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STATE OF MICHIGAN
JENNIFER M. GRANHOLM, Governor
MICHIGAN COMMUNITY SERVICE COMMISSION
Chairperson
James G. Vella
1048 Pierpont, Suite 4
Lansing , Michigan 48913
Telephone: (517) 335-4295
Fax: (517) 373-4977
www.michigan .gov/mcsc
Executive Director
Paula Kaiser VanDam
MCSC Commissioners
MEMORANDUM
Breannah Alexander
Student- GVSU
Vern ice Anthony
Greater Detroit Health Council
TO:
MCSC Board of Commissioners
FROM:
Marcy Bishop Kates and Jeanine Yard
Program Officers, Michigan's AmeriCorps
RE:
Staff Recommendations for Michigan' s AmeriCorps Formula Funding
DATE:
June 22,2010
Carolyn Bloodworth
CMS Energy
Karen Betley
Senior Services, Inc.
Tony Campbell
Heart of West Michigan United Way
Kara Carlisle
WK. Kellogg Foundation
Robert Collier
Council of Michigan Foundations
Michael Hill
Traverse Bay Area Intermediate
School District
Jason Hoskins
Eastern Michigan University
Graduate Student
Lloyd Jackson
WJRRadio
The MCSC ArneriCorps staff conducted an open application process for 2010-11
funding. A record thirty-four total organizations applied for new three-year grants to
begin in 2010-11. This included ten (recompete) currently-funded programs, and
twenty-four new applicant organizations. Seven additional existing programs are
eligible and applied for continuation funding for 2010-11.
Lori Jewell
State Farm Insurance
Janet Lawson
Ford Motor Company
Joseph Lubig
Northern Michigan University
Kathleen Maisner
Retired Public School Teacher
The pool of 34 new/recompete applications was reduced to 18 during the peer and
staff review process. Fifteen new/recomplete applications and 2 continuation
applications were submitted to CNCS for competitive funding consideration (approved
by Commissioners in January). Seven of the applications were funded competitively.
This is a $500,000 increase in competitive funding from the previous year.
Russell Mawby
Chair Emeritus
W K. Kellogg Foundation
Daniel G. Mulhern
Chair Emeritus
First Gentleman
Donna Niester
James C. Acheson Foundation
Acheson Ventures
Bernard Parker
Wayne County
Commissioner
Jerry Seese
Saginaw Township Community
Schools
Marsha Smith
Rotary Charities of Traverse City
Joseph Sowmick
Legal Applicant
BHK Child Development
City Year Detroit
Community Economic Development Association of MI
Huron Pines
Michigan Coalition Against Homelessness
American Red Cross - Grand Rapids
Michigan Nonprofit Association
Total
MSY's
Funding
46
71
20
12
20
34
64
267
Funding
Approved
$586,500
$888,069
$266,767
$160,631
$274,721
$449822
$48,000
$2,674,510
Saginaw Chippewa Indian
Tribe of Michigan
Alphonso Swain
Capitol Area Center for
Independent Uving
Larry Williamson
Comcast Cable
2010-11 AmeriCorps Formula Funding
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�Of the remaining applications, we are pleased to be able to fund eight new and three recompete
programs, in addition to seven continuing programs, out of our 2010-11 formula allotment of $3,736,079
combined with just over $500,000 in unobligated funds from the current program year. MCSC
AmeriCorps staff made the decision this year to fund new programming over expansions. Historically,
CNCS makes available supplemental funding later in the summer. We seek approval to request
$1,152,778 in supplemental funding, in order to allow us to fund one additional new program (Vanguard
Community Development Corporation), and to allow for small expansions requested by six existing
programs.
New/Recompete Applicants
MCSC AmeriCorps staff recommends new/recompete funding for the following applicants: (* new
applicants)
Legal Applicant
MSY's
Requested
Funding
Requested
Child's Hope@ U-M
Dearborn
10.26
$69,088
Communities in Schools
Detroit
39
$506,980
Good Samaritan Ministries
12.06
$147,975
Goodwill Industries of Greater
20
$287,733
Grand Rapids *
Heart of West Michigan
United Way
25
$359,560
Michigan Council on Crime &
37.17
$450,646
Delinquency *
Michigan Nonprofit Assoc-Mentor Michigan
70
$910,000
Michigan Primary Care
Association
33
$441,107
United Way of Saginaw
County*
10
$136,651
WARM Training Center*
15.29
$213,268
Wayne State UniversityCenter for Urban Studies *
12
$159,777
Recommended New/Recompete Subtotal
MSY's
Recommended
Funding
Recommended
10.26
$69,088
26
12.06
$327,600
$147,975
15
$210,000
15
$209,755
26.585
$322,244
50
$650,000
18
$233 ,992
10
15.29
$136,651
$206,415
12
210.195
$159,777
$2,673,497
Renewal Applicants
MCSC AmeriCorps staff recommends continuation (i.e. renewal) funding for the following applicants:
Legal Applicant
Camp Fire USA West MI
Council
Char-Em ISO
The Guidance Center
Habitat for Humanity
Michigan
PowerofWe
Regents of the University of
Michigan
MSY's
Requested
Funding
Requested
MSY's
Recommended
Funding
Recommended
13
10
55.12
$121,398
$120,470
$673 ,650
13
10
30.12
$121,398
$120,470
$351 ,262
33.17
10.79
$477,025
$154,061
33 .17
10.79
$411,308
$145,123
23.52
$299,214
23.52
$299,214
2010-11 AmeriCorps Formula Funding
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�Marquette Alger RESA
l
15
$178,781
I
Recommended Continuation Subtotal
Recommended Formula Total
10
130.60
340.795
$125 ,000
$1 ,573,775
$4,247,272
Supplemental Request
The staff will request supplemental funding for the following applicants:
Type
New
Expansion
Expansion
Expansion
Expansion
Expansion
Expansion
Le2al Applicant
Vanguard Community Development Corporation
Communities in Schools Detroit
Guidance Center
MARES A
Michigan Council on Crime & Delinquency
Michigan Primary Care Association
Power of We
Total Supplemental Request
MSY's Requested
21.168
13
25
5
10.585
15
3
92 .745
Fundin2 Requested
$318,000
$163800
$305550
$59595
$128333
$195000
$40,500
$1 ,152,778
Applicants Not Recommended for Funding
The staff does not recommend funding for the following applicants:
Legal Applicant
Vanguard Community Development Corporation*
Hospice at Home**
Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater Grand Rapids**
Allen Neighborhood Association
Camp Tall Turf
Detroiters Working for Environmental Justice
Focus: HOPE
Food Gatherers
Jackson Community Foundation**
Michigan Association of United Ways
Michigan Association of United Ways
Michigan Historical Museum
Michigan Public Health Association
Michigan Roundtable for Diversity and Inclusion
Michigan State University
Neighborhood Service Organization
South Haven Area Senior Services
Stewardship Network
Wayne County Health and Human Services
Volunteer Muskegon
MSY's
Requested
21.168
30
11
10
10.4355
10
20
18
10
12
18
11
10
28
11
10
10.3445
20.5
34.1031
15 .117
Total Requests Not Funded
Funding
Requested
$318,000
$478,649
$170,221
$159,424
$150,798
$225,833
$307,535
$288,301
$134,607
$189,861
$280,318
$190,385
$154,246
$443 ,107
$139,564
$195,864
$196,828
$305 ,252
$518,732
$202,625
$5,050,150
*Vanguard is recommended for funding if supplemental funding becomes available.
** Withdrew applications
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�2010-11 Michigan's AmeriCorps Program Summaries
New & Recompeting Programs
Child's Hope at University of Michigan Dearborn- IMPACT AmeriCorps Program
Counties Served: Wayne
The Michigan Community Service Commission respectfully recommends that Child' s Hope, housed at
the University of Michigan Dearborn, be funded $69,088 in formula funds to support 6 quarter- and 41
minimum-time members (12.06 MSY). Child' s Hope will now serve as the legal applicant for the
IMPACT AmeriCorps program. Members will be directly partnered with at least 60 total Dearborn
children and their families to increase literacy skills and school readiness by at least70%. Members will
work to raise awareness among community partners in order to reach a widening pool of children and
families.
Communities in Schools Detroit - the readetroit corps
Counties Served: Wayne
The MCSC respectfully recommends that the readetroit corps, hosted by Communities in Schools of
Detroit, be awarded $327,600 to support 26 full-time AmeriCorps members. AmeriCorps members will
serve as tutors in Detroit schools with the lowest literacy rates. Beginning in 2010-11, an enhanced
program model will address core literacy and dropout prevention as the principal priorities. Members
will be engaged in one-on-one and group tutoring utilizing evidenced-based literacy and tutoring models
reaching 520 elementary students, with 75% of students served showing improved academic
performance.
Good Samaritan Ministries- AmeriCorps Faith in Youth Partnership
Counties Served: Ottawa- greater Holland and Zeeland areas
The MCSC respectfully recommends that the AmeriCorps Faith in Youth Partnership program, hosted
by Good Samaritan Ministries, be awarded $147,975 in CNCS formula funding to support 9 full-, 4 half' and 4 quarter-time members (12.06 MSY). The goal of the Partnership is to improve academic
achievement and promote a sense of well being, particularly for youth at-risk due to isolation or poverty.
The program will be supported through partnerships with local churches and faith-based organizations.
The churches will host the AmeriCorps members and provide volunteers and space for the youth
activities. Members will establish and/or continue mentoring and after-school programs for 50 children
attending the area's six middle schools. Members will also coordinate after school and summer
activities for 400 youth; 75% of youth served will achieve positive behavioral changes, as measured by
youth surveys. A total of 20 new community volunteers will be recruited, and 80 existing volunteers
will be supported, in order to serve as mentors, provide academic assistance, or assist with after-school
programmmg.
Goodwill Industries of Greater Grand Rapids, Inc.- Goodwill Grand Rapids AmeriCorps
Partnership
Counties Served: City of Grand Rapids, MI in Kent County Montcalm, Isabella, and Mecosta Counties
(rural)
The MCSC respectfully recommends that Goodwill Industries of Greater Grand Rapids, Inc. be awarded
$210,000 to support 15 full-time AmeriCorps members. Goodwill industries will engage 15 full-time
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�AmeriCorps members in providing services to 5000 disadvantaged individuals needing job training and
employment skills. Members will assist 2500 economically disadvantaged individuals with job
placement services. Nin hundred twenty-five economically disadvantaged individuals will be placed into
jobs. The program's proposed outcome is long-term job retention, which is defined as stable
employment at six months post-placement.
Heart of West Michigan United Way
Counties Served: Kent
The MCSC respectfully recommends that Heart of West Michigan United Way be awarded $209,755 to
support 15 full-time AmeriCorps members. Members will address the issue of illiteracy through a multisite program targeting Grand Rapids elementary school sites. The goal of the program is to bring MEAP
scores of the students at Grand Rapids Public Schools in line with the scores of the surrounding
suburban school districts. Program components include a Family Literacy component reaching 60
families, in partnership with the Literacy Center of West Michigan, an in-school reading tutoring
component for students in grades 1 -- 3 who are slightly behind in reading, and an intensive after-school
literacy component for 800 students in those same grades who are further behind. Members will serve as
Schools of Hope literacy assistants and Family Literacy Teachers/Coordinators.
Michigan Council on Crime and Delinquency- Inner City AmeriCorps Neighborhood Project
Cites Served: Detroit, Saginaw, Benton Harbor and Grand Rapids
The MCSC respectfully recommends that the Michigan Council on Crime and Delinquency be awarded
$322,244 to support 16 full-time and 50 minimum-time AmeriCorps members (26.585 MSY). The
Michigan Council on Crime and Delinquency has developed The Inner City-AmeriCorps Neighborhood
Project based on the Civic Justice Corps model. The proposed program will have two components; the
program will place 16 full-time members in Grand Rapids, Detroit, Saginaw, and Benton Harbor to
build, develop, and facilitate pro-social activities for 400 formerly incarcerated and/or court involved
individuals. Members will engage returning citizens, their parole agents and law enforcement officers
assigned to the project in order to build beneficial relationships and develop skills for a positive return to
the community. In addition, the Project will enroll 50 returning citizens as minimum-time AmeriCorps.
These members will be residents of the Project neighborhoods; the Corps experience will provide them
opportunities to reclaim their place in the community through the dignity of service while they engage in
a crime-free lifestyle. Minimum-time members will receive the AmeriCorps education award for their
service hours and will also be connected to transitional employment opportunities in order to receive a
living stipend from the Michigan Department of Corrections. Service activities will include 20 homes
deconstructed, blight removal in at least 10 neighborhood blocks, creation and maintenance of 10 urban
gardens, and construction of at least 10 homes in partnership with Habitat for Humanity.
Michigan Nonprofit Association- Mentor Michigan College Coaching Corps
Counties Served: Statewide
The MCSC respectfully recommends that the Michigan Nonprofit Association be awarded $650,000 to
support 50 full-time AmeriCorps members. The Mentor Michigan College Coaching Corps will place 50
full-time members statewide in mentoring organizations and institutions of higher education that are
members of Michigan Campus Compact. Youth mento ring in Michigan will be enhanced even further
by adding a college access component, in order to open pathways to higher education for disadvantaged
youth and, in the process, reducing the high school dropout rate. Forty full-time members will be placed
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�to build the capacity of mentoring organizations throughout the state of Michigan by expanding youth
mentoring programs through the recruitment, training, support, and evaluation volunteers to become
mentors in schools and community-based mentoring programs. Through these activities, each member
will have a significant role in at least 50 mentor matches. Members will include college access training
and activities with the mentor matches they serve. The remaining 10 members will be placed in colleges
and universities, and will recruit and manage at least 150 College Positive Volunteers each (1 ,500 total)
to support at least 3,000 disadvantaged youth in moving toward college. Members will also develop at
least 180 college.:. focused community activities that will result in 90 continuing community partnerships.
Michigan Primary Care Association - MPCA Community HealthCorps
Counties Served: Statewide
The MCSC respectfully recommends that the Michigan Primary Care Association be awarded $233,992
to support 18 full-time AmeriCorps members. Members will help health centers maintain contact with
individual patients, provide enrollment assistance to patients into eligible programs, provide prescription
assistance, help low-income patients navigate the complex applications that will enable them to get
pharmaceuticals at reduced cost, coordinate transportation, and provide supportive services. Members
will serve 12,000 individuals to increase access to primary health care services and 12,500 to ensure
awareness of community health resources.
United Way of Saginaw County- Saginaw Substance Abuse Prevention Partnership
Counties Served: Saginaw
The MCSC respectfully recommends that the United Way of Saginaw County be awarded $136,651 to
support 20 half-time AmeriCorps members (10 MSY). The proposed AmeriCorps project will enable a
robust partnership between the United Way of Saginaw and nonprofits in the community (with
demonstrated expertise in substance abuse prevention) and utilize 20 half- time AmeriCorps Members
engaged in educating youth, parents, and community members on substance abuse prevention. Members
will serve 5950 youth and 1290 parents. Members will address three areas (a) Parenting-- AmeriCorps
members will work to enhance parents ability to set forth acceptable standards of behavior for their
children with regard to substance use and abuse; (b) Youth - AmeriCorps members will work to enhance
the awareness of youth with regard to substance use and abuse; and (c) Environmental -- AmeriCorps
members will work to raise community awareness of substance use and abuse so people do not become
de-sensitized to the associated dangers.
WARM Training Center- Detroit Youth Energy Squad
Counties Served: Wayne
The MCSC respectfully recommends that the WARM Training Center be awarded $206,415 to support
10 full-time and 20 quarter-time (15.29 MSY) AmeriCorps members to help implement the Detroit
Youth Energy Squad. The Squad is a team-based service -learning program that trains youth ages 17-24
to perform basic home energy retrofits such as insulating hot water pipes, installing low-flow
showerheads, and weatherizing doors and windows. Crews are also responsible for explaining utility
bills, communicating the benefits of energy efficiency, providing service reports, calculating energy
savings, and tracking inventory. Members will complete 1,500 home energy visits for low-income
families. Members will lead 250 high schools students in 10 campus and community greening projects
(e.g. recycling programs, energy assessments for local businesses).
2010-11 AmeriCorps Formula Funding
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�Wayne State University, Center for Urban Studies- AmeriCorps Urban Safety Program
Counties Served: Wayne (The area affected is the Midtown/North End neighborhood in the city of
Detroit, in Wayne County, Michigan.)
The MCSC respectfully recommends that Wayne State University be awarded $159,777 to engage 8
full- and 8 half-time (12 MSY) AmeriCorps Members in improving levels of neighborhood
guardianship and reducing victim attractiveness and susceptibility. They will also provide technical
assistance for wireless internet use by providing residents with cutting-edge technology to track and
report suspicious neighborhood activities or witnessed crimes. Three goals will be addressed: Members
will create resident capacity to conduct crime self-surveillance by creating three neighborhood
watch/surveillance programs yearly. They will conduct a total of 60 home safety assessments yearly and
distributing 200 information packets to rental units in Midtown/North End. Finally they will increase
residents' ability to use the Internet as a tool to track and share area crime information by installing
wireless Internet connections in 20-25 houses per year, developing a website for residents' use, and
providing wireless internet technical assistance.
New Programs Requested from Supplemental Funding
Vanguard Community Development Corp.
Counties Served: Wayne County
The MCSC respectfully recommends that Vanguard Community Development Corporation be awarded
$318,000 in supplemental formula funding to create a program modeled after the successful AmeriCorps
Cornerstone Builders Program in New Orleans. The program will recruit and train ex-offenders to
become 80 quarter-time AmeriCorps members. They will in turn recruit, train and manage teams of
community volunteers. The teams will address community needs such as : boarding up vacant houses;
cleaning up vacant lots; developing community gardens and pocket parks; organizing neighborhood
watches to address issues of illegal dumping, arson, and crime; conducting door to door community
outreach to link residents with community services; conducting "healthy home assessments" to educate
residents about potential home hazards; conducting minor home repair for seniors; and assisting in the
establishment and implementation of the Food Pantry.
Continuing Programs
Camp Fire USA West Michigan Council- Camp Fire USA
County Served: Kent
The MCSC respectfully recommends that Camp Fire USA be awarded $121 ,398 in fqrmula funding to
engage 3 full- and 20 half-time members (13 MSY) to serve Kent County youth. Members will provide
educational services and mentor 2,500 low-income youth at 9 after-school and 6-8 summer program
sites; lead Self-Reliance presentations and activities to 600 youth; and lead youth in 11 organizationwide service-learning projects. As a result of these activities, 80% of after-school and summer youth
will indicate that they have acquired critical developmental assets as defmed by The Search Institute of
Minneapolis. Members will engage 200 non-AmeriCorps volunteers who will deliver 3,000 hours of
service to Camp Fire youth.
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�Charlevoix-Emmet lSD- Char-Em ISDAmeriCorps Program
Counties Served: Charlevoix, Emmet
The MCSC respectfully recommends that the Char-Em ISD AmeriCorps Program be awarded $120,470
in formula funding to engage 10 full-time members to serve youth within the Char-Em ISD. Members
will mentor 150 identified at-risk youth with 80% of teachers reporting some, or a great deal of progress,
in student academic progress, attendance, disciplinary referrals and social behavior. 50% of all
mentored youth will show a decrease in disciplinary referrals and increase attendance rates. Members
will also engage 250 non-AmeriCorps volunteers who will serve 750 hours in support of community and
school specific projects.
The Guidance Center- Downriver CARES
Counties Served: Wayne (primary), Oakland, Wayne
The MCSC respectfully recommends that the Downriver CARES AmeriCorps program, hosted by The
Guidance Center, be awarded $351,262 in CNCS formula funding to support 30.12 MSY' s (28FT, 10
MT). Members will serve community organizations and schools throughout southern Wayne County to
provide assistance in a number of child development issues. Members will work with 500 youth in the
areas of literacy, mentoring, after-school programming and therapeutic services, with 80% of youth
surveyed indicating an improvement in both their attitudes toward group work and in their personal
development inventories. Members will be responsible for recruiting 70 community-based mentors to
be matched and work with one assigned student each for two hours per week for one full year. Mentors
will log approximately 3,640 hours. In addition, members will also be responsible for recruiting 200
volunteers for weekly community service projects totally approximately 1,360 hours.
Habitat for Humanity of Michigan- Michigan Habitat's AmeriCorps Program
Counties Served: Statewide.
The MCSC respectfully recommends that the Michigan Habitat' s AmeriCorps Program, hosted by
Habitat for Humanity of Michigan, be awarded $411 ,308 in CNCS formula funding to support 25 full-,
10 half-, and 12 quarter-time members (33 .17 MSY). AmeriCorps members will provide volunteer
coordination, construction technical support, outreach, family service support, and neighborhood
development project support to Habitat for Humanity affiliates throughout the state. Members will serve
as Family Support Liaisons to generate 150 new home owner applications, qualify 50 families to receive
financial counseling, and track sweat equity hours for 25 families approved for Habitat homes. In direct
response to Michigan's current economic status, these members will also place a renewed emphasis
on providing support to existing Habitat family partners in order to help them keep their homes.
Members will recruit and manage 2,000 new volunteers annually. Members will also serve as
Construction Liaisons to improve the safety, training and satisfaction of construction volunteers, in order
to increase the number of trained volunteers returning to serve.
