584 24 26018 https://digitalcollections.library.gvsu.edu/files/original/15d8ddfac9e92721f7e6271b4d99255a.pdf 5b186120f721c4680a621e54cd60009f PDF Text Text JOHN ENGLER , Governor MICHIGAN COMMUNITY SERVICE COMMISSION 111 George W. Romney Lansing , Telephone : FAX : Chairperson Russell G. Mawby Executive Director Kyle Caldwell S. Capitol Ave . Bldg. , 4th Floor Michigan 48913 (517) 335-4295 (517) 373-4977 MEMORANDUM TO: Members of the Legislative Outreach Subcommittee Meeting Terry Pruitt, Chair Vivian Pickard Karen Aldridge Eason FROM: Kyle Caldwell, Executive Director RE: Summary ofMeeting of April19, 2001 DATE: Wednesday, May 09,2001 The commission members discussed five topics: reasons to target the Michigan Legislature, methods, legislative event, press and constituent relations, federal perspective, follow up activities. Targeting Reasons The committee discussed that the MCSC needs to provide information to the members of the Michigan Legislature for general awareness building, bolster chances of grant funds being approved, show appreciation for past support (ConnectMichigan Alliance, VIG), continuation of the work of the MCSC in future administrations. Methods Members discussed the hosting of annual or semi-annual celebration events that include the members of the Michigan Legislature, the press and other potential stakeholders. In addition, committee members wished to emphasize that the MCSC staff need to send press releases on all grant funding. Another discussion point focused around the MCSC ensuring strong ties to local communities to ensure that they may "lobby" on the organization' s behalf. In other words, the MCSC needs to utilize its constituency base. �Legislative Event The members agreed that another legislative outreach event hosted by the Governor and First Lady needed to be held. The meeting should provide policy recommendations, specific asks, sound bites on the MCSC, bragging on how MCSC is positioned nationally, and testimony on the specific benefits public support ofvolunteerism. Press & Constituent Relations Specific recommendations to staff on immediate changes included: • • • • Send grant award press releases to legislators and have staff follow up with their offices Encouraging grantees to invite legislators to special local events Focus on strong program areas Target new legislators Federal Perspective Ensure that Michigan gets its faire share of federal funding and that Michigan's leadership role is clearly understood and recognized and that the Engler's are recognized for their leadership. Follow Up MCSC staff will mail information staff sends to commissioners to the committee members. No future meeting was set. Thank you. � Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. 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Pew Campus 15 University Club Room 16 401 West Fulton Street 17 Grand Rapids, Michigan 18 19 20 21 22 Reported by: Julie A. Fox, CSR-4566 23 24 25 GERGER-MORETTI REPORTING - MCOR 616-343-0118 �2 P R 0 C E E D I N G S 1 2 3 DR. MAWBY: We' l l call the order of this 4 meeting, the Michigan Community Service Commission. 5 we're delighted to welcome everyone here to this beautiful 6 DeVos Center of the Robert Pew Campus of Grand Valley 7 State University. 8 on this campus, Mr. Pres i dent, of your great institution, 9 and we appreciate very much the privilege of being here. 10 And For many of us, this is the first time President Lubbers, Don Lubbers, is president of 11 Grand Valley State University and he and I were 12 reminiscing a bit. 13 Lubbers has just been named a member of our Commission, so 14 he's a fellow commissioner now of the Community Service 15 Commission. 16 You're all aware that President Don has been president of this institution for 17 32 years, which I think is a record. 18 were reflecting. 19 this neighborhood, and recall when Grand Valley State 20 University was established in Allendale, which is the 21 campus just west of town. 22 (phonetic) was the f i rst president, served for about five 23 years, and then Don has been the president for more than 24 three decades. 25 Mr. Lubbers and I I'm a native of Grand Rapids, grew up i n And Dr. James Summerick 32 years. And a marvelous growth of this institution. GERGER-MORETTI REPORTING - MCOR 616-343-0118 The �3 1 campus at Allendale is impressive. If you haven't been 2 there, you need to do that in the future. 3 increasingly, Grand Valley State has become involved 4 downtown and Don will give us some picture of that. But then 5 I remember first the Meijer Broadcasting Center 6 or the Eberhard Conference Center just across the freeway 7 and then the development of this beautiful campus. 8 then plans for the future with the new health professions 9 building going in over here, the Van Andel Institute and 10 the hospital. 11 people but a great difference also in the community. 12 we did And A great difference in the lives of lots of So or we should comment on that in just a moment. Just a reminder for all of us, as we make 13 14 comments, it will be helpful to your recorder if we give 15 names so that they can be become a part of the minutes. 16 And then, of course, it's always helpful if one speaks at 17 a time. 18 that. 19 So we'll try to remind ourselves to cooperate on But let's just go around the table and 20 introductions of everyone and then we'll come back and 21 have Dr. Lubbers give us a welcome -- an explanation of 22 the office here at Grand Valley State. 23 have the privilege of chairing the Michigan Community 24 Service Commission and I'm the chairman emeritus of the 25 W.K. Kellogg Foundation in Battle Creek. GERGER-MORETT i REPORTING - MCOR I'm Russ Mawby. Terry, go on 616-343-0118 I �4 1 around the room. MR . PRUITT: 2 I' m Terry Pruitt, vice chair of the 3 Commission, and distinct pleasure of probably having 4 served the longest. 5 commlSSloner. 6 DR. MAWBY: 7 MR. PRUITT: 8 DR. MAWBY: 9 Grand Valley State. 12 shortest serving. 13 20 Raise their hand, I'm Don Lubbers, president of You're the longest serving, I'm the DR. MAWBY: Wait until we get to the initiation MR. WESAW: Matt Wesaw, recently retired from the Michigan State Police. DR. MAWBY: 17 19 Any others? ceremony. 15 18 Founding commissioner. DR. LUBBERS: 11 16 You 're a founding commissioner? please. 10 14 This will be my tenth year as the I'm just a commissioner. Retired. Just a kid. The record will show. MS. ESTRADA: Mary Estrada, the longest serving employee of the Commission. 21 DR. MAWBY: Starting very, very young. 22 MR. COLLIER: That was when you were five. 23 MS. ESTRADA: I told you, you had to behave. 24 MR. COLLIER: I'm Rob Collier, president of the 25 Council of Michigan Foundations. GERGER-MORETTI REPORTING - MCOR 616-343-0118 �5 MS. RYMJ O'DAY: 1 2 I'm Pat Ryan O'Day. I'm from Marquette and I publish the Marquette Monthly. MR. NEWPORT: 3 Don Newport, president of Alpena 4 Community College. 5 it took five institutions for me to get my 32 years. MR. WEST: 6 7 MS. ALGRA: 9 Independence Agency. 10 MS. GRILL: MR. GROSS: Garry Gross, member of the Commission staff. MS. PFEILER: 20 21 22 Mary Pfeiler, staff director for the Corporation of National Service Michigan. 18 19 Paula Kaiser, a member of the Commission staff. 16 17 Mary Grill, a member of the MS. KAISER: 14 15 I'm Diana Algra from The Family Commission staff. 12 13 I'm Ray West, United Way Community Services. 8 11 Don, you're 32 years as president, but MS. BOTTEMLEY: Martha Bottemley, Volunteer Muskegon. MR. BARFIELD: John Barfield, Chairman of Bartech Group. DR. MAYWBY: We should write a comment on here. 23 All of us are aware -- I think we're so pleased and proud 24 that John is receiving, this evening, the Sapphire Award. 25 MR. BARFIELD: Thank you. GERGER-MORETTI REPORTING - MCOR 616-343-0118 �6 1 2 DR. MAWBY: And Betty is here with you and we'll all see both of you at the celebration. 3 MR. BARFIELD: 4 DR. MAWBY: 5 Just so pleased about your recognition of the great contributions. 6 MR. BARFIELD: 7 MS. SMITH: 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 You will. Thank you. I appreciate that. Meg Smith, Director of Retired and Senior Volunteer Program. MR. NEELIS: Randy Neelis, superintendent of Sparta Area Schools. MS. LENZ: Nancy Lenz with Michigan National/Standard Federal. MR. WEINSTOCK: I'm Ethan Weinstock. I'm a student at Williamston High School. 15 MS. PARDOE: I'm Kari Pardoe and I'm finally a 16 senior now at Central Michigan. 17 DR. MAWBY: We appreciate your being here. 18 MR . CALDWELL: Kyle Caldwell, Executive Director 19 of Michigan Community Service. 20 DR. MAWBY: Good. And let's now turn to Don. 21 We appreciate your willingness to have us here. 22 you know, we try to hold a couple of meetings each year 23 somewhere outside of Lansing. 24 natural to be here in Grand Rapids with the major grant 25 seeker conference going on at the same time. GERGER-MORETTI REPORTING And as This year, it was just - MCOR And we 616-343-0118 �7 1 appreciate so much your hospitality, the staff, the 2 facility, the food, everything. 3 wonderful to be here. 4 5 6 Just perfect. And it's Don, tell us a little bit about Grand Valley State, if you know anything about it. DR. LUBBERS: Well, I don't know if I know it as 7 well as I should, but well, thank you, Russ. We're 8 delighted to have all of you here today. 9 take a minute or two to tell you about Grand Valley by I think I can 10 describing our aspir.ations. 11 about doing this is, first, we aspire to be the best 12 undergraduate teaching institution. 13 university for like undergraduates are neglected, so the 14 university will have about 19,000 students in the fall, 15 probably a little over with about 3,500 of them graduate 16 students, and the other undergraduate students, we really 17 strive to make our campus feel like a small college with a 18 lot of personal attention with good instruction and with 19 excellent housing. 20 The best way I can think So often, a Our second aspiration is to be a partner with 21 our community. Whatever that community is. 22 advantages of a relatively new institution is that it 23 doesn't have old ideas about itself and it is easier to 24 relate to the communities which you serve. 25 our research would be applied research in assisting the GERGER-MORETTI REPORTING - MCOR One of the And so most of 616-343-0118 �8 1 community in one way o r the other. Our third asp i ration would be to create an 2 3 environment in which people's --where people work and 4 study where their spirits are lifted. 5 by hopefully making architectural design and function flow 6 together and in creating a beautiful environment with 7 which to work. 8 gallery so that whenever we construct a building, there's 9 a sizable budget for art. And we try to make every building an art We try to make 10 We try to do this we're in the process of trying 11 to make the whole campus a sculpture garden, because we 12 believe that contributes to the beauty of the 13 environment. 14 is beauty. 15 to create these fac i lities that are very attractive places 16 ln which to work. 17 So as Pete said, beauty is proof and proof We do buy into that to some extent in trying It's probably a rather old-fashioned idea, but I 18 hope and I stress always that we staff with entire 19 procurement; that as a professional institution, we want 20 your acade1nic quality to be top rate. 21 mean very much unless the human climate is also that way. 22 So I hope this is an institution where people are treated 23 with the dignity with which people should be treated with 24 and we hope that's conveyed to schools and that it -- as 25 it works itself out in their lives, they become givers to GERGER-MORETTI REPORTING - MCOR But that doesn't 616-343-0118 �9 1 the society rather than just takers. 2 underlying philosophy to our institution. 3 than just the educational process. 4 personal maturation and spiritual insight. 5 wrapped up. DR. MAWBY: 6 7 Rapids. 9 There's more It's also about It's all You have Allendale and Grand What other communities are you -DR. LUBBERS: 8 So there's really an then Grand Rapids. Allendale is the main campus and We have a campus in Holland. It has 10 only one building, but it may have more eventually. 11 on the Muskegon Community College campus in our higher 12 education center with other institutions, and we're over 13 in Northwestern Community College in Traverse City, their 14 center for higher education with other institutions. 15 we have five locations. 16 television license for this area of Michigan which gives 17 us an interesting intervention in the lives of people 18 here. 19 20 DR. MAWBY: 22 DR. MAWBY: 25 Thank you. We're honored that you are joining us on this Commission. DR. LUBBERS: 24 So We also have the old public Great. 21 23 We're I am honored. And we appreciate very much the -- you being here this day, being on your campus. As those who have been here before know, we operate informally. If you need anything further from any GERGER-MORETTI REPORTING - MCOR 616-343-0118 �10 1 of the nutritional options available to us, help 2 yourselves. We've had a wonderful luncheon. 3 And a reminder that we have a new agenda. 4 you're operating on the pink agenda, throw it away. 5 MR. CALDWELL: 6 DR. If That's a has-been. When I was on the faculty at MAWBY ~ 7 Michigan State, we always worried about pink slips because 8 you really were a has-been, so 9 as to whether this is maize or yellow or gold. 10 maize to me. 11 revised, May 21st. 12 their place. there's been some debate It looked Be sure you're on the maize agenda, which is And we have -- I think everyone found And we have the review and approval of the 13 14 February 9 minutes. 15 tab 3. 16 minutes? They were sent to us. They're under Are there adiitions or corrections to the If not, they'll be accepted as presented. 17 MS. RYAN O'DAY: 18 DR. MAWBY: Move to approve. Now, we have a series of committee 19 reports. 20 Executive Committee, which was held on April 20. 21 all of the items incorporated are pretty well self- 22 explanatory. 23 recommendations and most of those will come back at our 24 agenda with 25 I'll comment first on the meeting of the I think We approved some staff programming funding subsequ ~ nt committee reports. So unless there are questions about the GERGER-MORETTI REPORTING - MCOR 616-343-0118 �11 1 Executive Committee meeting, let's move on to two 2 specifics. 3 ConnectMichigan Alliance and, Terry, we'd ask you for a 4 progress to date on board membership and the CEO search of 5 the alliance. The Executive Committee report on the MR. PRUITT: 6 They have in their packet a couple 7 of reports, written reports, one of the financial summary 8 and a report around some of the strategy in place now to 9 complete the endowment campaign. Let me come back to that 10 and talk a little bit about exactly where we are with the 11 CEO search. There are four finalist candidates and we've 12 13 conducted as we indicated at the last meeting, we want 14 to conduct a national search. 15 advertised in a number of national publications and had 16 inquiries and resumes submitted from all over the United 17 States. 18 assistance of Sam Singh and Kyle have screened what we 19 felt were the four finalists or best candidates for the 20 position. 21 today, Diane Algra. The job was posted and And the Search Committee along with the And one of those individuals is sitting with us 22 They all have a considerable amount of 23 experience in the field of service and volunteerism and we 24 think these are four very excellent candidates for the 25 position. Two of them have been interviewed. GERGER-MORETTI REPORTING - MCOR We will be 616-343-0118 �12 1 conducting our third interview this afternoon after the 2 conclusion of this meeting with the Interview Committee. 3 Then the final interview will be completed the first week 4 of June. 5 We will probably, at that point, take a couple 6 weeks to get some negotiations with the finalist and then 7 bring a recommendation back to the full CMA Board for 8 approval and, hopefully, we will have the person in place 9 sometime during the month of July. So that's sort of the 10 tracking and the timing. We do have two additional 11 candidates to interview and we expect to complete that 12 process by the first week in June. 13 I think that's all I can really say. 14 thing is, again, Russ and Kyle, you can help me on this, 15 but we think that the campaign itself, the Endowment 16 Campaign is moving along very well. A number of calls 17 have been made with General Motors. I accompanied 18 Mrs. Engler on our visit with Chrysler. 19 call went very, very well. 20 scheduled with Ford. 21 MR. CALDWELL: 22 MR. PRUITT: The other We thought that I think we had a session Yeah. And we think we're at a point with 23 both General Motors and Chrysler where the "ask" is on the 24 table and is being r9viewed and we should be hearing very 25 shortly about our "ask" with those two grant requests. GERGER-MORETTI REPORTING - MCOR 616-343-0118 �13 1 And in both cases we asked for a million dollars. 2 big. 3 We went So we think tl1at we're tracking very well there. We have some strategy in place now and some 4 calls to make up in my neck of the woods, Midland, where 5 the first"ask" for the foundation is to both Dow Chemical 6 and Dow-Corning. 7 very shortly. 8 things are looking very well. 9 Those calls are to be made and scheduled So on the corporation side of things, We're now moving, I think, much more into the 10 foundation stage, the smaller foundations, and to make our 11 "asks" there. 12 very, very good progress in coming up to the plate 13 stepping up to the plate and raising the $10 million. 14 So all in all, I think we're making some I think the question was asked at our last CMA 15 Board Meeting around the timing for our solicitation of 16 private individuals. 17 to at least be at that 60 to 70 percent mark, in terms of 18 the $10 million matching activity that we have to meet, 19 before we actually launch a full-blown campaign that would 20 be directed to the individuals. 21 And I our thinking is that we want That does not, however, exclude this body. If 22 you'll recall, at our last Commission meeting, all of you 23 were asked to consider your own personal gift. 24 memory serves me correctly, we all had a little pledge 25 card, and I'll let Russ give you the update. GERGER-MORETTI REPORTING - MCOR And if my But I think 616-343-0118 �14 1 those of you who have not made a commitment, I think it 2 speaks volumes and speaks to your commitment if we would 3 all step forward and actually do that as we try to move 4 forward with all activity. So in summary, I think we're tracking very, very 5 6 well. It looks like for over the course of the next 60 7 days, we should be at that 60 to 70 percent mark. 8 terms of actual fund-raising, we're looking at somewhere 9 toward the end of August, first part of September to In 10 actually launch the individual solicitation part of this 11 whole thing. We will have a director in place. 12 We've also 13 started actually putting some job descriptions and moving 14 forth with some of the other key staff positions that we 15 know we will have to have. 16 decisions. 17 those decisions. 18 running a bit with a series of resumes and things they can 19 consider right from day one. 20 21 22 23 We will not make those We will allow the executive director to make It will allow them to get the ground So that's kind of where we are. I think things are moving along very well. MR. BARFIELD: Did I read that to date there's about $4 million collected? 24 MR. PRUITT: 25 MR. BARFIELD: Yes. And is half of that the State's GERGER-MORETTI REPORTING - MCOR 616-343-0118 �15 1 match? MR. PRUITT: 2 No. That's a separate department 3 of the State, actually. 4 MR. BARFIELD: 5 get four million from the State? 6 MR. PRUITT: 7 MR. BARFIELD: 8 MR. PRUITT: 9 DR. MAWBY: Does that mean you're going to Yes. So you're already at 8 million? Essentially, yes. We might comment. This -- the 10 Michigan Alliance is again a national pace-setting 11 initiative of public, private collaboration, and I think 12 you're always aware this has been created by four 13 entities, this Michigan Community Service Commission, the 14 Michigan Nonprofit Association, the Volunteer Centers of 15 Michigan, and Michigan Campus Compact. 16 has come together with members from each of those. 17 chair board is Ed Blews, who is with the Independent 18 Colleges of Michigan. And so the Board The And the board is moving forward very 19 20 effectively. We have the forward then -- the challenge of 21 the legislature has provided $10 million of public funding 22 to endow the ConnectMichigan Alliance and we as the 23 private sector, then, we have to match the 10 million one 24 for one. 25 million dollar endowment for the mission and purposes of So that ultimately the goal is to have a 20 GERGER-MORETTI REPORTING - MCOR 616-343-0118 �16 1 the ConnectMichigan Alliance. A lot of folks, Terry, Kyle, and others have 2 3 been working on this. Rob, you've been engaged in this 4 particularly from the foundation side. 5 comment on the private foundation with the community 6 foundation, their interest in this, Rob? MR. COLLIER: 7 8 of everybody. 9 State. Can you just Yes, lots of interest on the part I mean, it's resonating well all over the And at our recent board meeting, Russ serves as 10 chair of our Advisory Committee, so he was at the board to 11 help present it to help support the Michigan Alliance as 12 well. 13 behalf of the campaign, I think, all over the State. But lots of interest and good works happening on DR. MAWBY: 14 Kyle, in the absence of Commissioner 15 Engler and Cummings, would you comment on how the campaign 16 is going? MR. CALDWELL: 17 Sure. Just one correction. I 18 just want to back up to Mr. Barfield's question. 19 what we have are two million in foundation, 20 Mott, one from the Kellogg Foundation, that's two 21 million. 22 from private sector and two million from the State. 23 that money has moved in, but -- so to date, if you look at 24 the private sector side, we have eight million to go. 25 To date just one from And the four million overall is the two million The calls have been very good. GERGER-MORETTI REPORTING - MCOR So The thing that's 616-343-0118 �17 1 strange for everyone, I think, you know, including our 2 fund-raising counsel, who's gone with us on visits with 3 Monohan & Associates, is we haven't been told no yet. 4 That is a very strange phenomenon on a campaign this size, 5 especially with the large pool of prospects that we have. The "asks" out up to date add up to a little 6 7 over $4-and-a-half million. So that's what we have 8 sitting out in proposals, both to foundations and 9 corporations. And over the next 60 days, we'll have an 10 additional two million in "asks" out into the field, 11 including Midland and southeast Michigan. So by the fall, we should be in very good shape 12 13 to say we're at the 80 percent mark. Which Terry is 14 right, in the next 60, 90 days, we'll be at the 60, and 15 into the fall we'll be at 90 percent, which is then 16 probably the time to unveil and go public and do so at the 17 top. The volunteers have been great. 18 We've had a 19 great crop of really hard-working campaigners, and it's 20 very helpful to have the support of all the commissioners 21 as well, whenever we call and ask for information and the 22 help coming up. 23 when they say this is a remarkable campaign. 24 very fast. 25 This campaign counsel is not sucking up DR. MAWBY: It's going Now, one of the things we talked GERGER-MORETTI REPORTING - MCOR 616-343-0118 �18 1 about at our last meeting, of course, is the serving on 2 nonprofit boards when you're trying to raise money. 3 always well to be able to say the board of directors are 4 committed. 5 this Commission, the Nonprofit Association, Campus Compact 6 and Volunteer Centers -- that the boards have, of all four 7 entities, evidenced their commitment by each making 8 individual pledges. And so we're anxious that the four entities -- I can speak to this. 9 It's We had a confession up on 10 this corner. I said, "Terry, I finally got my pledge in 11 last week," and you said you were going to do yours today. 12 MR. PRUITT: 13 DR. MAWBY: That's right. Now, we can speak to it. No, the 14 important thing is not the amount. 15 can say, 100 percent participation. 16 circumstance 17 if we were able to say in the near future that all members 18 of the Commission have made a personal contribution, that 19 will be very useful. 20 have done so at this point. lS It's the fact that we And everyone's different, so don't worry about that. But I think all of us but six or seven 21 MR. CALDWELL: 22 DR. MAWBY: That's right. I finally found my pledge card. 23 We're remodeling the old farm house and I can't find 24 anything, but I found my pledge card and got it turned in 25 last week. So just a reminder, and if you don't know GERGER-MORETTI REPORTING - MCOR 616-343-0118 �19 1 where the pledge card is, see either Kyle or Mary. But it 2 would be very helpful, as you know in fund-raising, to 3 say, yes, every member of the Commission has given an 4 appropriate contribution to this purpose. 5 Anything further on that? 6 exciting. Very good. I think it's tremendously Again, Michigan is pace-setting, and we'll be 7 8 going to the National Conference of State Committee 9 Service Commissions in the Twin Cities late next month. 10 And I think one of the things we'll be sharing with them 11 there is that this has been an initiative in which this 12 Community Service Commission has been very actively 13 engaged. 14 elsewhere coming with this concept of the public private 15 collaboration on behalf of purposes and we'll be able to 16 share that at the national level later next month. 17 Kyle and Terry and others at this table and Any questions or anything further on this? 18 John, we've got a lot of unfinished business, we know. 19 far, there is -- I think the reaction has been very 20 encourag1ng. 21 MR. NEWPORT: Can we have a target date for when 22 we want to conclude the campaign? 23 the fall, okay, then how long will that broad-base 24 campaign last? 25 MR. CALDWELL: So We said 80 percent by Closing the whole campaign, GERGER-MORETTI REPORTING - MCOR 616-343-0118 �20 1 October. Sooner, if possible. DR. MAWBY: 2 By the end of the calendar year, if 3 we can, we'd like to get it done. 4 MR. CALDWELL: And realizing, that's the target 5 and best case scenario. Also, Rob, the other goal is to, 6 of course, not cram up against the November 2002 state 7 deadline for the match boxes, so -DR. MAWBY: 8 9 10 11 Thank you, Terry. Okay. Other questions or comments? Thanks for your leadership in all of this. If you take -- next after the update on the 12 Search Committee, you'll find minutes of the Retreat 13 Committee Planning Committee held in April. 14 Don, Chris, and Nancy and I are members with that. 15 working with Mary and Kyle in particular. 16 And Randy and Nancy And a reminder that this meeting will be 17 September 10 and 11, Monday and Tuesday, starting at noon 18 on Monday through noon on Tuesday. 19 Brook Lodge Conference Center, now a facility of Michigan 20 State University, down sort of halfway between Battle 21 Creek and Kalamazoo. 22 We're meeting at the It's a countryside setting. It was the 23 conference facility of the Upjohn Company before Upjohn 24 became Pharmacia & Upjohn and then became Pharmacia and 25 its headquarters moved to New Jersey and the conference GERGER-MORETTI REPORTING - MCOR 616-343-0118 �21 1 center in Augusta no longer made sense. So they looked at 2 options, and it's now a facility of Michigan State 3 University. 4 it was very accurate. Mary went down and checked it out and thought 5 MS. ESTRADA: 6 DR. MAWBY: Beautiful place. Beautiful. The settings are marvelous. So 7 we'll be meeting there Monday and Tuesday, September 10 8 and 11. 9 conceptualized the program in this way, that the first The Retreat Planning Committee sort of 10 afternoon and evening we'll be really updating ourselves 11 on things going on. 12 in which we're operating, so much dramatic change has 13 taken place, we just need to be updated in terms of 14 information, friends, directions, and so forth. 15 If you think about this whole arena So on Monday afternoon -- and I'll have Kyle 16 comment on specifics, but on Monday afternoon or evening, 17 we're going to have an update at the national level with 18 two things happening. 19 Service, under which we operate, new leadership, new 20 chair, new executive director, and new administration at 21 the national level, federal level. 22 update on where the Corporation for National Service fits 23 into priorities and so forth of the new administration. 24 25 One, the corporation of National And so we need an Coupled with that is the faith-based initiatives in many areas in which we're engaged and nonprofits and GERGER-MORETTI REPORTING - MCOR 616-343-0118 �22 1 government agenc1es are engaged, and so an update also on 2 the faith-based initiatives and the implications of that. 3 Of course, specifically the work of the Commission. 4 the national level, we see those two major developments in 5 which we need to update clarification. So at Secondly, at the state level, similar kinds of 6 7 changes taking place. But specifically, we know that 8 there will be significant changes in the political arena 9 in the State of Michigan. Next year we've got four or 10 five people interested in the Democratic Party and 11 succeeding Governor Engler and we've got two or three, at 12 least all have been announced, for the Republican Party. 13 So it's going to be an active year politically in 14 Michigan. 15 executive branch. 16 there's personality changes, people will be different, and 17 so whatever happens make s a difference in our life. 18 And all of that reality of change in the And even if there's no party change, Couple that with the growing impact of the 19 reality of term limits and so we -- by next year, we'll 20 have -- by the elections next year we'll have no one in 21 the legislature who voted yes or no -- who voted on 22 establishing the Michigan Community Service Commission. 23 So term limits, everyone is new and you know the challenge 24 of that reality. 25 And then the second big reality in Michigan will GERGER-MORETTI REPORTING - MCOR 616-343-0118 �23 1 be the ConnectMichigan Alliance and its implications or 2 outside the work of this Commission because some of the 3 things which we have been doing directly as a Commission 4 probably will be handled through grants to organizations 5 and entities under the broad concept of the 6 ConnectMichigan Alliance. 7 the ultimate purpose, will not be changed. 8 and the way we do it will change to some extent with the 9 impact of the Michigan Alliance. So the nature of what we do, But the nature Kyle comment on the resource people -- kinds of 10 11 people we're hoping to have with us for that afternoon and 12 evenlng. 13 MR. CALDWELL: Great. Thank you, Russ. The 14 Planning Committee met and we discussed what sort of 15 resource people would be helpful, who knows the issues and 16 then who could we get. 17 pointed out, is to talk about the transitions at the 18 national level, specifically the Corporation for National 19 Service and the new and emerging faith-based initiative 20 that's being ruled out by the Bush administration. 21 contacted Wendy Zanker (phonetic), who's the current 22 acting CEO of the Corporation for National Service. 23 agreed to come out to our retreat and talk about the 24 corporations world. 25 number two person at the corporation after the new CEO is The first thing that, as Russ So we She's It is likely that Wendy will be the GERGER-MORETTI REPORTING - MCOR 616-343-0118 �24 1 appointed, it looks like, in the next couple weeks. 2 know who it is yet, but I do know that the corporations 3 DR. MAWBY: 4 MR. CALDWELL: 5 Don't Don't even have a good rumor? Well, I've got lots of good rumors and I can start a few for the right price. 6 DR. MAWBY: Okay. 7 MR. CALDWELL: And then at the State level, 8 we're going to invite Ed Blews, who's the current chair of 9 the ConnectMichigan Alliance and the new CEO of the 10 Alliance, to talk to us about future goals with the 11 Alliance. 12 people down, talk to them eye to eye, and say what 13 hopefully your expectations are as well for the future of 14 that organization. And this is your opportunity to sit these Then we get into a discussion of how do we talk 15 16 about the transition and state government? 17 challenge was, you can't court any one candidate and bring 18 them to your meeting, because then you've picked a side 19 and then you've picked your fate as well. 20 decided to do was talk to the mediator, surprising enough, 21 and those who are political consultants, who really are 22 tracking the issues of candidates and the dialogue that's 23 going on. 24 25 And the So what we And so two resource people that we are going to tap for that are Greg Rough (phonetic), Public Secretary GERGER-MORETTI REPORTING - MCOR 616-343-0118 �25 1 of Consultants, and Tim Scubic (phonetic), who we all know 2 is a political commentator in many circumstances, but 3 Michigan Politics is his radio and TV show that he's in 4 the platform for. 5 we'll see which ones we can secure, and that will be into 6 the evening program. Those two are being approached, which That's the first day, talking about resource 7 8 persons. Then transitioning into the second day, we've 9 been able to secure an excellent facilitator who's worked 10 with the Board of Kellogg Foundation, a person by the name 11 of Alice Beuhl, who I believe is also working with the 12 Kellogg Foundation Board currently on a number of 13 products. 14 dealing with the organizational frame that we have to do 15 based on the paper that you all approved in concept at the 16 last Commission meeting, I'm talking about the future of 17 the Commission, but also based on all you've heard to the 18 previous date, how do you put an action plan together both 19 short-term and long-term for the Commission that staff can 20 help operate and that board members know their role. 21 Alice comes with high recommendations and high 22 credentials, so I'll let Russ talk a little bit about 23 Alice. 24 25 And she's agreed to walk us through not only And But that's kind of the resource people and the lay of the day, going from noon on Monday to noon on GERGER-MORETTI REPORTING - MCOR 616-343-0118 �26 1 Tuesday. DR. MAWBY: 2 I' v e had a lot of experience, others 3 have, too, with Alice in this role. She's very 4 professional, very knowledgeable, and also very flexible, 5 so she responds to the process. 6 essentially, is to help us keep on target. 7 listen to these presentations and then the second day our 8 challenge, really, is to say, okay, what does all of that 9 mean to MCSC? What her role will be, We want to What does this mean to our strategic plan 10 in updating it based on these new developments and 11 realities? 12 do we have to address as priorities in the next 12 and 24 13 months, because that will be a very active time? 14 at the national level, changes at the state level. 15 we engage as we're coming down to our legislative outreach 16 and all of that process a little later when we have to be 17 putting our plans together, strategic, long range. 18 specifically, then, following the 24 months? 19 we need to comment on. 20 And secondly, particularly, specifically, what How do What What things So that's sort of the agenda for the retreat. 21 It's a beautiful setting. 22 You'll enjoy the stroll by the mill pond. 23 MR. COLLIER: 24 DR. MAWBY: 25 Changes Grand Valley State. You'll enjoy the lodging. Good food, too. Good food, too, almost as good as And dress will be appropriately GERGER-MORETTI REPORTING - MCOR 616-343-0118 �27 1 casual. 2 there. 3 my neck ties except two. 4 for funerals and this 5 know, this is a happy occasion. 6 But it will be casual. 7 and I think it's going to be a very important -- probably 8 one of the most important, after a decade of changes going 9 to deal with a concession and anxious to get it on 10 11 That's only two miles from where I live down Everyone knows that when I retired, I burned all ~s I have one for weddings and one my wedding tie. I wanted you to This is my wedding tie. It will be a delightful setting everyone's calendar. Any questions? You'll be getting some 12 background information, probably some reading materials to 13 expedite that process. 14 stimulating and fun kind of event because of the setting 15 and resource people and the oneness of this Commission 16 thinking and working together. 17 But it's going to be what I call a Good. Now, board development. The next page is 18 related to board development, the memo, dated March 21 19 with an update on the board development work. 20 we'll turn to you, sir. 21 MR. PRUITT: And, Terry, Well, I'll certainly invite Pat and 22 others who are part of that to add to a couple 23 developments. 24 did have a meeting 25 where we reviewed the status of appointments to the You see the report, first of all, that we telephone conference on March 21st GERGER-MORETTI REPORTING - MCOR 616-343-0118 �28 1 board. 2 representative from the faith-based community and we had 3 targeted -- try to go after somebody from the Salvation 4 Army to sort of serve in that role. 5 We are looking for somebody who can sort of be a Secondly, most of you know, we do have a new 6 Superintendent of Michigan Department of Education in the 7 State of Michigan, Dr. Watkins. 8 superintendent of the schools here in the State has a 9 mandated position on the Commission, so we're extending an 10 invitation to Dr. Watkins to serve in that capacity and to 11 attend our commissioner meetings. 12 And by law, the And if not, we move to our government relations 13 side of things and local government, and we are still on a 14 mission to find a local governmental leader. 15 you can comment on that as well as I. 16 We are trying to identify someone And, Nancy, I have an 17 individual up in my area who has some previous experience 18 in the whole service and volunteer area, who's the 19 township manager up in that area, and so we're going to 20 extend an invitation to him to consider an appointment to 21 the Commission. 22 But more importantly, I think, there is a resume 23 in front of you in the packet that was at your seats when 24 you came in, and I think Diana and maybe John was the one 25 who strongly encouraged us to look at someone from the GERGER-MORETTI REPORTING - MCOR 616-343-0118 �29 1 disabled community. And we've been thinking and come up 2 with the name of Alfonzo Swain. 3 recommend to the Governor's Office that this individual be 4 appointed to the Commission. And we'd like to You can read that bio and background statement 5 6 on this individual, but everything I've been told, this is 7 a very excellent individual and will represent us very 8 well. 9 activities, he's held other positions that were Governor And when you look at some of the credentials and 10 appointed positions. So the Governor's Office is very 11 familiar with this individual and I think he would be a 12 wonderful addition to this Commission. 13 him, but -- Kyle, if you've got any other information, 14 that will help us. MR. CALDWELL: 15 I have not met I'll also defer to Mary Estrada 16 and Diana Algra and Garry Gross. 17 working with us for a couple months now on trying to do 18 disability awareness for us in our AmeriCorps program 19 area. 20 meeting, we had started working in making outreach to the 21 disability community to recruit AmeriCorps members as well 22 as programs that will service that population. 23 Al Swain has been As you may have recalled at our last Commission Mr. Swain came to our meeting and was instantly 24 engulfed ln the program. Then Mary Estrada had an 25 opportunity to hear him speak in public at the conference GERGER-MORETTI REPORTING - MCOR 616-343-0118 �30 1 and he's been approached in-- by staff to find out his 2 interest, and he said that this is something he'd very 3 much like to become engaged in. 4 with Mr. Swain, of course, is that he is wheelchair bound 5 and is visually impaired, but when you look at his resume 6 and his line of work, he's just the kind of person that 7 you'd expect to get involved in a Commission like this. 8 He has really been there and has a lot of energy. The unique thing involved 9 And the toppers of all toppers is that we found 10 out well into this process, that he will be housed -- his 11 office is housed next door to our new space, so it will 12 even be in the same building. 13 him and he comes with high recommendations from both Diana 14 and Joslin Vanda. 15 MR. PRUITT: 16 MS. LENZ: 17 DR. MAWBY: 18 19 20 21 So very unique to run into Any other contribution from you? You did a very nice job. Any comments from Diana or Mary? You've met with -MS. ALGRA: No, I would defer to Mary, because she's a pretty good kind of judge. MS. ESTRADA: Well, I saw him speak last week at 22 a conference and he had everybody very -- you know, they 23 were just all clapping and -- because he tells you, he 24 doesn't want your sympathy, he wants your respect. 25 though, you know, he's impaired visually and is in a GERGER-MORETTI REPORTING - MCOR 616-343-0118 Even �31 1 wheelchair, he just -- you guys will love him. 2 great. DR. MAWBY: 3 He's just Well, that's a recommendation, 4 Terry, that I think our action would be to accept the 5 recommendation and then forward the recommendation to the 6 Governor. 7 MR. COLLIER: So moved. 8 MR. BARFIELD: 9 DR. MAWBY: Support. Any all in favor say aye. 10 (All said aye) 11 DR. MAWBY: Great. Sounds like a great addition 12 to our Commission and we hope he'll be joining us when we 13 meet in September. Anything further on the Board Development, 14 15 Terry? 16 Terry mentioned, the Superintendent of Public Education 17 is, by legislation, a member of the Commission. 18 learned of John Watkins' appointment, I called him in 19 Florida, invited him to be here today. 20 it. 21 started a couple weeks ago. 22 with us this evening. 23 reception and dinner tonight. 24 our Commission. 25 Appreciate that. You'll be interested that, as When we He couldn't make He can't get it on his calendar already. He just Anyway, he's planning to be So look for Mr. Watkins at the He will be a new member of Thanks, Terry, for all of that. The next item, proceeding through the committee GERGER-MORETTI REPORTING - MCOR 616-343-0118 �32 1 report, is the report of the Public Relations and 2 Marketing Subcommittee, and we appreciate the willingness 3 of Pat, who served as chair of that group, and would like 4 to have you and whoever else might give us an update on 5 your thinking. MS. RYAN O'DAY: 6 Well, as you recall, the reason 7 the subcommittee was created was to share with a lot more 8 people all of the good work of the Commission. 9 had one meeting and it's detailed fairly well in your And we'd 10 packets, so I won't go into any great detail. 11 to ask Vivian, and I'm getting her -- did you have a 12 chance or have a telephone conference call with Geneva? MS. PICKARD: 13 14 We have a meeting scheduled -- a conference call scheduled with Geneva. 15 MS. RYAN O'DAY: 16 MS. PICKARD: 17 I do want that. And when was that? I assumed that you were part of Well, I saw it on my calendar, I assumed. 18 MS. RYAN O'DAY: 19 MS. PICKARD: I was not a part of that call. No, it's corning up. I assumed 20 that my secretary -- of course, you are the most important 21 one to participate, so -- 22 MS. RYAN O'DAY: 23 24 25 No, but I will talk with you afterwards. MS. PICKARD: Okay. And Geneva has agreed to talk to us about any interests and ideas. GERGER-MORETTI REPORTING - MCOR 616-343-0118 �33 MS. RYAN O' DAY: 1 One of the things that we 2 decided to do, rather than inventing the wheel completely 3 from scratch, was to check with other nonprofits and other 4 resources and find out what we could use from their -- the 5 things that have worked for them. 6 understand that Grand Valley has been extremely 7 cooperative and we will be getting some great support from 8 them. 9 plan to have a full report for you at the September 10 And we have -- I There are many other things that we'll do. We will meeting. MR. BARFIELD: 11 Pat, there's a gentleman in Ann 12 Arbor that's been very successful with new centers. 13 name is Joe Fitzsimmons. 14 active gentleman. 15 Subsidiary (phonetic), Ann Arbor, University of 16 Microfilms. 17 couple of years and the community has just such great 18 respect for him and what he's done with the organization, 19 and I think he has an entirely different approach to 20 this. 21 he could get you some very good facts. Very He was a past chairman of Bell & Howe But he's been at the new center for the last And I think if you were to get in touch with Joe, MS. RYAN O'DAY: 22 He's very well known. His Thank you. Anyone else that 23 has any suggestions for us, we'd be very happy to have 24 them. 25 MR. PRUITT: Just for Mr. President Lubbers' GERGER-MORETTI REPORTING - MCOR 616-343-0118 �34 1 sake, we've referenced Grand Valley. And part our of our 2 discussion was the fact that there are amenities at the 3 university, especially in their marketing department, 4 they're looking for opportunities maybe to connect with 5 the real world. 6 or not we might get one of the universities around the 7 state involved in the project where they could actually 8 help us construct a public relations or marketing plan for 9 an organization like this and help us build something like And part of the idea was to see whether 10 that. 11 but if you could help facilitate that, maybe that would 12 certainly be of some service. 13 So if you -- I hate to put you to work this soon, DR. LUBBERS: The business school -- the School 14 of Communications, where the public relations program is, 15 would be honored. 16 MS. PICKARD: Another idea we also had is once 17 hopefully we had a plan in place, the thought was to maybe 18 go to the larger P.R. agencies with the State of Michigan 19 to see if they would provide some kind of pro bono for the 20 agency, like maybe tourism for the State of Michigan, to 21 see if one of those would give us something pro bono. 22 we'll see what happens. 23 MR. CALDWELL: So One of the things I have to say 24 on Dr. Lubbers' behalf 1s that he's already been engaged 25 and I already followed up and got him to commit to us GERGER-MORETTI REPORTING - MCOR 616-343-0118 �35 1 working with the Philanthropy Center. 2 secured a commitment to work with him. 3 draft, I'm sorry. So we're quick to Thank you. DR. MAWBY: 4 So we already Okay. Any other comments? If 5 you're anxious for ideas -- and we'll be continuing. 6 you can see, this again to be a part of our work line 7 is one of the treatment plans --we'll call it the changes 8 going on nationally and the state. 9 person on the street wouldn't have a clue what the 10 MS. RYAN O'DAY: That's right and that's our challenge, to know. DR. MAWBY: 13 14 I think the average Michigan Community Service Commission is involved in. 11 12 As right. And they need to know. That is Thank you, Pat. The other part of that general admission area is 15 16 looking at the legislature outreach and the changes going 17 on there. 18 the Outreach Subcommittee. 19 So that's the next item just before tab five, MR. PRUITT: Again, you have a written report. 20 We did have a meeting in April to discuss some of the 21 various themes and ideas that have been mentioned over the 22 last couple meetings. 23 didn't come up with any formal game plan at this point. 24 We're still trying to figure out how to get our 25 legislature on our side in terms of communication and I'll be very candid with you. GERGER-MORETTI REPORTING - MCOR 616-343-0118 We �36 1 2 understanding of what t he Commission is all about. Obviously, we need to think in terms of some 3 significant event where we can get as many of the 4 legislatures in attendance as possible. 5 talking just before we started, and this being our lOth 6 year as a Commission, there might be an opportunity to -- 7 sometime later in the year for us to actually plan some 8 formal celebration in the fall where we get the 9 legislature involved and provide some recognition to the 10 Governor's office for their long-standing support of the 11 Commission. 12 Russ and I were I think this is important from the perspective 13 that as we look to next year, as you've already indicated, 14 Russ, it's a very political year. 15 administration and term limits and a number of 16 especially on the senate side -- of those individuals 17 leaving office, we've got a lot of work to continue to 18 cultivate and gain understanding and awareness of the 19 Commission. 20 And looking at changing I think the other factor that we have to think 21 about is every day we hear more and more stories in the 22 medias about the tightening revenues of the State. 23 one of the concerns I had that was mentioned in our 24 Executive Committee report. 25 million dollars a year and we're struggling in trying to It's The State is giving us a GERGER-MORETTI REPORTING - MCOR 616-343-0118 �37 1 spend it. And if that gets to be a very public knowledge, 2 the legislature might hav e a different view of those 3 funds. So it's important that we figure out a way to 4 5 keep the legislature on our side. Not only for just 6 economic reasons, funding support, but also there's some 7 great things that we're doing in the individual 8 communities where these legislators live. 9 make sure that they understand and help carry the message And we need to 10 not only back to their community but back to the federal 11 government, that a lot of funding and support we get at 12 the national level continue. So there's lot of changes on the political 13 14 front. 15 to 24 months we need to be involved as best we can in 16 terms of just helping our own State legislature understand 17 what this Commission's all about. 18 to ideas. 19 I think we can see over the course of the next 18 So I think we're open I think we're moving towards some sort of 20 legislative event, recognition activity for the Governor 21 and the First Lady, later in the year. 22 combine that, actually, so that the -- maximize our 23 opportunity to get our legislature involved in that -- get 24 them involved. 25 MR. WEINSTOCK: We'd like to Did you talk at all about having GERGER-MORETTI REPORTING - MCOR 616-343-0118 �38 1 more individual meetings with specific senators or just 2 in the area, maybe commissioners who live in an area? 3 DR. MAWBY: 4 MR. PRUITT: With their own district? No, we haven't, but that's a good 5 idea. 6 opportunity where every single commissioner can be 7 involved in some way, so I think if you've got any ideas, 8 you know, channel it to Kyle or Russ or myself. 9 will probably be tapping some of you on the shoulder to 10 help us figure out exactly how to put -- I think, Matt, 11 you've got a lot of experience with the legislature and I 12 think you can help us there. 13 heads together over the next two or three months and 14 figure out exactly what it is we can do, but we need to 15 work on that. 16 A very good idea. DR. MAWBY: And I think this is an So we need to try to put our That one-on-one contact with 17 somebody in the district is very often the most 18 persuasive, I think, then they can relate it. 19 And we MR. PRUITT: Now, haven't we invited all of the 20 various legislators to those communities where individuals 21 are being recognized? 22 visible to those legislators. 23 introduce yourself. 24 25 MR. BARFIELD: So again, make yourself very Go up and shake a hand, Terry, the Commission, has it been going on ten years now? GERGER-MORETTI REPORTING - MCOR 616-343-0118 �39 1 MR. PRUITT: 2 MR. BARFIELD: Yes. Honestly, before Kyle asked me to I honestly never knew a thing about it. I never 3 JO~n, 4 knew it was an entity. 5 Russ just said a minute ago that that's still the case. 6 So over the last decade, nothing's been done to expose the 7 work of the Commission. 8 that? MR. PRUITT: 9 I didn't even know what they did. How would you propose to change Oh, boy, now you asked the $64,000 10 question. And I think part of that goes back to the 11 previous discussion with our public relations activity. 12 We've got to put a plan in place that generates some of 13 that sort of communication to the general population. 14 so I don't think there's any magic answers today, but I 15 think we need to continue to work at that and we need some 16 outside help to figure out how to do that. MS. PICKARD: 17 And And we do have help from some 18 other nonprofits who are doing quite well -- such as 19 United Way and there was one other that someone mentioned 20 in a meeting -- to actually look at some other nonprofits 21 and try to benchmark those and see how they have gotten 22 their word out. 23 agencies around the State who are volunteer agencies, 24 et cetera. 25 word out, so we wanted to benchmark those. I mean, we all know about certain They have done a pretty good job getting their GERGER-MORETTI REPORTING - MCOR 616-343-0118 �40 1 And hopefully us having the communities and the 2 schools, maybe a business plan or something that they can 3 develop for us so that 4 than we are, so -- and they're more of an expert MS. RYAN O'DAY: 5 A part of our problem is that 6 in the beginning and until now, when we're faced with the 7 need to get the word out, we wanted the emphasis to be on 8 the people who are receiving our grants and to have them 9 be successful. And there are two sides to that, of 10 course, because we ' re making the grant possible. 11 part of it is, is can we give them publicity while giving 12 ourselves publicity? 13 of the things that we are working very hard to figure out 14 the best way to get that message out, the most economical 15 way to get that message out so we don't have the kind of 16 money to spend on that. 17 MR. BARFIELD: 18 But it's a challenge and that's one But you can't wait -- you shouldn't have to wait another decade. MS. RYAN O'DAY: 19 20 And so afford to. Definitely not. We can't We can ' t afford to. MR. WEST: 21 No. Terry, being our lOth anniversary, 22 could you do something along the lines of the legislature 23 of breakfast or lunch to celebrate our lOth anniversary? MR. PRUITT: 24 25 now. Well, that's on the line right Going back to John's response, one of the things GERGER-MORETTI REPORTING - MCOR 616-343-0118 �41 1 that I feel is very important, the legislature represents 2 a very specific target audience for us. 3 a significant amount of funding -- we're one of the few 4 commissions in the country that has legislative status and 5 is in the funding stream 6 And it's important that, as these legislators sit there 7 every year and pull out a budget and look at us, and if 8 there's a line item in that budget of that ten percent, 9 then who we are and what we're doing and that they think You know, we get the funding cycle each year. 10 what we're doing is important. 11 job to do with that particular audience, to hold them, 12 especially in light again of turnover and administrative 13 changes that we're looking at next year. MS. RYAN O'DAY: 14 So, you know, we've got a And this is kind of scary. 15 Many of these people have never heard of us because they 16 didn't vote on the original, so it's up to us. 17 lots of work to do. 18 we have. DR. MAWBY: 19 We have We're not limited in the challenges All right. Any other questions or 20 comments? A lot of unfinished business. 21 things -- that completes the reports of the standing 22 committee . 23 things that require our attention. 24 chairs and to the committees for the -- and the staff for 25 the good work going on. And they all moved. GERGER-MORETTI REPORTING A lot of That's great. A lot of And thanks to the - MCOR 616-343-0118 �42 1 Kyle, executive director's report. 2 MR. CALDWELL: I have a couple things that I 3 need to do to -- kind of semi-housekeeping. 4 do that, I have to turn to my left and say, hello, and 5 welcome to our Commissioner Pickard and who was delayed by 6 an act of God called the weather and the airport. 7 two things you can't control. 8 9 10 11 12 13 But before I Those But, Vivian, you also wanted to talk a little bit about the Commission and campaign in general and the impressions -MS. PICKARD: And I apologize again for being late, but I did make it safely, so that was worth it. As many of you probably know, Julie Cummings, 14 Michelle Engler, Geneva Williams came in and met with 15 General Motors with the ConnectMichigan campaign, and I 16 wanted to just give some reaction to GM's perception and 17 what we felt needed to be done. 18 First of all, many of them, of course, did not 19 know about the Community Service Commission or a lot of 20 detail regarding what we actually do until I briefed them 21 before, but they were still kind of -- didn't know what we 22 did because they had not recognized the name separate, 23 other than my vice president, of course, and that's 24 probably, of course, because I'm serving on the 25 Commission. GERGER-MORETTI REPORTING - MCOR 616-343-0118 �43 1 Secondly, they truly did not believe -- and I 2 really did ask for very honest feedback. 3 believe that our proposal had the meat in it that we 4 needed to be asking for the funds. 5 who many of you probably know, has actually agreed to sit 6 down and talk to us and work out some of the meat that 7 should be added to that proposal. 8 with the foundation for probably at least 15 years, so she 9 has a lot of background in terms of what should be in the 10 11 They didn't And Debbie Dingell, And Debbie has been proposal and what corporations -- what they have to say. Many corporations are probably going to say yes 12 based on who's presenting the proposal. 13 are not aware of Julie Cummings and who know Michelle 14 Engler but may not have the allegiance that General Motors 15 or some of the others may have to her or ones whose 16 budgets are truly, truly tight and they really need a 17 true, true reason for giving whatever dollars, there was a 18 belief that it truly did need more meat in it. 19 we're willing to set that up and work before, hopefully , 20 we go out on another one. 21 DR. MAWBY: 22 MS. PICKARD: 23 24 25 Thanks for that. But for ones who So again, That's crucial. I mean, the right people were presenting it, but it just needed a little more meat. DR. MAWBY: That's CMA, of course. Appreciate your alert on that. GERGER-MORETTI REPORTING - MCOR 616-343-0118 �44 MS. PICKARD: 1 And we're probably go1ng to do 2 something, we just don't know the level. 3 the additional meat, so 4 MR. CALDWELL: We're waiting on We will make it prime rib, so -- 5 Thank you. What we -- the staff wanted to do real quick, 6 before I get into our report, is give you an overall look 7 at one of the areas or programs that we focus on. 8 lot of these Commission meetings you end up approving the 9 grant, especially AmeriCorps grants, which take a lot of In a 10 time and a lot of complication and the -- and by the way, 11 these folks are doing great work. The second thing is, we've got great stories to 12 13 g1ve you, good ambassadors for this organization. 14 decided that the biggest issue that we're focusing on 15 right now, that's new for us, is in the area of service- 16 learning. 17 quick presentation on what service-learning is and what 18 we're doing to help support it here in Michigan. 