Restoring our Queen Dr. Ethelene Crockett on the new High School of Science and Technology by Every Means Necessary

The unanimous decision to re-install the name of Dr. Ethene Crockett High School of Science and Technology was a result of an elected school board acting upon a request from their employers to do so.  The installation of the Ben Carson name in 2011 was unauthorized by Detroit residents without our consent by former Governor Rick Snyder, Attorney General Bill Schuette and, emergency manager Roy Roberts.

The People Agreed, that Mrs. Crockett is the one we need!

The people spoke loud and clear to say how angry we are about how her name was removed by politicians in Lansing who did not give a damn about the Detroit Public Schools. Under their management people drank dirty water in Flint, higher taxes were levied on retirees and, education dollars were used to pay off grifters at the expense of Detroit children. For example, DPS schools like Benjamin Davis Aerospace were gutted to create for profit charter schools in Grand Rapids to the detriment of the neighborhood.

The Crockett family has a proven track record regarding her family’s contribution to the quality of life for the community. By re-installing Dr Crockett’s legacy to the Detroit Public Schools System, our citizens vow to repair the damage from 10 years of mismanagement from Lansing. The only objection to the restoration is coming from commentators on Fox “News”, people who do not live in the City of Detroit or, associate grifters who live in the city that lack a sense of community.  

Who cares about the 55 former HUD employees that he hired writing a letter of support for him.  Who cares about Dr. Alveda King in Atlanta, Sean Hannity and the rest of that clown car of hosts on Fox News crying in their beer with their childish insults about the City of Detroit. Given the quality of the candidates that they support, the children of the Detroit Public School system would make better politicians than the people they endorse now from Donald Trump on down.

The fact is that under emergency management by Governor Rick Snyder, organizations like the Educational Achievement Authority that was imposed upon the Detroit Public School System got the attention of the FBI to investigate Chancellor John Covington for racketeering and fraud. As of this printing, no one was ever convicted of a crime, even though they should have,

Our children deserve better role models than Ben Carson, whose endorsement of Herschel Walker for a United States Senator in Georgia was the ultimate insult to the United States of America, especially African Americans with any sense of integrity. We cannot and, will not allow our children to be misled by outside interests who do not have the best interest of our children’s future.

Therefore, we will take back our school system one building at a time by endorsing new legislation in Lansing that will refinance our schools, pay our teachers and, bring out the best in our DPSCD students.

Finally, the family of Dr. Crockett, alumni and, supporters, want to thank the members of the Detroit Public School Board Community District and Superintendent Nikolai Vitti for supporting our choice with your unanimous vote to restore our queen, Dr. Ethelene Crockett to the High School of Science and Technology in Detroit Michigan.

Richard Clement Sr is on the ballot for Detroit School Board Candidate Vote by Nov. 3rd 2020

My name is Richard Clement and, I am a candidate for the Detroit Public School Board. I am running to promote education that will improve the quality of life in our City, State, nation, and the world. The man that freed the weed will help the children read because, reading is essential to everything in life. This includes reading the instructions on how to use Siri and, using a computer.  If you support change for the sake of our future, you must elect people who have our best interest at heart.   

 

Retired NHL Legend Darren McCarthy and
Richard Clement.

I feel that DPS has always been the best when it came to serving the community. The district was damaged from mismanagement from Lansing and, the best way to fix it is from the top down.  On or before November 3rd, voters have a chance to elect the best 3 candidates and, recall the other four board members for not representing the will of the people.

www.blackgirlhockeyclub.org

I am a graduate of the Detroit Public Schools attending Pasteur Elementary, White Elementary, Hampton Jr. High and Mumford HS where I excelled in music and sports. Although the grades that I earned were not the top of the class, I graduated anyway and was determined to give back to my community by furthering my education past high school.

