555 24 26018 https://digitalcollections.library.gvsu.edu/files/original/e31b2ae19a2245ca14cd5296d6952d04.pdf 54a596566de1a12345d56a8813fbf2ce PDF Text Text Community Service Commission MYPAC Tim Jacobs 148 Little Killarney Beach Bay City, MI 48706 (517) 686-3782 Amy Marie Ahola Rte. 1 Box 174 Houghton, MI 49931 (906) 482-7215 Andrea Love 6409 Wainscot SE Grand Rapids, MI 49546 (616) 942-8516 Benjamin Debelak 4504 W. Pittsburg Rd. Owosso, MI 48867 (517) 725-7208 LaShane Woodcox 3629 Lochmoor Dr. Lansing, MI 48911 (517) 887-2195 Elizabeth Schiamberg 3596 W. Arbutus Okemos, MI 48864 (517) 349-4747 Gwen L. Downs 135 First A venue Alpena, MI 49707 (517) 463-7648 Mary Beth Brockmeier 933 South Shore Drive Holland, MI 49423 (616) 335-8044 Kimberly Fronsman 115 Keathley Dr. Battle Creek, MI 49017 (616) 968-1821 Celena Stewart 8851 Morenci Rd. Morenci, MI 49256 (517)458-7497 Andrew Downs 135 First A venue Alpena, MI 49707 (517)463-7 648 Jenna M. Goldenberg 6729 Candlewood Trail West Bloomfield, MI 48322 (313) 851-7640 TeddyKang 2370 Lancashire Dr., #1B Ann Arbor, MI 48105 (313) 761-8778 Scott Smith 12849 Hannan Rd. Romulus, MI 4817 4 (313) 941-4499 Anne Jeannette LaSovage 3913 Berkshire Detroit, MI 48224 (313) 882-9174 J arrod Montague 15108 Restwood Drive Linden, MI 48451 (313) 735-4748 � 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_1994_CM_1994-09-23_MYPAC Title A name given to the resource Michigan Community Service Commission 1994-09-23 commission meeting MYPAC Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Michigan Community Service Commission Description An account of the resource Michigan Community Service Commission 1994-09-23 commission meeting MYPAC. 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, 49649 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 1994-09-23 https://digitalcollections.library.gvsu.edu/files/original/f3e35788c6755f87b7a3cecc3548370a.pdf 567e976f496f7d89880e88cb9342a891 PDF Text Text STATE OF MICH IGAN JOHN ENGLER, Govern or MICHIGAN COMMUNITY SERVICE COMMISSION Chairperson Michelle Engler 111 S. Capitol Ave. Olds Plaza Bldg ., 4th Floor Lansing, Michigan 48909 Tel. (517) 335-4295 FAX (517) 373-4977 Executive Director Frank Dirks MEMORANDUM TO: Michigan Community Service Commiss· -~t:::/...__ __ FROM: Frank Dirks, Executive DirectorW~~ Michigan Community Service Co~dflssio~ RE: September 23, 1994 Commission Meeting DATE: September 16, 1994 Enclosed please find the materials for the next Commission meeting which will be held on Friday, September 23, 1994 from 10:00 a.m. till1:00 p.m. at the Grand Rapids Community College, Applied Technology Center, 151 Fountain Street, NE, Grand Rapids. If you have any questions or concerns, please contact me at (517)335-4295. See you September 23rd! A Division of the Michigan Jobs Commission 0' -v: llf.CYCUD ··~ � 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_1994_CM_1994-09-23_Next-Meeting-Letter Title A name given to the resource Michigan Community Service Commission 1994-09-23 commission meeting next meeting letter Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Michigan Community Service Commission Description An account of the resource Michigan Community Service Commission 1994-09-23 commission meeting next meeting letter. 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, 49650 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 1994-09-23 https://digitalcollections.library.gvsu.edu/files/original/818d4b3b2eb4c59f078078c150f045f2.pdf 691e18384739ed90dec756d329519f20 PDF Text Text MICHIGAN COMMUNITY SERVICE COMMISSION OPERATING PROCEDURES 1. NAME & LOCATION The name of the Commission is: "Michigan Community ·service Commission" (MCSC). The Commission was created and placed within the State of Michigan Department of Labor by Executive Order #1991-25 and recently transferred to the Michigan Jobs · Commission by Executive Order 1993-24. 2. 3. PURPOSE A. The MCSC is committed to supporting community service activities statewide and promoting the ethic of civic responsibility. B. The commission and office encourages the effective coordination and channeling of . voluntary and community service activities in order to improve the quality of life for the citizens of Michigan. MISSION The mission of the MCSC is to encourage community service/volunteerism as a means of community/state problem solving and to promote and support voluntary involvement in government and private programs throughout the state. 4. GOALS 1. 2. Encourage and enable persons from all walks of life and from all age groups to perform constructive volunteer services; Promote communication and collaboration between public, private, and non profit . volunteer programs in the State, and between the State and the private sector's .initiatives in meeting human, educational, environmental needs; 3. Collect, maintain and share information on private initiatives, community partnerships and creative solutions undertaken by businesses, foundations, voluntary organizations, religious institutions and other private sector groups in the State, in order to promote their broader use; 4. Provide, or arrange for the provision of, training and technical assistance to public and private organizations engaged in volunteer recruitment and programming; 5. Develop, implement and maintain a state plan for public recognition and support of individual volunteer efforts and successful or promising private sector initiatives and public/private partnerships which address community needs; 1 �6. Serve as the state's liaison to the Commission on National and Community Service and to other appropriate national and state organizations which relate to the Commission mission; 7. Facilitate the publishing of material concerning the field of community service/volunteerism, and distributing this information broadly; 8. Review the laws and rules of the state of Michigan, and propose4 changes therein, to determine their impact on the success of volunteer activities and programs, and recommend such changes as seem appropriate to ensure the achievement of the goals ofthe Commission.· - The Comrilission will seek to collaborate with all appropriate individuals, agencies, and organizations in meeting each goal. 5. MEMBERSHIP The Governor shall appoint a 25 member commission. Term of appointment shall be 3 years, except that of those members initially appointed. The Chairperson of the Commission shall be appointed by the Governor and voted on by the Commission for a limited term of three years . . Any vacancy among the members of the Commission shall be filled by the Governor for the balance of the unexpired term. Absence by a Commission member from either 2 consecutive meetings or any 4 out of twelve meetings shall constitute an executed resignation from the Commission by that member subject by review of the Executive Committee. 6. COMMISSION STAFF The Commission staff shall be composed of an Executive Director and other staff as required to carry out its mandates. The Executive Director of the Commission shall report directly to the Governor and to the Commission. 7. DUTIES OF OFFICERS The Commission Chairperson shall preside at all meetings of the Commission. The Commission Chairperson shall delegate such duties and responsibilities to the ViceChairperson as the Chairperson deems necessary to carry out the function of the Commission. The Commission Vice-Chairperson shall, in the absence of the Commission Chairperson, perform the duties of the Commission Chairperson. 2 �8. EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE The Chairperson, in consultation with the Vice-Chairperson, shall appoint 5 members of the Commission to serve on the Executive Committee. The Executive Committee shall consist of the Chairperson, and Vice-Chairperson of the Commission and five (5) Commission members appointed by the Chairperson. The Executive Committee will function as a facilitating committ~ to assist the Chairperson, as-necessary, in c3rrying-out the mission of the Commission. 9. STANDING COMMITTEES The following standing committees shall be established to assist the commission in carrying out their duties and responsibilities: a. b. c. d. e. 10. Youth Body Evaluation Recognition Community Collaboration Fund Development MEETINGS OF THE COMMISSION The full Commission will meet as needed to carry out its mandate with a minimum of 4 meetings per year. A Commission meeting is in session when at least a quorum of the membership is asse~bled for that purpose. A quorum shall be a simple majority of the Commission serving. 11. REPORTING REQUIREMENT _On an annual basis the Commission will prepare a report to the Governor which describes its activities during the preceding year and makes recommendations to the Governor. Annual reports shall be developed and approved by the Commission then submitted no later than 60 days after the close of each fiscal year. 3 � 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_1994_CM_1994-09-23_Operating-Procedures Title A name given to the resource Michigan Community Service Commission 1994-09-23 commission meeting operating procedures Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Michigan Community Service Commission Description An account of the resource Michigan Community Service Commission 1994-09-23 commission meeting operating procedures. 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, 49651 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 1994-09-23 https://digitalcollections.library.gvsu.edu/files/original/c01b723a48689a6e2964e1da583022a0.pdf 40ed4bef4fa06c4ddadaa92c418f2666 PDF Text Text STATE OF MICHIGAN JOHN ENGLER , Governor MICHIGAN COMMUNITY SERVICE COMMISSION Chairperson Michelle Engler 111 Olds Plaza Lans1ng, Tel. FAX Executive Director Frank Dirks S. Capiwl Ave. Bldg .. 4th Floor Michigan .t8909 (517 ) 335-<1295 (517 ) 373-J.977 October 12, 1994 Ms. Linda Lark, Director RSVP of Kent County 50 Weston SW Grand Rapids, Michigan 49503 Dear Ms. Lark: Please forgive my delay in extending the thanks of the Commission for your informative presentation at our September 23, 1994 meeting. We are grateful for your interest and support in the work of the Commission and extremely happy to hear of your interests and support in the area of community service. Thanks again for sharing your time with the Commission! Frank Dirk , xecutive Direct Michigan Community Service Commission A Division of the Michigan Jobs Commission �STATE OF MICHIGAN JOH N ENGLER. Governor MICHIGAN COM MUNITY SE RVI CE CO MMISSION Ch airperson Michelle Eng ler 111 Olds Plaza Lansing. Te i FA X Executi ve Direct or Frank Dirks S. Capirol Ave. Bldg .. ..lth Fioor Vlichigan ..18909 ,5 17) 335 -..1295 5 i 7 ) 373-..1977 October 12, 1994 Ms. Mary Moomaw Grand Rapids Service Corps 111 Pearl, NW Grand Rapids, Michigan 49503 Dear Mary: Please forgive my delay in extending the thanks of the Commission for your informative presentation at our September 23, 1994 meeting. It certainly has been gooo working with you over the past few months. You bring a wealth of knowledge and insight to the Grand Rapids Service Corps project which you aptly demonstrated at the Commission meeting. Thanks again for sharing your time with the Commission. I look forward to our continued work together! Frank Dirks, Executive Director Michigan Community Service Commission A Division of the Mich igan Jobs Commission �STATE OF MICHIGAN JO HN ENG LE R, Govern or MICHIGAN COMMUNITY SE RVICE COMMI SSlON Ch airperso n Vlichelle Engler 111 S. Caoito J Ave . Old s Plaza Blag .. 4th =ioor Lansing, Mich1gan 48909 Tel. ; 5 17) 335-.1295 FAX (5 17 \ 373-..1977 Ex ec uti ve Di rect or c rank Dirks October 12, 1994 Ms. Diana R. Sieger, President The Grand Rapids Foundation 209-C Waters Building Grand Rapids, Michigan 49503 Dear Diana: Please forgive my delay in extending the thanks of the Commission for your informative presentation at our September 23, 1994 meeting. I hope that we didn ' t keep your presentation too brief. It certainly has been good working with you over the past few months. You bring a wealth of knowledge and insight to the CARES project which you aptly demonstrated at the Commission meeting. Thanks again for sharing your time with the Commission. I look forward to our continuing work together. Frank Dirks, Executive irector Michigan Community Service Commission A Division of the Michigan Jobs Commission �STATE O F MICHIGAN JOHN ENGLER. Governor MICHIGAN COMM UNITY SERVICE COMMISSION Chairperson Michelle Engl er 11 Olds Pla za Lans1ng , Te l. FAX Executive Direc tor Fran k Dirks S . Ca oiro1 .l.ve. Bldg .. d!h ;=;oar Mich1gan ..t8909 1517' 335 -..1295 (5 1/ ) 373-..1 9r October 12, 1994 The Honorable John Logie Mayor of Grand Rapids 300 Monroe A venue, NW Grand Rapids, Michigan 49503 Dear Mayor Logie: Please forgive my delay in extending the thanks of the Commission for sharing your time with us at our meeting in September. Your welcoming remarks helped to get the meeting off to a: positive and productive start. It is always uplifting to hear from established community leaders and public servants that their enthusiasm for service often comes from their own life experiences. Thanks again for your interest and support. We look forward to working with you in the future as our activities in Grand Rapids develop. Frank Dirk xecutive Direct Michigan Community Service Commission A Division of the Mich ig an Jobs Co mm ission �STATE OF MICHIGAN JOHN ENGLE R. Governor MICHIGAN COMMUNITY SER VIC E COMMISSION Chairperson Vl ichell e Engler · 11 Olds Plaza La ns 1ng. Tei. F.J. X Executive Dire ct or ~ r an k D1rk s S. Ca o1to1 Ave. Bldg .. .lth :=;oar Micn1gan .18909 (5 17 ) 335-.1295 ' 517 ) 373-..19/1 October 12, 1994 Mr. James Muir 1607 Philadelphia A venue, SE Grand Rapids, Michigan 49507 Dear Jim: Please forgive my delay in thanking you for all your time and effort to co-host our September 23, 1994 Commission meeting. It was a pleasure to visit Grand Rapids. Your invitation to the mayor and you work in planning the Commission meeting/luncheon helped to make the meeting a success. Everything was terrific! Again, thank you for a wonderful day! Frank Dirks, Executive Director Michigan Community Service Commission A Division of the Michigan Jobs Commission •tcYC.lD ··~" �STATE OF MICHIGAN JOHN ENGLER , Governor MICHI GAN COMM UN ITY SERVICE COMM ISSION Chairperson Mich elle Engler 111 S. Cap1tol Ave. Olds Plaza Bldg .. 4th Floor La nsing, Michigan 48909 Tel. (517) 335-4295 FAX (517 ) 373-4977 Execu tive Direct or Frank Dirks October 12, 1994 Ms. Beverly Drake, Director ACSET 144 E. Fulton Street Grand Rapids, Michigan 49503 Dear Beverly: Please forgive my delay in thanking you and your staff for your time and effon to co-host our September 23, 1994 Commission meeting. It was a pleasure to visit Grand Rapids. Please extend a special thanks to Grand Rapids Community College for their fme assistance in planning the meeting and the superb luncheon provided the Commissioners. Again, thank you for hosting the meeting! Frank Dirks, Executive Director Michigan Community Service Commission A Division of the Michigan Jobs Commission 0,..-- •o=u• ~ � 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 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_1994_CM_1994-09-23_Presentation-Thank-You-Letters Title A name given to the resource Michigan Community Service Commission 1994-09-23 commission meeting presentation thank you letters Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Michigan Community Service Commission Description An account of the resource Michigan Community Service Commission 1994-09-23 commission meeting presentation thank you letters. 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, 49652 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 1994-09-23 https://digitalcollections.library.gvsu.edu/files/original/f4b13458897d55797ac4bd81375fa51e.pdf 27a23973216e7aad922bfe69ed61e7b0 PDF Text Text MICHIGAN COMMUNITY SERVICE.COMMISSION STANDING COMMITTEES Community Collaboration Committee Community Collaboration- this committee will seek to promote communication and collaboration between public and private volunteer programs in the state, and between the State and the private sector's initiative's in meeting community needs. Members of Commission · Members at Lar~ Vernie Nethercut- VAC and CC Randy Neelis- School Superintendent Mike Tate - 4H Extension Kathy Agard - Foundation Dave Egner- MI Non-Profit Forum Cyndi Mark - 4H Gene Keilitz- United Way ofMI John Weiss- Graduate Student UofM Evaluation Committee Evaluation - this committee will outline an agenda that addresses the evaluation needs of each subtitle under the National and Community Service Act funded and other initiatives of the Commission. The evaluation scheme will focus on participants, the community and the Commission. This Committee will work closely with the Commission on National and Community Service on evaluation. Members at Lar~ Members of Commission Mary Ellen Branden - Higher Ed Terry Pruitt- Comm. Found. & Lg. Business Jon. Blyth - National Foundation Jim Muir - Retiree Fund Development Committee Fund Development - this committee will assist with developing a strategy for increasing resources in the field of community service initiatives at both the state and local levels. Members of Commission Michelle Engler - Chair Geneva Williams- Non-Profit Organization Henry Gaines - Labor Joel Orosz - National Foundation Members of Lar~ �Recognition Program Committee Recognition - this committee will develop a multi-tier recognition/awards program. The first tier will come from the state Commission and be made available to all who service in organized youth and community service programs. The second tier award will be a Governor's award for exemplary service. The Committee will also work with local communities to develop and coordinate their own awards programs. Members qf Commission Members of Lar~ Michelle Engler - Chair Judy Rapanos - Comm. Leader Darryl White - VAC Director Barbara Bradford - DSS-Volunteer Coordinator Julie Cummings - Fund Development Lisa Ditch Murray - Large Corporation Sister Mary Martinez- Higher Education Judy Dunn- Small Business Jim Muir - Retiree Youth Body Committee Youth Body on Community Service - this committee will provide youth with more voice on Commission matters. The committee will be composed of young people and Commissioners between the ages of 12-21 and will assist the Commission in the development of its youth service policy and advise and guide the Commission in regard to youth issues. Members of Commission Terry Langston - MSU Student Sarah Riley- High School Student Executive Committee Executive Committee- this committee will assist the Chairperson, as necessary, in carrying out the mission of the Commission. Members of Commission Michelle Engler - Chair Terry Pruitt- Vice Chair Mike Tate Terry Langston Jon Blyth Beverly Drake Dottie Johnson *Highlighted name indicates Commissioners approval at May 20, 1994 meeting. � 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_1994_CM_1994-09-23_Standing-Committees Title A name given to the resource Michigan Community Service Commission 1994-09-23 commission meeting standing committees Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Michigan Community Service Commission Description An account of the resource Michigan Community Service Commission 1994-09-23 commission meeting standing committees. 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, 49653 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 1994-09-23 https://digitalcollections.library.gvsu.edu/files/original/fb15a44c629a6c4303ef007675540d3a.pdf c72c62a113657d4b12d1575d226a61d9 PDF Text Text STATE OF MICHIGAN JOHN ENGLER, Governor MICHIGAN COMMUNITY SERVICE COMMISSION Chairperson Michelle Engler 111 S. Capitol Ave. Olds Plaza Bldg ., 4th Floor Lansing , Michigan 48909 Tel. (517) 335-4295 FAX (517) 373-4977 Executive Director Frank Dirks Youth Service Recruitment Promotional Plan "Youth Can Make a Difference for Michigan" The "Youth Can Make a Difference for Michigan" initiative will target young people 11-16 years old to design a poster and slogan that will be used as primary recruitment tools for their peers to join in community service and volunteerism in Michigan. The poster and slogan will be developed through a state-wide competition that will be administered by the Michigan Community Service Commission (MCSC) in partnership with the Michigan Department of Education (MDE). The poster and slogan competition will have two primary private sponsors. To underscore the value and importance of teamwork in service, each contest applicant must be a team of no less than three young people. Applicant teams will attempt to create an image and a supporting slogan that call youth to serve their communities. The Judging Committee will consist of no more than 12 people, including youth (MYPAC) and other key people such as sponsor representatives, newspaper representatives, members of the MCSC and MDE, and other individuals with strong ties to their communities. Posters from the finalist teams will be hung in the State Capitol. The winning poster team will be recognized at a Community Service Recognition dinner hosted by the Governor. The recognition dinner will have a single, primary sponsor (to be announced). The winning poster, with volunteer and service information, will be posted in schools, youth organizations, and businesses in MCSC's six Michigan CARES communities (Alpena, Detroit Metro, Flint, Grand Rapids, Marquette, and Muskegon). Newspapers in these communities will be encouraged to print the poster design as recognition for the winner. This initiative will increase the awareness of people across Michigan to the notion that young people are our most important community resource. The "Youth Can Make a Difference for Michigan" initiative will encourage youth to think of creative ways they can serve their own communities while communicating the importance of community service to others. Although the contest is competitive, all who participate will have a meaningful experience and greater understanding of how young people can make a positive difference in Michigan. A Division of the Michigan Jobs Commission 0' ~ � 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_1994_CM_1994-09-23_Youth-Service-Recruitment-Promotional-Plan Title A name given to the resource Michigan Community Service Commission 1994-09-23 commission meeting Youth Service recruitment promotional plan Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Michigan Community Service Commission Description An account of the resource Michigan Community Service Commission 1994-09-23 commission meeting Youth Service recruitment promotional plan. 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, 49654 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 1994-09-23 https://digitalcollections.library.gvsu.edu/files/original/6e883e3d2caa10bcbb3eb08d47fd2b21.pdf 15de6bc526fdc9d5d5dcdf6f94632777 PDF Text Text STATE OF MI CHI GAN JOH N ENGLER. Governor MICH IGAN COMMUN ITY SERV ICE COMMISSION Cha irperson Mi chelle Engler 11 S. Cap 1to l Ave. Id s Plaza Bldg .. 4th Floor La ns 1ng . Michi gan 48909 Tel. ( 517 ) 335- 4295 FAX (5 17) 373 -4977 Executive Director Fran k Dirks MEMORANDUM TO: Members of the Michigan Community Service Commission FROM: RE: November 21, 1994 Open House DATE: October 11, 1994 As you know, Michigan Community Service Commission has enjoyed remarkable growth and change in the last year. In order to catch everyone up and provide new members with an orientation to our projects and activities, we have scheduled a staff Open House. We invite you all to come and join us on from 10:30 a.m. to 3:00p.m. on Monday, November 21 , 1994. Commissioners will have scheduled time to meet with members of my staff and me individually to learn more about our work. We will provide lunch for everyone. Please RSVP no later than October 24, 1994 to Mary Estrada at (517)335-4295 . We will send an agenda to those attending by early November. In the package we sent to all commissioners before the last meeting we included a conflict of interest form and a list of standing committees. Those commissioners who were present at the meeting gave us their signed forms. We still need the forms returned from those members who did not attend the September 23, 1994 commission meeting. Please send your signed conflict of interest form and the list of standing committees with your preference as to which committee you would like to serve on. We must have the forms signed and returned to us no later than October 24, 1994. A Division of the Michigan Jobs Co mmission �� 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_1994_CM_1994-11-21_MCSC-Open-House Title A name given to the resource Michigan Community Service Commission 1994-11-21 commission meeting Michigan Community Service Commission open house Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Michigan Community Service Commission Description An account of the resource Michigan Community Service Commission 1994-11-21 commission meeting Michigan Community Service Commission open house. 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, 49655 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 1994-11-21 https://digitalcollections.library.gvsu.edu/files/original/dcd7dfbf12f54cf94d04f4c5635884f1.pdf 94048d05891b5ef3c0ee1c4d0d60870a PDF Text Text STATE OF MICHIGAN JOHN ENGLER, Governor MICHIGAN COMMUNITY SERVICE COMMISSION Chairperson Michelle Engler 111 S. Capitol Ave. Olds Plaza Bldg .. 4th Floor Lansing, Michigan 48909 Tel. (517) 335-4295 FAX (517) 373-4977 Executive Director Frank Dirks MEMORANDUM TO: Members of the Michigan Community Service Commission FROM: Frank Dirks, Executive Director Michigan Community Service Commission RE: November 21, 1994 Open House DATE: October 11, 1994 ~ ~ c7.7-.;>~ As you know, Michigan Community Service Commission has enjoyed remarkable growth and change in the last year. In order to catch everyone up and provide new members with an orientation to our projects and activities, we have scheduled a staff Open House. We invite you all to come and join us on from 10:30 a.m. to 3:00p.m . on Monday, November 21 , 1994. Commissioners will have scheduled time to meet with members of my staff and me individually to learn more about our work. We will provide lunch for everyone. Please RSVP no later than October 24, 1994 to Mary Estrada at (517)335-4295. We will send an agenda to those attending by early November. In the package we sent to all commissioners before the last meeting we included a conflict of interest form and a list of standing committees. Those commissioners who were present at the meeting gave us their signed forms. We still need the forms returned from those members who did not attend the September 23, 1994 commission meeting. Please send your signed conflict of interest form and the list of standing committees with your preference as to which committee you would like to serve on. We must have the forms signed and returned to us no later than October 24, 1994. A Division of the Michigan Jobs Comm ission 1tl!CC¥Cll0 """" � 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_1994_CM_1994-11-21_Open-House-Letter Title A name given to the resource Michigan Community Service Commission 1994-11-21 commission meeting open house letter Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Michigan Community Service Commission Description An account of the resource Michigan Community Service Commission 1994-11-21 commission meeting open house letter. 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, 49656 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 1994-11-21 https://digitalcollections.library.gvsu.edu/files/original/3a097b2d35383c985a875a2eff0518df.pdf cbf10c6c2954b185418e2ff101ca6057 PDF Text Text MICHIGAN COMMUNITY Mrs. Michelle Engler, Chair Michigan Community Service Commission Olds Plaza Building, 4th Floor 111 S. Capitol Avenue P.O. Box 30015 . Lansing, Michigan 48909 SERVICE COMMISSION Dr. Mary Ellen Brandell 619 E. Chippewa Street Mt. Pleasant, Michigan 48858-17 41 (W) 517-77 4-6448 *Central Michigan University Expiration Date: 10-2J14 Fax: 517-774-2481 Mr. Frank Dirks, Ex. Director Michigan Community Service Commission Olds Plaza Building, 4th Floor 111 S. Capitol A venue P.O. Box 30015 Lansing, Michigan 48909 Ms. Julie F. Cummings 6380 Muirfield Ct. Bloomfield Hills, Michigan 48301 (W)313-871-8000 Expiration Date: 10-2-95 (W) 517-335-4295 Fax: 313-871-5634 Fax: 517-373-4977 Mr. Victor Begg Ms. Carol Dombrowski 1264 Club Drive Bloomfield Hills, Michigan 48302 3010 Applelane Avenue Kalamazoo, MI 49008 (H)810-338-4180 (W)81 0-334-9225 *President, Muslim American Alliance Expiration Date: 10-2-95 (W)616- 382-0515 *Senior Services, Inc. Expiration Date: 12-9-96 Fax: 616-382-3189 Fax: 810-334-9225 Ms. Beverly Drake Mr. Jon Blyth 1200 Mott Foundation Building Flint, Michigan 48502 ACSET 144 E. Fulton St. Grand Rapids, MI 49503 (W) 810-238-5651 *Mott Foundation Expiration Date: 10-2-95 (W)616-336-4120 *SDA Director Expiration Date: 10-2-96 Fax: 810-238-8152 Fax: 616-336-4118 �Ms. Judith Dunn 24404 Catherine Industrial Rd.,Ste. 308 Novi, Michigan 48375 Sister Mary Martinez Madonna College 36600 Schoolcraft Livonia, Michigan 48150 (W) 313-344-6644 *Decanter Imports ·Expiration Date: 10-2-96 (W)313-591-5170 *Madonna University Expiration Date: 10-2- 1996 Fax: 313-344-8857 Fax: 313-591-0156 ·M r. Henry C. Gaines 4107 Greenbrook Ln. Flint, Michigan 48507 Mr. James W. Muir 1607 Philadephia Avenue, SE Grand Rapids, MI 49507 (W) 313-238-1616 Ext. 39 *Local 559 UA W Expiration Date: 10-2-95 (H)616-243-3555 Expiration Date: 12-9-94 Fax: 313-238-3378 Ms. Dorothy Johnson Ms. Kathleen Keen McCarthy Council of Michigan Foundation 1 South Harbor A venue, Ste. 3 P.O. Box 599 Grand Haven, Michigan 49417 Supervisor of the Charter Township of Plymouth 42350 Ann Arbor Rd. Plymouth, Michigan 48170 (W) 616-842-7080 *Council of Michigan Foundation Expiration Date: 10-2-94 (W)313-453- 3840 *Township of Plymouth Expiration Date: Fax: 616-842-1760 Fax: 313-453-5680 Mr. Terry Langston Ms. Lisa llitch Murray 114 Mason Lane Michigan State University East Lansing, Michigan 48825 Fox Office Center 2211 Woodward Detroit, Michigan 48201-3400 (H) 517-355-2131 *MSU Student Expiration Date: 10-2-95 (W)313-983-6420 *Little Caesar Enterprise Expiration Date: 10-2-94 Fax: 616-842-1760 Fax: 313-983-6494 2 �Ms. Sarah M. Riley Mr. Randy Neelis Menominee School District 4701 Fifth St. Menominee, Michigan 49858 1224 South Drive Mt. Pleasant, Michigan 48858 College address: WMU Eldridge Hall Room 603 Kalamazoo, MI 49008-1037 (W) 906-863-9951 *Supt of Menominee School District Expiration Date: 10-2-95 Fax: 906~863-1171 (H)517-773-2509 (S)616-387-0742 *High School Student Expiration Date: 10-2-95 Ms. Vernie Nethercut 1139 Washington Alpena, Michigan 49707 Dr. Robert Schiller Superintent of Public Instructions Michigan Department of Education 608 W. Allegan Lansing, MI 48909 (W) 517-356-9021 ext. 271 *Alpena Community College Expiration Date: 10-2-96 Fax: 517-356-6334 (W)517-373-3354 *Head of State Education Department Expiration Date: Dr. Joel Orosz W. K. Kellogg Foundation One Michigan A venue East Battle Creek, Michigan 49017 Fax: 517-335-4565 Mr. Alton Shipstead Northwest Michigan Council of Governments P.O. Box 506 Traverse City, Michigan 49685-0506 (W)616-968-1611 *W.K. Kellogg Foundation Expiration Date: 10-2-94 (W) 616-929-5000 *National Service Program Director Expiration Date: Fax: 616-968-0413 Fax: 616-929-5012 Mr. Terry Pruitt, Jr. 1469 Allendale Drive Saginaw, Michigan 48630 Michael J. Tate Asst. Director of Extension Governmental Relations, MSU 108 AgHall East Lansing, MI 48824 (W) 517-496-4000 *Trustee-Saginaw Area Comm. Foundation Expiration Date: 10-2-96 (W) 355-2361 *State 4-H Director Expiration Date: 10-2-96 Fax: 517-496-4586 Fax:517-432~1048 3 �Ms. Geneva Jones Williams United Community Services of Metro Detroit 1212 Griswold Detroit, Michigan 48226-1899 (W) 313-226-9444 *United Community Services Expiration Date: 10-2-96 Fax: 313-226-938 4 � 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_1994_CM_1994-11-21_Roster Title A name given to the resource Michigan Community Service Commission 1994-11-21 commission meeting roster Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Michigan Community Service Commission Description An account of the resource Michigan Community Service Commission 1994-11-21 commission meeting roster. 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, 49657 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 1994-11-21 https://digitalcollections.library.gvsu.edu/files/original/eea5a30fc0c137576c740a0278c7d566.pdf 4bc2691909b809d70992f8a703e7ec72 PDF Text 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/. 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_1994_CM_1994-12-01_MCSC-Open-House Title A name given to the resource Michigan Community Service Commission 1994-12-01 commission meeting Michigan Community Service Commission open house Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Michigan Community Service Commission Description An account of the resource Michigan Community Service Commission 1994-12-01 commission meeting Michigan Community Service Commission open house. 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, 49658 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 1994-12-01 https://digitalcollections.library.gvsu.edu/files/original/678767b935572e8602438a5c34bf3dc5.pdf 14ba4d63d6accac61d5fe71861a9a7e4 PDF Text Text Michigan Community Service Commission Agenda February 24, 1995 Fetzer Center, Western Michigan University Kalamazoo 10:00 a.m.- 1:00 p.m. I. Welcome and Introduction- Terry Pruitt II. Presentations by Kalamazoo Leaders - Commissioner Dombrowski lll. Review of Minutes of December 2,1994- Terry Pruitt IV. Committee Reports a. Executive Committee -Terry Pruitt b. Fund Development - Frank Dirks c. Recognition Dinner/Poster Campaign - Frank Dirks d. Long Range Planning Task Force Update- Terry Pruitt e. MYPAC- Sarah Riley V. Welcome Back Michelle Engler- Terry Pruitt VI. Informational Items: a. Proposed Policies and RSVP - Carol Dombrowski b. Grantmakers' Meeting Report- Joel Orosz c. Changes at the Michigan CNS Office - Frank Dirks d. AmeriCorps- Lindy Reurink & Kyle Caldwell e. Service Learning - Brenda Parker f. Michigan CARES - Lamont Clegg g. TAP-Youth Service- Kyle Caldwell h. Signature Service Project - Paula Kaiser VII. Executive Director's Report- Frank Dirks VIII. Action Items : a. National and Community Service Policy Statement- Michelle Engler b. MYSAM Funding Proposals - Frank Dirks c. Youth Action Forum Funding Proposals- Frank Dirks d. Second MYSAM RFP Cycle - Frank Dirks IX. New Business a. Commission Retreat Agenda - Frank Dirks/Mary Estrada b. Evaluation Coordination Meeting - Paula Kaiser X. Public Comment Next Commission meeting will be May 19, 1995 in Mt. Pleasant hosted by Commissioner Mary Ellen Brandell. � 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, 49659 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 1995-02-21 https://digitalcollections.library.gvsu.edu/files/original/9c38662d8f1e997246cd1e90a30c8e61.pdf f9029cb93364f901a8e86fcad415e7c0 PDF Text Text STATE OF MICHI GAN JOHN ENGLER . Governor MICHIGAN COMMUNITY SERVICE COMMISSION Chairperson Michelle Eng ler Executive Director Frank Dirks MEMORANDUM TO: 111 Olds Plaza Lansing, Te l. FAX S. Cap1tol Ave . Bldg. , 4th Floor Michig an 48909 (517 ) 335-4295 (5 7) 373 -4977 Members of the Michigan Community Service Commission FROM: Frank Dirks, Executive Director Michigan Community Service Commission RE: Michigan Am.eriCorps Application DATE: January 23, 1995 It does not seem possible, but we are all ready entering our second round of AmeriCorps funding. The staff is preparing to hold technical assistance meetings and take in applications. The attached letter and memo explain the application process and the times and locations for the technical assistance sessions. Please feel free to distribute this information to those you believe would be interested. The staff and I are looking for reviewers for this round of proposals. If you, or someone you know would be interested in reviewing applications, please let me know. The staff is also preparing the review procedures and a list of peer reviewers for this round of Am.eriCorps applications. The attached memo from Kyle Caldwell explains the Am.eriCorps review process, critical deadlines, and the general goals for Michigan's AmeriCorps program. We will work hard to increase the number of competitive grant awards over last year. To achieve this, we will work closely with applicants to ensure quality proposals by providing technical assistance workshops and proposal writer's workshops for Am.eriCorps finalists. The MCSC retreat on the weekend ofMarch 10-11 will be a busy one. In addition to the review and approval of the MCSC strategic plan, we will review and approve FY 95 AmeriCorps applicants. The Commission will make final approval of the . s~ate application in late April. Please call me at (517)335-4295 if you have any questions or concems. A Divis ion of the Michigan Jobs Commission �STATE OF MICHIGAN JOHN ENGLER , Govern or MICHIGAN COMMUNITY SERVICE COMM ISSION Chairperson Michell e Engler Executive Director Frank Dirks MEMORANDUM TO: 111 Olds Plaza Lansing, Te l. FAX S. Cap1tol Ave. Bldg .. 4th Floor Michigan 48909 (517) 335 -4295 (517 ) 373-4977 Members of the Michigan Community Service Commission FROM: Kyle Caldwell, Director of Special Projects Michigan Community Service Commission RE: Michigan's AmeriCorps Applications DATE: January 23, 1995 Michigan's AmeriCorps is beginning its second round of funding. In keeping with the lessons learned from the first round of applications, the application process has been tailored to be more "user friendly". Applicants are asked to submit a proposal concept paper and budget. The proposal concept will include a description of needs, tasks to be performed, recruitment, placement, and supervision. Concept papers are due February 24, 1995. A peer review panel will evaluate the concept papers and make funding recommendations on March 2, 1995. The Michigan Community Service Commission (MCSC) staff will then review the finalists for adherence to technical requirements. The staff will make final recommendations to the full Commission at the March 11, 1995 retreat. The approved finalists will be required to participate in a series of individual workshops conducted by MCSC staff to fully develop and, where necessary, strengthen the proposals to compete nationally. At the same time, the MCSC staff will review first year grantees' renewal applications and prepare Michigan's AmeriCorps State Application. The staff will send the complete State Application to the Executive Committee in time for comment and approval at the April28, 1995 Executive Committee meeting. The AmeriCorps State Application is due to the Corporation for National Service by May 1, 1995. Please review and distribute the enclosed "Dear Colleague" letter explaining Michigan's Am.eriCorps program, application process, and technical assistance sites and dates. If you have any questions concerning the AmeriCorps application process, please feel free to call me at (517) 373-0617. A Division of th e Michigan Jobs Commission �STATE OF MI CHIGAN JOHN ENGLER , Governo r MICHIGAN COMMUNITY SERVICE COMMISSION Chairperson Michell e Engler January 9, 1995 Executive Director Frank Dirks 111 Olds Plaza Lans ing . Te l. FAX S. Capito l Ave . Bldg .. 