555 24 26018 https://digitalcollections.library.gvsu.edu/files/original/71d87cf63f6bb0fb7f860aa263734b97.pdf f0b9681774a94cf067fbdd516e8ff644 PDF Text Text Michigan Community Service Commission April 25, 2008 MCSC Board Meeting Sherman Lakes YMCA, Augusta MINUTES MEMBERS PRESENT: Daniel Mulhern, Chair Breannah Alexander Carolyn Bloodworth Tony Campbell Rob Collier Lloyd Jackson Lori Jewell Chris Kwak Janet Lawson (via phone) Joe Lubig Russ Mawby Susan Meston Bernard Parker Al Swain Larry Williamson Musette A. Michael, Ex Officio MEMBERS ABSENT: Elizabeth Bunn Melanie Colaianne Jimmie Comer Jason Hoskins Donna Niester Jerry Seese Marsha Smith Joe Sowmick Michael Thomas Eileen Wilson-Oyelaran OTHERS: Evan Albert, Corporation for National and Community Service Diana Algra, Volunteer Centers ofMichigan Kyle Caldwell, Michigan Nonprofit Association Mary Grill, Michigan Community Service Commission Janice Harvey, Michigan Community Service Commission Paula Kaiser VanDam, Michigan Community Service Commission Kevin Reeves, Michigan Community Service Commission Amy Smitter, Michigan Campus Compact Jocelyn Yanda, Department ofHuman Services �I. Welcome and Introduction - Chairman Dan Mulhern The meeting was called to order at 12:25 p.m. by Chairman Dan Mulhem. Chairman Mulhern welcomed everyone and Commissioner Mawby gave background on the Sherman Lakes YMCA. Commissioner Mawby al so introduced Luke Austerfeld, Executive Director of the Sherman Lakes YMCA, who described their commitment to children and their partnership with AmeriCoqJs. II. Review and Approval of February 29, 2008 Minutes - Chairman Dan Mulhern Chairman Mulhern asked for a motion to approve the minutes from the February 29, 2008 board meeting. Commissioner Collier moved to approve the minutes; Commissioner Parker seconded the motion . The motion passed unanimous! y. III. Standing Committee Reports - Chairman Dan Mulhern The Commissioners reviewed Executive Committee meeting minutes from March 28, 2008. IV. Executive Director Report- Musette Michael Musette Michael announced that Mary Grill will be leaving the MCSC and joining the Michigan Fitness Foundation. She will be working part-time so that she can develop her coaching business. Ms. Grill gave an update on the development of the MCSC website. Mary worked with students from a MSU technology class to reorganize the website so that the information on the site is easier to find, has a friendlier look and is more user friendly. A. Update on Blueprint for Action- Ms. Michael shared the staffs feedback on the Blueprint for Action. Stafflikes the one-page Blueprint as it provides good direction but doesn't think the secondary document (activities, implementation, and completion dates) works well within their work areas. They suggested an approach that is more workplan/calendar directed. Staff will be meeting later this summer to update the Blueprint for Action and will bring it to the next Commissioner meeting for approval. 1. Communications Calendar - The Communications Calendar highlights the different activities and events that take place each month. A section was added for Commissioners Activities. Chairman Mulhern pointed out that Commissioners roles are also in other areas of the calendar (i.e. GSA fundraising, AmeriCorps Week). Commissioners would like the MCSC to provide a list of events/activities Commissioners should attend and what role we would like them to take. 2. Fast Facts -The Commissioners received a MCSC Fast Facts sheet that they should use when they are out in their communities . Commissioner Collier shared that he uses the statewide information from the Fast Facts when he is meeting with others and finds it very helpful. It was suggested to add these Fast Facts to the MCSC website. 2 �3. Recmiting Retirees- The MCSC will be speaking to the Office of Retirement Services (ORS) about recmitment of mentors. ORS is the point of contact for state employees who are thinking about retiring. This is another population that we are working with to become volunteers and mentors. B. Mentor Michigan- Paula VanDam 1. Michigan National Guard Initiative- Paula VanDam gave an overview of the new initiative that kicked offin January with the goal of recruiting 500 new mentors over the next three years. We've done three presentations (and a fourth presentation coming up next week) to different National Guard groups, primarily those in officer and leadership positions, to launch this initiative. As part of this initiative, we've created a recruitment toolkit that the National Guard officers can use during their drill weekends when they are presenting the initiative to their soldiers. The toolkits include a brochure that explains the goals of the project and how to get involved along with a DVD that can be played so that everyone hears the same message. A postcard was also created so that people could fill out to share their interest in becoming a mentor. This postcard will be used for other areas of recmitment also. Chairn1an Mulhern also asked that the DVD be added as a link on the website or uploaded to U-tube. 2. State of the State Goal- In Governor Granholm's 2008 State of the State Address, she committed to recmitl 0,000 more mentors by 2010 and the MCSC/Mentor Michigan has been tasked to make that happen. We are providing bi-weekly updates for the Governor's cabinet meetings to report on the progress toward the goal. To help reach this goal, Mentor Michigan is working with state departments to identify a mentoring liaison to work with Mentor Michigan to develop a recruitment campaign for state employees. 3. Mentor Sunday's- The Governor and Dan have recently re-initiated Mentor Sunday's. They work with the Governor's Office on Faith-based Initiatives to identify churches in specific communities and speak at the churches about getting involved in mentoring. They were recently in Ann Arbor. Mentor Michigan is working with the Governor's Office on Faith-based Initiatives to retool these visits and to begin them again. Chairman Mulhern shared that they work with the pastors of the churches to recmit 10 new mentors. He shared that this is a great way for Commissioners to get involved by helping identify churches that would be willing to let Dan and the Governor visit and speak on mentoring. 4. Father's Day Promotion- Meijer is interested in participating in the gift card promotion again this year. Last year they donated $2.00 from every $25 gift card sold during Father's Day weekend to Mentor Michigan. We will be discussing the promotion with the Mentor Michigan Providers Council during their upcoming quarterly meeting to get their ideas on how 3 �to make the promotion more successful. Last year we raised over $14,000 with very little promotional effort. 5. Launch ofMentorPRO- This is a new national online management system for mentoring organizations developed by the National Mentoring Partnership. Mentor Michigan launched MentorPro several months ago and have eight organizations cuiTently using MentorPro with seven more in the process of gaining access. Michigan was one of the first states to launch this program. This program will transform the mentoring field because of the types of information it will allow them to have. 6. Mentor Michigan Wave V Census- Recently one of the larger mentoring organizations shared with us that the information they reported in the Mentor Michigan Census Wave V was incmTect. Rather than including their state data, they included their national data. Mentor Michigan decided to work with Kahle Research to revise the reports to ensure more accurate reporting. There were four additional mentoring organizations that submitted their surveys after the initial reports were released so we incorporated their data into the revised reports . Mentor Michigan will be releasing the revised reports. Paula reiterated that only mentoring programs that are registered with Mentor Michigan are allowed to participate in the census. Commissioner Bloodworth shared that CMS Energy CEO Dave Joos unveiled a commitment to Jackson County's Great Start Collaborative to invest in early childhood education and will launch a significant push for mentors. Ms. Michael stated that the MCSC could use CMS Energy as a corporate pilot. A generic DVD is also in the works for mentor recruitment (similar to the National Guard DVD) to help with corporate recruitment. Commissioner K wak explained that she has been participating in some discussions that are taking place around the state as part of an initiative called Defining Michigan's Moment which focus on how to be involved in their communities. Public Sector Consultants are hosting the discussions and will be releasing their findings from the discussions in May. This might be a good organization to connect with for recruiting volunteers and mentors. Commissioner Collier suggested the MCSC contact Peter Pratt at Public Sector Consultants. C. AmeriCorps Update 1. AmeriCorps Match Policy- Ms. VanDam explained that in September 2000 the MCSC board approved a graduated match requirement for Michigan's AmeriCorps programs that ensured that the organizations had some sustainability within their programs and allow the MCSC to share the limited resources with other communities and organizations. As pati of the CNCS 2008 appropriations, Congress changed the requirements for matching AmeriCorps grants. There are no longer separate match requirements for member support and program operating costs but will be a 4 �single match requirement. Grantees must meet an overall increasing match requirement, up to 50% by year ten. The MCSC staff is recommending the MCSC replace the Michigan's AmeriCorps match policy with the new CNCS single match requirement. This would take effect at the beginning of the 2008-09 program year. Chairman Mulhern asked for a motion to support the staff recommendation to replace the Michigan's AmeriCorps match policy with the new CNCS single match requirement. Commissioner Collier moved to support the staff recommendation of adoption of this new match requirement, Commissioner Alexander supported the motion. The motion passed unanimously. 2. AmeriCorps Week - Ms. VanDam shared that AmeriCorps Week will take place May 11-18. It is a nationwide event designed to bring more attention to AmeriCorps. Michigan's AmeriCorps programs are organizing different public relations and service projects in their local communities for that week. The MCSC is granting almost $6,000 in mini-grants to help support AmeriCorps week projects and Commissioner Lloyd Jackson will be speaking at the Detroit Kickoff. Commissioners were given a list of other AmeriCorps Week projects and encouraged to attend those in their communities. We will also be publishing a "Great Stories" booklet that will be distributed. AmeriCorps Week coincides with the Nonprofit Superconference again this year and AmeriCorps members will give a presentation on AmeriCorps and complete an on-site service project. 3. Russ Mawby Signature Service Project- This year's project will take place June 11-12 in Benton Harbor with approximately 250 AmeriCorps members participating. We will partner with Harbor Habitat for Humanity and will be involved in construction and landscaping of several homes in the Crystal Estates neighborhood. We are seeking sponsorships for the 2-day event so if Commissioners are interested or know someone that may be interested, they are encourage to do so. Conm1issioners are invited to participate and a registration fom1 is included in their meeting packets. 4. AmeriCorps Alums- There are six alumni traveling to Biloxi, MS for a service project with Hands On Gulf Coast and the MCSC provided each alum with a $100 scholarship to assist with travel and lodging. We are also sending two alum chapter leaders to the National Conference on Serve and Volunteerism and AmeriCorps Alums pre-conference in Atlanta, GA. The MCSC is providing two scholarships to cover registration and travel expenses. 5. Trainings- The MCSC hosted a two-day Disaster Preparedness training for 51 AmeriCorps and Learn and Serve individuals from across the state. We also hosted a Coaching for Nonprofit Managers two-day training. Ten AmeriCorps program directors and several Learn and Serve coordinators attended the training. 5 �D. Learn & Serve Update - Paula VanDam 1. Renewal and New Applications- We are in the grant review process for new and renewal applications for the 2008-09 grant cycle. Eighteen current grantees are eligible for renewal funding and four new applicants have submitted grants. The recommendations for funding will be presented to the executive committee at its June meeting. 2. Technology Funding- The MCSC had the oppmiunity through the Learn and Serve Community Based fund to apply for funding to focus on Web 2.0. The MCSC was awarded $30,000 from the CNCS. We are currently seeking a technology intern to help set up the systems needed to implement this initiative. 3. Learn and Serve Alumni Funding- The MCSC was awarded $25,000 from CNCS to develop an emerging Learn and Serve Alumni Network. These alum networks will help support peer mentoring with new grantees, develop resources that show how service-learning can help with the new requirements, and to increase service-learning participation across the state. E. Volunteer Investment Grants- Ms. VanDam shared that the MCSC awarded 13 Volunteer Investment Grants (VIG) to agencies focusing on three priority areas driven by the Blueprint for Action: mentoring, boomers, and youth. F. High School Drop Out Summits- Ms. Michael gave statistics on the high school drop out rate. There was a summit in Detroit on April 24 and there is another statewide summit scheduled for October 20. Mentor Michigan is on the statewide summit agenda for addressing the crisis as a strategy. Commissioner Parker gave an overview of the Detroit summit. It was agreed that it takes the entire community to come together to address the issue, that it is not just a school system problem. The poverty levels are the main factor that cause low achievement and the main reason why children drop out is because they are not performing (low grades). Another factor is they don't feel connected and they don't see a benefit from school. Some of the best practices include being engaged in the community and radical transforn1ation. There also needs to be an urgency to it (can't be a 5-year plan). It might be helpful to have retired teachers mentor some of the new teachers. Diana Algra shared that there is going to be a series of hearings around the state with parents, teachers, and conmmnity leaders about the drop out issues. They will bring the results of these hearings to the summit in October. They would like to address the topic at the Governor's Education Summit. Commissioners would like to discuss at the MCSC Retreat what we as a Commission can do to address the issue. What is our programmatic philosophy? What can AmeriCorps, Learn and Serve and mentoring do to address the issue? The retreat should focus on this issue from both the program side and the public relations/advocacy side. 6 �G. Governor's Service Awards- Mary Grill gave an update on the fundraising for the Governor's Service Awards. She also thanked Commissioners for their commitment to make follow up calls to sponsors and reminded them that the follow up is very important to reaching our goal. After discussion at the last board meeting and a follow up survey with past finalists and nominees, the GSA Committee agreed to leave the event as an awards ceremony at the Fox Theatre as in past years but that a headliner would not be necessary. We will continue to have local Michigan talent perfonn during the ceremony. Commissioner Niester has offered Acheson Ventures' Tall Ship to host a fundraiser!reception for GSA at Mackinac Island during the Detroit Chamber Policy conference. It could be a good way to build a better sponsorship network for GSA. The MCSC staff will work with Ms. Niester on the details. H. Advocacy- Ms. Michael gave an overview of the Michigan Giving & Volunteering Celebration that took place on April 16. Several Representatives and Senators were recognized for their commitment to giving and volunteering. Ms. Michael also shared some of the results from the Snapshot on Giving and Volunteering in Michigan survey. She pointed out that the needle is not moving on the number of people that volunteer. She explained that there is a new movement to promote service called ServiceNation. There will be a ServiceNation Summit in New York in September and it will include the presidential candidates along with approximately 500 key stakeholders in service. The purpose of the summit is to work on a Declaration of Service to commit to working on some of our nation's most critical challenges. The MCSC is on the organizing committee for the summit which will allow Michigan to have a voice in the drafting of the policy statement for the Declaration. I. Financial Report- Kevin Reeves gave an update on the federal budget for national service for FY09. V. Public Comment - Amy Smitter, Michigan Campus Compact, distributed their Compact Magazine and gave an overview of the material in the magazine VI. Adjourn The meeting adjourned at 4: 10 pm. 7 � Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Our State of Generosity Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Grand Valley State University. Dorothy A. 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Michael , Ex Officio MEMBERS ABSENT: Elizabeth Bunn Tony Campbell Melonie Colaianne Jimmie Comer Lloyd Jackson Russ Mawby Susan Meston Bernard Parker Marsha Smith Michael Thomas Eileen Wilson-Oyelaran OTHERS: I. Diana Algra, Volunteer Centers ofMichigan Kyle Caldwell, Michigan Nonprofit Association Mary Grill , Michigan Community Service Commission Janice Harvey, Michigan Community Service Commission Paula Kaiser VanDam, Michigan Community Service Commission Kevin Reeves, Michigan Community Service Commission Amy Smitter, Michigan Campus Compact Jocelyn Yanda, Department ofHuman Services Welcome and Introduction- Chairman Dan Mulhern The meeting was called to order at 10:35 a.m. by Chairn1an Dan Mulhern . Chairman Mulhern welcomed new Commissioner Joe Lubig to the MCSC and Commissioners introduced themselves. �II. Review and Approval ofNovember 13 , 2007 Minutes- Chairman Dan Mulhern Chairman Mulhern asked for a motion to approve the minutes from the September 28, 2007 board meeting. Commissioner Williamson moved to approve the minutes; Commissioner Seese seconded the motion. The motion passed unanimously. III. Standing Committee Reports - Chairman Dan Mulhem The Commissioners reviewed Executive Committee meeting minutes from February 8, 2008 . Executive Committee members approved AmeriCorps Competitive funding and Volunteer Investment Grants. Chairman Mulhern summarized the types of funding to update new Commissioners. AmeriCorps grants two types of funding ; competitive grants where MCSC submits applications to CNCS and competes with a national pool of applicants, and the formula funding that CNCS grants to the MCSC which determines sub-grantees. The MCSC also receives funding through the state budget to fund Volunteer Investment Grants to stimulate the growth of Volunteer Centers statewide. At one point the MCSC received $1 million, but now the funding level is at $250,000. The MCSC lost the funding in the FY06-07 budget year because of the budget crisis. This year the funding is targeting initiatives that focus on areas from the Blueprint for Action. Chairman Mulhem asked for a motion to approve the minutes. Commissioner Niester moved to approve the minutes, Commissioner K wak seconded the motion. The motion passed unanimously. IV. Executive Director Report - Musette Michael Ms. Michael updated Commissioners on upcoming events and asked them to attend if possible. Their attendance increases the MCSC 's visibility, provides Commissioners the opportunity to network with others in the field . and helps them to gain ideas to provide direction. Ms. Michael also described initiatives beginning through America's Promise to address the epidemic of high school dropouts. It is a nationwide epidemic and problem; 1 out of every 3 91h graders will not graduate and half of those not graduating are minority students. State Farm Insurance will be funding summits around the state to address the issue. There will be a summit on April 24 and 25 in Detroit and October 20 in Lansing. The summits will address the dropout issue and the causes and solutions from a national, state, and local perspective. We continue to emphasize the role mentoring plays on a child ' s academic success and the role service-learning plays by keeping kids engaged in school. Our AmeriCorps programs provide support for kids inside and outside of school. The MCSC and it's programs play a critical role in addressing this issue. We will be attending the summits and invite Commissioners to attend also. Ms. Michael also invited Commissioners to attend the Michigan Giving and Volunteering Celebration, sponsored by Comcast, on April 16th at the Capitol. She also reminded Commissioners that the Russ Mawby Signature Service Project will take place on June 11 and 12 in Benton Harbor. Commissioners also received updated Key Information Binder information. The binder material includes programs in each of the Commissioners geographic area. 2 �A. Update on Blueprint for Action I Communication Calendar - Ms. Michael explained that each of the MCSC program areas are working on their activities within the Blueprint for Action and have highlighted those completed in their specific areas . It was suggested that we add the Blueprint for Action to the MCSC website. Mary Grill explained the Communication Calendar and that everything related to outreach or communications is listed. It is an 18-month calendar and is broken down by program area. A Commissioner activity section has also been added. This provides a snapshot of the communications activities for the MCSC. Ms. Grill shared that the MCSC is working with some MSU information technology students who have committed to reorganizing the MCSC website as a project. She also announced that Elyse Ver Berkmoes joined the MCSC communications staff. B. Mentor Michigan - Paula VanDam I. Mentor Michigan Month -Paula VanDam gave an overview ofMentor Michigan activities during the past quarter. We wrapped up a very successful Mentoring Month in January. One of the new components of Mentoring Month this year included the mini-grants that were awarded to mentoring organizations registered with Mentor Michigan and completing the census. The grants were an opportunity for them to apply for funds to host a mentoring recruitment event or a mentoring recognition event in January. The MCSC awarded nearly $17,000 to over 25 mentoring organizations or collaboratives to host these events. There were 37 local events that took place statewide. Commissioners Alexander and Thomas participated in a local event in Saginaw. Thanks to Commissioner Seese for helping to secure Saginaw Spirit tickets for one of the events and also to Commissioner Jewell for her efforts in helping with a Kalamazoo event. In addition, we were fortunate to have the Governor host a press conference on January gth to release the results of Wave V of the Mentor Michigan Census. This was a great opportunity to draw some media attention to the growth of mentoring over the past year. In addition the Governor set another goal in her State of the State address. She not only thanked the 21,000 mentors who are currently giving of their time but also committed to recruiting 10,000 more mentors between now and the end of her administration. We are working on our plan so that we can reach that number. Ms. VanDam stated that over 100 PSAs were distributed around the state although we don ' t have a count of how many were played statewide. Mary Grill also thanked Larry Williamson and Comcast for playing the PSA during February. Commissioner Lawson said that many corporations would be happy to play the mentoring PSAs on their cafeteria monitors, hallway monitors and in the manufacturing plants if they are open captioned. She will help us work with the Corporate Councils next year to get the PSAs played. Chairman Mulhern asked if we can only show them during January. Ms. Grill stated that they do not mention the month of January in them so they can played anytime throughout the year. 3 �2. John Hancock Essay Contest - Ms. VanDam explained that John Hancock Financial Services has contributed $100,000 annually to Mentor Michigan for the last three years. They had piloted an essay contest in the Boston area where they are based and wanted to bring it to Michigan, specifically Southeast Michigan. High School students write essays about John Hancock 's life, and John Hancock executives select one winner to win a 1 $10,000 scholarship and trip to Washington D.C. over July 4 h. Chairman Mulhern and Commissioner Lawson also served as judges for the contest. John Hancock wanted to partner specifically with Mentor Michigan, and we encouraged them to expand beyond the Southeast Michigan area. MCSC staff did a tremendous job working through our Learn and Serve network, mentoring network, and also AmeriCorps programs to gather a good number of essays. A student from a Southgate school that had been involved with service-learning won the scholarship. Commissioner Lawson shared that they not only gave the $10,000 scholarship to the winner, but also gave a $2,500 scholarship to all of the finalists. In addition , Dan talked them into giving a $5,000 scholarship to the second place winner. Commissioner Lawson asked for ideas on how we can recruit more writers from schools around the state. This is a great opportunity for kids to get cash for college. John Hancock is interested in running the contest statewide next year. Commissioners can share the opportunity next year in their local communities. Chairman Mulhern would like to make sure that the contest continues to be marketed in the mentoring network. 3. Michigan National Guard Partnership- Ms. VanDam shared that the MCSC has formed a partnership with the Michigan National Guard to recruit mentors. Mr. Mulhern launched the partnership at the annual conference for senior enlisted soldiers and airn1an in January. There will be a follow up presentation in March in Kalamazoo with commanding officers. The goal is to recruit 500 mentors by 2010. We will be rolling out a DVD and recruitment kit to the units and will also establish local partnerships between mentoring organizations and various National Guard units across the state. Ms. Michael also stated that the Mentor Michigan staff have a tracking system for the initiative. Chairman Mulhern stated that this is an extraordinary partnership. From aPR and marketing standpoint, we ' ll have a tremendous opportunity once the initiative kicks off. One possibility for us in terms of marketing is to have the National Guard mentor, Jerrod, and his little speak in a corporate setting to tell the story of the benefits of mentoring. Mr. Mulhern also shared that he spoke with the Michigan Municipal League and there may be a possibility to speak before the mayors this summer. 4. Legislative Amendment- Ms. VanDam stated that there is a need to amend the Child Protection Law to allow checks ofvolunteers on the child abuse registry. Some federal grants for mentoring require organizations to check the registry; however there is confusion within the law as to who DHS has the ability to share that information with. The law currently restricts who 4 �may have access to this infom1ation. Mentor Michigan is working with the Mentor Michigan Provider Council to ask for an amendment to the Child Protection Law that will allow a potential mentor to ask DHS to confirm that they are not on the central registry and to allow them to share that information for either employment or volunteer purposes. The Providers Council has suggested that DHS should also be able to share that information directly with a designated volunteer organization or employer. The language is being written so that it can apply to anyone in a volunteer organization. There is a draft of the bill and they are looking for sponsors. 