19 So we And the staff wanted to give you a five-minute At your place you have a handout of the 20 overheads that Paula put together and that we're going to 21 walk you through right now. 22 MS. KAISER: 23 MR. CALDWELL: I lost Paula somewhere. I'm right here. And Paula has been nice enough to 24 be my cue person. So it's not magic; Paula's doing the 25 screen and I'm standing back here doing all the light GERGER-MORETTI REPORTING - MCOR 616-343-0118 �45 1 work. So I'd like to talk to you a little bit about 2 3 service-learning and then goi ng into some specific 4 examples and then leave time for questions, if you have 5 any. 6 materials to you in the f uture which will talk about our 7 different other areas of programming that we focus on so 8 that you continually have a good grasp on what the staff 9 are working on. And then I'll also be presenting these kinds of But in a nutshell, service-learning is a 10 11 teaching methodology that focuses on two primary 12 proponents. 13 students are now critically measured on and the second 14 thing is servlce. 15 service is assuring that the two are linked together and 16 that it's not just service or servicing and it's not just 17 academics or academicing. 18 learning and making it real for students in what they call 19 now an explorential teaching methodology. 20 two things we're coordinating together. One is the academics, the things that And the important component to quality So it's really a way of Why lS it important? 21 So those are Students take an active 22 role in their learning. Drop out rates decrease, 23 attendance rates increase, and discipline referrals 24 decrease. It improves the overall school and community 25 climate. The students learn in the community as well as GERGER-MORETTI REPORTING - MCOR 616-343-0118 �46 1 serv1ng 1n the community. 2 you think about the term that's being flown around now, 3 the disconnectedness, when people are talking about 4 Columbine and the sort of violence happening when they 5 don't feel a part of their community. 6 avenue for students to become positive contributors to 7 society and seen as more than just recipients of service 8 in the education system. 9 Two very important points when It also provides an The research to date indicates that service- 10 learning has several impacts. 11 is increased. 12 responsibilities and enhances students' personal 13 development and social and emotional development as long 14 as their work skills. 15 learning experiences. 16 First, academic achievement It increases the sense of civic That need to engage in-service The people working on this? Well, more than 17 41,000 students are engaged in service-learning through 3 2 18 programs that we fund through the Learn and Serve-Michigan 19 School-Based programs that you all approve every year. 20 There's about 180 school districts involved. 21 academies indicate they engage in service-learning 22 activities. 23 And That's a self-purporting. And finally, third, the Commission study from 24 Ferris State University says Michigan service-learning is 25 more likely to occur in the larger districts, those with GERGER-MORETTI REPORTING - MCOR 616-343-0118 �47 1 3,000 or more, than those medium or small districts. It's 2 no surprise here. 3 coordination in order to engage in service-learning 4 programming. 5 teachers and the support staff working together -- it's 6 going to take a larger district with larger resources. It takes a lot of work and staff And those districts where you have the 7 It also indicates that the school districts with 8 a higher percentage of free lunch rates are less likely to 9 engage in service-learning. 10 That may have a direct correlation, again, to the past. There's been a few avenues that we've worked to 11 12 get wrapped up. First of all, our role in supporting 13 service-learning works primarily right now through grant 14 areas. 15 corporations for national service funds that are 16 distributed to school districts for them to engage in 17 service-learning programs in private. 18 based grants which work with the community-based 19 organizations outside of the schools to bring service- 20 learning to the students. 21 society programs can receive grants to pull the students 22 into quality service-learning experiences. 23 new innovative grant program called CHESP, which is 24 Community Higher Ed School Partnership Program. 25 it is designed to do is bring together the partner First, we have school-based and these are We have community So scouting programs, the honor GERGER-MORETTI REPORTING - MCOR Then we have a And what 616-343-0118 �48 1 community-based organization, higher ed institutions, 2 schools, and community, in general, into one knit group 3 all focusing on kids and service-learning. 4 legally a way of the corporation saying, look, we giv8 out 5 funding in this area 1n several different streams, we want 6 you to pull it together by bringing a tight coordination 7 to the program. 8 $1.2 million. And so it's So all 1n all it works out to be about There's also some match funding. How is service-learning being advanced in 9 10 Michigan? Well, we're focusing on five different areas, 11 and realizing that this is a plan that grew out of 12 refocusing of our grant making last year where we said 13 that service-learning right now is barely on the EKG. 14 It's very oblit. 15 on out there. 16 Department of Ed to take on. 17 based program, which is $120,000. 18 lot, so we went out and we garnered up the $1.2 million 19 resources and put together the focus with the help of 20 Chris Kwak, who's absent today, and her folks and the 21 learning and the project, which is another handout, and 22 I'll explain in a moment. We didn't have a whole lot of bang going It wasn't a whole lot of program for the We only had the communityIt's tough to push a The areas we're focusing on is first public 23 24 policy. How to get service-learning raised on the radar 25 of administrators, elected officials, those decision- GERGER-MORETTI REPORTING - MCOR 616-343-0118 �49 1 makers who could see this as a way of reforming schools 2 and young people's education. Second, a leadership group. 3 DR. MAWBY: 4 optimistic or getting changes? 5 How's that's going? MR. CALDWELL: Are you We're just starting it so we 6 haven't made any overtures. Right now we're really into 7 researching who has successful public policy efforts. 8 first approach is going to obviously be our -- starting 9 within our board and approach John Watkins to find out if Our 10 he's going to help us advance service-learning as a viable 11 teaching methodology within the Department of Education. 12 The second piece of leadership group -- about 13 two years ago we convened a group of somebody here as well 14 as folks from the business community, from the 15 philanthropic community, and from schools in the higher 16 ed, and said, how do we get service-learning wrapped up? 17 What's the way to do it? 18 this group got us launched into that $1.2 million. 19 They mentioned these areas and We'll now in the future reconvene that group or 20 use a different group, depending on our needs, as a 21 leadership group that we call together to get the movers 22 and shakers engaged in service-learning. 23 call on the same group of people to help us advance. 24 25 Again, it will The third area is research, does servicelearning work? If so, how? For who and to what degree? GERGER-MORETTI REPORTING - MCOR 616-343-0118 �50 1 We have just started to put together a research group that 2 is going to commission two studies in looking at Michigan 3 schools and how service-learning has worked for students. 4 We're going to take that research as our own marching 5 orders in saying, hey, folks, here's where it works, 6 here's where it doesn't, here's where the gaps are, we've 7 got to fill them. 8 9 Fourth, the marketing plan, much like we talked about here -- I imagine for many of you when I mention the 10 term service-learning, half the room didn't even register 11 the term, the other half knew what it was. 12 something that needs to be explained in every sound bite 13 terms that everybody can grab on to. 14 making learning real for kids and then trying to draw 15 service as a way of getting explorential learning going 16 on, hands-on learning. 17 not necessarily the pitch that everyone understands. 18 we need to figure out a target audience, put a marketing 19 plan together and engage that plan. 20 It is The terms I use are But that's not enough and that's So Finally, we have teachers as our greater 21 champions and getting their professional development up to 22 a level where service-learning is an expectation for all 23 teachers, just like dealing with discipline issues, 24 learning the new math terms that are out now, or whatever 25 the new teaching methodology is. GERGER-MORETTI REPORTING Service-learning has to - MCOR 616-343-0118 �51 1 be up at that same level. 2 So those are the five areas that we're going to 3 work on with this. Those helping us advance this is a 4 grant through Kellogg Foundation as a part of the Learning 5 In Deed Project. 6 who's working with us to co-administer the $800,000 of 7 school-based grants. 8 of Michigan Foundation's Learning to Give Program has been 9 a great contribution with Rob Collier and our own chair, The Michigan Department of Education, Of course, ourselves. The Council 10 Russ Mawby. The Michigan Campus Compact Commission for 11 those getting to work with us for those professional 12 development students, for teachers. 13 Michigan University has been a long-standing partner with 14 us in providing training and technical assistance. And then Eastern Before you go on, there is, at your seat, a 15 16 brief synopsis of a broker study that the folks at the 17 Learning In Deed Project at the Kellogg Foundation, the 18 multi-million dollar a year program had commissioned that 19 talks about what Americans want from their public 20 schools. 21 they want are all the components of service-learning. 22 They want to make learning real for their students. 23 want more civically engaged students. 24 more tied to their community. 25 truly civically engaged members of local schools as well And as you read through this, the things that GERGER-MORETTI REPORTING They They want students They want students who are - MCOR 616-343-0118 �52 1 2 as the area in which they live. If you look at the back of this, it lays out the 3 percentages. But I think what I was telling you was for 4 us, the one near the bottom, where it says 90 percent say 5 that they are likely to support service-learning in the 6 public schools once they know what it is. 7 know how it works and once they know what the benefits 8 are -- the biggest challenge, if I may step out of, you 9 know, being one of the champions of service-learning and And once they 10 serve as the devil's advocate. 11 that it operates highly on antidote, we know 12 service-learning works because we've seen it. 13 service-learning works because it feels right. 14 service-learning works because it's common sense. 15 The biggest challenge is We know We know I imagine Randy and others will tell you that 16 sometimes that doesn't get a millage through, because 17 people say, we know we need a new school building because, 18 look, it doesn't work. 19 to the next level and say, here are the facts, here's why 20 it works, and this is why you need to support. 21 We need to take service-learning So that is our staff's quick synopsis for you. 22 Paula Kaiser at the end of table is our director of the 23 program, is spearheading this, along with a new employee, 24 India Plough. 25 We will be counting on some of you to help us GERGER-MORETTI REPORTING - MCOR 616-343-0118 �53 1 figure out how to implement this plan. 2 of the work we've been able to do. 3 cracked the whip on a ll of us to get this to the stage 4 that it is. 5 California, meeting with our counterparts in other states 6 to find out what they're doing and the good news is, we're 7 on the right track. 8 to go before we're all done successfully. 9 any questions, I'd love to entertain them now. 10 We're very proud Paula has really In fact, we were just in San Diego, The bad news is, we've got a long way DR. LUBBERS: But if you have Well, I have a comment. As I was 11 listening to you, it seems to me, we have all these 12 schools of education where the teachers are being prepared 13 to go into the field. 14 through the philanthropy centers, we try to engage our 15 faculty to do that with the students in our university and 16 there are a few profs in the School of Education who 17 participate. 18 ought to try to develop a strategy to approach the school s 19 of education. 20 you could get the schools of education and the Michigan 21 universities and colleges to buy into this as part of 22 their curriculum, then you would have made some really 23 strides forward. 24 to be relatively slow, but I think if you're persistent, 25 it can be accomplished, at least in a large number of the Now, I know at our university But it seems to me, as a Commission, we So this gets -- over the next decade, if It's not going to be easy and it's going GERGER-MORETTI REPORTING - MCOR 616-343-0118 �54 1 schools. 2 MR. CALDWELL: You're right. That's exactly what we need to 3 do. 4 its affiliate schools are trying to be able to begin to 5 push us in that direction. 6 we don't have great diligence. 7 into the deans. DR. LUBBERS: 8 9 And the Michigan Campus Compact and It's a place, quite frankly, We don't have a great tie Because the deans of the state universities -- I don't know about the public ones or the 10 public university -- I don't know about the private 11 colleges, but they meet -- every year they meet at least 12 once or twice and it would be good to be on their agenda 13 sometime. 14 MR. COLLIER: 15 MS. LENZ: It's a great idea. Another one I was going to add, Randy 16 and I were talking about our state associations with him 17 being a school superintendent and I being a school board 18 member, we have our associations. 19 Association of School Boards meet annually and they have a 20 whole sundry of workshops. 21 this research and then try to get on the agenda of some of 22 those things. 23 group, too, and it's another avenue for us to get the 24 message out or, at least, get it to the administration. 25 And I know the Michigan To me we should do some of School Superintendents Association has a MR. CALDWELL: That's great. GERGER-MORETTI REPORTING - MCOR We're going to 616-343-0118 �55 1 have to talk after the meeting a little bit. 2 MR. WEINSTOCK: How accurately do you think that 3 180 people or 180 communities that they said have 4 service -- you know, on the definition of service- 5 learning? 6 assume they have service-learning but it's really just 7 kind of an extracurricular. MR. CALDWELL: 8 9 Because I know at least in our community we You raise an excellent point. We don't know and that's why we've got to do some more of our 10 own individual research and investigation through the 11 service-learning or if it's just service or if it's 12 service-learning, but it's not done in a way we'd like to 13 see it done. 14 dealing with now is that service-learning gets tied into 15 this idea of mandated service for graduation. 16 two are not synonymous, it's very different, and so we 17 need to spend -- that 180 is just a general casted out 18 number of self-identified numbers saying they do it. In other words, a lot of times what we're And those Now, we've got to go out and dig deeper and try 19 20 to figure out where is it hot and where is it not and what 21 lS 22 research piece that we're talking about. 23 the landscape of the state. MS. KAISER: So that's part of that I would just comment on that, with 24 regard to research. I mean, really we see two avenues. 25 One is, we want to do an environmental scan to really get GERGER-MORETTI REPORTING - MCOR 616-343-0118 �56 1 a sense of where is it really happening and at what level 2 and how is it connected. 3 is it an after-school kind of setting or is it really 4 happening in the sort of core curriculum of the 5 educational institutions and at what level is that really 6 happening. 7 So right to your point, Ethan, So one of the first things we have to do before 8 we can move forward and think about some really specific 9 goals we'd like to accomplish, we have to get a sense of 10 where is it and at what level is it occurring. 11 that, speaking to Kyle's point, there still isn't a lot of 12 research out there that says it really does benefit kids 13 academically. 14 result of participating in service-learning. 15 the things -- that's one of the things, we really want to 16 see that connection. 17 Beyond So how are kids academically changed as a So one of Also, as standards have become a huge issue in 18 this state with regard to performance and accountability, 19 we want to see is, does service-learning actually help 20 kids do better on the MEAP test. 21 Friday a research work group that includes practitioners, 22 it includes higher eds, it includes some national people 23 who have been looking at some people across the board to 24 help us come up with our research agenda for the next 25 three years. So we are convening this So we have a lens of what we need to be GERGER-MORETTI REPORTING - MCOR 616-343-0118 �57 1 looking at and how do we find out about getting the data 2 we need, to then turn and sell it as this is viable, this 3 is what it will do for you. 4 you. This is what it will do to So more people will be excited. MS. PICKARD: 5 Paula, this is another one you may 6 want to talk to Geneva about, because the United Way of 7 Southeast Michigan, they do have a service-learning 8 component to their program. 9 And by the way, one of the things that did come 10 up in our meeting and also with my conversation with a 11 couple other foundation people in the Metropolitan Detroit 12 are 1s aren't we competing with United Way and especially 13 United Way of Southeastern Michigan? 14 Geneva was in the room because Geneva closed the door to 15 let it really be known that this Commission does not 16 really compete with United Way. 17 some of that data. DR. LUBBERS: 18 19 And it was good that But she may already have The Commission -- does the Commission make grants to secure the research? MR. CALDWELL: 20 We are. And that's what some of 21 those fundings turn into, especially the multi-funding 22 one. DR. MAWBY: 23 24 25 Randy, any comments on the world of reality? MR. NEELIS: Well, I guess have an experience GERGER-MORETTI REPORTING - MCOR 616-343-0118 �58 1 standpoint. 2 there's some truth to it. 3 not so sure service makes good kids. 4 now are involved in a multitude of service activities, but 5 I don't know if it's service-learning. 6 most of it's an offshoot of organizations like student 7 counsels, national honor societies, those types of 8 things. I just sort of wrote this down jokingly, but Good kids provide service. I'm Most schools right Most of it's -- 9 You know, there's a ton of things going on, but 10 what you're asking schools to do is to integrate service- 11 learning into the overall curriculum. 12 I see it as. 13 come from. 14 And I certainly would hope that schools get away from the 15 idea of trying to mandate it as a part of graduation 16 requirement, because I think that's defeating the purpose 17 of service and volunteerism. 18 I mean, that's what And quite frankly, that's where it has to I don't think it can be a separate course. I think it's doable, but it's going to take a 19 lot of time. It's got to become a part of the culture of 20 the school system and I think in a large way it is right 21 now a culture of most of the school systems, but not from 22 the standpoint of 23 place as a result of the activities that kids are being 24 exposed to and asked to get involved in rather than 25 teaching or -- that's going to be a hard shift. we're assuming learning is taking GERGER-MORETTI REPORTING - MCOR It's not 616-343-0118 �59 1 go1ng to be easy. 2 3 DR. MAWBY: good students do service, does service make good kids. 4 5 It's interesting, your comment about MR. NEELIS: It's more of a question than a statement. DR. MAWBY: 6 Well, it's kind of a question, but I 7 think there is some research on that. 8 board will start, which works with very troubled kids -- 9 service-learning is a part of -- every college has service And I'm sure the 10 projects and they don't do a nice placement about talking 11 about why and so forth, so they work with senior citizens 12 home and writing for the handicap and many of those 13 things. 14 they say they've ever been able to do something to help 15 somebody else. 16 done that, it's the first time anybody said things, we 17 appreciate what you've done. 18 For many of those kids, this is the first time And secondly, most of them, when they've So I think there's some evidence that -- that 19 handled right -- I agree with you, I don't like mandatory 20 volunteerism. 21 graduate, that doesn't make sense at all. 22 be in the context of civic responsibility of citizenship 23 and so -- great challenge. You've got to volunteer or you can't So it's got to 24 It's going to take some time and almost change 25 one of the things that's going on in a society, I think, GERGER-MORETTI REPORTING - MCOR 616-343-0118 �60 1 that is really debating and frustrating, is the question 2 of role in schools in social structure or the changing 3 nature of society of the home and family and community and 4 all of that. 5 MR. NEELIS: 6 DR. MAWBY: 7 MR. CALDWELL: 8 flagged me on it. 9 where this is working. I wish they'd figure it out. And so it's interesting. We wanted to give -- and Paula I passed over it. Some examples of I just want to give you one real 10 quick one that goes to both Randy's point and your point, 11 Russ, about what service-learning can do. Chris Kwak and Mrs. Engler paid a visit to the 12 13 Duby Urbin Center (phonetic). 14 unfamiliar with it, it's a school K through sixth that 15 runs -- that operates in the Cass Corridor of Detroit, 16 which for those of you who know Detroit, it is one of the 17 rougher parts of town. 18 projects that are now being torn down. 19 into the district there and their community has taken the 20 climb. 21 For those of you who are Frequent drive-bys, several But they have come In the middle of this is the school that's 22 operated by a principal named Francis Hart who worked in 23 the Pennsylvania school district to try to get service- 24 learning ramped up and get it as part of the culture. 25 did that in Philadelphia and then came up to Detroit to be GERGER-MORETTI REPORTING - MCOR 616-343-0118 She �61 1 principal at this small K through six building. 2 At this building, it sits in the center of four 3 housing projects. 4 used as crack houses and, you know, places of gang 5 warfare. 6 the window, is a homeless shelter where from the time of 7 5:00 to 9:00 curfew, people all over who are homeless come 8 line up and get in line for a meal and a bed. Two of which are abandoned and being Next to this building, literally right outside 9 Many school principals would shudder at the 10 thought that at a time when a lot of their busses are 11 coming through, children are crossing paths with the 12 homeless and other folks. 13 decided that service-learning would be a part of every 14 student's learning experience every day and every year. But the Duby Urban School The way they do that is, as you pointed out, 15 16 every teacher has to do it and every teacher has to 17 publish the research on what they want and then every 18 teacher talks to service-learning about part of their 19 future. 20 Francis Parker tells it this way: If you think 21 you can't do service-learning, you need to come to my 22 school. 23 a student who can't even relate with the fact that they 24 are sitting in the room with another child. 25 relate to other people. Let me give you the worst case scenario. I have They can't They are oftentimes autistic. GERGER-MORETTI REPORTING - MCOR 616-343-0118 �62 1 None of them are potty trained. 2 maintenances to begin with. So they are high And the way they did it is they looked at their 3 4 community right next door and said these homeless people 5 come ln and they have a need for hygiene, soap, bath 6 towels, simple things. 7 building -- pre-K room learn to sort soap, toothbrushes, 8 towels, and they make care baskets for the homeless next 9 door. So these children in this pre-K The children's learning outcomes were hygiene, 10 sorting, counting, simple organizational tools, which is 11 what pre-K kids do. 12 to homeless shelter and gave them to the residents of the 13 shelter. They then walked those products over Now the shelter folks who go into that building 14 15 look at the school very differently. It is not just on 16 the way to the shelter; it is something they have to care 17 for because it lS taking care of them. And the way Francis Parker tells it: 18 We have n o 19 drive-bys, we have no violence in our schools, from 20 outside students, and the homeless shelter is not seen as 21 a threat, it is seen as a resource to the school and the 22 community because of the connection made by these 23 students. 24 25 So when I hear teachers say you can't do service-learning, that's the example I give. GERGER-MORETTI REPORTING - MCOR It just 616-343-0118 �63 1 takes a lot of creative thinking and a different way of 2 kind of turning it on its head when we talk about 3 teaching. 4 5 So that's my example for that. DR. MAWBY: Great update. Thank you Paula and all the others. MR. BARFIELD: 6 Russ, may I, please? I have a 7 question for Kyle. I was just looking in the literature. 8 What is BHK development -- I mean, child development. MR. CALDWELL: 9 That's a program in the upper 10 peninsula that works to provide child care services. 11 do --we found that from the AmeriCorps program and it's 12 in Baraga and Keweenaw. 13 MR. BARFIELD: And I notice that $2,838,034 was 14 the amount for all of those efforts. 15 deciding who gets what? 16 less. MR. 17 CAJ~DWELL: We How do you go about Some get a lot; some get a little For us the programs are all peer 18 reviewed by some of you here and by others outside of our 19 Commission. 20 funds available. 21 programs. 22 spend each year and that is what you all approve once a 23 year, usually in the spring or fall for funding. 24 are federal dollars that we appropriate to the corporation 25 and they are run through our standard review. We're looking you look at the overall You look at the quality of the We match the two up and decide what we can GERGER-MORETTI REPORTING - MCOR So there 616-343-0118 �64 1 MR. BARFIELD: I was just interested because I 2 notice the City of Detroit got maybe the smallest amount 3 and I was wondering why that was. 4 MR. CALDWELL: It has oftentimes to do with what 5 they solicit from us rather than us deciding that they 6 didn't need that. 7 8 9 10 MR. BARFIELD: So had they asked for more, they may have gotten more? MR. CALDWELL: If the program was in the quality it needed to be and we had the resources available, yes. 11 DR. MAWBY: 12 MR. NEWPORT: Okay. Good. Just a couple quick comments. 13 One, I'm glad to hear my old element, preschool, has 14 gotten better. 15 guess just a quick comment, starting earlier is better, I 16 still think. 17 in our part of the world with service-learning and Youth 18 Volunteer Corp. 19 that we could kind of d i scover the wheel and we really 20 learned real quickly that we had to partner with K-12 and 21 become very active with that partnership to establish a 22 foundation before we could stand any chance of being 23 successful with our service-learning component at the 24 college level. 25 It wasn't always that way. Secondly, I And we've had a little bit of experience up And we, as a college, started thinking And I guess, I just would really encourage, you GERGER-MORETTI REPORTING - MCOR 616-343-0118 �65 1 know, that dialogue that's going to take place somewhere 2 with K-12, to look at trying to get that as low in the 3 system as is feasible. 4 but I know that, at least in our environment, that's 5 really what it took to get things going. And I don't know what that means, And we just got through taking a group of 6 7 students to Haiti and spent, you know, two weeks a long 8 way from anything, including electricity and water and all 9 those other kinds of things. And that wouldn't have 10 happened if there hadn't have been some really good stuff 11 that had been developed at K-12 out of the students we 12 were working with. 13 DR. MAWBY: Good. 14 MR. WEINSTOCK: We had -- we had some experience 15 with the -- the Capitol Regional Foundation through funds 16 decided to start doing -- start trying to encourage 17 service-learning in the capitol region area. 18 started a program called Mini Grants for the Environment. 19 We kept finding that through the grant-making process we 20 do every year, we still had some money left over, so we 21 started giving these small grants to elementary school 22 classes who would come up with a problem in their 23 community and they would write their own grant through the 24 classroom. 25 would apply through the grant process with us and then we So they And then they would apply to the grant -- they GERGER-MORETTI REPORTING - MCOR 616-343-0118 �66 1 would award this to them and they would have to update us 2 on what was happening. 3 And each member would go to their own community 4 and try to get it started and we had a lot of communities 5 where it was really successful. 6 think it was Chippewa Elementary School in Okemos, but we 7 also had communities which I'm sorry to say, like my own 8 community, where we couldn't get anybody to do anything at 9 all, especially with elementary kids, they thought they Like Ovid-Elsie and -- I 10 wouldn't grasp the concept of service- learning. 11 had teachers that said, "Well, I don't have time in my 12 teaching schedule to put aside valuable hours for this." 13 And it was really disappointing. DR. MAWBY: 14 We also So that's the reality of the chain. 15 Shall we move to the 2001 budget? 16 MR. CALDWELL: Yes. In your packet you have a 17 report from Garry Gross, at the far end of the table 18 there. 19 shortfall for the 2001 budget keeps floating. 20 current budget. 21 shortfall for the moment. 22 last met, is that the Department of Ed budget has ordered 23 an overall five percent -- is that correct, Garry -- from 24 this year's physical budget -- 25 MR. GROSS: The numbers that are quoted in this is the That's the I'm going to stick with the 600 million But what has happened, Slnce we Uh-hum. GERGER-MORETTI REPORTING - MCOR 616-343-0118 �67 MR. CALDWELL: 1 -- that we've had to absorb with 2 an eye towards future budgets having larger cuts. 3 bring you this information to let you know that we may be 4 recommending scaling back some services as we go along and 5 to keep you aware that we are coming into a crunch proces s 6 with regard to the budget. 7 implications with regard to operations of the organization 8 at this time, but just wanted to give you the caution that 9 in the future, with revenues being down, we may have to 10 I only We don't see any major make recommendations and cuts. The second piece I wanted to glve you real 11 12 quick, you have the green sheet at your place that is lime 13 green. 14 Community Service Commission as of June 1 . 15 quickly recall that what we wanted to do, as part of our 16 future plans, was us to choose where and how we move and 17 not have the next governor boot us out of the Governor's 18 Offices that we currently reside in. 19 a proactive stance that we wanted to take. That gives you the new address of the Michigan You'll very We thought that was And that, secondly, this is the first time that 20 21 we have actually taken out the costs of housing 22 ourselves. 23 the Governor's Office and providing the ten years of 24 support that they have so far. 25 and very lucky to have, really, great support from them. And I had to take this moment just to thank GERGER-MORETTI REPORTING We've been very fortunate - MCOR 616-343-0118 �68 1 At the back you'll see a blueprint of the new 2 office space. 3 space to hold our own Commission meetings. 4 a board room large enough to accommodate us and several 5 other amenities. 6 somewhere that talks about the color. We will have an opportunity within this new There will be There's a swatch board around here I'll have you know, I'm putting everyone on 7 8 notice in public right now that I had absolutely nothing 9 to do with picking any of the colors of this office. 10 Having said that, I'm pointing a finger directly at Paula 11 Kaiser, who Garry and I dodged the bullet, who said Paula, 12 you choose. So I overcame my colorblindness by Paula. So as of June 1, that will be the new office 13 14 space. The way our calendar is written right now, we 15 won't have an opportunity to meet in that space for at 16 least a year, because we will be in Detroit in December 17 and we'll be Augusta in September. 18 DR. MAWBY: 19 MS. PICKARD: 20 DR. MAWBY: Detroit is in December? Yes. And then, by then, Mary will have 21 figured out the math to the 1048 Pure Bond. 22 year to do that, Mary. 23 MR. CALDWELL: You've got a The good news is this will avoid 24 the construction that's going on -- highway construction 25 that's going on in downtown Lansing. GERGER-MORETTI REPORTING - MCOR I-496 is being 616-343-0118 �69 1 ripped up. 2 the major artery for Lansing is now closed. 3 news is the intersection that we were actually moving to 4 will be under construction sometime in the near future. 5 We try to run away and we just can't do it. 6 For those of you that have been to Lansing, Now the bad Third, I want to talk to you about national 7 service funding real quick. Again, as you've been getting 8 the notices, I hope, by e-mail or fax, it looks like 9 status quo for the overall budget were flat funded. 10 However, there are new initiatives coming out dealing with 11 the senior core. 12 another one being Veteran's of Michigan for Youth. 13 One being a silver scholarship and then The latter I'm very unfamiliar with. The Silver 14 Scholarship Program regulations will be published in 15 October, is that right? 16 MS. PFEILER: Is that what we talked about. They may be in draft but we'll 17 have to wait for the funding to the come through. 18 think they'll write regs until they have 19 MR. CALDWELL: I don' t Mary Pfeiler from the Corporation 20 of National Service and I talked about this. 21 publish the regs, we would like to provide public comment 22 on your behalf about the program and then work with folks , 23 like Meg Smith, and work with any authorizations, but I 24 just wanted to give you an advisory and a heads-up. 25 When they Next piece I wanted to talk to you -- I provided GERGER-MORETTI REPORTING - MCOR 616-343-0118 �70 1 you with reams of, I know it, too much paper. 2 of paper on the faith-based initiative. 3 is there to say what has happened in the administration, 4 that what they thought was going to be a very simple idea , 5 very small initiative, created a lot of fire and from 6 angles and directions they didn't expect. 7 could be considered the political left and what could be 8 considered the political right ln the area of faith-based 9 institutions. 10 11 But reams All of that paper Both from what All are saying, don't mess with it, we just learned the rules. Don't change the game. On the other hand, there is a driving force out 12 there saying that there is this perceived or genuine 13 discrimination of faith-based organizations with regard t o 14 federal funding. 15 to be appointed and then closed after recommendations were 16 made seems to be going to be around for a while. 17 doesn't know-- I don't know the direction of it and they 18 do -- they want to involve all federal agencies, including 19 the one we work with. 20 the strategy, it will be unclear as to how it impacts us. 21 So this 18-month office that was going It But until they have kind of jelled I will say that people like Mrs. Engler and 22 Dottie Johnson and others have been called to the White 23 House to participate in a dialogue around this lssue. 24 I don't know what the result of that has been, but I'll 25 brief you on that when I know more. GERGER-MORETTI REPORTING - MCOR 616-343-0118 And �71 1 The Corporation for National Service, for a 2 moment, they are having their board meeting this week. 3 many of you know, Dottie Johnson, our former commissioner, 4 currently is serving as chair of that organization. 5 will be stepping down likely at this upcoming board 6 meeting to allow Steve Goldsmith, former mayor of 7 Indianapolis, to be chair of the corporation for 8 national. 9 know. As She She will remain on the board, as far as I Goldsmith was one of the chief architects for the 10 faith-based initiative, so we've got to believe that we 11 will be heavily involved in whatever rolls out of that. Then, as I understand it, shortly after that 12 13 board meeting, there will be a new CEO appointed to the 14 Corporation for National Service. 15 know who it will be. 16 that window. 17 negotiation with some of the candidates. Beyond that, I don't I don't know when exactly within I do know that the president's office is in The other piece they wanted to talk about real 18 19 quickly is having to do with some of the other background 20 materials that I've given you. 21 sheet that talks about what the Executive Committee 22 recommended for funding. 23 have their reports, the division reports, available for 24 you. 25 commissioner listing. Certainly, there is a blue Mary Grill and Paula Kaiser both There is a handout with regard to the new Is that right, Mary? GERGER-MORETTI REPORTING - MCOR It is this 616-343-0118 �72 1 white sheet of paper dated 5/9? 2 MS. ESTRADA: 3 on there, let me know. 4 MR. CALDWELL: Right. If anybody has any change s There's also a Citizens Guide to 5 State Government. Now, let me talk to you about 6 networking for a minute. 7 many copies is that Mary's husband works at the printing 8 office. 9 right there, that's it. The only reason that we got this Now, you want to talk about resource allocation 10 So you have that. This will be a useful tool 11 for you as we begin to talk about legislature outreach. 12 It gives a brief description about everyone and the map o f 13 the districts. 14 you may recall. They used to give this to you in a binder, And then, of course, the arms related to the 15 16 faith-based initiative, that, in a nutshell, is the 17 executive director's report. 18 of license, if I may, to commend the staff for the work 19 they've done since we last gathered together. 20 illustration of what I'm talking about is the last two 21 weeks where I -- this is more of a criticism of me than a 22 compliment of the staff. 23 intended. And a prime Please take it the way it was I've been out of the office for the last three 24 25 I do have to take a minute weeks. I've been at the office for maybe a day or two. GERGER-MORETTI REPORTING - MCOR 616-343-0118 �73 1 I'm sad to say the place is run perfectly without me and 2 that is all to the credit of the staff. 3 the fact that we've got the Governor Service Award, our 4 biggest event for the year, and that we've just taken on a 5 whole brand-new funding strategy with regards to service- 6 learning, we've just reorganized our miracle funding, 7 we've just reorganized our training and technical systems 8 for that funding, we are moving and it itself is a 9 nightmare. When you think o f All of these things have been delegated, as far 10 11 as responsibility, down to staff and they've done a superb 12 and excellent job. 13 supported by the nation's greatest staff with regard to 14 service and state service commission. 15 to all staff. 16 to a staff meeting in the last several weeks. 17 appreciate all the work that they've done and thank you. So I'm happy to say that you are again This is probably the closest we've gotten 18 Mr. Chair? 19 MR. PRUITT: 20 the events today? 21 et cetera? 22 So I say thank you So I Can we ask Mary to walk us through I mean, where are we supposed to be and MS. GRILL: Yes. You do have, at your place, 23 the program for tonight's event, which is, I think, the 24 very last thing. 25 The reception begins at 5:45 at the Amway Grand Plaza in It looks like this in your information. GERGER-MORETTI REPORTING - MCOR 616-343-0118 �74 1 the Continental Ballroom, which if you can -- if you valet 2 park and go in the front doors, you will kind of walk up a 3 ramp to your right and to the Continental Ballroom. 4 dinner begins at 7. 5 same time that the reception ends. 6 Ambassador Ballroom, which is at the top of the grand 7 staircase, which is kind of that spiral staircase you see 8 immediately to the left when you come into the front 9 door. The The doors open at 5:45, which is the The dinner is in the And events conclude at 9:00. 10 MR. PRUITT: 11 MS. GRILL: How is the seating arrangement? Good question, Terry. There are 12 actually reserved tables toward the front of the room for 13 all commissioners and their guests who are in attendance. 14 I know that we also have some former commissioners who are 15 going to be joining us and who will also be seated at the 16 commissioner's table. 17 Michigan Community Service Commission. 18 near the Governor's tables. 19 MR. PRUITT: 20 MS. GRILL: And those tables are just labeled They are up front Do we have legislators? Legislators actually are not at 21 reserved tables. 22 with their constituents, who are a part of the general 23 audience. 24 25 The legislators are encouraged to sit DR. MAWBY: So 5:45 all of us are invited to be part of the reception? GERGER-MORETTI REPORTING - MCOR 616-343-0118 �75 1 MS. GRILL: To be part of the reception in the 2 Continental Ballroom and we move from there to the 3 Ambassador Ballroom. 4 DR. MAWBY: And the table's near the front? 5 MS. GRILL: And the table's near the front. 6 DR. MAWBY: And we mentioned the Youth Poster 7 contest. The Youth Poster Contest will also be unveiled 8 tonight on stage prior to dinner. 9 and white picture on page, maybe, 8, I'm guessing -- no, You will see a black 10 page 7 in the program. 11 in high school from Three Rivers who are so excited to be 12 at this event that they've rented tuxes. 13 on stage as part of the unveiling of that. 14 tremendously grateful to the commissioners who supported 15 the Youth Poster Contest. 16 It was designed by three seniors And they will be And we are Of course, you're all familiar with Commissioner 17 Cummings' challenge to all of the commissioners. 18 matched dollar for dollar and we have Commissioner Wesaw 19 who made a contribution, Commissioner Collier, the FIA 20 made a contribution, Dr. Mawby made a contribution. 21 hope I didn't forget -- oh, Chris Kwak, who is actually 22 not here, made a contribution, so we thank them. 23 DR. MAWBY: 24 MR. CALDWELL: 25 She I You ought to challenge Julie. For those of you who also contributed, please don't leave the program tonight right GERGER-MORETTI REPORTING - MCOR 616-343-0118 �76 1 away, because we have a special -- 2 MS. GRILL: Not tonight. 3 MR. CALDWELL: Well, another time we'll have 4 another very special thank you. 5 mouth shut. 6 DR. MAWBY: Okay. 7 all sorts of things, Kyle . 8 old business. 9 Research results. 10 I should have kept my Thank you for an update on Old business. Me, but I'm not Michigan Volunteer Investment Grants. Kyle? MR. CALDWELL: And we have one approval item? As many of you know, the 11 Commission has been working -- struggling with trying to 12 do two things. 13 dollars that we give out for the Volunteer Investment 14 Grant and at the same time measure the quality of the 15 product that we're distributing. 16 Number one, expend the full one million At the last Commission meeting, we received a 17 recommendation for modifications to the program that 18 included lowering the match rate and changing some of the 19 other parameters of the grant. 20 that we study the Volunteer Investment Grant intensely and 21 then provide a recommendation to you for modification, if 22 any were necessary. 23 We recommended to you all At your place , we handed out, I believe on a 24 green handout -- is that correct -- the recommendations 25 that the staff are suggesting at this time. GERGER-MORETTI REPORTING - MCOR Let me give 616-343-0118 �77 1 you -- and we do have copies for you of the full study 2 that was conducted by Mark Wilson at Michigan State 3 University. 4 we found. 5 Let me give you just a brief snapshot of what First, that -- surprise, surprise -- there is no 6 other program in the nation that combines volunteerism, 7 grant making, and endowment building all in one program, 8 so it was difficult for us to go and say, here's what 9 another organization did and here's what we've learned. 10 So again, being out in front has its advantages; on the 11 other hand, it has some disadvantages. 12 Secondly, the most overwhelmingly, convincing 13 piece of evidence available was that the match rate 14 graduated match rate does not work, and that most 15 organizations and community-based organizations involved 16 said that one to one match rate was what would work most 17 effectively for them. 18 The second -- the third piece that was clear by 19 the evidence was that organizations thought they needed 20 more time in order to meet the grant. 21 time they go through the application process and are 22 awarded the grant. 23 Nine months by the They thought it was short. So looking at those recommendations by the 24 study, we've made one very clear recommendation to you al l 25 and then your permission to further study the issue. GERGER-MORETTI REPORTING - MCOR 616-343-0118 �78 1 First, that the graduated match level be eliminated and we 2 go to a straight one to one match. 3 for every state -- every local dollar, one state dollar be 4 provided for equal endowment. 5 recommendation that we hope we clearly make, although 6 there is more evidence in the study that says that we 7 might want to look at future modifications once we have 8 more data. And that, therefore, That is the only The second recommendation that was suggested by 9 10 those interviewed was that we stretch out the time. Well, 11 you have essentially done that by asking for the 12 legislature to carry over funds from one fiscal year to 13 another. 14 for grant making. You've provided a longer window of opportunity Unfortunately, those days are gone. The State legislature looked at the million 15 16 dollars that we're getting now and all the dollars that 17 have been carried over from one fiscal year to another 18 throughout state government and have put a freeze on it. 19 So whatever we expend at the end of the fiscal year is all 20 we're going to spend. 21 any funds. 22 window. 23 We will not be able to carry over That eliminates our ability to create a longer The final recommendation that was suggested, in 24 the memo we received at the last meeting, was that we 25 allow, in time, soft product to be used to the cash match GERGER-MORETTI REPORTING - MCOR 616-343-0118 �79 1 to go into the endowment. 2 can't endow a soft product. 3 dollars, so you're kind of in a Catch 22. 4 the staff recommends for your consideration flattening out 5 the match, no longer a two to one or a 1.5 to one, but we 6 go a straight one to one match, which was requested by 7 Volunteer Centers of Michigan and others involved with the 8 program. 10 You can't endow the state So, therefore, I think that requires a motion. DR. MAWBY: 9 The challenge there is you All right. And that's on the green sheet? 11 MR. CALDWELL: 12 DR. MAWBY: Yes. The recommendation as presented that 13 we lower the graduated cash match requirement of the 14 Volunteer Investment Grant Program of one to one level for 15 all successful applicants -- and this modification would 16 be retroactive, being current? 17 18 MR. CALDWELL: Right. We didn't want to penalize any -- 19 MR. WESAW: Move. 20 DR. MAWBY: Do we have support? 21 MR. COLLIER: 22 MR. BARFIELD: 23 DR. MAWBY: 24 (All said aye) 25 DR. MAYWBY: Support. I'll support. All in favor say aye. Oppose? GERGER-MORETTI REPORTING - MCOR 616-343-0118 �80 1 MR. COLLIER: Russ, could I just ask a 2 question? 3 mean that we still have about $380,000 of a million 4 dollars that will not be spent that year? 5 How on earth is it -- the math -- does this MR. CALDWELL: 6 numbers. 7 that. I think the numbers are actually different than MS. KAISER: 8 I'll defer to the bottom line We have gone out about $600,000 9 this year and we are expecting that the State is going to 10 ask us to give back a portion of the funds related to the 11 budget cuts this year. 12 want to speak to that. And I don't know, Kyle, if you 13 MR. CALDWELL: 14 ask for it, they already took it. 15 told us they took it after they took it. 16 likely to come in asking for more of that unexplained 17 dollar. 18 is that we go back to the current applicants, all who 19 would like to come in for more at this one to one match 20 rate as well as try to figure out if you can find other 21 applicants. 22 Actually, they're not going to The nice thing is, they And they're So the plan put in place by your recommendation MS. KAISER: What we anticipate is -- what we 23 expect the State to sort of take back is -- we have about 24 160 to $180,000. 25 go to our current grantees and say to them, we're going to Garry and I did the math and that if we GERGER-MORETTI REPORTING - MCOR 616-343-0118 �81 1 lower this to a one to one match, would you still like to 2 have the amount that you ultimately set as your fund- 3 raising goal for the year, and if they do come in and 4 increase the grant size based on what they were already 5 planning to raise to match it, they should -- they should 6 be able to use that $160,000, roughly, and therefore that 7 doesn't require us to do another round of applications to 8 new organizations to sort of expend the dollar. So that's what we're hoping will happen and that 9 10 will be our first obligation. 11 were obligated to those who stuck it out this year, who 12 toughed it out to try to meet the two to one match. 13 also thought it could lead to trouble in the next year in 14 that some people might not finish out our grant this year , 15 knowing they could get the one to one next year. 16 was no incentive. 17 we thought this was the best strategy for us at this point 18 in time, so -- We There So trying to avoid all of those issues , MR. PRUITT: 19 Because we felt like we 20 we should look at this. 21 year? You know, there's another way that What is this, the third or fourt h 22 MS. KAISER: Fourth. 23 MR. PRUITT: Sometime maybe this year we'll look 24 at the individual grants and the size of those endowments 25 and actually how much money has been generated per our GERGER-MORETTI REPORTING - MCOR 616-343-0118 �82 1 investment in these grants, because, you know, it's one 2 way to look at impact -- I mean, it's very narrow out of 3 the evaluation, just to see what 4 as commissioners ought to have some idea -- I don't care 5 if we've invested pretty close to $3 million in this 6 venture -- how much money has actually been generated on 7 the endowment side. Because the whole idea was to create an ongoing 8 9 certainly, all of us source of funds for these volunteer action centers so they 10 have operating support in these individual communities, 11 so -MS. KAISER: 12 We could get you that. We actually 13 do have a chart that talks about the amount of money we've 14 given to each grantee. 15 funded about 45 organizations. 16 has applied for four consecutive years. 17 figures 18 MR. PRUITT: So over the past ten years we've Over those 45, only one So we have the I'm sure their investment 19 strategies are different from community foundation to 20 community foundation, but on the other hand, we need to 21 kind of get a feel for what it may actually have done with 22 the money in terms of the investment. 23 MS. KAISER: One of the other things that really 24 came out of the study, too, was the fact that there was a 25 real need for training and technical assistance, that GERGER-MORETTI REPORTING - MCOR 616-343-0118 �83 1 volunteer centers really aren't educated around endowment 2 billing, and this is sort of a challenge for them because 3 they don't have a lot of expertise or practice in this 4 arena. 5 dollars we get doesn't come with an additional added 6 million dollars to provide a lot of training and technical 7 assistance. 8 9 10 The challenge fo r us is that, really, the million So we're sort of looking at what additional support can we provide so we can be more supportive as to what it is we're asking them to do, so -- 11 DR. MAWBY: 12 business, two items. 13 lOth anniversary of the Commission coming up this fall and 14 we feel like we need to do some things in observance of 15 the decade, particularly express thanks to the legislature 16 and the executive branch and support in creating the 17 Commission that has supported us through the ten years. 18 In fact, the Michigan Alliance, all the things that are 19 happening -- and 1n light of that, it seems to be 20 appropriate that we relate this to our work 1n the 21 legislative arena that we talked about earlier. 22 Okay. Thank you, much. Under new We've already noted that this is our So I'd ask Terry if he would take the leadership 23 of anything we might do could be in conjunction with the 24 fall legislative activity. 25 Ask Julie Cummings, who has been very much engaged in all Ask Terry to take the lead. GERGER-MORETTI REPORTING - MCOR 616-343-0118 �84 1 of this, along with Dottie Johnson, a former member of the 2 Commission, and provide leadership. 3 in volunteerism, so you can call on any of us, Terry, 4 including me. And then we believe And we'll do something later this year. Nomination to the ASC Steering Committee. 5 This 6 is the Association of State Commissions for Community 7 Service. 8 Steering Committee. 9 well represented as a Michigan Commission in the affairs We've been asked by them to name someone to the We're fortunate that we're already 10 of the national association, because Terry is a member of 11 the Executive Commission. 12 And in light of that and in thinking of all of 13 the other involvement, Terry and I have concluded that we 14 were recommending Kyle be recommended to the Steering 15 Committee from Michigan. 16 director and we thought that Terry and Kyle would put us 17 in good standing at the national level. It's very often the executive 18 Does that need action by the Commission? 19 MR. CALDWELL: 20 MR. WESAW: Support. 21 DR. MAWBY: All in favor say aye. 22 (All said aye) 23 MR. NEELIS: 24 25 Move. It just means the staff will have more days alone. MS. KAISER: We don't mind. GERGER-MORETTI REPORTING - MCOR 616-343-0118 �85 DR. MAWBY: 1 Okay. Good. Let's see if there's 2 any public comment? We always invite the public comment 3 as we move through. Let's see if there is public 4 comment. Martha. She's here from Muskegon. MS. BOTTEMLEY: 5 Yes. I got a fax from Mary 6 Pfeiler and I was -- I have a vested interest in a couple 7 of your agenda items and I decided to make the short trip 8 over and to view the new building of my alma mater. 9 not been to this building here. 10 DR. MAWBY: 11 MS. BOTTEMLEY: I've Are you very proud? I am very happy that I'm a 12 graduate of Grand Valley and to see this beautiful 13 building 1s lovely. 14 one to one for the investment grant, since I was one of 15 the people at Volunteer Centers of Michigan and would 16 constantly brow- beat Kyle and other people that that was 17 certainly -- the higher matches were just totally 18 undoable. 19 I would thank you for lowering the I would, however, throw out that because a bunch 20 of us banned together to make this statement to the 21 Commission, that for us now not to able to participate in 22 the one to one match is not, in my eyes, totally fair -- 23 I'll just throw that out --because it was something that 24 we felt we needed to do to make a statement as a state 25 association. GERGER-MORETTI REPORTING - MCOR 616-343-0118 �86 The other thing is in the service-learning 1 2 discussion, having received a CVO service-learning grant 3 for a number of years, and your discussion today totally 4 focused on schools, I would encourage you not to forget 5 the CVOs; that we do a lot of really important work with 6 the grant that I get. 7 children who last summer alone gave over 6,000 hours of 8 service in the service-learning model. 9 wonderful combination to bring the learning process, I work with several hundred And it's such a 10 whether it's taught in a textbook or whether it's the 11 human life skills or team building -- whatever you put in 12 as your learning component of service-learning is really 13 quite valuable. 14 of the antidote stories; however, it has worked. And it really, truly -- I realize I'm one 15 However, India has asked me to be the guinea pig 16 for some of the hard research this summer, which I'm eager 17 to do. 18 of Muskegon County measure up, and I'm looking forward to 19 what those results are. 20 for that. 21 So I am anxious to see just how the young people MS. KAISER: We've been working on the survey Just to clarify. One of the thing s 22 that we're doing with the community-based service-learning 23 program is to develop a participant impact tool that we 24 will use for all of our CVO programs so that we can have 25 some aggregate data consistently to see the impact the GERGER-MORETTI REPORTING - MCOR 616-343-0118 �87 1 service-learning program is having in the community-based 2 setting. 3 to develop the tool and we're going to pilot it this 4 summer at two or three of our programs. 5 CVO grantees will be required to participate with that 6 tool next year. 7 So India, who's on our staff, has been working MS. BOTTEMLEY: Then all of the Just one thing. When you were 8 talking about the legislators, I said to Mary, the 9 Commission has a natural in with your local legislators 10 with your grantees to encourage them to contact their 11 legislators. 12 done somewhat. 13 be, but to really let them know what the commission 14 dollars are buying in their homes. 15 tool and I know my three legislators are always very 16 anxious -- they're very good to come and visit us and have 17 been very helpful. 18 And that's something Volunteer Muskegon has We're not as good as we probably should DR. MAWBY: Okay. It is a very powerful Good suggestion. 19 appreciate suggestions and your comments. 20 you being here. 21 MS. BOTTEMLEY: 22 DR. MAWBY: 23 public comment or -- 24 25 MS. ESTRADA: We We appreciate Well, it's fun. Thank you. Any other items under Russ, I just want all the commissioners to know tonight you have a designated table GERGER-MORETTI REPORTING - MCOR 616-343-0118 �88 1 for you. 2 get you there. MR. BARFIELD: 3 4 If you're having trouble, come find me and I'll Mary, what about guests and spouses and stuff. 5 MS. ESTRADA: 6 MS. GRILL: We've got you covered on that. John, you're actually at the Blue 7 Cross Blue Shield table because of the award you're 8 getting. MR. BARFIELD: 9 10 You and all your guests are at that table. So Betty would sit there as well? 11 MS. GRILL: Yes. 12 MR. BARFIELD: I've gotten a lecture or two over 13 the years when I got home and there were accommodations 14 for me and not necessarily my wife. 15 was awful, so I wanted to make sure. She just thought that 16 MS. GRILL: You're all set. 17 DR. MAWBY: We're doing well with our 18 adjournment. Let's take just a moment and I want to go 19 around and be sure if there's any comment or concern. 20 comment? Any Any concern? Vivian? 21 MS. PICKARD: Nothing for me. 22 DR. MAWBY: Thanks for being here with all the 24 DR. MAWBY: Kari? 25 MS. LENZ: 23 problems. Ethan? Nancy? I would say I'm sorry I can't be at GERGER-MORETTI REPORTING - MCOR 616-343-0118 �89 1 the awards tonight and it's a nice touch to put the 2 commissioners together, because I know in the past we've 3 kind of been spread all out. 4 to do it. 5 6 DR. MAWBY: So that's a really nice way We'll mlss you. Meg? John, Thanks for being here. Mary, we'll be there celebrating with you tonight. 