4th Floo r Michigan 48909 (51 7) 335-4295 (517 ) 3n-497.7 Dear Colleague: The Michigan Community Service Commission (MCSC) is getting ready for applications to Michigan's AmeriCorps for 1995. We will be holding technical assistance meetings around the State on January 19, 20, 23, 31, and February 1, and 9. In addition, conference calls are scheduled for February 2nd and 16th, at 1 :00 p.m. for follow-up questions. A reservation form is included with this letter. Please make your selection for a site(s) and/or date(s) and mail or fax the form back to MCSC at the phone number or address provided. You will note that the locations for the Detroit area meetings are not listed. Please choose the time that you prefer and we will contact you when the location for that date is confirmed. In the meantime, please review this brief explanation of the application process and the priorities for Michigan's AmeriCorps for 1995. Conceot faper Application Process In an effort to keep the application process as "user friendly" as possible, applicants are asked to submit a concept paper that briefly outlines the following elements: • provides a clear focus and definition to a program that meets a specific community need(s) • clearly describes the program's process for meeting this need(s) • identifies community resources to be tapped to meet the need(s) • clearly describes what Michigan's AmeriCorps members will be doing to meet this need(s) using these community resources • describes the indicators that will be used to determine success of the program and the process to be used for evaluation • indicates a process for achieving a sustainable program model or a rationale and end date for a limited term project • provides a budget and budget narrative that explains proposed expendirures and names the sources contributing financial and/or in-kind match support. Concept papers will be no longer than 12 pages including the title page and budget Concept papers will be due to the MCSC office by no later than 5:00p.m. EST on Friday, February 24, 1995. Applications will be reviewed by a panel of peers and MCSC staff. Applicants recommended for funding will participate in revision workshops based on the comments of the reviewers and staff and will work with the MCSC to prepare a fmal State proposal to the Corporation for National Service (CNS). The deadline for submission of the final State proposal is Monday, May 1, 1995. Fmal funding notification from the CNS should occur sometime in the late summer of 1995. The applications will be available at the technical assistance sessions and upon request A Divisi on of the Mich igan Jobs Comm iss ion .. lllCfCU!D ~. �If you would like a copy mailed to you, please send your request (via mail or fax) to the MCSC at the address below: Michigan Community Service Commission AmeriCorps Application Request Olds Plaza 4th Floor 111 S. Capitol Lansing, Michigan 48913 Phone: (517) 335-4295 Fax: (517) 373-4977 In 1995, CNS has identified four main priorities for AmeriCorps (public safety, environment, human needs and education). Michigan's AmeriCorps will emphasize certain issues within these priority areas. Programs may choose to address any one or a multiple of these areas The areas and their definitions are detailed below: I. Public Safety National Priorities Community Policing -- Support community policing efforts through building partnerships with neighborhood residents, identifying community problems, and working with police officers "on the beat" to solve these problems. Victim Assistance -- Work with programs in public agencies or community-based organizations to provide a wide range of support services to victims of crime and to help link victims to other providers of information and services within the justice system. Michigan's Priority Youth Violence -- Reducing the incidents of gang related violence through community policing; community-based youth recreation and education programs to keep youth engaged; centers to educate and counsel youth on productive conflict resolution methods and against the use of violence as a method for problem solving. 2. Environment National and Michigan's Priority Neighborhood Environment-- Initiate innovative programs in low-income areas that promote strong, healthy, safe communities by reducing environmental risks and conserving natural resources. 3. Human Needs National Priority Early Childhood Development -- Improve the health and school readiness of young children through child care, Head Start, and other pre-school programs; programs to �improve parenting skills, and community-based efforts to provide comprehensive services to families with young children. Michigan's Priority Independent Living -- Providing those needed services to individuals or groups who are challenged by either physical or mental difficulties. Examples might include meal delivery, in-home care, and life skills training. 4. Education National Priorities School success -- Broaden or coordinate the range of services available through schools such as tutoring, after-school enrichment programs, service-learning, health and child care services and efforts to involve parents in their children's education as part of a comprehensive strategy to improve school achievement and retention. Michigan's Priorities Youth During Non-school Hours and School-to-Work Transition-- Mentoring programs that work in partnership with schools and parents that will encourage youth leadership and or that work toward building linkages between student's education and potential vocations; broadening and coordinating services and organizations to provide pertinent experiential learning experiences to school-age youth; working with schools and industry to integrate service and service-learning into the work place and school curriculum to build bridges between education and industry. Selection Process Selection of AmeriCorps concept papers is a multiple-step process. Initially, concept papers will be reviewed by a panel of peers from around the state. After the peer review panel makes its recommendations, MCSC staff will review the concept papers for their technical compliance and effectiveness at meeting AmeriCorps' priorities. A. During the peer review, the application is evaluated on its quality, according to the general categories listed below. 1. Impact (45%) a. Getting Things Done (25%) b. __ _ Strengthening Communities (10%) c. Developing Participants (10%) �2. B. Other Quality Issues (55%) a Organizational Capacity (25%) b. Community, State and National Identity (5%) c. Evaluation and Continuous Improvement ( 10%) d. Cost-effectiveness and Sustainability (15%) The MCSC staff will also analyze the quality of the concept papers and review them taking into consideration the preferences and priorities described previously and those listed below. 1. Full-time Participant Based Programs -- Programs that can engage diverse populations at full-time participant levels will be seen as being able to make a large and sustained impact on communities and community members. They will, therefore, be given priority consideration. 2. Multi-Site-- Programs that can provide substantial impacts on communities or regions using multiple geographical sites are preferred as they will have the greatest impact over the greatest area 3. Technical Compliance -- Program applicants must show that they are able to provide a cash match of 15% of the participant costs for AmeriCorps members and an in-kind match of 25% of the program suppon costs (i.e. training, uniforms, staff salaries, evaluation, etc.) In addition, applicants must be a 501 (c) 3 in existence for more than one year and have on hand the repon of an independent financial auditor conducted within the past two years. If you have any questions concerning Michigan's AmeriCorps or any other service opportunity, please call me at (517) 335-4295. Sincerely, If(tlcMtf Kyle Caldwell Director of Special Projects Michigan Community Service Commission �I AmeriCorps Technical Assistance Meetings Please fill-out the fonn below and mail or fax the it to MCSC at the address or fax number provided. AmedCorps Technical Assistance Reservation Form I would like to pm1icipate in the following session(s) checked below: (Pleace check all that apply) 0 Muskegon, Thursday, January 19, 1995 at the Hilt Building, 427 West Western, 3rd Floor 1:30 p.m. 0 Lansing, Friday, January 20, 1995 at the State Library and Historical Museum, 717 West Allegan, Forum room at 1:00 p.m. 0 Marquette, Monday, January 23, 1995 at the Holiday Inn 1951 U.S. 41 West, Copper and Iron rooms, at 1:00 p.m. 0 Detroit sites will be confirmed later. Please check the date that you would like to attend and we will notify you as to the location of that session. 0 Detroit, Tuesday, January 31, 1995 at 1:00 p.m. 0 Detroit, Wednesday February 1, 1995 at 9:00a.m. 0 0 Detroit, Thursday, February 9, 1995 at 1:00 p.m. Conference Call, Thursday, February 2, 1995 at 1:00 p.m. (Please be sure to give phone and fax number so that you may receive a confirmation number for the conference call) 0 Conference Call, Thursday, February 16,1995 at 1:00p.m. (Pleasebesuretogivephoneandfaxnumberso that you may receive a confirmation number for the conference call) Please fill-in: Name(s): _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ __ Address: _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ __ City:_ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ __ Zip: _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ __ Phone: _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ __ Fax: _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ __ Please mail or fax to: Michigan Community Service Commission AmeriCorps Technical Assistance Olds Plaza Building, 4th Floor 111 S. Capitol Avenue Lansing, Michigan 48913 Phone: (517) 335-4295 Fax: (517) 373-4977 �' MICHIGAN COMMUNITY SERVICE COMMISSION __. Announces MICHIGAN'S AMERICORPS 19.9 5 REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL CONCEPTS Due no later than 5:00p.m. EST Friday, Febnmry 24, 1995 to: (Foes will DOt be accepted) Michigan Community Service Commission Olds Plaza, 4th Floor 111 S. Capitol Lanmng,Michigan 48913 (517) 335-4295 Michigan Community Service Commiasion is a division of the Michigan Jobs Commiaaion �Michigan's AmeriCorps Program Proposal Concept Request The Michigan Community Service Commission's (MCSC) mission is to enable all citizens, especially youth, to engage in public problem solving through service and volunteerism. It is with that mission in mind that this year's Michigan's AmeriCorps will focus on serious social issues related to public safety, the environment, human needs and education. MCSC is looking to expand its Michigan's AmeriCorps team. This application is designed to aid you in developing an application for a competitive and successful Michigan's AmeriCorps program. Please read the entire ~~ent. It . Provide~: • an overview of the program and the agencies that administer it, • descriptions of the funding priorities, • listing of key elements of a quality program, and an explanation of the technical c~mpliance requirements. Also included is a guide that provides you general information on the philosophy and goal of the AmeriCorps program. Proposal concepts requesting to be a Michigan's AmeriCorps program are due to the MCSC office DO later than 5:00p.m. EST Friday, February 24, 1995. Absolutely no submissions via fax machine will be accepted. To provide you with as much information and assistance as possible, MCSC is holding technical assistance meetings around the State in January and February. In addition, conference calls are scheduled for February 2nd and 16th, at 1:00 p.m. for follow-up questions. A reservation form is included with this application. Please make your selection for a site(s) and/or date(s) and mail or fax the form back to MCSC at the phone number or address provided. You will note that the locations for the Detroit area meetings are not listed. Please choose the time that you prefer and we will contact you when the location for that date is confirmed. MCSC is the state's administrative agency for AmeriCorps in Michigan. MCSC's responsibility is to ensure that individuals and organizations are made aware of the opportunities and rewards of this national service program, as well as other service and volunteer activities in Michigan. If you have questions concerning this or other service and volunteer opportunities please call or write to me at the numbers and address below. Frank Dirks Executive Director Michigan Community Service Commission Olds Plaza, 4th Floor 111 S. Capitol Lansing, Michigan 48913 Phone(517)~95 Fax(517)373-4977 �Michigan's AmeriCorps Request For Proposal concepts Index I. What is Michigan's AmeriCorps? II. Michigan's AmeriCorps Program for 1995 1 .2 III. Selection Process 6 IV. Program Design 7 V. Budget 14 Attachments Title Page Budget Page AmeriCorps Guide Michigan's AmeriCorps Technical Assistance Sites �I. What is Michigan's AmeriCorps? A. AmeriCorps*USA AmeriCorps is a national service program to strengthen citizenship and the ethi of service by engaging thousands of Americans on a full- or part-time basis to help communities address their toughest challenges. The Corporation for National Service (CNS) administers AmeriCorps*USA and .works with state and federal agencies to develop service programs and create a community-based national service network. CNS focuses AmeriCorps programs to address the human needs, public safety, education, and environmental issues of the nation. The Michigan Community Service Commission is the administrative agency for Michigan's AmeriCprps. B. Michigan's AmeriCorps Michigan's AmeriCorps is organized around three broad goals: 1. Michigan's AmeriCorps programs will "get things done" by improving the lives of citizens and communities. 2. MCSC is committed to the development of high quality programs that will enhance a statewide service infrastructure. Through this infrastructure programs and people can engage in productive problem solving that meets real community needs while adapting to changing issues and funding availability. 3. Michigan's AmeriCorps in 1995 will emphasize the development of large, multiple-site, high impact programs, incorporating full-time corps members whose work will be demonstrable, valued, and unique to Michigan's communities. C. Michigan Community Service Commission (MCSC) Building community through service and volunteerism has been a cornerstone of MCSC since its inception. MCSC is: Catalyst for positive community change while stimulating innovative programs that meet real community needs through service; Convener of diverse individuals and groups who work toward building community through shared efforts toward common goals; Broker of ideas and resources that encourage collaboration and entrepreneurial approaches to service and volunteer program development. MCSC was created through executive order by Governor John Engler in 1991 and established in state law with the overwhelming bipartisan support of the Michigan Legislature in the summer of 1994. The 25 member nonpartisan commission supports and administers national and community service programs across Michigan. Page 1 �MCSC also funds and supports service-learning programs in which community- · based organizations positively impact youth in elementary, middle, and secondary schools (K-12) as well as programs that utilize the talents of older Americans. D. The Corporation for National Service (CNS) CNS was created in 1993 through the National and Community Service Trust Act of 1993. Its mission is to engage Americans of all ages and backgrounds in community-based service programs that address the nation's educational, public safety, human, and environmental needs to achieve direct and demonstrable results. In doing so, CNS fosters civic responsibility, strengthens the ties that bind us together as a people, and provides educational opportunities for those w~o make a substantial commitment to service. I I. Michigan's AmeriCorps 1995 A. Application Process For fiscal year (FY) 1995, up to $160 million is available in program funds nationwide. How this figure will translate into funding for programs in Michigan will depend on the quality of the programs submitted. Competition for AmeriCorps program dollars is, and will continue to be, stiff. Michigan's AmeriCorps programs will compete with AmeriCorps programs throughout the nation. The selection of Michigan's AmeriCorps programs is a multi-step process. No more than 11 programs will be se1ected by MCSC for inclusion in tbe state application to CNS. These programs will compete nationally. MCSC will select programs to participate through the proposal concept process. MCSC will work closely with proposal concept finalists to develop service programs of high quality to include in the state application that will produce substantial impact in communities and offer meaningful service opportunities. Michigan's AmeriCorps programs require substantial cash and inkind matches. A 25% inkind match is required for corps member support costs (staff salaries, evaluation, equipment, etc.) and a 15% cash match for corps member benefits are required (excluding child care and education awards). Generally speaking, for a 20-member corps, you can estimate that the corps member benefits will require a $2,000 per corps member cash match. B. Proposal concepts In an effort to keep the application process as "user friendly" as possible, the MCSC will not initially require applicants to submit a final comprehensive proposal. Applicants are asked to submit a proposal concept that is focused to a specific community need and indicates a process for achieving a sustainable program model or a rationale and end date for a limited term project. Proposal concepts will be due to tbe MCSC office by no later than 5!00 p.m. EST on Friday, February 24, 1995. Absolutely no sulmdssions via fax will be accepted Applications will be reviewed by a peer panel and MCSC staff. Peer panel and MCSC staff recommendations will be considered by the MCSC Commissioners and given final approval (see section III. Selection Process). Applicants Page 2 �recommended for funding will participate in revision workshops based on the . comments of the reviewers and staff. Applicants will work with MCSC to subrmt a final state proposal to the CNS. The deadline for submission of the final State proposal is Monday, May 1, 1995. Final funding notification from CNS should occur sometime in the late summer of 1995. C. Types of Grants 1. Operating Grants Operating grants support fully developed plans to establish a new community _ · service program or to support, expand, or replicate existing community service · programs. Most awards will cover a period that includes one year of operati~n and a start-up ·phase. Grants may be renewed for succeeding years subject to ·· annual review and availability of federal appropriations. The grant sizes may vary, however, CNS is unlikely to make a grant award of more than $2 million. 2. Replication Grants CNS may award operating grants for the purpose of replicating successful program models at other sites. Replication is defined as taking an existing program model and using it in a different setting with a different administrative structure. In evaluating applications for replication, CNS will consider, in addition to the criteria that apply to all operating grants, independent evaluation results demonstrating the program's effectiveness at its original site. 3. Education Awards Only Some organizations that can or do operate programs that can support program and corps member costs through other sources may want ·to consider applying for funding of educational awards that may be used to offer their corps members postservice benefits. Applications for education awards only must meet the same quality standards and program requirements as operational grants and be judged to be high-quality according to the selection criteria. There is no award cap on education awards only grants and no extra cash or inkind match is required. D. Funding Priorities 1. In order to strengthen Michigan's AmeriCorps team, MCSC will emphasize the following types of programs regardless of the issue area priorities: a. Full-time Programs- Programs that can engage diverse populations at fulltime corps member levels will be seen as being able to make a large and sustained impact on communities and community members. In addition, programs must involve at least 20 full-time corps members (or equivalent). Twenty member full-time corps will, therefore, be given priority consideration. b. Multi-Site- Programs that can provide substantial impacts on communities or regions using multiple geographical sites are preferred as they will have the greatest impact over the greatest area. 2. The State is not required to submit any applications for new programs. It may choose to concentrate resources on existing programs. However, if new Page 3 �applications are submitted, MCSC encourages and the CNS will give preference to, those applications that integrate the following into their proposals: a. Localities for Concentration If empowerment zones and enterprise communities .have been officially designated by HUD by February 28, 1995, the CNS will give preference to applicants who propose to sponsor AmeriCorps service activities in those areas. The CNS will also give preference to areas impacted by military downsizing. b. Program Focus In the first year of funding, the CNS received a large number of applications for . programs that adch-essed all national priority areas-and/or were geographicB.lly dispersed, including many with individual placements. As·a result, in 1995, the CNS is seeking applications that focus activities within a limited number of priorities an~ have a more narrow geographic focus or placement strategy. The CNS believes this will make it easier to achieve significant impacts from service; create a strong sense of program identity (both with AmeriCorps nationally and locally); and be cost-effective - all of which are critical elements of AmeriCorps. This preference is not intended to discourage comprehensive approaches to community problem-solving or to discourage programs in rural areas. For example, the national priorities provide for multiple strategies to address a community's early childhood development needs. In addition, programs can bring AmeriCorps Members together for training and service and can define program size to be consistent with the community. c. Issue Area Priorities For 1994, CNS identified priorities for service activities within each of the four main issue areas established by law (see a. below). For 1995, priorities have been further focused in areas that might not otherwise be addressed or that could have maximum impact (see b. below). Unless there are compelling reasons to do otherwise, new programs proposed for 1995 competitive funding must address one or more of the 1995 priorities. There are specific priorities for Michigan which are listed below (see Michigan Priorities). Funds for programs that address Michigan's Priorities are extremely limited. Greater funds are available for programs that address the national priorities, but competition for these funds is intense. 1. 1994 National Priorities Education • School Readiness - furthering early childhood development. • School Success - improving the education achievement of school-age youth and adults who lack basic academic skills. Public Safety • Crime Control -- improving criminal justice services, law enforcement, and victim services. • Crime-Prevention - reducing the incidence of violence. Page 4 �Human Needs • Health - providing independent living assistance and home and community- based health care. • Home - rebuilding neighborhoods and helping people who are homeless or hungry. Environment • Community Neighborhood Environment -- reducing community environmental hazards. • Natural Environment ·- conserving, restoring, and sustaining natural . habitats. 2. The 1995 priorities areas and their definitions are detailed below: Public Safety National Prio.rities Community Policing - Support community policing efforts through building partnerships with neighborhood residents, identifying community problems, and working with police officers on the beat to solve these problems. Victim Assistance- Work with programs in public agencies or communitybased organizations to provide a wide range of support services to victims of crime and to help link victims to other providers of information and services within the justice system. Michigan's Priority Youth Violence - Reducing the incidents of gang related violence through community policing; community-based youth recreation and education programs to keep youth engaged; centers to educate and counsel youth on productive conflict resolution methods and against the use of violence as a method for problem solving. Environment National Priority Neighborhood Environment - Initiate innovative programs in low-income areas that promote sustainable communities by reducing environmental risks and conserving natural resources. Michigan's Priority Natural Resource Restoration and Preservation - Safeguarding and maintaining the State's environmental resources including parks, forests, animal preserves, and bodies of water, especially the Great Lakes. Page 5 �Human Needs National Priority Early Childhood Development - Improve the health and school readiness of young children through child care, Head Start, and .other pre-school programs; programs· to improve parenting skills, and community-based efforts to provide comprehensive services to families with young children. Michigan's Priority Independent Living -- Providing those needed services to individuals or groups who are challenged by either physical or mental difficulties. Examples might include meal delivery, in-home care, and life skills training. Education National Priorities School success - Broaden or coordinate the range of services available through schools such as tutoring, after-school enrichment programs, service-learning, health and child care services and efforts to involve parents in their children's education as part of a comprehensive strategy to improve school achievement and retention. Michigan's Priority Youth During Non-school Hours - Mentoring programs that work in partnership with schools and parents that will encourage youth leadership. School -to-Work Transition -- Building linkages between students' education and potential vocations; broadening and coordinating services and organizations to provide pertinent experiential learning experiences to school-age youth; working with schools business and the non profit sector to integrate service and service-learning into the work place and school curriculum to build bridges between education and industry. I I I. Selection Process Evaluation and selection of Michigan's AmeriCorps proposal concepts is a multiple-step process. Initially, proposal concepts will be reviewed by a panel of peers from around Michigan. After the peer review panel makes its recommendations, MCSC staff will review the proposal concepts for their proficiency at addressing Michigan's AmeriCorps' priorities. Final selection of proposals to be included in Michigan's application will be made by the MCSC. A. Criteria During the peer review, the proposal concept is evaluated on its quality, according to the general categories listed below (see AmeriCorps guide). Page 6 �1. Impact (45%) a. Getting Things Done (25%) b. Strengthening Communities (10%) c. Developing Corps members ( 10%) 2. Other Quality Issues (55%) a. Organizational Capacity (25%) b. Community, State and National Identity (5%) c. Evaluation and Continuous Improvement (10%) d. Cost-effectiveness and Sustainability (15%) B. Proposal concept Proposal concepts of longer than 13 pages including the title page and budget will not be considered. The proposal concept will be limited to the following: Title Page -limited to one page (title page is provided, but a reasonable reproduction may be substituted) Proposal concept Narrative - addressing all the key elements limited to the number of pages remaining within the 13-page maximum.(see IV. Program Design) Budget Paee - limited to 2 pages (budget pages are provided, but a reasonable reproduction may be substituted) C. Technical Compliance Review- Program applicants must show that they.are able to provide a cash match of 15% for the corps member costs for AmeriCorps members and an inkind match of25% for the program support costs (ie. training, uniforms, staff salaries, evaluation, etc.). In addition, applicants must be a certified non profit ( 501 (c) 3) in existence for more than one year and have on hand the report of an independent financial auditor conducted within the past two years. IV. Program Design A. Key Elements In an effort to keep the application process as "user friendly" as possible, applicants are asked to submit a proposal concept that briefly describes rather than fully details all aspects of the program. Applicants should focus on the following key elements: 1. provides a clear focus and definition to a program that meets a specific community need(s). Page 7 �2. clearly identifies the measurable results of the program's effort. 3. clearly describes the program's process for meeting the need(s). 4. identifies community resources to be tapped to. meet the need(s). 5. clearly describes what Michigan's AmeriCorps members will be doing to meet the need(s) using community resources. 6. describes the indicators that will be used to determine success of the program and the process to be used for evaluation. 7. indicates a process for achieving a sustainable program model or a rationale arid end date for a limited term project involving a 20member full-time corps. 8. provides a budget that explains proposed expenditures and names the sources contributing financial and/or inkind match support. B. Program Type Applicants have a great deal of flexibility to design programs that will best achieve the goals of: "getting things done" in communities (see insert), strengthening communities, and developing the citizenship and skills of corps members. This flexibility includes the ability to target individuals of a certain age or skill level as corps members, and to place corps members in projects or organize them in teams to operate them. Applicants may find that their program fits more than one type because program characteristics overlap in some areas. For more suggestions on program, "The Principles for High Quality National Service Programs", available from MCSC upon request, offers a wide array of program examples. C. Program Size Programs must be large enough to achieve a demonstrable impact on the community served. Thus, while the actual size of each program may vary depending on the size of the community in which it operates, the design of the program, and other factors, applicants are encouraged to enroll at least 20 full-time equivalent corps members. Experience suggests, however, that large expansions are difficult to manage. Thus, programs should evaluate their present infrastructure and capacity to develop when considering program size. Applicants are encouraged, when considering program size, to examine cost-effectiveness by calculating the recommended cost per corps member (see "Budget"). D. Prohibited Service Prohibited activities may not be performed by corps members in the course of their duties, at the request of program staff, or in a manner that would associate the activities with the national service program Page 8 �or CNS. These activities include: 1. any effort to influence legislation, as prohibited under §501(c) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 (26 U.S.C. 501); 2. o~ganizing protests, petitions, boycotts, or strikes; 3. assisting, promoting, or deterring union organizing; 4. impairing existing contracts for services or collective bargaining agreements; 5. engaging in partisan political activities, or other activities designed· to influence the outcome of an election to any public office· ' 6. engaging in religious instruction, conducting worship services, providing instruction as part of a program that includes mandatory religious education or worship, constructing or operating facilities devoted to religious instruction or worship, maintaining facilities primarily or inherently devoted to religious instruction or worship, or engaging in any form of religious proselytization; and 7. providing a direct benefit to (1) a business organized for profit, (2) a labor union, (3) a partisan political organization, (4) a non profit organization that fails to comply with the restrictions contained in §501(c) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, and (5) an organization engaged in the religious activities described above, unless Corporation assistance is not used to support those religious activities. E. Review and Evaluation Proposal concepts will be due to the MCSC office by DO later than 5~ p.m. EST on Friday, February 24, 1995. Absolutely DO submissions via fa% will be accepted Applications will be reviewed by a panel of peers and MCSC staff. MCSC Commissioners will make the final recommendations for finalists. Finalists recommended for funding will participate in an MCSC staff led process to develop the state's final application package. The deadline for submission of the final state proposal is Monday, May 1, 1995. Final funding notification from CNS should occur sometime in the late summer of 1995. V. Budget The enclosed budget pages must be filled out and accompany the proposal concept. A budget narrative is na.t required for the initial state review process. MCSC's selection of finalists will be based on the strength of the proposal concept based on the selection criteria (see III. A Criteria), cost effectiveness and technical compliance to match Page 9 �requirements. MCSC selection of a program as a finalist does not constitute final approval of the budget as submitted. Program budgets will be detailed and approved as part of the final state application process. General conditions related to the budget are detailed below. More specific instructions on how to develop your budget are included in the guide attached. · A. Grant Size Grant requests may vary in size depending on the type and scope of a proposed program. · Applicants are allowed flexibility in developing their budgets, but within certain restrictions. CNS recommends that applicants should try to keep grant requests limited to approximately $13,800 per corps .m ember per year ($13,8000 X 20 member corps = $276,000 requested funding). As a comparison, programs contained in Michigan's 1994 application had an average cost per corps member of$11,800. Applicants should make every attempt to .ensure that proposal concepts are as cost efficient as possible. B. Living Allowance AmeriCorps programs must provide a living allowance between $7945 and $16890 per year to their full-time corps members. Programs are not required to provide a living allowance to part-time corps members. However, should a program chose to provide a living allowance to its part-time corps members, the living allowance should be prorated, but the match requirements will remain constant (see "C. Match Requirements"). C. Match Requirements As mentioned previously, substantial cash and inkind matches from the applicant (and/or partner organizations) are required (see chart below). Program costs (i.e. staff salaries, training, equipment, administration, uniforms, etc.) require at least a 25% inkind match. This match could be met through donation of staff time, office space, materials and/or financial contributions, etc; Corps member benefits (i.e. living allowance, and health care) require at least a 15% cash match. In Michigan, you can estimate that the cash match is approximately $2,000 per corps member (this is excluding child care and education awards which are totally funded by CNS). Applicants must specifically identify the source and levels of the cash and inkind matches. Applicants are not required to attain the cash or inkind matches prior to submission of the proposal concept. Page 10 �Michigan's AmeriCorps Match Requirements Budget Item Program Costs (staff, training, uniforms, etc.) CNSShare Total Grantee Share Corps Member Benefits Oiv. allowance and health care) not less than 25% not more than 75% inkind or cash not less than 15% cash m~tch only ($15,890 not more than 85% ($6, 753 maYimum) maximum) Child Care 100% 0% 100% Education Award 100% 0% 100% 100% 100% ($22,643 maximum) D. Education Awards Most AmeriCorps members who successfully complete a term of service will receive education awards for each of up to two terms of service. The education award for full-time corps members is $4,725 and the education award for part-time corps members is half of that, or $2,362.50. The education award may be used up to seven years from completion of service to pay for any combination of (1) the costs of attendance at a qualified institution of higher education, (2) the costs of approved school-to-work programs or (3) the costs of repaying qualified student loans. Finally, corps members who have qualified outstanding student loans are eligible to receive forbearance on their payments while they serve, but they need to contact their loan holders to receive this benefit. The CNS will make payments for interest that accrues during the period of forbearance upon successful completion of a corps member's term of service. E. Child Care Programs must make child care available to any full-time eligible corps members who need such assistance in order to participate. CNS will fund child care directly and will pay 100% of the allowance as defined by payment rates of the Child Care and Development Block Grant (CCDBG). CNS, through the National Association for Child Care Resource and Referral Agencies (NACCRRA.), will provide technical assistance to programs in determining corps member eligibility, provider eligibility and child care allowance. NACCRRA, on behalf of the CNS, will also make payments to the child care providers directly. Corps member eligibility for child care is based on need. CNS defines need, to be consistent with the Child Care and Development Block Grant Act of 1990, as follows: Page 11 �1. total f8.mily income of the corps member must be less than 75% of the State median income, or as defined by the State under CCDBG guidelines; 2. the corps member must reside with and be a parent or guardian of a child under the age of 13; 3. at the time of acceptance into the program, the corps member must not be receiving child care assistance from another source, including a parent or guardian, which would continue to be provided while the corps member serves in the program, unless the corps member would become ineligible for child care by virtue of enrolling in the program; and 4. the corps member certifies that he or she needs child cart{ in order to participate in the program. The grantee must provide an estimate of the number of corps members and the number of their children needing child care, and the CNS will arrange for direct payment to qualified child care providers. · E. Unemployment Insurance Liability AmeriCorps members are subject to unemployment insurance benefits and programs to unemployment insurance taxes (see Americorps guide attached). Page 12 �Michigan's AmeriCorps Title Page Name Name of Project: _______. of Applicant Organization: _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ __ Contact: _____________________ Title=~-------------------------- · Address: ___ ...;,------------------------------------------·- ·- --- · ·· : City:------------------------ State: ___________ Zip:------------Phone: ______________________ Fax: ___________________________ _ Name of Organization Operating Program (if different from Applicant Organization>=----------------------------------------------Contact: _____________________ Title: __________________________ _ Address=--------------------------------------------------City: ________________________ State: ____________ Zip: ___________ _ Phone : _______________________ Fax: __________________________ _ County, region, or city in which program will operate: _ _ _ _ _ _ __ Type of Grant (please check one): D Operating D Replication D Education Award Only · Program Emphasis (please check one): D Education D Environment D Public Safety D Human Needs Participants (please enter tbe appropriate number in the blanks below): Full-time: --------------------- Part-time ----------------------- Budget: Amt. Requested_ _ _ _ Inkind Match._ _ _ _ Cash Match_ _ __ Signature: Authorized Signature=----------------Ti tie : _______________ Date: _________ _ �Michigan's AmeriCorps Program Hwtget .t"age PROGRAMNAM~;---------------------------------------------------------------CNS + TOTAL GRANTEE A. AMERICORPS MEMBER COSTS Training and Education Uniforms Other Subtotal B. STAFF Salaries and Benefits Training Other Subtotal C. OPERATIONAL Travel and Transportaion Supplies and Equipment Other Subtotal D. INTERNAL EVAL MON. E. ADMINISTRATION CNS funds for administrative costs may not exceed 5% of total funds requested from CNS TOTAL A- E TOTAL PERCENTAG:Fli On items A-E the grantee must porvide at least 25% inkind match of CNS funds. F. O'IliER MEMBER SUPPORT Number of Part. CNS Living Allowance FICA I Workers' Comp. Health Care TOTALF TOTAL A- F On items F the grantee must porvide at least 15% cash match of CNS funds. + GRANTEE TOTAL �Michigan's AmeriCorps Program Budget Page CNS Number of Children _______________________ x ---------------- G. CHILD CARE + .GRANTEE TOTAL A· F TOTALA -G NUMBER OF MEMBERS AMOUNT PER MEMBER H. EDUCATION AWARDS Full-time Members X $4,726 Part-time