5. Launch ofMentorPRO - Ms. VanDam was excited to share that Mentor Michigan is launching a new web-based evaluation program for mentoring organizations called MentorPRO. It was created by MENTOR and beta tested by a number of mentoring programs across the country. It is an extraordinarily sophisticated management information system for mentoring programs from in-taking of volunteers to getting them screened and matched, and then once they are matched it allows them to manage the match relationship all in a web-based tracking system. It also has a reminder system to notify case managers that it is time to check in with a mentor match. We have a long way to go to get programs to implement it. Some Big Brothers Big Sisters organizations have their own tracking systems that they use so they won't need to use MentorPRO. The first mentoring programs will be trained next week; there are 14 programs that will pilot the program. This program will not replace the Mentor Michigan Census as not every mentoring program will sign on to use the program. 6. Mentor Michigan Conference- the 2008 Mentor Michigan Conference will take place on November 17 at the Kellogg Center and will be held in conjunction with the AmeriCorps Member Celebration. This will allow more AmeriCorps members to participate in the conference. 7. Mentor Michigan Wave V Census - The results of the census were announced in January. Ms. VanDam shared some highlights. The number of mentors increased by 4,200 to over 20,600 so we've seen a steady growth of mentors over the last 2 years. The number of kids being served by mentors stayed the same from last year (approximately 28,000 children) which means there is a decline in group mentoring and an increase in oneon-one mentoring. As there are programs that did not report, it is reasonable to estimate that there are more than 35,000 mentoring relationships. Also, recruitment efficiency has improved which means that although the number of inquiries is down, there is a better success rate of inquiries turning into applicants. There are still mentors and mentees on waiting lists in all geographic areas so we need to do a better job of getting programs to coordinate and collaborate. Mentor Michigan needs to have a better presence in the Detroit area. There have been conversations with mentoring collaboratives to see how we can bring major mentoring programs in Detroit together to talk about a larger plan and what it will take to build mentoring in that community. Commissioner Lawson suggested that it might be 5 �worthwhile to work with Skillman and their five neighborhoods, and may be helpful for Mentor Michigan to put together a list of what we could offer Skillman. There is also discussion to have a Mentor Michigan staff person in the Detroit area. The Census also showed that there needs to be more technical training for the mentoring programs and Mentor Michigan will work to provide that. We will also be providing $100,000 in organizational development/capacity building grants ( 10 - $10,000 grants) that will allow organizations to pick an issue (fund development, board development, pr and marketing) to help with organizational issues. The RFP will be issued this summer. 8. Father's Day Promotion- Ms. VanDam stated that the promotion with Meijer in 2007 was very successful and asked whether we should approach Meijer again this year. Mr. Mulhern is comfortable asking Mark Murray, from Meijer, for their support again with the promotion. It was also suggested to see ifDP & Co. would help with the marketing of this promotion. Mary Grill will speak with DP & Co. about helping. There will be a committee to work on this topic: Janet Lawson, Lori Jewell, Think Tank Committee, and Amy Smitter. They will have a conference call in March or April to come up with some ideas. C. AmeriCorps Update 1. AmeriCorps Alums -There are five chapter locations; Metro Detroit, Grand Rapids, Lansing, Marquette, and West MI Lakeshore. They have held various events and participated in several service projects. We recently announced that the chapters will have the opportunity to apply for some mini-grants with some funds that were designated from GSA proceeds. These grants will be used for projects or events that meet the goals established including chapter expansion, cultivating new partners to support alumns, connecting alurnns to current AmeriCorps members, and more. Megan Sargent has been convening an alumn leadership team. 2. AmeriCorps Week - Ms. VanDam shared that AmeriCorps Week will take place May 11-18. It is a nationwide event designed to bring more attention to AmeriCorps. Michigan's AmeriCorps programs are organizing different public relations and service projects in their local cornnmnities for that week. It coincides with the Nonprofit Superconference again this year and AmeriCorps members will give a presentation on AmeriCorps and complete an on-site service project. Once we have details on local service projects going on during that week, we will notify Commissioners. 3. Russ Mawby Signature Service Project - This year's project will take place June 11-12 in Benton Harbor. Commissioners are invited to participate. D. MLK Day Activities- Jeanine Yard summarized activities that took place on MLK Day. It is a priority of the CNCS to make MLK Day a day of service. The MCSC promoted it through its grantees and partners. Partners included Volunteer Centers of Michigan , Michigan Campus Compact, the LEAGUE, 6 �Mentor Michigan and CNCS-Michigan. Through this promotion, Michigan had 46 organizations post more than 119 MLK Day service or volunteer opportunities on the MLK website. The MCSC will work with it' s partners to expand next year; we would like to offer mini-grants to organizations hosting events. Commissioners will also be invited to participate in MLK Day events next year. E. Learn & Serve Update 1. Institute Summary- Ms. VanDam gave an update on Learn and Serve activities. The annual Institute on Service-Learning and Civic Engagement was scheduled to be hosted at Central Michigan University on February 7 and 8. Due to a snow storm, CMU was closed. However, Dan had an enthusiastic audience for his leadership presentation. Out of the 350 registered attendees, 125 made it through the storm. Michigan Campus Compact and MCSC staff were able to put together a modified agenda for the conference. 2. National Service-Learning Conference - Ms. VanDam shared that Angelia Salas will be presenting at the National Service-Learning Conference in April in Minneapolis. The session is "Building Programs that Last" and is based on the MCSC ' s program sustainability efforts as it relates to the Learn and Serve grants we offer to school districts. Also, the MCSC offered a grant to Deborah Wagner from the Ionia County ISD to create a professional development product called "The Box". Deb will be offering a full-day preconference session launching "The Box" nationally. There are many organizations waiting for the unveiling of it. Commissioner Lawson would like Angelia and/or Deb Wagner to come to Ford to demo the box. 3. 2008-09 Learn and Serve- Michigan Outreach - Ms. VanDam stated that the MCSC has funding available for nine new districts for Learn and Serve. We are holding outreach sessions in Kalamazoo and Detroit to instruct them about the guidelines. F. Governor's Service Awards - Chairman Mulhern stated that there was a great turnout at the GSA Sponsor Breakfast at the Governor' s Residence. Past sponsors, Commissioners, and award recipients were invited. The purpose of the event was to get people excited about this year' s Governor's Service Awards and to gather information from the important stakeholders on whether changes should be made to the program. A video was shown that included two past winners, Randy Walker (past Mentor of the Year) and Tuesday Toolmen (Past Volunteer Program of the Year). Attendees were asked whether we should think about revising the celebration from the big theatrical event at the Fox Theater to a smaller event at the Governor's Residence. Sponsors were asked for their thoughts on changing the format and stated that we should do what makes the most sense. The business case that was presented to them was that the event grossed about $185 ,000 and netted about $100,000 (so we spent about $85 ,000 on expenses for the event). Options discussed were to hold a smaller event where we might not incur the large expenses or need to fill a huge 7 �venue like the Fox Theater, and instead hold the event at the Governor' s Residence. The proceeds from the event could be used to get the message of volunteerism out more strategically in more local communities. The vignettes of the wonderful winners could be used during cable programs. The corporate attendees said they don't care about marketing (the sponsors name in program, etc.); they contribute because it is the right thing to do, and to plan whatever event that makes sense. Others felt strongly that being on the stage with the governor was very important. Mary Zatina from Oakwood Health Systems said it was great to have a winner on the stage and to be able to bring several of their employees to the event. Regarding the amount of media coverage the event gets, Mary Grill stated that the event itself doesn't get much coverage but the winners get coverage in their local communities. Commissioner Williamson shared that the breakfast event was very successful and said that one attendee (Delta Dental) stated to him that they thought doing something at the Governor's Residence would be a great way to honor volunteers. Commissioner Kwak said that it is hard to have the conversation without knowing what the event means to all the people who attend (nominators, finalists , and winners) because that is who the event is for. She suggested that a survey of nominators, finalists and winners go out to get an idea of what they would like to see. If we had data that supported one format or the other, it would help with the decision-making. It would be nice to find out what matters to the people in Michigan that will motivate them to volunteer. One comment that was made to Chris was that they liked the current format because they could bring a lot of volunteers and it was not cost prohibitive. It's about being inclusive. What they (Kellogg Foundation) are hearing from their grantees is that when you pull one or two people out of a collective leadership model and give them awards you actually discourage other people from getting involved. To celebrate collectively is a very important concept. Commissioner Niester asked if we have a reception at the Residence, would we give up the opportunity to also do a celebration in the city of the finalists and winners. We're not going to get 2000 people to come down from the Upper Peninsula for an event in Detroit, but if we celebrate the recipients in their local communities, you may get more people involved. The real story is in the field so you may gain more exposure of the awards locally and with local media. The Fox Theater is a great venue but it's not a central venue. The event may pull more people if it is in a central location. Commissioner Lubig suggested three or four regional events where the good stories of the area could be shared. By sharing the stories, it could build momentum. It could take place with other events that are occurring. Commissioner Alexander asked whether the different locations would be a logistical problem and also what is the primary purpose of the awards. Do we 8 �want to recognize the recipients? Are we trying to pull people in and show them what they can do with their talents and what they get in return? If we are trying to do that and also pull in more sponsors, is it a good idea to have it community-based or is it a better idea to have a larger event with more exposure? Commissioner Sowmick spoke with his talent buyer to see what kind of artist they could get with the level of funding the GSA provides, asking an artist to perform for 30 minutes. The buyer asked what the main focus of the event is; to sell tickets, to provide quality entertainment, or to recognize the participants. An entertainer has to come in at this cost and conform their performance to our agenda. If we're looking to bring more people into the process, we can accomplish the same objective with the local event. From the media perspective, we're going to get more coverage from a Lansing based event. If there is an event at the Governor' s Residence, bring in a video crew to videotape it and then use the video vignettes to showcase the winners locally. Maybe there can be an arrangement with Michigan State University to use the Wharton Center for the awards ceremony and the Governor's Residence for the reception. MCSC staff shared that finalists have commented that they like the fact that they can bring more family and friends to the event now that it is at the Fox Theater. When it was a dinner/awards ceremony, they were limited with the number of guests they could bring and it was also cost prohibitive because of it being a dinner. Kyle Caldwell gave background on the transition from the last administration to the new administration. Taking a hiatus from doing the awards ceremony was considered, but the grassroots organizations were not happy with that option. During the first year of the Granholm administration, the Governor Service Awards were presented in local communities when they were attending other events. Is there a possibility that you do the awards ceremony and then also highlight the awardees in their local communities at other events? Mary Grill said that we did 5 or 6 presentations that year. The Governor only presented one of the awards (the Romney Award at the Volunteer SuperConference) so there was disappointment from the field that the profile of the event went down. The awards presentations at the local events got lost in the larger message of the event. Chris K wak said that the local dinners are so common place and that the event at the Fox Theater was exciting. She was able to get people who wouldn't have considered going to attend the event. Having a big name entertainer gives the event a big buzz and people want to go. Mary Grill shared that the only issue with having something at the Governor's Residence is the number of people that can attend. In earlier years for GSA Receptions held at the Residence, there were 250 in attendance and that was 9 �over the 200 recommended. If finalists and winners are both invited along with their guests, the numbers would be larger than can be accommodated. Jocelyn Yanda stated that she enjoys the vignettes of the winners and that she hopes that we don't lose that. Dan Mulhern reiterated the question asked "What are we trying to accomplish?" Is it recognizing people, is it to grow the movement, can we save some money, is there more outreach to media. There has been a pretty strong push back that it is about creating that quality of experience around the Fox Theater. Janet Lawson said there is something special about calling the winners forward, honoring them, and telling their story. Having been the person reading the information on the winners, the story is better told visually (through the videos). From the fundraising standpoint, many of the sponsors are from the SE Michigan area as opposed to the Lansing or Grand Rapids area and that the sponsors may prefer to have it in the metropolitan Detroit area. Another thought would be to do something at the Residence every other year and still have people tell their story through videos, promote it on local cable programming, have entertainment, and have a special, more intimate event. Then on the down year you have more money for programming. Chairman Mulhern asked the GSA Committee to calculate the budgets of both an event at the Fox Theater and a reception at the Residence, and the number of attendees that can attend. Also, gather information from a survey. The GSA Committee can meet via conference call to make a decision. Mary Grill said that once the decision of the type of event is made, the sponsor letters will be sent out. G. Advocacy- Ms. Michael explained that a copy of the MCSC's draft Volunteerism and National Service Platform was emailed out to Commissioners this week for their feedback. This is the beginning of the conversation and we hope to get other states to sign on. Once we know who the presidential candidates are, we will float our platform. We'd like Michigan to be known and to be a step ahead. Chairman Mulhern sent a letter to Senators Levin and Stabenow asking them to join the newly formed Senate National Service Caucus. H. Financial Report- Kevin Reeves gave an update on the federal budget recommendations for national service. The budget for CNCS for FY08 was $856,331 million. The proposed amount for FY09 is $829 million, which is a drop of more than $26 million. Learn and Serve is taking more than a $5 million dollar cut which would mean a cute for Michigan of more than $100,000 if enacted. When you consider the fact that our average Learn and Serve school-based grants are approximately $20,000, you are in tum losing 5 grants. AmeriCorps State & National has an increase of $17 million, which 10 �would increase the number of AmeriCorps members to the President's request of75 ,000. V. Public Comment Diana Agra shared that the High School Drop Out Summits will be taking place in Detroit on April24 and 25 and Lansing on October 20. Amy Smitter thanked Lori Jewell and State Farm Insurance as they are serving as a sponsor. VI. Adjourn The meeting adjourned at 2:25 pm. 11 � Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. 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Johnson Center for Philanthropy Charities Philanthropy and Society Fundraising Records Michigan Community Service Commission Michigan Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource application/pdf Type The nature or genre of the resource Text Language A language of the resource eng Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Grand Valley State University Libraries, Special Collections and University Archives, 1 Campus Drive, Allendale, MI, 50907 Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource <a href="http://rightsstatements.org/page/InC/1.0/?language=en">In Copyright</a> 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> Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 2008-04-25 https://digitalcollections.library.gvsu.edu/files/original/3ec804bd8b55a73664e0629e1aa77f1c.pdf e5f208da8bb68b13b35b7edccd234d3f PDF Text Text Michigan Giving & Volunteering Celebration 2008 Presented by Comcast (S:omcast April 16, 2008, 11:00 a.m. - 12:00 noon State Capitol Building , Room 402-403 , Lansing , Michigan Michigan has a rich history of giving and volunteering, with a high rate of its residents giving to and volunteering with community nonprofits every year. This annual event celebrates the Michigan spirit of giving and volunteering , honoring outstanding citizens and state leaders who take an active giving and volunteering role in their communities, and highlighting the latest giving and volunteering stats for the state. The Michigan Volunteer Champion Awards were presented. 2008 Michigan Volunteer Champion Award Winners Sen. Jason Allen (R-Traverse City) -Volunteer Spirit Award for exemplary service in support of volunteerism. Senator Allen has consistently displayed a personal ded ication to volunteer efforts throughout the communities of his district. He is a member of the Traverse City Rotary Club, as well as an Eagle Scout who remains involved in scouting , serving on the Scenic Trails Council Executive Board , and counseling merit badges. Additionally, Senator Allen has been a champion of legislative initiatives designed to care for the critical needs of his community. He is the sponsor of SB 150 , a bill to stimulate donations to food banks across the state by granting tax credits to individuals making food donations. Rep. Robert Dean (D-Grand Rapids)- Volunteer Spirit Award for exemplary service in support of volunteerism. The Reverend Robert Dean is an active supporter of volunteer efforts in greater Grand Rapids. A lifelong citizen of the Grand Rapids community, Rep . Dean has given of his time and talent by active involvement with a number of organizations, including Campfire Boys and Girls , Project Focus, Families for Kids , Kent County Children 's Coordinating Council , Rotary Club , Sen ior Neighbors, Dwelling Place, Military Academics Committee, Family Talk, Fair Housing Center, Student Achievement Foundation, and the Area Agency on Ag ing. Rep. Kim Meltzer (R-Ciinton Township) -Servant Leadership Award for outstanding personal dedication to civic engagement and service. Representative Meltzer served on the board of the Clinton Township YMCA from 2001-2004 and currently volunteers her time by serving on the Board of Directors for the Macomb Family YMCA and the Clinton Township Area Optimist Club. Rep. Meltzer has also been an active member of the school community, volunteering at school events and in the classroom. She remains very involved in the efforts of the nonprofit community throughout her district, always willing to give of her time and effort to improve the communities she represents. �Sen. Gilda Jacobs (D-Huntington Woods)- Servant Leadership Award for outstanding personal dedication to civic engagement and service. Prior to coming to Lansing, Senator Jacobs served as Development Director for JARC, a Jewish association providing residential care for persons with developmental disabilities. Her extensive community service includes having served as a board member of numerous organizations, including the Anti-Defamation League, Neighborhood Project, and the Women's Division of Jewish Federation of Metropolitan Detroit. Senator Jacobs currently serves on the Board of Visitors Leadership Council for Endowments and Scholarships at the Institute of Gerontology at Wayne State University and the Community Advisory Council for the Junior League of Birmingham. This event is sponsored by Comcast and co-hosted by Council of Michigan Foundations, Michigan Campus Compact, Michigan Community Service Commission, and Volunteer Centers of Michigan. Support for Serve Michigan is provided by the ConnectMichigan Alliance Endowment. � Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource 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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Johnson Center for Philanthropy Charities Philanthropy and Society Fundraising Records Michigan Community Service Commission Michigan Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource application/pdf Type The nature or genre of the resource Text Language A language of the resource eng Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Grand Valley State University Libraries, Special Collections and University Archives, 1 Campus Drive, Allendale, MI, 50906 Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource <a href="http://rightsstatements.org/page/InC/1.0/?language=en">In Copyright</a> 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> Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 2008-04-25 https://digitalcollections.library.gvsu.edu/files/original/e1d8d40a9934cebf4c1e1bddcc0f4be1.pdf edf120372dd612fb442d7a0fb9ba5118 PDF Text Text M I CH I GA N COMMUNITY SERVICE Signature Service Project Wish List June 11-12, 2008 * Benton Harbor COMM I SS I O N The Russ Mawby Signature Service Project is an annual event. Each year AmeriCorps members from all around the state join together for two days of training, teambuilding, and service. By the end of the second day, several projects are completed, visibly demonstrating the power of AmeriCorps members in action. This year's project is a partnership with the Michigan Community Service Commission (MCSC), Habitat for Humanity of Michigan, and Harbor Habitat for Humanity in Benton Harbor. The 2008 Signature Service Project will take place in Benton Harbor on June 11 and 12. Over 250 AmeriCorps members will come together to assist with building and landscaping several Habitat for Humanity homes. In order to make this project a success, the MCSC is in need of sponsorship/ donations to purchase the following items: • Bottled Water ($500) • Snacks (Multiple $100 donations) o Granola bars o Fruit o Chips o Other snack items • Sponsorship for Lunch on Day 1 ($8/person x 250 = $2,000) • Sponsorship for Dinner on Day 1 ($1 0/person x 250 = $2 ,500) • Sponsorship for Breakfast on Day 2 ($8/person x 250 = $2,000) • Sponsorship for Lunch on Day 2 ($8/person x 250 = $2,000) • Project Supplies ($500 or donation of listed items) o First Aid Kits (20 kits) o Protective face masks (1 00 count) o Work gloves (200 pairs) o Bug spray/Sunscreen o Hand Sanitizer/Wet Wipes *All sponsors will receive formal recognition during the Signature Service Project Kickoff, in addition to having their logo displayed on a large banner at the project site. �.. MICHIGAN'S AMERICORPS ·. Russ MA WBY SIGNATURE SERVICE PROJECT June 11- 12, 2008 ··COMMISSIONER REGISTRATION fORM Registrant Name: - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - I plan to attend: D Wednesday, June 11 D Thursday, June 12 D I do need overnight accommodations D Vegetarian Meals D I do NOT need overnight accommodations D Special Accommodations : _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ __ Some tasks at the Signature Service Project may require heavy lifting and/or strenuous physical labor. Please indicate whether you are interested in being assigned to tasks of this nature. _ _ Yes ___ No Do you have special skills that would be beneficial to construction or landscaping projects? If so, please describe. Do you have any restrictions that would limit your participation in physical labor or landscaping? If so, please describe. (Example: physical limitations, etc.) Please return to by Wednesday, June 4, 2008 to: Janice Harvey Michigan Community Service Commission Email: harveyj1@Michigan.gov Fax: (517) 241-3869 �MICHIGAN I - --· ~~- - _.....,_._ RussMAWBY -- SIGNATURE SERVICE PROJECT JUNE 11-12,2008 BENTON HARBOR, Ml COMMUNilY SERVICE COMMISSION Agenda- Wednesday, June 11 11:30 - 12:30 p.m. Registration and Lunch 1:00 p.m. Opening Ceremonies 2:00p.m. Break I Divide into project teams 2:15p.m. Onsite Training I Teambuilding 3:00p.m. Begin Service 6:00p.m. Wrap Up I Clean Up Agenda- Thursday, June 12 8:00a.m. Begin service 11:45 a.m.-12:15 p.m. Lunch Shifts Begin 12:45- 1:15 p.m. Projects resume 3:30p.m. Wrap Up Projects I Clean Up 3:45p.m. Reflection at project site 4:00p.m. Closing 4:15p.m. Depart 2008 Russ Mawby Signature Service Project � Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. 