I am a graduate of Alabama State University where I majored in Computer Information Systems and a member of the Marching band. I also have experience in state and local governments in Lansing and Detroit as an information technology employee. I am currently retired from Teaching at Lansing Community College, Lansing School District, Hamtramck,  was fortunate enough to work for 11 years as a guest teacher.

While serving as a board member of Black Data Processing Associates (1990-1997), I was responsible for training disadvantaged youth on computer skills that competed and scored well in national competition with others in their age group. These students went on to be great mothers, fathers, and professionals in medicine and information technology.

I served on the boards of the Michigan Chapter of the National Organization for the Reform of Marijuana laws and various start up canna-businesses in Michigan. From 2014 to 2017, I worked as a legislative aide to Council-member Pro-Tempore George Cushingberry Jr advising on education and marijuana reform in Detroit. During my tenure on the Michigan NORML board of directors, marijuana was decriminalized for medical and recreational use saving the taxpayers millions of dollars in fess on legal system and generating jobs at the same time. The marijuana industry was one of few departments in State Government to show a profit. Fees were reduced because the program generated too much money at one time.

Nov 3rd, 2020 - Ballot Sample 
Vote to represent with Dagnogo and Clement

From now until 8pm on November 3rd, 2020 start from the back of your ballot first and, elect Richard Clement and Sherry Gay-Dagnogo to the Detroit School Board. If I am elected this will be my platform. 

• Teacher safety and health care needs to protect them from Covid 19 and, the effects of PTSD by renegotiating contracts to allow for treating symptoms with cannabis. 
• De-emphasize test scores as a primary determination for allocating funds.
• Increased funding of programs such as music, sports and, special education development.
• Promote opportunities for jobs in aviation education with Benjamin O. Davis High 
• Promote the use of urban farming in and make science fun again with parental supervision to grow food, medicine and, materials like concrete with hemp.

Thank you for your support.

Donate to the campaign through our Cash App Link. www.cash.app/$CsystemsRCC

Should Zoning Ordinances Be Used to Regulate the Number Of Charter Schools in a City?

By Friends of Cushingberry


The growth of charter schools have created a wild wild west for venture capitalists and financial managers who manage them at the expense of the community. The result of the grand experiment of alternative education with public funds is neighborhood blight and marginal educational results.



Case in point is the Benton Harbor School District which was presented with a form letter from the Michigan Department of Treasury to cease and desist being a high school or, the school district will be dissolved. In Benton Harbor and most cities in Michigan, there are more charter schools than kids in a neighborhood. Schools of choice allows the Department of Treasury to move the children to different school districts in Michigan. It allows wealthier districts to select the athletes and top students from other districts and leave the others to rot. What you end up with is a lot of empty buildings and money wasted with the same educational results. 

Gov. Gretchen Whitmer
State of Michigan

As of June 4th, Gov. Whitmer ordered that the high school and district remain intact.

The use of zoning laws to limit the number of schools that use public funds in a city would allow for better management of educational resources and, assist in bringing accountability to education.  The successful use of State zoning laws allowed cities like Detroit to limit the number of Marijuana provisioning centers in the city.  If you feel like a law like this would help contact State Senator Adam Holler or any member of the legislature to express your concerns. Especially State Rep Isaac Robertson (D-Detroit) who loves to hear from his constituents.

Website: State Rep Isaac Robinson (D4-Detroit) District 4

Website: State Senator Adam Hollier (D2-Detroit) 

The damage of emergency management by State appointed to public schools can be reversed one step at a time through zoning.  Our children are worth more than $7500 a piece or $8500 if your child is eligible for special education. 

Laws can be changed by changing your elected officials. Some cities in Michigan are having elections in August and November of 2019.  New and progressive candidates like Scott Hughes who is running for City Council Ward 1 in Lansing Michigan is a person who will make that change. 

Ask those questions of the candidates for office and make sure to show up and vote in person or by absentee/early ballot.  

