566 24 26018 https://digitalcollections.library.gvsu.edu/files/original/a238c95fb92f1533d68d563dffa46b38.pdf 30a56c0a061a506e3d2763318adbb8f6 PDF Text Text COORDINATING COUNCIL TIMELINE FOR NEXT STEPS 3/8 Cluster Calls to ED's not attending (Cluster Reps) (TA letter, Formula Memo, Matrix Update) 3/15 Notes out to ED's (Lindy/FranklJoe) 3/14 Coordinating Group Conference Call (Frank) 3/29 Cluster Conference Call (Cluster Rep's) (Reauthorization Memo, Pol/Admin Issues, Follow-up) Points that should be covered during this conference call: 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 4/2 Follow-up on T&TA (NOFA) Affirm Delivery System Memo Affirm Linda F.'s Reauthorization Memo Update on Formula Funding ED Monitoring Paragraphs to Submit to Bev for the CNS Update State Commission Updates to the Resource Matrix Sustainability Ideas - send to Frank Dirks List Serve Update Ask for good dates for the next ED meeting Coordinating Group Conference Call (Frank) 6/15 Outside date for the next meeting /'7 or;~ ~Fb~ S , -- ----- �San Die~:o Meetin~: Notes: State Commission Success Stories September 1995 - February 1996 The following key accomplishments were reported by the State Commission Executive Directors at their meeting on San Diego March 3-5, 1996. Montana: They held their second statewide conference linking the field of service. Nebraska: Resource Library on-line; CBO Learn & Serve initiative vehicle for involving small rural communities. Ohio: Connecting many streams of service: created "Educational Tool" for elected officials and general public; a vehicle to bring network together. Kentucky: Second statewide conference with new sponsoring partners (Quest, Association of Experiential Education) bringing in national resources; Americorps members conducted a day of service in conjunction with the conference; Established Governors Volunteer Service Awards. New York: Connecting streams of service via regional meetings; Developing program themes at regional level to focus service initiatives; 800 Americorps members at opening day ceremony. Arkansas: Joint planning process conducted with all stakeholders to decide what service should look like in Arkansas. Michigan: Sponsored a meeting with the Governor, First Lady and nearly 100 key leaders of the private, public, social/nonprofit and moral/religious sectors on new partnerships to enhance citizen participation in community solving problems. Joint sponsorship with the Council of Michigan Foundations and the Michigan Nonprofit Association gave the State Commission a new level of credibility. Massachusetts: Obtained $250,000 in state funding to match CNS CBO Learn & Serve funds . State Senator volunteered to sponsor a $5.5 million legislative package to support all streams of service. Washington: State challenge grants; hosting a symposium where grantees are writing professional papers to share successes in the area of education with cash awards possible; made connection with the volunteer sector through the Dental Service Smile mobile project which provides dental care to kids. Iowa: Progress in connecting traditional volunteer efforts with CNS programs; produces a 10 minute video on volunteerism and PSA's; $150,000 worth of air time has been donated to the work of the Commission. A clearinghouse of volunteer opportunities that will eventually go on line. Rhode Island: All Rhode Island institutions of higher education will match CNS service education awards; Youth Action Council has created a YES Foundation giving grants to youth organizations; Youth service summit has been planned. California: Leveraged $67 million in state funding tied to a subtitle H grant; Launched C.L.A.S.P., a new local partnership effort providing mentoring and literacy service; Media effort to instill service ethic; Produced a 20 minute video on Americorps. Have a worldwide web page. �Alabama: Developed a new monitoring tool and initiated a major effort to ensure program and fiscal compliance. Uncovering deficiencies that are being addressed. Oklahoma: Empha~is on training, proposal writing and managing AmeriCorps programs; Developed an AmenCorps member driven training initiative. Georgia: Developed a promotional video for members to use; Commission members are conducting site visits involving local legislators. West Virginia: Communications linking programs in a rural state through electronic networks; Going paperless with program information and reports; Developing TA appropriate for a rural state; Developed an annual report listing programs county by county. New Jersey: Survived and thrived a change in Governor; Developed a new administrative link to state Health Department where the Commission is viewed as an asset; Developed PSA and video. North Carolina: Have included public agencies in statewide T &TA efforts; Established a clearinghouse with a web page through a university link; First annual youth voice conference was organized and run by young people; Sponsoring a grassroots level Year of Volunteer in 1997; Good media coverage linked to CNS Board meeting held in NC. Texas: Governor Bush has provided strong support, Commission is now designated as the State Office for Volunteerism; Developed Governors Awards; Sponsored an international youth conference involving folks from Mexico; Sponsoring a volunteer leadership conference and helped to develop a degree program for volunteer management at a State University. Arizona: Conduct quarterly meetings with programs; Commission members are conducting site visits to programs; Strong Governor support; 300 participants at national launch with the First Lady acknowledging publicly the more than 4,000 participants engaged in service. Indiana: New ED appointed; Celebration of Black History Month included honoring Americorps members. Missouri: Organizing a policy summit linking streams of service to produce recommendations for Commission and Governor as to how service should be developed in the state; Creating a private foundation for service to support Commission and eventually programs. Oregon: Going for state funding; Being viewed as a broker; beginning to build a service infrastructure; received two new grants to establish an Oregon Campus Compact. �To: Executive Directors of State Commissions for National Community Service From: Frank Dirks, Chair Coordinating Committee Joe Madison, Consultant Re: Notes from "The First Independent Meeting" of State Commission Executive Directors March 3-5, 1996, San Diego, CA Date: March 15, 1996 Executive Directors (Ed's) from 21 states and designees from 2 states met at the Holiday Inn Bayside in San Diego, CA on March 3-5, 1996. This was the first independent meeting of the emerging national network of State Commissions. Diana Algra, Director of AmeriCorps attended as a resource on behalf of the Corporation for National Service and at the request of the ED' s Coordinating Group. The purpose of the meeting was to review progress since the September meeting in Washington, D.C. and to discuss several pressing issues including reauthorization of the National and Community Service Trust Act of 1993, renewals, and long and short-term sustainability of the State Commissions. Joseph Miller (IN), Lucy Todd (TX) and Jason Gross(IA) were welcomed and congratulated on their appointment as new ED's. The agenda (Att. A), handouts, list of attendants (Att. B) are attached to these notes for ED's unable to attend. These notes summarize the discussions and report the next steps to be taken. A.Proposal to the Ford Foundation (Att. C) Frank Dirks reviewed a revised proposal that he submitted to the Ford Foundation in January. He reported that the Ford Foundation continues to be supportive of the proposal to develop a Commission peer support network but funding has not yet been approved. Follow-up: Frank Dirks will continue to dialogue with Michael Lipsky of the Ford Foundation in March. B. Success Stories To begin the meeting ad set the tone of our discussions, each Ed or designee reviewed major successes that their Commission had experienced since the September meeting. Key themes that emerged included a high level of outreach, regional training, cross-stream planning and programming, development and implementation of strategies for state and private sector support, and successful strategies for developing promotional materials. A number of statewide conferences that include all of the various streams of service have occurred during the winter and many more are planned for the spring. Follow-up: A list of successes by state are reported in Att. D. It was suggested that states not attending be invited to share their recent successes and that this information be added to the update of the inventory of state resources. �C. Partnership Policy Papers Thes~ are the working group papers that were discussed at this meeting. The concept for the worl?ng groups and the working group papers originated from the September meeting. The group contmues to progress on each paper. 1. National Training and Technical Assistance Contracts (Att. E): Kitty Burcsu (OH) reviewed her working groups paper submitted to Jim Ekstrom recommending a major overhaul of national T &TA giving states a much greater stake in its design and implementation. She then reviewed a draft "OPTIONS PAPER-Training and Technical Assistance" prepared by Jim Ekstrom's office that incorporates several of the ideas incorporated in the working groups paper. ED's heartily endorsed the ideas presented in the draft. Clarification ofthe two issues: do peer networks refer to state commissions or national contractors; and the option to budget a portion of PDAT funds to respond to unidentified needs or to take advantage of an unanticipated training opportunity. Follow-up: Kitty Burscu will send a letter thanking Jim Ekstrom for his responsive proposed redesign and provide the strong endorsement of the Ed network. She will get clarification on the two issues raised. ' 2. Monitoring (Att. F): Bev Morrow reviewed her white paper and made notes that the ED's who agreed to serve on the monitoring working group had not provided input and feedback as requested. The discussion revolved around the issue of accountability. ED's stressed the importance of monitoring both to ensure quality programs and to measure accountability for State Commissions. Concern was expressed that changing resources would require that Commissions think about new ways of monitoring that tap new resources. Ideas, such as developing a program peer review, using volunteer teams from CBO's, universities, and business, and use of state office staff were discussed. There was a call for a symposium to explore these issues, the future direction of monitoring, and the larger issue of accountability (possibly co-sponsored by the CNS, ED's and the Clearing house) within the next year. Follow-up: • Bev will add a cover to her paper identifying the questions and suggestions for innovative ideas for monitoring (3/29). • ED's can submit a brief paragraph to Bev (4/15) describing innovative directions that they are planning in the corning year to be distributed through a CNS Update (TBA). • Marliss will contact Jim Ekstrom to discuss role of the Clearinghouse in monitoring practices (3/20). • CNS is developing a manual for Project Officers to use while doing site visits. CNS will provide commissions with a copy as soon as it is printed. • Jacquie, Tom, Linda and Marliss will assist Bev with this working group. 3. Communication: Steve Schad (MO) discussed internet options under consideration by the CNS. Follow-up: Steve will recommend to ERT, CNS contractor designing the internet linkages, to set up a "list serve" for ED's with and without a link to National Directs (3119). 4. National Direct AmeriCorps Contracts (Att. G): Bill Basl (WA) reviewed recommendations of the working group considering ways to strengthen the relationship between the National Directs and the State Commissions. Recommendations were made in the areas of communication, states role in the grant award process, and long-term CNS policies and guidance. Follow-up: Bill reported that the next step is to get feedback from the National Directs and revise the paper. �D. White Papers: Linkine Service to State Policy Issues 1. Economic Development: Paper proposed will consider ways national and community s.ervice can link to state economic development agendas through such efforts as work place literacy, day care, and after-school initiatives. Follow-up: • Nancy Deaver (OK) will draft paper by April 1, 1996. • Betty and Linda will act as resources to Nancy. 2. Community Development & Revitalization: As with Economic Development, this paper will consider ways of directly linking national and community service to state initiatives for community development and revitalization. The connection will give national service more exposure and credibility and the potential to tap other state funding sources. Linda Forsyth (CA) provided an example of how theCA Commission has made this connection with initiatives of Gov. Wilson resulting in the potential of over $60 million in state funds to support national service programs. Follow-up: Michelle Lyons-Mayer (AZ) will draft a paper for distribution by May. Linda volunteered to provide Michelle with input. 3. School-to-work: Steve Schad (MO) and Bill Basi (W A) discussed potential connections. Follow-up: Steve will draft a paper in May. Bill will provide excerpts from a school to work grant proposal that was written and funded. 4. Volunteerism and Community Service: (Att. H) This paper describes the need for and ways to develop more coordinated and synergistic relationships among volunteer and community service efforts, particularly among CNS funded programs. While Jeanne Bradner (IL) was not available at this meeting to discuss this paper, it should be noted that the issue of coordination and linkages with the broader network of volunteer and community service initiatives was highlighted by many of the ED's present when discussing recent successes in their state. Follow-up: None at this time. 5. Other Proposed Papers: White papers on national service linkages to welfare reform (Crowley - KS) and public policy (Mehr - MA) have not yet been developed and have not been addressed. Follow-up: Coordinating group will contact authors to establish a new timeline for developing these papers. E. Reauthorization of the National and Community Service Trust Act of 1993 1. Review of CNS Strategy for Reauthorization: Diana Algra shared the most recent thinking of CNS for reauthorization. The preference of the administration would be to get a one year continuance of the current legislation and seek full reauthorization in FY97. The administration will not offer a bill this year, however, they are drafting papers that could be used as resources by legislators sponsoring a bill. This would take the bill out of the election year politics and provide time for a more thoughtful reconsideration. During the corning year CNS will work to build support with individual legislators who have concerns by considering ways to address their concerns administratively rather than legislatively. However, it is not yet clear what Congress intends to do. Some oversight hearings are planned for March and April. States should continue their activities to involve, inform and educate their congressional delegation about national service in their state. �On~ area .seeJ?~d that clear is that in 1996-97 there will be an effort to cut the cost of the programs while mamtammg the current level of benefits for participants. 2. Review of ED's Recommendations: (Att. I) The ED's reviewed and discussed Linda Forsyth's (CA) paper containing recommendations on which there was a greater than 90% agreement by ED's who responded to two surveys that were circulated early this winter. ED's acknowledged general agreement on the issues included but had two concerns: first the need for a cave~t that makes clear that the~e recommendations while broadly supported by the ED's are not unanimous and do not necessarily reflect the wishes of State Commissioners; and, that the number of ED's who responded is low thereby weakening the impact of the recommendation. Follow-up: • Linda will amend a paper to include a paragraph that explains who these recommendations represent and distribute it to all ED's (3115). • Coordinating Group will obtain greater affirmation of ED's through cluster conference calls (3/29). • Marliss Miller will ask Terry Russell (3/8) to review the paper and identify which recommendations would require legislative changes and which are administrative in nature. • ED's will also be asked to identify other administrative or policy changes to be considered by all the ED' s in a new survey (3/29). • Linda Forsyth will develop a new survey of adrninlpolicy issues (April). • Marliss Miller, Linda Forsyth and Kate Mehr will review the NCST Act for any additional issues that are of concern to State Commissions and that require legislative change. 3. Delivery System: (Att. J) The group reviewed a draft report and a proposal outline of the Delivery System Working Group consisting of eight State Commission ED's and eight State Corporation Office Directors. It was generally agreed that developing a coordinated system of service programs and making sense of the dual systems was imperative if national service is to survive. There was a clear appreciation as to the difficultly of merging and streamlining these two systems, given the history and constituencies involved. The group decided that it should support the ED's serving on the working groups by developing a statement of principles that all the ED's could endorse to guide the working group. The statement, which is attached, calls for maximum flexibility for experimentation at the state level to develop models for coordinated delivery system. Such efforts should seek to achieve the best of both systems. CNS should provide incentives and resources to encourage coordinated models and identify and remove any barriers to collaboration. Follow-up: •Statement of principles drafted for circulation and affirmation (3/5). • The Coordinating Group will survey ED's not attending the meeting to gain their endorsement for the statement by 3/8. The statement will be presented to the Delivery System Working Group when it meets on Monday 3111. • Marliss Miller will request that Terry Russell review the Working Groups draft report and identify items that require administrative or legislative changes to accomplish them (3/8). F. Renewal Process (Att. K) Bill Basi (W A) led a discussion of how state would approach the renewal process and timeline. Bev Morrow (WY) distributed a copy of her Commissions renewal application as an example. The discussion focused on two major issues: flexibility for State Commissions in awarding formula funds; and ensuring a longer timeline in FY97 to conduct a quality grant award process. There was a concern in the short-run states will be unable to program any formula funds that might not be obligated should a state not renew a program that is currently funded . In the long-run, a process for formula funding that is modeled on the CBO Learn and Serve program would provide grater flexibility to and ownership by the state. �A ~emoran~um was dr~ted by. Frank Dirks (MI) •. reviewed and endorsed unanimously by the ED s attendmg the meetmg. This memorandum will enable Diana Algra to convey the ideas of the ED's to Terry Russell and Mike Kenefeck for consideration at a meeting on 3/13. Follow-up (Att. L): • Frank Dirks (MI) will draft a memorandum to Diana Algra to uncouple the formula funding process from the CNS timeline and provide greater flexibility and control of formula funds to State C~mmi~sions (3/5). • The Coordinating Group will survey all ED's not attending the meeting to gam therr endorsement for the memorandum by 3/8. • Recommendations for FY97 timeline will be included in Dirks memo and shared with Peg Rosenberry at CNS. • Coordinating Group will follow-up with Diana Algra. G. National T&TA for State Commission (Att. M) The group engaged in a lively discussion of the pending Notice of Funds Availability (NOFA) to provide T&TA to State Commissions. Several concerns were raised about the NOFA. Several options were entertained ranging from applying for the funds directly as a coalition of ED's to recalling the NOFA and requesting that the Corporation provide the T &TA directly with oversight by the ED's network. Bottom line there was a strong consensus that the NOFA in its current form was out of sync both with the new thinking of CNS re: national T &TA discussed earlier and with the development of the State Commissions as represented by the network meetings and the matrix of resources developed by the network of State ED's David Karoff (Rl) agreed to draft a letter to Jim Ekstrom requesting that the NOFA be recalled and that the process be designed for ED's to manage their own T &TA implementing the Resource Inventory Matrix. The letter (attached) was drafted, reviewed, and affirmed. Follow-up • Karoff letter sent to Jim Ekstrom (3/8). • Coordinating Group will survey all ED's not attending the meeting to gain their endorsement for the letter by 3/8. • Coordinating Group will follow-up via Kitty Burscu (OH). H. State Commission Resource Inventory Joe Madison reported that Greg Bahr, an intern with the Indiana State Commission, has volunteered to reformat the inventory to make it easier to update and maintain. State updates or changes for the time being, however, should be sent to the Michigan Commission. ED's also questioned the potential role of the National Clearinghouse for maintaining the resource inventory. It was recommended that a representative of the Clearinghouse attend future meetings of the ED's. Commissions want to see the Clearinghouse develop into a resource that they can easily utilize and provide resources to for dissemination. Follow-up: • Commissions send updates to Frank Dirks (MI) at the Michigan Commission (4115). • Joe Madison send disk matrix to Greg Bahr for reformatting (4/15). • Marliss Miller (OR) will discuss the role of the Clearinghouse with Jim Ekstrom (3/??). I. National Recruitment for AmeriCorps Mary Blake (MT) raised concern about a new national recruitment effort for AmeriCorps that has not involved that State Commissions in its design or implementation. While there was not agreement among the ED's about the merits of this effort, there was an agreement that the lack of consultation was not in the spirit of partnership established at the September meeting with CNS. It was agreed that a letter be drafted requesting that a working group be established to consider the �best ways to design and coordinate a national recruitment effort that compliments, supports and enhances state efforts. Elaine Wiggins (AL), Kelly Houston (ID), Betty Hicks (AR) and Bill Basl (W A) agreed to serve with Mary on such a working group. Follow-up: • Mary Blake (MT) will draft a letter to Bruce Cohen (CNS) to establish a working group on national recruitment (3115) . .I. Sustainability of State Commissions (Att. N) Given time constraints to fully consider the short term and long term issues related to sustaining State Commissions, the group elected to brainstorm ideas, both concerns and potential strategies, that could become the basis for a more sustained and focused dialogue at the next meeting. Follow-up: • Frank Dirks (MI) will draft a white paper on the issue of a three year funding that considers options of both the Corporation and foundations (5/30). • Michelle Lyons-Mayer (AZ) will identify people who are not yet fully supportive of the Commissions for a potential round table discussion at a future meeting (TBA). • Dave Crowley (KY) -per Dwen- will draft a paper on the PR/Marketing role ofthe Commissions, (ex. How to use/adapt someone else's PSNvideo). • Mary Blake (MT) will draft legislation exempting Montana from any administrative match!! • Coordinating Group will consider how to extend their brainstorm to get information from the State Commissions not in attendance (3114). �San Die~:o Meetin~: Noted: Sustainability of Commission Questions: What are we doing, and what could and should we be doing at the State and National level? MI - Move towards merger of Commissions with State Offices of Volunteerism. OH - Need more information on budget to evolve into State Office on Service. NC - • Establish a State Office on Volunteerism in conjunction with the Commission to expand level of services . • Need for a nonprofit partner to attract private funding, share space, and have interlocking Boards of Directors. OK- Establish a Commission as a 501(c)3(Note a CNS paper is corning on this topic (Slobig). NC - Partner with key stockholders (AVA, Business, Center for Nonprofit); Convene focus groups to inform and educate. MI- Build case for role of Commission as convener linking the service network under the umbrella of volunteerism. (Potential for a white paper??) KY - State conference should include time for regional clusters to meet and then time to follow up with regional round tables. Build support for a voice and focal point linking initiatives throughout the state. WV- Pushing for WV Corps; justification most clear for legislation has been the role of the Commission in motivating local communities and CBO's to reinvent government. AC is a good example of outcome based service with clear standards. Argument that it cannot happen for free. Sponsor state level forum with providers and CBO's to consider this issue. CA- Work with the Council of Foundations, but don' t count on the foundations to support this effort forever, foundations want to be on the cutting edge then pass the bill onto the taxpayers or fee for service. Need to sustain the public/private partnership. Concern about expanding hard and fast cash match requirements. KY- Commission members create in-roads to state legislators through site visits tied to state funding package. KY- Modeling a new welfare initiative based on AmeriCorps. RIPrivate nonprofit serving as State Office of Volunteerism .. .looking to merge with the Commission. RILooking to market services to smaller corporations, looking to develop employee volunteer programs. WA- W A lost State Office of Volunteerism; it lost political support; caution about devolution of responsibility, Commission must tie into local structure. CA- Developed 14 regional networks, a local structure to expand and connect with local networks. CA- Public/Private Partnership - State Commissions, Irvine Foundation and Youth Service California. MT- Reduce or eliminate administrative match. KY - Going after state funds for administrative match and program support to replace federal funding after three years. OH- Established a Sustainability Committee of the Commission. • Re: programs - discussion at the community level, how important are the services and how community can sustain them. • Re: Commission - neEDs to be considered indispensable and diversify funding. NE- Hired a public relations consulting firm to do a feasibility study to develop a statewide gift giving plan to support Commission. OH- Convening role aligned with the funding community's donor forums. MN- Develop fundraising strategies for specific areas such as training, outreach, etc. AZ- In some states political sustainability requires a very subtle approach to pushing federal initiatives such as AmeriCorps. Need to promote a broader "family" of services. �WA- lAlA- KYWV- NCOH- AZWV OHWAMI- Looking to connect service to state initiatives; eg. California Commission paper. Askin~ Commission to set priorities for sustaining Commission under various funding scenarios. Become indispensable- eg. relationship with the funding community based on providing clear products, information and a clearinghouse. Marketing; involve Commissioners and volunteers in roles that they can easily do, both activities and committees. Consider Commission as a membership organization; collect dues to support service and ownership of the Commission. What is CNS strategy for sustaining Commissions? How can they use national network/providers. What percent of administrative dollars appropriated to CNS should go to the Commission? CNS has effectively promoted accomplishments of AmeriCorps; accomplishments of the Commission need to be similarly addressed and promoted by CNS. Need to look at sustainability beyond the short term funding concern. Need to build support for infrastructure to meet basic needs. Link service to public policy development. Address issue of sustainable funding with CNS and funders . • 3 year and out funding on major issue; need a discussion with funders in considering options. • Identify which constituencies strongly support Commissions and which do not. Prioritize and cultivate those constituencies that are most essential for sustainability. How do the Commissions create value for these constituencies? What do they want and need? �San Die2o ED Meetin~:: Commitments for Follow-up A. Minutes out to ED's Success Stories: Reurink/Madison 3/15 B. Success Stories: Reurink/Madison 3/15 C. Policy Papers: 1. Nat'l T&TA - Acknowledgment letter Burscu 3/15 Jim Ekstrom 2. Monitoring -Rework cover letter with suggestions Morrow 3/29 -ED's submit short descriptions for Morrow 4/15 CNS Update -Role of Clearinghouse - Jim Ekstrom M. Miller 3/8 -Symposium on Accountability Morrow 4/15 looking forward (Tom, Marliss,Linda,Jacquie) 3. Communication; Work with ERT Schad 3/19 to set-up ED list serve 4. National Directs: Complete, no Basi further action D. White Papers 1. Service linkage to Economic Development Initiatives 2. Service and Community Development and Revitalization 3. School-to-Work 4. [Welfare Reform] 5. [Service and Public Policy] 6. Volunteerism &Community Service: Complete E. Reauthorization 1. Reauthorization Recommendations a. Linda Forsyth's paper amended & distributed to ED 's b. Paper affirmed by ED's c. T. Russell annotate paper re: admin/legislative issues d. ED's polled re: admin/policy changes e. Survey of admin/policy changes f. Review of NCST Act for reauthorization 2. Delivery System a. Principle Statement drafted for work group meeting b. T. Russell annotate paper re: admin/legislative issues Deaver 4/1 Lyons-Mayor May Schad Crowley Mehr Bradner May Forsyth 3/15 Coord. Grp. M. Miller 3/29 3/8 Coord. Grp. 3/29 Forsyth M. Miller, Mehr Forsyth April 3/29 Schad 3/5 M. Miller 3/8 ?? ?? �• F. G. H. I. Renewal 1. National T&TA Commissions a. Letters to J. Ekstrom b. Calls to ED's to affirm letter c. Follow-up 2. Formula Funding a. Policy to decouple formula CNS timeline b. Recommendations re: '97 timeline Matrix 1. Commissions updates 2. Matrix reformatted 3. Connection to National Clearinghouse National Recruitment 1. Draft letter to CNS requesting to establish a work group Karoff Coord. Grp. Coord. Grp. 3/5 3/8 3/14 Dirks 3/5 Dirks 3/5 Madison Begr ?? 4/15 ?? ?? Blake 3/15 (Wiggins,Houston,Hicks,Basl) Sustainability 1. White paper on three year funding 2. ID uncommitted constituencies for round table 3. White paper on Marketing and PR role of the Commission 4. Extend brainstorm to Commission ED's not in attendance Dirks Lyons-Mayor ?? ?? Crowley ?? Coord. 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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, 49772 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 1996-03-15 https://digitalcollections.library.gvsu.edu/files/original/b04254567f9f6df41b5d107dc32d5cf2.pdf c700871e42d8a607a9e3445c5e3d48b0 PDF Text Text FEB 1 4 1996 AmeriCorps National Service February 5, 1996 Mr. Frank Dirks Executive Director Michigan Community Service Commission Olds Plaza Building 111 S. Capitol Ave Lansing, MI 48909 CORPORATION FOR ATJONAL I'JS E RVJ C E Dear~~ Thank you for submitting your State Plan Update. Congratulations on your success during this past year of operation. Your work with and support of service programs and initiatives in your state have helped to advance your state's vision of national and community service. We appreciate the insight you provided regarding the status of service in your state as well as your vision for the future. This allowed the Corporation to see what lessons you learned from your year of operation and how State Commissions plan to continue to improve and promote the ethic of service within their states. The purpose of this letter is to provide you feedback from the State Plan Update reviews. Your state plan was reviewed by a team of Corporation staff from Programs, Training and Technical Assistance, and Grants and Contracts. The information contained within this letter highlights areas where you excel. It also presents some continuous improvement suggestions. Feedback is provided regarding your PDAT request and administrative budget/narrative. You will only be expected to provide written responses with regard to your PDAT and administrative budget issues. Overall Comments: The Michigan Community Service Commission (MCSC) has made significant progress in achieving year one objectives. MCSC continues to build on Michigan's existing service infrastructure by developing and supporting quality programs and acting as a catalyst for collaborative initiatives. This docuement demonstrates the excellent work of the commission in implementing its vision. In reviewing your State Plan Update the review panel noted the following strengths or areas where you excel: State Plan Update Process: • MCSC has made good efforts to track progress toward accomplishing each of the plan's annual objectives. • Conunission meetings provide a regular and consistent opportunity to solicit feedback from stakeholders. 1201 New York Avenue, NW Was hington, DC 20525 Telephone 202-606-5000 Getting Things Done. AmeriCorps. N"': Learn and S. National Senit. �Mr. Frank Dirks February 5, 1992 Page2 • Special efforts were made to develop programs in geographic areas previously under-served by existing service programs. As a result, new programs have been funded in those locations. Vision: • MCSC embraces a broad, inclusive vision of national service as reflected in their diverse program portfolio. Sustainability: • MCSC has developed a solid and diverse funding base that will help to ensure sustainabili ty. • Fundraising efforts have been supported at the local level through training and technical assistance sessions. Convening a meeting with grant makers is an excellent example of how MCSC is connecting programs to resources. • Strong bi-partisan support has been developed as demonstrated by the overwhelming support of law makers in the state in the state legislature to provide state funding. Infrastructure: • MCSC solicitation of input from a wide variety of stakeholders has been an effective strategy for increasing statewide collaborations. • CNS strongly supports MCSC' s efforts to link service programs to school-towork initiatives. Awareness and Identity: • The signature project in Detroit was a tremendous undertaking. • The Michigan's AmeriCorps logo effectively promotes both national and state identities. Capacity: • The caliber and commitment of MCSC's staff is clearly demonstrated by the . qu<j.lity and content of this report. Monitorin& and Evaluation: • MCSC has developed a comprehensive system for monitoring and evaluating program performance. The monitoring guide is an excellent tool to assess program quality. • The use of business plans is innovative and appears to be an effective mechanism for strategic planning. The Corporation is committed to continuous improvement and recognizes the need for feedback and self-improvement. The review panel of your State Plan Update listed quality issues or concerns listed below. While we suggest that you consider these, we do not require a written response. State Plan Update Process: • No issues. Vision: • No issues. MI s~ �Mr. Frank Dirks February 5, 1992 Page3 Sustainability: • Challenges are not mentioned. The Corporation encourages commissions to be forthcoming with challenges so that we can provide necessary information and resources. • The role of the Catholic Youth Organization is not clear. Infrastructure: • The extent to which MCSC has worked, or plans to work, with the CNS state office is vague. • · Examples of how MCSC initiatives have resulted in local collaborations would be useful. · · Awareness and Identity: • No issues. Capacity: • No issues. Monitoring and Evaluation: • Little detail was provided regarding MCSC's self assessment. We encourage MCSC to conduct a self assessment if it has not been done already. The request for Program Development Assistance and Training (PDAT} and the budget was also reviewed by cluster panels. In reviewing your request the issues listed below were raised. Please continue to work with your Training and Technical Assistance Staff regarding necessary responses. • • • • • Michigan is a state that others can learn much from, and, while the Commission leadership is already well connected to other Commissions, CNS would be delighted to serve as a disseminator of information about best practices, good ideas, and lessons learned in Michigan's training and technical assistance plan. Please provide more information about Catholic Youth Organization's regional trainings. Our concern is in part one of compliance with our funding streams: how much time under PDAT goes to AmeriCorps programs? We would also like to know how much of the total Michigan AmeriCorps population CYO covers. In addition, and to enable us to understand the whole picture of support in Michigan, what AmeriCorps needs are provided by Michigan CARES and TAPYouth Service? Who are the state peer and technical assistance consultants and how is MCSC supporting them? What incentives are you using? This is an idea that other states are likely to be interested in (Massachusetts is considering something that may be somewhat similar) and also connects to a regionally-based initiative CNS is considering proposing to the Commissions, so we would like to know more. We would like to know more about the resource guide for non-profit CBOs that MCSC will make available statewide. If it is a handbook, and its lessons are widely applicable, we wonder if the state would be willing to share copies with the National Resource Center for general dissemination and distribution on request. Ml State Plan �Mr. Frank Dirks February 5, 1992 Page4 • • If the resource guide contains a listing of training and technical assistance providers, know that you are one of several states developing such lists. Would you be willing to share this list with other states? CNS often receives requests for "lists of approved trainers," but we have never wanted to get into the business of vetting trainers. In part this is because the fit. between trainer and program differs from situation to situation and a system of references rather than general one-trainer-fits-all vetting makes better sense. In addition, if anyone is going to be recommending or "approving" trainers, we feel this should be done by the people who actually have hired and experienced the work of those trainers. These thoughts have led us to consider building a national list from lists released by grantees and programs. We would be interested in your reactions to such an initiative. We have several questions about the Train the Trainers initiative. Why was so much left unexpended in this category in Year One? Also, know that several other states are interested in this strategy (for example, we have seen it in State Plans from Ohio and Connecticut in the North Central and Atlantic Clusters; other states have mentioned it as a possible strategy but wonder how realistic it is and how substantial are the learnings that can be transmitted through a system that depends on project directors, not people who train as a regular part of their work, in what may be a somewhat ad hoc system). It would be helpful to us to know what Michigan's successes and challenges have been and also, if you are revising the initiative, how. Budcet Issues: • Please explain why a fax machine is being purchased with PDAT funds. • Sub-contracts, sub-grantees: 1} Why is program staff travel listed here? 2} Who will be attending training sessions? 3) Who will own laptop computer and software? 4) What is included in administrative costs? 5) Will MCSC operate under a fixed-priced or cost-reimbursable agreement? The final area that was reviewed by the cluster panel was the budget for administrative funds. Through the review, the following concerns were noted by the panel. Once appropriations are completed, you will be notified of your funding level and the process for revisions. Corrections to these budget or budget narrative issues should be incorporated into your final budget revision. • Please provide a more detailed narrative with a breakdown of large figures. We at the Corporation wish your Commission continued success as you administer the second year of AmeriCorps programs and as you build the collaborative efforts of the various streams of service in your state. We look forward to our continuing partnership in the coming year. If you should have any questions please feP 1 free to telephone your program officer at the Corporation. Sincerely, � 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, 49773 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 1996-03-15 https://digitalcollections.library.gvsu.edu/files/original/24076f4da6c030046cab4e9517b2681b.pdf 4560a5256fabc7de33aee151b0ff86b9 PDF Text Text MICHIGAN COMMUNITY SERVICE COMMISSION TALKING POINTS MCSC MCSC is dedicated to enabling all citizens, including youth, to engage in public problem solving through service and volunteerism. MCSC serves this mission through three main operating areas: * * * Program Development and Administration; Outreach and Publications; and, Overall administration, financial oversight, and networking. In each of these three areas MCSC serves as a Catalyst, Convener, and Broker. I PROGRAM DEVELOPMENT AND ADMINISTRATION I Michigan's AmeriCorps In Year 2 there are 12 Michigan's AmeriCorps programs. During Year 1 there were nine programs (eight operational and one planning). These programs are located in Grand Rapids, Marquette, Detroit (3), Pontiac, Southfield, Lansing, Saginaw, Flint, Ypsilanti, and Shelby. There are 300+ Michigan's AmeriCorps members for Year 2. 194 of these members are full-time, serving 1700 hours in nine months to ony year. They receive a living allowance of $7,945 over the course of their service. They will-receive an education award of $4,725 after they successfully complete their term of service. 172 of these members are part-time, serving 900 hours in one year to two years. They receive .a living allowance of $4,200 over the course of their service. They will receive an education award of $2,362 after they successfully complete their term of service. Many of the concerns raised over the cost of AmeriCorps are based on a report by the GAO that attempted to estimate the resources necessary to support an FTE AmeriCorps member. The GAO has said that it was not conducting a cost benefit analysis. It was only estimating how much goes into AmeriCorps and what that divides out to per FTE. In doing so, the GAO included CNS and State Commission administration, grant and matching funds for program operation, member support costs, and the post-service awards. The GAO did not attempt to calculate the impact of new volunteers generated by AmeriCorps members. By calculating everything that supports a project, the GAO included things like the cost �(Corporation funded or match donated) of lumber and paint that goes into an AmeriCorps home renovation project. If a company donates lumber as a match, the GAO calculates that as a resource necessary to support an AmeriCorps member. In Year 2 the cost per Michigan's AmeriCorps members is $11,202. This amount was arrived at, by the Michigan Community Service Commission, by adding the Corporation Share Funds Requested of Budget Items A., B., C., D., E., and F. (see attached Budget Sheet) and dividing it by the number of Michigan's AmeriCorps members total. This figure includes the members' living allowance ($7,945 full-time and $4,200 part-time). AmeriCorps programs are required to provide a minimum 15% cash match for the costs of the Budget Items in .A. (Participant Support Costs). The Michigan's AmeriCorps programs, on average provided a 24.46% cash match of Budget Items in A AmeriCorps programs are required to provide a minimum 25% cash or in-kind match for the costs of Budget Items B.