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The SEM Community Waterway Cleanup Service Event, sponsored by Buffalo Niagara Waterkeeper and Labatts, is one of many cleanup sites throughout the greater Buffalo region on Oct 19. Our event on Ohio street is a SEM-only event and not open to the public. 

• Saturday, Oct 19, 10:00 am-12:00 pm
• Open to SEM students (day and residential), families, alumnae, and faculty/staff
• Meeting place - Ohio Street Boat (Kayak) Launch parking area: 421 Ohio Street (at South Street and Ohio Street, just south of BSRA)
• Sign-ups: We need a reliable headcount for cleanup supplies from BN Waterkeeper (gloves etc.) 
  • Students should sign-up on the Community Service Bulletin Board
  • Adults should email khopkins@buffaloseminary.org to get on the roster.
• Rain or Shine
• Wear closed-toed shoes and appropriate attire for weather
• Waiver forms will be provided at the site, on the day of the cleanup
• Volunteer Appreciation After-party at Labatts Brew House from 12:30 - 2:00 pm, open to all for free food. One free drink pass for adults 21 and over. Mandatory online registration for the After-party: https://bnwaterkeeper.salsalabs.org/2019octobermonthlywaterwaycleanupparty    

The goal of Sem’s Community Service Program is to inspire and facilitate a giving spirit in each of you, so that reaching out to others and giving of one’s time and energy become a way of life.

Service Learning and Community Engagement are important concepts in the community service world. The premise is that it takes time, effort, and consistency to cultivate a giving spirit. By actively engaging with one or many organizations over the course of the school year, you can be a part of the wider Buffalo community. A lot of learning goes on, and before you know it, you will have accumulated service hours!

Everything you need to know about Sem’s program can be found on the “Community Service” tab on Edline’s homepage.

Guide lines:

• Each student is expected to complete a minimum of 10 hours of service each year.
• All service hours are to be recorded online. One entry per project. Click on the Community Service tab on Edline to go to the Community Service Page and find the form.
• Students may participate in Sem organized projects or ones that you have discovered for yourself.
• All work that is voluntary and that assists others will be counted as community service hours.
• Projects completed during the summer will be counted toward that coming year’s goal.
• Hours will be tabulated throughout the year so that you can monitor your progress to the 10-hour per year goal. This information is found on the Community Service Page on Edline.
• Advisors will also be informed of their advisees’ hours.
• Community Service hours will be recorded on each student’s transcript at the end of the year.

Let’s get out there and make a difference!

Mrs. Kyle Hopkins
Community Service Coordinator