#ShowUpAndVote2019
#ShowUpAndVote2020

Bro Wayne Hicks - Black Bill Gates Makes His Transition 1959-2018

By Richard C. Clement

Pioneer in Technology in the Community - An African American Bill Gates Indeed.

For those who don't know, Wayne Hicks was a pioneer in Technology in America, especially the African American Community. He was one of many Hidden Figures that gave back to his community without question.  Brother Wayne was uploaded by his maker to the cloud of our ancestors. He will be truly missed by all.  

"Some of our heros came in ones and zeros!"  - Richard C. Clement.

Website: Electronic Village Started by R. Wayne Hicks

From Facebook Post of Wayne Hicks:

Memorial Announcement for Richard Wayne Hicks, Jr

It is with enormous sadness that we announce that Richard Wayne Hicks, Jr. passed peacefully at home on June 7, 2018.

For more than thirty years, Wayne was a tireless champion of the Black Data Processing Associates (BDPA) and promoting diversity in technology and expanding STEM experiences for youth in under-served communities. 

For the last twelve years, Wayne was the Executive Director of the Black Data Processing Associates Education and Technology Foundation. He also held various leadership positions within the IT professional organization, Black Data Processing Associates (BDPA), including President of the National BDPA, 2004-2005.

Wayne started his career with the Internal Revenue Services (IRS), starting as a summer intern and progressing to a member of the Senior Executive Service. Later, Wayne led the Cincinnati Business Incubator as president (2003-2008).

Wayne is survived by his daughters Laura Hicks and Nailah McCloud, son Khalis Hicks, granddaughter Amara McCloud, his mother Elizabeth Hicks, sister Kyra, and a host of aunts, uncles, cousins, nieces, other family, friends and colleagues.

The memorial service, with viewing, will be held Saturday, June 23, 2018, 1pm, at Thompson, Hall & Jordan Funeral Home, 11400 Winton Road, Forest Park, OH 45240, (513) 742-3600.

 — with Wayne Hicks.

Do Not Reward the Educational Achievement Authority With Your Vote

Press Release:

Education Sub Committee of 

the Committee To Elect George Cushingberry Jr.
State Senator District 2

A Vote for Adam Hollier is a Vote to return to the EAA

Electing Adam Hollier as a State Senator would be a reward and a pat on the back for supervising the dismantling of Detroit’s public schools, especially workers’ rights and health care. State Employees do not need any more abuse from the failed polices of financial mismanagement and fraud. With the assistance of Emergency Managers, the biggest Ponzi scheme ever was inflicted upon the people of Flint, Benton Harbor, Hamtramck and, retirees from public service.  

In Detroit and under the leadership of former Mayor Dave Bing, Adam Hollier supported the implementation of the Educational Achievement Authority, an organization that made the Detroit Public School System woefully inept.  During his tenure schools buildings were raffled off to the highest bidder and assets like computers and aircraft were sold to charter schools in Grand Rapids.  Student test scores were unchanged while chancellors, principals, and un-qualified teachers were forced upon students for financial gain.

Aviation Careers Lost at Benjamin O. Davis will now be Found.
and students will have job opportunities.

Despite the vociferous complaints from teachers and students, Bing and Adam Hollier managed to persuade two Detroit Democrats (Harvey Santana and John Olumba) to agree to expand the EAA by adding 50 more schools.  The result of this action is what you have now, Schools like Palmer Park Academy (The old Hampton Jr. High School) with ceilings falling in because of neglect. Cass Tech High school football scoreboard missing lights, new buildings being constructed when they were not needed and other atrocities committed against the children’s education.

George Cushingberry Jr. is responsible for the new development at Riverside Park

There is no coincidence that some of the same people and organizations endorsing Mr. Hollier’s candidacy were willing participants in the destruction of the Detroit Public Schools. Some of them are still under investigation by Federal Authorities for the damage done to young minds through financial neglect. By voting for Adam Hollier, this will be like putting Bing back in charge so that the complete destruction of Benjamin O. Davis High School for Aviation careers will be complete and, the guilty in Flint MI will be granted pardons by the Governor in the lame duck session.