Members X $2,363 NUMBER OF MEMBERS FULL-TIME EQUIVALENT TOTALH X $4,726 TOTAL TOTAL �MICHIGAN'S AMERICORPS 1995 AmeriCorps Guide Page 16 �Budget Page Instructions Item A: Member Support Costs Include any training, education, uniform and other costs that relate directly to the program corps member in this section. Item B: Staft' The portion of staff costs that are attributed directly to the operation of an AmeriCorps promm or project. Staff that are indirectly involved in the management or operation of the applicant organization may only be funded through the administrative cost section of the budget. Item C: Operational Costs that are directly related to operating the AmeriCorps promm. Travel Costs associated with transportation. lodging. subsistence and other related expenses for staff and AmeriCorps Corps mem.ber outside their local service Bite. Each applicant must also add an additional $2000 to this line item to cover the cost of CNS-sponsored technical assistance meetings. Transportation Costs associated with trayeling locally sucb as bus passes to local Bites. miles reimbursement for use of a car. etc. Supplies Funds for the purchase of supplies that would not be considered equipment and tend to be more expendable (see equipment). Equipment Funds for the purchase of equipment are limited to 10% of the total grant amount (line items A-F). Any single item costing more than $1.000 must be listed. Other Allowable costs in this section may include space rental (for sites where programs ·are run; national office space rental is unallowable), utilities, and telephone expenses that are directly and specifically used for AmeriCorps Corps member and directly involve staff. They must be equitably prorated if shared with other projects or activities. Item D: Internal Evaluation Costs for activities related to program evaluation, including additional staff time not otherwise budgeted, use of evaluation consultants, purchase of instrumentation and other costs specifically for this activity. Item E: Administration No more than 5% of the total grant amount may be used to pay for admjnistratiye costs. Administrative costs are expenses associated with the overall administration of an AmeriCorps program. These costs relate to the Page 17 �support of a program's general operations and not to expenses identified with a specific program or project. Administrative costs iDclude the following: (1) indirect costs such as legal staff, central management and support functions that are not specifically assigned to projects on an hourly or use basis but are accumulated as a whole and proportionately spread across projects usually as a percentage of the project costs; (2) costs for financial, accounting, auditing, internal evaluations (except as in the allowable costs described below), and contracting functions; (3) costs for insurance that protects the entity that operates the program; (4) the portion of the salaries and benefits of the director and any other program administrative staff equal to the portion of time that is not spent in support of specific project objectives, such as recruiting, training, placing, or supervising corps members. Administrative costs do not iDclude allowable costs directly related to program or project operations, such as: ( 1) costs for corps members, including living allowances, insurance payments, and expenses for training and travel; (2) costs for staff who recruit, train, place, or supervise corps member; (e.g. salaries, benefits, training and travel expenses if the purpose is for a specific program or project; (3) costs for independent evaluations and internal evaluations that cover only the funded program or project. Particular costs, such as those associated with staff who perform both administrative and program functions, may be prorated between administrative and program costs if included in the budget and approved by an AmeriCorps grants officer. Items A·E must be matched at least 25% by the grantee with one or more of the following sources: cash, in-kind services, other Federal funds, State funds, or other funds. ItemF All budget items listed in item F. must have, at a minimum, a 15% cash match. Except for health care, matches cannot be made with other federal funds. Living Allowance On the budget form, state the number of participants who will be receiving a living allowance in each of the appropriate categories as determined by the number of service hours they expect to complete in the year (e.g. 20 fulltime, 10 part-time). Programs should only budget part-time Member costs for the current operating year. For example, if a part-time corps member Page 18 �will be completing his/her service hours over two years, the budget should only reflect the first year cost, or 450 hours. Full-Time Participants Generally, all full-time corps member must receive a living allowance between $7,945 and $15,890. CNS will fund only 85% ofthe minimum living allowance amount ($7 ,945 X 85%), or $6,753. Programs that want to provide a higher living allowance in excess of $7,945 must provide a grantee match for all funds over $6,753. For example, a program desiring to provide an $8,000 living allowance to its participants would have to provide $1,247 match if it requested ·the maximum CNS match of $6,753. Note that this $1,247 match must come from non-federal sources. Part-Time Proration Programs are not required to pay part-time corps members living . allowances but if programs decide to do so, they could prorate the full-time living allowance. This calculation is [0 up to $7,945 x (#of service hours for program year+1700 service hours)]. One Year Part-Time Corps members Part-time corps members completing 900 hours of service in one year could receive up to $4,206 for the year with the maximum CNS·match being $3,575 ($4,206 x 85%). The $4,206 was calculated by multiplying $7,945 by (900 service hours/1700 service hours). Multi-Year Part-Time Corps member Programs with part-time corps members completing their service in two years could prorate the part-time living allowance by splitting the cost of the two years and including that figure in the first-year budget. Living Allowances In Excess Of The Maxjmnm As with full-time corps members, programs may provide a higher living allowance for their part-time Corps members but must do so with their own funds. For example, a program wishing to provide $7,000 in living allowances to their one year part-time corps members would have to provide $3,425 of their own match if they request the maximum CNS share of$3,575. FICA All programs must pay FICA for any corps member receiving a living allowance. The program's share of FICA should be calculated at 7.65% of the total amount of the living allowance and must be prorated in the same proportion as CNS and Grantee match. For example, a grantee providing $7,945 to its full-time corps members with CNS providing an 85% match ($6,573) and the grantee providing a 15% match ($1,372) would provide a FICA match of $105 ($1,372 X 7.65%) while CNS would provide a FICA match of$503 ($6,573 X 7.65%). Page 19 �Unemplovment Insurance The State of Michigan has determined that until a change in the federal statute (National and Community Service Trust Act of 1993), AmeriCorps members are subject to unemployment insurance. For the purposes of the proposal concept, applicants will not be required to calculate unemployment insurance costs into the budget. Finalists will be required to calculate unemployment insurance costs for inclusion in the state application. Workers' Compensation Michigan requires workers' compensation for Michigan's AmeriCorps . members. Prograins must check with their insurance carrier, the Michigan Department of Labor or MCSC to determine the proper rate. Health Care Programs with eDstiDg health benefit policies for their full-time corps members that meet minimum requirements should request 85% of those funds from CNS. The remainder must be matched in cash by the grantee. CNS will not pay for dependent coverage. CNS Health Care Programs without existing health coverage or with coverage that does not meet the minimum requirements must select the AmeriCorps Member Health Care Policy. The cost of this policy is currently established at $1,200 per full-time Member. CNS will fund 85% of these expenses, or $1,020 per full-time Member. The remaining amount must be matched in cash by the grantee. Item G: Child Care Costs Programs should estimate the number of eligible corps members and children requiring child care assistance. Because CNS will fund all child care expenses for eligible corps members directly, it is not requiring a dollar estimate. However, programs that can provide any of their own funds for child care, should indicate that amount in this section. Item H: Education Awards Programs should provide the number of new full-time and part-time corps members receiving education awards. These costs should wn be added into any caJculation. Page 20 �Evaluation Criteria Getting Things Done (25%) Describe the specific need(s) the program will address, the process by which those needs were identified and how the needs relate to the national issue area priorities or state priorities. Clearly show how the program mission statement and objectives flow directly and logically from the needs identified and how they were used in the program development process. Describe the program design and structure, including location(s), collaborations and partnerships, specific service activities to be performed by Am.eriCorps members and their relationship to the identified needs. Include a description of a "typical day" for a corps member, how corps members will be placed and supervised and how service sponsors and host sites will be prepared and supported. Show clearly how "getting things done" objectives will result in direct and demonstrable service impact and what innovative approaches will be used in program design and "getting things done". Strengthening Communities (10%) Describe how the program will strengthen the community and what kind of support and coordination the program has with local government, community-based organizations and others. Describe the process used for developing this application, the individuals and organizations involved and the role that each partner organization will play in the administration of the program. Be clear about who is accountable for what and how support for Am.eriCorps will be built among the various community sectors. In addition, describe how AmeriCorps members will be involved in planning and implementation. Describe any on-going processes that will be used to monitor the program impact within the community. Developing Members (10%) Provide a description of the number and types (full and part-time) corps member to be recruited, including the expected characteristics, attributes and skills required. Describe the overall recruitment strategy, including selection criteria, minimum qualifications or specialized skills, measures that will be used to ensure diversity, other organizations that will be involved in the recruitment process and plans, if any, to use the national recruitment referral system. Describe the key elements of participant training, in-service education, or service-learning curriculum employed to improve participants' skills, prepare them for placement and foster positive civic values. If the program will involve participants who are not AmeriCorps members, describe plans to ensure equity and esprit de corps. Also describe how participants will be Page 21 �supervised, how host sites/service sponsors will be oriented and prepared for placement of AmeriCorps members and how corps members will be matched to assignments. Describe the benefits corps members will receive, especially any that will be additional to those in the program guidelines and req*ements. Organizational Capacity (25%) Describe the applicant organization that shows size and structure and how this program will fit into· that structure. Discuss the organization's experience in administering a federal grant. Describe the orgariization's past experience and current capacity to operate or coordinate a program comparable to the one proposed. Include the background, experience and relevant accomplishments of the principal staff who will be accountable for this program, and describe plans to recruit, select, train and support additional staff. National Identity (5%) Describe plans to ensure that the program is recognized in the community as AmeriCorps and that corps members experience a strong sense of identification with the national AmeriCorps network. Describe plans, if any, to uae the national recruitment and referral system, including any specific recruitment goals. Show how the program will comply with the national training goals in CPR, communications and conflict resolution. Evaluation and Continuous Improvement (10%) Every program that receives AmeriCorps funding must establish: • • • • a a a a set of annual objectives; system for tracking progress toward those objectives; system for using "customer" feedback to improve program quality; and system for collecting additional descriptive and demographic data. Replication efforts. Applicants proposing to replicate an existing program in other areas must also describe the results of any outside evaluation conducted on the program or other evidence of successful performance or track record that will demonstrate its appropriateness for replication. Provide background on the extent of local support from the community to be served and the existing relationship in the community. Describe how the proposed program will build on existing programs and not duplicate a program already operating in the community. Describe the identifiable core elements that account for its effectiveness and what technical assistance will be provided to ensure high-quality programs. Page 22 �Cost-effectiveness and Sustainability (15%) The CNS will consider both cost and effectiveness. In doing so, it will evaluate the overall cost per corps member and the CNS's share within the context of the program's ability to have a high impact on the community. CNS share of the cost per corps member should be $13,800 or less. Programs may exceed this benchmark, but must justify the higher cost and its corresponding impact in the program narrative. CNS will also analyze the organization's budget and budget narrative in evaluating costeffectiveness. Programs are encouraged to "over-match" their portion of administrative, operational and corps member support costs whenever possible. In the program II81Tiltive, provide iuformation that demcmstrates efforts to bulld community support, both financially and programmatically. Describe how the applicant will meet the financial matclJing requirements, what plans emt to~ the match and how the program will be sustained beyond the grant term. Describe the program's relationship with and support from relevant Jocal units of government, community-based organizations, corps members, citizens and others. Page 23 �AmeriCorps T ecbnical Assistance Meetings • Please fill~ut the form below and mail or fax the it to MCSC at the address or fax number provided. AmeriCorps Technical Assistance Reservation Form _ I would like -to participate in the following session(s) checked below: (Please check all that apply) D Muskegon, Thursday, January 19, 1995 at the Hilt Building, 427 West Western, 3rd Aoor 1:30 p.m. D Lansing, Friday, January 20, 1995 at the State Library and Historical Museum, 717 West Allegan, Forum room at I :00 p.m. 0 Marquette, Monday, January 23, 1995 at the Holiday Inn 1951 U.S. 41 West, Copper and Iron rooms, at 1:00 p.m. 0 Detroit sites will be confirmed later. Please check the date that you would like to attend and we will notify you as to the location of that session. 0 0 Detroit, Tuesday, January 31, 1995 at 1:00 p.m. 0 Detroit, Wednesday February 1, 1995 at 9:00a.m. 0 Detroit, Thursday, February 9, 1995 at 1:00 p.m. Conference Call, Thursday, February 2, 1995 at 1:00 p.m. (Pleas~ be sure to give phone and fax number so that you may receive a conjirmalion number for the confer~nc~ call) 0 Conference Call, Thursday, February 16, 1995 at 1:00 p.m. (Pleas~ be sur~ to give phone and ftu number so that you may r«~ive a confirmation number for the conferenc~ call) Please fill-in: Name(s): _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ __ A~ss: ____________________________________________________________ City: Zip: _______________ Phone: Fax: -------------------------- Please mail or fax to: Michigan Community Service Commission AmeriCorps Technical Assistance Olds Plaza Building, 4th Floor 111 S. 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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_1995_CM_1995-02-21_AmeriCorps-Application Title A name given to the resource Michigan Community Service Commission 1995-02-21 commission meeting Michigan AmeriCorps application Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Michigan Community Service Commission Description An account of the resource Michigan Community Service Commission 1995-02-21 commission meeting Michigan AmeriCorps application. 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, 49660 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 1995-02-21 https://digitalcollections.library.gvsu.edu/files/original/ddae0741049b0cf8e3264a4bfdc94e40.pdf af6ea998f1a5a954dda4cce790c7790d PDF Text Text MICHIGAN COMMUNITY SERVICE COMMISSION ..Announces MICHIGAN'S AMERICORPS 19.9 5 REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL CONCEPTS Due no later than 5:00p.m. EST Friday, February 24, 1995 to: (Fa:es wiJl DOt be accepted} Michigan Community Service Commission Olds Plaza, 4th Floor 111 S. Capitol Lansing, Michigan 48913 (517) 335-4295 Michigan Community Service Commission is a division of the Michigan Jobs Commission �s Index I. What is Michigan's AmeriCorps? II. Michigan's AmeriCorps Program for 1995 III. Selection Process ·rv. V. 1 .. 2 6 Program Design 7 Budget 14 Attachments Title Page Budget Page AmeriCorps Guide Michigan's AmeriCorps Technical Assistance Sites �s MCSC also funds and supports service-learning programs in which community- · based organizations positively impact youth in elementary, middle, and secondary schools (K-12) as well as programs that utilize the talents of older Americans. D. The Corporation for National Service (CNS) CNS was created in 1993 through the National and Community Service Trust Act of 1993. Its mission is to engage Americans of all ages and backgrounds in community-based service programs that address the nation's educational, public safety, human, and environmental needs to achieve direct and demonstrable results. In doing so, CNS fosters civic responsibility, strengthens the ties that bind us together as a people, and provides educational opportunities for those w~o make a substantial commitment to service. II. Michigan's AmeriCorps 1995 A. Application Process For fiscal year (FY) 1995, up to $160 million is available in program funds nationwide. How this figure will translate into funding for programs in Michigan will depend on the quality of the programs submitted. Competition for AmeriCorps program dollars is, and will continue to be, stiff. Michigan's AmeriCorps programs will compete with AmeriCorps programs throughout the nation. The selection of Michigan's AmeriCorps programs is a multi-step process. No more than 11 programs will be selected by MCSC for inclusion in tbe state application to CNS. These programs will compete nationally. MCSC will select programs to participate through the proposal concept process. MCSC will work closely with proposal concept finalists to develop service programs of high quality to include in the state application that will produce substantial impact in communities and offer meaningful service opportunities. Michigan's AmeriCorps programs require substantial cash and inkind matches. A 25% inkind match is required for corps member support costs (staff salaries, evaluation, equipment, etc.) and a 15% cash match for corps member benefits are required (excluding child care and education awards). Generally speaking, for a 20-mem.ber corps, you can estimate that the corps member benefits will require a $2,000 per corps member cash match. B. Proposal concepts In an effort to keep the application process as "user friendly" as possible, the MCSC will not initially require applicants to submit a final comprehensive proposal. Applicants are asked to submit a proposal concept that is focused to a specific community need and indicates a process for achieving a sustainable program model or a rationale and end date for a limited term project. Proposal concepts will be due to the MCSC office by no later than 5:00p.m. EST on Friday, Febrwu:y 24, 1995. Absolutely no submissions via fax will be accepted. Applications will be reviewed by a peer panel and MCSC staff. Peer panel and MCSC staff recommendations will be considered by the MCSC Commissioners and given final approval (see section III. Selection Process). Applicants Page 2 �applications are submitted, MCSC encourages and the CNS will give preference to, those applications that integrate the following into their proposals: a. Localities for Concentration If empowerment zones and enterprise communities .have been officially designated by HUD by February 28, 1995, the CNS will give preference to applicants who propose to sponsor AmeriCorps service activities in those areas. The CNS will also give preference to areas impacted by military downsizing. b. Program Focus In the first year of funding, the CNS received a iarge number of applications for . programs that addressed all national priority areas· and/or were geographiciilly dispersed, including many with individual placements. As· a result, in 1995, the CNS is seeking applications that focus activities within a limited number of priorities and have a more narrow geographic focus or placement strategy. The CNS believes this will make it easier to achieve significant impacts from service; create a strong sense of program identity (both with AmeriCorps nationally and locally); and be cost-effective - all of which are critical elements of AmeriCorps. This preference is not intended to discourage comprehensive approaches to community problem-solving or to discourage programs in rural areas. For example, the national priorities provide for multiple strategies to address a community's early childhood development needs. In addition, programs can bring AmeriCorps Members together for training and service and can define program size to be consistent with the community. c. Issue Area Priorities For 1994, CNS identified priorities for service activities within each of the four main issue areas established by law (see a. below). For 1995, priorities have been further focused in areas that might not otherwise be addressed or that could have maximum impact (see b. below). Unless there are compelling reasons to do otherwise, new programs proposed for 1995 competitive funding must address one or more of the 1995 priorities. There are specific priorities for Michigan which are listed below (see Michigan Priorities). Funds for programs that address Michigan's Priorities are extremely limited. Greater funds are available for programs that address the national priorities, but competition for these funds is intense. 1. 1994 National Priorities Education • School Readiness - furthering early childhood development. • School Success - improving the education achievement of school-age youth and adults who lack basic academic skills. Public Safety • Crime Control -- improving criminal justice services, law enforcement, and victim services. • Crime-Prevention -- reducing the incidence of violence. Page 4 �Human Needs National Priority Early Childhood Development - Improve the health and school readiness of young children through child care, Head Start, and .other pre-school programs; progra.nis-to improve parenting skills, and community-based efforts to provide comprehensive services to families with young children. Michigan's Priority Independent Living -- Providing those needed services to individuals or groups who are challenged by either physical or mental difficulties. Examples might include meal delivery, in-home care, and life skills training. Education National Priorities School success - Broaden or coordinate the range of services available through schools such as tutoring, after-school enrichment programs, service-learning, health and child care services and efforts to involve parents in their children's education as part of a comprehensive strategy to improve school achievement and retention. Michigan's Priority Youth During Non-school Hours - Mentoring programs that work in partnership with schools and parents that will encourage youth leadership. School -to-Work Transition- Building linkages between students' education and potential vocations; broadening and coordinating services and organizations to provide pertinent experiential learning experiences to school-age youth; working with schools business and the non profit sector to integrate service and service-learning into the work place and school curriculum to build bridges between education and industry. I I I . Selection Process Evaluation and selection of Michigan's AmeriCorps proposal concepts is a multiple-step process. Initially, proposal concepts will be reviewed by a panel of peers from around Michigan. After the peer review panel makes its recommendations, MCSC staff will review the proposal concepts for their proficiency at addressing Michigan's AmeriCorps' priorities. Final selection of proposals to be included in Michigan's application will be made by the MCSC. A. Criteria During the peer review, the proposal concept is evaluated on its quality, accor ding to the general categories listed below (see AmeriCorps guide). Page 6 �2. clearly identifies the measurable results of the program's effort. 3. clearly describes the program's process for meeting the need(s). 4. identifies community resources to be tapped to. meet the need(s). 5. clearly describes what Michigan's AmeriCorps members will be doing to meet the need(s) using community resources. 6. describes the indicators that will be used to determine success of the program and the process to be used for evaluation. 7. indicates a process for achieving a sustainable program model or a rationale arid end date for a limited term project involving a 20member full-time corps. 8. provides a budget that explains proposed expenditures and names the sources contributing financial and/or inkind match support. B. Program Type Applicants have a great deal of flexibility to design programs that will best achieve the goals of: "getting things done" in communities (see insert), strengthening communities, and developing the citizenship and skills of corps members. This flexibility includes the ability to target individuals of a certain age or skill level as corps members, and to place corps members in projects or organize them in teams to operate them. Applicants may find that their program fits more than one type because program characteristics overlap in some areas. For more suggestions on program, "The Principles for High Quality National Service Programs", available from MCSC upon request, offers a wide array of program examples. C. Program Size Programs must be large enough to achieve a demonstrable impact on the community served. Thus, while the actual size of each program may vary depending on the size of the community in which it operates, the design of the program, and other factors, applicants are encouraged to enroll at least 20 full-time equivalent corps members. Experience suggests, however, that large expansions are difficult to manage. Thus, programs should evaluate their present infrastructure and capacity to develop when considering program size. Applicants are encouraged, when considering program size, to examine cost-effectiveness by calculating the recommended cost per corps member (see "Budget"). D. Prohibited Service Prohibited activities may not be performed by corps members in the course of their duties, at the request of program staff, or in a manner that would associate the activities with the national service program Page 8 �requirements. MCSC selection of a program as a finalist does not constitute final approval of the budget as submitted. Program budgets will be detailed and approved as part of the final state application process. General conditions related to the budget are detailed below. More specific instructions on how to develop your budget are included in the guide attached. A. Grant Size Grant requests may vary in size depending on the type and scope of a proposed program. · Applicants are allowed flexibility in developing their budgets, but within certain restrictions. CNS recommends that applicants should try to keep grant requests limited to approximately $13,800 per COrpS member per year ($13,8000 X 20 member COrpS = $276,000 requested funding). As a comparison, programs contained in Michigan's 1994 application had an average cost per corps member of$11,800. Applicants should make every attempt to .ensure that proposal concepts are as cost efficient as possible. B. Living Allowance AmeriCorps programs must provide a living allowance between $7945 and $16890 per year to their full-time corps members. Programs are not required to provide a living allowance to part-time corps members. However, should a program chose to provide a living allowance to its part-time corps members, the living allowance should be prorated, but the match requirements will remain constant (see "C. Match Requirements"). C. Match Requirements As mentioned previously, substantial cash and inkind matches from the applicant {and/or partner organizations) are required (see chart below). Program costs (i.e. staff salaries, training, equipment, administration, uniforms, etc.) require at least a 25% inkind match. This match could be met through donation of staff time, office space, materials and/or financial contributions, etc; Corps member benefits (i.e. living allowance, and health care) require at least a 15% cash match. In Michigan, you can estimate that the cash match is approximately $2,000 per corps member (this is excluding child care and education awards which are totally funded by CNS). Applicants must specifically identify the source and levels of the cash and inkind matches. Applicants are not required to attain the cash or inkind matches prior to submission of the proposal concept. Page 10 �• 1. total f8mily income of the corps member must be less than 75% of the State median income, or as defined by the State under CCDBG guidelines; 2. the corps member must reside with and be a parent or guardian of a child under the age of 13; 3. at the time of acceptance into the program, the corps member must not be receiving child care assistance from another source, including a parent or guardian,, which would continue to be provided while the corps member serves in the program, unless the corps member would become ineligible for child care by virtue of enrolling in the program; and 4. the corps member certifies that he or she needs child care in order to participate in the program. The grantee must provide an estimate of the number of corps members and the number of their children needing child care, and the CNS will arrange for direct payment to qualified child: care providers. E. Unemployment Insurance Liability AmeriCorps members are subject to unemployment insurance benefits and programs to unemployment insurance taxes (see Americorps guide attached). Page 12 �Michigan's AmeriCorps Program Huoget .t"age , PROGRAMNAM~;-----------------------------------------------------------------CNS + TOTAL GRANTEE A. AMERJCORPS MDfBER COSTS Training and Education Uniforms Other Subtotal B. STAFF Salaries and Benefits Training Other Subtotal C. OPERATIO:fiiAL Travel and Transportaion Supplies and Equipment Other Subtotal D. INTERNAL EVAL MON. E. ADMINISTRATION CNS funds for administrative costs may not e:zceed 5% of total funds requested from CNS TOTAL A- E TOTAL PERCENTAGFl; On items A-E the grantee must porvide at least 25% inkind match of CNS funds. F. OTIIER MEMBER SUPPORT Number of Part. CNS Living Allowance FICA I Workers' Comp. Health Care TOTALF TOTAL A- F On items F the grantee must porvide at least 15% cash match of CNS funds. + GRANTEE TOTAL �MICHIGAN'S AMERICORPS 1995 AmeriCorps Guide Page 16 �• . support of a program's general operations and not to expenses identified with a specific program or project. Administrative costs ioclude the following: (1) indirect costs such as legal staff, central management and support functions that are not specifically assigned to projects on an hourly or use basis but are accumulated as a whole and proportionately spread across projects usually as a percentage of the project costs; (2) costs for financial, accounting, auditing, internal evaluations (except as in the allowable costs described below), and contracting functions; (3) costs for insurance that protects the entity that operates the program; (4) the portion of the salaries and benefits of the director and any other program administrative staff equal to the portion of time that is not spent in support of specific project objectives, such as recruiting, training, placing, or supervising corps members. Administrative costs do not include allowable costs directly related to program or project operations, such as: (1) costs for corps members, including living allowances, insurance payments, and expenses for training and travel; costs for staff who recruit, train, place, or supervise corps member; (e.g. salaries, benefits, training and travel expenses if the purpose is for a specific program or project; (2) costs for independent evaluations and internal evaluations that cover only the funded program or project. Particular costs, such as those associated with staff who perform both administrative and program functions, may be prorated between administrative and program costs if included in the budget and approved by an AmeriCorps grants officer. (3) Items A·E must be matched at least 25% by the grantee with one or more of the following sources: cash, in-kind services, other Federal funds, State funds, or other funds. ltemF All budget items listed in item F. must have, at a minimum, a 15% cash match. Except for health care, matches cannot be made with other federal funds. Living Allowance On the budget form, state the number of participants who will be receiving a living allowance in each of the appropriate categories as determined by the number of service hours they expect to complete in the year (e.g. 20 fulltime, 10 part-time). Programs should only budget part-time Member costs for the current operating year. For example, if a part-time corps member Page 18 �• Unemployment Insurance The State of Michigan has determined that until a change in the federal statute (National and Community Service Trust Act of 1993), AmeriCorps members are subject to unemployment insurance. For the purposes of the proposal concept, applicants will not be required to calculate unemployment iDsurance costs into the budget. Finalists will be required to calculate unemployment insurance costs for inclusion in the state application. Workers' Compensation Michigan requires workers' compensation for Michigan's AmeriCorps . members. Prograins must check with their insurance carrier, the Michigan Department of Labor or MCSC to determine the proper rate. Health Care Programs with edstiDg health benefit policies for their full-time co:rps members that meet minimum requirements should request 85% of those funds from CNS. The remainder must be matched in cash by the grantee. CNS will not pay for dependent coverage. CNS Health Care Programs without existing health coverage or with coverage that does not meet the minimum requirements must select the AmeriCorps Member Health Care Policy. The cost of this policy is currently established at $1,200 per full-time Member. CNS will fund 85% of these expenses, or $1,020 per full-time Member. The remaining amount must be matched in cash by the grantee. Item G: Chlld Care Costs Programs should estimate the number of eligible corps members and children requiring child care assistance. Because CNS will fund all child care expenses for eligible corps members directly, it is not requiring a dollar estimate. However, programs that can provide any of their own funds for child care, should indicate that amount in this section. Item H: Education Awards Programs should provide the number of new full-time and part-time corps members receiving education awards. These costs should um be added into any calculation. Page 20 �• supervised, how host sites/service sponsors will be oriented and prepared for placement of AmeriCorps members and how corps members will be matched to assignments. Describe the benefits corps members will receive, especially any that will be additional to those in the program guidelines and req'*ements. Organizational Capacity (25%) - Describe the applicant organization that shows size and structure and how this program will fit into·that structure. Discuss the organization's experience in administering a federal grant. Describe the orgariization's past experience and current capacity to operate or coordinate a program comparable to the one proposed. Include the background, experience and relevant accomplishments of the principal staff who will be accountable for this program, and describe plans to recruit, select, train and support additional staff. National Identity (5%) Describe plans to ensure that the program is recognized in the community as AmeriCorps and that corps members experience a strong sense of identification with the national AmeriCorps network. Describe plans, if any, to use the national recruitment and referral system, including any specific recruitment goals. Show how the program will comply with the national training goals in CPR, communications and conflict resolution. Evaluation and Continuous Improvement (10%) Every program that receives AmeriCorps funding must establish: • • • • a a a a set of annual objectives; system for tracking progress toward those objectives; system for using "customer" feedback to improve program quality; and system for collecting additional descriptive and demographic data. Replication efforts. Applicants proposing to replicate an existing program in other areas must also describe the results of any outside evaluation conducted on the program or other evidence of successful performance or track record that will demonstrate its appropriateness for replication. Provide background on the extent of local support from the community to be served and the existing relationship in the community. Describe how the proposed program will build on existing programs and not duplicate a program already operating in the community. Describe the identifiable core elements that account for its effectiveness and what technical assistance will be provided to ensure high-quality programs. Page 22 �AmeriCorps Technical Assistance Meetings Please fill~ut the form below and mail or fax the it to MCSC at the address or fax number provided. AmeriCorps Technical Assistance Reservation Form . I would like -to participate in the following session(s) checked below: (Please check all that apply) 0 Muskegon, Thursday, January 19, 1995 at the Hilt Building, 427 West Western, 3rd Floor 1:30p.m. 0 Lansing, Friday, January 20, 1995 at the State Library and Historical Museum, 717 West ~llegan, Foru.m room at 1:00 p.m. 0 Marquette, Monday, January 23, 1995 at the Holiday Inn 1951 U.S. 41 West, Copper and Iron rooms, at 1:00 p.m. 0 Detroit sites will be confirmed later. Please check the date that you would like to attend and we will notify you as to the location of that session. 0 0 Detroit, Tuesday, January 31, 1995 at 1:00 p.m. 0 Detroit, Wednesday February 1, 1995 at 9:00a.m. 0 Detroit, Thursday, February 9, 1995 at 1:00 p.m. Conference Call, Thursday, February 2, 1995 at 1:00 p.m. (Please be su~ to givt! phone andflu number so that you may ~MW! a confirmation number for the conference call) 0 Conference Call, Thursday, February 16, 1995 at 1:00 p.m. (Please be sure to giW! phone and fax number so that you may rf!CeiW! a confirmation number for the conf~nce call) Please fill-in: Name(s):_ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ __ Address:________________________________________________________ City: Zip: _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ __ Phone: Fax: ------------------------- Please mail or fax to: Michigan Community Service Commission AmeriCorps Technical Assistance Olds Plaza Building, 4th Floor 111 S. 