DETROIT CITY COUNCIL SELECTS NEW COUNCIL DISTRICT MAP
After several public hearings on four proposed City Council district maps, the Detroit City Council has selected the third of the four proposed maps. The chosen map can be viewed online at www.detroitmi.gov.
Detroit residents will vote on council members by districts in 2013 for the first time since 1918. Voters will elect seven council members by district and two at large.
City officials said they followed three criteria in creating the proposed maps: Districts had to be of equal populations, be compact and contiguous, and not split any ethnic groups clustered within the city.
Last year, voters approved a City Charter calling for City Council representation by district. The revised charter took effect January 1, 2012.
MAYOR DAVE BING ANNOUNCES NEW DDOT CEO AND DEBUT OF NEW BUSES
Mayor Dave Bing announced the appointment of new Detroit Department of Transportation CEO Ron Freeland and debut of the newest buses to the DDOT fleet.
Freeland previously served as a senior executive and board chair of various bus, ports and rail systems in Maryland and Virginia and worked in New York and California.
These new buses – made in America by the Gillig Company – are part of DDOT’s newest fleet of 46 buses, which began arriving Jan. 30. Drivers are being trained to drive the new buses, which are being prepped for service and will be integrated into the existing fleet over the next several weeks.
DETROIT RECREATION CENTERS OFFER LEARN TO SWIM PROGRAM
Don't swim but would love to learn how? The Detroit Recreation Department is currently offering Learn to Swim Programs at five recreation centers. The cost for the 10-week session is $10 for two, one-hour sessions per week beginning March 26 through June 1. Please call the various centers listed below for the Learn to Swim Program days, times, and ages. Note: For each of the participating centers, swim lessons are offered during adult swim for 18 years and older upon request, and annual center membership is required for all ages.
Adams Butzel, 10500 Lyndon - 628-0990
5-6 p.m. Tuesday and Thursday
17 and under
Kemeny, 2260 S. Fort - 628-0956
5:30-6:30 p.m. Wed. and Friday
17 and under
Coleman A. Young, 2751 Robert Bradby - 628-0998
5-6 p.m.
Tuesday and Thursday 6-12 years old
Wed. and Friday 13-17 years old
Heilmann, 19601 Crusade - 224-9334
5-6 p.m
Tuesday and Thursday 6-12 years old
Wed. and Friday 13-17 years old
Patton, 2301 Woodmere - 628-2000
5-6 p.m. Tuesday and Thursday
17 years old and under
DETROIT RECREATION DEPARTMENT TO ACCEPT BELLE ISLE PICNIC SHELTER RESERVATIONS BEGINNING MONDAY, MARCH 26
Are you planning a family reunion or picnic at Belle Isle this summer? The Detroit Recreation Department will take reservations for Belle Isle picnic shelters at the Belle Isle Casino from Monday, March 26 through Wednesday, March 28, from 8 a.m. until noon and 1:30 p.m. until 4 p.m. (doors open at 7 a.m.).
Reservations for July will take place on March 26, followed by August reservations on March 27 and reservations for May, June, and September on March 28.
Payment must be made in full at the time of the reservation. Cash will be accepted March 26-28. Money orders and certified checks will be accepted. Personal checks will not be accepted.
For more information, please call 313-628-2081.
DETROIT RECREATION DEPARTMENT SPONSORS PROGRAMS AND ACTIVITIES IN MARCH
The City of Detroit Recreation Department will hold the following programs and activities in March.
March and April -- Leisure Education Activity Program (LEAP)
LEAP is an eight-week program for $10 that offers Water Zumba, Zumba Matics, ice skating, figure skating, hockey and dance, held at the Adams Butzel, Heilmann, Lipke and Young recreation centers. You can start the program at any time. Contact the recreation centers below for exact times and programs.
• Adams Butzel, 10500 Lyndon, (313) 628-0990
• Heilmann, 19601 Crusade, (313) 224-9334
• Lipke, 19320 Van Dyke, (313) 628-0937
• Coleman A. Young, 2751 Robert Bradby Dr., (313) 628-0998
March 23
Detroit Recreation Department Benefit Night at Fuddruckers at 2630 E. Jefferson (City employees must bring a City ID; Non-City employees must bring a Benefit Night flier from any recreation center)
March 31
City Wide Swim Meet at Adams Butzel, 10500 Lyndon, from 10 a.m. - 2 p.m.