We helped Sativa Detroit on 8 Mile and Santa Barbara shut down and move to Ann Arbor
10 jobs lost and a drop in sales at the Coney Island..

There is no coincidence that some of the anti-marijuana clergy in the community is endorsing Hollier’s candidacy. Their only job was to help businesses open up in the suburbs.  Business entities outside of Detroit used these people, fake news of crime and, the 80 year old myth on marijuana to create jobs at the expense of City residents.  Combined with the poor transit system that is currently in place and, the missing revenue from payroll, rent, and taxes, cost Detroit $3 million dollars and counting, by seconds.

To fix this mess, on June 22, 2018 until Nov 6^th, 2018 mark your absentee ballot for George Cushingberry Jr. State Senator District 2 TWICE!  One vote to fill the partial term and, one vote to fill the 4 year term.

When you complete your vote, you will know that on August 8^th, the people in District 2 will have a voice in Lansing. George stands for jobs, justice, and equal opportunity for all who want and desire to improve the quality of life. We must finish the job of creating a new aviation education complex with firefighter training facilities by a new aviation division of the Detroit Fire Department. The concept of a statewide flat rate auto insurance will be an action plan on the day he accepts the job.  You should not have to park your car in Ohio to get a better insurance rate.

George Cushingberry Jr feels that we must remain committed to improving literacy in our community. This commitment must include the restoration of the cuts to education at all levels. Support Teachers Everyday!!!

The time is now, register and vote, all day long.

Where's George? At The Public Library Promoting Literacy in the Community and, Receives Awards as an Internet Pioneer

By The Friends of George. 

“ In order to succeed, you must learn how to read” – George Cushingberry Jr.

Congratulations is in order for Dr. George Cushingberry Jr being selected for the Ambassador Award by the Michigan Virutal organization for his 20 years of support for education. Cushingberry was recently recognized for his work in shaping the work of this organization and his commitment to literacy in the community.

Creating Solar Panels in Detroit Public Schools
Fredrick Douglass Academy  - 2015 

Website: George Cushingberry Lectures Dr. Ben Carson on economics!

A brief description of the organization from their www.michiganvirtual.org

“Michigan Virtual™, formerly known as Michigan Virtual University® & Michigan Virtual School®, has been working hard to provide a path to the future for students and educators since 1998. As a nonprofit 501(c)(3) corporation focused on education, we believe that brilliance resides in all of us, ready to change the world with next big idea. We’re dedicated to helping each student shine their brightest by enhancing their opportunities to learn and working to strengthen the teachers that will show them the way. Here we strive to place each student’s potential within reach. By discovering new ways to grow, we’re taking K-12 education to the next level and working to leverage face-to-face, blended and online learning innovations that facilitate the advancement of education.

Michigan Virtual is governed by an independent Board of Directors comprised of individuals representing business, industry, higher education, K-12 education and state government. Our partners and governing board share our goals and aspirations for each student as we come together to assist those in the pursuit of higher learning.”

Michigan Virtual is proud to present the Ambassador Award to Dr. Cushingberry for his work with literacy.

Cush at the Harper Woods Public Library.

On April 30th, 2018, Dr. Cushingberry received a Certificate of Appreciation from the Harper Woods Library. George has been an active participant in the Prime Family Reading Time program because it is a commitment to pass on the power of literacy to our community.  Literacy sparks interest and creates a career for youth and adults in need of a change. If you want to go to a nice place and chill, the Public Library is a place to go if you want to follow your dreams or just learn something new.

  Harper Woods Library Website www.harperwoodslibrary.org

Young Engineers in Training at Detroit Public Schools.