Ingham County Health Department/Power of We- Power of We AmeriCorps Program
Counties Served: Ingham
The MCSC respectfully recommends that the Ingham County Health Department's Power of We
AmeriCorps Program be awarded $145,123 in CNCS formula funding to support 9 full-, 2 half-, and 3
quarter-time AmeriCorps members (10.79 MSY's). Members will be engaged in targeted environmental
activities to reduce the high rate of chronic disease/conditions, including diabetes, high blood pressure,
and obesity for the residents of Lansing. Outcomes include: 1) increased physical exercise through use
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�of non-motorized transportation on trails, green ways, and city streets, and 2) an increase in access to
healthy foods in previous urban "food deserts". AmeriCorps member roles will focus on 1) Recruitment
and mobilization of 350 community and student volunteers who will provide 6500 hours of service to
sustain project viability; 2) Engagement of 350 community residents in educational events linking
healthy foods and exercise with the reduction of chronic disease; and 3) Expansion, improvement, or
creation of 7 community gardens serving a total of 125 families in low income urban areas.
Marquette-Alger Regional Educational Service Agency- MARESA AmeriCorps
Counties Served: Marquette, Alger
The MCSC respectfully recommends that the Marquette-Alger Regional Educational Service AgencyMARESA AmeriCorps Program be awarded $125,000 in CNCS formula funding to support 10 full-time
AmeriCorps members. Members will serve in schools and community- and faith-based organizations in
Michigan's Upper Peninsula in order to provide academic support in school, after school and during
summer school, as well assisting with community --based education/resource activities to at least 2,300
students from preschool through 12th grade. Overall goals will be to improve self-esteem among 75 %
of youth served, increase interest in school and learning as evidenced by long-term participation in
activities, and increased grades in the academic areas served. Additionally, members will recruit and
manage 200 community volunteers to support AmeriCorps program efforts.
University of Michigan- Michigan AmeriCorps Partnership
Counties Served: Wayne, Washtenaw
The MCSC respectfully recommends that the University of Michigan- Michigan AmeriCorps
Partnership (MAP) program be awarded $299,214 in formula funding to engage 10 full-, 8 half-, and 36
quarter-time members (25 .75 MSY). AmeriCorps members will primarily serve the residents of Detroit,
in addition to 3-5 members placed in Washtenaw County. Members will provide services at 25 nonprofit
service sites in at least one issue focus area of education, economic/urban development or quality of life.
85% of site supervisors will indicate that as an result of their service AmeriCorps members developed
usable products - e.g., Resource Diversification; Promotion and Marketing; Community and Family
Investment; or Research and Evaluation - that will help improve their organization's service delivery to
its clients. MAP members will also recruit, train or support 1,000 volunteers who will contribute at least
12,000 hours to programs at nonprofit sites.
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MICHIGAN
Michigan Community Service Commission
Revised as of I 012110
COMMUNITY
SERVICE
COMMISSION
The MCSC builds a culture of service by providing vision and resources
to strengthen communities through volunteerism
Ms. Breannah Alexander
154 Brookmeadow Drive SW
Grandville, Michigan 49418
Cell: (734) 972-5603
E-mail:balexander@michiganfoundations.org
Ms. Diana Algra
Volunteer Centers of Michigan
1048 Pierpont, Suite 3
Lansing, Michigan 48913
Phone: (517) 492-2433
Cell: (517)410-1013
Fax:
(517) 492-2444
E-mail: dalgra@mivolunteers .org
Asst: Shelly Long (517) 492-2432
slong@mivolunteers.org
Ms. Vernice Davis Anthony
Greater Detroit Area Health Council, Inc.
333 West Fort Street, Suite 1230
Detroit, Michigan 48226-3150
Phone: (313) 965-4120
Cell: (313) 460-7000
Fax:
(313) 965-2031
E-mail: vdanthony@gdahc.org
Asst: Cindy Jacques cjacques@gdahc.org
Ms. Karen Betley
Senior Services, Inc.
918 Jasper Street
Kalamazoo, Michigan 49001
Phone: (269) 382-0515
Cell: (269) 545-0793
E-mail: kbetley@seniorservices1 .org
Ms. Carolyn Bloodworth
CMS Energy
One Energy Plaza, Room EP8-1 0
Jackson, Michigan 49201-2276
Phone: (517) 788-0432
Fax: (517) 788-2281
Cell: (517) 740-3564
E-mail : cbloodworth@cmsenergy.com
Mr. Antoine Campbell
Heart of West Michigan United Way
118 Commerce A venue SW
Grand Rapids, Michigan 49503-4107
Phone: (616) 752-8621
Cell:
(616) 581-4858
Fax:
(616) 459-8460
E-mail:tcampbell@waybetterunitedway.org
Asst: Renee Goodemoot (616) 752-8618
rgoodemoot@waybetterunitedway.org
Ms. Kara Carlisle
W.K. Kellogg Foundation
One Michigan Avenue East
Battle Creek, Michigan 49017-4058
Phone: (269) 969-2041
Cell:
(31 0) 621-0946
Fax:
(269) 969-2619
E-mail: kara.carlisle@wkkf.org
Asst: Lisa Knoop (269) 969-2067
lisa.knoop@wkkf.org
Mr. Robert Collier
Council of Michigan Foundations
One South Harbor A venue, Suite 3
Grand Haven, Michigan 49417
Phone: (616) 842-7080
Fax:
(616) 842-3010
E-mail: rcollier@michiganfoundations.org
Asst: Sue Cuddington
scuddington@michiganfoundations.org
Mr. Michael Hill
Traverse Bay Area Intermediate School District
1101 Red Drive
P.O. Box 6020
Traverse City, Michigan 49696-6020
Phone: (231) 922-6200
E-mail: mhill@tbaisd.k12.mi.us
Asst: Renee (231) 922-6212
rchilders@tbaisd.k 12.mi. us
(Designee of Superintendent Michael
Flanagan)
�Mr. Lloyd Jackson
WJRRadio
Fisher Building- Suite 800
3011 W. Grand Blvd.
Detroit, Michigan 48202
Phone: (313) 873-9836
Cell:
(313)218-9504
Fax:
(313) 875-9022
E-mail: Lloyd.Jackson@citcomm.com
Ms. Lori Jewell
State Farm Insurance Companies
5528 Portage Road
Portage, Michigan 49002
Phone: (269) 384-2551
Fax:
(269) 384-8589
Cell:
(269) 207-813 5
E-mail: lori.jewell.hitp@statefarm.com
Ms. Janet Lawson
Director, Ford Volunteer Corps
World Headquarters- 934-A3
1 American Road
Dearborn, Michigan 48126-2701
Phone: (313) 390-9218
Fax:
(313) 390-0777
Cell:
(313)445-5142
E-mail: jlawsol9@ford.com
Mr. Joseph Lubig
Northern Michigan University
School ofEducation
1401 Presque Isle A venue
Marquette, Michigan 49855
Phone: (906) 227-1881
E-mail: jlubig@nmu.edu
Ms. Kathleen Maisner
4865 Beacon Hill Drive
Bloomfield Hills, Michigan 48301
Phone: (248) 851-7996
E-mail : kathmaisner@yahoo.com
Dr. Russell Mawby
W.K. Kellogg Foundation
8400 North 39th Street
Augusta, Michigan 49012
Phone: (269) 731-463 8
Fax:
(269) 731-5914
E-mail: russmawby@aol.com
Daniel Granholm Mulhern
Office of the First Gentleman
Governor' s Office
111 S. Capital
Lansing, Michigan 48909
Phone: (517) 241-0534
Fax:
(517) 373-0259
E-mail: Mulhernd@michigan.gov
Ms. Donna Niester
Acheson Ventures
405 Water Street, Suite 200
Port Huron, Michigan 48060
Phone: (810)966-0900
Cell: (810) 434-8100
Fax:
(810) 966-0990
E-mail: dniester@achesonventures.com
Asst: Lesley Green (81 0) 966-0900 ext. 205
lgreen@achesonventures.com
Mr. Bernard Parker
Wayne County Commissioner
500 Griswold, Suite 729
Detroit, Michigan 48226
Phone: (313) 224-0882
Cell:
(313)213-5031
Fax:
(313) 963-0018
E-mail: bparker778@aol.com
Asst:
Loretta France
Lfrance@co.wayne.mi .us
Ms. Marsha Smith
Rotary Charities of Traverse City
202 E. Grandview Parkway, #200
Traverse City, Michigan 49684
Phone: (231) 941-4010
Fax:
(231) 941-4066
Cell:
(231) 590-8807
E-mail: msmith@rotarycharities.org
Mr. Joseph Sowmick
Saginaw Chippewa Indian Tribe of Michigan
505 South Leaton Road
Mt. Pleasant, Michigan 48858
Cell:
(989) 330-5328
E-mail: ssowmick@hotmail .com
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Mr. Alphonso Swain
Capital Area Center for Independent Living
2812 N. MLK Jr. Blvd
Lansing, Michigan 48906
Phone: (517) 999-7512
Fax:
(517) 999-2767
E-mail: aswain@cacil.org
Mr. Jim Vella
President, Ford Motor Company Fund
World Headquarters- Suite 211
1 American Road
Dearborn, Michigan 48126-2798
Phone: (313) 248-7210
Fax:
(313) 337-6680
E-mail: jvella1 @ford.com
Asst:
Lisa Willis lwill202@ford .com
Ms. Ella Kate Wagner
P.O. Box 341
Belding, Michigan 48809
Cell: (616) 644-0760
E-mail:wags20@gmail.com
Mr. Larry Williamson
Comcast Cable
3500 Patterson Avenue SE
Grand Rapids, Michigan 49512
Phone: (616) 575-0432
Fax:
(616) 575-0481
Cell:
(616)291-9851
E-mail: larry Williamson@cable.comcast.com
Asst:
Jolynne Orgeta
Jolynne Ortega@cable.comcast.com
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Michigan Community Service Commission
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Janice Harvey - MCSC Board Meeting
From:
To:
Date:
Subject:
Janice Harvey
MCSC Commissioners
09/22/2010 4:15 PM
MCSC Board Meeting
CC:
Commissioner Assistants; Kaiser Van Dam, Paula; Springer, Steven
Attachments:
Great Lakes Maritime Center Directions.doc; MCSC Agenda 9-29-10.doc; 4-22-10 minutes.doc; Summary of 625-10 Exec Comm.doc; Summary of 8-20-10 Exec Comm.doc
Good Afternoon Commissioners,
Attached is the information for the MCSC Board Meeting scheduled for next Wednesday, September 29th in Port Huron. The
meeting will begin at 12:00 noon and conclude at 3:30pm. Lunch will be available at 11:30 am. A special thank you to
Commissioner Donna Niester for hosting our meeting, which will take place at:
Great Lakes Maritime Center
51 Water Street
Port Huron
(See directions attached.)
Also attached are:
1. Meeting Agenda
2. Minutes from April Board Meeting
3. Summary of June 25, 2010 Executive Committee Meeting
4. Summary of August 20, 2010 Executive Committee Meeting
Full board meeting packets will be available at the meeting. We look forward to seeing you next Wednesday.
Janice Harvey
Michigan Community Service Commission
1048 Pierpont, Suite 4
Lansing MI 48913
Phone: (517) 373-4998
Fax : (517) 241-3869
harveyjl@michigan.gov
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Grand Valley State University. Dorothy A. Johnson Center for Philanthropy
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An account of the resource
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Dorothy A. Johnson Center for Philanthropy
Council of Michigan Foundations
Michigan Nonprofit Association
Michigan Community Service Commission
Dorothy A. Johnson Center for Philanthropy
Charities
Philanthropy and Society
Fundraising
Records
Michigan
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Michigan National Service Directory
The MCSC recently announced the launch ofthe Michigan National Service
MICHIGAN NATIONAL
Directory, which includes contact information for all AmeriCorps, Senior Corps,
SERVICE DIRECTORY
and Learn and Serve programs in the state. Users can search by city or county, by
service program, and/or by program focus/ issue area. The MCSC has created the
tool in an effort to connect interested individuals with respective national service
programs in their area and to assist current national service programs with
member recruitment. It also allows national service program staff and members to
quickly identify the different groups and organizations in their area that have a similar programmatic focus for the
purpose of establishing collaborative partnerships. The Michigan National Service Directory is one of the first
comprehensive online tools in the country to compile all relevant national service data into one place.
Cross-Stream Advisory Team Update
The Cross-Stream Advisory Team is comprised of key stakeholders representing AmeriCorps, Senior Corps,
and Learn and Serve programs and was created to enhance and strengthen Michigan's national service
movement. This is being accomplished thorough a strategic plan focused on the following areas: Outreach,
Communication, Collaboration, and Training and Technical Assistance. In order to keep Michigan' s national
service programs informed about our cross-stream efforts and strategic plan progress, the team has created an enewsletter called The Cross-Stream Connector. The Cross-Stream Connector will be published bi-monthly and
will consist of article submissions from each of the subcommittees related to the strategic plan focus areas. The
inaugural edition was distributed at the beginning of September.
9/11 Day of Service and Remembrance Service Projects
The Cross-Stream AmeriCorps*VISTA assisted with the planning efforts for 9111 service projects in Detroit and
Grand Rapids by facilitating partnerships between community organizations and local national service programs
representing all streams of service.
• Detroit- On Saturday and Sunday, September 11-12, people of different faiths, ethnic backgrounds, and
races came together for Acts of Kindness (A-OK) Detroit: A Weekend of Remembrance and Renewal. Part
of a national community service weekend called Acts of Kindness, organizations from across the metroDetroit area engaged volunteers in a variety of projects throughout the city.
• Grand Rapids - AmeriCorps members and community volunteers spent September 11th at Martin Luther
King, Jr. Park cleaning and restoring the park. During lunch, prominent community members spoke about
the importance of celebrating community, diversity, and service.
MCSC Disability/Inclusion Week
The MCSC is committed to encouraging all Michigan residents to engage in service. Our
vision is a state where all residents meet community needs and find personal fulfillment
through service and volunteerism . The first-ever Disability/Inclusion Week will take place
October 4-8, 2010 and will help empower national service programs, volunteer
organizations, and mentoring programs to make service a part of the lives of individual s
with disabilities. This week-long effort will raise awareness about disability and inclusion
while engaging programs and organizations in the various efforts of the MCSC and
connecting them with valuable tools and resources to help serve and connect with those
with disabilities. The MCSC will utilize Facebook, Twitter, YouTube, and a series of
webinars to educate, inform, and celebrate inclusion.
�2010 Team Up Michigan!
On October 12-13, 2010, the Team Up Michigan! cross-stream conference
will bring together AmeriCorps, Senior Corps, and Learn and Serve program
staff for two days of learning, networking, and planning ways to build a
strong and sustainable infrastructure for volunteerism in local communities.
Tuesday, October lth will be entirely cross-stream with informative
workshops, dynamic speakers, and valuable networking time. Wednesday,
October 13th will consist of stream-specific meeting time for national service
program staff, as well as a cross-stream celebration of inclusion during
lunch. Keynote speakers for the conference include:
• Patrick Corvington, CEO of the Corporation for National and
Community Service
• Steve Culbertson, President and CEO of Youth Service America
• Duncan Wyeth, Executive Director ofthe Michigan Commission on
Disability Concerns
• Alex Ritzema, Motivational Humorist
Charting the Course for National Se:r'\fice
Engaging Volunteers Age 55 and Over
The MCSC understands the important role seniors play in our state's volunteer efforts. As Michigan moves forward
in utilizing volunteerism and service as a means to address critical challenges in our communities, it is essential
senior volunteers become and remain a key component. The MCSC Cross-Stream VISTA has created a webinar
entitled Engaging Volunteers Age 55 and Over, which will focus on the key differences between this generation and
those that came before it, and what those differences will mean for organizations movi ng forward. The webinar took
place on September 24, 2010 and engaged national service programs and members, as well as other volunteer
organizations and partners.
�2010 Team Up Michigan!
Charting the Course for N ational Service
Michigan's National Service Cross-Stream Conference
October 12- 13, 2010
Detroit, Michigan
Come set sail aboard the S.S. Michigan United and join your colleagues for
two motivational days of networking, training, and collaboration. Team Up
Michigan! Charting the Course for National Service is a cross-stream
conference designed specifically for national service program staff. Team
Up Michigan! will help programs chart their course for the future by
providing opportunities to exchange ideas and establish new partnerships
with programs focusing on similar issue areas or serving in the same
community.
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Our State of Generosity
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Grand Valley State University. Dorothy A. Johnson Center for Philanthropy
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An account of the resource
Collection contains the records of four Michigan nonprofit organizations: Council of Michigan Foundations, Michigan Nonprofit Association, Michigan Community Service Commission, and the Johnson Center for Philanthropy at GVSU. The documents are compiled by the Johnson Center for Philanthropy, and records document the history of the organizations from the 1960s to the 2010s.
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<a href="https://gvsu.lyrasistechnology.org/repositories/2/resources/515">Our State of Generosity collection, JCPA-04</a>
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Dorothy A. Johnson Center for Philanthropy
Council of Michigan Foundations
Michigan Nonprofit Association
Michigan Community Service Commission
Dorothy A. Johnson Center for Philanthropy
Charities
Philanthropy and Society
Fundraising
Records
Michigan
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Grand Valley State University Libraries, Special Collections and University Archives, 1 Campus Drive, Allendale, MI, 49401
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Council of Michigan Foundations; Michigan Nonprofit Association; Michigan Community Service Commission
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JCPA-04
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eng
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Michigan Community Service Commission 2010-09-29 commission meeting National Service Cross-Stream Initiative update
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Michigan Community Service Commission
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Michigan Community Service Commission 2010-09-29 commission meeting National Service Cross-Stream Initiative update. Records are compiled in the Our State of Generosity collection by the Johnson Center, along with the files of the Michigan Nonprofit Association (MNA), the Michigan Community Service Commission (MCSC) and the Dorothy A. Johnson Center for Philanthropy. Originals are at the Michigan Community Service Commission.
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Dorothy A. Johnson Center for Philanthropy
Charities
Philanthropy and Society
Fundraising
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Michigan Community Service Commission
Michigan
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MICHIGAN'S VOICES FOR VOLUNTEERISM: A 10-CITY LISTENING TOUR
Michigan's
for Volunteerlsm '
Conducted April & May 2010
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1. What are the
critical challenges or
issues faced in your
community that need
to be addressed?
Family issues
Vol u nteerism
Unemployment
Education
Health
Volunteerism
Fam ily issues
Poverty
Economy
Effects of
economy
Public safety
Education
Hunger
Youth
Economy
Poverty
Public safety
Family issues
Education
Leadership
Economy
Unemployment
Resources
Volunteerism
Public safety
Education
2. How are
volunteers currently
addressing critical
challenges in your
community?
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Accessing
volunteer
information
Volunteering to
support services/
agencies
Food
Volunteer
capacity
Mentoring
Income tax assist
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•
•
Mentoring
Bu ilding capacity
Tutoring
Beautification
Social media
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Food
Public safety
Tutoring
Housing needs
Job training
Food
•
Mentoring
Public safety
Food programs
Education
Transportation
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3. What resources are
not being tapped to
support volunteering in
your community?
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Students
Seniors
Marketing
Leaders
Technology
Working people
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Youth/parents
Youth service groups
Schools
College students
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Youth/schools
Faith-based
Parents/Seniors
National Service
Community
Foundation
Technology
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Youth/students
Professiona l women
Sen iors/retirees
Corporate
Technology
Youth/students
Seniors
Businesses
Parents/mentors
Med ia/Technology
Minorities
4. How do we increase
the capacity of
organizations to
engage more
volunteers?
5. How can National
Service be used to
enhance volunteer
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train , coordinate
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management
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systems
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commun ity maximize
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experiences
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capacity
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volunteer~ currently
addressing critical
challenges in your
community?
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mentality
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Foreclosures
Volunteerism
and diversity
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Non-profits
Faith-based
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volunteers and
skills
National
Service
Resource
development
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Unemployment
Economy,
poverty
Networks
collaboration
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English as a 2 nd
language
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National
Service
Read
Muskegon
Non-profits
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Youth , seniors ,
men
Colleges/
universities
Businesses
Unemployed
Media/technology
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students
Social media
Technology
Awareness
Volunteer Center
People with
disability
Corporate
volunteers
Union workers
Communication &
collaboration
Technology
Social media
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benefits
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schools
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increase the capacity
of organizations to
engage more
volunteers?
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recruitment,
management,
capacity,
recognition
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technology
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media
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SuperConference
5. How can National
Service be used to
enhance volunteer
efforts and impact?
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funding
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promotion
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capacity
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Share cost
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Use to improve
image, promote
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Communication
between
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success stories
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Economy
Unemployment
Public safety
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needs
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Health
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learning ,
mentoring ,
tutoring
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capacity &
direction
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Environment/
clean-ups
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Housing
Funding
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Non-profits
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National
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Local groups
College
volunteers
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volunteer
information
Engaging with
variety
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corporations
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Un ited Way
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K-12 ; colleges
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Leaders
Med ia
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seniors
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Youth
Colleges/
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Schools
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management of
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National Service
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Social &
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Trainings
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Michigan's Voices)
for Volunteerism
A 10 CITY LISTENING TOUR
Michig1an1's Voi1ces fo~r Voll unteeri~sm
A 10-City Listening Tour
SUMMARY
In April and May of 2010, the Michigan Community Service Commission (MCSC) hosted a 1acity listening tour, "Michigan's Voices for Volunteerism ." The listening tour provided an
opportunity for community stakeholders to share their thoughts on how to expand service and
volunteerism to help address our state's biggest challenges such as: hunger, unemployment,
illiteracy, high school dropouts, and the environment.
