636 24 26018 https://digitalcollections.library.gvsu.edu/files/original/8946d70a7ec26fabb5b8763dbaa614bd.pdf 1e787c8453a3048e1ab67ebf363bf872 PDF Text Text Michigan Community Service Commission Executive Committee Agenda August 11, 2000 I. Review of revised staff recommendations for MCSC future goals and direction. II. Review of revised bylaws for the Volunteer Alliance. III. Review of staff recommended response to letter from Volunteer Centers of Michigan concerning Volunteer Investment Grants. IV. V. Review of staff recommendations for AmeriCorps funding. Review of September 13, 2000 Agenda. �I . Review of revised staff recommendations for MCSC future goals and direction. �The Evolving Future of MCSC Sponsored Service and Volunteerism in Michigan: Continuing as a Catalyst, Convener and Grantmaker Summary of Staff Recommendations on MCSC Future (Compiled from comments at the July, 2000 MCSC Retreat) Draft -- August 9, 2000 General to MCSC • The MCSC must remain a convener and look at becoming a "Catalyst, Convener, Grantmaker." • The language suggests a too prescriptive and certifying role for the MCSC. Modify the language to reflect the goals of sharing best practices, convening key stakeholders and aiding in building partnerships. • Provide detailed, yet brief descriptions of programs, projects and initiatives to be retained by the MCSC and those that would be moved over to the Alliance. In so doing, provide a better description of MCSC' s new roles and responsibilities in light of the formation of the Alliance. • MCSC board membership needs to more closely align with new MCSC goals and priorities. • Focus marketing efforts on MCSC' s role as a grantmaker and target grantees, potential grantees and other constituents rather than the overall volunteer sector. Specific to the Alliance • Revisit representation on Alliance Board to include adding 3-4 members at large with the inclusion of Sam Singh and Kyle Caldwell as non-voting members. • Prepare a tentative timeline for the Alliance. • Prepare commissioners to raise funds and talk to elected officials about the Alliance. • Define expectations of MCSC members for fundraising. Specific Questions of Staff as a Result • Does the membership see that there is a role for a state commission on service and volunteerism with the creation of the Alliance? If so, is it the same as that proposed by the staff? • Is there general agreement that the staff is moving in the right direction with regard to the planning for the MCSC's future? • Does the membership see the MCSC as a continuing necessary component to the support of the volunteer sector in Michigan? • Does the membership support the call for additional resources as the MCSC focuses on its grantmaking and convening roles? �II. Review of revised bylaws for the Volunteer Alliance. �TABLE OF CONTENTS [THE ALLIANCE] BYLAWS Article I. Name 1 1. Name 1 Article II. Creation 1. Joint Venture 2. Mission 3. Independence Article III. Offices 1. Principal Office 2. Registered Office 3. Other Business Offices 1 1 1 1 1 1 2 2 Article IV. Members 2 1. Members 2. Advisory 2 2 Article V. Board of Trustees 1. General Powers 2. Appointment to the Board of Trustees 3. Number 4. Tenure 5. Removal 6. Resignation 7. Qualifications 8. Regular Meetings 9. Special Meetings 10. Notice; Waiver 2 2 2 2 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 �11. Meeting by Telephone or Similar Equipment 12. Quorum 13. Manner of Acting 14. Action by Unanimous Written Consent 15. Board Vacancies and Enlargement a. Founding Board of Trustees b. Succeeding Board of Trustees 16. Compensation 17. Presumption of Assent Article VI. Committees 1. General Statement Regarding Committees 2. Standing Committees a. Executive Committee b. Budget and Finance Committee c. Audit & Investment Committee 3. Ad-Hoc Committees 4. Meetings 5. Action by Written Ballot Without a Meeting Article VII. Officers 1. Number 2. President 3. Election and Term of Office 4. Vacancies 5. Chair 6. Vice-Chair 7. Secretary-Treasurer 8. Assistants and Acting Officers 9. Compensation 10. Filling More Than One Office 11. Requirements for Officer Participation 3 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 5 5 5 5 5 6 6 6 6 7 7 7 7 7 7 8 8 8 8 8 8 Article VIII. Contracts, Loans, Checks and Deposits; Special Corporate Acts 9 1. Contracts 2. Loans 3. Checks, Drafts, etc 9 9 9 �4. Deposits 5. Voting of Securities Owned by this Corporation 6. Contracts Between this Corporation and Related Persons Article IX. Indemnification 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. Non-Derivative Actions Derivative Actions Expenses of Successful Defense Definition Contract Right; Limitation on Indemnity Determination That Indemnification is Proper Proportionate Indemnity Expense Advance Non-Exclusivity of Rights 10. Indemnification of Employees and Agents of the Corporation 11. Former Trustees and Officers 12. Insurance 13. Changes in Michigan Law Article X. Dissolution and Withdrawal 1. Assets 2. Withdrawal of Founding Organizations Article XI. 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. Standard of Care Duties and Liability Self-Dealing Transactions Approval Loans Disclosure Article XII. Dedication of Assets 1. Dedication of Assets 2. Allocation ofEndowment(s) Proceeds 3. Unforeseen Circumstances Article XIII Administrative Matters 9 9 10 10 10 11 11 11 11 12 12 12 12 12 12 13 13 13 13 13 13 13 14 14 14 14 14 14 15 15 15 �1. Fiscal Year 2. Investment Policy 3. Permanent Records of the Corporation Article XIV Amendments 1. Modifications 15 15 15 15 15 �BYLAWS OF [THE ALLIANCE] ARTICLE I NAME Section 1. Name. The name of the corporation shall be [the Alliance]. ARTICLE II CREATION Section 1. Joint Venture. The corporation is an independent organization, formed through a public - private venture of the Michigan Campus Compact, Michigan Community Service Commission, Michigan Nonprofit Association, and the Volunteer Centers of Michigan (the "Founding Organizations"). Section 2. Mission. The corporation was created by the Founding Organizations for charitable and educational purposes, and specifically to support the following mission: To promote and strengthen a life-long ethic of and commitment to service, volunteerism and civic engagement. Section 3. Independence. The corporation shall at all times remain an independent organization not subject to control by any one of the Founding Organizations. Through their respective members of the corporation's Board of Trustees, the Founding Organizations' ideals may be conveyed to the corporation. ARTICLE III OFFICES Section 1. Principal Office. The principal office of the corporation shall be located in a place determined by the Board of Trustees. The principal office may be in Michigan, but need not be. �Section 2. Registered Office. The registered office of the corporation may be the same as the principal office of the corporation, but in any event must be located in the State of Michigan and be the business office of the resident agent as required by the Michigan Nonprofit Corporation Act. Section 3. Other Business Offices. The corporation may have business offices at such other places, either within or outside of the State of Michigan, as the Board of Directors may designate or as the business of the corporation may require from time to time. ARTICLE IV MEMBERS Section 1. Members. In its discretion, the Board of Trustees may determine categories of and eligibility for membership. The Board shall determine the terms, obligations, and privileges of each category of membership. Section 2. Advisory. Should the Board of Trustees determine that membership is appropriate for the corporation, such members shall have no voting rights relative to the control of the corporation. Rather, members shall serve in advisory capacities. ARTICLE V BOARD OF TRUSTEES Section 1. General Powers. The business, property and affairs of the corporation shall be managed by its Board of Trustees. Section 2. Appointment to the Board of Trustees. To constitute the Board of Trustees. each Foundin~ Or~anization shall aopoint three (3) individuals to serve as members of the Board of Trustees with an additional ei~ht (8) ex-oQicio non-votin~ members. The Founding Organizations may utilize whatever appointment process it deems appropriate, but the appointments shall be evidenced by a written Notice of Appointment signed by an Officer of the appointing organization. Section 3. Number. The number of Trustees ofthe corporation shall be not less than 3 nor more than 15. The number of Trustees may be increased or decreased from time to time by an amendment to these Bylaws or as provided in Section 16 of this Article. Section 4. Tenure. Each Trustee shall hold office for 3 year terms or until the �Trustee's death, resignation, or removal. Trustees may succeed themselves only once, enabling Trustees to serve up to 2 full terms. Service provided for an unexpired or incomplete term shall not be counted as a full term. Section 5. Removal. Any Trustee may be removed with cause by an affirmative vote of 2/3rds of the Trustees then serving. Section 6. Resignation. Any Trustee of the corporation may resign at any time by providing written notice to the corporation. Notice of resignation will be effective upon receipt or at a subsequent time designated in the notice. A successor may be appointed as provided in Section 16 of this Article. Section 7. Qualifications. Trustees need not be residents of the State of Michigan. Section 8. Regular Meetings. Two regular meetings of the Board of Trustees shall be held without other notice than this Bylaw on the first Monday in March and the first Monday in September of each year or, as provided in