Contact Michael Williams at 628-0967.
PeeWee Basketball Tournament at Adams Butzel, 10500 Lyndon, starts at 10 a.m.
For more information, call 628-0949 or 224-9010.
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Wednesday, February 29, 2012
$25,000 NABS Scholarship
Scholar Guidelines
The National Association of Black Suppliers (NABS) scholarship is a stipend of up to $5000 per year for up to five years that can be used for tuition, room and board and fees at a college or university of the awardees’ choice. It is awarded to African-American students who have graduated from high school, demonstrated outstanding academic and community leadership, and who enroll full-time in engineering, technology, business or a related curriculum.
The NABS Scholarship Purpose
The intent of the NABS scholarship is to provide financial and academic support to high achieving African-American students who intend to pursue careers in or related to the automotive industry. The scholarship efforts are intended to meet three goals:
o To encourage students to develop entrepreneurial skills, as this may lead to an increase in the number of African-American automotive suppliers.
o To recognize the accomplishments of outstanding African-American students and encourage their entry into technology and business careers.
o To provide highly qualified African-American recruits to meet the hiring objectives of NABS trade association members.
Eligibility
To be considered for the NABS Scholarship, potential scholars must meet the following criteria:
o Be a graduating African-American high school senior.
o Be a U.S. citizen
o Plan to be enrolled in a full-time (12 credit hours or more) undergraduate
engineering, technology, business, or a related curriculum of interest to NABS.
(Actual enrollment is required before any awarded funds can be disbursed.)
o Posses a cumulative 3.0 GPA or better on a 4.0 scale throughout your high school career.
Application Procedure
Interested applicants should complete the NABS scholarship application post marked to the address below by March 1, 2012. All applications and attachments should be sent to:
NABS Scholarship Fund, Inc. Attn: Rhonda A. Glover, Business Manager
P.O. Box 441243
Detroit, MI 48244
Selection Criteria
The Scholarship Committee will select scholarship recipients based on the strength of their academic performance, the quality and extent of their extracurricular and community involvement activities, and demonstrated leadership ability. Financial need may be considered in the selection decision.
Selection Process
In order to ensure completeness and eligibility, applications are initially screened by the NABS Scholarship Fund Business Manager. The Scholarship Fund Board will conduct further screening to identify semifinalists who will be interviewed by the Scholarship Selection Committee. The Scholarship Selection Committee is composed of representatives from the Scholarship Fund Board and a selected group of Scholarship Fund Sponsors.
Eligible Programs of Study
Eligible programs of study must have relevance to the automotive industry. Such programs include, but are not limited to, engineering (mechanical, electrical, industrial, and chemical), Technology (computer, sciences, manufacturing, packaging and logistics), business (finance, accounting, MIS, management, and marketing) and related fields of study.
Financial Award
Notice of financial awards will be mailed to finalists prior to the NABS Scholarship Awards Luncheon, held on May 8, 2012. Prior to distribution of NABS Scholars Funds, the Scholarship Fund Board will review the scholars’ total financial package to determine the appropriate distribution of funds. All payments will be made directly to the educational institution upon confirming enrollment before each semester. The Scholarship Fund Board may, upon its own discretion and the Scholarship Fund’s financial position, make Trendsetter (one time) Awards.
Internship
Summer internships may be available in conjunction with the scholarship program.
Expectations of NABS Scholars
In addition to the academic requirements of the scholarship, NABS requires the following:
o If selected, all scholarship recipients are expected to attend the Scholarship
Luncheon on May 8, 2012
o Attendance at scheduled scholarship functions
o Grades sent to NABS administrator on a semester or quarterly basis
o Attendance at annual student retreats
Renewal Eligibility
o Participating scholar(s) must maintain a minimum cumulative grade point average of 2.5 or greater for each semester;
o Scholar(s) must matriculate in a field related to the automotive industry (refer to eligible programs of study).
o Scholar(s) must be enrolled as full-time students (12 credit hours or more).
o Student(s) whose semester or cumulative GPA falls below 2.5, but not below 2.0,
may, at the sole discretion of the Scholarship Fund, not be eligible to receive
further disbursements until the GPA requirement is met. Alternately, the Scholarship Fund, at its sole discretion, may provide a one-time probationary disbursement in good faith the GPA requirement will be met. In no event will more than one probationary disbursement be made. Scholar(s) having a semester or cumulative GPA below 2.0 are not eligible for renewal.
o Periods (semester, trimester, or equivalent) of scholar ineligibility will not extend the total scholarship period from the original award date.