Tour stops included :
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Benton Harbor
Cadillac
Detroit
Flint
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Houghton
Lansing
Muskegon
Grand Rapids
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Saginaw
Sault Ste. Marie
Online*
*More than 70 people participated in the listening tour by responding to an on-line survey.
People who attended the 10-city listening tour represented the following groups: K-12 schools;
aging networks; colleges/universities; faith-based organizations; nonprofit agencies; public
safety; community based organizations; community leaders; businesses; healthcare; elected
officials; concerned citizens; foundations; corporations ; service organizations; state government
and; media.
Nearly 400 people lent their diverse voices and thoughts to discussions that centered around
community challenges and how volunteerism and national service programs can be expanded
and utilized more effectively to improve the quality of life for citizens in these and other
communities throughout Michigan.
Listening tour participants were asked a series of questions related to communities,
volunteerism , resources, capacity, national service, and impact. The common themes that
emerged from the community discussions are listed below.
�Critical Challenges- Communities in Michigan are facing
critical challenges and they include:
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Education - mentoring, tutoring, early
childhood/youth development, education funding
issues (including after-school programs) , educational
preparedness, English as a second language,
dropout rates , low literacy rates , parents/caregivers
disengaged from the schools their children attend,
low levels of education attainment, poor performing
schools , lack of early childhood education
Health -health services/awareness, access, mental health/depression , suicide,
affordable medications, obesity, teen pregnancy, physical abuse , healthcare for
uninsured , hospice care , public health , sexually transmitted diseases, substance abuse
Personal/Public Safety- crime, gangs, violence , suicide prevention ,
domestic/child/elder abuse , environment/clean-ups, use of technology, limited city
resources/loss of fire and police services, consistency of city services, more crime and
unsafe situations created as a result of economy
Poverty- basic human needs (food , shelter/housing , transportation)
Unemployment/Economy- foreclosures, lack of jobs, jobs leaving community/state ,
increasing needs (decreasing resources) , job re-training , loss of family income , losing
unemployment benefits, using technology, under-skilled workers
Resources- We need to do a better job of tapping the following resources to support
volunteering in communities:
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Businesses/Corporations
College Students
Faith-Based
K-12 StudentsN outh
Media/Social Media
Seniors/Retirees
Technology- central portal for volunteering , technology lacking in rural areas and for
low-income families, internet accessibility
Unemployed
Capacity- What are ways to increase the capacity of organizations to
engage more volunteers?
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Collaboration - how organizations, nonprofits, and other
agencies communication , relate , plan , and share resources
Effective Volunteer Management- staff and volunteer
training , recruitment, orientation , retention , volunteer
recognition, matching volunteer skills with opportunities,
communication , supervision , volunteer management
Media/Marketing
Technology- software, increased computer access for low-income individuals, lack of
technology, training , social networking/media, on-line resources
Training- increase and improve the effectiveness, skills , and outcomes associated with
being volunteer coordinator or an actual volunteer
�National Service- National Service can be used to enhance volunteer efforts and impact in the
following ways :
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•
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Build Volunteer Capacity
Enhance Volunteer Recruitment
Increase Program Capacity
Program Sustainability
A number of comments were received in regards to :
• Increasing awareness of National Service
• Making the National Service application , record-keeping , and reporting paperwork less
burdensome
Impact- We , as a community, can maximize the impact of volunteerism
by utilizing the following :
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Benefits of Volunteering
Communication & Collaboration
Effective Volunteer Management
Evaluate and Measure Impact and Report Outcomes
Meaningful Volunteer Experiences
Tell the Stories, Awareness, Media, Social Media
Many comments were received about the importance of:
• Volunteer experiences being meaningful
• Effective volunteer management
• Telling/sharing the stories associated with volunteering
• Being able to measure the impact and report outcomes
How will input from listening tour be used?
The MCSC has been tasked with developing a State Service Plan aimed at utilizing service as a
strategy to guide Michigan on its road to recovery. The valuable community input gathered from
the listening tour will prepare the MCSC and its service partners for this task as it has ensured a
diverse group of voices were heard and key issues have been identified and will be addressed
in the plan.
Summary
The listening tour provided the Michigan Community Service Commission and its stakeholders
an important opportunity to facilitate community conversations designed to generate discussion
around how to expand service and volunteerism to address the challenges communities are
facing. The information gathered from the 10-city listening tour will be utilized in the
development of the state service plan .
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Grand Valley State University. Dorothy A. Johnson Center for Philanthropy
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Collection contains the records of four Michigan nonprofit organizations: Council of Michigan Foundations, Michigan Nonprofit Association, Michigan Community Service Commission, and the Johnson Center for Philanthropy at GVSU. The documents are compiled by the Johnson Center for Philanthropy, and records document the history of the organizations from the 1960s to the 2010s.
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Council of Michigan Foundations
Michigan Nonprofit Association
Michigan Community Service Commission
Dorothy A. Johnson Center for Philanthropy
Charities
Philanthropy and Society
Fundraising
Records
Michigan
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Michigan Community Service Commission 2010-09-29 commission meeting Michigan's Voices for Volunteerism
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Michigan Community Service Commission 2010-09-29 commission meeting Michigan's Voices for Volunteerism. Records are compiled in the Our State of Generosity collection by the Johnson Center, along with the files of the Michigan Nonprofit Association (MNA), the Michigan Community Service Commission (MCSC) and the Dorothy A. Johnson Center for Philanthropy. Originals are at the Michigan Community Service Commission.
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Dorothy A. Johnson Center for Philanthropy
Charities
Philanthropy and Society
Fundraising
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Michigan Community Service Commission
Michigan
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Michigan Community Service Commission
September 29, 2010
MCSC Board Meeting
Great Lakes Maritime Center, Port Huron
MINUTES
MEMBERS PRESENT:
Jim Vella, Chair
Breannah Alexander
Karen Betley
Carolyn Bloodworth (phone)
Tony Campbell
Rob Collier
Michael Hill (phone)
Lori Jewell (phone)
Janet Lawson
Donna Niester
Bernard Parker
Paula Kaiser VanDam, Ex Officio
MEMBERS ABSENT:
Vernice Anthony
Kara Carlisle
Jason Hoskins
Lloyd Jackson
Joe Lubig
Kathleen Maisner
Russ Mawby
Daniel Mulhern
Jerry Seese
Marsha Smith
Joe Sowmick
Al Swain
Larry Williamson
Evan Albert, Ex Officio, CNCS
OTHERS:
Diana Algra, Volunteer Centers of Michigan
Janice Harvey, Michigan Community Service Commission
Kari Pardoe, The LEAGUE Michigan
Steve Springer, Michigan Community Service Commission
Amber Troupe, Michigan Community Service Commission
Jocelyn V and a, Department of Human Services
Elyse Walter, Michigan Community Service Commission
Renee Zientek, Michigan Campus Compact
�I.
Welcome and Introduction- Chair Jim Vella
The MCSC Board meeting was called to order at 12:10 p.m. by Chair Jim Vella. He
asked Commissioners to introduce themselves. Paula VanDam introduced Steve
Springer, the new MCSC Deputy Director.
II.
Review and Approval of April 22, 2010 Minutes - Chair Jim Vella
Chair Vella asked for a motion to approve the minutes from the April 22, 2010
board meeting. Commissioner Parker moved to approve the minutes;
Commissioner Collier seconded the motion. The motion passed unanimously. Due
to lack of quorum, approval item will be sent out to Commissioners that did not
attend for approval.
III.
Standing Committee Reports
A. Review Executive Committee minutes from June 25 and August 20,2010 meetings.
The Executive Committee authorized the MCSC staff to proceed with the plan to
move to the Michigan Nonprofit Center. Chair Vella asked for a motion to
approve the minutes from the Executive Committee meeting. Commissioner
Lawson moved to approve the minutes; Commissioner Niester seconded the
motion. The motion passed unanimously. Due to lack of quorum, approval
item will be sent out to Commissioners that did not attend for approval.
B. Board Development Committee - Ms. VanDam gave an update on board
development. Commissioner Jerry Seese was term limited so he leaves the board after
serving for 9 years and Jason Hoskins cannot serve another term due to his recent
enrollment in law school and the time commitment that will take. In addition, we
have a union representative position that still needs to be filled and we have a
recommendation for filling that slot. Ella Kate Wagner has been appointed to fill the
youth slot. She is a freshman at Michigan State University and has been very
involved in service-learning all through her K-12 education. Ella Kate has also been
active and involved at the national level and served on the National Service Learning
Youth Council. Diana Algra has also been appointed to serve in the slot of the
volunteer expert (a new slot established through the Serve America Act).
IV.
Executive Director Report- Paula VanDam
A. Michigan Voices for Volunteerism - 10 City Listening Tour
Ms. VanDam shared information on the listening tour. She thanked the
Commissioners that participated in the sessions and shared some key findings. The
purpose was to engage community stakeholders and to hear their thoughts about how
to expand service and volunteerism to address some of our state's biggest challenges.
At the same time, we wanted to explore how volunteerism, particularly national
service, could be expanded and utilized differently to effectively improve our
communities. We visited 10 cities: Benton Harbor, Cadillac, Detroit, Flint,
Houghton, Lansing, Muskegon, Grand Rapids, Saginaw, and Sault Ste. Marie. W
also gave people who couldn't participate in person an opportunity to give us
feedback online. We had more than 70 individuals respond online and received three
personal letters from local organizations describing how service is critical to their
organization. We had nearly 400 people attend the sessions which included K-12
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�schools, faith-based organizations, nonprofit agencies, community based
organizations, community leaders and more. Critical Challenges: During the
session we asked attendees what were Michigan's biggest challenges. The common
challenges include education, health, personal/public safety, poverty, and the
unemployment/economy issue. The Corporation is currently embarking on their own
strategic plan and most of our challenges align with their priorities. Our only
challenge not represented in the CNCS plan is public safety. When they came to
Michigan we made a real push for why public safety should be included in the
Corporation ' s strategic plan.
Resources: Another question asked was what resources in the communities aren ' t
currently being tapped in terms of volunteerism. The key resources that came up
were businesses/corporations, college students, faith-based, K-12 students, seniors,
technology (social media) and the unemployed. So as we begin to talk about the
development of our State Service Plan, we need to focus on how we engage these
untapped resources. We can look at strategies around corporate volunteerism, how
we can partner with Campus Compact and higher engagement of college students,
and the youth engagement piece.
Commissioner Lawson stated that the hunger issue in Michigan is so huge. It
becomes a health and poverty issue. Without food or nourishment, kids are not going
to leam. We need to make sure we use this as an overlay on some of these other
challenges. Jocelyn Yanda stated that DHS is working on helping with the hunger
issue and that online applications to speed up the process of getting DHS help is
going well. Ms. VanDam shares that we need to think strategically about how we can
be helpful. But the challenge is that AmeriCorps members cannot spend their time
helping individuals get access to other federal benefits. Commissioner Collier asked
how can we do a better job of using the network of Secretary of State offices to
address the technology issue and leverage opportunities. The Secretary of State
candidates both thought that was a great idea so we intend to follow up on that
discussion after the election.
Capacity: During the session we also asked how we can increase the capacity of
organizations to engage more volunteers and to engage them effectively. Some of the
key findings that were noted from this discussion included collaboration, effective
volunteer management, media/marketing, technology, and training.
National Service: There was discussion around how National Service can be tapped
to better enhance the local volunteer infrastructure and capacity. Findings included
having AmeriCorps members or VISTA members placed in organizations to increase
the capacity to engage volunteers and set up the systems to do that. We could use
National Service to enhance volunteer recruitment at the local level, increase program
capacity and program sustainability. The eye-opening feedback we got when we
asked this question was the lack of knowledge about National Service to effectively
answer the question. So the MCSC will need to spend some time educating folks
about national service in their communities and how to tap those resources. There
were also comments about reducing the administrative burden as it relates to
administering national service programs.
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�Impact: The final question asked was how to maximize the impact of volunteerism.
The main thing we heard was that the volunteer experience has to be meaningful.
But other comments included effective volunteer management, promoting the benefits
of volunteering, being able to track (how many volunteers, who's volunteering, how
many hours, etc), and doing a better job of telling the story of the impact volunteers
are having in our communities.
Next steps: We've shared the comprehensive summary with the participants along
with the summary of their local session. We ' ve also been communicating regularly
with these folks as new opportunities come up and as we hear about opportunities
related to service and volunteerism in their communities. We'll use the information
from the listening tour to draft our State Service Plan and we'll begin to secure the
resources to carry out the work of the plan.
Diana Algra suggested that we might want to hold a civic engagement summit in the
Cities of Service locations. We have all this infom1ation so we could bring some of
the key partners and AmeriCorps programs in these cities together to see how we can
partner.
Kari Pardoe shared that young people could tackle some of these challenges through
Learn and Serve students, Youth Advisory Councils (Y AC), and LEAGUE students.
Ms . VanDam stated that as the State Service Plan is developed, it will have a youth
engagement component. The MCSC has been great in supporting service-learning
based on our Learn and Serve funding, but we need to think broader about a larger
youth engagement initiative for young people in our state. Jocelyn Yanda asked that
we include the foster care youth and Native American youth when developing a plan
around youth engagement.
B. CNCS/National Service Update
1. FYll Funding - Ms. VanDam stated that there is currently not a budget in place
and that we will be operating under a continuing resolution (CR) until at least the
end of the year. There is some discussion, depending the outcome of the election,
that we may be operating under a continuing resolution for the whole year. Our
hope is that this doesn't happen because we are working hard towards an
expansion of AmeriCorps funding and if we operate under the CR we won ' t see
this expansion. The FY 11 budget shows an increase from FY 10 in both the
House and Senate budget recommendations but not to the President's level.
Commissioner Algra asked whether the outcome of the 2010 Census would affect
our funding . Ms . VanDam replied that it will affect us but not until the next
funding year. It will also negatively impact our federal administration funding as
it is based on population. That is where it will impact us the most. Ms. VanDam
explained that a new policy will implemented for the FYll program year. The
resources for AmeriCorps are increasing and the resources to administer it are
remaining flat. We are at a point where we have two program officers overseeing
26 programs and over 1200 members in our state and this is going to continue to
grow. Our administration resources are not going to grow in a way that is going
to allow us expand our staff to provide the level of oversight that we need to
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�provide as well as the level of support that we need to provide to our programs.
There is a rule in place where Commissions can retain a percentage of program
dollars that we grant out but we just have never chosen to do that. For us it has
been about trying to give the subgrantees every single penny they need but we've
come to a point where it's going to be risky for us to continue to bring more
programs into our portfolio. We could grow to 30 programs and there is no way
we can continue to provide the level of support with the staff that we have. The
MCSC is going to retain 1%. We currently subgrant approximately $8 million to
AmeriCorps programs so at 1% that will give us $80,000 so will give us enough
to create a third full-time program officer position with benefits. We ' ve had to do
that for two reasons. One, in order to create a position with the State you can't
use soft money. They need to know that we have the funding for the position on a
consistent basis. Two, we've been able to get supplemental funding from the
CNCS for ad min purposes the last couple of years, but that is not stable enough
funding to approve a position. This will allow us to demonstrate to DHS that we
have a stable pot of money to support the position so that they will approve the
position. We ' ve unveiled this in the application guidelines that are currently
available so that applicants will know that we will be retaining this 1% when they
apply. Commissioner Parker asked what was the maximum that the Commission
could withhold? Ms. VanDam responded that she believes the maximum is 2.5%.
Because the guidelines are out now and we had to make the decision quickly, if
we find that we can gamer other resources (if federal admin goes up) and don't
need that much, we can adjust it in their budgets later. With the funding getting
more competitive and the formula funding potentially dropping due to Census
results, Chair Vella stated that it will be more important for us to have the
additional funding to have the staff resources to administer the programs but to
also go after additional competitive dollars. You can make the case of return of
investment if the MCSC received additional competitive funding. Ms. VanDam
explained that the competitive funding used to be split into two pots, one for
national direct programs and one for state commissions. With the Serve America
Act, the competitive funding has been combined so that national direct programs
and state commissions are now competing for the same competitive funding. The
competition has gotten much stronger, so we can no longer just issue an RFP and
hope that new programs will come in that compete nationally. We now spend
more time on program development so that we have programs that can compete at
the federal level. This is a very different role than we've played in the past. Ms.
VanDam shared that when she was at the grantee meeting, Executive Directors
were having this conversation around withholding a percentage. Many were not
currently doing this but that they are in the same situation as Michigan and may
need to consider it. Ms. VanDam will do some investigating on what other
commissions are doing around this issue and then some projections around 1%,
1.5%, up to 2.5% and present that at the November MCSC board meeting. A
decision will need to be made prior to the competitive application being submitted
to CNCS in January. Ms. VanDam also said that we've had two Inspector
General investigations in the past few years to investigate BHK (with some
findings that we are still negotiate on) and Communities In Schools Detroit where
there will be some findings that will need to be addressed. It is imperative for the
MCSC that because we have had two investigations within an 18 month period
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�time that we can demonstrate that we have the capacity to take on more money.
Chair Vella also suggested that since there is more work involved with
competitive applications, maybe there is a different percentage for formula and
competitive grantees.
2. Volunteer Generation Fund- This a $4 million federal pot of money that is
available only to state commissions. The MCSC was awarded a $486,913 grant
to implement Volunteer Michigan - which was the largest VGF award granted by
the CNCS. We will be partnering with Volunteer Centers ofMichigan to
administer the funds. The funds will be granted out to seven communities and the
volunteer connector organization in that community must be the legal applicant.
The organization must be connected with at least five other volunteer
organizations in that community and they have to develop a partnership that will
engage volunteers around the health or public safety issue. We received 17
intents to apply and 10 formal applications were submitted. We are in the
process of reviewing those applications and will present the recommendations for
funding at the November MCSC board meeting. Approximately $90,000 of the
funds will used to purchase technology and will allow us to finally have a state
portal for volunteerism. It will also allow us to help those seven Volunteer
Centers to have the technology then need to manage and promote volunteerism.
The MNA's Civic Engagement Team, in partnership with the W.K. Kellogg
Foundation and under the banner ofConnectMichigan Alliance, has pledged
$50,000 in additional funds to support Volunteer Michigan.
3. Financial Site visit- Our CNCS Financial Grants officer, Doug Lees, was in
Michigan reviewing our financial systems. He looked at how we grant money
and how we manage our various CNCS grants. There were no findings and Doug
felt that the MCSC had solid systems in place. There were some continuous
improvement recommendations and he will send those to us in writing. Ms.
VanDam also shared that Garry Gross was scheduled to return the end of
September but his military duty has been extended another six months but he and
Paula are trying to work out an agreement that he will come in one day a week.
4. Strategic Planning Session - The Corporation is embarking on a 5-year strategic
plan. They have been going through an extensive planning process. They have
had webinars to get input on their strategic plan and have hosted community
dialogues where Patrick Corvington or other CNCS board members have been in
the communities across the country using a very specific process to engage
individuals in the conversation of how to get input around the strategic plan.
There are six focus areas they have identified: education, healthy futures,
environmental stewardship, veterans, opportunity, and disaster preparedness. In
those areas you see more specifically what they will be focusing on. Their
strategic plan will be unveiled later this fall. Julie Fisher Cummings, a CNCS
board member and former MCSC Commissioner, came to Michigan to help with
the community dialogues in Detroit and Flint. While Julie was here, she met with
some Flint funders and talked about national service and how they might tap
national service to address some of the key issues in the Flint community. The
MCSC did a follow up meeting in Flint related to AmeriCorps funding
opportunities and there were approximately 20 organizations that participated to
learn about AmeriCorps.
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�5. CNCS Update- Patrick Corvington will be speaking at the CMF conference on
Monday, October 11 , in Traverse City and at the Team Up! Michigan Conference
on Tuesday, October 12 in Detroit. Rob and Paula are working with CNCS staff
to have Patrick talk with the funders about the importance of investing in national
service in Michigan.
C. Program Updates
1. AmeriCorps Update - The MCSC will bring on six new AmeriCorps programs
this year. Staff has been spending time working with these new programs as well
as working with new staff of existing programs. Staff conducted a Planning
Phase Training and brought the new program directors together for an intensive
four-day training. They were able to develop a lot of their systems as part of this
institute. Staff has also been on-site for many of the new programs providing
support to them. We are also doing outreach for new AmeriCorps programs for
2011-12 and have done outreach sessions in Flint, Muskegon and Port Huron and
two webinars that anyone could participate in. Michigan's AmeriCorps ARRA
funding is wrapping up and the final report will be due in October. We will share
those final reports at the November meeting.
2. Learn and Serve Update - Learn and Serve- Michigan brought on seven new
school districts this year along with 18 returning programs. Because of the
number of grantees we have this year and only have one staff member to oversee
the grantees, we are having two of our former grantees play a coaching support
role to the new grantees. When Julie Fisher Cummings was in Detroit for the
community dialogue, she was able to visit the Detroit Service Learning Academy.
She was very impressed and excited to see the great work that is happening in that
school. Kent County ISD received a Youth Engagement Zone grant, which is a
new grant authorized under the Serve America Act. They will get $880,905 over
a 3 year grant to focus on community and environment revitalization through
service-learning projects. The Kent County ISD has been a service-learning
grantee of ours for the last few years so we will work with them to help support
their work in the Kent County area.