the Michigan Nonprofit Corporation Act, within 90 days following those dates. The March meeting shall be the annual meeting. The Board of Trustees may fix the time and place for each regular meeting of the Board. Section 9. Special Meetings. Special meetings of the Board ofTrustees may be called by the Chair or at the request of not less than 1/4 of the Trustees serving. The person or persons authorized to call special meetings of the Board of Trustees may fix the time and place for holding any special meeting of the Board of Trustees called by them, and if no other place is fixed the place of meeting shall be the principal business office of the corporation in the State of Michigan. Section 10.Notice: Waiver. Notice of any special meeting shall be given at least 10 days prior to the special meeting by written notice, stating the time and place of the meeting delivered personally or mailed or sent by facsimile to each Trustee at the Trustee's address as registered with the corporation. If mailed, such notice shall be deemed to be delivered when deposited in the United States mail so addressed, with prepaid postage. If notice be given by facsimile, such notice shall be deemed to be delivered when the facsimile is acknowledged by the recipient. Any Trustee may waive notice of any meeting by written statement sent by the Trustee, signed before or after the holding of the meeting. The attendance of a Trustee at a meeting constitutes a waiver of notice of such meeting, except where a Trustee attends a meeting for the express purpose of objecting to the transaction of any business because the meeting is not lawfully called or convened. Section 1. Meeting by Telephone or Similar EQuipment. A Trustee may participate in a meeting by conference telephone or any similar communications equipment through �which all persons participating in the meeting can hear each other. Participation in a · meeting pursuant to this section constitutes presence in person at the meeting. Section 12.0uorum. A simple majority of the Trustees of the Board constitutes a quorum for the transaction of business at any duly called meeting of the Board of Trustees, but if less than a majority is present at a meeting, a majority of the Trustees present may adjourn the meeting from time to time without further notice. Section 13.Manner of Acting. Except as otherwise provided in these Bylaws for votes on particular actions, the act of the majority of the Trustees present at a meeting at which a quorum is present shall be the act of the Board of Trustees. Section 14.Action by Unanimous Written Consent. Any action required or permitted to be taken by the Board of Trustees may be taken without a meeting and without prior notice, if all Trustees consent in writing to the action. The written consent shall be filed with the minutes of the proceedings of the Board. The action by written consent shall have the same force and effect as the unanimous vote of the Board. Section 15. Board Vacancies and Enlargement. a. Founding Board of Trustees: During the first 3 years of the corporation's existence, should a vacancy occur on the Board, such vacancy shall be filled by the Founding Organization that appointed the former Board member. b. Succeeding Boards of Trustees: Any vacancy or allowed enlargement occurring in the Board of Trustees may be filled by a person selected by a majority vote of the remaining Trustees. Section 16. Compensation. Trustees shall not be compensated for serving on the Board. By resolution of the Board of Trustees, the Trustees may be paid their expenses, if any, of attendance at each meeting of the Board of Trustees. Nothing in this Article precludes any Trustee from serving the corporation in any other capacity and receiving compensation for such service. Section 17. Presumption of Assent. A Trustee of the corporation who is present at a meeting of the Board of Trustees at which action on any corporate matter is taken shall be presumed to have assented to the action taken unless that Trustee's dissent shall be entered in the minutes of the meeting or unless that Trustee shall file a written dissent to such action with the person acting as the Secretary of the meeting before the adjournment of the meeting or shall forward such dissent by registered mail to the Secretary of the corporation immediately after the adjournment of the meeting. This right to dissent shall not apply to a Trustee who voted in favor of such action. �ARTICLE VI COMMITTEES Section 1. General Statement Re~ardin~ Committees. The Board of Trustees shall establish certain standing committees, as set forth in this Article. The Board also has the discretion to establish ad-hoc committees as desired. A committee designated by the Board may exercise any powers of the Board in managing this corporation's business and affairs, to the extent provided by resolution of the Board. However, no committee shall have the power to: (a) amend the Articles of Incorporation; (b) adopt an agreement of merger or consolidation; (c) amend the Bylaws ofthe corporation; and (d) fix compensation of the Trustees for serving on the Board or on a committee. Section 2. Standin~ Committees. The Board of Trustees shall create the following Standing Committees, whose members shall be appointed by the Chair and ratified by the Board; committee members shall serve at the pleasure of the Board. The Standing Committee Chairs shall report directly and regularly to the Board of Trustees. All Standing Committees shall include the President as a nonvoting ex officio member. a. 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. �b. 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. c. 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. Section 3. Ad-Hoc Committees. The Board may establish, at its discretion, such other ad hoc committees and advisory groups as it deems necessary or desirable for the continuing purpose and effective operation of the corporation and conduct of its affairs. Ad-hoc Committees must be Chaired or Co-Chaired by a member of the Board of Trustees. Members of ad-hoc Committees may also include such non-trustees as will promote the effective accomplishment of the assigned responsibility. Section 4. Meetings. Committees shall meet as directed by the Board, and their meetings shall be governed by the rules provided in Article V for meetings of the Board. Minutes shall be recorded at each committee meeting and shall be presented to the Board. Section 5. Action by Written Ballot Without a Meeting. Any action that may be taken at any Committee meeting may be taken without a meeting and without prior notice by complying with the following provisions concerning written ballots. The Committee Chair shall direct the mailing or delivery of one written ballot to each Committee Member entitled to vote on the matter. Information shall be included that: Sets forth the proposed action; �Provides Committee Members with an opportunity to specify approval, disapproval or abstention for each proposal; Indicates the number of responses needed to meet the quorum requirements; States the percentage of approvals necessary to pass the measure or measures; and Provides and specifies a reasonable time by which the ballot must be received in order to be counted. All written ballots shall be maintained in Committee records. ARTICLE VII OFFICERS Section 1. Number. The officers of the corporation shall be a President, Chair, Vice-Chair, and a Secretary-Treasurer, each of whom shall be selected by the Board of Trustees. The Board of Trustees may select one or more Assistants to the Secretary-Treasurer, and may also appoint such other officers and agents as they may deem necessary for the transaction of the business of the corporation. Section 2. President. The President shall serve as the Chief Executive Officer of the corporation. The President shall be appointed by the Board of Trustees, through procedures designated or delegated by the Board, and shall serve at the pleasure of the Board. The President shall be an ex-officio member ofthe Board of Trustees, with voice and without vote, and shall attend all meetings of the Board of Trustees. The President may be compensated for service as provided by the Board. Section 3. Election and Term of Office. Except for the President, the officers of the corporation shall be elected to 1 year terms by a 2/3rds affirmative vote of the Board of Trustees at the annual meeting of the Board of Trustees. If the election of officers is not held at that meeting, the election shall be held as soon thereafter as may be convenient. Each officer shall hold office while qualified or until the officer resigns or is removed in the manner provided in Section 3 of this Article. Section 4. Vacancies. A vacancy in any office because of death, resignation, removal, disqualification or otherwise, may be filled by appointment by the Board of Trustees for the unexpired portion of the term. Section 5. Chair. The Chair of the Board of Trustees shall be a Trustee of the �corporation. At all meetings of the Board, the Chair shall preside. If there is not a Chair, or if the Chair is absent, then the Vice-Chair shall preside. If the Vice-Chair is absent, then a Temporary Chair, chosen by the Board members, shall preside. The Chair shall preside at meetings of the Executive Committee. The Chair shall appoint Committee Members and Committee Chairs, with Board ratification, consistent with designations in these Articles. The Chair shall perform such other duties as are incident to the office or are properly delegated by the Board of Trustees. Section 6. Vice-Chair. In the absence ofthe Chair or in the event of the Chair's death, inability or refusal