Starting Friday June 22^nd 2018, until November 6, 2018, mark your ballot twice for George Cushingberry Jr for State Senate in District 2, so that he can continue the work of upgrading the reading literacy in our community.   www.electcush2senate.com

Interest Income Report On The 34.5 Million Dollar Loan To The Detroit Pistons

Field Report Filed By:

Richard C. Clement
Legislative Aide to Council President Pro Tempore George Cushingberry Jr.

Education is not being ripped off in the new stadium, especially financial stability of the Detroit Public Schools.  One of the benefits of being a former NBA player is that you have to get from place to place very quickly. The public private partnership with the NBA Detroit Pistons has resulted in the formal plans to restore Benjamin O. Davis Aerospace High School on City Airport property. Retired NBA Legends like Earvin Magic Johnson and owners like Dan Gilbert have skilled aircraft personnel to maintain their aircraft. Why pick on the NBA? The NFL, NHL, MLB and, soccer will get use of the airport too. Along with aircraft mechanics and pilots for Oprah, Beyoncé, Rhianna, Jay Z, Michelle Obama, aviation education will prosper.  Major sports teams can get in and out of Detroit in no time at all and help the children at the same time. This goes for adults who want a career change job in aviation.

Meeting at Detroit City Council July 18th 2017

#FreeDetroitCityAirport

In the restoration plans, all FCC/FAA Certification programs will be restored from the failed policy practice of State Emergency Management.  With the help of private partners in the Tuskegee Airmen and Young Eagles program, students of all ages will be able to fly into class and work on aircraft gaining valuable career knowledge.

On July 18^th, 2017, Council President Pro Tempore George Cushingberry Jr. chaired a hearing of the Budget Audit and Finance Committee with Airport Director Jason Watt regarding the future of the facility.  The reception was very positive with Council-member Scott Benson peeking in for the record. Schematic drawings for public review and comment are due by Wednesday Sept. 13^th, 2017 to the Committee for the new layout of the neighborhood that includes:

• 2-3 new runways
• Location of New B.O.Davis High School
• Hangar space for larger aircraft.

When the evidence is clearly presented, the return on a 34.5 million dollar investment has already paid dividends in the form of educational opportunities and, neighborhood revitalization to a blighted area of Detroit, on property that the city never lost in the bankruptcy proceedings.

This plan was supported by court after court, Judge after Judge, because their law clerks took the time to carefully read the briefs of the plaintiffs and defendants. The judgement to affirm the decision of the City of Detroit should re-purpose the wasted legal time and talent spent by the plaintiffs suing the City. We hope that in a new classroom, the plaintiffs can teach aviation law with a grant from the Detroit Public School Community District at the new Benjamin O. Davis High School on the grounds of Detroit City Airport. 

Press Release - Detroit City Airport Expansion 2017-2020 (KDET)

Legislation introduced to Restore Commercial Air Service and Benjamin O. Davis High School Back to Detroit City Airport Grounds.

At the Budget/Audit/Finance Committee meeting on March 6th, 2017, a major step forward was made by the Council to restore commercial air and, help our children to achieve successful aviation careers.  A motion was introduced by ProTem Cushingberry to move Benjamin O Davis airport back to airport grounds from the Jefferson Street location.  According to aviation experts and, Airport Director Jason Watt, “with an additional 1000 of runway we could land the space shuttle in the middle of the neighborhood”.  This airport currently serves as a major hub for freight, entertainers, executives, and government officials. Notables like Michelle Obama, Beyoncé, and others often “sneak into” the City because of the close proximity to neighborhoods and downtown. Everyone that remembered using Southwest Airlines at KDET always reported a good experience.

Website: Detroit City Airport  (Arrivals and Departures) Flight Tracker 

Council President ProTem Cushingberry
discussing business with Airport Director Jason Watt

The motion was approved 9 to 0 to look at using available funds to construct a new runway that would add 1000 feet so that larger aircraft could land there. This would include a runway for exclusive use by the High School and smaller aircraft.  Currently, City Airport is handling commercial air service on a regular basis.  Arriving nonstop flights from places as far France and, other locations around the world are not uncommon because of new aviation technology.  Additional traffic generating landing fee funds would assist in the construction of the new runway and high school.  We want the community to continue to demand that this City Asset not be removed or destroyed. 