Award Administration
Scholars must arrange to send unofficial transcripts to the NABS Scholarship Fund Board and to his/her mentor before the start of the next semester or term. All payments will be made directly to universities, only after confirmation of continued eligibility. Funds may not be used for any purpose other than those set forth above. It is the student’s responsibility to ensure that all Funds not applied to tuition, room, board or fees are returned to the NABS Scholarship Fund.
Please Attach the Following Documents
o Official copy of high school transcripts
o Two letters of recommendation (one from a teacher)
o Choose one of the following essays – typed with 12 font one page
1. Describe “A Current Event and how it has impacted your life”?
2. Describe “What obstacles have you overcome” what did you learn from it and what life changes have you made because of it?
3. What does it mean to you to have an African American for President?
4. Please explain or profile an “An African-American Entrepreneur”?
5. What is the Value of individual involvement in community development?
o All applicants must submit an original application, postmarked by March 1, 2012.
http://www.nabssf.org/Guide.html
The National Association of Black Suppliers (NABS) scholarship is a stipend of up to $5000 per year for up to five years that can be used for tuition, room and board and fees at a college or university of the awardees’ choice. It is awarded to African-American students who have graduated from high school, demonstrated outstanding academic and community leadership, and who enroll full-time in engineering, technology, business or a related curriculum.
The NABS Scholarship Purpose
The intent of the NABS scholarship is to provide financial and academic support to high achieving African-American students who intend to pursue careers in or related to the automotive industry. The scholarship efforts are intended to meet three goals:
o To encourage students to develop entrepreneurial skills, as this may lead to an increase in the number of African-American automotive suppliers.
o To recognize the accomplishments of outstanding African-American students and encourage their entry into technology and business careers.
o To provide highly qualified African-American recruits to meet the hiring objectives of NABS trade association members.
Eligibility
To be considered for the NABS Scholarship, potential scholars must meet the following criteria:
o Be a graduating African-American high school senior.
o Be a U.S. citizen
o Plan to be enrolled in a full-time (12 credit hours or more) undergraduate
engineering, technology, business, or a related curriculum of interest to NABS.
(Actual enrollment is required before any awarded funds can be disbursed.)
o Posses a cumulative 3.0 GPA or better on a 4.0 scale throughout your high school career.
Application Procedure
Interested applicants should complete the NABS scholarship application post marked to the address below by March 1, 2012. All applications and attachments should be sent to:
NABS Scholarship Fund, Inc. Attn: Rhonda A. Glover, Business Manager
P.O. Box 441243
Detroit, MI 48244
Selection Criteria
The Scholarship Committee will select scholarship recipients based on the strength of their academic performance, the quality and extent of their extracurricular and community involvement activities, and demonstrated leadership ability. Financial need may be considered in the selection decision.
Selection Process
In order to ensure completeness and eligibility, applications are initially screened by the NABS Scholarship Fund Business Manager. The Scholarship Fund Board will conduct further screening to identify semifinalists who will be interviewed by the Scholarship Selection Committee. The Scholarship Selection Committee is composed of representatives from the Scholarship Fund Board and a selected group of Scholarship Fund Sponsors.
Eligible Programs of Study
Eligible programs of study must have relevance to the automotive industry. Such programs include, but are not limited to, engineering (mechanical, electrical, industrial, and chemical), Technology (computer, sciences, manufacturing, packaging and logistics), business (finance, accounting, MIS, management, and marketing) and related fields of study.
Financial Award
Notice of financial awards will be mailed to finalists prior to the NABS Scholarship Awards Luncheon, held on May 8, 2012. Prior to distribution of NABS Scholars Funds, the Scholarship Fund Board will review the scholars’ total financial package to determine the appropriate distribution of funds. All payments will be made directly to the educational institution upon confirming enrollment before each semester. The Scholarship Fund Board may, upon its own discretion and the Scholarship Fund’s financial position, make Trendsetter (one time) Awards.
Internship
Summer internships may be available in conjunction with the scholarship program.