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STATE OF MICHIGAN JOHN ENGLER , Governor MICHIGAN COMMUNITY SERVICE COMMISSION Chairperson Michelle Engler 111 Olds Plaza Lansing , Tel. FAX Executive Director Frank Dirks S. Cap itol Ave . Bldg ., 4th Floor Michigan 48909 (517 ) 335-4295 (517) 373-4977 MEMORANDUM TO: Michigan Community Service Commis~ FROM: Frank Dirks, Executive Director t:/~ RE: Executive Director's Report DATE: February 17, 1995 A COMMISSION OF LEADERS In early February, we completed the formation of the Michigan Community Service Commission's core staff. The MCSC staff is now a great team of strong individuals whom each day live by our creed of working hard, working smart, and working to learn. Yet, regardless of the strengths of the staff, the heart of the MCSC team is in the dedication and effort of each member of the Commission. We are blessed to have in Michigan such a strong group of hard-working and public-spirited Commission members. The last few months have contained plenty of demonstrations of this Commission's greatest resource: its members. Here are just a few examples that deserve notice. As we all know, Terry Pruitt's steady leadership has guided the commission during Ms. Engler's absence. Yet less visible but of no less importance to the staff has been Terry's thoughtful counsel and helpful guidance in the executive committee and other meetings with the staff. In addition to his leadership on the commission, Terry has ably represented MCSC at a number of AmeriCorps launches and other public events. Other commission members who have spoken or represented MCSC at recent public events include Sister Mary Martinez, Kathleen Keen McCarthy, Mike Tate, and Geneva Williams. Geneva also hosted a community-wide informational meeting for MCSC in Detroit. The meeting gave MCSC staff an opportunity to connect with dozens of key community leaders. Carol Dombrowski has helped to arrange the placement of an RSVP volunteer in the MCSC office. Julie Cummings has been leading efforts to raise money for special MCSC activities. She recently helped put together a proposal to the General Motors Foundation seeking their support and sole sponsorship of the Governor's Community Service Awards program. Lisa Ill itch Murray, despite having just given birth to another healthy boy, has made available the services of Little Caesars' art and commercial department to prepare the student recruiting poster for printing. She has also agreed to make available tickets to a Red Wings hockey game for the poster finalists. Joel Orosz, A Division of the Michigan Jobs Commission 0'"""'' �Michigan Community Service Commission February 17, 1995 Page Two who has consistently been the provider of wise counsel and thoughtful encouragement to the staff, will be hosting at the W. K. Kellogg Foundation a meeting of grantmakers invited by Ms. Engler to discuss the current and future status of service, philanthropy, and volunteerism in Michigan. Arguably one of the principal architects of the service and volunteer movement, Joel's visionary leadership is helping to make MCSC a Michigan institution. Finally, no mention of commission members ' activities can go without recognizing the unprecedented and promising partnership forged between the Council of Michigan Foundations and MCSC by the strong and dynamic leadership of Dottie Johnson. A highly respected national leader with increasing responsibilities in the nonprofit and philanthropic sectors, she remains committed as ever to MCSC. OUR RECENT MOVE AND WHAT IT MEANS In January, we moved from the offices we had shared with the First Lady 's staff to a recently vacated office area on the same floor. While we are a bit cramped as we await furniture and remodeling, the space, when completed, will be ideal. We have Ms. Engler and the Governor to thank for this new space. Their intervention helped ensure that we would remain in the Olds Plaza Building, close to the executive staff. For a while we thought there was a possibility that we might be moved into open floor space shared with another state agency in a different building. However, in a meeting on January 6th with the Governor's Chief of Staff, Sharon Rothwell, the Michigan Jobs Commission's Chief Operating Officer Douglas Stites, the First Lady 's Chief of Staff, Stacie Peltomaa, and other senior staff from the Governor's Office, Sharon told us that MCSC ' s new space would be as permanent as anything can be in the executive office. The staff could not be happier with this arrangement, and we are very grateful to Ms. Engler for her efforts on our behalf. This new area will enable us to continue the process of organizational development--policies and procedures, administrative and management systems, and staff practices--essential to the formation of a healthy and productive organization. Our recent move has coincided with the completion of the formation of our core staff. As the terms of two temporary staffers ended, we brought on two fine young professionals who have already made substantial contributions to the organization. Gary Gross will be handling fmance and administration. His experience includes work at Michigan National Bank and the Michigan Department of Commerce. He has already made great strides in improving the interface capability of our management information system within the mammoth and sometimes convoluted systems of the various agencies serving us. Paula Kaiser comes to us from the Indiana Community Service Commission, which she helped to establish and organize. Highly recommended, and nationally respected, Paula was attracted to MCSC by its reputation, potential, and innovation. What drew them both to MCSC was the challenge and opportunity of working with a promising young organization. Their contributions will further enhance the MCSC reputation for excellence. A COMMITMENT TO EXCELLENCE Excellence is and must be our standard. Unfortunately, we operate in the public sector where, for a variety of reasons, excellence is neither popularly perceived nor commonly practiced. As a new organization, we are constantly challenged by the norms and practices of established bureaucracies that do not share by habit or inclination our standards for service-delivery and collaboration. We believe that MCSC is the vital link between the Michigan non-profit sector and government. We �'· Michigan Community Service Commission February 17, 1995 Page Three see MCSC as a partner, not an overseer. However, this is not the view of those who work in tradition-bound institutions, that have long stifled individual creativity with procedural fealty. We are a mite by the standards of government agencies, made large only by the stature and commitment of our chair and commission members. Our field is poorly understood, and the harvest it can yield is too often overlooked. Volunteerism, after-all, remains something taken not very seriously but usually for granted by most bureaucrats and policy-makers. Of course, this is not the case with our Governor and his administration. Long before they established MCSC, the Governor and First Lady recognized and valued the strength and potential of the volunteer and non-profit sector in Michigan. Their commitment can be seen in the remarks made by Ms. Engler at the National Governors ' Association Winter meeting (see attached). Their vision and support have created the rich environment in which MCSC has been allowed to grow. Close to the executive offices, the MCSC staff has been fortified by the culture of excellence set by their staff. Supported, encouraged, and nurtured by the executive staff, MCSC has grown to be what it is today. It should not then come as a surprise that MCSC is a leader among states. This would not have happened without the commitment and leadership of our Governor and First Lady. A VISIONARY ORGANIZATION Because we operate in an office culture of excellence we can be confident that MCSC will develop the best organizational practices of the public, private, and non-profit sectors. We have grown with a purpose. We are driven by a mission shared by all. Our mission is supported by our goals. In the last year we have refined our mission and focused our goals around three areas of service delivery. The MCSC mission is to enable all citizens, especially youth, to engage in public problem-solving through service and volunteerism. In support of this mission: MCSC serves as 1) a catalyst for positive community change, stimulating innovative programs that meet real community needs through service; 2) a convener of diverse individuals and groups, building communities through shared efforts and toward common goals; and 3) a broker of ideas and resources, encouraging collaboration and entrepreneurial approaches to service and volunteer program development. All of our programs, projects, and activities support these three goals. For example, AmeriCorps is a catalyst for service, Michigan CARES brokers community partnerships, and the staff advisory group provides an opportunity to convene and strengthen the field through collaboration. James Collins and Jerry Porras write in their book, Built To Last: Successful Habits of Visionazy Companies, "The essence of a visionary company comes in the translation of its core ideology and its own unique drive for progress into the very fabric of the organization--into goals, strategies, tactics, policies, processes, cultural practices, management behaviors, building layouts, pay systems, accounting systems, job design--into everything (original emphasis) that the company does. A visionary company creates a total environment... (making it) virtually impossible to misunderstand the company's ideology and ambitions." With MCSC, this core ideology or mission extends through each commission member, through each staff member and volunteer, to every community partner and volunteer. The MCSC mission must be shared by all. This is essential to MCSC's success since at the heart of our mission is a resolve to partner, not oversee, to listen, not dictate, to share, not consume. �. Michigan Community Service Commission February 17, 1995 Page Four MCSC's greatest strength come from this shared mission. Starting with the Governor and First Lady, all directly involved with MCSC share in its vision for the field. MCSC's next great strength comes from the culture of excellence in which it operates. A shared vision and a commitment to excellence are two of the basic ingredients of a successful organization. The third is the desire by all involved to be driven to improve; to hold each other reciprocally accountable to the organization's standards and to seek even higher standards. As all organizations grow they must face the future. In doing so they test the quality of this third ingredient. It is through planning and self-assessment that organizations learn the true depth of their commitment to their standards of excellence, and the clarity of their vision. TWO VISIONS FOR THE FUTURE Assisting the commission's strategic planning task force has given me the opportunity to consider two future alternatives for MCSC. While stark, they both operate on the assumption that MCSC will endure despite the caprice of federal funding and beyond the term of a personally committed Governor and First Lady. This assumption in itself is hopeful. A public commitment to service and volunteerism in the past at any level of government has proven to be ephemeral to say the least. One vision has MCSC as a small office with one or two staff buried deep within the bureaucracy of a state agency. Its programs are administered by employment and training or social service contract managers who have no real understanding of service or volunteerism since MCSC's programs are just a small, and not very consequential part of what they do. The MCSC staff's capacity to work with the non-profit field is inhibited at best and restricted at worst by the administrative practices of the agency in which they operate. The commission itself will primarily interact with a senior manager of the larger state agency whose familiarity with the field will depend on his or her sincerity or desire to learn. The commission 's input in program decisions will be closely controlled by the agency. Service and volunteerism will become just some other tasks to be handled by dispirited bureaucrats. Continued funding is never certain. In another vision, MCSC has established itself as the conduit between the public and non-profit sectors. Still a part of government, but working closely with state-wide non-profit associations like the Michigan Nonprofit Forum (MNF), the Council of Michigan Foundations, and the United Way of Michigan, MCSC actively promotes and encourages opportunities for government and non-profit programs to work together collaboratively to meet community needs. Housed in a modest building shared with MNF, the Campus Compact, the Volunteer Centers of Michigan, and Michigan's AmeriCorps and RSVP networks among others, MCSC is the principal convener for statewide conferences and meetings on service and volunteerism. One conference in particular, the Michigan Super Conference combines the networks of many of the state's key non-profits. The MCSC staff is made up of no more than twelve full and part-time members in constant touch with the non-profit field and the programs they serve. An additional ten volunteers, including seniors and student interns also work in the office. The commission itself is involved in all aspects of MCSC's activities, working in particular in media outreach and fund development. MCSC is supported by certain streams of state, federal, and private support, which are clearly earmarked for activities that support and do not compete with the field. As I wrote in the last report, MCSC is at a crossroads, but for more reasons than just the uncertainty of continued federal funding. With a clear mission, our core staff set (see �•. Michigan Community Service Commission February 17, 1995 Page Five organizational chart), and our operational areas defined, MCSC is at a transitional stage of organizational development. We must now test our resolve to continue the pace and direction we have set for ourselves. Collins and Porras write, "A company must (original emphasis) have a core ideology to become a visionary company. It must also have an unrelenting drive for progress. And finally, it must be well designed as an organization to preserve the core and stimulate progress, with all the key pieces working in alignment." We will be testing the alignment of MCSC' s key pieces at the Commission Retreat in Albion on March 10-11. At the retreat we will have an opportunity to review the work of the long range planning task force and set a course for the future. This is an exciting time for MCSC. Our fate is firmly in our hands. UPDATES AmeriCor:ps Operations January saw the last of Michigan 's AmeriCorps programs come on line. The fmallaunch was held in Detroit for the University of Michigan-Michigan Neighborhood Partnership-Michigan's AmeriCorps program. Sister Martinez represented MCSC. In what we have been told is record time by state folks in the know, we completed the AmeriCorps contractor' s notebook and are nearing completion of a program evaluation and monitoring guide for staff visits to the programs. These tools, like the contracts we finalized in the fall, will become the boiler-plate for future programs and program years. That we have strong systems in place for supporting Michigan's AmeriCorps is due to the work of one extraordinary staff member, Lindy Reurink. With guidance from contract management staff at the Michigan Jobs Commission, Lindy's extra effort through late nights and weekends has produced materials that we will offer as models for other states. AmeriCor:ps Outreach Kyle Caldwell has been on the road for a good part of the last month conducting technical assistance and informational meetings for the second round of applications for Michigan's AmeriCorps. We have held sessions across the state, paying particular attention to Detroit, the Upper Peninsula, and the Michigan CARES communities. In addition to the meetings, Kyle has conducted a number of conference calls for follow-up questions . Concept papers are due to MCSC on February 24th. Ouest International In December we received word from Quest International that we were one of two states selected to be the first year recipients of a service-learning grant from Quest International. Brenda Parker took the lead in putting the proposal together which will mean $45,000 of direct and in-kind support from Quest. The grant will support a state-wide service-learning conference, and intensive training for teams of teachers from ten communities. We will combine the state-wide conference with the annual Partners in Education conference in November. We will select the teacher teams from MDE or MCSC Learn and Serve grantee communities. �Michigan Community Service Commission February 17, 1995 Page Six Michigan CARES We continue to see encouraging progress toward collaboration and program innovation as the CARES communities advance in their planning process. As Lamont Clegg is fmding as he compiles the CARES Case Study and Resource guide, each community is unique. Some have been more successful in building trust among community members than others. (You will see an example of this in the MY SAM funding recommendations that we have for your review at the meeting.) However, all have made relative progress, and are developing creative projects. Signature Project The staff selected Detroit as the site of Michigan ' s AmeriCorps' first statewide signature project. Over two days in late April, Michigan ' s AmeriCorps members will receive training and conduct service projects in collaboration with the residents of Southwest Detroit. The Detroit CARESffapy outh Service coordinator will assist us in organizing the project. We will keep you updated and we encourage you to participate. PROGRESS ON ANNUAL OBJECTIVES In the State Plan that we submitted to CNCS we enumerated our annual objectives. For the most part, we will refer to these objectives to focus our activities and measure our progress. We say for the most part because we will continue to aggressively pursue opportunities to build sustainable networks and infrastructure whenever they present themselves. In partnership with the Steering Committee, conduct a comprehensive statewide inventory of Kindergarten-Retiree service and volunteer programs and practitioners. Working with the members of the MCSC Advisory Committee we have established a schedule of quarterly meetings. In addition, we are currently assembling a state-wide collaborative resource guide of programs and projects in the field. Support Michigan Campaign for Volunteerism in its campaign to increase awareness of volunteerism and work collaboratively to raise visibility of MCSC and its related activities. We have maintained excellent communication with the Michigan Nonprofit Forum and the Michigan Volunteer Center Network. In January, we met with Dave Egner and Governor Romney to discuss start-up issues for the campaign. We also explored other collaborative projects, including a possible nonprofit summit that we tentatively scheduled for the fall. �.. .. Michigan Community Service Commission February 17, 1995 Page Seven Conduct a review workshop for AmeriCorps applicants not recommended by MCSC for funding. Establish a technical assistance and peer support process to strengthen these programs for future funding possibilities. We have received unofficial word that our $65,000 request to CNCS has been approved. The $65,000 award will be in addition to the interim $10,000 award that we had already received. Establish a fund development plan for programs not funded by CNCS or MCSC. The Long Range Planning Task Force has been meeting through conference calls. They will have ready recommendations for the full Commission to review at the retreat. Identify directly funded AmeriCorps programs and integrate program planning, training, and implementation activities with those operating in the state. National direct programs will be invited to participate in the Signature Service Project in April. Staff from several programs have participated in Michigan's AmeriCorps training days. Seek foundation funding support for a targeted program development and technical assistance initiative for small neighborhood and community-based organizations. The Community Foundation for Southeast Michigan has selected the Detroit Catholic Youth Organization to administer Detroit CARES and TAP-Youth Service. The CYO CARESrrAP-YS coordinator began reporting weekly to the MCSC offices in February. The coordinator will work with MCSC staff to prepare resource guides and develop grass-roots network contacts. Convene a meeting of state grant makers representing state and local government, corporate foundations, philanthropic foundations, community foundations, and United Ways for the purpose of developing a state strategy paper on sustaining national and community service. We expect roughly fifteen grantmakers from across the state to attend the meeting on February 20, at the offices of the W. K. Kellogg Foundation. We will discuss this meeting at the Commission meeting. Develop a senior volunteer position at MCSC to promote connections among senior volunteer and youth community service programs. We are meeting with the prospective RSVP volunteer on February 23rd. At that time we will finalize expectations and responsibilities. �.. •• Michigan Community Service Commission February 17, 1995 Page Eight Launch, with private sector support, an MCSC logo and poster contest for elementary and middle school students. MCSC received more than 110 poster entries. In January a review panel met to decide on the winner. The poster they selected is now at Little Caesars to be readied for printing. We will unveil the winning poster at the Governor's Community Service Awards dinner. With permission from CNCS, we have developed a modified Michigan 's AmeriCorps logo, combining ours and theirs. We will have samples at the meeting. Double the number of citizen respondents to the Community Service Awards Program and create AmeriCorps program and participant categories. We have a confirmed date for the Governor's Community Service Awards Program Recognition Dinner. The date is set for May 15th. We are in the process of assembling reviewers. A meeting of reviewers is scheduled for March 15th. While we failed to meet our goal of doubling the number of respondents, we did manage a modest 20% increase in the number over last year. Select six communities for the Michigan CARES program and provide training and technical assistance for community-based planners. We conducted, in cooperation with the Council of Michigan Foundations, a two-day meeting with CARES coordinators in January. The CARES community strategic plans are due to MCSC on February 24th. All of the communities remain positive about the program and its ability to forge new partnerships. Develop and implement a state model for AmeriCorps training and technical assistance. We are proceeding according to our technical assistance plan to identify trainers and resource providers that meet our specific developmental program needs. We have already conducted four statewide staff trainings. Identify and recruit staff and volunteers from the AmeriCorps programs to serve as state peer technical assistance consultants. We have continued our monthly meetings of AmeriCorps directors and monthly trainings for AmeriCorps program staff representatives. The directors' meetings provide a valuable opportunity for information sharing and program assessment. The reviews on the monthly trainings have been generally good. �.. ,, Michigan Community Service Commission February 17, 1995 Page Nine Coordinate and consult with MDE on Learn and Serve America grant making. We issued a MY SAM RFP at the end of last year. We have staff recommendations contained in this mailing. We are in the process of developing our unified service-learning development and training plan. In January, MCSC agreed to be the convener of a state-wide coordinating committee for service-learning. Through this committee we will coordinate policy and program outreach. In cooperation with the Michigan Service-Learning Council, develop common service learning training elements that can be shared among AmeriCorps, higher education, and Learn and Serve America programs. The Service-Learning Coordinating Committee will establish common standards for servicelearning in Michigan before May. Integrate where possible the MYPACICMF youth action council Youth Voice project with Michigan CARES communities. This remains one of the operating assumptions of the CARES process. We anticipate, based on preliminary review, that the CARES community plans will succeed in accomplishing the initial stages of this objective. BUDGET Due to delays caused by the state's conversion to a new accounting system, we do not have available a useable budget spread sheet. We will be happy to answer specific questions at the meeting. We anticipate that we will have ready, in time for the next meeting, a detailed and current spread sheet for your review. ) � 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, 49662 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 1995-02-21 https://digitalcollections.library.gvsu.edu/files/original/1218d3f8cb6d0ccde28eead0c552da67.pdf 234b03b8ff44aca9c30634002716ea94 PDF Text Text -· List of Grant Reviewers Sam Singh Volunteer Centers of Michigan Michigan Non-Profit Forum 34 Kellogg Center Michigan State University E. lansing, MI 48824 (5170 353-5038 Robert Patterson Grand Rapids Service Corps 111 Pearl, NW Grand Rapids, MI 49503 ·(616) 771-0358 Octavia V anghn United Community Services 1212 Griswold Detroit, MI 48226-1899 (313) 226-0433 Jeff Glick American Youth Foundation 8845 W. Garfield Road Shelby, MI 49455 (616) 861-2262 Julie Cummings Michigan Community Service Commission Commissioner 6380 Muirfield Court Bloomfield Hills, MI 48301 (313) 871-8000 Jeannie Gray Michigan Campus Compact 31 Kellogg Center Michigan State University E. Lansing, MI 48824 (517) 353-9393 Angelica Maxsam Local Initiative Support Corporation 121 East Allegan Lansing, MI 48933 (517) 372-0991 Andrew Downs MYPAC 135 First A venue Alpena. MI 49707 (517) 354-2471 Maritsa Mendez Grand Rapids Service Corps 111 Pearl, NW Grand Rapids, MI 49503 • (616) 771-0358 Tammy Newsom Grand Rapids Service Corps 111 Pearl, NW Grand Rapids, MI 49503 Dr. Mary Ann Brandell-MCSC Frances Denny Catholic Family Services 1819 Gull Road Kalamazoo, MI 49001 (616) 381-9800 Ann Jeanette La Savage MYPAC 219 E. Holmes Michigan State University ·.·E. Lansing, MI 48825-1107 Commissioner 619 E Chippewa . Mt. Pleasant, MI 48858-1741 (517) 774-6448 �MSY AM REVIEW TEAMS TEAM A: Grants LS 207, 206.209 Sam Singh: 01 Tammy Newsom: 02 Maritsa Mendez: 03 Fran Denny: 04 TEAM B: Facilitator: Lamont Cie22 Grants LS 204, 205, 208 Jeff Glick: 05 Julie Cummings: 06 Andrew Downs: 07 Angelica Maxsam: 08 TEAM C -Facilitator: Brenda Parker Grants LS 201.202,203 Ann Jeanette LaSovage:09 Octavia Vaughn: 10 Gabe Aguillon: 11 Mary Anne Brandell: 12 YOUTH ACTION FORUM REVIEW TEAMS TEAM D -Brenda Parker: facilitator Grants 106,107,108,109,110 Sam Singh Fran Denny Tammy Newsom Julie Cummings TEAM E - Lindy Reurink: Facilitator Grants 101,102,103,104,105 Jeannie Gray:13 Andrew Downs Maritsa Mendez Gabe AguillonAngelica Maxsam Mary Ann Brandell �Guidelines for Proposal Reviewers PURPOSE The purpose of the individual and team review of applications is t<? obtain the best available professional judgement regarding each application submitte4 to the Michigan Community Service Commission. The individual comments relating to the quality of the application. the statements Of strengths and weaknesses, as well as the group scores, are a critical base upon which funding recommendations are made. CONFIDENTIALITY All reviewers should be extremely careful not to discuss at any. time any application, comments, recommendations, or evaluations. Each application belongs to those who developed it and we must protect their rights to privacy. To safeguard your identity MCSC uses numbers for reviewers, rather than names; the names of the reviewers will not be released. After the review process is completed. the applicants may request copies of the evaluation forms. · CONFLICT OF INTEREST A reviewer is not allowed to read an application where there mav be a conflict of interest A conflict of interest exists when the application pending before a reviwer has a relationship to or involves the reviewer, the reviewer's spouse or partner; a profit or non-profit organization in which the reviewer serves as an officer, director, trustee, partner, or employee; or any person or organization wirh whom the reader has a present or anticipated relationship involving employment or financial interest It, at any time, you feel you may have a conflict of interest with an application, please call Brenda Parker at (517) 335-4295 IMMEDIATELY. OVERVIEW OF PROCESS The basic pieces you will need to review proJX>sals include: a) b) c) d) e) The Grant Application (Request for Proposal) these "Guidelines for Reviewers" copies of applications for your review a"Score sheet" for each propOsal, and a "Proposal Ranking Sheet" for your recommendations regarding funding The review consists of two phases. In the first phase, reviewers analyze and score the proposals individually, working at convenient times and places. Use the enclosed score sheets to arrive at an individual score and make individual comments. In the second phase, reviewers meet to discuss the proposals with each other and perfect their understanding of the application. Teams arrive at a final rating of the proposal and make recommendations for funding. Each team will complete one composite " S nmmary Sheet" for its set of applications. At this meeting, reviewers will have assistance from the Michigan Community Service Commission staff consultants. However, the consultants may not vote or participate in any final decisions. u 1 �PROPOSAL REVIEW PROCESS PREPARATION Although some of you are veteran reviewers. others may be first-timers. Therefore. we will offer a few suggestions as new information to some and a refresher to others. To get a clear understanding of the Commission ' s goals, we suggest you thoroughly understand the application packet before you read any proposal. · INDIVIDUAL REVIEW (First Phase- on your own. prior to January 23, 1995) In your packet. you will find a *Score Sheet* for each proposal. This score sheet directly reflects the imponant factors upon which the grants should be judged Each factor should be rated. ·The points for each "factor" within a designated criterion area should be added together to determine a score for that criterion on your score sheets. A total of the scores of all criterion areas will yield the total overall score for the application. The maximum score possible is 100 points. In addition. for the :NfYSAM proposal, there is a "priority" section which addresses critical areas of priority. Tills is indicated on the score sheet as a separate ranking item We have found that the best procedure is to assume that an application that is "just adequate" on a given factor would fall at the mid-point of the rating scale. From thiS anchor point. ratings can be increased or decreased on the basis of the strength and weaknesses of the application. Adherence to this general approach to ratings will help to ensure that numerical scores are consistent with recommendations and relatively reliable across reviewers. Reference Checklist for reviewers _ _Thoroughly read these guidelines and sign the Conflict-of-Interest form _ _Read the Request for Proposal packet _ _Read the Michigan Principles for Service and the Wingspread Principles ____Read each grant application you have been assigned ___Fill out a score sheet for each application ___F . ill out a proposal ranking form in pencil based upon your score sheets TEAM REVIEW (Second Phase- January 23, 1995 and/or January 24, 1995) The following procedure is proposed for the review team meeting: You will meet with the other members of your team. All individual scores will be shared with other team members so that a starting point for discussion can be arrived at quickly. In your team, your team facilitator will use a "Scoring Sheet" to combine all comments. ThircL each application is discussed - listing the positive and negative aspects of the application as a team consensus. The facilitator should read back to the team the comments listed under each factor on the Scoring Sheet. There is no best order to review the applications. Some teams prefer starting with the lowest scored proposal (arrived at by averaging the individual scores). Other teams use a random process. Fourth. document your review. On the Team Scoring Sheet. make your "reason for rating" sufficient for staff to understand after this review has become "cold" and to defend your ratings to unsuccessful applicants. Please make all entries in black ink. We frequently have to make copies of the sheets, and pencil entries often copy poorly. \ 2 �WINGSPREAD P;rinciples of Good Practice for Combining Service and Learning 1. An e..ffective program engages people in responsible and challenging actions for the common good. 2. An effective program provides structured opportunities for people to reflect critically on their serVice experience. 3. An effective program articulates clear service and learning goals for everyone involved. 4. An effective program allows for those with needs to define those needs. 5. An effactive program clarifies the responsibilities of each person an d organization involved. 6. An effective program matches service providers and service needs through a process that recognizes changing circumstances. \ --"' 7. An effective program expects genuine, active, and sustained organizational commitment. 8. An effective program includes training, superv1s1on, monitoring, support, recognition, and evaluation to meet service and learning goals. 9. An effective program insures that the time commitment for service and learning is flexible, appropriate, and in the best interests of all involved: . 10. An effective program is committed to program participation by and with diverse populations. �THE l\fiCHIG~~ PRINCIPLES FOR SERVICE 1. Effective service is a process of lifelong learning and citizenship. 2 Effective service must prove a lasting impact on participants and the community. 3. Effective service provides individuals with the opportunities to practice their rights and responsibilities as community members. 4. Effective service encourages inclusive communities to build bridges, respect uniqueness, and share resources for the common good. 5. Effective service strengthens multi-cultural communities and affirms social diversity. 6. Effective service requires organizations to be open, ready and capable of providing meaningful opportunities. 7. Effective service requires all participants to be connected to the American social system allowing personal independence and creating community interdependence. 8. Effective service charges all organizations and individuals to constantly develop strategies to achieve these principles. Developed joillliy by the Michigan Community Service Commission and the Michigan Campus Compact -1993. . "\ u ·- � 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, 49663 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 1995-02-21 https://digitalcollections.library.gvsu.edu/files/original/e2e19a9814dbb941146e5828b8f0da49.pdf 936f7d8d76c47a1cdb070ad5d9f7afad PDF Text Text MICHIGAN COMMUNITY SERVICE COMMISSION Governor, State of Michigan John En!!ler MCSC Commissioners Executive Director Frank Dirks (OF) Executive Secretary Marv Estrada (OF) ADMINISTRATION PROGRAMS OUTREACH Garry Gross Dir of Admin (contract) Lindy Reurnik Program Dev Coor (Mgmt Intern) Americorps Kyle Caldwell Dirof Special Projects (Mgmt Intern) Melany Bennetl Admin Spec (contract) Paula Kaiser Program Dev Coor (contract) SL&TA Lamont Clegg Ml CARES Coor (loaned exec) Jennifer Epps Admin Spec (contract) Brenda Parker YES Ambassador (POL intern) SL & Youth leadership Michelle Walk Guide Dev (contract 1/2) Jessica Estrada Admin Spec (PT intern) TBA RSVP Volunteer I ntergenerational Programs Suzanne Heath TAP- Youth Service (Loaned exec) � 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, 49664 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 1995-02-21 https://digitalcollections.library.gvsu.edu/files/original/dd51dfb0e40fea485812c1b8ec0cb6eb.pdf 4be9fb2e8292b840ea5d7711b7981b4c PDF Text Text t STATE OF MICHIGAN JOHN ENGLER, Govern or MICHIGAN COMMUNITY SERVICE COMMISSION 111 Olds Plaza Lansing , Te l. FAX Chairperson Michelle Eng ler Executive Director Frank Dirks S. Cap itol Ave . Bldg ., 4th Floor Michiga n 48909 (517) 335-4295 (517) 373-4977 MEMORANDUM TO: Michigan Community Service Commission FROM: Frank Dirks, Executive DiredD~ RE: Ms. Engler's Remarks at the NGA Winter Meeting DATE: February 17, 1995 In light of the heightened attention given to AmeriCorps and national service in the media recently, I thought you may be interested in reading an outline of key points in remarks made by Ms. Engler at the recent Winter Meeting of the National Governors ' Association. Despite the demands of her new family, she has continued to be a leading advocate for MCSC and the field. A Divis ion of the Michigan Jobs Comm ission 0--, �T An Outline of Remarks Made by Michelle Engler at the Winter Meeting of the National Governors ' Association in Washington, D.C. January 30, 1995 The Michigan Community Service Commission was created by executive order in 1991 out of an idea that the Governor and I had that we needed to find more effective ways to promote and support service and volunteerism in Michigan. We were inspired in part by George Bush's call to service and his words that, "No longer can the defmition of a successful life not include service to the community." The Commission was designated as the state 's lead agency for administering programs under the National and Community Service Act of 1990, the predecessor to the National Service Trust Act. We quickly expanded our activities to encompass more than the administration of federally funded national and community service programs. Our mission is to enable all citizens, especially youth, to engage in public problem-solving through service and volunteerism. The Michigan Community Service Commission serves in three general capacities: 1) As a Catalyst for positive community change, stimulating innovative programs that meet real community needs through service. 2) As a Convener of diverse individuals and groups, building community through shared efforts and toward common goals. 