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Johnson Center for Philanthropy Charities Philanthropy and Society Fundraising Records Michigan Community Service Commission Michigan Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource application/pdf Type The nature or genre of the resource Text Language A language of the resource eng Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Grand Valley State University Libraries, Special Collections and University Archives, 1 Campus Drive, Allendale, MI, 50905 Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource <a href="http://rightsstatements.org/page/InC/1.0/?language=en">In Copyright</a> 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> Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 2008-04-25 https://digitalcollections.library.gvsu.edu/files/original/dbe079507ea78d440c0e56e6fbd34d1c.pdf 3df1f763eb96b56b6b994f63e6f5fae5 PDF Text Text AmeriCorps Week- May 11- 18, 2008 Michigan's AmeriCorps programs are planning various AmeriCorps Week projects throughout the state (see Project Spreadsheet). Projects range in focus from literacy to the environment, and all will showcase the power of AmeriCorps and AmeriCorps alums through service in Michigan, as well as educate key stakeholders on the role, impact, and potential of national service. The MCSC is providing support and resources by: • Granting $5 ,870 in AmeriCorps Week mini-grants to help support 12 projects and events throughout MI. • Obtaining a proclamation to give programs from the Governor declaring Michigan's AmeriCorps Week. • Publishing a "Great Stories" booklet featuring current AmeriCorps members and alums. • Arranging for Commissioner Lloyd Jackson to speak at the Detroit Kickoff on Monday, May 12. Russ Mawby Signature Service Project- June 11 -12, 2008 Benton Harbor, Michigan Each year AmeriCorps members from all around the state join together for two days of training, teambuilding, and service. This year' s project, in partnership with Harbor Habitat for Humanity, will involve construction and landscaping of several houses in the Crystal Estates neighborhood. The MCSC is seeking sponsorship for the twoday event to cover some of the expenses. Please review the attached sponsorship wish list and let Janice Harvey know if you have organizations and individuals we should approach. AmeriCorps Alums Michigan AmeriCorps Alums are helping to rebuild the Gulf Coast! Six alumni traveled to Biloxi, Mississippi this past Wednesday (April 23rd) for five days of meaningful service in partnership with Hands On Gulf Coast. The MCSC provided each alum with a $100 scholarship to assist with travel and lodging, as well as additional funds to cover meal expenses (a total of $940 in support). Michigan will be well-represented at the National Conference on Service and Yolunteerism and the AmeriCorps Alums pre-conference next month in Atlanta, Georgia. This conference has great resources to help alums increase chapter involvement and continue their commitment to a lifetime of service. At least four alums chapter leaders plan to attend, and the MCSC will provide two scholarships to cover registration fees and travel expenses. Expanded Training Opportunities • Disaster Preparedness Fifty-one AmeriCorps and Learn and Serve individuals from across the state participated in a comprehensive two-day training conducted by the American Red Cross of Greater Grand Rapids and funded by the MCSC. All members who successfully completed the training series were eligible to participate in the American Red Cross Disaster Services Human Resource System - the system of national disaster responders. Please see the attached handout for additional details of the training. • Coaching for Nonprofit Managers This two-day training helped build a network of individuals throughout Michigan who use the "coach approach" to assist others with reaching their goals. Ten AmeriCorps program directors and several Learn and Serve coordinators attended the training and learned how to better help others by listening, asking powerful questions, motivating, and offering accountability. Site Visits Program officers are currently conducting monitoring site visits. A typical site visit consists of interviews with the program director, one-two members, site supervisors, observation of program activities, and review of member files. These visits are followed by comprehensive written feedback. �Fifty-one AmeriCorps and Learn and Serve participants from ten different programs across Michigan are ready to respond to local or national disasters such as • fires , floods , and hurricanes. During an intensive, comprehensive two-day disaster relief training, the participants learned shelter operations, mass care , CPR, first aid, and more. These courses qualify them to staff a Red Cross emergency shelter in Michigan and across the United States On January 23-24 and February 28-29, 2008, the American Red Cross of Greater Grand Rapids hosted the 2nd annual AmeriCorps Disaster Training . This training series is an initiative funded by the Michigan Community Service Commission (MCSC) and implemented by the American Red Cross of Greater Grand Rapids. The training was open to all Michigan's AmeriCorps and Learn and ServeMichigan programs. Participants learn hands-on management of Red Cross supplies in real-time scenarios. Sessions were taught by volunteer instructors who shared first-hand what it is like to respond to a national disaster and volunteer in a shelter. Training participants were required to set up, open , and Cooking their own meals teaches trainees how to use afoll-service kitchen manage a simulated Red Cross shelter where they took turns role-playing disaster Instructors with firs t-hand experience victims and relief taught Shelter Operations. workers. The simulation provided members with critical hands-on experience and the opportunity to understand what staying in an emergency shelter is like for the victims of disasters. Th is is one of the strongest components of the training because it teaches the participants to empathize, give quality care , and focus on the people they are serving . I At the end of the training , the participants were encouraged to complete the Red Cross Disaster Volunteer Application so they can volunteer with their local Red Cross chapters . to. • The American Red Cross of Greater Grand Rapids, a Michigan 's AmeriCorps grantee. provided expert resources. � Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource 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 The spatial or temporal topic of the resource, the spatial applicability of the resource, or the jurisdiction under which the resource is relevant 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> Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource <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. 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Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context JCPA-04_MCSC_2008-04-25_MI-AmeriCorps Title A name given to the resource Michigan Community Service Commission 2008-04-25 commission meeting Michigan's AmeriCorps Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Michigan Community Service Commission Description An account of the resource Michigan Community Service Commission 2008-04-25 commission meeting Michigan's AmeriCorps. 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 Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource application/pdf Type The nature or genre of the resource Text Language A language of the resource eng Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Grand Valley State University Libraries, Special Collections and University Archives, 1 Campus Drive, Allendale, MI, 50904 Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource <a href="http://rightsstatements.org/page/InC/1.0/?language=en">In Copyright</a> 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> Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 2008-04-25 https://digitalcollections.library.gvsu.edu/files/original/7ddf2ff7b7a95b7835d8b75324e72ce4.pdf 9a29eb0a66cb013850b66ea2a3702e08 PDF Text Text Michigan National Guard Initiative I DVD The goal of this new initiative, Mobilizing Mentors - Hometown Heroes Mentoring Hometown Kids, is to recruit 500 Michigan Army and Air National Guard members as mentors by 2010. The rollout of this initiative began in January and continued at the commanding officers conference on March 16 in Kalamazoo. At this conference, Mentor Michigan provided the officers with recruitment toolkits that included a brochure and DVD on the Mobilizing Mentors initiative. Mentor Michigan also presented at the National Guard State Family Conference on April 19 and wi ll be presenting at the National Guard Diversity Conference on April 29. Big Brother Sg t Jerred Johnson and Little Brother Tony Members of the National Guard are answering the call. See the attached article about Master Sergeant Ben Noble who recently signed up with VIP Mentoring. State of the State Goal In Governor Granholm ' s 2008 State of the State Address, she committed to recruit 10,000 more mentors. Mentor Michigan is providing bi-weekly updates for the Governor's Cabinet meetings to report on the progress toward meeting this goal. These updates include the efforts of Mentor Michigan to enhance the quality of mentoring and increase the quantity of mentors in the state. State Employees Mentor Michigan is working with the state departments to develop relationships to recruit more state employees to mentor. The state departments are identifying liaisons to work with Mentor Michigan and the employees within their departments. So far, ten departments have identified liaisons and are ready to start recruiting. Father's Day Promotion In 2007, Meijer donated $2.00 from every $25 gift card sold during Father's Day weekend to Mentor Michigan (over $14,000 was raised) . Meijer has expressed interest to participate again this year. We will be discussing the promotion with the Mentor Michigan Provider Council during their quarterly meeting on Tuesday and will share their feedback on a conference call with the MCSC board committee scheduled for the week of May 51h. Mentor PRO MentorPRO is in full swing in Michigan with eight organizations currently using MentorPRO and seven more in the process of gaining access. Included in the group of eight organizations using MentorPRO are Eaton and Ottawa County 4-H Offices, Big Brothers Big Sisters of Monroe County, and Michigan Youth Opportunities Initiative in Midland and Isabella Counties . Each week, more programs express an interest in this tool. We are very excited to have such a huge response to this program that has amazing potential to assist both the mentoring programs and their participants . Mentor Michigan Census Wave V Recently one of the state's larger mentoring organization discovered an error in the data they reported in the Mentor Michigan Census Wave V. Mentor Michigan has revised the reports to ensure more accurate reporting. In addition, four additional mentoring organizations submitted their surveys after the initial reports were released last fall. Their data is included in the new reports that will be released. (See attached summary.) �VIP Mentoring VIP Mentoring 28 W Adams Suite 1310 E-Update Detroit MI 48226 313.964.1110 www. vipmentoring.org April 17, 2008 Mentor Michigan Calls Out The National Guard Growing up on Detroit's west side, Benjamin Noble always had his eye out for someone he could look up to. "I was from a single parent family and was always in search of what I considered to be a good male role model," he said. "It is very hard growing up without a father figure in your life." While at a recent Joint Force Senior Non-Commissioned Officer Conference, Master Sergeant Benjamin Noble listened to a presentation by Dan Mulhern, Michigan's First Gentleman. The presentation highlighted the plight of young people in our communities and the particular challenges they face. The First Gentleman described how members of the military can help improve grades, attendance and self esteem by offering as little as one hour of their time each week to these children. Listening intently, the Master Sergeant well understood the need for role models based on his own first hand experience. When he was 13 years old, Ben had met an older gentleman, a man he calls his "surrogate grandfather". "The man took me under his wing" Ben says. "He taught me how to work and how to consider others as well as myself, essentially guiding my transition into manhood. He was my only role model and mentor. It is tough to go through life without a father." ment and effective strategies to defeat bullies by using positive actions and words. "VIP has developed a great set of tools for us to use" Ben enthused. Many of the issues we are discussing with the young people involving tobacco, drugs, bullying, and effective problem solving are the same issues I faced as a youth" he said. "I wish there had been a VIP around when I was young." As mentors, Ezill and Ben are currently working with the yo uth to help them model their newly learned skills. The team has been challenged to develop a sldt which will demonstrate these skills. The mentors have taken on the roles of director and producer and, according to Ben, "the youngsters are busy writing the copy and practicing their roles. They seem to really get it and they all want to be part of the presentation." When I asked about the group of children he is currently working with, the Master Sergeant laughed and said, "all the young men in my group have strong personalities!" I have the feeling Master Sergeant has worked with a few strong personalities before and I know after our discussion , he is truly enjoying the opportunity to provide a positive role model for our young men. For Ben, now is the time to step forward and help a child just as he had been helped years before. Ben took one of the flyers and made a connection with VIP Mentoring. Ben wasted no time getting started by attending orientation and training soon after making contact with VIP. He quickly completed the paperwork and made sure his references were informed of his intentions. Ben was on a mission and, in true Air Force style, he jetted through the process. Ben began with the VIP Mentoring school-based program at Fleming Academy on Detroit 's east side on April 8, 2008. Dressed for success in his military fatigues, he drew immediate attention from the fifth grade youngsters who asked him his name, rank and serial number. Senior Volunteer Mentor Ezill Sanders welcomed Ben and introduced him to his team of six young men. Ben and Ezill quickly formed a solid relationship with the group. So far, the two have engaged the young men in discussions involving anger manage- *r~U)(S Above (F-L) Ezill Sanders and (F-R) Master Sergeant Ben Noble take a moment for a photo with three of the young men on their Mentoring team. at&t city of J!J~lOR LEAGUE OF'DETROO DETROIT �TAKE YOUR CHILD To WORK DAY EXPO APRIL 24TH- CADILLAC PLACE, DETROIT The Take Your Child to Work Day Expo (2:30 - 4:30p.m.) will provide an opportunity for individuals to connect with mentoring programs in the Metro Detroit Mentor Collaborative that serve children throughout the area. HIGH SCHOOL DROPOUT PREVENTION SUMMITS APRIL 24m AND 25TH- LAWRENCE TECHNOLOGICAL UNIVERSITY, SOUTHFIELD OCTOBER 20TH- LANSING CENTER, LANSING The Dropout Prevention Summits are designed to set a course to improve Michigan's high school graduation rate. The Summits will increase public awareness about the dropout rate, secure cornn1itments for collaboration between the corporate, private, public, and school sectors, engage schools and help strengthen and support their efforts to assist disadvantage youth, and identify and inspire local leadership to get involved. POVERTY SUI\1MIT NOVEMBER 13TH- COBO HALL, DETROIT The Poverty Summit will provide visibility for the real face of poverty and provide a voice for the millions of men, women, and children living in poverty. Leading up to the Summit, poverty forums were held in Detroit, Flint, Sault Ste. Marie, Big Rapids, Kalamazoo and Waterford to hear directly from Michigan individuals and families who are living in poverty. Michigan Community Service Commission 1048 Pierpont, Suite 4 Lansing, Mich iga n 48913 (5 17) 335-4295 wvvw.michigan .gov/ mcsc �An error was recently discovered in the Wave V Mentor Michigan Census data and Mentor Michigan made the decision to revise the reports. Also, after the November 2007 reports were released, four mentoring organizations that had not completed the online census completed hard copy surveys as part of the Men in Mentoring Initiative. The data from these four organizations is included in the revised reports. Wave IV WaveV Original Report November 2007 28,393 20,603 15,123 9,062 WaveV Revised Report Apri12008 Change from original report to revised report -2,510 28,283 25,883 Youth Served -2,371 18,232 Active Mentors 16,382 -1,743 Inquiries to be a mentor 13,380 17,522 -1,171 8,000 7,891 Written applications to be a mentor The greatest change in geographic reports can be found in the Grand Rapids/Muskegon area. -2,483 6,437 GR!Muskegonleadsthe 5,850 8,920 state w/ more than 113 of the mentors in the state. -2,614 7,218 7,093 Organizations in 9,832 GR/Muskegon serve more youth than any other geographic area. Key Points: • • • • • • Wave V of the Mentor Michigan Census (MMC) was conducted in September and October of2007. The original reports were released in November 2007. 140 mentoring organizations operating 217 distinct programs reported. There are 18,232 active mentors in Michigan. This is the largest number of mentors ever counted in the state ofMichigan. It compares to 16,382 mentors counted last wave, an increase of 1,850 new active mentors, continuing the steady increases observed during each wave ofthe MMC. The total increase in new mentors from Wave I to Wave Vis 9, 124. (876 short ofthe 10,000 new mentors previously reported. With 220 organizations in the Mentor Michigan Registry, this survey achieved a 63% response rate, the highest ever recorded for the MMC. As there are organizations that did not report, it is reasonable to estimate that there are more than 35,000 mentoring relationships in the state of Michigan in 2007. �Governor Granholm, husband call for mentors -Latest from the Ann Arbor News - MLive.com Page I of2 Governor Granholm, husband call for mentors Posted by c}aholzma April21, 2008 !0:57AM ·sa Thompson I The Ann Arbor NewsGov. Jennifer Granholm and First Gentleman Dan Mulhern talk with members of the Ministerial Alliance of Ann Arbor including the Rev. Garther Roberson, left, the Rev. Phillip Ferrell, right, and the Rev. Rodrick Green at New Hope Baptist Church on Sunday to talk about Mentor Michigan, a program Mulhern is spearheading Gov. Jennifer Granholm and her husband challenged Ann Arbor area clergy Sunday to recruit 10 mentors from each of their churches as part of a faith-based program called Mentor Michigan. Granholm and first gentleman Dan Mulhern, both Catholics, spent Sunday morning speaking to the Ministerial Alliance of Ann Arbor and Ypsilanti at New Hope Baptist Church in Ann Arbor. They championed a statewide goal of increasing the number of mentors for children in the state by 10,000 adults. They also invited retired University of Michigan football coach Lloyd Carr to the breakfast as an example of a mentoring success. Granholm called Carr "a champion for mentoring young men," both on and off the football field. She encouraged pastors to be the same kind of champions in their churches. Mulhern - who is spearheading the Mentor Michigan program to recruit, retain and reward mentors- called mentoring a "crime prevention strategy, a school graduation strategy and a spiritual strategy." Mentor Michigan Purpose: To ensure all youths have ongoing, stable relationships with caring adults. Local Information: www. washtenawmentoring .org. "Coach Carr has been recruiting for a long time; he's changed the arcs of many lives," he told the clergy. Granholm and Mulhern urged the clergy to "change the world two lives at a time," as they work their way around the state spreading the mentoring message. "It's very exciting to have the governor involved with young people, and I intend to push it as well -to have alternatives to incarceration to crime and to drugs, it starts with the church," said Pastor Rodrick Green ofNew Hope Baptist Church. http://blog.mlive.com/annarbornews/2008/04/governor_granholm_husband_ call/print.html 04/23/2008 �Governor Granholm, husband call for mentors- Latest from the Ann Arbor News- MLive.com Page 2 of2 Locally, Jen Chapin-Smith is the coordinator for the Washtenaw Youth M.entoring_Coalit!QD. She offered suggestions for people who think they don't have the time to volunteer as a mentor. "Think about how much time you spend watching TV - you can spend just one hour of that with a kid, someone who will look up to you," Chapin-Smith said. But she cautioned that it's important to commit to at least six months if you decide to become a mentor. Mulhern agreed. He suggested not only taking a child to fun activities like ball games or fishing, but being involved in everyday chores like getting the oil changed and teaching about car care. "You do have time, in part, because it's important and there are a lot of ways to work it," he said. Special writer Lisa Allmendinger can be reached at lallmendinger@sbcglobal.net or at 734-433-1052. The Rev. Greg Roberts, of the governor's Office of Community and Faith-Based Initiatives, said anyone 18 or older is encouraged to be a mentor. "Mentors can incorporate a young person into their everyday life, and all mentors go through a background check and · develop relationships with the child's caregiver or parent," he said. The program is always in need of men willing to give an hour of their lives each week for a year, Mulhern said. "We want to put the 'men' in mentor," he said. Categories: Breaking News Comments Footer http://blog.mlive.com/annarbornews/2008/04/governor granholm husband call/nrint.htm I 04/23/200R �MENTORING Changes Lives Two At A Time Mentor Michigan is working to ensure that all of our youth have ongoing relationships with stable, caring individuals. Mentor Michigan supports more than 200 mentoring organizations around the state - organizations that match caring adults with young people in need of role models. ( ( 0 I am interested in becoming a mentor 0 I am interested in finding a mentor for my child ~to~ ~ Name ___________________________________________________ Address -------------------------------------------------- City _________________________ State _____ Zip _ _ _ _ _ __ Phone _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ Email ___________________________ County ___________________________________________________ For more information contact Mentor Michigan (517) 335-4295 or www.mentormichigan.org �Michigan Community Service Commission Attention: Mentor Michigan 1048 Pierpont, Suite 4 Lansing , Michigan 48913 � Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource 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 The spatial or temporal topic of the resource, the spatial applicability of the resource, or the jurisdiction under which the resource is relevant 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> Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource <a href="http://rightsstatements.org/page/InC/1.0/?language=en">In Copyright</a> Subject The topic of the resource Dorothy A. 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Johnson Center for Philanthropy Charities Philanthropy and Society Fundraising Records Michigan Community Service Commission Michigan Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource application/pdf Type The nature or genre of the resource Text Language A language of the resource eng Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Grand Valley State University Libraries, Special Collections and University Archives, 1 Campus Drive, Allendale, MI, 50903 Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource <a href="http://rightsstatements.org/page/InC/1.0/?language=en">In Copyright</a> 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> Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 2008-04-25 https://digitalcollections.library.gvsu.edu/files/original/815e472e173b5773179e8a28c25ab156.pdf b029c26597be868cb79e6d32493a45f9 PDF Text Text STATE OF MICHIGAN JENNIFER M. GRANHOLM, Governor MICHIGAN COMMUNITY SERVICE COMMISSION 1048 Pierpont, Suite 4 Lansing, Michigan 48913 Telephone : (517) 335-4295 Fax: (517) 373-4977 www.michigan .gov/mcsc Chairperson Daniel G. Mulhern Executive Director Musette A. Michael MCSC Commissioners MEMORANDUM Breannah Ale xander High Schoof Senior Carolyn Bloodworth CMS Energy TO: MCSC Commissioners FROM: Musette A. Michael, Executive Director I DATE: April 29, 2008 RE: MCSC Board Meeting on April 25, 2008 Elizabeth Bunn International Union UAW Tony Campbell Heart of West Michigan United Way Melanie Colaianne tj /nJrvw. AI MASCO Corporation Foundation Robert Collier Council of Michigan Foundations Jimmie Comer Comer Holdings Jason Hoskins Graduate Student Christine Kwak W.K. Kellogg Foundation Lloyd Jackson WJRRadio Lori Jewell State Farm Insurance Janet Lawson Ford Motor Company Enclosed you will find the materials that were distributed at our meeting on April 25th. Chaim1an Mulhern announced the appointment of two new Commissioners, Carolyn Bloodworth and Jason Hoskins (see their bios enclosed). The MCSC staff gave updates on program accomplishments, MCSC initiatives and national service funding. Commissioners discussed and approved staff recornn1endations for the AmeriCorps Match Requirement. Commissioners also had a lengthy discussion on the high school dropout epidemic and will have further discussion at the Cotmnissioner retreat in September. Joseph Lubig Northern Michigan University Please save the date for several upcoming MCSC activities: Russell Mawby Chair Emeritus W. K. Kellogg Foundation • Susan Meston Muskegon Area Intermediate Schoof District 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 Cify Joseph Sowmick Saginaw Chippewa Indian Tribe of Michigan • May 11-18- AmeriCorps Week - Commissioners are invited to take part in AmeriCorps Week projects in their communities. The list of projects is behind Tab 5. June 11-12 - Russ Mawby Signature Service Project, Benton Harbor Commissioners are invited to participate on either (or both) days. Information on the project and a registration form is behind Tab 5. June 19 - Govemor's Service Awards, Fox Theatre An updated list of2008 MCSC board meeting dates and locations is attached along with an updated MCSC Commissioner Roster with contact information. The next MCSC Board Meeting will take place September 25 and 26 and will be the board retreat. Alphonso Swain Capitol Area Center for Independent Living Michael Thomas Sagmaw County Prosecuting Attorney Larry Williamson Comcast Cable Eileen Wilson-Oyelaran Kalamazoo College We look forward to seeing you at our upcoming events and meetings . � Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource 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 The spatial or temporal topic of the resource, the spatial applicability of the resource, or the jurisdiction under which the resource is relevant 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> Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource <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 Website A resource comprising of a web page or web pages and all related assets ( such as images, sound and video files, etc. ). Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. 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Johnson Center for Philanthropy Charities Philanthropy and Society Fundraising Records Michigan Community Service Commission Michigan Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource application/pdf Type The nature or genre of the resource Text Language A language of the resource eng Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Grand Valley State University Libraries, Special Collections and University Archives, 1 Campus Drive, Allendale, MI, 50902 Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource <a href="http://rightsstatements.org/page/InC/1.0/?language=en">In Copyright</a> 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> Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 2008-04-25 https://digitalcollections.library.gvsu.edu/files/original/e95295b9f8d878eaf2b833ebcc0cbff6.pdf 170e3266a874296bb550a31c09c8b9fe PDF Text Text New and Renewal Applications The staff is currently reviewing new and renewal applications for the 2008-2009 Learn and Serve - Michigan SchoolBased grant cycle. Eighteen current grantees are eligible for renewal funding and four new applicants have submitted planning or implementation grants. Recommendations for funding will be presented to the executive committee at their June meeting. Technology Funding The MCSC was awarded a $30,000 Web 2.0 supplemental grant from the Corporation to explore innovative ways to use technology to spread the epidemic of service. Learn and Serve - Michigan programs will partner with The LEAGUE - Michigan to offer a summer service leadership camp that will kick off the Web 2.0 initiative. We are currently seeking a technology intern to help us set up the systems needed to implement this initiative. Once the technology is in place, we will be connecting electronically with teams of youth from across the state who will design service projects to address local needs. Teams completing the online sessions will be eligible to receive mini-grants for project implementation. Learn and Serve Alumni Funding The MCSC has been awarded $25,000 to support our emerging Learn and Serve Alumni Network. We intend to engage the Alumni Network to roll out the new National Service-Learning Standards, support peer mentoring with new and emerging grantees, and develop resources that show how service-learning can be a powerful tool for meeting Michigan's new Social Studies Standards and the new Michigan Merit Curriculum. These funds will allow us to increase service-learning participation across the state. Site Visits Required Learn and Serve - Michigan monitoring site visits have been taking place during the past several months. Each six-hour site visit includes in-depth interviews encompassing a 360-degree review of the program. The majority of programs have shown strategic growth and potential for ongoing sustainability beyond the MCSC funding. While on these visits, Angelia Salas is presenting the Learn and Serve - Michigan Outstanding ServiceLearning Award because the 2008 awards ceremony was snowed out. Presentation at National Service-Learning Conference Angelia Salas presented a workshop on the MCSC's sustainability model at the National Service-Learning Shashabaw Middle School special needs sewing class Conference in Minneapolis on April 101h. The session was are making blankets for children experiencing trauma. very highly rated and two states have already contacted her These are used by hospitals, police officers, and for more inforn1ation. An article on our sustainability ambulance drivers. model was included in the 2008 edition of Growing to Greatness: The State of Service-Learning a national publication, funded by State Farm that highlights best service-learning practices. Service-learning Research RMC Research will be evaluating participant impact for the MSU Extension community-based service-learning project. The assessment will measure changes in leadership, communication skills, and civic dispositions. The first round of surveys will be conducted toward the end of the current school year. The results will help us to understand the promising areas where community-based service-learning and peer mentoring intersect. � Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource 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. 