- F. The Michigan's AmeriCorps programs, on average provided a 50.06% match of Budget Items B. -F. During Year 1 the eight operational and one planning (total of nine) Michigan's AmeriCorps programs generated 244,996 hours of AmeriCorps service. During Year 1 the eight operational and one planning (total of nine) Michigan's AmeriCorps programs generated 3,390 additional non-stipended volunteers. These volunteers served a total of 23,777 volunteer hours. This is an average of 377 volunteers per program and 2,641 volunteer hours per program. The Year 2 budget for AmeriCorps is $3,048,985. Learn and Serve CBO In Year 2 there are currently seven Learn and Serve CBO programs administered by MCSC. The Learn and Serve CBO programs are located in Manistee, Muskegon, Detroit, Grand Rapids, Alpena, Petoskey, Kalamazoo. During Year 1 the Learn and Serve CBO programs involved 1,254 youth ages 6 - 20 in non-stipended volunteer service. The Learn and Serve program also generated 29 nonyouth volunteers. All total these volunteers served a total of 21,992 volunteer hours. The Year 2 budget for Learn and Serve CBO is $175,000. �Michigan CARES There are six Michigan CARES communities. They are Flint, Grand Rapids, Muskegon, Marquette, Detroit, and Alpena. The program is currently in Phase II and has established a series of Phase II objectives. The program is funded by the Kellogg Foundation. OUTREACH AND PUBLICATIONS MCSC has several publications available to those interested in service and volunteerism. They include. * * * * * * * The 1995 MCSC Annual Report Profiles in Service Foundation for Civic Renewal The MCSC quarterly newsletter The TAP-Youth Service Resource Guide Investments in Volunteerism: Resource Guide of Volunteer and Service Programs Funded in Michigan Michigan's Service-Learning Principles and Practices MCSC also has informational packets pre-made that are available to Commissioners to use as public relations tools. OVERALL ADMINISTRATION, FINANCIAL OVERSIGHT, AND NETWORKING In addition to the afore mentioned roles and responsibilities, MCSC has several overall functions. Governor's Community Service Awards * 1995-96 marks the third annual Governor's Community Service Awards program. It will be held May 16th in conjunction with "A Time for New and Renewed Partnerships - A Continued Discussion" and Grant Makers Grant Seekers. * There are currently 13 categories, an increase of 2 from the 11 of Year 1. * During Year 1 and Year 2 there were 200 nominations per year. This year (Year 3) there were 240 nominations. �Financial Administration During 1994-95 MCSC Administrative Expenditures totaled $385,067 or 10% of the total expenditures. Councils and Groups MCSC convenes several councils and groups. We are responsible for facilitating and providing staff support to each group. * * * * Senior Advisory Council Service-Learning Leadership Council Staff Advisory Council MYPAC Poster Contests Last year MCSC co-sponsored a poster contest which focused on getting youth interested in volunteerism and service. We received over 100 poster entries and unveiled the winning poster at the Second Annual Governor's Community Service Awards. The poster was sent to all of the junior high and high schools in Michigan in coordination with Make A Difference Day. This year MCSC is co-sponsoring an intergenerational poster contest which will highlight ways that youth and senior citizens can come together in volunteerism and service. We received 21 entries and hope to unveil the poster at this year's Governor's Community Service Awards. Make A Difference Day MCSC along with the Volunteer Centers of Michigan co-sponsored a Make A Difference Day information packet. This packet encouraged individuals to volunteer on the day and was mailed to all of the MCSC grantees, MDE grantees, DSS county offices, V AC' s, and all of the junior high and high schools in Michigan. In total, there were over 80 projects that involved over 13,000 people. Conferences and Training In October of 1995, MCSC held a service-learning conference in conjunction with Quest International. This one-day conference brought together teachers, school administrators, service providers, nonprofit administrators, etc. for an intense day of training on servicelearning. MCSC is currently planning a series of Regional Trainings. These trainings will occur in four locations Detroit, Flint, Grand Rapids, and Traverse City. The frrst training took place in February and centered on service-learning and youth development. The second training will not take place regionally, instead it will be the TAP-Youth Service Conference in Lansing. � Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Our State of Generosity Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Grand Valley State University. Dorothy A. Johnson Center for Philanthropy Description An account of the resource Collection contains the records of four Michigan nonprofit organizations: Council of Michigan Foundations, Michigan Nonprofit Association, Michigan Community Service Commission, and the Johnson Center for Philanthropy at GVSU. The documents are compiled by the Johnson Center for Philanthropy, and records document the history of the organizations from the 1960s to the 2010s. Coverage The spatial or temporal topic of the resource, the spatial applicability of the resource, or the jurisdiction under which the resource is relevant 1968-2014 Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived <a href="https://gvsu.lyrasistechnology.org/repositories/2/resources/515">Our State of Generosity collection, JCPA-04</a> Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource <a href="http://rightsstatements.org/page/InC/1.0/?language=en">In Copyright</a> Subject The topic of the resource Dorothy A. Johnson Center for Philanthropy Council of Michigan Foundations Michigan Nonprofit Association Michigan Community Service Commission Dorothy A. 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For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context JCPA-04_MCSC_1996-03-15_Talking-Points Title A name given to the resource Michigan Community Service Commission 1996-03-15 commission meeting talking points Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Michigan Community Service Commission Description An account of the resource Michigan Community Service Commission 1996-03-15 commission meeting talking points. 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, 49774 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 1996-03-15 https://digitalcollections.library.gvsu.edu/files/original/44023b187e2300db625a1af834bed54a.pdf b470268a85139ac2fe0e1657fc30e0c9 PDF Text Text A Report on the New Partnerships in Michigan Meeting 0 n February 12, 1996, more than ninety leaders representing the nonprofit, business, government, and religious sectors gathered in Lansing, Michigan to discuss strategies for renewing and developing new partnerships among the sectors. The meeting was convened by Governor John Engler and First Lady and Chair of the Michigan Community Service Commission, Michelle Engler. The discussions at the meeting were guided by the overarching question: What are the most effective ways in which the public, nonprofit, business ami religious sectors may work together to connect people in local community problem solving? RATIONALE FOR ''NEW PARTNERSHIPS IN MICHIGAN" Goal: To Improve the Quality of Life in Michigan's Communities by Forming Collaborative Partnerships Goal: To Generate Ideas for Successful Collaboration Among the Sectors Nonprofit Business Government Religious The Michigan Community Service Commission, the Council of Michigan Foundations, and the Michigan Nonprofit Association serve as the co-sponsors of the New Partnerships in Michigan initiative. The February 12 meeting served as a kick-off for what the co-sponsors hope will become a series of state-wide discussions and activities that promote new and renewed collaboration among the sectors. A paper entitled "A Time for New Partnerships" offered a rationale for the initiative and proposed a framework for action. The paper called for "a new way of doing business," proposing that, "the time is right for the formation of new partnerships among the nonprofit, government, religious, business and private sectors." NEW PARTNERSHIPS MEETING FORMAT The meeting participants worked in small groups to respond to the proposals contained in the framework as well as larger issues that surround collaboration. Among the questions that participants considered include: Why have or have not the sectors worked effectively in collaboration in the past? • What is one thing that each sector does well that other sectors could learn from? • What are successful initiatives that all the sectors should support across the state? • What things must occur in the state and local communities to restore citizens' faith , commitment and involvement in community problem solving? HIGHLIGHTS FROM THE DISCUSSION The meeting participants agreed that government, business, nonprofit, and religious institutions should work together to improve the quality of life in Michigan 's communities. Without reservation, the participants affirmed the importance of encouraging the sectors to collaborate in support of community problem solving. • New partnerships must draw on the experience and lessons of successful collaborative models. 1 �Organizations engaged in effective collaboration should be encouraged to disseminate information about their efforts. State and regional networks should facilitate the dissemination and replication of proven models of collaboration. The sectors should work together to study, reward, and promote the practice of collaboration. The participants believed that before launching new initiatives, the sectors need to come together and share ideas and information about what is working and what is not working. Participants believed that collaboration works when it accommodates the unique characteristics of the community in which it operates. Accordingly, they argued that future information sharing and collaboration building should be organized regionally in order to more effectively involve community-based organizations. PERCEPTIONS OF THE SECTORS The nonprofit, business, government and religious sectors each have great resources to offer to one another and communities through collaboration. However, each also carries real or perceived limitations that may inhibit intersector collaboration and partnership. The following is a summary of a few perceptions of the sectors: • Businesses can provide a wealth of resources. While too often business resources are narrowly viewed as only financial , businesses can engage in community problem solving by bringing broader resources to the table. Untapped business resources include people, management, and experience. Business and labor can provide communities with expertise in management, organization, planning, continuous improvement, and marketing. However, business is not perceived consistently enough by itself or by communities as a key partner in community problem solving. • Nonprofit organizations perceive themselves and are generally perceived as community change agents. Nonprofits represent both the principal mechanism for community problem solving and the ideal of the free citizen association. Accordingly, they are increasingly expected to be the first to recognize and meet community needs. However, nonprofits also get caught up in counter productive turf battles. In addition , their general lack of sufficient resources often limits their organizational skills and potential. Government can serve as a catalyst for new initiatives. Government can focus public attention , convene broad-based groups, provide seed support for new projects, and help sustain successful projects. Government also is the place of last resort for the hardest problems to solve. Government can also become a controlling, bureaucratic force, limited by short-term political agendas and agency turfism . Government is often confusing and hard to access for many citizens, and it tries to be the dominant partner. Religious institutions are the foundation of many communities. In some hard-pressed communities they are the last remaining source of social stability. Religious institutions provide vital moral leadership and offer every-day examples of successful service. Religious institutions are an important element of healthy community infrastructure, but too often they underestimate the power of their influence. When they do, they sometimes 2 Building new partnerships requires time, patience and resources. �assume their agenda is the community's without getting citizen input. In collaboration, they sometimes struggle with the Church/State balance. CHALLENGES OF COLLABORATION In general, collaboration is a process filled with unforeseen challenges. There is no single recipe for success. It requires both vision and pragmatism. Partners in collaboration need time to learn to work together and must be willing to learn from each other. While there are not many certainties in collaboration, one thing is for sure. Collaboration is not a quick fix. It is a long-term investment in communities, institutions, and people. Successful collaboration demands that organizations: create a shared vision; establish a common agenda; accept multiple organizational cultures; work with various styles and approaches; provide consistent communication; commit time and resources. COMMUNICATING THE CASE FOR COMMUNITY PROBLEM SOLVING The media have the potential to enhance all facets of collaborative community problem solving. The sectors should view the media as partners in collaboration. All sectors should work with the media to convey positive messages about citizen problem solving through volunteerism and community service. For instance, the media should be encouraged to stop referring to community service as an alternative form of court-ordered punishment. The definition of media should be expanded to include multiple forms of communication technology including the internet, e-mail, and satellite conferences. Innovative solutions to social problems will come through new partnerships and flexible collaboration among the public, private, and nonprofit sectors. A Time for New Partnerships FINDING PROGRAMS THAT WORK In order to successfully communicate positive messages about community problem solving, the sectors and the media must be able to present examples of initiatives that work. The meeting participants began to identify programs and projects in Michigan that deserve attention and study. This list is a start. Focus Hope Strong Families/Safe Children Early On Michigan Interagency Family Preservation Michigan Campaign for Volunteerism Michigan's AmeriCorps Summer Youth Planning Empowerment and Enterprise Zones Department of Transportation's Adopt-A-Highway Grand Rapids Service Corps Job Training Service Delivery Areas Royal Oak Coalition Waterford Teen Program Michigan CARES Detroit Compact Department of Agriculture's Programs Michigan Community Foundation Youth Project MSU Extension Programs Workforce Development Councils School/Business Partnerships 3 �IDENTIFYING PROGRAM PRIORITIES In addition to listing potential model programs, participants identified a number of important community needs that effective programs should, and often do serve, such as: increasing volunteer opportunities; improving children's lives; preventing the causes of crime; training, preparing and retraining for work; building affordable housing; opening access to quality educational programs; increasing involvement in philanthropy; promoting youth as resources rather than service clients; preventing teenage pregnancy. NEXT STEPS: REFINING THE "TIME FOR NEW PARTNERSHPS" The "Time for New Partnerships" document presented meeting participants with recommendations for supporting community problem solving partnerships. Participants responded to the document by generally prioritizing the recommendations. TAKE ACTION NOW Launch and sustain a campaign to promote volunteer community problem solving. Encourage the media to support the effort in collaboration with the state and regional public and volunteer social sector agencies. The campaign should emphasize serious problem solving by volunteers. Participant comments: Involve the media in the process of developing a campaign. Media representatives should be at the table to play a role in highlighting existing volunteer efforts. Establish a forum for regular communication among the sectors. Participant comments: Communication forums should be held across the state, not just in Lansing. Ongoing forums are needed with broader participation. The sectors should share lessonslearned and steps-to-take for replicating successful programs. Support efforts by schools and youth agencies to involve young people in volunteer community service. Endorse a public/private outreach campaign to encourage youth service and communities of the value of youth as volunteer resources . Participant comments: The value of volunteerism and service cannot begin too early. Educators should be integrated into the service field as much as possible. Honor youth diversity and provide nonprofit training early. Support a funders' forum convened by the Council of Michigan Foundations that brings together public and private grantmakers to explore opportunities for improved collaboration. Participant comments: All types of grantrnakers, public and private, need a common place to share their expertise. 4 When people help people they discover common ground. Through the practice of service, people of diverse backgrounds and interests affirm shared values, and lay the foundation of a strong and healthy community. A Time for New Partnerships �Recognize and support the work of the Michigan Nonprofit Association and the Volunteer Centers of Michigan to promote corporate volunteerism. Encourage and promote corporate volunteer programs as one indicator of good corporate citizenship. Participant comments: Many communities are moving forward in establishing business community partnerships. Small businesses as well as large businesses should be included within the "corporate" context. Successful corporate volunteer programs should be highlighted in order to encourage the increased involvement of the business community. Support the Michigan Community Service Commission to coordinate volunteer and service activities among state agencies and nonprofit volunteer organizations. Participant comments: Do not become too centralized. Grass roots and local agencies should be involved as well. Perhaps support asystem of regional coordination. Change the judicial designation of court-ordered "community service" to courtordered "community restitution." • Participant comments: While this has symbolic value, significant time and resources should not be devoted to accomplishing it. Support stipended and non-stipended service and volunteer programs. Participant comments: Both should be supported, but the terms need clear definition. IDEAS TO DEVELOP FURTHER Coordinate state-wide service and volunteer recognition activities. Conduct the Governor's Community Service Awards program and dinner in conjunction with the Michigan Nonprofit Association's and the Council of Michigan Foundations' Grantmaker/Grantseeker Conference. Participant comments: While the specific example is acceptable, in general, volunteer and service recognition needs more promotion rather than coordination. There can never be too much recognition. Develop a common state-wide database on service and volunteerism that is shared by public, private, and nonprofit sector agencies. Support the development of an internetworking system that links public and private volunteer agencies. Participant comments: Extremely ambitious and usually difficult to achieve even on the local level. A cross-sector database should be community-driven, designed to meet users ' needs, accessible and easily updated. The Michigan Technology Center is a rich resource in this field. Promote and support intergenerational service and volunteer programs- emphasizing that youth and seniors should serve their communities together and not simply serve each other. Participant comments: Seniors should have more opportunities to share their experience and ideas. Seniors can be a catalyst for collaboration. Establish a state-wide public/nonprofit sector infrastructure that ensures that every community has a functioning voluntary action center. Participant comments: The definition of "community" in this case needs further consideration. Smaller communities may not be able to sustain a free standing volunteer center. Community volunteer efforts could be housed in existing organizations. Volunteer agencies should be "good news" centers which primarily disseminate successful volunteer models. 5 Encourage Senior Volunteerism Seniors are resourceful providers of volunteer services. They need more opportunities to share their abundant experiences. �Establish a statewide collaborative nonprofit sector conference involving key networks and organizations. Participant comments: Forums and conferences should be focused on substantive topics such as community development, welfare reform, and youth development. The forum/s should also facilitate the exchange of information about successful models of collaboration. Involve state agencies in state-wide volunteer promotion activities such as "Make a Difference Day" and "National Volunteer Week." Participant comments: Like businesses, state agencies and their employees should be encouraged to volunteer and take active parts in the service field . Designate the Michigan Community Service Commission to establish a forum for regular communication and discussion among the three sectors. Participant comments: Should not become centralized. Forums should be regionalized and coordinated with local nonprofit organizations and volunteer centers. NEW TOPICS FOR DISCUSSION Participants generated questions and new ideas during the meeting. These include the following : Corporations and foundations should model and support efforts to increase volunteer opportunities. Grantrnakers should tie their funding decisions to the effective involvement of volunteers by grantseekers. The sectors need a better understanding of each others' roles, priorities, and interests. Nonprofit organizations should consider pooling their communication budgets in order to generate a greater media impact. Nonprofit organizations should refine their marketing and outreach techniques. All sectors should organize their collaborative efforts around customer service goals. The assumptions made by all the sectors at the state-level often are not consistent with reality at the local level. There must be better state/local communication and coordination with, in, and across the sectors. Further outreach through meetings like New Partnerships must be regionalized. Devolution must continue to the local level if the nonprofit sector is to really succeed in facilitating community problem solving. Do not let New Partnerships lead to new bureaucracy. Collaborative projects require new ways of thinking about funding strategies. New and existing funding pools such as Detroit's Empowerment Zone could serve as a source of flexible support for collaboration. Future New Partnership meetings must have more representatives from the media, education, business and labor at the table. 6 Collaboration is a mutually beneficial and well-defined relationship entered into by two or more organizations to achieve results they are more likely to achieve together than alone. Michael Winer, Karen Ray Collaboration Handbook: Creating, Sustaining and Enjoying the Journey �New Partnerships in Michigan Meeting I. Business James Barrett, President Michigan Chamber of Commerce 600 S. Walnut Lansing, MI 48933 (517)371-21 00 (517)371-7224 (FAX) William Brooks VP of Community and Urban Affairs General Motors Corporation 3044 W. Grand Blvd. Detroit, MI 48202 (313)556-3538 (313)974-8340 (FAX) Lisa Ilitch Murray Little Caesar Enterprise 2211 Woodward Detroit, MI 48201-3400 (313)983-6191 (313)983-6049 (FAX) Dave Bing, Chairman and CEO The Bing Group 1200 Woodland Avenue Detroit, MI 48211 (313)867-3700 (313)867-3369 (FAX) (unable to attend) Richard Blouse, President Greater Detroit Chamber of Commerce 600 W. Lafayette Blvd. P.O. Box 33840 Detroit, MI 48232 (313 )596-0320 (313)964-0531 (FAX) (unable to attend) Douglas Frasier, President Emeritus UAW 946 New Haven Court Northville, MI 48167 (313)577-5196 (313)577-4300 (FAX) (unable to attend) Anne R. Sherwood, Vice President Issues Management Group Greater Detroit Chamber of Commerce 600 W. Lafayette Blvd. P.O. Box 33840 Detroit, MI 48232 (313)596-0320 (313)964-0531 (FAX) Frank Popoff, Chairman and CEO Dow Chemical Company 2020 Willard H. Dow Center Midland, MI 48674 (517)636-0816 (517)636-5832 (FAX) (unable to attend) John Tysse Dow Chemical Company 2020 Willard H. Dow Center Midland, MI 48674 (517)636-0816 (517)636-5832 (FAX) Cindy Newman Dow Chemical Company 2020 Willard H. Dow Center Midland, MI 48674 (517)636-0816 (517)636-5832 (FAX) Judy Lord Detroit Edison Southfield Center 26801 Northwestern Hwy. Southfield, Michigan 48034 (810)799-4970 (81 0)799-4595 (FAX) Rick Cole, Senior VP for Marketing and Corporate Communications Blue Cross/Blue Shield of Michigan 600 Lafayette East, Department 2121 Detroit, MI 48226 (313 )225-0540 (313)225-6764 (FAX) Earl Holton, CEO Meijer 2929 Walker Avenue Grand Rapids, MI 49544 (616)791-3334 (unable to attend) Tim DeVos DeVos Homes 5727 S. Division Grand Rapids, MI 49548 (616)534-4861 (unable to attend) Peter Secchia, Chairman Universal Forest Products, Inc. 2801 E. Beltline NE Grand Rapids, M1 49505 (unable to attend) 7 Peter Ordway, Chairman, President and CEO Universal Pump Company 4600 W. Dickman Battle Creek, MI 49015 (616)966-4600 (unable to attend) Robert C. Reid Retiree from Ford Motor Company 5305 Royal Vale Lane Dearborn, MI 48126 (313)441-2882 Stephen P. Yokich UAW-Solidarity House 8000 East Jefferson Avenue Detroit, MI 48214 (313)823-6016 (unable to attend) Jim Carpenter UAW-Solidarity House 8000 East Jefferson Avenue Detroit, MI 48214 (313 )823-60 16 (313)824-5750 (FAX) Bob Giles, Publisher Detroit News 615 West Lafayette Detroit, MI 48231 (313)222-2300 (313)222-2599 (FAX) Roger Nadel WWJ 16550 W. Nine Mile Rd . Southfield, MI 48086 (81 0)423-3300 (unable to attend) Mike Lloyd, Editor Grand Rapids Press 155 Michigan NW Grand Rapids, MI 49503 (unable to attend) Ken Kolbe WZZM-TV 13 P.O. Box Z Grand Rapids, MI 49501 (unable to attend) Kerry Oslund WZZM-TV 13 P.O. Box Z Grand Rapids, MI 49501 (616)785- 1313 (616)784-8367 (FAX) �William Stouffer, Chairman Calhoun Company Economic Development Forum P.O. Box 239 Industrial Avenue Albion, MI 49224 (517)629-9135 (517)629-6888 (FAX) Anne Hoag, Executive Director Leadership Detroit 600 W. Lafayette Detroit, MI 48226 (313 )964-0531 James Jenkins, Vice President Secretary and General Counsel Dow Corning Corporation Legal Department COI242 Midland, MI 48686 (517)496-4287 (unable to attend) II. Nonprofit Helen Philpott, Trustee Community Foundation of Aint 1212 Woodlawn Park Dr. Aint, MI 48503 (81 0)239-8768 (810)234-8499 (FAX) Judy Rapanos Community Volunteer Michigan Council for Arts & Cultural Affairs 1012 W. Sugnet Midland, MI 48640 (517)631-2544 (517)631-4235 (FAX) Robert Ivory, President United Way of Michigan P.O. Box 18219 Lansing, MI 4890 I (517)371-4360 (517)371-1801 FAX Charlie Williams, President New Detroit, Inc. 645 Griswold Detroit, MI 48226 (313)496-2000 (unable to attend) John Lore, President & CEO Sisters of St. Joseph Health System 455 E. Eisenhower Pwy, Ste. 300 Ann Arbor, MI 48108-3304 (810)741-1700 (810)741-5796 (FAX) (unable to attend) Marcia Marsh-Goffney Dow Corning Corporation Legal Department CO 1222 Midland, MI 48686 (517)496-4287 (517)496-5849 (FAX) Randy Neelis, Superintendent Menominee School District 4701 Fifth St. Menominee,MI49858 (906)863-9951 (906)863-1171 (FAX) (unable to attend) Mounir Sherabeam, President Judson Center 4410 W. 13 Mile Royal Oak, MI 48073 (81 0)549-4339 (810)549-8955 (FAX) Donald R. Parfet, Executive Vice President for Administration The Upjohn Company 7000 Portage Road Kalamazoo, MI 4900 I (616)323-6491 (unable to attend) Virgil Carr, President United Way for Southeastern Michigan 1212 Griswold Detroit, MI 48226-1899 (313)226-9222 (313)226-9238 (FAX) (unable to attend) Dorothy Johnson, President Council of Michigan Foundations OneS. Harbor Ave., Ste. 3 Grand Haven, MI 49417 (616)842-7080 (616)842-1760 (FAX) (unable to attend) James R. Dunn, Director of Customer Program and Planning Consumers Power 212 W. Michigan Avenue Jackson, MI 4920 I (unable to attend) Mel Brannon Urban League of Flint 5005 Cloverlawn Aint, MI 48504 (81 0)789-7611 (81 0)787-4518 (FAX) Rob Collier Council of Michigan Foundations OneS . Harbor Ave., Ste. 3 Grand Haven, MI 49417 (616)842-7080 (616)842-1760 (FAX) Joel Orosz, Coordinator Philanthropy and Volunteerism W. K. Kellogg Foundation I Michigan Avenue E Battle Creek, MI 49017-4058 (616)969-2308 (616)969-2693 (FAX) (unable to attend) Mariam Noland, President Community Foundation of SE MI 333 W. Fort St., Ste. 2010 Detroit, MI 48226 (3 13)961-6675 (313)961-2886 (FAX) Mr. Pat Rochow Consumers Power 212 W. Michigan Avenue Jackson, MI 49201 (517)788-0573 (517)788-0674 (FAX) Carolyn Bloodworth Consumers Power 212 W. Michigan Avenue Jackson, MI 49201 (517)788-0573 (517)788-0674 (FAX) Victor Begg 1264 Club Drive Bloomfield Hills, MI 48302 (810)338-4180 (Home) (81 0)334-9225 (FAX) Chris Kwak W. K. Kellogg Foundation 1 Michigan Avenue E Battle Creek, MI 49017-4058 (616)969-2308 (616)969-2693 (FAX) 8 Ha Tran, Youth Representative Michigan Community Service Commission (MCSC) 111 S. Capitol Ave. Lansing, MI 48913 (517)335-4295 Scott Smith, Youth Representative MCSC 111 S. Capitol Ave. Lansing, MI 48913 (517)335-4295 �Russell Mawby Chairman Emeritus W.K. Kellogg Foundation Heritage Tower, Suite 1701 25 West Michigan Avenue Battle Creek, MI 49017-3398 (616)963-7153 (616)963-7611 (FAX) Diana Sieger, President The Grand Rapids Foundation 161 Ottawa Ave. NW #209-C Grand Rapids, MI 49503 (616)454-1751 (616)454-6455 (FAX) (unable to attend) Marcia Rapp . The Grand Rapids Foundation 161 Ottawa Ave. NW #209-C Grand Rapids, MI 49503 (616)454-1751 (616)454-6455 (FAX) Kathryn Rossow, Executive Director SW Michigan Volunteer Center 1213 Oak Street Niles, MI 49120 (616)683-5464 (616)683-1220 (FAX) William White, President Charles Stewart Mott Foundation Mott Foundation Building Flint, MI 48502 (810)238-5651 (unable to attend) Kevin Walker Charles Stewart Mott Foundation Mott Foundation Building Flint, MI 48502 (81 0)238-5651 (810)238-8152 (FAX) Sam Singh, Director Volunteer Centers of Michigan 31 Kellogg Center East Lansing, MI 48824-1022 (517)353-5038 (517)355-3302 (FAX) David LaLumia, Executive Director Michigan Association of Community Mental Health Boards 319 W. Lenawee Lansing, MI 48933 (517)374-6848 (517)374-1053 (FAX) Mark Bertler, Executive Director Michigan Association for Local Public Health P.O. Box 13276 Lansing, MI 48910 (517)485-0660 (unable to attend) Gary Unrah, Vice President Michigan Resource Center YMCA of Metro Detroit 2020 Witherell Detroit, MI 48226 (313)962-1590 (unable to attend) Paula Allen-Mears, Dean University of Michigan, School of Social Work 1065 Frieze Building Ann Arbor, MI 48109-1285 (313)764-5340 (unable to attend) Jennifer Shoub, President Michigan Council of YWCA's 353 E. Michigan Avenue Kalamazoo, MI 49007 (616)345-5595 ,(unable to attend) Professor Lawrence Root University of Michigan, School of Social Work 1065 Frieze Building Ann Arbor, MI 48109-1285 (313)764-5340 (313)936-1961 (FAX) Sharon Miller, Deputy Executive Director, Michigan Women's Commission 611 W. Ottawa Lansing, MI 48913 (517)373-2884 . (517)335-1649 (FAX) Lt. Col. William A. Roberts Divisional Commander, Salvation Army 1345 Monroe North West Grand Rapids, MI 49505 (616)459-0042 (616)459-3433 (FAX) Lt. Col. William J. Speck Divisional Commander, Salvation Army 16130 North Land Drive Southfield, MI 48075-4218 (81 0)443-5500 (unable to attend) Lt. Col. Robert L. Bonifield Divisional Commander, Salvation Army 4757 North 76th Street Milwaukee, Wisconsin 53218 (414 )462-5226 (unable to attend) Leonard Smith, President Skillman Foundation 600 Renaissance Center Suite 1700 Detroit, MI 48243 (313)961-8850 (313)963-8937 (FAX) 9 Susan Shannon Michigan Council of YWCA's 353 E. Michigan Avenue Kalamazoo, MI 49007 (616)345-5595 (616)345-8230 (FAX) Larry Coppard, A~junct A~so.ciate Professor University of Michigan, School of Social Work 1065 Frieze Building Ann Arbor, MI 48109-1285 (313)763-5979 (unable to attend) Maurice P. Wesson, Senior Manager Center for Volunteerism, United Way Community Services 1212 Griswold Detroit, MI 48226 (313)226-9495 (313)226-9490 (FAX) Kate Pew Wolters, Executive Director, Steelcase Foundation P.O. Box 1967 Grand Rapids, MI 4950 I (616)246-4695 (unable to attend) Barry Checkoway Professor, School of Social Work, University of Michigan 1065 Frieze Building Ann Arbor, MI 48109-1285 (313)763-5960 (313)763-7320 (FAX) Justin King, Executive Director Michigan Association of School Boards 421 W. Kalamazoo Street Lansing, MI 48933 (517)371-5700 (517)371-5338 (FAX) �Arend D. Lubbers, President Grand Valley State University Allendale, MI 4940 l (616)895-2182 (unable to attend) Jean Enright Grand Valley State University Allendale, MI 4940 l (616)895-2182 (616)895-3503 (FAX) John E. Marshall, President Kresge Foundation 3212 W. Big Beaver Road P.O. Box 3151 Troy, MI 48007 (81 0)643-9630 (810)643-0588 (FAX) Ann Marston, President and CEO Michigan League for Human Services 300 N. Washington Square, Suite #401 Lansing, MI 48933 (517)487-5436 (517)371-4546 (FAX) Lisa McGettigan, Director Michigan Campus Compact 31 Kellogg Center East Lansing, MI 48824 (517)353-9393 (517)355-3302 (FAX) James M. Richmond, President Frey Foundation 48 Fountain NW Grand Rapids, MI 49503 (616)451-0303 (616)451-8481 (FAX) Michael Tate Assistant Director of Extension for Government Relations Michigan State University Extension 48 Agricultural Hall East Lansing, MI 48824 (517)355-2317 (517)432- 1048 (FAX) Cynthia Mark, Program Leader 4-H Youth Programs Cooperative Extension Service, MSU 6H Berkey Hall East Lansing, MI 48824-1111 (517)355-0 180 (517)355-6748 (FAX) Mark I. Wilson, Associate Professor James Madison College, Michigan State University 369 S. Case Hall East Lansing, MI 48824 (517)353-2967 (517)432-1804 (FAX) Mary Caroline Frey, President Nokomis Foundation 48 Fountain St., NW Grand Rapids, MI 49503 (616)451-0267 (unable to attend) Patricia B. Johnson, President Muskegon County Community Foundation 425 W. Western Avenue Muskegon,MI49440 (unable to attend) Judith S. Hooker, Trustee Robert L. & Judith S. Hooker Foundation 674 Manhattan Road, S.E. Grand Rapids, MI 49506 (unable to attend) Oluwatoyin Adegbite Grand Rapids Service Corps 161 Ottawa NW, Ste. 107E Grand Rapids, Michigan 49503 (616)451 -9445 (616)771-0329 (FAX) Julie Cummings 6380 Muirfield Court Bloomfield Hills, MI 48301 (313)871-8000 (unable to attend) Jenny Babcock 2700 Fisher Building Detroit, Michigan 48202 (313)871-8000 (313)871-5634 (FAX) Leo Brennan, Jr., Executive Director Ford Motor Company Fund The American Road, Room 914 Dearborn, MI 48121 (313 )845-8712 (unable to attend) Ray Byers Ford Motor Company Fund The American Road, Room 914 Dearborn, MI 48121 (313)845-8712 (313 )594-7001 (FAX) 10 John E. Hopkins, Executive Director Kalamazoo Foundation 332 Comerica Building Kalamazoo, MI 49007 (616)381-4416 (unable to attend) David Gardiner Kalamazoo Foundation 332 Comerica Building Kalamazoo, MI 49007 (616)381-4416 (616)381-3146 (FAX) Maureen H. Smyth, Vice President Programs Charles Stewart Mott Foundation Mott Foundation Building Flint, MI 48502 (810)238-5651 (810)238-8152 (FAX) Terry Pruitt 1469 Allendale Drive Saginaw, MI 48630 (517)496-4000 (517)496-4586 (FAX) Elwin Johnson, Chair Commission on Aging P.O. Box 74 Spring Arbor, MI 49283 (517)788-4230 (517)788-4237 (FAX) Ruth Benedict Assitant Managing Editor Crain's Detroit Business 1400 Woodbridge Avenue Detroit, MI 48207 (313 )446-0415 (unable to attend) Alison Young, Reporter Detroit Free Press 306 S. Washington, Ste. 401 Royal Oak, MI 48067 (810)691 -2416 (810)691-2420 (FAX) Darryl White 2888 E. Miller Midland, MI 48640 (517)686-9247 (517)686-8736 (FAX) Vernie Nethercut, Director Alpena Volunteer Center Alpena Community College 666 Johnson Street Alpena, MI 49707-1410 (517)356-9021 Ext. 335 (517)356-6334 (FAX) �Maryann Pierce Cooley Law Clinic 217 S. Grand Avenue Lansing, MI 48933 (517)485-4077 (517)485-0022 (FAX) Tim Wilbert, MBA Michigan Public Health Institute 2465 Woodlake Circle, Ste. 140 Okemos, MI 48864 (517)349-7110 (517)349-7999 (FAX) V. Larkin Chenault, Executive Director State Bar of Michigan 306 Townsend Lansing, MI 48933-2083 (517)372-9030 (unable to attend) Charlene Johnson Michigan Neighborhood Partnership 3031 West Grand River Boulevard Detroit, MI 48202 (313)872-3327 {313)872-7802 (FAX) Kimberly Johnson Detroit Opera House Project 1526 Broadway Detroit, MI 48226 (313)963-7474 (313 )963-0534 (FAX) James K. Haveman, Jr. , Director Michigan Department of Mental Health Lewis Cass Building Lansing, MI 48913 (517)335-0267 (517)373-4288 (FAX) William C. Richardson, CEO W. K. Kellogg Foundation I Michigan Avenue East Battle Creek, MI 49017-4058 (616)968-1611 (616)968-0413 (FAX) Lucy R. Allen, President & CEO Saginaw Community Foundation 100 S. Jefferson, Ste. 600 Saginaw, MI 48607 (517)755-0545 (517)755-2158 (FAX) Jim McHale W. K. Kellogg Foundation 1 Michigan Avenue East Battle Creek, MI 49017-4058 (616)968-1611 (616)968-0413 (FAX) Doug Rothwell , CEO and Director Michigan Jobs Commission Victor Office Center, 4th Floor 201 N. Washington Square Lansing, MI 48913 (517)335-5883 (unable to attend) III. Geneva Jones Williams, Executive Vice President and COO United Way Community Services 1212 Griswold Detroit, MI 48226-1899 (313)226-9444 (313)226-9388 (FAX) Mary Stanley Lawson United Way Community Services 1212 Griswold Detroit, MI 48226-1899 (313 )226-9444 (313)226-9388 (FAX) Dave Egner, CEO and President Michigan Nonprofit Association 31 Kellogg Center East Lansing, MI 48824-1022 (517)353-5038 (517)355-3302 (FAX) Thomas Jeavons Department of Public Administration Grand Valley State University 25 Commerce Street, SW Grand Rapids, MI 49503 (616)771-6575 (616)771-6572 (FAX) Nancy Kostka, CEO Association for Child Development P.O. Box 1491 East Lansing, MI 48823 (517)332-7200 (517)332-5543 (FAX) Government Frank Dirks, Executive Director Michigan Community Service Commission Ill S. Capitol Avenue Olds Plaza Building, 4th Floor Lansing, MI 48913 (517)335-4295 (517)373-4977 (FAX) John Logie, Mayor City of Grand Rapids 300 Monroe Avenue NW Grand Rapids, MI 49503 (616)456-3000 (616)456-3111 (FAX) Kathleen Keen McCarthy Supervisor of the Charter Township of Plymouth 42350 Ann Arbor Rd. Plymouth, Ml 48170 (313)453-3840 (313)453-5680 (FAX) Dennis Archer, Mayor City of Detroit 1126 City County Bldg. Detroit, MI 48226 (unable to attend) Timothy K. McGuire, Executive Director, Michigan Association of Counties 935 N. Washington Lansing, MI 48906 (517)372-5374 (unable to attend) 11 John Iverson Michigan Jobs Commission Victor Office Center, 4th Floor 201 N. Washington Square Lansing, Ml 48913 (517)335-5883 (517)335-0198 (FAX) Carol Parr, Acting Director Michigan Office on Aging 611 W. Ottawa Street, 3rd Floor Lansing, Ml 48909 (517)373-7876 (517)373-4092 (FAX) Gerald H. Miller, Director Michigan Department of Social Services Grand Tower 235 S. Grand Avenue Lansing, MI 48909 (517)373-2000 (unable to attend) Jocelyn Yanda Michigan Department of Social Services Grand Tower 235 S. Grand Avenue Lansing, MI 48909 (517)373-2000 (517)373-8471 (FAX) Arthur Ellis Superintendent of Public Instruction Michigan Department of Education P.O. Box 30008 Lansing, MI 48909 (517)373-3354 (517)335-4565 (FAX) �Rusty Hills, Director Communications Division Executive Office of Public Affairs Olds Plaza Building 111 S. Capitol Avenue Lansing, MI 48933 (517)335-NEWS (517)335-6910 (FAX) Stephanie Comai-Page, Deputy Director, State Government Affairs Division Executive Office Olds Plaza Building 111 S. Capitol Avenue Lansing, MI 48933 (517)335-7801 (517)335-0118 (FAX) (unable to attend) Gordon Guyer, Director Michigan Department of Agriculture Ottawa Building, 4th Floor P.O. Box 30017 Lansing, MI 48909 (517)373-1 052 (unable to attend) Robert Craig Michigan Department of Agriculture Ottawa Building, 4th Floor P.O. Box 30017 Lansing, MI 48909 (517)373-1 052 (517)335-1423 (FAX) DanielS. Spatafora Macomb Township Supervisor 20337 Breezeway Macomb Township, MI 48044 (81 0)286-0621, Ext. 8 Doreen Takalo West Branch Township Clerk P.O. Box 79 Scandia, MI 49885 (906)942-7656 (906)942-7300 John Naymick, Supervisor Elmwood Charter Township 10090 East Lincoln Road Traverse City, MI 49684 (616)946-0921 (unable to attend) Reverend Robert Sirico Catholic Information Center 246 loniaNW Grand Rapids, MI 49503 (unable to attend) Father William Cunningham Executive Director Focus: HOPE 1355 Oakman Blvd. Detroit, MI 48238 (313)883-7440 , (313)494-4340 (FAX) Thomas Jeavons Department of Public Administration Grand Valley State University 25 Commerce Street, SW Grand Rapids, MI 49503 (616)771-6575 Reverend Eddie Edwards Executive Director Joy of Jesus 12255 Camden Detroit, MI 48213 (313)839-4747 (313)839-1523 (FAX) Sister Monica Kostielney President and CEO Michigan Catholic Conference 505 North Capitol Ave. Lansing, MI 48933 (517)372-931 0 (517)372-3940 (FAX) His Eminence Adam Cardinal Maida The Archbishop of Detroit 1234 Washington Blvd. Detroit, MI 48226 (313)237-5816 (unable to attend) Bishop Harrington The Archbishop of Detroit 1234 Washington Blvd. Detroit, Ml 48226 (313)237-5859 (313)237-5866 (FAX) Dan Piepszowski Archdiocese of Detroit 305 Michigan Avenue Detroit, MI 48226 (313)237-5904 (313)237-4643 (FAX) 12 Randy Hekman, Executive Director Michigan Family Forum 611 S. Walnut Lansing, MI 48933 (517)374-1171 (517)374-6112 (FAX) Cindy Hughey, Director Michigan Jewish Conference One Michigan Avenue, Suite 280 Lansing, Ml 48933 (517)485-9199 (517)485-5043 (FAX) Reverend Steven Jahns-Boehme, Executive Director Michigan Ecumenical Forum 809 Center Street Lansing, MI 48906 (517)485-4395 Glenn Clark, Executive Director Michigan Christian Coalition 401 S. Woodward, Suite 317 Birmingham, MI 48009 (810)642-1990 (unable to attend) Reverend Harry Cook St. Andrews P.O. Box 338 340 North Main Clawson, MI 48017 (810)588-3230 (CHURCH) (81 0)589-0239 (HOME) (810)589-1357 (FAX) Sally Whalen Public Policy Associate 505 North Capitol Avenue Lansing, MI 48933 (517)372-9310 (517)372-3940 (FAX) � Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. 