Article: Restoring Commercial Air Service to City Airport (KDET)

Schematic for a 6900ft New Runway

To allow outside interests to turn the last piece of city owned property into an industrial park is unbelievably racist and completely un-acceptable.  While students studying aviation on the west side of the state have a runway and high school on airport grounds, students in Detroit are on Jefferson Avenue miles away. No one had the decency to include a helicopter pilot program to the airport for the students either! This must change for the sake of our future.

 (Website: West Michigan High School Aviation Academy Grand Rapids MI w/School Runway  )

We strongly encourage parents and children and supporters of Detroit Public schools to show their support. The plans and the funding are there now.  Now is the time to move forward to get the job done.

Comparable Size Airport:
Billy Bishop Airport Toronto CA (CYTZ) (Website  Billy Bishop Airport Toronto CA). 
Commercial Airservice provded by Porter Airlines (Website: www.flyporter.com - Commercial Air Service in Toronto CA)

Taking Back Our Neighborhoods With Our Unions! AFL-CIO Apprentice Programs Bring Hope to Detroit

By  Richard Clement - Friends of Cushingberry

"There is nothing better for poverty than a good paying job" 

              - Mayor Coleman A. Young

Taking back our neighborhood one home at a time with the help of our friends in the AFL-CIO has been put into an action plan in the City of Detroit. Decades of disinvestment and foreclosures have devastated Detroit’s neighborhoods. Thousands of vacant homes need extensive repair. The widespread blight and abandonment results in extremely low appraisal values making it difficult for potential homeowners to obtain financing for a home. We appreciate the assistance from David A. Eubanks Assistant Investment Officer with the Housing Investment Trust Division of the AFL-CIO (Website www.aflcio-hit.com) . Together with Councilmember Pro-Tem Cushingberry a plan was developed for the District for homes that can be saved and restored.

To stabilize the neighborhoods, the AFL-CIO has developed a strategy to identify homes that can be saved. 

1. Repairing multiple homes concurrently
2. Use skilled and approved union contractors
3. Attract private capital 
4. Target blocks and tracts of land within a neighborhood
5. Guarantee the work and,
6. Employ Local residents

(2013) 18220 Ohio  48221 - Before HIT

Council member Pro-Tem George Cushingberry Jr. and AFL-CIO leadership has identified areas in the district as a pilot so that union labor and their apprentice programs will create a job for anyone who wants one. Creating home ownership opportunities involves creating a structure so that homeowners can afford to stay in the homes. Jobs to maintain a quality of life are a priority and each one can teach one until an entire community is rebuilt for a legacy to leave behind for future generations to grow from.

(2016) 18220 Ohio 48221 - After HIT

To address the long term growth of the region, Union members are giving back to the neighborhoods through construction apprenticeship programs. With the help of the HIT program the following list of homes have been rehabilitated to be sold to families who are interested in neighborhood growth and home ownership.   Millennials who are actively working jobs and doing public service in the region are strongly encouraged to purchase a home.  If you work in the tri-county area and, are interested in establishing a foundation for home ownership are also strongly encourage to participate.

A list of the HIT property in progress in the Bagley district are as follows

18506 Wisconsin 48221 - Bagley

17545 Plainview 48219 - North Rosedale Park
17547 Mendota 48221 - Bagley

18087 Mendota 48221 - Bagley
18200  San Juan Dr 48221 - Bagley

18220 Ohio 48221 List Price $105,000 - Bagley

By partnering with financial institutions like Southwest Lending Solutions (Website: www.michiganlendingsolutions.com ) first time millenial homeowners will be given the opportunity to start a future and establish a good credit history and equity. By the end of 2016, we look forward to rehabilitating 11 homes in the City.  The goal is to provide 25 families with a place to live by December 2017.  With an investment of $1.7 million dollars of HIT funds, the City of Detroit will have another path built on the way to prosperity again.