to act, the Vice-Chair shall perform the duties of Chair, and when so acting, shall have all the powers of and be subject to all the restrictions upon the Chair. The Vice-Chair shall perform such other duties as from time to time may be assigned to the Vice-Chair by the Chair or by the Board of Trustees. Section 7. Secretary-Treasurer. The Secretary-Treasurer shall perform or direct and oversee the performance of the following duties: (a) issue notice of all meetings; (b) keep all minutes which shall be signed by the Secretary-Treasurer upon approval by the Board; (c) maintain the corporate records; and (d) make such reports and perform such other duties as are incident to the office or properly delegated by the Board of Trustees. The Secretary-Treasurer shall have, under the direction of the Board of Trustees, the oversight of all monies, securities and other property of the corporation. The Secretary-Treasurer shall perform all duties incident to the office or properly delegated by the Board of Trustees. The Secretary-Treasurer shall perform or direct and oversee the performance of appropriate fiscal record keeping for the corporation. Section 8. Assistants and Acting Officers. The Assistants to the Secretary-Treasurer, if any, selected by the Board of Trustees, shall perform such duties and have such authority as shall from time to time be delegated or assigned to them by the Secretary or Treasurer or by the President or the Board of Trustees. The Board of Trustees shall have the power to appoint any person to perform the duties of an officer whenever for any reason it is impracticable for such officer to act personally. Such acting officer so appointed shall have the powers of and be subject to all the restrictions upon the officer to whose office the acting officer is so appointed except as the Board of Trustees may by resolution otherwise determine. Section 9. Compensation. Officers shall receive no compensation for holding such office. Section 10. Filling More Than One Office. Any two offices of the corporation except those of Chair and Vice-Chair may be held by the same person, but no officer shall execute, acknowledge or verify any instrument in more than one capacity. �Section 11. Requirements for Officer Participation. Requirements for Officer participation shall be determined by the Board. When such requirements are not satisfied, and proper remediation procedures have been followed (according to procedures determined by the Board), the Board may elect to remove an Officer from office by a two-thirds affirmative vote of the Trustees present at a duly called and constituted meeting. ARTICLE VIII CONTRACTS, LOANS, CHECKS AND DEPOSITS; SPECIAL CORPORATE ACTS Section 1. Contracts. The Board of Trustees may authorize any officer or agent, to enter into any contract, to execute and deliver any instrument, or to acknowledge any instrument required by law to be acknowledged in the name of and on behalf of the corporation. Such authority may be general or confined to specific instances but the appointment of any person other than an officer to acknowledge an instrument required by law to be acknowledged should be made by instrument in writing. When the Board of Trustees authorizes the execution of a contract or of any other instrument in the name of and on behalf of the corporation, without specifying the executing officers, the President or Vice-President, and the Secretary or Treasurer may execute the same and may affix the corporate seal thereto. Section 2. Loans. No loans shall be contracted on behalf of the corporation and no evidences of indebtedness shall be issued in its name unless authorized by a resolution of the Board of Trustees. Such authority may be general or confined to specific instances. No loan or advance to or overdraft of withdrawal by an officer, Trustee or member of the corporation otherwise than in the ordinary and usual course of the business of the corporation, and on the ordinary and usual course of the business or security, shall be made or permitted unless each such transaction shall be approved by a vote of two-thirds (2/3) of the members of the Board of Trustees excluding any Trustee involved in such transactions and a full and detailed statement of all such transactions and any payments shall be submitted at the next annual meeting of members and the aggregate amount of such transactions less any repayments shall be stated in the next annual report to members. Section 3. Checks. Drafts. etc. All checks, drafts or other orders for the payment of money, notes or other evidences of indebtedness issued in the name of the corporation, shall be signed by such officer or officers, agent or agents, of the corporation and in such manner as shall from time to time be determined by resolution of the Board of Trustees. Section 4. Deposits. All funds of the corporation not otherwise employed shall be �deposited from time to time to the credit of the corporation in such banks, trust companies or other depositories as the Board of Trustees may select. Section 5. Voting of Securities Owned by this Corporation. Subject always to the specific directions of the Board of Trustees, any shares or other securities issued by any other corporation and owned or controlled by this corporation may be voted at any meeting of security holders of such other corporation by the President of this corporation or by proxy appointed by the President, or in the absence of the President and the President's proxy, by the Secretary or Treasurer of this corporation or by proxy appointed by the Secretary or Treasurer. Such proxy or consent in respect to any shares or other securities issued by any other corporation and owned by this corporation shall be executed in the name of this corporation by the President, the Secretary or the Treasurer of this corporation without necessity of any authorization by the Board of Trustees, affixation of corporate seal or countersignature or attestation by another officer. Any person or persons designated in the manner above stated as the proxy or proxies of this corporation shall have full right, power and authority to vote the shares or other securities issued by such other corporation and owned by this corporation the same as such shares or other securities might be voted by this corporation. Section 6. Contracts Between this Corporation and Related Persons. Any contract or other transaction between this corporation and one or more of its Trustees, or between this corporation and any firm of which one or more of this corporation's Trustees are members or employees, or in which one or more of this corporation's Trustees are interested, shall be valid for all purposes, notwithstanding the presence of such Trustee or Trustees at the meeting of the Board of Trustees of the corporation which acts upon, or in reference to, such contract or transaction, and notwithstanding the Trustee or Trustees participation in such action, if the fact of such interest shall be disclosed or known to the Board of Trustees and the Board of Trustees, shall, nevertheless, authorize, approve and ratify such contract or transaction by a vote of a majority of the Trustees present, such interested Trustee or Trustees to be counted in determining whether a quorum is present, but not to be counted as voting upon the matter or in calculating the majority of such quorum necessary to carry such vote. This Section shall not be construed to invalidate any contract or other transaction which would otherwise be valid under the common and statutory law applicable thereto. ARTICLE IX INDEMNIFICATION Section 1. Non-Derivative Actions. Subject to all of the other provisions of this Article, the corporation shall indemnify any person who was or is a party or is threatened �to be made a party to any threatened, pending or completed action, suit or proceeding, whether civil, criminal, administrative or investigative and whether formal or informal (other than an action by or in the right of the corporation) by reason of the fact that the person is or was a trustee or officer of the corporation, or is or was serving at the request of the corporation as a trustee, director, officer, partner, trustee or employee, or agent of another foreign or domestic corporation, partnership, joint venture, trust or other enterprise, whether for profit or not for profit, against expenses (including attorneys' fees), judgments, penalties, fines and amounts paid in settlement actually and reasonably incurred by him or her in connection with such action, suit or proceeding if the person acted in good faith and in a manner the person reasonably believed to be in or not opposed to the best interests of the corporation, and with respect to any criminal action or proceeding, if the person had no reasonable cause to believe his or her conduct was unlawful. The termination of any action, suit or proceeding by judgment, order, settlement, conviction, or upon a plea of nolo contendere or its equivalent, shall not, of itself, create a presumption that the person did not act in good faith and in a manner which the person reasonably believed to be in or not opposed to the best interests of the corporation, and, with respect to any criminal action or proceeding, had reasonable cause to believe that his or her conduct was unlawful. Section 2. Derivative Actions. Subject to all of the provisions of this article, the corporation shall indemnify any person who was or is a party to or is threatened to be made a party to any threatened, pending or completed action or suit by or in the right of the corporation to procure a judgment in its favor by reason of the fact that the person is or was trustee or officer of the