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SLFP Newsletter: Salamander Block

Erik Maillard - Tuesday, January 20
 General 

Dear Student Fellows -

I hope your semester is off to a good start and you are keeping warm during this cold snap. Below are few updates. Please review.

Community Service Internship
We hope your CSI is going well. I know some of you are done and that's great. If you are struggling to find hours, please see below for some service opportunities.  Reach out to Erik (emaillar@nmu.edu) if you are concerned about your hours or your site. 

Please be sure to track your hours and log them in Superior Edge.  If you are not enrolled in Superior Edge, you can submit your hours to Erik when completed. 

February Fellowship Meeting
This February will be your last fellowship meeting as a cohort. Whereas, the March Fellowship meeting with be combined with the Sunrise Block. Please sign-up below!  This meeting focuses on fellowship, program completion and innovation in the SLFP. 

Winter 2025 Check-List
This is intended to make it clear on what is required of you for the winter semester. 

  • February Fellowship Meeting
  • March Combined Fellowship Meeting 
  • One-on-One Meeting with Erik (starts at the end of Feb.)
  • Photos needed: CSI, Mentor, Headshot
  • CSI Hours and SB! Requirement Due Date - Monday, April 13
  • SLFP Graduation - Friday, April 24 
Recruitment and Selection Update
As you know, we are accepting applications for the 36th Cohort of the SLFP until Friday, Feb. 6 at 5 pm (ET).  Please continue to encourage others to apply if they are interested.  We are up to 29 applications! 

We will have several opportunities for your assistance. We will have classroom presentations and interviews to be conducted over the next few weeks.  If you are currently not on the Recruitment and Selection Committee but would like to help, please e-mail Elsa (elimberg@nmu.edu).  SB! credit may be available for your participation. 

Other ways to help!
Nominate a fellow student - Nomination Form
Share the application - 2026-2028 SLFP Application

We are in need of volunteers for our annual Point in Time Count! The Point in Time Count (PIT Count) 2026 is scheduled for Wednesday, January 28th at 6pm and 9pm. Volunteers are needed to accompany Room at the Inn staff to canvas Marquette County to reach any individuals experiencing homelessness that are currently unsheltered.

 

The Point in Time Count takes census of all people experiencing homelessness on a given night in January. This information is collected to connect unsheltered individuals with services, monitor homelessness program effectiveness, provide data for homelessness-related programming and policy, and provide data to allocate funding and resources.

 

Within our service area of Marquette County, we will have groups of 5 canvassing the area, in 2 waves at 6pm and 9pm. The 6pm wave will cover Negaunee, Ishpeming, Gwinn, and K.I. Sawyer. The 9pm wave will cover the City of Marquette and Marquette Township.

 

Volunteers and Staff will gather at the RATI Administrative Office (Catholic Social Services - 347 Rock St., Marquette) at their time slot. Transportation, a brief training, and all necessary supplies will be provided. Spots are limited! Volunteers should dress warm for winter weather.

Upcoming Dates

Hot Cocoa Social 
Recruitment and Selection Event
Monday, Feb. 2 | 8:30 am - 11 am
Jamrich Hall 

SLFP Applications Due 
Friday, Feb. 6 at 5 pm (ET)

February Fellowship Meeting
Tuesday, Feb. 10 at 9 pm OR
Thursday, Feb. 12 at 4 pm

CSI Hour, SB! credit due date
Monday, April 13 at 5 pm (ET) 

Save the date! 
March Combined Fellowship Meeting
Tuesday, 3/10 at 9 pm OR
Thursday, 3/12 at 6 pm

Leadership Recognition Banquet 
Thursday, April 9 at 5 pm

Salamander Block Graduation
Friday, April 24 4:30 - 6 pm

Room at the Inn Overflow Shelter Volunteering

Volunteers are needed to assist with short evening set-up and morning tear-down shifts for the emergency overflow shelter. Tasks include arranging sleeping areas, organizing supplies, and restoring the space for daytime use. Training and on-site guidance are provided. Shifts are approximately 30 minutes.

Morning shifts: 
https://www.yoopersunited.com/need/detail/?need_id=1181679 

Night shifts:
https://www.yoopersunited.com/need/detail/?need_id=1181670


 

Volunteer with the UP200!

Join one of Northern Michigan's best events and become a volunteer for the UP200, Midnight Run or Jack Pine 30. 

Volunteers are needed from Feb. 12 - 16. 
Follow this link for more information: 
https://www.yoopersunited.com/up-200/