For more information please contact our office.

Mary Mcleod Bethune School in Detroit Needs Help from Education Warriors Immediately

By Richard C. Clement  - Friends of George Cushingberry

Mary Mcleod Bethune

Your help is needed in the matter of the Children of the Mary Mcleod Bethune School at 8145 Puritan Detroit, MI 48221 regarding the use of playground equipment. The school has a new principal that was made aware of being a recipient of the new playscape with no lead warning.  

Who is Mary Mcleod Bethune and Why We Need To Know her

The project has a very tight deadline of September 29^th through September 30^th. The teaching staff is acclimating itself to the new school year and they need you the public to assist them in their endeavors.

• In need of partners who can help finance this project. Ware required to raise $8,500 in 7 days. This does not include funds needed for many of the materials.
• In need of partners who could volunteer on a weekday to assist in providing at least 80 volunteers.
• In need of a media partner who is willing to facilitate getting the message to people in other communities.
• See below for a detailed list of needs.

For more information please contact:

Yvonne Rucker

Executive Director/Founder

248.225.0601

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This is a partial list of items

Food Responsibilities

·         Secure breakfast, lunch and beverages for 30 adult volunteers on Prep Day 1

·         Secure breakfast, lunch and beverages for 15 adult volunteers on Prep Day 2

·         Secure breakfast, lunch and beverages for 250 adult volunteers + children on Build Day

o    Include vegetarian options

o    Consider additional “kid friendly” food for children on site

·         Secure water for all volunteers during Build Week

o    Estimate about (5) 12 ounce bottles of water per person per day

·         Identify an appropriate space to set up food for Build Week

·         Develop plan and secure supplies needed for serving food

o    Paper goods and utensils

o    Heating units, refrigeration/coolers, access to power, etc.

o    Ice

Recruit 5-7 volunteers (separate from Build Day volunteers) to help cook, serve and distribute food and water

Recruitment Responsibilities

·         Secure volunteers for general construction on Build Day (rain or shine!)

o     50-75 from Target

o     125 from Bethune Elementary-Middle School  and local community

·         Secure 25-30 volunteers to assist with site prep on PD1

·         Confirm a stand-by crew of 10-15 volunteers for PD2

·         Secure 15-20 Team Leaders for leadership on Build Day

o    No experience necessary

o    Team Leaders must attend a 1 hour orientation prior to Build Day

·         Secure 3-5 volunteers to staff the registration table

o    Registration volunteers must attend a 30 minute training prior to Build Day

·         Secure music and microphone for Build Day

o    Music all day (radio station, DJ or stereo system)

o    Microphone and speakers that will amplify sound throughout the site

·         Identify a photographer and/or videographer to take images before, during and after the build

·         Identify a space for the Registration Area on Build Day

·         Communicate important information to volunteers prior to Build Week

o    Work with the Logistics team to provide parking information

o   When to arrive, what to wear/bring

Public Relations Responsibilities

·         Work with project partners to make sure the community is fully aware of the playground project

·         Attend a separate conference call with KaBOOM! communications representative to go over Build Day media

o    Develop a plan for press releases and media invites

o    VIP invitations

·         Work with project partners to develop an opening and closing ceremony for Build Day (facilitated by KaBOOM!)

o    Someone from each partner to speak at the kick off and ribbon cutting ceremonies

o    Produce a ribbon and scissors for the ribbon cutting ceremony

·         Thank you banners

o    One banner to thank  Target

o    One sign to thank all other project supporters

Fundraising Responsibilities

·         Fundraise $8500 for community contribution, due 30 days before Build Day, [8/31/16]

·         Set goals for follow up projects/days

Consider developing a maintenance fund for the long term care and upkeep of the playground