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Johnson Center for Philanthropy Charities Philanthropy and Society Fundraising Records Michigan Community Service Commission Michigan Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource application/pdf Type The nature or genre of the resource Text Language A language of the resource eng Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Grand Valley State University Libraries, Special Collections and University Archives, 1 Campus Drive, Allendale, MI, 49798 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 1996-05-10 https://digitalcollections.library.gvsu.edu/files/original/c50e61c0c41a98291f389977fd0624b2.pdf f57d66ae05fbdd3730e0e6f8e87836b4 PDF Text Text Michigan Community Service Commission Agenda May 10,1996 ACCESS - Dearborn 10:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m I. Welcome and Introductions- Michelle Engler II. Review of Minutes of March 15, 1996 - Michelle Engler ill. Informational Items a. b. c. d. e. f. g. Michigan CARES - Allyson Knox Michigan's AmeriCorps- Paula Kaiser TAP-Youth Service- Frank Dirks MYP AC Update - Angelia Salas Senior Advisory Council - Lindy Reurink Governor's Community Service Awards- Lindy Reurink Administrative and Budget Status - Garry Gross IV. Executive Director's Report- Frank Dirks V. Long Range Plan Issues a. b. c. VI. New Business a. b. c. d. e. VII. Legislative Outreach- Michelle Engler, Mike Tate, Terry Pruitt State Outreach and Promotion- Julie Cummings New Partnerships Action Plan- Mary Pfeiler Creating Michigan's AmeriCorps Message- Victor Begg State Commission Network and Ford Grant Citizen Service and Volunteer Recognition in honor of the Michigan Legislature MCSC and Michigan Department of Education Partnership Learn and Serve Grant approval Public Comment Next Commission meeting will be August 23, 1996 hosted by Commissioner Brandell and Central Michigan University in Mt. Pleasant. � 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_1996-05-10_Agenda Title A name given to the resource Michigan Community Service Commission 1996-05-10 commission meeting agenda Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Michigan Community Service Commission Description An account of the resource Michigan Community Service Commission 1996-05-10 commission meeting agenda. 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, 49775 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 1996-05-10 https://digitalcollections.library.gvsu.edu/files/original/61dc63f8c35c377855897f1096887c36.pdf 55df23f25d114fd51dcb90c2d87b3fed PDF Text Text AmeriCorps*VISTA Dear Friend: CO R P O RAT I ON FO R NATI ONA L f l sE R V I C E Thank you for requesting information about AmeriCorps*VISTA, Volunteers in Service to America. To be eligible for AmeriCorps*VISTA. you must be age 18 or over and a U.S. citizen or permanent legal resident. Plus. you need to have the appropriate experience. education or skills. Every day, ArneriCorps*VISTA Members apply their knowledge and skills in response to requests from local organizations helping communities across the U.S., Puerto Rico and the Virgin Islands. These full-time assignments last one year. Members work with state or local public agencies, or private non-profit organizations. These sponsoring groups ask for people with specific skills or backgrounds. Sponsors and AmeriCorps*VISTA staff establish the assignments and the qualifications needed. AmeriCorps*VISTA Members usually do not provide direct services, but rather work as catalysts for "getting things done." We would like to accept every person's offer to serve; but, this is not possible. Today there are more well-qualified applicants than there are assignments. Most AmeriCorps*VISTA projects call for the ability to recruit and lead people, locate financial and other resources, and build the capacity of local residents to improve their lives. Many assignments require college study, sometimes a bachelor's degree. If you do not currently have the experience and/or education to qualify, we encourage you to develop such skills before you apply- through work or volunteer experience, or through college study. If you would like an application, or have additional questions, please call AmeriCorps*VISTA Recruitment toll-free at 1-800-942-2677, TDD# 1-800-833-3722. We appreciate your interest in AmeriCorps*VISTA. Sincerely, 1201 :-Jew York A'enu• DC 20525 Telephone 202~5000 Was hin~n . Patricia A. Booker, Administrator Recruitment and Placement AV-5 (4/95) Getting Things Done Lea rn and &orvice America National &-nior Service Corps �AmeriCorps*VISTA What's Inside:•• •.More aSout;;,Benefif$ < 1 • Program E~pha~is Aleas • Application'Proces's • Placement' Officer Listing AMERICORPS*VISTA BENEFITS For AmeriCorps*VISTA Members, benefits start now... and last a lifetime. AmeriCorps*VISTA (Volunteers in Service to America) offers you the kind of skills and perspectives which employers are seeking. Here are just a few of the rewards for serving America as an AmeriCorps*VISTA: Career Opportunities You'll develop flexibility, maturity and resourcefulness as you help low-income communities successfully tackle their problems. You'll share your skills and experience as you work in one of four project areas: education, human needs, public safety or the environment. Education & Post-Service Benefits Members are eligible for~ the new $4,725 education award (for up to two, one-year terms of service or a total of $9,450) Q[ a $100 per month stipend paid upon completion of service. Stafford and Perkins student loans may be deferred during service. And you'll receive noncompetitive eligibility for federal employment upon completion of one year in AmeriCorps*VISTA. Living Allowance You'll receive a monthly allowance to budget for food, housing and incidentals. It is equal to the economic level of the low-income community where you serve. It does not reduce Social Security, veterans' or public assistance benefits but is subject to taxes. Medical Insurance You are provided comprehensive medical insurance and have the option of purchasing life insurance. Benefits do not apply to family members or dependents. Orientation & Training First, you'll attend an AmeriCorps*VISTA pre-service training of up to five days. Then, you can look forward to on-the-job training by your sponsoring organization, usually a public agency or nonprofit organization. There's also in-service training like workshops and conferences to help you hone your skills. Travel AmeriCorps*VISTA pays for travel to pre-service training, on to your project, and back to your home of record after service. Be Part of National Service! Be an AmeriCorps*VISTA. You'll join 4,000 dedicated individuals presently working on over 900 projects across the United States ... people committed to helping others improve their lives. If you have questions about AmeriCorps*VISTA, call toll-free 1-800-942-2677. TOO# 1-800-833-3722. AmeriCorps*VISTA is a program of the AmeriCorps National Service Network �CIVIL SERVICE BENEFITS Service Credit AmeriCorps*VISTA service may be credited toward federal employment in the same manner that regular employment in the Federal Government is credited. AmeriCorps*VISTA service will apply toward determining seniority, reduction-in-force and layoff rights, leave entitlement and other privileges based upon length of service. AmeriCorps*VISTA service is not credited toward any probationary or trial period or completion of any service requirement for a career appointment. Noncompetitive Eligibility A federal agency may hire you, as a former AmeriCorps*VISTA, by establishing that you meet the minimum qualifications for a position opening. If you meet the minimum qualifications, you do not have to compete with the general public before being selected for the position. Noncompetitive hiring privileges last for a period of one year after completion of AmeriCorps*VISTA service. These privileges may be extended for up to three years at the discretion of the hiring agency if you enter military service, pursue studies at an institution of higher education, or engage in activities which, in the view of the hiring authority, warrant an extension. It is your responsibility to locate an agency with a vacancy and to interest that agency in hiring you. Former AmeriCorps*VISTAs are not guaranteed a federal position. Questions? For additional information on noncompetitive eligibility, contact the Federal Office of Personnel Management. �AmeriCorps*VISTA PROGRAM EMPHASIS AREAS HUMAN NEEDS/ Public Health AmeriCorps*VISTAs (Volunteers in Service to America) help develop and expand community-based health care activities in medically underserved areas. They organize outreach programs in prenatal care, prevention of infant mortality, HIV/AIDS education, and maternal and child nutrition. AmeriCorps*VISTAs also establish low-income community health clinics or recruit health professionals as part-time volunteers to offer basic health services to the homeless, Native Americans, migrant and seasonal farm-workers, and others deprived of adequate medical care. Community and Economic Development AmeriCorps*VISTAs research, organize and develop activities designed to generate income and enhance the economic potential of low-income urban or rural areas. AmeriCorps* VISTA Members work on neighborhood economic revitalization. They develop financial resources by encouraging credit unions to locate or expand branches within low-income communities. They help residents rehabilitate their homes and assist them by putting together loan packaging. They work with low-income residents who want to start a business by providing them with entrepreneurial development and management training. Employment Opportunities AmeriCorps*VISTAs help create opportunities for job training, placement and development - emphasizing private sector involvement. They match the unemployed with job training resources; set up community job banks or job fairs; provide skills training in job-readiness and job-seeking for low-income youth, the homeless, the disabled and refugees; and establish mentor programs for at-risk youth. Fighting Hunger AmeriCorps*VISTAs increase the production, solicitation, and distribution capacity of organizations providing food to the hungry. They help food banks obtain and deliver food to low-income neighborhoods ... organize urban gardening projects ... develop better growing techniques for low-income farmers ... establish and expand agricultural production and marketing cooperatives. AmeriCorps*VISTA is a member of the AmeriCorps National Service Network �Improving Housing AmeriCorps*VISTAs recruit local volunteers to repair, renovate and expand existing housing, or to construct new homes at affordable rates. They seek out low-income families to purchase the newly-constructed housing. They also try to expand the base of donors, coordinate fundraising events or develop public relations materials. For the homeless, AmeriCorps*VISTAs frequently establish, support and expand short-term shelter as well as transitional or permanent housing for low-income families, victims of domestic violence, runaways, senior citizens and the mentally-ill homeless. Legal Aid AmeriCorps*VISTAs help ensure that people needing legal help can obtain assistance dealing with issues like tenants' rights, substandard housing, job discrimination and domestic violence. For some projects, Members need a legal background such as paralegal studies, while for others they may need a J.D. degree and be licensed to practice law. EDUCATION/ Literacy AmeriCorps*VISTAs establish and expand literacy programs that serve at-risk youth and the growing population of illiterate adults. They recruit tutors and design training programs; identify people needing assistance; expand community-based literacy councils; or create workplace projects to provide the marginally employed and unemployed with occupational literacy skills. To help nonEnglish speaking people and their families, AmeriCorps*VISTAs develop English as a Second Language (ESL) programs and organize intergenerational literacy efforts. PUBLIC SAFETY/ Crime Prevention AmeriCorps*VISTAs work on crime prevention programs- such as organizing the support of low-income parent groups to address crime and substance abuse problems; coordinating peer educational activities; forming prevention and education programs in public housing projects; or creating support services for children. ENVIRONMENT/ Environment, Community Design and Urban Planning AmeriCorps*VISTAs help ensure that low-income communities are equipped with indoor plumbing, have safe drinking water, and have sewer systems to manage water and disposal problems effectively. They create awareness programs to educate communities about improving and controlling the quality of their environment. AmeriCorps*VISTAs work to dispel the belief that protection of the environment conflicts with employment and economic development goals. And More ... These are examples of AmeriCorps*VISTA's largest program emphasis areas. If you have questions, call toll-free 1-800-9422677. TOO# 1-800-833-3722. Pr1ntad on rwcycled paper. AV.!J (4115) �APPLICATION PROCESS Application Application is submitted to the AmeriCorps*VISTA placement officer who oversees the state where you currently reside, even if you wish to serve in a different part of the country. Preliminary Review A preliminary review will determine your basic eligibility and qualifications for AmeriCorps*VISTA service. To be eligible, you must be age 18 or over and a U.S. citizen or permanent legal resident. (There's no upper age limit.) Plus, you need the appropriate experience, education or skills for an assignment. If your application does not meet eligibility and qualification requirements, it will be removed from active consideration. Interview If you clear the preliminary review stage, a placement officer will contact you to arrange a personal or phone interview. The interview will include a discussion of an AmeriCorps*VISTA Member's role, and whether this is the right program for you . The placement officer will answer additional questions you have and review the terms and conditions of service. References At some point in the application process, individuals who can comment on your suitability for AmeriCorps*VISTA service will be asked to complete a confidential reference form . Review Your application, interview and references will be reviewed . If your application package does not meet qualifications for AmeriCorps*VISTA service, it will be removed from active consideration. If you clear this stage of review, your placement officer will attempt to locate a suitable assignment, taking into account your skills and preferences. Referral/Placement When a suitable assignment opens, a copy of your application will be sent to the Sponsoring Agency. The project supervisor may contact you directly for a phone interview. This will give you and the Sponsor the chance to learn more about one another. The project supervisor must recommend you for placement on the project. If you are not selected, your application may be referred to other projects. (Your application may remain active for .!J.Q...1Q 12 months before being removed from consideration.) If you are selected and accept the assignment, you will be invited to training and contacted to make your travel arrangements. t t Questions? Call 1-800-942-2677. TOO# 1-800-833-3722. (Or, call the placement officer serving your state. See other side .) �PLACEMENT OFFICERS If you live in ... Telephone or write .... Connecticut, Delaware, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, Rhode Island and Vermont (617} 565-7005 10 Causeway Street, Room 4 73 Boston, MA 02222-1039 New Jersey, New York, Pennsylvania, Puerto Rico and the Virgin Islands (215) 597-3495 801 Arch Street, Suite 103 Philadelphia, PA 19107-2416 Alabama, District of Columbia, Florida, Georgia, Kentucky, Mississippi, North Carolina, South Carolina, Tennessee, Virginia and West Virginia (404) 331-5760 101 Marietta St., NW, Suite 1003 Atlanta, GA 30323-2301 Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Michigan, Minnesota, Nebraska, North Dakota, South Dakota, Ohio and Wisconsin (312) 353-1959 77 West Jackson Blvd, Suite 442 Chicago, IL 60604-3511 New Mexico, Oklahoma and Texas (214) 767-5447 1100 Commerce, Room 6B11 Dallas, TX 75242-0696 Arkansas, Arizona, Colorado, Kansas, Louisiana and Missouri (303) 844-2677 Executive Tower Building 1405 Curtis Street, Suite 2930 Denver, CO 80202-2349 American Samoa, California, Guam, Hawaii, Montana, Nevada, Utah and Wyoming (310) 235-7088 Federal Building, Suite 11221 11000 Wilshire Boulevard Los Angeles, CA 90024-3671 Alaska, Idaho, Oregon and Washington (206) 553-1558 Jackson Federal Office Building 915 Second Avenue, Suite 3190 Seattle, WA 98174-1103 Prlnttd on ,.cycled ...,.... AV.:J(.WS) ��AMERICORPS? • Getting things done. WHAT IS AMERICORPS*VISTA? rps is a national 1itiative administered Jrporation for Service, which also ~rs Learn and Serve for school- and ~e youth and the Senior Service Corps. rps engages ts of all backgrounds · things done ut our nation's urban communities. The -ps National Service includes two operated service -AmeriCorps*VISfA rs In Service To and AmeriCorps* ational Civilian ty Corps) . :orps follows a long tradition of ng and rewarding rrough programs ivilian Conservation : GI Bill, and the -ps. AmeriCorps are locally driven tunity-based, but nited by a common AmeriCorps helps communities meet their education, public safety, human, and environmental needs with direct and demonstrable results. AmeriCorps*VISfA is a national service program for individuals age 18 and older. AmeriCorps*VISfA Members are service entrepreneurscatalysts for getting things done. They increase housing opportunities, develop literacy programs, establish credit unions, and improve health care in underserved communities. Members serve in lowincome areas, helping residents improve their lives and their communities. AmeriCorps*VISfA has a 30-year tradition of getting things done. Since 1965, more than 100,000 VISfAs have joined forces with 12,000 public agencies and nonprofit groups to help communities across the country. • Strengthening communities. AmeriCorps unites people from all backgrounds in the common effort to improve our communities. "Service shows that our country deserves to be called a civilization, not for its absence of problems but for its citizens' willingness to be responsible for solutions." -Eli Segal, CEO, Corporatiotr for Nationa l Service WHO ARE AMERICORPS* "I consider my AmeriCorps* VISTA MEMBERS? VISTA experience to be one of AmeriCorps*VISfA Members are a diverse group of committed citizens who bring a wide array of skills to service. Members must be at least 18, and the median age is about 25. There is no upper age limit. Different AmeriCorps* VISfA sponsors request differ- the most significant and memorable events in my life. I never imagined that I would have such an opportunity to identify my skills, develop new ones, and work with a diverse group of people. And now, since making a difference in my community is in my blood, I know that I will continue to use the skills and knowledge I've acquired." -Dorothy Torrey, AmeriCorps •VJSTA Member, Prospect Harbor, Mai11e "[AmeriCorps*VISTAs Tina Sweeten and Kim Champney] "Even though I don't plan have made an amazing impact to stay in social service, I on the small communities that think it's been really helpful to they served.... They developed work in a professional and implemented the [day environment. It's a really good camp] program and, in doing so, • Encouraging responsibility. "When it is all said and done, traveled to Kake, Hoonah, Through service and civic education, AmeriCorps enables Members to become problem solvers and leaders. it comes down to three simple Juneau, and Metlakatla, the only questions: What is right? Indian Reservation in Alaska. What is wrong? And what are The program was a great we going to do about it?" success and we plan to continue -President Clitrton. speaking at the launch of AmeriCorps, September 12, 1994 it in the future." • Expanding opportunity. AmeriCorps helps those who help America. Members acquire job skills, invaluable experience, and scholarships or loan repayment for schooling or job training. -Lesley Thompson, AmeriCorps • VISTA project sponsor, Girl Scords.}uneau, Alaska springboard, and it's been ent kinds of Members. Some projects require people with college study or a bachelor's degree. Other projects may emphasize experience or skills rather than formal education. The ability to speak Spanish is especially helpful in certain areas. In general, Members are people who know how to put their skills and resources to work within communities. fascinating to be invollled." -Giemr Stirrat, AmeriCorps •VJSTA Member, Austin, Texas "Before VISTA I wasn't really into the education field. Now, I've clarified my interests and goals. I know I want to pursue study and work in alternative education." -Scott Rutberg, AmeriCorps•VJSTA Member, Salt Lake City, Utah �IN S*VISTA? *VISTA provides !S to work with s to help solve •ressing problems. in AmeriCorps* nbers utilize the tave and develop tat open future !S. They learn to ze, and get things transform !S-and their own s who wish to eir education find ·s and graduate alue their s*VISTA For Members J begin careers or new ones, s*VISTA provides ofessional training )n experience. er Members, s*VISTA can help ears following more productive neaningful. -r their personal .spirations, s*VISTA Members 'erence-in their nd in the lives of serve. 0 MEMBERS DO? 1s*VISTA Members done in the areas m, public safety, initiated the AmeriCorps*VISTA are complementary-not conflicting-goals. Health Corps in response to the In the mountains of North The Texas Department of Health state's suffering perfonnance on Carolina, AmeriCorps*VISTA disease prevention-~me of the Members are helping residents lowest immunization rates in the and state officials plan badly countty. During the summer of needed sewer systems. that more than 100,000 children received immunizations. The state was so impressed with their work that it expanded the Corps. Today, with hundreds of clinics to offer basic health services to the homeless, Native Americans, migrant and seasonal farm workers, and other underserved populations. To meet needs in hunger and homelessness, Members increase the production and distribution capacity of organizations providing food to the hungry. They help establish agricultural production and marketing cooperatives. They recruit local volunteers to repair, rF>novate. and exoand housinsz AmeriCorps*VISTA Members, the Texas Health Corps is the largest service project in VISTA histoty. AmeriCorps*VISTA Members work on crime prevention programs such as organizing parent groups to address crime and substance abuse; coordinating peer educational activities; forming prevention and education programs within public housing projects; and creating support services for children. WHERE DO MEMBERS SERVE? Members usually work with state or local public agencies or private nonprofit organizations. They serve in urban and rural locations in all 50 states, the District of Columbia, Puerto Rico, and the Virgin Islands. Some Members serve in their home communities; others travel to different parts of the country. Although Members may serve in large groups or individually, most serve in small groups of four or five. At the Chicago Alliance for Neighborhood Safety in Chicago, AmeriCorps*VISTAs are working throughout the city to help organize residents to work with the police on solving crime- AmeriCorps*VISTA Members establish and expand literacy programs that serve at-risk youth and the growing population of illiterate adults. They recruit tutors and design training programs, identify people who need assistance, and create workplace projects to provide occupational literacy skills. AmeriCorps* VISTAs also develop English as a Second Language (ESL) "The education award enables AmeriCorps*VISTA Members to 1993, Members helped ensure Meeting community members' human needs is AmeriCorps*VISTA's number one priority. Because these needs are so diverse, the range of activities is very broad. To meet needs in public health, AmeriCorps*VISTA Members organize outreach programs in prenatal care, prevention of infant mortality, HIVI AIDS education, and maternal and child nutrition. Members also establish Members receive health coverage at no cost and have access to non-competitive hiring in the federal civil service after completing a full AmeriCorps*VISTA year. related problems in their neighborhoods. Members HOW DO MEMBERS LIVE? AmeriCorps*VISTA Members live in the low-income communities in which they serve and receive a small living allowance to cover room, board, and other expenses. plan for their future, to set goals. It gives them the idea of taking their service experience and building on it by continuing their education." -Nicole Ralsto11, AmeriCorps•VJSTA Member, Habitat for Humanity, Miami, Florida HOW DO I APPLY TO BE AN AMERICORPS*VISTA MEMBER? AmeriCorps*VISTA Members are selected through a review process involving an initial screening of the application, an interview, and a review of references. Once an applicant qualifies for AmeriCorps*VISTA service, a placement officer attempts to locate a suitable assignment, taking skills and preferences into account. This process may take a few months, so early application is advised. conduct community safety "When you live in the surveys, organize graffiti clean- community you serve, in the To request an application, ups, and implement neighbor- same economic bracket .. it contact: AmeriCorps*VISTA hood watch programs. helps you keep perspective on Recruibnent and Placement Office what you're doing and who 1201 New Yo~ Avenue, N.W. you're doing it for." Washington, D.C. 20525 -Tracey Porter. AmeriCorps •VJSTA Member To request information, call: 1-800-94-ACORPS, WHAT BENEFITS DO MEMBERS RECEIVE? (1-800-942-2677, TOO# 1-800-833-37221 , . . VftiiP am..Pil".nn>e*VI!ITA �y immunizing •rganize family tiatives rather than )ring families; 'mmunity credit :1er simply than lenders. just some of what are already doing in 1es all over America. transitional housing for families, victims of domestic violence, runaways, senior citizens, and the homeless. And to meet needs in community development, Members develop projects to revitalize neighborhood economies. They develop funding sources for new and expanding businesses by helping credit unions attract investors and depositors. They also provide low-income people with business development, management training, and job placement. Richmond provides literacy tutoring, tutor training, and resources to three counties in the metropolitan Richmond area. Since 1989, eight VISTAs have helped to promote the Council, ron its office, establish and develop its libraty and resource center, and extend its services. AmeriCorps*VISTAs continue to serve the Council by recroiting students, tutotS, and the volunteetS who make the project work. 17ranks to AmeriCorps*VISTA, the Council has grown from 150 volunteetS to more than 600. - . "I THE ENVIRONMENT AmeriCorps*VISTA Members help ensure that communities have indoor plumbing, safe drinking water, and sewer systems. They educate citizens about improving the quality of their environment. Their projects prove that environmental protection and economic development AmeriCorps education award of$4,725 upon completion of at least one year of service(a total of up to $9,450 for two one-year terms of service) . Alternatively, Members may elect to receive a cash award of $100 per month, payable at the end of service. Stafford and Perkin student loans may be deferred during AmeriCorps*VISTA service. Those who elect to receive the post-service cash award in lieu of the education award may also qualify for partial cancellation of certain qualified student loans. � 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_1996-05-10_AmeriCorps-VISTA-Information Title A name given to the resource Michigan Community Service Commission 1996-05-10 commission meeting AmeriCorps VISTA information Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Michigan Community Service Commission Description An account of the resource Michigan Community Service Commission 1996-05-10 commission meeting AmeriCorps VISTA information. 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, 49778 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 1996-05-10 https://digitalcollections.library.gvsu.edu/files/original/a2f5f27a8480b78ad0dbb47e8642ab03.pdf de465ac73962022e85834093f6036e23 PDF Text Text AmeriCorps*VISTA New Concept Paper Michi~:an s New Partnerships Applicant Name: Michigan Community Service Commission (MCSC)* * MCSC is working in partnership with the Council of Michigan Foundations (CMF) and the Michigan Nonprofit Association (MNA). Location: MCSC is located in Lansing, Michigan. The members will be grouped into teams of five. The teams will be assigned to six regions of the state. The location and designation of the six regions are 1., the Upper Peninsula; II., the upper Lower Peninsula including Alpena and Traverse City; III. , central and northeast central including Midland, Saginaw and Flint; IV., southeastern Michigan, including Detroit, Pontiac, and Ann Arbor; V., south central, including Lansing, Jackson, and Battle Creek; and VI., west, · including Kalamazoo, Grand Rapids, and Muskegon. Issue Areas: Human Needs (youth development during non school hours) and Education (school success). While they will serve as a unifying cause for action in targeted low income communities in six regions, the teams will not concentrate exclusively on these issues. The principal purpose of the program is to support the continuation of the New Partnerships for Michigan initiative to facilitate communication, cooperation, and collaboration among the nonprofit, business, religious, and public sectors in support of citizen-driven, community problem solving through service and volunteerism. The program will also regionally tailor the implementation of service and volunteer capacity building efforts that will develop service learning programs during non school hours and generate new community volunteers. Slots Requested: 30 NRVs Requested: The program will require a level of experience and skill in members that may require some national recruitment. MCSC and its partners are open to negotiating a target number with CNS if requested. Background Data on Applicant and Service Area: Applicant Data-- MCSC's mission is to enable all citizens, including youth, to engage in public problem solving through service and volunteerism. MCSC is a catalyst for positive community change, stimulating innovative programs that meet real community needs through service; a convener of diverse individuals and groups, building community through shared efforts toward common goals; and a broker of ideas and resources, encouraging collaboration and entrepreneurial approaches to service and volunteer program development. MCSC makes training and technical support available for organizations involved in community service and service-learning. MCSC helps groups find and network with other organizations across the state who share the same goals and operate similar programs. MCSC's activities include the following list. • Michigan s AmeriCorps involves more than 360 full- and part-time service volunteers in twelve communities including Ann Arbor, Detroit, East Lansing, Flint, Grand Rapids, Marquette, Pontiac, Saginaw, Shelby, and Ypsilanti. • Michigan CARES is a national demonstration project funded by theW. K. Kellogg Foundation to assist communities in developing comprehensive, collaborative plans for community service. CARES is active in Alpena, Flint, Marquette, Muskegon, Grand Rapids, and Detroit. • Learn and Serve Michigan is grant program for community-based agencies to support the involvement of school-age youth in service and volunteerism. Programs operate in Alpena, Detroit, Grand Rapids, Kalamazoo, Manistee, Muskegon, and Petosky. • TAP Youth Service, funded by the C.S. Matt Foundation, provides grass-roots low income community organizations with the information, network access, and expertise to more effectively develop, operate, and support community service and youth development programs. • The Governors Community Service Awards annually recognize outstanding examples of service 1 �provided by individuals, nonprofit organizations, and businesses. • Michigan Youth Progressive Action Council (MYPAC) is MCSC's statewide youth advisory council involving 16 youth leaders from across the state. • The Senior Advisory Council is MCSC's state-wide senior citizen advisory council involving 16 leaders from across the state. The New Partnerships for Michigan AmeriCorps*VISTA program will be guided by a state steering committee. The steering committee will advise MCSC and its collaborating partners on the development and implementation of the program. The steering committee will be made up of representatives from statewide public, private, nonprofit, and religious sector networks, such as the United Way of Michigan, the Michigan Chamber of Commerce, the Michigan Ecumenical Forum, the Michigan Association of Community Action Agencies, Michigan State Extension, Michigan Family Independence Agency, the Corporation for National Service State Office, and the Michigan Association of School Boards. MCSC's two collaborating partners in the New Partnerships initiative are the Council of Michigan Foundations and the Michigan Nonprofit Association. CMF is an association of foundations and corporations which make grants for charitable purposes. As a membership organization, its mission is to enhance, improve and increase philanthropy in Michigan. Among its goals CMF provides the means for regular exchange of ideas, experiences, and expertise among Michigan Grantmakers; represents Michigan grantmakers' interests and concerns with local, state and national governments; and provides Michigan grantmakers with educational resources, information and services in order to enhance and to improve philanthropy. Among the programs that CMF operates is the Michigan Community Foundations' Youth Project (MCFYP): A statewide program to build community foundation capacity, to establish youth as philanthropists, and to build permanent and growing funds within each community to meet local youth needs. Funded by theW. K. Kellogg Foundation MCFYP supports youth as resources and decisionmakers in communities and establishes important statewide ties to service, volunteerism, philanthropy and service-learning. MNA is Michigan's association for nonprofit organizations. MNA's mission is to promote the awareness and effectiveness of Michigan' s nonprofit sector, and to advance the cause of volunteerism and philanthropy in the state. MNA houses and is affiliated with the Volunteer Centers of Michigan and the Michigan Campus Compact. MNA functions to: • Act as a convener, bringing together nonprofit leaders as well as the leadership of the government and private sectors, to increase understanding of the nonprofit sector, confront common issues and concerns, and promote collaboration; • Encourage voluntary giving and service; disseminate information important to defining the sector-- its scope values, meeting the management/technical needs of organizations in the sector, and fostering communication and collaboration in the public, private, and nonprofit sectors; • Take an active role in public policy that affects the nonprofit sector at large; • Provide programs and services that enhance the sector by strengthening organizational capacities. Service Area Data-- According to the 1994 Kids Count in Michigan Data Book, "Compared to the other five peer states in the Great Lakes region, Michigan ranks at or near the bottom on eight of ten indicators, and ranks above only one state, Illinois, in its composite ranking of 38th among the 50 states." Because the New Partnerships for Michigan AmeriCorps*VISTA program will cover six regions encompassing the whole state, the Kid Count national composite ranking of Michigan ' s "children's well-being" indicators is significant. The data book reports that, "Michigan has more children in (distressed) neighborhoods than all but three states in the nation. " Each of the six selected regions of the state include counties that the data book reports include distressed neighborhoods. The designation of a distressed neighborhood is based on such factors as the rates of youth not graduating from high schools on time; percentage of teens not in the labor force; violent teen death; the rate of violent juvenile crime arrests; and rates of children in poverty. By concentrating on youth development in non school hours and school success, the program will assist communities in preventing 2 �the emergence of factors that contribute to neighborhood distress. The program will achieve this, in part, by building community infrastructure that links existing service, volunteer, nonprofit, religious, business, and government resources. Initially, the program will locally connect the networks maintained by the principal state partners, MCSC, CMF, and MNA. Each partner' s state network extends well into the six state regions. MNA supports a network of 27 volunteer centers and 23 Campus Compact institutions. The CMF network includes 48 community foundations. MCSC directly supports programs operating in 20 Michigan communities. Combined, these networks represent the key institutional service and volunteer assets of many Michigan communities. The determination of the specific service area in each region will be based on a selection process established by the partners in conjunction with a state steering committee. The steering committee will issue an in-state RFP to agencies in each region that requests a plan that supports the overall goals of New Partnerships for Michigan in the region. One service area/community will be selected in each region, a community like Saginaw for instance. Within the service area the local team sponsor may vary depending on the strength and approach of the local partners. Service area sponsors could include community foundations, volunteer centers, United Ways, county inter-agency social service systems reform teams, councils of government, and/or chambers of commerce. The selection of the local service agency sponsor will be determined, in part, by the quality of the vision and plans for sustainability of the multi-sector collaboration, its connection to other community service and volunteer programs, the effectiveness of intended service learning and volunteer multiplier efforts, its inclusion of grass-roots organizations, and knowledge of best practices of community service and service learning programs. Proposed AmeriCorps*VISTA Members Activities: Overall, members will document, develop, and generate inter-sector partnerships that strengthen the nonprofit sector and support citizendriven community problem-solving, particularly as they relate to youth development during non school hours and school success. Members will serve as capacity builders, program networking agents, information brokers, resource providers, data collectors, volunteer generators, service learning advocates, and technical assistance providers. Assigned to a team of five in a lead community networking agency, members will specialize in task areas. Each team will have the following member assignments. One member will act as the team leader, and serve as the community organization network broker-- linking organizations, promoting new collaborative partnerships, assisting in collaborative community strategic planning for service and volunteerism, and identifying alternative funding sources. Two members will function as community information facilitators-- conducting community member focus groups, leading New Partnerships community meetings, developing community asset maps, gathering community agency information, recruiting volunteers, and disseminating volunteer service resource information. Two members will serve as nonprofit agency technical assistance providers-- training community-based programs in the best practices of service learning and youth development, assisting community agencies in developing their own program capacity, supporting discrete collaborative service projects, facilitating the development of service learning in established mentoring programs such as Big Brother/Big Sisters, and promoting "one-stop shopping" models of comprehensive community-based program services. Corporation Priorities: The New Partnerships for Michigan AmeriCorps*VISTA program will directly support the following Corporation for National Service priorities. • Promote collaboration with other Corporation and non-Corporation service initiatives, including a model relationship between the state CNS office and the state commission. • Provide AmeriCorps*VISTA members with leadership opportunities (This is central to the program as an outgrowth of a governor sponsored initiative. Members function in a critical leadership role.) • Develop and expand programs that integrate service into an organized community-wide strategy to address a pressing local need (youth in distressed communities). • Develop and expand service learning and community student service opportunities by shifting the perception of youth in distressed communities from clients to service providers. 3 �Expected Benefits and Outcomes: The New Partnerships for Michigan AmeriCorps *VISTA program will generate the following: • Comprehensive resource assessments of six distressed communities. • Stronger nonprofit community-based agencies trained in the best practices of service learning. • Demonstrated models of new community collaboration and partnership that connect the sectors in support of citizen-driven community problem solving. • A state resource directory of multi-sector program initiatives in support of community problem solving. • New state multi-sector networks supporting service and volunteerism. • Reductions in indicators of risk behavior among youth in targeted communities (over a two-year period) • Six thousand new volunteers (recruited over two years) • Six regional inter-sector, collaborative action plans. • A fmal state collaborative action plan to follow-up the New Partnerships Framework. Significant Local Resources: In addition to the obvious resources that will be brought to bear through the participation of the partners and steering committee, the program will build on the experience of a number of initiatives. Michigan's New Partnerships Initiative On February 12, 1996, more than ninety leaders representing the nonprofit, business, government, and religious sectors gathered in Lansing, Michigan to discuss strategies for renewing and developing new partnerships among the sectors. The meeting was convened by Governor John Engler and First Lady and Chair of the Michigan Community Service Commission, Michelle Engler. The discussions at the meeting were guided by two overarching questions: Should government, business, nonprofit, and religious institutions work together to improve the quality of life in Michigan's communities? What are the most effective ways in which the public and nonprofit sectors may work together to connect people in local community problem solving? The Council of Michigan Foundations, the Michigan Community Service Commission, and the Michigan Nonprofit Association serve as the co-sponsors of the New Partnerships for Michigan initiative. The February 12, meeting served as a kick-off for what the co-sponsors hope will become a series of statewide discussions and activities that promote collaboration among the sectors. A paper entitled, "A Time for New Partnerships" offered a rationale for the initiative and proposed a framework for action. The paper called for "a new way of doing business," arguing that, "the time is right for the formation of new partnerships among the nonprofit, government, religious, business, and private sectors." The meeting participants agreed that government, business, nonprofit, and religious institutions should work together to improve the quality oflife in Michigan 's communities. Without reservation, the participants affirmed the importance of encouraging the sectors to collaborate in support of community problem solving. Michigan CARES was conceived as a demonstration model to test the effectiveness of collaborative community planning for national and community service programs. Supported by a grant from the Commission on National and Community Service, Michigan CARES was initially a project of the Michigan Community Service Commission. Support from theW. K. Kellogg Foundation enabled MCSC to enter into partnership with CMF. The CARES program encourages the development of sustainable community infrastructure for service, service- learning, and volunteerism. MCSC and CMF provide the communities with structured support and guidance in collaborative community planning and program development. Each community foundation facilitates the following activities: the development of a community resource and needs assessment, the initiation of a comprehensive community service plan, the integration of the best practices of service learning and youth development in all aspects of youth service, and the launch of a sustainable youth community service program that meets the goals of the community plan and produces tangible service outcomes. TAP-Youth Service has enabled MCSC to develop the capacity to provide technical assistance to community-based agencies from low income communities. More than two hundred agencies have received training through TAP-YS. The project has produced two comprehensive resource guides for community agencies. These guides will be provided to all participating New Partnerships agencies. 