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Johnson Center for Philanthropy Charities Philanthropy and Society Fundraising Records Michigan Community Service Commission Michigan Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource application/pdf Type The nature or genre of the resource Text Language A language of the resource eng Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Grand Valley State University Libraries, Special Collections and University Archives, 1 Campus Drive, Allendale, MI, 50901 Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource <a href="http://rightsstatements.org/page/InC/1.0/?language=en">In Copyright</a> 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> Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 2008-04-25 https://digitalcollections.library.gvsu.edu/files/original/f7784d3fa0a9d54f96041e1ea4d2587b.pdf 4fd0c28ba45f6d618d704cde316febe2 PDF Text Text *$200,000 - Our Goal! $190,000 $180,000 Cash Commitments To Date $170,000 • • • • • • $160,000 $150,000 $140,000 $130,000 $120,000 $110,000 $100,000 $90,000 $80,000 ~ $70,000 $60,000 Y1~ $50,000 ~¥$40,000 w ~1 $30,000 $20,000 ~ $10,000 ~ l $62,500 Comer Holdings ($2,500) CMS Energy ($5,000) Ford Motor Company Fund ($25,000) Lear Corporation ($5,000) Michigan Nonprofit Association ($5,000) W.K. Kellogg Foundation ($20,000) �2008 GOVERNOR'S SERVICE AWARDS Potential Sponsors Organization Sal Contact Person Phone Address1 City Zip History Target Amount Follow Up Gov. Residence Person Event Letter sent Notes ·'11 Allesee, Maggie GMAC Financial Services Penske Corporation Yazaki North American, Inc. s 1 of 1 Maggie Ms. Allesee Sharon Sayles Ms . Belton Paul F. Mr. Walters George Perry, President Mr. and CEO 248-5408467 6560 Red Bloomfield Maple Lane Hills 952-8576402 sharon .belt One on@gmacr Meridian escap.com Crossings 2555 Telegraph Road 734-9831000 6801 Haggerty Road 48301 None 10,000 07-Apr .,ful ~~~\~~' Invited- No i '~f>;;• . . t· " Richfield , MN 06 and 05 split with GM at $10,000 ($5 ,000 55432 each) ... ~ ;~ 7:.,.~···,. 10,000 i)· 07-Apr ·~.;:: Invited - no •' ··~) Bloomfield Hills Canton Township 483020954 None " 10,000 ~ ~ . '"'\ i ·~ I ' ''~'' 07-Apr j#eyk '"' · ~~~~~~'i .. "'.f'j ')c~ 48187 None 5,000 07-Apr cc: Vivian Picka rd ' _, ;, Invited- no Ml Association of Manufacturers Updated : February 28 , 2008 � Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource 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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For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context JCPA-04_MCSC_2008-04-25_GSA-Update Title A name given to the resource Michigan Community Service Commission 2008-04-25 commission meeting Governor's Service Awards update Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Michigan Community Service Commission Description An account of the resource Michigan Community Service Commission 2008-04-25 commission meeting Governor's Service Awards 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 Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource application/pdf Type The nature or genre of the resource Text Language A language of the resource eng Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Grand Valley State University Libraries, Special Collections and University Archives, 1 Campus Drive, Allendale, MI, 50900 Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource <a href="http://rightsstatements.org/page/InC/1.0/?language=en">In Copyright</a> 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> Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 2008-04-25 https://digitalcollections.library.gvsu.edu/files/original/a7c56a48a3f38fd644f2175d4a23e006.pdf a8b8c97a30b3c2849d0dd245a2b2231d PDF Text Text STATE OF MICHIGAN JENNIFER M. GRANHOLM, Governor MICHIGAN COMMUNITY SERVICE COMMISSION Chairperson Daniel G. Mulhern 1048 Pierpont, Suite 4 Lansing , Michigan 48913 Telephone: (517) 335-4295 Fax: (517) 373-4977 www.michigan.gov/mcsc Executive Director Musette A. Michael MCSC Commissioners Breannah Alexander MEMORANDUM High School Senior Elizabeth Bunn International Union UAW TO: Members of the Michigan Community Service Commission FROM: Musette A. Michael, Executive Director Michigan Community Service Commission RE: Summary of March 28, 2008 Executive Committee Meeting DATE: April 1, 2008 Tony Campbell Heart of West Michigan United Way Melonie Colaianne MASCO Corporation Foundation Robert Collier Council of Michigan Foundations Jimmie Comer Comer Holdings Christine Kwak W. K. Kellogg Foundation Lloyd Jackson WJRRadio Lori Jewell State Farm Insurance Janet Lawson The following is a summary of the meeting of the Michigan Community Service Commission Executive Committee held via conference call on Friday, March 28, 2008. Ford Motor Company Joseph Lubig Northern Michigan University Russell Mawby Chair Emeritus W. K. Kellogg Foundation The meeting was called to order at 10:05 a.m. Members present: Dan Mulhern, Russ Mawby, and Bernard Parker. Staff present: Musette Michael, Paula VanDam, and Janice Harvey. Susan Meston Muskegon Area Intermediate School District Donna Niester James C. Acheson Foundation Acheson Ventures Bernard Parker Wayne County Commissioner Jerry Seese Saginaw Township Community Schools Marsha Smith High School Drop Out Summit Musette Michael stated that there will be a Drop Out Summit in Detroit on April 24 and 25 at Lawrence Technology University. Commissioner Bernard Parker will be attending the summit on April 24 and wi ll report out at the MCSC Board Meeting on April25. Janet Lawson is also planning to attend. There will be another summit in Lansing on October 20. This is an area where the MCSC ' s programs will be able to offer assistance. Information will be sent to Commissioners once more details are available for the Detroit summit. Rotary Charities of Traverse City Joseph Sowmick Saginaw Chippewa Indian Tribe of Michigan Alphonso Swain MCSC Board Meeting Agenda Ms. Michael went through the draft agenda for the MCSC Board Meeting scheduled for April 25, 2008. Executive Committee members did not have any changes. Capitol Area Center for Independent Uving Michael Thomas Saginaw County Prosecuting Attorney Larry Williamson Corneas! Cable Eileen Wilson-Oyelaran Kalamazoo College MCSC Commissioner Retreat It was discussed whether to hold the Commissioner Retreat in one day instead of two days. A one-day session would benefit Commissioners as everyone is very busy. Others shared that having the 2-day retreat gives Commissioners the opportunity to network with one another. Committee members agreed to continue with the 2-day retreat. �ServiceNation Ms. Michael gave background on ServiceNation. Alan Khazei, cofounder of City Year, and CEO of Be the Change, Inc., asked the Governor to serve on the leadership council for planning the 2008 National and Community Service Summit that TIME Magazine is convening in New York City on September 17-18. The Summit will engage more than 500 national leaders to endorse a bold and comprehensive plan for bringing national service to scale in the United States. If the Governor agrees to serve as a member of the Leadership Council, she will be the first Governor to commit. Ms . Michael would also like the MCSC to serve as an organizer. The MCSC's involvement would entail participating in conference calls and having a voice in drafting national service policy for a "Declaration of Service" to give Congress and Presidential candidates. The Committee agreed that a Commissioner along with Musette and Paula could represent the MCSC. The Executive Committee recommends the MCSC join the planning committee for ServiceNation Summit. We will provide more information and gather feedback at the April 25 MCSC Board Meeting. Governor's Service Awards The Governor's Service Awards gala is confirmed for June 19 1h at the Fox Theater in Detroit. Finalists and winners will be selected via a conference call today with the GSA Committee. Commissioner Mawby would like more recognition for the finalists, not just the winner. Chairman Mulhern would like the MCSC to contact Herman Miller next year for help with nominations in the corporate category as volunteerism is part of their corporate culture. It would be worthwhile to strengthen the pool of corporate nominations. National Conference on Volunteering and Service MCSC staff will attend the conference in Atlanta, GA in June. Commissioners will be asked if available to attend the conference. Chairman Mulhern recommends that the MCSC present at the national conference. Staff will explore this opportunity for the 2009 conference. Mentor Michigan Census The Mentor Michigan Wave V census numbers will be corrected to reflect Michigan only numbers. There were also a few programs who reported late so their numbers will be added. Adjourn 10:50 am � Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource 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 The spatial or temporal topic of the resource, the spatial applicability of the resource, or the jurisdiction under which the resource is relevant 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> Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource <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 A resource consisting primarily of words for reading. Examples include books, letters, dissertations, poems, newspapers, articles, archives of mailing lists. Note that facsimiles or images of texts are still of the genre Text. 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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 Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource application/pdf Type The nature or genre of the resource Text Language A language of the resource eng Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Grand Valley State University Libraries, Special Collections and University Archives, 1 Campus Drive, Allendale, MI, 50899 Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource <a href="http://rightsstatements.org/page/InC/1.0/?language=en">In Copyright</a> 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> Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 2008-04-25 https://digitalcollections.library.gvsu.edu/files/original/bd91e650151539a1511c0b39a12d7f0e.pdf d307d832b9d0c5027d8836f779515858 PDF Text Text MICHIGAN I COMMUNITY SERVICE COMMISSION What is AmeriCorps Week? AmeriCorps Week is a recruitment and recognition event designed to bring more Americans into service, salute AmeriCorps members and alums for their powerful impact, and thank the community partners who make AmeriCorps possible. AmeriCorps Week provides an opportunity for AmeriCorps members, alums, grantees, program partners, and friends to shine a spotlight on the work done by members in communities across the country-and to motivate more Americans to join AmeriCorps or volunteer in their communities. When does AmeriCorps Week take place? The second annual AmeriCorps Week will take place May 11-18, 2008. Who can participate in AmeriCorps Week? The broader the participation the better! AmeriCorps Week is meant to engage as many local people and organizations as possible, including AmeriCorps members, alumni , grantee organizations, public officials, local media , community partners, and friends . What is Michigan doing for AmeriCorps Week? Michigan 's AmeriCorps programs are planning various AmeriCorps Week projects throughout the state. Projects range in focus from literacy to the environment, and all will showcase the power of AmeriCorps and AmeriCorps alums through service in Michigan, as well as to educate key stakeholders on the role , impact, and potential of national service. These projects will engage Michigan 's AmeriCorps*State and National Direct members , VISTA, Senior Corps, Learn and Serve , AmeriCorps Alums , and other community partners. How do I find out more information about AmeriCorps Week? For more information about AmeriCorps Week or to find out what projects are taking place near you , please visit www.americorps.gov/americorpsweek. For more information about Michigan 's AmeriCorps programs, please visit www.michigan.govl mcsc. �··-4. GUllN& l8lNGS DONi I MAY 11·18, 2008 COMMUNITY AMERICORPS WEEK IN MICHIGAN MAY SERVICE COMMISSION 11-18,2008 The Michigan Community Service Commission will provide support and resources to Michigan's AmeriCorps grantees in the following ways: • • • • • • • • • • An AmeriCorps Week Toolkit for grantees posted on the MCSC web site A "Great Stories" publication featuring current AmeriCorps members and alums One-pager of Michigan's AmeriCorps statistics/accomplishments Special edition MCSC newsletter highlighting AmeriCorps Week activities Personal letter to all Michigan's AmeriCorps*State members from First Gentleman Mulhern Provide programs with an AmeriCorps Week proclamation from the Governor declaring Michigan's AmeriCorps Week Mini-grants to help support grantees' AmeriCorps Week projects and events. An information packet for grantees to educate federal and state legislators about AmeriCorps in Michigan. MCSC Commissioners will be invited to attend AmeriCorps Week projects and events. Commissioners will be asked to formally present the Governor's proclamation for programs holding an opening ceremony or project kickoff. AmeriCorps Week will be featured at the Michigan Nonprofit SuperConference (see below). Involvement at the Michigan Nonprofit SuperConference The 2008 Nonprofit SuperConference will be held May 13-14 in Lansing. This annual event has become the major celebration for community volunteers throughout the state. The audience will consist of more than 500 participants including nonprofit executives, program staff, fund development professionals, board members, researchers, consultants, advocates, national service members, government and business leaders, and faith communities. • Information about AmeriCorps Week has been included in the brochure as a conference feature . • There will be a IS-minute presentation at the opening plenary to spotlight AmeriCorps in Michigan. • AmeriCorps Week: On-site Service Project o Space is being provided for conference participants to help make fleece blankets, which will be donated to a Michigan nonprofit. o Each conference participant will be asked to give at least I 0 minutes of service to the project at some point over the two days. The MCSC will track service minutes and the number of blankets with the goal of completing 100 blankets by the end of Day 2. o At the closing plenary, an AmeriCorps member will announce the total amount of time conference participants served along with the number of blankets made. o AmeriCorps members wearing their "grays" will be stationed at the project to talk to participants about AmeriCorps and national service. Michigan's AmeriCorps Program Involvement: • Michigan ' s AmeriCorps programs are planning various AmeriCorps Week projects throughout the state. Projects range in focus from literacy to the environment, and all will showcase the power of AmeriCorps and AmeriCorps alums through service in Michigan, as well as to educate key stakeholders on the role, impact, and potential of national service. • These projects will engage Michigan's AmeriCorps*State and National Direct membecs, VISTA, Senior Corps, Learn and Serve, AmeriCorps Alums, and other community partners. �Michigan's AmeriCorps Week Project Descriptions ., Date(s) Time ' Host Programs/()rganizati6ns Proji;ct Title ,, . Northwood University Midland, Michigan Saturday, May 10 9:00 am-4:00pm College Experience Day Creston Plaza Apts. Grand Rapids, Michigan Muskegon, Michigan Saturday, May 17 8:30am-1:00pm Friday, May 16 9:00 am- 1:00pm 4-H Mentor Michigan Initiative Midland/Isabella Department of Human Services Cherry Street Community HealthCorps National Direct Program Volunteer Muskegon's AmeriCorps Village Pavilion Wolverine, MI Saturday, May 10 11 :00 am- 3:00 pm Huron Pines AmeriCorps Sturgeon River Clean-Up Ray Johnston Nature Preserve Petoskey, Michigan Saturday, May 17 8:30am-4:00pm Char-Em ISD AmeriCorps Program Clean-Up and Habitat restoration Detroit Area (Southeast MI) Monday, May 12 10:00 am-4:00pm Friday, May 16 9:00am-3:00pm Saturday, May 17 9:00am-3:00pm Kalamazoo Wednesday, May 14 3:30pm-5:30pm Holland Wednesday, May 7 Location Inland Lakes High School Cheboygan County Tiscornia Beach St. Joseph, Michigan Downtown Clean-Up I ' Monday, May 12 through Friday, May 16 Saturday, May 17 Downriver CARES AmeriCorps City Year Detroit Michigan's AmeriCorps Partnership Communities in Schools Detroit Jumpstart- Dearborn Michigan AIDS Partnership 4-H Mentor Michigan Initiative Big Brothers Big Sisters - Berrien/Cass Faith In Youth Partnership AmeriCorps Kickoff Rally Greening of Detroit Service Projects Motor City Blight Busters Service Project Lake Erie Metro Parks Service Project Clean and Grill Yard Beautification Project Tulip Time Parade and 2-1-1 Project Cheboygan County 4-H AmeriCorps Mento ring Inland Lakes Mentoring Project 4-H Mentor Michigan Initiative Pet Food Drive During school hours 9:00amProject is finished Last Updated 4/21/08 Community Garden and Clean-Up Beach Clean Up �Location Date(s) Time Host Programs/Organizations Project Title Foster Community Center Lansing, Michigan Saturday, May 17 12:00 pm - 4:00pm Ingham County 4-H Mentoring Steppin' Up Teen Peer Mentoring Eation County T.E.E.N.S Mentoring Books, Bottles, and Barbeque 4-H Mentor Michigan Initiative Big Brothers Big Sisters of Monroe County 4-H Mentor Michigan Initiative Big Brothers Big Sisters - Northwest MI Museum Clean-Up AmeriCorps Together We Prepare AmeriCorps Spring Summit Camp Fire USA West MI Council Neighborhood Youth Development Community Clean-Up Youth Fair and Basketball Tournament Student Artwork Display Monroe, Michigan GT Village Commons Bldg 50 grounds Traverse City, Michigan Indian Trails Camp Grand Rapids, Michigan Grand Rapids Gone Wired Cafe 2021 E. Michigan Ave. Lansing, Michigan Williamston Sault St. Marie Last Updated 4/2 1/08 TBD TBD Friday, May 9 Saturday, May 10 May 14 - 17 Open to public on Saturday, May 17 Saturday, May 17 9:00 am - 2:00pm Saturday, May 17 11:00 am - 1:00pm Saturday, May 17 Thursday, May 15 Friday, May 16 9:00am - 5:00pm Dispute Resolution Center's Restorative Justice Process Michigan Habitat's AmeriCorps Michigan Environmental Stewardship AmeriCorps % I i ' Festival of Tables Park Clean Up Michigan Envirothon State Competition � Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource 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 The spatial or temporal topic of the resource, the spatial applicability of the resource, or the jurisdiction under which the resource is relevant 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> Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource <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 A resource consisting primarily of words for reading. Examples include books, letters, dissertations, poems, newspapers, articles, archives of mailing lists. Note that facsimiles or images of texts are still of the genre Text. 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Subject The topic of the resource Dorothy A. Johnson Center for Philanthropy Charities Philanthropy and Society Fundraising Records Michigan Community Service Commission Michigan Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource application/pdf Type The nature or genre of the resource Text Language A language of the resource eng Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Grand Valley State University Libraries, Special Collections and University Archives, 1 Campus Drive, Allendale, MI, 50898 Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource <a href="http://rightsstatements.org/page/InC/1.0/?language=en">In Copyright</a> 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> Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 2008-04-25 https://digitalcollections.library.gvsu.edu/files/original/eb7aa7135c2d7f1c33c14da0e43c2941.pdf 327b0dfb7585c8c16a34eb76dbb6a375 PDF Text Text M I C HI GA N COMMUNITY MCSC 2008 MEETING DATES SERVICE COMM I SS I ON FRIDAY, February 29, 2008 Location: TBD Time: 12:00 pm- 4:00 pm FRIDAY, April 25, 2008 Location: Sherman Lakes YMCA, Augusta Time: 12:00 pm- 4:00pm Governor's Service Awards Dinner Date: Thursday, June 19, 2008 Location: Fox Theatre, SE Michigan Time: 5:30 pm- 9:00 pm Russ Mawby Signature Service Project Date: June 11-12 Location: Benton Harbor THURSDAY & FRIDAY, September 25-26, 2008 Location: Waldenwoods Resort and Conference Center, Hartland Time: 12:00 pm Thursday through 12:00 pm Friday Date: Tuesday, November 18, 2008 Location: Kellogg Center Time: TBD (Meeting will be held in conjunction with AmeriCorps Member Celebration. The Statewide Mentoring Conference will be held Monday, November 17 at Kellogg Center.) MCSC - Executive Committee Meetings 10:00 a.m.- 11:00 a.m. Friday, February 8, 2008 ** Friday, March 28, 2008 Friday, August 15, 2008 Friday, October 24, 2008 **Date Change Updated April 21 , 2008 �M I CHIG AN COMMUNITY Upcoming MCSC Even5 SERVICE CO~>.HAISS I ON AmeriCorps Week- May 11 - 18, 2008 AmeriCorps Week is a weeklong , nationwide event designed to bring more Americans into service, salute AmeriCorps members and alums for their powerful impact, and thank the community partners who make AmeriCorps possible. AmeriCorps Week is meant to engage as many local people and organizations as possible, including AmeriCorps members , alumni, grantee organizations, public officials, local media, community partners, and friends . Michigan's AmeriCorps programs are planning various AmeriCorps Week projects throughout the state. Projects range in focus from literacy to the environment, and all will showcase the power of AmeriCorps and AmeriCorps alums through service in Michigan, as well as to educate key stakeholders on the role , impact, and potential of national service. These projects will engage Michigan's AmeriCorps*State and National Direct members , VISTA, Senior Corps, Learn and Serve, AmeriCorps Alums , and other community partners. Russ Mawby Signature Service Project- June 11-12, 2008 The Russ Mawby Signature Service Project is an annual event. Each year AmeriCorps members from all around the state join together for two days of training , team building , and service. By the end of the second day, several projects are completed , visibly demonstrating the power of volunteers in action . This year's project is a partnership with the Michigan Community Service Commission (MCSC) , Habitat for Humanity of Michigan, and Harbor Habitat for Humanity (Benton Harbor) . ~ovemor's A~eAwards Governor's Service Awards- June 19, 2008 The Governor's Service Awards honor and celebrate the people of Michigan who volunteer their time to make our communities better places to live. Governor Granholm and First Gentleman Daniel Mulhern will present the awards at the Governor's Service Awards Celebration at the Fox Theater on June 19, 2008. Awards are presented in eight distinguished categories . Mentoring Statewide Conference- November 17, 2008 Mentoring Professionals from around the state gather for Michigan's prem ier mentoring conference . The conference includes keynote speakers discussing best practices, quality enhancement, and other topics that will help give our youth the very best mentoring programs available. They will share interesting insights during keynote addresses and workshops that will inspire and equip mentoring programs with new ideas and resources. �Save the Date! Supported by: AMERICA'S PROMISE ALLIANCE INSUIANCI ® For more information contact Diana Algra at (517) 492-2433 or dalgra@mivolunteers.org � Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource 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 The spatial or temporal topic of the resource, the spatial applicability of the resource, or the jurisdiction under which the resource is relevant 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> Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource <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. 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Johnson Center for Philanthropy Charities Philanthropy and Society Fundraising Records Michigan Community Service Commission Michigan Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource application/pdf Type The nature or genre of the resource Text Language A language of the resource eng Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Grand Valley State University Libraries, Special Collections and University Archives, 1 Campus Drive, Allendale, MI, 50897 Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource <a href="http://rightsstatements.org/page/InC/1.0/?language=en">In Copyright</a> 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> Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 2008-04-25 https://digitalcollections.library.gvsu.edu/files/original/1add9cb6c0c3a6f787cc0a7132ca7a09.pdf 69cba5fb6ed7cb2e8c1bd4cc0135df32 PDF Text Text -- 2007-08 COMMUNICATIONS CALENDAR Proeram Area Michigan's AmeriCorps April2008 Workbench Member of the Month AC Report Card Program Director's Meeting (AC Week prep) Editorial board training May 2008 Workbench Member of the Month AC Week: Online Toolkit, press releases, AC brochure, targeted stories, Special Edition £-Newsletter AmeriCorps Article (May £-newsletter) June 2008 Workbench Member of the Month Russ Mawby Signature Service Project AC Great Story AC Celebration planning begins Toolkit Toolkit L&S Article (May £-newsletter) Toolkit S-L Great Story News and Views newsletter MM Conference save-the-date Report Card Father' s Day Promotion planning begins Notified of GSA Finalists in their district Celebration ofVolunteerism at State Capitol (MNA) Local visits with congressional reps News and Views newsletter MM VISTA RFP Outreach MM Article (May E-newsletter) News and Views newsletter Father's Day Promo MM Great Story Learn and Serve- Michigan Mentor Michigan Advocacy I Public Policy Governor's Service Awards Invited to GSA AmeriCorps Week letter Visits by AC program officers to state legislators Receive MCSC £-newsletter Event planning continues Finalists Notified and Announced by May I Governor 's Office approval of finalists Event planning continues Event promotion GSA fundraising GSA fundraising GSA Event- June 19'• - Fox Theatre GSA Debrief GSA fundraising Fund Development Organization-wide Activities Baby Boomer Initiative National Volunteer Week support for all program areas Web site reorganization project wraps up Nonprofit SuperConference Promote Join Hands Day MCSC £-Newsletter Begin developing printed materials for retirees to businesses, state offices. Etc. Begin placing materials with companies VIG Great Story Volunteer Investment Grants Commissioner Activities National Days of Service I Holidays GSA fundraising MCSC Meeting GSA fundraising Participate in AmeriCorps Week Activities National Volunteer Week (3'" full week), National Youth Service Day, National Service-Learning Conference, Arbor Day (I " Fri) AmeriCorps Week, Join Hands Day ( I" Saturday), Mother's Day (2"d Sunday), Earth Day (22"d), Teacher Appreciation Week Passover (20'"), Memorial Day (last Mon) 1 GSA fundraising Participate in Russ Mawby Signature Service Project Attend GSA National Conference on Volunteering and Service (I"3'd), Flag Day (14'h), Father's Day (3'd Sunday), World Peace Day �~.; 2007-08 COMMUNICATIONS CALENDAR Program Area Michigan's AmeriCorps Learn and Serve- Michigan Mentor Michigan Advocacy I Public Policy July 2008 Workbench Member of the Month Program Director Retreat (24'h-25'h) AC Article (July E-newsletter) August 2008 Workbench Member of the Month Toolkit S-Lone page story L&S Article (July E-newsletter) Toolkit L&S Challenge prep News and Views newsletter MM Conference regi stration brochure Men in Mentoring Recruitment Challenge MM Article (July E-newsletter) Mentoring Month planning begins Legislative visits in local communities Receive MCSC E-newsletter News and Views newsletter "Back to School" activity MM VISTA Recruitment Appropriations Visits to state and national elected officials September 2008 Workbench Member of the Month Alums Chapter KickOffs AC Great Story AC Article (Sept. E-newsletter) Toolkit L&S Challenge L&S Great Story Press release announcing grantees L&S Article (Sept. E-newsletter) News and Views newsletter MM Article (Sept. E-newsletter) ASC Hill Day- Washington, DC Receive MCSC E-newsletter GSA proceeds distribution determined GSA 2009 planning begins GSA Thank Yous Governor's Service Awards Fund Development MCSC E-Newsletter MCSC Staff Retreat Organization-wide Activities Begin presenting to corporations and retiree groups MCSC E-Newsletter MCSC Board Retreat Advocacy training for Baby Boomers who are AmeriCorps Alums Baby Boomer Initiative VlG Article (July E-newsletter) Volunteer Investment Grants Commissioner Board Retreat Commissioner Activities 4"' of July Community Build Day National Days of Service I Holidays 2 Labor Day, Back to School, National Hispanic Heritage Month, National Learn and Serve Challenge � Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource 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 The spatial or temporal topic of the resource, the spatial applicability of the resource, or the jurisdiction under which the resource is relevant 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> Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource <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 A resource consisting primarily of words for reading. Examples include books, letters, dissertations, poems, newspapers, articles, archives of mailing lists. Note that facsimiles or images of texts are still of the genre Text. Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context JCPA-04_MCSC_2008-04-25_2007-08-Communications-Calendar Title A name given to the resource Michigan Community Service Commission 2008-04-25 commission meeting 2007-08 communications calendar Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Michigan Community Service Commission Description An account of the resource Michigan Community Service Commission 2008-04-25 commission meeting 2007-08 communications calendar. 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 Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource application/pdf Type The nature or genre of the resource Text Language A language of the resource eng Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Grand Valley State University Libraries, Special Collections and University Archives, 1 Campus Drive, Allendale, MI, 50896 Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource <a href="http://rightsstatements.org/page/InC/1.0/?language=en">In Copyright</a> 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> Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 2008-04-25 https://digitalcollections.library.gvsu.edu/files/original/8b2dad246f4876d48dd658d685275556.pdf c04840c0362a71d53cc4b69c8ecf8b4c PDF Text Text STATE OF MICHIGAN JENNIFER M . GRANHOLM , Governor MICHIGAN COMMUNITY SERVICE COMMISSION Cha irperson Daniel G. Mulhern 1048 Pierpont, Suite 4 Lansing , Michigan 48913 Telephone : (517) 335-4295 Fax: (517) 373-4977 www.michigan.gov/mcsc Exec utive Dire ctor Musette A. Michael MCSC Comm iss ioners MEMORANDUM Breannah Alexander H1gh School Senior Elizabeth Bunn International Union UAW TO: Michigan Community Service Commission Executive Committee Tony Campbell Heart of West M1ch1gan United Way Melonie Colaianne FROM: Paula Kaiser VanDam , Deputy Director Michigan Community Service Commission MASCO Corporat1on Foundation Robert Collier Counc1l of Michigan Foundations Jimmie Comer Comer Holdmgs Christine Kwak W K Kellogg Foundation RE : Staff Recommendations for Michigan ' s AmeriCorps Competitive and Education Award Only Submissions, and the Michigan's Vohmteer Investment Grants Lloyd Jackson WJRRadio DATE: February 5, 2008 Lori Jewell State Farm Insurance Janet Lawson Ford Motor Company Joseph Lubig Northern Michigan Umversity Russell Mawby Chalf Emeritus W K Kellogg Foundation Susan Meston Muskegon Area Intermediate Schoof D1stflct Donna Niester James C Acheson Foundation Acheson Ventures Bernard Parker AmeriCorps Competitive Application Background The Corporation for National and Community Service (CNCS) has $10.87 mi llion to support new AmeriCorps competitive grants for the 2008-09 program year. This low level of funds available fo r new programs is due to high numbers of expected continuations. At the advice and counsel of the MCSC Funding Committee, the MCSC did not run an open application process this year. However, we solicited applications from two Governor' s initiatives: the Campaign to End Homelessness and the Cities of Promise. The Corporation for Supportive Housing on behalf of the Campaign to End Homelessness, submitted an application. Wayne County Commissioner Jerry Seese Saginaw Township Community Schools Marsha Smith Rotary Charit1es of Traverse C1ty Joseph Sowmick Sagmaw Ch1ppewa Indian Tnbe of M1ch1gan Alphonso Swain Cap1tol Area Center for Independent Uving Michael Thomas Sagmaw County Prosecuting Attorney Larry Williamson Comcast Cable Eileen Wilson-Oyelaran Kalamazoo College The staff reviewed the one new application and the three continuation applications and are recommending that all be included in the MCSC competitive application submission to the Corporation for National and Community Service. Inclusion in MCSC's competitive submission does not guarantee funding. �1) The MCSC staff recommends the following app li cants be included in the MCSC's competitive application submission package to the Corporation for National and Community Service. Legal Applicant Corporation for Supportive Housing Jumpstart for Young Children City Year, Inc. Michigan State University Total #of Qrt Time 0 #of Min Time 0 0 8 75 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 8 75 Funding Requested $263 ,883 Funding Recommend $263,883 FTE Rate $13 ,194 $131,423 $131 ,423 $7,730 0 0 $580,745 $764,008 $580,745 $764,008 $10,559 $12,733 55 60 $1,740,059 $1,740,059 $11 ,054 135 #of FT 20 #of #of HT RHT 0 0 *The CNCS average FTE cost requirement is $12,600. Michigan's AmeriCorps Education Award Only Application Background The Michigan Campus Compact's Education Award Only ArneriCorps program is recompeting for funding for the 2008-09 program year. The MCSC issued continuation application guidelines, and this program completed the same process as outlined for the three continuation appli cants above. 2) The staff recommends continuation funding at the recommended amount for the fo llowing applicant: Legal Applicant Michigan Nonprofit Association/Michigan Campus Compact Funding Requested Funding Recommended $54,000 $54,000 FTE Rate # #of #of #of #of of HT RHT Qrt Min FT Time Time $600 450 0 0 0 0 �Michigan's Volunteer Investment Grants Background The Michigan's Volunteer Investment Grants (Michigan's VIG) support volunteer infrastructure by increasing the capacity of organizations to be better equipped to mobili ze volunteers. This year three focus areas were identified for the Michigan ' s VIG: mentoring, engaging baby boomers, and engaging youth in service. The MCSC has $200,000 to award. We received 45 applications requesting $722,799. We are recommending 13 projects for fundin g for a total of $197,02 1. I) The staff recommends funding at th e requested level fo r the f ollowing organizations Legal Applicant Ann Arbor Center for Independent Living Big Brothers Big Sisters of Greater Flint Camp Fire USA West MI Council Catholic Services of Macomb Communities In Schools Detroit Hum an Development Commission Kalamazoo Communities in Schools Little Brother - Friends of the Elderly Oak Park Business and Education Alliance United Way of Chippewa County Volunteer Center United Way of Northwest Michigan Volunteer Center Volunteer Center of Southwest Michigan Volunteers in Prevention, Probation and Prisons Total Counties Served Washtenaw Focus Area Mentoring Funding Requested $10,000 Funding Recommended $10,000 Genesee Mentoring/ Boomers Boomers/ Mentoring Boomers/ Mento ring Boomers $20,000 $20,000 $18,242 $18,242 $ 9,252 $ 9,25 2 $20,000 $20,000 Boomers $19,108 $19,108 Mentoring $6,196 $6,1 96 Boomers $10,984 $10,984 Boomers/ Youth Youth $20,000 $20,000 $ 12,400 $ 12,400 $20,000 $20,000 $10,839 $10,839 $20,000 $20,000 $197,021 $197,021 Kent Macomb Wayne Huron Sanilac Kalamazoo Baraga, Houghton, Keweenaw, Ontonagon Oakland Chippewa, Luce, Mackin ac Antrim, Leelanau, Boomers/ Kalkaska, Benzie Youth Grand Traverse Cass, Mento ring Berrien, Van Buren Mentoring Wayne �2) The staff recommends using the remaining $2,979 to support training and technical assistance to th e 13 grantees. 3) The staff does not recommend funding for the following applicants: Legal Applicant Counties Served Alzheimer' s Association American Red Cross Statewide Ingham, Eaton, Clinton, Shiawasee, Gratiot Jackson Big Brothers big Sisters of Jackson County Boys and Girls Club of Bay County Brightmoor Community Center Community Resource Development Detroit Science Center EUP Community Dispute Resolution Gateway Community Services Genesee County DHS Gerontology Network Greater Ottawa County United Way Growing Hope Habitat for Humanity Detroit Habitat for Humanity of Greater Ingham County Hospice at Home Ionia County lSD Jewish Family Service Kaleva Norman Dickson Schools Michigan State University Extension Neighborhood Inc of Battle Creek New Genesis, Inc Resource Center Schoolcraft College Focus Area Boomers Boomers Funds Requested $20,000 $ 5,000 Funds Recommended $0 $0 $20,000 $0 Bay Mentoring/ Boomers Mentoring $11,510 $0 Wayne Youth $20,000 $0 Antrim Mento ring $20,000 $0 Wayne Chippewa, Luce, Mackinac Ingham, Eaton, Clinton Genesee Kent Ottawa Boomers Boomers $10,000 $10,000 $0 $0 Mento ring $16,207 $0 Youth Boomers Youth $ 5,000 $20,000 $20,000 $0 $0 $0 Washtenaw Wayne Youth Youth $19,605 $20,000 $0 $0 Ingham Boomers $18,700 $0 Berrien, Cass, Van Buren Ionia Oakland Manistee, Lake, Benzie Statewide Boomers $16,302 $0 Boomers Mentoring Boomers/ Mentoring Youth $20,000 $20,000 $19,669 $0 $0 $0 $20,000 $0 Mentoring/ Youth Mentoring Youth Youth $20,000 $0 $19,496 $20,000 $10,463 $0 $0 $0 Calhoun Kalamazoo Genesee Wayne �The Bridge Youth Ministry Center The Council on Aging United Way of Saginaw United Way for Southeastern MI Volunteer Center of Greater Kalamazoo Volunteer Muskegon Winning Futures YMCA ofMarquette County Tota l Ottawa Boomers $20,000 $0 St. Clair Saginaw Macomb, Oakland, Wayne Kalamazoo Mentoring Youth Boomers $10,081 $20,000 $20,000 $0 $0 $0 Youth $19,500 $0 Muskegon Macomb, Oakland, Wayne Marquette Youth Mento ring/ Boomers Mentoring $15,400 $13,845 $0 $0 $ 5,000 $0 $525,778 $0 �Michigan's AmeriCorps Competitive Funding Applicants 2008-2009 Program Year New Applicant Corporation for Supportive Housing- Michigan Campaign to End Homelessness AmeriCorps Program Counties Served: to be determined (statewide) The Corporation for Supportive Housing will enroll 20 fu ll-time members in the Michigan Campaign to End Homelessness AmeriCorps program. Nineteen Housing Case Managers and one Volunteer Coordinator member wi ll build the capacity of local community service agencies throughout the state of Michigan. AmeriCorps members wi ll fill a critical gap in services in the statewide effort to abolish homelessness by perfonning outreach activities and assisting individuals experiencing homelessness or at-risk ofhomelessness to assess baiTiers to housing, develop strategic plans, and identify housing opportunities. The goal in the first year is to reach a minimum of 760 individuals statewide. Members will serve as case managers in order to assist fan1ilies to transition out of homelessness, and to assist youth aging out of foster care to access pem1<ment housing. Finally, members will create ongoing relationships linking individuals experiencing homelessness, host site Continuum of Care agencies, and much needed-community housing and service providers in order to enhance the overall movement to end homelessness . Continuation Applicants Jumpstart for Young Children, Inc-- Jumpstart Michigan Counties Served: Washtenaw, Wayne Jumpstart Michigan's AmeriCorps members work individually and in teams to enhance the literacy, language, and social development of young children by implementing research-b ased best practices from the field of early childhood education in preschool centers serving lowincome communities. Corps members accomp li sh thi s during structured sessions and regular visits to preschools throughout the school year. Jumpstart AmeriCorps members also engage volunteers and perform service proj ects to meet community needs . Jumpstart members wi ll recruit 120 volunteers who will assist in increasing literacy resources for yo ung children and their families and increase the reach of the Jumpstart Progran1 in the community. Members will provide 73 preschoolers with individual school readiness support. Member will also recei ve training to equip them to become future teachers. City Year Detroit Counties Served: Oakland, Wayne City Year Detroit AmeriCorps members provide intensive tutoring, facilitate after school youth development programming, serve as positive role models, build capacity of schools, and create service opportunities fo r the citizens of Detroit. Members wi ll serve 1,675 youth in grades 1-8 through one-on-one and small group tutoring, resulting in 75% of students improving academic performance by at least one test level. Members will engage 1,060 volunteers to serve 9,800 �hours in support of service-learning projects, on-going service opportunities, and large-scale service days such as M.L.K. Jr. and Make A Difference Days. All members will participate in Citizenship and Civic Engagement Trainings with 75% indicating increased knowledge in tills area. Young Heroes and City Heroes programs will have members facilitating a 14-week service-learning and leadership development program for 50 middle school students through weekend sessions, in addition to serving 700 youth through the after-school program component. Members will continue 5 capacity building projects within schools, and initiate 2 new programs to help these schools better achieve their missions. 75% of school partners will indicate an increased capacity to achieve their missions within in the first year, while 50% of partners in the second year of a project will indicate the project is less reliant on CYD and moving towards sustainability. Michigan State University 4-H Extension- 4-H Mentor Michigan Initiative Counties Served: Berrien, Cass, Cheboygan, Clare, Clinton, Eaton, Genesee, Gladwin, Gratiot, Ingham, Ionia, Jackson, Kalamazoo, Leelanau, Luce, Mackinac, Macomb, Missaukee, Muskegon, Oakland, Oscoda, Ottawa, Shiawassee, Wayne, Wexford The 4-H Mentor Michigan Initiative AmeriCorps program will enroll sixty full-time members in order to build the capacity of mentoring organizations throughout the state of Michigan by expanding youth mentoring programs, recruiting, supporting and evaluating volunteers to become mentors in schools and community-based mentoring programs. These members : 1) develop and enhance mentoring programs for at-risk youth in 45-50 counties statewide; 2) plan and carry out community-based service-learning activities with these same youth; 3) train and match adult and older youth volunteer mentors with at-risk youth through one-on-one, small group, or peer mentoring; 4) form and/or expanded mentoring collaboratives in at least 80% of the participating counties; and 5) participate in trainings using MCSC and CNCS developed materials to irtcrease understanding of key citizenship principles and to aid in the development of a strong interest in life-long civic engagement. Members also design, promote, and deliver mentor workshops. In addition, they plan and conduct a community service project in their local community. Michigan's AmeriCorps Education Award Only Applicant Michigan Nonprofit Association/Michigan Campus Compact Counties Served: Statewide The Michigan Campus Compact's (MCC) Michigan Service Scholars (MSS) AmeriCorps program will enroll 450 minimum-time (300 hour), Education Award Only AmeriCorps members to support youth development and increase volunteer capacity throughout the state. This program provides a much-needed link in the continuum of service opportunities for yow1g adults . Those who were engaged in service-learning and community service while in the K-12 setting have the opportunity to give back to the community while developing as engaged citizens who will continue on in a life time of service. This program is also on the forefront of service learning. A specific cadre of members is focused on developing and piloting service-learning lesson plans in the classroom. In order for service- �learning to take root and be sustained, it must be integrated in programming at the higher education level. The MSS program is successfully achieving this objective and can develop a model that is replicable for other states and institutions of higher education across the country. Michigan Volunteer Investment Grants Ann Arbor Center for Independent Living-Washtenaw Youth Mentoring Coalition Coun ty Served: Washtenaw The Washtenaw Youth Mentoring Coalition will enhance mentoring efforts in Washtenaw County by increasing public awareness, developing partnerships, increasing recruitment and referrals of potential mentors, and enhancing the capacity oflocal mentoring organizations. The project will recruit 150 prospective mentors and 50 percent of the Coalition member organizations will improve their ability to locate and utilize resources that improve youth services. Big Brothers Big Sisters of Greater Flint County Served: Genesee Grant ft.mds wi ll be used to support mentoring marketing and recruitment activities in Genesee County. Grant funds w ill be used to support efforts to reduce the current waiting li st of 3 75 munatched youth through the engagement of high school students and baby boomers. Camp Fire USA West Michigan Council County Served: Kent Camp Fire will support Operation SAGE: Seniors Active, Giving & Enriching volunteer recruitment and retention program. Grant funds wi ll be used to recruit Camp Fire al umni (fema les 55+) to serve in Camp Fire's after-school and summer programs. Operation SAGE supports Camp Fire's organizational sustainability by creating a base of older vo lunteers to complement and expand the existing base of primarily college-age volunteers. Camp Fire plans to recruit 25 to 50 older adult volunteers with 75 percent of the volunteers reporting a positive volunteer experience. Catholic Services of Macomb County Served: Macomb Catholic Services of Macomb wi ll support boomer and mentor volunteer recruitment. Grant ft.mds wi ll be used to expand the capacity to recruit and place boomer volunteers and expand partnerships for volunteer placement. The project will also explore mentoring program models for implementation by the RSVP of Macomb. Targeted outcomes are an increase in boomer volunteers, mentors, youth served, and mentor and mentee satisfaction. �Communities In Schools of Detroit, Inc. County Served: Wayne County Communities In Schools ofDetroit, Inc. (CIS) will recruit, train, place, and retain 200 volunteers born between 1946 and 1964--better known as boomers. The volunteers will serve in metro Detroit schools to tutor at-risk children through the readetroit initiative. CIS will retain volunteers by better assessing volunteer skills and preferences, better matching the preferences to the opportunities, developing new service opportunities, offering training and continuous development, and recognizing volunteer contributions. Human Development Commission Counties Served: Huron and Sanilac The Human Development Commission will implement the Volunteer Leadership in our Community (VLOC) project. The VLOC will utilize baby boomers skills, talents, knowledge, and experience to support and assist organizations in rural settings. These highly skilled individuals will become volunteer leaders to help identify the needs of organizations and will work collaboratively to create effective strategies to meet those needs. The project will recruit primarily boomer volunteers and coordinate with other volunteer service provi ders such as the Foster Grandparents Program and the Thumb Volunteer Alliance. Kalamazoo Communities in Schools County Served: Kalamazoo Kalamazoo Communities in Schools will increase the distribution of the Retention and Recruitment Resource Kit and build a network of business partners to increase resources and engage potential volunteers. CIS-Kalamazoo and the Great Start Collaborative have determined that businesses play a critical role in promoting family engagement by promoting environments that are flexible to allow mentoring and encouraging such activities. The Resource Kit was created to help businesses identify ways to help employees faced with balancing career and family responsibilities. Little Brother - Friends of the Elderly Counties Served: Baraga, Houghton, Keweenaw, and Ontonagon The Little Brother- Friends of the Elderly will purchase and integrate a new volunteer database that will replace and improve upon an outdated system. As a result of this systemic change, the program will increase its capacity to better recruit, mobilize, and retain volunteers. Access to expanded information, which will be an important component ofthe new database, will enable the program to solicit targeted volunteer audiences, in this case baby boomers. Oak Park Business and Education Alliance County Served: Oakland �The Oak Park Business and Education Alliance (OPBEA) will serve approximately 60 students transitioning from 5th to 6th grade at three local elementary and middle schools. The project will also implement programming for the Faces of the Future mentoring program graduates in 9th-11 th grades, which will engage them in community service activities. The grant includes recruitment of 30 new community volunteers, an evaluation component, and promotional materials, supplies, and equipment. United Way Volunteer Center of Chippewa County-Everyone Can Serve Counties Served: Chippewa, Luce, and Ma ckinac The United Way of Chippewa County will support the Everyone Can Serve program. This endeavor will unite partner organization to engage local youth from disadvantaged circumstances in service in and out of the classroom. Grant funds will be used to prepare student teachers, via an intensive training opportunity, to conduct meaningful and effective service-learrung activiti es. As a result, at least 20 student teachers will conduct 20 service-learning lessons with 500 students, to perform 1,000 hours of service. United Way of Northwest Michigan Volunteer Center Counties Served: Antrim, Benzie, Grand Traverse, Kalkaska, and Leelanau The United Way of Northwest Michigan will build and strengthen the virtual capacity of its Volunteer Center in order to significantly increase volunteerism among boomers and youth. Strategic use of Internet resources will efficiently link volunteers and nonprofits across a rural , five-county area. In addition, these grant funds will help provide Volunteer Use and Management trairung for 50 of the 200 nonprofits served, leading to improved volunteer recruitment and placement. The organization expects to increase the number of boomer and youth volunteers by 30 to 45 percent over the next three years and to increase the readiness of nonprofits to utilize volunteer resources. Volunteer Center of Southwest Michigan, Inc Counties Served: Berrien, Cass, Van Buren The Volunteer Center of Southwest Michigan, Inc. , with the support of the Southwest Michigan Mentoring Collaborative, will utilize an innovative strategy to connect mentors with organizations. This grant will remove barriers and improve mentor recruitment and retention . Creating a single point of entry for mentors, the Volunteer Center will conduct initial screenings and background checks for potential mentors. A "portable background check" will be created allowing the potential mentor to transfer their file if the initial placement is not a good fit. Those unsure of becoming a mentor will be placed in other volunteer opportuillties, including those serving children, and will be encouraged to move into mentoring over time. Volunteers in Prevention, Probation and Prisons, Inc. County Served: Wayne The Volunteers in Prevention, Probation and Prisons, Inc., will increase mentoring to youth with incarcerated parents living in five disenfranchised neighborhoods ofDetroit. Grant funds will be �used support a multi-faceted awareness strategy to explore the viability of establishing individual community mentoring offices and to establish partnerships with faith -based and other organizations. The program will generate 500 new potential mentor inquiries, resulting in 50 newly trained and screened mentors to be matched with youth. The program will also work to increase the sustainability of matches to 24 months or longer and to create a diverse funding base to sustain the proposed strategies and activities. �2008 MICHIGAN'S M I CHIGA N VOLLWTEER COMMUNITY INVESTiltEvr SERVICE Volunteer Investment Grant GRANTS COMM I SSION .7 ..,, . ,_. ... ~ _I • Volunteer Investment Grants serve these counties Updated: February 7, 2008 � Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource 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 The spatial or temporal topic of the resource, the spatial applicability of the resource, or the jurisdiction under which the resource is relevant 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> Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource <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 A resource consisting primarily of words for reading. Examples include books, letters, dissertations, poems, newspapers, articles, archives of mailing lists. Note that facsimiles or images of texts are still of the genre Text. Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context JCPA-04_MCSC_2008-02-29_Staff-Recommendations-VIG Title A name given to the resource Michigan Community Service Commission 2008-02-29 commission meeting staff recommendations Volunteer Investment Grants Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Michigan Community Service Commission Description An account of the resource Michigan Community Service Commission 2008-02-29 commission meeting staff recommendations Volunteer Investment Grants. 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 Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource application/pdf Type The nature or genre of the resource Text Language A language of the resource eng Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Grand Valley State University Libraries, Special Collections and University Archives, 1 Campus Drive, Allendale, MI, 50895 Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource <a href="http://rightsstatements.org/page/InC/1.0/?language=en">In Copyright</a> 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> Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 2008-02-29 https://digitalcollections.library.gvsu.edu/files/original/115e605296c3ad0520eaf050eb212b09.pdf 82a7af342d915e242f7e686d63a33a68 PDF Text Text Michigan's AmeriCorps 2008 Russ Mawbv Signature Service Project MICHIGAN COMMUNITY SERVICE COMMISSION June 11-12, 2008 Benton Harbor, Ml � Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource 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 The spatial or temporal topic of the resource, the spatial applicability of the resource, or the jurisdiction under which the resource is relevant 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> Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource <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 A resource consisting primarily of words for reading. Examples include books, letters, dissertations, poems, newspapers, articles, archives of mailing lists. Note that facsimiles or images of texts are still of the genre Text. Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context JCPA-04_MCSC_2008-02-29_Save-the-Date-MI-AmeriCorps-Sig-Serv-Proj Title A name given to the resource Michigan Community Service Commission 2008-02-29 commission meeting save the date: Michigan's AmeriCorps Signature Service Project Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Michigan Community Service Commission Description An account of the resource Michigan Community Service Commission 2008-02-29 commission meeting save the date: Michigan's AmeriCorps Signature Service Project. 