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People for Palmer Park is governed by a member-elected board of directors that volunteer and represent the surrounding communities and various professions.
ARTS & CULTURE COMMITTEE
The Arts and Culture Committee is tasked with bringing arts, music, and cultural events to Palmer Park. It is also tasked with curating park tours and art installation coordination with the City of Detroit.

Committee Meeting Times:  VARIED

LOG CABIN COMMITTEE
The Log Cabin Committee is tasked with oversight of restoration of the historic Palmer Log Cabin, and ongoing programming that occurs inside the cabin.

Committee Meeting Times: 
4th Tuesday of every month 6:30-7:30 PM

EVENTS COMMITTEE
It is the mission of the Events Committee to plan and execute Organization-sponsored events that take place at Palmer Park. Coordination with other Committees and the Board is critical to ensuring the success of such events.

Committee Meeting Times: 
3rd Monday of every month 7-8 PM

RECREATION COMMITTEE
It is the mission of this Committee to develop all recreational programming in the park to bring residents and community stakeholders into the park. Recreational programming will be for all ages and abilities, and will utilize as many areas of the park as possible.

Committee Meeting Times:  VARIED

PRESERVATION & BEAUTIFICATION COMMITTEE
It is the mission of this Preservation and Beautification Committee to assure that Palmer Park is a destination for healthy living and recreation, as well as a protected nature reserve for all park users. This Committee will focus on the physical improvements needed in the park and will work collaboratively with our City of Detroit partners.

Committee Meeting Times: 
4th Thursday of each month 6-7 PM
MARKETING & COMMUNICATION COMMITTEE
The mission of the Marketing and Communication Committee to handle all
marketing, outreach, public relations for the Organization. This shall include maintaining the website, social media marketing activities and handling all media contracts or public relations for special events.

Committee Meeting Times:  VARIED

MEMBERSHIP & FUNDRAISING COMMITTEE
It is the mission of the Fundraising and Membership Committee to ensure the ongoing growth and stability of the membership of the Organization, and to ensure that the actions and activities of the Organization reflect the will and goals of the Members. The Committee is responsible for managing communications, outreach and tracking of membership activities.

Committee Meeting Times: 
3rd Thursday of the month 7-8 PM

FINANCE COMMITTEE
The Treasurer is the Chair of the Finance Committee, which includes three other Directors. The Finance Committee is responsible for developing and reviewing fiscal procedures, fundraising plans, and the annual budget with Staff and other Directors. It is responsible for managing the financial activities of the association, preparing long-term and short-term budget plans and reviewing and approving
the funding requests of the Corporation’s committees. The Board must approve the budget and all expenditures must be within budget. Any change in the budget over $5000 must be approved by the Board or the Executive Committee. The fiscal year shall be the calendar year. Annual reports are required to be
submitted to the Board showing income, expenditures, and pending income. The
financial records of The Organization are public information and shall be made available to the membership, Directors, and the public.

Committee Meeting Times:  VARIED

PALMER PARK COMMUNITY MARKET COMMITTEE
The Palmer Park Community Market group is tasked with working with the Market Manager, selection of vendors, food trucks, and activities.

Committee Meeting Times: 
2nd Monday of each month 6:30-7:30 PM