3. Mentor Michigan- The staff is preparing for the 51h Annual Mentor Michigan
Conference on November 1i 11 • There will also be a preconference on November
16 and David DuBois will be working with some of our programs on research and
evaluation. We are going to announce the creation of the Mentor Michigan
Leadership Council at the conference and that Lloyd Carr and Tony Campbell
will serve as co-chairs of the Council.
MSU Extension, which has been the legal applicant for the Mentor Michigan
AmeriCorps Program, is at the end of their three-year funding cycle and has
decided not to be the administer of the program. Mentor Michigan has partnered
with Michigan Campus Compact to become the legal applicant for a new
program, the Mentor Michigan College Coaching Corps. This program will have
a different focus in hopes that we will be able to leverage some additional
competitive funding for the program. Not only will it be about growing mentors,
but also being more strategic with regard to mentoring around college access and
college success. This year the mentoring organizations could still have members
help them to increase their capacity to support mentoring in their communities but
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�they needed to add the college access component also . Forty members will be
placed in youth mentoring organizations and ten members will be placed on
college campuses to serve as liaisons between those institutions and their
community.
Another key update, as you'll recall from the Mentor Michigan Strategic Plan,
one key area that we focused on was serving the underserved populations in
underserved areas. One place identified was Detroit. As we were developing the
strategic plan we were approached by the Metro Detroit Mentoring Collaborative,
which has been run by Kris Marshall and Winning Futures, as well as some other
leading mentoring organizations in Detroit, to request that the collaborative have a
more formal relationship with Mentor Michigan. Kris Marshall has done a
fabulous job running the collaborative, but it wasn't always viewed as being
convened by a neutral party. Amber and Paula have been meeting with their
leadership and they have agreed to create the Metro Detroit Mentoring Council. It
will be an advisory council to Mentor Michigan and will focus on mentoring
activities and needs of the Detroit area. Mentor Michigan will be hosting a town
hall meeting on October 28 111 to launch the Council, to gain feedback on the needs
in the region, and to begin to recruit members for the Council.
The Wave VIII Mentor Michigan Census will launch on September 13 and go
through October 8. Results of the Census will be available in January. Also
Meijer Mini-grants ($15,000) will be offered to organizations that host mentor
recognition or recruitment events during Michigan Mentoring Month in January
2011.
D. National Service I Cross-Stream Update
1. 9/11 Day of Service- Elyse Walter gave an update on the 2nd annual September
11 Day of Service and Remembrance . The MCSC led statewide efforts around
"Tackle Hunger" and reached out to Volunteer Centers, Campus Compacts, and
national service programs and encouraged them to plan a food or donation drive
or gather a group of individuals to volunteer at their local food bank. It was
suggested to spread the effort over the fall as it is hard for schools to implement it
so close to Labor Day and the first week of school. Ms. VanDam shared that due
to the funding from the Volunteer Generation Fund and the need to have more
support around national days of service, the MCSC has requested and awarded an
additional VISTA position to focus on these areas.
2. Cross-Stream Conference- Michigan's National Service Cross-Stream
Conference will take place on October 12-13 in Detroit. Patrick Corvington will
be a keynote speaker and a Commissioner Round Table discussion will also take
place on this same day.
E. Governor' s Service Awards- Paula VanDam presented staff recommendations for
GSA 2009 and 2010 proceeds. Proceeds for 2009 were $96,130 and 2010 were
$71 ,065. Commissioners chose not to designate the funds from the 2009 proceeds
due to the uncertainty of how State funding for MCSC would affect us. There is a
total of$167,195 for distribution. Staff recommendations are:
GSA account for 2011
$ 10,000
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�$100,000
$ 5,000
$17, 195
$ 15 ,000
$20,000
Mentor Michigan
Support Cities of Service initiative I convene them
Designate resources for MCSC 20 111 Anniversary in 2011 and
transition activities
National Days of Service- mini-grants to plan projects around
9/ 11 , Global Youth Service Day, MLK Day
Commission Development
Chair Vella asked for a motion to approve the staff recommendations for the GSA
proceeds for 2009 and 2010. Commissioner Collier moved to approve the
recommendations; Commissioner Lawson seconded the motion. The motion passed
unanimously. Due to lack of quorum, approval item will be sent out to
Commissioners that did not attend for approval.
F. Financial Report I MCSC Space Update - Ms. VanDam explained the MCSC FY10
Comparative Financial Statement through the end of third quarter (June). With
Garry Gross on military leave and not using his full salary, we will be shifting some
of the Mentor Michigan Coordinator salary, which is listed under private funds , to the
General Fund to make sure that all of those funds are used.
The Michigan Nonprofit Association will be creating a nonprofit office building with
other local nonprofits that include the Capital Region Community Foundation,
Michigan Association ofUnited Way, and the Capital Area United Way. A Lansing
developer will be turning the Armory Building into office space for this endeavor.
The MCSC explored the option of moving into the Nonprofit Center and has obtained
the required approval to do so. The MCSC current lease is up in June 2011 so the
move will not affect our lease.
G. Cities of Service Update- Barb Patton could not join us for the meeting today as
today was the official launch of the Detroit Cities of Service Initiative. Detroit Mayor
Bing is holding a press conference today announcing the initiative. As part of the
announcement, they will be planting 40 trees. We have 20 AmeriCorps members
along with several MCSC staff at the event and helping to plant the trees. The Detroit
Cities of Service will be announcing their plan which will focus on areas such as
public safety/neighborhood protection (Eyes & Ears Safe Neighborhood Program),
neighborhood restoration (blight elimination and environmental enhancement),
education and improving literacy for both children and adults, and youth engagement.
They will be creating their own website and own portal for engaging volunteers. This
is disheartening to us because there are already a couple of ways people can find
volunteer opportunities in Detroit so to add another one does not solve our problem as
it creates more confusion and competition. We have some work to do in this
community to try to address the issue of the infrastructure to engage volunteers in
Detroit. There are two things that played into this decision. First, they are under the
guidance ofNew York (where the grant money came from) to deliver and to deliver
in a specific time frame. Second, the $100,000 they got for the next two years will
just cover Barb's salary so there is no money to implement. New York offered that
they can use their server and pOLial to create their system so that is what they are
doing because it was a requirement of the grant and they had to get this done quickly.
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�The MCSC is working with Ms. Patton to help connect her to the volunteer and
nonprofit organizations in Detroit that can help her. We will schedule a meeting with
Barb, Paula, Bernard Parker, and Janet Lawson to talk about the systems that are in
place in the Detroit area. Ms. VanDam stated that we want to make sure that
whatever is created through this initiative is sustained.
H. State Employee Charitable Campaign - Ms. VanDam was excited to report that this
year the State Employee Charitable Campaign has changed their education leave (8
hours) to include community activities. As part of the launch of the campaign they
have identified specific volunteer projects that employees can participate in . This
benefit has not been used much so the new campaign will encourage employees to get
connected and be active through serving others.
I.
Partner Update - Renee Zientek gave a Michigan Campus Compact update. They
currently have 300 Michigan Service Scholars AmeriCorps members serving on
college campuses, along with 10 College Coaching Corps members and 17
AmeriCorps*VIST As. They also have a five state collaborative grant that will focus
on STEM and service-learning. Ms. Zientek spoke at the Learn and Serve grantee
meeting and explained the grant to them and encouraged them to partner with a
higher education facility to apply for the grant.
Diana Algra distributed the Michigan Nonprofit Association Annual Report. She also
shared that Volunteer Centers of Michigan are excited to partner with the MNA on
the Volunteer Generation Fund initiative.
Kari Pardoe announced that The LEAGUE has merged with Points of Light
Foundation/Hands On Network which also means that the Learning to Give, the
curriculum that we use, also transferred over. At the national level , the new initiative
will be called generationOn. They currently have 175 schools across the state which
equates to 875 classrooms. Ms. VanDam shared that Kari Pardoe and Angelia Salas
have been meeting regularly to develop a good partnership between the two. In some
cases The LEAGUE is operating in the same schools we are funding for service
learning so we want to be strategic in leveraging resources for these schools.
V.
New Business - Chair Vella
A. Transition - Rob Collier shared that he has been meeting with Gubernatorial,
Secretary of State, and four Congressional candidates to make sure that they know the
value of the Commission, the value of philanthropy, and the value of the nonprofit
sector in our state. Mr. Collier suggests that if Commissioners are at a fund raiser for
a candidate to share the importance of the Commission. They are also meeting with
future leaders for the State Legislature. Mr. Collier has also had a phone call with
one ofMr. Snyder' s advisors and shared inforn1ation on the Commission and that we
would like to schedule a meeting with Mrs. Snyder to share the role we would like
her to play. Ms. VanDam will also be working with Dan Mulhern to make sure the
Commission is represented in their briefing material with the new administration.
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�B. MCSC's 20th Anniversary- There was discussion around the Commission's 20th
anniversary in 2011. It is important to have an event at the Capitol to educate
legislators about the work of the Commission and to also re-engage former
Commissioners. It may also benefit combining a large celebration with the
Governor's Service Awards to help combine fundraising efforts. An ad-hoc
committee was formed to begin planning for the MCSC's 20th Anniversary. The
committee members are Janet Lawson (Chair), Karen Betley, Diana Algra, and
Carolyn Bloodworth. Others that should be included are Kyle Caldwell and former
Commissioners Julie Fisher Cummings and Dottie Johnson. A meeting will be
scheduled with this committee.
VI.
Public Comment - None
VII.
Adjourn
The meeting adjourned at 3:18pm.
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Michigan Community Service Commission
April 22, 20 10
MCSC Board Meeting
Radisson Hotel, Lansing
MINUTES
MEMBERS PRESENT:
Breannah Alexander
Carolyn Bloodworth
Tony Campbell
Kara Carlisle
Rob Collier
Michael Hill
Jason Hoskins
Lori Jewell
Janet Lawson
Russ Mawby
Bernard Parker
Jerry Seese
Marsha Smith
Paula Kaiser VanDam, Ex Officio
Evan Albert, Ex Officio, CNCS
MEMBERS ABSENT:
Vern ice Anthony
Karen Betley
Lloyd Jackson
Joe Lubig
Kathleen Maisner
Daniel Mulhern
Donna Niester
Joe Sowmick
AI Swain
Jim Vella
Larry Williamson
OTHERS:
Diana Algra, Volunteer Centers of Michigan
Marcy Bishop Kates, Michigan Community Service Commission
Janice Harvey, Michigan Community Service Commission
Kari Pardoe, The LEAGUE Michigan
Barbara Jean Patton, Detroit Cities of Service
Angelia Salas, Michigan Community Service Commission
Steve Springer, Michigan Community Service Commission
Amber Troupe, Michigan Community Service Commission
Elyse Walter, Michigan Community Service Commission
Jeanine Yard, Michigan Community Service Commission
Renee Zientek, Michigan Campus Compact
�I.
Welcome and Introduction - Vice Chairman Rob Collier
The MCSC Board meeting was called to order at 9:09a.m. by Vice-Chairman Rob
Collier. He asked Commissioners to introduce themselves. Paula VanDam introduced
Steve Springer, the new MCSC Deputy Director.
II.
Review and Approval of January 20, 2010 Minutes- Vice Chairman Rob Collier
Vice-Chair Collier asked for a motion to approve the minutes from the January 20,
2010 board meeting. Commissioner Mawby moved to approve the minutes;
Commissioner Lawson seconded the motion. The motion passed unanimously.
III.
Standing Committee Reports
A. Review Executive Committee minutes from March 26, 2010 meeting. The Executive
Committee authorized the MCSC staff to proceed with the plan to move to the
Michigan Nonprofit Center. Vice-Chair Collier asked for a motion to approve the
minutes from the Executive Committee meeting. Commissioner Bloodworth
moved to approve the minutes; Commissioner Lawson seconded the motion.
The motion passed unanimously.
IV.
Executive Director Report- Paula VanDam
A. Michigan Voices for Volunteerism - 10 City Listening Tour
Ms. VanDam shared information on the listening tour. There are currently 230
people registered and sessions will take place in Sault Ste. Marie, Houghton, Grand
Rapids, Muskegon, Lansing, Detroit, Benton Harbor, Saginaw, Flint, and Cadillac.
The MCSC is excited to engage local people in a dialogue about what it will take to
increase volunteerism. Commissioners are encouraged to attend and to invite others
to attend. The format of the agenda will include an introduction of the MCSC and the
unique opportunities we have around service and then participants will participate in
group discussions around some facilitated questions.
B. CNCS/National Service Update
1. Serve America Act/Volunteer Generation Fund- Ms. VanDam explained that
there is new funding available (VGF) to state service commissions. There is $4
million available for this first year and is focused on increasing, expanding and
enhancing the volunteer infrastructure within our state. The MCSC is submitting
an application (due May 18) and will include some of the data from the upcoming
listening tour sessions and data provided by MNA on nonprofit capacity and
volunteer engagement. There is a 20% match requirement the first year. We can
implement these funds directly at the state commission grant or subgrant funds to
carry out the work. The MCSC may do a combination of both and much of the
match could be made through the sub-grant piece ofthe award.
2. Meeting with Patrick Corvington - Ms. VanDam shared that she, along with a
few other state commission directors, met with Patrick Corvington to brief him on
state commissions. He also shared his vision for CNCS which will be focused on
positioning service as a solution to solve some of our national and state issues.
3. Cities of Service - Ms. VanDam announced that there is a second round of grants
for 10 additional cities and she is working with Grand Rapids and Flint to apply
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�for the leadership grant. We are hopeful that a second Michigan city will be
selected. The four Cities of Service are partnering with the MCSC on the
listening tour and will have a designee at each session. Barbara Jean Patton,
Detroit Chief Service Officer, was introduced to Commissioners.
4. CNCS Update - Evan Albert shared that his office partnered with the MCSC to
host a VISTA post-service orientation in March. This training helps develop
skills sets needed to be successful in service. Several MCSC staff presented
workshops along with Commissioner Collier and Commissioner Campbell.
C. Mentor Michigan
I. Program Update - Amber Troupe explained that Mentor Michigan, in partnership
with the Michigan Nonprofit Association (MNA) and Michigan Campus Compact
(MCC), has applied for a new AmeriCorps program. In the past mentoring
organizations have relied on the resource of AmeriCorps members to increase the
capacity of their organizations and serve more youth in mentoring relationships.
MSU Extension has been lead applicant that placed members in mentoring
organizations. They are at the end of their 3-year cycle and have decided not to
reapply. We have partnered with MNA and MCC for a new program that will be
placing 60 members in mentoring organizations across the state. The link
between Mentor Michigan and MCC is around the idea of college positive
volunteerism and wanting to get our mentoring programs to provide information
and resources to mentoring matches so that youth are thinking about college as a
next step. She also shared that Mentor Michigan has applied for another OJJDP
grant in partnership with Winning Futures in the Detroit area to expand their
school-based program to offer evening and summer activities at an alternative
high school that focuses on career planning and job readiness. The grant is
approximately $500,000 over three years. We should hear about funding in
September. Ms. VanDam announced that First Lady Michelle Obama will be
coming to Detroit to participate in a mentoring event. There will be a luncheon
for 120 Detroit area students and then a rally for 5,000 students to follow.
Mentoring matches will be invited to both events. Commissioner Collier is
working with the location funders to support the event.
2. Mentor Michigan Strategic Plan -Amber Troupe and Commissioner Tony
Campbell, Chair of the Mentor Michigan Strategic Planning Committee, gave an
update on the strategic plan. Ms. Troupe shared that we engaged Kahle Research
Solutions to assist in facilitating the strategic plan. Commissioner Campbell
discussed the unmet need and the goals and objectives. The unmet need is great
throughout the state but the biggest geographic area of unmet need is the Detroit
area. We need to develop regional strategies as population and needs are diverse.
This will also give regional funders a reason to invest in mentoring in their local
communities. Mr. Campbell shared the five goals and objectives within the
goals:
• Promote awareness- not just nice, but necessary;
o Generate research and knowledge on the Return on Investment of
men to ring
o Highlight mentoring success stories
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Identify, encourage, and measure implementation of evidence-based
practices
• Address underserved populations and communities to increase the number and
quality of mentoring relationships;
o Support and encourage programs to target underserved populations
o Prioritize underserved communities
• Increase the capacity of mentoring organizations to provide high quality and
effective programs to more youth;
o Make sure programs are safe and impactful
• Connect resources and increase funding for mentoring organizations and to
sustain Mentor Michigan;
o Leverage funds to support mentoring
o Important to have an organization like Mentor Michigan to advocate
for mentoring
o Educate on Quality Program Standards for Youth Mento ring
• Develop and operate a clearinghouse to locate and disseminate local, state,
and national youth mentoring specific information.
o Linking statewide and national opportunities to Michigan mentoring
programs
Mr. Campbell then explained the operational plan including the addition of a
Development Director in the first year, a training coordinator in the second year,
and the underserved populations/communities coordinator in year three. The
leadership structure will have the MCSC as the governing body which will
support/assist with fundraising efforts, have final approval of Leadership Council
recommendations, and select/approve members ofthe Leadership Council. The
Mentor Michigan Leadership Council will support/assist with fundraising efforts,
advocate for mentoring, champion/broad awareness building, grantmaking
(present final recommendations to MCSC), and set direction and priorities of
Mentor Michigan. The Mentor Michigan Providers Council will be a working
committee of Mentor Michigan and will advise Mentor Michigan in promoting,
supporting, and strengthening mentoring statewide and will be conduit of
information to and from the field and Mentor Michigan. Ms. VanDam outlined
the proposed budget for 2010, 2011, and 2012 .
Vice-Chair Collier asked for a motion to approve the Mentor Michigan
Strategic Plan. Commissioner Smith moved to approve the motion;
Commissioner Lawson seconded the motion. The motion passed
unanimously.
C. Learn and Serve
1. Learn and Serve-Michigan funding recommendation- Ms. Angelia Salas
explained the funding background and process. We received applications from 32
school districts or public school academies. Of those, 18 applicants were eligible
for renewal funding . Renewal applications were reviewed by staff. We received
14 new applications and those applications were reviewed by peer and staff
reviews. Staff is recommending funding for 25 of the applicants for a total of
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�$476,495. Staff recommendations for Planning, Implementation, and
Institutionalization grant applicants were presented. She also shared the
applicants that were not recommended for funding.
Vice-Chair Collier asked for a motion to approve the staff recommendations
for Learn and Serve - Michigan funding. Commissioner Seese moved to
approve the staff recommendations; Commissioner Smith seconded the
motion. The motion passed unanimously with Commissioner Mike Hill
abstaining due to Traverse Bay Area lSD funding recommendation.
2. Global Youth Service Day- Elyse Walter shared that the MCSC was a lead
agency for Global Youth Service Day and received a $2,500 grant. Learn and
Serve-Michigan contributed to the effort by recruiting grantees to register their
projects and by partnering with local organizations for their Adopt A River Clean
Up service project. Through the MCSC efforts, over 1,415 youth participated in
over 22 projects across the state on Global Youth Service Day making Michigan
one of the top states in the nation for most projects registered.
3. Program Update- Angelia Salas highlighted the winners of the 2010 Learn and
Serve Awards. She also stated that Michigan has been identified to participate in
the 201 0-11 national service-learning study.
E. AmeriCorps- Ms. VanDam announced that AmeriCorps Week will take place May
8-15 . AmeriCorps programs have planned local events during that week. One event
will be a recognition event for Congressman Vern Ehlers who will be retiring. The
annual Russ Mawby Signature Service Project will also take place that week. We
will again be partnering Habitat for Humanity and will bring 250 members to
Kalamazoo for two days of service. Megan Sargent gave an Inclusion update. The
Inclusion VISTA is working on an Inclusion e-newsletter along with a frequently
asked questions documenting outlining the difference between AmeriCorps and
AmeriCorps*VISTA to use for outreach. They will also be working with Michigan
Rehabilitation Services Counselors who place people into employment and
AmeriCorps would be a good stepping stone to permanent employment.
F. National Service Cross-Stream- Megan Sargent gave an update on Cross-Stream
efforts. A Cross-Stream Advisory Team, representing AmeriCorps, Senior Corps,
and Learn and Serve programs, was created to strengthen national service in
Michigan. They have identified four focus areas which include outreach,
communication, collaboration, and training/technical assistance. The 2010 Team Up
Michigan conference will take place on October 12-13 and will bring together
AmeriCorps, Senior Corps, and Learn and Serve program staff for the 2-day
conference.
G. Governor's Service Awards- Janice Harvey gave an update on GSA fundraising
efforts and asked Commissioners to continue to make their follow up phone calls.
The event will take place on June 24 at the Gem Theatre in Detroit.
H. Financial Report I MCSC Space Update- Garry Gross explained the MCSC FYlO
Comparative Financial Statement. Ms. VanDam announced that Kevin Reeves, the
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�Financial Grants Officer, left the organization on April 1 He was recently married and
will be joining his wife in Washington, D.C. Garry Gross announced that he will be
taking a temporary military leave and will be working in Lansing until the end of the
fiscal year.
I.
Partner Update - Diana Algra (VCM/MNA) distributed the Giving and Volunteering
Report which will be presented today during a press conference at the Capitol. The
Nonprofit SuperConference will take place in May in Lansing. Renee Zientek
(MCC) distributed the Campus Compact magazine. Michigan Campus Compact
recently gave out their Outstand Student Awards. There were 900 students
nominated this year. It shows the success of the partnership between Campus
Compact and MCSC .
V.