corporation, or is or was serving at the request of the corporation as a trustee, director, officer, partner, employee, or agent of another foreign or domestic corporation, partnership, joint venture, trust or other enterprise, whether for profit or not, against expenses (including actual and reasonable attorneys' fees) and amounts paid in settlement incurred by the person in connection with such action or suit if the person acted in good faith and in a manner the person reasonably believed to be in or not opposed to the best interests of the corporation. However, indemnification shall not be made for any claim, issue or matter in which such person has been found liable to the corporation unless and only to the extent that the court in which such action or suit was brought has determined upon application that, despite the adjudication of liability but in view of all circumstances of the case, such person is fairly and reasonably entitled to indemnification for the expenses which the court considers proper. Section 3. Expenses of Successful Defense. To the extent that a person has been successful on the merits or otherwise in defense of any action, suit or proceeding referred to in Section 1 or 2 of this article, or in defense of any claim, issue or matter in the action, suit or proceeding, the person shall be indemnified against expenses (including actual and reasonable attorneys' fees) incurred by such person in connection with the action, suit or proceeding and in any action, suit or proceeding brought to enforce the mandatory indemnification provided by this article. �Section 4. Definition. For the purposes of Sections 1 and 2, "other enterprises" shall include employee benefit plans; "fines" shall include any excise taxes assessed on a person with respect to an employee benefit plan; and "serving at the request of the Corporation" shall include any service as a trustee, director, officer, employee, or agent of the corporation which imposes duties on, or involves services by, the trustee or officer with respect to an employee benefit plan, its participants or beneficiaries; and a person who acted in good faith and in a manner the person reasonably believed to be in the interest of the participants and beneficiaries of an employee benefit plan shall be considered to have acted in a manner "not opposed to the best interests of the corporation" as referred to in Sections 1 and 2. Section 5. Contract Ri~ht; Limitation on Indemnity. The right to indemnification conferred in this Article shall be a contract right, and shall apply to services of a trustee or officer as an employee or agent of the corporation as well as in such person's capacity as a trustee or officer. Except as provided in Section 3 of this Article, the corporation shall have no obligations under this Article to indemnify any person in connection with any proceeding, or part thereof, initiated by such person without authorization by the Board of Trustees. Section 6. Determination That Indemnification Is Proper. Any indemnification under Section 1 or 2 of this Article (unless ordered by a court) shall be made by the corporation only as authorized in the specific case upon a determination that indemnification of the person is proper in the circumstances because the person has met the applicable standard of conduct set forth in Section 1 or 2, whichever is applicable. Such determination shall be made in any of the following ways: (a) By a majority vote of a quorum of the Board consisting of directors who were not parties to such action, suit or proceeding; (b) If the quorum described in clause (i) above is not obtainable, then by a committee of directors who are not parties to the action. The committee shall consist of not less than two disinterested directors; or (c) By independent legal counsel in a written opinion. Section 7. Proportionate Indemnity. If a person is entitled to indemnification under Section 1 or 2 of this Article for a portion of expenses, including attorneys' fees, judgments, penalties, fines, and amounts paid in settlement, but not for the total amount thereof, the corporation shall indemnify the person for the portion of the expenses, judgments, penalties, fines, or amounts paid in settlement for which the person is entitled to be indemnified. Section 8. Expense Advance. Expenses incurred in defending a civil or criminal �action, suit or proceeding described in Section 1 or 2 of this Article may be paid by the corporation in advance of the final disposition of such action, suit or proceeding upon receipt of an undertaking by or on behalf of the person involved to repay the expenses if it is ultimately determined that the person is not entitled to be indemnified by the corporation. The undertaking shall be an unlimited general obligation of the person on whose behalf advances are made but need not be secured. Section 9. Non-Exclusivity of Rights. The indemnification or advancement of expenses provided under this article is not exclusive of other rights to which a person seeking indemnification or advancement of expenses may be entitled under a contractual arrangement with the corporation. However, the total amount of expenses advanced or indemnified from all sources combined shall not exceed the amount of actual expenses incurred by the person seeking indemnification or advancement of expenses. Section 10. Indemnification of Employees and Agents of the Corporation. The Corporation may, to the extent authorized from time to time by the Board of Trustees, grant rights to indemnification and to the advancement of expenses to any employee or agent of the Corporation to the fullest extent of the provisions of this article with respect to the indemnification and advancement of expenses of directors and officers of the Corporation. Section 11. Former Trustees and Officers. The indemnification provided in this article continues as to a person who has ceased to be a director or officer and shall inure to the benefit of the heirs, executors and administrators of such person. Section 12. Insurance. The corporation may purchase and maintain insurance on behalf of any person who is or was a trustee, officer, employee or agent of the corporation, or is or was serving at the request of the corporation as a director, trustee, officer, employee or agent of another corporation, partnership, joint venture, trust or other enterprise against any liability asserted against him or her and incurred by him or her in any such capacity or arising out of his or her status as such, whether or not the corporation would have power to indemnify him or her against such liability under this Article or the laws of the State of Michigan. Section 13. Changes in Michigan Law. In the event of any change of the Michigan statutory provisions applicable to the corporation relating to indemnification, then the indemnification to which any person shall be entitled shall be determined by such changed provisions, but only to the extent that any such change permits the corporation to provide broader indemnification rights than permitted prior to any change. ARTICLE X �DISSOLUTION AND WITHDRAWAL Section 1. Assets. Upon proper dissolution of the corporation, consistent with the Michigan Nonprofit Corporation Act, all assets of the corporation shall be properly distributed for charitable and educational purposes, in accordance with Section 2 and any other stipulations of the Act. Section 2. Withdrawal of Founding Organizations. Any of the Founding Organizations may choose to withdraw from the corporation with all assets assigned to that organization prior to the first meeting of the Board of Trustees of the corporation. Such withdrawing Founding Organization shall agree to relinquish their seats on the board. After the corporation is operational, any and all corporate assets shall remain the property of the corporation and shall be reapportioned in accordance with the policies established for the allocation of the endowment and its proceeds. If a Founding Organization withdraws, the Board members appointed by that Founding Organization shall be removed from the Board. This removal shall be self-executing. ARTICLE XI STANDARD OF CARE Section 1. Duties and Liability. The Trustees shall adhere to the Standard of Care required by the Michigan Nonprofit Corporation Act. That is, a Trustee or Officer of the corporation shall discharge the duties of that position in good faith and with that degree of diligence, care, and skill which an ordinarily prudent person would exercise under similar circumstances in a like position. In discharging those duties, a Trustee or Officer, when acting in good faith, may rely upon the opinion of the corporation's counsel; upon the report of an independent appraiser selected with reasonable care by the Board; or upon financial statements of the corporation represented to the Trustee or Officer as correct by the Officer of the corporation having charge of its books or account, or as stated in a written report by an independent public or certified public accountant or firm of accountants fairly to reflect the financial condition of the corporation. Section 2. Self-Dealing Transactions. Except as approved in Section 3, the Board shall not approve a self-dealing transaction. A self-dealing transaction is one to which the corporation is a party and in which one or more of the Trustees has a material financial interest, or a transaction between the corporation and one or more of the Trustees, or between the corporation and any person in which one or more of its Trustees has a material financial interest. Section 3. Approval. The Board of Trustees may approve a self-dealing transaction �if the Board determines