7 MR. BARFIELD: 8 MS. BOTTEMLEY: 9 DR. MAWBY: Thank you. I think I had my say. Good. 10 thank you for being here. 11 date with all these things going on. We're anxious to keep up to 12 MS. PFEILER: I'll try. 13 DR. MAWBY: Garry? 14 MS. GRILL: No comment. 15 MS. ALGRA: No, fine. 16 DR. MAWBY: Ray? 17 MR. WEST: 18 DR. MAWBY: 19 Randy? Paula? I bet you are, too. Mary? Thank you. Just enjoy the facilities here. Don? Pat, thanks for coming down from the upper peninsula. 20 DR. MAWBY: 21 DR. LUBBERS: Don? Just invite all of you, since 22 we're out early, if you want to wander around this 23 building, you might enjoy looking at it. 24 interesting features is across the way at the library 25 where you can see Spot. GERGER-MORETTI REPORTING - MCOR One of the 616-343-0118 �90 1 2 3 4 MR. COLLIER: If you haven't seen Spot, the book retriever, it's worth seeing Spot. DR. MAWBY: That's in this complex right across the courtyard. 5 MR. COLLIER: Right across the courtyard. 6 DR. LUBBERS: Spot is a robot. It allows you to 7 store 270,000 volumes, a lOth of the space that you have 8 previously stored. 9 techniques, really. 10 11 12 It's just using some older industrial The robot finds the book for you. MR. COLLIER: It's fabulous. If you have time, you should go watch it. DR. MAWBY: Don, again, welcome to the 13 Commission and thank you for the wonderful hospitality. 14 Please convey to your staff all of the -- all of their 15 gracious help. 16 DR. MAWBY: 17 MR. PRUITT: 18 Terry? Again, I'm going to sign my pledge card today and I encourage you all to do the same. 19 DR. MAWBY: Okay. 20 MR. CALDWELL: 21 DR. MAWBY: Lock the door. Kyle? Sign early and sign off. Okay. Thanks everyone. And if you 22 get in trouble tonight, look up Mary. 23 of you will be at the reception and we look forward to the 24 meeting on Septeinber lOth and 11th. 25 meeting down in the countryside. GERGER-MORETTI REPORTING At 5:45 we hope al l Very important Thanks much. - MCOR 616-343-0118 �91 MS. ESTRADA: You've got to do a motion to 3 MR. NEWPORT: Motion. 4 MS. LENZ: 5 DR. MAWBY: 1 2 6 7 adjourn. Support. We have a standing motion to adjourn. (Commission meeting adjourned at 2:46p.m.) 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 GERGER-MORETTI REPORTING - MCOR 616-343-0118 �92 CERTIFICATE 1 2 STATE OF MICHIGAN ss. 3 COUNTY OF ALLEGAN 4 5 I certify that this transcript, consisting of 92 6 pages, 1s a complete, true, and correct record of the 7 Commissioner Meeting held on May 21st, 2001, all to the 8 best of my ability. 9 I also certify that I am not a relative or 10 employee of or an attorney for a party, or financially 11 interested in the action. 12 13 IN WITNESS WHEREOF I have hereunto set my hand and seal this 11th day of June, 2001. 14 15 16 17 18 Julie A. Fox (CSR-4566) Notary Public in and for Allegan County, Michigan 19 My commission expires 1/17/02 20 21 22 23 24 25 GERGER-MORETTI REPORTING - MCOR 616-343-0118 � 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 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_2001-05-21_Meeting-Transcription Title A name given to the resource Michigan Community Service Commission 2001-05-21 commission meeting meeting transcription Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Michigan Community Service Commission Description An account of the resource Michigan Community Service Commission 2001-05-21 commission meeting meeting transcription. 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, 50201 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 2001-05-21 https://digitalcollections.library.gvsu.edu/files/original/2d6e9f0618ccab0336525932cf8141d5.pdf 0516207d7504ddf08ce8c64e327dcc5c PDF Text Text I Michigan Community Service Commission February 9, 2001 George W. Romney Building Michigan Room Lansing 12:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m. MINUTES MEMBERS PRESENT: Russell Mawby, Chair John Barfield Victor Begg Michelle Engler Christine Kwak Nancy Lenz Patricia Ryan O'Day Kari Pardoe Vivian Rogers Pickard Terry Pruitt Meg Smith Ethan Weinstock Ray West Kyle Caldwell, Ex Officio MEMBERS ABSENT: OTHERS : Karen Aldridge Eason Robert Collier Julie Cummings Arthur Ellis Arend Lubbers Randy Neelis Don Newport Matthew Wesaw Geneva J. Williams Mary Estrada, Michigan Community Service Commission Mary Grill, Michigan Community Service Commission Bonnie Graham, Michigan Office on Aging Garry Gross, Michigan Community Service Commission Nacori Joyce, Michigan Youth Progressive Action Council Paula Kaiser, Michigan Community Service Commission Lee Lacy, Corporation for National Service Jill Manlove, Michigan Community Service Commission Mary Pfeiler, Corporation for National Service, State Office India Plough, Michigan Community Service Commission Robin Lynn Schultheiss, Volunteer Centers of Michigan Amy Srnitter, Michigan Campus Compact Jocelyn Yanda, Family Independence Agency �I. Welcome and Introduction- Chairperson Mawby The meeting was called to order at 12:30 p.m. by Chairperson Mawby. Chairperson Mawby welcomed everyone to the meeting and asked everyone to introduce themselves. II. Review & Approval of December 8, 2000 Minutes -Chairperson Maw by Chairperson Maw by asked for any corrections or comments regarding the December 8, 2000 meeting. Being none, Chairperson Mawby asked for a motion to approve. Commissioner Smith moved to approve the December 8, 2000 minutes. Commissioner O'Day seconded the motion and the motion passed unanimously. III. Standing Committee Reports A. Executive Committee- Chairperson Mawby Chairperson Maw by highlighted several points of the Executive Committee summary and stated that there would be more discussion later in the agenda. Chairperson Maw by explained that the Executive Director's Annual Performance Review had just been completed. Commissioner Pruitt explained the process and the report that was given to all commissioners and discussed with Kyle Caldwell in advance of the meeting. Commissioner Pruitt stated that he felt that the report was good and everyone was pleased with the outcome. Commissioner Pruitt asked if there were any questions or concerns about the survey, there were none. Chairperson Mawby talked about the ConnectMichigan Alliance (CMA) folder which was given to all commissioners. Chairperson Mawby asked Kyle Caldwell to give an update on the CMA. Mr. Caldwell stated that the CMA held the its board meeting on February 1, 2001. Dr. Edward Blews was elected Chair, Michelle Engler was elected Vice Chair and Terry Pruitt was elected Secretaryffreasurer. Commissioner Pruitt will also be on the Search Committee to look for an executive director for CMA. Mr. Caldwell stated that the Michigan Community Service Commission (MCSC) will need all the commissioners to help identify individuals, businesses, or foundations that should be contacted to join the CMA campaign. Mr. Caldwell explained that the CMA is looking for 100% participation from MCSC members, Michigan Nonprofit Association (MNA), Volunteer Centers of Michigan (VCM) and Michigan Campus Compact (MCC) board members and staff. Mr. Caldwell said if anyone has questions, to please call him at the office. Mr. Caldwell then showed the CMA video. Commissioner Begg asked if each commissioner could obtain a copy of the video and Commissioner Barfield asked if any financial commitments have been received as yet. Mr. Caldwell answered their questions. Commissioner Engler stated that the CMA is meeting with many different organizations and people to get people involved in CMA. • 2 �B. Michigan Youth Progressive Action Council (MYPAC) -Jill Manlove and Nacori Joyce Ms. Manlove gave an overview of the MYP AC Second Quarterly Updates and highlights on the members ' volunteer activities. Ms. Nacori Joyce, a member of the Executive Council of MYP AC talked about MYP AC and her own experiences in volunteerism. Ms. Joyce stated she started in Girl Scouts and has been a member for 13 years and continues to volunteer in many community projects and some projects in other countries. Commissioners asked several follow up questions of Ms. Joyce including how she started volunteering. IV. Executive Director's Report- Kyle Caldwell A. Staff Recommendation for Funding - Kyle Caldwell Mr. Caldwell stated that the MCSC is working more on service-learning in schools. The MCSC has received a commitment from W. K. Kellogg Foundation and the Corporation for National Service (CNS) to make this happen. The MCSC will work with schools in Michigan to develop public policy in the schools at the state level and local level to begin to institutionalize service-learning. Mr. Caldwell introduced India Plough who will be working at the MCSC on the service-learning project along with Angelia Salas and Paula Kaiser. 1. AmeriCorps Competitive Renewal Mr. Caldwell explained Michigan' s AmeriCorps Competitive Renewal Applications process for FY 2001-02. Mr. Caldwell stated that CNS does not have additional resources to support new competitive AmeriCorps programs. Therefore, state commissions may only request funds for programs currently funded out of the competitive pool of resources. The MCSC sent renewal application guidelines to all of its Michigan's AmeriCorps renewal programs. The staff reviewed the guidelines with the programs in December during a conference call. The competitive renewal applications were due to the MCSC on January 12, 2001. The MCSC conducted a staff review of all applications. Applicants were provided written feedback that included any necessary revisions. All revisions are due back to the MCSC by January 31 , 2001 . The staff will review all of the revisions to ensure all issues are addressed. Assuming all identified issues are addressed, the staff recommended renewal funding at the requested amount for the following applicants: BHK Child Development for $409,500; Charlevoix Emmet Intermediate School District for $242,000; City Year Detroit for $108,885; Environmental Research Institute of Michigan for $108,885 ; Family Independence Agency for $348,574; Michigan Communities In Schools for $211,368; Michigan Department of Agriculture for $233,865; Michigan State University for $423,500; Oakland University for $220,619; The Regents of the University of Michigan for $368,550. The total amount recommended is $3 ,284,711 . 3 �A motion was made to approve all renewal funding at the requested amount by Commissioner Barfield. The motion was seconded by Commissioner O'Day. Motion passed unanimously. The staff recommended provisional funding at the requested amount for one applicant. Provisional funding means that if the program addresses the weaknesses that have been identified by April 30, 2001, the program will be funded. The staff may modify the deadline if the program is making a concerted effort to address the issues, but needs additional time to address the issues. Assuming all issues are addressed, the staff recommended provisional funding at the requested amount for United Way of Genesee County for $227,429. The total amount recommended is $227,429. A motion was made to approve the provisional funding at the requested amount by Commissioner Pruitt. The motion was seconded by Commissioner Weinstock. Motion passed unanimously. 2. Michigan's AmeriCorps Promise Fellows For FY 2001, the MCSC received $194,994 funding to support 18 Michigan's AmeriCorps Promise Fellows for Michigan's Communities of Promise. In Round I, the MCSC approved eight applications requesting $129,996 to support 12 fellows. The MCSC conducted a second round of applications to distribute the remaining six Promise Fellows positions. On January 5, 2001 , the MCSC received four applications requesting $43,332 to support four fellows. The MCSC staff conducted a staff review of all applications. Applicants were provided written feedback that included any necessary revisions. All revisions were due to the MCSC by January 26, 200 1. The staff reviewed all of the revisions and made the following recommendations. The staff recommended new funding for new applicants at the requested amount for Volunteer Centers of the Tri-Cities for $10,833; Michigan State University Extension-Mackinac County for $10,833 and Boys and Girls Club of Lansing for $10,833. Total amount recommended was $32,499 for three fellows. A motion was made to approve the new funding for new applicants at the requested amount by Commissioner Lenz. The motion was seconded by Commissioner Smith. Motion passed unanimously. The staff recommended additional funding to existing grantees at the requested amount for Marquette and Alger Counties' Promise-The Alliance for Youth for two fellows for $10,833 each. Total amount recommended was $21,666. A motion was made to approve additional funding to existing grantees at the amount requested amount by Commissioner Smith. The motion was seconded by Commissioner Barfield. Motion passed unanimously. 4 �Mr. Caldwell stated that there was a complete update on what has been happening with the MCSC' s AmeriCorps, Learn & Service-Michigan, Volunteer Investment Grants, Michigan's AmeriCorps Promise Fellows , and Training and Technical Assistance programs in Ms. Kaiser's Program Division Director's Report . Mr. Caldwell stated that there was a report from Finance & Administration Division from Mr. Gross. Mr. Gross also handed out a very brief summary of the MCSC's budget and Mr. Caldwell explained the summary. Mr. Caldwell stated that there was a report from Outreach & Fund Development Division from Ms . Grill included in the packet. Mr. Caldwell stated that the report would update commissioners on the activities of that division. B. National Service Policy Recommendations (White Paper) 1. Review and Comment Mr. Caldwell discussed a draft copy of a white paper on national service which Michigan took the lead on developing but authored in collaboration with six other state commissions, Office on Aging, CNS state offices and other stakeholders from the field. The paper positions national service as a state-driven initiative. 2. Endorsement of Principles (approval item) Mr. Caldwell explained that the paper will be advanced by the American Association of State Service Commissions (AASSC). The paper explains that states are recommending the immediate advancement and institutionalization of the following principles: a. All Americans should be encouraged and empowered to give back through a quality volunteer experience that can make a genuine and meaningful difference in someone's life or the community at large. b. States and local communities should be empowered to help engage their. citizens in meaningful, effective and sustainable volunteer service. c. All sectors of society including government, education, businesses, nonprofit organizations, faith-based institutions and civic organizations should ban together to address community challenges by envisioning, creating and sustaining community problem solving models that utilize volunteers as their primary resource. d. Adequate, flexible and non-duplicative financial and human resources from the federal government should be leveraged by states for local communities and community-based organizations to develop stable and enduring volunteer service infrastructures (resources, technical support, coordination, etc.) that demonstrates a substantial investment in a community problem solving model. 5 �e. Local, state and national leaders should demonstrate their support for volunteerism through personal action for the common good and through the advancement of principle-centered public policy that uses national and community service as a prominent strategy to address issues. Mr. Caldwell asked that commissioners read the paper and review it very carefully as he will be asking for their official feedback and endorsements of the principles and strategies. Commissioner Pruitt gave his support and asked all commissioners to formally approve the five principles. Commissioner O'Day made a motion to approve the five principles and Commissioner Smith seconded the motion. The motion was passed unanimously. Several commissioners gave their views, concerns and their own ideas on the future of national service. Mr. Caldwell explained the dissemination process for the white paper. Explaining that the AASSC will take the white paper to the CNS and other related organizations. Mr. Caldwell explained a hand-out (on yellow paper) of examples of how current Michigan's AmeriCorps programs partner with faith-based organizations. Mr. Caldwell also asked commissioners to look at the enclosed release from Sandy Scott on "President Bush Enlist Corporation for National Service in Faith-Based and Community Initiative." V. Old Business- Chairperson Mawby A. MCSC Retreat (Monday-Tuesday , September 10 & 11, 2001) - Chairperson Maw by 1. Brook Lodge - Augusta, Michigan Chairperson Mawby announced that there will be a commissioner retreat on September 10 & 11, 2001. Chairperson Maw by explained that the MCSC needs more time to discuss where and how Michigan will be in the future. The meeting will be at Brook Lodge in Augusta. 2. Goals & Agenda Committee Chairperson Mawby asked Commissioner Lenz, Kwak, Aldridge, Neelis and Newport to serve on a retreat planning committee. The committee will work to put together an agenda and goals for the retreat. B. Legislative Outreach - Chairperson Maw by 1. Strategy Committee Chairperson Mawby explained that the MCSC needs this committee to work with legislators and the MCSC to develop a strategy for the future. Chairperson Mawby asked Commissioner Pruitt to serve on this committee as the chair along with Commissioner Pickard and Commissioner Aldridge. Commissioner Pruitt discussed his position with Dow Corning and his position with the MCSC. Commissioner Pruitt stressed the importance of 6 �keeping our legislators informed about the work of the MCSC. Commissioner Pruitt asked that Commissioner Begg also join this committee because of his expertise in working with legislators. C. Governor's Service A wards & Grantmakers/Grantseekers 200 1, May 21 & 22, 2001, Amway Grand Plaza, Grand Rapids Chairperson Maw by announced that the next MCSC meeting will be on May 21, 2001 in Grand Rapids hosted by Commissioner Lubbers. The Grantmakers/Grantseekers Conference will be held May 21 & 22, 2001 at the Am way Grand Plaza in Grand Rapids. The Governor's Service Awards will be held the evening of May 21, 2001 at the Am way Grand Plaza. The MCSC mailed out nomination forms in November and are due back today, February 9, 2001. There will be a Peer Review of all the nominations that were received in March and the finalist will receive notification in April and then be invited to the Governor's Service Award dinner on May 21, 200 1. Chairperson Maw by stated that he hopes that all commissioners can attend. Ms. Robin Schultheiss gave an update on the Grantmakers/Grantseekers Conference. Ms. Schultheiss stated that registrations materials will be available by March 1, 2001 and they have several great speakers for the conference. VI. New Business- Chairperson Mawby A. National Community Service Conference- Minneapolis/St. Paul, Minnesota June 28- July 1, 2001 Mr. Caldwell explained how the conference has grown over the years and how it now has many organizations involved in the conference besides the Points of Light Foundation. Mr. Caldwell stated that several of the MCSC staff will be attending and encouraged other commissioners to attend. The conference runs from June 28 -July 1, 2001 but Mr. Caldwell explained that there are many pre and post events. Commissioner Pruitt explained that the American Association of State Service Commission annual meeting will be held prior to the start of the National Community Service Conference. Commissioner Pruitt asked Chairperson Mawby to attend that meeting and speak at that meeting on behalf of the MCSC. VII. Public Comment - Chairperson Mawby Chairperson Mawby asked for comments from everyone. Ms. Lee Lacy from the Corporation for National Service thanked commissioners and staff of the MCSC for all their help in making her visit to Michigan a success. Ms. Paula Kaiser asked for peer reviewers for the AmeriCorps review on February 26, 2001. Ms. Mary Grill asked for peer reviewers for the Governor' s Service Awards and donations for the Youth Poster Contest. Commissioner Lenz stated that she has recently been involved with the school district regarding service-learning and is amazed that people really don't understand what servicelearning really is about. Commissioner Kwak agreed to send information from W .K. Kellogg Foundation on service-learning to anyone who was interested in receiving the materials. 7 �Commissioner Barfield made a motion to adjourn the meeting. Commissioner Kwak seconded the motion. The meeting was adjourned at 2:35 p.m. The next meeting will be May 21, 2001 in Grand Rapids, Michigan hosted by Commissioner Lubbers. 8 � 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_2001-05-21_Minutes Title A name given to the resource Michigan Community Service Commission 2001-05-21 commission meeting minutes Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Michigan Community Service Commission Description An account of the resource Michigan Community Service Commission 2001-05-21 commission meeting minutes. Records are compiled in the Our State of Generosity collection by the Johnson Center, along with the files of the Michigan Nonprofit Association (MNA), the Michigan Community Service Commission (MCSC) and the Dorothy A. Johnson Center for Philanthropy. Originals are at the Michigan Community Service Commission. Subject The topic of the resource Dorothy A. Johnson Center for Philanthropy Charities Philanthropy and Society Fundraising Records Michigan Community Service Commission Michigan Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource application/pdf Type The nature or genre of the resource Text Language A language of the resource eng Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Grand Valley State University Libraries, Special Collections and University Archives, 1 Campus Drive, Allendale, MI, 50202 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 2001-05-21 https://digitalcollections.library.gvsu.edu/files/original/6fd2986ebdfc192858d5ea130c4abbf1.pdf e8acd3a38a3dd8074978390960385506 PDF Text Text MICIDGAN COMMUNITY SERVICE COMMISSION NOTICE OF FUNDS AVAILABLE FOR LEARN AND SERVE-MICIDGAN COMMUNITY-BASED ORGANIZATIONS The Michigan Community Service Commission (MCSC) and the Corporation for National Service (CNS) are pleased to announce the availability of $150,000 in federal funds to support Learn and Serve-Michigan Community-Based Organizations (CBO) programs to start October 1, 2001 for a oneyear cycle. What is Learn and Serve-Michigan? The Learn and Serve-Michigan CBO grant program is part of the Learn and Serve America program for school age youth supported by the Corporation for National Service. The Learn and Serve Aill.erica program funds and assists in the development of high quality service-learning programs in K-12 schools and in community-based organizations. Grants provide funding for service-learning programs that address local needs in the areas of ed~cation, public safety, human needs, and/or the environment. Service-learning involves youth in activities that meet genuine community needs and requires the application of knowledge, skills, and reflection time. Youth are involved in assessing community needs, designing projects to address the community needs, and reflecting before, during and after their service experiences. The service activities must be tied to intentional learning objectives. Examples of community-based service-learning projects include: designing neighborhood playgrounds, teaching younger children to read, testing the local water quality, developing urban community gardens, starting recycling programs, and other projects that meet community needs while teaching youth valuable skills. Who are we? The MCSC is the administrative agent for Learn and Serve-Michigan. The MCSC's mission is to enable all citizens, including youth, to engage in public problem solving through service and volunteerism. The MCSC works to fulfill its mission through a number of programs, projects, and activities focused on service and volunteerism. Annually, the MCSC distributes $8.5 million in national service and volunteerism grants and recognizes exemplary volunteers through the Governor's Service Awards and Make a Difference Day. Established in 1993, CNS engages more than a million Americans each year in service to their communities by providing a way to solve community problems. CNS works with government appointed state commissions, state education agencies, nonprofits, faith-based groups, schools, and other civic organizations to provide opportunities for Americans of all ages to serve their corinnunities. CNS's three major service initiatives include AmeriCorps, Learn and Serve America, and the National Senior Service Corps. CNS partners with MCSC to administer Learn and Serve-Michigan. Why should roy organization apply for Learn and Serve-Michigan CBO funding? If your organization currently places a strong emphasis on youth programming and you see the value of engaging youth in service to their community, then this is an excellent opportunity to expand your programming. Community-based service-learning is a great way to engage young people in their community while teaching them valuable skills. Whether the goal is academic improvement, personal development, or both, students engaged in service-learning can learn critical thinking, communication, teamwork, civic responsibility, problem solving, public speaking, vocational skills, and computer skills. �Who is eligible to apply? Any 501 © 3 nonprofit organization that has been in existence for at least three years is eligible to apply for Learn and Serve-Michigan funds . This may include, but is not limited to, local government entities, faith-based organizations, communitybased organizations, and neighborhood-based groups. Learn and Serve-Michigan staff. To find out more about this opportunity, please attend the technical assistance session scheduled for May 31, 2001 in Lansing. (Please note: Organizations applying for Learn and Serve-Michigan CBO funds are not eligible to apply for this funding.) What is the grant amount? Grant requests may vary in amount depending on the type and scope of a proposed program. Applicants are allowed flexibility in developing their budgets, within federal regulations. Grants will be assessed for program cost effectiveness. The average grant amount will be approximately $15,000. What are the Learn and Serve-Michigan funding priorities? The MCSC will consider funding programs that provide community-based service-learning opportunities during non-school hours. We encourage applicants to partner with schools, however, the service-learning experiences may not occur during school hours. Other priorities include connection to other national service programs and local America's Promise initiatives. What can Learn and Serve-Michigan CBO funds support? Learn and Serve-Michigan CBO funds can be used to support the expenses associated with conducting the service-learning activities. This may include, but is not limited to, staff time, supplies, participant training, and transportation. Can I partner with other organizations to apply for funding? Yes. You are encouraged to partner with schools (including Learn and Serve-Michigan School-Based grantees) and other nonprofit organizations in your community to apply for Learn and Serve-Michigan CBO funding. Is there a match requirement? All applicants are required to provide a one-to-one match. Therefore, applicants must provide $1.00 of match for every $1.00 requested. Match funds may be in-kind or cash and come from federal and nonfederal sources. What are th-e responsibilities of operating a Learn and Serve-Michigan CBO program? Responsibilities of operating a Learn and ServeMichigan CBO program include: • Recruiting, selecting, training, and supervising participants; • Designating a coordinator to administer the program; • Submitting semi-annual progress narratives, quarterly expenditure reports, and semiannual financial status reports; and • Participating in statewide grantee meetings, events, and activities. Are there other Learn and Serve-Michigan funding opportunities, if I choose not to apply for CBO program funding? Yes. There is another funding opportunity available. MCSC is currently seeking organizations interested in developing service-learning project plans for community-based service-learning programs. A project plan would contain a brief description of the project, what students will do, content to be learned, project activities, school/community resources, and performance assessment tools. Up to $5000 is available for project plan development with $500 being awarded per project plan. Applicants may apply to be funded to develop more than one project plan. These mini-grants allow applicants to develop new project ideas with the support and guidance of How do I find out more about Learn and ServeMichigan? The MCSC will be offering a training and technical assistance outreach session for applicants. The session will include two components. The morning session will include a general overview of community-based service-learning, the Learn and Serve- Michigan CBO program, funding priorities, and how to apply for the grant. The afternoon �session will focus on the service-learning project plan development mini-grants. If you would like to attend all or part of the training and technical assistance session, please complete the request form below and return it to the MCSC by May 18, 2001. For additional information about Learn and ServeMichigan, please visit the MCSC's website at www.state.mi.us/career/mcsc or CNS ' s website at www.nationalservice.org or call (517) 241-2553. How do I get an application? Applications will be available by May 21 , 2001. To download a copy ofthe 2001-02 Learn and ServeMichigan CBO application guidelines visit our website at www.state.mi.us/career/mcsc. If you do not have access to the web you may request a copy by completing the request form below. Application guidelines will be put in the mail within five working days upon receipt of the request. Applications will be sent by standard U.S . mail and will not be faxed or delivered express mail.· Who do I contact if I have questions? If you have any questions regarding the Learn and Serve-Michigan program or the application process, please contact Jeanine Yard, Program Development Coordinator at (517) 335-4295 or at yardj @state.mi.us. Learn and Serve-Michigan Request Form Name: --------------------------------------------------------------------------- Organization: ---------------------------------------------------------------------Adilless: _________________________________________________________________________ Phone Number: ---------------------------- Fax Number: -----------------------------Email Address: _____________________________________________________________________ Technical Assistance Session (Deadline for registering is May 18, 2001) I would like to participate in the May 31, 2001 session in Lansing, Michigan. 0 I would like to participate in the grant application session from 9:00 to 12:30. 0 I would like to participate in the service-learning project plan development mini-grant training from 1:15 to 2:45 . Application Guidelines (Deadline for requesting the guidelines is June 22, 2001) 0 0 I would like to request a copy of the Learn and Serve-Michigan CBO application guidelines. I would like to request a copy of the service-learning project plan development mini-grant application guidelines. Please fax this form to the Michigan Community Service Commission at (517) 373-4977. If you have any questions, please call Tara Gilman at (517) 241-2553 �Learn and Serve-Michigan Application Timeline May 18 Deadline for registering for the applicant technical assistance session. May21 Application guidelines are available. May 31 Applicant information/technical assistance session in Lansing. June 22 Last day to request application guidelines. June 29 Intent to apply forms are due to MCSC. July 20 Learn and Serve-Michigan CBO applications are due to MCSC. Oct 1 Learn and Serve-Michigan CBO grant start date. Michigan Community Service Commission 111 South Capitol Avenue George W. Romney Building, 4 1h Floor Lansing, MI 48913 FIRST CLASS MAIL U.S.POST AGE LANSING, MI PERMIT N0.1200 � 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_2001-05-21_Notice-of-Funds Title A name given to the resource Michigan Community Service Commission 2001-05-21 commission meeting notice of funds Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Michigan Community Service Commission Description An account of the resource Michigan Community Service Commission 2001-05-21 commission meeting notice of funds. 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, 50203 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 2001-05-21 https://digitalcollections.library.gvsu.edu/files/original/fb33d15965563042a3bf9294f662df0d.pdf 10555f0c343c43e1b4347bcd0fd6370b PDF Text Text JOHN ENGLER , Governor MICHIGAN COMMUNITY SERVICE COMMISSION 111 George W. Romney Lansing , Telephone: FAX: Chairperson Russell G. Mawby Executive Director Kyle Caldwell S. Capito l Ave. Bldg ., 4th Floor Michigan 48913 (517) 335-4295 (517) 373-4977 MEMORDANDUM -~~ TO: ,_:- ~· - ·. Members ofthe Michigan Community Service Commission;_ FROM: Mary Grill, Director of Outreach & Fund Development ~"J RE: Outreach & Fund Development Division Report DATE: May 9, 2001 v Governor's Service Awards The 81h Annual Governor' s Service Awards (GSA) reception and dinner are scheduled for Monday, May 21, 200 I at the Am way Grand Plaza in Grand Rapids . In keeping with tradition, the awards dinner will be held in conjunction with the Grantmakers/Grantseekers conference. A maximum of five (5) finalists were selected in each of the 15 categories through a peer review process that was held on Tuesday, March 13 111 at the Hampton Inn in Lansing. A special thank you to Commissioners Pardoe, Pruitt, Weinstock and Wesaw for serving on the Peer Review Panel. Ameritech is again the exclusive sponsor of the GSA dinner and Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan and Blue Care Network will sponsor the reception. Youth Poster Contest The Youth Poster Contest was an overwhelming success. There were 266 posters entered in the contest by Michigan middle, junior high and senior high school students. The students worked in teams of 2- 4 to create the posters and more than 760 students participated. The winning poster was selected through a youth-driven peer review process. The winning poster was designed by Joshua Bannow, Joe Mason and Cristopher Vaughan, seniors at Three Rivers High School in Three Rivers. These students were supported in their efforts by their teacher Jeanne Pawlowski. -··••Ot< ll[CYCII.·I· APfl> �The fund raising challenge issued by Commissioner Cummings was successful as well with five new sponsors ofthe Youth Poster Contest coming on board this year. We also want to thank Commissioners Collier, Cummings, Kwak, Mawby, and Wesaw for their generous contributions. MYPAC Led by YES Ambassador, Jill Manlove, MYP AC continues its progress as a standing committee ofthe MCSC. The next MYPAC Executive Council's quarterly meeting is being held in conjunction with ·the AmeriCorps Signature Service Project on June gth and 9th in Pontiac. At this meeting the current MYP AC members will review applications for new MYPAC members. The MYPAC Ambassadors complete quarterly reports to provide youth voice to the MCSC and keep the MCSC informed of their local activities. Michigan's Promise .. . ,_ _ Strengthening The Promise, a statewide Michigan' s Promise meeting, was held on April 30th and May 1st at the Ralph A. MacMullan Conference Center at Higgins Lake in Roscommon. Over 65 participants representing the Communities of Promise and Community Partners gathered for two days of workshops, discussion and networking. The participants had the opportunity to gain insight on working with the media in their local communities through the opening speaker Bob Hall, editor of the Traverse City Record Eagle. Attendees also attended sessions on collaboration, youth-led initiatives, local commitment gathering and asset-based programming. In addition, MYPAC members Jared DeBacker and Jennifer Molby co-presented a session on effective youth leadership . Two representatives from the America's Promise staff were on hand to share the national perspective and resources. Communities of Promise also had the opportunity to engage in a discussion and offer input on the future direction of Michigan' s Promise support and resources. Attached you will find the most recent edition of The Link, the bi-monthly newsletter highlighting the statewide and local Michigan's Promise activities. The Link, which was designed and edited by Liz Clemenshaw the AmeriCorps Promise Fellow housed at the MCSC as a loaned executive from CMF, is faxed to all Communities of Promise, Head Start Sites of Promise, Michigan' s AmeriCorps Promise Fellows, Emerging Communities of Promise, and other Michigan' s Promise partners. The current Communities of Promise roster is attached for your information. Disabilitv Project There was a meeting of the Disability Advisory Committee on Thursday, April 12, 2001 at the Hampton Inn in Lansing. The committee members spent time focusing on the development of an ongoing strategy for the Disability Committee. Key discussion points were the committee' s successes and challenges, the ongoing mission and purpose of the committee, establishing effective communication practices with the committee outside of meetings and ways to make the �committee meetings most beneficial. Linda Adam, the Disability Coordinator, will utilize the feedback when developing and implementing her work plan. MCSC Web Site The MCSC has selected the vendor, Trillium Teamologies based in Royal Oak to revamp the MCSC web page. The timeline for this project is being developed and additional information forthcoming. The Commissioners will be asked to provide input and feedback via survey during the web site development process. ConnectMichigan The summer issue of the ConnectMichigan newsletter is in process and scheduled for distribution by June 22, 2001. This issue highlights volunteer efforts in faith-based organizations. Staff The O&FD staff is currently at full capacity. Former AmeriCorps Promise Fellow, Liz Clemenshaw successfully completed her term of service on Wednesday, March 2th and immediately transitioned into a new position at the MCSC as the Community Outreach Coordinator. This is a loaned executive position from Council of Michigan Foundations (CMF). Joining the MCSC staff on Tuesday, April24 1h was Mary Ann Williams the new AmeriCorps Promise Fellow. She will be working extensively with the Communities of Promise to provide support and resources at the statewide level. (A copy of Mary Ann's resume is attached.) Also joining the MCSC is Linda Adam, who began her employment as the Disability Coordinator on Friday, April2th. Linda will be working with the MCSC staff, grantees and programs partners to encourage and support individuals with disabilities in their volunteer service. (A copy of Linda' s resume is attached.) �The Llnll connecting Partners in Michtgan's Promise March 200 1 Volume 5 Opportunities Abound in Muskegon A Day of Caring By Martha Bottomley, Executive Director Vol unteer Muskegon ! By Krysti Bland , Health Educator District Health Department #4 Mus kegon youth w ill have a var iety of service-learning opportunities this summer with . help from the Youth Volunteer Corps (YVC). YVC wi ll connect over 100 youth in Muskegon to service projects . These youth volunteers will be found at several day camps , includ ing theater, literacy, youth science, and those serving people with disabilities . Volunteers will also be involved with the County Museum , painting murals , and working with Habitat for Humanity. An environmental project will give youth a chance to take part in a neighborhood clean up , distribute information to area residents and do water testing. The Montmorency & Alpena Alliance for Youth (MAAY) is bu sy planning the second annual Beautify Alpena with A Day of Carin g. Th is citywide flower-planting project will ta ke place on May 191h , 2001 when approximately 100 volunteers are expected to plant over 14,000 flowers at all three of the incoming corridors to the city. After the service project, volunteers will celebrate with a summer picnic at the local park. Volunteers will receive a packet of seeds to take home to plant at their homes to further beautify the city. MAAYworks in conjunction with the City of Al pena , the DowntOwn Developmeot Authority, Un ited Way of Northeast Michigan, Boys & Girls Club youth members and Youth Volunteer Corps youth members to make this project a success. For furth er information on Montmorency & Alpena Counties ' Promise effort, contact Krysti Bland at (517} 354-4230. Some youth will also take part in a group completing a variety of one-day service projects , such as cleaning the police cars , weed ing flowers, and painting . The largest project, taking place throughout the summer, wil l conduct youth asset mapping in at least two neighborhoods in the City of Muskegon . To get involved in Muskegon or to learn more, contact Martha Bottomley at (231 } 722-6600. 000 Sault Tribe of Chippewa Indians Strengthening the Promise By Beverly McBride Anishnabek Community and Family Services A Statewide Michigan's Promise Meeting In February 1999, the Sault Ste. Marie Tribe became the First Tribe of Promise . Tri bal members from seven counties in the Upper Peninsula of Michigan set the target number of youth to be served and work to generate commitments to fulfill the Five Promises . Five National Direct AmeriCorps Prom ise Fellows will be coming on board in April 2001 to expand youth services and establish core volunteer services in each of the outlying areas. A Spring into Summer Youth Fair in May 2001 will highlight information on and give youth an opportunity to sign-up for summer camps and other youth activities throughout the community. A Hometown Hero 's Nomination and Banquet will highlight adults who have made a difference in the lives of area youth . In addition , communication and cooperation with Chippewa County's Promise and Mackinac County's Promise helps to strengthen the Promise effort in the Upper Peninsula. America's Promise helps create a role for youth within the community, expands the scope of activities in which youth participate, establishes youthrun programs and activities, and promotes youth leadership and servicelearning opportunities . To learn more about the Sault Ste. Marie Tribe of Promise, contact Be verly McBride at (906) 632-5250. Mlt:hl~;m ' ,~; 1 •rumi..!.~ T lw ,\lll., .. r rur \ 'otuh Join us for a conference des igned specifical ly for ind ividuals and organizations devoted to the America's Promise effort through the ir local Com munity of Promise! Monday, April 30- Tuesday, May 1, 2001 R.A.M. Conference Center at Higgins Lake Roscommon, Michigan Every Community of Promise may register up to three (3) ind ividuals to attend the conference free of charge . Please coordinate with your local Com mun ity of Promise Lead Contact to reserve a spot. In add ition , th is conference will serve as a quarterly training for the Michigan's AmeriCorps Promise Fellows. The Promise Fellows also attend free of charge and are not counted as one of the three co m munity representatives. For more information, contact Liz Clemenshaw at (517) 241 -3 4 93 or clemenshawl@state.mi. us Registration Deadline: Apri/10, 2001 �The Link March 2001 Page 2 Facts from Michigan: Giving & Volunteering Key findings from a 1999 survey of Michigan residents (A publ ication of the Council of Michigan Foundations and the Michigan Nonprofit Association ) Who Volunteers? • Statewide, 46.7 percent of Michigan adults have volunteered during the past 12 months. • Women are more likely to volunteer than men , as are individuals between the ages of 30-49 . • Only 6.5 percent of individuals between 25-29 volunteered within the past 12 months . Where to Volunteer? • 51.7 percent of those who volunteered within the past 12 months did so for a religious organization . • The second most popular organizations among volunteers are educational, such as public or private schools , daycare centers , and preschools. • Volunteering opportunities were next noted for youth development (28 .9 percent); human services (27 .7 percent); and health organ izations (22 .9 percent) . Who Doesn 't Volunteer? • The majority of those who did not volunteer in the past year (81 .3 percent) reported that they had not been asked to volunteer. Overall, half of those (55.5 percent) said that they had been volunteers in the past. How Do Volunteers Learn About Opportunities? • 21 .5 percent became involved through family members or friends already involved in the organization. • 16.8 percent reported that they were asked to become involved . • 11 .8 percent found out about opportunities through work or school • A small percentage of people said that they responded to an ad on the television, rad io, or in the newspaper. • Less than 5 percent said that they sought the volunteer activity on their own . Calendar 2001 April29- New Promise Fellow Orientation and Promise Fellow & Site Supervisor Reception- Higgins Lake April 30 & May 1 -Strengthening the Promise- Higgins Lake May 21 -Governor's Service Awards -Grand Rapids May 21 & 22- Grantmakers/Grantseekers ConferenceGrand Rapids May 24-9 a.m.- Prom ise Fellows Conference Call June 8 & 9- Signature Service Project- Pontiac June 21 -9 a.m.- Michigan's Promise Conference Call June 22 & 23- Signature Service Project- Marquette June 22-26- Prudential Youth Leadership Institute Summer Camp- Minneapolis , MN June 28- July 1- National Community Service ConferenceMinneapolis , MN Serving in Delta County By Angie Larson, AmeriCorps Promise Fellow Pathways to Healthy Living A unique collaboration between Delta County's Prom ise and the City of Escanaba Inspection Department is giving area youth an opportunity to give back through community service and giving elderly and disabled residents the help they need . Now in the third winter of this partnership , opportunities abound for the Boy Scouts, Girl Scouts, and youth groups on the volunteer list. The 18 individuals currently on the "resident" list have no other way of keeping up with snow shoveling , raking , and/or lawn mowing . These residents are partnered with youth from the volunteer list and can call them whenever they need assistance with snow removal or lawn care . The AmeriCorps Promise Fellow recruits youth from the community. Advertisements by the City Inspection Department help to let residents of the community know that this opportunity exists . This d.~pa(iment also refers individuals who call looking for.this type .o(assistance . This partnership creates an excellent opportunity for youth to lend a hand in the community and a chance to form a men to r-mentee relationship with an elderly or disabled adult. If you would like more information on Delta County's Promise, please contact Angie Larson at (906) 789-7454. Prudential Youth Leadership Institute Today's young people will be tomorrow's community leaders . But where can they go to get the necessary skills? This summer they can go to Minneapolis·, Minnesota where they will join up to 100 other youth from throughout the United States to participate in the Prudential Youth Leadership Institute Summer Cam p June 22-26, 2001 . Youth who will be entering their Sophomore, Junior, or Senior year in High School next year are eligible to apply. Cost of attending is $465.00 per person (includes hotel , meals, and extra activities) plus cost of travel to and from Min neapolis . Applications must be postmarked by April 19,2001 . At the Prudential Youth Leadership Institute Summ er Camp attendees will : *Learn leadership and service skills to bring back to their local communities; *Participate in a commun ity service project in Minneapol is; *Partake in fun evening events in and around Minneapol is; *Meet youth from all over the United States; *Have FUN! For more information or an application contact Jill Manlove, YES Ambassador at Michigan Community Service Comm ission at (517) 241-3867 or manlovej@state.mi .us For further information please contact Rick Bialczak at the Points of Light Foundation {202) 729-8151 or rbialczak@pointsoflight.org . Michigan Community Service Commission (5 17) 335-4295 Fax (51 7) 373-4977 Beth Barney, Michigan 's AmeriCorps Promise Fellows Program Manager, (51 7) 335-795 2 barneyb@state.mi.us Mary Grill, Michigan's Promise (5 17) 335-7875 grillm@state.mi.us Liz Clemenshaw, Michigan 's AmeriCorps Promise Fellow (5 17) 241-3493 clemenshawl@state.mi. us �Michigan's Promise COMMUNITIES OF PROMISE ROSTER Mr. Chris Angel Alpena Volunteer Center 666 Johnson Street Alpena, MI 49707 Phone: (517) 356-9021 x.335 Fax: (517) 354-0698 E-mail: angelc@al pen a. cc :rni. us Community: Alpena/Montmorency Counties Ms. Lynne Martinez Commission for LAnsing Schools' Success 300 East Michigan A venue Lansing, MI 48910 Phone: (517) 319-5437 Fax: (517)484-6910 E-mail: lynnem@acd.net Community: Capital Area Youth Alliance Ms. Krysti Bland District Health Department #4 100 Woods Circle Alpena, MI 49707 Phone: (517) 354-4230 Fax: (5 17) 356-3529 E-mail:bland@amaesd.k12.rni.us Community: Alpena/Montmorency Counties . Mr:·::Paul McConaua,:,hy · Capital Area United Way 1111 Michigan Avenue, S~ite 300 East Lansing, MI 48823 Phone : (517) 203-5020 Fax: (517) 203-5001 E-mail: p .mcconaugh y@capi talareauni tedway.org Community: Capital Area Youth Alliance Ms. Claudette Lunney 205 21st Street Bay City, MI 48708 Phone: (517) 894-5756 home (517) 686-9355 work Fax: (517) 686-0155 E-mail:producer1967@yahoo.com Community: Bay City Ms . Karen McKnight Casey Service Learning Center Michigan State University 30 Student Services Building East Lansing, MI 48825 Phone :(517)353-4400 Fax: (517) 353-6663 E-mail:caseyk@pilot.msu.edu Community: Capital Area Youth Alliance Mr. Lloyd Banks Blue Cross Blue Shield 600 East Lafayette Mail Code 0250 Detroit, MI 48226 Phone: (313) 225-5516 Fax: (313) 225-9693 E-mail: Community: Capital Area Youth Alliance Mr. Sam Singh Michigan Nonprofit Association 29 Kellogg Center East Lansing, MI 48824 Phone: ((517) 353-5038 Fax: (517) 355-3302 E-mail: Community: Capital Area Youth Alliance �Ms. Sue Atkins-Wagner Sault Area Community Foundation 138 Ridge Street, Suite 3 P.O. Box 1979 Sault Ste. Marie, MI 49783 Phone: (906) 635-1046 Fax: (775) 417-7368 E-mail: sacf@saul t. com Community: Chippewa County Ms. Theresa Nelson Menominee-Delta-Schoolcraft Community Action Agency 507 1st Avenue, North Escanaba, MI49829 Phone: (906) 786-7080 Fax: (906) 786-9423 E-mail:no.email Community: Delta County Mr. Leroy Pieri Chippewa/Luce Counties FIA 208 Bingham Drive Sault Ste. Marie, MI 49783 Phone: (906) 635-4105 Fax: (906) 635-4173 E-mail :pieril@state.mi. us Community: Chippewa County Ms . Tricia Pulis United Way Community Services 1212 Griswold Detroit, MI .~.?276 Phope : (313}":226-9491 . ,. Fax: (313 ) 226-9490 E-mail: Community: Detroit Ms. Jacqueline Augustine Public Health - Delta & Menominee Counties 2920 College Avenue Escanaba, MI 49829 Phone: (906) 789-81 01 Fax : (906) 786-1962 E-mail : Community: Delta County Mr. Gerald Mcintyre Dickinson County Collaborati ve Board 500 St. Stephen Avenue, Suite 30 1 Iron Mountain, MI 49801 Phone: (906) 779-0075 Fax : (906) 774-7797 E-mail: gmcintyre@bresnanlink.net Community: Dickinson/Iron Counties Ms. Deb Nedeau Pathways to Healthy Living 301 N. Lincoln Road, Suite 8 Escanaba, MI 49829 Phone: (906) 789-7454 Fax: (906) 789-7458 E-mail: dnedeau@bresnanlink.net Community: Delta County Ms. Carolee Dodge Francis Dickinson County Area Community Foundation P.O. Box 648 Iron Mountain, MI 49801-0648 Phone: (906) 774-3131 Fax: (906) 774-7640 E-mail: Community: Dickinson/Iron County �Ms . Lorraine Laferriere VFW National Home for Children 3573 S. Waverly Drive Eaton Rapids, MI 48827 Phone: (517) 663-1521 Fax: (517)663-7549 E-mail: Community: Eaton Rapids Ms . Deanna DePree Michigan Communities In Schools 160 South Waverly Holland, MI 49423 Phone: (616) 396-7566 x.119 Fax: (616) 396-6893 E-mail : ls~,.cis@iserv .net Community: Holland Mr. Jerry Johnson Priority Children 202 E. Boulevard Drive, Suite 120 Flint, MI 48503 Phone: (81 0) 234-5007 Fax: (810)234-5017 E-mail :jerry@prioritychildren.org Community: Flint/Genesee County Mr. George Hubbard Ionia County ISD 2191 Harwood Road Ionia, MI 48.84.6 ·· 'P hone: (616) 527-4900-· Fax: (616) 527-4731 E-mail :ghubbard@remc8 .kl2 .mi.us Community: Ionia County Ms. Laurie Craft The Grand Rapids Foundation 209-C Waters Building 161 Ottawa, NW Grand Rapids, MI 49503 Phone: (6 16) 454-1751 Fax: (616) 454-6455 E-mail:lcraft@grfoundation.org Community: Grand Rapids Ms . Dee Obrecht Child & Family Enrichment Council 402 S. University Mt. Pleasant, MI 48858 Phone : (517) 773-6444 Fax: (517) 772-9663 E-mail: cafedee@hotmail. com Community: Isabella County Ms . Tasha Bourne Center for Good Health Hollnad Community Hospital 1061 South Washington Avenue Hollnad, MI 49423-5216 Phone : (616) 394-9841 Fax : (616) 394-3794 E-mai1:tashau@hoho.org Community: Holland Ms. Lois Sandbrook WINN Area Activities Center 4423 West Fremont Road Blanchard, MI 49310 Phone: (5 17) 866-2358 Fax: (517) 866-6213 E-mail:fairviewacres@msn .com Community: Isabella County �Ms . Vera Wiltse Isabella County Extension Office County Annex Building 200 N. Main Street Mt. Pleasant, MI 48858 Phone: (517) 772-0911 x.219 Fax: (51 7) 773-1622 E-mail: Community: Isabella County Ms. Elaine Koons Livonia Public Schools 15125 Farmington Road Livonia, MI 48154 Phone: (734) 432-3669 Fax: (734) 432-3699 E-mail :ekoons@livonia.k1 2.mi.us Community: Livonia Ms. Shelly Schadewa1d Jackson Nonprofit Support Center 325 West Michigan Avenue Jackson, MI 49201 Phone : (517) 796-4750 Fax: (51 7) 796-5981 E-mail :shelly@j acksonnonprofit.org Community: Jackson County Ms . Rose Ann Welte Strong Families/Safe Children P.O. Box 73 200 Hamilton Lake Road Ne..yperry, .ryfiA9S68 'Phone: (906) 293-8'145 , Fax : (906) 293-8199 E-mail:roseann@up.net Community: Luce County Mr. Aaron Cantrell Volunteer Center of Greater Kalamazoo 709-A S. Westnedge Avenue Kalamazoo , MI 49007 Phone : (616) 382-835 0 Fax: (616) 382-8362 E-mai1:kalcac@aol.com Community: Kalamazoo County Ms. Joyce Belonga Mackinac County Extension Offi ce 100 Marley Street St. Ignace, MI 49781 Phone : (906) 643-0314 Fax: (906) 643-0353 E-mail : Community: Mackinac County Ms . Ranae McCauley Kalkaska County Extension Office 605 North Birch Kalkaska, MI 49646 Phone: (231 ) 258-3320 Fax: (231 ) 258-4678 E-mail:mccauler@msue.msu.edu Community: Kalkaska County Ms. Geraldine Stelmaszek Mackinac County Extension Office 100 Marley Street St. Ignace, MI 49781 Phone: (906)643-0354 Fax: (906) 643-0353 E-mail:stelmasg@msue.msu.edu Community: Mackinac County �Ms. Carole Touchinski The Alliance for Youth 307 S. Front Street Marquette, MI 49855 Phone: (906) 228-8919 Fax: (906) 228-7712 E-mail: eta uchinski@ma yf. org Community: Marquette/Alger Counties Ms . Denise Hubbard EightCAP, Inc. 904 Oak Drive Greenville, MI 48838 Phone : (616) 754-9315 Fax: (616) 754-9310 E-mail :dhubbard@mcmentoring.org Community: Montcalm County Ms . Connie Kreft Saginaw Community Foundation 100 S. Jefferson, Suite 501 Saginaw, MI 48607 Phone: (517) 755-0545 Fax: (517) 755-6524 E-mail:connie@saginawfoundation.org Community: Saginaw County Ms. Bev McBride Anishnabek Community and Family Services 2864 Ashmun Street Sault Ste. N{arie, MI 49783 .·Phone: (905) 632-5250Fax: (906) 632-5266 E-mail:bmcbride@northemway.net Community: Sault Tribe of Chippewa Indian s Ms. Martha Bottomley Volunteer Muskegon! 