3) As a Broker of ideas and resources, encouraging collaboration and entrepreneurial approaches to service and volunteer program development. As you consider the development of your state service commissions I would encourage you to consider three important lessons that we learned in Michigan. National and Community Service, Volunteerism, and Philanthropy are not bipartisan ideas, they are non-partisan ideas. If government is to promote, encourage, and support volunteerism and citizen problem-solving through service, then government must respect and hold in the same esteem the principle of nonpartisanship that is central and essential to the success of Service, Volunteerism, and Philanthropy. From the start, the Governor and I have been committed to ensuring that the operation and the public perception of the Michigan Community Service Commission are strictly non-partisan. The value and success of this commitment was demonstrated last summer when the Legislature established the Commission in law with overwhelming bi-partisan support--- passing the House 105-2 and the Senate 30-2. We also have been fortunate to have on the Michigan Community Service Commission a number of representatives from philanthropic foundations , volunteer agencies , and community-based nonprofits. These representatives of the non-profit social sector in Michigan have given us all even greater appreciation for the needs and concerns of the sector. We have tried to listen carefully �in order to better enable the sector to do what it does best. We have promoted collaboration (not just, as is too often the case in government among public agencies, but among public and nonprofit agencies) so that we might fmd common solutions and improve our shared capacity to serve. The non-profit social sector is in this for the long-haul and must carefully build the trust of all parts of the community in order to effectively meet community needs. We at the Commission can best support the sector by serving in our limited but vital role as catalyst, broker, and convener. AmeriCorps and other national service programs provide excellent (but not exclusive) opportunities for states to support and develop the capacity of the nonprofit social serving sector at the community level. We have set sustainability as our over-riding goal for the Commission. All that we do must support the development of sustainable programs at the community level. While we see AmeriCorps and national service programs as excellent devices for building the capacity of communities to defme and meet local needs through service and volunteerism, we must recognize that in the non-profit sector, sustainability does not come from a single funding source. Accordingly we have viewed this as an opportunity of uncertain duration that we must use to invest in new community partnerships that hold the best chance of building in local communities sustainable means for improved community problem-solving through service and volunteerism. One example of this is a partnership we have with the Council of Michigan Foundations to assist communities in developing comprehensive and collaborative strategic plans for service and volunteerism. We used a planning grant from the Corporation for National Service to leverage a 2-to-1 grant from the Kellogg Foundation to support this partnership. We are currently working with CMF in six communities and will have the results of our first year activities available for dissemination by next fall. State Commissions can and should be more than simply state administrative agencies for AmeriCorps and other national service programs. In this regard, we are fortunate in Michigan to have had a head start (having been established in 1991). More importantly, Michigan has as resident resources many nationally recognized nonprofit and philanthropic leaders and institutions. These non-profit leaders, like George Romney, Joel Orosz of the WK Kellogg Foundation, Dottie Johnson of the Council ofMichigan Foundations, and Jon Blyth of the Charles Stewart Mott Foundation have made invaluable contributions to our thinking by helping us see the non-profit social sector as a whole. Too often this sector can become categorized and defined by government programs. With the help of these leaders, our Commission has tried to keep its focus on the whole picture. For us this means that we promote and support individual volunteers, service and volunteer programs, and public/private partnerships that meet important community needs. We try to employ the best entrepreneurial practices of the non-profit field to support our mission. We consistently seek out new opportunities and partnerships to support and promote sustainable, communitydriven models of service and volunteerism. A few examples. We have been partners in the Michigan Volunteer Center Networks' Campaign for Volunteerism. We convene a regular meeting of state and non-profit agencies to support information sharing. We support a statewide youth leadership council that helps provide us with a reality check as we consider programs and activities that affect youth. We work closely with the Michigan Non-Profit Forum (our state's equivalent to the Independent Sector) to coordinate activities, reduce needless duplication of services, and collaboratively assist communities to build their capacity for service. � 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, 49665 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 1995-02-21 https://digitalcollections.library.gvsu.edu/files/original/4ee7e031a050a0998bdc7f6eba825d4e.pdf a55812156b16f4f79a26362c588df5f9 PDF Text Text • Michigan Community Service Commission February 24, 1995 Fetzer Center- Western Michigan University Kalamazoo 10:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. MINUTES MEMBERS PRESENT: Mary Ellen Brandell Carol Dombrowski Terry Langston Jim Muir Vernie Nethercut Joel Orosz Terry Pruitt, Jr. Sarah Riley Geneva Williams Frank Dirks, Ex Officio MEMBERS ABSENT: Victor Begg Julie Cummings Beverly Drake Judith Dunn Henry Gaines Dorothy Johnson Kathleen Keen McCarthy Sister Mary Martinez Lisa Ditch Murray Randy Neelis Alton Shipstead Michael Tate OTHERS: Kathy Agard, On behalf of Dottie Johnson Barbara Bradford, Michigan Department of Social Services Kyle Caldwell, Michigan Community Service Commission Lamont Clegg, Michigan Community Service Commission Edward Egnatios, United Community Services of Metropolitan Detroit David Egner, Michigan Nonprofit Forum Jennifer Epps, Michigan Community Service Commission Mary Estrada, Michigan Community Service Commission Elaine Gordon, Michigan Department of Education/MCSC Bonnie Graham, Michigan Office on Aging Jeanne Gray, Michigan Campus Compact Paula Kaiser, Michigan Community Service Commission Diane Kasunic, Corporation for National Service Lindy Reurink, Michigan Community Service Commission Governor George Romney Sam Singh, Volunteer Centers of Michigan �I. Welcome and Introduction- Terry Pruitt The meeting was called to order at 10:25 a.m. by Commissioner Pruitt, who called for a motion to proceed as a committee of the whole. Commissioner Williams made the motion, which was seconded by Commissioner Orosz. II. Presentation by Kalamazoo Leaders - Commissioner Dombrowski Commissioner Pruitt welcomed the Commission members and thanked Western Michigan University and Commissioner Dombrowski and Commissioner Riley for hosting the meeting. Commissioner Riley introduced Deither H. Haenicke, President of Western Michigan University. President Haenicke welcomed everyone and presented a brief history of Western Michigan University. Commissioner Dombrowski introduced Doreen Thomas of Kalamazoo Public Education Foundation. Ms. Thomas gave a brief overview of the Kalamazoo Public Education Foundation and the Learn and Serve America program. III. Review of Minutes from December 2, 1994 Commission Meeting- Terry Pruitt A motion was made by Commissioner Muir to approve the December 2, 1994 minutes with corrections noted. Commissioner Williams seconded the motion and the minutes were approved. IV. Committee Reports a. Fund Development- Frank Dirks Mr. Dirks explained that he has been working with Commissioner Cummings and Commissioner Murray on possible funding sources. He also explained that the Commission staff is currently working with Debbie Dingell of the General Motors Fund on funding possibilities. b. Recognition Dinner/Poster Campaign - Frank Dirks Mr. Dirks announced that the Recognition Dinner is scheduled for May 15, 1995 at the Holiday Inn - South in Lansing, with a reception at the Governor's residence. He informed the Commission that General Motors Fund may be funding the whole program. He explained that the Commission will unveil the winner of the Youth for Michigan Poster Campaign at the Recognition Dinner. He announced that all posters submitted for the campaign will be displayed at the Capitol during National Volunteer Week. Commissioner Pruitt asked Mr. Dirks about the approximate cost of this event. Mr. Dirks explained that the dinner will cost approximately $8,000 and that the Commission is proposing that the General Motors Fund be the principal sponsor of the Recognition Dinner. There may also be some smaller donations for the Recognition Dinner. 2 �c. Long Range Planning Task Force Update- Terry Pruitt Commissioner Pruitt explained that the Commission retreat was set for March 10 & 11, 1995 at the Bellemont Manor in Albion. He also explained that an outside facilitator had been lined up and that an agenda would be established by the end of today's meeting when the long range planning task force committee meets. d. MYPAC- Sarah Riley Commissioner Riley explained that the MYPAC met in January, 1995 and finalized several items. The Statewide Youth Conference will take place March 31 through April2, 1995 at Camp Miniwanca in Shelby. Commissioner Riley informed the Commission that the Youth Action Forum applications had been submitted and reviewed, and that later in today's meeting the Commission would be voting on the approval of the forums. She informed the Commission that the MYPAC had postponed the Youth Speaker Bureau until June of 1995. She also urged Commissioners to keep in contact with their Partners in Service. V. Informational Items a. Proposed Policies and RSVP - Carol Dombrowski Commissioner Dombrowski gave an overview of the RSVP and Foster Grandparents programs and their funding. b. Grantmakers' Meeting Report - Joel Orosz Commissioner Orosz briefed the Commission on the February 20, 1995 meeting involving many different organizations regarding the current status of the Michigan Community Service Commission and its future direction. Commissioner Orosz discussed what is currently happening within the service field in Michigan. The Commission reported a decision at that February 20 meeting to develop a resource guide, and suggested continuing this series of conversations with an expanded list of individuals and organizations. Mr. Dirks thanked Commissioner Orosz and Commissioner Johnson for helping to make that meeting happen, and for their continued support. c. Changes at the Michigan CNS Office - Frank Dirks Mr. Dirks informed the Commission that Mr. Stanley Stewart has retired from the Michigan Corporation for National Service office, but will continue to be involved with the Commission. He then introduced Diane Kasunic. She gave a brief overview of her office's activities and future direction. 3 �d. AmeriCorps- Lindy Reurink & Kyle Caldwell Ms. Reurink provided an update of AmeriCorps programs. She explained that all of the programs have had their kick-offs and are up and running. Ms. Reurink informed the Commission that she is working on a Contractors Notebook. She also explained that she would be monitoring all the AmeriCorps grantees. Commissioner Pruitt asked if the present grantees would be considered for funding next year. Ms. Reurink explained that as long as they complete their reports and meet" their objectives, they would be strongly positioned for renewal funding. Mr. Caldwell explained the outreach efforts for potential grantees for Year 2 funding. He explained that this year we didn't ask for grant proposal but instead we asked for a concept paper. Several technical assistance programs were ·offered to potential grantees across the state and that we look forward to receiving the concept papers. e. Service Learning - Brenda Parker Mr. Caldwell gave a brief overview of the service learning initiatives. He explained that Brenda Parker was unable to attend today's meeting because of another commitment. One of the initiatives of the MYSAM program (Michigan Youth Serving Across Michigan) is a community based service learning initiative that is funded by the Corporation for National Service. We currently have four communities participating in this initiative. Mr. Caldwell then explained the second round of funding proposals. The Commission is excited about is our Quest initiative. Michigan -submitted a proposal in December, and was one of two states awarded funding. Michigan received about $45,000 to provide mini-grants and intensive service-learning training for teens and teachers in twenty schools. There will be a one day training conference on service-learning in 1995. This gives Michigan a chance to strengthen its service-learning initiatives. f. Michigan CARES - Lamont Clegg Mr. Clegg explained to the Commission the progress of the CARES program. At the present time all six communities are moving along in their projects. Mr. Clegg explained that he and Mr. Caldwell would be doing site visits to all six communities. g. TAP-Youth Service - Kyle Caldwell Mr. Caldwell explained what the TAP-Youth Service grant is and how it will operate in southwest Detroit. He explained that Suzanne Heath is the program officer for that grant. Mr. Caldwell also explained that Suzanne Heath is a part-time employee on the Commission staff. She is in Lansing twice a week, in addition to her work in Detroit. 4 �. I h. Signature Service Project Report - Paula Kaiser Ms. Kaiser gave an overview of the Signature Service Project and how all the Michigan's AmeriCorps members and National Direct AmeriCorps members in Michigan will come together for two days and will complete a day of service at twenty one sites in southwest Detroit. VI. Executive Director's Report- Frank Dirks Mr. Dirks presented an overview of what has been happening with the Michigan Community Service Commission and explained his Executive Director's report. Mr. Dirks distributed the resume of Loran Graham, who will be joining the Commission as a Senior Ambassador. Mr. Dirks also explained that the Commission has moved and the reason for the move. It has been determined that the Commission will still be located in the Olds Plaza Building on the fourth floor, but across the hall from the previous location. Mr. Dirks talked about the Commission's vision and discussed the position statement to use as a policy statement for the Commission. VII. Action Items: a. National and Community Service Policy Statement Mr. Dirks explained the policy statement and how it covers the Governor's and Ms. Engler's views on the Commission. He explained that this would serve as a boilerplate for a policy position statement on national community service, AmeriCorps, and the Michigan Community Service Commission. A motion was made by Commissioner Williams and seconded by Commissioner Orosz for Commissioners to take home the statement and fax their comments back to the Commission by March 3, 1995, with final action to be taken at the retreat. The motion was approved unanimously. b. MY SAM Funding Proposals - Frank Dirks Mr. Dirks explained the MYSAM proposal recommendations that the Commissioners received in their packets. The Commission staff offered recommendations on the following applicants: United Way of Muskegon!Youth Volunteer Corps of Muskegon County, Creston Neighborhood Association/Creston Youth Coordinating Council and the Heart of West Michigan United Way/Grand Rapids Youth Volunteer Corps. Commissioner Williams made a motion to approve the staff recommendations on the United Way of Muskegon County proposal. The motion was seconded by Commissioner Brandell. The action was approved. Commissioner Williams made a motion to approve the staff recommendations on the Creston Neighborhood Association proposal. The motion was seconded by Commissioner Orosz. The action was approved. 5 �.• Commissioner Williams made a motion to approve the staff recommendations on the Heart of West Michigan United Way proposal. The motion was seconded by Commissioner Orosz. The action was approved. It was noted that Commissioner Langston and Commissioner Muir both abstained from voting on the MYSAM proposals because of conflicts of interest. c. Youth Action Forum Funding Proposals - Frank Dirks Mr. Dirks explained the Youth Action Forum proposal recommendations. They were United Community Services of Metropolitan Detroit, Hemlock and Kalamazoo Voluntary Action Center & American Red Cross. Commissioner Orosz made a motion to approve the staff recommendations on the United Community Services of Metropolitan Detroit proposals. The motion was seconded by Commissioner Langston. The motion was approved. Commissioner Williams made a motion to approve the staff recommendations on the Hemlock proposal. The motion was seconded by Commissioner Muir. The recommendations were approved. Commissioner Brandell made a motion to approve the staff recommendations on the Hemlock proposal. The motion was seconded by Commissioner Muir. The recommendations were approved. Commissioner Williams did not vote on the United Community Service grant and Commissioner Riley did not vote on the Kalamazoo Voluntary Action Center grant. d. Second MY SAM Request For Proposal Cycle - Frank Dirks Mr. Dirks explained that of the MYSAM proposals received, several fell below a 60% level of acceptability. He reported that staff wanted to recommend having another cycle for MYSAM proposals, and holding technical assistance trainings to ensure receiving stronger proposals in the next cycle. A motion was made to approve staff recommendations by Commissioner Williams, Commissioner Langston seconded the motion. Vill. New Business a. Commission Retreat Agenda- Frank Dirks/Mary Estrada Ms. Estrada explained that the Commission Retreat would be held on March 10-11, 1995 at the Bellemont Manor in Albion. Ms. Estrada also informed the Commissioners that all meals would be provided along with accommodations. Mr. Dirks gave an overview of the agenda for the retreat. b. Evaluation Coordination Meeting - Paula Kaiser Ms. Kaiser gave a brief overview of the Evaluation Coordination meeting. Commissioner Brandell has agreed to assist in the planning of the meeting. The Evaluation Coordination meeting will develop an overall evaluation plan for Michigan's AmeriCorps programs. The date of the meeting is still being determined. 6 �-· Commissioner Pruitt read a letter to Chairperson Engler from Commissioner Dombrowski regarding her resignation from the Commission because of a new job promotion. Commissioner Pruitt made a motion to accept Commissioner Dombrowski's resignation. Commissioner Muir so moved the motion, with Commissioner Williams seconding the motion. Commissioner Brandell announced that there would be a Service-Learning Conference for higher education faculty on May 5, 1995. Commissioner Bran dell discussed the next meeting in Mt. Pleasant being on May 19, 1995, the same week of the Governor's Community Service Awards program on May 15, 1995. Commissioner Brandell wondered if the Commission meeting and the awards program should be combined. It was decided that a decision would be made at the Commission Retreat on March-10-11, 1995. Commissioner Pruitt announced the date of the retreat to be in Albion on March 10-11, 1995. He asked that all Commissioners try and be at the retreat because of the important decisions to be made. Commissioner Muir made a motion to adjourn the meeting, and Commissioner Orosz seconded the motion. The meeting adjourned at 11 :46 a.m. 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. 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_1995_CM_1995-02-21_Minutes Title A name given to the resource Michigan Community Service Commission 1995-02-21 commission meeting minutes Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Michigan Community Service Commission Description An account of the resource Michigan Community Service Commission 1995-02-21 commission meeting minutes. 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, 49666 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 1995-02-21 https://digitalcollections.library.gvsu.edu/files/original/867692686e9be98770f161a9b7661f0c.pdf 3f7549ff18baf9dd4f14a230d8171227 PDF Text Text Michigan Community Service Commission Proposal Review Form DATE: 2/14/95 GRANT CATEGORY: MYSAM/C.B. Learn and Serve Proposal United Way of Muskegon County Youth Volunteer Corps of Muskegon County Description The goal of the proposed project is to enable YVC of Muskegon County to stabilize its activities by using a summer pilot program to establish a partnership between the United Way 's YVC program and the Muskegon County and Reeths Puffer School District. The partnership will build on the school district's current MDE Learn and Serve funded activities. The pilot program is a summer day camp operated by YVC members, college work study team leaders, and adult curriculum supervisors from the county school district. The camp will be housed at Muskegon State Park and infuse math, science, and social science curriculum into its activities. The long range plan forged through this summer project will enable the school district to develop appropriate methods for using the YVC model as the service delivery system for its district-wide service-learning program. The proposal demonstrates a compelling need and timely opportunity. It makes a sound connection between school and community-based service-learning. The transition from a summer to year-round activities is effectively developed. The range of supporting community partners is impressive. The evaluation plan is thoughtfully designed. Weaknesses Short and long-term program objectives should be clearer. The questions around long-term sustainability are not clearly answered. This is a concern given the YVC 's recent uncertain status. Fundin~: Requested $10,000 Staff Recommendations MCSC staff recommends full funding. �Michigan Community Service Commission Proposal Review Form DATE: 2/14/95 GRANT CATEGORY: MYSAM/C.B. Learn and Serve Proposal Creston Neighborhood Association Creston Youth Coordinating Council Description The goal of the proposed project is to establish a six-week summer service program for middle school students using high school students as team leaders. Organized into four teams, the students will conduct neighborhood service projects. The program will include reflection activities designed to develop leadership skills. During the school year, the service team participants will conduct service projects and encourage other students to participate. Streneths The proposal is a much improved over a proposal submitted by the same organization last year. The proposal identifies strong community partnerships. The program is operated and owned by the neighborhood. There is a developed year-round and expansion plan. The objectives and evaluation are clearly developed and feasible. The transition into the schools is thoughtfully developed. Weaknesses The program is a service and leadership development program. It does not demonstrate effective connection to service-learning or curriculum infusion. The school community collaboration and the connection to the classroom and teachers is vague. There is little youth involvement in planning. Overall the greatest weakness is that this project is similar in design to the United WayNVC project. The two proposals directly reference the other' s organization as an indication of their collaborative efforts, but were unaware that the other was submitting a proposal. The similarities are worthy of some exploration of the feasibility of project collaboration. Fundine Requested $10,000 Staff Recommendations Given that this is a CARES community, and should be a model for collaborative program development, the staff called Creston and the United Way into the office for a meeting to encourage them to consider among themselves the short and long-term benefits of project collaboration. Since each proposal specifically referenced the other organization as a potential partner, the staff recommends that any further consideration of this proposal await their responses. The staff further recommends unless they respond with a collaborative proposal or a compelling reason why a collaborative project would not be programmatically sound, that the Commission decline funding. �Michigan Community Service Commission Proposal Review Form DATE: 2/14/95 GRANT CATEGORY: MYSAM/C.B. Learn and Serve Proposal Heart of West Michigan United Way Grand Rapids Youth Volunteer Corps Description The goal of the proposed project is to expand the Grand Rapids Public Schools ' summer school program using the YVC model. The project will infuse service learning into the summer school model and expand the size of the YVC summer program. The summer school program will be organized around the YVC team concept with AmeriCorps VISTA and high school students serving in team leader pairs. Each team will conduct two-to-three service projects during the course of the four-week session. Streneths The proposal references partnerships with other community agencies. It contains clear objectives and a detailed timeline and activity schedule. It is conducted with the support of GRPS and contains a clear evaluation plan. Weaknesses The educational connection between the summer school classes and the team projects is not clear. There is no specific reference to GRPS personnel involved and how they will operate in the program. The extension of the program into the school-year is not discussed, except for reference to long-term evaluation. Overall the greatest weakness is that this project is similar in design to the Creston Neighborhood Association 's project. The two proposals directly reference the other's organization as an indication of their collaborative efforts, but were unaware that the other was submitting a proposal. The similarities are worthy of some exploration of the feasibility of project collaboration. Fundine Requested $10,000 Staff Recommendations Given that this is a CARES community, and should be a model for collaborative program development, the staff called the United Way and Creston into the office for a meeting to encourage them to consider among themselves the short and long-term benefits of project collaboration. Since each proposal specifically referenced the other organization as a potential partner, the staff recommends that any further consideration of this proposal await their responses. The staff further recommends unless they respond with a collaborative proposal or a compelling reason why a collaborative project would not be programmatically sound that the Commission decline funding . �. . -- --· ---- - . ··- . OVERALL MICIDGAN YOUT~ SERVING ACRO~~ MICIDGAN (MYSAM) .- - - - - -----...-. Proposal Ranking Pte:l.Se list proposals in rank ord.e:r from hig.hesi: tO She~t Funding Recnmmended? lowesL Yes I Yfaybe ! ~o I ! 1. · (1 · _./ v / . : ; 20Y I V / i s._2.0_1--+~~~~~[1J~m...:...:...m....:....:....u___;nl~::::::.::::..:.~:q-...::!:....__~=---+--_!_____.!.l_/~l· 9. 203 M1 ScoU:t t vi -r---------------+---+----+----+--~-.-:.' ll. _ _+'-----------+---+-+---~ 1 ---i---.!. i 10._ _ I l 12·--+-------------+---+----+--~-__L______..!, . I . 13·--+--------------+---+-~ 1 -~___1 14 I : - I I I 16. l f7. I I I I 15 . 18. 19. 20. - ,. I I I I ! I I I I I I I I i I I I I i I I I I I I . I I . I I I ·I I r I i I I I I I �·l' I I I I f'AYSAN\ GRANT REVIEW PROCESS Initial screening of grants will be based on the applicant's compliance with and completion of the general proposal requirements (see page 5 Grant Proposal Narrative and page 7 General Directions). After a review by a qualified panel, proposals will be ranked according to their scores and recommended to the MCSC for final determination. Awards will be made to the top ranked proposals based upon the availability of Federal Corporation funds. Strong proposals will address the following key elements. These will serve as review criteria. The maximum points for each criteria are listed below. . A. Need (10) The proposal contains a sound rationale that meets an identifiable community or education need. Of particular interest is the development of sustainable service learning partnerships among community-based organizations and schools. B• Quality (70) Concept and Design (50) The proposed program (1) involves diverse members of the community (including economically disadvantaged youth and individuals with disabilities) who will serve together to explore the underlying causes of community problems; (2) contains clear goals and measurable objectives; (3) displays a clear mastery of the best practices of service learning; (4) provides for productive, meaningful educational experiences for participants; (5) demonstrates a programmatically sound and viable service learning partnership among schools and community-based organizations (6) includes a preliminary summer demonstration project which possesses the characteristics listed in 1-5; (7) and, effectively utilizes information learned in the demonstration project to clarify and enhance an ongoing program. Organization Capacity (20) The proposal (1) describes a sound process for training, technical assistance, supervision, quality control, evaluation, administration, and other key activities; (2) describes a sound process for ensuring quality and evaluating the efforts of the service learning program; (3) describes in detail the operational pannership with a school-based service learning program; and (4) the principal leaders who will implement the proposal are well qualified for their responsibilities. C. Sustainability (20) The proposal demonstrates the ability and willingness to collaborate with the MCSC; the proposal fosters collaborative efforts among local educational agencies, local government agencies, community-based agencies, businesses, and State agencies; the program has strong, broad-based partnerships and has community support; and there is evidence that fmancial resources will be available to continue the MYSAM effon after the expiration of the granf. D. Priority Priority will be given to proposals that demonstrate the ability to achieve the goals of MYSAM service learning programs by (1) providing peer suppon for service and service learning; (2) building programs around real community needs in a way that is visible and valuable; (3) increasing the panicipation among youth in community service and service learning, including involving youth in the planning of the program (4) integrating the 4 �program into the academic life of the participants; (5) developing a program that could best represent the potential o~ service learning as. a_vehicle f~r .~ucation refo~ or ~hool-to­ work: transition; (6) working to develop the CIVIC responsibility and leadership skills of the participants; (7) demonstrating that the pro~ serv_es a community th~t is in. the greatest need of assistance such as programs targenng low-mcome areas; (8) mvolvmg students from both public and private elementary or secondary schools, and/or students of different ages, races, genders, ethnic groups, disabilities, or economic backgrounds; and (9) the program's quality, innovation, replicability, and sustainability. GRANT PROPOSAL NARRATIVE The grant proposal may not exceed 10 pa~es in length inclucling the budget form and budget narrative; therefore, all questions should be answered as clearly and as concisely as possible. · The · items indicated in bold type are the questions and/or statements that are to be answered by the applicant Use the headings provided in bold type as headings within your application. Be sure to provide all reQuired infonnation. The proposal should describe a three year program. but the budget should be limited only to year one. A. Abstract Provide a one pa~e abstract which briefly describes the grant proposal. Provide a synopsis of the program which briefly describes the goal of the planning process, the partners, the anticipated outcomes, and the target population. B. Need Provide no more than a one page description of the local community-identified need for a program of this type. Include a description of any current program(s) which would be enhanced by the implementation of the proposed program, especially those operated in conjunction with school-based service learning. Although funds cannot be used to supplant existing programs, they may be used to enhance and modify existing programs by inclusion of youth volunteers in either community- or school-based service programs. C. Local Planning All proposals submitted for funding under the MY SAM Program must be submitted with some proof of a local planning process. This process may be ongoing or an extension of an existing effort The goal of the process should be the institutionalization of service learning in community-based organizations and schools. Representatives of communitybased agencies including community action agencies, service recipients, youth-serving agencies, youth, parents, teachers, administrators, agencies that serve older adults, school board members, labor, business, and individuals with disabilities should be included in this process. ~elude a list of participants in the process and their affiliation. D. Objectives Briefly describe what is to be accomplished by this project Keep the objectives realistic and achievable and relate their completion to the previously described needs. E. Program Design Provide an overview of the following: the time-phased planning process, the summer demonstration project. and the operational MYSAM program. State how you will use the lessons learned from the summer project to improve an operational program. 5 �Proposal Number MICHIGAN YOUTH SERVING ACROSS MICHIGAN (MYSAM) **** Score Sheet ****** On a scale of 0-5, with 0= poor and S=excellent, please rate the proposal according to the section criteria. Write the total section score in and also indicate strengths and weaknesses in each section. At the· bottom, total the overall proposal score. I. Need (10 points) oe8ree to which a real community or educational need is described 0 1 2 3 4 5= There is a description of a sustainable service-learning partnership among community based organization(s) an school(s) 0 1 2 3 4 5=_ Section Score _ __ Strengilis - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Weaknesses ----------------------------------------------------- II. Concept and Design (50 points) A clear statement of the goals and expected outcomes of the program with measurable objectives 012345= Program demonstrates utilization of good principles of service learning 0 1 2 3 4 5 (x2)= Involves a diversity of youth who will serve together to explore community problems 0 1 2 3 4 5 (x2) =- Plan includes swnmer program with process of integrating into the school year 0 1 2 3 4 5 Provisions for productive, meaningful educational experiences for participants 0 1 2 3 4 5 (x2) = Plan for effectively utilizing information from the demonstration project to clarify and enhance an ongoing program 0 1 2 3 4 5 (x2) = Section Score _ __ Strerigilis ----------------------------------------------------------- Weaknesses -------------------------------------------------------- �m. Organizational Capacity (20 points) - A detailed description of a sound process for training, technical assistance, supervision, quality control, evaluation, administration, and other key activities 0 1 2 3 4 5 (x2) =Principal leaders who will implement program are qualified 0 1 2 3 4 5 =Evidence of strong partnership in which each organization is invested and contribUting 012345= Section Score _ _ __ Stren~s -------------------------------------------------------------------- Weaknesses --------------------------------------------------------------- IV. Sustainability (20 points) Broad based Community support for program is described 0 1 2 3 4 5 =Financial or other resources are listed which could help sustain the program following the grant period 0 1 2 3 4 5 (x2) = Indication of willingness to collaborate with Michigan Community Service Commission and other community entities to sustain and enhance program 012345= Section Score ______ Stren~s _____________________________________________________________ Weaknesses --------------------------------------------------------------.:.... TOTAL SCORE _ _ Priority Criteria Utilizing the information in the priority section on the following page, please rate the proposal on a scale of 1-?, according to the criteria it meets. PRIORITY SCORE _ _ h. �• Priority will be given to proposals that demonstrate the ability to achieve the goals of MYSAM service learning programs by (1) providing peer support for service and service learning; (2) building programs around real community needs in a way that is visible and valuable; (3) increasing the participation among youth in community service and service learning, including involving youth in the planning of the program (4) integrating ·the program into the academic life of the participants; (5) developing a program that could best represent the potential of service learning as a vehicle fo reducation reforum or school-to-work transition; (6) workign to devleop the civic responsibility and leadership skills for the participants (7) demonstrating that theprogram serves a community that is in the greatest need of assistance such as programs targeting low-income areas; (8) involving students from both public and private elementary schoools; al)dlor students of different ages, races, genders, ethnic groups, disabilities, or economic backgrounds; and (9) the programs' quality, innovation, replicability, and sustainability. �Request for Proposals LEARN AND SERVE AMERICA- c ()I\11\1UNITY -BASED PLANNIN<; GRANl'S MY SAM Michigan Youth Serving Across Michigan Application Deadline: January 17, 1995 5:00 p.m. EST Michigan Community Service CommisSion Olds Plaza Building 4th Floor 111 S. Capitol Avenue Lansing, MI 48913 Phone(517)335-4295 �REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL Michigan Community Service Commission (MCSC) in cooperation with the Michigan Department of Education administers Michigan Youth Serving Across Michigan (MYSAM) for communitybased agencies operating K-12 community service and service learning projects. MYSAM is making available four (4) program development grants for the purpose of expanding, enhancing, or improving community service and service learning programs operated by community-based organizations. Following the initial funding cycle, it is the intention of MCSC to issue operational grants to effective model programs. However, such addition.al grant funding will be contingent upon a successful application and preliminary summer d~monstration program. Goals and Objectjyes The over-arching goal of the MYSAM program is to challenge communities and their young pe9ple to engage collaboratively in service to defme and solve local and societal problems while also shifting public perception of youth from clients to resourceful problem solvers. MYSAM seeks to broaden opportunities for a diversity of youth to become involved in service and community problem solving by elevating the role and enhancing the influence of youth in meeting their own needs and the needs of their community. MYSAM will support programs that 1. provide peer support, 2. provide service to visible community needs, and/or 3. increase youth participation and involvement in community service and service learning. Elieible Applicants Applicant must be A. A qualified nonprofit organization working in partnership with one or more Local Education Agency(ies) (LEA) or other qualified organizations (or both) to make service opportunities available for school-age youth. B. A partnership of nonprofit organizations working in partnership with one or more Local Education Agency(ies) (LEA) or other qualified organizations (or both) to make service opportunities available for school-age youth. C. Applicant's proposed project must be located in a community(ies) where schools or school districts have received a Michigan Department of Education (MDE) Learn and Serve operating grant or in communities with established school-based service learning programs. D. Applicant must operate a successful four to eight (4-8) week summer demonstration program in partnership with one or more Local Education Agency(ies). E. Applicant must, upon request, be able to offer proof of a recent financial audit of the applicant's organization conducted by an independent certified public accountant (see General Directions, page 7) 1 �Defjpitjons "Act" - The National and Community Service Trust Act of 1993 which establishes the Learn and Serve America - Community-based program. "Administrative Costs" - Costs associated with the overall administration of a Corporation program. Such ci>sts include the following: (1) indirect costs (e.g., costs identified with two or more cost objectives but not identified with a particular cost objective) as described in applicable provisions of Office of Management and Budget Circulars that relate to indirect costs; (2) costs for financial, accounting, auditing, internal evaluations, or C()ntracting functions; (3) costs for insurance that protects the entity that operates the program; and (4) that portion of the salaries and benefits of the dirCctor and any other program administrative staff equal to the portion·of the time that is not spent in support of specific project objectives, meaning recruiting, training~ placing, or supervising participants. Administrative costs do not include allowable costs directly to the. . . program or project operations, such as the following: (1) costs for participants, including living allowances, insurance payments, and expenses for training and travel; (2) costs for staff who recruit, train, place or supervise participants, including costs for salaries, benefits, expenses, training and travel if the purpose is for a specific program or project objective; and (3) costs for the independent evaluations and internal evaluations-the latter to the extent that the evaluations cover only the funded program or project and are specifically related to creative methods of quality improvements. (Overall organizational management improvement costs are administrative costs). Particular costs, such as those associated with program functions, may be prorated between administrative and program costs if included in the budget and approved by the Corporation and/or MCSC. "Adult volunteer" - An individual, such as an older adult, an individual with a disability, a parent, or an employee of a business or public or private nonprofit organization who works without financial remuneration in an educational institution to assist students or out-of-school youth and is beyond the age of compulsory school attendance in the State in which the educational institution is located. "Community-based agency" -A private, nonprofit organization (including a church or religious entity) that is representative of a community or a significant segment of a community and is engaged in meeting human, educational, environmental, or public safety community needs. "Community-based service learning program" -Voluntary civic activities operated through a community-based public or private nonprofit organization. Such a program could include school sponsored extracurricular activities. "Corporation" - The Corporation for National and Community Service, the Federal agency responsible for the administration of several national service programs including the Learn and Serve America - Community-based. "Demonstration Program" - Service Learning or Community-based Service Learning program engaging youth in service which is conducted by a community-based agency receiving a grant and includes one or more LEA's. This shon term summer program must exhibit successful collaboration and program readiness and must meet the goals of MYSAM. This demonstration may be built upon an existing program. The grantee undertakes the program to test a model and with the intention of creating a more effective program based upon demonstration experience. "LEA" - Local Educational Agency has the same meaning as the term described in section 1471(12) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 1965 (20 U.S.C. 2891(12)). 