New Business- Vice-Chair Collier
A. Board Retreat Follow Up- Ms. VanDam explained that at the January Board Retreat,
Commissioners developed four strategic objective areas to address : secure additional
funding to expand service as a strategy for addressing our state's challenges;
demonstrate and communicate the value ofvolunteerism and the key role ofMCSC;
transition and position the work of the MCSC to the next state and federal
administration; and develop, mobilize, and utilize service leaders. Commissioners
received a handout outlining the goals under each strategic objective. In addition,
staff worked with Chairman Vella and the Executive Committee on the board
structure that needs to be in place as the Commission moves forward. It is staffs
recommendation that we continue to have the Executive Committee and the Board
Development Committee, that we re-inact the Public Relations Committee, the Fund
Development Committee and the Public Policy Committee. If these are approved, we
will need to have Commissioners join these committees and identify leadership for
each of the committees. Vice-Chair Collier asked for a motion to approve the
recommendation for the MCSC committee structure. Commissioner Lawson
moved to approve the recommendation; Commissioner Seese seconded the
motion. The motion passed unanimously.
VI.
Public Comment
Scott Dzurka, Michigan Association ofUnited Ways, appreciates the partnership with
MCSC. The 211 call volume has doubled.
Barbara Jean Patton, Detroit Cities of Service, is looking forward to working with the
MCSC.
VII.
Adjourn
The meeting adjourned at 11:31 am.
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2010-2011 Michigan's AmeriCorps Program Preparation
In preparation for the 2010-2011 program year, the following trainings were provided to Michigan' s
AmeriCorps programs:
• Planning Phase Training: New Michigan' s AmeriCorps Program
Directors participated in an intensive four-day planning phase training
August 16-19. Training topics included: An Introduction to AmeriCorps
and National Service, Site Selection and Preparation, How to Create an
Inclusive Program, Member Recruitment and Selection, Program
Monitoring and Evaluation, Program Implementation, and others.
• Organizational Leader Meeting: On August 19, Michigan's AmeriCorps
organizational leaders (Executive Directors, Superintendents, etc.) came
together to meet other organizational leaders, explore opportunities for collaboration, learn about
national funding priorities and the new Corporation for National and Community Service strategic plan,
discover appropriate ways to advocate for national service, and how to integrate AmeriCorps into the
culture of their organization.
• AmeriCorps Program Financial Training: On August 19, the MCSC hosted a training for those
responsible for the financial oversight of Michigan's AmeriCorps programs. The session included
information about the web-based reporting system, as well as an overview of deadlines and expectations
for the 2010-2011 program year.
2011-2012 Michigan's AmeriCorps Outreach Presentations
In an effort to promote the 2011-2012 Michigan's AmeriCorps Application process, the MCSC hosted targeted
new applicant information sessions in Flint, Muskegon, and Port Huron, as well as two informational webinars.
These sessions provided a general overview of AmeriCorps, the key elements of successful AmeriCorps
programs, an opportunity to explore how AmeriCorps may address issues in a community, and how to apply for
funding. Concept papers are due October 21 and will be peer and staff reviewed in early November. Full
applications are due December 17.
CNCS Issues Final Rule Related to Serve America Act Provisions
On August 20,2010, the Corporation for National and Community Service issued a final rule implementing
changes in the National Service Trust and other provisions as directed by the Serve America Act. It was
developed after a thorough review of extensive public input and makes a number of changes to further the
Corporation' s goal of expanding opportunities for Americans to serve by increasing incentives, expanding
eligibility, and improving the benefits for those who answer the call to serve.
The key provisions in the new rule relate to eligibility for and amount of Segal AmeriCorps Education Awards,
the number of terms that an AmeriCorps member can serve in AmeriCorps State and National programs, the
calculation of education awards over multiple terms, and the transferability of education awards. To read the
entire final rule, visit: http://www.nationalservice.gov/pdf/notices/fv1 0 10 0820 40.pdf
AmeriCorps National Grantee Meeting
The AmeriCorps Program Officers, training and inclusion coordinator, Deputy Director, and Executive Director
attended the National AmeriCorps Grantee Meeting in Bethesda, Maryland September 13-15. The National
Grantee Meeting provided an opportunity for AmeriCorps State and National Grantees to gain an understanding
of the priorities of the leadership of the Corporation for National and Community Service, develop strategies for
�implementing new priorities, enhance skills required for implementation, and strengthen relationships between
state, national and CNCS colleagues.
American Recovery and Reinvestment Act
Michigan's AmeriCorps programs awarded ARRA funding are wrapping up this supplemental program year.
MCSC AmeriCorps staff has submitted all required program and financial reporting on time each quarter, with
minimal revisions requested by CNCS. The next quarterly reports are due in October, at which time we will be
able to fully assess the impact that programs were able to have on communities due to these funds . See the
attached sheets for the preliminary results and some great stories.
Michigan's AmeriCorps Member Celebration
This year' s Celebration will be held on Thursday, November 18, from
9:30 a.m. -4:30p.m. at the Kellogg Center in East Lansing. The theme of
this year's Celebration is We Weren 't Born to Follow! Our goal is to
celebrate the commitment AmeriCorps members make to service, and to
empower them to create and fulfill their own visions of a positive year
full of changes for self and community. The Celebration has become a
great tradition, gathering AmeriCorps members from all over the state of
Michigan for a day of training, networking, and recognition. The day will
also include inspiring speakers, personal and professional development
workshops, and the annual swearing-in ceremony.
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The Fifth Annual Michigan's Premier Mentoring Conference
The Fifth Annual Michigan's Premier Mentoring Conference will be held on Wednesday, November 17, 20 10
on the campus of Michigan State University at the Kellogg Hotel and Conference Center. Online registration is
now available at www.mentormichigan.org.
Michael J. Karcher, Ed.D., Ph.D., Professor of Education and Human Development, is the School Counseling
Training Program Coordinator at the University of Texas San Antonio. He studies school-based mentoring,
cross-age peer mentoring, adolescent connectedness, and pair counseling. At this year's statewide conference he
will present on a framework for helping mentors know what to do and why - as well as two workshops focused
on understanding the evidence supporting school-based mentoring.
Additional features of this year's conference include workshop sessions focused on school-based mentoring,
mentoring hard-to-reach youth, training mentors, and program marketing, and networking.
Registration Rates:
Early Bird Rate (by October 15) - $80
Group Rate (by October 15) - $65 each (three or more from the same organization)
National Service Member Rate- $30
Registration Rate (after October 16)- $90
Research & Evaluation Pre-Conference Session
Mentor Michigan will be hosting a Pre-Conference Session on November 16 with David DuBois, Ph.D. David
will be presenting three sessions to discuss research and evaluation. These sessions will provide an in-depth,
interactive look at process evaluation, outcome evaluation, and using research to strengthen your mentoring
program.
David L. DuBois, Ph.D., is an Associate Professor in the Division of Community Health Sciences within the
School of Public Health at the University of Illinois at Chicago. He has authored numerous peer-reviewed
studies of youth mentoring, including a meta-analytic review ofthe literature on the effectiveness of youth
mentoring programs. He serves as a consultant to local, state, and national mentoring organizations and has
been a mentor himself.
Space is limited to 50 participants. These sessions are more advanced in nature and geared toward mentoring
organizations' executive directors, board members, or experienced staff. The Pre-Conference Registration Fee
is $100 per person. This fee includes lunch, parking, and materials.
Mentor Michigan College Coaching Corps AmeriCorps Program
The Mentor Michigan College Coaching Corps is a joint effort between Michigan Campus
Compact and Mentor Michigan. This program will place 50 full-time AmeriCorps
members across Michigan.
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Forty members will be placed in youth mentoring organizations and will build the capacity
of the mentoring programs they serve, by focusing on: Mentor Recruitment and Matching;
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Matches focused on School Success and College Access.
Ten members will be placed in institutions of higher education to serve as liaisons between those institutions
and their community. These members will focus on developing community partnerships that foster a collegegoing culture within the broader community.
Those 50 members will serve at 39 different service sites located across the state of Michigan. They include the
following youth mentoring organizations:
Alma College, ART of Leadership (Detroit), Bethany Christian Services (Grand Rapids), Big Brothers Big
Sisters ofthe Lakeshore (Muskegon), Big Brothers Big Sisters Michigan Capital Region (Lansing), Big
Brothers Big Sisters of Jackson County (Jackson), Big Brothers Big Sisters of Metropolitan Detroit, Big
Brothers Big Sisters of Mid Michigan (Clare), Big Brothers Big Sisters of Monroe County (Monroe), Big
Brothers Big Sisters ofthe Bay Area (Escanaba), Big Brothers Big Sisters ofWashtenaw County (Ann Arbor),
Childhelp (Southfield), Christian Champs for Inner City Youth DBA Camp Tall Turf (Grand Rapids), Clinton
County Michigan State University (MSU) Extension (St. Johns), Eaton County MSU Extension (Charlotte),
Genesee County MSU Extension (Flint), Grand Rapids Community Foundation, Inland Lakes Secondary
School (Indian River), Isabella/Midland Department of Human Services (Mt. Pleasant), KIDS HOPE USA
(Zeeland), Lutheran Child & Family Service (Bay City), MSU Extension- Oscoda County (Mio), MSU School
of Social Work (East Lansing), Oak Park Business & Education Alliance, Ottawa County Mentoring
Collaborative (West Olive), Ottawa County MSU Extension (West Olive), Steepletown Neighborhood Services
(Grand Rapids), Student Mentor Partners (St. Clair Shores), and The Bridge Youth Ministry Center (Zeeland).
They will also include the following higher education institutions:
Jackson Community College, Kellogg Community College (Kalamazoo), Madonna University (Livonia), Mott
Community College (Flint), Michigan State University (East Lansing), Schoolcraft College (Livonia), Saginaw
Valley State University, University of Michigan Ann Arbor, University of Michigan Dearborn, and Western
Michigan University (Kalamazoo).
Mentor Michigan AmeriCorps*VIST A Member
Katy Timmer, the Mentor Michigan AmeriCorps*VIST A Outreach Member is staying with us for a second year
of service. In her first year of service, Katy was able to improve the accuracy and scope of the Mentor Michigan
Directory, developed training webinars, engaged many new programs in the Mentor Michigan etwork, and
provided the field with relevant resources. We are excited to have Katy continue for a second year to further
these efforts.
Mentor Michigan Leadership Council
Mentor Michigan is currently seeking members to serve on the Leadership Council. This Council will set the
overall direction and priorities for Mentor Michigan and will help garner resources necessary to carryout the
work. Commissioner Tony Campbell and Lloyd Carr will serve as co-chairs for the Council. The MCSC
Commissioners will approve the membership of the Council at the November board meeting.
Metro Detroit Mentoring Council
Mentor Michigan will be providing support to the new Metro Detroit
Mentoring Council. The Metro Detroit Mentoring Collaborative requested
that Mentor Michigan be the lead agency on this newly forming Council.
This Council will focus on mentoring activities and needs of the Tri-County
area and it will take the place of the Metro Detroit Mentoring Collaboration.
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�A town hall meeting will be held in Southfield on October 28 111 to gain feedback on the needs in the Tri-County
region. More than 125 programs are invited to attend. At this meeting, programs will have the opportunity to
network with other mentoring programs and help shape mentoring for the Tri-County area. The new Metro
Detroit Mentoring Council will also be announced and applications to serve on the Council will be available.
Wave VIII of the Mentor Michigan Census
The Mentor Michigan Census is a survey of organizations operating mentoring programs in the State of
Michigan. Wave VIII of the survey launched on September 13. The primary purpose of the Census is to
understand the scope and nature ofmentoring and mentoring organizations in Michigan. Specifically, there are
three key objectives:
1. Identify, count, describe, and track mentoring organizations, programs, mentors, and mentees.
2. Understand program components, processes, resources, and needs.
3. Encourage and support program evaluation.
The results of the Census are extremely valuable both to Mentor Michigan and the mentoring field at large.
Organizations registered with Mentor Michigan are eligible to complete the Census. The Census will be open
for completion from September 13 through October 8. To view past Mentor Michigan Census results, or gain a
better understanding of the questions asked each year, visit the Census section ofthe Mentor Michigan website.
Results of the Wave VIII Census will be available in January.
2010 Meijer Mini Grants
Mentor Michigan is awarding $15,000 in mini-grants to Michigan mentoring organizations to host mentor
recognition or recruitment events or activities during Michigan Mentoring Month January 2011. These funds
were raised during the Meijer Gift Card Promotion that was held June 18 and 19, 2010. Meijer donated $2 to
Mentor Michigan for every $25 or more Meijer gift card that was purchased. Grants will be given in the amount
of$100 to $1 ,000. The deadline for applications is Friday, October 22, 2010. Applications are available at
www.mentormichigan.org.
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Our State of Generosity
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Grand Valley State University. Dorothy A. Johnson Center for Philanthropy
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An account of the resource
Collection contains the records of four Michigan nonprofit organizations: Council of Michigan Foundations, Michigan Nonprofit Association, Michigan Community Service Commission, and the Johnson Center for Philanthropy at GVSU. The documents are compiled by the Johnson Center for Philanthropy, and records document the history of the organizations from the 1960s to the 2010s.
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1968-2014
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<a href="https://gvsu.lyrasistechnology.org/repositories/2/resources/515">Our State of Generosity collection, JCPA-04</a>
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Dorothy A. Johnson Center for Philanthropy
Council of Michigan Foundations
Michigan Nonprofit Association
Michigan Community Service Commission
Dorothy A. Johnson Center for Philanthropy
Charities
Philanthropy and Society
Fundraising
Records
Michigan
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Grand Valley State University Libraries, Special Collections and University Archives, 1 Campus Drive, Allendale, MI, 49401
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Council of Michigan Foundations; Michigan Nonprofit Association; Michigan Community Service Commission
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JCPA-04
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eng
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JCPA-04_MCSC_2010-09-29_Mentor-MI-Update
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Michigan Community Service Commission 2010-09-29 commission meeting Mentor Michigan update
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Michigan Community Service Commission
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Michigan Community Service Commission 2010-09-29 commission meeting Mentor Michigan update. Records are compiled in the Our State of Generosity collection by the Johnson Center, along with the files of the Michigan Nonprofit Association (MNA), the Michigan Community Service Commission (MCSC) and the Dorothy A. Johnson Center for Philanthropy. Originals are at the Michigan Community Service Commission.
Subject
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Dorothy A. Johnson Center for Philanthropy
Charities
Philanthropy and Society
Fundraising
Records
Michigan Community Service Commission
Michigan
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Text
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eng
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Grand Valley State University Libraries, Special Collections and University Archives, 1 Campus Drive, Allendale, MI, 51115
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STATE OF MICHIGAN
JENNIFER M. GRANHOLM, Governor
MICHIGAN COMMUNITY SERVICE COMMISSION
Chairperson
Jim Vella
1048 Pierpont, Suite 4
Lansing, Michigan 48913
Telephone: (517) 335-4295
Fax: (517) 373-4977
www.michigan .gov/mcsc
Executive Director
Paula Kaiser VanDam
MCSC Commissioners
Breannah Alexander
Student- GVSU
MEMORANDUM
Vern ice Anthony
Greater Detroit Health Council
Carolyn Bloodworth
CMSEnergy
TO:
MCSC Commissioners
FROM:
Paula Kaiser VanDam, Executive Director
DATE:
October 4, 2010
RE:
MCSC Board Meeting September 29,2010
Karen Betley
Senior Services, Inc.
Tony Campbell
Heart of West Michigan United Way
Kara Carlisle
WK. Kellogg Foundation
Robert Collier
Council of Michigan Foundations
Michael Hill
Traverse Bay Area Intermediate
School District
Jason Hoskins
Eastern Michigan University
Graduate Student
Lloyd Jackson
WJRRadio
Lori Jewell
State Farm Insurance
Janet Lawson
Ford Motor Company
Joseph Lubig
Northern Michigan University
Kathleen Maisner
Retired Public School Teacher
Russell Mawby
Attached are the materials that were distributed at the September 29 board
meeting. Commissioners approved Governor' s Service A wards proceeds
recommendations, heard program updates from AmeriCorps, Learn and Serve
and Mentor Michigan. Commissioners also discussed the MCSC ' s upcoming
20th Anniversary (20 11 ). A 20th Anniversary Planning Committee was created
with Commissioners Janet Lawson (Chair), Karen Betley, Diana Algra, and
Carolyn Bloodworth agreeing to serve on this committee. We will also invite
some former Commissioners to join in the planning of anniversary events.
Due to the lack of quorum, you received an email with a Commissioner
Approval form to complete.
Chair Emeritus
W K. Kellogg Foundation
Daniel G. Mulhern
Chair Emeritus
First Gentleman
Donna Niester
James C. Acheson Foundation
Acheson Ventures
Bernard Parker
The next MCSC Board Meeting is scheduled for Thursday, November 18 from
12:00 to 4:00pm at the Kellogg Center in East Lansing. The board meeting
will take place in conjunction with the Michigan's AmeriCorps Member
Celebration. Commissioners are invited to witness over 600 AmeriCorps
members take their Oath for their year of service at 4:00pm.
Wayne County Commissioner
Jerry Seese
Saginaw Township Community
Schools
Marsha Smith
Rotary Charities of Traverse City
Joseph Sowmick
Saginaw Chippewa Indian
Tribe of Michigan
Alphonso Swain
Capitol Area Center for
Independent Uving
Larry Williamson
Comcast Cable
We look forward to seeing you on November 18th.
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Title
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Our State of Generosity
Creator
An entity primarily responsible for making the resource
Grand Valley State University. Dorothy A. Johnson Center for Philanthropy
Description
An account of the resource
Collection contains the records of four Michigan nonprofit organizations: Council of Michigan Foundations, Michigan Nonprofit Association, Michigan Community Service Commission, and the Johnson Center for Philanthropy at GVSU. The documents are compiled by the Johnson Center for Philanthropy, and records document the history of the organizations from the 1960s to the 2010s.
Coverage
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1968-2014
Source
A related resource from which the described resource is derived
<a href="https://gvsu.lyrasistechnology.org/repositories/2/resources/515">Our State of Generosity collection, JCPA-04</a>
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Dorothy A. Johnson Center for Philanthropy
Council of Michigan Foundations
Michigan Nonprofit Association
Michigan Community Service Commission
Dorothy A. Johnson Center for Philanthropy
Charities
Philanthropy and Society
Fundraising
Records
Michigan
Publisher
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Grand Valley State University Libraries, Special Collections and University Archives, 1 Campus Drive, Allendale, MI, 49401
Contributor
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Council of Michigan Foundations; Michigan Nonprofit Association; Michigan Community Service Commission
Identifier
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JCPA-04
Language
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eng
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JCPA-04_MCSC_2010-09-29_Meeting-Follow-up
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Michigan Community Service Commission 2010-09-29 commission meeting meeting follow-up
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Michigan Community Service Commission
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Michigan Community Service Commission 2010-09-29 commission meeting meeting follow-up. Records are compiled in the Our State of Generosity collection by the Johnson Center, along with the files of the Michigan Nonprofit Association (MNA), the Michigan Community Service Commission (MCSC) and the Dorothy A. Johnson Center for Philanthropy. Originals are at the Michigan Community Service Commission.
Subject
The topic of the resource
Dorothy A. Johnson Center for Philanthropy
Charities
Philanthropy and Society
Fundraising
Records
Michigan Community Service Commission
Michigan
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application/pdf
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Text
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eng
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Grand Valley State University Libraries, Special Collections and University Archives, 1 Campus Drive, Allendale, MI, 51114
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<a href="https://gvsu.lyrasistechnology.org/repositories/2/resources/515">Our State of Generosity collection, JCPA-04</a>
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September 11 National Day of Service & Remembrance
The Michigan Community Service Commission encouraged organizations, schools, mentoring programs,
Volunteer Centers, and national service programs to "Tackle Hunger" this fall in an effort to support the secondannual September 11 National Day of Service and Remembrance. Organizations were asked to get involved by
collecting food or monetary donations at a local event or gathering a group of individuals to volunteer at their
local Food Banks. September also happens to be Hunger Action Month.
According to Feeding America's national study, more than 1.1 million
Michigan residents rely on assistance from food banks each year. In
Michigan, nearly 200,000 different individuals receive emergency food
assistance each week.
The September 11 National Day of Service and Remembrance is the
culmination of an effort originally launched in 2002 by 911 1 family
members and support groups. It became officially recognized following
the passage of the Edward M. Kennedy Serve America Act of April 2009.
We provided an online toolkit full of instructional guides, Food Bank listings, promotional flyers, and fill-able
press releases to assist organizations in coordinating "Tackle Hunger" projects. The following projects were
registered with the MCSC:
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
Do-All, Inc.'s food drive on Friday, September 10 in Bay City
Isabella County Commission on Aging' s volunteer effort on Saturday, September 11 in Mt. Pleasant
Michigan Primary Care Association's volunteer effort on Tuesday, September 14 in Harbor Springs
Pinckney High School' s Cross Country Team' s food drive on Saturday, September 11 in Pinckney
Volunteer Center of Greater Kalamazoo ' s food drive on Tuesday, September 7 through Friday,
September 10 in Kalamazoo
Volunteer Muskegon's food drive on Monday, September 6 through Saturday, September 11 in Oceana
County
U.P. Volunteer Network' s food and monetary donation drive on Monday, September 6 through
Saturday, September 11 in Marquette
Meanwhile, staff of the MCSC partnered with the Michigan Nonprofit Association and others to conduct a fo od
and monetary donation drive on Tuesday, September 7 through Friday, September 10 in Lansing. As a result of
these efforts, 376 food items and $267 were collected and donated to the Mid-Michigan Food Bank. The drive
pitted Michigan State University fans against University of Michigan fans, with MSU walking away with
bragging rights.