880 Jefferson Muskegon, MI49440 Phone: (231) 722-6600 Fax: (231)722 -6611 E-mail :mjbottornley@hotmail .com Community: Muskegon Mr. Herman Proby City of Southfield Southfield Public Schools 24433 West ine Mile Southfield, MI 48034 Phone: (248) 827-0678 Fax: (248) 827-0679 E-mail: Community: Southfield Ms. Carol Rienstra COGIC Community Center 112 E. Grand Avenue Muskegon, MI49442 Phone: (231) 772-7741 Fax: (231)722-4609 E-mail:rienstra7@aol.com Community: Muskegon Mr. Joe Bixler St. Clair County 4-H Youth Program 200 Grand River, Suite 102 Port Huron, MI 48060 Phone: (81 0) 989-6935 Fax: (81 0) 985-3557 E-mail :bixlerj @msue .msu.edu Community: St. Clair County �Ms . Elaine Flowers St. Clair County FIA 220 Fort Street Port Huron, MI 48060 Phone: (810) 966-2129 Fax : (81 0) 966-2043 E-mail: flowerse@state .rni. us Community: St. Clair County Ms. April McGrath Department of Public Safety 525 Washington Avenue Grand Haven, MI 49417 Phone: (616) 842-3460 Fax: (616) 847-6050 E-mail:amcgrath@grandhaven.org Community: Tri-Cities Mr. Mark Henson-Bolen St. Joseph County ISO P.O . Box 219 Centreville, MI 49032 Phone: (616) 467-5453 Fax: (616) 467-4309 E-mail :mahb@charter.net Community: St. Joseph County Ms. Diane Dykstra United Way of Wexford County P.O. Box 177 Cadillac, MUl960 ,. ' 1 . Phone: (23 :t) 775-~753 _ Fax: (231 ) 775-0169 E-mail:unitedwaywex@vo yager.net Community: Wexford Count) Ms . Elizabeth O 'Dell Human Services Commission 677 Main Centreville, MI 49032 Phone: (616) 46 7-1298 Fax: (616) 467-1229 E-mail: Community: St. Joseph County Ms. Lara MacGregor Volunteer Center of the Tri-Cities 20 N. Fifth Street Grand Haven, MI 49417 Phone: (616) 842-7130 Fax: (616) 842-3596 E-mail: tcauwvc@novagate.org Community: Tri-Cities � 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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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, 50204 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 2001-05-21 https://digitalcollections.library.gvsu.edu/files/original/64fe79cdeb91fa9cdec1ec3ab378ec06.pdf 8186921e0ad627ca07be7a79beccaf3c PDF Text Text STATE OF MICHIGAN JOHN ENGLER , Governor MICHIGAN COMMUNITY SERVICE COMMISSION 111 George W. Romney Lansing , Telephone : FAX: Chairperson Russell G. Mawby Executive Director Kyle Caldwell S. Capito l Ave . Bldg ., 4th Floor Michigan 48913 (517) 335-4295 (517) 373-4977 MEMORANDUM TO: Members of the Michigan Community Service Commission FROM: Paula Kaiser, Director of Programs Michigan Community Service Commission RE: Program Division Director's Report DATE: May 5, 2001 LPauW The past few months has been a busy time for the program division of the Michigan Community Service Commission as evidenced by my lengthy report. Enclosed for your review is my progran1 division update of our recent accomplishments and upcoming activities. Michigan's AmeriCorps Michigan's AmeriCorps Application Process 2001 - 02 For the past few months the staff has been engaged in the Michigan's AmeriCorps application process. The process included two components- one for organizations currently funded (renewals) and one for organizations that do not currently receive Michigan's AmeriCorps funds (new). The staff presented their funding recommendations to the executive committee on April 20, 2001 . Listed below are the staff recommendations that were approved by the executive committee. Formula and Education Award Only Renewal Applicants The MCSC issued renewal application guidelines to all of its Michigan's AmeriCorps renewal programs. The staff reviewed those guidelines with the programs on the December conference call. Competitive renewal applications were due to MCSC on January 12, 2001. The MCSC approved the competitive renewal programs during the February 9, 2001 meeting. The formula and education award only renewal applications were due April 6, 2001. Eight organizations were eligible to renewal funding. Seven of those organizations submitted renewal applications. Northern Michigan Community Mental Health decided not to reapply at this time. The applications were reviewed by staff. Applicants were provided written feedback that included �Program Division Director 's Report 2 any necessary rev1Slons. The staff presented their funding recommendations to the executive committee on April 20, 2001. Listed below are the staff recommendations that were approved by the executive committee. At the April20, 2001 Executive Committee meeting the following renewal programs were approved: Legal Applicant Funding Approved #ofFT #ofPT #of Summer Branch Intermediate School District $140,738 10 0 0 Habitat for Humanity Michigan $312,755 17 20 0 Ionia County Intermediate School District $153,138 12 0 0 Marquette Alger Intermediate School District $205,690 13 8 0 Michigan Department of Natural Resources $73,000 120 150 0 SOS Crisis Center $116,831 6 8 0 Volunteer Muskegon $180,828 13 2 6 Total $1,182,980 191 188 6 New Formula Applications After reviewing the current portfolio and current grantees' position in the three-year funding cycle, MCSC staff determined that we had approximately $2 million to fund new AmeriCorps programs for FY 2001-02. Organizations were notified of the availability of funds for new AmeriCorps programs the week ofDecember 18th. The MCSC hosted two technical assistance session the week of January 15th. One session was held in Lansing and the other was held in Gaylord. Interested applicants were required to submit an Intent to Apply form by January 31, 2001. The MCSC received 31 Intent to Apply Forms. Seventeen organizations submitted applications on February 16, 2001. The applications were peer reviewed on February 26, 2001. Eight applicants were recommended to submit comprehensive applications. The MCSC convened the eight applicants on March 7, 2001 to discuss submission of a comprehensive application. The comprehensive applications were due on March 30, 2001. The staff reviewed the eight comprehensive applications and recommended all eight be funded at the requested level. �Program Division Director 's Report 3 At the April20, 2001 Executive Committee meeting the following new Michigan ' s AmeriCorps programs were approved: Legal Applicant Funding Approved #ofFT #ofPT #of Summer Camp Fire Boys and Girls West Michigan Council $123,911 7 6 0 Creston Neighborhood Association $126,168 10 0 0 The Guidance Center $256,005 16 6 6 Michigan Institute for Nonviolence Education $629,199 52 0 0 Underground Railroad, Inc $181,507 14 2 0 VFW National Home for Children $140,800 4 12 6 Wayne Metropolitan Community Services Agency $127,834 10 0 0 Young Detroit Builders $179,131 14 0 0 Total $1,764,555 127 26 12 For the 2001-02 program year, the MCSC will grant a total of$6,497,110 to 26 Michigan's AmeriCorps programs engaging nearly 850 AmeriCorps members in service to Michigan. The Michigan' s AmeriCorps portfolio will expand from 21 programs in 2000-01 to 26 programs in 2001-02. In addition, the MCSC leveraged an additional $1 ,599,433 to support Michigan ' s AmeriCorps programs. This will be our largest Michigan's AmeriCorps portfolio to date. The staff should be commended .. Planning Grants For the 2001-02 Michigan's AmeriCorps application process, the MCSC is implementing a planning grant phase. The purpose of the planning grants will be to give new grantees three months to plan and put the necessary systems in place to operate their Michigan's AmeriCorps program. Any organization that has not operated an AmeriCorps program and wants to apply for a Michigan ' s ArneriCorps program will be required to apply for a planning grant. The planning grant phase will begin June 1, 2001 and end August 31, 2001. After successfully completing the planning phase, grantees will begin the operational phase of their grant. The planning grants will not exceed $15,000 and majority ofthe funds will cover the personnel costs associated with the �Program Division Director's Report 4 start up of the program. The funds may also cover limited funds for supplies, travel, and equipment. During the planning grant phase new programs will be assigned a mentor from a successful existing AmeriCorps program to assist them through the development stage. The staff is hopeful that the planning grants will allow the grantees to put basic systems to lay a strong foundation for a successful program. Genesee County AmeriCorps Program At the February 9 th board meeting the staff recommended the Genesee County AmeriCorps Program (GCAP) for provisional funding due to some performance issues. The GCAP program was put on probation and asked to submit a corrective action plan for addressing the issues of member recruitment and retention, timely reporting, and partner commitment. The program submitted a corrective action plan. The staff reviewed the plan and has been working with the program to rectify the issues. The staff is satisfied with the progress the program is making toward rectifying the issues. The staff will be meeting with the program on May 8, 2001 to discuss the future of the program. The program has indicated that they may want to make substantial changes to the scope of the program for next year. The staff will be discussing the parameters for which such modifications may be made. The program will be required to submit a revised renewal application if they choose to make major modifications. All future funding will be contingent upon the program addressing all outstanding issues relating to their probationary status. Creston Community Action Corps The Creston Community Action Corps, one of our current AmeriCorps programs has requested a waiver to meet the 50% match requirement for the 2001-02 program year. The staff reviewed the request and asked the program to respond to some additional questions in order to better understand the implications of the match requirement on the program. On April 21 st the executive committee was asked to grant the authority to the staff to make the fmal decision since the commission would not convene again before the application would have to be submitted to the Corporation for National Service. The executive committee approved the request. The staff received the program response on April 25, 2001. Upon review of their response, the staff will grant a waiver of the 50% match requirement for the 2001-02 program year. The program will be allowed to remain at the 33% match requirement. The staffbased their decision on the fact the program will be doubling the size of the program and will need to spend the next year ensuring the systems are in place related to the overall program expansion. The program felt that if they had to spend majority of their time fund-raising rather than focusing on the program expansion the quality of the program might suffer. The MCSC staff concurred and has decided to grant the waiver. The program will be expected to meet the 50% program match for the 2002-03 year and all match requirements for subsequent years. Michigan's AmeriCorps Signature Projects Every summer the Michigan's AmeriCorps programs hosts two statewide Signature Service Projects. The purpose of the projects is to engage members from around the state in a day of �Program Division Director's Report 5 training and a day of service. This year the projects will take place in Pontiac, Michigan on June 8 & 9, and in Marquette, Michigan on June 22 & 23, 2001. See below for additional details. If you are interested in participating in either project please let me know. Pontiac. MI - June 8 & 9 We expect 250 AmeriCorps members to participate in the service project in Pontiac. The MCSC is partnering with the City of Pontiac, and two local non-profits to get things done on Saturday, June 91h. Members will be involved in painting park fences, planting shrubbery and beautifying two of Pontiac's community centers and parks. Marquette, MI - June 22 & 23 The 150 AmeriCorps members traveling to Marquette will spend their day of service on KI Sawyer, a former air base that was closed five years ago. Members will be working with community residents to turn the base into a thriving community. A special thanks to Commissioner Patricia O'Day for her assistance in planning the project. Losing an Exemplary Employee It is with deep regret that I inform you that Beth Barney, one of our Michigan's AmeriCorps program officers will be leaving the commission. Beth's last day will be July 27 1h. Beth will be attending Bowling Green State University in the fall to get her masters degree in organizational development. During her tenure at the commission, Beth was instrumental in creating the member council, implementing the statewide member celebration, resurrecting the annual signature projects, and helping revise the program monitoring systems to name a few of her many accomplishments. Although we will miss her deeply, I hope you join me in thanking her for her tremendous service to MCSC and wishing her much success in her next endeavor. Learn & Serve- Michiean Learn & Serve-Michigan School-Based Program 2001-02 Application Process The MCSC is currently in the process of developing the application guidelines for the 2001-02 program year to realign funding toward our overall goals of increasing the scope and quality of academic service-learning. The MCSC has $600,000 to fund Learn and Serve-Michigan School-Based programs. The application guidelines will be sent to all local School District and Intermediate School District Superintendents. In addition, all current grantees and all schools that completed the Ferris State University survey will receive copies of the guidelines. The MCSC will be offering three categories of funding . School districts that have never received Learn and Serve funding may apply for up to $8,000 in order to develop a plan to establish academic service-learning throughout the district. The MCSC anticipates funding five (5) planning grants. School districts that have received funds in the past may apply for up to $20,000 to expand quality academic service-learning practice throughout the district. The MCSC anticipates funding up to 18 implementation grants. Finally, the MCSC will offer grants of up to $35,000 to school �Program Division Director 's Report 6 districts to establish partnerships between institutions of higher educations, K-12 school districts, and community organizations whose primary goal is to advance the institutionalization and sustainability of academic service-learning through policy, research, and dissemination initiatives. The MCSC anticipates funding 10 partnership grants. The MCSC will be hosting technical assistance conference calls on May 23 and 24 for all schools interested in applying. Schools districts interested in applying must submit an Intent to Apply form by June 8, 2001. Applications will be due June 29, 2001. Leader Schools Three Michigan schools were recently selected as 2001 National Service-Learning Leader Schools. The National Service-Learning Leader Schools program is a presidential initiative that recognizes schools for their excellence in service-learning. Leader Schools serve as models of excellence for their exemplary integration of service-learning into the curriculum and the life of the school. This year 64 middle and secondary schools from 31states were selected as the National Service-Learning Leader Schools. Tinkham Alternative High School of Westland, Michigan, Onekama Middle School of Onekama, Michigan and Garber High School of Essexville, Michigan were among those selected . In June, awardees will attend a national Leadership Institute in Washington DC where they will be recognized and given time to develop their two-year leadership plans. Leader schools are expected to provide leadership and assistance around service-learning to other schools in their communities, states, and throughout the nation. Learn & Serve-Michigan Community-Based Grant Program 2001- 02 Application Process The MCSC is currently in the process of developing the application guidelines for the 2001-02 program year to realign funding toward our overall goals of increasing the scope and quality of community-based service-learning. The MCSC has $150,000 available to fund new Learn and Serve-Michigan Community-Based programs. The MCSC anticipates funding approximately 10 programs at an average of $15,000 each. A notice of available funding was mailed to nearly 6,000 organizations across the state. (See the attached NOF A.) The MCSC will be hosting a technical assistance workshop on May 31, 2001 for all organizations interested in applying. The application guidelines will be available on May 21, 2001. Organizations interested in applying must submit an Intent to Apply form by June 29, 2001. Applications will be due July 20, 2001. National Service-Learning Conference Scholarships The MCSC offered our current Learn and Serve-Michigan CBO grantees scholarships to attend the 2001 National Service Learning Conference in Denver, Colorado in April. Six of the eight grantees attended the conference. The MCSC hosted a grantee breakfast during the conference in order to have the grantees meet the new additions to the MCSC staff. �Program Division Director's Report 7 L & S Coordinator Hired I am pleased to welcome Jeanine Yard to our service-learning team. Jeanine joined the staffin early March. She in conjunction with Angelia Salas administer our Learn & Serve-Michigan School-Based and Community-Based program. Jeanine has 20 years of experience in the fields of prevention and intervention. She was a counselor and director of a juvenile diversion program providing services to youthful offenders. For the past 12 years, Jeanine has been the director of a private, non-profit agency providing prevention services to South Central Michigan. As a certified Prevention Specialist, Jeanine provided training, consultation, and evaluation services to both school-based and community-based organizations in the areas of primary prevention, asset building, substance abuse prevention, and peer helping (mentoring, mediation, leadership, listening). Service-Learning Research One of the things we know we must do is provide additional proof on how service-learning is impacting students, schools, and the community. As a result, the MCSC has composed a Service-Learning Research Working Group that will be convened two to three times per year to help us establish a systematic multi-year research agenda for Michigan. The group, composed of experts in the field and representing all service-learning stakeholders, will convene May 25, 2001 for an all day meeting in Lansing. This group is charged with the task of prioritizing research areas and recommending essential criteria of proposed research studies. Funds from the W.K. Kellogg Foundation and the Corporation for National Service will support the service-learning research. The MCSC has completed a statewide survey to determine the specific areas that are of concern to K -1 2 educators in the state. Volunteer Investment Grants MG) FY 2001 VIG Update The MCSC has $1 million available on an annual basis to support Michigan' s Volunteer Investment Grants. In December, the MCSC issued 12 grants totaling $478,200. The MCSC offered a second round of2001 VIG ftmds in mid-February. The Intent to Apply forms were due on March 16, 2001. The MCSC received two Intent to Apply Forms. On March 23, the MCSC received two applications requesting $141,885. One of the applications was from an organization that has never received VIG ftmds and therefore had to be peer reviewed. Both applications were reviewed by the staff on April 10, 2001. The applicants were given written feedback and asked to address the issues identified in the review process. �Program Division Director 's Report 8 On April20, 2001 , the Executive Committee approved the following applicants: Le2al Applicant Allegan County United Way Fundinl! Awarded $81,885 Match Level 1.5 The Volunteer Center of Holland $60,000 1 Total $141,885 For FY 2001 the MCSC has awarded 14 grants for a total of $620,085 . The MCSC still has approximately $380,000 to disburse before the end ofthe fiscal year. The staff is currently awaiting the results of the VIG analysis (see section below for additional information) before recommending next steps. The staff will be prepared to submit our recommendations at the May 21, 2001 board meeting. VIG Analysis The MCSC has contracted with the Michigan State University Institute for Public Policy and Social Research to conduct an analysis of the Michigan's Volunteer Investment Grant Progran1. Mark Wilson, Associate Professor, will conduct the review. The proposed review will gather and analyze data on the Michigan's VIG program to inform the MCSC of the progress and impact of the initiative. The goal ofthe review is to understand and present the reach, adoption, and impact of Michigan's Volunteer Investment Grants. The major portion of the proposed evaluation will be assessing organizational reaction and capacity to utilize the Michigan's VIG program. A draft report will be submitted to MCSC on May 9, 2001. The staff will review the report and draft program modifications that will be presented to the board on May 21 st. Michiean's AmeriCorps Promise Fellows Program Update All16 Michigan's AmeriCorps Promise Fellows have been selected by the 10 sites across Michigan. A second orientation was held on Sunday April 29th in Roscommon for the new Fellows who were unable to attend the tri-state orientation back in January. The orientation was held in conjunction with the statewide Communities ofPromise meeting on April 30 through May 1, 2001 and served as the second quarterly training for all the Promise Fellows. Promise Fellows had an opportunity to attend multiple training sessions, network with others from Communities ofPromise and take valuable ideas back to their communities as a result of the meeting. In addition, they were also introduced to a new tracking database that will allow them to accurately capture their accomplishments. The ACCESS database was developed by staff member Jennifer Forbes. Finally, the MCSC will be offering scholarships for at least three (3) Promise Fellows to attend the National Community Service Conference in Minneapolis, MN this June. All interested �Program Division Director's Report 9 Fellows were asked to complete an application and address specific questions on why they should be selected to attend the conference. The staff is currently reviewing the applications and will make their selections by May 18, 2001. Trainine and Technical Assistance Cross-Stream Training In March, the MCSC hosted the first of the two cross stream trainings. Cross-stream trainings are trainings that are offered to all national service programs not just one specific national service stream. The first cross-stream training, 'Advanced Supervisory Skills' was presented by the National Crime Prevention Council, a national provider contracted through the Corporation for National Service. This training was an advanced curriculum, which built on the previous Supervisory Skills training that had been offered the past two years. There were 31 attendees at this training, representing AmeriCorps, VISTA, Senior Corps and Learn and Serve. This training received an extremely positive response from training participants. On May 17- 18, 2001, the second cross-stream training on program sustainability will be offered to national service programs in the state. This training will be presented by Campaign Consultation. Thirty-five representatives from the various streams have signed up for the training. This training will focus on vital tools and practices for programs to develop resources for programmatic longevity. The training will offer a special track for the Michigan's AmeriCorps programs in order to help them meet their incremental match requirements. Finally, the latest edition of the Overture, our bi-monthly training and technical assistance newsletter, is attached for your review. �;: Volume 3 (517) 335-4295 Michigan Community Service Commission April2001 • ' -. Issue 1 Fax (517) 373-4977 In The Spotlight The National Community Service Conference Update The Year that Chan2es the World -- Celebratin2 the Internatioriai Year of Volunteers The National Community Service Conference, sponsored by the Points of Light Foundation, is the premier venue for spreading the message of volunteering and national service. This annual event provides an extraordinary opportunity to inspire and mobilize people globally through a full array of national and community service programs designed to address social problems. It will offer more than 250 training sessions to choose from in the following areas: Traditions of Service, Diversity of Service, Innovations of Service, Inspiration through Service; as well as by constituency interests. This year, the National Conference will be taking place between June 28 and July 1, 2001 in Minneapolis/ St. Paul, Minnesota. The conference program is now available at www.PointsofLight.org/2001NCSC. Explore the listing of exciting pre-conference meetings, workshops, seminars, and networking events to assist you as you plan your conference experience in the Twin Cities. Don't miss the 'early-bird' registration deadline on May 24, 2001 for reduced registration fees!! Service-Learning Project Plan Development Mini-Grant Opportunity The MCSC is currently seeking organizations interested in developing service-learning project plans for community-based service-learning programs. A project plan would contain a brief description of the project, what students will do , content to be learned, project activities, school/community resources, and performance assessment tools. Up to $5,000 is available for project plan development with $500 being awarded per project plan. Applicants may apply to be funded to develop more than one project plan. These mini-grants allow applicants to develop new project ideas with the support and guidance of Learn and Serve-Michigan staff. To find out more about this opportunity, please attend the technical assista!'lce_§ession schedule~ .for May 31, 2001 in Lansing. Contact Tara Gilman ·.. . -:•. > ~~. RESOURCES 'Teens With The Courage To Give Award' The Hasbro/YSA Teens with the Courage To Give Award is now available on-line at www.ysa.org/ hasbro.htm1 . This award is for young people who have faced a physical and/or emotional obstacle, reached out to make a difference to others, and ultimately helped themselves as a consequence. National Service News · For citizens in service through Learn & Serve America, AmeriCorps, and the National Senior Service Corps. Published every other Monday on the worldwide-web site of the Corporation for National Service. For the latest information and updates, visit http: //www.nationalservice.org. LEARNS Tutoring/Mentoring Website New on the LEARNS Web site are 12 ready-to-print-and-use activities for training tutors, mentors, and staff of volunteer programs. You'll find ways to help tutors and mentors understand and work within school cultures, select books, support literacy in pre-school children, articulate mentoring roles, make games, and more. For staff are activities that help clarify key partners and develop team roles. Call or e-mail us to discuss extensions that fit your particular training needs. They'd love to hear from you ... Here's the link: http://www.nwrel.org/ learns �Calendar- Upcoming Trainings and Events· May2001 3 New Michigan's AmeriCorps Program Orientation 17-18 Sus_tainability Cross-Stream Training- Gaylord, MI 21-22 Grant Makers/Grant Seekers - Grand Rapids, MI [For more information on this event, please contact Jan Harper at the Michigan Non profit Association- (517)353-5038.] 23-24 Technical assistance conference call for Learn and Serve:_Michigan SB applicants 31 Technical assistance outreach session for Learn and Serve-MI CBO applicants - Lansing, MI ' June 2001 6 · New Michigan~s AineriCorps Program Orientation 8-9 AmeriCorps Signature Service Project -Pontiac, MI 13-15 National Senior Service Corps North-Central Cluster Conference- Milwaukee, WI 21 Communities ofPromise Conference Call- 9:00am 22-23 AmeriCorps Signature Service Project- Marquette, MI 28-1 National Community Service Conference- Minneapolis/St. Paul, MN Trainine Alert!- Sustainabilitv Mav 17-18, 2001 Gavlord The Michigan Community Service Commission (MCSC) is pleased to announce that Campaign Consultation, INC., a national training and tech9-ical assistance provider for National Service programs, will be holding a two-day Sustainability Training at the Sy lvan TreeTops Resort in Gaylord, Michigan on May 17- 18, 2001. 'Sustainability' training will cover how to develop collaborative skills, work w ith marketing/media and develop resources beyond traditional fundraising . Partic ipants w ill have the opportunity to engage in one or all of these topics during this training, based on your self-assessed need. As well, follow up technical assistance will be made available to participants during the implementation of their new sustainability plans. Space for the tra_ining is limited to 50 participants. Participants should be prepared to attend both days of the training as the sessions build on one another. The MCSC will cover the follo wing costs for participants: meals during the training days, overnight (double occupancy) accommodations and training materials. The program is responsible for transportation costs to and from the training and other incidental costs. Registration deadline is May May 4, 2001 . Should you have any further questions regarding the training or registration, please contact Michael Freeman at (517)241-3494. Congratulations 2001 National Service-Learning Leader School Congratulations to Garber High School in-Essexv ille~ Onekama M iddle School in Onekama and Tinkham Alternative High School in Westland! ~ These schools were recently selected as 2001 National Service-Learning Leader Schools. The National Service-Learning. Leader Schools program is a Presidential initiative that recognizes schools for their excellence in service-learning. Leader Schools serve as models of excellence for their exemplary integration of service-learning into the curriculum and the life of the school. These schools join 1999 Leader School Awardee Ace High School in Stambaugh and 2000 Leader School Awardees Romulu~ High School in Romulus and Lasher High School in Bloomfield Hills . Michigan now has six schools with this designation. Additional congratulations go to Onekama Consolidated School District for being selected as one of Michigan 's Best in the Michigan Associafion of School Board 's 2001 Education Excellence Award Program for Project NETGAP! Project NETGAP is a Learn and Serve-CBO funded program that involves middle school students teaching senior citizens of the community how to work with computers. Students get practical application of classroom assignments while learning about the adults. Onekama students received press in the Manistee News Advocate for this project and for being selected to present at the National Service-Learning Conference. For additional training and technical assistance resources, please visit out website at www.state.mi.us/career/mcsc or contact Michael Freema n at (517) 241-3494. � 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, 50205 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 2001-05-21 https://digitalcollections.library.gvsu.edu/files/original/770798c7a1bc46851b30c068e74c75d2.pdf e64d75aedb1777943ee837a517bda9d1 PDF Text Text STATE OF MICHIGAN JOHN ENGLER , Governor MICHIGAN COMMUNITY SERVICE COMMISSION 111 George W. Romney Lansing , Telephone : FAX: Chairperson Russell G. Mawby Executive Director Kyle Caldwell S. Capito l Ave . Bldg ., 4th Floor Michigan 48913 (517) 335-4295 (517) 373-4977 MEMORANDUM TO: Members of the Public Relations & Marketing Subcommittee Pat O'Day, Chair Vivian Pickard Terry Pruitt FROM: Kyle Caldwell, Executive Director RE: Summary of April11, 2001 Meeting DATE: Wednesday, May 09, 2001 ;)I- The members of the Public Relations & Marketing Subcommittee met on April 11, 2001 and discussed the attached agenda (see Public Relations & Marketing Subcommittee Meeting Agenda). The members of the committee discussed three basic topics: benchmarks, markets, themes, strategies and next steps. Benchmarks The committee suggested that the MCSC review the policies and practices of other nonprofit and government organizations and identify what components and plans the committee could use as a framework. Mr. Caldwell will check into departments in the State ofMichigan and Commissioner Pickard will contact Commissioner Williams to investigate United Way Community Services' plans. Markets The committee identified volunteers, volunteer organizations, grant making organizations, potential grantees and nonprofits generally as target markets for the public relations and marketing plans of the MCSC. �Themes The existing themes articulated in the MCSC visioning documents were deemed sufficient for incorporation in a plan. They include, "MCSC as Grantor" and "MCSC as an Information Resource." Strategies The committee suggested a number of strategies to address the public relations & marketing needs ofthe MCSC: 1. Use major grantees and grantors advertisement opportunities (i.e. Goodwill Ads) that showcase MCSC's grant making. 2. Work with grantees to make grant making more visible and tie to legislators and communities. 3. Develop a brochure and online tools Next Steps The committee charged staff with creating a 3-5-page document that lays out a strategy for desired outcomes, strategies and definition of roles stakeholders. Contact higher education institutions with strong business/marketing department for help including Grand Valley State University, University ofMichigan, and Central Michigan University. Another call will be scheduled for June. �Public Relations & Marketing Subcommittee Meeting Aprilll, 2001 (Conference Call) --DRAFT-- Agenda I. Review Subcommittee Charge Public Relations & Marketing Members: Commissioners O'Day (Chair), Pickard and Pruitt The Public Relations & Marketing Subcommittee is an ad hoc subcommittee of the Communication & Outreach Committee, a standing committee of the MCSC, that will work to address the public relations and marketing needs of the MCSC and its grantees. Specifically, the subcommittee would: 1. Identify MCSC stakeholders and their interests. 2. Determine the best way to communicate the work and accomplishments of the MCSC and it's grantees to the general public and other target populations. 3. Recommend strategies for addressing the MCSC communication needs. 4. Identify and invite potential partners/collaborators. 5. Provide an action plan to the full commission at their September 1011, 2001 meeting. The subcommittee may terminate by September of2001. II. Identify Key Outcomes • • • • Types of Relationships to be Cultivated Messages to be Conveyed (Who are we and what' s the best way to tell our story?) Cycle of Activities to Support/Ensure Outcomes MCSC Action Plan III. Define Action Plan Process • • • • • Needs Assessment Data Analysis Strategic Planning Implementation Review �Public Relations & Marketing Subcommittee Meeting April 11, 2001 IV. Outline Primary Strategies for Implementation • • • • Where can we go to get help? Who should we involve as partners? What level and type of resources will we need? How can we broker the resources? V. Develop Preliminary Timeline • Action Plan Presented to the MCSC Membership September, 2001 VI. Determine Next Steps • • • • Next Meeting Follow Up Activities Staff Assignments Commissioner Assignments Page 2 of2 � Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Our State of Generosity Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Grand Valley State University. Dorothy A. Johnson Center for Philanthropy Description An account of the resource Collection contains the records of four Michigan nonprofit organizations: Council of Michigan Foundations, Michigan Nonprofit Association, Michigan Community Service Commission, and the Johnson Center for Philanthropy at GVSU. The documents are compiled by the Johnson Center for Philanthropy, and records document the history of the organizations from the 1960s to the 2010s. Coverage The spatial or temporal topic of the resource, the spatial applicability of the resource, or the jurisdiction under which the resource is relevant 1968-2014 Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived <a href="https://gvsu.lyrasistechnology.org/repositories/2/resources/515">Our State of Generosity collection, JCPA-04</a> Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource <a href="http://rightsstatements.org/page/InC/1.0/?language=en">In Copyright</a> Subject The topic of the resource Dorothy A. Johnson Center for Philanthropy Council of Michigan Foundations Michigan Nonprofit Association Michigan Community Service Commission Dorothy A. 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Johnson Center for Philanthropy Charities Philanthropy and Society Fundraising Records Michigan Community Service Commission Michigan Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource application/pdf Type The nature or genre of the resource Text Language A language of the resource eng Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Grand Valley State University Libraries, Special Collections and University Archives, 1 Campus Drive, Allendale, MI, 50206 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 2001-05-21 https://digitalcollections.library.gvsu.edu/files/original/d10eb337d04d4c45edefbae9bfcb7a58.pdf 519653c6d3e5d340b6e8465ff169de0a PDF Text Text STATE OF MICHIGAN JOHN ENGLER , Governor MICHIGAN COMMUNITY SERVICE COMMISSION 111 George W. Romney Lansing , Telephone: FAX : Chairperson Russell G. Mawby Executive Director Kyle Caldwell S. Capito l Ave . Bldg ., 4th Floor Michigan 48913 (517) 335 -4295 (517) 373-4977 MEMORANDUM TO: Russell G. Mawby, Chair Christine Kwak Don Newport Randy Neelis Nancy Lenz FROM: Kyle Caldwell, Executive Director RE: April25, 2001 Retreat Committee Meeting Summary DATE: Wednesday, May 09, 2001 jy(_ The following is a brief summary of the meeting of the Retreat Planning Committee held on April25 , 2001 . Attached you will also find a memo detailing the overall goals for the retreat. Agenda (FIRST DRAFT) Monday, September 10, 2001 Tuesday, September 11, 2001 12:00 - 2:45 p.m. 2:45 - 3:00p.m. 3:00 - 5:30p.m. 6:15 - 7:00 p.m. 7:00 - 8:00p .m. 8:00 - 9:30 p.m. 7:15 - 8:00 a.m. 8:00 - 10:00 a.m. 10:00 - 10:15 a.m. 10:25 - 11 :45 p.m. 11 :45 - 12:00 p.m. 12:00 - 1:00 p.m. 1:00 p.m. Meeting of the MCSC Transition to retreat MCSC retreat Reception Dinner Evening Program Breakfast Work session Break Work session Break Working lunch End �Facilitator The committee discussed various facilitators to help with the retreat and the characteristics that would be most helpful in the work the Commissioners need to engage in at their September meeting. After some in depth discussion, the committee determined that it would like to work with someone skilled in taking large agendas and moving groups toward progress. One candidate shined above all the others. Alice Buhl, a skilled facilitator who has worked extensively with the board of the W.K. Kellogg Foundation, has agreed to facilitate our meeting. Resource People The committee discussed the need for outside experts to bring national and state perspectives to the first day of the retreat. The following is a list of possible candidates. • • • • (National Issues) Corporation for National Service- Wendy Zenker, acting CEO [confirmed] (National Issues) Faith Based Initiative- to be determined (State Issues) ConnectMichigan Alliance- Ed Blews, Chair of the CMA; new CEO (to be determined) (State Issues) Michigan Politics-Craig Ruff, Public Sector Consultants; Bill Ballard, Inside Michigan Politics; Tim Skubick, Off the Record The attire for the retreat will be casual. �STATE OF MICHIGAN JOHN ENGLER , Governor MICHIGAN COMMUNITY SERVICE COMMISSION Chairperson Russell G. Mawby 111 George W. Romney Lansing , Telephone : FAX : MEMORANDUM Executive Director Kyle Caldwell TO: Retreat Planning Committee FROM: Russell G. Mawby, Chair RE: Summary of March 28, 2001 Meeting DATE: April11, 2001 S. Capitol Ave . Bldg. , 4th Fl oor Michigan 48913 {517) 335 -4295 (517) 373 -4 977 -. ~•-c • ~ Thank you for participating on the call and helping to prepare for the upcom.ing retreat. The agenda seems to be shaping up into two distinct sections: (a) national initiatives updates and state transition issues for the first day, and (b) crafting strategies to proactively address the state and national issues on the second day. From our discussions, we would address the following issues: National Issues • • Whitehouse Office on Faith and Community Based Initiatives Corporation for National Service New Leadership State Issues • Transitions in Government - Executive and Legislative • ConnectMichigan Alliance - New Organization and New Leadership Commissioners will have a number of questions that cannot be addressed by staff This will require that we bring in some additional resource people and should seek the advice of our other commissioners and friends for names of potential candidates. • • • Mrs . Engler - Faith and Community Based Initiative Dottie Johnson - Corporation Leadership ConnectMichigan Alliance - New CEO (TBD) Finally, the retreat will be moved forward by a skilled facilitator (national or within state) who can be brought up to speed on the Michigan Landscape and the various political concerns associated with our planning process. ~ o& P"t'41EOON flfC>'HIDPAPf" � Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Our State of Generosity Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Grand Valley State University. Dorothy A. Johnson Center for Philanthropy Description An account of the resource Collection contains the records of four Michigan nonprofit organizations: Council of Michigan Foundations, Michigan Nonprofit Association, Michigan Community Service Commission, and the Johnson Center for Philanthropy at GVSU. The documents are compiled by the Johnson Center for Philanthropy, and records document the history of the organizations from the 1960s to the 2010s. Coverage The spatial or temporal topic of the resource, the spatial applicability of the resource, or the jurisdiction under which the resource is relevant 1968-2014 Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived <a href="https://gvsu.lyrasistechnology.org/repositories/2/resources/515">Our State of Generosity collection, JCPA-04</a> Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource <a href="http://rightsstatements.org/page/InC/1.0/?language=en">In Copyright</a> Subject The topic of the resource Dorothy A. Johnson Center for Philanthropy Council of Michigan Foundations Michigan Nonprofit Association Michigan Community Service Commission Dorothy A. Johnson Center for Philanthropy Charities Philanthropy and Society Fundraising Records Michigan Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Grand Valley State University Libraries, Special Collections and University Archives, 1 Campus Drive, Allendale, MI, 49401 Contributor An entity responsible for making contributions to the resource Council of Michigan Foundations; Michigan Nonprofit Association; Michigan Community Service Commission Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context JCPA-04 Language A language of the resource eng Text A resource consisting primarily of words for reading. Examples include books, letters, dissertations, poems, newspapers, articles, archives of mailing lists. Note that facsimiles or images of texts are still of the genre Text. 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Subject The topic of the resource Dorothy A. Johnson Center for Philanthropy Charities Philanthropy and Society Fundraising Records Michigan Community Service Commission Michigan Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource application/pdf Type The nature or genre of the resource Text Language A language of the resource eng Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Grand Valley State University Libraries, Special Collections and University Archives, 1 Campus Drive, Allendale, MI, 50207 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 2001-05-21 https://digitalcollections.library.gvsu.edu/files/original/8de3084ebc51407a6ecfa468ddc664da.pdf 9d18a37453f8ab8ae9b7ff8a1a91f77a PDF Text Text ..... -1:. . ......· -~ i ._ Michigan Community Service Commission "Revised" Agenda I :• . May 21,2001 Grand Valley State University DeVos Center, Robert C. Pew Campus University Club Room 401 W. Fulton Street Grand Rapids 12:00 p .m . -4:00p.m. I • .;:" I" •• I. Welcome and Introductions- Chairperson Ma_wby II. Welcome by Commissioner Lubbers . .. _.. "-· . .. : .. ~ - III. Review & Approval of February 9, 2001 Minutes - Chairperson Mawby IV. Standing Committee Reports A. Executive Committee - Chairperson Mawby .... 1. Review Executive Committee Meeting of April20, 2001 meeting B. Retreat Planning Committee-Chairperson Mawby C. Board Development- Commissioner Pruitt · ":' ~ 'I ••• 1. AI Swain resume ) . • D. Public Relations and Marketing- Commissioner O'Day {' E. Legislative Outreach- Commissioner Pruitt v. Executive Director's Report - Kyle Caldwell A. Service-Learning in Michigan .. ~(. ~.. ... . .. ..... ·;- ····~ B. MCSC FY 2001 Budget C. Office Relocation .. ...... .. :.:-.- 1,," ... ... ·- !!!!!!!!!!. /~w. . •~. . ;f. .. ... -. .. .__~.~·p-- .~ ...... 1' •- .. ""'!::::-!?.._-,:. ... r,_. �llll:i· .. VI. ._ r Old Business - Chairperson Mawby .. A. Michigan's Volunteer Investment Grants ) -- "t . .. ·.· ..· ';i.:·~ ·...: . 1. Research Results .( . . { .l .~~ -r'l'-..": : .... :-.. ~ 2. StaffRecommendations (approval item) I .. I :• I New Business- Chairperson Mawby VII. : A. MCSC's 101h Anniversary (Fall of2001) B. Nomination to ASC Steering Committee • I tL tif c1 uJcl/ ... :. . Don Lu};hu~ O'Dccy .... : VITI. Public Comment ). ... Next Commission meeting will be September 10, 2001 at Brook Lodge in Augusta . .,·.. . t" ).• ~.' ..... .. I =.... .. ... r I·~ I" ·). '!\: . .· ": .... ·- .. .... I .... ·. ) : ... I •• ... ) .. 1 ... ·. I • ... :.:. .. • I ..... r I" • .. •.·..... .. ~ II~ '"( -~~·I . .., .... : ... :. - I I ... • -r "I ... ...... ·_u.. J ...... .... .....___ ~- 2 ·-) • I .....· ·~ ... � 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. 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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, 50208 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 2001-05-21 https://digitalcollections.library.gvsu.edu/files/original/eb84ac9f914019cececaa222d4e54c3b.pdf f35514ebf844ec4ad29d17847ea387b1 PDF Text Text MICHIGAN COMMUNITY SERVICE COMMISSION 5/9/01 Updated Dr. Russell Mawby - Chair 8400 N. 39th Street Augusta, Michigan 49012 (H)616-731 -4638 Fax: 616-731-5914 Ms. Julie F. Cummings 100 Riverfront Dr. , Apt. 2611 Detroit, Michigan 48226 (W) 313-566-0199 Fax: 313-566-9028 *Lovelight Foundation Mr. Kyle Caldwell, Executive Director Michigan Community Service Commission George W. Romney Building, 4th Floor 111 S. Capitol A venue Lansing, Michigan 48909 (W)517-33 5-4295 Fax: 517-373-4977 Ms. Michelle Engler Michigan Community Service Commission George W. Romney Building, 4th Floor 111 S. Capitol Avenue Lansing, Michigan 48913 Ms. Karen Aldridge Eason C. S. Mott Foundation 1200 Mott Foundation Building Flint, Michigan 48503 (W) 810-238-5651 Fax: 810-766-1753 *Mott Foundation Ms. Christine K wak W. K. Kellogg Foundation One Michigan Avenue East Battle Creek, Michigan 49017-4058 (W)616-969-23 34 Fax: 616-969-2693 *W. K. Kellogg Foundation Mr. John W. Barfield The Bartech Group 17199 N. Laurel Park Drive, S te. 224 Livonia, Michigan 48152 (W)734-953 -5050 Fax: 734-953-5076 *The Bartech Group Ms. Nancy Lenz Michigan National Bank 200 W. Michigan Avenue Kalamazoo, Michigan 49007 (W)616-349-0549 Fax: 616-349-0550 *Michigan National Bank Mr. Victor Begg 1264 Club Drive Bloomfield Hills, Michigan 48302 (W) 248-334-9225 Fax: 248-334-9225 *Small business Mr. Arend Lubbers Grand Valley State University One Campus Drive Allendale, Michigan 49401 (W)616-895-2182 Fax : 616-895-3503 *Grand Valley State University Mr. Robert Collier Council of Michigan Foundations One South Harbor A venue P.O. Box 599 Grand Haven, Michigan 49417 (W)6 16-842-7080 Fax: 616-84201760 *Council of Michigan Foundations Mr. Randy N eelis Sparta Area Schools 465 S. Union St. Sparta, Michigan 49345 (W) 616-887-8253 Fax: 616-887-9958 *Sparta Area School District 1 �·"' Mr. Donald Newport Mr. Thomas D. Watkins, Jr. Alpena Community College 666 Johnson Street Alpena, Michigan 49707 (W) 517-356-9021 ext. 7246 Fax: 517-358-7553 *Alpena Community College Superintendent Michigan Department of Education Superintendent's Office P.O. Box 30008 Lansing, Michigan 48909 (W) 517-3 73-9235 Fax: 517-335-4565 *Michigan Department of Education Ms. Patricia Ryan O'Day Marquette Monthly 424 E. Hewitt A venue Marquette, Michigan 49855 (W)906-226-6500 (H)906-228-8315 Fax: 906-226-9696 *Small Business Owner - Mr. Ethan Weinstock 430 N. Putnam Road Williamston, ~ichigan 48895 (H)517 -655-8088 Fax: 517-655-(_)729 *Williamston High School Student Ms. Kari Pardoe Mr. Matthew Wesaw 14925 A Drive North Marshall, Michigan 49068 (H)6 16-781-3406 (W)616-842-7080 Fax: *CMU Student 3939 Mayapple Lane Lansing, Michigan 48911 (W)517-336-7782 Fax: 517-336-8997 *Michigan State Police Ms. Vivian Rogers Pickard Mr. Raymond W. West GM Corporation 300 Renaissance Center P.O. Box 300 482-C27-B76 Detroit, Michigan 48265-3000 (W)3 13-665-2989 Fax: 313-665-0746 *Corporate Relations Rep. United Way Community Services Labor Department 1212 Griswold Detroit, Michigan 48226-1899 (W) 313-226-9215 Fax: 313-226-9210 *United Way Community Ser\rfce Mr. Terry Pruitt, Jr. Ms. Geneva Jones Williams 1469 Allendale Drive Saginaw, Michigan 48603 (W) 517-496-8827 Fax: 517-496-4393 *Dow Corning Corporation Executive Vice President and COO United Way Community Services 1212 Griswold Detroit, Michigan 48226-1899 (W) 313-226-9444 Fax: 313-226-9339 *United Way Community Services Ms. Meg Smith RSVP of Monroe County 1623 W. Sterns Road Temperance, Michigan 48182 (W)734-241-8181 Fax: 734-850-6099 *RSVP of Monroe County 2 �Michigan Community Service Commission New Address as of June··· 1, . 2001 1048 Pierpont, Ste. 4 Lansing, Michigan 48911 The phone will likely stay the same (517)335-4295. � 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_2001-05-21_Roster Title A name given to the resource Michigan Community Service Commission 2001-05-21 commission meeting roster Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Michigan Community Service Commission Description An account of the resource Michigan Community Service Commission 2001-05-21 commission meeting roster. Records are compiled in the Our State of Generosity collection by the Johnson Center, along with the files of the Michigan Nonprofit Association (MNA), the Michigan Community Service Commission (MCSC) and the Dorothy A. Johnson Center for Philanthropy. Originals are at the Michigan Community Service Commission. Subject The topic of the resource Dorothy A. Johnson Center for Philanthropy Charities Philanthropy and Society Fundraising Records Michigan Community Service Commission Michigan Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource application/pdf Type The nature or genre of the resource Text Language A language of the resource eng Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Grand Valley State University Libraries, Special Collections and University Archives, 1 Campus Drive, Allendale, MI, 50209 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 2001-05-21 https://digitalcollections.library.gvsu.edu/files/original/4c439e7b6ba7780748bf79961ccbf9fb.pdf 505878791f2a056706338c51fcc820cd PDF Text Text STATE OF MICHIGAN JOHN ENGLER , Governor MICHIGAN COMMUNITY SERVICE COMMISSION 111 George W. Romney Lansing , Telephone: FAX: Chairperson Russell G. Mawby Executive Director Kyle Caldwell S. Capitol Ave . Bldg ., 4th Floor Michigan 48913 (517) 335-4295 (517) 373-4977 MEMORANDUM TO: Members of the Michigan Community Service Commission FROM : Kyle Caldwell, Executive Director RE: May 21, 2001 DATE: Staff Recommendations for Modifications to VIG for FY 2001 The staff of the Michigan Community Service Commission (MCSC) recommends lowering the graduated cash match requirements of the Volunteer Investment Grant (VIG) Program to a 1:1 level for all successful applicants. In addition, staff recommends that the modification be made retroactive to the beginning of the FY 2001 program cycle. Background The staff of the MCSC informed the members of the MCSC of the concerns of the Volunteer Centers of Michigan (VCM) regarding the requirements of the Volunteer Investment Grant (VIG) Program. In a letter from the member organizations ofVCM, the members requested: a lowering of the match requirements, allowance of in-kind contributions to be calculated ~s match, and lowering ofthe minimum grant requirements. The staff requested authorization to commission a study, the results of which would be used to make recommendations for modifications to the VIG program that would address issues of concern and improve the overall quality of the program. Dr. Mark Wilson from Michigan State University was secured to conduct the study. The preliminary data suggests that modifications to the match requirement were warranted. Dr. Wilson ' s study of current and past VIG grantees provides overwhelming evidence that, absent a third investor (Romney Fund), a 1 to 1.5 or 1 to 2 match rate places too high a burden for community-based organizations to meet over a sustainable period of time. Future Modifications No other conclusions can be drawn from the remaining data; therefore staff does not recommend any further action at this time. In addition, the current projected state revenue shortfalls may negatively impact the availability ofVIG funds in the future. Any additional modifications need to be considered within the context of more concrete budget projections. � Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Our State of Generosity Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Grand Valley State University. Dorothy A. Johnson Center for Philanthropy Description An account of the resource Collection contains the records of four Michigan nonprofit organizations: Council of Michigan Foundations, Michigan Nonprofit Association, Michigan Community Service Commission, and the Johnson Center for Philanthropy at GVSU. The documents are compiled by the Johnson Center for Philanthropy, and records document the history of the organizations from the 1960s to the 2010s. Coverage The spatial or temporal topic of the resource, the spatial applicability of the resource, or the jurisdiction under which the resource is relevant 1968-2014 Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived <a href="https://gvsu.lyrasistechnology.org/repositories/2/resources/515">Our State of Generosity collection, JCPA-04</a> Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource <a href="http://rightsstatements.org/page/InC/1.0/?language=en">In Copyright</a> Subject The topic of the resource Dorothy A. Johnson Center for Philanthropy Council of Michigan Foundations Michigan Nonprofit Association Michigan Community Service Commission Dorothy A. Johnson Center for Philanthropy Charities Philanthropy and Society Fundraising Records Michigan Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Grand Valley State University Libraries, Special Collections and University Archives, 1 Campus Drive, Allendale, MI, 49401 Contributor An entity responsible for making contributions to the resource Council of Michigan Foundations; Michigan Nonprofit Association; Michigan Community Service Commission Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context JCPA-04 Language A language of the resource eng Text A resource consisting primarily of words for reading. Examples include books, letters, dissertations, poems, newspapers, articles, archives of mailing lists. Note that facsimiles or images of texts are still of the genre Text. 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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, 50210 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 2001-05-21 https://digitalcollections.library.gvsu.edu/files/original/24f1bc8cace9a2233bef26c51508b5e6.pdf 82ca979d724488421359f0a37a071cb5 PDF Text Text .. What is service-learning? • Service-Learning is a method of teaching that combines academic work with service to the community. Student~ learn by doing through a clear application of skills and knowledge while helping meet needs in the school or greater community. �Why is Service-Learning Important? ~ );> );> Students take an active role in their learning. For example, dropout rates decrease, attendance rates increase, and discipline referrals decrease. It improves the overall school and community climate. Provides an avenue for students to become positive contributors to society. �. ~ Research to date indicates that Service-learning pacts students in the following ways: );o- Improves academic achievement );o- Increases civic responsibility );o- );o- Enhances students' personal and social development Improves work skills �Wlao is implementing servicelearning? . ~ ~ ~ ~ More than 41 ,000 students are engaged in servicelearning through 32 Learn & Serve-Michigan SchoolBased programs. Approximately, 180 Michigan School Districts and Academies indicate that they engage in servicelearning activities. A recent Ferris State University survey indicates, that in Michigan service-learning is more likely to occur in large school districts (more than 3,000 students) than medium or small districts. The survey also indicates that school districts with a higher percentage of free lunches is less likely to engage in service-learning. �How is service-learning being advanced in Michigan? ~ Through MCSC grantmaking - School-based grants $815,395 - Community-based Grants $220,000 - CHESP $166,995 - Total $1 ,202,390 �How is service-learning being · advanced in Michigan? ~Policy Efforts ~Leadership Group ~Research Program ~Marketing Plan ~Professional Development �.. ' Who is helping to advance servicelearning? ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ W. K. Kellogg Foundation through their Learning In Deed Initiative Michigan Departmen.t of Education Michigan Community Service Commission Council of Michigan Foundation's Learning to Give Program Michigan Campus Compact Eastern Michigan University � Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Our State of Generosity Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Grand Valley State University. Dorothy A. Johnson Center for Philanthropy Description An account of the resource Collection contains the records of four Michigan nonprofit organizations: Council of Michigan Foundations, Michigan Nonprofit Association, Michigan Community Service Commission, and the Johnson Center for Philanthropy at GVSU. The documents are compiled by the Johnson Center for Philanthropy, and records document the history of the organizations from the 1960s to the 2010s. Coverage The spatial or temporal topic of the resource, the spatial applicability of the resource, or the jurisdiction under which the resource is relevant 1968-2014 Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived <a href="https://gvsu.lyrasistechnology.org/repositories/2/resources/515">Our State of Generosity collection, JCPA-04</a> Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource <a href="http://rightsstatements.org/page/InC/1.0/?language=en">In Copyright</a> Subject The topic of the resource Dorothy A. Johnson Center for Philanthropy Council of Michigan Foundations Michigan Nonprofit Association Michigan Community Service Commission Dorothy A. 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Johnson Center for Philanthropy Charities Philanthropy and Society Fundraising Records Michigan Community Service Commission Michigan Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource application/pdf Type The nature or genre of the resource Text Language A language of the resource eng Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Grand Valley State University Libraries, Special Collections and University Archives, 1 Campus Drive, Allendale, MI, 50211 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 2001-05-21 https://digitalcollections.library.gvsu.edu/files/original/a750e07d45813de6b100c43c0a1e57fe.pdf 6a5c099d9ee4cb043f1d99b9d9bffd31 PDF Text Text Michigan Community Service Commission Agenda September 10, 2001 Brook Lodge, Augusta 12:00 p.m.-2:30p.m. I. Welcome and Introductions- Chairperson Mawby II. Review & Approval of May 21, 2001 Minutes- Chairperson Mawby III. Board Development Committee - Terry Pruitt A. Recommendations for New Commissioners (Brennan) B. Designation ofNew MCSC Leadership Advisory Committee Members (Begg, Cummings, Neelis) C. Election of Executive Committee Member (Replacement for Commissioner Cummings) IV. Standing Committee Reports A. Executive Committee - Chairperson Mawby 1. Review Executive Committee August 17, 2001 meeting B. Legislative Outreach Committee - Vice Chairperson Pruitt 1. Presentation & Acceptance of Committee Report 2. MCSC 101h Anniversary Celebration/Legislative Outreach Event C. Marketing and Public Relations Committee- Commissioner O'Day 1. Presentation & Acceptance of Committee Report �D. Report ofDesignees of the ConnectMichigan Alliance Board of Trustees Commissioners Cummings, Engler & Pruitt 1. Appointment of Executive Director 2. Business Plan 3. Update on ConnectMichigan Alliance Endowment Campaign E. Report of the Retreat Planning Committee - Chairperson Mawby V. Executive Director's Report -Kyle Caldwell A. Learn & Serve Michigan Grants (approval item) VI. Old Business- Chairperson Mawby A. Review Agenda ofMCSC Retreat VII. New Business- Chairperson Mawby A. Approval of 2002-2004 Meeting Dates VIII. Public Comment 2 � 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_2001-09-10_Agenda Title A name given to the resource Michigan Community Service Commission 2001-09-10 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 2001-09-10 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, 50213 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 2001-09-10 https://digitalcollections.library.gvsu.edu/files/original/67ed53638581da543e3e36922838e60e.pdf 0cdcfc8d41f6dbd1023cd90d531735eb PDF Text Text September 5, 2001 On behalf of the youth commissioners, we respectfully share with you a "Call to Action." At the 2001 National Community Service Conference in Minneapolis, twenty-three Youth Commissioners assembled to foster a collective vision for enhancing service in their states. Following this first-ever Youth Commissioner Training, held June 27, fourteen Youth Commissioners reconvened in August in Washington, DC, to draft a "Call to Action". The "Call to Action" drafted in conjunction with America's Service Commissions (ASC) and the Corporation for National Service (Corporation) focuses on engaging youth more effectively in service and leadership roles. The "Call to Acyon" acknowledges the need to bring to the table all youth serving organizations like the Points of Light Foundation (POLF) and Youth Service America (YSA) and many others. I ~inneapolis The Youth Commissioners worked together in and Washington, DC to collaborate and produce four "Action Steps" that they believe each state commission should adopt and implement to the level that is appropriate for their respective state. These "Action Steps" outline a process of engaging youth in service and provide a means for building a more comprehensive picture of youth engagement statewide and nationally. Thus enabling each commission to be the convener for all youth activities in their state. The four "Action Steps" are designed to expand I the existing structure of state commissions. I Action Steps The mission of the four Action Steps is to promote young people as leaders and decisionmakers both by motivating and compelling young people to serve, and by creating service opportunities for young people. This mission will be achieved by carrying out the following: 1. Promote a dialogue on the national vision to engage youth in service. 