Thank you for your interest in the Downtown Neighbor Network (DNN)!
The DNN meets on the first Thursday of every month from 11:30a.m. – 1:00p.m.
The DNN requires active participation. Please read over the DNN responsibilities and make sure that you can commit.
Qualifications and Collective Responsibilities:
· Live in Downtown in a multi-unit building as your primary residence OR live in a near neighborhood that is Downtown-adjacent.
· Demonstrate a commitment to the Downtown Neighbor Network’s Mission to foster a community of downtown neighbors that are connected, informed and empowered to improve downtown living.
· Demonstrate a commitment to the Downtown Neighbor Network’s Vision to work to build a neighborhood that is vibrant and culturally diverse, active, safe and full of opportunity and experiences unique to downtown living.
Individual Responsibilities:
· Support the Downtown Grand Rapids Inc organization, staff and its work.
· Attend the 12 monthly meetings. DNN members are allowed 2 excused absences from the DNN advisory annually. Otherwise they may be asked to leave the committee.
· Maintain an environment of mutual accountability and respect.
· Avoid speaking publicly on behalf of the DNN unless the group has authorized you to do so.
· Stay informed by joining in a subcommittee, ad-hoc committee or project that aligns with Downtown Grand Rapids Inc, GR Forward or one of the DGRI Goal Alliances.
· Better understand your Downtown by regularly attending other meetings where decisions are made that affect Downtown.
· Commit to learning something about Downtown regularly.
· Commit to trying something you have never tried in Downtown regularly.
· Attend and bring friends to Downtown places monthly.
· Be an ambassador, resource and booster to Downtown. Work to promote and share what you learn at DNN meetings and from your Downtown experiences to your Downtown friends, neighbors and visitors.
· Reach out to someone who just moved into your building or introduce yourself to someone who you don’t already know at a downtown event and have a conversation with them, connect them with the DNN.
If this all seems reasonable please move ahead with the application. For questions contact Kendsie Channing at kchanning@downtowngr.org
The DNN meets on the first Thursday of every month from 11:30a.m. – 1:00p.m.
The DNN requires active participation. Please read over the DNN responsibilities and make sure that you can commit.
Qualifications and Collective Responsibilities:
· Live in Downtown in a multi-unit building as your primary residence OR live in a near neighborhood that is Downtown-adjacent.
· Demonstrate a commitment to the Downtown Neighbor Network’s Mission to foster a community of downtown neighbors that are connected, informed and empowered to improve downtown living.
· Demonstrate a commitment to the Downtown Neighbor Network’s Vision to work to build a neighborhood that is vibrant and culturally diverse, active, safe and full of opportunity and experiences unique to downtown living.
Individual Responsibilities:
· Support the Downtown Grand Rapids Inc organization, staff and its work.
· Attend the 12 monthly meetings. DNN members are allowed 2 excused absences from the DNN advisory annually. Otherwise they may be asked to leave the committee.
· Maintain an environment of mutual accountability and respect.
· Avoid speaking publicly on behalf of the DNN unless the group has authorized you to do so.
· Stay informed by joining in a subcommittee, ad-hoc committee or project that aligns with Downtown Grand Rapids Inc, GR Forward or one of the DGRI Goal Alliances.
· Better understand your Downtown by regularly attending other meetings where decisions are made that affect Downtown.
· Commit to learning something about Downtown regularly.
· Commit to trying something you have never tried in Downtown regularly.
· Attend and bring friends to Downtown places monthly.
· Be an ambassador, resource and booster to Downtown. Work to promote and share what you learn at DNN meetings and from your Downtown experiences to your Downtown friends, neighbors and visitors.
· Reach out to someone who just moved into your building or introduce yourself to someone who you don’t already know at a downtown event and have a conversation with them, connect them with the DNN.
If this all seems reasonable please move ahead with the application. For questions contact Kendsie Channing at kchanning@downtowngr.org