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Title
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Our State of Generosity
Creator
An entity primarily responsible for making the resource
Grand Valley State University. Dorothy A. Johnson Center for Philanthropy
Description
An account of the resource
Collection contains the records of four Michigan nonprofit organizations: Council of Michigan Foundations, Michigan Nonprofit Association, Michigan Community Service Commission, and the Johnson Center for Philanthropy at GVSU. The documents are compiled by the Johnson Center for Philanthropy, and records document the history of the organizations from the 1960s to the 2010s.
Coverage
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1968-2014
Source
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<a href="https://gvsu.lyrasistechnology.org/repositories/2/resources/515">Our State of Generosity collection, JCPA-04</a>
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Dorothy A. Johnson Center for Philanthropy
Council of Michigan Foundations
Michigan Nonprofit Association
Michigan Community Service Commission
Dorothy A. Johnson Center for Philanthropy
Charities
Philanthropy and Society
Fundraising
Records
Michigan
Publisher
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Grand Valley State University Libraries, Special Collections and University Archives, 1 Campus Drive, Allendale, MI, 49401
Contributor
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Council of Michigan Foundations; Michigan Nonprofit Association; Michigan Community Service Commission
Identifier
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JCPA-04
Language
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eng
Text
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JCPA-04_MCSC_2010-09-29_MCSC-Communications-Update
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Michigan Community Service Commission 2010-09-29 commission meeting communications update
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Michigan Community Service Commission
Description
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Michigan Community Service Commission 2010-09-29 commission meeting communications update. Records are compiled in the Our State of Generosity collection by the Johnson Center, along with the files of the Michigan Nonprofit Association (MNA), the Michigan Community Service Commission (MCSC) and the Dorothy A. Johnson Center for Philanthropy. Originals are at the Michigan Community Service Commission.
Subject
The topic of the resource
Dorothy A. Johnson Center for Philanthropy
Charities
Philanthropy and Society
Fundraising
Records
Michigan Community Service Commission
Michigan
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application/pdf
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Text
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eng
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Grand Valley State University Libraries, Special Collections and University Archives, 1 Campus Drive, Allendale, MI, 51113
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<a href="https://gvsu.lyrasistechnology.org/repositories/2/resources/515">Our State of Generosity collection, JCPA-04</a>
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2010-09-29
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2010-2011 Federal Funding I New Schools
At the last meeting the board approved 25 programs for funding for the 2010-2011 cycle. Eighteen
returning programs were approved for renewal funding and seven new programs were identified and
approved through a competitive review process. The following districts are new this year:
Buena Vista School District
Carrollton Public Schools
Detroit Edison Public School Academy
Kentwood Public Schools
Public Schools of Calumet, Laurium and Keweenaw
Sparta Area Schools
Traverse Bay Area Intermediate School District
Each of these new programs will pilot a minimum of three service-learning experiences, develop
program leadership, design introductory service-learning professional development and establish
strategies for growth for their second grant year.
Coaching Supports
In reviewing Learn and Serve - Michigan applications from new applicants this year it was clear that
several of the new programs would need additional supports to start strong. This summer we designed
a new process to provide them more intensive start up guidance. We are contracting with two former
Learn and Serve -Michigan program coordinators to each coach two new program this year. The
coaches have had introductory meetings with their sites and helped them plan their next steps in
supporting quality service-learning instruction in the classroom and in developing the systems
necessary to manage the grant. The districts have been very complimentary about this service and it is
evident that they have good ideas about smart goals for their first quarter activities. The remaining
three sites have some experience with the Learn and Serve - Michigan program but will be provided
similar support by MCSC staff.
Grantee Meeting
The MCSC staff provided a three-day Learn and Serve- Michigan orientation meeting September 2123 , 2010. The fust day was hosted at the Detroit Service-Learning Academy (DSLA). DSLA is a fullimmersion service-learning school where each student, educator and staff member is engaged in
service-learning. This location provided us an ideal location to highlight the importance of quality
instructional practice and administrative supports. The agenda for three days included sessions on:
Implementation and Sustainability Planning, a Community Partner Panel, Educational Leadership for
Service-Learning, Tapping other National Service Resources, a Mini -Communicators Institute, K -12
and Higher Education Partnerships for Service-Learning, Service-Learning in Science, Technology,
Engineering and Math and Youth Voice. The overall sentiment was that this meeting provided
challenging content for return grantees and approachable enough for those new to the Learn and Serve
- Michigan network.
�Julie Fisher Cummings Visit to DSLA
This August the Corporation for National and Community Service (CNCS) visited two sites in
Michigan to solicit feedback on their strategic plan. The visit to Detroit included a site visit to the
Detroit Service-Learning Academy. CNCS board member Julie Fisher Cummings and CNCS staff
spent more than an hour hearing from DSLA administrators about the value of service-learning as a
teaching method and how service-learning has been critical in establishing a school climate that
emphasizes individual achievement. Ms. Fisher Cummings and CNCS staff were very impressed by
the visit and expressed a deeper understanding of how service-learning can be used to strengthen
schools and communities.
Coming Up
We will be starting program site visits this period. Each district will receive a minimum of one site
visit this year. Start up programs will get two visits and will be given priority in scheduling. We will
also be planning for our bi-annual Service-Learning Sustainability Symposium. The Symposium is a
three-day event that emphasizes the creation of a vision for service-learning in the district and allows
district teams to create specific steps for achieving that vision.
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Our State of Generosity
Creator
An entity primarily responsible for making the resource
Grand Valley State University. Dorothy A. Johnson Center for Philanthropy
Description
An account of the resource
Collection contains the records of four Michigan nonprofit organizations: Council of Michigan Foundations, Michigan Nonprofit Association, Michigan Community Service Commission, and the Johnson Center for Philanthropy at GVSU. The documents are compiled by the Johnson Center for Philanthropy, and records document the history of the organizations from the 1960s to the 2010s.
Coverage
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1968-2014
Source
A related resource from which the described resource is derived
<a href="https://gvsu.lyrasistechnology.org/repositories/2/resources/515">Our State of Generosity collection, JCPA-04</a>
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Dorothy A. Johnson Center for Philanthropy
Council of Michigan Foundations
Michigan Nonprofit Association
Michigan Community Service Commission
Dorothy A. Johnson Center for Philanthropy
Charities
Philanthropy and Society
Fundraising
Records
Michigan
Publisher
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Grand Valley State University Libraries, Special Collections and University Archives, 1 Campus Drive, Allendale, MI, 49401
Contributor
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Council of Michigan Foundations; Michigan Nonprofit Association; Michigan Community Service Commission
Identifier
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JCPA-04
Language
A language of the resource
eng
Text
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JCPA-04_MCSC_2010-09-29_Learn-and-Serve-MI-Program-Update
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Michigan Community Service Commission 2010-09-29 commission meeting Learn and Serve-Michigan program update
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Michigan Community Service Commission
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An account of the resource
Michigan Community Service Commission 2010-09-29 commission meeting Learn and Serve-Michigan program update. Records are compiled in the Our State of Generosity collection by the Johnson Center, along with the files of the Michigan Nonprofit Association (MNA), the Michigan Community Service Commission (MCSC) and the Dorothy A. Johnson Center for Philanthropy. Originals are at the Michigan Community Service Commission.
Subject
The topic of the resource
Dorothy A. Johnson Center for Philanthropy
Charities
Philanthropy and Society
Fundraising
Records
Michigan Community Service Commission
Michigan
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application/pdf
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Text
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eng
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Grand Valley State University Libraries, Special Collections and University Archives, 1 Campus Drive, Allendale, MI, 51112
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<a href="https://gvsu.lyrasistechnology.org/repositories/2/resources/515">Our State of Generosity collection, JCPA-04</a>
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2010-09-29
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~overnor's
st\~eAwards
2010 FINANCIAL SUMMARY
August 11, 2010
2009 GSA Summary
Income
$127,500
Expense
$ 31,3 70
Net
$ 96,130
2010 GSA Summary
Income
$93,000
Expense
$ 21,935
Net
$ 71,065
TOTAL: $ 167,195
Staff Recommendations:
$ 10,000 GSA Account for 2011
$100,000 Mentor Michigan for implementation of the Mentor Michigan
strategic plan and distribution to mentoring organizations through
mini-grants
Support Cities of Service initiative
$ 5,000
MCSC 20th Anniversary - 2011
$ 17,195
$ 15,000 National Days of Service- mini-grants for 9111, Global Youth
Service Day, MLK Day
$ 20,000 Commission Development
$167,195
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Title
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Our State of Generosity
Creator
An entity primarily responsible for making the resource
Grand Valley State University. Dorothy A. Johnson Center for Philanthropy
Description
An account of the resource
Collection contains the records of four Michigan nonprofit organizations: Council of Michigan Foundations, Michigan Nonprofit Association, Michigan Community Service Commission, and the Johnson Center for Philanthropy at GVSU. The documents are compiled by the Johnson Center for Philanthropy, and records document the history of the organizations from the 1960s to the 2010s.
Coverage
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1968-2014
Source
A related resource from which the described resource is derived
<a href="https://gvsu.lyrasistechnology.org/repositories/2/resources/515">Our State of Generosity collection, JCPA-04</a>
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<a href="http://rightsstatements.org/page/InC/1.0/?language=en">In Copyright</a>
Subject
The topic of the resource
Dorothy A. Johnson Center for Philanthropy
Council of Michigan Foundations
Michigan Nonprofit Association
Michigan Community Service Commission
Dorothy A. Johnson Center for Philanthropy
Charities
Philanthropy and Society
Fundraising
Records
Michigan
Publisher
An entity responsible for making the resource available
Grand Valley State University Libraries, Special Collections and University Archives, 1 Campus Drive, Allendale, MI, 49401
Contributor
An entity responsible for making contributions to the resource
Council of Michigan Foundations; Michigan Nonprofit Association; Michigan Community Service Commission
Identifier
An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context
JCPA-04
Language
A language of the resource
eng
Text
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JCPA-04_MCSC_2010-09-29_GSA-2010-Financial-Summary
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Michigan Community Service Commission 2010-09-29 commission meeting Governor's Service Awards 2010 financial summary
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Michigan Community Service Commission
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Michigan Community Service Commission 2010-09-29 commission meeting Governor's Service Awards 2010 financial summary. Records are compiled in the Our State of Generosity collection by the Johnson Center, along with the files of the Michigan Nonprofit Association (MNA), the Michigan Community Service Commission (MCSC) and the Dorothy A. Johnson Center for Philanthropy. Originals are at the Michigan Community Service Commission.
Subject
The topic of the resource
Dorothy A. Johnson Center for Philanthropy
Charities
Philanthropy and Society
Fundraising
Records
Michigan Community Service Commission
Michigan
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application/pdf
Type
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Text
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eng
Publisher
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Grand Valley State University Libraries, Special Collections and University Archives, 1 Campus Drive, Allendale, MI, 51111
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2010-09-29
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Our State of Generosity
Creator
An entity primarily responsible for making the resource
Grand Valley State University. Dorothy A. Johnson Center for Philanthropy
Description
An account of the resource
Collection contains the records of four Michigan nonprofit organizations: Council of Michigan Foundations, Michigan Nonprofit Association, Michigan Community Service Commission, and the Johnson Center for Philanthropy at GVSU. The documents are compiled by the Johnson Center for Philanthropy, and records document the history of the organizations from the 1960s to the 2010s.
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Dorothy A. Johnson Center for Philanthropy
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Philanthropy and Society
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Michigan
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Michigan Community Service Commission 2010-09-29 commission meeting financial statement
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Michigan Community Service Commission 2010-09-29 commission meeting financial statement. Records are compiled in the Our State of Generosity collection by the Johnson Center, along with the files of the Michigan Nonprofit Association (MNA), the Michigan Community Service Commission (MCSC) and the Dorothy A. Johnson Center for Philanthropy. Originals are at the Michigan Community Service Commission.
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Dorothy A. Johnson Center for Philanthropy
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STATE OF MICHIGAN
JENNIFER M. GRANHOLM, Governor
MICHIGAN COMMUNITY SERVICE COMMISSION
Chairperson
Jim Vella
1048 Pierpont, Suite 4
Lansing, Michigan 48913
Telephone: (517) 335-4295
·
Fax: (517) 373-4977
W'NW.michigan.gov/mcsc
Executive Director
Paula Kaiser VanDam
MCSC Commissioners
MEMORANDUM
Breannah Alexander
Student- GVSU
Vernice Anthony
Greater Detroff Health Council
Carolyn Bloodworth
TO:
Members of the Michigan Community Service Commission
FROM:
Paula Kaiser Van Dam, Executive Director
Michigan Community Service Commission
RE:
Summary of June 25, 2010 Executive Committee Meeting
DATE:
June 28, 2010
CMS Energy
Karen Betley
Senior Services, Inc.
Tony Campbell
Heart of West Michigan United Way
Kara Carlisle
W.K. Kellogg Foundation
Robert Collier
Council of Michigan Foundations
Michael Hill
. Traverse Bay Area Intermediate
School District
·
Jason Hoskins
Eastern Michigan University
Graduate Student
The following is a summary of the meeting of the Michigan Community Service
Commission Executive Committee held via conference call on Friday, June 25, 2010.
Lloyd Jackson
WJRRadio
Lori Jewell
State Farm Insurance
Janet Lawson
The meeting was called to order at 11 :00 a.m. Members present: Jim Vella, Rob
Collier, Russ Mawby, Donna Niester and Bernard Parker. Staff present: Paula
Kaiser VanDam, Marcy Bishop Kates, Jeanine Yard, and Janice Harvey.
Ford Motor Company
Joseph Lubig
Northern Michigan University
Staff Recommendations for Michigan's AmeriCorps Formula Funding
Kathleen Maisner
Retired Public School Teacher
Russell Mawby
Chair Emeritus
W. K. Kellogg Foundation
Daniel G. Mulhern
Chair Emeritus
First Gentleman
Donna Niester
James C. Acheson Foundation
Acheson Ventures
Bernard Parker
Paula Kaiser VanDam gave an overview of the AmeriCorps application process for
2010-11 funding. The MCSC received a record 34 applications for the funding which
included 10 currently funded programs and 24 new applicant organizations. Of the 34
new/recomplete applications, 15 new/recomplete applications and 2 continuation
applications were submitted to CNCS for competitive funding consideration (MCSC
Commissioners approved this recommendation in January). Seven of the applications
were funded competitively for a total of$2.6 million in funding (a $500,000 increase
from last year).
Wayne County Commissioner
Jerry Seese
Saginaw Township Community
Schools
Marsha Smith
Rotary Charities of Traverse City
Joseph Sowmick
Saginaw Chippewa Indian
Tribe of Michigan
Alphonso Swain
Capitol Area Center for
Independent Living
Larry Williamson
Comcast Cable
The MCSC has a formula allotment of$3.7 million combined with $500,000 from unspent
funding from the current program year for a total of $4.2 million to grant. Many current
programs requested expansion funding this year to be in alignment with funding they
received last year through formula and ARRA. With the number and the diversity of the
new applications the MCSC received this year, MCSC AmeriCorps staff made the
decision to fund new programming over expansions. CNCS usually has supplemental
funding available later in the summer and the MCSC will request $1.15 million in
�supplemental funding to fund one additional new program and allow for expansions requested by six
existing programs. Commissioners wanted staff to make clear when they respond to the programs
requesting expansion funding that they are not receiving a reduction in funding. Jeanine Yard also
shared that program's performance also played a role in the funding decision (retention, enrolled
members, etc.)
Ms. VanDam presented staff recommendations for new/recomplete funding applicants for a total of
$2.67 million. This funding includes funding for 5 new and 6 current programs. (See attached memo
from Marcy Bishop Kates and Jeanine Yard dated June 22, 2010). Chair Vella asked for a motion to
approve staff recommendations for AmeriCorps formula funding for new/recomplete applicants.
Commissioner Mawby made a motion to support the recommendation; Commissioner Collier
supported the motion. The motion passed unanimously.
Ms. VanDam presented staff recommendations for continuation (renewal) funding applicants for a total
of $1.57 million. Chair Vella asked for a motion to approve staff recommendations for
AmeriCorps formula funding for renewal applicants. Commissioner Mawby made a motion to
support the recommendation; Commissioner Niester supported the motion. The motion passed
unanimously.
Ms. VanDam presented staff recommendations for supplemental funding that will be requested later this
summer for one new program and expansion of six existing programs for a total of $1.15 million. We do
not know the amount that will be available through supplemental funding so this request may be
amended once that figure is known. Chair Vella asked for a motion to approve staff
recommendations for AmeriCorps supplemental funding. Commissioner Collier made a motion to
support the recommendation; Commissioner Mawby supported the motion. The motion passed
unanimously.
First Lady Visit to Detroit
Rob Collier gave an overview of First Lady Michelle Obama's visit to Detroit on May 26. The visit
included a rally for 10,000 at Wayne State University (including 5,000 high school students from Detroit
Public Schools) and a lunch at the DIA for 225 high school students. Mentor Michigan had 20
mentoring programs present at the lunch. He explained that the foundation community raised the
$75,000 budgeted to support the visit. As the rally grew from the originally discussed 5,000 to 10,000,
the expenses also increased. Wayne State University contributed over $100,000 including in-kind
donations . But there is a $57,000 shortfall to cover expenses. The W.K. Kellogg Foundation has agreed
to cover $50,000 and Commissioner Collier requested Mentor Michigan support the event with a
disbursement of $7,000.
Chair Vella asked for a motion to approve the disbursement of $7,000 from Mentor Michigan.
Commissioner Collier made a motion to support the recommendation; Commissioner Mawby
supported the motion. The motion passed unanimously.
Transition
Chair Vella shared there has been discussion around the MCSC transition to the next administration and
whether conversation with the candidates should begin before the primary with contact to the seven
candidates or if it should be made after the primary to just the two candidates. It was agreed that the
MCSC should be proactive and discussions should be nonpartisan and should be made prior to the
primary in August. MCSC staff will survey Commissioners on their upcoming campaign activities and
relationships with candidates and/or key staff members.
Adjourn I 0:42 am
�STATE OF MICHIGAN
JENNIFER M . GRANHOLM, Governor
MICHIGAN COMMUNITY SERVICE COMMISSION
1048 Pierpont, Su ite 4
Lansing, Michigan 48913
Telephone: (517) 335-4295
Fax: (517) 373-4977
www.michigan .gov/mcsc
Chairperson
Jim Vella
Executive Director
Paula Kaiser VanDam
MCSC Commissioners
MEMORANDUM
Breannah Alexander
Student - GVSU
Vern ice Anthony
Greater Detroit Health Council
Carolyn Bloodworth
TO:
Members ofthe Michigan Community Service Commission
FROM:
Paula Kaiser Van Dam, Executive Director
Michigan Community Service Commission
RE:
Summary of August 20, 2010 Executive Committee Meeting
DATE:
August 23, 2010
CMS Energy
Karen Betley
Senior Services. Inc.
Tony Campbell
Heart of West Michigan United Way
Kara Carlisle
W.K. Kellogg Foundation
Robert Collier
Council of Michigan Foundations
Michael Hill
Traverse Bay Area In termediate
School District
Jason Hoskins
Eastern Michigan University
Graduate Student
Lloyd Jackson
WJRRadio
Lori Jewell
Sta te Fa rm Insurance
Jan et Lawson
Ford Motor Company
Joseph Lubig
Northern Michigan University
Kathleen Maisner
Retired Public School Teacher
Russell Mawby
Chair Emeritus
W. K. Kellogg Foundation
Daniel G. Mulhern
Chair Emeritus
First Gentlema n
Donna Niester
James C. Acheson Foundation
Acheson Ven tures
Bernard Parker
Wayne Coun ty Commissioner
Jerry Seese
Saginaw Township Community
Schools
Marsha Smith
Rotary Charities of Traverse City
Joseph Sowmick
Sagina w Chippewa Indian
Tribe of Michigan
Alphonso Swain
Capitol Area Center for
Independent Living
Larry Williamson
Comcast Cable
The following is a summary ofthe meeting of the Michigan Community Service
Commission Executive Committee held via conference call on Friday, August 20,
2010.
The meeting was called to order at 10:05 a.m. Members present: Jim Vella, Rob
Collier, and Russ Mawby. Staff present: Paula Kaiser VanDam and Janice Harvey.
CNCS Update
Ms. VanDam shared updated information on FY11 national service funding.
There could be an increase of $1 million in commission administration funding
and an increase in training funding (PDAT). Paula explained that the Volunteer
Generation Fund funding has been announced (created through the Serve America
Act). There was $4 million allocated in this first year. Because the allocated
amount was smaller than requested, only State Commissions were eligible for the
funding. The MCSC applied for $700,000 and received notice that we were
funded for $490,000. This funding will support volunteer infrastructure to support
volunteer connector organizations (Volunteer Centers). The MCSC will subgrant
these funds to Volunteer Centers who will develop partnerships to strengthen the
capacity to recruit volunteers in health or public safety issue areas or those
organizations working with their Cities of Service representatives. Paula also
shared that the CNCS is developing a new 5-year strategic plan under Patrick
Corvington. The new strategic plan will focus on 6 specific areas - education,
healthy futures , clean energy, veterans, opportunity, and disaster preparedness.
