SUNY NEW PALTZ CELEBRATES ITS 6TH YEAR OF PARTICIPATION IN THE NATIONAL MAKE A DIFFERENCE DAY PROGRAM
MAKE A DIFFERENCE DAY 2009
Friday, October 23 & Saturday, October 24
THIS YEAR'S ACTIVITIES
As part of the 2009 Make a Difference Day events, we will have two elements of the programs - collections (leading up to the event with collections on Friday) and hands on service (Saturday). We encourage, students, faculty, and staff to participate in this great traditional event at SUNY New Paltz. Keeping reading for more details on how to participate. We are also excited to be introducing for the first time a closing reflection dinner where participants will be able to gather from their day of service. Participants will be able to reflect, share, and learn from others about the experiences encountered on this day. Our hope is that you by making a difference on this day, we will inspire all participants to continue a spirit of service and citizenship, locally and globally.
FORMS AND OTHER MARKETING PIECES
Donation Form
Event Volunteer Registration Form
Students Making a Difference Don't Forget List
Employees Making a Difference Don't Forget List
COLLECTIONS
We will be collecting a wide variety of items this year that will be donated to local charities, agencies, and service centers that support those in need throughout our region. Knowing everyone's contribution abilities are different, there are options that fit your charitable ability. We are splitting our needs list into two categories: employee and student. ALL collections can be turned in on Friday, October 23rd from 11:00 AM - 4:00 PM in Student Union 100. Please note that each residence hall will have a drop box to be credited for building contributions - please see your building hall government for details. Please also fill out a donation form and bring it along with your contribution.
We are asking EMPLOYEES to contribute the following items:
- Baby Supplies for Family of New Paltz (toddler-size diapers, pacifiers, baby lotion, baby shampoo, baby wipes, baby food, bottles, etc.)
- Chinaware plates and bowls, glasses, silverware for The Queen's Galley (please no plastic or styrofoam)
- Gently used or new clothes (particularly for school age students)
- Gently used or new winter coats
- Cash and coin donations (checks can be made payable to Student Activities Agency Account #8260)
We are asking STUDENTS to contribute the following items:
- Non-perishable food for Family of New Paltz (canned food, boxed food, etc.)
- Thanksgiving Basket non-perishable food items for Family of New Paltz (canned cranberry, pumpkin pie mix, etc.)
- Gently used or new clothes (particularly for school age students)
- Gently used or new winter coats
- Cash and coin donations (checks can be made payable to Student Activities Agency Account #8260)
HANDS ON SERVICE
As always, many people are interested in volunteering their time. Below are ways that you can volunteer. To sign up please fill out the Volunteer Registration Form and turn it into the Office of Student Activities and Union Services (Student Union 211) by Tuesday, October 20, 2009 @ 4:30 PM. Please note that we can not guarantee your first preference as many sites have limited capacity.
Friday, October 23, 2009
Help with collecting and sorting donations made by students and employees in Student Union 100. Those volunteering this day must complete the Volunteer Registration Form and once confirmed for this time slot, arrive and meet the event coordinator directly in Student Union 100. Time slots are:
- 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM
- 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
- 1:00 PM - 2:00 PM
- 2:00 PM - 3:00 PM
- 3:00 PM - 4:00 PM
Saturday, October 24, 2009
The Make a Difference Day committee is aware and has made a strategic choice to work around the Open House activities this day. We do ask that participants complete the Volunteer Registration Form by Tuesday, October 20 as most sites have limited capacities. The day of schedule of events is as follows:
- Check-in and Registration, Student Union 100, 2:30 PM - 3:00 PM
- Opening and Kick-off Remarks, Student Union 100, 3:00 PM - 3:30 PM
- Departure for Service Site (see a list of sites below), 3:30 PM
- Return back to campus from Service Site, 6:00 PM
- Reflection Dinner, Student Union 100, 7:30 PM - 8:30 PM
SERVICE SITE LOCATIONS AS ON 10/7/09 (FOR SATURDAY)
New Paltz Youth Program: Assist with setting up their annual haunted house program. Maximum of 20 volunteers.
Family of New Paltz: Help sort and organize donations within the center.
Food Collection at Stop and Shop: Table outside store and collect donations from shoppers. Maximum of 18 volunteers.
Food Collection at Shoprite: Table outside store and collect donations from shoppers. Maximum of 12 volunteers.
Big Brothers and Big Sisters: Assist with mentoring inner-city children from Kingston. Encourage them to participate in big brothers, big sisters. Maximum of 15 volunteers.
The Queen's Galley: Serve dinner and clean-up in this food kitchen for the needy. Maximum of 10 volunteers.
Village View for Seniors: Interact with residents by playing boardgames, creating arts and crafts, playing bingo, and just talking with residents. Maximum of 15 volunteers.
New Paltz Volunteer Fire Department: Assist with washing fire trucks and other projects pending time available.
Community Dinner Program: Assist the staff at St. Andrews with cooking, preparing, and setting up for their community dinner taking place the following day. Maximum of 5 volunteers.
On-site Support: Help check-in participants, assist with site departures, set-up for evening reflection program. Maximum of 15 volunteers.
Create Your Own: If you are doing your own service or would like to create your own service event on Saturday, October 24th, please let us know by completing the volunteer registration form. For questions or assistance with this, please contact Mike Patterson, director of Student Activities and Union Services, at pattersm@newpaltz.edu.
