Friday, August 21, 2015

Sunday, August 16, 2015

Open SWE Detroit Positions for FY16


Interested in becoming more involved with SWE?

We have open positions to fill for this Fiscal Year 16 – which runs from now until June 30th 2016.

Below are the positions available.  Please let me know if you are interested or would like any more
information.

I’m Jessica Swan, the FY16 SWE-D President, and my email is JLENGWIS@GMAIL.COM

Looking forward to having you on our team!


Position: President Elect

Description: Learn what is involved in the president position and become SWE-D president in FY17. This position is for members who have held a VP Office before and are currently involved in SWE-Detroit.


Position: Professional Development Events Chair (PD Events)

Description:  Do you like planning and organizing fun events?  This position could be for you!  PD Events organizes monthly events for SWE Detroit between September and May.  Events may also be done on a bi-monthly basis, or as the chair’s schedule permits.  PD Events organizes the topic, speakers, location, RSVPs and food for each month’s meeting.  Event topics should vary month to month (be creative!), covering topics such as work/life balance, professional development, technical topics, local industry tours and other events.  They will also work with VP of Membership to organize the September Kick-Off meeting.


Position: Publicity Chair

Description: Do you enjoy social media and want to tell the world about SWE-D’s upcoming events?  This is a great position for someone getting started with SWE.  You will be in charge of publicizing upcoming SWE events and be the primary publicity and social media contact.  We currently use email lists, Facebook, Instagram, Linked In, Blog and our Website to disseminate information.  In this position, you would also help design and send out postcards to our membership for our September kick off, Professional Development Conference and June SWE Awards Banquet.


Position: Fund Development Chair

Description: This chair is responsible for planning 1-2 fundraising events for our scholarship program and for sending out a yearly member donation solicitation letter.  Coordinate a tried-and-true fundraising event (bowling, etc.) or come up with an event that is completely your own.  You may also help with finding Corporate Sponsors, and creating/selling SWE-D merchandise.


Friday, August 7, 2015

Follow us on Instagram

You can now follow us on Instagram
Simply search for: swe_detroit and select Follow.
 

Join us at the SWE-Detroit Membership Circle (28th of August)



What: SWE-Detroit Membership Circle for Novi/Etc Area Meet-Up‏ - August Event‏‏
When: Friday August 28 @ ~ 7 PM
Where: George F. Riley Park, Farmington, MI 48336
Free concert 7 - 8:30 PM in the park, grab your own dinner nearby: Basement Burger Bar, Los Tres Amigos, Dagwood's Deli, etc.  and then meetup with your SWE buds to enjoy some tunes.
Who: Yourself... and whomever you want to join you (family, friends, SWE-peeps)

RSVP by August 27 to Katie at ktamelio@hotmail.com - we will meetup at the Northwest corner of the park.



Tuesday, August 4, 2015

Join us at the Royal Oak book Club


Event: Royal Oak Book Club
Date: August 16, 2015
Time: 4:00 - 6:00 PM
Location: Vinotecca, 417 South Main Street, Royal Oak, MI 48067
Cost: Everyone pays for themselves
Parking: Free on Sunday
Point of contact: Michele Marion michele.marion@swe.org

Other info:
Discussing Missoula: Rape and the Justice System in a College Town By Jon Krakauer