2 �"MYSAM" -Michigan Youth Serving Across Michigan, Michigan's comprehensive youth service program for administering the Learn and Serve -America - Community-based program. "Participant" - An individual enrolled in a program that receives assistance under the Act A participant may not be considered to be an employee of the program in which the participant is enrolled. "Partnership" - Pursuant to a written agreement specifying the responsibilities of two or more partner entities with respect to the development and operation of the service learning program proposed to be conducted. "Qualified public or private nonprofit organization" - An organization which has demonstrated expertise in working with school-age youth and in meeting human, educational, environmental, or p.ublic safety needs. In addition, in order to be the applicant agency, the nonprofit must have been in existence for at least one year prior to submitting an application for a service learning program. "School-age youth"- Individuals between the ages of 5 and 17, inclusive and children with disabilities as defined in section 602(a)(1) of the individuals with Disabilities Education Act (20 U.S.C. 1401 (a) (1)), who receive services under part B of such Act "Service learning" A method whereby students or participants learn and develop through active participation in thoughtfully organized service that is conducted in and meets the needs of a community; is coordinated with an elementary school, middle school, secondary school, institution of higher education, or community service program, and with the community; helps foster civic responsibility; is integrated into and enhances the academic curriculum of the students, or the educational components of the community service program in which the participants are enrolled; and provides structured time for the students or participants to reflect on the service experience. "Service Opportunity" A program or project. including a service-learning program or project, that enables students to perform meaningful and constructive service in agencies, institutions, and situations where the application of human talent and dedication may help to meet human, educational, linguistic, public safety, and environmental community needs, especially those relating to poverty. "Student"- A student is an individual who is enrolled in an elementary, middle or secondary school or institution of higher education on a full- or part-time basis. 3 �GRANT REYIEW PROCESS Initial screening of grants will be based on the applicant's compliance with and completion of the general proposal requirements (see page 5 Grant Proposal Narrative and page 7 General Directions). After a review by a qualified panel, proposals will be ranked according to their scores and recommended to the MCSC for final determination. Awards will be made to the top ranked proposals based upon the availability of Federal Corporation funds. Strong proposals will address the following key elements. These will serve as review criteria. The maximum points for each criteria are listed below. . · · A. Need (10) The proposal contains a sound rationale that meets an identifiable.community or education · need. Of particular interest is the development of sustainable service learning partnerships among community-based organizations and schools. B. Quality (70) Concept and Design (50) The proposed program (1) involves diverse members of the community (including economically disadvantaged youth and individuals with disabilities) who will serve together to explore the underlying causes of community problems; (2) contains clear goals and measurable objectives; (3) displays a clear mastery of the best practices of service learning; (4) provides for productive, meaningful educational experiences for participants; (5) demonstrates a programmatically sound and viable service learning partnership among schools and community-based organizations (6) includes a preliminary summer demonstration project which possesses the characteristics listed in 1-5; (7) and. effectively utilizes information learned in the demonstration project to clarify and enhance an ongoing program. Organization Capacity (20) The proposal (1) describes a sound process for training, technical assistance, supervision, quality control, evaluation, administration, and other key activities; (2) describes a sound process for ensuring quality and evaluating the efforts of the service learning program; (3) describes in detail the operational partnership with a school-based service learning program; and (4) the principal leaders who will implement the proposal are well qualified for their responsibilities. C. Sustainability (20) The proposal demonstrates the ability and willingness to collaborate with the MCSC; the proposal fosters collaborative efforts among local educational agencies, local government agencies, community-based agencies, businesses, and State agencies; the program has strong, broad-based partnerships and has community support; and there is evidence that fmancial resources will be available to continue the MYSAM effort after the expiration of the grant. D. Priority Priority will be given to proposals that demonstrate the ability to achieve the goals of MYSAM service learning programs by (1) providing peer support for service and service learning; (2) building programs around real community needs in a way that is visible and valuable; (3) increasing the participation among youth in community service and service learning, including involving youth in the planning of the program (4) integrating the 4 �program into the academic life of the participants; (5) developing a program that could best represent the potential of service learning as a vehicle for education reform or school-~ work transition; (6) working to develop the civic responsibility and leadership skills of the participants; (7) demonstrating that the program serves a community that is in the greatest need of assistance such as programs targeting low-income areas; (8) involving students from both public and private elementary or secondary schools, and/or student$ of different ages, races, genders, ethnic groups, disabilities, or economic backgrounds; and (9) the program's quality, innovation, replicability, and sustainability. GRANT PROPOSAL NARRATIVE The grant proposal may not exceed 10 pa~s in length including the budget form and budget narrative; therefore, all questions should be answered as clearly and as concisely as posSible. The • ' items indicated in bold type are the ·questions and/or statements that are to be answered by the applicant Use the headings provided in bold type as headings within your application. Be sure to provide all reguired information. The proposal should describe a three year program, but the budget should be limited only to year one. A. Abstract Provide a one pae;e abstract which briefly describes the grant proposal. Provide a synopsis of the program which briefly describes the goal of the planning process, the partners, the anticipated outcomes, and the target population. B. Need Provide no more than a one page description of the local community-identified need for a program of this type. Include a description of any current program(s) which would be enhanced by the implementation of the proposed program, especially those operated in conjunction with school-based service learning. Although funds cannot be used to supplant existing programs, they may be used to enhance and modify existing programs by inclusion of youth volunteers in either community- or school-based service programs. C. Local Planning All proposals submitted for funding under the MYSAM Program must be submitted with some proof of a local planning process. This process may be ongoing or an extension of an existing effort The goal of the process should be the institutionalization of service learning in community-based organizations and schools. Representatives of communitybased agencies including community action agencies, service recipients, youth-serving agencies, youth, parents, teachers, administrators, agencies that serve older adults, school board members, labor, business, and individuals with disabilities should be included in this process. Include a list of participants in the process and their affiliation. D. - Objectives Briefly describe what is to be accomplished by this project Keep the objectives realistic and achievable and relate their completion to the previously described needs. E. Program Design Provide an overview of the following: the time-phased planning process, the summer demonstration project, and the operational MYSAM program. State how you will use the lessons learned from the summer project to improve an operational program. 5 �F. Three-year Objectives Provide a description of what the program will do over the next three years and give specific examples and expected outcomes. G. Measurable Outcomes Provide measurable outcomes relating to the planning process, the summer demonstration project, and the operational program. Include the participant, community, and institutional impacts expected. H. Evaluation Provide an explanation of how the program will be evaluated, addressing the outcomes and objectives explained above. All funded MYSAM projects will participate in the evaluation study conducted by the Michigan Community Service Commission. Each application should indicate the type and method of evaluation it wishes to conduct separate from the State program. 6 �GENERAL DIRECTIONS 1. Each district/agency desiring a MYSAM grant must complete and submit both an application form and a grant proposal. Applications and grant proposals will be rated based upon the point value which appears in parentheses following each part of the preceding grant review section. 2. Send the original and seven (J) copies of both the application and grant proposal to Michigan Community Service Commission Olds Plaza Building 4th Floor ·111 S. Capitol Avenue Lansing. MI 48913. Proposals must be received at the MCSC office no later than January 17. 1995 5:00 p.m. EST. NO SUBMISSIONS wn..L BE ACCEPTED VIA FACSIMILE. 3. Page limitations are as follows: abs~tone(1)page application form one (1) page grant proposal is limited to ten (10) pages, including the budget form and budget narrative appendices limited to five (5) pages to include written agreement of "partner" agency(ies), letters of commitment, brochures, etc. signed assurances and certifications pages (provided) 4. Proposals must be separately paper clipped and bound together with a rubber band. Proposals that include bindings, art work, or video/audio cassette tapes will not be accepted. 5. Program support is for three years, renewable annually. Submit only the first year budget MYSAM funds may n21 be used to supplant funds. Unused funds must be returned to the MCSC. A maximum of $10.000 of MYSAM funds may be requested for the first year. MYSAM grant awards are annually contingent upon receipt of an award from the Corporation to the State of Michigan. 6. Applicants must agree to participate in an evaluation program administered by the MCSC that complies with Federal requirements of the Corporation. 7. Proof of a independent certified financial audit may be requested as part of the grant application review process. Please do not include proof of the audit in this application, but be prepared to provide the proof upon request by MCSC. 7 �TITLE PAGE Part I. 1. · General lpformatjop Check one: _ School District _Public or Private Nonprofit Organization 2. Legal Applicant 3. Mailing Address City Phone Number Congressional District of area to be served ·Zip Code . 4. 5. Employer ID Number:_ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ __ 6. Program Director:. _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ __ Organization's Name: _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ __ Adrnress: _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ ____ City, State, Zip:_ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ __ Phone/Fax: 7. 8. Anticipated number of youth who will participate in the proposed program. _ _ __ Anticipated number of educationally or economically disadvantaged youth who will participate in the proposed program. 9. 10. Total Cash Non-Federal Match Total MYSAM Funds Requested 12. 11. Start Date End Date 8 �15. Name and Title of Applicant 16. Signature of Applicant APPLICATION FOR FJJNDS MUST BE RECEIVED NO LATER THAN 5;00 P.M. .IANVARY 17. 1994. SEND ORIGINAL SIGNATURE AND SEYEN (7) COPIES TO Michigan Community Service Commission Olds Plaza-4th Floor 111 S. Capitol Lansing, MI 48913 APPLICATIONS TRANSMITTED VIA FAX WILL N.0.I. BE ACCEPTED. 9 �APPLICATION FOR FUNPS: Pad U. 1995-96 Partpersbjp agencies 1. Name of agency acting as fiscal agent 2. Agency Director 3. A~cmcyName AmtGY Administrator 10 �4. List the agencies and district(s) which v@. be collaborating in this program. District Name Su,perintendent's Name 11 �BUDGET AND BUDGET NARRATIVE Part W. 1. Budget Budget Narrative: Provide a narrative which explains exactly how requested MYSAM funds will be spent and an explanation of the sources of local matching funds. All MY SAM funds .are to be used to support new programs or to supplement and not supplant support of existing programs and may only_ be. used for activities that are specific to this grant When explaining expenditures, be sure to specify exactly how the money will be allocated. For example, if you are budgeting a certain amount of money for salaries, be sure to explain what salaries are to be paid with this money. For example, $xx is for the program coordinator; $yy is for the two supervisors of community service during non-school hours. If money is allocated to purchase services, explain what that service is and how much money is budgeted. For example, $xx is for consultant on service-learning curriculum. 2. BudgetForm: Complete the enclosed budget form by indicating the amount of grant funds requested and the amount of local funds allocated in each category. Local funds may include appropriate operating expenditures which may be used for a project of this nature. Grant funds cannot be used for indirect costs. Corpomtion funds can cover up to 90% of the overall budget for the program. The remaining funds (local match) must be from a nonFedeml source. The project's local match be in cash or in kind from public or private funds. Budgets will be reviewed for completeness, accumcy, and adequacy. 12 �LEARN & SERVE AMERICA- COMMUNITY-BASED MY SAM Budget Form Funds OPERATIONAL GRANf BUDGET CATEGORIES A. Requested + from the Corporation Other Federal = Total Federal + . State/Loca]/ = Total Program · Private Funds Funding · .. Starr Costs • Salaries • Benefits B. Training Costs c. Starr Transportation Costs D. Contracted Services (specify in narrative) E. Supplies & Materials F. Other Costs• (specify in narrative) G. Administrative Costs•• (not to exceed 2.6% of total Corp. funding) TOTAL - ORGANIZATION(S) APPLYING FOR FUNDS: •Other: Subgrants to buildings/classrooms and travel for students to volunteer sites and State-sponsored youth leadership events are examples of "Other" expenses. •• Administration (not to exceed 2.6% of the total requested from the Corporation) 13 �ASSURANCES Part IV. Assurances All recipients of Federal funding are required to assure that the recipient: • Has the legal authority to apply for Federal assistance, and the institutional, managerial, and financial capability (including funds sufficient to pay the non-Federal share of project costs) to ensure proper planning, management, and completion of tJ:le project described in this application. • Will give the awarding agency, the Comptroller General of the United States, and if appropriate, the State, through any authorized representative, access to and the right to examine all records, books, papers, or documents related to the award; and will establish a proper accounting system in accordance with generally accepted accounting standards or agency directives. • Will establish safeguards to prohibit employees from using their position for a purpose that constitutes or presents the appearance of personal or organizational conflict of interest or personal gain. • Will initiate and complete the work within the applicable time frame after receipt of approval of the awarding agency. • Will comply with the Intergovernmental Personnel Act of 1970 (42 U.S.C. 4728-4763) relating to prescribed standards for merit systems for programs funded under one of the 19 statutes or regulations specified in Appendix A of OPM's Standards for a Merit System of Personnel Administration (5 CFR 900, Subpart F). • Will comply with all Federal statutes relating to nondiscrimination. These include but are not limited to (a) Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 (P.L. 88-352) which prohibits discrimiliation on the basis of race, color, or national origin; (b) Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, as amended (20 U.S.C. 1681-1683), and (1685-1686), which prohibits discrimination on the basis of sex; (c) Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, as amended (29 U.S.C. 794), which prohibits discrimination on the basis of disability; (d) The Age Discrimination Act of 1975, as amended (42 U.S.C. 6101-6107), which prohibits discrimination on the basis of age; (e) The Drug Abuse Office and Treatment Act of 1972 (P.L. 92-255), as amended, relating to nondiscrimination on the 14 �basis of drug abuse; (f) The Comprehensive Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism Prevention, Treatment and Rehabilitation Act of 1970 _(P.L. 91-:-616), as amended, relating to nondiscrimination on the basis of alcohol abuse or alcoholism; (g) 523 and 527 of the Public Health Service Act of 1912 (42 U.S.C. 290dd-3 and 290ee-3), as amended, relating to confidentiality of alcohol and drub abuse patient records; (h) Title VIII of the Civil Rights Act of i968 (42 U.S.C. 3601 ~.),as amended, relating to nondiscrimination in the sale, rental, or financing of housing; (i) any other nondiscrimination provisions in the National and Community Service Act of 1990, as.amended; and (j) the requirements of any other nondiscrimination statute(s) which may apply to the application. • Will comply, or has already complied, with the requirements of Title IT and ill of the Uniform Relocation Assistance and Real Property Acquisition Policies Act of 1970 (P.L. 91-646) which provide for fair and equitable treatment of persons displaced or whose property is acquired as a result of Federal or Federally assisted programs. These requirements apply to all interests in real property acquired for project purposes regardless of Federal participation in purchases. • Will comply with the provisions of the Hatch Act (5 U.S.D. 1501-1508 and 7324-7328) which limit the political activities of employees whose principal employment activities are funded in whole or in part with Federal funds. • Will comply, as applicable, with the provisions of the Davis-Bacon Act (40 U.S.C. 276a and 276a-77), the Copeland Act (40 U.S.C. 2761;; and 18 U.S.C. 874), and the Contract Work Hours and Safety Standards Act (40 U.S.C. 327-333), regarding labor standards for Federally assisted construction sub agreements. • Will comply, if applicable, with flood insurance purchase requirements of Section 102(a) of the Flood Disaster Protection Act of 1973 (P .L. 93-234) which requires the recipients· in a special flood hazard area to participate in the program and to purchase flood insurance if the total cost of insurable construction and acquisition is $10,000 or more. • Will comply with environmental standards which may be prescribed pursuant to the following: (a) institution of environmental quality control measures under the National Environmental Policy Act of 1969 (P.L. 91-190) and Executive Order (EO) 11514; (b) notification of violating facilities pursuant to EO 11738; (c) protection of wetlands pursuant to EO 11990; (d) evaluation of flood hazards in flood plains in accordance with EO 11988; (e) assurance of project consistency with the approved state management program developed under the Coastal Zone Management Act of 1972 (16 U.S.C. 1451 s::t 15 f . �~.); (f) conformity of Federal actions to State (Clean Air) Implementation Plans under Section 176(c) of the Clean Air Act of 195_5 , as amended (42 U.S.C. 7401 ~.); (g) protection of underground sources of drinking water under the Safe Drinking Water Act of 1974, as amended (P.L. 93-523); and (h) protection of endangered species under the Endangered Species Act of 1973, as amended (P.L. 93-205). • Will comply with the Wild and Scenic Rivers Act of 1968 (16 U.S.C. 1271 ~.)related to protecting components.or potential components·of the national wild and scenic rivers system. • Will assist the awarding agency in assuring compliance with Section 106 of the National Historic Preservation Act of 1966, as amended (16 U.S.C. 470), EO 11593 (identification and protection of historic properties), and the Archaeological and Historic Preservation Act of 1974 (16 U.S.C. 469a-1 • ~.). Will comply with P.L. 93-348 regarding the protection of human subjects involved in research, development, and related activities supported by this award of assistance. • Will comply with the Laboratory Animal Welfare Act of 1966 (P.L. 89-544, as amended, 7 U.S.C. 2131 ~.)pertaining to the care, handling, and treatment of warm-blooded animals held for research, teaching, or other activities supponed by this award of assistance. • Will comply with the Lead-Based Paint Poisoning Prevention Act (42 U.S.C. §§ 4801 ~.) ~ which prohibits the use of lead-based paint in construction or rehabilitation of residence structures. • Will cause to be performed the required fmancial and compliance audits in accordance With the Single Audit Act of 1984 or OMB Circular A-133, Audits of Institutions of Higher Learning and other Nonprofit institutions. • Will comply with all applicable requirements of all other Federal laws, executive orders, regulations, and policies governing this program. 16 �In addition, all recipients of Corporation assistance under this application are required to assure that the recipient: • Will keep such records and provide such information to the Corporation with respect to the program as may be required for fiSCal audits and program evaluation. • Will not use the assistance to replace state and local funding streams that had been used to support programs of the type eligible to receive Corporation support. For any giv~n program, this condition will be satisfied if the aggregate non-Federal expenditure for that program in the fiscal year for which support is to be provided is not less than the previous fiscal year. • Will use the assistance only for a program that does not duplicate and is in addition to an activity otherwise available in the locality of the program. • Will comply with the Notice, Hearing, and Grievance Procedmes found in §176 of the Act. • Will comply with the nondisplacement rules found in § 177(b) of the Act SpCcifically, an employer shall not displace an employee or position, including partial displacement such as reduction in hours, wages, or employment benefits, as a result of the employer using an AmeriCorps participant; a service opportunity shall not be created that will infringe on the promotional opportunity of an employed individual; an AmeriCorps participant shall not perform any services or duties or engage in activities that ( 1) would otherwise be performed by an employee as part of the employee's assigned duties, (2) will supplant the hiring of employed workers, (3) are services or duties with respect to which an individual has recall rights pursuant to a collective bargaining agreement or applicable personnel procedures; or (4) have been performed by or were assigned to any presently employed worker, an employee who recently is on leave, an employee who is on strike or is being locked out, or an employee who is subject to a reduction in force or has recall rights subject to a collective bargaining agreement or applicable personnel procedure. 17 �ASSURANCES • SIGNATURE By signing this assurances page, the applicant certifies that it will agree to perform all actions and support all intentions stated in the attached Assurances. N01E: This form must be signed and included in the application. Organization Name Project Name Name and Title of Authorized Representative Signature 18 �CERTIFICATION INSTRUCTIONS Part y, Certjficatjons By signing the Certification Signature Page on page 24, the applicant certifies that she/he will agree to perform all actions and suppon all intentions stated in the Certification sections in Part VI of this application. Signing the Cenijication Page 1. Inability to Certify. The inability of a person to provide the certification required below· will not necessarily result in denial of a grant. The applicant shall submit an explanation of why she/he cannot provide the certification set out below. The certification or explanation will be considered in connection with the Corporation determination whether to enter into this transaction. However, failme of the applicant to fmnish a certification or an explanation shall disqualify such applicant for a grant. 2• Erroneous Certification. The certification in this clause is a material representation of fact upon which reliance was placed when the Corporation determined to enter into this transaction. H it is later determined that the applicant knowingly rendered an erroneous cenification, in addition to other remedies available to the Federal Government, the Corporation may terminate this transaction for cause or default. 3• Notice of Error in Certification. The applicant shall provide immediate written notice to the Corporation to whom this proposal is submitted if at any time the applicant learns that its certification was erroneous when submitted or has become erroneous by reason of changed circumstances. 4. Definitions. The terms "covered transaction," "debarred," "suspended," "ineligible," "lower tier covered transaction," "participant," "person," "primarily covered transaction," "principal," "proposal," and "voluntarily excluded," as used in this clause, have the meanings-set out in the Definitions and Coverage sections of the rules implementing Executive Order 12549. An applicant shall be considered a "prospective primary participant in a covered transaction" as defmed in the rules implementing Executive Order 12549. You may contact the Corporation for assistance in obtaining a copy of those regulations. 19 �S• • Certification Requirement for Subgrant Agreements. The applicant agrees by submitting this proposal that, should the proposed_covered transaction be entered into, she/he shall not knowingly enter into any lower tier covered transaction with a person who is debarred, suspended, declared ineligible, or voluntarily excluded from participation in this covered transaction, unless authorized by the Corporation. 6• Certification Inclusion in Subgrant Agreements. The applicant further agrees by submitting this proposal that she/he will include the clause titled "Certification Regarding Debarment, Suspension, Ineligibility, and VoluJttary Exclusion-J,..ower Tier Covered Transactions," provided by the Corporation, without modification, in all lower tier covered transactions and ·in ali solicitations for lower tier covered transactions. 7• Certification of Subgrant Principals. A grantee may rely upon a certification of a prospective participant in a lower-tier covered transaction that it is not debarred, suspended, ineligible, or voluntarily excluded from the covered transaction, unless she/he knows that the certification is erroneous. A grantee may decide the method and frequency by which she/he determines the eligibility of its principals. Each grantee may, but is not required to, check the ~onprocurementlist 8. Prudent Person Standard. ~othing contained in the foregoing shall be construed to require establishment of a system of records in order to render in good faith the certification required by this clause. The knowledge and information of a grantee is not required to exceed that which is normally possessed by a prudent person in the ordinary course of business dealings. 9• ~on-Certification in_Subgrant Agreements. Except for transactions authorized under paragraph 6 of these instructions, if a grantee knowingly enters into a lower-tier covered transaction with a person who.is suspended, debarred, ineligible, or voluntarily excluded from participation in this transaction, in addition to other remedies available to the Federal Government, the department or agency may terminate this transaction for cause or default 20 �CERTIFICATIONS • Part VI. Certifications Before completing certification, please read the Certification Instructions (see pages 19-20). Certification • Debarment, Suspension, and Other Responsibility Matters. This . certification is required by the regulations implementing Executive Order 12549, Debarment and Suspension, 34 CFR Part 85, Section 85.510, Participants' responsibilities. The regulations were published as Part Vll of the May 2(i, 1988, Federal Register (pages 19160-19211 ). A. The applicant certifies to the best of her/his knowledge and ~lief that the applicant and her/his principals: • Are not presently debarred, suspended, proposed for debarment, declared ineligible, or voluntarily excluded from covered transactions by any Federal department or agency, • Have not within a three-year period preceding this proposal been convicted of or had a civil judgment rendered against them for commission of fraud or a criminal offense in connection with obtaining, attempting to obtain, or performing a public (Federal, State or local) transaction or contract under a public transaction; violation of Federal or State anti-trust statutes or commission of embezzlement, theft, forgery, bribery, falsification or destruction of records, making false statements, or receiving stolen property, • Are not presently indicted for, or otherwise criminally or civilly charged by, a governmental entity (Federal, State or local) with commission of any of the offenses enumerated in the previous paragraph of this certification, and • Have not within a three-year period preceding this application proposal had one or more public transactions (Federal, State or local) terminated for cause or default; B. Where the applicant is unable to certify to any of the statements in this certification, such applicant shall attach an explanation to this application. 21 �Certjficatjop - Drue-Free Workplace • This certification is required by the regulations implementing the Drug-Free Workplace Act of 1988, 34 CFR Part 85, Subpart F. The regulations, published in the January 31, 1989, Federal Register, require certification of grantees, prior to award, that they will maintain a drug-free workplace. The certification set out below is a material representation of fact upon which reliance will be placed when the agency determines to award the grant. False certification or violation of the certification shall be groun~ for suspension of payments, suspension or termination of grants, or government-wide suspension or debarment (see 34 CFR Part 85, Section 85.615 and 85.620). The grantee certifies that it will provide a drug-free workplace by: A. Publishing a statement notifying employees that the ~wful manufacture, distribution, dispensing, possession, or use of a controlled substance is prohibited in the grantee's workplace and specifying the actions that will be taken against employees for violation of such prohibition; B. Establishing a drug-free awareness program to inform employees about: • the dangers of drug abuse in the workplace, • the grantee's policy of maintaining a drug-free workplace, • any available drug counseling, rehabilitation, and employee assistance programs, • and the penalties that may be imposed upon employees for drug abuse violations occurring in the workplace. C. Making it a requirement that each employee to be engaged in the performance of the grant be given a copy of the statement required by paragraph (A). D. Notifying the employee in the statement required by paragraph (A) that, as a condition of employment under the grant, the employee will • abide by the terms of the statement, and • notify the employer of any criminal drug statute conviction for a violation occurring in the workplace no later than five days after such conviction. E. Notifying the Corporation with 10 days after receiving notice under paragraph (D) from an employee or otherwise receiving actual notice of such conviction. 22 �F. • Taking one of the following actions, within 30 days of receiving notice under subparagraph (4)(b), with respect to any employee who is so ~nvicted: • Taking appropriate personnel action against such an employee, up to and including ~ation,and • Requiring such employee to participate satisfactorily in a drug abuse assistance or rehabilitation program approved for such purposes by a Federal, State, or l~al health, law enforcement, or other appropriate agency. G. Making a good faith effort· to continue to maintain a drug-free workplace through : implementation of paragraphs (A), (B), (C), (D), (E), and (F). Certjficatjop • Lobbyioe Actjyjtjes As required by Section 1352, Title 31 of the U.S. Code, the applicant certifies that: A. No federally appropriated funds have been paid or will be paid, by or on behalf of the undersigned, to any person for influencing or attempting to influence an officer or employee of any agency, a Member of Congress, an officer of Congress in connection with the awarding of any Federal contract, the making of any Federal loan, the entering into of any cooperative agreement, or modification of any Federal contract, grant, loan, or cooperative agreement B. If any funds other than Federally appropriated funds have been paid or will be paid to any person for influencing or attempting to influence an officer or employee of any agency, a Member of Congress, an officer or employee of Congress, or an employee of a Member of Congress in connection with this Federal contract, grant, loan, or cooperative agreement, the undersigned shall complete and submit Standard Form LLL, ''Disclosure Form to Report Lobbying," in accordance with its instructions. C. The undersigned shall require that the language of this certification be included in the award documents for all subcontracts at all tiers (including subcontracts, subgrants, and contracts under grants, loans and cooperative agreements) and that all subrecipients shall certify and disclose accordingly. 23 �CERTIFICATION - SIGNATURE Before you Start. Before completing certification, please read Ce¢fication Instructions, pages 19-20. Signature. By signing this Certification page, the applicant certifies that she/he will agree to perform all actions and support all intentions stated in the Certification sections in Part m of this application. The three Certifications are • Certification: Debarment, Suspension, and Other Responsibility Matters • Certification: Drug-Free Workplace • Certification: Lobbying Activities Organization Name: Project Name: Name and Title of Authorized Representative: Signature: Date: 24 � 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, 49667 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 1995-02-21 https://digitalcollections.library.gvsu.edu/files/original/2a2cf7a9f438366bc05b0efec120cad0.pdf 532f2ac387e040b156bb46e934a1cc9c PDF Text Text Request for Proposals MY SAM Michigan Youth Serving Across Michigan Application Deadline: January 17, 1995 5:00 p.m. EST Michigan Community Service CommisSion Olds Plaza Building 4th Floor 111 S. Capitol Avenue Lansing, MI 48913 Phone(517)335-4295 �REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL Michigan Community Service Commission (MCSC) in cooperation with the Michigan Department of Education administers Michigan Youth Serving Across Michigan (MYSAM) for communitybased agencies operating K-12 community service and service learning projects. MYSAM is making available four (4) program development grants for the purpose of expanding, enhancing, or improving community service and service learning programs operated by community-based organizations. Following the initial funding cycle, it is the intention of MCSC to issue operational grants to effective model programs. However, such additional grant funding will be contingent upon a successful application and preliminary summer d~monstration program. Goals apd Objectjyes The over-arching goal of the MYSAM program is to challenge communities and their young people to engage collaboratively in service to define and solve local and societal -problems while also shifting public perception of youth from clients to resourceful problem solvers. MYSAM seeks to broaden opportunities for a diversity of youth to become involved in service and community problem solving by elevating the role and enhancing the influence of youth in meeting their own needs and the needs of their community. MYSAM will support programs that 1. provide peer support, 2. provide service to visible community needs, and/or 3. increase youth participation and involvement in community service and service learning. Elieible Applicants Applicant must be A. A qualified nonprofit organization working in partnership with one or more Local Education Agency(ies) (LEA) or other qualified organizations (or both) to make service opportunities available for school-age youth. B. A partnership of nonprofit organizations working in partnership with one or more Local Education Agency(ies) (LEA) or other qualified organizations (or both) to make service opportunities available for sc~ool-age youth. C. Applicant's proposed project must be located in a community(ies) where schools or school districts have received a Michigan Department of Education (MDE) Learn and Serve operating grant or in communities with established school-based service learning programs. D. Applicant must operate a successful four to eight (4-8) week summer demonstration program in partnership with one or more Local Education Agency(ies). E. Applicant must, upon request, be able to offer proof of a recent financial audit of the applicant's organization conducted by an independent certified public accountant. (see General Directions, page 7) 1 �De(jpjtjons "Act"- The National and Community Service Trust Act of 1993 which establishes the Learn and Serve America - Community-based program. "Administrative Costs" - Costs associated with the overall administration of a Corporation program. Such costs include the following: (1) indirect casts (e.g., costs identified with two or more cost objectives but not identified with a particular cost objective) as described in applicable provisions of Office of Management and Budget Circulars that relate to indirect costs; (2) costs for financial, accounting, auditing, internal evaluations, or C9ntracting functions; (3) costs for insurance that protects the entity that operates the program; and (4) that portion of the salaries and benefits of the director and any other program administrative staff equal to the portion of the time . that is not spent in support of specific project objectives, meaning recruiting, training, placing, or .. supervising participants. Administrative costs do not include allowabl~ costs directly to the program or project operations, such as the following: (1) costs for participants, including living allowances, insurance payments, and expenses for training and travel; (2) costs for staff who recruit, train, place or supervise participants, including costs for salaries, benefits, expenses, training and travel if the purpose is for a specific program or project objective; and (3) costs for the independent evaluations and internal evaluations-the latter to the extent that the evaluations cover only the funded program or project and are specifically related to creative methods of quality improvements. (Overall organizational management improvement costs are administrative costs). Particular costs, such as those associated with program functions, may be prorated between administrative and program costs if included in the budget and approved by the Corporation and/or MCSC. "Adult volunteer" - An individual, such as an older adult, an individual with a disability, a parent, or an employee of a business or public or private nonprofit organization who works without financial remuneration in an educational institution to assist students or out-of-school youth and is beyond the age of compulsory school attendance in the State in which the educational institution is located. "Community-based agency"- A private, nonprofit organization (including a church or religious entity) that is representative of a community or a significant segment of a community and is engaged in meeting human, educational, environmental, or public safety community needs. "Community-based service learning program" -Voluntary civic activities operated through a community-based public or private nonprofit organization. Such a program could include school sponsored extracurricular activities. "Corporation" - The Corporation for National and Community Service, the Federal -agency responsible for the administration of several national service programs including the Learn and Serve America - Community-based. "Demonstration Program" - Service Learning or Community-based Service Learning program engaging youth in service which is conducted by a community-based agency receiving a grant and includes one or more LEA's. This short term summer program must exhibit successful collaboration and program readiness and must meet the goals of MYSAM. This demonstration may be built upon an existing program. The grantee undertakes the program to test a model and with the intention of creating a more effective program based upon demonstration experience. "LEA" - Local Educational Agency has the same meaning as the term described in section 1471(12) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 1965 (20 U.S.C. 2891(12)). 