2. Ensure the appointment of an active Youth Commissioner in every state. 3. Promote an effective dialogue among all state commissioners to encourage networking, collaboration and information sharing. 4. Establish a Youth Advisory Council under each state commission with a focus on leadership development and service engagement. We invite you to read the following proposal and encourage you to engage youth in leadership and decision-making opportunities where they are not involved and expanding and improving their leadership and decision making opportuni ies where they are engaged all of which will strengthen our collective vision for improving national service. �A CALL TO SERVE A PLAN FOR ACTIVELY ENGAGING YOUTH ON STATE SERVICE COMMISSIONS In Partnership with The American Association of State Service Commissions And The Corporation for National Service August 2001 9-03-01 , 2 2 �CALL TO AcpoN AUTHORS The following youth commissioners helped draft the current Call to Action. This was a combined effort that resulted from the June 2001 National Conference on Volunteerism and Community Service in Minneapolis, MN and a meeting of fourteen Youth Commissioners that reconvened in August in Washington, DC. We are currently seeking input and feedback from all 58 youth commissioners. Shafkat Anwar, District of Columbia Karen Asher, Kentucky* Kari Brummett, Louisiana Michael Eklund-Grayum, Washington Billy Grover III, Indiana Joshua Hewitt, New York Callie Lambarth, Oregon Julie Mann, Kansas James Mitchell, Arizona Melvin Moore, District of Columbia Adeola Oredola, Rhode Island Jocelyn Osborne, Missouri Kari Pardoe, Michigan Jacquelyn Poplawsky, Texas JeffRanby, Arizona Juan Rodriguez, Nevada Abigail Rojas, Nevada Ryan Scarborough, Florida Cameron Smith, Ohio Erica Marie Serrano, fllinois Zach Zelinski, Arizona With Support From: Amy Achor, Board Member, Corporation for "{ational Service Deena Johnson, Corporation for National Service Thea Kachoris, Corporation for National Service Jeanne Sanders, America's Service Commissions * Karen Asher serves on the Kentucky Commission as Youth Programs Coordinator. 9-03-01, 2 3 �PART 1: OVERVIEW AND BACKGROUND Imagine for a moment, a world in which adults think that young people are incapable of making a difference; a world in which partnerships between youth and adults do not exist and the ideals ofyoung people are not considered. Imagine a world in which the voices ofyouth are not heard and young people do not believe that they can make a difference ... Is this what you envision for our world? Now imagine a world in which adults trust in the capacity of young people; a world in which youth and adults engage in meaningful partnerships, working together to create positive sustainable change. Imagine a world in which the voices of youth are heard and young people believe that they can make a difference ... This can be our world. Your service commission can make it happen. Youth represent 26% of the United Sta es population. 1 As we enter the 21st century with meteoric progress in many aspects of our world and yet a world increasingly divided across racial, economic, gender, social, and other demographic lines, it has become vitally important, for people to unite and work together to prepare us for the ever changing world we will face. Are we really prepared to give our youth the reins to the future? Are we creating environments in which youth are involved in leadership opportunities; in which youth are engaged in civic participation; in which youth feel invested in their communities? Are we creating a world in which youth actually care about shaping the landscape of their world and their futures? We have the opportunity to ensure that "Meaningful Engagement of Youth" is not just another catch phrase, but a reality. If we are interested in creating the world we envision, we need to hold fast that phrase and ensure its realization. We assert that this "Call to Action" serves as a means of creating a future to which we can look forward. HISTORY The National and Community Service Act of 1993 mandates that State Commissions include youth representation. Section 178 states that among the required representatives on state commissions there must be at least one "individual between the ages of 16 and 25."2 Throughout the past eleven years, many states have involved youth as active commissioners in various capacities. An idea was born in the fall of 2000 to bring together youth commissioners at the national conference to open dialogue and build partnerships with one another. Through the efforts of American Association of State Service Commissions (ASC), the 1 Lesko, Wendy and Emanuel Tsourounisll, "the 26% Solution: Youth," Activism 2000 project, 1998. National and Community Service Act, Section 178, 1990. 2 9-03-01, 2 4 �Corporation of National Service (the Corporation), and the Points of Light Foundation (POLF), twenty-three youth commissioners from 19 states convened in Minneapolis, Minnesota in June 2001, for a three-day conference. The conference was a tremendous success, resulting in the first-ever youth commissioner training. The attendees gained knowledgeable skills that will help them become more effective commissioners in their respective states. Throughout the duration of the conference, youth commissioners came to the realization that there are discrepancies among state commissions pertaining to youth involvement. While at the conference, the Youth Commissioners assembled for a brain storming session to foster a collective vision for enhancing service in every state. This vision was shared with the executive directors and Commission Chairpersons at the ASC breakfast meeting at the 2001 National Community Service Conference in Minneapolis. Expanding on the vision fostered at the National Conference, a "Call to Action" emerged that is designed to bring together ASC, the Corporation, POLF, and other youth leadership organizations, to more effectively engage youth in service. The Call to Action included the four Action Steps described in detail in the following pages. Consider the following statistics: 1. Youth are a significant constituency. • As of the 1998 US Census, youth (ages 25 and under) compnse 26% of the population3 2. Youth participation in service is high. • Sixty percent of college students are or have been involved in community service during the past year. 4 3. Youth are interested in the community, but hesitate to become engaged in political affairs. • Eighty-five percent of youth prefer community volunteerism to political engagement as the better way to solve important issues facing their communities. • Sixty-four percent of youth do not trust the Federal government to do the right thing all or most of the time. 4. Participation in local, state, and national politics offers a powerful tool for engaging youth in civic affairs. • Ninety percent of youth believe that showing youth real-life examples of the efficacy of politics will motivate students to further political engagement. • Ninety-four percent of youth say more direct contact with political candidates, campaigns and institutions would be an effective way to raise political participation rates. 3 1998 U.S. Census "Attitudes Toward Politics and Public Service: A National Survey of College Undergraduates," Harvard University, 2000. http://www.ksg.harvard.edu/iop/projects-survey-findings.html 4 9-03-01, 2 5 �5. Of 53 potential commissions, including 3 U.S. Territories, only 2 states do not have commissions. However, thirteen commissions do not have youth commissioners. GOALS The overall mission of this Call to Action is to promote young people as leaders and decision makers both by motivating and compelling young people to serve, and by creating service opportunities for young people. This mission will be reached by carrying out the following actions: 1. Promote a dialogue on the national vision to engage youth in service. 2. Stress the importance of having at least one active Youth Commissioner in every state. 3. Promote an effective dialogue among state commissioners to encourage networking and share information. 4. Establish Youth Advisory Councils (YACs) in every state. The purpose of these actions is to expand the youth outreach capabilities of state service commissions by utilizing the existing structures to foster youth development and civic engagement. Many young people are actively involved in their communities and we need to build on this foundation by opening positions that will enable them to actively participate in establishing policies that will change the underlying social problems we face. Every idea, every vision, no matter how well thought out or thoroughly tested, must be tailored and allowed to take root in the specifics of a local context. Engaging people across society requires the sharing of resources, power, leadership, and ideas. Through the utilization of national service resources, we will combine our efforts and advance the vision for national service. Community/state organizations are capable of offering significant support in the promotion, organization, and mobilization of service events. They can help involve young people by creating opportunities for youth that are meaningful and challenging. Many young people are already actively involved in their communities. We need to build on this foundation by opening additional positions that will enable them to set policies that will change underlying social problems. By engaging youth as policy makers, young people can enhance their service efforts and further foster sustainable community change. We need to promote and pursue these strategies of expanding civic engagement by bringing together diverse segments of society there by increasing the exposure and awareness of yduth. In order to foster a better understanding of their respective roles and responsibilities for service, we must increase our youth's sense of empathy, community, and reciprocity. Only by engaging young people will we be able to promote self-sufficiency and continued improvement in the communities and country in which these young people live and serve. YouthlAdult partnerships remain a challenge and a barrier to true equality in leadership positions on boards. "Traditionally, youth and adult roles have been defined by the parent/child 9-03-01 , 2 6 �relationship or the teacher/student relationship. Youth voice and leadership requires adults to define their relationships differently with young people. In youth/adult partnerships young people and adults work together, sharing power, and learning from each other as they build stronger communities." PART II: IMPLEMENTING THE ACTION STEPS Below is an outline of how youth commissioners will work with state commissions, ASC and the I Corporation for National Service to implement the four action steps. OUR ASSUMPTIONS • Understanding that each commission is different and will work from varying starting points, the goal for the implementation of all objectives is three years. In order to expand the youth outreach capabilities of service commissions, the Call to Action plan takes into account the diversity of all commissions. In the fall of 2000, the Grantrnakers' Forum on Community and National Service formed a partnership with ASC to collect information that will serve as the resource for understanding the infrastructure and priorities of each state commission. This will enable us to identify actions according to a standard that is both realistic and attainable for every state service commission to achieve. • The action steps outlined below and future goals will be implemented through youth/adult partnerships. That is, young people and adults will work together, share power, and learn from each other to achieve these goals and build stronger communities. 3 ACTION STEP #1: PROMOTE A DIALOGUE ON THE NATIONAL VISION TO ENGAGE YOUTH IN SERVICE Purpose: Promote young people as leaders and decision-makers within and outside the youth commissioner network. Young people need more opportunities to try the leadership roles for which they are preparing, which includes making appropriate and important decisions, practicing leadership roles, and demonstrating they can make valuable contributions to their community, state and nation. Youth inclusion in decision-making processes will result in a positive impact on both the youth and the adults involved. Goal: Develop youth I adult partnerships which: 3 Definition of youth/adult partnerships taken from "Youth Voice: A Guide for Engaging Youth in Leadership and Decision-Making in Service-Learning Programs." 9-03-01, 2 7 �~ ~ Foster a greater development of life skills through experience and the application of their education in leadership, public speaking/communication, community involvement, and civic and career responsibility. Encourage organizations to become more connected and responsive to the youth in their community. Partners All individuals and organizations interested in youth engagement are partners m implementing the national vision including the following: ~ State Agencies ~ Youth leadership/service organizations ~ State Government ~ Educational Organizations ~ Inter-governmental agencies/boards ~ Non-Profit Organizations Methodology: Below are three concepts towards fulfilling this action step. Within each concept, we have outlined current goals and tasks to implement our vision. ~ Advocate youth involvement in all organizations that pertain to youth o Send a unified message on the importance of promoting youth as leaders and decision-makers. • Youth commissioners develop message. • Youth commissioners and state service commissions, establish a public relations advocacy strategy for more youth involvement. • ASC creates a database for contacting youth, leadership and service, and governmental organizations and associations that can be utilized at the state level. • Distribute "Youtb Voice" guide to all state service commissions at the AmeriCorps*State/National/Tribes National meeting. o 9-03-01, 2 Identify more opportunities for young people to serve on boards and commissions so that youth on boards becomes a common expectation. • Youth commissioners research the boards and commissions that have young people serving on their boards to have a better understanding on youth governance. • Research effective practices and benefits commissions have derived from the service of youth. • Youth comrmsstoners research and contact boards and commissions that do not have youth serving on their boards and advocate for youth involvement and participation. • Youth commissioners develop tools and handbooks for youth commissioners to use when working within the school/education system to allow students to receive service-learning credit for service on boards and commissions. 8 �>- Promote awareness of State Service Commissions as a resource o Youth commissioners provide support, best practices, and training for commissions and youth commissioners o The State Service Commissions establish themselves as the resource, serving as a bridge-builder for youth service opportunities on, boards of organizations. • Create Public Service Announcements • Provide Youth Commissioner web site • Establish 1-800 numbers for ease of communication • Develop a resource library of youth organizations and those supporting youth initiatives >- Provide education about statewide service opportunities o Publicize service-scholarship opportunities. o Increase awareness of Work-Study opportunities for service involvement. o Promote "Seasons of Service" and service opportunities. o Educate people about the benefits of service: intrinsic, extrinsic, monetary, and achievement rewards. o Promote corporation programs as a vehicle for paying for school. Information on the above items will be included in the youth commissioner handbook (see Action Step #3) to help youth commissioners, youth action councils, and state commissions fulfill these tasks. Budget: Expenditures • Time • Conference Calls • Mailings • Marketing/training materials Resources • ASC • Youth Commissioners • State Commissions • Corporation for National Service Sustainability: The overall framework for this action step is to: • Advocate • Promote • Educate Within this framework, the goals and tasks will change and evolve over time to meet the needs of the field. 9-03-01 , 2 9 �ACTION STEP #2: APPOINTING AN ACTIVE YOUTH COMMISSIONER IN EVERY STATE Purpose: Every state commission is requN-ed through federal legislation to appoint a youth commissioner. Barriers such as lack of support, partnership, and financial resources, and lack of reception from state governments have kept youth from participating on state commissions in the past. The following methodology will help ensure that the youth voice is represented on every state commission. Goal: To ensure the appointment of at least one active youth commissioner in every state. Partners: ~ Youth Commissioners ~ Commission staff members ~ Interim Regional Representative from the five different clusters ~ ASC ~ Corporation for National Service Methodology: 9-03-01,2 ~ Communicate with State Executive Directors, staff members, and chairpersons o Identify states that do not have youth commissioners and provide technical assistance in obtaining a youth commissioner. o Write letters to state commissions that do have youth commissioners and include a survey regarding the youth commissioner's activities and participation on the commission to use as illustrations of meaningful roles. o Open a dialog with the Executive Directors and Chairpersons in order to encourage the active participation of current youth commissioners and advocate for the filling of youth commissioner vacancies. o Present at commission meetings on the value of youth commissioners and the meaningful roles they can play. ~ Communicate with State Governors to promote the timely appointment of youth commissioners o Write letters encouraging appointment of youth commissioners and offering assistance in the selection process. o Develop personal relationships by meeting with governors in order to promote their education on the scope of youth engagement in service in their states. 10 �Budget: ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ Expenditure Information from state commissions Postage Editors Sponsors Travel Expenses Resources • ASC • Youth Commissioners • State Commissions • Corporation for National Service Sustainability • Communication • Networking • Education ACTION STEP #3: ESTABLISH A FORMAL YOUTH COMl\flSSIONER COMMUNICATIONS NETWORK Purpose: To promote and encourage an effective dialogue among State Commissioners in order to support individual youth initiatives within the state and to identify regional youth policy issues. The youth commissioners' Communication Network will serve as an effective mechanism through which strategies, relationships and communication systems will be coordinated and enhanced. Goal: To further promote and encourage networking, skill building, and education among Youth Commissioners. Partners: ~ ASC ~ Interim and Ongoing Regional Cluster Leaders ~ Corporation for National Service ~ Individual State Commissions ~ Current Youth Commissioners Methodology ~ 9-03-01, 2 Establish Cluster Leaders • Select two cluster leaders from each cluster. 11 �• • • • • 9-03-01 , 2 Selection will be made through an application process that will be administered by ASC. • Applications will be reviewed by representatives from ASC and the Corporation. • Induction of formal Cluster Leaders will take place annually during the month ofNovember. • Youth Commissioners will serve a one-year term. • There will be a total of 10 cluster leaders. serve as liaisons for the Corporation and ASC • Cluster Leaders will have direct contact with the Corporation for National Service, youth representatives on the Corporation's board, and ASC staff. Serve as a steering committee with the Corporation for National Service and ASC for the National Conference training. • Cluster leaders will meet with the Corporation and ASC staff to discuss agenda items and take a proactive role in planing a training and orientation process for new Youth Commissioners Promote and encourage each state within clusters to have active youth commissiOners. • Regional leaders visit states that do not have a youth commissioner on the commission. • Provide information, leadership and guidance to those states that do not have youth commissioners on their commissions. Serve as a facilitator for new working relationships among youth commissiOners. • Inform new youth commissioners of organizations or partnerships that their fellow youth commissioners utilize. • Share effective practices and provide support through the use of email, phone, conference calls, and letters • Share lists and other documentation of cluster resources. ~ Encourage dialogue among youth commissioners through peer-to-peer exchanges • Utilize cluster meetings. • Use youth commissioners rn leadership roles as facilitators and presenters. • Use former youth commissioners as mentors to current youth COmmiSSIOners • Utilize the National Service Conference. • Use Youth Commissioners in leadership roles as facilitators and presenters. • Implement interstate training of Youth Commissioners, facilitated by ASC using peer to peer resources. ~ Establish a National Meeting for Training and Networking • Share ideas and effective practices among Youth Commissioners. 12 �• • Provide an opportunity for youth commissioners to establish national goals and a strategic plan . Provide training and orientation about various aspects of the role of a youth conumsswner. • Develop a training manual that addresses commonly asked questions and peer presentations. • Develop a peer to peer youth commissioner orientation manual. • Develop a youth commissioner resource handbook to be used as a guide by current and future youth commissioners. Budget: In development Sustainability (Resources): };;> America's Service Commissions };;> Corporation for National Service };;> State Commissions };;> Youth Commissioner Web Site (www.asc-online.org/yc) ACTION STEP #4: ESTABLISH YOUTH ADVISORY COUNCILS (YACS) IN EVERY STATE Purpose: Youth Advisory Councils (YACs) provide a forum to cultivate, educate and grow future leaders. They were founded on the principle that youth need opportunities for their voices and ideas to be heard and recognized. YACs encourage youth participation in community service and offer forums for youth to develop and build leadership skills. TheYAC is a statewide mechanism to: Hear the voice of youth representatives, Set the agenda for youth service policy, Promote active youth service, and Implement and support needed youth service projects. YACs exist under some state commissions. Rhode Island, Michigan, Indiana, New York, Maryland, and Florida are examples of functioning YACs. Goal: To establish a Youth Advisory Council (YAC) under each state commission. Partners: };;> Youth commissioners: Develop and facilitate the aforementioned strategies in a leadership role. Youth Commissioners need to be active on their state commission as well as involved in their state YAC in order to serve effectively as liaisons 9-03-01, 2 13 �between the two boards and to act as conveners of youth activities m their respective states. >- The advisors: Provide guidance and create stability within the Youth Advisory Council. Examples of current advisors include AmeriCorps Alumni, State Commission staff, YES Ambassadors, AmeriCorps Promise Fellows, Volunteers, and fellow Commissioners. >- Each Y AC may fmd it useful to have a chair or co-chair to serve as an aid to the advisor in planning and technical assistance. **Members of YACs usually range in ages from 12-22. It is important to include members of rural, urban, and suburban communities to ensure that every voice is represented and heard. Methodology: >>>>>>>>- Research - Research current landscape of state youth activities and organizations Advocacy - Set agenda for youth service policy statewide, by developing a relationship with the state legislature and other local agencies. Project Development - Carry out needed youth service projects, such as tutoring/mentoring programs, by mobilizing young people around service days and activities. Promotion - Promote youth service though newsletters, presentations at meetings, and inviting other young service leaders to participate in special events. Promotion - Promote state commissions as the resource through which to achieve volunteerism, by spreading the .Jrord among youthful audiences. Training - Ensure the continued sustainability of statewide and national service by providing the necessary professional development tools such as training manuals, conferences, orientations, opportunities to participate in the grant-making process, and tools to develop relationships with national service program initiatives. Diversity - Improve state service commissions' ability to assess and meet the needs of youth in their state, by ensuring a diverse representation within the YAC. Collaboration - Look to pre-existing statewide youth organizations as advising entities. These should be a mixture of non-profit, private, governmental organizations and educational institutions, and should represent rural, urban, and suburban communities in order to achieve a successful balance. Budget: Expenditures • Travel I Accommodations • Meeting space • Postage for mailings • Photocopying • Teleconference calls • Training and technical assistance Resources • State Commissions 9-03-01 , 2 14 �• • • • Learn and Serve grants Local foundations America's Promise AmeriCorps Alums, Inc.(?) Sustain ability: * Points of Light Seasons of Service • YES Ambassadors- in collaboration with youth corrumsswners commission staff and **For current examples of Youth Advisory Councils in different states, please see page 15. 9-03-01, 2 15 �PART III: EXAMPLES AND EFFECTIVE PRACTICES ARIZONA (ENGAGED YOUTH COMMISIONERS As Youth Commissioners are also full-time students, the Arizona Governor's Commission on Service and Volunteerism accommodates its young representatives by holding some of its meetings on Friday evenings or on Saturdays. In consideration of the state's geographically large size, the Arizona Commission holds its meetings in different locations in order to prevent the same people from having to travel long distances. Moreover, holding meetings in different locations allows commissioners to make site visits, at which local officials are often invited to speak. Unlike most states, Arizona has three youth representatives. These individuals represent the southern, central, and northern areas of the state to ensure representation of all youth in the state of Arizona. INDIANA {YOUTH ADVISORY COUNCILS) The Indiana Youth Commission for Service and Leadership (IYCSL) is a statewide network of 50 youth commissioners, who are appointed by Governor Frank O'Bannon to a twoyear term. The youth commissioners, aged 13-19, serve as their state senate district's representative for youth initiatives, advocacy, service, and philanthropy. Each youth commissioner is then guiding in the selection of 2-4 "ambassadors," who assist them in their two-year term to accomplish tasks necessary, 9ut rarely attend the statewide meetings. The structure of IYCSL is simple. We are governed by our fiscal agent and parent organization, the Indiana Commission on Community Service (ICCSV) and Volunteerism, of which Mr. Joseph L. Smith is the Executive Director. The ICCSV employs an AmeriCorps member to run the IYCSL program from the state capital. Within IYCSL itself, we have a representative democracy, with each member getting to vote for our chair, vice-chair, secretary, and webmaster. The chair of the IYCSL serves on the ICCSV in their "youth commissioner" position. The three focuses of IYCSL are service, advocacy, and philanthropy. There are committees for each of them, and each work as almost individual bodies, setting their own agendas and goals. KENTUCKY {YOUTH ADVISORY COUNCILS) The Kentucky Commission on Community Volunteerism and Service has demonstrated its commitment to youth by hiring a full-time youth programs coordinator. This staff person, who is an AmeriCorps Alum, travels the state to visit sites where youth volunteer programs are in place and helps to provide resources to caring individuals who are interested in starting new programs. This person is also the advisor to the 30-member Kentucky Youth Council on Community Volunteerism and Service and offers support to the youth commissioner. NEW YORK {YOUTH ADVISORY COUNCILS) 9-03-01,2 16 �The New York State Office of Children and Family Services, Office of Youth Development in partnership with the New York State Association of Youth Bureaus at the request of Governor George E. Pataki created the New York State Leadership and Service Council (YLSC) in 1998. Since then, a diverse group of thoughtful, committed young citizens ranging from ages 14-20 have been sharing ideas and experiences as well as promoting youth service throughout the state as delegates to the Youth Leadership Council. The YLSC meets several times a year throughout the state to discuss ways in which young people can mobilize their communities by building partnerships with adults, enhancing communication with youth development organizations, and participating in community service activities. The Council serves as the voice ofi young New Yorkers to the State Commission on National and Community Service. TEXAS (NATIONAL VISION AND YOUTH ACTION COUNCIL) Jacquelyn Poplawsky served on the Texas Youth Action Council for one year prior to her appointment to the Texas Commission on Volunteerism and Community Service. The Texas Youth Action Council gave Jacquelyn the opportunity to gain experience in State Service before taking on her position as Youth Commissioner. Jacquelyn has been serving on the Executive Committee and the Youth Services Committee for the past nine months, offering a younger perspective at the age of 19. The Texas Commission has allowed Jacquelyn the opportunity to have an active voice in meetings as well as Chair projects. 9-03-01, 2 17 �PART IV: BENEFITS AND OUTCOMES Thank you for taking the time to listen to the voices of youth. Like their adult counterparts, the Youth Commissioners are committed to meeting the challenges and needs of their communities, while developing and renewing their civic capacity through national and community service. Because our world is becoming increasingly divided across numerous demographic lines, all Commissioners, both youth and adult, must work together to implement the four Action Steps outlined in the previous pages. The resulting benefits of applying these Action Steps are tremendous: Not only will implementing this Call to Action help engage more young people in service both locally and nationally; it will also promote and help maintain the youth I adult partnerships discussed throughout the Call to Action. Young people will be able to work actively with their adult role models toward creating a more effective and balanced world. However, it is important to remember that balance requires an effort from all parties. Engaging people across society requires the sharing of resources, power, leaderships, and ideas. While the existing structure of youth involvement in service is certainly a solid foundation, we can strengthen and build upon it through partnerships, dialogue, and information sharing. The vision and goals described in this Call to Action cannot be achieved without the participation of all Commissioners. We can- and must- work together to make this happen. The following page lists the necessary steps, or implementation goals, that we must take in order to execute the four Action Steps over the next few years. There is a role for every Commissioner, young or old, in these steps; we must each take the initiative to carry out our roles. 9-03-01 , 2 18 �CALL TO ACTION IMPLEMENTATION GOALS /11 3 years, we e11visio11 this Call to Actio11 will be fully impleme11ted. First 6 months: • Complete call to action paper and gain acceptance by greater commission world • Establish Regional Leaders and implement successful communication system • Begin Youth Commissioner Orientation outline and planning • Share plan in at least 3 clusters (regional trainings) • Establish National Conference design team and begin work • Begin gathering resources on the landscape of youth activity and services in states 6-12 Months • Establish youth commissioners in all states (all Executive Directors and chairs have been contacted and dialogue has begun on recruitment, retention, and sustainability) • Begin development of youth commissioner handbook and resource guide • Dialogue and integration of youth commissioner at cluster meetings • Complete and incorporate youth commissioner orientation into national conference and individual commissions • Institutionalize Youth!Adult partnerships: 1) promotion, 2) training developed, 3) incorporated into CLDI guide, and 4) presented at all clusters • Convene National Youth Action Council for the 1st time and establish national agenda • Assess progress of first year goals • Hold national conference with heavy concentration on developing/designing Youth Action Councils (including executive directors, staff and chairs) Year2 • Begin rollout of Youth Action CoUiilcils Provide resources and technical assistance to individual commissions Each state completes two days of service Assess progress of second year goals and realign • • • Youth Action Councils are in place in a majority of states Youth commissioner orientation is integrated into commissioner training and is self sustaining Systems in place for youth commissioners to dialogue around key issues and set policy agendas Assess progress 9-03-01 , 2 19 • • • Year3 • � 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_2001-09-10_Call-to-Action Title A name given to the resource Michigan Community Service Commission 2001-09-10 commission meeting Call to Action Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Michigan Community Service Commission Description An account of the resource Michigan Community Service Commission 2001-09-10 commission meeting Call to Action. 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, 50214 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 2001-09-10 https://digitalcollections.library.gvsu.edu/files/original/02fc016b3dc1fcf5383cbd1c3bc8f4fd.pdf 61e3e36936d5fe96b5782104ce25aae5 PDF Text Text North Central Cluster Commissioner Leadership Development Training October 30, 31, and November 1, 2001 Lisle, Illinois · REGISTRATION FORM: RETURN BY AUGUST 31, 2001 WHERE: The Commissioner Leadership Development Training will be held at Hickory Ridge Marriott Conference Center in Lisle, IL, about 20 miles outside of Chicago, IL. The address is 1195 Summerhill Drive, Lisle, 11 60532. Check out their website at www.conferencenters.com/chihr for a look at the facility. The phone number is 630-971-5000. ACCOMMODATIONS: We have secured double rooms at the rate of$138.00 per person. This includes all meals and breaks. Each double room has one door that enters onto two separate bedrooms, each with its own bathroom. Taxes and an energy surcharge will be added to your bill. Two single rooms have been reserved for those who would like to pay an additional $42 .00 which will not be reimbursed by the Commission. To make a reservation, please call the hotel directly at 1-800-228-9290 or 1-630-971-5030. Identify your group as the North Central Commissioner Conference. Reservations should be made by August 31, 2001 . Because this is a conference center and not a hotel, we will be charged for people who reserve a room and then do not attend. MEALS: All meals, beginning with lunch on the 30th and ending with breakfast on the 15 \ are provided. Meals are served in a large dining room where all conference center guests eat together. We will have one private dinner on the first night. TRANSPORTATION: Hotel shuttle service is not available. Hickory Ridge Conference Center recommends American Limousine (630-920-8888) and A-1 Limousine (630-833-3788) for transportation from both Midway and OHare airports. Make a reservation with them ahead of time and they will beat the airpolit waiting for your call when you arrive. Fares are around $23 from OHare and $30-$40 from Midway depending on the company and whether you are alone or part of a group. REGISTRATION FEE: A fee of$0 will be collected at the registration table on the first day of the meeting. Checks made out to Aguirre International or cash is acceptable. If your agency requires an invoice, please provide us with the appropriate contact information and a list of attendees and we will invoice you immediately. We will issue receipts at the meeting. REGISTRATION INFORMATION: Please provide the folloyvmg information. One form should be completed for each participant. DEADLINE: Email or FAX your completed registration form to Tony Castro by August 31 , 2001. His email address is Tcastro@aiweb.com and his FAX number is ( 650) 348-0261. Last Name First Name Title Commission/Agency/Organization Street Address City State Phone FAX Email Address Arrival Date Departure Date Special requirements, dietary restrictions, or other accommodations Zip Code �Draft Agenda 3 (August 15th) North Central Cluster Commissioner Development Training Hickory Ridge Conference Center, Lisle, Illinois October 30 November 1, 2001 Purpose: To exchange ideas and practices in order to enhance your effectiveness as a commissioner while you support community service and volunteerism, both locally and nationally Objectives: ... To explore current and future trends in the world of service ... To identify and practice your advocacy skills in the field of national service ... To identify techniques to effectively engage others in commission work ... To enhance commission operations to effectively support Commissioners 1 role Tuesday, October 30 12:00 Lunch at the conference center is part of our package 1:00pm Conference Opening and Welcome Session Conveners: 1:15pm Overview of Commissioner Development Initiative and Commissioner Leadership Practices Session Conveners: Hear about the Commissioner Development Initiative and the development of the Seven Practices for Effective Commissioner Leadership. A brief overview of each of the practices will be presented to assist participants in planning attendance in tracks and ses 1·ons. A period for questions, comments will be included. 1:30pm Who Are We as States and as a €luster? Session Conveners: This interactive exercise will help participants learn about the different state commissions in the cluster and provide an opportunity to see what our main prioritief are as a cluster. 2:30pm Opening Speaker Possible speakers: Jim Perry, IN commissioner will be contacted by Joe Smith Topics include the impact of national service programs, Putting the work of the commission in the context of national and community service. �3:00pm BREAK I Networking Time 3:15pm Plenary: Practice 1 Your Place in the Service World Session Conveners: I Possible presenters< I Fred Sangiliano<slide show as introduction<Margo will contact ED, Florida Commission Lee Lacy will contact all CNS speakers and participants Stephen Goldsmith Chairman, Board of Directors, Corporation for Natienal Service Les Lenkowsky CEO designee, Corporation for National Service Wendy Zenker Chief Operating Officer, Corporation for National rvice OR Gary Kowalczyk I Coordinator of National Service Programs, Corpor lion for National Service Peter Heinaru Director, AmeriCorps State and National, Corporation for National Service 5:00pm Individual State Meetings Session conveners: After a brief introduction, Commissioners will break into state groupings to meet with their colleagues to reflect and discuss strategies for maximizing the learpm,gs of the training for their respective states, including assigning members to sessions of interest to the Commission. Could use check sheet to help determine what sessions to go to. 6:30pm Group dinner in separate dinin room<Skip Humphrey from MN confirmed I 8:00pm "After Glow" This session will provide informal time to reflect and discuss relevant issues and topics with your colleagues from the cluster. Wednesday, October 31st 7:00am- General Breakfast Networking (Breakfast available at 6:30) 8:00 am Enjoy having the opportunity to informall discuss Commission activities, best practices, challenges, and other topics of interest over brdkfast with your colleagues from the North Central �Thursday, November 1 7:00am General Breakfast Networking 8:00 am Commissioners will have the opportunity to informally interact and discuss topics with their Cluster colleagues, peer presenters, CNS staff, and others. 8:10am Two States Share Effective Pra~~ices IN and lA each present a best or effective practice. Each state has 10 minutes for their presentation. 8:30pm a. Practice 4: Assessing the EffJ tiveness of the Commission Session Conveners: Kyle Caldwell Presenters: b. Practice?: Administrative Standards Session Conveners: Presenters: c. Open Space Topics Come to discuss topics of interest that haven't already been covered. 10:00 am BREAK<Last chance to netwot with your colleagues 10:30 am Closing Plenary: Practice 7<Framing I Implementing Your Vision Speaker: Carolyn Corbin, author of Gre~t Leaders See the Future First Session Conveners: 11:45 am Wrap up and Evaluation 12:00 pm ADJOURN �Session Conveners: Presenters: b. Practice 6: Your Role in Resource Devl Iopment 101 Definition of501 c 3, 4 etc. What are existing/proposed models in the states. How do you make the ask? Developing a plan for resource development over th . next 5 years so that you have strategic placement for "ask" within a plan. Sustainability: focus on service in the state and focu on sustaining the programs Session Conveners: Angela Hayes Presenters: c. Practice 2: Your Role in Effective Governance Principles of Highly Effective Programs I Session Conveners: Dan Capouch Presenters: 1:00 pm Three States Share Effective Pr ctices IL, NE, and MI each present a best or effective praotice. Each state has 10 minutes for their presentation. 1:30 pm 'Practice 2 Plenary: Your Place n Effective Governance Effectively Utilizing Youth Resources Session Conveners: Kari Pardoe, MI, Margo Jeanchild, TASC This plenary session will focus on the unique contribl tions youth can make, how commissions can effectively utilize their youth commissioners and ho'f youth are mobilized throughout the states. 101: Include information about Youth Action Councps 301: Cool examples ofprojects<hit 2 or 3 in greater r tail 3:30pm BREAK I NETWORKING TIMIE 4:00 Individual State Meetings Commissioners will meet with their colleagues to re ect and discuss ideas, plans, and learnings to take back to their states. 5:00 pm Adjourn for the day Dinner is served each night from 5 pm to 10 pm. Pr cipants may eat any time within that period. 7:30pm Optional showing ofEveryday H roes, a 109-minute documentary film about an AmeriCorps project and its members. �Cluster. 8:00am Three States Share Effective Pr WI, OH, and MN each present a best or effective p actice. Each state has 10 minutes for their presentation. 8:30am Commissioner Development Le dership Practices Workshops a. Practice 2: Your Role in Effective Gov rnance Fiduciary Responsibilities This session will give participants the opportunity to assess their own knowledge of their role regarding the Commission's fmancial and statutory requirements d then to fill in their knowledge gaps with new information. Session Conveners: Possible Presenters: Bill Coleman, Chris Tecce, 0 Commissioner? b. Practice 3: Collaborative Partnerships! Possible presenters: Commissioners from MI, CleJ eland OH area, NE, to talk about their programs. Materials: two worksheets on developing an ind· idual's personal network Session Conveners: Kitty Burscu c. Practice 5: Your Role as an Advocate for Service Designing and Developing an Effective S ory Session Conveners: Dennis Guffey Presenters: Nancy Korman 10:00 am BREAK I NETWORKING TI 10:30 am Commissioner Development Le dership Practices Workshops a. Practice 5: Your Role as an Advocat Strategies and Delivery Techniques for S This is a follow-up to the session on Designing and eve loping an Effective Story Can we include material from the Streamlining Yo r Story for Different Audiences session in this session? � Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Our State of Generosity Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Grand Valley State University. Dorothy A. Johnson Center for Philanthropy Description An account of the resource Collection contains the records of four Michigan nonprofit organizations: Council of Michigan Foundations, Michigan Nonprofit Association, Michigan Community Service Commission, and the Johnson Center for Philanthropy at GVSU. The documents are compiled by the Johnson Center for Philanthropy, and records document the history of the organizations from the 1960s to the 2010s. Coverage The spatial or temporal topic of the resource, the spatial applicability of the resource, or the jurisdiction under which the resource is relevant 1968-2014 Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived <a href="https://gvsu.lyrasistechnology.org/repositories/2/resources/515">Our State of Generosity collection, JCPA-04</a> Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource <a href="http://rightsstatements.org/page/InC/1.0/?language=en">In Copyright</a> Subject The topic of the resource Dorothy A. Johnson Center for Philanthropy Council of Michigan Foundations Michigan Nonprofit Association Michigan Community Service Commission Dorothy A. Johnson Center for Philanthropy Charities Philanthropy and Society Fundraising Records Michigan Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Grand Valley State University Libraries, Special Collections and University Archives, 1 Campus Drive, Allendale, MI, 49401 Contributor An entity responsible for making contributions to the resource Council of Michigan Foundations; Michigan Nonprofit Association; Michigan Community Service Commission Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context JCPA-04 Language A language of the resource eng Text A resource consisting primarily of words for reading. Examples include books, letters, dissertations, poems, newspapers, articles, archives of mailing lists. Note that facsimiles or images of texts are still of the genre Text. 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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, 50219 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 2001-09-10 https://digitalcollections.library.gvsu.edu/files/original/9fddfc9f1df8c64fe25502c994ab1525.pdf e966a116e30ae99900bdd9ce3885b1a0 PDF Text Text STATE OF MICHIGAN JOHN ENGLER , Governor MICHIGAN COMMUNITY SERVICE COMMISSION 1048 Pierpont, Suite 4 Lansing , Michigan 48911 Telephone : (517) 335-4295 FAX: (517) 373-4977 Chairperson Russell G. Mawby Executive Director Kyle Caldwell MEMORANDUM TO: Members of the Michigan Community Service Commission FROM: MCSC Designees to the Board of Directors for the ConnectMichigan Alliance Julie F. Cummings, Michelle Engler, Terry Pruitt, Kyle Caldwell (ex officio) RE: Update on ConnectMichigan Alliance Activities DATE: Thursday, August 30, 2001 The CMA has experienced tremendous progress is its organizational and financial development. The CMA is delighted to welcome JohnS. Lore as the CMA's founding Chief Executive Officer. Dr. Lore has extensive experience in the nonprofit sector in Michigan and was instrumental in the initial development of the Michigan Nonprofit Forum as its director(see resume attached). John begins his duties as head of the CMA on September 3, 2001. At the urging ofthe Kresge Foundation, the CMA has developed a (draft) preliminary business plan. The attached document is designed to focus the strategies of the CMA and provide potential funders with an overview ofthe organization's vision, strategies, organizational structures and budget. Finally, an update on the CMA Endowment Campaign is provided for your review. We are progressing and funders are showing more and more interest including commitments from Detroit Edison, Grand Rapids Foundation, Hudson-Webber Foundation, and Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan. The goal is to have 100% participation of the members ofthe MCSC by the time we meet at our September Retreat. Thank you. � 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_2001-09-10_CMA-Activities-Update Title A name given to the resource Michigan Community Service Commission 2001-09-10 commission meeting ConnectMichigan Alliance activities update Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Michigan Community Service Commission Description An account of the resource Michigan Community Service Commission 2001-09-10 commission meeting ConnectMichigan Alliance activities 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, 50215 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 2001-09-10 https://digitalcollections.library.gvsu.edu/files/original/77a61eb1ca101f42904524a817cefa87.pdf dd25038da957a42a3002d2eee58dd1ca PDF Text Text Business Plan July 2001 �Table of Contents Program Plan Executive Summary 1 Needs Assessment 2 Goals and Objectives 5 Programs 9 Strategic Planning 16 Evaluation Plan 17 Community Partners 18 Operations Plan Implementation Timeline 20 Fund Advancement Plan Narrative 23 Fund Advancement Plan 25 Capital Campaign Cabinet Members 28 Budget FY 2001-2002 30 Budget Narrative 32 Endowment Policy 34 Governance 36 Organizational Chart 40 �Program Plan �Executive Summary The ConnectMichigan Alliance (CMA) was created to ensure strong and stable support for Michigan's volunteers. Through a $20 million endowment, CMA is uniting the combined forces of the Michigan Campus Compact (MCC), Michigan Community Service Commission (MCSC), Michigan Nonprofit Association (MNA) and the Volunteer Centers of Michigan (VCM) to permanently sustain and expand the "volunteer infrastructure" for which Michigan is known and heralded. All of the partners of this initiative have developed innovative approaches to working effectively on a statewide level with varied constituencies in ways that serve as national models. Once the campaign is complete, the CMA will have the capacity to fully advance upon achieving its goal of providing avenues for every Michigan citizen to serve their community through volunteer service and civic action. This goal will be met in local communities throughout Michigan by: • • • • • • Providing increased access to training and technical assistance necessary to build the capacity of local nonprofits to meet their communities' most pressing social, charitable, economic, cultural, educational, faith-based, and civic needs; Providing access to a strong and healthy Volunteer Center for every resident; Increasing grant opportunities for Volunteer Centers to engage more citizens in volunteerism and service; Increasing grant opportunities for service-learning programs to engage more young people in service; Maximizing state and federal government resources to empower local communities to address their local challenges; and Increasing the understanding and use of service-learning in the work of community based nonprofits, K-12 schools and higher education institutions. CMA has significant potential for enhancing local initiatives to improve the quality of life in communities throughout the state. Realizing this potential, the Michigan Legislature and Governor Engler provided a $10 million challenge grant ($1:$1) toward this initiative. In addition, the C. S. Matt Foundation and theW. K. Kellogg Foundation each responded to the challenge with lead gifts of $1 million. The remaining $8 million will be developed over the next twenty-four months through multiple-year pledges and one-time gifts (see Fund Advancement Plan). ConnectMichigan Alliance Business Plan 1 �Needs Assessment For more than a decade Michigan has invested precious resources in the development and promotion of a statewide ethic of volunteerism and service. Growing out of a drive by visionaries like late Governor George Romney, Michigan developed the building blocks of a nonprofit infrastructure that included the Michigan Nonprofit Forum (now Association), Michigan Community Service Commission, Michigan Campus Compact and the Volunteer Centers of Michigan. These organizations focus their energies on supporting and recognizing nonprofits, volunteer programs, individuals who volunteer and the Michigan's future volunteers. In many ways, these efforts represent society's collective best inclinations-- generosity, inclusivity and determined optimism. Additionally, volunteerism provides opportunities to bridge the gaps in communities by bringing people together, proposing alternatives, advocating for change and implementing local remedies to local problems. In the course of providing extensive benefits to a diverse range of people and communities, volunteerism produces remarkably innovative solutions. The establishment of the ConnectMichigan Alliance grew out of a two-year planning process engaging more than seventy local nonprofit leaders from communities throughout Michigan who recognized the need to deepen the quality and sustainability of Michigan's volunteer infrastructure. Their charge was to create a vision for their local communities by drawing upon their common experiences in the development of a strategic plan to support volunteerism and service-learning at the local level. In their deliberations, planners considered the following facts: Overall Significance of Michigan's Nonprofit Sector • The nonprofit sector is growing faster than the overall Michigan economy which means its impact on the economy and quality of life in the state continues to significantly increase as well. According to a 1997 survey conducted by Public Sector Consultants (PSC), there are nearly 38,000 nonprofit organizations operating in Michigan with assets exceeding $60 billion. Overall Significance of Michigan's Volunteers • • Almost 90 percent of all charitable organizations participating in PSC' s 1997 survey rely on volunteers. Charitable organizations indicated they averaged 180 volunteers and nearly 9,500 volunteer hours, which translates to 4.6 fulltime workers per organization. PSC estimates that more than 1 million volunteers contribute nearly 60 million hours to Michigan nonprofit organizations, an equivalent of more than 28,000 full-time employees and nearly $760 million in donated labor. According to Michigan Giving & Volunteering, a 1999 statewide report published jointly by the Council of Michigan Foundations and the Michigan Nonprofit Association, 46.7 percent of Michigan adults volunteered during the ConnectMichigan Alliance Business Plan 2 �• • past twelve months- the majority indicating they are volunteering more hours annually than in the past. Also according to Michigan Giving & Volunteering, almost half of all those who volunteer donated their time to education in 1999, including public and private schools, daycare centers, and preschools. Michigan Giving & Volunteering also revealed that 81.3 percent of those who did not volunteer in 1999 indicated they had not been asked to do so - over half said they had been volunteers in the past. Changing Dynamics and Capacity Challenges in Supporting Volunteerism and Service-Learning • • • • • As a requirement for graduation, many school districts and institutions of higher education are mandating students complete a set number of hours of volunteer service annually. While the intent is to civically engage young people in a meaningful experience, the need for formal training available to nonprofit organizations, to the schools and to youth far exceeds its availability. U.S. Department of Education research shows that schools that mandate service as a component of graduation, but which do not provide adequate support, training and placement services fare no better than schools that do not require service--emphasizing the need for more support and connections between schools and community based organizations. Over the past ten years, a number of statewide organizations and initiatives have emerged in support of volunteerism and service-learning. The current operating environment is fragmented, which promotes the possibilities for duplication of effort, competition for limited financial resources, and minimizes opportunities for collaboration in service to local nonprofits. Given these potential inefficiencies, it maybe unlikely that Michigan's volunteer sector will realize its full potential. A recent California study suggests that the average tenure for an executive director in the nonprofit sector is four to five years citing stress over capacity issues as well as barriers to further career development as major factors. Michigan corporations are experiencing a growing need to engage in local initiatives to improve the quality of life in the communities in which they are located. Increasingly, communities are looking to their corporate citizens to provide human resources - board members and volunteers - in support of community projects. Both corporations and nonprofit organizations are experiencing challenges in terms of their organizational capacities to effectively manage, maintain and support this community resource. Michigan families are encountering external demands on their time as never before. A recently published study estimated that fathers spend less than two hours of quality time with their children on a weekly basis. Many families are looking for opportunities to tum demands upon their time into opportunities to spend quality time together. Families that seek to engage in civic activities find that opportunities do not fit their ever-demanding schedules, do not align with the interests of their family members, and require more time than a ConnectMichigan Alliance Business Plan 3 �• family can provide in any single incidence. With the demand for quality, family volunteer experiences increasing, local nonprofit organizations need specialized training and technical assistance to effectively serve this constituency. The nonprofit sector is the fastest growing of all of Michigan's economic sectors. This growth has created significant challenges for nonprofit organizations in terms of their