4 � Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. 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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_1996-05-10_AmeriCorps-VISTA-New-Concept-Paper Title A name given to the resource Michigan Community Service Commission 1996-05-10 commission meeting AmeriCorps VISTA New Concept Paper Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Michigan Community Service Commission Description An account of the resource Michigan Community Service Commission 1996-05-10 commission meeting AmeriCorps VISTA New Concept Paper. 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, 49779 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 1996-05-10 https://digitalcollections.library.gvsu.edu/files/original/7debbd622413102ea19ecf0f3f740a26.pdf 10cd348e7ed33e9aadd2370c4219ad15 PDF Text Text AMERICORPS*VIST A Programs in Michigan A SELECTED OVERVIEW In Dearborn, A.C.C.E.S.S. (Arab Community Center for Education and Social Services), serves the health needs of low-income Arab Americans with key roles being played by several VISTA workers . Dearborn is in the center of the largest Arab-speaking community west of Cairo, Egypt, with 73,000 new low-income Arab immigrants living within a five-mile radius of ACCESS offices. Other AmeriCorps*VISTAs and AmeriCorps*Michigan members assist with English language tutoring, employment, and the paper-work aspects of living in America. With the efforts of the VISTAs, local medical personnel were recruited to serve (some as volunteers) so that the health center can offer pre-natal care, post-natal care, vaccinations, and a limited number of annual physical check-ups. Given that the community suffers 30-50% unemployment and up to 33% of clients do not speak English (almost two-thirds do read not or write English), this small health center is essential. Without assistance from VISTA, the effort would be infinitely more difficult. Across the map from the southwest area of Wayne County in the easternmost part, is Eastside Mothers, in Detroit on east Jefferson . A small but mighty grassroots organization dedicated to helping youngsters grow up strong, healthy, safe, and educated, Eastside Mothers has a team of four VISTAs to help with its efforts. The AmeriCorps*VISTAs organize a series of enhancement workshops for students for you students, recruiting especially those youngsters who have a police record or who have otherwise come to the attention of "the authorities." In a recent reporting period, over 170 youngsters had been recruited into the program: of the 90 who finished all three workshops, none have repeated any offenses. In another project, AmeriCorps*VIST A workers met with teachers and parents at Guyton Elementary to solve the unhappy test results from standardized testing (of 170 students tested on the California Achievement test only 65 achieved a score of 70 or better). AmeriCorps *VISTA workers recruited tutors from Wayne County Community College and nearby high schools to assist the younger students. Teachers referred 100 youngsters to the tutoring program. All those 100 students were re-tested and ALL scored 70 % or better. What a difference a I ittle time and a lot of effort can make! Recyclers Unlimited of Lansine have a plan to set up a Re-Use Center that would take donated surplus items such as computers, construction materials and office furniture from business, make repairs as necessary, and then resell them. The plan also calls for training low-skilled and/or handicapped workers in the Lansing area to handle much of this effort. Despite the innovative plans and the need for the program, Recyclers is faced with setting half of its plan aside indefinitely unless they can fill one of the VISTA vacancies created by the budget difficulties of the federal government. Director Rob Milton says they were wonderfully pleased to receive �approval for two VISTA workers, but when one suddenly got the perfect job offered to her, Recyclers was unable to replace her (like every other VISTA project in Michigan since September 1995). The Lansing Housing Commission is another place where VISTAs have already made a difference, yet the Commission feels that the program may be threatened with the loss of the VISTA workers. Three VISTAs work with Sandra Kowalk at the Office of Computer Learning and Resident Initiatives. Using computers and working with an inter-connnected group of resident councils, the VISTA workers seek and disseminate information about jobs, events, and assistance programs. "The Jobs Board" is very popular, says Sandra Kowalk, who supervises the VISTAs. Through this computer job listing, 40 people a week keep track of employment possibilities. The VISTAs are presently setting up pre-school computer learning activities. For four hours each week they will be "computer companions" to the early childhood set, adding to the program already in place for 8-18 year olds which includes very advanced computer training. These programs are examples of things that "would not happen" without the VISTAs, says Ms. Kowalk. She is very pleased with the work they do and hopes to have another year to see what more they can do. A third Lansing VISTA site is the Literacy Volunteers of America - Capitol Area Literacy Coalition - better known in Lansing as "The Reading People." With the help of VISTAs to organize outreach, tutoring, and recruitment, The Reading People serve hundreds of people each year who find they cannot read well enough to cope in today's world. The tutoring service is similar to what is offered by many volunteer literacy groups around the state, including Literacy Volunteers of America - Detroit and Michigan Literacy, Inc., a statewide group based in Lansing. The City of Flint has suffered in recent years from the same "Devils' Night" arson and vandalism that plagued Detroit for several years. Last fall, the staff and VISTAs at Christ Episcopal Outreach Center decided to make a difference in the way these late October days and nights were spent. Parents, older students, and community residents were recruited to plan and implement an "Angels' Night" as a positive and entertaining way to spend the night before Halloween for many of Flint's children . It worked. More than 300 children partied in high spirits with almost 100 volunteers. The Mayor of Flint was so pleased that he arranged for special awards to be presented to the two AmeriCorps*VISTA workers. One of these workers has finished her time and the second one will finish in June. Christ Episcopal Center will join with a new city-wide collaborative to put more AmeriCorps*VISTA workers into community service in Flint beginning this summer. Several central city community groups will work together under the flagship of the United Way and Volunteer Center. �Grand Rapids gives the final example of what gets done in commumt1es by AmeriCorps*VISTAs, as here the Neighbors of Belnap Lookout supervise the work of three VISTAs. This is a neighborhood improvement project with public safety, environmental, senior citizen, and grass-roots elements. However, its key significance is its ability -- through Americorps*VISTA -- to leverage resources. The Americorps*VISTAs this year brought together the Grand Rapids Area Youth Corps and the Grand Rapids Service Corps to work alongside residents all last summer in home repair, yard maintenance for seniors, street cleanups, community beautification, and minor rehab in community centers or churches. Another example of leveraging resources is the soon-to-open neighborhood outreach clinic for preventive health services. Through the efforts of an AmeriCorps*VISTA, a collaborative venture is underway between Creston Neighborhood, St. Alphonse Church, and St. Mary's Hospital. St. Mary's wanted to make services more user-friendly and attract nearby potential patients; Creston liked the idea of a clinic in its neighborhood, and St. Alphonse had the unused space (albeit in need of a little repair). The VISTA brought many work teams to fix up the church space and helped everything to go smoothly. The Clinic will be open shortly, offering such things as blood pressure and cholesterol screenings, immunizations, WIC, and of course, lots of information on many health topics. � Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Our State of Generosity Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Grand Valley State University. Dorothy A. Johnson Center for Philanthropy Description An account of the resource Collection contains the records of four Michigan nonprofit organizations: Council of Michigan Foundations, Michigan Nonprofit Association, Michigan Community Service Commission, and the Johnson Center for Philanthropy at GVSU. The documents are compiled by the Johnson Center for Philanthropy, and records document the history of the organizations from the 1960s to the 2010s. 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For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context JCPA-04_MCSC_1996-05-10_AmeriCorps-VISTA-Programs-in-MI Title A name given to the resource Michigan Community Service Commission 1996-05-10 commission meeting AmeriCorps VISTA Programs in Michigan Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Michigan Community Service Commission Description An account of the resource Michigan Community Service Commission 1996-05-10 commission meeting AmeriCorps VISTA Programs in Michigan. 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, 49780 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 1996-05-10 https://digitalcollections.library.gvsu.edu/files/original/87454eecfd083daf0056e8f129cd73cd.pdf 2f466d363f539005d078b694ecb0ae1c PDF Text Text A Proposal to Ameritech from the Michigan Community Service Commission in Support of The Governor's Community Service Awards Recognition Dinner Submitted by: Frank Dirks, Executive Director Michigan Community Service Commission 111 South Capitol A venue Olds Plaza Building Fourth Floor lansing, Michigan 48913 �A Proposal to Ameritech from the Michigan Community Service Commission for the Purpose of Supporting the Governor' s Community Service Awards Recognition Dinner INTRODUCTION The Michigan Community Service Commission requests from Ameritech a grant of $7,500 to support the Governor' s Community Service Awards Recognition Dinner. The purpose of the Governor's Community Service Awards is to recognize outstanding examples of community service and volunteer community involvement by Michigan's citizens. Currently in its third year, the program will issue awards in fourteen categories of service. Award recipients will be recognized at a dinner, held in Lansing on May 16, 1996, hosted by Governor John Engler and the Chair of the Michigan Community Service Commission, First Lady Michelle Engler. With its support, Ameritech will become the exclusive corporate sponsor of the Governor's Community Service Awards Recognition Dinner. BACKGROUND Created by Executive Order of the Governor in 1991, the Michigan Community Service Commission (MCSC) was established in state law with overwhelming bipartisan support of the Michigan Legislature in 1994. MCSC ' s mission is to enable all citizens, including youth, to engage in public problem-solving through service and volunteerism. The primary function of MCSC is to serve as a convener, catalyst, and broker for community service and volunteer activities in Michigan. MCSC also administers such federal and foundation funded initiatives as Michigan' s AmeriCorps, community-based and school-based Learn and Serve programs, Michigan CARES, TAP-Youth Service, and training and technical assistance programs. In 1994, MCSC launched the Governor's Community Service Awards Program. MCSC disseminates thousands of applications through all of the state's major nonprofit and volunteer networks. Persons and organizations are nominated by their peers, co-workers, neighbors, and colleagues in award categories such as the Governor George Romney Lifetime Achievement, Innovative Spirit, Exemplary Senior Citizen Volunteer, Corporate/Business Volunteer, and Michigan's AmeriCorps Member. A panel representing young people, seniors, volunteer agencies, nonprofit organizations, and philanthropic foundations review the nominees and select finalists in fourteen categories of service. The finalists are invited to attend a private reception at the Governor's residence followed by a public dinner in Lansing where the awards are announced. In addition to Ameritech' s past sponsorship of the dinner, other past corporate sponsors include AAA of Michigan and the General Motors Foundation. �THE AWARDS DINNER The third annual Governor' s Community Service Awards Program is currently underway. More than 3,000 nomination forms were disseminated through non-profit and volunteer networks across the state. In February, MCSC convened a peer review panel to judge the hundreds of nominations received. The review panel is made up of volunteers, nonprofit agency staff, and other citizens committed to service and volunteerism. The panel selects nominee finalists and winners in each category. The nominee finalists are recognized in an awards program booklet and at a reception at the Governor's Residence.· Award winners will be announced at the dinner and the Governor and First Lady will present them with an engraved statuette. Local media in the finalists ' communities will be notified in advance so as to ensure that the finalists and winners have the opportunity to receive proper public recognition for their service in their own community. This year's recognition dinner will be held in conjunction with the Council of Michigan Foundations' and Michigan Nonprofit Association' s Grantmakers/Grantseekers conference. The annual conference is expected to draw 1,000 people representing funders as well as nonprofit service and volunteer organizations. As the exclusive corporate sponsor of the recognition dinner, Ameritech will be recognized in the printed program, and on a display banner at the dinner. Ameritech will also be mentioned as the corporate sponsor of the dinner in all MCSC issued press releases related to the awards dinner and nominees. BUDGET $ 6,250 Dinner and reception for 250 people @ $25 per person $ 1.250 Awards and program $ 7,500 Total � 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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For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context JCPA-04_MCSC_1996-05-10_Ameritech-Grant-Request Title A name given to the resource Michigan Community Service Commission 1996-05-10 commission meeting Ameritech grant request Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Michigan Community Service Commission Description An account of the resource Michigan Community Service Commission 1996-05-10 commission meeting Ameritech grant request. 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, 49781 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 1996-05-10 https://digitalcollections.library.gvsu.edu/files/original/1c68ba2c2ee1f3f913434e0e1c70d897.pdf a2c16aaf97bdee50e8c8073da6a7a5dd PDF Text Text A Proposal to the W. K. Kellogg Foundation from the Michigan Community Service Commission in Support of The Citizens Service and Volunteer Recognition Program in Honor of the Michigan Legislature Submitted by: Frank Dirks, Executive Director The Michigan Community Service Commission Ill South Capitol A venue Olds Plaza Building Fourth Floor Lansing, Michigan 48913 �A Proposal to theW. K. Kellogg Foundation from the Michigan Community Service Commission for the Purpose of Launching the Citizen Service and Volunteer Recognition Program in Honor of the Michigan Legislature INTRODUCTION The Michigan Community Service Commission (MCSC) requests from theW. K. Kellogg Foundation a grant of $8,250 to launch and support the Citizen Service and Volunteer Recognition Program in Honor of the Michigan Legislature. The purpose of the program is to recognize outstanding examples of community service and volunteer community involvement by Michigan' s citizens. Beginning in 1996, the Citizen Service and Volunteer Recognition Program will recognize annually a Michigan citizen from each of the 148 state House and Senate districts. BACKGROUND Created by Executive Order of the Governor in 1991, the Michigan Community Service Commission (MCSC) was established in state law with overwhelming bipartisan support of the Michigan Legislature in 1994. MCSC ' s mission is to enable all citizens, including youth, to engage in public problem-solving through service and volunteerism. The primary function of MCSC is to serve as a convener, catalyst, and broker for community service and volunteer activities in Michigan. MCSC also administers such federal and foundation funded initiatives as Michigan ' s AmeriCorps, community-based and school-based Learn and Serve programs, Michigan CARES, TAP-Youth Service, and training and technical assistance programs. In 1994, MCSC launched the Governor' s Community Service Awards Program. MCSC disseminates thousands of applications through all of the state 's major nonprofit and volunteer networks. Persons and organizations are nominated by their peers, co-workers, neighbors, and colleagues in award categories such as the Governor George Romney Lifetime Achievement, Innovative Spirit, Exemplary Senior Citizen Volunteer, Corporate/Business Volunteer, and Michigan 's AmeriCorps Member. A panel representing young people, seniors, volunteer agencies, nonprofit organizations, and philanthropic foundations review the nominees and select finalists in 13 categories of service. The finalists are invited to attend a private reception at the Governor' s residence followed by a public dinner in Lansing where the awards are announced. THE NEED The 1994 statute calls for MCSC to "Provide public recognition and support of volunteer efforts that address community needs. " The Governor's Community Service Awards recognize outstanding service from across the state according to general categories of service. However, the Governor' s awards do not ensure that citizens from all parts of the state receive recognition for the volunteer service they provide to their communities every day. Accordingly, the Citizen Service and Volunteer Recognition Program in Honor of the Michigan Legislature will enable citizens from each of the 148 state House and Senate districts to be recognized in a statewide program. The combination of the two programs will expand the reach of service and volunteer recognition in Michigan. The programs will enable MCSC to involve the broadest possible range of state policy makers in support of service and volunteerism. The combination of programs will also ensure that service and volunteerism remain rooted in the spirit of nonpartisanship beyond the term of any single governor or state legislator. �THE PROGRAM In the late spring, MCSC will introduce the Citizen Service and Volunteer Recognition Program in Honor of the Michigan Legislature to the members and staff of the Legislature. MCSC will establish a selection timeline and recommended selection criteria. MCSC will also make available application forms to each House and Senate member or staff. Review and selection of the citizen volunteers will be left to each member to conduct. Selections will be made by the end of the summer and transmitted to MCSC. In early fall, MCSC will assemble a nonpartisan peer review panel of policy makers and service and volunteer practitioners to select one exemplary citizen and two finalists from those selected by the House and Senate members. The fmal review and selection will be based on criteria established by MCSC. All citizens selected by the members of the Legislature will be invited to a recognition breakfast in Lansing in mid-November. Members of the Legislature will be invited to join the citizen that they selected from their district. All selected citizens will receive a recognition certificate. At the breakfast the names of the exemplary citizen and the finalists will be announced. They will receive special recognition plaques. MCSC will organize the names and a brief description of the activities of all the citizens selected for display in the State Capitol. Building on the experience of the first year, MCSC will seek support for the Citizen Service and Volunteer Recognition Program in Honor of the Michigan Legislature. With a stable funding base in the first year, MCSC will be able to devote its attention to increasing public awareness of the program through state and local media coverage. Lessons learned from the first year will be applied in planning and implementation in subsequent years. Any unspent private donated funds from a given year' s program will remain in a dedicated fund established by Lansing 's Capitol Area Community Foundation. MCSC will seek future support for the program from public and private sector resources. MCSC will work with the bipartisan leadership of the House and Senate to ensure the continued support of the Legislature. BUDGET $ 5,525 Breakfast and reception for 325 people@ $17 per person $ 1,245 Printing and mailing $ 1.480 Recognition awards $ 8,250 Total � 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_1996-05-10_Citizens-Service-and-Volunteer-Recognition-Program-Proposal Title A name given to the resource Michigan Community Service Commission 1996-05-10 commission meeting Citizens Service and Volunteer Recognition Program proposal Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Michigan Community Service Commission Description An account of the resource Michigan Community Service Commission 1996-05-10 commission meeting Citizens Service and Volunteer Recognition Program proposal. 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, 49782 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 1996-05-10 https://digitalcollections.library.gvsu.edu/files/original/39b380a0d9aba2407d29992cbba68b49.pdf 451d11426aaf2efdd6f084b5ee084d12 PDF Text Text STATE OF MICHIGAN JOHN ENG LER , Gove rn or MICHIGAN COMMUNITY SERVICE COMMISSION Chairperson Michelle Engler 111 Olds Plaza Lansing , Telephone FAX Executive Director Frank Dirks S. Capitol Ave. Bldg. , 4th Floor Michigan 48913 (517) 335-4295 (517) 373-4977 MEMORANDUM TO: Michigan Community Service Commission FROM: Frank Dirks, Executive Director~ RE: Executive Director's Report DATE: May 3, 1996 MCSC MEMBER TRANSITIONS Since our last meeting, Governor Engler has appointed five Michigan citizens to serve on the Commission. Our new colleagues are Karen Aldridge of the Charles Stewart Mott Foundation, Nancy Lenz of Michigan National Bank, Amber Pritchard, a student at Western Michigan University, Scott Smith, a student at Romulus High School, and Raymond West, a labor coordinator at United Way Community Services of Metropolitan Detroit. Welcome! The meeting will also give us an opportunity to thank Terry Langston for his dedicated service on MCSC. Terry's term expired recently, but he will always be a part ofMCSC. On a personal note, I first met Terry in 1991. I still recall his idealism and energy, an energy that has helped him accumulate advanced degrees while organizing young people in the Michigan Community Foundations Youth in Philanthropy project. His handiwork will be on display at this summer's Council of Michigan Foundations' national youth in philanthropy conference. Thanks for everything Terry! UPDATES The National Scene At a recent hearing held by the House V AJHUD and Independent Agencies Appropriations Subcommittee, Chairman Jerry Lewis (R-CA) suggested it would be unlikely that the National and Community Service Trust Act would be reauthorized this year but the authority exists in law to continue funding programs without authorization for an additional year. He suggested that the year ahead was an important year for the Corporation for National Service to make its case for renewal. A Division of the Michigan Jobs Commission Q' ~ �MCSC May 3, 1996 Page Two He also suggested that supporters in the business community would be important in getting the message of success to Members of Congress. This is encouraging news for the year ahead. As you know, the FY96 federal budget was finally agreed upon by congress and the president. Its effect on MCSC has been to assure us the administrative support that we have been led to expect since January. It also confirms the funding that will enable us to support at least two new AmeriCorps programs this year. (RFP enclosed.) AmeriComs As you approved at the last meeting, the Executive Committee met to review the Michigan's AmeriCorps renewal program funding requests. The committee approved that seven programs be submitted to CNS for renewal funding. At the staffs recommendation, the committee withheld approval of four renewal programs until the third quarter reports could be analyzed by MCSC. In addition, each program specific had administrative issues that required resolution prior to renewal approval. We are pleased that in four out of the seven programs we have been able to see FfE cost reductions. Only two programs reflect an FfE increase. One has held constant. The average FfE cost reductions in the seven renewals is $268. While we have reduced the average FfE rate further than the current year, we will still show a real increase due to a recalculation of the current-year EMU budget. At $11,900, we are still at a state FfE average well below the CNS average of $13,800 (not counting the education award). MCSC will submit a supplemental Year Three package in July. At that time we anticipate that we will be able to recommend two new formula funded programs. If any of the four withheld renewals fail to meet standards, the number of new programs that we can put forward will increase. However, we have no reason to believe that any of the four withheld programs will not be recommended. Note that the MSU program is not included because it was planned and operated as a two-year program. Michigan CARES Fifty people from the six CARES communities attended the March mid-year retreat. (Agenda enclosed.) The meeting energized and informed the community representatives. All the communities are now underway in preparing their PHASE II action plan proposals. Among CARES generated projects the Grand Rapids Youth Development Network has been very active in network development, the Muskegon Community Foundation and United Way have launched the new volunteer center, and Marquette has a new coordinator and,a rededicated, community-wide support for the network. We will have a brochure ready for dissemination in May. Allison has already made a number of community presentations about CARES. Our discussions with the W.K. Kellogg Foundation's Calhoun County Youth Initiative Director continue. She has dedicated $100,000 to support the development of the CARES model there. �MCSC May 3, 1996 Page Three In March, when Harris Wofford visited Michigan, he met with the Southwest Detroit CARES partners and came away with a very positive impression of the project. We continue to promote it as not only a Michigan model but a national model. TAP-Youth Service Despite the worst weather of the winter falling on the day of the conference, the TAP-Youth Service state-wide meeting brought more than 130 people to Lansing. The two-day training (agenda enclosed), which was highly rated by participants, was the fmal major activity of the Mott grant. More than seventy-five community-based organizations received training through the TAP program. The project developed two guides in addition to the one shared at the last meeting. We are seeking an extension of the grant so that we might use the remaining funds of the grant to support the additional printing. The reason for the remaining funds is less than anticipated travel costs and lower than anticipated costs for printing. The printed TAP resource guide was a hit at the training. We also made it available at the National Service-Learning Conference in Detroit. The response has been very positive. We will ask some select peer reviewers to critique the guide. We will use their comment to further market it. As planned, we will offer it free of charge. Another result of the TAP project was the energizing of the Detroit Coalition of Youth Serving Agencies. CYO in Detroit, the TAP organizer there, was significantly enhanced by the TAP project. More than twenty organizations, including CYO, the Girls Scouts, Latino Family Services, and UWCS are involved. The coalition has developed a support system for smaller neighborhood-based nonprofits and youth programs. Because of this network and the lasting impact it may have, we are recommending a one-time Learn and Serve grant to support the work started by the Mott grant. (Review sheet enclosed.) New Partnerships Initiative Thanks to the wonderful partnership with the Michigan Nonprofit Association (MNA) and the Council of Michigan Foundations (CMF), and the outstanding work and advocacy of Mary Pfeiler, our state CNS director, we have a tangible follow-up to the New Partnerships meeting series. We will put into the field 18 VISTA volunteers for two years to support the goals of the New Partnerships initiative. The VISTAs will work as technical assistance providers, organizational network builders, and information and collaboration brokers. The VISTAs will serve in six regions of the state. MCSC, MNA, and CMF will work in collaboration with a larger steering committee to coordinate the project. (Abstract enclosed. Note we originally asked for 30, while expecting fewer.) Wofford has been briefed, and is also intrigued by this program. Media Outreach Working with Ms. Engler, MNA, and Volunteer Centers of Michigan, Julie Cummings will meet with the Points of Light Foundation to develop a coordinated outreach effort that enables Michigan to capitalize on the Foundation's national outreach campaign. Points of Light is interested in making Michigan a model. �MCSC May 3, 1996 Page Four State Commission Network The Ford Foundation has fmally expressed its interest in funding what has come to be known as the "Ford Grant." The program officer will take it to the board within the month. He is very enthusiastic about the possibilities. The grant (proposal enclosed) will squarely place MCSC in a leadership role for state commissions across the country. Service Awards Programs Thanks to the effort of Joel Orosz, the W.K. Kellogg Foundation has funded the Citizen Service and Volunteer Recognition program in Honor of the Michigan Legislature. The awards program will include a recognition breakfast in the fall. Also, thanks to Michelle Engler, Ameritech has agreed to support this years Governor's Community Service Awards program dinner. (Proposals enclosed.) PROGRESS REPORT ON SECOND YEAR OBJECTIVES In the three-year State Plan that we submitted to CNS in 1994 we enumerated our annual objectives. This summary Year Two objectives reflects our year-to-date accomplishments. In partnership with the Staff Advisory Committee and drawing on the results of the Year One inventory, identify, evaluate, and document model Kindergarten-Retiree service and volunteer programs and practitioners. The collaboration resource guide is still in development. During the summer, we will revise the Profiles in Service Guide to serve as a more comprehensive catalogue of agencies and programs operating in the state. At the April retreat of the advisory council, we developed an outline for new operating guidelines taking into account the endorsement by the New Partnerships Meeting of the council as a regular collaboration and networking meeting for state and nonprofit agencies. (See attachment.) In cooperation with MYPAC and the Michigan Nonprofit Association, develop a state recruitment campaign for AmeriCorps and youth service volunteers. The National Volunteer Week outreach that was conducted in cooperation with MNA, CMF, and MYPAC generated 38 registered projects. They include a Flint AmeriCorps sponsored playground clean-up, a UWCS Youth Action Day in Detroit, and a volunteer recognition by the United Way of Washtenaw. These results are modest at best and we will assess the merit of continuing the National Volunteer Week outreach effort next year. �MCSC May 3, 1996 Page Five Facilitate the development of at least two quality AmeriCorps proposals from neighborhood and community-based organizations. MCSC has conducted a 3,000 piece mailing to the agencies on its database announcing the availability of funds for new AmeriCorps programs. The postcard mailing will reduce the costs of mailing the complete RFP. We will mail the complete RFP to anyone interested. The intent to apply deadline is May 31 and the application deadline is June 12. (See attachment.) We have federal formula funding for 2-3 new programs. We will consider funding the following program service models: school-to-work, schools as neighborhood centers, community policing, youth during non-school hours, early childhood development, and community environment. We are stressing volunteer generator models. We will not fund stipended part-time members. However, we are encouraging programs to combine full-time stipended members with part-time education award only volunteers at ratios of 1-to-4 or more. This will have two results. First, it will provide a national model for education only programs that are consistent with the Grassley agreement. Second, it will markedly reduce the overall program FTE cost. Develop, with private sector support, an MCSC state service newsletter. MCSC has already published four newsletters with support from its CNS administrative grant. MCSC will begin a plan to develop private sector support this fiscal year. This summer, MCSC will disseminate a reader survey to the 3,500 mailing list recipients in order to assess marketability. Establish a Task Force on intergenerational service program development. MCSC held the first meeting of the Senior Advisory Council in April. Members of the Council also served as reviewers for the Intergenerational poster contest that we launched in December. The winning poster will be presented at the Governor's Community Service Awards Dinner. MCSC's very own Jim Muir serves as a member of the Senior Advisory Council. At the April meeting, council members agreed to encourage uninvolved seniors to volunteer in their communities, work with other senior networks to promote greater senior volunteer outreach, and collaborate with MYPAC to support intergenerational service and volunteer programs. Establish a Task Force on developing model national and community service programs that link Community Action Programs, Area Agencies on Aging, Headstart, school-readiness, and schoolto-work transition. Since January, MCSC has conducted a series of trainings that have drawn more than 800 people from AmeriCorps, Learn and Serve, VISTA, RSVP, Foster Grandparents, and traditional volunteer organizations. MCSC offered the trainings free of charge. In addition to the trainings referred in the last report, MCSC held a statewide two-day Michigan's AmeriCorps training, a statewide two-day TAP-Youth Service training, a two-day Michigan CARES workshop, and a two-day MYPAC training and planning retreat. �MCSC May 3, 1996 Page Six MCSC will conduct three more collaborative, one-day regional trainings this year. The objectives of the trainings are to provide valuable information, develop important skills, and facilitate crossprogram communications and collaboration. Produce and disseminate, with private sector support, MCSC posters for recruiting school-age youth to participate in service and volunteer activities. MCSC disseminated the posters to all of Michigan's public schools and volunteer centers in September as part of the Make a Difference Day outreach effort. Double the number of citizen respondents to the Community Service Awards Program and create a category for model community service partnerships. Despite an improved data base, and a distribution of 4,000 award applications, MCSC fell well short of its goal to double the number of applications received. MCSC got only 220 applications. MCSC will assess its outreach strategy as well as the structure and presentation of the application over the summer. Identify the five strongest Michigan CARES communities to be Lab Communities for promoting continued community generated private sector support. MCSC has anchored its regional collaboration meetings in CARES communities. With the Kellogg Foundation's funding for CARES Phase II, MCSC will have three years to strengthen collaboration in these communities. Based on practitioner critique, revise the state AmeriCorps training and technical assistance. MCSC has already revised the framework for AmeriCorps training. In August, MCSC brought new and renewal program staff together for a two-day training led by a founding member of the City Year program staff. In November, MCSC revised its AmeriCorps contractor's notebook and renamed it the Michigan' s AmeriCorps Policy and Procedures Guide. MCSC will do the same for the Learn and Serve Michigan program materials. After a self-assessment of the January, statewide AmeriCorps Leaders training, and the March, statewide Michigan's AmeriCorps training, MCSC is considering more targeted trainings rather than inclusive gatherings with broad agendas. While the reviews have been good, there may be more efficient ways to accomplish the same ends. Integrate state peer technical assistance consultants into AmeriCorps training and program development. MCSC has identified leaders among first year programs to serve as peer technical assistance providers. MCSC's training plan calls for these peer TA providers to play a more central role in �MCSC May 3, 1996 Page Seven the second year. Michigan's AmeriCorps sites have already begun to host monthly program directors meetings. The Leaders and All Program Trainings are intended to develop stronger peer support relationships. In partnership with MDE leverage at least one school/community partnership by targeting School and Community-Based Learn and Serve grants. MCSC's Quest International and its summer phase Learn and Serve grants have been based on the goal of forging school-community partnerships. MCSC has built into its year two Learn and Serve Michigan funding renewal package a strong emphasis on school/community partnerships. MCSC's discussions with the MDE leadership over the possible transfer of administrative responsibility for K-12 school-based Learn and Serve programs remains unresolved at this writing. Integrate AmeriCorps peer technical assistance consultants into Michigan Service-Learning Leadership Council and revise common training elements as needed. MCSC and the Council have established a common definition for service-learning. AmeriCorps program staff are currently members of the Council. MCSC printed a draft service learning principles and practices guide in time for the Quest conference. MCSC began dissemination of the Michigan Service Learning Principles and Practices Guide in January. The guide was distributed at the National Service Learning Conference in Detroit in April. Develop partnerships among community service youth action councils and local government youth councils in select communities. The printing of the results from the Youth Action Forums has been delayed until May. Initiate efforts to establish MCSC as an endowed public/private authority. Long range planning continues. MCSC must set final action plans by the first of the year. The New Partnerships meeting in February served as an important step in the strategic positioning of MCSC. MCSC members have begun making informational contacts with legislators. TheW. K. Kellogg Foundation has provided MCSC with a grant to support a legislative community service awards breakfast in the fall. The service awards will be offered to a constituent per district nominated by every legislator. The awards recognize an outstanding commitment to service. A nonpartisan review panel will select a single awardee from all the nominees. � 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_1996-05-10_Executive-Directors-Report Title A name given to the resource Michigan Community Service Commission 1996-05-10 commission meeting executive director's report Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Michigan Community Service Commission Description An account of the resource Michigan Community Service Commission 1996-05-10 commission meeting executive director's report. 