�They have been hosting community dialogues around the strategic plan with Patrick Corvington or board
members in several states. CNCS board member Julie Fisher Cummings will be participating in
community dialogues in Detroit and Flint that will be coordinated by Evan Albert ofCNCS's State Office
in Michigan. Patrick Corvington will also be the keynote speaker at the 2010 Team Up Conference on
October 1ih in Detroit. We will host a Commissioner Roundtable discussion with him following his
keynote presentation.
Ms. VanDam also shared information on two Inspector General (IG) audits. The first IG audit was with
the BHK AmeriCorps program. This audit has been in process for two years and we recently received
their findings. It was reported that members were placed in schools and were performing duties of
employees that were laid off. The IG found that this was not the case. But there were findings related to
members performing unauthorized service and displacement of employees. They are requesting that the
MCSC pay back $78,000 for the member hours. The MCSC is working with CNCS on the findings as we
are not in agreement. The second audit is with Communities in Schools AmeriCorps program. This
investigation began three weeks ago with reported allegations that the program director was inflating
member hours make them eligible for education awards. The MCSC has met with the Executive Director
of the CIS to discuss this serious issue. Several ofthe members that are under review will end their 12
month term the end of August and if they are found to have ineligible hours, they may not receive their
education award. Paula and Marcy Bishop Kates are meeting with the members and the leadership team
on August 24th to discuss the allegations and the effect it will have on the members. We will ask the
CNCS to offer a prorated education award or to extend the term of service to complete the hours.
Michigan Voices for Volunteerism- 10 City Listening Tour
Ms. VanDam shared the results from the 10 city listening tour. Critical challenges identified include
education, health, personal/public safety, poverty, and unemployment/economy issues. We also learned
that people don ' t know enough about the national service resources in their communities which means we
need to do a better job of educating them about what is available. The information gathered from the 10
city listening tour will be used in the development of the state service plan.
CMA Endowment Update
Ms. VanDam explained that during a recent conference call with the CMA Endowment Fund Committee,
the question was raised whether the MCSC could benefit from receiving some of the endowment funds.
An ad hoc committee will reiterate the CMA endowment donors intentions and the use of endowment
funds in the future . Janet Lawson and Terry Pruitt will represent the MCSC on this ad hoc committee
along with Rob Collier as a former CMA board member.
Governor 's Service Awards
The 2010 Financial Summary was shared with Commissioners and proceeds distribution was discussed.
The MCSC raised $93,000 in 2010 and had $21,935 in expenses for a net proceed of$71,065. The
proceeds from 2009 ($96, 130) currently remain in the account which gives us a balance of $167, 195.
Recommendations are:
$ 10,000
GSA Account for 2011
Mentor Michigan for implementation of the Mentor Michigan strategic plan and
$100,000
distribution to mentoring organizations through mini-grants
$ 5,000
Support Cities of Service initiative
MCSC 20th Anniversary - 2011
$ 17,195
National Days of Service - minigrants for 9111, Global Youth Service Day, MLK
$ 15,000
Day
$ 20,000
Commission Development
Commissioners agreed to these recommendations.
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Transition
There was discussion around the Gubernatorial candidates and whether Commissioners had a point of
contact within the campaigns. Dan Mulhern is contacting Virg Bernero's campaign and Paula Kaiser
VanDam is going to contact Anne Mervenne of Rick Snyder's campaign to discuss setting up a meeting
with a campaign staff person. MNA will also invite candidates to speak at Nonprofit Day on September
21. They have agreed to have a question around the importance ofvolunteerism. Commissioners shared
that it is important that the message be focused around the special role of the MCSC and the
public/private collaboration. The MCSC will prepare packets for the candidates. Paula requested
feedback from Commissioners around the messaging so that it matches the messaging of their campaign.
It was also recommended that we send packets to the four major Congressional candidates in the districts
that will have a new member (Huizenga, Hansen Clarke, Gary McDowell, and both candidates in Ehlers'
district). AmeriCorps Executive Directors will also be contacting the candidates to share information on
AmeriCorps programs in their districts.
Board Development
Ms. VanDam stated that two Commissioners will be leaving the MCSC board and will be replaced with a
representative from the volunteer sector (Diana Algra) and a new youth Commissioners (Ella Kate
Wagner). We are still looking for a local labor union representative.
Adjourn 11 :00 am
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Our State of Generosity
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Grand Valley State University. Dorothy A. Johnson Center for Philanthropy
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Collection contains the records of four Michigan nonprofit organizations: Council of Michigan Foundations, Michigan Nonprofit Association, Michigan Community Service Commission, and the Johnson Center for Philanthropy at GVSU. The documents are compiled by the Johnson Center for Philanthropy, and records document the history of the organizations from the 1960s to the 2010s.
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1968-2014
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Dorothy A. Johnson Center for Philanthropy
Council of Michigan Foundations
Michigan Nonprofit Association
Michigan Community Service Commission
Dorothy A. Johnson Center for Philanthropy
Charities
Philanthropy and Society
Fundraising
Records
Michigan
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Michigan Community Service Commission 2010-09-29 commission meeting executive committee meeting summaries
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Michigan Community Service Commission
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Michigan Community Service Commission 2010-09-29 commission meeting executive committee meeting summaries. Records are compiled in the Our State of Generosity collection by the Johnson Center, along with the files of the Michigan Nonprofit Association (MNA), the Michigan Community Service Commission (MCSC) and the Dorothy A. Johnson Center for Philanthropy. Originals are at the Michigan Community Service Commission.
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Dorothy A. Johnson Center for Philanthropy
Charities
Philanthropy and Society
Fundraising
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Michigan Community Service Commission
Michigan
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MICHIGAN
COMMUNITY
SERVICE
MCSC Board Meeting
September 29, 2010
COMMISSIONER APPROVAL
COMMISSION
Due to the lack of quorum at the September 29, 2010 Board Meeting, MCSC Commissioners
were not able to approve the April 22, 2010 meeting minutes, executive committee minutes, and
the Governor' s Service Awards funding recommendations. Please take a moment to review the
attached information. Once you have reviewed the information, please state your approval
below.
Approval of April22, 2010 MCSC Board Meeting Minutes
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Approval of Executive Committee minutes for June 25 and August 20,2010
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MCSC Staff recommends expenditure of Governor Service Awards proceeds as outlined in the
attached document.
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0
ABSTAIN
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were not able to approve the April 22, 2010 meeting minutes, executive committee minutes, and
the Governor's Service Awards funding recommendations. Please take a moment to review the
attached information. Once you have reviewed the information, please state your approval
below.
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were not able to approve the Apri122, 2010 meeting minutes, executive committee minutes, and
the Governor's Service Awards funding recommendations. Please talc(: a moment to review the
attached information. Once you have reviewed the information, please state your approval
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September 29, 2010
COMMISSIONER APPROVAL
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were not able to approve the April22, 2010 meeting minutes, executive committee minutes, and
the Governor's Service Awards funding recommendations. Please take a moment to review the
attached information. Once you have reviewed the information, please state your approval
below.
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ABSTAIN
Approval of Staff Recommendations for Governor's Service Awards Proceeds
MCSC Staff recommends expenditure of Governor Service Awards proceeds as outlined in the
attached document.
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1048 Pierpont, Suite 4
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were not able to approve the April 22, 2010 meeting minutes, executive committee minutes, and
the Governor' s Service Awards funding recommendations. Please take a moment to review the
attached information. Once you have reviewed the information, please state your approval
below.
Approval of April22, 2010 MCSC Board Meeting Minutes
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YES
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NO
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Approval of Executive Committee minutes for June 25 and August 20, 2010
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Approval of Staff Recommendations for Governor's Service Awards Proceeds
MCSC Staff recommends expenditure of Governor Service Awards proceeds as outlined in the
attached document.
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YES
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1048 Pierpont, Suite 4
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were not able to approve the April22, 2010 meeting minutes, execl.ltive committee minutes, and
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attached information. Once you have reviewed the information, please state your approval
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Approval of Executive Committee minutes for June 25 and August 20, 2010
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Approval of Staff Recommendations for Govcrnor·'s Service Awards Proceeds
MCSC Staff recommends expenditUTe of Governor Serv1ce Awards proceeds as outlined in the
attached document.
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YES
0
NO
0
ABSTAIN
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Friday, October 8, 2010
Fax: (517) 241-3869
1048 Pierpont, Suite 4
Lansing MI 48913
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September 29, 2010
COMMISSIONER APPROVAL
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were not able to approve the April 22, 2010 meeting minutes, executive committee minutes, and
the Governor's Service Awards funding recommendations. Please take a moment to review the
attached information. Once you have reviewed the information, please state your approval
below.
Approval of April 22, 2010 MCSC Board Meeting Minutes
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MCSC Staff recommends expenditure of Governor Service Awards proceeds as outlined in the
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Friday, October 8, 2010
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1048 Pierpont, Suite 4
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MICHIGAN
COMMUNITY
SERVICE
MCSC Board Meeting
September 29, 2010
COMMISSIONER APPROVAL
COMMISSION
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Due to the lack of quorum at the September 29,2010 Board Meeting, MCSC Commissioners
were not able to approve the April22, 2010 meeting minutes, executive committee minutes, and
the Governor's Service Awards funding recommendations. Please take a moment to review the
attached infmmation. Once you have reviewed the infmmation, please state your approval
below.
Approval of April22, 2010 MCSC Board Meeting Minutes
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NO
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ABSTAIN
Approval of Executive Committee minutes for June 25 and Aue;ust 20, 2010
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Approval of Staff Recommendations for Governor's Service Awards Proceeds
MCSC Staffrecommends expenditure ofGovemor Service Awards proceeds as outlined in the
attached document.
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NO
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Please fax or mail your ballot to Janice Harvey by
Friday, October 8, 2010
Fax: (517) 241-3869
1048 Pierpont, Suite 4
Lansing MI 48913
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NATIONAL&
COMJ\1UNITY
SERVICEtu.t:
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Wednesday, September 22, 2010
CONTACT: Ashley Etienne
Phone: 202-606-6944
Email: aetienne@cns.gov
National Service Agency Awards Grants to Increase
Student Achievement in Underserved Communities
Washington, DC- The Corporation for National and Community Service today announced $5.4 million in new Youth Engagement
Zone grants to improve academic and civic engagement for students in high poverty communities. In each zone, schools,
community organizations, and community colleges will work together to engage youth in service-learning and to help set them on the
pathway to college.
"Youth are natural innovators and leaders, and these grants will give them the tools they need to learn inside and outside th e
classroom, " said Patrick A. Corvington , CEO of the Corporation . "We are excited to support partnerships of community institutions
that will not only help youth perform well in school, but that will also strengthen connections to higher education."
Working in partnership with a community-based organization, a local education agency, and a community college, these grants take
an "all-hands-on-deck approach" to creating meaningful learning opportunities for youth in middle and high school , with additional
support and preparation for higher education . Students will lead service-learning projects that solve challenges affecting thei r
communities. Among other projects, youth in New York's South Bronx community will lead river restoration and energy conservation
projects connected to science curriculum , while in Covington, Kentucky, youth will play a leadership role in helping young ch ildren
reach kindergarten ready to learn .
The Youth Engagement Zone program is a new initiative administered by the Corporation 's Learn and Serve America prog ram
and authorized under the Edward M. Kennedy Serve America Act. The six inaugural grantees were selected from a pool of 99
applicants, representing the high demand for the program . Learn and Serve America engages more than 1.5 million young people in
service-learning programs to connect in-class course work to important community needs, and encourage students' commitment to
service.
The six inaugural Youth Engagement Zone grants are:
• buildOn ($850,000; 3 year grant)- Youth in the South Bronx, New York, a community that struggles with low graduation and
high poverty rates, will lead river restoration , water and energy conservation, recycling , and green space projects con nected
to high school science curriculum . Zone partners include the Bronx Community College Office of Collaborative Education
Programs, Bronx Community College Center for Sustainable Energy, and Banana Kelly High School. Focus Zone: Bronx,
NY
• Children, Inc. ($757,351 ; 3 year grant)- Children Inc. will implement an Early Learning Success Initiative in partnership with
Covington Independent Public Schools in Kentucky. High school students will tutor young children in reading, dance, music,
and art, as well as create learn ing games that decrease obesity and promote oral health . Zone partners include Covington
Independent Public Schools, Gateway Community & Technical College, and UGIVE. Focus Zone: Covington , KY
• Earth Force, Inc. ($1 ,179,040; 3 year grant) -Middle and high school students in Northeast Denver will bu ild their math and
science skills by addressing their community's environmental challenges. With the help of commun ity partners Youth Biz and
Redline, the students will help build green learning labs at three local schools, teach ing math and science cu rricula through
the creation of urban gardens. Zone partners include the Colorado Academy of Science & the Arts , Wh ittier K-8 School,
Manual High School, and the Community College of Denver. Focus Zone: Denver, CO
• Fond du Lac Band of Lake Superior Chippewa ($700,000; 3 year grant) - Fond du Lac 's local high school, the Fond du
Lac Ojibwe School , will launch a "Connecting Through Service" project to engage high school stu dents at risk of dropping out.
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The program will embed service-learning into core academic curricula, integrate entrepreneurial skills and tribal culture with
service-learning projects, and establish a youth leadership group. Zone partners include University of Minnesota-Institute of
Community Integration , Fond du Lac Tribal and Community College, and the National Youth Leadership Council. Focus
Zone: Cloquet, MN
• Kent Intermediate School District ($880,905; 3 year grant)- Located in southwest Michigan , the Kent Intermediate School
District Youth Engagement Zone will engage three high-need schools in service-learning activities to stop urban decay and
expand the support of green infrastructure. Zone partnership with the Witten bach Wege Agriscience and Environmental
Education Center, Grand Rapids Community College, and Kent ISO will focus on community and environmental revitalization
through youth-led service-learning projects. Focus Zone: Grand Rapids, Ml
• Seattle Public Schools ($1 ,050,000; 3 year grant)- The Zone partnership with the Nature Consortium , Seattle Parks and
Recreation, South Seattle Community College, and Seattle Public Schools will improve student engagement, academic
achievement, graduation rates and college attendance in the Seattle Youth Engagement Zone. Students from Cleveland High
School and Aki Kurose and Mercer Middle Schools will connect learning from science, technology, engineering , and math
classes to address local environmental challenges such as water pollution and invasive species around the Lower Duwamish
River. The program will improve community conditions as well as student attendance, behavior, and motivation to learn .
Focus Zone: Seattle, WA
The Corporation for National and Community Service is a federal agency that engages more than five million Americans in service
through Senior Corps, AmeriCorps, Learn and Serve America and the Social Innovation Fund , and leads President Obama's
national call to service initiative, United We Serve. For more information , visit NationaiService.gov.
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CORPORATION FOR NATIONAL AND COMMUNITY SERVICE
BUDGET SUMMARY
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AmeriCorps*State and National
271.2
372.5
AmeriCorps*VIST A
96.1
132.1
99.1
197.0
17.0
220.9
63.0
111.0
98.0
293.7
18.0
221.1
63.0
111.1
National Service Trusf
State Commission Admin Grants
Foster Grandparent
11.8
213.8
58.6
109.0
Senior Companion
46.1
46.9
50.0
4.0
47.0
60.0
10.0
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1149.7
1415.6
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Social Innovation Fund
Volunteer Generation Fund
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271.2
18.0
229.1
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115.6
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20 11 - 20 15 Strategic Plan
Background
On April 21, 2009, President Obama signed the Edward M. Kennedy Serve America
Act (SAA), the most sweeping expansion of national service in a generation. This
landmark law is making America stronger by focusing service on key national issues;
expanding opportunities to serve; building the capacity of individuals, nonprofits, and
communities to succeed; and encouraging innovative approaches to solving problems.
Fulfilling the promise of the Act has been the top priority of the Corporation for
National and Community Service, the federal agency that leads the nation's service
and voluntary sector. One year after its enactment, volunteering is up, momentum is
strong, and a new vision for service is taking effect, one based on growth, innovation ,
and targeting resources on our nation's pressing problems.
Five-Year Strategic Plan
Every five years, Congress requests each
federal agency to adopt a strategic plan
that defines its missions, goals, and the
means by which it will measure its
progress. The Serve America Act is helping to shape the Corporation's Strategic
Plan for the next five years. Given the
breadth of the social impact focus areas
that are outlined in SAA, the
Corporation has many opportunities to
make significant progress in addressing
issues of critical concern to the nation.
We began the strategic plan planning
process by defining our Key Objectives,
which summarize the Corporation's
impact that we intend to accomplish over
the next five years. We concentrated on
getting to "the root of th e problem"
while ensuring that we kept our Key
Objectives broad enough to address
national challenges and needs. In
addition, we sought to include Key
Objectives that would be aligned with
our strategic priorities, as outlined by our
CEO. These priorities include:
• Service as a Solution
• Expanding Opportunities to Serve
• Build Enduring Capacity
• Embrace Innovation
Interviews with industry experts and
thought leaders in the field were extremely
helpful in assisting our staff in honing in
on those Key Objectives that present the
most strategic opportunities in addressing
the focus areas ourlined in the SAA. In
addition, we explored key objectives that
would allow us to deploy "place-based
strategies" and address multiple federal
agencies and initiatives. Finally, the Key
Objectives should be informed by our
past work, hold relevance in the years
ahead, and enable facilitation of community members servi ng their communities.
�The Key Obj ectives
In light of these criteria and conversations with industry experts, th ought leaders and stakeholders, we are
proposing the following them es for the Key Obj ectives:
Focus Areas as O utlined in SAA
Service as a
Solution
Expand Opportunities
to Serve
Build Enduring
Capacity
Embrace
Innovation
Education
•Improve graduation rates for students
•Imp rove grade-level performance
Healthy
Futures
•Improve the health and wellness of individuals in the areas of obesiry
prevention, aging in place and access to health services
Environmenral
Stewardship
•Reduce consumption of fossil fuels
Veterans
•Increase economic, education and health opportunities for veterans and milirary
families by leveragi ng national service, including veterans serving vererans
Opportuniry
•Improve financial srabiliry, access to affordable housing an d employment:
oppo rtunities for economically vulnerable families
D isasrer
Preparedn ess
•Increase capaciry of communiries to serve vu lnerable populations in the
event of a disaster
•Improve communities in disaster-affected areas
Next Steps
The themes of the Key Objectives will continue to
be refined with experts and stakeholders through the
pub lic input sessions and additional outreach efforts.
Once the Key Objectives are finalized, the staff will
propose a set of metrics and indicators to provide
additional specificity that will be used by the board
and the CEO to monitor the Corporation's performance. The result will be a "chain of outcomes" that
directly links the work of grantees, partners and service participants to the Key Objectives.
We are on a collective jo urney and together, we can
provide opportunities for people to serve in a meaningful way. We gen uinely want to hear from yo u.
T he Corporation wants and encourages both
current and potential new partners and grantees to
provide input and feedback on our strategic plan .
Opportunities for you to provide feedback include
the following:
• Face-to-face Community Dialogues with our
CEO and Board of Directors
• Numerous webinars for the general public
• On-line message board
The feedback and input from our Community
Dialogues, webinars, and message board will be synthesized and shared with everyone whom we have on
record as participating. In addition, a summary
report will be posted on our website and disseminated broadly through our various listservs and other
communication mechanisms.
Finally, the Strategic Plan itself will be posted on our
website in the fall of 2010 and we will share the plan
widely to ensure that you have a chance to examine
th e plan that yo u helped to create!
September 2010
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COMMUNITY
SERVICE tttt
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MIC H I G AN
COMMUNITY
SERVICE
Michigan Community Service Commission
Wednesday, September 29, 2010
12:00- 3:30 pm
Port Huron
COMMISSION
AGENDA
I.
Welcome and Introductions- Chairman Jim Vella
II.
Review & Approval of April 22, 2010 Minutes - Chairman Jim Vella
Ill.
Standing Committee Reports
A.
Executive Committee - Chairman Jim Vella
(TAB 2)
1.
Review and approve Executive Committee minutes from June 25 and
(APPROVAL ITEM)
August 20, 2010 Meetings
B.
State Service Plan Committee- Janet Lawson
C.
Board Development Committee- Carolyn Bloodworth
(TAB 2)
IV.
Executive Director Report- Paula K. VanDam
A.
Michigan Voices for Volunteerism- 10 City Listening Tour
B.
CNCS Update
1.
FY11 Funding
2.
Volunteer Generation Fund
3.
Financial Site Visit (September 21-22)
4.
Strategic Planning Session - DetroiUFiint
5.
CNCS Update- Evan Albert
C.
Program Updates
1.
AmeriCorps
2.
Learn and Serve
3.
Mentor Michigan
D.
National Service I Cross-Stream
1.
9111 Day of Service
2.
Team Up Conference (October 12-13)
3.
Commissioner Roundtable with Patrick Corvington (October
E.
Governor's Service Awards
(APPROVAL ITEM)
F.
Financial Report I MCSC Space Update
G.
Cities of Service Update- Barb Patton
H.
Partner Update- MNA, MCC, VCM
V.
New Business- Chairman Jim Vella
A.
Transition
B.
MCSC's 20 1h Anniversary- 2011
VI.
Public Comment- Chairman Jim Vella
VII.