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 Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource application/pdf Type The nature or genre of the resource Text Language A language of the resource eng Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Grand Valley State University Libraries, Special Collections and University Archives, 1 Campus Drive, Allendale, MI, 50894 Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource <a href="http://rightsstatements.org/page/InC/1.0/?language=en">In Copyright</a> 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> Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 2008-02-29 https://digitalcollections.library.gvsu.edu/files/original/b97cf9f8cc879e88f91311e8f6196e91.pdf 371c61a5644ec1325c50ac945a37b6b2 PDF Text Text NATIONAL SERVICE AND VOLUNTEERISM PLATFORM DRAFT Expand AmeriCorps to 250,000 members annually. Currently 70,000 AmeriCorps members serve our nation each year, working as tutors and mentors in schools and afterschool programs, caring for the elderly, helping people access health care and preventive medicine, working to conserve the environment, providing disaster relief and reconstruction, as well as many more critically needed services. There is a demand for these vi tal services, and the community is eager to serve. In the wake of September 11, 2001 , applications to AmeriCorps rose by more than 50%. In the past five years. the overall percent of college students who volunteer has increased by 20%, and research shows that the 77 million retiring Baby Boomers are interested in serving their communities in new and innovative ways. We should build on the demonstrated success of AmeriCorps by growing the program to 250,000 members to accommodate the demand for high quality service opportunities. • Estimated cost of250,000 AmeriCorps members per year: $1.47 billion Expand Learn and Serve America funding to $55 million annually. Already overseeing more than 1,200 service-learning programs, Learn and Serve America is the federal initiative charged with supporting and encouraging service-learning throughout the country. The CNCS strategic plan has also set a goal ofbuilding service-learning into the curriculum of half of all k-12 schools in the cotmtry by 2010. Building on and expanding this successful program would allow all students to pursue service-learning activities as an essential part of their school curricula. We should increase our investment in Learn and Serve America to $55 million annually. Eliminate the taxability of the AmeriCorps Education Award. AmeriCorps members receive an Education Award upon successful completion of their term of service. Currently, the AmeriCorps Education Award is taxed. We would like to bring the AmeriCorps Education Award in line with similar monetary rewards. For example, the Montgomery G.I. Bill, which includes the College Fund, provides financial incentives for members of the military and is not subject to tax. �DRAFT Develop a flexible funding pool of $5 million that will be distributed by the CNCS to state commissions so they are better able to address specific needs unique to their state. Baseline data on the state of volunteering in America from the Bureau of Labor Statistics tells us that about 29% of Americans currently volunteer, and an additional 52% would do so if more infom1ation, time, and effective management were available to them. Concurrently, the Corporation for National and Community Service's study on nonprofits' and congregations' capacity to utilize volunteers indicate that 90% of these organizations could use an additional six million volunteers at their current management capacity and millions more if we invest in building that capacity. Additional investment would allow state commissions to develop programs, training, and support mechanisms to assist in building the capacity of organizations to recruit, utilize, and retain an ever-increasing number of vohmteers. Expand mentoring funding to $200 million with specific funds for statewide mentoring initiatives focusing on capacity building and coordination. We need to help young people transition successfully into adulthood, and mentoring is one thing that can make a huge difference. Children with mentors are: • 46% less likely to begin using illegal drugs; • 27% less likely to begin using alcohol; • 52% less likely to. skip school; • 37% less likely to skip class; • More confident in their schoolwork performance; • Able to get along better with their families; and • Half as likely to go to prison if they are child of a prisoner with a least one volunteer mentor. An increased investment in mentoring must be made in order to dedicate services and support to building the capacity of organizations engaged in recruiting and retaining mentors. Coordination at the state level is a necessity and current funding is limited for both of these of these critical initiatives. Increase state commission administrative support funding to $20 million. As state commissions are asked to do more to meet the expanding goals of the Corporation for National and Community Service and to meet consistently changing state priorities, additional investment must be made. This increase in funding to commissions is vital to ensuring effective response to identified needs, excellence in programming and oversight, and attention to standards of quality. The increase will also allow for expanded capacity resulting in the growth of the National Service sector. � Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource 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 The spatial or temporal topic of the resource, the spatial applicability of the resource, or the jurisdiction under which the resource is relevant 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> Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource <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 A resource consisting primarily of words for reading. Examples include books, letters, dissertations, poems, newspapers, articles, archives of mailing lists. Note that facsimiles or images of texts are still of the genre Text. Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context JCPA-04_MCSC_2008-02-29_Natl-Serv-and-Volunteerism-Platform-Draft Title A name given to the resource Michigan Community Service Commission 2008-02-29 commission meeting National Service and Volunteerism Platform draft Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Michigan Community Service Commission Description An account of the resource Michigan Community Service Commission 2008-02-29 commission meeting National Service and Volunteerism Platform draft. 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 Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource application/pdf Type The nature or genre of the resource Text Language A language of the resource eng Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Grand Valley State University Libraries, Special Collections and University Archives, 1 Campus Drive, Allendale, MI, 50893 Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource <a href="http://rightsstatements.org/page/InC/1.0/?language=en">In Copyright</a> 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> Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 2008-02-29 https://digitalcollections.library.gvsu.edu/files/original/e3231ed0050cc41a50c7c1fda448e1ba.pdf 67851e6fb0646fc2f33fb06e22948781 PDF Text Text Page 1 of 1 Janice Harvey- MCSC Board Meeting - Friday 2/29 From: To: Date: Subject: CC: Musette Michael MCSC Commissioners 2/25/2008 12:12:23 PM MCSC Board Meeting - Friday 2/29 Commissioner Assistants; Garza, Oralya; Harvey, Janice; Kaiser Van Dam, Paula; Michael, Musette Dear Commissioners: Attached is the inforn1ation for the MCSC Board Meeting on Friday, February 29, 2008 . The meeting will be held at the MCSC office, 1048 Pierpont, Suite 4, Lansing. Our board meeting will follo w the Governor' s Service Awards Sponsor Breakfast at the Governor's Residence. I have attached the generic directions to our office and also the directions from the Governor's Residence. The meeting will begin at 10:00 am and conclude by 2:00pm, with lunch available at 11:30 am. I have attached the agenda, minutes from the November MCSC Board Meeting, and the Executive Committee minutes (where they approved ArneriCorps and VIG ftmding) . The rest of your board packet will be available at the meeting. We will send you talking points for the GSA Sponsor Breakfast on Tuesday. I look forward to seeing you on Friday, February 29 111 , in Lansing. Musette A. Michael, Executive Director Michigan Community Service Commission 1048 Pierpont, Suite 4 Lansing, MI 48913 (517)373-4998 fil e://C: \Documents%20and%20Settings\HarveyJ 1\Local%20Settings\Temp \GW} 00002 .H .. . 2/25/2008 � Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource 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 The spatial or temporal topic of the resource, the spatial applicability of the resource, or the jurisdiction under which the resource is relevant 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> Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource <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 A resource consisting primarily of words for reading. Examples include books, letters, dissertations, poems, newspapers, articles, archives of mailing lists. Note that facsimiles or images of texts are still of the genre Text. Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context JCPA-04_MCSC_2008-02-29_Next-Meeting-Email Title A name given to the resource Michigan Community Service Commission 2008-02-29 commission meeting next meeting email Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Michigan Community Service Commission Description An account of the resource Michigan Community Service Commission 2008-02-29 commission meeting next meeting email. 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 Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource application/pdf Type The nature or genre of the resource Text Language A language of the resource eng Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Grand Valley State University Libraries, Special Collections and University Archives, 1 Campus Drive, Allendale, MI, 50892 Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource <a href="http://rightsstatements.org/page/InC/1.0/?language=en">In Copyright</a> 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> Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 2008-02-29 https://digitalcollections.library.gvsu.edu/files/original/0d13df91949109b64ec82716166c0b76.pdf 748309c8d90ba8c391695be9650ffe87 PDF Text Text Ml(i-II GAN :11JCH!GA;V'S VOLf WTEER COMMUNITY SERVICE COMMISSION INVESTMENT G'f?ANTS FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: February 27,2008 CONTACT: Mary Grill Director of Communications Michigan Community Service Commission (517) 335-7875 grillm@ michigan .gov www.michigan.gov/mcsc $200,000 in Funding Granted to Michigan Volunteer Organizations Lansing, Michigan - The Michigan Community Service Commission (MCSC) announced today that 13 state nonprofit organizations received $200,000 for 2008 Michigan Volunteer Investment Grants (VIG) . Each organization will use the funds to create innovative, sustainable strategies to mobili ze volunteers to address specific community needs . The grant recipients were part of a competitive application process to recei ve VIG funding. Thirteen organizations from across the state received VIG funding from a total of 45 organizations that applied. The MCSC identified three funding priority areas : mentoring, engaging Baby Boomers in volunteering, and engaging all youth in service, particularly those in disadvantaged circumstances. The following organizations received funding : Ann Arbor Center for Independent Living- Washtenaw Yo uth Mentoring Coalition received a $10,000 grant to enhance its mentoring efforts by increasing public awareness, developing partnerships, increasing recruitment and referrals of potential mentors and enhancing the capacity of local mentoring organizations. Big Brothers Big Sisters of Greater Flint received a $20,000 grant to support mentoring marketing and recruitment activities in Genesee County. Camp Fire USA West Michigan Council located in Grand Rapids received an $18,242 grant to support Operation SAGE: Seniors Acti ve, Giving & Enriching volunteer recruitment and retention program. Catholic Services of Macomb in Clinton Township received a $9,252 grant to expand their capacity to recruit and place Baby Boomer volunteers and expand partnerships for vo lunteer placement. Communities in Schools of Detroit, Inc. recei ved at $20,000 grant to recruit, train , place, and retain 200 Baby Boomer volunteers to serve in metro Detroit schools to tutor at-risk children through the readetroit initiative. Human Development Commissio n located in Caro received a $19, 108 grant to implement the Volunteer Leadership in our Community (VLOC) project. Kalamazoo Communities in Schools received a $6,196 grant to increase the di stribution ofthe Retention and Recruitment Resource Kit and build a network of business partners to increase resources and engage potential volunteers. Little Brother - Friends of the Elderly located in Hancock received a $10,984 grant to help the program purchase and integrate a new volunteer database that will replace and improve upon an outdated system. (more) �MICHIGA N !~f!CHIGAN'S VOLLWTEER COMMUNITY SERVICE COMM I SSION INVESTilfENT 2008 Volunteer Investment Grant GRANTS i 1 • . · .~ ---"· ..,.{.,.'-'.: I • Volunteer Investment Grants serve these counties Updated: February 7, 2008 � Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource 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 The spatial or temporal topic of the resource, the spatial applicability of the resource, or the jurisdiction under which the resource is relevant 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> Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource <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 A resource consisting primarily of words for reading. Examples include books, letters, dissertations, poems, newspapers, articles, archives of mailing lists. Note that facsimiles or images of texts are still of the genre Text. Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context JCPA-04_MCSC_2008-02-29_MI-VIG-Press-Release Title A name given to the resource Michigan Community Service Commission 2008-02-29 commission meeting Michigan Volunteer Investment Grants press release Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Michigan Community Service Commission Description An account of the resource Michigan Community Service Commission 2008-02-29 commission meeting Michigan Volunteer Investment Grants press release. 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 Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource application/pdf Type The nature or genre of the resource Text Language A language of the resource eng Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Grand Valley State University Libraries, Special Collections and University Archives, 1 Campus Drive, Allendale, MI, 50891 Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource <a href="http://rightsstatements.org/page/InC/1.0/?language=en">In Copyright</a> 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> Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 2008-02-29 https://digitalcollections.library.gvsu.edu/files/original/164fac8837372946cba5170f60f2f263.pdf ea41274c8374f09803a90e71129fd043 PDF Text Text Michigan Community Service Commission February 29, 2008 MCSC Board Meeting MCSC Office, Lansing MINUTES MEMBERS PRESENT: Daniel Mulhern, Chair Breannah Alexander Rob Collier Lori Jewell Chris Kwak Janet Lawson Joe Lubig Donna Niester Jerry Seese Joseph Sowmick Al Swain Larry Williamson Musette A. Michael, Ex Officio MEMBERS ABSENT: Elizabeth Bunn Tony Campbell Melonie Colaianne Jimmie Comer Lloyd Jackson Russ Mawby Susan Meston Bernard Parker Marsha Smith Michael Thomas Eileen Wilson-Oyelaran OTHERS: I. Diana Algra, Volunteer Centers ofMichigan Kyle Caldwell, Michigan Nonprofit Association Mary Grill, Michigan Community Service Commission Janice Harvey, Michigan Community Service Commission Paula Kaiser VanDam, Michigan Community Service Commission Kevin Reeves, Michigan Community Service Commission Amy Smitter, Michigan Campus Compact Jocelyn Yanda, Department ofHuman Services Welcome and Introduction - Chairman Dan Mulhem The meeting was called to order at 10:35 a.m. by Chairn1an Dan Mulhem. Chairman Mulhern welcomed new Commissioner Joe Lubig to the MCSC and Commissioners introduced themselves . �II. Review and Approval ofNovember 13, 2007 Minutes- Chaim1an Dan Mulhem Chaim1an Mulhern asked for a motion to approve the minutes from the September 28, 2007 board meeting. Commissioner Williamson moved to approve the minutes; Commissioner Seese seconded the motion. The motion passed unanimously. III. Standing Committee Reports - Chairman Dan Mulhem The Commissioners reviewed Executive Committee meeting minutes from February 8, 2008. Executive Committee members approved AmeriCorps Competitive funding and Volunteer Investment Grants. Chairman Mulhern summarized the types of funding to update new Commissioners. AmeriCorps grants two types of funding; competitive grants where MCSC submits applications to CNCS and competes with a national pool of applicants, and the formula funding that CNCS grants to the MCSC whiyh determines sub-grantees. The MCSC also receives funding through the state budget to fund Volunteer Investment Grants to stimulate the growth of Volunteer Centers statewide. At one point the MCSC received $1 million, but now the funding level is at $250,000. The MCSC lost the funding in the FY06-07 budget year because of the budget crisis. This year the funding is targeting initiatives that focus on areas from the Blueprint for Action. Chairman Mulhern asked for a motion to approve the minutes. Commissioner Niester moved to approve the minutes, Commissioner Kwak seconded the motion. The motion passed unanimously. IV. Executive Director Report - Musette Michael Ms. Michael updated Commissioners on upcoming events and asked them to attend if possible. Their attendance increases the MCSC ' s visibility, provides Commissioners the opportunity to network with others in the field. and helps them to gain ideas to provide direction. Ms. Michael also described initiatives beginning through America's Promise to address the epidemic of high school dropouts. It is a nationwide epidemic and problem; 1 out of every 3 9th graders will not graduate and half of those not graduating are minority students. State Farm Insurance will be funding summits around the state to address the issue. There will be a summit on April 24 and 25 in Detroit and October 20 in Lansing. The summits will address the dropout issue and the causes and solutions from a national , state, and local perspective. We continue to emphasize the role mentoring plays on a child's academic success and the role service-leaming plays by keeping kids engaged in school. Our AmeriCorps programs provide support for kids inside and outside of school. The MCSC and it's programs play a critical role in addressing this issue. We will be attending the summits and invite Commissioners to attend also . Ms. Michael also invited Commissioners to attend the Michigan Giving and Volunteering Celebration, sponsored by Comcast, on April 16th at the Capitol. She also reminded Commissioners that the Russ Mawby Signature Service Project will take place on June 11 and 12 in Benton Harbor. Commissioners also received updated Key Infom1ation Binder infom1ation. The binder material includes programs in each of the Commissioners geographic area. 2 �A. Update on Blueprint for Action I Communication Calendar- Ms. Michael explained that each of the MCSC program areas are working on their activities within the Blueprint for Action and have highlighted those completed in their specific areas. It was suggested that we add the Blueprint for Action to the MCSC website. Mary Grill explained the Communication Calendar and that everything related to outreach or communications is listed. It is an 18-month calendar and is broken down by program area. A Commissioner activity section has also been added. This provides a snapshot of the communications activities for the MCSC. Ms. Grill shared that the MCSC is working with some MSU information technology students who have committed to reorganizing the MCSC website as a project. She also announced that Elyse Ver Berkmoes joined the MCSC communications staff. B. Mentor Michigan- Paula VanDam 1. Mentor Michigan Month -Paula VanDam gave an overview of Mentor Michigan activities during the past quarter. We wrapped up a very successful Mentoring Month in January. One of the new components of Mentoring Month this year included the mini-grants that were awarded to mentoring organizations registered with Mentor Michigan and completing the census. The grants were an opportunity for them to apply for funds to host a mentoring recruitment event or a mentoring recognition event in January. The MCSC awarded nearly $17,000 to over 25 mentoring organizations or collaboratives to host these events. There were 37 local events that took place statewide. Commissioners Alexander and Thomas participated in a local event in Saginaw. Thanks to Commissioner Seese for helping to secure Saginaw Spirit tickets for one of the events and also to Commissioner Jewell for her efforts in helping with a Kalamazoo event. In addition, we were fortunate to have the Governor host a press conference on 111 January 8 to release the results of Wave V of the Mentor Michigan Census. This was a great opportunity to draw some media attention to the growth of mentoring over the past year. In addition the Governor set another goal in her State of the State address. She not only thanked the 21,000 mentors who are currently giving of their time but also committed to recruiting 10,000 more mentors between now and the end of her administration. We are working on our plan so that we can reach that number. Ms. VanDam stated that over 100 PSAs were distributed around the state although we don't have a count ofhow many were played statewide. Mary Grill also thanked Larry Williamson and Comcast for playing the PSA during February. Commissioner Lawson said that many corporations would be happy to play the mentoring PSAs on their cafeteria monitors , hallway monitors and in the manufacturing plants if they are open captioned. She will help us work with the Corporate Councils next year to get the PSAs played. Chairn1an Mulhern asked if we can only show them during January. Ms. Grill stated that they do not mention the month of January in them so they can played anytime throughout the year. 3 �2. John Hancock Essay Contest - Ms . VanDam explained that Jolm Hancock Financial Services has contributed $100,000 annually to Mentor Michigan for the last three years. They had piloted an essay contest in the Boston area where they are based and wanted to bring it to Michigan, specifically Southeast Michigan. High School students write essays about John Hancock's life, and John Hancock executives select one winner to win a 111 $10,000 scholarship and trip to Washington D.C. over July 4 • Chairman Mulhern and Commissioner Lawson also served as judges for the contest. John Hancock wanted to partner specifically with Mentor Michigan, and we encouraged them to expand beyond the Southeast Michigan area. MCSC staff did a tremendous job working through our Learn and Serve network, mentoring network, and also AmeriCorps programs to gather a good number of essays. A student from a Southgate school that had been involved with service-learning won the scholarship. Commissioner Lawson shared that they not only gave the $10,000 scholarship to the winner, but also gave a $2,500 scholarship to all of the finalists. In addition, Dan talked them into giving a $5,000 scholarship to the second place winner. Commissioner Lawson asked for ideas on how we can recruit more writers from schools around the state. This is a great opportunity for kids to get cash for college. John Hancock is interested in running the contest statewide next year. Commissioners can share the opportunity next year in their local communities. Chairman Mulhern would like to make sure that the contest continues to be marketed in the mentoring network. 3. Michigan National Guard Partnership- Ms. VanDam shared that the MCSC has forn1ed a partnership with the Michigan National Guard to recruit mentors. Mr. Mulhern launched the partnership at the annual conference for senior enlisted soldiers and airman in January. There will be a follow up presentation in March in Kalamazoo with commanding officers. The goal is to recruit 500 mentors by 2010. We will be rolling out a DVD and recruitment kit to the units and will also establish local partnerships between mentoring organizations and various National Guard units across the state. Ms. Michael also stated that the Mentor Michigan staff have a tracking system for the initiative. Chainnan Mulhern stated that this is an extraordinary partnership. From aPR and marketing standpoint, we'll have a tremendous opportunity once the initiative kicks off. One possibility for us in terms of marketing is to have the National Guard mentor, Jerrod, and his little speak in a corporate setting to tell the story of the benefits of mentoring. Mr. Mulhern also shared that he spoke with the Michigan Municipal League and there may be a possibility to speak before the mayors this summer. 4. Legislative Amendment - Ms. VanDam stated that there is a need to amend the Child Protection Law to allow checks of volunteers on the child abuse registry. Some federal grants for mentoring require organizations to check the registry; however there is confusion within the law as to who DHS has the ability to share that infom1ation with. The law currently restricts who 4 �may have access to this information. Mentor Michigan is working with the Mentor Michigan Provider Council to ask for an amendment to the Child Protection Law that will allow a potential mentor to ask DHS to confim1 that they are not on the central registry and to allow them to share that information for either employment or volunteer purposes. The Providers Council has suggested that DHS should also be able to share that information directly with a designated volunteer organization or employer. The language is being written so that it can apply to anyone in a volunteer organization. There is a draft of the bill and they are looking for sponsors. 5. Launch ofMentorPRO- Ms. VanDam was excited to share that Mentor Michigan is launching a new web-based evaluation program for mentoring organizations called MentorPRO. It was created by MENTOR and beta tested by a number of mentoring programs across the country. It is an extraordinarily sophisticated management information system for mentoring programs from in-taking of volunteers to getting them screened and matched, and then once they are matched it allows them to manage the match relationship all in a web-based tracking system. It also has a reminder system to notify case managers that it is time to check in with a mentor match. We have a long way to go to get programs to implement it. Some Big Brothers Big Sisters organizations have their own tracking systems that they use so they won't need to use MentorPRO. The first mentoring programs will be trained next week; there are 14 programs that will pilot the program. This program will not replace the Mentor Michigan Census as not every mentoring program will sign on to use the program. 6. Mentor Michigan Conference - the 2008 Mentor Michigan Conference will take place on November 17 at the Kellogg Center and will be held in conjunction with the AmeriCorps Member Celebration. This will allow more AmeriCorps members to participate in the conference. 