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, 49783 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 1996-05-10 https://digitalcollections.library.gvsu.edu/files/original/a0a44b134ce0a2da382332ce953199ba.pdf f2b38f43dc374860f691323a050fe9a5 PDF Text Text STATE OF MICHIGAN JOHN ENGLER , Governor MICHIGAN COMMUNITY SERVICE COMMISSION Chairperson Michelle Engle r Executive Director Frank Dirks MEMORANDUM TO: Frank Dirks, Executive Director FROM: Garry Gross, Director of Administration RE: Financial Statement DATE: May 1, 1996 111 Olds Plaza Lans ing , Tel ephone FAX S. Capitol Ave . Bld g., 4th Floor Michigan 48913 (517) 335-4295 (517) 373-49 77 b:_4 Enclosed is a copy of the comparative financial statement for the Michigan Community Service Commission as of May 1, 1996. I have adjusted AineriCorps $295,260 to reflect the additional money received and sub-granted to the Family Independence Agency to run the new AmeriCorps program. With almost 60% of the current fiscal year complete, we have expended roughly 32% of the budgeted funds for administrative and program training. We still have not received and processed a large share of the conference and training expenses that we have incurred over the last month and a half. I expect to receive and pay all bills for these training during the month of May. We continue to look like we will have excess funds left in many of our budgeted line items to utilize for carry over into fiscal year 1997. This has been partly caused by our concern that our funding level may have been decreased during the year as the federal budget was debated. As soon as we receive final approval and amounts, we will be able to get a better picture of forecasted unspent funds. A Division of the Michigan Jobs Commission 0,-... ,,,, "~'.;" ,)0. • .J.. ..... f " �MCSC-APRIL Michigan Community Service Commission Comparative Financial Statement As of May 1, 1996 STATE FUNDS GF/GP Budget YTD Actual Operational Budget YTD Actual Current Year Income Prior Year Carryover 175 ,000 0 175,000 0 350 ,000 100,000 350 ,000 100,000 80,000 55 ,000 80 ,000 55 ,000 3,345 ,347 0 3 ,345 ,347 0 163 ,000 12 ,000 163 ,000 12 ,000 ~011 325 ,000 103 ,011 0 34,000 0 34 ,000 4 ,438 ,3 47 304 ,01 1 4 ,438 ,347 304 ,011 Total Revenues 175 ,000 175,000 450 ,000 450 ,000 135,000 135,000 3345347 3 345 347 175 000 175 000 428 011 428 011 34 000 34 000 4,742 ,358 4 ,742,358 Program Sub-Grants Operations Sub-Grants 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 3 ,345 ,347 0 3,345 ,347 0 121 ,890 0 121 ,890 0 0 ~000 0 245 ,000 0 0 0 0 3 ,467 ,237 245 ,000 3.467 ,237 245 ,000 Total Sub-Grants 0 0 0 0 0 0 3 ,345 ,34 7 3 ,345,347 121,890 121,890 245 ,000 245 ,000 0 0 3,712 ,237 3 ,712 ,237 Salaries & Benefits Admin Consultants Evaluation Training Travel Computer/Off Equip. Meetings Wkshps/Conferences Materials/Guides Printing/Mailing 144,550 0 0 0 0 8 ,000 22 ,450 0 0 0 0 68,894 0 0 0 0 2,802 18 , 538 0 0 0 0 92,435 10 ,000 168,600 30 ,000 8,000 20,000 0 10,000 35,000 20,000 55,965 10 ,094 5 ,477 87 ,344 30,000 474 4,657 0 1,631 7 ,403 1,656 19,895 0 0 49 ,300 0 24,482 7,904 2,000 11,282 30,938 9,094 0 0 0 9,350 0 1,347 5 ,061 2 ,000 356 9 ,533 1,691 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 20,000 0 0 12 , 500 20 ,000 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 3 , 136 0 0 0 0 10 ,094 37 ,000 0 21 ,375 32.784 0 4,008 50 ,000 27.750 0 0 6,384 0 0 114 6 , 976 0 0 5 ,476 4,282 0 0 4,000 4,000 0 0 6 ,:'00 0 0 12,000 8,000 0 0 340 2,150 0 0 1,037 0 0 5,729 6,977 0 236 ,985 24 ,094 258 ,900 30,000 73,857 74 ,688 24 ,450 37 ,790 147 , 938 64 ,844 55 , 965 78 , 988 12 ,201 98 ,844 30,000 1,935 20,533 20 , 538 5 , 123 28 , 141 14 ,606 19 ,895 Total Admin Expenses 175,000 90 ,234 450 ,000 168,631 135 ,000 29,338 0 0 52 ,500 3 , 136 183,011 23 ,232 34,000 16 ,233 1,029 ,511 330 ,804 TOTAL EXPENDITURES 175,000 90,234 450,000 168,631 135,000 29,338 3,345,347 3,345,347 174,390 125 ,026 428,011 268,232 34 000 16 233 4 .741 .748 4.043 .041 FEDERAL FUNDS P-DAT AmeriCorps Budget YTD Actual Budget YTD Actual Learn & Serve Budget YTD Actual PRIVATE & FOUNDATION FUNDS TAP-Youth Service Michigan CARES YTD Actual Budget YTD Actual Budget TOTALS ~e t YTD Actuals REVENlES 325,000 SUB-GRANTS ADMIN. EXPENSES REMAINING FUNDS 84 ,766 281,369 105,662 0 49,974 159,779 17 ,767 Federal Operations and P-DAT funds are estimates, final amounts are contingent upon the final federal budget. M.C.S.C., in cooperation with the Capital Area Community Foundation, also receives additional support from private sources to help offset the cost of the Governor's Community Service Awards Program and the AmeriCorps Signature Service Project. Page 1 699,317 � 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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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_1996-05-10_Financial-Statement Title A name given to the resource Michigan Community Service Commission 1996-05-10 commission meeting financial statement Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Michigan Community Service Commission Description An account of the resource Michigan Community Service Commission 1996-05-10 commission meeting financial statement. Records are compiled in the Our State of Generosity collection by the Johnson Center, along with the files of the Michigan Nonprofit Association (MNA), the Michigan Community Service Commission (MCSC) and the Dorothy A. Johnson Center for Philanthropy. Originals are at the Michigan Community Service Commission. 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, 49784 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 1996-05-10 https://digitalcollections.library.gvsu.edu/files/original/484af943d7b76ed8a8d5a2fe843780a3.pdf 69163f185a13c698fb677dd0ca13d60d PDF Text Text STATE OF MICHIGAN JOHN ENGLER, Governor MICHIGAN COMMUNITY SERVICE COMMISSION Chairperson Michelle Engler Executive Director Frank Dirks For Immediate Release 111 S. Capitol Ave . Olds Plaza Bldg., 4th Floor Lansing, Michigan 48913 Telephone (517) 335-4295 FAX (517) 373-4977 For information on this release and/or the Michigan Community Service Commission Contact: Lindy Reurink (517) 335-4295 Third Annual Governor's Community Service Awards The Governor's Community Service Awards finalists were announced today by the Michigan Community Service Commission. The finalists will be honored, and a winner in each category will be selected, at the Third Annual Governor's Community Service Awards Program on May 16, 1996 in Lansing, Michigan. From Escanaba, the Retired and Senior Volunteer Prograrn!Youth Volunteer Corps was selected as a finalist in the Intergenerational Poster Contest. The Poster Contest was launched by the Michigan Community Service Commission in collaboration with the Volunteer Centers of Michigan. The contest celebrated the dynamic interaction of youth and seniors in community service work. The statewide recognition program acknowledges the contributions made by individuals, families, organizations, and businesses involved in service and volunteerism and awards those whose commitment to serving others is exemplary. According to Frank Dirks, Executive Director of the Michigan Community Service Commission, "The Governor' s Community Service Awards recognizes these very special citizens whose outstanding service to their communities is a shining example for all of us." The Michigan Community Service Commission issued norninat~on applications for this year's awards. After a rigorous review by peers from nonprofit, volunteer, business, and education organizations, 63 individuals, families, businesses, and organizations were selected as finalists in each of the award categories. For more information on the Governor's Community Service Awards, please contact the Michigan Community Service Commission at 517-335-4295. ### 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_1996-05-10_Governors-Community-Service-Awards Title A name given to the resource Michigan Community Service Commission 1996-05-10 commission meeting Governor's Community Service Awards Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Michigan Community Service Commission Description An account of the resource Michigan Community Service Commission 1996-05-10 commission meeting Governor's Community Service Awards. 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, 49785 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 1996-05-10 https://digitalcollections.library.gvsu.edu/files/original/db8cde5f3a3c3d47bd538dbaea1ebcdc.pdf a4f4cd0bea8f8450982216411cd0a904 PDF Text Text MICHIGAN COMMUNITY SERVICE COMMISSION Michigan Youth Serving Across Michigan Learn and Serve Program Proposal Review Form DESCRIPTION: The Catholic Youth Organization (CYO) -- Coalition of Youth Service Agencies (CYSA) will expand the network of youth service agencies in the Metro Detroit area. CYSA will build on the successful partnership MCSC developed with CYO to support youth serving activities in the Metro- Detroit area. TAP provides grassroots, low income community organizations with the information, network access, and expertise to more effectively develop, operate and support community service and youth development programs. CYSA will convene grassroot youth serving agencies in multi-site servicelearning activities. STRENGTHS: • This program would build on strong partnerships developed through the TAP-Youth Service initiative funded by the Charles Stewart Mott Foundation. Through the TAP initiative, CYO was able to convene over 100 representatives from community organizations in March for a targeted training and network session. This Learn and Serve grant is a natural progression of this effort and will greatly increase the capacity of the CYSA member organizations. • CYSA currently supports more than 20 youth-serving agencies, with the potential for at least 100 member agencies. The CYSA structure allows widespread distribution of service-learning principles in the Metro Detroit area. Built within its structure is a vehicle for direct youth involvement so there is a potential to reach thousand's of young people through servicelearning activities that benefit the needy area. • This is the first opportunity to systematically partner grassroot organizations/youth servicing efforts with strong, established youth service organizations for the purpose of capacity building, promoting collaboration on service projects and resource sharing. CYO possesses the capacity to effectively coordinate these service-learning efforts throughout the CYSA network. • CYSA is in a position to develop a national model of how grassroot organizations/efforts and established organizations can work together to effectively promote the expansion of community service learning principles in a large urban area. Particular attention will be paid to reviewing available service-learning efforts and resources in the Metro area to insure that there is no duplication of efforts . WEAKNESSES: • CYSA has not yet identified how young people and adults will provide service hours. There is a difficulty inherent in monitoring multiple sites. CYSO will need to provide a strategy for maintaining accurate counts with regard to the large numbers of volunteers and service hours involved. 1995-1996 FUNDING REQUEST: $26,000 STAFF RECOMMENDATIONS: After discussions with the CYO staff, the MCSC program officer is assured that CYO-CYSA has the capability of maintaining Learn and Serve standards with regard to accurately counting and maintaining systems. Recommended for funding at $26,000. � 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_1996-05-10_Learn-and-Serve-Program-Proposal-Review-Form Title A name given to the resource Michigan Community Service Commission 1996-05-10 commission meeting Learn and Serve program proposal review form Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Michigan Community Service Commission Description An account of the resource Michigan Community Service Commission 1996-05-10 commission meeting Learn and Serve program proposal review form. 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, 49786 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 1996-05-10 https://digitalcollections.library.gvsu.edu/files/original/984e696cb3c8d74d5940a5d916fab203.pdf bdd03e9d02813130d50272cccf954086 PDF Text Text MICHIGAN COMMUNITY SERVICE COMMISSION MEETING DATES FOR 1996 10:00 A.M. - 1:00 P.M. Friday, February 23, 1996 10:00 a.m.- 1:00 p.m Host: Michigan Community Service Commission Location: Lansing Friday, March 15, 1996 10:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. Host: Michigan Community Service Commission Location: Lansing FRIDAY, MAY 10, 1996 Host: Victor Begg Location: ACCESS in Dearborn FRIDAY, August 23, 1996 Host: Dr. Mary Ellen Brandell Location: Central Michigan University in Mt. Pleasant FRIDAY, DECEMBER 13, 1996 Host: Sister Mary Martinez Location: Madonna University in Livonia MCSC - Executive Committee Meetings 9:00 a.m. - Noon Olds Plaza Building, 4th Floor Lansing, Michigan Friday, January 26, 1996 Friday, April 26, 1996 Tuesday, July 9, 1996 Friday, November 15, 1996 � 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_1996-05-10_Meeting-Dates-for-1996 Title A name given to the resource Michigan Community Service Commission 1996-05-10 commission meeting meeting dates for 1996 Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Michigan Community Service Commission Description An account of the resource Michigan Community Service Commission 1996-05-10 commission meeting meeting dates for 1996. 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, 49787 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 1996-05-10 https://digitalcollections.library.gvsu.edu/files/original/cdadbfd8a84f831d5ac0a9612374f22b.pdf 7cdf99023dadb0119351a3ae516053fb PDF Text Text Michigan CARES Planning Retreat MARCH 19-20, 1996 HOLIDAY INN WEST, LANSING Welcome to the 1996 Michigan CARES Planning Retreat. With the help of noted experts in the nonprofit and business sectors, we will focus on the role of CARES in the community, the importance of service-learning, how to evaluate your program, and clarifying your CARES objectives. The goal of this retreat is to assist you and your partners in implementing Phase II objectives, developing innovative projects, and tools to sustain these projects. Your experience and discussion will prove invaluable to the learning experience. Feedback on the retreat is essentiaL so let MCSC know what you think! A Division of the Michigan Jobs Commission �CARES AGENDA March 19 9:00-10:00 Registration - REGENCY A 10:00- 10:30 Planning Retreat Commences: Welcome and Introductions 10:30- 12:00 Workshop #1- REGENCY A Louise Giugliano I" Ms. Giugliano is an independent school and professional development consultant who works nationally with schools, state departments of education, professional associations and community groups interested in improving teaching and learning. Breakout Rooms Alpena-Regency B Flint- Regency C Marquette - Regency D Muskegon - {\n1bassador Grand Rapids - Mackinac Detroit- Regency A Objectives: • identify how service-learning already exists in CARES projects • • • discuss why CARES needs to move into service-learning programs while acknowledging the importance of the "traditional volunteer" evaluate existing definitions of service-learning generate concrete examples of how a community-based organization can create and sustain a service-learning project • develop an action plan.for a service-learning project or conference 12:00- 1:00 Lunch - AMERICAN Room 1:00-2:30 Workshop #1 Continues in REGENCY A 2:45-4:00 Breakout'Rooms Alpena -Regency B Flint- Regency C Marquette- Regency D Muskegon -Ambassador Grand Rapids - ~ackinac Detroit- Regency A,,,~ , Workshop #2 Joyce Griffith, Statewide Community-Business Director Electronic Data Systems Objectives: • distinguish communication techniques which can enhance or impede a collaborative process • discuss business' role in a Michigan CARES project • share generated partnership ideas • • 4:15-5:00 Breakout Rooms Alpena- Regency B Flint- Regency C Marquette -Regency D Muskegon -Ambassador Grand Rapids -Mackinac Detroit- Regency .. ' .... A 6:00-7:00 discuss business constraints identify the Lansing Regional Chamber of Commerce's Partnership Handbook as a model resource Workshop #3 - REGENCY A Karen Tice and John Seeley, Formative Evaluation Research Associates (FERA) Objectives: • present stakeholder-based evaluation • discuss FERA's history in relation to Michigan CARES, community foundations, and volunteer centers • outline CARES Phase II direction and purpose Dinner - AMERICAN Room �March 20 8:00-9:00 Continental Breakfast - Outside the MICHIGAN Room 9:00-12:00 Workshop #4 - MICHIGAN Room Michelle Napier Dunnings, Project Innovations Objectives: Breakout Rooms · ~na- Waverly Flint- Regen.cy C Marquette - Regency D Muskegon - Ambassado( Grand Rapids -Mackinac Detroit..,.. Regency A • identify needed dynamics for an engaging presentation • clarify your CARES "story" • develop a CARES timeline • develop a metaphor for your CARES project • work on a Phase II objective by selecting an audience (business, nonprofit, dissemination opportunity, educators, volunteers, etc.) and creating an engaging presentation • present your developed program to the larger group • the larger group will identify trends and lessons learned after groups have presented � 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_1996-05-10_MI-CARES-Planning-Retreat Title A name given to the resource Michigan Community Service Commission 1996-05-10 commission meeting Michigan CARES planning retreat Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Michigan Community Service Commission Description An account of the resource Michigan Community Service Commission 1996-05-10 commission meeting Michigan CARES planning retreat. 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, 49790 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 1996-05-10 https://digitalcollections.library.gvsu.edu/files/original/1afd97102c3d1139fccecd60bd584180.pdf 80cc079af1d0a047b0bc6838a0343818 PDF Text Text ichigan CARES Update May 10, 1996 Work at the State Level Model Replication • Community foundations in Calhoun County have committed to working together on a county-wide collaborative effort. Technical Assistance • Michigan CARES Planning Retreat implemented. Fifty-six representatives attended, retreat agenda can be found in commission packet, and evaluations expressed high satisfaction with retreat content and delivery. • Community Coordinators communicate regularly with each other and MCSC and CMF partners via monthly conference calls, quarterly meetings, and special training sessions. • FERA' s Phase II Evaluation Plan has been submitted and will be approved by the end of this month. The evaluation plan has been collectively designed by all CARES stakeholders. New Decisions: Year II Funding • Community coordinators have decided to evenly divide Year II funds as op posed to competing for two funding slots. CARES Presentations and Workshops • "New Careers and Collaboration," College of Human Ecology • "Discovering Service and Collaboration after YAC," YAC Regional Training • " Leadership and Collaboration," Michigan Youth Progressive Action Council • "Strong Collaborations= Strong Service Learning Programs," National Service Learning Conference and Alpena Community College Regional Service Conference • "The Benefits of Collaboration," Flint Community Networking Summit �Unique and Collaborative Work at the Community Level Alpena: CARES representatives planned and implemented Michigan 's first regional community college service-learning conference. CARES remains the spring board for the Alpena Community Partnership for Prevention and Strategic Planning . Program priority areas include: jobs, environment, and youth recreational activities. Detroit: The Steering Committee composed of educators, community planners, business representatives, and youth meet monthly to provide direction for the Phoenix Multi-Cultural Center, the youth-mentoring program , beautification projects, and the summer urban gardening program. Flint: Representatives from many sectors including business, school-to-work initiative, service-learning leaders, and the community foundation are laying out blueprints for a citywide information and resource center. Grand Rapids: One of the four CARES subcommittees will implement the second annual "Youth Development Network" Conference . Working together, youth and adults meet regularly to design the conference as well as the follow-up, city-wide mini-forums . Marquette: CARES committee representatives are taking action to: develop a countywide service and volunteer database, convene one hundred nonprofit, business, and educational leaders to discuss how CARES can connect the sectors together, develop service-learning training seminars for community agencies and school systems, and are actively participating in the community-driven "build a dream" project. Muskegon: Volunteer Muskegon! exists! The center's mission includes important strands of Michigan CARES including : establish new relationships with schools, youth organizations, and businesses to develop new service programs, promote and recognize existing service programs, and provide training and educational opportunities to nonprofit agencies. � Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Our State of Generosity Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Grand Valley State University. Dorothy A. Johnson Center for Philanthropy Description An account of the resource Collection contains the records of four Michigan nonprofit organizations: Council of Michigan Foundations, Michigan Nonprofit Association, Michigan Community Service Commission, and the Johnson Center for Philanthropy at GVSU. The documents are compiled by the Johnson Center for Philanthropy, and records document the history of the organizations from the 1960s to the 2010s. 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For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context JCPA-04_MCSC_1996-05-10_MI-CARES-Update Title A name given to the resource Michigan Community Service Commission 1996-05-10 commission meeting Michigan CARES update Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Michigan Community Service Commission Description An account of the resource Michigan Community Service Commission 1996-05-10 commission meeting Michigan CARES update. Records are compiled in the Our State of Generosity collection by the Johnson Center, along with the files of the Michigan Nonprofit Association (MNA), the Michigan Community Service Commission (MCSC) and the Dorothy A. Johnson Center for Philanthropy. Originals are at the Michigan Community Service Commission. Subject The topic of the resource Dorothy A. Johnson Center for Philanthropy Charities Philanthropy and Society Fundraising Records Michigan Community Service Commission Michigan Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource application/pdf Type The nature or genre of the resource Text Language A language of the resource eng Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Grand Valley State University Libraries, Special Collections and University Archives, 1 Campus Drive, Allendale, MI, 49791 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 1996-05-10 https://digitalcollections.library.gvsu.edu/files/original/228d736c36bfb8f087cf85eb99a6a05c.pdf b894f00b7a400323588e77cab6dddd2d PDF Text Text MICHIGAN TAP-YOUTH SERVICE CONFERENCE MARCH 20-21, 1996 HOLIDAY INN WEST, LANSING Welcome to the 1996 TAP-Youth Service Conference. TAP-Youth Service is an initiative of the Michigan Community Service Commission in partnership with the Community Foundation for Southeastern Michigan, funded by the Charles Stewart Mott Foundation. The goal of TAP-Youth Service is to provide grassroots, low-income community organizations with the information, network access, and expertise to more effectively develop, operate and support community service and youth development programs. A Division of the Michigan Jobs Commission Conference Purpose· . ·, " share lessons leamed from · the TAP-Youth Service Project io Detroit; , ,· · . - .. ' . - share resources developed by TAP-Yo~th Service; present model programs; encourage state networking among youth-serving . · >agenctes. - �~~ Meedna and Banquet Room Floor Plan ll8anct -·"• Court YDrsl �AGENDA March 20 Noon -1:00 1:00- 1:30 Lunch -AMERICAN ROOM Lunch Program "TAP-Youth Service: Supporting Stronger Youth Leadership" Charlotte Currier, Lead Teacher Generator School for Service Learning Project Phoenix Multi-Cultural Academy 2:00-3:15 3:30-4:45 Workshop #1 - AHend the session of your choice from the list below. Workshop #2 - AHend the session of your choice from the list below. REGENCYC A National Youth Model Modified for Local Needs Penny Bailer, Executive Director Michigan Metro Girl Scout Council, Detroit REGENCY D Spiritual Youth Development Sister Mary Clare, RSM Alexander Montaner, Youth Minister, St. Anne's Youth Group St. Anne's Church, Detroit WAVERLY Room Developing Cultural Identity in African-American Youth Programs Jacinta Lee, Program Coordinator African-American Youth Leader Project Catholic Youth Organization, Detroit AMBASSADOR Room Developing Cultural Identity in Latino Youth Programs Angie Reyes, Program Coordinator Latino Family Services, Detroit MACKINAC Room School-Based Service Learning Curriculum CharloHe Currier, Lead Teacher Phoenix Multi-Cultural Academy, Detroit 5:00-6:00 Break 6:00-7:00 Dinner - AMERICAN ROOM 7:00-9:00 Evening Program "Discovering Our Michigan Youth Development Network" REGENCY Room Frank Campagna joins us from Boston where he is a Senior Consultant for 1-1-1 (inspiration, ideas, innovation) Support. He will discuss: • Nonprofits in General: Why a Strong Network is Essential • Michigan's Youth Program Network • How Do We Build and Maintain a Strong Michigan Youth Program Network? �March 21 8:00-9:00 Continental Breakfast - REGENCY A-B 9:00 - 10:15 10:30- 11:45 Workshop #3- Attend the session of your choice from the list below. Workshop #4- Attend the session of your choice from the list below. REGENCY A Understanding the Legal Responsibilities of a Nonprofit Organization MaryAnn Pierce, Director Cooley Clinic MICHIGAN Room Resource Development Frank Slobig, National Independent Consultant Mary Moomaw Grill, Director of Fund Development Michigan Nonprofit Association (MNA) WAVERLY Room Volunteer Management Martha Martin, Program Specialist United Way Community Services/Metro Detroit AMBASSADOR Room Board Development Maurice Wesson, Senior Manager of Volunteer Services United Way Community Services/Metro Detroit MACKINAC Room Evaluation - How to Document Program Success Bruce Haas, Ph.D., Consultant Human Service Research Noon -1:00 Lunch - REGENCY A-B Lunch Panel "New State Initiatives and their Impact on Youth Organizations" James K. Haveman, Jr., Director of the Department of Mental Health, State of Michigan Stephanie Comai-Paige, Deputy Director of State Government Affairs, Office of the Governor, State of Michigan 12:45- 1:30 1:45-2:30 2:45-3:30 Workshop #5- Attend the session of your choice from the list below. Workshop #6- Attend the session of your choice from the list below. REGENCY A Urban League Youth Programs Mel Brannon, Executive Director Urban League of Flint MICHIGAN Room Manistee Community-Based "Learn and Serve" Program Karen Frederickson, Youth Advisor Youth Employment and Training Programs AMBASSADOR Room Council of Michigan Foundation's Youth Advisory Councils Terry Langston, Youth Program Manager Council of Michigan Foundations MACKINAC Room Muskegon Youth Volunteer Corps Martha Bottomley, Program Director Kris Collee, AmeriCorps Member, Youth Volunteer Corps United Way of Muskegon County 3:30-4:00 Wrap Up - REGENCY A-B Suzanne Heath, Director, Community Organization and Training Department, Catholic Youth Organization Frank Slobig, National Independent Consultant • � 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_1996-05-10_MI-TAP-Youth-Service-Conference Title A name given to the resource Michigan Community Service Commission 1996-05-10 commission meeting Michigan TAP-Youth Service Conference Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Michigan Community Service Commission Description An account of the resource Michigan Community Service Commission 1996-05-10 commission meeting Michigan TAP-Youth Service Conference. 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, 49794 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 1996-05-10 https://digitalcollections.library.gvsu.edu/files/original/5aaab87eaae78b8aeb3bd67d5884d68b.pdf 88d228e4df0c7153a6f1ba2b5d7c1d97 PDF Text Text MICHIGAN COMMUNITY SERVICE COMMISSION Announces MICHIGAN'S AMERICORPS 1996 REQUESTFORPROPOSALCONCEPTS DUE NO LATER THAN 5:00P.M., JUNE 12,1996 Michigan Community Service Commission Olds Plaza, 4th Floor 111 S. Capitol A venue Lansing, Michigan 48913 (517) 335-4295 Michigan Community Service Commission is a division of the Michigan Jobs Commission �Table of Contents I. Overview A. Michigan's AmeriCorps 1996 Funds 2 B. Types, Terms and Sizes of Grants 2 C. Michigan's AmeriCorps Goals 4 D. Prohibited Service 7 E. Member Eligibility, Recruitment and Selection 8 F. Member Benefits 9 G. Member Release 13 H. Internal Evaluation and Continuous Improvement 13 I. National and State Identity 14 J. Other Requirements 15 II. Submission Instructions A. New Program Instructions III. Review Process and Selection Criteria 16 20 IV. Instructions and Forms A. Intent to Apply Form 21 B. Title Page 22 c. 23 Budget Forms D. Budget Form Instructions 25 �I. Overview The Michigan Community Service Commission (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 Commission supports and administers national and community service programs across Michigan. MCSC's mission is to enable all citizens, including 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. The Michigan Community Service Commission is the administrative agency for Michigan's AmeriCorps. AmeriCorps is a national service program to strengthen citizenship and the ethic of service by engaging thousands of Americans on a full- or part-time basis to help communities to address their toughest challenges. The Corporation for National Service (CNS) administers AmeriCorps at the federal level and works in partnership with the states to develop servi~e programs and create a communitybased national service network. CNS focuses AmeriCorps programs to address the human needs, public safety, education and environmental issues of the nation. The AmeriCorps mission includes: Getting Things Done. AmeriCorps helps a community meet its education, public safety, human or environmental challenges through direct and demonstrable community service. Strengthening Communities. AmeriCorps unites individuals and institutions of all kinds in a common effort to improve our communities. Encouraging Responsibility. Through service and civic education, AmeriCorps enables members to see themselves as problem-solvers, not problems; to become leaders, not just followers; and to act on their responsibilities, as well as their rights. Expanding Opportunity. AmeriCorps helps those who help America. Members receive job skills and invaluable experience and scholarships or loan repayment for schooling or job training. Michigan's AmeriCorps engages the energy and idealism of the citizens of Michigan, including young people, in meeting the most critical educational, public safety, human and environmental needs in our communities. Michigan's AmeriCorps currently consists of 13 programs with more than 350 members serving on a full- or part-time basis. The 13 programs partner with more than 100 organizations throughout the state to address the community's needs. �A. Michigan's AmeriCorps 1996 Funds MCSC has funds available for new Michigan's ArneriCorps programs. The selection of the Michigan's AmeriCorps programs is a multi-step process. No more than 3 programs will be selected by MCSC for Federal CNS funding. In an effort to keep the application process "user friendly" applicants are asked to submit a brief initial concept proposal focused on making a measurable community impact by 5:00p.m . . Wednesday, June 12,1996. The initial concept proposals will be reviewed by a peer panel and MCSC staff. The top ranked compliant applicants will be asked to submit a final comprehensive proposal on July 12, 1996. Finalists should develop service programs of high quality that will produce substantial impact in communities and offer meaningful service opportunities to include in the MCSC Federal funding request. The deadline for submission of the Federal funding request is August 1, 1996. Final funding notification from CNS should occur no later than October 1996. B. Types, Terms, Size, and Match Requirements of Grants 1. Grant Terms a. 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 operation with an initial start-up phase. Grants may be renewed for following years subject to annual review and availability of federal appropriations. MCSC will not renew a grant award to the same program for more than 3 years. 2. Program Types Applicants have a great deal of flexibility to design programs that will best achieve the goals of "getting things done" in communities, strengthening communities, and developing the citizenship and skills of corpsmembers. This flexibility includes the ability to target individuals of a certain age or skill level as corpsmembers, and to place a corpsmember in projects or organize them in teams to operate them. For suggestions on programs, "The Principles for High Quality National Service Programs", available from MCSC upon request, offers a wide array of program examples. 2 �MCSC will only fund the following program types however we encourage programs to consider using a combination of the models. Programs should utilize model a orb in combination with c and/or d. a. Full-Time Programs Model - Programs engaging diverse populations of full-time corpsmember have a significant impact on communities and community members. Programs must involve at least 10 but no more than 20 full-time corpsmembers. Full-time corps will, therefore, be given priority consideration. b. Volunteer Multiplier Model- Programs involving a concentrated group of full-time members serving on a team with nonstipended education award only part-time members. MCSC encourages programs to utilize a 4 to 1 ratio (4 part-time members to every 1 full-time member.) c. Multi-Site or Regional Model- Programs that provide substantial impacts on communities or regions using multiple geographical sites involving a combination of full-time and part-time education award only members are preferred as they will have the greatest impact over the greatest area. d. Program Focus Model - MCSC is seeking applications that focus activities within a single priority area. A single focus makes it easier to achieve significant impacts for service; create a strong sense of program identity (both with Michigan's AmeriCorps and locally); and be costeffective - all of which are critical elements. This should not discourage comprehensive approaches to community problem-solving. MCSC encourages communities to develop single focus AmeriCorps programs in a larger comprehensive community problem solving strategy. 3. 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 it operates, the design of the program, and other factors, applicants are encouraged to enroll at least 10 but not more than 20 full-time corpsmembers. 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 corpsmember (see "Budget"). 3 �4. 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 limitations. The average state cost per full-time equivalent member is $11,900. MCSC will assess all new applicants against the $11,900 figure. Applicants should make every attempt to ensure that proposals are as cost efficient as possible. 5. Match Requirements Substantial cash and inkind matches from the applicant are required. Program costs (i.e. staff salaries, training, equipment, administration, uniforms, etc.) require at least a 33% cash or in-kind match. Corpsmember support costs (i.e. living allowance and health care) require at least a 15% nonfederal cash match. The 1996 Michigan's AmeriCorps programs provided an average cash match of 24% of the member support costs and an inkind match of 50% of the other program costs. In Michigan, you can estimate that the cash match is approximately $2,000 per corpsmember (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 concept proposal. C. Michigan's AmeriCorps Goals 1. Getting Things Done a. Direct benefit Corpsmembers serving in Michigan's AmeriCorps programs must meet educational, public safety, human and environmental needs in the community served, and provide a direct and demonstrable benefit that is valued by the community. Project activities must provide specific measurable service outcomes that otherwise would not be provided with existing funds or volunteers, and that do not duplicate the routine functions of existing workers or displace paid employees. Activities that do not provide a direct benefit to the community, such as clerical work, research or fundraising, may be performed only if they directly support the service provided by the program. Such activities may never be the primary activity of an AmeriCorps program. B. Issue area priorities All Michigan's AmeriCorps programs must address one of the following priority issues areas. 4 �Education • School-to-Work Transition -- Developing linkages between students' education and potential vocations; particularly programs that enable schools, business, and the nonprofit sector to integrate service and service-learning in school-to-work activities. • Schools as Neighborhood Centers - A concentrated group of fulltime members coordinate educational, social and health services for children and their parents in a school to improve the overall development of the children. Public Safety • Community Policing -- Support community policing effort through building partnerships with neighborhood residents, identifying community problems, and working with police officers on the beat to solve these problems. Human Needs • Youth During Non-school Hours -- Working in partnership with schools and parents to encourage youth leadership, and developing sustainable after-school activities. • Early Childhood Development -- Improve the health of young children through immunization, school readiness, child care, Head Start, and other pre-school programs. Environment • Community Environment - Initiate innovative programs in lowincome areas that promote sustainable communities by reducing environmental risks and conserving natural resources in parks. 2. Strengthening Communities AmeriCorps programs must strengthen communities by bringing together both individuals and institutions to achieve lasting community change. There are two basic components that should be present in the description of strengthening communities: a. Community involvement and collaboration. Local engagement in service efforts is vital to developing effective programs, and to sustaining and building Michigan's communities. Projects should be designed, implemented, and evaluated with extensive and broad-based local input, through collaboration with representatives from the community served, members in the program, appropriate communitybased agencies, foundations, businesses, local labor organizations and local government. 5 �b. Diversity. Programs should build strong communities by engaging diverse members and staff in service activities and encouraging mutual understanding and cooperation. Programs must actively seek to include members and staff from the communities in which projects are conducted, as well as individuals of different races and ethnicities, educational levels, socioeconomic backgrounds, gender, and individuals with physical and cognitive disabilities. All programs should undertake activities that will provide opportunities for citizens · who might not otherwise serve, work, or learn together to do so. In addition, programs are encouraged to bring together younger and older adults as members. 3. Developing Michigan's AmeriCorps Members Although programs may choose to develop their members in different ways, all pro~ams should include the following components: a. Citizenship Programs must help members develop, through their service experiences, the skills needed for productive, active citizenship. Programs should thoughtfully employ service-learning or other education methods in order to develop members' skills in solving community problems, and to cultivate a lifelong ethic of civic responsibility. Because voting is an important component of citizenship, every program must encourage, in a non-partisan manner, that each member who is eligible to vote, in fact, registers to vote. b. Training, education, and supervision Programs must provide members with the training, skills, and knowledge necessary to perform the tasks required in their perspective projects. In fulfilling this requirement, programs should provide members with background information on the community to help them understand why the service projects are needed. Programs may also provide, if appropriate, specific training in a particular field, including training and education designed to help members explore career possibilities in areas such as child development, teaching, public health, or public safety. Programs must also agree to provide all members training in certified CPR, conflict resolution, and communication. c. Support services Programs must provide support services that help members: (1) make the transition to other education and career opportunities, and (2) earn the equivalent of a high school diploma if in fact they lack a high school diploma. 6 �d. Required training and service hours In general, members must devote at least 80 percent of the required hours to direct service and no more than 20 percent to education, training, or other approved activities during a full-time or part-time term of service. This ratio applies to the overall program and not to each individual member. This will allow variance among the individual members and takes into consideration variations in education and developmental needs of members. If a program exceeds the 1700 hour minimum, the additional hours do not fall under these guidelines. D. Prohibited Service Prohibited activities may not be performed by corpsmembers in the course of their duties, at the request of program staff, or in a manner that would associate these activities with AmeriCorps, MCSC, 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. Organizing 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 instructions 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; 7. Providing a direct benefit to (1) business organized for profit, (2) a labor union, (3) a partisan political organization, (4) a nonprofit organization that fails to comply with the restrictions contained in §50l{c) of the Intemal Revenue Code of 1986, and (5) an organization engaged in the religious activities described above, unless Federal funds are not used to support those religious activities; 7 �8. Conducting voter registration drives; and 9. Organized fundraising, including financial campaigns, endowment drives, solicitation of gifts and bequests, and similar activities designed for the sole purpose of raising capital or obtaining contributions for the organization. E. Member Eligibility, Recruitment, and Selection 1. Term of Service Programs may engage members on a full-time basis. Full-time members must serve at least 1700 hours during a period of not less than nine months and not more than one year. Part-time members must serve at least 900 hours during a period of not more than two years. If the program involves part-time members, note that MCSC will only consider those that involve part-time members as nonstipended members who receive only education awards. 2. Eligibility for a Second Term Members may serve more than one term. Mere eligibility for an additional term of service does not, however, guarantee selection or placement. A member's' eligibility for a second term of service must be based on at least a mid-term and end-of-term evaluation of members' performance, that demonstrates, but is not limited to: (1) completion of required number of hours; (2) satisfactory completion of assignments, tasks or projects; and (3) satisfactory performance criteria that were clearly communicated both orally and in writing at the beginning of the term of service. 3. Selection Michigan's AmeriCorps members will be selected by the individual program, and the selection criteria will vary among different programs. However, programs must select members in a non-partisan, nonpolitical, non-discriminatory manner. Programs must establish minimum qualifications for members related to the service they will provide, including the successful completion of an AmeriCorps orientation period. Programs must ensure that they do not displace any existing paid employees. 8 �MCSC encoura3"es programs to select members who possess leadership potential and a commitment to the goals of the national service program, regardless of education level, work experience, or economic background. MCSC, however, strongly encourages programs to select some members from state and national recruitment systems in order to supplement local recruitment with people who (1) are from different backgrounds and regions of the nation, (2) have special skills or training, and (3) desire to serve but live in areas where there are few or no national service programs. F. Member Benefits 1. Living allowance a. Full-time members Generally, all full-time corpsmember must receive a living allowance between $7,945 and $15,890. The amount of the living allowance that may be paid using CNS and other Federal funds, however, may not exceed 85% of the minimum living allowance, 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. 2. Exceptions a. Waiver or reduction of living allowance The Corporation may, at its discretion, waive or reduce the living allowance requirements if a program can demonstrate to the satisfaction of the Corporation that such requirements are inconsistent with the objectives of the program, and that members will be able to meet the necessary and reasonable costs of living (including food, housing, and transportation) in the area in which the program is located. 