Adjourn - Chairman Jim Vella
(TAB 1)
(TAB 3)
(TAB 4)
(TAB 5)
(TAB 6)
12)
(TAB 7)
(TAB 8)
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MICHIGAN
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MCSC
2011 MEETING DATES &
COMMUNITY
SERVICE
SPECIAL EVENTS
COMMISSION
WEDNESDAY, January 19, .2011
MCSC Board Meeting
Location : Lansing
Time: 12:00 - 4:00 pm
WEDNESDAY, April 13 or 20, 2011
MCSC Board M
TBDRuss Mawby Signatu
Location:
TBD -June 2011
Governor's Service Awards
Location: TBD
me: 5:300- 9:00pm
WE
DAY, September 28-29, 2011
g and Retreat
: TBD
Y, November 17, 2011
···~·~~ Board Meeting
Location: Kellogg Center, East Lansing
Time: TBD
(Meeting will be held in conjunction with AmeriCorps Member Celebration.)
MCSC - Executive Committee Meetings
10:00 a.m. - 11 :00 a.m.
Friday, January 7, 2011
Friday, March 25, 2011
Frida~August19,2011
Friday, October 21, 2011
Updated September 20, 20 10
MEMBERS: Jim Vella - Chair
Rob Collier- Vice-Chair
Russ Mawby
Dan Mulhern
Donna Niester
Bernard Parker
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Michigan Nonprofit Association
Lansing Office:
Detroit Office:
1048 Pierpont Dr, Suite 3
Lansing, Ml489ll
Phone: (517) 492-2400
Fax: (517) 492-2410
28 W. Adams, Su.ite 1500
Detroit, Ml48226
Phone: (313)394-1980
Fax: (313) 965-3755
www . MNAo nli nc.org
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Media Contact: Lisa Sommer
517-492-2412 (d irect )
lsomme r@mnaonl ine.org
Legislative Officials to Receive Volunteer Champion Award
Latest Giving and Volunteering in Michigan Report to be Released
April20, 2010- LANSING, MI- In celebration of Michigan Volunteer Week, Michigan Nonprofit
Association will host "Strengthening l'vlichigan through Giving & Volunteering," a news conference to present
the 2010 Michig an Volunteer Champion Awards to four legislative officials and release the 2 009 Giving &
Volunteering in Michigan study results. This event, on April22, 2010, from 12:00 -12:30 p.m. at the State
Capitol Building, will celebrate volunteerism, national service, and philanthropy in Michigan.
Four legislators "vill be honored with the 2010 Volunteer Champion Awards for their dedication and exemplary
support of service, volunteerism and civic engagement The recipients were selected based on their record of
service and proven results in support of Michigan's volunteers. Representative Bill Caul and Senator Irma ClarkColeman will receive the Volunteer Spirit Award. Senator Ron Jelinek and Senator Mike Prusi will receive the
Servant Leadership A ward.
The news conference will highlight the many ways in which Michigan volunteers and philanthropists are making
a difference in their communities. In addition to announcing the 2010 Michigan Volunteer Champion Awards,
the leaders of the Michigan Nonprofit Legislative Caucus will give an update on their progress a year after its
formation. We "vill also share the latest 2009 Giving and Vol11nteering in Michigan report.
"Strengthening Michigan through Giving & Volunteering" is supported by the Council of Michigan Foundatio ns,
Michigan Campus Compact, the Michigan Community Service Commission, the Volunteer Centers of Michigan
and the ConnectMichigan Alliance Endowment For more information, visit
www.mnaonline.org/ conferences.asp#Strengthening.
About Michigan N onprofit Association
Celebrating 20 years, Michigan Nonprofit Association (MNA) increases the capacity of Michigan's nonprofits
to serve, strengthen and transform communities . \V'ith more than 1,100 members, MNA serves as a statewide
network for the sector, a resource center on effective management practices, and as an advocate for the
nonprofit community. For more information, visit ~vw.MNAonline.org.
-m oreMichigan Nonprofit Association increases the capacity of Michigan's nonprofits to serve, strengthen and transform communities.
Mich igan Nonprofit Association is affiliated with Michigan Campus Compact and Volunteer Centers of Michigan.
�(M~N~A)
Michigan Nonprofit Association
Lansing O ffice:
Detroit O ffice:
1048 Pierpont Dr, Suite 3
Lansing, M1 48911
Phone: (517) 492-2400
Fax: (517) 492-2410
28 W. Adams, Suite 1500
Detroit, MI 48226
Phone: (313) 394-1980
Fax: (313) 965-3755
www.l\! N A on l1ne.org
Michigan Volunteer Champion Award Recipients:
Representative Bill Caul (R-Mt. Pleasant) has volunteered as a mentor of the Board of Directors for
multiple organizations in the 99th House District. As a former special education teacher, he has also been
active in encouraging volunteer efforts within the school system.
Senator Irma Clark-Colem an (D-Detroit) has always been an active member and volunteer within her
community. As first lady of her local church, Senator Clark-Coleman volunteers with numerous programs and
ministries that serve the people of her congregation. She has also been a champion of Girls Scouts and the
important lessons on service that it teaches to its members, and has often encouraged participation of others
in this program.
Senator Ron Jelinek (R-Three Oaks), as a member and volunteer within his local church, has shown
incredible leadership in getting others engaged in service and volunteer efforts. He co-founded the local
Ambulance Service and served faithfully as a volunteer; spent time as a 4-H Leader and encouraged fellow
members of his community to get involved; and has actively supported the local Girl Scouts.
Senator Mike Prusi (D-Ishpeming Township) has been a leader of service and philanthropy, giving of his
time and energy to such activities as co-chairing local United Way fundraisers and serving as a trustee with an
area hospital. He has also volunteered for numerous organizations throughout his district and encouraged
others to get involved in philanthropic and volunteer efforts.
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Michigan Nonprofit Association increases the capacity of Michigan's nonprofits to serve, strengthen and tra nsform communities.
Mich igan Nonprofit Association is affiliated with Michigan Campus Compact and Volunteer Centers of Michigan.
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Michigan
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VOICESFOR
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SERVICE
Voices for National Service Capitol Hill Day
September 14-15, 2009
presentmg sponsor
@om cast
The Voices for National Service Capitol Hill Day is a powerful way to make your voice heard. Your stories of
service make tangible to congressional leaders the impact of national service and its proven ability to solve unmet
needs in local communities. Many leaders do not know of the wide diversity of national service work, which includes
mentoring and tutoring, responding to natural disasters, safeguarding the environment, delivering healthcare,
leveraging communityvolunteers, building the capacity of community and faith-based organizations, and much
more. You can tell them first-hand about the important work being done in their districts and states.
EVENT OVERVIEW
~onday,September14
Capitol Hill Day Orientation and Training
3-4:30 PM
5 - 6:30 PM
Hyatt Regency Crystal Oty, Potomac Room 5 & 6
2799 Jefferson Davis Highway
Arlington, VA 22202
It is very important that you attend the Orientation and Training Session on ~onday, September 14 at the
Hyatt Regency Crystal City in Arlington, VA During the orientation, we will review the legislative issues around
which the meetings will focus, learn key messages and goals, share best practices in advocacy, hand out schedules
and relay any last-minute messages. It is important that you attend this session in order to be fully prepared for a
successful day of meetings with your elected representatives. This year, the Orientation and Training meeting will be
offered twice, at 3:00PM and 5:00PM. You only need to attend one session. The meeting will take place at the
Hyatt Regency Crystal Oty, which also serves as the venue for many Corporation for National and Community
Service events during the week of the 14th.
Tuesday, September 15
Voices for National Service Hill Day Kick-Off
9:00 - 10:00 AM
Capitol Visitor's Center, Room SVC212/210
Use the witor's entrance on the eastern side ifCapitd, 1st & East Capitd Streets, NE
Voices for National Service Hill Day ~eetings
10:30 AM- 5:00PM
As Scheduled on Capitol Hill
The Voices for National Service Hill Day Kick-Off is a high energy event that provides a platform for
~embers of Congress to address Hill Day participants and inspire a day of powerful meetings. Past
speakers have included Senators Barack Obama and John McCain and Representatives Chris Shays, Harold Ford,
and David Price.
':- Please note - We are expecting that all Hill Day participants will arrive on Tuesday, September 15 by 9:00am for
the Kick Off event and will spend the entire day on the Hill until5:00 p.m. Unless you specified otherwise, we have
scheduled you in meetings accordingly. ':·
In need of assistance during the course of the Hill Day?
If a meeting goes longer than expected and you are late for your next appointment or if you cannot find an
office where an event or your meeting is supposed to take place, please contact:
Mathew George at 202.294.8547 or Jennifer Ney at 202.957.0078
�Voices for National Service Capitol Hill Day
September 14-15, 2009
Instructions for Congressional Visits
Visiting a Member of Congress:
Whether this is your first time on a Hill visit or you are a seasoned advocate for national service, this document
outlines what to expect and the crucial role you can play in helping build Congressional support for national service.
You are representing your own program as well as those who cannot be present today, so in order to have
maximum impact it is important to work together with your fellow team members to emphasize the key themes and
ideas, which are outlined below.
Your stories and experiences are of interest to Members of Congress, who want to learn from you about how
federal funds are being used and the impact that national service programs - AmeriCorps, Learn and Serve America,
and the Senior Corps- are having in their communities and congressional districts . Please remember to:
•
Share your story;
•
Be specific - offer concrete examples of lives changed through the national service programs, specific data
on impact, and exact numbers of members serving in your program or community;
•
Make specific requests and thank Members of Congress for their past support;
•
Be succinct - we want to make sure everyone on the team has a chance to speak
Meeting Participants:
Your team will include several or all of the following participants. (At the Orientation Session, you will be provided
a list of scheduled appointments for September 15, complete with a list of everyone attending each of your
meetings) .
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
Meeting Leader ("Meeting Captain")
State Service Commission Staff or Governor-Appointed Commissioner
AmeriCorps, Learn & Serve America, and Senior Corps Program Staff
Alumni
Partner Organizations
Corporate Supporters
Meeting Format:
1.
TIPS FOR MEETING LEADER:
a.
The Meeting Leader should open each congressional meeting. He/ she should go around the table
and have the meeting participants introduce themselves.
b.
Meeting participants should offer a brief introduction to the organizations they represent and their
relationship with national service: AmeriCorps, Learn and Serve America, and/ or Senior Corps. Many
Members, and their staffs, are not familiar with national service programs and the broad network of
community- based organizations involved with them.
c.
The Meeting Leader should be prepared to provide a two-minute explanation of the Corporation for
National and Community Service and its core programs - if the Member or the staff requests it.
d. After the Member of Congress has had the opportunity to hear positive stories about program impact,
the Meeting Leader should then introduce current issues, specifically fiscal year 2010 appropriations
for the Corporation for National and Community Service. Other participants can weigh in on their
thoughts on these issues, as appropriate.
2
�Specific points to cover:
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
e.
The Edward M. Kennedy Serve America Act - passed by Congress in March - was the most sweeping
expansion of national service in a generation. The Act calls for growth in AmeriCorps from 75,000
corps members to 250,000 by 2017, new Learn and Serve programs and an expansion of Senior Corps.
In this economic downtown, our communities are struggling, job loss is on the rise, resources are
dwindling and the demand for services is expanding exponentially.
However, America's spirit of compassion has remained strong even during the economic crisis. All
across the country, people are looking for opportunities to help their neighbors. National service is a
tangible and meaningful way for citizens to share in the responsibility of seeing us through these
difficult times. The Serve America Act helps to channel Americans' enthusiasm to serve, and directs it
to areas and issues where it can make the biggest difference.
Participants - in many national service programs - receive training that prepares them for future
employment and Education Awards that can make higher education more anainable.
The Serve America Act's remarkably swift joumeythrough Congress reflects the growing national
consensus that service is a powedul response to the economic and social challenges facing today. But
the goals of the Serve America Act cannot be realized unless Congress provides appropriate
levels of funding.
In July, the Senate Appropriations Comminee marked up a fiscal year 2010 Labor, HHS Appropriations
bill that provides the Corporation for National and Community Service with $1.157 billion, expanding
the agency's budget by 30%. While the House of Representatives also approved an increase for CNCS
over last year's levels, the Senate recommended $98 million more than the House. The Senate
appropriation meets the Administration's request and reinvests in the service programs, consistent with
the goals approved by Congress in the Serve America Act.
Investing in the Serve America Act is important to our nation's health and recovery. It will allow us to
tap into the nation's most powedul and renewable resource- its citizens- and focus that manpower on
our most pressing challenges, such as the dropout crisis, access to healthcare, energy efficiency and
expanding economic opportunity in low-income communities.
You should close every meeting with specific requests and appreciation for the member's leadership.
Specific requests and appreciate include:
•
•
•
•
2.
Thank the elected official for past support of service and volunteering. Refer to your Vote Tracker and
see if the legislator has a good track record of support. Thank them for their leadership and for voting
in support of recent legislation to enhance and expand service opportunities for Americans of all ages.
Urge them to support the higher FY10 funding levels approved by the Senate Appropriations
Committee. The Senate recommended modest and reasonable growth that will set the
foundation for longer-term expansion in FYll and beyond.
The National Service Caucus is a bipartisan group of legislators dedicated to raising awareness of
national service and expanding service opportunities for all Americans. If your legislator is not a
current member, encourage them to join the Caucus.
Ask your elected official to visit your program. In the fall, during a congressional break, they should
conduct a site visit and see the national service participants in hands-on service.
TIPS FOR PROGRAM STAFF:
During the meeting, you should take a minute or two to explain the service your organization provides to the
community and highlight your accomplishments. It is important to note whether your program is full- time or
part-time, whether it is part of another national organization, and if it also implements service-learning or
engages other streams of service. Many Members are surprised to learn that service can be full-time or that a
program receiving funding from the Corporation has an independent mission.
3
�Specific points to cover:
•
National service programs meet critical community needs: the work we do (building affordable housing,
tutoring children in low performing schools, etc.) is filing important gaps in communities around America
and in your state/ district.
Through our service we have seen (impact statistic if relevant/ powerful).
There is a strong demand for more corps members/ volunteers in the communities we serve.
AmeriCorps applications have tripled since last year, a sign of increased interest in service, the challenging
job market, Congress' passage of the Serve America Act. (Let the legislator know if you recruit corps
members from their congressional district.)
•
•
•
Key Point: "ArneriCotps, Senior Cotps, and Learn & Serve America members are making a difference
in your district."
3.
TIPS FOR ALUMNI:
If alumni are present, it is imperative they have the opportunity to share their powerful stories. Their passion,
their idealism, and their service will make a lasting impression on a Member of Congress or staffer. There
probably will not be enough time to give a lengthy testimonial, so the alumni should be prepare to give a quick
1-2 minute overview of their service and impact.
Specific points to cover:
•
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Tell about your service: the program you served with, the goals of your project, the impact you had on the
children and community you served, and the impact your service had on your life. Explain how your
service experience developed your leadership skills or helped connect you to your current profession.
Thank the Member of Congress for making it possible for you to serve and emphasize how important it
is for this opportunity to remain available for others looking to serve their community and nation.
Key point: "ArneriCotps [or another service program] made a tremendous difference in my life, and
I made a difference in my community. I am only one of the more than 600,000 Americans who have
served through ArneriCotps."
4.
TIPS FOR PARTNER ORGANIZATIONS:
Service partners can provide context about what the AmeriCorps/Learn & Serve America/Senior Corps program
means to your organization and to the local community. You should give specifics on what the program and its
members have accomplished and why they have chosen to support the program.
Specific points to cover:
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Please be specific about the value added by AmeriCotps/Learn & Serve America/ Senior Corps members
(for example, reading and math scores have risen in your school byx%, _trails have been built and
maintained in a protected area, etc.), and estimate what similar services might cost if they were provided by
contracting with another service provider.
There is a high level of demand for the services provided by AmeriCotps/Learn & Serve America/ Senior
Corps members.
Key point: "ArneriCotps, Learn & Serve America, and Senior Cotps provide an invaluable service to
the constituents this Member of Congress represents."
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�5.
TIPS FOR CORPORATE SUPPORTERS:
Corporate supporters should explain why they choose to invest in AmeriCorps/Learn & Serve America/Senior
Corps. How is investing in national service good for communities and good for business? Corporate supporters
should emphasize the value of the public-private partnership in leveraging their investments, and should address the
importance of sustained investment on the part of both public and private investors in AmeriCorps, Learn & Serve,
and Senior Corps.
Key point: "I invest in national service programs because the federal government also invests; through this
unique public-private partnership, I can leverage my dollar to deepen my impact."
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Elements of a Successful Meeting
with Your Member of Congress and Staff
Voices for National Service Capitol Hill Day
The Voices for National Service Capitol Hill Day provides you the opportunity to educate and influence
O:mgress about the need to expand opportunities for Americans to serve. You will share evidence of the
impact of service programs', as key lawmakers consider legislation and funding bills that affect national
service. Whether you are meeting with a Member of Congress and congressional staff for the first time or a
veteran of public policy outreach, it is important to review the following elements of a successful meeting in
order to lend a powerful voice for national service.
BE EARLY: Capitol Hill is a busy place where any given day Members of Congress and their staffs attend
multiple votes, committee hearings, and constituent meetings to conduct the business of government.
Remember to be respectful of their time by arriving early to your meeting. Allow yourself ample time to pass
through security and find the correct office. Congressional office buildings can appear to be labyrinths and
often intimidate visitors, but you will find staff practiced at giving directions and interior maps posted in the
hallways. When you arrive at the office, greet the receptionist, and state with whom you have a scheduled
meetmg.
PREPARE: It is important to practice in advance your meeting agenda and what you will sayto the
Member of Congress and staff. Remember that you represent not only your own program but the entire
national service field. Anticipate different scenarios, and be prepared to be flexible. The Member of
Congress or staff member with whom you are scheduled to meet may have been called out of the office. You
may find that your meeting takes place in the office entryway or standing in the hall because meeting space is
not available. Research your Member of Congress to know on what they are currently working and what
actions they have taken in the past to support national service. Preparation helps keep the meeting focused
so you can achieve your goals .
If you are traveling in a group, select a primary spokesperson who will introduce each participant and manage
the meeting. Voices for National Service calls this spokesperson the "Meeting Captain." Typically the
Meeting Captains will be chosen based on their prior experience with congressional meetings. Voices
recommends the following meeting format:
1.
The Meeting Captain introduces the group and provides a two-minute explanation of the
Corporation for National and Community Service and its core programs.
2. The Meeting Captain thanks the Member of Congress, or staff member, for any past support for
national service.
3. In turn, meeting participants introduce themselves, the organizations they represent, and their
relationships to national service. Participants should be specific about the work accomplished in
the Member's district and provide personal testimony about the value of national service.
4. The Meeting Captain discusses the current state of national service, with other participants
commenting when appropriate.
5. The Meeting Captain makes a specific request of the Member or staff.
6. Contact information and materials with more information are exchanged.
7. The Meeting Captain thanks the Member or staff for the time and asks when they can follow up
on the request made.
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BE CONCISE: You should expect to have 10-25 minutes at most for your meeting. It is vital to have
prepared talking points in advance so that you can quickly and concisely communicate your message. Do not
assume that the Member or Member's staff is knowledgeable about national service programs; be prepared to
provide background information. Never use acronyms or slang terms, such as "CNCS" or "MSY."
Anticipate arguments from both supporters and opponents of expanding national service programs so that
you have a ready response. Never guess or make up an answer, if asked a question to which you do not know
the answer. Say instead that you do not have that information but would be happy to follow up with the
answer. Remember to do so as soon as possible
TELL THE STORY: It is important to provide statistics about the impact of national service programs,
but your Member of Congress and congressional aides will more easily remember a personal story, or real-life
example, of your experience with national service. If possible connect your personal story to statistics and
important studies on national service, but anchor the story with your personal experience working in a
commUlllty. Always be honest in your story and try to focus on what changed as a result of a national service
program.
BE RESPECTFUL: You help build champions of national service by providing accurate and timely
information, presenting persuasive arguments, and remaining courteous and respectful at all times during
your meeting. It is okay if the Member of Congress or staff members do not agree with your point of view
on national service. Avoid confrontation and argument. Remember that national service is a bipartisan
program. You may not both agree today, but you may build a relationship that overtime becomes very
important to your program and the national service field.
MAKE ARE QUEST: Members of Congress and their staffs will be expecting you to make a specific
request during the meeting. You should prepare in advance a specific request and never conclude the
meeting until you have politely made your request. Do what you can to get a specific commitment from the
Member of Congress to take action on your request. The office may require some time to consider your
request, and you should feel comfortable asking when you can call or email to receive the answer. You may
want to reemphasize why the specific issue is so important and offer to provide any further information that
is needed to make a decision.
LEAVE BEHIND INFORMATION: During the Capitol Hill Day, Voices for National Service will
prepare leave-behind packets with detail on the pending legislative issues. You are encouraged to bring
additional information about your specific organization or program to add to your meeting leave- behind
packets .
REPORT BACK: It is critical to report back to Voices for National Service what happened during your
meeting. Voices will follow up to reinforce your request or provide any needed information. If others have a
meeting at a later date with the same congressional office, Voices will be able to share the results of your
meeting. You should also follow up directly with Members of Congress and their staffs if you made any
promises to provide further information. You should consider writing a hand-written thank-you letter or
sending a thank-you email to those with whom you met. The thank-you should convey appreciation for the
time spent meeting with you and for considering your request. You may also want to use the opportunity to
invite the Member of Congress to visit your national service program or to state your intention to schedule a
future meeting with staff in the Member's state or district office.
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