organizational capacities to develop and manage human and financial resources necessary to forward their vital missions in the communities they serve. While there are a number of training and technical assistance services offered to the sector, accessibility is a significant issue for nonprofit organizations due to geographic and financial barriers. As research and planning continued, it became all too apparent to the engaged practitioners that the existing infrastructure systems would have to be substantially overhauled to increase the capacity to serve Michigan's volunteer and service-learning networks. While the issue of limited financial resources created a significant barrier to this undertaking, failure to develop and implement the required statewide support infrastructure certainly put past gains and future visions of local communities at risk. CMA is the results of this two-year strategic planning process include a synergistic application of services to volunteers and the nonprofit organizations they serve, and a seamless delivery of support services and programs to local volunteer and servicelearning initiatives throughout the state. MNA and MCSC will continue in their roles of representing the state's nonprofits and providing grants to support volunteers and volunteer organizations. Additionally, MNA and MCSC will share a central location with CMA and its affiliates, which will reduce administrative expenses and duplication of services. This arrangement, modeled after successful reorganization strategies in the private-for-profit sector, enhances the technological capacity and customer service models of the partners. The CMA is a model for the sustainability and effective support of the state's nonprofit sector, volunteer, and service-learning educators. It is potentially a new way of doing business for Michigan's nonprofit sector. ConnectMichigan Alliance Business Plan 4 �Goals and Objectives The ConnectMichigan Alliance creates a more efficient and effective strategic partnership between the Michigan Campus Compact and Volunteer Centers of Michigan in their efforts to increase the capacity of local organizations to affect positive change in local communities throughout Michigan. After almost two years of planning, the ConnectMichigan Alliance has established eight overarching long-range goals and objectives to guide the organization. Additionally, it should be noted that as CMA enters its first year of operation, both MCC and VCM have developed individual strategic plans to begin to achieve these goals. These plans have been included under the Operations Section of this business plan. CMA will further develop existing strategic plans to accommodate the additional programs being transferred to CMA from MCSC in years two and three of operation. In year three a three-year plan will be put into place that accounts for full staffing and financial resources. Goal Increase access to professional development opportunities for staff and boards of volunteer-based nonprofits, and faculty of K-12 and higher education institutions, and community based organizations working to strengthen local. Rationale Accessibility to volunteer opportunities and support is limited by the strength and depth of professional development and technical assistance mechanisms available m education institutions and nonprofit support organizations in a community. Method Support a regional network of training and technical assistance providers that can deliver high quality services at a reasonable cost to local volunteer-based organizations. ~pact Local organizations will have more skilled and dedicated volunteers and Board members because of increased access to regional professional development workshops and seminars. ~oal Increase long-term financial capacity of local Volunteer Centers and service education programs. !Rationale Volunteer Centers and service-learning programs have limited access to fundraising professionals, have limited financial resources and have limited fundraising experience. Method Provide training and technical assistance to Volunteer Centers and their boards and service- learning programs in the areas of nonprofit best practices, fundraising, and board development. Provide matching funds that leverage public and private resources for Volunteer Centers and endowments that could support them. ConnectMichigan Alliance Business Plan 5 �!Impact Local Volunteer Centers will become financially viable nonprofit organizations and service-learning programs will become institutionalized through the development of annual fund advancement plans, more skilled nonprofit board members and enhanced leveraging efforts to build local endowments. ~oal Provide citizens in each of Michigan's 83 counties with access to volunteer initiatives through local Volunteer Centers. !Rationale Currently, many Michigan citizens are unable to access a volunteer center-resource centers that assist individuals and organizations in community problem-solving through well-matched placement In volunteer initiatives. Only 54 Michigan counties are currently served by a Volunteer Center. ~ethod Expand outreach services and site development activities to emerging Volunteer Centers. !Impact All of Michigan's 83 counties will be served by a local Volunteer Center, thereby providing universal access for every Michigan citizen to serve. Goal To help local volunteer-based nonprofits develop new and long-term solutions to community problems. Rationale Nonprofits and volunteer-based organizations have been unable to stay ahead of emerging trends due to their lack of access to technical assistance and financial resources. Method Provide grants, conferences and technical assistance to local nonprofits for strategic development of long-term solutions to community problems using service and volunteerism as strategies. llmpact - Local organizations will have access to resources necessary to convene local partners In the development of market-specific programming that encourages youth volunteerism, family volunteerism, rural business volunteer councils, and urban corporate volunteer councils. ConnectMichigan Alliance Business Plan 6 �Goal Work in partnership with the MCSC and Michigan Department of Education to help local school districts promote and develop connections to their communities through volunteer and servicelearning programs in grades K-12. Rationale Citizenship, giving, civic engagement and the ethic of giving back are not the indoctrinating principles our society's institutions and communities instill, as they once did. New ways need to be found to instill these values. In addition, student learning is increased if the curriculum is delivered in meaningful and experiential ways. Method Highlight and promote service-learning as a viable and valuable teaching methodology. CMA will connect community based organizations to schools to develop service-learning opportunities for teachers and students. Impact Thousands of Michigan students will experience the benefits of volunteerism before graduating from high school and will have increased learning through "hands-on" and meaningful learning opportunities that are tied to "real-life" experiences. Goal To engage young adults in volunteering and service at every local post-secondary educational institution. Rationale Only thirty-five of the state's post-secondary educational institutions have demonstrated their commitment to promoting more civically engaged students, faculty and administrators by committing to the Michigan Campus Compact. Method Recruit more institutions of higher education to join the Campus Compact and provide increased services and resources to faculty and students. ilmpact Michigan Campus Compact (MCC) will increas~ service-learning and civic engagement programming to reach all Michigan institutions of higher education. This programming will involve thousands of students in local volunteer activities throughout the communities of Michigan. ConnectMichigan Alliance Business Plan 7 �~oal .. .. Improve the opporturutles for local commurutles throughout Michigan to involve their citizens in community-wide, regional and state events that demonstrate and promote the power of volunteerism. !Rationale A number of events, programs and activities are conducted around the state to promote volunteerism, but they are scattered and not universally supported in every Michigan community. ~ethod Develop joint marketing tools for national service days that are highlighted, promoted, coordinated, and disseminated throughout the ConnectMichigan Alliance network. limpact Local organizations will have increased capacity for programming that may include, but is not limited to, America's Promise, Make A Difference Day, National Volunteer Week, and NationalYouth Service Day. Goal Increase local, regional and statewide visibility of the positive impacts of service-learning, civic engagement and volunteerism. Rationale The tools and terms used to describe the effective means of volunteer community problem-solving are not understood and therefore insufficiently supported. Method Devote human and financial resources toward improving promotional materials, media coverage and access to media markets for local volunteer-based organizations. ~pact Local organizations will have increased capacity to promote initiatives and recognize the impact of individuals and groups that participate in service-learning, civic engagement and volunteerism in communities throughout Michigan. ConnectMichigan Alliance Business Plan 8 �Programs CMA programs and services address four areas of need, as identified through the twoyear planning process described in section II of this plan -- Community Volunteerism; Youth Volunteerism; Higher Education; and Training and Technical Assistance. It should be noted that while the ConnectMichigan Alliance (CMA) is a new organization, its founding partners are well-established, statewide, constituency-driven infrastructure organizations with long track records of successfully supporting local volunteer and service-learning programs. CMA presents an increased organizational capacity to continue existing services and develop new infrastructure services essential to the success of volunteerism and service-learning initiatives in communities throughout the state. The four organizations have agreed to merge their volunteerism and service programming under the umbrella of the ConnectMichigan Alliance. CMA Programs and services will include (implementation dates are in parenthesis): Community Volunteerism Volunteer Centers (July 1, 2001): While diverse in their local delivery strategies, there are four basic tenets of Volunteer Center services: 1. Volunteer Clearinghouse - a local Volunteer Center serves as a matchmaker between potential volunteers and local nonprofits/initiatives that are in need of volunteers. Each Center has a volunteer application, screening and referral process, as well as a listing of accountabilities for nonprofits that work with volunteers through the Center. In addition to placing individual volunteers, Volunteer Centers work to develop appropriate projects to meet the changing demographics of the volunteer sector, including programs for Family Volunteerism, Youth Volunteerism and Employee Volunteerism. Some placements are long-term, others are short-term. Many Volunteer Centers coordinate local Days of Service initiatives to introduce community members to local opportunities. Days of Service typically include Make A Difference Day, National Youth Service Day, Day of Caring (with a local United Way), Join Hands Day, and Holidays of Caring. 2. Community Problem-Solving -local Volunteer Centers are finding practical applications for their database and relationship "web" by engaging more strategically in proactive community problem solving efforts. To appropriately meet, the volunteer needs a Volunteer Center that is uniquely positioned to understand many facets of an organization's mission and programming. By identifying a key community issue and cross-referencing it with the Volunteer Center database of organizations providing programs and services that impact the issue, a Volunteer Center can initiate conversations, collaborations and strategies for a more holistic approach to service delivery. ConnectMichigan Alliance Business Plan 9 �3. Marketing and Promotion- Volunteer Centers work to spread the word, not only about the needs of the community, but also the success stories of effective change created by volunteer initiatives. When community members begin to understand the full value and potential impact of volunteerism, it stands to reason that they would feel it is as a useful investment of their own time. In addition to the impact of volunteerism, people need to know- easily- how they can become involved. This is where the 1-800VOLUNTEER hotline and the presence of a Volunteer Center in every community become critical. 4. Volunteer Recognition- as there is no "pay" for volunteerism, Volunteer Centers work to ensure that local volunteers receive the benefit of appropriate recognition. Large-scale annual community volunteer recognition events are commonplace. Volunteer Centers are helping local nonprofits meet the challenge of effective, meaningful, creative recognition. To advance the efforts of local Volunteer Centers in meeting their missions, the VCM staff provides support services that enhance the professional capacity of local staff. VCM' s services include: site-based staff and Board consultation and training; facilitated quarterly networking meetings; new director orientation and mentoring; fund development training and assistance; marketing initiatives; community Volunteer Center start-up strategies and connection to other state and local resources. One of the primary responsibilities of VCM staff is to advocate on behalf of all Volunteer Centers for resources and support services, allowing local Volunteer Centers to focus on meeting local needs. Corporate and Business Volunteerism (July 1, 2002): As the corporate and business community seeks new avenues for community investment, volunteerism is playing a key role in business plans and strategies nationwide. This growing trend is realized through two primary means -- employee volunteerism and corporate or business volunteer councils. In some business cultures, employees are expected to be civically engaged as part of a formal job description; in others, the company approaches a flexible scheduling arrangement as a means of supporting the "wholeness" of an employee's life. In response to this growing trend, communities have seen the outgrowth of corporate volunteer councils and rural business councils that support and promote best practices of employee volunteerism and discuss strategies for connecting philanthropy, volunteerism and responsible corporate citizenship. These councils often work in close partnership with local Volunteer Centers and other nonprofit organizations. Additionally, many communities have created "win-win" partnerships in the development of board placement programs, whereby an employee is placed on a nonprofit board. This placement allows personal and professional development opportunities for the individual, as well as creating stronger ties to the business sector and the access to needed resources and skills for the local nonprofit. The ConnectMichigan Alliance will support and promote the best practices of employee volunteerism through collaborative partnerships, sharing of innovative models and best practices, and delivering training and technical assistance. ConnectMichigan Alliance Business Plan 10 �1-800-VOLUNTEER Hotline (July 1, 2001): When an interested volunteer calls 1-800-VOLUNTEER, they are asked to input their ZIP Code and are then connected immediately to their local Volunteer Center. If the caller is not currently served by a local Volunteer Center, they are connected to Volunteer Centers of Michigan (VCM). 1-800-VOLUNTEER is a national initiative, coordinated jointly by the Points of Light Foundation and Volunteer Center National Network. Michigan is the only state in the country that currently has universal coverage. Make A Difference Day (July 1, 2002): Typically the third Saturday of October, this annual nationwide event is coordinated by the Points of Light Foundation and USA Weekend Magazine. Once again, Michigan rose to the challenge and launched one of the most comprehensive Make A Difference Day efforts in the country. For the tenth anniversary of the National Make A Difference Day (2000), the Michigan initiative included 84,901 volunteers participating in 605 projects, which impacted 194 cities in 80 counties. National Volunteer Week (July 1, 2001): Held nationally during the third week of April, National Volunteer Week is celebrated in local communities in a variety of ways. Many host local volunteer recognition events (frequently coordinated by local Volunteer Centers); others coordinate days of service or conduct local marketing campaigns to promote volunteer involvement; some focus very heavily on providing speakers to service clubs, businesses and schools to discuss innovative approaches to volunteerism. Through CMA, the Volunteer Centers of Michigan plan to conduct a statewide media and marketing campaign each year, promoting the 1-800-VOLUNTEER hotline and local Volunteer Centers as a point of connection in local communities. America's Promise in MI (July 1, 2002): Launched at the President's Summit for America's Future in April, 1997, America's Promise was personalized to Michigan through the leadership of the Michigan Community Service Commission. The 24 local Communities of Promise currently registered with MCSC have access to support services and funding opportunities that allow them to more successfully deliver the five fundamental resources to youth: a healthy start; safe places to learn and grow; an ongoing relationship with a caring adult; marketable skills; and an opportunity to give back through service. Through the coordinated efforts of CMA, we expect the number of registered Communities of Promise to grow statewide and for the number of children impacted to increase. Volunteerism Clearinghouse (July 1, 2002): The Volunteer Centers of Michigan and Michigan Nonprofit Association have built a resource library for volunteer program managers. This library includes a collectin of reference books, guides and manuals, video and audio tapes, on-line resources and journals. Additionally, potential volunteers can be directed to a multitude of sources for involvement in local volunteerism or can be provided with self assessment tools to assist in decision making related to volunteer involvement. ConnectMichigan Alliance Business Plan 11 �Youth Volunteerism Youth Volunteer Opportunities (July 1, 2002): Currently, there exists a myriad of opportunities for youth to be involved as volunteers in their local communities. While many adults tend to think immediately of volunteering at the local hospital, humane society, or place of worship, the opportunities for youth service have grown dramatically as more youth clubs (4-H, Boy and Girl Scouts, etc.) have incorporated service as a formal component of their youth programming. Many Michigan youth also have access to Youth Volunteer Corps programs (currently hosted in ten areas of Michigan), as well as local Youth Advisory Councils (in partnership with Community Foundations and/or Volunteer Centers). ConnectMichigan Alliance will continue to promote and support these programs through collaboration, technical assistance and supporting the principles of youth empowerment and leadership. K-12 Service-Learning (July 1, 2003): Many Michigan schools (public and private) and educators have begun to incorporate the values of service-learning into their curricula. Service-learning is a means of making education "real" to students by providing practical real-world application of classroom learning. English students learn to research, interview and document the life history of elders in their community; biology and chemistry students conduct water testing for contaminants in local rivers and streams and then plan appropriate clean-up efforts; art students rejuvenate abandoned buildings or public structures for community beautification projects ... the possibilities are limitless. CMA will be positioned to further the success of local service-learning efforts by preparing nonprofit organizations to address fully the components of meaningful projects, as well as encouraging a broader range of community partnerships and collaborations with local schools. YES Ambassador Program (July 1, 2003): Michigan has been host to the Points of Light's YES (Youth Engaged in Service) Ambassador program for ten years. The role of a YES Ambassador is to promote the involvement of young people in meaningful service and leadership opportunities. Each of the partnering organizations has played a pivotal role in ensuring that Michigan has this valuable resource person. Future efforts will include ensuring that Michigan is always represented by a Points of Light Foundation YES Ambassador. Past accomplishments include the creation of the MYPAC (Michigan Youth Progressive Action Council)--an advisory council to the Governor through the MCSC. Additionally, the YES Ambassador works with numerous organizations and entities statewide, preparing them for and promoting the benefits of youth leadership and youth engagement. Service-Learning Support (July 1, 2001): CMA will develop, in coordination with the state's highly developed service-learning support organizations and programs, a comprehensive community based nonprofit connection plan that links nonprofit organizations with their local schools and K-12 students. ConnectMichigan Alliance Business Plan 12 �In Michigan, there are a number of highly developed support mechanisms for K-12 service-learning. The ConnectMichigan Alliance will work with and support programs such as the Council of Michigan Foundation' s Learning to Give program and Michigan Association of Partners in Education. Higher Education Institute on Academic Service-Learning (July 1, 2001): The Institute is an annual conference focusing on education and dissemination of information on service-learning. Faculty and staff from higher education institutions in Michigan come to learn and share new information, explore service-learning pedagogy and network between institutions. Service Leadership Camp (July 1, 2001): The camp is an annual weekend activity for college students who are campus community service leaders, to focus on organizing and improving their service activities for the year. Students and their advisors learn new information, develop a year plan and network with each other. Generally, 100-120 students attend from 10-14 public and private institutions. Grants (July 1, 2001): Several grant programs impact colleges and universities starting and maintaining support for service-learning, community service and civic engagement. These grant programs include: Venture Grants, Faculty Fellows Grants, Student Community Action Fund Grants, Corporation for National Service Grants, among other grant programs throughout the year. In 2000-2001, more than $130,000 were granted to 79 different grant programs that have resulted in model programs, new initiatives and campus support for service activities. Recognition (July 1, 2001): Two statewide recognition ceremonies honor faculty, staff, students and administrators that participate in service-learning and community service. Annually, faculty and staff from 35 institutions of higher education in Michigan are honored. College students are nominated by campus staff or their community organization to be honored in a statewide ceremony each April. In 2001, over 70 students were recognized. These recognition ceremonies are a way to thank those who have worked hard to advance the use, value and understanding of community service and service-learning at their institution and/or throughout the state. Recognizing these individuals lends legitimacy and awareness to the work of community service-learning practitioners on and off campus. Additionally, students receiving the highest MCC award are also honored at the annual Governor's Service A wards ceremony each May. Networking Meetings (July 1, 2001): Networking and informational meetings for Community Service Directors and servicelearning faculty from our 35 member institutions are convened regularly. These meetings offer opportunities for these constituent groups to learn from each other and from ConnectMichigan Alliance Business Plan 13 �professional development presentations. Constituents find that these meetings help bring new practitioners into the fold and offer support for their activities. In 2000-2001 , eight such networking meetings were held. Student Community Action Network [SCAN] (July 1, 2001): SCAN is the student voice that impacts decisions affecting community service made at state and local levels. SCAN unites Michigan student leaders engaged in service on their college campus and provides structured statewide opportunities for sharing campus activities, solving problems, discussing issues in community service and service-learning, and utilizing resources available throughout Michigan and nationally. The student representatives from each member institution obtain the knowledge and ability to further service initiatives on their campuses through eight yearly meetings. Regional Collaborations (July 1, 2003): Collaborations between campus programs in similar regions of the state or that are dealing with similar issues on community service and service-learning, will be fostered. Regionally in: Detroit, Grand Rapids, Kalamazoo, Flint/Saginaw and Lansing. Issues: Rural; Urban; Part-time staff; Full-time staff; and specific programs, such as, Tutoring, Community Building, etc. Regional collaboration will increase capacity of community service and service-learning programs, regionally and by issue. Specifically, collaborations will mean an increase in quality of one-time/one-day volunteerism projects, such as Make a Difference Day. Community based organizations will also benefit from bringing local college and universities together to plan events, because they will no longer need to develop special relationships with each campus for one-time events. Publications/Dissemination (July 1, 2002:) Service-learning publishing opportunities for faculty will be increased. These publications will increase the case for the use of service-learning pedagogy and support the needs of faculty to publish. This initiative is member-driven because of the pressure to publish for faculty promotion and the need for more information on the benefits of service-learning and civic engagement in the classroom. Promoting Multi-Disciplinary Service-Learning (July 1, 2003): Higher education faculty and staff will be trained to engage in multi-disciplinary servicelearning initiatives. Increasing the disciplines involved with service-learning projects presents a well rounded look at community problems and will create better learning opportunities for students that help them to integrate service into their majors. In addition, multi-disciplinary service-learning creates deeper service projects with greater capacity and impact and helps to institutionalize service-learning on college campuses. Student Civic Engagement Opportunities (July 1, 2002): Educational opportunities will be created for students to learn about civic engagement, such as: • Student led panels around the state on civic engagement topics, and • Statewide civic engagement conference for students. ConnectMichigan Alliance Business Plan 14 �This will help to increase participation in civic education on college campuses and involve students in their own civic development. Michigan will model programs for the rest of the nation on college campuses. Training and Technical Assistance Statewide Initiatives (July I, 2001): CMA will host Volunteerism SuperConference in collaboration with Volunteer Centers of Michigan and the Michigan Nonprofit Association. The SuperConference, a bi-annual event, attracts more than 1,000 participants for education and networking around the topics of volunteer management, motivation, outcomes and impact measurement, community leadership and others. The SuperConference addresses the full range of the volunteer sector, from youth to senior, new volunteer to 20-year veteran, program staff to executive director. The SuperConference draws national leaders as keynote speakers, boasting a history that includes Barbara Bush, Colin Powell and Mark Victor Hansen. The 2002 SuperConference, through the sponsorship of the Michigan Community Service Commission will feature a track for national service members and program managers as well as hosting the nationally recognized Prudential Youth Leadership Institute. Training and Technical Assistance (July 1, 2001): In collaboration with local Volunteer Centers and Higher Education service-learning offices, CMA will establish five regional training hubs to ensure accessibility to vital training opportunities for local volunteer and service-learning organizations. Local partners (Volunteer Centers and service-learning offices) will help CMA identify training needs specific to local communities and host workshops and seminars. Additionally, CMA will collaborate with local management service organizations (MSO) and the Michigan Nonprofit Association (MNA) in providing local nonprofit organizations access to capacity-building and nonprofit management training opportunities through the same training hubs. Training will include capacity-building workshops on Board Development and Training, Volunteer Management (recruitment, retention and recognition), and Nonprofit Management (through MSO and MNA). It will also include initiatives to link Volunteer Centers with local businesses. Topics will include Corporate and Business Volunteer Programming, and Corporate Councils. CMA will also work in conjunction with local MSOs and the MNA to recruit a cadre of consultants assigned to specific geographic regions of the state. In addition to ensuring all geographic regions of the state have access to professional consultants to help develop organizational capacity, CMA will make available financial resources for such undertaking through a mini-grant process. ConnectMichigan Alliance Business Plan 15 �Strategic Planning After almost two years of planning, the ConnectMichigan Alliance has established eight overarching long-range goals and objectives to guide the organization. As CMA enters its first year of operations, both MCC and VCM have developed individual strategic plans to begin to achieve these goals. These plans are outlined in attachment # 1. CMA will further develop existing strategic plans to accommodate additional programs to be transferred to CMA from MCSC in year two of operations and finalize its strategic plan in year three when CMA is fully subscribed in terms of staffing and financial resources. ConnectMichigan Alliance Business Plan 16 �Evaluation Plan Evaluation has been a critical component of the work of the founding partners prior to the creation of the ConnectMichigan Alliance. The Volunteer Centers of Michigan, Michigan Campus Compact and the Michigan Nonprofit Association have been contracting with the Ann Arbor based firm, Formative Evaluation Research Associates (FERA) since 1995. The evaluation work has measured the success and challenges of programs and the overall effectiveness of the three organizations. The evaluation was utilized in the strategic planning efforts that led to the development of the ConnectMichigan Alliance. As CMA enters into its fust fiscal year, it is essential that the evaluation work continue. The CMA Board of Trustees has dedicated a portion of their September board meeting to discuss the development of an evaluation plan. The Board is developing a six member committee comprising of trustees from each of the four founding partners and two atlarge members. The committee will be charged with the tasks of selecting an evaluation firm. CMA will conduct a request for proposal process to select an evaluator. It is anticipated that CMA Evaluation Committee will select an evaluator by early October. The committee will be looking for furns and individuals that have experience in not only program evaluation but also evaluating strategic alliances and mergers. As the Evaluation Committee works with the evaluator in the development of its evaluation plan, it will utilize three types of evaluation models: context, formative and outcome. The first model of context evaluation will be critically important as CMA documents the successes and challenges of working in a merged environment. Each region of the state has its own demographics, politics and nuances, which the context evaluation will be useful in assessing. As we develop programs and models with local organizations throughout the state, knowing what regional, political and cultural factors contribute or impede progress will be helpful in program design. The second model of formative evaluation will be important as we begin to develop new programs and evaluate our new strategic partnership. The board anticipates the new relationship will be continuously maturing and constant review of the process will strengthen the systems of CMA. The last model of outcome evaluation will be our primary methodology utilized in our evaluation plan. The organization will address the short and long term program objectives. The plan will be a key tool in satisfying program expansion and donor interest in the success of the endowment. As the board develops an external evaluation plan, the CMA staff is charged with the development of an internal evaluation plan. Staff will conduct program monitoring, event evaluations, constituent surveys and local focus groups. These activities are currently practiced by the existing organizations and have been found to be an effective tool in program development and enhancement. ConnectMichigan Alliance Business Plan 17 �Community Partners Separate, but working in collaboration, the following organizations have combined to build a powerful force-infrastructure-for volunteerism in Michigan. Major components of CMA infrastructure include: Michigan Campus Compact (MCC) - an association of 35 Michigan colleges and universities that have joined a compact that works to instill an ethic of service and civic action in the college students of today. MCC works to educate, support and recognize institutions of higher learning and their individual administrators, staff, faculty and students, who want to be involved in promoting citizenship by encouraging service experiences for students. These experiences lay the foundation for a lifelong ethic of public responsibility and community service. Students learn to reflect critically on the world around them and take an active role in their community by becoming directly involved with social issues and their solutions. MCC is the first organization in the country to include its member presidents, students, faculty, and staff in the development and implementation of service initiatives. This innovative approach to community problem-solving is one of the reasons MCC is an accomplished national leader in the service field; Michigan Community Service Commission (MCSC) - a governmental body created by executive order of the Governor in 1991 and codified in state law in 1994 that promotes service and volunteerism by leveraging state and federal funds to support and recognize local volunteer efforts. With an annual budget of more than $13 million in state, federal and private funds, the MCSC is committed to enabling all citizens, including youth, to engage in public problem solving through service and volunteerism. The MCSC fulfills this mission through a number of programs, projects and activities. The MCSC also works to nurture the efforts of individuals, human service agencies, programs, businesses and corporations to maintain their momentum and help them grow to create partnerships for new opportunities for volunteerism and to marshal new or existing resources to meet the needs of the people and the communities we share. The MCSC is a catalyst for positive community change, stimulating innovative programs that meet -community needs through service. MCSC is a convener to bring diverse individuals and groups together, building communities through shared efforts and common goals. MCSC acts as a broker of ideas and resources, encouraging collaboration and entrepreneurial approaches to service and volunteer program development. Michigan Nonprofit Association (MNA) - an association for nonprofits that gives voice and support to the vast array of nonprofit organizations and the constituents they serve throughout the state. 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 convenes nonprofit leaders as well as the leadership of government and private sectors. MNA increases understanding of the nonprofit sector, confronts common issues and concerns and promotes collaboration. MNA encourages voluntary giving and service. MNA disseminates information important to defining the sector, its scope and values on management/technical needs of organizations in the sector, fostering ConnectMichigan Alliance Business Plan 18 �communication and collaboration in the public, private and nonprofit sectors. MNA takes an active role in public policy that affects the nonprofit sector. MNA provides programs and services that enhance the sector by strengthening organizational capacities; and Volunteer Centers of Michigan (VCM)- a statewide network of 36 volunteer centers that help local communities match volunteers with volunteer opportunities. VCM 's mission is to strengthen existing volunteer centers, to provide leadership in developing new centers, and to promote and strengthen volunteerism statewide. VCM supports local volunteer centers in their efforts to mobilize people and resources to deliver creative solutions to community problems. To this end, VCM programs and services include member mailings, workshops and seminars, local consultations, quarterly meetings, semiannual Volunteerism SuperConference, grantmaking, a resource library, and public relations initiatives. VCM was the first management service organization of its type in the country to employ a full-time staff to more efficiently and effectively serve its constituency. In addition, VCM has developed a national model accreditation program for local volunteer centers. MCC and VCM will operate as organizations under the CMA umbrella. MCSC and MNA will not operate under the CMA umbrella but will continue as partners of this initiative through representation on the CMA Board. ConnectMichigan Alliance Business Plan 19 �Operations Plan �Implementation Time Line July 1999 Initial concept developed by Sam Singh and Kyle Caldwell September 1999 Concept presented to the VCM Board, MNA Board, MCSC Board and the MCC Executive Committee. January 2000 Representatives of the four groups meet with Governor Engler to discuss the formation of a new organization that would serve as central umbrella group for volunteerism in the state. February 2000 Representatives of the four organizations form an exploratory committee that meets bi-weekly to discuss the formation of the ConnectMichigan Alliance. May 2000 The exploratory committee finalizes its findings, mission statement, goals statements, and bylaws for the ConnectMichigan Alliance. The Michigan Campus Compact Board of Directors votes to affiliate with the ConnectMichigan Alliance. The Volunteer Centers of Michigan Board of Directors votes to affiliate with the ConnectMichigan Alliance. The Michigan Community Service Commission votes to create and support the ConnectMichigan Alliance. June 2000 The Michigan Nonprofit Association Board of Trustees votes to create and support the ConnectMichigan Alliance. The Michigan Legislature approves a one time grant in the amount of $10,000,000 for the ConnectMichigan Alliance. September 2000 The ConnectMichigan Alliance is formally incorporated by the chairpersons of the four founding organizations. The·Michigan Nonprofit Association serves as the fiduciary agent. October 2000 The ConnectMichigan Alliance contracts with the firm of Monaghan and Associates to serve as fundraising counsel for the $20 million endowment. The ConnectMichigan Alliance enters into agreement with the Capital Region Community Foundation to house the CMA endowment funds. November 2000 The ConnectMichigan Alliance finalizes the individuals that will participate on the CMA Fundraising Cabinet. ConnectMichigan Alliance Business Plan 20 �December 2000 W. K. Kellogg Foundation and the C. S. Mott Foundation each approve grants of $1,000,000 for the ConnectMichigan Alliance. The ConnectMichigan Alliance's Campaign Cabinet meets for the first time. The group formally endorses the goal of $10 million dollars. January 2001 Initial meetings begin with the campaign cabinet and potential funders. The process is anticipated to be completed by November 2002. February 2001 The ConnectMichigan Alliance Board of Trustees meets for the first time. The Board establishes employment policies and develops a finance committee, a CEO search committee and a nomination committee. May 2001 The ConnectMichigan Alliance Board of Trustees meets for a second time. The Board approves a FY 01-02 Budget and nominates additional board members. New board members will join the organization in September. June 2001 The ConnectMichigan Alliance receives its approval from the IRS to function as a 501 (c) (3) organization. July 2001 The ConnectMichigan Alliance begins its first fiscal year. The Volunteer Centers of Michigan and Michigan Campus Compact officially transfer from the Michigan Nonprofit Association to the ConnectMichigan Alliance. A total of 4.5 FTE join the ranks of CMA. The ConnectMichigan Alliance Board of Trustees unanimously endorses the nomination of Dr. JohnS. Lore as CMA's founding President and CEO. Dr. Lore will officially join the organization in September 2001. VCM and MCC implement strategic plans to accomplish CMA overarching goals. August 2001 The four founding partners along with the ConnectMi_chigan Alliance will co-locate their offices in south Lansing. September 2001 The ConnectMichigan Alliance Board of Trustees will meet for the third time. An evaluation plan will be developed at the meeting. October 2001 The ConnectMichigan Alliance Campaign Cabinet will meet for the second time. It is anticipated that the campaign will be at 60% of the goal. December 2001 The ConnectMichigan Alliance Board of Trustees will meet for the fourth time. April2002 The ConnectMichigan Alliance develops plans for the July 2002 transition of programs and services from MCSC. July 2002 The ConnectMichigan Alliance starts its second fiscal year. ConnectMichigan Alliance Business Plan 21 �October 2002 The ConnectMichigan Alliance Campaign cabinet will meet for the final time. It is anticipated that the campaign will have reached 100% of the goal. January 2003 The ConnectMichigan Alliance is fully staffed according to the CMA staffing plan. April2003 The ConnectMichigan Alliance develops a 3-year strategic plan. ConnectMichigan Alliance Business Plan 22 �Fund Advancement Plan Narrative Action Secure formal approval to test feasibility of $20 million campaign from founding partners: Michigan Campus Compact, Michigan Community Service Commission, Michigan Nonprofit Association, and Volunteer Centers of Michigan Develop work group representing all four founding partners Determine feasibility of public funding Select consultant for case development and feasibility research Develop formal case for support Recruit members of the Campaign Fund Raising Cabinet - secure cochairs Begin identification and evaluation process for potential campaign supporters Timeframe 12/99 Complete 2/00 Complete 6/00 Complete- $10,000,000 challenge grant: $1 for $1 Complete - Monaghan Associates Design campaign- divisions, goals, and strategies 11100 Secure lead gift~ for campaign Hold first formal Campaign Cabinet meeting- secure formal endorsement of $10,000,000 campaign Hold Campaign "Kickoff' event Complete identification and evaluation process with Campaign Cabinet members Begin Family Division campaign activities ConnectMichigan Alliance Business Plan 10/00 Status 10/00 11100 Complete Complete 11100 Complete - Campaign Cabinet will add others after the new year to be evaluated for linkage, interest and potential support via same process Complete - Foundation Division: $6,000,000 Corporate Division:$3,000,000 Special Gifts/Family Division: $1,000,000 Complete- W.K. Kellogg Foundation: $1,000,000 and C.S. Mott Foundation: $1,000,000 12/00 12/00 Complete 12/00 3/01 Complete Complete - others may be added later 3/01 Complete (will run through 8/01) 23 �Begin Foundation Division campaign activities Begin Corporate Division campaign activities Begin Special Gifts Division campaign activities Conclude Family Division campaign activities Hold second formal Campaign Cabinet meeting - 60% of campaign goal advanced ($6,000,000) Conclude Foundation Division campaign activities Conclude Corporate Division campaign activities Conclude Special Gifts Division campaign activities Hold third and final formal Campaign Cabinet meeting - 100% of campaign goal realized 8/01 Complete (will run through 10/02) Complete (will run through 10/02) Complete (will run through 10/02) On schedule 10/01 On schedule 10/02 On schedule 10/02 On schedule 10/02 On schedule 10/02 On schedule 3/01 3/01 6/01 Long Term Funding The ConnectMichigan Alliance endowment was created to provide resources for innovative grantmaking, program development and operational costs. The endowment on an annual basis allows the organization to sustain current initiatives and focus on the development of new programs. Though the endowment earnings will be significant, it is anticipated that the ConnectMichigan Alliance will continue to fundraise on a limited basis. New dollars that CMA will seek on a limited basis will be for new program development versus operational costs. ConnectMichigan Alliance -will rely on the endowment earnings, program fees, corporate sponsorships and fees for service for revenue generation. It is not anticipated that CMA will seek funding through membership or annual campaigns. ConnectMichigan Alliance Business Plan 24 �Fund Advancement Plan Lead Gifts- $2,000,000 by December 31,2000 FOUNDATION C.S. Mott Foundation W .K. Kellogg Foundation AMOUNT $ 1,000,000 (Secured) $ 1,000,000 (Secured) Phase I- $6,000,000 by October 15, 2001 (including lead gifts) FOUNDATION F-01 Community Foundations (excluding larger foundations) F-02 F-03 Hudson-Webber Foundation F -04 Grand Rapids Community Foundation F-05 F -06 Blue Cross Blue Shield of MI Foundation F-09 F-10 F-18 ~20 n3 I F-25 CORPORATION C-Ol C-02 C-03 C-04 C-05 Detroit Edison SPECIAL GIFT/FAMILY DONOR S-Ol S-02 S-04 $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ AMOUNT 1,000,000 (Sept. decision expected) 200,000 (Ongoing process) 250,000 (Sept. decision expected) 100,000 (Secured) 50,000 (Secured) 100,000 (Oct. decision expected) 10,000 (Secured) 500,000 (Oct. decision expected) 200,000 (Oct. decision expected) 25,000 (Oct. decision expected 100,000 (Sept. decision expected) 75,000 (Oct. decision expected) 25,000 (Oct. decision expected) AMOUNT $ 1,000,000 (Sept. decision expected) $ 1,000,000 (Oct. decision expected) $ 1,000,000 (Oct. decision expected) $ 500,000 (Oct. decision expected) $ 350,000 (Secured) AMOUNT $ 1,000,000 (Sept. decision expected) $ 100,000 (Secured) $ 500,000 (Sept decision expected) Phase II- $10,000,000 by October 31,2002 FOUNDATION F-07 F-08 ~09 ConnectMichigan Alliance Business Plan AMOUNT $ 1,000,000 (Dec. decision expected) $ 500,000 (Cult. begins in June) Moved to Phase I 25 �F-10 F-11 F-12 F-13 F-14 F-15 F-16 F-17 F-18 F-19 F-20 F-21 F-22 F-23 F-24 F-25 F-26 F-27 F-28 F-29 F-30 F-31 F-32 F-33 F-34 F-35 F-36 F-37 F-38 F-39 F-40 Moved to Phase I $ 250,000 (Cult. begins in Oct.) $ 200,000 (Cult. begins in Aug.) $ 250,000 (Cult. begins in July) $ 125,000 (Cult. begins in Oct.) $ 100,000 (Cult. begins in Oct.) $ 100,000 (Cult. begins in Oct.) $ 100,000 (Cult. begins in Jan.) Moved to Phase I $ 100,000 (Cult. begins in Aug.) Moved to Phase I $ 100,000 (Cult. begins in Jan.) $ 100,000 (Cult. begins in June) Moved to Phase I 50,000 (Cult. begins in June) $ Moved to Phase I 50,000 (Cult. begins in Jan.) $ 50,000 (Cult. begins in Jan.) $ 50,000 (Cult. begins in Nov.) $ 50,000 (Cult. begins in Jan.) $ 50,000 (Cult. begins in Sept.) $ $ 25,000 (Cult. begins in Nov.) 25,000 (Cult. begins in Sept.) $ 25,000 (Cult. begins in Jan.) $ 25,000 (Cult. begins in Sept.) $ $ 25,000 (Cult. begins in Jan.) 25,000 (Cult. begins in Nov.) $ 5,000 (Cult. begins in Jan.) $ 5,000 (Cult. begins in Jan.) $ 5,000 (Cult. begins in Jan.) $ 5,000 (Cult begins in Jan.) $ CORPORATION C-06 C-07 C-08 C-09 C-10 C-11 C-12 C-13 C-14 C-15 C-16 ConnectMichigan Alliance Business Plan AMOUNT $ 500,000 (Cult. begins in Aug) $ 250,000 (Cult. begins in Sept.) $ 250,000 (Cult. begins in Nov.) $ 250,000 (Cult. begins in Nov.) $ 250,000 (Cult. begins in Nov.) $ 250,000 (Cult. begins in Nov.) $ 250,000 (Cult. begins in Nov.) $ 250,000 (Cult. begins in Nov.) $ 100,000 (Cult. begins in Nov.) $ 100,000 (Cult. begins in Sept.) $ 100,000 (Cult. begins in Sept.) 26 10 �C-17 ' -18 C-19 C-20 C-21 C-22 C-23 C-24 C-25 C-26 C-27 C-28 C-29 C-30 C-31 C-32 C-33 C-34 C-35 C-36 C-37 C-38 \ -39 ., ~-40 C-41 C-42 C-43 C-44 SPECIAL GIFTIFAMIL Y DONOR S-03 S-04 S-05 S-06 S-07 S-08 S-09 S-10 S-11 S-12 ConnectMichigan Alliance Business Plan $ 100,000 (Cult. begins in June) $ 100,000 (Cult. begins in June) $ 100,000 (Cult. begins in Nov.) $ 100,000 (Cult. begins in Oct.) $ 100,000 (Cult. begins in Oct.) $ 100,000 (Cult. begins in Oct.) $ 100,000 (Cult. begins in Oct.) $ 100,000 (Cult. begins in Jan.) $ 100,000 (Cult. begins in Jan.) $ 100,000 (Cult. begins in Jan .) $ 50,000 (Cult. begins in Jan.) $ 50,000 (Cult. begins in Jan.) $ 50,000 (Cult. begins in Jan.) $ 50,000 (Cult. begins in Jan.) $ 50,000 (Cult. begins in Jan.) $ 50,000 (Cult. begins in Jan.) $ 50,000 (Cult. begins in Jan.) $ 50,000 (Cult. begins in Jan.) $ 25,000 (Cult. begins in Jan.) $ 25,000 (Cult. begins in Jan.) $ 25,000 (Cult. begins in Jan.) $ 20,000 (Cult. begins in Aug.) $ 20,000 (Cult. begins in Jan.) $ 20,000 (Cult. begins in Jan.) $ 20,000 (Cult. begins in Jan.) $ 20,000 (Cult. begins in Jan.) $ 20,000 (Cult. begins in Jan.) $ 20,000 (Cult. begins in Jan.) AMOUNT $ 1,000,000 (Cult. begins in June) Moved to Phase I $ 100,000 (Cult. begins in Aug.) $ 100,000 (Cult. begins in Aug.) $ 50,000 (Cult. begins in Aug.) $ 50,000 (Cult. begins in Aug.) $ 25,000 (Cult. begins in Aug.) $ 25,000 (Cult. begins in Aug.) $ 25,000 (Cult. begins in Aug.) $ 20,000 (Cult. begins in Aug) 27 �ConnectMichigan Alliance Capital Campaign Cabinet Members The ConnectMichigan Alliance will promote life-long community service and civic engagement through the support of community-building initiatives. It will strengthen the point of connection between those who want to help and those who need assistance. Campaign Chairs Ms. Michelle Engler First Lady Governor's Office Ms . Julie Fisher Cummings President & Co-Founder Lovelight Foundation Dr. William C. Richardson Chief Executive Officer W.K. Kellogg Foundation Cabinet Members Dr. Edward 0 . Blews, Jr. President Association of Independent Colleges & Universities ofMichigan Ms. Carolyn Bloodworth Secretary/Treasurer Consumers Energy Foundation Ms. Nonie Brennan Director Volunteer Center ofBattle Creek Dr. Stanley P. Caine President Adrian College Dr. Richard Cole, PhD Senior Vice President Blue Cross Blue Shield Ms. Neeta Delaney President The Jackson County Community Foundation ConnectMichigan Alliance Business Plan Mr. David 0 . Egner President Hudson-Webber Foundation Dr. Eric R. Gilbertson President Saginaw Valley State University Ms. Karla Hall Director/Secretary Detroit Edison Foundation Ms. Dorothy A. Johnson President Emeritus Council ofMichigan Foundation Dr. John Lore President/CEO ConnectMichigan Alliance Dr. Arend D. Lubbers President Grand Valley State University Dr. Russell G. Mawby Chairman Emeritus W.K. Kellogg Foundation 28 �Dr. Barbara Mieras Executive Vice President of Advancement/President ofF oundations Davenport University Ms. Andrea F. Newman Vice President, State and Local Affairs Northwest Airlines Dr. Juan Olivarez President Grand Rapids Community College Dr. Joel Orosz Program Director W.K. Kellogg Foundation Mr. Terry Pruitt Manager, State Public Affairs Dow Corning Corporation Ms. Patricia Reynolds President Capital Region Community Foundation Ms. Anne Rosewarne President Michigan Health Council Ms. Kathryn Rossow Executive Director Volunteer Center of Southwest Michigan Honorable Peter Secchia Universal Forest Products Ms. Diana Sieger President Grand Rapids Community Foundation Honorable Glenn D. Steil State Senator Ms. Judith Ann Rapanos Midland Center for the Arts ConnectMichigan Alliance Business Plan 29 �ConnectMichigan Alliance Budget FY 2001-2002 Acct.# Acct. Name General MCC FY2001-2002 Budget VCM REVENUE 4510 General Contributions 5000 5600 Interest and Dividends Restricted Grants(new) 5700 Unrestricted Grants(existg) 6100 Program Fees 6200 Membersh ip Dues 6305 Consulting 6380 6400 Sponsorships 6500 Misc . Income TOTAL $4,500 $4 ,500 570,000 75 ,000 117,000 50 ,000 41,200 7,500 570,000 242,000 41,200 13,000 6,700 27,200 120,000 5,250 125,250 5,000 5,000 10,000 5,000 2,000 5,000 35,000 687,000 298,200 71,950 1,057,150 220 ,000 95,000 21 ,000 55,000 370 ,000 21,000 220,000 116,000 55,000 391,000 25,000 Publications 2,000 - EXPENSE SALARIES Salaries 7110 7115 Intern/Member Salaries TOTAL BENEFITS 7210 Benefits TOTAL 66 ,000 34,800 16,500 117,300 66,000 34,800 16,500 117,300 LIABILITY INSURANCE Property Insurance 7400 7410 D&O Insurance 1,000 1,000 - - -- - 1,000 1,000 TOTAL 2,000 - CONTRACT SERVICES Payroll Services 7710 Mailing Services 7715 Other Services 7720 7730 Legal Accounting 7740 3,000 4,000 10,000 3,000 6,000 1,000 36,000 1,000 1,000 1,000 14,000 1,000 1,000 3,000 6,000 60,000 5,000 8,000 26,000 39,000 17,000 82,000 TOTAL ConnectMichigan Alliance Business Plan - - 2,000 30 �OFFICE OPERATIONS 8120 Office Supplies 8210 Copying Printing/Publishing 8220 Subscriptions/Publica!. 8250 Organization Dues 8270 8310 Postage/Shipping Telephone/Fax 8350 Technology Expenses 8370 Furniture Equipment 8400 Equipment Rental 8405 Program Supplies 8410 Occupancy 8510 Bank/Investment Fees 8520 TOTAL MEETINGS Accommodations 8610 Meals 8620 Speaker Expe nses 8630 Other 8640 TOTAL TRAVEL 8710 8720 8740 8750 8760 8770 Accommodations Meals Mileage Air 2,000 10,000 20 ,000 500 4,000 15,000 20 ,000 10,000 1,250 3,500 10,000 500 22 ,700 4,500 TOTAL 7,000 250 - 8,750 95,000 - 178,000 54,450 11,700 244,150 10,000 5,000 5,000 8,000 9,000 4,000 1,000 3,950 1,000 400 19,000 17,950 10,000 400 20,000 21,000 6,350 47,350 1,500 1,000 2,000 2,500 3,500 2,600 1,500 5,500 3,000 250 2,000 1,500 750 1,200 1,500 300 2,000 5,600 3,250 8,700 7,000 550 7,500 10,500 14,850 7,250 32,600 95,000 30,000 125,000 95,000 30,000 125,000 1,000 500 500 2,000 1,000 500 500 2,000 TOTAL TOTAL - 5,000 - 1,500 95,000 Program Grants Other Expenses 5,000 4,250 14,500 32 ,000 1,250 27,700 20,700 20,000 20 ,000 - Other Tuition 1,000 1,000 2,000 250 1,000 1,200 IGRAND TOTAL- EXP. 523,5oo !REVENUE LESS EXP. $163,5001 ConnectMichigan Alliance Business Plan 1 375,6oo 1 -$77,4001 144,3oo 1 -$72,3501 1,o43,4oo 1 $13,7501 31 �ConnectMichigan Budget Narrative FY2001-2002 REVENUE: 4510 General Contributions Annual donations by constituents, board members, volunteers and staff. 5000 Interest and Dividends Based on a 5% return of the $11 .6 million currently at the Capital Region Community Foundation . 5600 Restricted Grants (New) $75,000- Grant for CMA operations and programming. (Soft) $62,500- Grant from the Corporation for National Service for MCC programming. (Hard) $4,500- Grant from the Fetzer Institute for MCC programming. (Hard) $50,000- Grant for MCC Capacity Building through VIG. (Soft-Medium) $50,000- Grant for Volunteer Center Capacity Building through VIG. (Soft-Medium) 5700 Unrestricted Grants (Existing) $25,000- Grant from the Towsley Foundation for MCC. $16,200- Grant from Gertstacker Foundation for MCC. 6100 Program Fees All three departments charge fee for workshops, conference and trainings. It is anticipated that a total of$27,200 in fees will be collect in FY 2002. 6200 Membership Fees $120,000 of dues will be generated byMCC's 35 member institutions. $5,250 of dues will be generated by VCM's 36 member institutions. 6305 Consulting It is anticipated that the staff of CMAIMCCNCM will conduct onsite consultation to nonprofit organizations for fees, honorariums etc. 6380 Sponsorship It is anticipated that the staff of CMAIMCCNCM will solicit corporate sponsors for eventbased activities. 6400 Publications It is anticipated that CMNMCCNCM sell publications. EXPENSES: 7110 Salaries See Staffing Plan 7210 Expenses Expenses have been calculated at 30% ofbase salary. ConnectMichigan Alliance Business Plan 32 �Insurance CMA will purchase D&O and property insurance for the organization. Contract Services $3,000 allocated for automated payroll service. $6,000 allocated for mail-house bulk handling. $60,000 allocated for consultants to provided di verse program and organizational services. $5,000 allocated for general legal services. $8,000 allocated for accounting and audit services. Office Operations $4,250 allocated for general office supplies $14,500 allocated for copying expenses. $32,000 allocated for printing expenses such as brochures, reports, and annual reports. $1 ,250 allocated for subscription to trade publications. $27,700 allocated for organizational dues including $22,000 for MCC dues to the National Campus Compact. $20,700 allocated for postage. $20,000 allocated for telephone and fax expenses. $20,000 allocated for basic upgrades and technological services. $8,750 allocated for supplies related to CMAJMCCNCM programming. $95,000 allocated for rent and utilities for CMAIMCCIMNANCM. Meetings $47,350 allocated for room rental, food and speakers for conferences, workshops and training through the year for CMAIMCCNCM. Travel $32,600 allocated for air and ground travel, conference tuition and meals for the staff of CMAIMCCNCM. 