and documents that the transaction is in the best interest of, and is fair and reasonable to, the corporation, after reasonable investigation under the circumstances, determines that this corporation could not have obtained a more advantageous arrangement with reasonable effort under the circumstances. Such determinations must be made by the Board, in good faith, with knowledge of the material facts concerning the transaction and the Trustee's interest in the transaction, and by a vote of two-thirds of the Trustees present, without counting the vote of the interested Trustee(s). Section 4. Loans. The corporation shall not make any loan of money or property to, or guarantee the obligation of, any Trustee, Officer, employee or agent; provided, however, that the corporation may advance money to a Trustee, Officer, employee or agent of the corporation for expenses reasonably anticipated to be incurred in performance of assigned duties, so long as such individual would be entitled to reimbursement for such expense absent that advance. Section 5. Disclosure. Trustees shall disclose the material facts as to any relationship or interest relating to contracts, programs, policies or other transactions that may be considered by the Board. A transaction may nonetheless be approved, as provided in Section 3 of this Article. ARTICLE XII DEDICATION OF ASSETS Section 1. Dedication of Assets. The properties and assets of the corporation are irrevocably dedicated to the charitable and educational purposes as articulated in the mission of the corporation. No part of the net earnings, properties, or assets of the corporation shall inure to the benefit of any private person or individual, or any Trustee or Officer of the corporation. Section 2. Allocation of Endowment(s) Proceeds. The interest proceeds of any and all endowed funds assigned to the support and future development of the corporation shall be allocated based on an annual spending plan developed by the Budget and Finance Committee, reviewed by the Audit & Investment Committee and approved by a 2/3rds majority of the Board of Trustees of the corporation. Section 3. Unforeseen Circumstances. The annual spending plan must also set forth conditions under which principal may be expended. Any time principal is to be expended, the following must occur: a) the Board must determine that extreme and immediate extenuating circumstances exist and b) a unanimous vote of the full membership of the Board of Trustees approves the expenditure. �ARTICLE XIII ADMINISTRATIVE MATTERS Section 1. Fiscal Year. The fiscal year of the corporation shall begin on the 1st day of July in each year. Section 2. Investment Policy. The Trustees shall adopt and oversee an Investment Policy that shall provide for careful and prudent investment of the corporation's resources. Section 3. Permanent Records of the Corporation. The corporation shall keep at its principal office the original or copy of its Articles of Incorporation and Bylaws as amended to date, which shall be open to inspection by the public and Trustees at all reasonable times during office hours. Upon leaving office, each Officer, employee or other Agent of the corporation shall turn over to the successor or the Board Chair, in good order, originals of such corporate monies, books, records, minutes, lists, documents, contracts or other property of the corporation as have been in the person's custody during the term of office. On written demand of the corporation, any Trustee may inspect, copy, and make extracts of the accounting books and records, record the names and addresses of the Members entitled to vote, and the minutes of proceedings of the Members, the Board, and Committees at any reasonable time for a purpose reasonably related to the Trustee's interest as a Trustee. Any such inspection and copying may be made in person or by the Trustee's agent or attorney. ARTICLE XIV AMENDMENTS Section 1. Modifications. The Board of Trustees of the corporation at any regular or special meeting may adopt, amend, or repeal bylaws by the affirmative vote of 2/3rds of the Trustees present if notice setting forth the terms of the proposal has been given at least 10 and no more than 60 days prior to such meeting of the Board of Trustees. These Bylaws were adopted as and for the Bylaws of a Michigan nonprofit corporation, by action of the incorporators on the day of August, 2000. , Incorporator �, Incorporator , Incorporator , Incorporator LA\64649.2 ID\SDM DRAFf Revised August 9, 2000 �III. Review of staff recommended response to letter from Volunteer Centers of Michigan concerning Volunteer Investment Grants. �August 9, 2000 Robin Lynn Schultheiss Director Volunteer Centers of Michigan . 29 Kellogg Center East Lansing, Michigan 48824-1022 Dear Ms. Schultheiss: Thank you for your July 11, 2000 letter to the Michigan Community Service Commission (MCSC) requesting modifications to the Volunteer Investment Grant (VIG) program for this next round of funding. The staff have reviewed your request and plan to make a formal recommendation to the full body of the MCSC at their September 13, 2000 meeting. Before explaining the recommendations, I would like to explain our thinking to you in hopes that you will understand our reasoning and that you and the Volunteer Centers of Michigan membership will work with us to make this nationally heralded program an even greater success. By way of providing some context, it is important to review the overall goals and intent of the VIG program. It is the intent of the MCSC and those legislators who supported the VIG funding to have volunteer centers with increased capacities for fund raising. The VIG program was designed around three principles: 1. to using state funds to leverage local funds for endowments assigned to strengthen local volunteer resource centers; 2. to increase and improve the capacity of volunteer resource centers to raise money for their organizations in order to advance their missions; and 3. to encourage national, regional and local private funders to support volunteerism through the local volunteer resource center endowments. �In our initial request to the Michigan Legislature, the MCSC stated that this would be a three-year experiment to test the ability of the state to leverage local funds that would strengthen and support local volunteer resource centers that agree to serve as their county's lead volunteer support agency. Of course this included VCM member organizations. The MCSC assured legislators that it would seek geographic diversity and report out the results annually. Since then, the MCSC has annually reported the amount and distribution of VIG funds to the legislature. VIG has demonstrated how the state has been an effective tool in leveraging support for local volunteer efforts-an over arching goal of the program. These goals and principles are similar to the goals of other leveraging programs like Michigan Community Foundation Youth Project (MCFYP) sponsored by the W.K. Kellogg Foundation, granted are very lofty. They stretch everyone's thinking and push organizations in ways that may be uncomfortable at times. The MCFYP model now illustrates that those organizations that initially thought that they could not raise the money actually did achieve their goals and are now reaping the benefits of their efforts through the development of community foundations and youth advisory councils. Many volunteer centers have expressed similar concerns to the MCSC staff with similar results. Data collected in a survey conducted by Garry Gross on our staff showed that while the size of grant requests from year one to year two were smaller, the MCSC received the same number of applicants in both years. To address the reduction in overall funds requested, the MCSC conducted a second round of applications for VIG applicants to request a larger grant. The MCSC was able to expend nearly the same amount of funds as the previous grant year. This provides staff with a preliminary indication that applicants are able to achieve their VIG fundraising goals and exceed them if provided additional opportunities. To address your first request regarding modification to the match formula (Establishing a local match level of 1:1, regardless of past contracts), the MCSC staff recognize that this is a very perplexing issue and that the volunteer centers involved with the VIG program have truly stretched their organizations in order to meet the goals they established as part of this initiative. The initial VIG's required a 2 to 1 match with $2 local dollars going into a local endowment for every state dollar requested. In that first year we were able to grant out the vast majority of the $1 million appropriation. Many credit the availability of the Romney Funds for that success. With those funds, applicants that were recognized volunteer centers through VCM could essentially work toward a 1 to 1 match because the inclusion of a third party in the funding (Romney Funds) eased the burden on those centers and their boards. After that year, several of the volunteer center directors expressed a concern about the 2 to 1 match requirement. You may recall that I personally met with the membership.of VCM and listened to your concerns that with the Romney Funds no longer available the 2: 1 match was too much for volunteer centers to achieve. The MCSC staff and commissioners reviewed the policy and modified the grant requirements to incorporate a graduated match (1:1, 1.5:1, 2:1) to implemented over the course of three years. This funding cycle year will be the first time the MCSC will require the 2: 1 match of the VIG applicants in their third year of funding. At that meeting I also