3. Education Awards Most AmeriCorps members who successfully complete a term of service will receive education awards for each term up to two terms of service. The education award for full-time corpsmembers is $4,725 and the education award for part-time corpsmembers 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. 9 �Finally, corpsmembers who have qualifying outstanding students loans are eligible to receive forbearance on their payments while they serve, but they need to contact their loan holders to receive this benefit. CNS will make payments for interest that accrues during the period of forbearance upon successful completion of a corpsmember' s term of service. 4. Child Care Programs must make child care available to any full-time eligible member who needs such assistance in order to participate in the AmeriCorps program. 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 for determining corpsmembers eligibility, provider eligibility and child care allowance. NACCRRA, on behalf of CNS, will also make payments to the child care provider directly. Corpsmembers 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: 1. total family income of the member must be less than 75% of the State median income, or as defined by the State under CCDBG guidelines; 2. the 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 member must not be receiving child care assistance from another source, including a parent or guardian, which would continue to be provided while the member serves in the program, unless the member would become ineligible for child care by virtue of enrolling in the program; and 4. the 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 members and the number of their children needing child care, and CNS will arrange for direct payment to qualified child care providers. 10 �5. Health Care for Full-Time Members A full-time member must be provided with a basic health plan if he or she is not otherwise covered by a health care policy that provides the minimum benefits set forth below at the time he or she is accepted into a program. If, as a result of participation, or if, during the term of service, a member loses coverage through no deliberate act of his or her own, such as parental or spousal job loss, the member must be provided with a basic health plan. a. Health care requirements Grantees must provide health benefit coverage for eligible members as follows: (1) programs with existing health benefit policies that meet the minimum benefits may use their current health care coverage, or choose the AmeriCorps Member Health Care Policy; (2) programs that do not have health care coverage or have coverage that does not meet the minimum benefits described below must use the AmeriCorps Member Health Care Policy. Minimum benefits. The following minimum benefits must be provided or exceeded for programs with existing health benefit coverage: Covered Services physician services for illness or injury hospital room and board emergency room x-ray and laboratory prescription drugs Limited Coverage mental/ nervous disorders substance abuse Annual limits Deductible: Not more than $250 per individual Coinsurance Member pays no more than 20% or alternatively, a comparable fixed fee Exception - mental and substance abuse may require a 50% . co-payment 11 �Out-of-pocket Not more than $1,000 per individual Maximum Benefit At least $50,000 Programs electing to use current health plans that meet the above minimum benefit requirements will be required, at time of selection, to provide specific information on the benefits and policy. b. AmeriCorps Member Health Care Policy Organizations electing to use the AmeriCorps Member Health Care Policy are to budget $1,200 ($1,080 for the Corporation share, $120 for the grantee share), for each eligible member, in Section A. of the budget form. c. Corporation share of health care The Corporation will pay 85% of the cost of a policy that meets the requirements defin~d above and is not excessive in cost as determined by the Corporation. The Corporation will not pay any share of the cost of the policy that does not include the minimum benefits nor any share of coverage provided to any person other than the member. d. Health care for part-time members In general, the Corporation will not pay the costs of health benefits for part-time members except if they are serving fulltime for a sustained period of time such as the summer and the program is providing health benefits for members. All other requirements for full-time health care coverage apply to these part-time members. 6. Reasonable Accommodations for Disabilities Programs must provide reasonable accommodation, including auxiliary aids and services. See the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 (42 U.S.C. 12111(9)) for information on accommodation and definition of a qualified individual with a disability (42 U.S.C. 12111 (8)). In most cases, programs are responsible for costs of accommodation. Only under extenuating circumstances can programs apply to the Corporation for additional funds . 12 �G. Member Release Programs may release members for two reasons: (1) for compelling personal circumstances, as determined by the program; or (2) for cause, as defined in the National and Community Service Act of 1990, as amended (42 U.S.C. 12593(c)) and in the Corporation's regulations (45 C.F.R. Chapter XXV, Section 2522.230) and by the program's member contract. Programs must establish written guidelihes, to be incorporated into the member contract, that explain the circumstances under which members will be released for cause. In addition to the circumstances mandated by law, programs may include in the guidelines their own reasons for releasing members for cause. Programs must establish a grievance procedure for members who believe that they have been wrongly released for cause. A model grievance procedure is available from MCSC and the Corporation. H. Internal Evaluation and Continuous Improvement Every AmeriCorps program must have systems that allow them to evaluate and monitor their own activities. They must: • • • • develop annual objectives; track progress toward accomplishing those annual objectives; institute management procedures that provide regular "customer feedback" that will be used to improve program quality; and collect additional descriptive and demographic data (e.g. member summary forms, local program information, etc.). Programs must cooperate with the Corporation, MCSC and its evaluators in all monitoring and evaluation efforts, including in-depth studies of selected programs. Additionally, programs must collect and submit to the Corporation the following data: (1) information on members including the total number of members in the program, and the number of .members by race, ethnicity, gender, age, economic background, education level, disability classification, geographic region, and marital status; and (2) information on services conducted in areas classified as empowerment zones (or redevelopment areas), in areas that are environmentally distressed, in areas that are adversely affected by reductions in defense spending, and in areas that have an unemployment rate greater than the national average. 13 �I. National and State Identity 1. Identification To help promote a national identity for all AmeriCorps programs and members, programs must agree to identify the program, through the use of AmeriCorps logos, common application materials, and other means, as part of a larger state and national ~ffort and to participate in other activities such as a local opening ceremony (including the administration of a national pledge or affirmation), orientations, service days, and conferences. A Michigan's AmeriCorps program may continue to use its own name, logo, or other identifying materials in addition to, but not in lieu of, the Michigan's AmeriCorps name and logo. In an effort to increase the visibility of Michigan's AmeriCorps, programs are required to provide members with a standard AmeriCorps uniform. Uniform items may range from a pin appropriate for members who need to wear professional clothing at the service site to full gear appropriate for construction or other work. Programs wishing to use uniforms other than the standard AmeriCorps uniform may do so, provided that the design includes the name "Michigan's AmeriCorps" and the "Michigan's AmeriCorps logo" no smaller than the name of the local program. However, such programs must pay for these uniform items with funds other than Corporation grant funds. Exceptions may be made for "corps within a corps" models, at the discretion of MCSC. 2. Start of Operations Programs must agree to begin terms of service in June, September, and/or January. The program must establish three class start dates in which members will be enrolled. Creating "classes" of members who begin and "graduate" from their terms of service at the same time will help create a national identity. If programs lose AmeriCorps members between "classes," they may not replace the member until the next class start date. MCSC prohibits rolling admissions. Programs may not enroll members after the second quarter of their program. If programs experience attrition in the third quarter and beyond they are unable to replace those corpsmembers. 14 �J. Other Requirements 1. Program Reporting Michigan's ArneriCorps programs must submit quarterly progress reports to MCSC. In addition to the quarterly reports, all programs must submit monthly expenditure reports detailing program expenses. These reports must be submitted on the 15th day of the following month. 2. Monthly Michigan's AmeriCorps Program Directors' Meetings Michigan's AmeriCorps program directors or a representative must attend the monthly program directors' meeting held on the third Thursday of every month. 3. MCSC Trainings and Special Events Michigan's ArneriCorps staff and members must attend all MCSC sponsored trainings and events. 15 �II. SUBMISSION INSTRUCTIONS A. New Program Instructions Your application must follow the order outlined in the instructions for the application and the program narrative. Applications must not exceed the page limitations specified for each section of the application. You must number the pages of the narrative section. The application must be typed and double-spaced in not less than 12-point font size with one-inch margins. One side counts as one page. The title page and budget form are not included in the narrative page limitation. The original, plus five unbound copies of your application must be submitted. One copy of the applicant organization's most recent audit should be submitted with the application. No appendices are accepted. Submission must be received by 5:00p.m., Wednesday, June 12,1996 at MCSC, 111 S. Capitol A venue, Olds Plaza Building, 4th Floor, Lansing, Michigan 48913. Facsimiles will not be accepted. 1. Intent to Apply Form (limited to one page) Complete the form on page 21. Submission of your intention must be received by 5:00 p.m., Friday, May 31, 1996. The intent to apply form may be faxed to (517) 373-4977. 2. Title Page (limited to one page) Complete the form on page 22. 3. Program Narrative (not more than 10 pages) A. IMPACT (55%) 1. Getting Things Done Provide a clearly developed rationale for the program. Describe SlJ.CCinctly the measurable impact of the program. How will the community be improved as a result of the Michigan's AmeriCorps program? Describe the program design and structure, including location(s), collaboration, partnerships, as well as specific service activities to be performed by AmeriCorps members. Describe how the work done by the members 16 �will directly achieve the objectives of the program. Why will the community be improved because of these members? Describe how members will be placed and supervised and how service sponsors and host sites will be prepared and supported. 2. Strengthening Communities (15%) Describe how the program will strengthen the community and what kind of support and coordination the program has with local government, community-based nonprofit organizations, and others. Describe how the program will link the service projects to other existing efforts to solve community problems including other local CNS and MCSC funded programs. Describe how the program will involve corpsmembers in recruiting and coordinating nonstipended community volunteers. Describe 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 AmeriCorps will be built among the various community sectors. In addition, describe any on-going processes that will be used to monitor the program's impact within the community. B. OTHER QUALITY ISSUES (45%) _ 1. Cost Effectiveness (15%) MCSC will evaluate the overall cost per full-time equivalent (FTE) member and the federal share of the FTE cost within the context of the program's impact on the community. CNS share of the cost per corpsmember should be $13,800 or less. The full-time equivalent cost per member is calculated by dividing the CNS share of the total budget by the number of full-time equivalent members. For example, if an organization requested a total budget of $236,000 for 10 full-time members and 20 part-time members the FTE cost would be $11,800 ($236,000/20 FTE members). Part-time members serving the 900 hours over two years are considered one-quarter of an FTE. 17 �The average state cost per member is $11,900. In addition, the 1996 Michigan's AmeriCorps programs provided an average cash match of 24% of the member support costs and an inkind match of 50% of the other program costs. MCSC will assess all new applicants against the $11,900 figure and current match percentages. In the narrative, provide information that demonstrates efforts to build community support, both financially· and programmatically. Describe how the applicant will meet the financial matching requirements, what plans exist to exceed the match and how the work of the program will continue beyond the grant term. 2. Administration & Organizational Capacity (15%) Describe the organization'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. Describe the size and structure of the applicant organization and the relationship of this program in that structure. Describe the organization's past experience administering federal grants. 3. Evaluation and Continuous Improvement (10%) Every program that receives Michigan's ArneriCorps funding must establish: • annual performance objectives; • a system for tracking progress towards accomplishing these objectives; • a system for continuous improvement using "customer" feedback to improve program quality; and • a system for collecting additional descriptive and demographic data. 18 �Describe the systems that will be used to monitor progress toward annual objectives. The description need not be a comprehensive evaluation plan, but should generally describe what methods will be used and the organization's capacity to design and conduct the evaluation activities described in the objectives. Describe how the program will incorporate continuous improvement as a primary component. Describe how regular feedback will be obtained from the primary stakeholders and used to improve the overall quality of the program. 4. Member Selection, Supervision, and Training (5%) Provide a description of the number and type of full- and part-time education-award-only corpsmembers to be recruited, including the expected characteristics, attributes and skills required. Describe the key elements of member training. Describe_how the host sites/ service sponsors will be prepared for placement of AmeriCorps members, how corpsmembers will be placed, and how members will be supervised. 4. Budget Form (limited to 2 pages) Applicants must submit the budget form on pages 23-24, following the instructions on pages 25-28. 5. Financial Audit (attachment) Applicants must submit one copy of their most recent independent audit. 19 �III. SELECTION PROCESS Evaluation and selection of Michigan's AmeriCorps proposal concepts is a five-step process. 1) Initially, proposal concepts will be evaluated by a panel of peer reviewers. 2) After the peer review panel makes its recommendations, MCSC staff will review the proposal concepts for their technical compliance (audit, etc.). 3) The top ranked compliant applicants will be asked to submit a final comprehensive proposal on July 12, 1996. 4) The final proposals will be reviewed and ranked by MCSC staff. 5) The Commission will make final approval. Approved proposals will be included in August 1, 1996 MCSC federal funding request. Criteria The concept proposal will be evaluated on its quality, according to the general categories listed below. A. Impact (55%) 1. Getting Things Done (40%) 2. Strengthening Communities (15%) B. Other Quality Issues (45%) 1. Cost-effectiveness (15%) 2. Program Administration and Organizational Capacity (15%) 3. Evaluation and Continuous Improvement (10%) 4. Member Selection, Supervision and Development (5%) 20 �MICHIGAN'S AMERICORPS INTENT TO APPLY FORM Name of Organization: Contact Person: Address: City: - - - - - - - - - State: _ _ _ _ _ _ Zip: - - - - - - - Phone: - - - - - - - - - - - - Fax: - - - - - - - - - - - - - Program Focus: _Education _Public Safety _Environment _Human Needs Complete this form and return it to MCSC by 5:00 p.m., Friday, May 31, 1996. The form may be faxed to (517) 373-4977. 21 �MICHIGAN'S AMERICORPS TITLE PAGE Name of Project: Name of Applicant Organization: Title: Contact: Address: City: State: Phone: Fax: Zip: Name of Organization Operating Program (if different from Applicant Organization): Title: Contact: Address: City: State: Phone: Fax: Zip: County, region, or city in which program will operate: Program Emphasis (please check one): 0 Education 0 Environment 0 Public Safety 0 Human Needs Participants (pleae enter the appropriate number in the blanks below): Full-time: Budget: Part-time (education awards only): _ _ _ _ _ __ MCSC Amount Requested: - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Inkind Match: - - - - - - - - - - - - - Cash Match: _ _ _ _ _ _ _ __ Authorized Signature: - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Title: - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Date: - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - �Michigan's AmeriCorps Budget ______________________________________________________________ ~NAME. A. MEMBER SUPPORT COSTS ITEM #of Members CNS GRANTEE TOTAL CNS GRANTEE TOTAL CNS GRANTEE TOTAL Living Allowance FICA Workers Compensation Health Care Alt. Health Care TOTAL A .. 'fl·-- ,.,,,, q: Ji.,. • ~·~··''·i;[:lf<·~t''!i''tr_~ .J~ _;,J•Jtr .., • 'r .:'> .~,·~· ~ -~~~ B. OTHER MEMBER SUPPORT COSTS . . :z· I_ '' .,· It ··-~ - ~. 11 "r··".:., cf~ .;;fi;. : ~'; ~ '".:."'.··••t'_· _"__":,·,.; -.n.: •. 'U' • • rt--,!<~~' -·-,....J ___ _.., _ .IQ~' ITEM • =>"l: • '!'~·' ·~ \'-ltk'·"') •. '"' Training . ::~·'a:;~:.-"~IJ:.·~m~~· ,.. ~-", ..:~\-.'1('~ •. ~ --~!~ ~ Uniforms ')~ ,,~1Hi.l'fh1:'"lWlt· -~.:. ;,;~~- . . ·;~~:r"'t!! "'lt . ,--.... Jl • _tt{_.~~:~~~~ _:zr_ ·.__·J~-· .._·--~~~~/· ~- . ·:i Other Training Other SUBTOTAL .:-};_.{~~ i; ,jJ_ . .;.,r', il-'~~.-~ lil144. ...l ""·.i . -··· - ·: · ·t "f. ,:r ~ ""} ,, _, lr -;-:-!'"......... ·' ,J;:t....-1)·.:. :--· , f~ z ~- .:i·~~ ;r~, ~:~rt. -:1i 1 ·.~t- ~ ;;.~~~- C. STAFF Benefits ::. ~J)f~~ . ~ ~'· l:!-_ ·~· . - ITEM ...... :'fl.&·~ ·.~... SUBTOTAL Salaries rl r~•:'· r«~ :~ ~~'~w' ~i~ -~-~t'. . ~ ~.....~1~~ttJ; :A. . -~ ;h '-Af'~~·.:;-.t:_~~~~~r :Y,.;·-"'-'1"1, f"h. ~?~J:tl \: ' '""·· fj.i't~,l· ,. . I'' ~-~,~~ .t';;;· ~ <· ~t,.PtJJ '\•' ' · ~~1 .·. ,. ·. .. .. I < ... _•• I :..i:JJ'~-~t-:·11~~.®.!" ••>! ·• , . . . ...... . . . . . _ ·.;._ :l!tu."'~- M .... •( l ~· ;•::·· J~;~~ J:~ (,J;~.~ F\) !~ - :t-t, .. ·r t · ! ·q. ,-1 .•.:.·..,.Jr· l"oi, "'!:":; :-~ • -,~ .. ~ �-·· D. OPERATIONAL . ·- ~- -~ ~.-:~, f~--·~ ~i.; .;~~ :--~~~: ITEM CNS GRANTEE TOTAL CNS GRANTEE TOTAL - ~\~~,~~',q ~ ...:::;._,;,~ ; :. ~ -~, ku .. CNS GRANTEE TOTAL # of Children CNS GRANTEE TOTAL . • ..' ~ :-t.~ ~~ 1 ~'f ;-~ ......i.,.&; • I . .~- .J t.,, ,L (.1 .... ... ~---1~~ ~ 'L , l),, ·a . Travel Transportation ~-. Jr'~~ ~:.~- f-~ "'-~~-~ - ~, . \qA , ~r t~ .':1• " .t_. ~ : . . - 1l"t·f•l ' .·:~:. ~- ~ Supplies : ;~-~~~-t ~~~~f . Equipment . ~ ';__ -~~~~- ~·.:\TtJ;~q:~~t~ ~- SUBTOTAL ·; ~-~;_;:t~~; ( ~~~~~~~~~~ ~~ ~ ~~ ~~ ~~~·.·. ~~~~~~~~~~ .·.· .·.·.·.·.·.·.·. ·.·.·.·.·.· .·.·.·.· .·.·.·.·.·.·.·.·.· '·' •li='·h; ... jitr t· 1 ·>'"!"• -:J!!-~\t• 'r"i)A~th'~t ' 11. '.-~ :: :::::::::::::::::::::::::::: "··-"'" • • 0 0 • 0 •• 0 0 •• • • • 0 0 0 • 0 0 • • • •• 0 •• • • • • 0 •• • , ::::::::::: ::::: ::::: ::::::::: • 0 0 0 0 ~- ' .~; •1·.· 1'f;-":" i"'"l!:._ . ......... . ... . 0 • • • • 0 • • • • • • • 0 0 • • • • • • .. ·~-v..~Uf.i'''' -;.; ~ ,·\ i·u- "· t F. ADMINISTRATION • • • • • • • • • • . •· E. INTERNAL EVALUATION 0 . - ii.l•·:f:;'"'~q ,-~'-.1-'-~iJi"ll . Other 0 ' •f:hr'' ·:; ~~1at_......; • . ·.. . .. ~~-_,., ~~-~ .. ... 4 ,;. :::::::::::::::::::::::::::::: G. CHILD CARE • •• 0 •• 0 • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • 0 0 • • • • •• . : . : .: . : .:- : -: . : . : .: -: . : . : . : . : : • : 0 : 0 : -: .: • :- : • : • : 0 :- : • : • : • : • ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~~~ ~~~ ~ ~~ ~ ~ ~~ ~~~~~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ H. EDUCATION AWARDS I# of Members CNSTOTAL FULL-TIME X $4,725 PART-TIME X $2.363 ·~t~~ /t .. ·. '· . '{. ~-'1 1 ~. . . ., ' ~~-~ ''If · (~ I • , . .~..~•;, l, . ~,·•1 ;f. - :J ~ .·• ,1 ,;;;JJt.r.;~t .. ,.. i!tlr TOTAL B-F TOTALA-F j J; t· 11 : ~- ·~:r ~· .,. -~ ~r&f·~. 3~~ • CNS • Jr. '' . . '-f.j·l ·!'!i!h ' '.J· :I ',!'i;lo:", _.., ,,, -'.1.1 ____ .\{&d~,:,;h1 ~ ·.· ·.;<J •t ~IJ!il' '" '''' • (:·if¥ ~ •t''~•Jt• t~~-~~~~- I ., /;M' ' •.J '"~ "c I:';:.'_.: ., f ITEM •tl;;:q, 1 ~---~~! _?~-!f. _:·_}~~ GRANTEE --· ;i wt·; 't.... 't-•1J.\ . --~t·\:~.t ~1, .!:' ·t: j,·:C, .l ..~.i: _... ,~~f~i ~~.~-~ . i' ·. On item A the grantee must provide at least 15% non-federal cash match of CNS funds. On items B·F the grantee must provide at least 33% cash or inkind match of CNS funds . TOTAL • �BUDGET PAGE INSTRUCTIONS Item A: Member Support Costs LIVING ALLOWANCE On the budget form, state the number of corpsmembers 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 full-time, 10 part-time). Full-Time Participants Generally, all full-time corpsmember must receive a living allowance betweeri $7,945 and $15,890. CNS will fund only 85% of the 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 and $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 this $1,247 match must come from non-federal sources. Unemployment Insurance The State of Michigan has determined that Michigan's AmeriCorps programs are exempt from paying unemployment insur~ce on corpsmembers. FICA All programs must pay FICA for any corpsmember 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%). Workers' Compensation Michigan requires workers' compensation for Michigan's AmeriCorps members. Programs must check with their insurance carrier or the Michigan Department of Labor to determine the proper rate. Health Care Programs with existing health benefits policies for their full-time corpsmembers 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 spouse or 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 25 �will fund 85% of these expenses, or $1,020 per full-time member. The remaining amount must be matched in cash by this grantee. All budget items listed in item A. must have, at a minimum, a 15% cash match. Except for health care, matches cannot be made with other Federal funds. Item B: Other Member Support Cost Include any training, education, uniform and other costs that relate directly .to the corpsmembers in this section. The applicant should budget $32.00 per corpsmember for the required uniform and $65.00 per member to attend a statewide training. Item C: Staff The portion of staff costs that are attributed directly to the operation of an AmeriCorps program or project. Costs for staff who recruit, train, place or supervise corpsmembers (e.g. salaries, benefits, training and travel expenses) are allowable. Staff that are directly involved in the management or operation of the applicant organization may only be funded through the administrative cost section of the budget. Item D: Operational Costs that are directly related to operating the AmeriCorps program. Travel Costs associated with transportation, lodging, subsistence and other related expenses for staff and AmeriCorps members outside their local service site. Each applicant must also add an additional $4000 to this line item to cover the cost of CNS and MCSC sponsored technical assistance meetings. Transportation Costs associated with traveling locally such as bus passes to local sites, mileage reimbursement for use of 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. 26 �Other Allowable costs in this section may include space rental (for sites where programs operate), utilities, and telephone expenses that are directly and specifically used for AmeriCorps members and directly involve staff. They must be equitably prorated if shared with other projects or activities. Item E: 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 used for this activity. Item F: Administration No more than 5% of the total grant amount may be used to pay for administrative costs. Administrative costs are expenses associated with the overall administration of an AmeriCorps program. These costs relate to the support of a program's general operations and not to expenses identified with a specific program or project. Administrative costs include 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 corpsmembers. Administrative costs do not include allowable costs directly related to program or project operations, such as: (1) costs for corpsmembers, including living allowance, insurance payments, and expenses for training and travel; (2) costs for staff who recruit, train, place, or supervise corpsmember; (e.g. salaries, benefits, training and travel expenses) if the purpose is for a specific program or 27 �project. Particular r:osts, 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 grant officer; (3) costs for independent evaluations and internal evaluations that cover only the funded programs or project. Item B-F must be matched at least 33% by the grantee with one or more of the following sources: cash, inkind services, other Federal funds, State funds, or other funds. Item G: Child Care Costs Programs should estimate the number of eligible corpsmembers and children requiring child care assistance. Because CNS will fund all child care expenses for eligible corpsmembers 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 corpsmembers receiving education awards. These costs should not be added into any calculation. 28 � 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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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_1996-05-10_MI-AmeriCorps-1996-RFP-Concepts Title A name given to the resource Michigan Community Service Commission 1996-05-10 commission meeting Michigan's AmeriCorps 1996 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 1996-05-10 commission meeting Michigan's AmeriCorps 1996 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, 49788 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 1996-05-10 https://digitalcollections.library.gvsu.edu/files/original/265296812a72d84f583c02a75eab9d3f.pdf 93f68f9ac0573d4918eff1bc7c2ef0aa PDF Text Text Michigan's AmeriCorps This Michigan's AmeriCorps information sheet briefly describes the 13 Michigan's AmeriCorps programs, what they provide the communities they serve, and three short stories documenting what numbers cannot. Three Michigan's AmeriCorps Stories MAKING A DIFFERENCE IN PEOPLE'S LIVES: ONE PERSON AT A TIME An elderly Detroit woman faced eviction from her home. Grieving from her husband's death and overwhelmed by new and foreign responsibilities the woman was secluded in her home. Soon her minister became aware of her situation: the lingering overdue hospital bills, the ignored rent notices, and the tangled bureaucracy only distanced her from the support she needed. The minister called Caring Together Elderserve: Michigan's AmeriCorps. An AmeriCorps member went to help the woman. The member listened to her needs, took her shopping, assisted with her financial affairs, and made the necessary phone calls to secure additional social services. ·service providers agree that if it were not for the Caring Together Elderserve program, the woman would be homeless today. GENESEE COUNTY AMERICORPS PROGRAMS: COMING OUT AHEAD For various reasons, volunteer programs struggle to meet deadlines. In Flint, AmeriCorps members not only met their deadline, they had time for the finishing touches for a new home. The Genesee County AmeriCorps members ensured that this home was more than ready for a family to move into and celebrated their work with the organizations that made it happen: Habitat for Humanity and the University of Michigan at Flint. Members supervised 38 work crews totaling 289 volunteers serving a total of 1,484 hours on this home. CONFLICT MEDIATION: YOUTH ACCEPT RESPONSIBILITY FOR THEIR BEHAVIOR When a child is trained as a conflict mediator, they learn to take responsibility for their behavior. Students gain tools to clarify the conflict, diffuse anger, resolve the conflict, and identify strategies to prevent the problem from happening again. Because of two AmeriCorps Oakland members' efforts, over 900 middle school students have new strategies for working through conflict. This program empowers youth to take charge of the way they treat their peers and adults. Teachers and principals report a significant reduction in the number of student conflicts in these schools. �AmeriCorps MILES: Michigan's AmeriCorps Caring Together Elderserve:-Michigan's AmeriCorps Full-Time Members: Part-Time Members: Full-Time Members: Part-Time Members: 12 0 Senior citizens in Marquette County receive significant support from this program. This program provided 880 hours of direct service to 73 seniors in the first two quarters. The services include transportation, chore services, personal care, and meal preparation. AmeriCorps MILES is collaborating with the other senior service providers to reduce the duplication of services. If clients are in need of additional services the members make the appropriate referrals. Total Federal Share: $169,145 Federal PTE Cost: $14,095 Administration Budget: $8,055 AmeriCorps Oakland: Michigan's AmeriCorps Full-Time Members: Part-Time Members: 0 40 This program reduces violence for 1,000 Pontiac youth by providing alternatives to violence and academic support. AmeriCorps Oakland provides conflict resolution and peer mediation training to local youth to reduce the number of fights and non-physical confrontations. The members trained 121 school-aged peer mediators. The peer mediators, with the assistance of Michigan's AmeriCorps members, mediated 370 conflicts involving 686 students. Conflict resolution information was presented to an additional 1,099 students. A variety of educational and recreational programs have provided alternatives to violence servicing 2,040 youth during the first quarter and 2,398 in the second quarter. Total Federal Share: $241,350 Federal PTE Cost: $12,067 Administration Budget: $11,937 20 0 This program provides support services to elderly residents so that they may remain independent in their homes. Support services include transportation, home maintenance, chore services, social support, and personal advocacy. Elderserve provided 4,430 hours of service to 441 Detroit area residents at the end of the second quarter. The program recruited 248 (nonAmeriCorps member) volunteers who provided additional services to the elderly in 8 of the 10 sites. In addition, there has been an overall increase in community participation across sites averaging nearly 70%. Total Federal Share: $241,000 Federal PTE Cost: $12,050 Administration Budget: $8,000 CircleNet: Michigan's AmeriCorps Full-Time Members: Part-Time Members: 16 0 CircleNet matches developmentally disabled youth with volunteer Big Brothers/Big Sisters. The matches and member interaction increases the youth's level of independence and community involvement. The program generated 21 new matches in the second quarter for a total of 37 matches. Recently a frantic mother called to find her son Joey a Big Brother. Joey, recently diagnosed with terminal brain cancer, was sinking into a deep depression. One of the Michigan's AmeriCorps members was able to find a volunteer willing to take on the role of friend and mentor. Through his Big Brother, Joey has begun to enjoy again his favorite activities and has had many new opportunities. Recently, he had the opportunity to meet Red Wings player Sergei Fedorov. Both Joey and his mother have expressed their appreciation for the independence he has achieved since becoming a part of CircleNet: Michigan's AmeriCorps. Total Federal Share: $254,947 Federal PTE Cost: $15,934 Administration Budget: $9,996 �Detroit Academic Success Program: Michigan's AmeriCorps Environmental Problem Solving in Lansing: Michigan's AmeriCorps Full-Time Members: Part-Time Members: Full-Time Members: Part-Time Members: 20 0 This program provides in-school tutoring to 250 low-achieving elementary school students in three schools in the Empowerment Zone to increase academic achievement and reading comprehension. Members tutored 210 students at the combined sites on a regular basis (3 times a week, 1 hour per session) and an additional390 on a drop-in basis (at least 2 times a week.) The . program continues to provide weekly parent enrichment and academic support workshops to 45 parents to increase their parental skills. Total Federal Share: $261,661 Federal FTE Cost: $13,083 Administration Budget: $2,640 4 32 This program addresses urban environmental problems in the Lansing Community. Since the beginning, the program removed 61/2 tons of debris from neighborhoods, planted 81 trees and 215 flowers in park and public areas, distributed 800 pieces of environmental education materials and restored 4 city parks and public areas. In addition, the program has engaged 563 community volunteers in "getting things done." Total Federal Share: $309,415 Federal FTE Cost: $15,471 Administration Budget: $14,997 Genesee County AmeriCorps Program: Michigan's AmeriCorps Eastern Michigan University, Teams for School Success: Michigan's AmeriCorps Full-Time Members: Part-Time Members: Full-Time Members: Part-Time Members: Teams for School Success provides after-school educational activities to the youth of the Ypsilanti area. There are now 225 after-school clubs providing new programs and activities for 1, 955 students. The club themes vary across sites. They include homework, science, math, art, foreign language, fitness, journalism and drama. In addition, the program in collaboraHon with the Chamber of Commerce and Mayor of Ypsilanti are soliciting community support from local organizations. Organizations have the opportunity to provide a variety of support including financial contributions, inkind and human resources. This program addresses the areas of education, public safety, human needs, and the environment. Within each of these areas, an array of direct services are provided throughout Genesee County. Two hundred and fifty-five youth participate in evening and late night activities at two youth centers. Health screenings, well-baby checks, and immunization services have increased 52% at the Gundry center and 23% at the Daily Center as a result of the 373 health surveys and 400 home visits conducted by Michigan's AmeriCorps members. In addition, this program has recruited additional community volunteers to provide Girl Scout Troops to 610 at-risk girls, to conduct ADA physical site evaluations for area businesses and employers, and to rehabilitate homes for Habitat for Humanity. Total Federal Share: $222,005 Federal FTE Cost: $11,385 Administration Budget: $11,094 Total Federal Share: $320,099 Federal FTE Cost: $11,432 Administration Budget: $115,243 8 42 0 40 �Grand Rapids Service Corps: Michigan's AmeriCorps Rural Strategic Action Initiative: Michigan's AmeriCorps Full-Time Members: Part-Time Members: Full-Time Members: Part-Time Members: 30 0 The Grand Rapids Service Corps provides inschool and after-school tutorial and enrichment activities for more than 600 youth in the three targeted neighborhoods by the end of the second quarter. The program currently tutors 450 children in six elementary schools. The corpsmembers are providing after-school educational and enrichment activities to an additional 260 youth throughout the targeted neighborhoods. In addition, the corpsmembers rehabilitated six homes and prepared 764 meals for seniors. Total Federal Share: $252,263 Federal FTE Cost: $8,138 Administration Budget: $11,262 21 0 The focus of the Rural Strategic Action Initiative is the implementation of successful youth programs including tutoring and mentoring of elementary and middle school youth. As a result of this initiative, there are three new afterschool programs in the tri-county area. A teen resource book was also created. The development of a new community playground is being facilitated by a Michigan's AmeriCorps member. Immunizations have increased by 60%. Lowincome housing is currently being identified for rehabilitation. The program has launched a major volunteer recruitment initiative to engage community volunteers in every RSAI site. Total Federal Share: $305,863 Federal FTE Cost: $14,565 Administration Budget: $14,978 Michigan Neighborhood AmeriCorps Program: Michigan's AmeriCorps Full-Time Members: Part-Time Members: 22 20 Saginaw AmeriCorps: Michigan's AmeriCorps Full-Time Members: Part-Time Members: 20 24 All four priority areas are addressed in this program- education, public safety, human and environmental needs. The program provides after-school educational and enrichment activities to 594 youth in Metro Detroit. The program has continued to address human services, addressing low income housing issues, and assisting a major immunization initiative. Also, MNAP has continued to focus on neighborhood revitalization by increasing community participation in redevelopment activities and increasing awareness of toxic and hazardous wastes and other environmental issues. The Saginaw program is a public safety and youth development program. It has provided 408 high-risk youth with various educational and enrichment activities to deter negative behavior. Over 100 individuals have been served through the involvement of Saginaw ArrieriCorps members in the community policing project. The identification and subsequent surveillance of suspected drug houses and street dealers by local authorities has led to one house raid and two individual arrests. Total Federal Share: $349,216 Federal FTE Cost: $10,913 Administration Budget: $0 Total Federal Share: $306,650 Federal FTE Cost: $10,222 Administration Budget: $7,737 � 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_1996-05-10_MI-AmeriCorps-Information Title A name given to the resource Michigan Community Service Commission 1996-05-10 commission meeting Michigan's AmeriCorps information Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Michigan Community Service Commission Description An account of the resource Michigan Community Service Commission 1996-05-10 commission meeting Michigan's AmeriCorps information. 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, 49789 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 1996-05-10 https://digitalcollections.library.gvsu.edu/files/original/aa1ef96a652d02295d42e99367f5fba6.pdf 91883e1eb9b52bbe13fc50c09306db9c PDF Text Text Michigan's AmeriCorps Mid-Year Retreat March 29-30, 1996 Flint, Michigan �IMICHIGAN'S AMERICORPS MID-YEAR RfTREAT MARCH 29-30. 19961 Member Agenda Friday, March 29,1996 10:00 a.m.- 12:00 p.m. Registration 12:00 p.m. - 1:30 p.m. Opening Plenary & Lunch Carriage B Welcome: The Honorable Woodrow Stanley, Mayor of Flint Overview: Paula Kaiser, Michigan Community Service Commission Keynote Speaker: Diana Algra, Director AmeriCorps* USA Corporation for National Service 1:30 p.m. -4:30p.m. (Outside of Carriage Hall in the East Foyer, Lobby Level) Sharing What Works: AmeriCorps Member Peer Exchange The best resources are your peers!!! This session will allow you to gain a better understanding of the other Michigan's AmeriCorps programs, as well as learn their challenges and successes. Come give and receive information on the most pressing challenges faced by you and your peers. For your color group assignment, please see your nametag and attend the session as designated in the room below. Ft. Worth/Baltimore Education: Red Group Facilitators: Bruce Jensen, United Way of Chicago Tenera McPherson, Southern Regional Council Education: Yellow Group Minneapolis/Palm Beach Facilitators: Cheryl Wittke, Program Consultant & Trainer Mott Public Safety: Blue Group Facilitator: Gary Lacy, National Crime Prevention Council Dort/Durant Human Needs: Green Group Facilitators: Thomas Neuville, National Skills Center for Home Care & Independent Living Eileen Cronin, United Way of Chicago Chrysler/Nash Environment: Orange Group Facilitator: Emilio Williams, National Association of Service and Conservation Corps 1 �/ MJCHrGAN·s AMERJCORPs MID-YEAR RETREAT MARCH 29-30. 19961 4:30 p.m. - 6:00 p.m. Break 6:00p.m. -7:30p.m. Carriage B Dinner 8:00p.m. - 11 :00 p.m. Presentation Hall Social Activity Genesee County AmeriCorps members invite all Michigan's AmeriCorps members to an evening of Summer Time Blues. Members are encouraged to remember SUMMER by donning their summer togs: sandals, t-shirts, sunglasses, hats, and joining in a night of fun and games. Beach ball volleyball, cards, board games, Karaoke, music!!! "Crazy Team Games" will conclude the evening with prizes awarded. ISatur-day, March30, 1996 7:30a.m. - 8:15a.m. Carriage B Continental Breakfast 8:30a.m.- 10:00 a.m. WoRKSHOP SESSION Mott Team Building (This session will last until11:45 a.m.) Facilitator: Cheryl Wittke, Program Consultant & Trainer During this three-plus hour workshop, corpsmembers will learn what makes teams effective by participating in team building activities they can use with heir own teams. We'll also discuss common issues that arise in groups and how to manage them. This workshop is hands-on and experiential, so come ready to dig in and have some fun! Ft. Worth/ Baltimore Problem Solving Facilitator: Denise Patrick, National Association of Service and Conservation Corps What is problem solving? This interactive workshop will teach participants how to effectively address problems individually and in groups. Participants will practice a General Procedural Model for Problem Solving. Minneapolis/ Palm Beach Time Management Facilitator: Bruce Jensen, United Way of Chicago Every day has twenty four hours; how do we make the most of the time we have? In this interactive workshop, participants will learn key concepts of time management, identify significant barriers to gaining control of events, and develop a personal pilot project for managing time. 2 I �IMICHIGAN'S AMERJCORPS MID-YEAR RETREAT Chrysler/Nash MARCH 29-30. 