8810 Program Grants $125,000 allocated for grants that flow through to local initiatives. FY 2002 grants will go to members ofVCM and MCC. 9170 Miscellaneous $2,000 allocated for miscellaneous expenses. ConnectMichigan Alliance Business Plan 33 �AGREEMENT TO ESTABLISH THE CONNECTMICHIGAN ALLIANCE FUND (AN AGENCY FUND) WITHIN THE CAPITAL REGION COMMUNITY FOUNDATION This Agreement is made to establish a permanent fund to be known as the ConnectMichigan Alliance Fund (the "Fund") within the Capital Region Community Foundation . The Fund is for the purpose of creating an endowment for ConnectMichigan Alliance (CMA) . Subject to the provision of this Agreement, distribution from the Fund will be made annually to CMA according to the Spending Guidelines established by the Board ofTrustees of the Foundation. In general, the principal of permanent endowments will not be invaded except when applying the Spending Guidelines or in extraordinary circumstances as deemed appropriate by the Board of Trustees of the Foundation. CMA may also request that all or a portion of the amount available for distribution be reinvested in the Fund principal. Gifts may be added to the Fund at any time by CMA or by other donors . The Board of Trustees of the Capital Region Community Foundation ("Foundation") shall have final authority and discretion as to the investment and reinvestment of the assets of the Fund as a part of the Foundation's "pooled fund" investment. Overall investment guidelines, objectives and performance of the "pooled fund" investment shall be submitted in writing annually to CMA by the Foundation . The Foundation, upon receipt of contributions to the Fund, will establish a separate account for the accounting control of funds received from CMA or from other persons or organizations wishing to directly make gifts to the Foundation for the purpose of assisting CMA. The Foundation shall separately account for all principal and income in the Fund. The Foundation shall provide CMA with a complete reporting on the Fund's activity, including all receipts, disbursements, income and expenses, within 60 days following completion of the Foundation's annual public audit. The Foundation shall furnish all routine accounting, as well· as reporting to the Michigan Attorney General and the Internal Revenue Service regarding the Fund. It is understood that Foundation staff shall work actively with CMA in offering advice, consultation and support for the development or expansion of a deferred-giving program by CMA Board ofDirectors. The Foundation also agrees to actively promote gifts to the Fund through the Foundation's web site, printed materials, newsletter, annual reports and special mailings to prospective donors . In exchange for the investment management, accounting and deferred giving services, the Foundation will charge the Fund customary and usual fees, which will be deducted annually in the first quarter of the year. Any change in this fee shall be made only after notice to the CMA Board of Directors. This fee is in addition to any investment fees charged to the Foundation prorated to this Fund, and to any extraordinary direct expense relating to the Fund, which will be paid by the Fund . ConnectMichigan Alliance Business Plan 34 �It is understood that as of the date of this agreement CMA is in process of securing its 501 (c) (3) nonprofit status. In the event that this status is denied, the fund assets will be split with 50% transferred to the CRCF MNA permanent endowment fund and 50% transferred to a CRCF MCSC permanent endowment fund . In the event of the dissolution of CMA, or if CMA ceases to be a qualified charitable organization, the Foundation shall thereafter continue to hold the assets constituting the Fund and shall distribute the net income and/or principal therefrom to such organizations as in the opinion of the Board of Trustees of the Foundation most nearly meet the purposes of CMA. To the extent that the Board of Directors of CMA may convene at times relevant to this paragraph, the Foundation shall consult with the Board of Directors of CMA to determine an appropriate recipient of the distribution. If the Foundation ceases to be a qualified charitable organization or if the Foundation proposes to dissolve, the assets of the Fund, after payment or making provision for payment of any liabilities properly chargeable to the Fund, shall be distributed to CMA. If CMA is not then a qualified charitable organization, said assets shall be distributed in such manner and to such organization or organizations as satisfies the requirements of a qualified charitable organization and serves purposes similar to those of CMA. It is understood and agreed that all assets held in the Fund shall be subject to the Charter and Bylaws of the Foundation, including, but not limited to, the power contained therein for the Board of Trustees of the Foundation to modify any restrictions or considerations on the distribution of the fund for any specified charitable purposes or to specified organizations, if in the sole judgment of the governing body (without the necessity of the approval of any participating trustees, agent or custodian), such restriction or condition become, in effect, unnecessary, incapable of fulfillment or inconsistent with charitable need of the community or area served by the Foundation. [(Treas. Reg. Section 1.170A9(c)(I l)(v)(b)(l)] Definitions and Construction (a) As used in this Agreement "Qualified charitable organization," means an organization described in IRC (1) 509(a)(l),(2) or (3) and which is other than a private foundation under 509(a) of the Internal Revenue Code. (2) (b) Reference to any provision of the Internal Revenu~ Code shall be deemed references to the U.S. Internal Revenue Code of 1986 as the same being amended from time to time and the corresponding provision of any future U.S. Internal Revenue Code. It is intended that the Fund shall be a component part of the Foundation and that nothing in this Agreement shall affect the status of the Foundation as an entity, which is a qualified charitable organization. This Agreement shall be interpreted in a manner consistent with the foregoing intention and so as to conform to the requirement of the Internal Revenue Code and any regulations issued pursuant thereto applicable to the intended status of the Foundation. ConnectMichigan Alliance Business Plan 35 �ConnectMichigan Alliance Governance The ConnectMichigan Alliance is governed by a twenty member Board of Trustees. Each of the four founding organizations, Michigan Community Service Commission, Michigan Campus Compact, Michigan Nonprofit Association and the Volunteer Centers of Michigan has three permanent seats that are selected by their membership . CMA Bylaws provide for six at-large seats to be filled by the Board of Trustees on staggered three-year terms. The CEO of the Michigan Nonprofit Association and the Executive Director of the Michigan Community Service Commission serve as non-voting ex-officio Trustees . The ConnectMichigan Alliance is cornn1itted to having a diverse board representing the diversity of regions, ethnicities and organizational types found in Michigan's volunteer community. ConnectMichigan Alliance Board of Trustees 2001-2002 Dr. Edward 0. Blews, Jr. President Association of Independent Colleges & Universities of Michigan Carolyn Bloodworth Secretary/Treasurer Consumers Energy Foundation Nonie Brennan Executive Director Battle Creek Information and Volunteer Services, Inc. Kyle Caldwell* Executive Director Michigan Community Service Commission Virgil Carr President and CPO United Way Community Services Julie Fisher Cummings President and Founder Lovelight Foundation Thomas Dolan Director of Curriculum Romulus Public Schools ConnectMichigan Alliance Business Plan Michelle Engler First Lady State of Michigan tRegina Fortushniak Sophomore Madonna University Dr. Eric R. Gilbertson President Saginaw Valley State University Dorothy Johnson President Emeritus Council of Michigan Foundations Dr. Barbara Mieras President Davenport University- Western Region Theresa Nelson Director Retired Senior Volunteer Program, Escanaba Dr. Juan Olivarez President Grand Rapids Community College 36 �ConnectMichigan Alliance Board of Trustees 2001-2002 Anne Rosewarne President Michigan Health Council Sam Singh* President and CEO Michigan Nonprofit Association Terry Pruitt Manager, State Public Affairs Dow Corning Corporation tt Allison Treppa Senior Eastern Michigan University Kathy Rossow Executive Director Volunteer Center of Southwestern MI ffYouth Rep resentative t Aiternate Youth Representative *Ex-O ffi cio Non-vo ting Representative Evaluation of the ConnectMichigan Board of Trustees Subgroups • • • • • • • • • • Corporate (2): Carolyn Bloodworth (Consumers Energy Foundation), Terry Pruitt (Dow Corning Corporation) Government (2): Kyle Caldwell (Michigan Community Service Commission), Michelle Engler (State of Michigan) Grantmakers (2): Julie Fisher Cummings (Lovelight Foundation), Dorothy Johnson (Council ofMichigan Foundations) Health (1): Anne Rosewarne (Michigan Health Council) Higher Education (4): Ed Blews (Assoc. of Independent Colleges and Universities of MI), Eric Gilberston (Saginaw Valley State University), Barbara Mieras, (Davenport University-Western Region), Juan Olivarez (Grand Rapids Community College) Nonprofit (2): Sam Singh (Michigan Nonprofit Association), Virgil Carr (United Way Community Services) K-12 Education (1): Thomas Dolan (Romulus Public Schools) Youth (2): Regina Fortushniak (Madonna University), Allison Treppa (Eastern Michigan University) Senior (1): Theresa Nelson (Escanaba Retired Senior Volunteer Program) Volunteerism (2): Nonie Brennan (Volunteer Center of Battle Creek), Kathy Rossow (Volunteer Center of SW MI) Notes on Current Demographic Make-Up 1. 26% of the Board are people of color 2. 58% of the Board are female, 42% are male 3. 26% are from the Southeast Michigan area (Detroit) 32% are from the Mid-Michigan area (Jackson, Lansing) 11% are from Southwest Michigan (Niles, Kalamazoo, Battle Creek) 15% are from West Michigan (Grand Rapids) 11% are from Northern Michigan (Midland, Saginaw) 5% are from the Upper Peninsula ConnectMichigan Alliance Business Plan 37 �ConnectMichigan Alliance Board of Trustees Committees The ConnectMichigan Alliance Bylaws call for the creation of four standing committees. The four committees are the Executive Committee, Budget and Finance Committee, the Audit and Investment Committee, and Nominating Committee. Executive Committee. The Executive Committee shall consist of the Officers, the Chairs of Standing Committees, and the immediate past Board Chair. The Board Chair shall chair the Executive Committee. The Executive Committee shall be empowered to act on behalf of the Board of Trustees: (1) in recommending to the Board appropriate matters for its consideration at scheduled Board meetings; (2) in implementing and developing details of policy positions previously adopted by the Board; (3) in addressing and enacting policy matters delegated by the Board; (4) in emergencies and between Board meetings when prompt policy attention is required (subject to subsequent reporting and, where appropriate, ratification by the Board); and (5) in personnel matters and oversight relating to the President. Budget and Finance Committee. Members of the Budget and Finance Committee must all be Trustees, and the Committee shall be chaired by the Secretary-Treasurer. The Budget and Finance Committee shall oversee and develop policy for the financial health of the corporation, and shall make recommendations for Board approval concerning the corporation's annual and long-range budget. The Committee shall develop fund raising policies for Board approval and shall propose initiatives to the Board concerning the corporation's resource development operations. The Committee shall perform such other duties as are incident to this charge or are properly delegated by the Board of Trustees. Audit & Investment Committee. The Audit & Investment Committee shall be chaired by a Trustee other than the Secretary-Treasurer, who shall not serve on the Audit & Investment Committee. The Audit & Investment Committee shall oversee the annual audit of the corporation, the review of the corporation annual spending plan and investment plans and performance review of any and all endowments assigned to the support and development of the corporation. Members of the Audit & Investment Committee may include such non-Trustees as necessary to insure responsible, comprehensive and enlightening audits and investment strategies. Nominating Committee. The Nominating Committee shall consist of three (3) members. Members of the Nominating Committee must all be Trustees who are selected by the full Board of Trustees. The Nominating Committee shall receive, from any source, suggestions of individuals to serve as at-large Board members. The aminating Committee shall investigate the nominees' qualifications and recommend a slate of atlarge Board member candidates to the full Board for its consideration. The at-large Board members are those Board members who serve in three (3) classes of three (3) year staggered terms. The Chairman of the ConnectMichigan Alliance has authorized the development of two ad-hoc committees for the ConnectMichigan Alljance. The Committees are CEO Search Committee and Evaluation Committee. ConnectMichigan Alliance Business Plan 38 �CEO Search Committee. The CEO Search Committee shall consist of four (4) members representing the four founding members of the ConnectMichigan Alliance. The Committee shall develop the job description of the CMA CEO, finalize in conjunction with the Budget and Finance Committee the salary range, and promote the opening through a national search. The CEO Search Committee will present one consensus candidate for full Board approval. Evaluation Committee. The Evaluation Committee shall consist of a minimum of six (6) members. Four (4) members will represent each of the founding organizations of the ConnectMichigan Alliance with Chair being a member of CMA Board of Trustees. Members of the Evaluation Committee may include such non-Trustees as needed to ensure local and funder representation with the evaluation process. The Evaluation Committee is charged to select a qualified evaluator and oversee the development implementation of the evaluation design plan. The Committee shall involve local constituents and funders in the design and implementation of the evaluation plan. ConnectMichigan Alliance Business Plan 39 �ConnectMichigan Alliance Organizational Chart VCM MCC Council of Presidents MCSC Commissioners Executive Director Staff - Outreach, Program, Admin. Operating Council ~ MNA Trustees President Staff - Outreach, Program, Admin . ConnectMichigan Alliance Board of Trustees 3 - MCC 3 - MNA 3 - VCM 3 - MCSC 6 - At-Large 2 - Ex-Officio, MNA President, MCSC Executive Director ConnectMichigan Alliance Staffing Plan President/CEO Executive Assistant MCC Director MCC Assoc. Director Student Coordinator Development Director VCM Director Secretary (2) VCM Manager (YR 3) Bookkeeper Vice Presid~nt (YR 3) Outreach Coord. (YR 2) Executive Assistant (YR 3) ConnectMichigan Alliance Senior Management The ConnectMichigan Alliance senior management team is headed up by Dr. John Lore, President and CEO of CMA. Dr. Lore is supported in leadership by Amy Smitter, Director of the Michigan Campus Compact, Judy Tymowicz, Director of Volunteer Centers of Michigan, and Tim Swope, Director of Fund Advancement. Their resumes follow. ConnectMichigan Alliance Business Plan 40 �Attachments �Volunteer Centers of Michigan STRATEGIC PLAN 2001-2003 Goal : Establish a common identity for Michigan Volunteer Centers. Priori ty A - Yr I B - Yr 2 C - Yr 3 Action Steps Impact A 1. Develop a case statement that outlines common work ofMI VC' s; provide supporting documentation for comparison and contrast. Will allow VC' s to pursue funding in a way that more effectively demonstrates the impact of volunteers statewide, illustrating the potential for local impact. A 2. Identify common "events" for marketing and promotion ofVC network (i .e. NVW, Make A Difference Day, etc.). B 3. Revive and enhance "Gumby campaign" (ConnectMichigan) with 1800-VOLUNTEER - add Volunteer Centers to message. 4. Implement POLF Program Standards as membership standards for VCM. A Rationale Most VC's struggle locally with defining what they accomplish (outcomes) and it is easy to dismiss their work, particularly in a smaller community. "There' s strength in numbers." Works toward goal of Although most VC' s have making VC ' s more visible similar missions and goals, in local communities, the local approach to those emphasizing that they are missions and goals varies. often the "behind the It is often difficult to scenes" party in many "describe" a VC, but activities. Also helps to promoting them in identify commonalities connection with a common among diverse centers event will make an easier connection for the broader statewide. public. Bright, colorful boards got High visibility at low cost for local VC's. a lot of attention at relatively low cost. TV ads drew attention of longterm sponsors, particularly in SE MI market. Some VC's function well, Allows the VCM others do not. If we are to Membership ("stamp of promote the network of approval") to have greater meaning if we can promote VC ' s, we are only as strong as the weakest link standards. and need to hold members accountable. �Goal: Enhance ability of local Volunteer Centers to pursue sustainable funding. Priority A - Yr I 8 - Yr2 C - Yr3 Action Steps Impact A 1. Develop a "case statement" that can be personalized by local VC's -include support documentation for comparison and contrast. Will allow VC's to pursue funding in a way that more effectively demonstrates the impact of volunteers statewide, illustrating the potential for local impact. A B c A Rationale Most VC's struggle locally with defining what they accomplish (outcomes) and it is easy to dismiss their work, particularly in a smaller community. "There's strength in numbers." Enhanced capacity of local Most VC Directors 2. Provide training and staff to more effectively technical assistance for (particularly those grant~ting,endowment pursue funding. independent from UW or other org) wear "many building, etc. hats" and few have formal training in Fund Development. Many are over-reliant on UW funding and must be more strategic in diversifying their funding for long-term sustainability. Allow local VC' s to access Generic training is helpful, 3. Secure funds for local but coaching an site-based assistance for coaching/consulting organization through all fund development planning opportunities. phases - from and implementation. environment scan and feasibility study - through the campaign provides a much greater level of impact, as demonstrated by past VCM Mini-grant opportunities. Grant Writer could Access to a professional 4. Hire a grant writer that research and share opp's who understands VC's could be shared by local that apply to all (most) from the big picture VC's. VC's and assist in pursuit perspective, and could of funding on behalf of write more effectively on full network, sub-groups, behalf of network. or individual VC's. Many VCD's spend a "at your fmgertips" 5. Develop a "guidebook" great deal of time hunting of best practices, innovative resources, all Volunteer down relevant materialsCenter focused. ideas, great needs this would save time and statements, etc. skip the regular reinvention of the wheel. �A 6. Define revenue streams for local VC's to evaluate and implement as appropriate. VC's would have cost/benefit analysis, as well as lessons learned from other VCs when deciding whether or not to consider a particular revenue stream. Not all VC's are successful with fee for service activities (especially internal to UW); others should steer clear of large events (local competition) - this resource will help avoid failures by answering questions prior to planning. Goal: Enhance advocacy efforts ("unified voice") on behalf of VCM Members. Priority A - Yr I B- Yr2 C- Yr3 Action Steps Impact Rationale A 1. Identify legislative/policy issues of cone~ to VC's (i.e. VIG, HUD community service requirements, etc.). More informed membership; ability to respond in a timely manner. A 2. Identify process for gathering consensus on impact and needs of network. 3. Identify process for communicating needs/impact to appropriate contacts. Quick feedback mechanism for making network decisions . Most VCDs do not build the monitoring of legislation into their work; do not understand the "trickle down impact" of legislation. Difficulty in gathering consensus based on diversity of constituency. 4. Establish VCM representation on appropriate advisory councils and task forces (211, MCSC, etc.). 5. Educate VCM members on their role and accountability for advocacy and education. 6. Establish a system for notifying VCM members of issues relevant to the sector. 7. Develop an educational piece about VC's that could be used as an VCM voice/knowledge on relative issues. A A A A B Quick reporting and response mechanisms for state issues and legislation. More educated, active membership. We don't always have the luxury of time to gather everyone's thoughts and support - sometimes we need to be empowered to act quickly based on current information. Many decisions of related groups impact VC's- this allows us voice and planning time for potential impact. Very few V Cs are engaged in grassroots advocacy or community education. Current system is sporadic and untimely. More universal understanding of benefits/services/mission of Many legislators do not work regularly with local VC - they can provide More educated, active membership. �introduction to legislators. VC's; better relationship between legislators and local VCs. critical link and insight on local issues. Goal: Enhance professional development and support services for VC Directors and staff. Priority A - Yr I 8 - Yr2 C - Yr3 Action Steps Impact Rationale A 1. Develop design and implementation plan for new VC Orientation. Current system is sporadic and inconsistent - does not meet new members needs. B 2. Develop new board member introduction to VCM (brochure, packet, etc.). Regular, consistent orientation for new VCD 's - stronger, knowledgeable members. Tool for educating board about VC in larger context, resulting in more thoughtful board members (we hope!). B 3. Coordinate VC staff meetings or trainings related to focus areas (youth, families, technology, etc.). 4. Develop VC Director mentor/buddy system. Stronger network beyond Directors. 5. Advocate for more timely response from POLF. Greater investment of VCD's in POLF relationship. A A Stronger personal relationships; more relevant, ongoing learning. Most VC boards are unaware of the VC world outside their borders; difficult for VCD's to articulate without documentation. Lack of current support for staff other than Directors. Lack of connection between new and veteran Directors; new VCDs don't know "who to call". Many VCs currently question the value of POLF membership and benefit to VC network. Goal: Work toward 100% coverage of all counties by local VC. Priority A - Yr I 8- Yr2 c Yr3 Action Steps Impact Rationale B 1. Work with Community Foundation network to establish satellite offices, etc. Build community infrastructure with existing resources and leaders. A 2. Implement Program Greater participation in Do not duplicate service; utilize current relationships and resources- many CF' s have already conducted community needs assessments and are aware of potential for VC servtces. Many sound VC programs �c Standards rather than demographic approach to sefVlce areas. 3. Recruit existing nonmember Centers to join network. VCM by eligible organizations statewide. More cohesive network of VCs statewide. are not eligible for VCM membership due to current membership structure Expectation that VCM knows about "all" VC 's in state; is not true - lack of connection could create confusion and potential bad image for VCM. Goal: Utilize technology as a more effective tool for VC communication and support. Priority A - Yr I 8 - Yr2 C - Yr3 Action Steps Impact Rationale B 1. Assist local VC's with achieving minimum level of access. Increased use of tech resources by VCs. A 2. Establish an electronic communication system (i.e. list-serv) for membership. Enhanced communication among members. 3. Monitor and disseminate information re: technology to local VC' s (VolunteerMatch, etc.)provide training as necessary. 4. Secure services of a "techie" for local VC assistance, consulting and troubleshooting. More informed use; increased access to/from community. Many VCs don ' t have websites, individual email accounts, or ability to do effective research. Current fax system is outdated; list-serv provides more interactive, immediate access - BUT they have to know how to use it! Low level of access and understanding. (current) B B/C Quick answers to common VC issues - someone who understands VC issues and software and can respond quickly. VCs are unique in their needs; software is not readily understood by many. Goal: Establish a comprehensive VCM Directory of member demographics and services. Priority A - Yr I 8 - Yr2 C - Yr3 Action Steps Impact Rationale A,C 1. Update and disseminate VCM Survey. A,C 2. Complete VCM survey (members). Concrete inforrnation/stats/ demographics for comparison, contrast and promotion. Complete information. Lack of current information makes fund development and "unified voice" difficult. Lack of response makes information unreliable. �A, C 3. Compile data and publish directory every two years. Updated information. Accuracy is an issue with current information. Goal: Pursue funding opportunities on behalf of network, to be redistributed to local VC's. Priority A - Yr I B - Yr2 C-Yr3 Action Steps Impact Rationale A 1. Identify common funding needs (i.e. VIG match funds , volunteer recognition funds , technology or operating expenses) 2. Investigate related funding opportunities 3. Pursue collaborative partnerships with state agencies, vendors and NPO associations or networks that may lead to shared funding (MI Assoc ofUW, CMF, MNA, Dept. of Ed., etc.) 4. Hire a grant-writer or fund development professional to support network 5. Create a system for identifying and disseminating funding sources for local VC's Pursuit of funding on state level Much local duplication can be eradicated ifVCM can act more effectively on behalf of network A A,B c B - Goal: Maintain VCM's position as a leader in state and country. Priority A -Yr I 8 - Yr2 c Yr3 Action Steps Impact Rationale A 1. Pursue VCM seat on MCSC Voting voice with MCSC ongoing 2. Maintain visibility on POLF committees Continued visibility, access to information and resources Many MCSC projects and programs impact local VCs and VCs have no formal influence/input VCM is seen as a leader, need to maintain current relationships to gather �A ongomg B 3. Redesign VCM brochure to reflect strength of network and support services we can provide to other organizations. 4. Continue strong representation on CMA and MNA Boards. 5. Develop training modules that can be implemented locally"train the trainer". "Common voice" for statewide promotion of VCM and full network of VC's. Visibility, voice. knowledge and influence decisions that affect our VC's Lack of print materials for marketing, promotion, information. Maintain VCM's role in state infrastructure. Goal: Enhance participation in network events/opportunities by all members. Priority A-Yr I 8- Yr2 C - Yr3 Action Steps Impact Rationale A 1. "level the field" by providing transportation assistance, etc. to members. Allow more distant rural centers to attend meetings without draining budget. A 2. Make better use of meeting time vs. travel time- restructure VCM meetings to be more effective. 3. Enforce membership requirements (attendance) to build stability and credibility of network. Higherconrurriltmenton part ofVCD's to attend if they feel their time is more productive. Lack of equal access to network and services based on geography; typically, northern MI and UP VCs have smaller budgets. Some members travel for twice as long as the meeting takes, and don't feel the cost/benefit is there. Low attendance at current meetings, difficult to act on issues that affect all members if critical mass is not present. A Greater participation, higher investment, stronger knowledge and issues awareness of network. �Michigan Campus Compact STRATEGIC PLAN Goal : Increase participation in community service on college campuses. Action Steps Increase capacity of community service programs. • Trainings for staff and students Site visits from MCC • staff • Networking • Senior staff assistance • Development of evaluation pieces • Build stronger community partners Impact Focus on quality and quantity of programs as determined by each campus. Foster collaborations of community service with other offices on campus. Build relationships with alumni relations, admissions, faculty and community volunteer programs. Facilitate collaborations between campus programs in similar regions of the state or that are dealing with similar issues on Community Service and Service-Learning. • Regionally in: Detroit Grand Rapids Kalamazoo Flint/Saginaw Lansing Issues: • Rural Urban Part-time staff Full-time staff Specific programs, such as Tutoring, Community Building, etc. Open doors within campus for more resources and collaboration. Increase awareness about community service and numbers of individuals participating. Increase capacity of community service and service-learning programs, regionally and by issue. Specifically, collaborations will mean an increase in quality of one-time/ one-day volunteerism projects, such as Make a Difference Day. Rationale Currently, Community Service Directors are pulled in many directions with limited staff. They need to have time to look at what works in their offices and operations, and build from successes. For some campuses this means increasing capacity, and for others this means increasing the amount of students participating. MCC' s need to help each campus make a case of their programs internally and to the community. Currently, community service offices work well marketing to students and faculty, but are not always well recognized across campus. Currently, community service directors are dealing with so many issues that they need to find collaborations to help decrease their work load and increase capacity for their programs. Community based organizations will also benefit from bringing local college and universities together to plan events because they will no longer need to develop special relationships with each campus for one-time events. �Provide opportunities for Community Service Directors and coordinators to gain professional leadership development. • Explore Regional Conference • Professional Development at Networking Meetings • Grant Programs • Senior staff assistance • Technical support Increased retention of Community Service Directors. Stronger networking meetings and impact of programs. Increased learning for students involved with semce. Staff turnover for Community Service Directors is high, and no professional organization addresses the concerns of Community Service Directors and supports their work. Goal: Expand use of service-learning pedagogy among faculty. Action Steps Provide opportunities for dialogue with faculty already engaged in service-learning to address their specific questions and needs. Impact Provide support and increase service-learning usage. Change Faculty Steering Committee to a MCC advisory group. Will help to guide MCC in faculty needs and concerns for other programs, such as grants, publications, and programs. Will expand use of servicelearning and HE/Community partnerships. Expand funding for faculty to do community based research. Explore new ways to share service-learning research and writing with member campuses. More information will mean more participation in disciplines and campuses. Partner with faculty discipline organizations for trainings and conferences to highlight service-learning. Bring faculty that are discipline focused to servicelearning pedagogy. Rationale This will help to deepen understanding and use of service-learning. In addition, it will allow faculty to address issues over academic integrity with peers. This group has not served a purpose for a while and interest is diminishing. Creates another form of service-learning where students and faculty lend their expertise to community organizations to help them solve problems and improve programs through research. MCC is an information/education organization that needs to better inform members of resources that will help with their work. MCC has reached a saturation point with using "servicelearning" to attract new faculty. We now need to work with the disciplines to attract �Continue Faculty Fellows program. Create and seek more service-learning publishing opportunities for faculty. Highlight and train faculty and staff to engage in multidisciplinary service-learning initiatives. Creates strong leaders for service-learning for their campuses and for the state. More information and rationale for service-learning. Increase argument for the use of service-learning pedagogy and help/support to practitioners. Creates better learning for students that helps them to integrate service into their life. Creates deeper service projects with greater capacity and impact. new faculty. Peer leaders and teachers are needed as a resource for new service-learning faculty. We have been asked by faculty to purse publication opportunities because of the pressure to publish for faculty promotion. This is the future of institutionalizing servicelearning on college campuses. Goal: Move campuses to engage students in civic participation. Action Steps Provide grant monies for possible civic engagement/participation on campus and in the campus community. Model effective civic engagement on campuses to share with other state and national Campus Compact affiliates. Impact Increase participation in civic education on college campuses and create model programs for civic engagement. Create models for campuses to begin work on civic engagement. Position Michigan as a national leader in civic engagement activities . Create educational opportunities for students to learn about civic engagement, such as: • Student led panels around the state on civic engagement topics, • State-wide civic engagement conference for students, • Restructuring of existing SCAN [Student Community Action Network] group to focus on Increase participation in civic education on college campuses. Involve students in their own civic development. Rationale Same as impact. It is important to model programs for others to envision why civic education is important on college campuses and create excitement around these programs. Take students from "service" to "citizenship". Find out what will engage students in citizenship activities. �civic engagement. Focus and train faculty department and servicelearning centers on multidisciplinary projects around social issues. Creates better learning for students that helps them to integrate service into their life. Creates deeper service projects with greater capacity and impact for citizenship education. This is the future of institutionalizing servicelearning and civic education on college campuses . � 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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Ri cha r dso n CamJlaign Cabin e t Chair - Bill Richardson Edwanl 0 . Blews Goal: $6,000,000 Revenue to Date: $2,237,150 Requests in Process: $2,950,000 Ca r·ol) n Bl oo dworth No ni l' Br·l'nturn Sta nl ry P. Ca in e Grantors: Ri cha rd Co le Blue Cross Blue Shield of MI Foundation Barry Community Foundation Capital Region Community Foundation Four County Community Foundation Grand Rapids Community Foundation Hudson Webber Foundation Jackson County Community Foundation W.K. Kellogg Foundation Lenawee Community Foundation C. S. Mott Foundation Sturgis Area Community Foundation Matching Gifts (multiple grantors) $ 10,000 2,000 $ $ 25,000 3,500 $ $ 50,000 $ 100,000 $ 10,000 $1,000,000 $ 3,000 $1,000,000 $ 500 $ 33,150 Robe r·t Co llier ee ta DPia ney Da ' id 0. Egne r Er·ir R . Gilbertso n Ka rl a ll a ll Dot"O tb) A . .I ohn so n J ohn LorP Ar·rnd D. Luhb!'r·s Bu ssell G. Ma wb y Ba r bara Miera s Andrea F. I ewm a n .I ua n Oli va rez .Joe l 0 1·o~z Te rry P n Lill Midland Strategy: Our strategy in Midland is to initially work with the H & G Dow Foundation. The Foundation is currently considering a $1,000,000 proposal. Dottie Johnson and Bill Richardson held initial meetings with Ranny Reicker. Sam Singh and John Lore will make a presentation to the Foundation Board on September 11. Other foundations included in the CMA campaign strategy include: the Midland Area Community Foundation, the Gerstacker Foundation, the Towsley Foundation (presently considering a $250,000 request), the Alden and Vada Dow Family Funds, and the Strosacker Foundation. (Dow Chemical and Dow Coming are included under the corporate strategy for the campaign). Juclith Ann Ra pa nos Pa tJ·i cia Heyn old s \nn l' Rosewa n w Ka thryn Rossow P ete r Serc hi a Diana Siege r· Glenn D. StPil Ju d) Ty mowicz Southeastern Michigan Strategy: Bill Richardson, Dottie Johnson, Julie FisherCummings, Geneva Williams, John Lore and Terry Pruitt met with foundation executives over the past few months. The Hudson-Webber Foundation has approved a $100,000 grant in support of the ConnectMichigan Alliance Campaign. Other foundations under this strategy include: the Community Foundation for Southeastern Michigan (considering a $250,000 request with $150,000 being from the Whitney Fund), the McGregor Fund (staff is preparing a $200,000 request), the Skillman Co nn ec t Michiga n Allia nce P. O . Box 22004 Lansin g, Michi ga n 48909-2004 • ph one 888-242-7075 fa x 517-2 11 -3869 Buildin~. ~tr·engtht·nJn~ and hnt · ~tintr in ,Ji,·hiuan ( .omJnunitit•.., A pm·tnet·shi p of: Michigan Campu s Co mp ac t, Miclu ga n Co nununity Ser vice Co mmi ss ion , Michigan No nprofit '\ ssocia tion , Vo luntee r Cente•·s of Mic hi ga n �Foundation (staff is preparing a $500,000 proposal) and the Kresge Foundation (staff is preparing a $1 ,000,000 request) . Southwest Michigan Strategy: Cultivation efforts are underway. Russ Mawby will meet with Steve Upton of the Upton Foundation. This meeting will set the tone for all other meetings with foundations in Southwest Michigan. West Michigan Strategy: The Governor and Michelle Engler, along with Ambassador Peter Secchia and Community Foundation President Diana Sieger, hosted a luncheon for prospective supporters from Grand Rapids. The Grand Rapids Community Foundation has awarded a gift in the amount of $50,000 in support of the campaign and staff is in the process of preparing proposals totaling more than $250,000 to area foundations. Several other major requests are in process but we are not at a point in the process to release details publicly. South Central Michigan Strategy: Planning is underway. Neeta Delaney, Carolyn Bloodworth and Patty Reynolds are working with staff to help cultivate and contact foundation executives from this region. It is expected foundation visits will begin in the fall and be completed by the end of the calendar year. Community Foundations Strategy: Joel Orosz, Neeta Delaney, Diana Sieger and Patty Reynolds have been actively involved in presenting CMA to Community Foundation executives. The goal for this strategy is to raise $500,000 in support from community foundations . Community foundations throughout the state are considering requests totaling more than $750,000. To date, the following foundations have approved grants in support of the CMA campaign: Barry Community Foundation ($2,000), Capital Region Community Foundation ($25,000), Four County Community Foundation ($3,500), Grand Rapids Community Foundation ($50,000), Jackson County Community Foundation (($10,000), Lenawee Community Foundation ($3,000), and Sturgis Area Community Foundation ($500). Follow-up activity related to this strategy will continue through December. Corporate Division Chair - Michelle Engler Goal: $3,000,000 Grantors: Detroit Edison Revenue to Date: $ 350,000 Requests in Process: $3,500,000 $ 350,000 Midland Strategy: Cultivation efforts have resulted in both Dow Chemical and Dow Corning indicating interest in CMA. Michelle Engler expects to meet with executives after wrapping up the Southeastern Michigan strategy. It is expected these meetings will take place this fall. Southeastern Michigan Strategy: Early cultivation efforts are paying off with Michelle Engler, Geneva Williams, Julie Fisher Cummings and Terry Pruitt all engaging corporate executives throughout this region of the state. Potential grantors to date include : Comerica (considering a $500,000 request), DaimlerChrysler (considering a $1 ,000,000 request), Ford Motor Company S:\CMA\cma board\ConnectMichigan All iance Campaign Narrative Repon- Seprember Board Mtg.doc 2 �(considering a $1,000,000 request), General Motors (considering a $1,000,000 request), Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan (ask to take place in the fall). West Michigan Strategy: The Governor and Michelle Engler, along with Ambassador Peter Secchia and Community Foundation President Diana Sieger, hosted a luncheon for prospective supporters from Grand Rapids. One corporation is considering a gift of $50,000. Several other major requests are in process but we are not at a point in the process to release details publicly. South Central Michigan Strategies: Planning is still underway. Neeta Delaney, Carolyn Bloodworth and Patty Reynolds continue to work with staff and others to help cultivate and contact corporate executives from this region. It is expected corporate visits will begin in the fall and continue through the end of the year. Special Gifts Division Chair- Julie Fisher Cummings Goal: $1 ,000,000 Donors: SG-01 AI CUM MCC MCSC MNA VCM Revenue to Date:$ 236,545 1 Requests in Process: $1 ,663,100 $100,000 $ 10,000 $165,390 $ 48,050 $ 53,800 $ 3,815 Southeastern Michigan Strategy: Identification and cultivation efforts continue. The results of these efforts are encouraging and we hope to announce some exciting news in the near future. West Michigan Strategy: The Governor and Michelle Engler, along with Ambassador Peter Secchia and Community Foundation President Diana Sieger, hosted a luncheon for prospective supporters from Grand Rapids. One family is considering making a $500,000 gift toward the campaign. Several other major requests are in process but we are not at a point in the process to release details publicly. Family Strategy: Family includes the Michigan Campus Compact, the Michigan Community Service Commission, the Michigan Nonprofit Association, and Volunteer Centers of Michigan. It is expected this strategy will be completed by the end of September. Associations Strategy: Ed Blews is leading the identification and cultivation phase of this strategy. It is anticipated that the asking process will begin in the fall and continue through the end of the year. 1 Revenue to Date is an accurate figure . Donor totals listed below do not equal "Revenue to Date" because several donors in this category serve on more than one board and their gifts have been credited to the totals for all of the organizations they serve. S:\CMA\cma board\ConnectMichigan Alliance Campaign Narrati ve Report · September Board M1g.doc 3 � Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Our State of Generosity Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Grand Valley State University. Dorothy A. Johnson Center for Philanthropy Description An account of the resource Collection contains the records of four Michigan nonprofit organizations: Council of Michigan Foundations, Michigan Nonprofit Association, Michigan Community Service Commission, and the Johnson Center for Philanthropy at GVSU. The documents are compiled by the Johnson Center for Philanthropy, and records document the history of the organizations from the 1960s to the 2010s. 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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, 50217 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 2001-09-10 https://digitalcollections.library.gvsu.edu/files/original/c84a32796dbe0e41ade285e807a257ef.pdf 42cfa733249cfce44a30010b5e502200 PDF Text Text CONNECTMICHIGAN ALLIANCE August 27, 2001 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Sam Singh 517-353-5038 CONNECTMICHIGAN ALLIANCE HIRES ITS FOUNDING PRESIDENT AND CEO Dr. JohnS. Lore was recently named as the founding President and CEO of the Connect Michigan Alliance (CMA). Dr. Lore will serve an important role in guiding the development of the newly formed organization, which includes The Michigan Campus Compact (MCC) and Volunteer Centers of Michigan (VCM). Dr. Lore has an extensive background working with Michigan's nonprofit sector. He has most recently retired from the position of Executive Vice President at Ascension Health. His previous positions have included serving as President for Nazareth College, Michigan Colleges Foundation and Sisters of St. Joseph Health System. ''The ConnectMichigan Alliance represents a revolutionary initiative to greatly enhance and energize volunteerism and service learning in Michigan, declared Dr. Edward Blews, Chairman of the CMA Board and President of the Association of Independent Colleges and Universities of Michigan. "The Board of the ConnectMichigan Alliance is delighted to announce the appointment of a widely respected leader, Dr. John Lore, to serve as our first and founding President. He brings to this critical leadership post a visionary mind and a compassionate heart. His remarkably successful and long leadership as a college, foundation, and hospital President uniquely has prepared him to be the leader of this cause. Throughout his life, he has lived passionately the ethic of volunteerism. It is so fitting that he now leads the way for volunteerism." "I am excited and honored to carry on the vision of George Romney in making the voluntary sector a major part of our everyday lives. George Romney vaccinated many of us with that spirit, and we now have the vehicle to make that vision a reality," stated Dr. Lore. The ConnectMichigan Alliance was formed in October of 2000 through a strategic partnership of the Michigan Nonprofit Association, Michigan Community Service Commission, Volunteer Centers of Michigan and the Michigan Campus Compact. The ConnectMichigan Alliance, a national model for public-private partnership, has been created to ensure the strength and stability of support for Michigan's volunteers. The ConnectMichigan Alliance provides statewide volunteer and servicelearning programs and services for people of all ages to be housed under one umbrella organization. �CONNECTMICHIGAN ALLIANCE HIRES ITS FOUNDING PRESIDENT AND CEO (Continued) Page 2 "We are very pleased to have Dr. Lore join the ConnectMichigan Alliance as the founding President and CEO. As one of the predominant leaders in the nonprofit and volunteerism sector, we are confident that his experience, passion and vision will elevate this organization to the level of highest impact," states Dr. Russell Mawby, Chairman Emeritus of the W.K. Kellogg Foundation and Chair of the Michigan Community Service Commission. "Partner organizations and funders throughout the state have invested a great deal in the success of the Alliance- with John Lore at the helm, they won't be disappointed." For more information regarding ConnectMichigan Alliance, please contact: ConnectMichigan Alliance 1048 Pierpont, Suite 3 Lansing, MI 48911 Phone: 517-492-2440 888-242-7075 (MI only) Fax: 517-492-2444 http://www.mna.msu.edu ### � Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Our State of Generosity Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Grand Valley State University. Dorothy A. Johnson Center for Philanthropy Description An account of the resource Collection contains the records of four Michigan nonprofit organizations: Council of Michigan Foundations, Michigan Nonprofit Association, Michigan Community Service Commission, and the Johnson Center for Philanthropy at GVSU. The documents are compiled by the Johnson Center for Philanthropy, and records document the history of the organizations from the 1960s to the 2010s. 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Johnson Center for Philanthropy Charities Philanthropy and Society Fundraising Records Michigan Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Grand Valley State University Libraries, Special Collections and University Archives, 1 Campus Drive, Allendale, MI, 49401 Contributor An entity responsible for making contributions to the resource Council of Michigan Foundations; Michigan Nonprofit Association; Michigan Community Service Commission Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context JCPA-04 Language A language of the resource eng Text A resource consisting primarily of words for reading. Examples include books, letters, dissertations, poems, newspapers, articles, archives of mailing lists. Note that facsimiles or images of texts are still of the genre Text. Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context JCPA-04_MCSC_2001-09-10_CMA-Press-Release Title A name given to the resource Michigan Community Service Commission 2001-09-10 commission meeting ConnectMichigan Alliance press release Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Michigan Community Service Commission Description An account of the resource Michigan Community Service Commission 2001-09-10 commission meeting ConnectMichigan Alliance press release. Records are compiled in the Our State of Generosity collection by the Johnson Center, along with the files of the Michigan Nonprofit Association (MNA), the Michigan Community Service Commission (MCSC) and the Dorothy A. Johnson Center for Philanthropy. Originals are at the Michigan Community Service Commission. Subject The topic of the resource Dorothy A. Johnson Center for Philanthropy Charities Philanthropy and Society Fundraising Records Michigan Community Service Commission Michigan Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource application/pdf Type The nature or genre of the resource Text Language A language of the resource eng Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Grand Valley State University Libraries, Special Collections and University Archives, 1 Campus Drive, Allendale, MI, 50218 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 2001-09-10 https://digitalcollections.library.gvsu.edu/files/original/cd45a78ff5d1a40f9be039499a0be853.pdf f04ead9043c96146020dca34da99d6c9 PDF Text Text STATE OF MICHIGAN JOHN ENGLER , Governor MICHIGAN COMMUNITY SERVICE COMMISSION 1048 Pierpont, Suite 4 Lansing, Michigan 48911 Telephone : (517) 335-4295 FAX: (517) 373-4977 Chairperson Russell G. Mawby Executive Director Kyle Caldwell MEMORANDUM TO: Members of the MCSC Executive Committee Commissioners Mawby, Cummings, Engler, Pickard, Pruitt FROM: Kyle Caldwell, Executive Director RE: Summary of August 17,2001 Meeting DATE: Thursday, August 30, 2001 4- The following is a summary of the August 17, 2001 meeting (held via conference call) of the MCSC Executive Committee with staff members Caldwell and Estrada present. Members present (Chairperson Mawby, Vice Chairperson Pruitt, Commissioner Pickard) reviewed and approved the agendas for the September meeting and retreat. Commissioner Pruitt presented the recommendations of the Board Development Committee that were approved by the Executive Committee and forwarded to the full commission for approval. Members reviewed the ConnectMichigan Alliance Endowment Campaign progress to date and specifically, examined the giving of the members of the MCSC. The members decided to send out follow up correspondence to members to ensure that the MCSC members achieve 100% giving by the start of the September Retreat. Members also discussed their approval of the appointment of JohnS. Lore to the CEO position of the ConnectMichigan Alliance. Mr. Caldwell provided a review of the federal funding for National Service and described the challenges facing the state service commissions regarding set asides in the budget of the Corporation for National Service. Members agreed to address this issue during the September Retreat second-day planning session. Finally, members reviewed, modified and approved a draft three-year calendar for the meetings ofthe MCSC. The draft will be presented to the full membership at the September 10, 2001 meeting. � Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Our State of Generosity Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Grand Valley State University. Dorothy A. Johnson Center for Philanthropy Description An account of the resource Collection contains the records of four Michigan nonprofit organizations: Council of Michigan Foundations, Michigan Nonprofit Association, Michigan Community Service Commission, and the Johnson Center for Philanthropy at GVSU. The documents are compiled by the Johnson Center for Philanthropy, and records document the history of the organizations from the 1960s to the 2010s. 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Johnson Center for Philanthropy Charities Philanthropy and Society Fundraising Records Michigan Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Grand Valley State University Libraries, Special Collections and University Archives, 1 Campus Drive, Allendale, MI, 49401 Contributor An entity responsible for making contributions to the resource Council of Michigan Foundations; Michigan Nonprofit Association; Michigan Community Service Commission Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context JCPA-04 Language A language of the resource eng Text A resource consisting primarily of words for reading. Examples include books, letters, dissertations, poems, newspapers, articles, archives of mailing lists. Note that facsimiles or images of texts are still of the genre Text. Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context JCPA-04_MCSC_2001-09-10_Executive-Committee-Meeting-Summary Title A name given to the resource Michigan Community Service Commission 2001-09-10 commission meeting executive committee meeting summary Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Michigan Community Service Commission Description An account of the resource Michigan Community Service Commission 2001-09-10 commission meeting executive committee meeting summary. Records are compiled in the Our State of Generosity collection by the Johnson Center, along with the files of the Michigan Nonprofit Association (MNA), the Michigan Community Service Commission (MCSC) and the Dorothy A. Johnson Center for Philanthropy. Originals are at the Michigan Community Service Commission. Subject The topic of the resource Dorothy A. Johnson Center for Philanthropy Charities Philanthropy and Society Fundraising Records Michigan Community Service Commission Michigan 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, 50220 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 2001-09-10 https://digitalcollections.library.gvsu.edu/files/original/36fed7f0e7ca02115c3f53cdd7f2e127.pdf c2f3bd4c375eedb27947ca50f901d3f4 PDF Text Text STATE OF MICHIGAN JOHN ENGLER, Governor MICHIGAN COMMUNITY SERVICE COMMISSION 1048 Pierpont, Suite 4 Lansing , Michigan 48911 Telephone: (517) 335-4295 FAX: (517) 373-4977 Chairperson Russell G. Mawby Executive Director Kyle Caldwell MEMORANDUM TO: Members of the Michigan Community Service Commission FROM: Kyle Caldwell, Executive Director RE: Executive Director's Report DATE: Thursday, August 30, 2001 This report will be brief as you will receive enough information on the work of the staff through the retreat materials and in the supplemental correspondence I have forwarded to you via email concerning the congressional actions on the budget for the Corporation for National Service. Making It Happen Offices and Operations Overall the operations of the MCSC are working well. The transition to the new office space was completed in July and all ready, the MCSC has realized a substantial savings due to the expanded meeting facilities. The staff cancelled a number of hotel meeting spaces that were secured for meetings with grantees and other stakeholders. In the past, the MCSC would utilize outside meeting spaces at least two or three times each month. Now these meetings can be hosted in our own offices, saving the funds that we would normally budget for meetings. MCSC Budget As our Director for Finance and Administration, Garry Gross's report will describe, the State of Michigan is still experiencing shortfalls in revenues. The comprehensive hiring freeze is still in place, cuts in current state funding for programs and administration are increasing, all but a precious few carry over requests are being denied, and the very conservative forecasts for FY 2002 are being published. While the staff expects only minor reductions in services and operations for this year, we continue to look very cautiously at next year's budget. �Audit by the Inspector General for the Corporation for National Service The FAD staff also recently received a notice from the Office of the Inspector General for the Corporation for National Service that Cotton & Co. (an independent audit firm) will be coming to the MCSC this Fall to examine our fmancial systems and audit our programs. As I have mentioned previously, this audit will be a full scope audit, presumably precipitated by the unfavorable findings of the pre-audit survey conducted by Urbach, Kahn and Werlin last year. You will recall that the MCSC disputed all of the three findings from the pre-audit survey and noted those objections in our response. The Corporation for National Service Senior Program Officer for our cluster of states conducted a site visit to the MCSC last Spring to confirm our resolution to the fmdings of the pre-audit survey and found that the MCSC has indeed resolved all the findings and that the MCSC's systems were sound. Unfortunately, the Inspector General's Office did not agree and maintained their call for a full scope audit ranging from 1994 to the present. In preparation, we are securing additional staff for the FAD division to help with the grant processing (a chronic need for many years) and provide assistance during the audit. Fortunately, because of the federal financing of the position and the dire need for the assistance, the Michigan Department of Management and Budget allowed a hiring freeze exemption. While we do not anticipate any major issues as a result of the full scope audit, these audits nationally have not been handled well and have involved time commitments ranging from six to 18 months. We will hold out hope for a quick examination. Insights on the Vision An update on the future plans of the MCSC has been included with this report. It provides the latest actions on the part of staff and our partners to advance the goals laid out in the document. This will be used as a framework for our discussions on the second day of the retreat. Please review it prior to our meeting. It will be important for you to know our current status as we begin to develop our future plans. Thank you. � Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Our State of Generosity Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Grand Valley State University. Dorothy A. Johnson Center for Philanthropy Description An account of the resource Collection contains the records of four Michigan nonprofit organizations: Council of Michigan Foundations, Michigan Nonprofit Association, Michigan Community Service Commission, and the Johnson Center for Philanthropy at GVSU. The documents are compiled by the Johnson Center for Philanthropy, and records document the history of the organizations from the 1960s to the 2010s. 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Johnson Center for Philanthropy Charities Philanthropy and Society Fundraising Records Michigan Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Grand Valley State University Libraries, Special Collections and University Archives, 1 Campus Drive, Allendale, MI, 49401 Contributor An entity responsible for making contributions to the resource Council of Michigan Foundations; Michigan Nonprofit Association; Michigan Community Service Commission Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context JCPA-04 Language A language of the resource eng Text A resource consisting primarily of words for reading. Examples include books, letters, dissertations, poems, newspapers, articles, archives of mailing lists. Note that facsimiles or images of texts are still of the genre Text. Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context JCPA-04_MCSC_2001-09-10_Executive-Directors-Report Title A name given to the resource Michigan Community Service Commission 2001-09-10 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 2001-09-10 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, 50221 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 2001-09-10 https://digitalcollections.library.gvsu.edu/files/original/56344e44e21cb65324b50faf8ab3428e.pdf fc50d776855f3976a289a69376c87dbf PDF Text Text JOHN ENGLER, Governor MICHIGAN COMMUNITY SERVICE COMMISSION 1048 Pierpont, Suite 4 Lansing , Michigan 48911 Telephone : (517) 335-4295 FAX : (517) 373-4977 Chairperson Russell G. Mawby Executive Director Kyle Caldwell MEMORANDUM TO: Members of the Michigan Conununity Service Commission FROM: Garry Gross, Director ofFinance & Administration . .LI Michigan Community Service Commission ~\ RE: Finance & Administration Division's Report DATE: September 7, 2001 a The following is a brief update of the current issues facing the Finance and Administration Division. FY 2001 Spending Attached is the Comparative Financial Statement for the first ten months of the fiscal year. The period covers October 1, 2000 through August 31, 2001. In the notes at the bottom on the Statement, I have discussed a few of the charges that will be assessed in the next month or so. State spending is going to be very low for tllis fiscal year. This is the result of a couple of issues. One is the fact that there was a number of positions budgeted for but not filled or were vacant for a portion of the year. Also affecting our spending is the amount budgeted for the move and the lease space costs for the year. We had budgeted for a full year oflease charges and a share of the move and related expenses. With our late move and the issues involved with the move, we only had to pay for three and one half months rent and the Department of Management and Budget took most of the related move costs. As some of you may have heard, the state is experiencing a shortfall in revenues for this year. Unfortunately this shortfall will cause us to lose any unspent state funds at the end of the year. We are currently working with the Budget office to determine cuts that we may need to incur for future fiscal years. In addition, the FY 2003 budget process has started. It is much earlier this year than in years past. New Office Space In June, the staff of the Commission moved to our new office located at 1048 Pierpont, Suite 4, Lansing, Michigan. The move went fairly smooth and we are still working out the details of being in a leased building as opposed to a state owned facility. It is a much bigger work area �with plenty of space for storage and abundant meeting space. If you are going to be in the Lansing area, please stop in and take a tour. We would be glad to show you around. Federal Audit Finally, we have some news on the upcoming audit. On October 5, 2001, auditors from Cotton & Company, LLP along with the Corporation for National Service's Inspector General, Luise Jordan will be meeting with us to work out coordination issues on the upcoming audit. While the actual dates of the audit has not been detennined, Kyle and I talked to the partner and suggested that starting in December would be in the best interests of all involved. Due to the State of Michigan's fiscal year closeout, the months of October and November are extremely busy for the financial staff of both the department and the Commission. From the brief discussions that we had, we can look forward to a very detailed audit focusing on our sub-grantees in the beginning. We are looking forward to showing the auditors our systems and controls, which we feel are as good as any Commission. Personnel Matters We have finally received approval from the State to fill the two vacant program officers. Michael Freeman, our Technical and Training Assistance (TTA) Coordinator transferred into one of our two vacant AmeriCorps Coordinators positions, which opened up the TTA position. The positions are now posted on the State's vacancy website and we have already received a number of applicants. In addition, we have posted internally for a financial analyst to fill the vacant grants coordinator. Due to the fact that this is a limited tern1 position, we did not get any candidates for the position. The next step in filling this position is to get a hiring waiver from the Department of Management and Budget and look outside of the current state workforce. Smary The overall financial health of the organization and grant programs is good. The one area of concern that I have is the future nmding from both the Corporation for National Service and the State of Michigan. With the economy still down, we can expect some further belt tightening moves in the next fiscal year(s). We have managed to avoid any drastic cuts in our operations for the current fiscal year but we may not be so fortunate in future years. In addition, the hiring freeze has impacted the overall operations of the MCSC. This freeze has delayed us in filling important required positions. This has delayed our ability to continue improving on some of the systems and procedures that we want to take to address our pending audit and future financial systems oversight improvements. If you have any questions or concerns that I can help you with, please feel free to call me at (517) 373-8028 or email at grossg@state.mi.us. 2 �MICHIGAN COMMUNITY SERVICE COMMISSION Comparative Financial Statement/FY 01 /3rd Quarter As of August 31, 2001 STATE FUNDS Actual Budget FEDERAL FUNDS Budget Actual PRIVATE FUNDS Budget Actual REVENUES Current Year Prior Year Carryover 8,000,000 8,000,000 208,275 208,275 6,050,103 6,050,103 0 0 0 122,090 0 122,090 14,050,103 14,050,103 330,365 330,365 Total Revenues 8,208,275 8,208,275 6,050,103 6,050,103 122,090 122,090 14,380,468 14,380,468 Program Operational 7,208,275 7,015,675 3,540 5,000 5,268,077 4,897,677 175,350 53,000 10,000 0 10,000 0 12,486,352 11 ,923,352 180,350 56,540 Total Sub Grants 7,213,275 7,019,215 5,443 ,427 4,950,677 10,000 10,000 12,666,702 11 ,979,892 TOTALS Budget Actual SUB-GRANTS OPER. EXPENDITURES SALARY & WAGES 0 0 0 620,759 132,235 82,108 460,868 99,523 78,653 0 0 835,102 639,044 8,375 0 42,440 10,745 18,480 15,852 0 2,538 2,190 35 27,447 10,703 100,000 2,000 0 19,660 500 55,035 25,895 0 5,000 0 0 4,000 0 0 516 0 12 630 67 1,209 0 0 0 0 1,091 0 0 24,130 0 49,230 66,471 150,800 102,144 0 107,600 1,800 4,800 73,829 37,360 260,500 18,524 0 114,786 37,246 19,955 60,394 0 2,538 4,005 597 46,791 29,864 100,000 238,805 112,090 3,525 878,664 434,700 122,090 13,525 14,380,468 13,053,636 108,565 1,326,832 Salaries/Wages Retirement Insurance 443,535 95,122 55,764 282,603 61,443 46,194 177,224 37,113 26,344 178,265 38,080 32,459 Total Salaries/Fringes 594,421 390,240 240,681 248,804 Telecommunications Utilities Other Services/Fees Mail and Postage Conf., Seminars Office Supplies/Printin Data Processing Sup~ Rentals for Space Equip. Lease Misc. Other Travel Equipment MDCD Fees 12,350 0 6,250 50,600 11,000 39,079 0 102,000 1,800 0 30,500 20,000 127,000 9,633 0 72,334 25,871 1,408 43,333 0 0 1,815 562 18,253 19,161 0 9,780 0 23,320 15,371 84,765 37,170 0 600 0 4,800 39,329 17,360 133,500 Total CSS&M 400,579 192,370 365,995 CSS&M (Note #1) GRAND TOTAL 8,208,275 7,601,825 6,050 ,103 5,438,286 Unspent Budget 606,450 611,817 Note #1 CSS&M is Contractual Services, Supplies, & Materials Note #2 In State Funds, a payment of $100,000 will be applied to MDCD fees in Sept, 2001. In addition, a rent payment of $27,000 and build out costs of $58,000 will be processed in Sept, 2001. Note #3 Federal Salaries includes amounts that will be transferred to the Michigan Department of Education at Year End . � 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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Michigan has been on the front line of the national cause to make volunteering and community service a part of every citizen's daily life. Without reviewing the decades of human charity and philanthropic accomplishments this state has achieved, several milestones can be credited for this prestigious position. First, while it is often dangerous to single out any one individual or group because of the vast number of individuals and organizations leading the cause Michigan, it is important to mention some including the late Governor Romney, our now Governor Engler, First Lady Michelle Engler from the public sector; the philanthropic community including the W.K. Kellogg Foundation and its leaders including Russell Mawby, Bill Richardson and Joel Orosz; the thriving network of community foundations ably represented by the Council of Michigan Foundations and its former president, Dorothy A. Johnson ; and the continuing expansion of the volunteer centers, campus compact institutions and healthy nonprofits throughout the state represented by the Michigan Nonprofit Association. Together, but existing independently, these individuals and organizations have constructed an intricate and broad reaching infrastructure that supports service, volunteerism and the nonprofit sector in Michigan. There are a number of indicators that demonstrate that this is a time of great prosperity, goodwill and collaboration within the volunteer and nonprofit sectors, but there is still a great potential for the work that can still be done. State funding for volunteerism is at its highest in decades (if not in history). The state of Michigan provides nearly $23 million in state and federal funding to support volunteer related programming for youth, adults, families and seniors. Private funded volunteerism is made strong through the community foundations that provide services A planning document developed by the Michigan Community Service Commission members and staff. Adopted at the December, 2000 meeting of the MCSC. Revised 8/29/01. �to every community in the state and through their strong network of young people working their philanthropy through the Youth Advisory Councils. Local volunteers are connected with opportunities to serve through the volunteer centers that offer services in nearly 85% of all Michigan communities. Large scope programs like national service have taken root in Michigan with programs like Michigan's AmeriCorps that has positively impacted over 276,000 citizens in our state in 199Qalone. Colleges and universities actively are engaging their studen!~hfaculty and administrators in giving back to commyp;!~~i~irlwhich they operate through new interactive m~Jb949t6gies including academic service-learning. B~~~::the incj}y.id~~ls. and the organizations we have healthy I njrastructure is the jranzelt·ork we use to sue ce~'sfully engage and channel the passions and goodwill of 1lfichigan's citizens. nef%prks,J~rgKstatew~l¢. events, structures, and targeted comrtiHiHf ation strnif.¢J~~~tpat support and celebrate our volunteers. We call ag of~J.M~i,~Mi~higf:p,'s Volunteer Infrastructure." Sometimes it can be diff1§yl~i6' exp!~!P. oo4 q~fine what we mean when we say, "Infrastructtitf>' Fo~th8.~iwhqW.ork to develop it, infrastructure is literally that ~hich gives strg'¢rut¢j public definition and support to the good work of Michigan'-§yqJ-titH~ers] t For those who are supported by it, infrastructure i sf#.OOfif.Je~ted and ¢~mplicated. Infrastruc~:~~;~§JhY::rtQ~~~~~~t • organization, government agency or corporate givingptdgt~m that advan~es the causes of volunteerism, service, civic engag~g]ypl a!fpi?Pilanthropy as a way of meeting local needs. repre:ent~~~~~~ corrtpSh~b!$. • Infrastructure is of the volunteer sector come together to c&f~~t&te and leam:wbl'l:t is done and what can be done better for example, the Volun~¢t~jiji \ . SuperConference, Grantmakers/Grant Se~J.\~r~~p~:ttiake MDi.fference Day. ):;:::::;:::::::::::::::;/ ···.· ·.·. rep:~~ents pe;t~S~~~ • Infrastructure is the voice that a \\. philosophy for community problem solving and bty~§i#giig~mvnt or~ serious need that is amplified through programs li ki ·th~ ( :' · ConnectMichigan Campaign, America's Promise andl,y1arHn Luther King, Jr. Day. • Infrastructure is the stable and innovative support organizations gain to further their missions. • Infrastructure is local resources leveraged by federal , state and local resources to support sustainable volunteer effm1s. Revised 8i29i0 1 0 �To ensure that a sustainable and enduring force exist.fi for solving our most vexing social issues., there needs to be a continuously driving force .for the cause of '(service to COIIUn.Unity" Infrastructure is represented in all of these examples and more. For the purposes of this document, infrastructure is the framework we use to successfully engage and channel the passions and goodwill of Michigan's citizens. Michigan is often touted as the "Volunteer Infrastructure State" by peers and other organizations outside of our state. At the same time, while the organizations involved in the volunteer infl1!<~tructure in Michigan are able to point to what "it" is and what "it:,;§:p~s, these same organizations have difficulty explaining to thos~ . QUtrui~lhe infrastructure web, why exactly the infrastructure is n~~~; E~en the yolunteers the infrastructure supports often do not real~m ihat many o(tb~ grants, services and events that support their wof~would notpe~~ail~ple were it not for the systematic and delib~ff!~~qyyefopmeqt gfgur state's volunteer infrastructure. Many do not realize the Jrn@ .~mlfu2t ~nd value our volunteer infrastructure can have o~ ~£¢B~rthy's i;!i~Jity to deal with local challenges. The vehicle (voirt~-Flru't~WQ£tme); ,while in operation and functional, remains in the~ckgrouriaihrn'!<nY'fommunities as they struggle to address serious social issues.• 1]iJ~1ltaji.le ofthe Michigan Volunteer Infrastructure mus(ber.4ltt4iP;~isedj supported and sustained to ensure our future aild.Bp;osperitypjthe human spirit. treme~J~"WA#:~~ ~~il t~rdship This is a time of for many struggling with breaking out of poverty, surVIving the darisP.~ss of illiteracy, dealing with the helplessness of. cpiJgr!}nwitl}gytsafe places and a good education, and the overwh~thi~gpe§:l!l:fof the homeless to name but a few social ills. Michigan's s~ID@¢b andyp~gpteer sector is working to address these needs throti:gij .yiflous st~~~ms\?f funding and programming. Among the nation's to{ilPstates in fw.j~t~~f:!Jnding for AmeriCorps, the MCSC's $4 million fofA meriC;);!fp$}.¢\i~~~g~s 25 additional volunteers for every stipended VQ~JJQ!~~f; Michig~hq(Jasts one of nation's five statewide nonprofit asso6~4.tihns with asev,yU \, figure budget and hundreds of members. The Interests of M:t.£1iiri!§ community foundations are represented by the nat!on'§J~rg~$ff~giort41 association of grantmakers-CMF. Total assets eqfi~Qy~F$"i) g~Uioni::::\ and in 1998, Michigan community foundations returrt~ ov~p$80 .... million to Michigan residents in the form of grants. Still, it can be argued that these resources alone cannot do it all, we (elements of Michigan 's volunteer infrastructure) have not fully ensured that service to community is a genuine and universally held ethic and practice of every Michigan citizen. To ensure that a sustainable and enduring force exists for solving our most vexing social issues, there needs to be a continuously driving force for the cause of "service to community" by Michigan citizens and thereby raising the recognition and support of Michigan's volunteer infrastructure. Revised 8/29/01 0 �To achieve this (based on what has been learned over the past two decades) here is what Michigan could do: Michigan, by establishing a strong ~for Michigan's volunteer infrastructure, can provide a focal point for the advancement of the field. Michigan, }?y providing a sufficient flow of flexible resources to the volunteer D,l4, can test and incubate new assumptions, strengthen workipg,196~1~ of positive community change and provide tr~j9.!ngifid tec.hQical assistance to organizations and individuals tbttt$~~service and,volunteerism as useful mechanisms for p(~blem solviggf ) . M~~~igafi; b; :op!P.!~~~•lp convene elements of our public, 2lfcs c lt·ill concentrate on its roles as a convene1; catalyst and grantmaker. private, QOnpt91tafid so~l"I sectors, can discover new ways to deal with(l.qr~i~ty',§m'-lv~xing social, economic and education~~~~~ues. ..................... .. :!~i;;:~~~s;~~-~:;r ::;~;=:i;::'::.u:!:~;;:~ the nonprofit secto?:i.p advanc!niJiWsitive community enrichment. ·.•.•. .•.•.•.•.·.•.·.·.•.·.•.·.•.•••. ca~i: tdfb~~~l~~: These needs and goals the infrastructure, while developing and growing, was not effectively organize4:wit!:t~U.Hements focused on their particular expertise and strength~;. ;rne.lYfcs@jl M.N'A and now the ConnectMichigan Alliance (Alli~ft~e) artd~~ ·~fiiiates, Y~M and MCC are addressing some of this, each to their resp~i:Y~ indiyidfiitflvailable resources an expertise. Unfortunately>tJ,!g§~foles can oveif.#.p and create conflicts and force competition. For ex'i~i.ple, MNA i§~ij _lgagization that advocates on behalf of and supports the inlerests o.fdgJ.i.lg1n's ~:gnprofit community. In addition, it has as part of its 0M§$.~g~~ tfirchargf:<tHpromote volunteerism. MNA receives grant funds frorrfJh.:eM.csc to suppo.rt\ volunteer programs operated by its affiliates. Af~ome point, N.U;ti.l\mi:Yneed to take a controversial stand (to the MCSC and state goveq~@~n~)bh a p&plic ~~~~~~:~;:::~l:~:i;:~~i: ~o~i~~ :~s~!~:~;·ot;ri~!~f~~~!~~t,~~~~h,il~l\ is simultaneously accepting public funds from the very ageii:yy it trying to influence. Similarly, government is often bound by the ini&.*tygJ its systems to move swiftly and can be somewhat cumbersome ifiHs ability to engage in detailed programming. Both organizations were amplifying and expanding plans for training and technical assistance and fund raising. Then the MCSC proposed creating a nonprofit 501 c3 to help make for a more agile organization that can be responsive to community needs. The creation of a nonprofit arm of the MCSC could have made for competition among MNA and MCSC-a deadly set of circumstances in the nonprofit sector. Revised 8i29i0l <} �The question becomes, "How do organizations utilize the agility of the nonprofit sector, tap into the resources of government, promote the effectiveness of volunteers and maintain a voice for Michigan's nonprofits?" Simple, compromise, specialize, and institutionalize. As MCSC and MNA follow this formula, they strengthen volunteerism and make the infrastructure that supports it, permanent. \ t~;~~~·4g .Holil do organizations utilize the agility o.f the nonprofit sector_, tap into the l'ast resources of governnze nt, promote the ej]ectiJ,eness oj' volunteers and tnaintain a voice for kfichigan '.s· nonprofits ?·'' to spin off its signature programming component§fVCM and MCC) to reallocate its administrative \ . resour£¢Si~d fre:¢.J. t up to advocate freely on behalf of . Midtlgan's l19PPtPfi~. MCSC is willing to spin off its field promotiqn m!!1~Hves ib.at do not directly support its national :p::~~,~:~;~::~n;~!~~~~ to free it up MNA will fd(f:!f§pg~tspublic pgycy, advocacy and member services elemeH~ bf its mis§!giJl :Mcsc will concentrate on its roles as a conveii~r.. <:;(l~9Jy§~~pd' grant maker. Both MCSC and MNA partnered to <tt&it~afhird entity that will allow them to do more, better and with a longer.JM.Hp:gj inpact. Institutionalize ,,wt<!j:~:;~~t1iif' ili The Alliance is a bold step iQ th~$.! Q!f.ection The$-lliance ~;~~f~fi,~~f~i5~i!~~~:n. :~~~~:~tit~h~:~~~n::d~:~a:~~~e:e~~~r:~n:~~~;,if!ti~:::~ft•· witt for operational costs. Instead, the Alliance S~rve ~~ml!t permanent (or as long as it is needed) support V.~hicltffor Michigan's service and volunteer infrastructure. ••·· , ••. Traditionally, infrastructure support and development has been a shared part of MCSC's and MNA's roles in the field. If the development of the Alliance is successful, much of the infrastructure promotion role will be devolved from the MCSC and MNA to the Alliance. This begs the question, specifically "based on what has been devolved and what has been retained that defines the future role of the MCSC?" Revised 8/29/01 ~ �1~luch like a traditional philanthropic in,ftitutio n, the iliC\SC should seek to .find the ntost effective and strategic way to expend (invest) the public's scarce financial and human resource,f for the public good If the infrastructure support role of the MCSC is devolved to the Alliance, there clearly still remains the issue of developing a continuous flow of needed resources. The continuing supply of state governmental (and to the extent that we have any influence, federal) support of service and volunteerism in Michigan will continue. However, the MCSC's current structure is not properly aligned nor adequate to support this new role. Change is needed. The MCSC has an opportunjty to change by both expanding and contracting the functions qf thte MCSC- to spin off what is not at the organization's core rqi~~fgi~rtq focus on what has shown to be its expertise. ~i~~~~~~~CSC'~ i.5.J99 retreat, staff have been working on plans that shm~ how the Qfg~nl"ia.tion might revamp itself to be most useful to Midg!gang!tit~~s, tog~Y; ;:tnd in the future. These plans are prelidiHMty, but qglg£9-tit:the mission, goals and objectives of the MCSC. !P. aqf.l.@.U~~;• th~se pl.~ns strive to eliminate duplication, build new suppdr~I¢Eliafu.§m§!!4»4 bl}ild an incubation system for new initiatives td {~spondf8nMh~r+£~anging environment. Recommendab~~:t~ MCSC as a Gra:~~~ Furore The MCSC should focus on its {9}1:: o:tA4·ex{Mf~j~~ $fa governmental agency that utilizes its financial and hurri~,hi~~d~rc~~ ·!Q~ffectively, proactively and efficiently enhance local problem ~olving:_mr£Ugh sery~%t:":nd volunteerism. This will require a fundamental shift iQ.J!#$!9fganizailon's.l l:l.jnking. No longer will the MCSC strive to start a~d~~fntain volunt~¢~OOt.iatives and support them in perpetuity. No longer ~ih the MC~QWQt~ :{t;b~ the promoter for the general service and volunteyr f!~!~: :[EHiher w,gt'ds, the MCSC will no longer attempt to be "all thingSlPWlpeople, pl~ces ®.d things." Nor will the MCSC merely fade into th~ background ar.t.£l.~Q~!! ~!l a pass through organization for federal funds. Mu2h like a tra,g~ygn~j : ··•·\. philanthropic institution, the MCSC should seek to find th~m¢.st~ffectiv¢ : :. and strategic way to expend (invest) the public's finaricii\ldhtim~tf ·.·.·.··· resources for the public good with an eye toward leveragi~g ad<:littbnal resources and measuring the key findings and results of thd$~ investments. Key principles for this new way of thinking are all focused algutidquality grantmaking practices. • Leveraging funds and other resources in support of volunteer efforts with an eye toward diversifying MCSC funding to ensure that communities and organizations are not overly dependent on a single source of support to achieve their stated goals with regard to service and volunteerism. Revised 8i29i0l ~ �Recent example: a portion of the Michigan Tobacco Settlement Funds are administered by the MCSC for community foundations to focus their programming and grant making on youth and senior health issues. • Investing in demonstration models that point toward long-term solutions and can have lQI,J,:g lasting positive effects while also helping the MCSC define sustai.Uty as an expectation for all MCSC grantees so that there is a clear UQQ¢.t$.~diftg as to the length and nature of MCSC support (What type qf~ptfu~ker do ~e want to be? When has our investment been eno~g'ij ~tid successful '?J~. : j ::: The investor role is not new., it has been one of the halbnarks qfthe lliCSC. Recer;J..:#f~~:~:.: ~taff secured additional Learn & Serve Americdtesb~rces fH!W t~~t;;orporationfor National Service to focus on advancing s~rfl!iwl£fedrnin}t.through public policy, research, and practice. I}~~gg~'&Jjill't§l}IY::~g#,flearning will the an institutionalized component t~t#~ ·educdiif.JJJ ~yhefJtpf a number of Michigan school districts and viiwed as a vita!r?f@pf§_upport for the Michigan · \:: . Department of Educatio~h • The MCSC will se~i~ i~j ~:~:taly~tf~~ creative solutions and incubate creative solutio~Sw.ith.JP.~~~i¢btion that they will have a life outside of the MCSC once stKffiHI~U ( Allia_IJ9f:f$• i:j&Wl~ t~lik nonprofit Recent example: the organization that will serve as a hub organizatiO~jor liJi.q!Jlg4.iJ~ volunteer sector. As one of many partners, the MCSC served as a cafi.Y...~·tjor CrJJp. hti/g this organization and as a resource broker ih!J~iji#.g establish th~ . ~ndowment that will support it. •· · bestpr~Efi~ ~~~ ;:~J.~k . • Convening stakeholders to determining priorities (what issues should be targeted) for slib.if:Hflong-term'.inv~~Wlents in service and volunteerism. ;h~~;::;~:=~~;~;~;:;,:~: ::":~~~:~~::s of M~~~~j! a~ ::::~( ·.· Recent example: the staff have commissioned a tw;~Yf!qt;!f.l.Y.dY on the effects of service-learning on MEAP scores as a way of det¥1/ffdning that teaching methodology's impact on student performance. In another study, staff will be examining the impact of AmeriCorps members on communities in which they serve with a particular focus on education. In the following sections, staff have defined the various future roles of the MCSC in support of Michigan's volunteer sector. Each role is given a brief description of how it would operate in the current and future contexts then the specific mission and goals are defined. Finally, where appropriate, specific tasks have been assigned with some recommended outcomes. Revised 8/29/01 0 �MCSC's Role as an Investor The investor role is not new, it has been one of the hallmarks of the MCSC. Today, the MCSC makes available three types of grant funds-national service program support through the Corporation for National Service, Volunteer Investment Grants funded through the state Gener~tFund and youth and senior health grants for community foundatioq§Jt9.m the Michigan Tobacco Settlement Funds. These funds q,r¢.l$.uhct from each other in what their funding can be used for1 pqt~t~ ~imilar jn that they all require local matching, cqtJ!66iation, visiqfi!pg and planning. T~~ matcq~pg•i!::treJ~nts seem to build a level of local investment in the i~ltf~H~es thgJPl~~~: fUQding streams support, but what is lessor known is~~~tb.¢.t l~f~caL-~pvestment can have a long-lasting and TheMCSC can also cut new ground by defining its investment ."itrategy. ::~:::::~c:·:~,~:~A~ do know iliat more ilian $2 million in local funds haY.efii~fi>invJ.sted in local endowments to support local volJht~it·tg§b~rce cerit~s. This $2 million was produced by holding ~#t an equ<:t.L§~b of state funds as leverage. This program was and- t~miMn$~~~¢rt~tion 's only state-funded volunteer resource center~riadWfu:~nt progral?:: VIG is truly the cutting edge. In a decade, w~ may!g}pw \jpiD;:type of long-term ~:~~c:h~:: ~~~lh:uv:d~.n ~~:~~~~:~~~~~;;~~;:a~:e~~~~t~~ MCSC needs to continue buildingt,h¢l~l funds T~i\yay that both invests and leverages resources in f>JI¢l:uity as par!:&i~ii:§pund investment strategy. . •. --;: ;::_ ( / ?· _ _ In the area of national service funding, thJ f0;€sc leverag~s . \ . volunteers. The grounding principle of the Michigan's Amey~:@:ptps program has always been that we will use our stipenq~q ygttM:t~er~:\. (AmeriCorps members) to leverage non-stipend~q yg(~tedr§(J)l"on~.: \. AmeriCorps members) to solve locally identified i~~p~~- <}• _)( Today, on average, for each AmeriCorps member suppp~ted through the MCSC, an additional 25 volunteers are generated. There may be other ways that the MCSC, as a wise investor, can leverage federal, state and local resources in support of Michigan's volunteers. By seeking out other potential investments, the MCSC can help communities diversify the support of local efforts and strengthen their ability to address chronic issues with comprehensive and longterm solutions. Revised 8i 29i01 ~ �MfySC invest.r in innovative, effective, comnuuzitysupported volunteer initiatives that positively inzpact comnzunity needs The MCSC can also cut new ground by defining its investment strategy. For example, when should the MCSC 's investment in a program, initiative or organization stop? To date, the answers have been, "When the funding runs out." or "When the applicant is no longer successful in its programming goals and objectives as defined by the federal or state funding source." While these answers are fine for a traditiontY government agency, they are hardly unique and certainly nqt p .tive. A creative solution might be that the MCSC lay out its ip;ytt.J&irt''=strategies with stakeholders up front and let them know~i~(MCSC's iQvestment is toward an ultimate goal that, once reagljjd,~ill end O~t£fipancial support in lieu of other public or private resd~tces. In ofu.ertword§,~ the MCSC will be looking to support local efforts ~9Wi'l<r9sT~cal sl.l§@9'ijability. For example, no other state service commissfo~ has dyy@.tgldipomprehensive funding strategy for weaning gr~p1§¢§ pffpfsom,~ P,r all of their AmeriCorps funding. Some state th~ttfig~ d6nnn~m1tntwill be three years and nothing after that, while otli'~s continU&tfi~ir§Qpport indefinitely. What if the MCSC were to investigate "YAi~!1i§tl!at makes a local AmeriCorps program work, test '1-'h~h~~ -~f,~ttfthe f~peral funds do to make an AmeriCorps prograrri }yg~k; and then ,g~~ermine the best way to build effective programs whll~increasiggJ.g~l capacity to operate that program? This is exactly\yp~t§mff. ~id through a series of focus group discussions and analysii! dfb~r grants. T!w staff then determined that the local grantyesc;mt.J;Q:::wef.~~ffb~d to support the administrative costs of the Am~fi.¢!8qisprggr~fu, but not the member support costs (stipends, education awar~§wi!g~ining ,~t£;). gradu:til !r~an sg~f~~~~upport So, what if the MCSC were to and of AmeriCorps programs from administrative funct~g#.~~p1fu~rtlpers support costs? As an investor, isn't it wiseh;;q~~yisF;nly j~~F~pat is needed to achieve a goal and allow for the re~~ffli ng reSOU~Ce§ i~: support more AmeriCorps programs? This typb of strategtq::! :·::·:::: grantmaking (leveraging and brokering) could be partpfJIJ~CSC'~ , future niche in other service and volunteer related iq~y~tY~~~~f} .. Investor Vision The MCSC invests in innovative, effective, communitysupported volunteer initiatives that positively impact community needs. Revised 8/29/01 0 �Goals • Each of the MCSC funded programs, projects, and initiatives will successfully achieve the individual program goals by: - Providing the necessary training and technical assistance required for each program, project and initiative to be successful - Providing program monitoring and assistance ): :::. to ensure that goals are met and that necessary ...,.,., .., , , _tesources are available. :·:·:·:·. Thek!CSC can, as a venture capitalist_, invest in com11tunity proble1n solving 1nodels that teach ilnportant lesson[}' that maybe trans.ferable to other conununities. ( ' f ~tqviding necessary resources to assess, creati ;md provide for continuous improvement · · .·.·.-., , . , . \ G]~~~~~es. \, : • The MCSQ W~)~ l~yerage funds to support new or expand s;,qg~~J lhhiatt.yes. •~J~~~-~~~ prqg( l area will have defined param~te:r§ [BFEfRitAfh funding and impact. • The MCSC will h'l.y~,4ef!ni/yet flexible funding priorities that a~~Ct&~t~ct,,dj~gh effective research, experience, trends andMn:Q~H or bi¥.ID.ual assessments. Incuba;~•!:alyst"'"'""''" As an investor, it is easy to place your~esmt.#f.¢.~~~~!~:~~1g tqat is MCSC's Role as an safe and certain to provide a guaranteed r~tijl: '·safe ret&ns ~ti;tstable, provide a level of comfort and an expected dhtcome. Th.~§:f:Ytmhf,, strategy is normally what we see in traditional q~alily, ggy~fi.Hnent \ programs. Unfortunately, these programs defim! 'a ~f:·%Q9fae3(;Hg~r" ,,,):\ solution to a complex and overwhelming problem th~n pr~~ribe funding formula that may or may not be sufficient to~Q..press the issue. a""' In the end, what was intended as an investment towards helping solve an issue, usually ends up causing new problems and agencies in communities become over-reliant on state and federal funding while creating complicated local bureaucracies that later live only to perpetuate themselves. Revised 8/29/01 ~ �... as the MCSC proceeds to create forutns for dialogue, creative wa..vs New models are needed. Increasingly, local communities know potential solutions to their unique challenges and only need flexible resources to enact creative and responsible solutions. The MCSC can, as a venture capitalist, invest in community problem solving models that teach important lessons that may be transferable to other communities. The MCSC should seek ways to channel state and federal resourq~s for use by local communities in this manner. In garnering tl},~~!{ysources, the MCSC must seek ways to provide the greatest:imiW.iFBrnexibility to local communities while expecting the higlw~~~¢~Mfof accovntability of its grantees and of itself. While doipg §b; the MCSC,:: Wguld clearly lay out plans that would incubate nevV:~odels tha,h ifhec~S.§ary, would be sustained through other sourc~&! Aprtfu~ exam.pi~Loiigain, is the VIG program. Here, grantees are not p;~~~ribed~tq~8Wt9 best utilize the state funds, but does require thatJg~ ~~~~~~~estT,~P,t be used as match in an endowment that can suppqr~ftlfureyqH;iiU~~r ~fforts. The MCSC can act as a catalyst for sedqring and8t~!tlngl.i:!s type of venture capital either through our comprehensivepf:BU~t1hips with other organizations or through the develop~e!H R~~'-Wresm.Irf.es from the public sector. Incubator/Catalyst Vision for collaboratiotl and a context .for healthy partnerships, "»·'e nzust also be aware of~ our past efforts and other's perceptions of those e.fforts. ......,.,,,,,,;::::=::::::: The MCSC estaplish~~i:: idtm:ttU¢~;and nurtures creative volunteer-dri veri 'fGii69s e!!rJssing community needs. \~~~)\¥ Goals i':~h, • Pursue a more circular and less ,J!P,¢~f :apprq~h to ':: . . ,: :::::: : ,) targeted issues - Identify trends and f~tus our exp~r!t§¢· @ija ::. resources towards these trends. : :} "::::,:::::::: ·.·. .·.···· involvemerit~~rge~~ftg~n - Consider annual ai;;::: least one single issue or demogr:ipp~~(S()cial issues, priorities, etc.) - Identify preexisting programs which have been successful - Promote the continued expansion of partnership at the state, national and local levels. Revised 8/29/01 ~ �Incubator/Catalyst Goals (cont.) • Empower individuals/organizations to create proactive, local solutions - Solicit creative solutions around identified ISSUeS - Develop better communication/working )\ relationships with organizations that have ' ·(!lready worked on various issues and with those f,~~purces. Help them with their work by way of · :[[[ §6tvice and volunteerism. The 1"\tiCSC sen,es as a convener of diverse groups and individual.fi to assist in conununity problem solving through sen.'ice and volunteeris1n. :;!;~,~:~~i~~~~~~~~:;.~ent Sponsored) ta~J!i~~:j:;~ hy~P,~~g The MCSC can In promote and expand government sponsored :§~rvi<;,@~P4. Y.Blunteerism in Michigan both from the state and federilpl$p~H~es. The MCSC can bring resources, expertise and support to exi~~ip,g: ~mt€~ agencies that utilize volunteers. The MCSC can b~~Qg'tqggth~i·ih,~various governmental agencies, nonprofits, faith based instltyg:QQ.J; busin~§~es and others to help provide a forum for productiye g~mggue, shartHgpest practices and collaboration. support':!eMG&i!i!dll!~:.,reful As we look to providing this in how it proceeds. In the past, the MCSC h~~~f;tk~d to takb th~Jead in improving services to communities by cha~~ng how servig¢1,&. , volunteerism are funded in Michigan. The MCSC tool\~¢l¢kdirt\, advocating the consolidation of national service {:ijpgg$1f¥.-tk.ing tl~ position that the split of Corporation for National Sit\'Hce (Q~S)' ·.· .·.·.·.· funding between the MCSC and the CNS office in D~JroitWas counterproductive. The MCSC took the lead in workirtg!,g ,pring local volunteer centers together with volunteer service throughfhe Family Independence Agency and their local county agencies. Each of these examples had their merits, but also lead to a tremendous amount of controversy and distrust. While the intentions may certainly have been good, the process by which the end goal was to be reached was unsuccessful and lead to some unfortunate consequences. The MCSC was seen as power grabbing and not a neutral broker. Revised 8i29i01 ~ �... the ltiCSCl has always stressed aiding in local e1npower1nent and local control which has encouraged staff to provide more public recognition to progratns and individuals rather than to the MCSCl itself. Therefore, as the MCSC proceeds to create forums for dialogue, creative ways for collaboration and a context for healthy partnerships, we must also be aware of our past efforts and other's perceptions of those efforts. However, while some may always question our motives, this questioning should not deter us from our leadership responsibilities nor bar us from being an effective convening mechanism. With this caution in mind, the MCSC can be an effective magnifier of§m~ and federal resources in support of service and volunte.¥n§l ttl Michigan. Coi!Jir • ·Y1.~!9JI , '• Goals d••l' \ :: , •.;i Th!}Nfv$Csetves as a convener of diverse groups and ~n~~i~H;ls tq®sist in community problem solving t~f.8ugh•~t¥!g~ anq volunteerism. ·.::::::::~:~:~:~:~:~:~:~:::;::·· . :::::::~~111l~~~~~~::. <\\ • ' • Ass1$i~ ~~ $tlpportingJ~gpvernment-sponsored" service .,. . and volutiteerism ig~tpbigan 0 -~~!§fg~!~: ~ovemrnypt employees' involvement inJocaFYctlUhteer initiatives Prom~:; :::··;~~~~~: thx q§yof best practices amot).gil,t.~t gover~el'l.( 9:gencies in using volunteerii ijjas an effec;ijy"~p1munity problem-solving lhechani§ffii : r .·.·. • Expand collaborative part~6@ffips to reach thY:;Yi.§ion individuals/organi~~tiqps tg.¢f~~~~ • Empower :::.:: \ proactive local solutions through se't~~B~ .~fid ' vol unteerism relationships··:~\~llfy - Examine current new populations to encourage the use of service and volunteerism as a strategy Revised 8/29/01 0 �Example " Best Practices Guide" The Jltf('SC ,~take holders recognize and appreciate the lt1CSC and its programs, projects, and activities. 1 Staff recommend that the MCSC annually publish a best practices guide for quality service and volunteerism in Michigan that would be developed by the field through a series of Mf=SC sponsored dialogues. Outcomes would include a "M.i@b!gan Best Practices Guides" for service and yql~~ke{ism. The guides would be developed through focus < grtRips, r~syarch findings, surveys and conferences that help to ,:;. ? glean the w~§pom of the service and volunteer field for : ' organi~9.:~tdr1s:~§pecially those in state government, to \ \., volp~furily adgpt~s operating principles. Taking on the role of f~hilitating @n4:tilibhshing a best practices guide will require th.f!t f!r§;~ tli itfcsqpe in a position to help other state ag~nPt~$~k~igig~~lj~~t yurrent volunteer management systems and s~~~e therri WHhotq~nflgencies and nonprofit organizations. -~~i~~~~~~~:uld ~~d Over time to a publication (Michigan Standards foi?ijligh QualiJ¥ ~~(vice and Volunteer Programs) that could be ti~e,4 l?xt.~Mtig8ternment or even the pri vate sector. It could e~~fifiilt'Vto define the lexicon of the field to provide more standardized l5:UJ.guag§{{9t example, distinguishing between y61ti~~ry.: gQWbunity service and court mandated community sb-vice) t:JAPfe sho~kJ~rm, the MCSC would focus on its current (qq~yg relatiohship&.) ncluding CNS programs and Volunteer Inv~lbnt Grants(¥.~@:}~ a~!i\!::searcb/ MCSC's Promotion, Marketing Michigan Service and Volunteer Effort~ ~~ -t~~~~~l:~ h~:· bg~'~' More promotion of the MCSC and its programs a constant struggle for this organization and a continrt~t challenge for staff. On the one hand the MCSC has prided itself on it§W)tfity and willingness to engage in and form effective and non-territorial alliances and partnerships often with an overly modest approach. The MCSC is rarely self-serving in its approach and receives (and seeks) few public accolades for this work. The MCSC 's literal interpretation of our catalyst role-aiding in the development of a process without becoming a part of that process- may have led to a lack of public awareness around the good work of the MCSC. Revised 8i29i0 1 ~ �In addition, the MCSC has always stressed aiding in local empowerment and local control which has encouraged staff to provide more public recognition to programs and individuals rather than to the MCSC itself. On the other hand, the MCSC has worked to publicize the results of its efforts through America's Promise, the ConnectMichigan Campaign, the AmeriCorps logo and "signage" and various nati.gijglgays of service including Make A Difference Day. While ::.t.U: ~t~ ¥~¥~ksuccessful, this approach has done more to raise the profH~ifjtfi~service~nd volunteer field in Michigan and less to raise the IBrife of the MQSC: and its grantees. All of this begs the question , doe§ the MCSCJtiKi tob.~ marketed? No. However, if the MCSC is to b~a11~ffy9d~~ gran.!m~~r it must publish its funding priorities, commurucate the J~!~-~fo.r the development of those priorities, celebrate thY. ~m9l~~f.tifprasn~s and failures learned from its funding, and promot~f,ij~:¥81~ dtggy¢1fu.e.pt in helping to promote service and ·.·..·.·.·..·..·..·..·.·.·.· ·.·.·. volunteerism. ·\::;:. ·.· It focuses -.~ICSC's efforts and resources on helping others solve probletns locally by providing factual and credible data. Marketing and Vision Res,~a~s!! · · • : . . . . . !::::••:••••······ .-:=::::::::::::::::::::::::: }/ ·······==•=/·· •••• : The MCSG§~q@g~fs recognize and appreciate the MCSC and it~pfbg'iams, proje'i~§ . ~nd activities. Marketing Goals Develop a market!~g··~~~~~ :hat: • Promotes we do it wh~ [e are~..»r~~~~~d~;:f,pd why wo;~~· ;:r MCS@fg·· · ~ · ·\,. • Promotes what the programs, projects, and actiyi ti~~; ::::· ::::: • Publishes our research fi~~~~~~ /' r·· . • Promotes new ideas incubate:By dle'MCSC - Create tools for the field to promote the MCSC programs and concepts - Create "stories/snap shots" for stakeholders to use to promote the MCSC programs Revised 8/29/01 ~ �Marketing Goals (cont.) - Seek professional guidance - Examine language/pictures in publications so they are user friendly - Create "canned" (yet flexible) presentations for staff Thf:i!••:m(i\~~~:~~C. committees will publish a report outlining their r¢,qqjjlfh~ndations f.qr implementation for these goals at the 2001 Retreat. . ) M.esc .I f we truly believe that people can e.!Jectively problenz solve through j'ervice and volunteerism, ~\\,,:::..:... 4\b "''~~~f studies to demonstrate the impact of t~~~M-$¢programs, projects, and activities (lg#.g@Hh, shg,rt term, annual) ·::::-..........·:=-=-···· \ ~ ~ ~~ape ttw{ijlre funding strategies of the }i4(.:;;§Q.J~f:qy'gh new and existing research (ties dirJ6Hyt6investor goals) Shap~yuruf.¢ ~~i~~~tiatives • through new and existtng re~~tl(ties cf.~r~wtly to incubator We IIUISt prove it. goals) ~ ~ii1};; - Establish links JQ i~¢afch\ organizati OQ§ (~~~ri) Examples Research and Publish What Works ···=···· < ; t . Adopting the model traditionally used by 6iij¢i ~tatx.•i ) departments like the Michigan Department of:£orril11unity Health (MDCH). This model stresses public awW,~rtess around issues, facts and desired behaviors all promoted through traditional forms of communication (TV, print and radio ads) with a tag line that identifies the sponsoring state agency. In addition, staff recommend that the MCSC and its work be marketed much as MDCH does through research and data dissemination. Revised 8/29/01 0 �the JlfCSC would research and publish data about the health, benefits and need for sendee and volunteerism in 1Yichigan comntunities In other words , the MCSC would research and publish data about the health, benefits and need for service and volunteerism in Michigan communities as supported through state and federal funds while also researching the effectiveness of its own programs. This research would be packaged as user guides and annual publications to be utilized by other state and private.human service agencies to target their resources and focq~J~~!r programming. This model also aligns well with the .~f9.t~~~rttfoned goal of MCSC as a grantmaker not directl y ( 4iliVering seryices. It focuses MCSC 's efforts and resources ibn helping o.Jb¢rs solve problems locally by providing factual \ and crec:Hplfda~; .T his particular model also fits well with our pJ~n§::!:dFthe AU!~n¢~ as it becomes the mechanism by which ge~~rally, .m~bpf th~public awareness around service and vohrt:~JY:§Q~l!)!§ ·comp~#ted and the MCSC (as a grantmaker) can pf.qwdg ih~fiwmq~~l r~sources to make it happen as well as the fad\lal data up8h:~~9~!M.ichigan's public awareness campaigns are based.~ · U ::. "Assessing Michigan" th~~~iit~~;Gi~~·~ and Volunteering in As an example, the could ass ig~ r~sources to annually assess the "health" of SY.rViFY: @illd 'vq~cyi\thism in Michigan communities on a countyfby=2oynt}i!li§.1s. This data would be collected and analyzed byqualifjet¢searcq~t§ f!nd act as an annual barometer for how, w:Qy!@i~ how often peqple volunteer and the needs of volunteer and :vt;f~nteer oriented \. organizations. In addition, this data coulg '=!~§! f~~yable tool for nonprofits as they seek support t:q?,~rr.\- ~@!M: state #fid national funders for volunteer initiadv¢~?' :Each yea; th~~dy might address a specific issue (educatidn, health, sru;~l~ ¢tiftyre and the arts, etc.) that the volunteer resourses gf~g~igan . might target or examine. ,.,.,.,.,.,,,.,;/···· c~ilqf:!l d~:··I s This approach of research and marketing of not new. Public health organizations have been engag¢ij:Hfthis type of activity for years. Their work has made significant changes in human behavior including increasing immunizations against childhood illnesses, reduction in auto accidents and injuries with seat belt usage, and declines in deaths from breast cancer through early screening and intervention. If we truly believe that people can effecti vely problem solve through service and volunteerism, we must be able to prove it. The only way we can prove it is to back up our claim with facts. Revised 8/29/01 ~ �The only way we can get the facts is through effective research. Staff recommend that we invest in developing and publishing that research. By engaging in this type of outreach, the MCSC can provide a valuable resource and would be seen as an authority on service and volunteer efforts in the state and not just a pass through for state and federal funds. By engaging in this type of outreach, the MCSCcan provide a valuable resource and lVOllfd be seen as an authority on sent'ice and volunteer e..fforts in the state and not just a pass through for state and federal .funds. As apreliminary step into this area, the MCSC will cosponsor this., y~grs giving and volunteering survey for Michigan. In ¢1lt.l*=~~'-fk::_as previously mentioned, the MCSC staff have . iliJM';nissioned two research and evaluation studies on service. ( ;: : l~arning anfi. :. Yichigan s AmeriCorps respectively. s~~!!!\!EY"',,f;,f" The ab1~;tyg[~~~~~~~ ~~f.v..rther its mission of enabling citizens to engage in pu~JiFprd'Qt¢.m. ~QlVi~g through service and volunteerism will be enhart¢ed by it f&tG~in.g gl.,).its expertise as an effective grantmaking entity. Thisj§~~~fFfrpm the MCSC's multifaceted role of supporting the pfOI.!M~ljg~~Mdvanc~-!Pent and profile of the volunteer sector to a more fotq$~6he wher~ . t'ij¢ MCSC seeks to make targeted investments with spedi[ic outcom~~; This does not mean that the MCSC will abandon it~bqp;y~~»g;tatalyst and broker roles. These roles will instead be redirecmd t osupport th.~. .gr,a ntmaking decisions of the MCSC. The MCSC can 9J:1Jygg.thtsii.'P~e of the development of the Alliance and its ability .tq ~ddt¢§s :Y:b~Ilrrger promotional and programming needs of the volu~teer "~~J,~*>roge~J.:J..¢tWith the Alliance and our many other service partne"teyili:MCSC will h~lP to advance Michigan's volunteer sector to the n~~~~tage in it§yygJ.H.t~pn and on to greater levels of sustainability. What's Our Capacity? . . . . . . . . . . . . ... . . -. . (Stt~;pgt~~~ ~'-~;~.s ~~~k. The staff have completed a first draft SWOT Opportunities and Threats) analysis of the MCSC a§jf"Felatg~tb. th~ ;:: · new goals and objectives articulated in this documerlt~. TM?~esults are attached (see SWOT Analysis of the MCSC). The MQ§ G.,Jnust take these elements into account as we form our future plans ~ :: Many of the initiatives and changes proposed will not significantly impact the size of the MCSC's core operational capacity, but they will require that the MCSC retool and gamer some additional financial resources and/or services. Revised 8/29/01 ~ �Much like many of the resources the MCSC brokers, the additional resources for these plans will be more directly focused on our grantees and external partners and not for internal administrative costs. The Alliance is an obvious example. While the MCSC may propose many activities and initiatives and programs, the work may actually be conducted by the Alliance or other partner. In this case, the MCSC will provide gHmts to support the work as opposed to creating a new element to thdMCSC to handle the next new initiative. This is a shift jro1n the 1~/CSC's nzultifaceted role of' supportiflg the pro11zotion, advancenzent and profile of the J'olunteer sector to a more jocuJ·ed one l•'here the JttfCfSC seeks to 1nake targeted investtnents with specific outconzes. bg~fj,~~~~~::: :f A tpe draft budget is also attached as an illustration (se~!!§pdget). Thes~ ftgpres are not set in stone and are offered merely as r~f¢rence poipJs? In agpition, these costs may or may not be incurt~<pyJj:ieMCSC:,g(p:Q,~. Many of the functions may be taken on the Alli~i{~~. Th~§7 i~pi€fe~y estimated costs associated with all the aforementiqg~q g.QI}ges anq~f~ subject to change, especially given the current vqt~~fl~ ec&QgpJ~Q ~~nq~cape. Next Steps af.~t~~~~~~~~:emeq~ ~at Clearly, even if we these are the proper goals to adopt in order to in~t~tlitionalize$¢tM~te and volunteerism in Michigan, there is a greatfl.x"'l qJ;}WPtlFto be done to determine the costs, feasibility and resistart6@p6HH~ of such plans. However, as pointed out with regard to the developm~nt9ftQ¢Alliance concept, we must move while we have the &omeritu~ afiaihe initiative. tJI!:geil'f}~ched Finally, even if general agreeme:; OQ it will take time to implement them and the'N11$C may not J.r~fi~fprm itself any time soon. On the other hand, the Alliance d~y¢~gp~d ' q(#.ckly, the national scene may take a new direction (fv.pg!pg.[gf the Cqtpbration could cease or be increased) and the state sJpPQ.t'ttould dwf~dl~given the current economic down tum. Therefore, rib.o ne should y~p~9,t!J:Qat the suggestions for change offered in this document wi1Jb.~i(i.P.¢N riglh . away, but they could. We should prepare ourselves: fqim.~~~ \ .......· · · ·.·.·. nevi tabili ties. Revised 8/29/01 ~ �SWOT Analysis of the MCSC A. Strengths •Board leadership •Staff •Teamwork •Executive Director •Partners \. •Repu.!iH~R~ •IJ~~~R~~~ty no one should expect that the suggestioiU'.for change offered in thitt' doctunent -would happen right away_, but it could. ~f;,!~ornmont :noe:rs < :~~-~,: ;ti~!:!i •Foundatidn support . . ·.·.··· •Structure •We are seen leader •Service is trendy •Chairperson •Governor support •Technology •Organizational teamwork •Sense of humor •Diversity •Statewide community builder •Youth leadership •YES Ambassador •Money •Michigan's AmeriCorps Promise Fellow •Innovation •Infrastructure •Systems (internal and external) Revised 8/29/01 ~ ···:························•>•:•····· �SWOT Analysis of the MCSC B. Weaknesses •Technology •Space •Parking C. Opportunities •Bure~Bfracy (state g~wzmm~t) •Expand our role •Reestablish priorities •Better communication &&~~ , , , , , , , , , ,...• Federal fundihdiance •Redefine ourselves •National networking =•••••········ •Strong •Focus on MCSC •Sustaining the work •Raising the profile of governor's role •Keeping YES Ambassador •Keeping Michigan's AmeriCorps Promise •Not beginning wit4W:~~~d .\\, Fellow {••'ii•ii• •Engagement •Changes in eled¢.p · ' ' . •Invigorate pattnerships officials \,.,.,.,. ( •• ••••••••• ' •Disseminate information •Economy •Buildinformation base •Rules and regulations , . ·.·· = = = = •=•=• • • =• • =• =• =•=••:M:ir~•+ocus •Time • Priorities • Lack of expertise (knowledge) •Not enough "celebrating accomplishments" <· ·Rai~~j)jgN!€sc prqfile •Lack of job security ·~qpiJtiflity probif!iJ. •Systems scihghg •Relationship state agencies •No clarity of vision •Too much field jargon •Staff turnover •Too many masters ~Jj\t&t$t%ing forest from the ( :. p¢f§b~~iiti~s •~u~~ddin stat~g~i~f~=~nt \*' Revised 8/29/01 ~ ' ~;~ ,~~~~le~e.vi~ �SWOT Analysis of the MCSC D. Threats •Lack of knowledge at national level •Elected officials •Loss of vision •Minutia •Lo§~ bf Commissioners •Becom~#@·:·~g}~Ji~~t~~ic :~f~i~:tJPol<?g¥~ · •Eiedion :~~~e~~~~s~~~:;.~.~~~~~~~!~•·• •· •Lack of st~(t!§.ypJ8h • Funding \f• •Staff turnover • •Regulations •Organizational "turf' issues •Existence •Current legislation federal) •Poor communication •Motivation •Not becoming circular (silo's) •Becoming mundane •Compliancy •Encumbered by new and existing tasks Revi sed 8/29/01 ~ �0 T0/6Z/8 posrAo~ 3S3W aql JO S!SA{BUV LOM.S:>S:>W aql JO S!SA{BUV LOM.SSalON ��MCSC FY 2000 - 2003 Budget Increases Personnel - Grants Manager Salary & Benefits - Public Relations Mgr. Salary & Benefits Subtotal Research & Publications - Health of Volunteer Sector Dissemination - State Sponsored Volunteer Initiatives & Best Practices Catalog Subtotal Evaluation - Annual Aggregate Results - Annual Case Studies of Three Programs Subtotal FY 2000-2001 FY 2001 - 2002 FY 2002 - 2003 $ 65,000.00 $ 65,000.00 $ 65,000.00 $ 195,000.00 $ $ 65,000.00 130,000.00 $ $ 65,000.00 130,000.00 $ $ 65,000.00 130,000.00 $ $ 195,000.00 390,000.00 $ $ 5,000.00 $ $ 60,000.00 10,000.00 $ $ 100,000.00 20,000.00 $ $ 165,000.00 30,000.00 5,000.00 75,000.00 $ $ 5,000.00 125,000.00 $ $ 10,000.00 205,000.00 - Total $ $ 5,000.00 $ $ $ 10,000.00 $ 30,000.00 $ 30,000.00 $ 70,000.00 $ $ 10,000.00 20,000.00 $ $ 40,000.00 70,000.00 $ $ 40,000.00 70,000.00 $ $ 90,000.00 160,000.00 $ 7,000.00 $ 15,000.00 $ 20,000.00 $ 42,000.00 $ 7,000.00 $ 15,000.00 $ 22,000.00 - Meetings - State Unified Vision (Plan) Focus Groups & Conferences - Annual Best Practices in Government Seminars - Community /Grantee Forums for Evaluation & Assessment of MCSC Performance Subtotal Promotion/Marketing - Annual Marketing Plan Development (Consultant) - Marketing Materials Subtotal Total $ - $ $ 2,000.00 9,000.00 $ $ 5,000.00 27,000.00 $ $ 7,500.00 42,500.00 $ $ 14,500.00 78,500.00 $ $ $ $ 10,000.00 25,000.00 35,000.00 199,000.00 $ $ $ $ 20,000.00 50,000.00 70,000.00 372,000.00 $ $ $ $ 20,000.00 50,000.00 70,000.00 437,500.00 $ $ $ $ 50,000.00 125,000.00 175,000.00 1 ,008,500.00 � 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_2001-09-10_Future-of-Sponsored-Serv-and-Volunteerism-in-MI-Update Title A name given to the resource Michigan Community Service Commission 2001-09-10 commission meeting future of sponsored service and volunteerism in Michigan update Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Michigan Community Service Commission Description An account of the resource Michigan Community Service Commission 2001-09-10 commission meeting future of sponsored service and volunteerism in Michigan update. Records are compiled in the Our State of Generosity collection by the Johnson Center, along with the files of the Michigan Nonprofit Association (MNA), the Michigan Community Service Commission (MCSC) and the Dorothy A. Johnson Center for Philanthropy. Originals are at the Michigan Community Service Commission. Subject 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, 50223 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 2001-09-10 https://digitalcollections.library.gvsu.edu/files/original/8f7488fe820f45d1b765ae7ffdb3f0d3.pdf 58ca1886dcfe7602a08a0be0f91c0d55 PDF Text Text STATE OF MICHIGAN 8 JOHN ENGLER, Governor MICHIGAN COMMUNITY SERVICE COMMISSION Chairperson Russell G. Mawby Executive Director Kyle Caldwell 1048 Pierpont, Suite 4 Lansing, Michigan 48911 Telephone: (517) 335-4295 FAX: (517) 373-4977 September 10, 2001 Dear MCSC Commissioner: On behalf of the Michigan Community Service Commission (MCSC), it gives us great pleasure to invite you to join our fellow commissioners for a discussion on the future of volunteer service in Michigan. This private meeting will take place on Thursday, October 4, 2001 at 11:00 a.m. in the Governor's Conference Room at the State Capitol. This meeting is just one part of the MCSC's 1Oth Anniversary Celebration and will adjourn at 11 :30 a.m. so you can participate in a brief media event and presentation in the 1st Floor Rotunda. This event will feature a brief presentation celebrating and honoring ten years of service and support for Michigan's volunteer community. The other lOth Anniversary festivities include an Open House from 8:00a.m.- 2:00p.m. also in the 1st Floor Rotunda. At the Open House you will have the opportunity to appreciate the volunteers, projects, and programs supported by the MCSC. A continental breakfast and hors d'oeuvres lunch will be available. As a community leader and dedicated public servant, we are certain that you can appreciate the positive impact of volunteers to community problem solving, and that you will want to be a part of these events highlighting the value ofvolunteerism in Michigan. Please confirm your participation in the 11:00 a.m. meeting with Mary Estrada at the Michigan Community Service Commission at (517) 373-4998 or estradam@state.rni. us. Thank you for your dedication and public service. Please join us and show your support for volunteer service in Michigan. Sincerely, Michelle Engler First Lady of Michigan Russell G. Mawby Chair, Michigan Community Service Commission � Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Our State of Generosity Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Grand Valley State University. Dorothy A. Johnson Center for Philanthropy Description An account of the resource Collection contains the records of four Michigan nonprofit organizations: Council of Michigan Foundations, Michigan Nonprofit Association, Michigan Community Service Commission, and the Johnson Center for Philanthropy at GVSU. The documents are compiled by the Johnson Center for Philanthropy, and records document the history of the organizations from the 1960s to the 2010s. 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_2001-09-10_Future-of-Volunteer-Serv-in-MI-Discussion-Invitation Title A name given to the resource Michigan Community Service Commission 2001-09-10 commission meeting future of volunteer service in Michigan discussion invitation Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Michigan Community Service Commission Description An account of the resource Michigan Community Service Commission 2001-09-10 commission meeting future of volunteer service in Michigan discussion invitation. 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, 50224 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 2001-09-10