Expectations of NABS Scholars
In addition to the academic requirements of the scholarship, NABS requires the following:
o If selected, all scholarship recipients are expected to attend the Scholarship
Luncheon on May 8, 2012
o Attendance at scheduled scholarship functions
o Grades sent to NABS administrator on a semester or quarterly basis
o Attendance at annual student retreats
Renewal Eligibility
o Participating scholar(s) must maintain a minimum cumulative grade point average of 2.5 or greater for each semester;
o Scholar(s) must matriculate in a field related to the automotive industry (refer to eligible programs of study).
o Scholar(s) must be enrolled as full-time students (12 credit hours or more).
o Student(s) whose semester or cumulative GPA falls below 2.5, but not below 2.0,
may, at the sole discretion of the Scholarship Fund, not be eligible to receive
further disbursements until the GPA requirement is met. Alternately, the Scholarship Fund, at its sole discretion, may provide a one-time probationary disbursement in good faith the GPA requirement will be met. In no event will more than one probationary disbursement be made. Scholar(s) having a semester or cumulative GPA below 2.0 are not eligible for renewal.
o Periods (semester, trimester, or equivalent) of scholar ineligibility will not extend the total scholarship period from the original award date.
Award Administration
Scholars must arrange to send unofficial transcripts to the NABS Scholarship Fund Board and to his/her mentor before the start of the next semester or term. All payments will be made directly to universities, only after confirmation of continued eligibility. Funds may not be used for any purpose other than those set forth above. It is the student’s responsibility to ensure that all Funds not applied to tuition, room, board or fees are returned to the NABS Scholarship Fund.
Please Attach the Following Documents
o Official copy of high school transcripts
o Two letters of recommendation (one from a teacher)
o Choose one of the following essays – typed with 12 font one page
1. Describe “A Current Event and how it has impacted your life”?
2. Describe “What obstacles have you overcome” what did you learn from it and what life changes have you made because of it?
3. What does it mean to you to have an African American for President?
4. Please explain or profile an “An African-American Entrepreneur”?
5. What is the Value of individual involvement in community development?
o All applicants must submit an original application, postmarked by March 1, 2012.
http://www.nabssf.org/Guide.html
2012 Job Fair April 19th
Don Bosco Hall and Cody Rouge Neighborhood Partnership will host a 2012 Job Fair. This Great event will be on Thursday, April 19th, 2012 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. and its location will be @ 19321 W. Chicago, Detroit, Michigan.
For more information contact Don Bosco Hall's Community Resource Center-313-493-9129
For more information contact Don Bosco Hall's Community Resource Center-313-493-9129
SUMMER EMPLOYMENT for YOUTH 15-18
The Greening of Detroit along with SCA,
Johnson Controls Inc, and JP Morgan Chase are
partnering to hire 160 Detroit High School Students this
summer to work outdoors in neighborhood parks and
green spaces and conservation projects . If you are
interested in exploring green careers, and live in Detroit
then the Greening is for you! We strongly encourage
youth from Brightmoore, Northend, Southwest, and Cody
Rouge to tryout. To apply complete an online
application.
Online Application will
be available
March 26-27, 2012.
Accepting applications
until 3:30pm on March 27
or the first 600
applications.
The Greening of Detroit
1418 Michigan Avenue
Detroit MI 48216
www.greeningofdetroit.com
Contact: Linsey Gillery
Youth Employment Coordinator
Phone: [313] 285-1257
linseyb@greeningofdetroit.com
Benefits:
• Gain Leadership Skills
• Work Outside
• Beautify your City
• Earn Money
Johnson Controls Inc, and JP Morgan Chase are
partnering to hire 160 Detroit High School Students this
summer to work outdoors in neighborhood parks and
green spaces and conservation projects . If you are
interested in exploring green careers, and live in Detroit
then the Greening is for you! We strongly encourage
youth from Brightmoore, Northend, Southwest, and Cody
Rouge to tryout. To apply complete an online
application.
Online Application will
be available
March 26-27, 2012.
Accepting applications
until 3:30pm on March 27
or the first 600
applications.
The Greening of Detroit
1418 Michigan Avenue
Detroit MI 48216
www.greeningofdetroit.com
Contact: Linsey Gillery
Youth Employment Coordinator
Phone: [313] 285-1257
linseyb@greeningofdetroit.com
Benefits:
• Gain Leadership Skills
• Work Outside
• Beautify your City
• Earn Money
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