19961 Life After AmeriCorps: Going On To College Facilitators: Lisa McGettigan, Michigan Campus Compact Mark Delorey, University of Michigan, Flint Getting Involved in Service On Campus - Lisa McGettigan There are many ways to feel connected on a college campus whether large or small, public or private, two year or four year. One of the best ways to get to know others with similar interests and to create a new community for yourself is to continue your commitment to service both inside and outside of the classroom. This interactive session will focus on how to take advantage of the many opportunities to stay · involved in service once in college. Financing Your Education ...:. Mark Delorey The cost of higher education .can be daunting. Proper planning can make your education possible without creating piles of debt. This session will help you plan your education costs so you can attend the college of your choice. Dort Life Mter AmeriCorps: Breaking into the Workplace Facilitators: Caron Wilson & Scott Schadle, Univ~rsity of Michigan, Flint How to effectively pull together skills and qualifications on a resume to make yourself more marketable. How to create a dynamic cover letter, highlighting individual experiences. Making the most of your job search in today's highly competitive job market. Durant Life Mter AmeriCorps: Staying Engaged in Full-Time Service Facilitator: Maureen Skurski, University of Notre Dame Center for Social Concerns One of the goals of ArneriCorps has been the building of citizenship. This interactive workshop will assist participants in assessing what they have learned from their service work to date and how to build those skills and values into a continuum of service throughout their lives. Information and resources for full-time service with a wide variety of organizations will be made available. 10:15 a. m.- 11:45 a.m. WoRKSHOP SESSION Mott Team Building, continued Ft. Worth/ Baltimore Communication Skills Facilitator: Denise Patrick, National Association of Service and Conservation Corps Have trouble listening or getting your point across clearly? Learn the basics of communication. Learn barriers to effective communication, how to actively listen, and how to communicate appropriately and effectively. 3 II �IMICHIGAN·s AMERICORPS MID-YEAR R£TREAT Minneapolis/Palm Beach MARCH 29-30. 19961 Goal Setting, Planning, and Benchmarking Facilitator: Bruce Jensen, United Way of Chicago "If you don't know where you are going, any old road will get you there." But, with clear goals and ways to mark your progress you can map your own road to the future. In this interactive workshop, participants will explore the relationship between personal values, long term and intermediate goals, and learn how to develop SMART goals on their way into the future. Chrysler/Nash Kids Count in Michigan Facilitator: Prof. Joanne Keith, Michigan State University Department of Family and Child Ecology This interactive workshop will enable participants to be involved in combining data about youth with a focus on positive youth development and community collaboration. Dort Understanding and Coping with Stress Facilitator: Eilee~ Cronin, United Way of Chicago Through the use of the video, Don't Pop Your Cork on Mondays, members will discuss reactions, causes, and the best way to cope with stress. Members will also take a Stress Tolerance Profile, and discuss specific stress issues related to doing service. Durant Finding Your Community Service Cousins: Connecting with Corporation for National Service Programs in Michigan Facilitator: Mary E. Pfeiler, Michigan State Director, Corporation for National Service This discussion will focus on the various community service programs funded by the Corporation for National Service throughout Michigan. In small groups, participants will assess the need for additional volunteer assistance or coordination within their own areas which some of their "community service cousins" could fulfill. Back-home steps will be developed. 12:00 p.m.- 1:30 p.m. Lunch Carriage B 4 �IMICHIGAN'S AMERICORPS MID-YEAR RfTREAT 1:45 p.m.-3:15p.m. WORKSHOP SESSION Mott Conflict Resolution MARCH 29-30. 19961 Ill Facilitator: Cheryl Wittke, Program Consultant & Trainer Conflict doesn't have to be bad, but often the parties engaged in a conflict see it as a win/lose proposition. In this workshop, we'll have fun identifying styles of managing conflict as well as the problems that can arise when conflicts aren't dealt with constructively. The session will include a very active activity (wear sturdy shoes!), and opportunities to draw from personal experiences with conflict through discussion and role plays. Ft. Worth/Baltimore Planning, Leading & Facilitating Effective Meetings Facilitator: Denise Patrick, National Association of Service and Conservation Corps Not ANOTHER meeting!! Why aren't people more active in our meetings? If you have had these thoughts then you'll want to attend this session on how to plan and lead effective meetings. Learn strategies and tips to becoming more comfortable with leading meetings and making them more effective. Talk about how to deal with "difficult participants" or how to help less talkative people participate. Minneapolis/Palm Beach Chrysler/Nash Staying Motivated: AKA Hanging Tough! Facilitator: Emilio Williams, National Association of Service and Conservation Corps Have you given much thought as to why people leave during the first 30 days? Better yet, why and how can someone complete all but one month and drop out? What will it take to understand this phenomena and what can be done about it? If keeping attrition down and motivation up are a couple of your primary concerns, you won't want to miss this session. And if you come in and drop out ... at least the group will know why. Building Neighborhoods from the Inside Out: Asset Mapping Facilitator: Woodrow C. Greene, Flint Communities First Building neighborhoods from the inside out is a simple and straight forward approach to revitalizing neighborhoods. This session will provide an overview of this approach and personally call residents to action in finding and mobilizing their neighborhood assets. Dort Volunteer Recruitment and Retention Facilitator: Sara lirickson, Michigan State University This fast paced, interactive session will focus on recruitment and retention of volunteers. It will assist you in understanding recruitment as the third step in volunteer management; creatively looking at roles for volunteers within your organization; give you a fresh look at identifying potential volunteers, volunteer job designs, motivators and recruitment and recognition techniques. 5 �IMICHIGAN·s AMERJCORPS MID-YEAR RfTREAT MARCH 29-30. 19961 Durant Youth as Resources: Involving Youth as Problems Solvers Facilitator: OmarA. Sims, Project Officer, Community Foundation of Greater Flint How do you engage young people as problem solvers in their community? Find out how the Community Foundation of Flint involves young people as resources in the community. The Youth Initiative Program involves area youth in philanthropic and volunteer activities that impact their communities. Several other community foundations throughout Michigan have similar inititatives. Find out . how the youth in your community can connect to similar initiatives. 3:30p.m. -4:00p.m. Carriage B Closing Session Frank Dirks, Executive Director Michigan Community Service Commission 6 �IMICHIGAN'S AMERJCORPS MID-YEAR R.EllliAT MARCH 29-30. 19961 Michigan's AmeriCorps Program Director Training AGENDA IFriday, March 29, 199.6 9:00 a.m. - 10:00 a.m. Registration 10:00 a.m. - 11 :45 a.m. Program Planning for Proposal Writing Miami Facilitator: Jim Winters, United Way of Chicago Sound program planning and development are key to directing your agency's response to any request for proposals (RFPs), particularly AmeriCorps. The workshop will provide participants with an understanding of the purpose of request for proposals and how to respond to those requests. Attention will be given to the components and procedures related to effective proposals and their relationship to an agency's overall fundraising strategy. 12:00 p.m.- 1:30 p.m. Open Plenary & Lunch Carriage B Welcome: The Honorable Woodrow Stanley, Mayor of Flint Overview: Paula Kaiser, Michigan Community Service Commission Keynote: Diana Algra, Director AmeriCorps* USA Corporation for National Service 1:45 p;m. - 2:30p.m. Program Planning (continued) (Outside of Carriage Hall in the East Foyer, Lobby Level) Miami 2:45p.m.- 5:15p.m. AmeriCorps Program Evaluation Miami Facilitator: Paula Bilinsky, Project STAR Project STAR will provide an overview of the AmeriCorps evaluation expectations. This session will examine the language, purpose, and methods of evaluating AmeriCorps Programs. In addition, it will focus on writing clear, measurable, outcome objectives in all three areas: direct service, community building, and member development. 6:00p.m. - 7:30p.m. Dinner Carriage B 7 �IMICHIGAN'S AMERICORPS MID-YEAR RfTREAT 7:45p.m. - 8:45p.m. Miami 9:00 p.m. - 11 :00 p.m. Presentation Hall 7:30a.m.- 8:15a.m. MARCH 29-30. 19961 Michigan's AmeriCorps Program Director Meeting Michigan 's AmeriCorps Program Directors will have the opportunity to meet with Eric Waxler, Program Officer from the Corporation for National Service. Social Activity Planned by Genesee County AmeriCorps Genesee County AmeriCorps members invite all Michigan's AmeriCorps members to an evening_of Summer Time Blues. Members are encouraged to remember SUMMER by donning their summer togs: sandals, shorts, t-shirts, sunglasses, hats, and joining in a night of fun and games. Beach ball volleyball, cards, board games, Karaoke, music!!! "Crazy Team Games" will conclude the evening with prizes awarded. Continental Breakfast Carriage B 8:30a.m. - 11:45 a.m. Best Practices: Description This session will allow programs to share and learn some "best practices" in addressing each of the priority area needs. The National Priority Area Providers will identify key components necessary to effectively address each of the priority areas. Effective models and resources will be identified for each priority area. Christopher's Coli Best Practices: Human Needs Thomas Neuville, National Skills Center for Home Facilitator: Care and Independent Living Curtis Best Practices: Environment Emilio Williams, National Association of Service and Facilitator: Conservation Corps Miami Best Practices: Education Tenera McPherson, Southern Regional Council Facilitator: Bogart's Best Practices: Public Safety Facilitator: Gary Lacy, National Crime Prevention Council ' 12:00 p.m. - 1:00 p.m. Lunch - Will be delivered to you in your workshop rooms. 8 �IMICHIGAN'S AMERJCORPS MID-YEAR RfTREAT 1:00 p.m. -4:00p.m. MARCH 29-30. 19961 Outcome-Based Evaluation: Description Evaluation Coaches from Project STAR will discuss outcome-based evaluation methods and tools available for each of the priority areas. How can programs evaluate the overall impact of their services on the community and service recipients? Miami Outcome-Based Evaluation: Education/Human Needs Facilitators: Bogart's Thomas Neuville, National Skills Center for Home Care and Independent Living · Tenera McPherson, Southern Regional Council Outcome-Based Evaluation: Public Safety/Environment Facilitators: Paula Bilinsky, Project STAR Gary Lacy, National Crime Prevention Council 9 �IMICHIGAN·s AMERICORPS MID-YEAR RITREAT MARCH 29-30. 19961 Presenters/FacUUtators Paula R. Bilinsky is an Evaluation Specialist on the Aguirre International Project STAR, a program to lend technical assistance in evaluation to community service programs in the United States. She specializes in evaluation of development projects in developing nations. She has designed and implemented evaluation strategies and has participated in all levels of social science research and . analysis. She has expertise in cross-cultural team building, as well as in a variety of research activities with a particular focus on qualitative and participatory methods. Her international research and evaluation experience includes areas such as the Southern Andes, Ghana, and South Africa. She is a Ph.D. candidate in Public and International Affairs at the University of Pittsburgh. Eileen Cronin is the United Way's AmeriCorps training and technical assistance project coordinator for the North Central Cluster. In addition to coordinating United Way of Chicago's service delivery for AmeriCorps programs, she also teaches organizational communication part-time at Northwestern University. Mark Delorey has been the Director of Financial Aid for University of Michigan - Flint for the past twelve years. He is a member of the Board of Directors for the Michigan Student Financial Aid Association. Having served two years in Micronesia as a volunteer teacher and coach, he is interested in and familiar with the challenges of full-time service. Sara Eriksen is an Associate Program Leader with Michigan State University Extension Children Youth and Families 4-H Youth Development Program. Sara has 15 years experience in volunteer and youth development. She has experience working in communities through Extension on a county, regional and state level. She has taught volunteer and leadership development sessions to a wide range of audiences including professionals, volunteers and teens. Woodrow C. Greene is a community liaison representative for Flint Communities First. He is a past project director of Violence Prevention Inititative, Genesee County Violence Prevention Coalition. Bruce Jensen works as a trainer and consultant with the Agency Services Division of the United Way of Chicago. He has worked for over twenty-five years with nonprofit professionals to help them strengthen their leadership ability. Joanne Keith is a professor in the Department of Family and Child Ecology at Michigan State University. She is involved in the Kids Count in Michigan program, Community Coalitions in Action, and the Young Spartans Program at MSU, an education collaboration between MSU and the Lansing School District. Gary Lacy is the Director of National Service Programs for the National Crime Prevention Council (NCPC). NCPC currently is providing training and technical assistance to AmeriCorps public safety sites as well as training all AmeriCorps programs in supervisory skills. Grace Massey is an expert in behavioral research specializing in African-American self concept and perception of racial identification. She has over 25 years experience in research, assessment, training and program development. She has served as a consultant on racial and ethnic data collection and reporting to Aguirre International on projects for the Bureau of the Census and as an evaluator on the AmeriCorps*USA evaluation for the Corporation for National Service. She was awarded a Rockefeller Research Fellowship for distinguished scholarship and currently serves as the coordinator for African-American student development at.U.C. Berkeley. 10 �IMICHIGAN·s AMERICORPS MID-YEAR RETREAT MARCH 29-30. 19961 Lisa McGettigan is the Director of the Michigan Campus Compact (MCC). She has a Masters degree in Educational Psychology/College Student Development from the University of NebraskaLincoln. Before coming to MCC, Lisa worked at St. Norbert College as the Director of Students Activities and prior to that as the coordinator for student leadership development at Kent State University. Tenera McPherson is the coordinator of the Center for School Success. She was a team leader for Summer of Service in 1993. From 1993 to 1995 she worked at Hands On Atlanta, overseeing the TeamWorks program. She also has worked with several other nonprofits including Teach for America and the March of Dimes for Healthier Babies. Denise Patrick has a BA in Business Communication from Baruch College in New York City and an MAin Rhetoric & Communication from Temple University in Philadelphia. She is the President of Albritton Associates which is a management consulting company focusing on Training, Development and Communication Strategies. She is also a NASCC Circuit Rider. Mary E. Pfeiler is the Michigan State Director for the Corporation for National Service. She is a former VISTA volunteer ('70 -'72, Kentucky); community activist in Palmer Park Citizens Council, Detroit ('74 -'79); and trainer/consultant for United Way Community Services in Detroit ('89- '96). OmarA. Sims is a Program Officer at the Community Foundation of Greater Flint, where his focus is the Neighborhoods Small Grants Program and working with the Youth Initiative Program. He was a substitute teacher in the Aint schools and a volunteer for programs that benefited children. He is a graduate of Grambling State University. Maureen Skurski is the Director, Post Graduate Service Opportunities; Center for Social Concerns, University of Notre Dame. She received her Masters in Social Work from Western Michigan University. Prior to coming to Notre Dame, she worked for several years in clinical and administrative capacities in area social service agencies. Emilio N. Williams holds a Masters of Human Services from Lincoln University. He has held a number of management positions and has provided training both nationally and abroad. He is currently the Deputy Director of the National Association of Service and Conservation Corps. Caron Wilson and Scott Schadle work in the Cooperative Education and Career Center at the University of Michigan- Aint. Caron is the Co-op coordinator and has three years of cooperative education and career development experience. She is currently finishing her Bachelors of Business Administration with a concentration in marketing. Scott is the Career Advisor and has two years experience in career counseling and resume/cover letter development. He is completing his Bachelor of Arts degree with a concentration in sociology. Jim Winters holds a Masters in Social Services from the University of Chicago. He was in rural Columbia as a Peace Corps member from 1966- 1968 where he worked in community development and organization. Prior to coming to the United Way in 1989, he worked for many years as an administrator in family services organizations. His area of interest is program planning and board and organizational development.evaluation. He provides workshops and consultation in proposal writing, fundraising, evaluation, and board and organizational development. Cheryl Wittke is a Wisconsin-based program consultant and trainer who has facilitated workshops for AmeriCorps members and staff from around the country. She co-authored NASCC's Youth Corps Wellness Guide and is currently writing an annotated bibliography for the corps community entitled Tools for Environmental Service . 11 �IMICHIGAN'S AMERJCORPS MID-YEAR RfTREAT MARCH 29-30. 19961 MICHIGAN'S AMERICORPS "GETTING THINGS DONE" IN MICHIGAN AMERICoRPs MILES: MicmGAN's AMERICoRPs This program involves full-time AmeriCorps members in an effort to promote independent living of elderly and low-income citizens of Marquette county. The program focuses on meeting the needs of 300 residents by providing health care, personal care, chore and housing rehabilitation services. The members carry out this mission by assisting Health Departrpent and Community Mental Health staff in conducting health assessments on clients. Corpsmembers will review the assessments and make appropriate referrals. In addition, corpsmembers will identify additional volunteers in the community who will provide direct services to the elderly. AMERICoRPs OAKLAND: MicmGAN's AMERICoRPs This program involves part-time AmeriCorps members in an effort to reduce violence for 1,000 Pontiac youth by providing alternatives and academic support. The members carry out this mission by focusing on two component areas. The education component works to reduce truancy in the Pontiac junior high schools and deliver conflict resolution/peer mediation, tutoring, and educational enrichment programs. The recreation component ~ill be delivered through Pontiac nonprofit community-based organizations using resources such as neighborhood parks and recreation centers, Boys and Girls Club, YMCA, Salvation Army, local schools, etc. CARING ToGETHER ELDERSERVE: MicmGAN's AMERICoRPs This program involves full-time AmeriCorps members in an effort to institutionalize communitybased volunteer care to the elderly within 10 distinct communities across Metro Detroit so that their elderly residents can remain living independently in dignity in the community and home of their choice. The members carry out this mission by acting as volunteer program coordinators working directly with elders, volunteers and community boards to provide informal services such as transportation, home maintenance, friendly visitation and personal advocacy. CmcLENET: MicmGAN's AMERICoRPs This program involves full-time AmeriCorps members in an effort to challenge and empower youth with developmental disabilities to move to new levels of community involvement. The members carry out this mission by focusing on developing a Circle of Friends and a Big Brother/Sister (who leads the Circle of Friends) for each of the youth. This Circle of Friends makes a one year commitment to work with the youth to develop an Action Plan that challenges the youth and the surrounding community to decrease the youth's social isolation while increasing his/her community involvement and independence skills. DETROIT's AcADEMIC SuccEss PROJEcT: MicmGAN's AMERICoRPs This program involves full-time AmeriCorps members in an effort to improve the academic success and attainment of youth in Detroit's federally-funded Empowerment Zone. The project will create a corps of service-learning coordinators, who will target all classes of one grade level in each of three schools. In teams of six, the AmeriCorps members will provide tutoring, parental enrichment activities, and the development of a service-learning curriculum in cooperation with teachers. Two AmeriCorps members will focus on youth and parents with special needs, such as those who face cognitive, linguistic, or physical obstacles. 12 �I MICHIGAN'S AMERJCORPS MID-YEAR RETREAT MARCH 29-30. 19961 EASTERN MicHIGAN UNIVERSITY, TEAMs FOR ScHooL SuccEss: MicHIGAN's AMERrCoRPs This program involves full-time and part-time AmeriCorps members in an effort to promote school success for 1,500 elementary and junior high youth in the Ypsilanti area. The members carry out this mission by creating and implementing 75 plus after-school clubs (language, drama, journalism, recreation, math, science, etc. ) and tutorial groups. ENVIRONMENTAL PROBLEM SOLVING IN LANSING: MICHIGAN'S AMERICORPS This program involves full-time and part-time AmeriCorps members in an effort to address urban · environmental problems by connecting community residents' initiative and students' applied science skills to make Lansing's neighborhoods a better place to live for over 5,000 individuals. The members carry out this mission by partnering with local community members to "get things done" across Lansing. The work at these sites includes creating community gardens, performing alley restoration, revitalizing dead end streets and river banks, and developing a High School Environmental Club GENESEE CoUNTY AMEruCoRPs PRoGRAM: MicHIGAN's AMEruCoRPs This program involves full-time and part-time AmeriCorps members in an effort to meet unmet community needs in the areas of education, environment, human needs, and public safety through a coordinated community collaborative. The members carry out this mission by working through community organizations to recruit volunteers to act as Girl Scout troop leaders, rehabilitate homes in the Genesee County area, create and carry out environmental and solid waste reduction presentations, expand two late-night/early-morning activity programs for youth, and teach computer literacy skills to youth. GRAND RAPms SERVICE CoRPs: MicHIGAN's AMEruCoRPs This program involves full-time AmeriCorps members in an effort to enable a group of young adults to enhance their self-worth, develop leadership skills, and practice good citizenship by actively meeting community needs in the areas of education, environment, human needs, and public safety. The members carry out this mission by developing and implementing after-school activities for youth, involving local residents in neighborhood environment service projects, and improving students ' math/reading skills through tutoring efforts. MicHIGAN NEIGHBORHOOD AMEruCoRPs PRoGRAM: MicHIGAN's AMEruCoRPs This program involves full-time and part-time AmeriCorps members to strengthen communities and develop member citizenship and skills in addressing specific education, human, and environmental needs in the Detroit area. The members carry out this mission by involving youth in after-school tutoring, summer enrichment, and leadership programs, thus building community capacity for neighborhood revitalization, economic development, and environmental projects, and assisting four community based organizations and community residents to increase affordable housing and (the accessibility of) public health. STRATEGIC ACTION INITIATIVE: MICHIGAN'S AMERICORPS This program will involve full-time AmeriCorps members in three rural communities to promote community and team-oriented problem solving in the areas .of human need and education. The members carry out this mission by refurbishing substandard homes, building one new home per county, creating two programs per county that will involve 2,700 youth and 900 families in afterschool and enrichment programs, and recruiting 500 volunteers per county who will, in total, devote 30,000 hours of volunteer service to the AmeriCorps program. RURAL 13 �IMICHIGAN·s AMERJCORPS MID-YEAR RETREAT MARCH 29-30. 19961 SAGINAW AMERICoRPs: MicHIGAN's AMEruCoRPs This program involves full-time and part-time AmeriCorps members in an effort to increase the level of public safety in the City of Saginaw through collaborative efforts of public and private organizations, residents, and youth. The members carry out this mission by educating elementary school children about crime and safety, bridging the gap between law enforcement and young people, maintaining neighborhood watch programs, involving Saginaw youth in after-school enrichment, recreation, and education programs, and providing tutoring support to over 2,000 youth. NATIONAL DIRECT AMERICORPS "GETTING THINGS-DONE" IN MICHIGAN ARcREc: NATIONAL DIREcT AMEruCoRPs This program will meet the needs of individuals with developmental disabilities living in Wayne County who seek to increase their independent living skills through active participation in inclusive recreation and leisure activities. The project will help each person identify a variety of activities which they would like to explore, develop an individualized plan of action to complete those explorations, and help identify solutions to barriers to successful participation in chosen activities. BRIDGE TO INDEPENDENCE: NATIONAL DIRECT AMEruCoRPs This program will utilize volunteers to address the often unmet needs of people who have multiple sclerosis. There are three different program aspects: Chores Services, Friendly Listening and Friendly Visiting, and Project Access: Visibility & Education (P.A.V.E.). LocAL INITIATIVES SUPPORT CoRPORATION (LISC): NATIONAL DIRECT AMERICoRPs This program is working to transform distressed neighborhoods into healthy communities. They are doing so by assisting in the development of affordable housing, mobilizing residents to actively participate in the transformation of their neighborhoods by organizing positive community activities, building connections and improving the skills of youth and families, and assisting low to moderate income families to remain self-sufficient. USDA NATURAL RESOURCES CONSERVATION SERVICE: NATIONAL DIRECT AMERICORPS This program, located in field offices of the Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS); Michigan State University Extension (MSUE) and the Resource, Conservation and Development Agency (RC&D), develops and implements a marketing strategy for the Farm* A *Syst groundwater protection program; assists landowners with completing a Farm* A *Syst; develops conservation plans for closing abandoned wells identified through Farm* A *Syst; establishes and coordinates Groundwater Stewardship Teams for particular counties, provides education about groundwater protection to community groups and participates in community service projects. YoUTH VoLUNTEER CoRPs oF AMERICA (YVCA): NATIONAL DIRECT AMERICoRPs In YVCA's "volunteer generator" program, AmeriCorps members coordinate service-learning activities for middle and high school students. AmeriCorps members increase school success among youth volunteers through community service and service-learning, and improve communities by organizing young people to identify and address vital community needs through team-based service. 14 �IMICHIGAN'SAMERICORPS MID-YEAR RETREAT WHAT AMERICORPS MARCH 29-30. 19961 MEANs To ME While out with my kids, I was stopped one day, A gentleman explained he had something to say. "Your AmeriCorps hat is a mystery to me, Are you a volunteer or do you work for free? I've heard of that program, but what do you do? You say it's many things, but I haven't a clue. I see that you're busy, won't you please take some time, To answer these questions from an inquiring mind? Are you feeding the hungry, do you clean neighborhoods? Do you have solutions that are clearly understood? Do you work in a group, or just one-on-one, Is you job super-serious, or do you have fun? Do you work with the children, do you build self-esteem, When people need you, are you there on the scene? Do you house the homeless, do you visit the sick? I see you guys everywhere, but it just doesn't click. Are you problem-solving, do you mediate? Do you show others to love, do you get rid of hate?" "Tell me," he asked, "if you cari answer me true, What exactly does AmeriCorps mean to you?" "You've asked a good question," I said with a smile. "Allow me to answer if you have a while. It's all of those things, but more than just that, It goes beyond the material, it's rather abstract. It's the heart that is lifted at the end of the day, By the duties or words which we have to say. It's the family that felt left-out and alone, Until an AmeriCorps member assisted them in buying a home. It's gaining the trust of a neighborhood group, It's showing others to stand when they've wanted to stoop. It's standing up for others when they've lost the fight, It's giving them hope when there's none in sight. It's feeling rejuvenated and not down and blue, When someone comes back just to say 'Thank You.' It's the learning oflessons and applying them too, And knowing the effects reach more than just you. What does AmeriCorps mean to me? If you checked closely you were able to see: Leadership, caring, giving our all, Knowing a stumble does not mean a fall. Volunteering with agencies desperately needing our help, Knowing that esteem does end in §.clf. Oh by the way, yes we DO have some fun , And you should know that our motto is: GETTING THINGS DONE. The next time you see us, you'll know the score, Of what it means to belong to AmeriCorps! Sherry Brantley AmeriCorps Member LISC AmeriCorps 15 � Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. 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Johnson Center for Philanthropy Charities Philanthropy and Society Fundraising Records Michigan Community Service Commission Michigan Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource application/pdf Type The nature or genre of the resource Text Language A language of the resource eng Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Grand Valley State University Libraries, Special Collections and University Archives, 1 Campus Drive, Allendale, MI, 49792 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 1996-05-10 https://digitalcollections.library.gvsu.edu/files/original/b3349019826e46e992cc79ef1e62af95.pdf 29370ccaa11ddc037d2b2df05a8bca85 PDF Text Text t+'vVtl1~(9 1 '\V ~ Renewal Funding Chart jJ~ Formula Allotment Marquette Health Dept Oakland University Caring Together Elderserve Eastern Michigan University United Way of Genesee Count SubTotal Competitive Allotment University of Michigan United Way Community Servic Subtotal Total 95/96 $ 169,145 241 ,350 241 ,000 222,005 320,099 1 '193,599 349,216 261,661 610,877 Year 3 Formula Allotment Yr 3 Estimated Renewal$ Minimun New Program Funds 10,913 13,083 1 ,804,476 July Renewal Submission Lelvel Ceilings CircleNet 254,947 GRSC 252,263 RSAI 305,863 Saginaw 306,650 Subtotal 1,119,723 Year 3 Formula FTE Cost Year 3 Competitive Cost Year 3 Avg FTE Cost FTE Cost 14,095 12,067 12,050 11 ,385 11 ,432 15934 9702 14,565 10,222 96/97 $ FT PT 193,161 242,024 256,752 252,948 336,099 1 ,280,984 15 0 22 0 23 60 0 40 0 66 14 120 349,216 270,000 619,216 22 20 42 20 0 20 1,900,200 102 140 161,900 269,236 289,800 306,565 1,027,501 12 30 21 17 80 0 0 0 19 19 11 ,841 12,207 11,907 2,728,315 2,308,485 419,830 Page 1 FTE Cost FTE Difference -1,218 12,877 34 12,101 11,671 -379 -506 10,879 -229 11 ,203 58,731 10,913 13,500 24,413 0 417 13 ,492 8975 13 ,800 11 ,569 47,836 -2,442 -727 -765 1,347 �MICHIGAN COMMUNITY SERVICE COMMISSION Proposal Review Form GRANT CATEGORY: Michigan's AmeriCorps DATE: 4/24/96 PROPOSAL: Caring Together Elderserve: Michigan's AmeriCorps NUMBER OF 1996-97 AMERICORPS STATE MEMBERs: __ _n_FT _ _ _ PT ___2 YR. PT DESCRIPTION Caring Together Elderserve: Michigan's AmeriCorps will provide 5,000 (member) hours of support services to 1,200 elderly residents so that they may remain independent in their homes. These support services include transportation, home maintenance, chore services, social support, and personal advocacy. In addition, the program will recruit 1,000 volunteers to provide 12,000 hours of volunteer service to the elderly. STRENGTHS As a ftrst year program Elderserve has listened to the existing AmeriCorps programs and learned from their mistakes. The program spent a significant amount of time in the beginning preparing the members for service. They conducted an extensive two week orientation for the members. This training is reflected in the field . The members seem to be comfortable and clear on their roles. They appear to possess the skills necessary to perform their tasks. The service being provided appears to be of high quality. The program appear to be providing significant direct service to the seniors. Elderserve provided a total of 4,430 hours of direct service to 441 Detroit area residents in the first two quarters. The 248 new volunteers are providing additional services to the elderly in 8 of the I 0 sites. In addition, there has been an overall increase in community participation across sites averaging nearly 70%. Elderserve has spent a significant amount of time on partner development. There seems to be a sense of cohesiveness and ownership across the sites. The program has created a strong, vital image of the partner organizations within their neighborhoods. The AmeriCorps program has built or enhanced partnerships between Caring Together and other organizations throughout the elderly service network. Furthermore, the program has solicited significant community involvement through the recruitment of 248 volunteers. Elderserve has provided extensive member development and support as well as made significant progress towards attaining the overall program objectives. The program has a basic administrative structure in place. Elderserve has consistently recognized weaknesses of the program and has taken steps to address those weaknesses. In particular the program has improved record keeping and formalized site visits. In addition, this program has experienced little attrition to date. WEAKNESSES One of Elderserve' s challenges is being able to prove a greater level of independence for the seniors based on the service provided. How have the seniors' independence changed due to AmeriCorps? In addition, the program's reporting has not been consistent across all of the 10 sites. Not all of the sites are accurately reporting on the overall progress. This ultimately makes assessing the individual sites very difficult. Furthermore, the program does not have a formalized site visit format. Finally the program has experienced some member performance issues. These issues have forced them to reassess their policy and procedures to better define program expectations. 1996-97 FUNDING REQUEST : $256,752 STAFF RECOMMENDATIONS: After conducting a site visit and reviewing the renewal application and quarterly reports the staff is satisfied with the overall program quality and accomplishments and recommends funding this program at its requested level. The program's FrE cost is $11,671 which is below the CNS figure of $13,800. �MICIDGAN COMMUNITY SERVICE COMMISSION Proposal Review Form DATE: 4/24/96 GRANT CATEGORY: Michigan's AmeriCorps PROPOSAL: Marquette County Health Department, AmeriCorps MIT.,ES: Michigan's AmeriCorps NUMBER OF 1996-97 AMERICORPS STATE MEMBERs: _ _ _ PT _ _ _ 2 YR. PT DESCRIPTION In Year Two, AmeriCorps MIT.,ES: Michigan's AmeriCorps will provide health care and personal care needs to 200 low income elderly to allow them to remain in their homes. Furthermore the program will provide chore services, home maintenance and minor home modifications to 50 homes of low income elderly clients to enhance the homes overall maintenance, safety, and energy effiency. STRENGTHS This program was created out of nothing. At the beginning of the program year a program infrastructure did not exist. The program had to design a system for referrals and assignment of clients. In addition a reporting mechanism was designed to track the clients and the types of services being provided. This system was created simultaneously as the client base was being recruited. This organization did not have a prior relation with the elderly in the Marquette community. Most of the first quarter was spent doing outreach trying to spread the word about the new services available to the elderly in the community. The program creates a functional system in the initial period of the program. The program spent a significant amount of time in the beginning preparing the members for service. They conducted an extensive two week orientation for the members. This training is reflected in the field . The members seem to be comfortable and clear on their roles. They seem to possess the skills necessary to perform their tasks. The service being provided appears to be of high quality. The program appears to be providing significant direct service to the seniors. As noted above MIT.,ES provided a total of 880 hours of direct service to 73 seniors in the first two quarters. MIT.,ES has provided extensive member development activities and member support as well as made significant progress towards attaining the overall program objectives. The program has a basic administrative structure in place. They have consistently recognized weaknesses of the program and have taken steps to address those weaknesses. In particularly the program has improved member supervision by the creation of two team leader positions. These position allow the program director to focus on the overall programmatic issues while allowing the members to be better supported in the field. The teamleaders supervise corpsmembers, help with project planning, conduct all client assessments, assign clients to members of their teams, organize member schedules, and gather data for programmatic reporting. In addition, this program is committed to providing quality services to a population few have been willing to recognize. WEAKNESSES One of MIT.,ES' s challenges is being able to prove a greater level of independence for the seniors based on the service provided. How has the senior's independence changed due to AmeriCorps? In addition, the program has experienced difficulty in time management, supervision, volunteer recruitment, program evaluation, and attainment of the home modification objective. 1996-97 FUNDING REQUEST : $193,161 STAFF RECOMMENDATIONS: After conducting a site visit and reviewing the renewal application and quarterly reports the staff is satisfied with the overall program quality and accomplishments and recommends funding this program at its requested level. The program ' s FTE cost is $12,877 which is below the CNS figure of $13,800. �MICHIGAN COMMUNITY SERVICE COMMISSION Proposal Review Form DATE: 4/24/96 GRANT CATEGORY: Michigan's AmeriCorps PROPOSAL: Oakland University, AmeriCorps Oakland: Michigan's AmeriCorps NUMBER OF 1996-97 AMERICORPS STATE MEMBERs: _ _ FT _ __;4,_.0'------_PT ___ 2 YR. PT DESCRIPTION AmeriCorps Oakland will continue to provide conflict resolution and peer mediation training to local youth to reduce the number of fights and non-physical confrontations. They will provide alternatives to violence through the delivery of educational and recreational programs for 1,000 youth in the Pontiac community. Finally, youth will receive education around potential public safety issues such as domestic and sexual abuse. STRENGTHS The program spent a significant amount of time in the beginning preparing the members for service. They conducted an extensive orientation for the members. This training is reflected in the field. The members appear to be comfortable and clear on their roles. They appear to possess the skills necessary to perform their tasks. The service being provided appears to be high quality. The program appears to be providing significant direct service to the Pontiac area through a variety of partner organizations. At the end of the second quarter 121 school-aged peer mediators were trained. The peer mediators with the assistance of the AmeriCorps members mediated 370 conflicts involving 686 students. In addition, conflict resolution information was presented to an additional1 ,099 students. A variety of educational and recreational programs have provided alternatives to violence servicing 2,040 youth during the first quarter and 2,398 in the second quarter. Oakland has spent a significant amount of time on partner development. The creation of the handbook allows the partners to clearly understand their roles and responsibilities. The site supervisors seem to be clear on the programs overall expectations. In addition, the creation of the advisory council should improve the overall quality of the program. This council can play a significant role in the overall sustainability of the program. Furthermore, the program has solicited significant community involvement through the recruitment of 248 volunteers. Oakland has provided extensive member development activities and member support as well as made significant progress towards attaining the overall program objectives. The program has a basic administrative structure in place. Oakland has consistently recognized weaknesses of the program and has taken steps to address those weaknesses. In particularly the program has improved the overall administration and supervision of members through the creation of handbooks and systems that holds all parties accountable. WEAKNESSES One of Oakland's challenges is reporting. Reporting on member activities appears to be inconsistent across the sites. The sites need to report not only on the level of activity but on the overall impact of the activity. Some of the sites are struggling with overall impact of their service. In addition to the evaluation challenges, the program has been forced to close on-site during the second quarter due to noncompliance. They have experienced a variety of difficulties at a second site stemming from lack of strong support, for the activities, and by the site staff. 