Meetings

Membership Meetings

Families Exploring Down Syndrome membership meetings are held on the second Wednesday of each month during the school year. For many years, the Macomb Intermediate School District (MISD) has graciously allowed us to use their building at 44001 Garfield, Clinton Township, and we continue to meet there. Most meetings start at 7:00 pm, but occasionally the time is changed to accommodate a special agenda or speaker. Dates, meeting times, and MISD room locations can be found in our FEDS News Today newsletter. The FEDS Calendar also has the most up-to-date meeting information. Should a meeting be cancelled at the last minute, as for inclement weather, members are notified by e-mail.

Families Exploring Down Syndrome membership meetings include a brief business update, with the bulk of the meeting time devoted to either speakers on popular topics, or open forums for sharing and problem solving with families experiencing similar challenges, experiences, and successes. Suggestions for speakers are encouraged. If you have never been to a FEDS meeting, we hope you will give it a try. You might even meet your new best friend.

Babysitters are available for older children, and we'd appreciate it if you would bring your infant for all to enjoy.

Board Meetings

The Families Exploring Down Syndrome board meets at 7:00 pm on the third Thursday of each month during the school year, with meetings as needed during the summer. The location varies, depending on expected attendance. FEDS board meetings are open to all members, however we ask that you let us know you plan to attend by phone (586-997-7607) or by an e-mail to fedsyndrome@aol.com so we know how many people to expect.

Special Meetings

The board holds planning meetings for our larger events, such as the Fashion Show and Auction, Buddy Walk, and Parent Conference. These meetings can be found in the FEDS Calendar. We hope to see you there as a volunteer planning committee member.