stated that I would be eager and willing to work with VCM and the Michigan Nonprofit Association to try to secure other support for this initiative to try and bring back the third-party funding. Since we have never actually required this match without a third party providing additional match funds, we are uncertain as to what will be the result with regard to applicant interest. MCSC staff feel that we need more information. �As to the request for inclusion of in-kind match (Recognizing documented in-kind contributions as match to the grant), the MCSC staff are concerned that this may run contrary to the overall goal of the VIG program-to build endowments for local volunteer resource centers. The local match is both an investment by the local community to build a financial base for their local volunteer efforts and a capacity building tool to encourage volunteer resource centers to build a fundraising expectation among their boards and fundraising mechanisms in their operations. In our opinion, in-kind matches do not as effectively build those capacities. Again, using the MCFYP model, the Council of Michigan Foundations (the fiscal and programmatic agent for the W.K. Kellogg Foundation grant) was continuously pushed by its constituents (community foundations) to accept in-kind contributions as match. It was the Foundation's and CMF' s policy that the match must be cash and not in-kind to ensure the stability and validity of the endowments. MCSC staff agree with this policy. Finally, to your request for changing the grant sizes (Lowering the minimum amount to be requested to $15,000), the grant amounts have been chosen based on possible projected revenues that may be generated by the endowments. At and annual request of $15,000 over the course of a three-year funding cycle, the applicant would produce only an endowment of $32,500 ($15,000+$10,000+$7,500) which would provide only $1,625 at an annual pay out rate of 5%. The intent of the endowments is to significantly raise the fundraising and income capacities of the volunteer resource centers and the low~r rate would like not produce the desired effect. Based on this history, the goals of VIG and the need for more information, the MCSC staff will recommend the following: 1. The MCSC maintain the VIG graduated match requirements for the next funding cycle to test whether it is effective in advancing the goals and priorities of the program. 2. The MCSC not modify the VIG program requirements to include non-cash matches as it would run contrary to the goal ofbuilding financial endowments in support of local volunteer resource centers. 3. The MCSC maintain the goal of establishing significant endowments while making VIG' s available to more organizations and therefore maintain the current grant minimum of $25,000 and maximum of $100,000. 4. The MCSC authorize the use of a limited portion of VIG funds to commission a third-party analysis of the effectiveness and challenges of the VIG program to date. The results of the analysis will be used to determine: a. if the original assumptions upon which the program was based are correct, b. training and technical assistance needs of grantees and potential grantees c. efficacy of the program, and d. what, if any, changes are needed to make the current program model more effective. With these recommendations, the MCSC staff hope to both address the concerns articulated by VCM's members and provide some meaningful data by which we can formulate some useful strategies. �We are tremendously grateful for the open, frank and honest feedback that you have given to the MCSC concerning this program. This dialogue is encouraging. Through this work and the collaborative efforts brought on through the development of the Volunteer Alliance, we are truly making Michigan a stronger volunteer community. The MCSC looks forward to continuing this healthy working relationship. If there is anything that the MCSC can do in the meantime, please do not hesitate to contact me. Thank you for your efforts on behalf of Michigan's volunteers. Sincerely, Kyle Caldwell Executive Director �STATE OF MICHIGAN JOHN ENGLER, Governor MICHIGAN COMMUNITY SERVICE COMMISSION Chairperson Michelle Engler EJracuHve Dln~ctor Kyle Caldwell 111 S. Capitol Ave. George W. Romney Bldg., 4th Floor Lansing, Michigan 48913 Telephone (517) 335·4295 FAX (517) 373-4977 July 24, 2000 Ms. Robin Lynn Schultheiss Director Volunteer Centers of Michigan 29 Kellogg Center East Lansing~ Michigan ~18:4-1022 Dear~~:~ The Michigan Community Service Commission recently received your July 11,2000 letter requesting modifications to the Volunteer. Investment Grants for fiscal year 2000-2001. Your concerns are duly noted and understood. The staff will consider your requests and make their recommendations to the Commissioners at their September·13, 2000 meeting in the Michigan Room of the George W. Romney Building. In the meantime, should you have any questions please feel free to contact me at 517-335-4295. Thank you for your feedback and your work on behalf of Michigan's volunteers. Sincerely, ;/(~ Kyle Caldwell Executive Director �VOLUNTEER CENTERS OF MICHIG<J>N July 11, 2000 JU 1 4 2000 Mr. Kyle Caldwell Executive Director Michigan Community Service Commission George W . Romney Building, 4th Floor 111 S. Capitol Avenue Lansing, MI 48913 Dear Kyle: On June 5, 2000, the Volunteer Centers ofMichigan held their quarterly networking meeting. One item that received quite a bit of discussion was Michigan's Volunteer Investment Grants. We would like to share with you a summary of that discussion. Overwhelmingly, members ofVCM are extremely grateful for MCSC's support ofthe VIG process. The ability to establish local endowments for long-term sustainability is a privileged opportunity that we realize is unique in the country. The leadership and vision demonstrated by the Governor and Mrs. Engler and supported by State legislators has been of great assistance to local, community-based organizations. However, many Centers are concerned that they will no longer be able to participate in the VIG process due to the increasing local match requirements. Many of our communities are small and somewhat rural; most do not host "big business" or large foundations that can support our fund development efforts with large gifts. Resources in small communities are somewhat limited, and we are feeling the pinch. Unanimously, VCM members in attendance on June 5, 2000 voted to issue a "Resolution of Concern," as follows : We, the member Centers of Volunteer Centers of Michigan, wish to formally express our concern regarding our ability to participate in future cycles ofMichigan's Volunteer Investments Grants using the current guidelines. In an effort to secure the continued success of the program, we respectfully request that the Michigan Community Service Commission consider the following: • Establishing a local match level of 1:1, regardless ofpast contracts; • Recognizing documented in-kind contributions as match to the grant; and • Lowering the minimum amount to be requested to $15, 000. We feel these steps would allow a significant number ofVolunteer Centers to submit future applications to VIG. We truly value the State's investment in local communities, appreciate the ongoing support ofMCSC, and look forward to opportunities for future partnerships. 29 Kellogg Center • East Lansing, MI 48824-1022 (Phone 888-242-7075 or 517-353-9277) (Fax 517-355-3302)(rlschult@pilot.msu.edu .) Affiliated with Michigan Nonprofit Association www.vcm.mna.msu.edu �If you have any questions regarding our concerns, do not hesitate to contact Kathryn Rossow, VCM Chair. We appreciate your thoughtful consideration of our concern. Sincerely, Kathryn S. Rossow, Executive Director Volunteer Center of Southwest Michigan Chair, Volunteer Centers of Michigan Dawn Gemler, Manager Lenawee United Way and Volunteer Center Judith Tymowicz, Executive Director Albion Volunteer Service Organization Georgina Rozeboom-Doster, Director Volunteer Center of Allegan County Pat Pashak, Executive Director Volunteer Resource Center of Bay County Susan Smethurst, Director Volunteer Center of Otsego County �Lara S. Plewka. Director Volunteer Center of the Tri-Cities Thalia Stiffier, Manager Heart of West Michigan United Way Volunteer Center /l4-ffl.