Commerce at 1114 Main or mail it to P. O.
Box 290, Commerce, TX 75429.  The Chamber will certify the
appropriateness of the project and help find resources.

 

3.                  PLAN WELL IN ADVANCE OF April 9, 2011.    DEADLINE
FOR SUBMISSION OF PROPOSAL IS March 25 .

 

4.                  ATTEND THE STEW LUNCHEON AT CITY PARK AND REPORT
YOUR SUCCESS.

 

 

For any questions please contact:

 

Laurel Flores

Student Organizations Graduate Assistant

Sam Rayburn Student Center 262

903-886-5120

 

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