1996-97 FUNDING REQUEST : $242,024 STAFF RECOMMENDATIONS: After conducting a site visit and reviewing the renewal application and quarterly reports the staff is satisfied with the overall program quality and accomplishments and recommends funding this program at its requested level. The program's FTE cost is $12,101 which is below the CNS figure of $13,800. �MICIDGAN COMMUNITY SERVICE COMMISSION Proposal Review Form GRANT CATEGORY : Michigan's AmeriCorps DATE: 4/24/96 PROPOSAL: Eastern Michigan University, Teams for School Success: Michigan's AmeriCorps NUMBER OF 1996-97 AMERICORPS STATE MEMBERs: ___ FT 26 PT --"'3=6_2 YR. PT DESCRIPTION In Year Three, Teams for School Success will utilize 62 part-time members to provide a minimum of 75 after-school clubs for 1,500 elementary and middle school youth to demonstrate academic improvement. In addition, the EMU program will partner with the SOS Crisis Center to provide specialized drop- in care for up to 100 infants, toddlers, and preschool children from homeless families to improve the school readiness of the children. STRENGTHS EMU has significantly improved the overall quality of their program in Year Two. Many of the Year One challenges have been resolved prior to the beginning of the second year. The program restructured the training and orientation of members and site team leaders. The members and sites seem better prepared this year. The members are providing a higher quality of service this year compared to last year. The program appears to be providing the necessary supervision and support to the members. The graduate assistants spend a significant amount of time at the sites improving the overall quality of the clubs. The program appears to be providing significant educational activities to the youth of the Ypsilanti area. At the end of the second quarter the program has exceed its direct service objective by providing 225 clubs to 1,955 students. This program has strengthened the evaluation component significantly in the second year. At the end of the year the program will be able to report not only the number of clubs and attendance levels, but the impact the clubs are having on academic improvement, behavior and attitudes. EMU consistently reco$nize weaknesses of the program and has taken steps to address those weaknesses. The program constantly strives for perfection. In particular the program has improved the in school tutoring component in order to maximize impact. They have continued to refine reporting and evaluation in order to accurately assess the overall impact of the program. WEAKNESSES One of EMU's challenges is its relationship with its partner organizations. The partner organizations are not consistently attending the monthly partner meetings. Many of the partners are not taking on the level of ownership that is necessary in order for this program to be sustained over time. Furthermore, the program seems to be struggling with involving the community in the program. A majority of the volunteers are from the University rather than the community. If this program is going to be sustained over time, then community involvement and ownership must expand. The additional challenges include the management of multiple sites, defining staff roles and responsibilities, and completion of member terms of service. MCSC's primary concern for completion involves those members that perform 450 hours of service per year. EMU lost a significant amount of those members after the first year. 1996-97 FUNDING REQUEST: $252,948 STAFF RECOMMENDATIONS: After conducting a site visit and reviewing the renewal application and quarterly reports the staff is satisfied with the overall program quality and accomplishments and recommends funding this program at its requested level. The program's FTE cost is $10,879 which is below the CNS figure of $13,800. �MICHIGAN COMMUNITY SERVICE COMMISSION Proposal Review Form LlATE: 4/24/96 GRANT CATEGORY: Michigan ' s AmeriCorps PROPOSAL: University of Michigan, Michigan Neighborhood AmeriCorps Program: Michigan ' s AmeriCorps NUMBER OF 1996-97 AMERICORPS STATE MEMBERs: 22 FT _ _.2"-"0'-----_PT _ _ _2 YR. PT DESCRIPTION In Year Three, the Michigan Neighborhood AmeriCorps Program (MNAP) will involve 22 full-time community members and 20 parttime student members to address all four priority areas -education, public safety, human , and environmental needs. They will strengthen social development of 1500 at-risk children through educational and summer enrichment programs. The program will meet human needs by increasing affordable housing, and health and human services in low income neighborhoods. MNAP will strengthen neighborhood revitalization by implementing business enterprise, employment, and economic development. STRENGTHS MNAP has significantly improved the overall quality of their program in Year Two. Many of the Year One challenges have been resolved prior to the beginning of the second year. The program restructured the selection and orientation process to reflect class start dates and a detailed orientation. Furthermore, the host sites appear to have a better understanding of the program provisions and expectations. The program spent a significant amount of time in the beginning preparing the members for service. They conducted an extensive one week orientation for the members. This training is reflected in the field. The members appear to be comfortable and clear on their roles . They appear to possess the skills necessary to perform their tasks. The service being provided appears to be high quality. Many of the first year members commented on the quality of the orientation and felt it made a significant difference in preparing the new members. '11e program appears to be providing significant direct service to the Detroit community . The program has provide after-school - educational and enrichment activities to 594 youth in Metro Detroit. The program has continued to address human needs by conducting 250 home visits, assisting 12-15 Arab immigrants daily with translation and social support services, addressing low income housing issues, and assisting a major immunization initiative. Finally the program has continued to focus on neighborhood revitalization by increasing community participation in redevelopment activities and increasing awareness of toxic and hazardous wastes and other environmental issues. Furthermore, the program has solicited significant community involvement through the recruitment of 1,650 volunteers. AmeriCorps has made a significant impact on the University of Michigan. It was instrumental in launching the new Center for Learning through Community Service Center, a place for the planning and coordination of activities to enable students to serve and learn, and develop durable linkages and collaborative relationships between the University and the community. MNAP has provided extensive member development activities and member support as well as made significant progress toward attaining the overall program objectives. The program has a basic administrative structure in place. MNAP has consistently recognized weaknesses of the program and has taken steps to address those weaknesses. In particularly the program has improved record keeping and formalized site visits. In addition, this program has experienced little attrition to date. WEAKNFS8ES One of MNAP' s challenges is being able to articulate the overall impact of its services on the community and the service recipients. The program has continually reported on the services being delivered but not the impact of those services. They are currently reassessing their evaluation plan to include outcome based evaluation. In addition, the program reporting will need to be revised to reflect the outcome based evaluation. Reporting has not been consistent across all sites. The additional challenges include the management of multiple sites with multiple priority area focuses, balancing the skill level between student and community corpsmembers, and ensuring members are not engaging in prohibited activities. 1996-97 FUNDING REQUEST: $349,216 ,TAFF RECOMMENDATIONS: __...-After conducting a site visit and reviewing the renewal application and quarterly reports the staff is satisfied with the overall program quality and accomplishments and recommends funding this program at its requested level. The program ' s FTE cost is $10,913 which is below the CNS figure of $13,800. �MICIDGAN COMMUNITY SERVICE COMMISSION Proposal Review Form DATE: 4/24/96 GRANT CATEGORY: Michigan's AmeriCorps PROPOSAL: United Way Community Services, Detroit Academic Success Project: Michigan's AmeriCorps NUMBER OF 1996-97 AMERICORPS STATE MEMBERs: 20 FT _ _ _PT ___ 2 YR. PT DESCRIPTION In Year Two, the Detroit Academic Success Project will continue to provide in school tutoring to 250 low achieving elementary school students in four schools in the Empowerment Zone to increase academic achievement and reading comprehension. The members will also develop four after-school tutoring labs for 200 neighborhood youth. In addition, the program will develop 10 community-wide service learning projects to promote civic responsibility. STRENGTHS The program spent a significant amount of time in the beginning preparing the members for service. They conducted an extensive three week orientation and training for the members. This training is reflected in the field. The members seem to be comfortable and clear on their roles. They seem to possess the skills necessary to perform their tasks. The service being provided appears to be of high quality. The program appears to be providing quality service at the three elementary schools. The members tutored 210 students at the combined sites on a regular basis (3 times a week 1 hour per session) and an additional 390 on a drop in basis (at least 2 times a week). The program continues to provide weekly parent enrichment and academic support workshops to 45 parents to increase their skills and effectiveness as parents. DASP has provided extensive member development and support as well it has made significant progress towards attaining the overall program objectives. The program has a basic administrative structure in place. DASP has consistently recognized weaknesses of the program and has taken steps to address those weaknesses. In particular the program has taken steps to improve record keeping and overall program evaluation. WEAKNESSES One of DASP' s challenges is being able to articulate the overall impact of all of the services on the students. The program has continually reported on the services being delivered but not the impact of those services. They are currently reassessing their evaluation plan to include outcome based evaluation. In addition, the program reporting will need to be revised to reflect the outcome based evaluation. Reporting has not been consistent across all sites. The additional challenges include the management and supervision of members, program administration (including lack of clarity in fiscal procedures) and reporting expectations. 1996-97 FUNDING REQUEST : $270,000 STAFF RECOMMENDATIONS: After conducting a site visit and reviewing the renewal application and quarterly reports the staff is satisfied with the overall program quality and accomplishments and recommends funding this program at its requested level. The program's FfE cost is $13 ,500 which is below the CNS figure of $13,800. �MICHIGAN COMMUNITY S ERVICE COMMISSION Proposal Review Form GRANT CATEGORY: Michigan's AmeriCorps DATE: 4/24/96 PROPOSAL: Big Brother Big Sisters of Metro Detroit, CircleNet: Michigan's AmeriCorps NUMBER OF 1996-97 AMERICORPS STATE MEMBERs: __ ___l_L_FT _ _ _ PT _ _ 2 YR. PT DESCRIPTION In Year Three, CircleNet proposes to match 75 youth with developmental disabilities with a volunteer Big Brother/Sister. The matches and member interaction will increase the youth's level of independence. Behavior showing positive change and new levels of independence will demonstrate involvement, decision making, initiative, caring, and skill development. STRENGTHS CircleNet recognized the primary challenges in Year One and has refined the program for Year Two. The program spent a significant amount of time in the beginning preparing the members for service. They conducted an extensive two week orientation for the members. This training is reflected in the field. The members appear to be comfortable and clear on their role. They seem to possess the skills necessary to perform their tasks. In addition, the new team leader positions have created more structure, accountability and direction for the program. The members appear clear on the program emphasis and the priority of generating matches. The program appears to be taken steps toward meeting the overall program objectives. The program generated 21 new matches this quarter for a total of 37. There are currently 143 adults in the application stage, giving CircleNet reason to believe their match goal will be met by June 30. MCSC acknowledges the significant increase in matches in the last quarter however recognizes in the previous year more matches were anticipated than generated. CircleNet has provided extensive member development and support as well as made some progress towards attaining the overall program objectives. The program has a basic administrative structure in place. CircleNet has consistently recognized weaknesses of the program and have taken steps to address those weaknesses. In particularly the program has improved utilized Project STAR to assist in the outcome based evaluation. WEAKNESSES CircleNet' s most difficult challenge has been matching the developmentally disabled youth with an adult volunteer. Less than 20 matches were generate in the first year. The program has taken steps to ensure more match in this program year. In fact in the second quarter 21 new matches were made. An additional challenges is being able to prove a greater level of independence for the youth based on matches and interaction with the AmeriCorps members. How has the youth' s independence changed due to AmeriCorps? Finally the program has experienced some conflict among the teamleaders that has impacted the morale of the corps. 1996-97 FUNDING REQUEST : $161,900 STAFF RECOMMENDATIONS: After conducting a site visit and reviewing the renewal application and quarterly reports and consulting with the grantee, the staff withholds recommendation until the July package submission. MCSC would prefer to see the next quarter's progress in order to make the final funding recommendation to the commission. �MICHIGAN COMMUNITY SERVICE COMMISSION Proposal Review Form GRANT CATEGORY: Michigan ' s AmeriCorps DATE: 4/24/96 PROPOSAL: Grand Rapids Service Corps: Michigan's AmeriCorps NUMBER OF 1996-97 AMERICORPS STATE MEMBERs: --~FT __O__ PT _ _ _ 2 YR. PT DESCRIPTION In Year Three, GRSC will development and implement in-school and after-school tutorial and enrichment activities for more than 600 youth in the targeted communities. In addition the corpsmembers in conjunction with community members will implement four signature projects that will focus on beautification of particular neighborhoods. Finally , GRSC will implement the junior service corps involving 200 youth in community service activity throughout Grand Rapids. STRENGTHS The program spent a significant amount of time in the beginning preparing the members for service. They conducted an extensive one week orientation for the members. The members appear to be comfortable and clear on their role. They seem to possess the skills necessary to perform their tasks. The program has provided significant teambuilding across the three teams. The members attended a mid-year retreat where they discussed overall program accomplishments and challenges. The program appears to be taken steps toward meeting the overall program objectives. The program is currently tutoring 450 children in six elementary schools. The corps is providing after-school educational and enrichment activities to an additional 260 youth throughout the targeted neighborhoods. In additional to their youth focus the corps rehabilitated 6 homes and prepared 764 meals for seniors. GRSC is addressing a variety of needs in the Grand Rapids community. GRSC has provided extensive member development and support as well as made some progress towards attaining the overall program objectives. The program has a basic administrative structure in place. GRSC has consistently recognized weaknesses of the program and has taken steps to address those weaknesses. The National Association of Service and Conservation Corps is currently work with them to refine the service delivery and administrative structure. WEAKNESSES One of GRSC's challenges is being able to articulate the overall impact of its services on the community and the service recipients. The program has continually reported on the services being delivered but not the impact of those services. They are currently reassessing their evaluation plan to include outcome based evaluation. In addition, the program reporting will need to be revised to reflect the outcome based evaluation. The executive director left the program at the beginning of the second year. The transition has created administrative and management issues. The additional challenges include partner organizational development, creating support mechanism for diverse members, ~d fundraising. 1996-97 FUNDING REQUEST : $269,236 STAFF RECOMMENDATIONS: After conducting a site visit and reviewing the renewal application and quarterly reports and consulting with the grantee, the staff withholds recommendation until the July package submission. MCSC would prefer to see the next quarter's progress in order to make the final funding recommendation to the commission. �MICIDGAN COMMUNITY SERVICE COMMISSION Proposal Review Form DATE: 4/24/96 GRANT CATEGORY: Michigan's AmeriCorps PROPOSAL: United Way of Saginaw, Saginaw AmeriCorps: Michigan's AmeriCorps NUMBER OF 1996-97 AMERICORPS STATE MEMBERs: __ __.11__FT ---'1"-"9~_PT _ _ 2 YR. PT DESCRIPTION In Year Three, the Saginaw AmeriCorps program is a public safety and youth development program. STRENGTHS Saginaw recognized the primary challenges in Year one and has refined the program for Year Two. The program spent a significant amount of time in the beginning preparing the members for service. They conducted an extensive two week orientation for the members. This training is reflected in the field. The members appear to be comfortable and clear on their role. They seem to possess the skills necessary to perform their tasks. The program appears to be taken steps toward meeting the overall program objectives. The program has provided 408 highrisk youth with various educational and enrichment activities to deter negative behavior. In addition, over 100 individuals have been served through the involvement of Saginaw AmeriCorps members in the community policing project. The identification and subsequent surveillance of suspected drug houses and street dealers by local authorities have lead to one house raid and two individual arrests. Saginaw has provided extensive member development and support as well as made some progress towards attaining the overall program objectives. The program has a basic administrative structure in place. Saginaw has consistently recognized weaknesses of the program and has taken steps to address those weaknesses. WEAKNESSES One of Saginaw's challenges is being able to articulate the overall impact of all of the services on the community and service recipients. The program has continually reported on the services being delivered but not the impact of those services. The reporting has been inconsistent across the different sites. It is difficult to accurately assess the overall impact of this program on public safety, in particular youth violence and prevention throughout Saginaw. The additional challenges include the start up of new AmeriCorps sites in Year Two. 1996-97 FUNDING REQUEST: $306,650 STAFF RECOMMENDATIONS: After conducting a site visit and reviewing the renewal application and quarterly reports and consulting with the grantee on unsatisfactorily high proposed third year FTE levels, the staff withholds recommendation until the July package submission. � Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. 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For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context JCPA-04_MCSC_1996-05-10_AmeriCorps-Program-Proposal-Review Title A name given to the resource Michigan Community Service Commission 1996-05-10 commission meeting Michigan's AmeriCorps program proposal review Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Michigan Community Service Commission Description An account of the resource Michigan Community Service Commission 1996-05-10 commission meeting Michigan's AmeriCorps program proposal review. 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, 49776 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 1996-05-10 https://digitalcollections.library.gvsu.edu/files/original/0dce0d790af687379b1f39693b6f5dcf.pdf 768792f6642fa1d9ef938ed8738a875d PDF Text Text MCSC AMERICORPS RENEWAL PROCESS NARRATIVE Administrative System MCSC launched Michigan' s AmeriCorps in 1994 with a three year program development plan that was intended to produce high quality, sustainable service programs.- The plan set three stages of development and served as the basis for MCSC's integrated program monitoring and technical assistance system. Program directors were thoroughly briefed on the Michigan's AmeriCorps system and its goal at the first MCSC program director orientation meeting in July, 1994, and at the new program directors ' meeting in August, 1995. The system includes: an MCSC developed program director' s handbook that includes the particular program standards and expectations of MCSC, monthly directors' meetings, regular program training and technical assistance workshops, regular program monitoring site visits, frequent phone consultation, and a quality assurance assessment process based on annual business plans developed by the programs containing progress benchmarks and program outcomes against which MCSC measures their performance. While MCSC has refined the Michigan 's AmeriCorps system since 1994, in consultation with its programs, CNS, and technical assistance providers, the basic elements of the system have remained constant. MCSC continues to operate according to the three stages of the plan. In the first year, programs were primarily assessed on the quality of operating systems and program implementation. First year renewals had to demonstrate that they were operating in a manner that would ensure high quality results. In the second year, all programs (including those that were starting new in the second year) were held to high quality program impact standards. Second year renewals had to demonstrate that they were operating effectively and that they were making a significant impact on the community. In the third year, MCSC will assess programs against their community strengthening objectives as a means to test the likelihood of program sustainability. 1 �Among the refinements made to the MCSC program system was the revision of the program director's handbook. Retitled the Michigan's AmeriCorps Policy and Procedure Guide, the six chapter guide with four appendices provides a comprehensive enumeration of the standards and expectations of Michigan's AmeriCorps and AmeriCorps*USA. (A copy of the guide is on file with Michigan's CNS program officer.) In October, 1995, MCSC provided new and renewing program directors with a complete orientation to the new guide and clearly established MCSC's annual standards of Michigan's AmeriCorps program accountability. Renewal Process The August, 1995, meeting marked the first step in the 1996 program renewal process. Programs were informed that Michigan's AmeriCorps renewals would be based on the quality of their community impact. Programs, through their quarterly reports, would have to demonstrate the positive measurable effect of their work in the communities. While, MCSC would mostly rely on the programs' community service objectives as a standard to measure community impact, programs were informed that first-hand site visit reports would also be used to assess program impact. Programs were informed, in no uncertain terms, that even if they were running an effective operation, they would not be renewed if they could not demonstrate that they were making a difference in the community. This message was reaffirmed at every subsequent gathering of Michigan's AmeriCorps program directors. In order to complement what its programs considered to be demanding expectations, MCSC instituted a rigorous process of program training, technical assistance, and monitoring. In August, MCSC contracted with an independent national service consultant to lead a two-day program director training on the design and implementation of high quality service programs. In September, MCSC held a meeting for program directors on evaluation. Dr. James Perry, of Indiana University, who is conducting an evaluation of four Michigan's AmeriCorps programs, 2 �led a presentation on establishing effective performance measures. In October, second-year program directors met at the CNS meeting in Baltimore. MCSC held program director's meetings in October and November. (December's was canceled due to weather.) In January, MCSC offered program directors a two-day fundraising training led by the Indiana School on Philanthropy. That same month, MCSC contracted with a national service program consultant to lead a two-day "Front Line Leaders" training for program staff. In February, MCSC brought the United Way of Chicago to the directors' meeting for a half day training on effective methods for continuous improvement and program development. In March, MCSC held a two-day, state-wide training for all AmeriCorps programs operating in Michigan. More than 350 members, supervisors, staff, and program directors from state and national direct programs attended. MCSC involved 19 state and national technical assistance providers including the following CNS technical assistance providers: Project STAR, National Association for Service and Conservation Corps, United Way of Chicago, National Crime Prevention Council, Southern Regional Council, University of Notre Dame's Center for Social Concerns, and National Skills Center for Home Care and Independent Living. In January and February, MCSC program staff conducted one-day monitoring site visits to all of the programs. (During the fall, MCSC staff made preliminary site visits to each of the new programs.) Based on the site visits and a review of the First Quarter Report, MCSC program staff provided each program with a critical analysis of all aspects of its operation and recommended steps for improvement. MCSC also placed programs in touch with specific national technical assistance providers to address special concerns. MCSC called most heavily upon the United Way of Chicago, Project STAR, and NASCC. The technical assistance providers were able to make contact with each referred program before they submitted their Second Quarter Reports. 3 �In January, when MCSC informed program directors of the renewal application process, it introduced a new element to the renewal expectations-- improved cost-effectiveness. While in 1995/96 Michigan's AmeriCorps programs have an aggregate FfE average of less than $12,000, MCSC is determined to see further reductions in the FfE rate. Programs were informed that they would only receive flat funding. In addition, any program with an FfE rate over the CNS target of $13,800 would have to reduce not only the CNS recommended 10%, but to a figure at or less than . $13,800. The Michigan's AmeriCorps renewal process required programs to submit a renewal application on April 12. MCSC' s assessment of program progress to date was based primarily on the Second Quarter Report. MCSC set the date close to the May 1, CNS deadline in order to allow the programs the full reporting period in which to demonstrate accomplishment. MCSC staff reviewed the renewal applications using past reports and site ·visits as a reference. MCSC staff conducted telephone conferences with each program to clarify issues, refme objectives, and revise budget categories. Programs were asked to revise elements of their applications accordingly. In cases in which programs demonstrated progress and improved cost-effectiveness, MCSC offered additional FfEs at $8,000 per member. This strategy helped to further reduce the FfE rate. Final Renewal Selection The members of the commission voted to empower the executive committee to approve renewal applications. MCSC staff prepared review sheets detailing each program's strengths and weaknesses and submitted them to the executive committee for approval. On April 26, the executive committee approved the package .and the staff's May 1, renewal recommendations. Of eleven Michigan's AmeriCorps programs eligible for renewal, MCSC staff recommended that seven be renewed. MCSC staff withheld their recommendations on four other programs. These 4 �four programs will be held back until the: staff and Commission have an opportunity to assess progress in the third quarter reporting period. MCSC will submit a supplemental package to CNS in August. This supplemental package will request the balance of Michigan's available formula funding allotment for the remaining renewal programs recommended and as many as three new programs. 5 � Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Our State of Generosity Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Grand Valley State University. Dorothy A. Johnson Center for Philanthropy Description An account of the resource Collection contains the records of four Michigan nonprofit organizations: Council of Michigan Foundations, Michigan Nonprofit Association, Michigan Community Service Commission, and the Johnson Center for Philanthropy at GVSU. The documents are compiled by the Johnson Center for Philanthropy, and records document the history of the organizations from the 1960s to the 2010s. 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For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context JCPA-04_MCSC_1996-05-10_AmeriCorps-Renewal-Process-Narrative Title A name given to the resource Michigan Community Service Commission 1996-05-10 commission meeting Michigan's AmeriCorps renewal process narrative Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Michigan Community Service Commission Description An account of the resource Michigan Community Service Commission 1996-05-10 commission meeting Michigan's AmeriCorps renewal process narrative. 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, 49777 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 1996-05-10 https://digitalcollections.library.gvsu.edu/files/original/8f9d4b0a1c74883a6c597564914c3347.pdf 8f63573c75b14dd073ac443fc991744e PDF Text Text Michigan Community Service Commission May 10, 1996 ACCESS - Dearborn 10:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. MINUTES MEMBERS PRESENT: Michelle Engler, Chair VictorBegg Mary Ellen Brandell Judith Dunn Terry Langston NancyLenz Kathleen McCarthy Sister Mary Martinez Jim Muir Eunice Myles Vernie Nethercut Amber Pritchard Terry Pruitt Scott Smith Michael Tate Matthew Wesaw Ray West Geneva Williams Frank Dirks, Ex Officio MEMBERS ABSENT: Karen Aldridge Julie Cummings Dorothy Johnson Lisa Ilitch Murray Randy Neelis Joel Orosz Alton Shipstead OTHERS: lsmael Ahmed, Executive Director of ACCESS Charles Alawan, Board Member Muslim American Alliance Jennifer Babcock, Attending with Julie Cummings Dave Egner, Michigan Nonprofit Association Jennifer Epps, Michigan Community Service Commission Mary Estrada, Michigan Community Service Commission Bonnie Graham, Office on Services to the Aging Garry Gross, Michigan Community Service Commission Mayor Mickael Guido, City of Dearborn Paula Kaiser, Michigan Community Service Commission Allyson Knox, Michigan Community Service Commission Tracy McCloskey, Michigan Community Service Commission David Mayo, Michigan Community Service Commission Mary Pfeiler, Corporation for National Service- Detroit Lindy Reurink, Michigan Community Service Commission Sam Singh, Volunteer Centers of Michigan Angelia Salas, Michigan Community Service Commission �I. Welcome and Introduction - Chairperson Michelle Engler The meeting was called to order at 10:30 a.m. by Chairperson Engler. Mayor Mickael Guido of Dearborn gave a welcome to the Commission and talked about being the Mayor of Dearborn. He also talked about the programs that are presently going on in Dearborn. Mr. Ismael Ahmed, the Executive Director of ACCESS, gave an overview of the ACCESS organization and also talked about the ACCESS volunteers. Mr. Charles Alawan, Board Member of the Muslim American Alliance, talked about the organization. Mr. Alawan explained how the Muslim organization started and what they have accomplished over the years. Chairperson Engler introduced new Commissioners Nancy Lenz from Michigan National Bank, Amber Pritchard from Western Michigan University, Scott Smith from Romulus High School, and Ray West from United Way Community Services. Chairperson Engler gave a special thank you to Commissioner Langston for all of his service to the Commission over the past few years. Commissioner Williams made a motion to give a special thank you resolution to Commissioner Langston for all his hard work as a Commissioner over the past years. Commissioner Brandell seconded the motion. II. Review of Minutes from December 1, 1995 Commission Meeting- Chairperson Engler A motion was made by Commissioner Begg to approve the March 15, 1996 minutes. Commissioner Tate seconded the motion and the minutes were approved. Ill. Informationallterns: a. Michigan CARES - Allyson Knox Ms. Knox explained to the Commission what the CARES programs are presently doing and what they are planning to do in the future. Ms. Knox reminded everyone that the Michigan CARES Planning Retreat will be held on March 19 & 20, 1996. Ms. Knox gave a special thank you to Commissioner Nethercut for all the hard work she has done on the Alpena CARES program. b. Michigan' s AmeriCorps- Paula Kaiser Ms. Kaiser explained that the Michigan's AmeriCorps program just went through the renewal process. She thanked everyone for their assistance during this process. Ms. Kaiser explained that seven of the eleven will be renewed. The Executive Committee approved the staff recommendations. The other four proposals would required additional third quarter information before any recommendations would be made. Ms. Kaiser explained that we will have additional funds that will require an RFP to be issued with the Commission choosing three new programs. Ms. Kaiser also gave the Commission and update on upcoming events involving Michigan' s AmeriCorps. 2 �c. TAP-Youth Service - Frank Dirks Mr. Dirks explained that the TAP-Youth Service grant from Mott Foundation has come to an end. It concluded with a two-day statewide conference on March 20-21, 1996. We will be printing a second TAP-Youth Service guide later this year. d. MYPAC Update- Angelia Salas Ms. Salas gave an update on MYP AC activities. Ms. Salas distributed copies of the April13 & 14 MYPAC minutes. Ms. Salas also informed the Commission that applications for new members would be going out soon to replace the three members graduating. Commissioner Smith talked about MYPAC activities and stated if anyone needs information about MYPAC just let him know and he will answer any questions. Commissioner Langston informed the Commission of the National Youth in Philanthropy Conference that will take place on July 25-27, 1996 in Grand Rapids. Commissioner Langston informed everyone that a mailing would be going out soon regarding this conference. e. Senior Advisory Council- Lindy Reurink Ms. Reurink explained that there are 16 members from across the state on the Senior Advisory Council. Ms. Reurink informed the Commission that the Spring Orientation retreat was held on AprillO & 11, 1996. The next meeting will be June 10-11, 1996. Ms. Reurink thanked Bonnie Graham for speaking at the retreat. Ms. Reurink announced that the Corporation for National Service has invited the Senior Council to speak at the National Senior Conference in July. Ms. Reurink unveiled the new Intergenerational Poster. The poster will be officially unveiled at the Governor's Community Service Awards program on May 16, 1996. Commissioner Muir talked about all the work that is being done by the Senior Council and a special thanks to Lindy Reurink for her commitment. f. Governor's Community Service Awards- Lindy Reurink Ms. Reurink talked about the upcoming Governor's Community Service Awards Program on May 16, 1996. There will be a reception at the Governor's Residence and then dinner at the Lansing Center. Press releases have been sent out to all newspapers, radio, and TV stations on each nominee. Ms. Reurink explained that the number of participants for the dinner has increased from 250 last year to about 500 this year. g. Administrative and Budget Status - Garry Gross Mr. Gross discussed the financial statement that the Commissioners received in their meeting packet. Mr. Gross gave information about this year's budget. Mr. Gross also discussed that he has been doing site visits with the AmeriCorps and Learn and Serve programs. 3 �IV. Executive Director's Report- Frank Dirks Mr. Dirks gave the Commission an update of the different things that are happening on the national scene. Mr. Dirks then gave a brief overview of his report. Mr. Dirks proposed a Commission member orientation to take place in Lansing in the next few months. The Commissioners agreed. Mr. Dirks stated that a memo would go out with three option dates. Commissioner Langston proposed inviting all Commissioners along with the MYPAC members and the Senior Council members. A recommendation was made to have a July conference call given the fact that the application deadline is August 1st for the final Michigan's AmeriCorps packet to be submitted to the Corporation for National Service. It was recommend that the full Commission review this packet since we have new programs. Full Commission renewal could be done by a conference call. A memo with three option dates will go out in order to select a date. Commissioner Tate made motion to have a new Commission meeting date added in July, via conference call. Commissioner Pruitt seconded. Motion carried. Mr. Dirks suggested that the Commission issue a customer service survey to all of our programs and grantees. Mr. Dirks suggested that it go out under a cover letter from the Commission's Vice Chair, Commissioner Pruitt. Commissioner Pruitt would also receive the responses from the survey. This would help to assess our programs and find out ways to improve our services. Mr. Dirks mentioned all the upcoming activities of the Commission that will take place within the next few months. He told Commissioners, as always, they were more than welcome to attend. Mr. Dirks complimented the Southeast Michigan Service-Learning Center and United Way Community Service employees for the wonderful job they all did on the National ServiceLearning Conference which was held at the Westin, in Detroit, in April. The conference was co-sponsored by National Youth Leadership Council. The K-12 Service-Learning Center was the main sponsor and did a lot of work to make it such a successful conference. V. Long Range Plan Issues a. Legislative Outreach- Michelle Engler, Joel Orosz, Mike Tate, Terry Pruitt Chairperson Engler gave a brief overview of the legislative outreach. Chairperson Engler asked if Commissioners have been contacting their own designated state representative and state senator regarding the Commission. Chairperson Engler asked to please keep the Commission updated on your contacts. Several Commissioners let the Commission know who they had contacted and if they had received any response. Commissioner Begg suggested that we get packets to give out when they visit legislators and Commissioner Tate explained that Mr. Dirks had sent packets out in April. Chairperson Engler announced that on the federal level there will be a hearing in front of Senator Kasselbaum's committee on May 21, 1996. Chairperson Engler informed the Commission that she would be one of three testifying that day. Any suggestions or concerns of Commissioners should be submitted to Mr. Dirks. 4 �b. State Outreach and Promotion - Michelle Engler Chairperson Engler gave an overview of the state outreach plan and ideas that are being worked on by the Commission, Michigan Nonprofit Association, and the Points of Light Foundation. The Commission has agreed to be the model state for the Points of Light Foundation's campaign. Commissioner Martinez asked how many organizations receive funds from Points of Light Foundation and are located in Michigan. Mr. Dirks stated he did not know but could find out and let her know. c. New Partnership Action Plan- Mary Pfeiler Ms. Pfeiler explained that the Michigan Community Service Commission (MCSC) is working in partnership with the Council of Michigan Foundations (CMF) and the Michigan Nonprofit Association (MNA) to support the continuation of the New Partnerships for Michigan initiative. They are looking at 18 VISTA volunteers to work in six areas of the state to develop interorganizational and intersector partnerships which will lead to community problem solving. Each area will have 3 VISTA volunteers. Ms. Pfeiler suggested to the Commission to read the information contained in their Commission packet. Ms. Pfeiler also gave an update of upcoming VISTA events and suggested that if anyone has any questions, please call her at her office. VI. New Business a. Creating Michigan's AmeriCorps Message- Victor Begg Commissioner Begg has been working on the "message" of AmeriCorps. Commissioner Begg explained that he feels the message should include: what are the benefits, what are the accomplishments, more understanding of the Commission and its goals and objectives, explanation of the costs. Commissioner Begg also explained that we need to get the media more involved and make sure they understand what the Commission stands for. b. State Commission Network and Ford Grant - Frank Dirks Mr. Dirks explained that the meeting packet contained the final application for the Ford Foundation grant and that it would be going before the Ford Foundation board in early May. Mr. Dirks explained that the purpose of this grant is a one year capacity-building initiative to sustain service among the states. The first meeting among the State Network Coordinating Group is in Washington, D.C. around the end of June. 5 �c. Citizens Service and Volunteer Recognition in honor of the Michigan Legislature Frank Dirks Mr. Dirks informed the Commission that we received a grant from W.K. Kellogg in the amount of $8,250 to conduct an awards program honoring selected volunteers from each legislative district. The intent is to compliment the Governor's Community Service Awards Program. A special thank you to Commissioner Orosz for making this possible. d. MCSC and Michigan Department of Education Partnership Mr. Dirks explained that he is presently working with the Michigan Department of Education and staff from the Commission to form a partnership between both agencies that will cover training, technical assistance, and monitoring. e. Learn and Serve Grant Approval Mr. Dirks explained that the Learn and Serve Grant needs approval by the Commissioners. This is a one-time grant to the Catholic Youth Organization (CYO). The grant is to organize a coalition to improve collaboration among organizations. The grant will follow on the Mott Foundation grant (TAP-Youth Service) to insure that service-learning principles and practices are infused into the activities of the participating agencies. A motion was made by Commissioner Pruitt to approve the new Learn and Serve one-time grant to the Catholic Youth Organization and Commissioner Smith seconded. The motion was approved. Vill. Public Comment Mr. Dirks explained that there had been some discussion on changing the by-laws of the Commission. He suggested that the Commission staff make some suggestions and revisions. These will be discussed at an upcoming meeting. Commissioner Nethercut suggested that the by-laws include term guidelines and Mr. Dirks explained that term guidelines are covered in the executive order. It was suggested that both documents be available for discussion at the next meeting. Chairperson Engler congratulated Dr. Michael Tate on his doctoral. Commissioner Brandell made a motion to adjourn the meeting, and Commissioner Muir seconded the motion. The meeting was adjourned at 12:35 p.m. 6 � 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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