~ Sarah M. Woodward, Director Volunteer Center of Barry County ~{)~ Carol Dillenbeck, Director The Volunteer Center, Holland Rebecca Droste, Director ENRICH of Ionia County Amy Poirier, Executive Director Marquette County Volunteer Center Gerald Mcintyre, Executive Director Dickinson Community Resource Center �Schelly Schadewald, Executive Director Jackson Nonprofit Support Center Aaron Cantrell, Executive Director Volunteer Center of Greater Kalamazoo Anita Gross, Director United Way oflsabella County Volunteer Center Martha Bottomley, Director Volunteer Muskegon Dawn Holmes-Robinson, Director Kirtland Volunteer Action Center Georgann Hemker, Director Community Volunteer Center, Saginaw Barbara A. Lemcool, Director Volunteer Center of Northwest Michigan �Cindy Mussell, Coordinator United Way & Volunteer Center of Clare County Cherrie Benchley, Executive Director Gladwin County Volunteer Center Denise K. Hubbard, Coordinator Montcalm County Volunteer Connection Brad Densmore, Director Hillsdale County Volunteer Resource and Support Center Kristina Beamish, Executive Director Volunteer Center of Chippewa County Cc: Angelia Salas, Michigan Community Service Commission S:/winwordlcommittee/vcm!VIG Resolution of Concern �IV. Review of staff recommendations for AmeriCorps funding. �MCSC's Michigan's AmeriCorps Program Funding Match Requirement Recommendation Rationale The MCSC has been the official and sole fiduciary for state AmeriCorps program in Michigan since its inception in 1993. We are now going on our seventh year of overseeing and supporting Michigan's AmeriCorps grantees. Some of the grantees in our current portfolio were among the initial grantees from 1994. Hence, we have funded some grantees continuously for going on seven years. As you may recall, when we devised our original strategies, we wanted AmeriCorps in Michigan to be community based, community driven and community supported. Today, our program portfolio does not necessary accurately or effectively represent that vision. So, rather than arbitrarily change the MCSC's application procedures and require a substantial match and place a cut off point, the staff decided to gain the opinions of practioners and recommend policy changes based on their input. The MCSC staff convened a dialogue of current and past Michigan's AmeriCorps grantees. On August 5, 1999, individuals representing a wide variety of program models and experiences were convened to discuss what length of time, at what levels, and under what criteria should the MCSC provide grantees, in the AmeriCorps Program portfolio, with continued funding. The overwhelming response from the field indicated it was unrealistic to expect local communities to be able to support full-time stipended volunteers. However, they could begin to support more of the operational costs of the program. Based on the input from the field, the MCSC re-examined its renewal application process and its goals as a grant maker. As a result, staff recommends programs will need to increasingly support their activities while annual decreasing federal support. The MCSC feels that given the unpredictable nature of federal funding for AmeriCorps, our mutual goals of long-sustaining impact through local support and control, and the desire to broaden the opportunities for other communities to experience the power of AmeriCorps, a pro-active plan for distributing resources was needed. While the details of the funding plan for Michigan's AmeriCorps is new, the philosophy upon which it is based is not. The MCSC has long held that AmeriCorps is a powerful tool for community building, individual development and creating demonstrable impact where people live. As a state agency charged to enable all citizens, including youth, to engage in public problem solving through service and volunteerism, the MCSC must work to affect as many individuals and organizations as possible. This is why the MCSC has encouraged grantees to seek increase local match while requesting reduced levels of federal support for the AmeriCorps programs. Staff Recommendation Therefore, the staff recommends the following match requirements for the Michigan's AmeriCorps program: �Years of Fun dine Year 1 Year2 Year3 Year4 Year 5 Year6 Year7+ Member Support Match Percentages MCSCIGrantee 85%115% 85% I 15% 85%11 5% 85% I 15% 85% I 15% 85%115% 85% I 15% Program Operations Match Percentages MCSCIGrantee 67% I 33% 67% I 33% 67% I 33% 50% I 50% 40%160% 25% I 75% 0% I 100% ($500 per FTE) The member support cost items include: living allowance, FICA, workers compensation, health care. In addition, programs could apply for up to $500 per full-time equivalent to cover the cost of member training, member uniforms, and other member expenses. All grantees would be expected to meet the match requirement for their given year of funding. If a grantee has been a recipient of previous Michigan's AmeriCorps funding it would count when determining the match requirement. For example, if Agency A which is not a current grantee applied for AmeriCorps funding for the 2001 - 2002 year and had previously received 3 years of Michigan's AmeriCorps funding they would need to provide the match level of a Year 4 program. Implementation of the Plan The new match requirements would be phased in over the next three years. The staff recommends that programs operating in the first three years would be required to meet the match requirement specific to their current year of funding. Programs that have been in existence for more than three years would be required to meet the Year 4 match requirement for the 20002001 program year. Each year the programs would advance to the next level of match requirement until they reach the Year 7 and beyond requirement. Waiver If a program was not able to meet the match requirement for a given program year they could ask for a waiver. A program could apply for a waiver as part of their application to the MCSC. They would need to provide justification for the waiver. The MCSC would have the right to approve or deny the waiver based on the program's justification. The waiver allows MCSC to support a program that may have extenuating circumstances that prevents them from meeting the match. The board would have to approve the waiver on a case by case basis. �Grantee# of Year of Michigan's AmeriCorps Funding as of the 00-01 Program Year Year 1 Branch County lSD Marquette/Alger lSD Volunteer Muskegon Michigan State University Habitat for Humanity Ionia County lSD Year2 City Year Year3 Charlevoix Emmet lSD Creston Neighborhood Association Underground Railroad Year 4-7 Copper Country (4) Dreamcatchers (4) Wash. Family Support (4) MI Groundwater Stew. (4) MI Comm In Schools (4) MCCC (4) FIA (5) Detroit Academic Success (6) Genessee County Acorps (7) MI Neighbor Acorps (7) AmeriCorps Oakland (7) �V . Review of September 13, 2000 Agenda. �Michigan Community Service Commission Agenda September 13, 2000 George W. Romney Building Lansing, Michigan 12:00 p.m. - 4:00p.m. I. Welcome and Introductions - Chairperson Engler II. Review & Approval of May 10, 2000 Minutes - Chairperson Engler III. Standing Committee Reports A. Executive Committee - Chairperson Engler 1. Review Executive Committee August 11, 2000 meeting. 2. Review of Executive Committee Report on Alliance (approval item) B. IV. V. 1. Recommendations to Leadership Council (approval item) 2. Acceptance of Resignations (approval item) Executive Director's Report - Kyle Caldwell A. Michigan's AmeriCorps (approval item) B. Volunteer Investment Grants (approval item) C. Inspector General's Report Old Business - Chairperson Engler A. VI. Board Development Committee - Terry Pruitt Staff Recommendations for Future Directi9n of the MCSC (approval item) New Business - Chairperson Engler A. Approval of New MCSC Chairperson B. Michigan Family Independence Agency Strategic Plan Jocelyn Vanda (tentative) VII. Adjourn � 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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Romney Lansing , Telephone FAX Chairperson Michelle Eng ler Executive Director Kyle Caldwell S. Capitol Ave . Bldg ., 4th Floor Michigan 48913 (517) 335-4295 (517) 373-4977 MEMORANDUM TO: Michigan Community Service Commission Executive Committee Members (J. Cummings, M. Engler, T. Pruitt, R. Mawby, J. Orosz, V. Pickard) FROM: Kyle Caldwell, Executive Director Michigan Community Service Commission / RE: August 11, 2000 DATE: August 9, 2000 yj? }1-- The Executive Committee meeting scheduled for August 11, 2000 will be held via conference call. This is to confirm your participation in the Executive Committee conference call scheduled for Friday, August 11. 2000 at 10:00 a.m. until noon. To participate in the conference call, you must dial 1-888-412-7888 and then enter the security code 563210# you will then be connected to the call. Kyle Caldwell is the chairperson .. If you have any questions, please give me or Mary Estrada a call at (517)335-4295. Thanks! �To: i:engler1m@state.mi.us; i:joel.orosz@wkkf.org; I:Mervennea@exec.state.mi. us; From: MARY ESTRADA Subject: MCSC Executive Committee CC: The next MCSC Executive Committee meeting is scheduled for August 11, 2000 from 10:00 a.m. until Noon, here at the MCSC office, George W. Romney Bldg., 4th Floor, Lansing. Please let me know if you will be attending or if you want to connect via conference call. Once I hear from everyone I will sent up the call and email you the phone in number. Please let me know by Friday, August 4, 2000. Thanks. Any questions, give me a call at (517)373-4998. JC-- Page 1 �August 9, 2000 MCSC Executive Committee Meeting Friday, August 11, 2000 Conference Call 10:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m FROM: Kyle Caldwell I. PURFCSE Review agenda, materials and policy recommendations for the September 13, 2000 meeting and the August 24, 2000 Alliance meeting. (See agenda and materials attached) II. BACKGROUND This is the regularly scheduled Exec. Committee meeting. Ill. PARTICIPANTS Michelle Engler, Russ Mawby, Terry Pruitt (unconfirmed), Kyle Caldwell, Julie Cummings, Vivian Pickard. Joel Orosz will not be able to participate. IV. PRESSPlAN N/A V. REMARKS N/A VI. EVENT SCENARIO Call in at (888) 412-7888. You will need to enter in this code: 563210# (yes, you will need to key in the"#" as well). � 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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Name 1 1. Name 1 Article II. Creation 1. Joint Venture 2. Mission 3. Independence Article III. Offices 1 1 1 1 1 1. Principal Office 1 2. Registered Office 2 2 3. Other Business Offices Article IV. Members 2 1. Members 2. Advisory 2 2 Article V. Board of Trustees 1. General Powers 2. Appointment to the Board of Trustees 3. Number 4. Tenure 5. Removal 6. Resignation 7. Qualifications 8. Regular Meetings 9. Special Meetings 10. Notice; Waiver 2 2 2 2 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 �11. Meeting by Telephone or Similar Equipment 12. Quorum 13. Manner of Acting 14. Action by Unanimous Written Consent 15. Board Vacancies and Enlargement a. Founding Board of Trustees b. Succeeding Board of Trustees 16. Compensation 17. Presumption of Assent Article VI. Committees 1. General Statement Regarding Committees 2. Standing Committees a. Executive Committee b. Budget and Finance Committee c. Audit & Investment Committee 3. Ad-Hoc Committees 4. Meetings 5. Action by Written Ballot Without a Meeting Article VII. Officers 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. 