7. Mentor Michigan Wave V Census - The results of the census were announced in January. Ms. VanDam shared some highlights. The number of mentors increased by 4,200 to over 20,600 so we've seen a steady growth of mentors over the last 2 years. The number of kids being served by mentors stayed the same from last year (approximately 28,000 children) which means there is a decline in group mentoring and an increase in oneon-one mentoring. As there are programs that did not report, it is reasonable to estimate that there are more than 35,000 mentoring relationships. Also, recruitment efficiency has improved which means that although the number of inquiries is down, there is a better success rate of inquiries turning into applicants. There are still mentors and mentees on waiting lists in all geographic areas so we need to do a better job of getting programs to coordinate and collaborate. Mentor Michigan needs to have a better presence in the Detroit area. There have been conversations with mentoring collaboratives to see how we can bring major mentoring programs in Detroit together to talk about a larger plan and what it will take to build mentoring in that community. Commissioner Lawson suggested that it might be 5 �worthwhile to work with Skillman and their five neighborhoods, and may be helpful for Mentor Michigan to put together a list of what we could offer Ski llman. There is also discussion to have a Mentor Michigan staff person in the Detroit area. The Census also showed that there needs to be more technical training for the mentoring programs and Mentor Michigan will work to provide that. We will also be providing $100,000 in organizational development/capacity building grants (10- $10,000 grants) that will allow organizations to pick an issue (fund development, board development, pr and marketing) to help with organizational issues. The RFP will be issued this summer. 8. Father's Day Promotion - Ms. VanDam stated that the promotion with Meijer in 2007 was very successful and asked whether we shou ld approach Meijer again this year. Mr. Mulhern is comfortable asking Mark Murray, from Meijer, for their support again with the promotion. It was also suggested to see ifDP & Co. would help with the marketing ofthis promotion. Mary Grill will speak with DP & Co. about helping. There will be a committee to work on this topic: Janet Lawson , Lori Jewell, Think Tank Committee, and Amy Smitter. They will have a conference call in March or April to come up with some ideas. C. AmeriCorps Update 1. AmeriCorps Alums- There are five chapter locations; Metro Detroit, Grand Rapids, Lansing, Marquette, and West MI Lakeshore. They have held various events and participated in several service projects. We recently announced that the chapters will have the opportunity to apply for some mini-grants with some funds that were designated from GSA proceeds. These grants will be used for projects or events that meet the goals established including chapter expansion , cultivating new patiners to support alumns , connecting alumns to current AmeriCorps members, and more. Megan Sargent has been convening an alumn leadership team. 2. AmeriCorps Week - Ms. VanDam shared that AmeriCorps Week will take place May 11-18. It is a nationwide event designed to bring more attention to AmeriCorps . Michigan's AmeriCorps programs are organizing different public relations and service projects in their local communities for that week. It coincides with the Nonprofit Superconference again this year and AmeriCorps members will give a presentation on AmeriCorps and complete an on-site service project. Once we have details on local service projects going on during that week, we will notify Commissioners. 3. Russ Mawby Signature Service Project - This year's project will take place June 11 -12 in Benton Harbor. Commi ss ioners are invited to participate. D. MLK Day Activities- Jeanine Yard summarized activities that took place on MLK Day. It is a priority of the CNCS to make MLK Day a day of service. The MCSC promoted it through its grantees and partners. Partners included Volunteer Centers of Michigan, Michigan Campus Compact, the LEAGUE, 6 �Mentor Michigan and CNCS-Michigan. Through this promotion, Michigan had 46 organizations post more than 119 MLK Day service or volunteer opportunities on the MLK website. The MCSC will work with it's partners to expand next year; we would like to offer mini-grants to organizations hosting events. Commissioners will also be invited to participate in MLK Day events next year. E. Learn & Serve Update 1. Institute Summary- Ms. VanDam gave an update on Learn and Serve activities. The annual Institute on Service-Learning and Civic Engagement was scheduled to be hosted at Central Michigan University on February 7 and 8. Due to a snow stonn, CMU was closed. However, Dan had an enthusiastic audience for his leadership presentation. Out ofthe 350 registered attendees, 125 made it through the storm. Michigan Campus Compact and MCSC staff were able to put together a modified agenda for the conference. 2. National Service-Learning Conference- Ms. VanDam shared that Angelia Salas will be presenting at the National Service-Learning Conference in April in Minneapolis. The session is "Building Programs that Last" and is based on the MCSC's program sustainability efforts as it relates to the Learn and Serve grants we offer to school districts. Also, the MCSC offered a grant to Deborah Wagner from the Ionia County ISD to create a professional development product called "The Box". Deb will be offering a full-day preconference session launching "The Box" nationally. There are many organizations waiting for the unveiling of it. Conm1issioner Lawson would like Angelia and/or Deb Wagner to come to Ford to demo the box. 3. 2008-09 Learn and Serve - Michigan Outreach - Ms. VanDam stated that the MCSC has funding available for nine new districts for Learn and Serve. We are holding outreach sessions in Kalamazoo and Detroit to instruct them about the guidelines. F. Governor's Service Awards- Chairman Mulhern stated that there was a great turnout at the GSA Sponsor Breakfast at the Governor's Residence. Past sponsors, Commissioners, and award recipients were invited. The purpose of the event was to get people excited about this year's Governor' s Service Awards and to gather information from the important stakeholders on whether changes should be made to the program. A video was shown that included two past winners, Randy Walker (past Mentor of the Year) and Tuesday Toolmen (Past Volunteer Program of the Year). Attendees were asked whether we should think about revising the celebration from the big theatrical event at the Fox Theater to a smaller event at the Governor's Residence. Sponsors were asked for their thoughts on changing the format and stated that we should do what makes the most sense. The business case that was presented to them was that the event grossed about $185,000 and netted about $100,000 (so we spent about $85,000 on expenses for the event). Options discussed were to hold a smaller event where we might not incur the large expenses or need to fill a huge 7 �venue like the Fox Theater, and instead hold the event at the Govemor's Residence. The proceeds from the event could be used to get the message of volunteerism out more strategically in more local communities. The vignettes of the wonderful winners could be used during cable programs. The corporate attendees said they don't care about marketing (the sponsors name in program, etc.); they contribute because it is the right thing to do, and to plan whatever event that makes sense. Others felt strongly that being on the stage with the govemor was very important. Mary Zatina from Oakwood Health Systems said it was great to have a winner on the stage and to be able to bring several of their employees to the event. Regarding the amount of media coverage the event gets, Mary Grill stated that the event itself doesn't get much coverage but the winners get coverage in their local communities. Commissioner Williamson shared that the breakfast event was very successful and said that one attendee (Delta Dental) stated to him that they thought doing something at the Govemor' s Residence would be a great way to honor volunteers. Commissioner Kwak said that it is hard to have the conversation without knowing what the event means to all the people who attend (nominators, finalists, and winners) because that is who the event is for. She suggested that a survey of nominators, finalists and winners go out to get an idea of what they would like to see. If we had data that suppmied one format or the other, it would help with the decision-making. It would be nice to find out what matters to the people in Michigan that will motivate them to volunteer. One comment that was made to Chris was that they liked the current format because they could bring a lot of volunteers and it was not cost prohibitive. It' s about being inclusive. What they (Kellogg Foundation) are hearing from their grantees is that when you pull one or two people out of a collective leadership model and give them awards you actually discourage other people from getting involved. To celebrate collectively is a very important concept. Commissioner Niester asked if we have a reception at the Residence, would we give up the opportunity to also do a celebration in the city of the finalists and winners. We're not going to get 2000 people to come down from the Upper Peninsula for an event in Detroit, but if we celebrate the recipients in their local communities, you may get more people involved. The real story is in the field so you may gain more exposure ofthe awards locally and with local media. The Fox Theater is a great venue but it's not a central venue. The event may pull more people if it is in a central location. Commissioner Lubig suggested three or four regional events where the good stories of the area could be shared . By sharing the stories, it could build momentum. It could take place with other events that are occurring. Commissioner Alexander asked whether the different locations would be a logistical problem and also what is the primary purpose of the awards. Do we 8 �want to recognize the recipients? Are we trying to pull people in and show them what they can do with their talents and what they get in return? If we are trying to do that and also pull in more sponsors, is it a good idea to have it conm1unity-based or is it a better idea to have a larger event with more exposure? Commissioner Sowmick spoke with his talent buyer to see what kind of artist they could get with the level of funding the GSA provides, asking an artist to perform for 30 minutes. The buyer asked what the main focus of the event is; to sell tickets, to provide quality entertainment, or to recognize the participants. An entertainer has to come in at this cost and conform their performance to our agenda. If we're looking to bring more people into the process, we can accomplish the same objective with the local event. From the media perspective, we're going to get more coverage from a Lansing based event. If there is an event at the Governor's Residence, bring in a video crew to videotape it and then use the video vignettes to showcase the winners locally. Maybe there can be an arrangement with Michigan State University to use the Wharton Center for the awards ceremony and the Governor's Residence for the reception. MCSC staff shared that finalists have commented that they like the fact that they can bring more family and friends to the event now that it is at the Fox Theater. When it was a dinner/awards ceremony, they were limited with the number of guests they could bring and it was also cost prohibitive because of it being a dinner. Kyle Caldwell gave background on the transition from the last administration to the new administration. Taking a hiatus from doing the awards ceremony was considered, but the grassroots organizations were not happy with that option. During the first year of the Granholm administration, the Governor Service Awards were presented in local communities when they were attending other events. Is there a possibility that you do the awards ceremony and then also highlight the awardees in their local communities at other events? Mary Grill said that we did 5 or 6 presentations that year. The Governor only presented one of the awards (the Romney Award at the Volunteer SuperConference) so there was disappointment from the field that the profile of the event went down. The awards presentations at the local events got lost in the larger message of the event. Chris Kwak said that the local dinners are so common place and that the event at the Fox Theater was exciting. She was able to get people who wouldn't have considered going to attend the event. Having a big name entertainer gives the event a big buzz and people want to go. Mary Grill shared that the only issue with having something at the Governor' s Residence is the number of people that can attend. In earlier years for GSA Receptions held at the Residence, there were 250 in attendance and that was 9 �over the 200 recommended . If finalists and winners are both invited along with their guests, the numbers would be larger than can be accommodated. Jocelyn Yanda stated that she enjoys the vignettes of the winners and that she hopes that we don't lose that. Dan Mulhern reiterated the question asked "What are we trying to accomplish?" Is it recognizing people, is it to grow the movement, can we save some money, is there more outreach to media. There has been a pretty strong push back that it is about creating that quality of experience around the Fox Theater. Janet Lawson said there is something special about calling the winners forward, honoring them, and telling their story. Having been the person reading the information on the winners, the story is better told visually (through the videos) . From the fundraising standpoint, many ofthe sponsors are from theSE Michigan area as opposed to the Lansing or Grand Rapids area and that the sponsors may prefer to have it in the metropolitan Detroit area . Another thought would be to do something at the Residence every other year and still have people tell their story through videos, promote it on local cable programming, have entertainment, and have a special, more intimate event. Then on the down year you have more money for programming. Chairman Mulhern asked the GSA Committee to calculate the budgets ofboth an event at the Fox Theater and a reception at the Residence, and the number of attendees that can attend . Also, gather information from a survey. The GSA Committee can meet via conference call to make a decision. Mary Grill said that once the decision of the type of event is made, the sponsor letters will be sent out. G. Advocac y - Ms. Michael explained that a copy of the MCSC ' s draft Volunteerism and National Service Platform was emailed out to Commissioners this week for their feedback. This is the beginning of the conversation and we hope to get other states to sign on. Once we know who the presidential candidates are, we will float our platform. We ' d like Michigan to be known and to be a step ahead. Chairman Mulhern sent a letter to Senators Levin and Stabenow asking them to join the newly forn1ed Senate National Service Caucus. H. Financial Report - Kevin Reeves gave an update on the federal budget recommendations for national service. The budget for CNCS for FY08 was $856,331 million . The proposed amount for FY09 is $829 million , which is a drop of more than $26 million. Learn and Serve is taking more than a $5 million dollar cut which would mean a cute for Michigan of more than $100,000 if enacted. When you consider the fact that our average Learn and Serve school-based grants are approximately $20,000, you are in turn losing 5 grants. AmeriCorps State & National has an increase of$17 million , which 10 �' would increase the number of AmeriCorps members to the President's request of75 ,000. V. Public Comment Diana Agra shared that the High School Drop Out Summits will be taking place in Detroit on April 24 and 25 and Lansing on October 20. Amy Smitter thanked Lori Jewell and State Farm Insurance as they are serving as a sponsor. VI. Adjourn The meeting adjourned at 2:25pm. 11 � Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. 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Michael, Ex Officio MEMBERS ABSENT: Elizabeth Bunn Tony Campbell Rob Co llier Jimmie Comer Chris Kwak Joe Lubig Bernard Parker Michael Thomas OTHERS: I. Evan Albert, Corporation for National and Community Service Diana Algra, Volunteer Centers of Michigan Kyle Caldwell, Michigan Nonprofit Association Ryan Fewins, Michigan Campus Compact Garry Gross, Michigan Conmmnity Service Commission Janice Harvey, Michigan Community Service Commission Paula Kaiser VanDam, Michigan Community Service Conm1ission Welcome and Introduction - Chairman Dan Mulhern The meeting was called to order at 1:15 pm by Chainnan Dan Mulhern. Chairman Mulhern welcomed new Comm issioners Alexander, Jackson and Jewell and announced that Commissioner Niester has agreed to serve on the Executive Committee (rep lacing Kari Pardoe). �II. Review and Approval of September 28, 2007 Minutes - Chairman Dan Mulhern Chairman Mulhern asked for a motion to approve the minutes from the September 28, 2007 board meeting. Commissioner Williamson moved to approve the minutes, Commissioner Colaianne seconded the motion. The motion passed unanimously. III. Standing Committee Reports - Chairman Dan Mulhem The Commissioners reviewed Executive Committee meeting minutes from October 19, 2007. Discussion focused on the round table with David Eisner, replacement for Kari Pardoe on the Executive Committee, and finalizing the November 13 Board Meeting agenda. IV . Executive Director Rep01i - Musette Michael Ms. Michael thanked those Commissioners that participated in the round table discussion with David Eisner in October. Mr. Eisner recognized the positive impact the MCSC has had, and the strong commitment from the MCSC Commissioners. A. Update on Blueprint for Action I Communication Calendar - Ms. Michael exp lained that each of the MCSC program areas are working on their activities within the Blueprint for Action and will update Commissioners at the next board meeting. She also reviewed the Communication Calendar and highlighted some upcoming activities: specifically, January wruch is Michigan Mentor Month. We are planning media activities and recognition events. The Mentor Micrugan Providers Council members will be scheduling legislative visits to talk about the importance of mentoring. They will be stressing the need solidify the Mentor Michigan infrastructure through appropriations and other funding opportunities. The MCSC will be providing talking points for these visits. Commissioners will also be asked to speak with their legislators. During one-on-one visits with the Commissioners, they confirmed that they have relationships with their state legislators and would be able to make those contacts. The MCSC will provide talking points. The MCSC will also be providing the Commissioners with updated MCSC Fast Facts for their use in communicating the work of the MCSC. The Blueprint for Action and Communication Calendar will be working documents and new activities will be added on as they come up . One example is a new partnership with the Michigan National Guard to recruit new mentors. This will be announced at a Michigan National Guard meeting on January 12, 2008. Ms. Michael asked Conunissioners to look over a chart that was distributed with the different program areas that the Commissioners stated they were interested in. If there are any additional areas they are interested in, they should contact Ms. Michael. Chairman Mulhem suggested that a Commissioner line be added to the Communications Calendar to identify the roles Commissioners can play. B. Mentor Michigan - Paula VanDam Paula VanDam gave a quick overview ofMentor Michigan for the new Commissioners. When the Governor came into office she was very committed 2 �to recruiting more mentors for young people and identified the goal of recruiting 10,000 new mentors. When the First Gentleman agreed to serve as the Chair, they asked us to spearhead this mentoring initiative and to establish a strategy to recruit more mentors around the state. The MCSC began by reviewing the current state of mentoring and developing relationships with the mentoring programs. By doing this, we now have a network of approximately 200 mentoring organizations that we work with on a regular basis in helping them with recruitment of mentors, providing training and technical assistance, and developing standards for quality mentoring programs, promoting Mentor Month activities, and creating awareness around the need for mentoring. 1. Mentor Michigan Ameri Corps*VIST A Last year there were 11 Mentor Michigan VISTAs around the state with the goal to bring local mentoring organizations together to address mentoring at a community level (training mentors, planning match activities). This helped to create efficiencies across mentoring programs and increase their capacity to serve the community. We provided VISTAS to develop local mentoring collaboratives and local communitywide initiatives to support mentoring. Last year the VISTAs referred over I 000 potential new mentors to local mentoring organizations, had 142 different media contacts (radio, television, newspaper articles), leveraged almost $30,000 in cash contributions, and developed 259 new community partnerships. This year, we have been allocated an additional 15 VISTAs and will expand the focus of the program to not only address the local mentoring collaborative issues but to also expand programming around providing ment01ing for kids aging out of foster care and for kids whose parents are incarcerated. 2. Mentor Michigan Conference - Paula K. VanDam shared that the second conference was successful. The feedback from those that attended was very positive. Commissioner Sowmick suggested hosting the conference at the MSU Union again next year and contacting the MSU School of Social Work to possibly underwrite the cost of the conference. 3. Michigan Mentoring Month- Ms. VanDam shared that the mentoring month toolkit is on the MCSC website. The message for the month will be to bring awareness for more mentors, specifically more male mentors. Mr. Mulhern does a great job of getting on radio and television to spread the word on the need for mentoring. Janet Lawson asked what Commissioners can do to support this and also is there a way to launch a corporate strategy to recruit more male mentors. Ms. VanDam shared that Jim Dreyer raised over $55,000 from the Mackinac Swim and donated it to Mentor Michigan . As a result, we will be giving out mini-grants to mentoring organizations to plan activities during mentoring month that focus on mentor recognition and mentor recruitment. Once we identify what applications will be funded , Commissioners will be invited to attend those activities and recognition events in their communities. Commissioner Sowrnick suggested a polar plunge as a fundraiser for Mentor Michigan. 3 ' �4. Mentor Michigan Census Wave V Results- Ms. VanDam gave a summary of the results for the recent census. Tllis year 136 mentoring organizations completed the census (62% response rate). There were more than 20,000 mentors in Michigan, which is 11,500 more mentors today than when we started in 2003, and 4,200 more than last year. Of those reported, there are 1,600 more male mentors today than this time last year. It is great to begin to see the impact Mentor Michigan is having but there is more work to be done. Commissioner Williamson asked how we capture data from United Way 211. Ms. VanDam said that information is not captured though the census but directly from our partnership with the United Way. They will give us the statistics from their centers for January. 5. There were two grant opporttmities through federal agencies; one for mentoring children of incarcerated parents and the other through the U.S. Department of Education for school-based mentoring. Mentor Michigan provided some technical assistance to organizations who were interested in applying for these funds. Eight mentoring organizations in Michigan received a total of $728,000. 6. The Michigan Nonprofit Association received a $50,000 grant from Comcast that will focus on local communities, volunteer centers and Michigan Campus Compact members working together to impact mentoring, literacy and support the growing and innovative work of the League of Michigan. $25,000 of tllis grant has been earmarked to be subgranted in the amount of $5,000 to five communities so that a Campus Compact institution, volunteer center and a local mentoring collaborative can work together to strengthen their partnership. Chairman Mulhern stated that the boy he has been mentoring for 2 years has significant learning disabilities. Trying to get the school system and family to respond has been trying. There may be many mentors matched with kids that socially are not performing, have academic problems, and are filled with frustration at not being able to achieve and fit in. He suggested a session next year at the mentoring conference on strategies to handle difficult matches. Commissioner Lawson suggested having mentoring and 4-H organizations work together to give these children a positive mentoring experience working with animals. C. AmeriCorps Update - Ms. VanDam shared that there will be almost 900 AmeriCorps members doing a year of service. 1. AmeriCorps Alums - Last year Commissioners agreed that $10,000 of the proceeds that were raised from the Governor's Service Awards could be dedicated to focusing on beginning to develop and engage AmeriCorps alumni. These individuals do their year of service and then move on to do great things and to be our future community leaders. We needed resources to begin to galvanize and organize a network of these alums . Last year we did a massive mailing to a Michigan AmeriCorps alumni database 4 �introducing them to the idea of Michigan's alumni and what we were trying to do . Nationally there is a website called mytimeofservice.org where they are trying to organize AmeriCorps alumns nationwide and help states to develop local chapters. As a result of the mailing, we have over 500 alums registered through the website. We have also been working to develop local chapters. Detroit has had a chapter for a couple of years but we have been able to launch new chapters in Grand Rapids, Muskegon, Marquette and Lansing. The MCSC has developed a statewide leadership team and identified two or three people from each community to serve on the team and to spearhead the chapter development in those conununities. The MCSC staff met with them recently and helped them to with goal setting and training. Commissioner Lawson suggested that maybe some of the corporations can help get the members involved in service projects in their communities. Commissioner Alexander also suggested that community foundations and Youth Advisory Council members could be connected to the alumni programs. 2. Accomplislm1ents - Ms. VanDam shared highlights from the 2006-07 program year. There were 21 AmeriCorps programs with over 1000 members serving. They contributed over 700,000 hours of service. They have earned over $1.5 million in education awards, 2,500 students were engaged in service-learning activities through AmeriCorps members, 1,600 children have had direct mentoring relationships, and members recruited almost 24,000 volunteers (on average each member recruits 23 volunteers) . This is pretty powerful when you think ofthe leverage that AmeriCorps bring the local communities. 3. AmeriCorps Member Celebration - Ms. VanDam explained that every year we bring together the members for a day of training and celebration. They will attend a variety of workshops (Commissioner Swain led a workshop on inclusion), listen to keynote speakers (including Chainnan Mulhern) and then take their oath of office. D. Learn and Serve - Ms. VanDam gave a brief summary of the Learn and Serve program. The MCSC administers the program on behalf of the Department of Education. We provide grants to K-12 school districts that implement servicelearning district wide. Service-Learning is a way to connect what kids are learning in the classroom to cornnmnity service and being involved in their community. This year there are 20 school districts that the MCSC is working with. 1. Urban Initiative - It has been difficult to bring service-learning into the urban areas, specifically Detroit, because the grant amount is not significant enough for a district the size of Detroit. Through ongoing dialogue with the MCSC Commissioners on how to do a better job of penetrating urban areas, they designated $20,000 in proceeds from the 2006 Governor's Service Awards to be spent in urban areas. The MCSC had $20,000 in additional federal funding because two programs that did not meet the criteria were not funded. The Urban Initiative will use that federal funding, and will be piloted in Detroit. 