2 �"MYSAM" - Michigan Youth Serving Across Michigan, Michigan's comprehensive youth service program for administering the Learn and Serve America - Community-based program. "Participant" - An individual enrolled in a program that receives assistance under the Act A panicipant may not be considered to be an employee of the program in which the panicipant is enrolled. "Partnership" - Pursuant to a written agreement specifying the responsibilities of two or more partner entities with respect to the development and operation -of the service learning program proposed to be conducted. "Qualified public or private nonprofit organization" - An organization which has demonstrated expertise in working with school-age youth and in meeting hliman, educational; environmental, or public safety ·needs. In addition, in order to be the applicant agency, thenonprofit must have been in eXistence for at least one year prior to submitting an application for a service learning program. "School-age youth"- Individuals between the ages of 5 and 17, inclusive and children with disabilities as defined in section 602(a)(l) of the individuals with Disabilities Education Act (20 U.S.C. 1401 (a) (1)), who receive services under part B of such Act "Service learning" A method whereby students or participants learn and develop through active panicipation in thoughtfully organized service that is conducted in and meets the needs of a community; is coordinated with an elementary school, middle school, secondary school, institution of higher education, or community service program. and with the community; helps foster civic responsibility; is integrated into and enhances the academic curriculum of the students, or the educational components of the community service program in which the participants are enrolled; and provides structured time for the students or participants to reflect on the service experience. "Service Opportunity" A program or project, including a service-learning program or project, that enables students to perform meaningful and constructive service in agencies, institutions, and situations where the application of human talent and dedication may· help to meet human, educational, linguistic, public safety, and environmental community needs, especially those relating to poverty. "Student"- A student is an individual who is enrolled in an elementary, middle or secondary school or institution of higher education on a full- or part-time basis. 3 �GRANT REYIEW PROCESS Initial screening of grants will be based on tbe applicant's compliance with and completion of the general proposal requirements (see page 5 Grant Proposal Narrative and page 7 General Directions). After a review by a qualified panel, proposals will be ranked according to their scores and recommended to the MCSC for final determination. Awards will be made to the top ranked proposals based upon the availability of Federal Corporation funds. Strong proposals will address the following key elements. These will serve as review criteria. The maximum points for each criteria are listed below. . · A. Need (10) The proposal contains a sound rationale that meets an identifiabl~ community or education · need. Of particular interest is the development of sustainable service learning partnerShips among community-based organizations and schools. B• Quality (70) Concept and Design (50) The proposed program (1) involves diverse members of the community (including economically disadvantaged youth and individuals with disabilities) who will serve together to explore the underlying causes of community problems; (2) contains clear goals and measurable objectives; (3) displays a clear mastery of the best practices of service learning; (4) provides for productive, meaningful educational experiences for participants; (5) demonstrates a programmatically sound and viable service learning partnership among schools and community-based organizations (6) includes a preliminary summer demonstration project which possesses the characteristics listed in 1-5; (7) and. effectively utilizes information learned in the demonstration project to clarify and enhance an ongoing program. Organization Capacity (20) The proposal (1) describes a sound process for training, technical assistance, supervision, quality control, evaluation, administration, and other key activities; (2) describes a sound process for ensuring quality and evaluating the efforts of the service learning program; (3) describes in detail the operational partnership with a school-based service learning program; and (4) the principal leaders who will implement the proposal are well qualified for their responsibilities. C. Sustainability (20) The proposal demonstrates the ability and willingness to collaborate with the MCSC; the proposal fosters collaborative efforts among local educational agencies, local government agencies, community-based agencies, businesses, and State agencies; the program has strong, broad-based partnerships and has community support; and there is evidence that fmancial resources will be available to continue the MYSAM effort after the expiration of the grant D. Priority Priority will be given to proposals that demonstrate the ability to achieve the goals of MYSAM service learning programs by (1) providing peer support for service and service learning; (2) building programs around real community needs in a way that is visible and valuable; (3) increasing the participation among youth in community service and service learning, including involving youth in the planning of the program (4) integrating the 4 �program into the academic life of the participants; (5) developing a program that could best represent the potential of service learning as a vehicle for education reform or school-towork transition; (6) working to develop the civic responsibility and leadership skills of the participants; (7) demonstrating that the program serves a community that is in the greatest need of assistance such as programs targeting low-income areas; (8) invol$g students from both public and private elementary or secondary schools, and/or student$ of different ages, races, genders, ethnic groups, disabilities, or economic backgrounds; and (9) the program's quality, innovation, replicability, and sustainability. GRANT PROPOSAL NARRATIVE The grant proposal may not exceed 10 pa2(:S in length including the budget form and budget narrative; therefore, all questions should be answered as clearly and as concisely as possible. The : · items indicated in bold type are the· questions and/or statements that are to be answered by the applicant Use the headings provided in bold type as headings within your application. Be sure to provide all reguired informatiop. The proposal should describe a three year program, but the budget should be limited only to year one. A. Abstract Provide a ope pa&e abstract which briefly describes the grant proposal. Provide a synopsis of the progi"am which briefly describes the goal of the planning process, the partners, the anticipated outcomes, and the target population. B. Need Provide no more than a one page description of the local community-identified need for a program of this type. Include a description of any current program(s) which would be enhanced by the implementation of the proposed program, especially those operated in conjunction with school-based service learning. Although funds cannot be used to supplant existing programs, they may be used to enhance and modify existing programs by inclusion of youth volunteers in either community- or school-based service programs. C. Local Planning All proposals submitted for funding under the MYSAM Program must be submitted with some proof of a local planning process. This process may be ongoing or an extension of an existing effort The goal of the process should be the institutionalization of service learning in community-based organizations and schools. Representatives of communitybased agencies including community action agencies, service recipients, youth-serving agencies, youth, parents, teachers, administrators, agencies that serve older adults, school board members, labor, business, and individuals with disabilities should be included in this process. Include a list of participants in the process and their affiliation. D. - Objectives Briefly describe what is to be accomplished by this project Keep the objectives realistic and achievable and relate their completion to the previously described needs. E. Program Design Provide an overview of the following: the time-phased planning process, the summer demonstration project, and the operational MYSAM program. State how you will use the lessons learned from the summer project to improve an operational program. 5 �F. Three-year Objectives Provide a description of what the program will do over the next three years and give specific examples and expected outcomes. G. Measurable Outcomes Provide measurable outcomes relating to the planning process, the summer demonstration project, and the operational program. Include the participant, community, and institutional impacts expected. H. Evaluation · Provide an explanatipn of how the program will be evaluated, addressing the outcomes and objectives explained above. All funded MYSAM projects will participate in the evaluation study conducted by the Michigan Community Service Commission. Each application should indicate the type and method of evaluation it wishes to conduct separate from the State program. 6 �GENERAL DIRECTIONS 1. Each district/agency desiring a MYSAM grant must complete and submit both an application form and a grant proposal. Applications and grant proposals will be rated based upon the point value which appears in parentheses following each part of the preceding grant review section. 2. Send the original and seven (7) copies of both the application and grant proposal to Michigan Community Service Commission Olds Plaza Building 4th Floor 111 S. Capitol Avenue Lansing, MI 48913. Proposals must be received at the MCSC office no later than January l7, 1995 5:00 p.m. EST. NO SUBMISSIONS WILL BE ACCEPTED VIA FACSIMILE. 3. Page limitations are as follows: abs~tone(1)page application form one (1) page grant proposal is limited to ten (10) pages, including the budget form and budget namuive appendices limited to five (5) pages to include written agreement of "partner" agency(ies), letters of commitment, brochures, etc. signed assurances and certifications pages (provided) 4. Proposals must be separately paper clipped and bound together with a rubber band. Proposals that include bindings, art work. or video/audio cassette tapes will not be accepted. 5. Program support is for three years, renewable annually. Submit only the first year budget MYSAM funds may JlQt be used to supplant funds. Unused funds must be returned to the MCSC. A maximum of $10.000 of MYSAM funds may be requested for the first year. MYSAM grant awards are annually contingent upon receipt of an award from the Corporation to the State of Michigan. 6. Applicants must agree to participate in an evaluation program administered by the MCSC that complies with Federal requirements of the Corporation. 7. Proof of a independent certified financial audit may be requested as part of the grant application review process. Please do not include proof of the audit in this application, but be prepared to provide the proof upon request by MCSC. 7 �TITLE PAGE Part I. 1. · General lpformatjop _Public or Private Nonprofit Organization School District Check one: 2. Legal Applicant 3. Mailing Address City Phone Number Congressional District of area to be served ·Zip Code 4. 5. Employer ID Number:. _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ __ 6. ~~~=---------------------------------------Organization's Name:._ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ __ Address: _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ __ City,Smte,Zip:__________________________________ Phone/Fax: 7. 8. Anticipated number of youth who will participate in the proposed pro~ ______ Anticipated number of educationally or economically disadvanmged youth who will participate in the proposed pro~ 9. 10. Total Cash Non-Federal Match Total MYSAM Funds Requested 11. 12. Stan Date End Date 8 �15. Name and Title of Applicant 16. Signature of Applicant APPLICATION FOR FlJNDS MUST BE RECEIVED NO LATER THAN 5;00 P.M. JANUARY 17. 1994. SEND ORIGINAL SIGNATUBE AND SEYEN (7) COPIES TO Michigan Community Service Commission Olds Plaza-4th Floor 111 S. Capitol Lansing, MI 48913 APPLICATIONS TRANSMIITED VIA FAX WD..L N.QI. BE ACCEPTED. 9 �APPLICATION FOR FUNDS: Part D.· 1995-96 Partpershjp aeeodes 1. Name of agency acting as fiscal agent 2. Agency Director A~ency Administrator 3. 10 �4. List the agencies and district(s) which v.j!l be collaborating in this program. Superintendent's Name District Name 11 �BUDGET AND BUDGET NARRATIVE Part W. 1. Budget Budget Narrative: Provide a narrative which explains exactly how requested MYSAM funds will be spent and an explanation of the sources of local matching funds. All MY~AM funds are to be used to support new programs or to supplement and not supplant support of existing programs and may only. be. used for activities that are specific to this grant When explaining expenditures, be sure to specify exactly how the money will be allocated. For example, if you are budgeting a certain amount of money for salaries, be sure to explain what salaries are to be paid with this money. For example, $xx is for the program coordinator, $yy is for the two supervisors of community service during non-school hours. If money is allocated to purchase services, explain what that service is and how much money is budgeted. For example, $xx is for consultant on service-learning cuniculum. 2. BudgetForm: Complete the enclosed budget form by indicating the amount of grant funds requested and the amount of local funds allocated in each category. Local funds may include appropriate operating expenditures which may be used for a project of this nature. Grant funds cannot be used for indirect costs. Corporation funds can cover up to 90% of the overall budget for the program. The remaining funds Oocal match) must be from a nonFederal source. The project's local match be in cash or in kind from public or private funds. Budgets will be reviewed for completeness, accuracy, and adequacy. 12 �LEARN & SERVE AMERICA - COMMUNITY -BASED MY SAM Budget Form OPERATIONAL GRANf BUDGET CATEGORIES Funds Requested + from the Other Federal = Tow Federal + State/Loca11 = Total Program · Private Funds· Funding· .. Corporation A. Staff Costs • Salaries • Benefits B. Training Costs c. Staff Transportation Costs D. Contracted Services (specify in narrative) E. Supplies & Materials F. Other Costs• (specify in narrative) G. Administrative Costs•• (not to exceed 2.6% of total Corp. funding) TOTAL - ORGANIZATION(S) APPLYING FOR FUNDS: *Other: Subgrants to buildings/classrooms and travel for students to volunteer sites and State-sponsored youth leadership events are examples of "Other" expenses. **Administration (not to exceed 2.6% of the total requested from the Corporation) 13 �ASSURANCES Part IV. Assuram:es All recipients of Federal funding are required to assure that the recipient: • Has the legal authority to apply for Federal assistance, and the institutional, managerial, and financial capability (including funds sufficient to pay the non-Federal share of project costs) to ensure proper planning, management, and completion of the project described in this application. • Will give the awarding agency, the Comptroller General of the United States, and if appropriate, the State, through any authorized representative, access to and the right to examine all records, books, papers, or documents related to the award; and will establish a proper accounting system in accordance with generally accepted accounting standards or agency directives. • Will establish safeguards to prohibit employees from using their position for a purpose that constitutes or presents the appearance of personal or organizational conflict of interest or personal gain. • Will initiate and complete the work within the applicable time frame after receipt of approval of the awarding agency. • Will comply with the Intergovernmental Personnel Act of 1970 (42 U.S.C. 4728-4763) relating to prescribed standards for merit systems for programs funded under one of the 19 statutes or regulations specified in Appendix A of OPM's Standards for a Merit System of Personnel Administration (5 CFR 900, Subpart F). • Will comply with all Federal statutes relating to nondiscrimination. These include but are not limited to (a) Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 (P.L. 88-352) which prohibits discr:imi.Dation on the basis of race, color, or national origin; (b) Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, as amended (20 U.S.C. 1681-1683), and (1685-1686), which prohibits discrimination on the basis of sex; (c) Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, as amended (29 U.S.C. 794), which prohibits discrimination on the basis of disability; (d) The Age Discrimination Act of 1975, as amended (42 U.S.C. 6101-6107), which prohibits discrimination on the basis of age; (e) The Drug Abuse Office and Treatment Act of 1972 (P.L. 92-255), as amended, relating to nondiscrimination on the 14 �basis of drug abuse; (f) The Comprehensive Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism Prevention, Treatment and Rehabilitation Act of 1970 _(J>.L. 91-616), as amended, relating to nondiscrimination on the basis of alcohol abuse or alcoholism; (g) 523 and 527 of the Public Health Service Act of 1912 (42 U.S.C. 290dd-3 and 290ee-3), as amended, relating to confidentiality of alcohol and drub abuse patient records; (h) Title VITI of the Civil Rights Act of l968 (42 U.S.C. 3601 ~.),as amended, relating to nondiscrimination in the sale, rental, or financing of housing; (i) any other nondiscrimination provisions in the National and Community Service Act of 1990, as.amended; and G> the requirements of any other nondiscrimination statute(s) which may apply to the application. Will comply, or has. already complied, with the requirements of Title nand ill of the • Uniform Relocation Assistance and Real Property Acquisition Policies Act of 1970 (PL. 91-646) which provide for fair and equitable treatment of persons displaced or whose property is acquired as a result of Federal or Federally assisted programs. These requirements apply to all interests in real property acquired for project purposes regardless of Federal participation in purchases. • Will comply with the provisions of the Hatch Act (5 U.S.D. 1501-1508 and 7324-7328) which limit the political activities of employees whose principal employment activities are funded in whole or in part with Federal funds. • Will comply, as applicable, with the provisions of the Davis-Bacon Act (40 U.S.C. 276a and 276a-77), the Copeland Act (40 U.S.C. 276c and 18 U.S.C. 874), and the Contract Work Hours and Safety Standards Act (40 U.S.C. 327-333), regarding labor standards for Federally assisted construction sub agreements. • · Will comply, if applicable, with flood insurance purchase requirements of Section 102(a) of the Flood Disaster Protection Act of 1973 (PL. 93-234) which requires the recipients·in a special flood hazard area to participate in the program and to purchase flood insurance if the total cost of insurable construction and acquisition is $10,000 or more. • Will comply with environmental standards which may be prescribed pursuant to the following: (a) institution of environmental quality control measures under the National Environmental Policy Act of 1969 (P.L. 91-190) and Executive Order (EO) 11514; (b) notification of violating facilities pursuant to EO 11738; (c) protection of wetlands pursuant to EO 11990; (d) evaluation of flood hazards in flood plains in accordance with EO 11988; (e) assurance of project consistency with the approved state management program developed under the Coastal Zone Management Act of 1972 (16 U.S.C. 1451 ~ 15 �~.);(f) conformity of Federal actions to State (Clean Air) Implementation Plans under Section 176(c) of the Clean Air Act of 1955_, as amended (42 U.S.C. 7401 ~.); (g) protection of underground sources of drinking water under the Safe Drinking Water Act of 1974, as amended (P.L. 93-523); and (h) protection of endangered species under the Endangered Species Act of 1973, as amended (P.L. 93-205). • Will comply with the Wild and Scenic Rivers Act of 1968 (16 U.S.C. 1271 ~.)related to protecting components or potential componentS of the national wild and scenic rivers system. • Will assist the awarding agency in assuring compliance with Section 106 of the National Historic Preservation Act of 1966, as amended (16 U.S.C. 470), EO 11593 (identification and protection of historic properties), and the Archaeological and Historic Preservation Act of 1974 (16 U.S.C. 469a-1 • ~.). Will comply with P.L. 93-348 regarding the protection of human subjects involved in research, development, and related activities supported by this award of assistance. • Will comply with the Laboratory Animal Welfare Act of 1966 (PL. 89-544, as amended, 7 U.S.C. 2131 ~.)pertaining to the care, handling, and treatment of warm-blooded animals held for research, teaching, or other activities supported by this award of assistance. • Will comply with the Lead-Based Paint Poisoning Prevention Act (42 U.S.C. §§ 4801 kt gg.) which prohibits the use of lead-based paint in construction or rehabilitation of residence structures. • Will cause to be performed the required fmancial and compliance audits in accordance With the Single Audit Act of 1984 or OMB Circular A-133, Audits of Institutions of Higher Learning and other Nonprofit institutions. • Will comply with all applicable requirements of all other Federal laws, executive orders, regulations, and policies governing this program. 16 �In addition, all recipients of Corporation assistance under this application are required to assure that the recipient: • Will keep such records and provide such information to the Corporation with respect to the program as may be required for fiscal audits and program evaluation. • Will not use the assistance to replace state and local funding streams that had been used to support programs of the type eligible to receive Corporation support. For any given program, this condition will be satisfied if the aggregate non-Federal expenditure for that program in the fiscal year for which support is to be provided is not less than the.previous fiscal year. • Will use the assistance only for a program that does not duplicate and is in addition to an activity otherwise available in the locality of the program. • Will comply with the Notice, Hearing, and Grievance Procedures found in §176 of the Act. • Will comply with the nondisplacement rules found in §177(b) of the Act Specifically, an employer shall not displace an employee or position, including partial displacement such as reduction in hours, wages, or employment benefits, as a result of the employer using an AmeriCorps participant; a service opportunity shall not be created that will infringe on the promotional opportunity of an employed individual; an AmeriCorps participant shall not perform any services or duties or engage in activities that ( 1) would otherwise be performed by an employee as part of the employee's assigned duties, (2) will supplant the hiring of employed workers, (3) are services or duties with respect to which an individual has recall rights pursuant to a collective bargaining agreement or applicable personnel procedures; or (4) have been performed by or were assigned to any presently employed worker, an employee who recently is on leave, an employee who is on strike or is being locked out, or an employee who is subject to a reduction in force or has recall rights subject to a collective bargaining agreement or applicable personnel procedure. 17 �ASSURANCES - SIGNATURE By signing this assurances page, the applicant certifies that it will agree to perform all actions and support all intentions stated in the attached Assurances. NOTE: This form must be signed and included in the application. Organization Name Project Name Name and Title of Authorized Representative Signature 18 �CERTIFICATION INSTRUCTIONS Part y, Certjficatjops By signing the Certification Signature Page on page 24, the applicant certifies that she/he will agree to perfonn all actions and suppon all intentions stated in the Certification sections in Pan VI of this application. Signing the Certification Page 1. Inability to Certify. The inability of a person to provide the certification required below will not necessarily result in denial of a grant The applicant shall submit an explanation of why she/he cannot provide the certification set out below. The certification or explanation will be considered in connection with the Corporation determination whether to enter into this transaction. However, failure of the applicant to fmnish a certification or an explanation shall disqualify such applicant for a grant 2• Erroneous Certification. The certification in this clause is a material representation of fact upon which reliance was placed when the Corporation determined to enter into this transaction. If it is later determined that the applicant knowingly rendered an erroneous certification, in addition to other remedies available to the Federal Government, the Corporation may terminate this transaction for cause or default 3• Notice of Error in Certification. The applicant shall provide immediate written notice to the Corporation to whom this proposal is submitted if at any time the applicant learns that its certification was erroneous when submitted or has become erroneous by reason of changed circumstances. 4. Definitions. The terms "covered transaction," "debarred," "suspended," "ineligible," "lower tier covered transaction," "participant," "person," "primarily covered transaction," "principal," "proposal," and "voluntarily excluded," as used in this clause, have the meanings- set out in the Definitions and Coverage sections of the rules implementing Executive Order 12549. An applicant shall be considered a "prospective primary participant in a covered transaction" as defmed in the rules implementing Executive Order 12549. You may contact the Corporation for assistance in obtaining a copy of those regulations. 19 �5. Certification Requirement for Subgrant Agreements. The applicant agrees by submitting this proposal that. should the proposed_covered transaction be entered into, she/he shall not knowingly enter into any lower tier covered transaction with a person who is debarred, suspended, declared ineligible, or voluntarily excluded from participation in this covered transaction, unless authorized by the Corporation. 6• Certification Inclusion in Subgrant Agreements. The applicant further agrees by submitting this proposal that she/he will include the clause titled "Certification Regarding Debarment, Suspension, Ineligibility, and Voluntary Exclusion-J,.ower Tier Covered Transactions," provided by the Corporation, without modification, in all lower tier covered . transactions and ·i n ali solicitations for lower tier covered transactions. 7• Certification of Subgrant Principals. A grantee may rely upon a certification of a prospective participant in a lower-tier covered transaction that it is not debarred, suspended, ineligible, or voluntarily excluded from the covered transaction, unless she/he knows that the certification is erroneous. A grantee may decide the method and frequency by which she/he determines the eligibility of its principals. Each grantee may, but is not required to, check the ~onprocurementllst 8• Prudent Person Standard. ~othing contained in the foregoing shall be construed to require establishment of a system of records in order to render in good faith the certification required by this clause. The knowledge and information of a grantee is not required to exceed that which is normally possessed by a prudent person in the ordinary course of business dealings. 9• Non-Certification ~ Subgrant Agreements. Except for transactions authorized under paragraph 6 of these instructions, if a grantee knowingly enters into a lower-tier covered transaction with a person who·is suspended, debarred, ineligible, or voluntarily excluded from participation in this transaction, in addition to other remedies available to the Federal Government, the department or agency may terminate this transaction for cause or default 20 �CERTIFICATIONS Pad VI. Certjficatjons Before completing certification. please read the Certification Instructions (see pages 19-20). Certification - Debarment, Suspension, and Other Responsibility Matters. This certification is required by the regulations implementing Executive Order 12549, Debarment and Suspension, 34 CFR Part 85, Section 85.510, Participants' responsibilities. The regulations were published as Part VII of the May 26, 1988, Federal Register (pages 19160-19211). A. The applicant certifies to the best of her/his knowledge and l;>elief that the applicant and her/his principals: • Are not presently debarred, suspended, proposed for debarment, declared ineligible, or voluntarily excluded from covered transactions by any Federal depanxnentoragency, • Have not within a three-year period preceding this proposal been convicted of or had a civil judgment rendered against them for commission of fraud or a criminal offense in connection with obtaining, attempting to obtain, or performing a public (Federal, State or local) transaction or contract under a public transaction; violation of Federal or State anti-trust statutes or commission of embezzlement, theft, forgery, bribery, falsification or destruction of records, making false statements, or receiving stolen property, • Are not presently indicted for, or otherwise criminally or civilly charged by, a governmental entity (Federal, State or local) with commission of any of the offenses enumerated in the previous paragraph of this certification, and • Have not within a three-year period preceding this application proposal had one or more public transactions (Federal, State or local) terminated for cause or default; B. Where the applicant is unable to certify to any of the statements in this certification, such applicant shall attach an explanation to this application. 21 �Certification - Drug-Free Workplace This certification is required by the regulations implementing the Drug-Free Workplace Act of 1988, 34 CFR Part 85, Subpart F. The regulations, published in the January 31, 1989, Federal Register, require certification of grantees, prior to award, that they will maintain a drug-free workplace. The certification set out below is a material representation of fact upon which reliance will be placed when the agency determines to award the ~t. False certification or violation of the certification shall be grounds for suspension of payments, suspension or termination of grants, · or government-wide suspension or debarment (see 34 CFR Part 85, Section 85.615 and 85.620). The grantee certifies that it will provide a drug-free workplace by: A. Publishing a statement notifying employees that the unlawful manufacture, distribution, dispensing, possession, or use of a controlled substance is prohibited in the grantee's workplace and specifying the actions that will be taken against employees for violation of such prohibition; B. Establishing a drug-free awareness program to inform employees about: • the dangers of drug abuse in the workplace, • the grantee's policy of maintaining a drug-free workplace, • any available drug counseling, rehabilitation, and employee assistance programs, • and the penalties that may be imposed upon employees for drug abuse violations occurring in the workplace. C. Making it a requirement that each employee to be engaged in the performance of the grant be given a copy of the statement required by paragraph (A). D. Notifying the employee in the statement required by paragraph (A) that, as a condition of employment under the grant, the employee will • abide by the terms of the statement, and • notify the employer of any criminal drug statute conviction for a violation occuning in the workplace no later than five days after such conviction. E. Notifying the Corporation with 10 days after receiving notice under paragraph (D) from an employee or otherwise receiving actual notice of such conviction. 22 �F. Taking one of the following actions, within 30 days of receiving notice under subparagraph (4)(b), with respect to any employee who is so ~nvicted: • Taking appropriate personnel action against such an employee, up to and including termination, and • Requiring such employee to participate satisfactorily in a drug abuse assistance or rehabilitation program approved for such purposes by a Federal, State, or local health, law enforcement, or other appropriate agency. G. Making a good faith effort to continue to maintain a drug-free workplace through • implementation of paragraphs (A), (B), (C), (D), (E), and (F). Certjficatjop - Lobbyioe Activities As required by Section 1352, Title 31 of the U.S. Code, the applicant certifies that: A. No federally appropriated funds have been paid or will be paid, by or on behalf of the undersigned, to any person for influencing or attempting to influence an officer or employee of any agency, a Member of Congress, an officer of Congress in connection with the awarding of any Federal contract, the making of any Federal loan, the entering into of any cooperative agreement, or modification of any Federal contract, grant, loan, or cooperative agreement B. If any funds other than Federally appropriated funds have been paid or will be paid to any person for influencing or attempting to influence an officer or employee of any agency, a Member of Congress, an officer or employee of Congress, or an employee of a Member of Congress in connection with this Federal contract, grant, loan, or cooperative agreement, the undersigned shall complete and submit Standard Form LU.., ''Disclosure Form to Report Lobbying," in accordance with its instructions. C. The undersigned shall require that the language of this certification be included in the award documents for all subcontracts at all tiers (including subcontracts, subgrants, and contracts under grants, loans and cooperative agreements) and that all subrecipients shall certify and disclose accordingly. 23 �CERTIFICATION - SIGNATURE Before you Start. Before completing certification, please read Certification Instructions, pages 19-20. Signature. By signing this Certification page, the applicant certifies that she/he will agree to perform all actions and support all intentions stated in the Certification sections in Part m of this application. The three Certifications are • Certification: Debarment, Suspension, and Other Responsibility Matters • Certification: Drug-Free Workplace • Certification: Lobbying Activities Organization Name: Project Name: Name and Title of Authorized Representative: Signature: Dare: 24 � 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_1995_CM_1995-02-21_MYSAM-RFP-Concepts Title A name given to the resource Michigan Community Service Commission 1995-02-21 commission meeting Youth Service America RFP Concepts Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Michigan Community Service Commission Description An account of the resource Michigan Community Service Commission 1995-02-21 commission meeting Youth Service America RFP Concepts. 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, 49668 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 1995-02-21 https://digitalcollections.library.gvsu.edu/files/original/c74e17bc1394bfbcfa06e115bd67eab3.pdf 159b20b63c775ff1520f9c6a3aa7c38c PDF Text Text 2/24/95 12:19 AM CNCS [202-565-2777] Page 2/4 . ·.\ TIO~.\L SER :ICE .\:\"D RESCISSIO;:-.; F.\CT SHEET BA.CKGROUI\fD: The House VA. /HUD Appropriations sLtbcommirree has proposed ro rescind nearly one third of the appropriariorz for National Service half..vay through its first year .. slashing 5210 million ofrhe 5575 million available for national sen;ice in fiscal year 199_·. leaving a totczl of$365 million available. • A rf?scission would r!!nege on the bipartisan Congressz onal commitment to ...\.mencans who he :e .::."r!!ady c'Jmmiued to ;ernng their communzries. Middle d as; f amzlies who wo r ~ hard and play b_ · rhi! r ~d;:s would be !!specially hard hzr. ..l.. year and a half ago, Congress mandated a three year phase-in for funding 100.000 ..l..meriCorps :\-fembers, calling for 20,000 "Yfembers to begin a year 's service in 1994 ancl33 .000 in FY 1995. This rescission '.\;ould require the Corporation to scale back existing programs already in place . cutting approximately 2,000 .\meriCorps :\-fembers from the current le vel of:20.000 and 15,000 from the phase- in le vel authorized by Congress. The majority of the reductions \"·ould occur in those States with the most_-\meriCorps "Yfembers--:\" e•.\.· York. California. T e.xas. Pennsylnnia. and :\-fichi~an. :\-fiddle class families with co1le~e-a~ed members \\·illin~ to sef\·e their communiti-es full time for a full year-- and \vho-are ~ounting on .\meriCorps to help them afford college educations-- \vill be especially hard-hit if the Congressional commitment is not kept. • .-1. rescission would scop .4.meriCorps in its tracks before ir has a chance to prove irs worrh or Con-snus has a chance co evaluate us cost effectiveness. Cutting nearly a third out of this new federalist approach to government -- barely si.'\: months old. halfway through its first operational year, \vith no attempt to determine the program 's effectiveness, one month awav from its first con~ressional hearin~ -- is not smart ~o\·ernment. Let's make decisions based o~ real results, not pure politics. • ft's simple mach curs in fundin ,g already authorized and appropriated by Congress will ·ur rhe numbe r of Americans who are already parriciparing zn service and the number of communuie s benejiuing from rlzeir hard work . ..l..meriCorps is a reinvented ne\v federalist model that does not ha\·e a big bureaucracy that can be cut. There have been fe wer than 200 people hired in ~·ashington --to oversee 20,000 :\-fembers working in communities across A.merica -- since .\meriCorps was created . .4..pproximately .50 organizations, already funded to begin operations later this year and add 13 ,000 new :\-fembers in service activities across the country would have to be dropped. forcing the Corporation to abandon services to over 1.50 new communities. 5.5 million of taxpayers' funds , already spent to begin these projects, would have been wasted. Rescission would require the Corporation to inunediately close four .\meriCorps*\"CCC campuses in California, Colorado, South Carolina. and )Jfaryland, established in 199~ and operating with former military personnel on closed military bases. These communities -- hardhit by defense downsizing-- are counting on base re-use , a process in which .\meriCorps*:-iCCC "Yfembers play key roles. This rescission \\'Ould send 1,000 .\meriCorps :\-fembers back home in the middle of their year of serv ice. Learn and Serve .\merica. which provides sen·ice-leaming infrastructure in public schools around the country, would be equally devastated. These are largely school-based programs with long-term budgets . .\ federal rescission of this magnitude can be expected to lead to teacher layotTs in a time of squeezed state and local budgets. �, CNCS ( 202-565-2777] • r-age ,j f'! AmaiCorps should nor be penalized for rewarding re sults. The Corporation for _::.,;-ational Sen·ice bases its grants on results -- that is \vhy _-\.meriCorps a\\:ards funded in FY 199.5 are not made until late in the fiscal year. _-\.meriCorps evaluates programs with an eye trained on "gening things done ." _-\.meriCorps funds those that \vork vvell and produce tangible , demonstrable results and eliminates those that don 't. _-\.meriCorps :Vfembers and communities should not be made the victims of this ' 'smart government" approach. Fi\· e months into the fiscal year, the Corporation has put detailed operations in place for the use of monie s already appropriated by the Congress. Some programs, such as funds for State Commissions, 1..vhich are appointed by and report to the Governors, have already been a\varded fu nding levels for fiscal year 19g.5 __-\. rescission would require the Corporation to terminate these grants and reissue them at lO\.\·er funding levels. In other cases. applications have been se nt to States and local initatives, which are already hard at \vork de '-·eloping plans for service starting later this year. They have expended significant time , effo rt. and money in this process. • The Public Private Parmership w ould be undermined ifrhe ''Public '' reneges on irs c?mmzrmem. _-\.meriCorps innovative approach requires programs to raise 2.5 percent of operating costs and 1.5 percent of the living allowances from private sources. Pri\·ate investment in _-\.meriCorps has been strong -- in its first year of operation, the Corporation has received hundreds of conunitments from private companies (e.g., General Electric , _-\.merican Express, IB~vi) and fo undations to support _-\.meriCorps programs in communities across our country·. Private sector partners make investments based on stable gro1..vth, fulfilled commitments and de monstrable results . Reneging on Con~ressional commitments in mid-vear would mean that these omanizations \\·ould withdra~v or curtail their support. • AmeriCorps is working already. _-\.meriCorps service produces direct and demonstrable results in American communities. _-\.meriCorps :Vfembers tutor and mentor at-risk youth, organize neighborhood watch associations, build affordable housing, help seniors live independently, and help immunize children against preventable diseases. For example: Last summer, the _::.,;- ew Y ark Police Department reported that recreation areas and public pools policed by the AmeriCorps Cadet Corps were free of assaults for the first time in memory. _-\.meriCorps Members in Kansas City shut do\vn crack houses and reclaimed a neighborhood's only park from gangs, causing the Kansas City police chief, Steven Bishop, to state: "The partnership of national service and community policing is a winner in Kansas City ." _-\.meriCorps :Vfembers helped clean up in the aftermath of t1oods in the :Vfid\vest and earthquakes in California. and fought fires in the \A.--est. FE:Vl -\.'s Richard Krimm has stated, ''They have helped literally thousands of victims pick up the pieces of their lives." �~--\TIO~A.L SERI.JlCE _-\~D _-\DDITION_-\L RESCISSIONS F_-\CT SHEET BA.CKGROUiVD: ln addition to the 5210 million rescission being considered by the House VA!HUD Appropriations subcommittee, the House Labor!HHS Appropriations subcommittee may propose to rescind $10.5 million for the current fiscal year. • Seniors who serve should be re·warded, nor cue. Project support funds for the senior programs, as provided in the .\"ational and Community Service Trust _-\ct of 1993 . would be eliminated by this rescission. This proposal \- ·ould eliminate the modest increase for Senior Corps (55.5 million) provided in the 1995 appropriations bill. Support 1..\·ould also be eliminated for 2,100 ne1..v retired and senior \· olunteers (RS.VP), more than 200 Foster Grandparents, and about 150 Senior Companions. These individuals pro\·ide critically needed services in local communities. Special emphasis is placed on sen·ing the ill, the frail, the isolated elderly , and people \vho are emotionally, mentally. or physically disabled. _-\ll individuals serve in public and private nonprofit agencies and proprietary health care organ1zat1ons. • A rescission would renege on rhe biparrisan Congressional mandace ro phase in AmeriCorps over chree -:·ears. _-\pproximately 350 ne"v _-\meriCorps* VISTA :Yfembers would be eliminated, preventing the Corporation from funding 33 ,000 AmeriCorps :Yfembers in 1995, the level authorized by the Congress when it passed the ~ ational and Community Service Trust _\ct in 1993 . This proposal eliminates the modest increases for _;meriCorps* VlSTA (S4.9 million) provided in the 1995 appropriations bill. The Corporation would have to fund 150 fewer AmeriCorps* v1ST_-\ :Yfembers than were supported in 1994. This is an absolute cut, because of int1ation and other necessary program cost mcreases. In totaL the Corporation would be required to abandon plans for _-\meriCorps*.VIST_-\ support in approximately 70 communities, who have unmet challenges in the areas of public safety, human needs, environment, and education. � 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_1995_CM_1995-02-21_Natl-Service-and-Recession-Fact-Sheet Title A name given to the resource Michigan Community Service Commission 1995-02-21 commission meeting National Service and Recession fact sheet Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Michigan Community Service Commission Description An account of the resource Michigan Community Service Commission 1995-02-21 commission meeting National Service and Recession fact sheet. 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, 49669 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 1995-02-21 https://digitalcollections.library.gvsu.edu/files/original/ae3d9b5c791e37f57cf40aa2a430698e.pdf 8fdb346a1e223547d27295412caa81d6 PDF Text Text In January of 1995, thirty-five students from the three Kalamazoo high schools Kalamazoo Central, Loy Norrix and Vine Alternative - and five students from Western Michigan University were matched with fifth and sixth grade students from Edison and Washington elementary schools for weekly mentoring sessions at the Kalamazoo Boys & Girls Club. Mentors also participate in monthly leadership training sessions, attend weekly refl ection/discussion sessions related to th e mentoring experi ence, community needs and opportuni ti es for service, and complete short-term service projects with their mentees. Funding for th e Project Mentor "Connections" program has been provided through a Corporation for National and Community Service Learn and Serve grant administered cooperatively through the Michigan Community Service Commission and the Michigan Department of Education . PROJECT MENTOR CONNECTIONS . .. linking young people with opportunities for service in their community . For more information contact: Kalamazoo Public Education Foundation 714 S. Westnedge, Suite 231 Kalamazoo, Michigan 49007-5094 616-337-0498 �What is "Connections" ? Preliminary Mentor Calendar The ·connections• program is an extension of the Kalamazoo Public Education Foundation's successful school-based Project Mentor, which matches community volunteers with students in grades K-12 throughout the Kalamazoo Public School District. January 16 3:45 - 5:00 Orientation (mentors only): The goals of the "Connections• program are 1) to build connections between high school and college students that will help them develop communication and leadership skills which will enhance their opportun ities for success in school and in the world of work, 2) to link high school and college students as mentors with elementary students for academic and personal support, 3) to link elementary through college age students with their community. Through structured mentoring experiences, training workshops, reflection sessions, and service projects identified by students to address community needs, "Connections" helps young people develop confidence in their ability to set and achieve their own goals and make a difference in the lives of others in their community. January 25 12:00 - 1:30 Pizza Kick-off (mentors, mentees, parents): Weekly Mentoring Sessions: Wednesdays at Boys & Girls Club February 1 12:00 - 1:30 Matching February 15 11 :00 - 1:30 Reflection on program goals February 22 No mentoring session 7:00 - 9:00 PM February 22 Workshop: "Assessing Leadership Style" Western Michigan University Emerging Leadership Program (mentors only) February 25 8:30 AM Service Activity: Walk for Warmth March 1 11 :00 - 1:30 Community Needs Assessment 11 :00 - 1:30 Discussion of March 8 Service Projects 7:00 - 9:00 PM March 14 Workshop: "Leaders for the 21st Century: Personal Risk Involved" Western Michigan University Emerging Leadership Program (mentors only) March 15 March 22 No mentoring session 3:00- 5:00 March 28 7:00 - 9:00 PM Workshop: "Motivating Yourself and Others" Western Michigan University Emerging Leaders Program (mentors only) March 29 No mentoring session April 5 11 :00 - 1:30 Junior Achievement: Economics of Staying in School (mentors and men tees) : April 12 3:00- 5:00 April 19 3:00- 5:00 April 21 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM Leadership/Team Building Initiatives and Ropes Course, Adventure Centre at Pretty Lake (mentors only) April May May May May 26 3 10 17 24 3:00- 5:00 11 :00 - 1:30 3:00- 5:00 11:00- 1:30 3:00- 5:00 May 31 3:00 - 5:00 Connections Recognition Program (mentors, mentees, parents) � 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_1995_CM_1995-02-21_Project-Mentor-Connections-Pamphlet Title A name given to the resource Michigan Community Service Commission 1995-02-21 commission meeting Project Mentor Connections pamphlet Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Michigan Community Service Commission Description An account of the resource Michigan Community Service Commission 1995-02-21 commission meeting Project Mentor Connections pamphlet. 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, 49670 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 1995-02-21 https://digitalcollections.library.gvsu.edu/files/original/4444be16cc2f6a35015cdf4ce038117d.pdf 1bcfcd5f9fa242b641cf080889130e0d PDF Text Text STATE OF MICHIGAN JOHN ENGLER , Governor MICHIGAN COMMUNITY SERVICE COMMISSION Chairperson Michelle Eng ler Executive Director Frank DirksTO: MEMORANDUM Michigan Community Service Co~ FROM: Frank Dirks, Executive Director 111 Olds Plaza Lansing , Tel. FAX S. Capitol Ave . Bldg ., 4th Floor Michigan 48909 (517) 335-4295 (517) 373-4977 V~ RE: Staff Funding Recommendations for YAF and MY SAM DATE: February 17, 1995 Attached for your consideration are staff recommendations for two types of funding proposals: Youth Action Forum, and MYSAM (Michigan Youth Serving Across Michigan, the CommunityBased Learn and Serve America program). The attachment includes copies of the original RFP, the list of peer reviewers, the reviewer instructions, proposal score sheets, and the staff funding recommendations. (Complete proposals are available upon request.) Youth Action Forum These proposals are part of the Youth Voice Grant that MCSC received in 1993 from the old Commission on National and Community Service. Because of limited progress on the program, we sought and won approval for an extension until May 31, 1995. We have worked with MYPAC in refming the program within the broad outlines of the grant. As you know, one of the activities is a youth summit scheduled for April. The Youth Action Forums represent more structured approaches to forums offered in the past. RFPs were disseminated asking for community collaborative proposals involving young people, non-profits, and local government to develop a forum for youth to discuss problems in the community and make recommendations for solutions. MCSC will provide technical assistance to the chosen communities and compile the youth comments in a fmal report to each community. Funds for three grants are available. MYSAM These MYSAM proposals are the second phase ofMCSC's CNCS funded Learn and Serve Community-Based program. The goal of the program is to strengthen service-learning by supporting community-based service-learning projects that are working in close organizational and programmatic collaboration with a local education agency. The MYSAM program calls for funding four developmental programs in community-based organizations that initiate summer pilot programs. These summer pilots are intended to transition into year-round school/community partnership service-learning programs. As you will see, the staff is only recommending funding for one proposal and provisional consideration for two others. In general the proposals we received were not very strong; demonstrating limited understanding of school-based service-learning. Rather than support weak proposals, the staff recommends a modified RFP process that combines targeted outreach and pre-proposal technical assistance to potential applicants. Outreach will be targeted at communities that have demonstrated success in developing and operating school and community-based service-learning projects, or that have strong collaborative school/community partnerships in place. A Division of the Michigan Jobs Commission � 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 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_1995_CM_1995-02-21_Staff-Funding-Recommendations Title A name given to the resource Michigan Community Service Commission 1995-02-21 commission meeting staff funding recommendations Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Michigan Community Service Commission Description An account of the resource Michigan Community Service Commission 1995-02-21 commission meeting staff funding recommendations. 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, 49671 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 1995-02-21 https://digitalcollections.library.gvsu.edu/files/original/da22b80f61de24849ba8489057642397.pdf bdb2bdce168f06b24f251bf71860d592 PDF Text Text , Michigan Community Service Commission Proposal Review Form DATE: 2/13/95 GRANT CATEGORY: Youth Voice: Youth Action Forum Program Proposal United Community Services of Metropolitan Detroit Southeastern Michigan Youth Summit- "Empowerment, Action, Change" Description Southeastern Michigan Youth Summit, scheduled for April25, 1995, is expected to involve approximately 500 youth from the Detroit metropolitan area The summit is based around key issue areas relevant to youth. Within these issue areas, the program will begin with keynote presentations from local youth leaders. Youth will then engage in breakout discussions to discuss issues, information, and possible solutions. The program day will end with youth interacting with adult community leaders, where they will present their concerns and solutions. Following the summit, three related activities will take place. First, several organizations are jointly planning a Service Activity Day for April29 which will address issues relevant to the summit. Secondly, the summit youth planning team will issue five mini-grants to $500 to area youth with innovative solutions in issue areas discussed Finally, a youth planning team will prepare a strategic Youth Action Plan, outlining the discussion and suggestions from the Summit. Listing organizations and resources for both youth who want to volunteer, and organizations who wish to involve youth, this plan will be available approximately 60 days following the summit. Strengths This is a well-organized, comprehensive proposal which targets and involves a large number of youth. Youth involvement throughout the planning and implementation period is extensive. The program engages several organizations and the local community, and also includes a service project. There is an action plan to further forum efforts, and inform the community about issues addressed. Weaknesses The program is duplicative in the geographical area and issues it addresses. The proposal does not indicate what specific expansion or change in the area of youth involvement and youth service will occur, in an ongoing manner. The minigrant program suggests limited dollars, and therefore, a limited time frame. The day of service is a one time event. Funding Requested $2,500.00 Staff Recommendations MCSC staff recommend for full funding �Michigan Community Service Commission Proposal Review Form DA1E: 2/13/95 GRANT CATEGORY: Youth Voice: Youth Action Forum Program Proposal Hemlock (and other rural districts) "Rural Youth Speak Out" Description This program is a statewide forum intended mainly for rural school districts. Fifty community youth from Hemlock will be involved. and other districts from the state are invited. The structure of the forum is as follows: A guest speaker will open the day, and youth may attend two workshop/presentations of their interest. A lunch speaker will emphasize the importance of community service. Following, youth participants will engage in a panel discussion with adults from various community agencies, and then break into small discussion groups to identify key areas of concern and possible solutions. After small groups have had the opportunity to share their discussions with the larger group, youth will gather into implementation sessions of their own geographic area. In these sessions, youth will learn how to implement a youth action forum, assess community needs, and further youth involvement in their own communities. The goals of the forum are to allow youth to network and share ideas with other rural youth, and to help communities host forums and engage in local problem solving. Strengths This program addresses a genuine need amongst rural districts, and doesn't duplicate current efforts. The proposal indicates significant youth involvement in proposal writing, planning, and implementation of the Forum. It attempts to replicate the Youth Action Forum model, and therefore may have a multiplier effect The intention to network and learn from other rural districts with similar problems is a positive effort Weaknesses The proposal needs to be more inclusive of all youth (e.g, targeted forum participants are student and government leaders). There is limited focus in the proposal on implementing outcomes of the forum to effect change in the community. Funding Requested $2,500.00 Staff Recommendations MCSC staff recommends proposal for full funding. �Michigan Community Service Commission Proposal Review Form DATE: 2/13/95 GRANT CATEGORY: Youth Voice: Youth Action Forum Program Proposal Kalamazoo Volunteer Action Center &American Red Cross, Volunteen Leadership Corps "From our Viewpoint" Community Access Program Description The Kalamazoo program will open with a forum in March 1995. This program will be hosted in conjunction with Western Michigan University Lees Honors College Volunteer Services program. The Kalamazoo Community Access Leadership Corps will open the forum with a presentation. Youth will then identify a topic of interest relevant to youth, and form small group discussions accordingly. These discussions will be facilitated by a Western Michigan University student These discussions will focus on identifying the problem, its impact upon youth, and then ways to solve the problem. (These focus groups will be videotaped) To close the forum, all youth will join together and share information from small group sessions. Following this initial forum, the Kalamazoo Leadership Corps will continue its program with ongoing youth "talk shows" on a cable access channel. These shows will be hosted and run by youth, and will cover such issues as AIDS, Environment, and youth violence. Youth participants in the forum will be identified to participate in these programs. Suggested ideas for these shows include promoting remote productions in schools or community centers where groups can continue discussion, remote and in studio productions showing youth in action addressing community issues, and productions with youth meeting with government officials, program directors, and/or community leaders. Participation in such programs will be open to all community youth, and ongoing funding will be sought from community organizations and foundations. Strengths The proposal indicates strong youth involvement The ongoing cable programs are a creative way to promote and engage youth in service activities, and to enhance visibility of positive youth efforts in the community. This also expands the audience of youth and the possibility oflocal forums or issue discussions based on the program. The proposal indicates cultural and ethnic diversity among participants, and utilizes both University and high school students. Weaknesses Details and organization of community forum are unclear. The program shows should place more of an emphasis on community service, and include information about how t o get involved in their own area and the Kalamazoo community. The proposal needs clear plans to publicize and promote shows and forum, or potential impact will be lost Fundim~ Reguested $2,500.00 Staff Recommendations MCSC recommends for full funding �YOUTH ACTION FORUM --- e Proposal Ranking Please list proposals in rank order from highest to lowest. . Proposal # I Applicant 1.' t),l)· I ocmu-I -Hemlo~ 3.\D~ I \('dl&h1:d~J 00 4 _ I lD I cass CDun~ t t:tlD+ 5 _} 0 lo I Qr- -2. lO] . -' ' Sh~t 6. }0 " IScorel Funding Recommended? Yes 1 Maybe ! No ~ I 18217: 1--clVi . 1131/ ! I I I .! I I I I I :· . - II 'I . I I I~:L17i I I~ I ·: /l . . I I ). I~ - - .It· I I ; I I 7i l t:?' I. 0 9. 10. 11. 12. 13. 14. 15. 16. 17. 18. -- ( :- 19. I· 20. �YAF Need (19): The proposal contains a sound rationale that meets a community need. The proposal states how the forum will relate to existing organizations and efforts. The forum is unique to the community; a Youth Action Forum has not taken place in the community. Quality (45): The program: (1) contains the key elements listed on page 4; (2) Demonstrates collaborative efforts in the community to hold forum; (3) contains clear goals and objectives; (4) is carefully structured to most effectively utilize Forum time; (5) involves youth extensively in planning and implementing .t he Forum and meets needs of youth in the community. SustainabilitY (40): The proposal indicates a willingness of the community to collaborate within the community and work with MYPAC and MCSC as necessary. There is an action plan to integrate outcomes of the Forum into the community. Service (5): High Consideration will be given to those proposals which plan a service program to take place in coordination with the Youth Action Forum. APPUCATION GUIDELINES Applicants must submit 5 copies and one original of the complete application. Applications must be received by the Michigan Community Service Commission by January 16, 1995. Submit Applications to: Brenda Parker Michigan Youth Progressive Action Council c/o Michigan Community Service Commission 111 S. Capitol Avenue Olds Plaza Building, 4th Floor Lansing, MI 48913 5 �~ j .. Proposal. Number _ _ YOUTH ACTION FORUM . ***Score Sheet*** On a scale of 0-5, with 0= poor and 5=excellent, please rate the proposal according to the section criteria. Write the total section score in and also indicate strengths and weaknesses in each section. At the bottom, total the overall proposal score. L Need (10): There is evidence of a real need and a Youth Action Forum has not taken place in the community 0 1 2 3 4 5=_ The Youth Action Forum builds upon existing organizations and efforts in a which positively utilizes community resources 0 1 2 3 4 5=_ Section Score _ __ Strengths------------------------------- VVerurnesses - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - n Quality <45>: Program contains the key elements in quality form 0 1 2 3 4 5 (x2) = Demonstrates collaborative efforts in the community to hold forum 0 1 2 3 4 5=_ Contains clear goals and objectives 0 1 .2 3 4 5 = _ Is carefully structured to effectively engage youth in quality discussion and action while they are at forum 0 1 2 3 4- 5 (x2) = Involves youth extensively in planning and implementing the Forum Demonstrates that forum will help meet needs of youth in the community. 0 1 2 3 4 5 (:x3) =·-~ Section Score _ __ Stren~ -------------------------------------------------------- Werurnesses - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - �In. Susminability (40): The proposal indicates that community will continue to collaborate following the forum 0 1 2 3 4 5 (x2) = The proposal indicates a willingness to work with MYPAC and MCSC as necessary. 0 1 2 3 4 5 (x2) = There is a feasible, quality action plan to integrate outcomes of the Forum 0 1 2 3 4 5 (x2) = The proposal indicates youth involvement in community service and problem solving will be expanded due to the forum 0 1 2 3 4 5 (x2) = Section Score _ __ Stren~s _____________________________________________________________ Werumesses ------------------------------------------------------------- IV. Service (5): The proposal outlines a service program to take place in coordination with the Youth Action Forum. 012345= Section Score _ __ Stren~ ----------------------------------------------------------- Werumesses ------------------------------------------------------------ TOTAL SCORE _ __ �.. -· .... Request for Proposals YOUTH ACTION FORUM: A meeting which brings together young people to address critical social issues in their communities Deadline: January 16, 1995 Michigan Youth Progressive Action Council do Michigan Community Service Commission Olds Plaza, 4th Floor 111 S. Capitol I .an sing, MI 48913 �Youth Action Fon1m The Michigan Community Service Commission has a mission to enable all citizens, especially youth, to engage in public problem solving through service and volunteerism. The Commission encourages collaboration and joint problem solving among public and private agencies and recognizes government as an . important partner in building effective community coalitions around· local community needs. Recently, the Michigan Community Service Commission received a "Youth Voice" grant from the Corporation for National Service. The purpose of this grant is to expand youth initiatives and service opportunities in the State. The Michigan Youth Progressive Action Council (MYPAC), a standing committee of the Michigan Community Service Commission, will facilitate grant activities in 1994 and 1995. MYPAC is a fifteen member youth body representing a diverse group of young people throughout the state. The members range in age from 12 to 21. MYPAC makes recommendations to the Commission, and its members are activists in the area of service at community, state, and national levels. As a part of the "Youth Voice" plan, MYPAC and the MCSC will issue grants to communities to hold Youth Action Forums. A Youth Action Forum (YAF) is a forum planned by and for young people to address pressing needs, promote youth engagement in community action, and build partnerships between youth and their communities. In a format designed for youth, a YAF provides a unique opportunity for youth to vocalize concerns and ideas, and to make recommendations about important issues. Furthermore, youth may receive training from experts and their peers regarding service and social action. Most importantly, a Youth Action Forum is not a one-time event. The true purpose is to initiate a process in which youth assume greater roles and responsibilities in their communities. Forums may address, but are not limited to, issues such as education, crime, hunger, and drug abuse. Engaging youth in such problem solving creates unique solutions and a greater investment by young people. Specific goals obtainable through a Youth Action Forum are to: • Introduce traditionally less involved youth to service and community problem-solving. • Allow young people to discuss problems in a constructive format. • Inform young people of resources, services, and opportunities for youth in the community. • Utilize youth currently involved in service to motivate other youth. • Build ties between youth and community agencies. • Create a plan for greater, sustained youth involvement in communities. 2 �Community Involvement in Youth Action Forum: To ensure that a Youth Action Forum may have a lasting impact in a community, the commitment of a local government body and a major community organization is required. Lead Organization: The community organization is the main convener and facilitator for collaborative efforts to create the forum. Lead organization must be vested in youth service and youth involvement and be able to sustain such effortS. Furthermore, the lead organization acts as the formal applicant to the Michigan CommUnity Service Commission. · Young peqple and adults: Young people play a major role in the development, planning, and implementation of the youth action forum. ·Youth also recruit other youth to be involved in the forum, as planners, presenters, and participants. Adults in the community serve in an advisory capacity, providing conceptual and logistical advice. (e.g. How to access business sponsors, how to publicize forum) Furthermore, adults will be crucial in the development of a follow-up plan for the community. Local gqyemment agency (e.g. Office of the Mayqr. CountY Commission): The local government body offers support and credibility to the forum. They provide information regarding youth .involvement in community (e.g. youth representation on boards). The government body agrees to acknowledge outcomes of the forum and to consider implementation of recommendations. Michigan Community Service Commjssiqn: MCSC helps facilitate the implementation of a youth action forum. MCSC provides technical assistance and guidance to communities which actually plan and implement the forum. MCSC agrees to compile a professional report of outcomes and recommendations of the forum. We invite you to submit a proposal to the Michigan Community Service Commission for a Youth Action Fonun. The application must be received-by January 16, 1995. The forum must take place by May 15, 1995. Funds Available: Communities may apply for a maximum grant of $2,500. A total -of $7, 500 is available for dispersement for Youth Action Forums. Matching Funds: The community awarded the grant must provide an equal dollar match to the funded amount. This match may be cash or in-kind. Technical Assistance: The Michigan Community Service Commission and MYPAC will provide planning and implementation assistance to grantees. Furthermore, we will collaboratively develop a formal report of outcomes of the Youth Action Forum in each community. 3 �Eligible Applicants: Any school, school district, or non profit agency is eligible to apply for the Youth Action Forum grant. The applicant must be a community based organization that has demonstrated commitment to youth. Furthermore, a commitment of partnership by a local government body to the Youth Action Forum is necessary to receive funding. Those communities which have previously conducted a Youth Action Forum will not be eligible for this funding. GRANT REQUIREMENTS · Key Elements of a Youth Action Forum: • Involves at least 50 community youth. • Presents in written or oral form to participants: existing community resources. for youth, service opportunities for youth, organizations which work with youth. • Provides opportunity for youth attendees to voice their ideas, opinions, and concerns regarding community issues. This can occur in several formats (e.g., small group discussion, question and answer sessions, panels, speak-out). • Does not duplicate present or existing efforts. • Involves appropriate local government agency. • Involves at least four existing youth organizations. • Develops a plan of action to integrate forum ideas into action in the community. Advisory Group: Each community must have an advisory group that shapes the policies and content of the Forum. A lead community organization and local governmental institution must be represented. The advisory group is required to have 75% of its voting members under the age of21. The advisory group is to represent the diversity of the community and those that will be targeted for participation. The advisory group must do the following: • Compile preliminary information about resources, organizations, and services. available to youth in the community. • Plan the ·structure and design of the forum. • Plan the accompanying serVice project. • Work with MYPAC and MCSC. • Prepare and compile evaluation materials. GRANT REVIEW PROCESS Initial screening of the grants will be based on the applicant's compliance with and completion of the proposal requirements. After review by a qualified panel, which will include youth, proposals will be ranked according to their scores and recommended to MYPAC and the Michigan Community Service Commission for · final determination. Successful proposals will be reviewed according to the following elements: 4 �Need (10): The proposal contains a sound rationale that meets a community need. The proposal states how the forum will relate to existing organizations and efforts. The forum is unique to the community; a Youth Action Forum has not taken place in the community. Quality (45): The program: (1) contains the key elements listed on page 4; (2) Demonstrates collaborative efforts in the community to hold forum; (3) contains clear goals and objectives; (4) is carefully struc;tured to most effectively utilize Forum time; (5) involves youth extensively in planning and implementing the Forum _a nd meets needs of youth in the community. Sustainability (40): The proposal indicates a willingness of the community to collaborate within the community and work with MYPAC and MCSC as necessary. There is an action plan to integrate outcomes of the Forum into the community. Service (5): High Consideration will be given to those proposals which plan a service program to take place in coordination with the Youth Action Forum. APPUCATION GUIDELINES Applicants must submit 5 copies and one original of the complete application. Applications must be received by the Michigan Community Service Commission by January 16, 1995. Submit Applications to: Brenda Parker Michigan Youth Progressive Action Council c/o Michigan Community Service Commission 111 S. Capitol Avenue Olds Plaza Building, 4th Floor · Lansing, :MI 48913 5 �YOUTH ACTION FORUM Application Form Please type and keep a copy for your personal records . . Community _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _Funds Requested,___ _ __ TitleofYAF________________~------~-------Tentative date_ _ _..,......__________.L ocation - - - - - - - - - L FORMAL APPLICANT ~tt~-----------------------­ ~~-------------------------acy,____________ ______ ~poocw~---- ~~. ___________ Con~P~n. _ _ _ _ _ _ _ ___ ~--·Phone. Title~---------------------------- n COlLABORATING PARTNERS Youth Chairperson Name._ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ ____ ~~-----~--------------------acy,_______________ Sta~----- Zip Code._ _ _ _ _ __ ~N~--------------------------------------------Local Government Agency ~tton~------------------------ ~'---------------------------acy,____________ _______ ~~. ______ ~pOOCW. _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _Phone~------- Con~P~n. Title.______________________________ �Additional Organization (s) ~UOnL--------------------------------------------------- ~~------------------------------------------------City,________________ State._ _ _ _ _ Zip Code'-----Con~P~n~--------------~~----------Pbone.____________~--- Title~-------------------------------------------------------___________________________________________________ ~tion, ~~------------------------------------------------City_______________ State._ _ _ _ _ Zip Code'------ ______________________________Phone._________________ Con~P~n. Title~----------------------------------------------------ll. AGREEMENT By signing the grant proposal, you agree to: 1. Comply with all stipulations as listed in this application. 2. Allow your project to be in a media or public relations campaign. 3. Retain all receipts from Youth Action Forum and submit for reimbursement. ~twre·--=---~--~-------------------Date~--------------(Formal Applicant) �•! IV. PROGRAM DESCRIPTION In no more than ten (10) pages, (typed, double-spaced, 12pt) please include the following information. The numbers in parentheses indicate the maximum number of pages for each section. Cover Sheet (1) Statement of Need (1): State the need for a Youth Action Forum in your community. Program Narrative (4): Provide the details ofYouth Action Forum plans and processes. Be sure to address the key elements listed in the Grant Requirements. Impact and Sustainability (2): State how you expect the YAF to impact the community and what plans you have to integrate forum ideas into action in the community. Evaluation (1): State how you will evaluate the success of the forum. Budget (1): Provide a description of your budgeted needs. Please list source(s) of matching funds. �STATE OF MICHIGAN JOHN ENGLER , Governor MICHIGAN COMMUNITY SERVICE COMMI SS ION Chairperson Michelle Engler 1 1 S. Caol!ol Ave . Olds Plaza Bldg .. ..tth Floor Lansing. Micn 1gan .18909 Tel. (5 I 335-4295 FAX (5 I 373 --1977 Executive Director Frank Dirks MEMORANDUM TO: Members of the MCSC Executive Committee FROM: Bren~rker, YES Ambassador RE: MYPAC Recommendations for Youth Action Forum funding DATE: February 3, 1995 After meeting on 1/28/95 and reviewing the proposals, MYPAC recommends the following Youth Action Forum proposals for funding: YAF 105: United Community Services of Metro Detroit: "Youth Summit -Empowerment, Action, and Change" YAF 107: Hemlock and other rural youth: "Rural Youth Speak Out!" YAF 103: Kalamazoo: "From our Viewpoint" MYPAC decided these proposals were high quality, and effectively met the criteria and goals of the Youth Action Forum program. The recommendations of MYPAC concur with those of our MCSC review committee. A Division of the Michigan Jobs Commission � Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. 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