5 �The MCSC will look at how it can be replicated in other areas. Angeli a Salas, the MCSC Learn and Serve Program Officer, held several meetings with organizations working in Detroit schools to identify schools in Detroit that would be willing to implement service-learning. We targeted four schoo ls and two schools applied for the funds . Renaissance High School requested $10,000 to establish an ongoing service-learning program. Their pilot proj ect wi ll engage over 1000 students and will be connected to English and Math classes. The YMCA Service-Learning Academy requested $10,000 to engage over 1,100 K-8 students in various service-learning proj ects. The YMCA ServiceLearning Academy is a charter school that was established in 1998. Staff is recommending board approval to fund Renaissance High School and the YMCA Service-Learning Academy at the requested amo unts. Commissioner Meston shared her concerns about funding a charter school due to fact that there seems to be large tum-over in charter school administrations. Commissioner Sowmick stated that he would like to make sure that the MCSC is also looking at other urban areas (Grand Rapids, Saginaw, etc.) for funding to make sure we are serving the whole state. Ms. VanDam said that the MCSC has had success in funding urban districts in other areas of the state and has had a difficult time getting into Detroit. The MCSC needs to continue to do outreach in urban areas . Chairman Mulhern asked for a motion to approve the staff recommendations for the Learn and Serve urban funding for Renaissance High School. Commissioner Seese made the motion to approve the staff recommendations, Commissioner Smith seconded the motion. The motion passed unanimously. Chairman Mulhern asked for a motion to approve the staff recommendations for the Learn and Serve urban funding for YMCA Service-Learning Academy. The motion passed with one opposed. 2. Learn and Serve Accomplishments - Ms. VanDam shared some highlights from 2006-07. There were over 50,000 students that participated in servicelearning; they provided almost 500,000 hours of service to their community; almost 1700 teachers participated in Learn and Serve programs; they mobilized more than 4000 volunteers in addition to the numerous hours that the students provided; and 15,000 disadvantaged youth were engaged in service learning and 12,000 disadvantaged yo uth were served. E. Volunteer Investment Grants - Ms. VanDam stated that the Michigan legislature appropriated $250,000 for FY 2008 for funding Michigan ' s VIG. This year MCSC staff is focusing the funding on the priorities from the MCSC ' s Blueprint for Action. Staff is proposing that $200,000 be used to support sub-grants to local communities. The sub-grants will be awarded to nonprofits, schools, or local government agencies to mobilize additional volunteers and to increase their capacity to support additional volunteers. Priority wi ll be given to organizations addressing mentoring, mobilizing baby 6 �boomers, and servicing youth from disadvantaged circumstances and/or engaging them in service. The other $50,000 would to support Mentor Michigan. Chairman Mulhern asked for a motion to approve the staff recommendations for the VIG funding. Commissioner Mawby made the motion to approve the staff recommendations, Commissioner Swain seconded the motion. The motion passed unanimously. F. Governor' s Service Awards - Ms. Michael announced that Ford has committed to a $25,000 sponsorship level for the 2008 GSA. Per feedback from Commissioners, a venue in Detroit is the best location for generating sponsorships but not necessarily at the Fox Theater. Mary Grill will look at the Detroit Institute of Arts as a possible venue. The 2008 GSA Committee will be Rob Collier, Janet Lawson, Joe Sowmick, Melonie Colaianne, Breannah Alexander, and Lloyd Jackson . G. Advocacy - Ms. Michael explained that Commissioners have a copy of a letter from Chairman Mulhern to the Michigan Congressional delegation supporting funding for national service. She also stated that the reauthorization bill (GIVE Act) could move soon. The MCSC supports the reauthorization bill. H. Financial Report - Garry Gross gave an update on the state budget. V. Public Comment Diana Algra distributed the Volunteer Centers of Michigan annual report which included data collected from Bob Kahle. Volunteer Centers Executive Directors met recently with their state legislators to share information about the Volunteer Centers and the impact from the Volunteer Investment Grants. VI. Adjourn The meeting adjourned at 3:00pm. 7 � Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource 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. 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Johnson Center for Philanthropy Charities Philanthropy and Society Fundraising Records Michigan Community Service Commission Michigan Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource application/pdf Type The nature or genre of the resource Text Language A language of the resource eng Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Grand Valley State University Libraries, Special Collections and University Archives, 1 Campus Drive, Allendale, MI, 50889 Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource <a href="http://rightsstatements.org/page/InC/1.0/?language=en">In Copyright</a> 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> Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 2008-02-29 https://digitalcollections.library.gvsu.edu/files/original/28c18541e6e8a972d951b22ae1a98754.pdf 16a18d0a769018c444f718674ad10d3b PDF Text Text Mentor Michigan is proud to announce a very successful Michigan Mentoring Month. There were over 70 events across the state ranging from Luce County to St. Joseph County and from Grand Rapids to Detroit! Over 11 0 PSA's were distributed to mentoring programs, TV stations, cable companies and private orga ni zations. Mentor Michigan also granted out $17,000 in mini-grants to support mentoring events throughout the month of January. These mini-grants were made possible by the 2007 Mighty Mac Swim. ational Mentoring Month started in 2002 when the Harv ard Mentoring Project and MENTOR proclaimed January a month for celebrating mentoring. Governor Granholm issued a first-for-Michigan proclamation in 2004 claiming January as Michigan Mentoring Month. On February 81h, six finalists gathered at the Henry Ford in Detroit as they waited for First Gentleman Daniel G. Mulhern to announce the winner and recipient of $10,000 scholarship in a John Hancock 529 savings plan. The grand prize winner, Kerry Martenis, a 1Oth grader at Southgate Anderson High School, will travel to Washington D.C. and read her essay to a group of 150 government leaders, foreign diplomats and national media at a VIP breakfast on the Fourth of July. Pictured to the right are the six ·finalists left to right) are: Nisha Jagannathan, a I Oth grader from Williamston High School; Kerry Martenis a 1Oth grader from Southgate Anderson High School; Thomas DeMaria, a 9th grader from Cousino High School; Brenann Couturier, an 11th grader from Williamston High School ; Michael Espejo, a 12th grader from Clarkston High School; and Monique Samuels, a 9th grader fro m the Henry Fo rd Academy. The Metro Detroit Mentor Collaboration (MDMC) held its Fifth Annual Mentor Celebration Gala on January 31 ,2008 . Twelve mentoring programs hosted the dinner to honor a "Mentor of the Year" from each organization. Two hundred people came together to honor these mentors for the amazing work they do in Metro Detroit. Five years ago there were only five programs involved in the MDMC. Today, 18 programs work together to recruit and refer mentors, fac ilitate professional development trainings for organizational staff, and to honor their mentors. Pictured to the left are fi ve founding members of the Metro Detroit Mentoring Collaboration (left to right) : Toi Pilgrim, Executive Director, Student Mentor Partners, Wendy Kearney, Volunteer Manager, Vista Maria Kristina Marshall, President & CEO of Winning Futures and founder of the MDMC, Michelle Malamis, Director, Mentor Connection, and Mandy Mullins, Program Manager, ART of Leadership Foundation. M I CH i GAN COMMUNITY SERVICE C 0 '-1 M.l S S I 0 '' �On January 26th, 200 program participants, supporters, family and friends came together at the International Institute of Metropolitan Detroit to recognize the mentors of 4-H Mentoring in Wayne County. Charles Pugh ofFox-2 news, Sue Hamilton Smith, Director of Wayne County Children and Family Services, Dr. Thomas Coon, Director of Michigan State Extension and Wayne County Commissioner Alisha Bell served as speakers for the night' s events. Mentees citied poetry and performed a dance routine to celebrate their mentors. Some mentees were honored with awards for improvements in behavior, attitudes, and academics. The Mentor Recognition Ceremony was held to honor the time and effort that mentors give to the youth in thi s program. In the picture, (left-to-right) Tuesday Dixon AmeriCorps Member, Dr. Rukeia Draw( center-red top), Educator, Agent, 4-H, Ebony Lucas, AmeriCorps Member. On January 25th, Big Brothers Big Sisters in the Heart of Michigan hosted a reception at Dow Diamond. Dow Chemical donated a suite and the event was sponsored by Dow Corning. There were 50 people in attendance including program staff, mentors, mentees and First Gentleman Daniel Mulhern. During the reception there was a short program in which First Gentleman Mulhern spoke about the value of mentoring. Continuing his journey, First Gentleman Mulhern visited Big Brothers Big Sisters of the Saginaw Bay Area. This was Saginaw' s lOth annual volunteer appreciation event and was combined with their annual auction. The event was titled "Taste of Michigan" and all items in the auction were donated by Michigan businesses. Also in attendance at the event were Michigan Community Service Commissioners Breannah Alexander and Mike Thomas. Emcees and husband/wife team Kathy Hoekstra from NBC 25 and Stan Parma of WHEELZ 104.5 honored mentors who were having 5, 10, 20, and 25-year anniversaries with the Big Brother Big Sister of Saginaw Bay Area. January 22, a classic winter day in Michigan as well as a day for celebration with the Carson City-Crystal Mentoring Progran1. Carson City-Crystal Area Schools, hosted the "Blanket the Community with Warmth" Mentor Recognition Event. First Gentleman Mulhern was in attendance to promote Michigan Mento ring Month and to showcase the need of mentors across the state. Also in attendance at the event were the Mayor of Carson City, the School District Superintendent and the LEAGUE of Michigan. Not only did they host various speakers but they also included a service project in which attendees made tie blankets to give to people in need throughout their community as a kick off for The Giving Game and MLK Day. Mentors were recognized with awards for 1 year, 5 years and 10 years of mentoring. Carson City-Crystal Mentoring Program also gave away 50 "tell a friend" mentor bags to prospective mentors in attendance. Pictured from left to right is First Gentleman Mulhern, mentee Katlyn Smith, Mentor Kelly Pringle and school superintendent Bob Swanson. MI C HIGAN COMMUNITY SERVICE CO MMI SS ON �At a January gth press conference, Governor Granholm declared January 2008 Michigan Mentoring Month. The Governor unveiled the full results of the most recent Mentor Michigan Census announcing that there are more than 20,000 active mentors-a number that has more than doubled since 2004. First Gentleman Mulhern focused on the need for more male mentors. Also pictured is Bob Kahle of Kalhe Research Solutions, Inc. who conducts the Mentor Michigan Census. On January lOth, First Gentleman Mulhern attended the Men in Mentoring Task Force meeting and encouraged Ottawa and Muskegon County Leaders to mentor. The audience included state representatives, county commissioners, court staff, mentoring program coordinators, agency directors, mentors, and others. While in Muskegon, Mulhern also addressed the Rotary Club of Muskegon- an invitation extended by Commissioner Meston. Everyday Leadership was the topic of this discussion. First Gentleman Mulhern and Major General Cutler launched a partnership between the Michigan National Guard and Mentor Michigan. The initiative, Mobilizing Mentors: Hometown heroes mentoring hometown kids, was unveiled at the ational Guard Conference on January 12, 2008 at the Kellogg Center in East Lansing. The goal is to recruit 500 new mentors by 2010. Pictured left is Mulhern with two National Guard members who expressed an interest in mentoring. 1.\ C H 1 GAN COMMUNITY SERVICE COMMISSI O N � Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Our State of Generosity Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Grand Valley State University. Dorothy A. 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Johnson Center for Philanthropy Charities Philanthropy and Society Fundraising Records Michigan Community Service Commission Michigan Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource application/pdf Type The nature or genre of the resource Text Language A language of the resource eng Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Grand Valley State University Libraries, Special Collections and University Archives, 1 Campus Drive, Allendale, MI, 50888 Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource <a href="http://rightsstatements.org/page/InC/1.0/?language=en">In Copyright</a> 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> Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 2008-02-29 https://digitalcollections.library.gvsu.edu/files/original/92efdd42beafb84eaa4f09a192a120a1.pdf aed0cd96df18813d03fb4f333d449d70 PDF Text Text MICHIGAN GIVING & VOLUNTEERING CELEBRATION 2008 !J~entul&j ~t SAVE THE Clp'li£16, 2008 11:00 a.m~ -12:00 fUW-It DATE\ state fupiUJ£ 9Juilding ~\'\\ \\\ .,oo\\ - ~402-403 .faMUuj, Micfzigan FOR MORE INFORMATION VISIT~twtio.n @om cast opem www.servemichigan.org Ofl, ..Mwt.cli 1! '-' I ( h I G A. 'I COMMUNITY SERVICE Michigan Nonprofit Association Purpose: To celebrate Michigan's rich tradition of giving and volunteering Brief Summary: Michigan has a rich history of giving and volunteering. An overwhelming majority of Michigan residents believe that charities improve their communities, and this belief is supported by a high rate of giving to and volunteering with community nonprofits. This annual event celebrates our rich tradition, honoring outstanding citizens and state leaders who take an active giving and volunteering role in their communities, and highlighting the latest giving and volunteering stats for the state. Pr.ogram Highlights: • Summary: Giving & Volunteering Report • Presentation by an outstanding community volunteer • Presentation by an active member of the philanthropic community • Michigan Volunteer Champion Awards (2) • Call to continued giving and volunteering by nonprofit sector leaders, elected officials Audience: Elected officials, volunteers, philanthropists, nonprofit representatives, press Nominations for the Michigan Volunteer Champion Awards are now being accepted. Visit http://www.connectmichiganalliance.org/servemichigan/award nominations.cfm to submit your nomination, and please encourage your colleagues and others in your networks to submit their own nominations! The nomination process will be open through March 19. Registration is open and available online at http: //www.connectmichiganalliance.org/servemichigan/vol reg spare.cfm. � Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. 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Johnson Center for Philanthropy Charities Philanthropy and Society Fundraising Records Michigan Community Service Commission Michigan Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource application/pdf Type The nature or genre of the resource Text Language A language of the resource eng Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Grand Valley State University Libraries, Special Collections and University Archives, 1 Campus Drive, Allendale, MI, 50887 Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource <a href="http://rightsstatements.org/page/InC/1.0/?language=en">In Copyright</a> 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> Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 2008-02-29 https://digitalcollections.library.gvsu.edu/files/original/b1dc682ae91d2e4dc65e6e5f13feb19c.pdf d31bda524123dd121c5e04dcbc5920ec PDF Text Text -·tl-~·-· hmJJillliJJUl11al\lJ AmeriCorps Alums The MCSC is committed to providing funding and support to help establish AmeriCorps Alums chapters throughout the state . Current AmeriCorps Alums chapter locations include Metro Detroit, Grand Rapids , Lansing , Marquette, and the West Ml Lakeshore. Recent chapter events include : • Meals on Wheels Service Project in Metro Detroit • Ice Skating Social Event in Grand Rapids • Meet and Greet for Alums and Current AmeriCorps Members for West Ml Lakeshore • MLK Day of Service Walk in Marquette The MCSC recently announced the opportunity to apply for "Stay-Engaged" mini-grants, which will be used to help establish and support AmeriCorps Alums chapters throughout the state. Projects and/or events must help meet at least two of the following goals: • Establish or expand AmeriCorps Alums chapters throughout Michigan . • Cultivate local and state partners and champions to support AmeriCorps Alums and National Service . • Connect alumni with current AmeriCorps members to provide encouragement, support, guidance, and/or training throughout their term of service. • Showcase the power of AmeriCorps and AmeriCorps Alums by engaging local alumni and current members in service projects to help meet a community need . • Provide alumni with opportunities for training, networking , and professional development. AmeriCorps Competitive Application The MCSC submitted its AmeriCorps competitive application to the Corporation for National and Commun ity Service in January. The application requested a total of $1 ,794,059 to support five AmeriCorps programs. Our application requested funds to support one new AmeriCorps program that would address the states' Campaign to End Homelessness . We will be notified in May regarding the level of funding we will receive . Below is a description of the new application that was submitted . Corporation for Supportive Housing- Michigan Campaign to End Homelessness AmeriCorps Program Counties Served : to be determined (statewide) The Corporation for Supportive Housing will enroll 20 full-time members in the Michigan Campaign to End Homelessness AmeriCorps program . Nineteen Housing Case Managers and ohe Volunteer Coordinator member will build the capacity of local community service agencies throughout the state of Michigan . AmeriCorps members will fill a critical gap in services in the statewide effort to abolish homelessness by performing outreach activities and assisting individuals experiencing homelessness or at-risk of homelessness to assess barriers to housing , develop strategic plans , and identify housing opportunities . The goal in the first year is to reach a minimum of 760 individuals statewide. Members will serve as case managers in order to assist families to transition out of homelessness, and to assist youth aging out of foster care to access permanent housing . Finally, members will create ongoing relationships linking February 29, 2008 �individuals experiencing homelessness to host site Continuum of Care agencies and housing and service providers in order to alleviate homelessness. AmeriCorps Week - May 11- 18, 2008 AmeriCorps Week is a weeklong, nationwide event designed to bring more Americans into service, salute AmeriCorps members and alums for their powerful impact, and thank community partners who make AmeriCorps possible. Michigan's AmeriCorps programs are planning various AmeriCorps Week projects throughout the state. Projects range in focus from literacy to the environment, and will showcase the power of AmeriCorps and AmeriCorps Alums through service in Michigan, as well as educate key stakeholders on the role, impact, and potential of national service. Russ Mawby Signature Service Project- June 11 -12, 2008 This year's Signature Service Project will be held in Benton Harbor on June 11 -12, 2008. We will be partnering with Habitat for Humanity in Benton Harbor for the project. We expected at least 250 AmeriCorps members to participate in the project. February 29, 2008 � Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource 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 The spatial or temporal topic of the resource, the spatial applicability of the resource, or the jurisdiction under which the resource is relevant 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> Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource <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 A resource consisting primarily of words for reading. Examples include books, letters, dissertations, poems, newspapers, articles, archives of mailing lists. Note that facsimiles or images of texts are still of the genre Text. Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context JCPA-04_MCSC_2008-02-29_MI-AmeriCorps-Program-Update Title A name given to the resource Michigan Community Service Commission 2008-02-29 commission meeting Michigan's AmeriCorps program update Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Michigan Community Service Commission Description An account of the resource Michigan Community Service Commission 2008-02-29 commission meeting Michigan's AmeriCorps 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 Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource application/pdf Type The nature or genre of the resource Text Language A language of the resource eng Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Grand Valley State University Libraries, Special Collections and University Archives, 1 Campus Drive, Allendale, MI, 50886 Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource <a href="http://rightsstatements.org/page/InC/1.0/?language=en">In Copyright</a> 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> Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 2008-02-29 https://digitalcollections.library.gvsu.edu/files/original/e6854946bd165ad40654e34be3909876.pdf fb88f01cdca98a92f85dd78460c04185 PDF Text Text llfJJJ~Im OOG~W~ M!il(i119Jai fftUYJIIIUJRfmUttl Michigan Mentoring Month Once again, Mentor Michigan celebrated a successful Michigan Mentoring Month . This January, there were many great activities , events , and media that brought attention to the outstanding mentoring programs and mentors in Michigan. Here are some highlights: • Mini Grants - This year we were pleased to offer mini grants to mentoring programs to host mentor recognition or recruitment events in their local communities. o o o o o We had an overwhelming number of proposals totaling over $92 ,000 . We awarded nearly $17 ,000 to 25 programs/collaboratives . These mini grants reached 21 counties statewide . 37 local events occurred statewide. The First Gentleman attended 5 events. • Governor Granholm's State of the State Address - We hope you had the opportunity to hear Governor Granholm's State of the State address . The Governor specifically thanked Michigan mentors, stating that, "I thank the 21 ,000 Michiganians who are giving their time to mentor the children who need their support the most. Tonight, I commit to recruiting 10,000 more mentors." • Wave V Census Results Released- At a press conference in Lansing on January 81h , Governor Granholm and First Gentleman Mulhern announced a record number of mentors in Michigan . • PSAs - DP & Company assisted in the statewide mentoring PSAs . Over 100 copies , of 7 PSAs , tagged with Mentor Michigan information were distributed statewide. • Mentor Michigan Website- There were over 9,700 hits to the Mentor Michigan Website in January compared to 8,935 hits last year. National Guard Partnership First Gentleman Daniel G. Mulhern announced on Saturday, January 12, 2008 a new partnership between Mentor Michigan and the Michigan National Guard . The goal of this new initiative, Mobilizing Mentors- Hometown Heroes Mentoring Hometown Kids , is to recruit 500 Michigan Army and Air National Guard members as mentors by 2010 . The First Gentleman spoke to the senior enlisted soldiers and airmen at the Annual Conference of Michigan's Army and Air National Guard. Also joining First Gentleman Mulhern was a National Guard member who currently serves as a mentor. We will be continuing the rollout of this initiative at the commanding officers conference on March 16 in Kalamazoo . At February 29, 2008 �this conference, we will be providing the officers with recruitment toolkits that include a brochure and DVD on the Mobilizing Mentors initiative. Mentor Michigan will also develop relationships between local mentoring programs and National Guard units to promote local mentoring opportunities for National Guard members. Legislative Amendment This spring the Mentor Michigan Providers Council members will be urging support of a bill to amend the Child Protection Law. This amendment will allow prospective volunteers and employees access to their central registry information, the legal authority to share that information with volunteer organizations and employers, and the legal authority for DHS to share that information with volunteer organizations and employers if directed to do so by the prospective volunteer and/or employee. Promise of America Essay Competition Mentor Michigan partnered with John Hancock Financial Services to offer the Promise of America essay competition . Students from southeast Michigan were invited to write a 500word essay about John Hancock. Kerry Martenis from Southgate Anderson High School was the winner and will receive a complimentary trip to experience the 4th of July Celebration in Washington , DC and a $10,000 John Hancock Freedom 529 College Savings Plan . Launch of MentorPRO Mentor Michigan is very excited to be able to offer mentoring programs the opportunity to use MentorPRO. Michigan is one of the first states to launch th is amazing online tool that will help programs , not only save time and money, but also improve the effectiveness of their programs . MentorPRO is an online data tracking and analysis system designed for mentoring programs to better manage their Programs , manage mentoring Relationships and evaluate Outcomes. MentorPRO provides mentoring programs with standardized measures and a common system for collecting , tracking and analyzing mentoring data. Interested programs had the opportunity to participate in an informational webinars to learn more about the system. Staff from MENTOR will be coming to Michigan to conduct our first training on March 4, 2008 for 14 mentoring programs . 2008 Conference Location The 2008 Mentor Michigan Conference will be held on November 17 at the Kellogg Center in East Lansing. This year the conference will be held in conjunction with the AmeriCorps Member Celebration , which will be held on November 18 at the Kellogg Center. This will allow more of our AmeriCorps members to participate in the conference . February 29, 2008 � Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource 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 The spatial or temporal topic of the resource, the spatial applicability of the resource, or the jurisdiction under which the resource is relevant 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> Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource <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 A resource consisting primarily of words for reading. Examples include books, letters, dissertations, poems, newspapers, articles, archives of mailing lists. Note that facsimiles or images of texts are still of the genre Text. Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context JCPA-04_MCSC_2008-02-29_Mentor-MI-Program-Update Title A name given to the resource Michigan Community Service Commission 2008-02-29 commission meeting Mentor Michigan: program update Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Michigan Community Service Commission Description An account of the resource Michigan Community Service Commission 2008-02-29 commission meeting Mentor 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 Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource application/pdf Type The nature or genre of the resource Text Language A language of the resource eng Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Grand Valley State University Libraries, Special Collections and University Archives, 1 Campus Drive, Allendale, MI, 50885 Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource <a href="http://rightsstatements.org/page/InC/1.0/?language=en">In Copyright</a> 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> Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 2008-02-29