11. Number President Election and Term of Office Vacancies Chair Vice-Chair Secretary-Treasurer Assistants and Acting Officers Compensation Filling More Than One Office Requirements for Officer Participation 3 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 5 5 5 5 5 6 6 6 6 7 7 7 7 7 7 8 8 8 8 8 8 Article VIII. Contracts, Loans, Checks and Deposits; Special Corporate Acts 9 1. Contracts 2. Loans 3. Checks, Drafts, etc 9 9 9 �4. Deposits 5. Voting of Securities Owned by this Corporation 6. Contracts Between this Corporation and Related Persons Article IX. Indemnification 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10 Non-Derivative Actions 10 Derivative Actions 11 Expenses of Successful Defense 11 Definition 11 Contract Right; Limitation on Indemnity 11 Determination That Indemnification is Proper 12 Proportionate Indemnity 12 Expense Advance 12 Non-Exclusivity ofRights 12 10. Indemnification of Employees and Agents of the Corporation 12 11. Former Trustees and Officers 12 12. Insurance 13 13. Changes in Michigan Law 13 Article X. Dissolution and Withdrawal 1. Assets 2. Withdrawal ofFounding Organizations Article XI. 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 9 9 10 Standard of Care Duties and Liability Self-Dealing Transactions Approval Loans Disclosure Article XII. Dedication of Assets 1. Dedication of Assets 2. Allocation ofEndowment(s) Proceeds 3. Unforeseen Circumstances Article XIII Administrative Matters 13 13 13 13 13 14 14 14 14 14 14 15 15 15 �1. Fiscal Year 2. Investment Policy 3. Permanent Records of the Corporation Article XIV Amendments 1. Modifications 15 15 15 15 15 �BYLAWS OF [THE ALLIANCE] ARTICLE I NAME Section 1. Name. The name ofthe corporation shall be [the Alliance]. ARTICLE II CREATION Section 1. Joint Venture. The corporation is an independent organization, formed through a public - private venture of the Michigan Campus Compact, Michigan Community Service Commission, Michigan Nonprofit Association, and the Volunteer Centers of Michigan (the "Founding Organizations"). Section 2. Mission. The corporation was created by the Founding Organizations for charitable and educational purposes, and specifically to support the following mission: To promote and strengthen a life-long ethic of and commitment to service, volunteerism and civic engagement. Section 3. Independence. The corporation shall at all times remain an independent organization not subject to control by any one of the Founding Organizations. Through their respective members of the corporation's Board of Trustees, the Founding Organizations' ideals may be conveyed to the corporation. ARTICLE III OFFICES Section 1. Principal Office. The principal office of the corporation shall be located in a place determined by the Board of Trustees. 'Hie p:Rncipal office may he ia MieftigttH,• .9at neea R:Qt bg. �Section 2. Registered Office . The registered office of the corporation may be the same as the principal office of the corporation, but in any event must be located in the State of Michigan and be the business office of the resident agent as required by the Michigan Nonprofit Corporation Act. Section 3. Other Business Offices. The corporation may have business offices at such other places, either within or outside of the State of Michigan, as the Board of Directors may designate or as the business of the corporation may require from time to time. ARTICLE IV MEMBERS Section 1. Members. In its discretion, the Board of Trustees may determine categories of and eligibility for membership. The Board shall determine the terms, obligations, and privileges of each category of membership. Section 2. Advisory. Should the Board of Trustees determine that membership is appropriate for the corporation, such members shall have no voting rights relative to the control of the corporation. Rather, members shall serve in advisory capacities. ARTICLE V BOARD OF TRUSTEES Section 1. General Powers. The business, property and affairs of the corporation shall be managed by its Board ofTrustees. Section 2. Appointment to the Board of Trustees. To constitute the Board of Trustees, each Foundine Oreanization shall av.point three (3) individuals to serve as c;f ~ members of the Board of Trustees with'1fi additional eieht (8) M fJ;,~MfwWJtinr ~ t The Founding Organizations may utilize whatever appointment process jt'f'~ deems appropriate, but the appointments shall be evidenced by a written Notice of Appointment signed by an Officer oft~e~ ~Pj?Oi n,1tng organizatiqn. 1/ ('~J MQ.SC! ~ MI\J~~ ~~ .W c(~ I !'ff'-~ S ection 3. Number. The number of Trustees ofthe corporation shall be not less than 3 nor more than 15. The number ofTrustees may be increased or decreased from time to time by an amendment to these Bylaws or as provided in Section 16 ofthis Article. G:r z 55' t. . Section 4. Tenure. Each Trustee shall hold office for 3 year terms or until the �Trustee's death, resignation, or removal. Trustees may succeed themselves only once, enabling Trustees to serve up to 2 full terms. Service provided for an unexpired or incomplete term shall not be counted as a full term. Section 5. Removal. Any Trustee may be removed with cause by an affirmative vote of2/3rds ofthe Trustees then serving. Section 6. Resignation. Any Trustee of the corporation may resign at any time by providing written notice to the corporation. Notice of resignation will be effective upon receipt or at a subsequent time designated in the notice. A successor may be appointed as provided in Section 16 of this Article. Section 7. Qualifications. Trustees need not be residents of the State of Michigan. Section 8. Regular Meetings. Two regular meetings of the Board of Trustees shall be held without other notice than this Bylaw on the first Monday in March and the first Monday in September of each year or, as provided in the Michigan Nonprofit Corporation Act, within 90 days following those dates. The March meeting shall be the annual meeting. The Board of Trustees may fix the time and place for each regular meeting of the Board. Section 9. Special Meetings. Special meetings of the Board of Trustees may be called by the Chair or at the request of not less than 114 of the Trustees serving. The person or persons authorized to call special meetings of the Board of Trustees may fix the time and place for holding any special meeting of the Board of Trustees called by them, and if no other place is fixed the place of meeting shall be the principal business office of the corporation in the State of Michigan. Section lO.Notice: Waiver. Notice of any special meeting shall be given at least 10 days prior to the special meeting by written notice, stating the time and place of the meeting delivered personally or mailed or sent by facsimile to each Trustee at the Trustee's address as registered with the corporation. If mailed, such notice shall be deemed to be delivered when deposited in the United States mail so addressed, with prepaid postage. If notice be given by facsimile, such notice shall be deemed to be delivered when the facsimile is acknowledged by the recipient. Any Trustee may waive notice of any meeting by written statement sent by the Trustee, signed before or after the holding of the meeting. The attendance of a Trustee at a meeting constitutes a waiver of notice of such meeting, except where a Trustee attends a meeting for the express purpose of objecting to the transaction of any business because the meeting is not lawfully called or convened. Section 1. Meeting by Telephone or Similar Eguipment. A Trustee may participate in a meeting by conference telephone or any similar communications equipment through �which all persons participating in the meeting can hear each other. Participation in a · meeting pursuant to this section constitutes presence in person at the meeting. Section 12.Quorum. A simple majority of the Trustees of the Board constitutes a quorum for the transaction of business at any duly called meeting of the Board of Trustees, but if less than a majority is present at a meeting, a majority of the Trustees present may adjourn the meeting from time to time without further notice. Section 13.Manner of Acting. Except as otherwise provided in these Bylaws for votes on particular actions, the act of the majority of the Trustees present at a meeting at which a quorum is present shall be the act of the Board of Trustees. Section 14.Action by Unanimous Written Consent. Any action required or permitted to be taken by the Board of Trustees may be taken without a meeting and without prior notice, if all Trustees consent in writing to the action. The written consent shall be filed with the minutes of the proceedings of the Board. The action by written consent shall have the same force and effect as the unanimous vote of the Board. Section 15.Board Vacancies and Enlargement. a Founding Board of Trustees: During the first 3 years of the corporation's existence, should a vacancy occur on the Board, such vacancy shall be filled by the Founding Organization that appointed the former Board member. b. Succeeding Boards of Trustees: Any vacancy or allowed enlargement occurring in the Board of Trustees may be filled by a person selected by a majority vote of the remaining Trustees. Section 16. Compensation. Trustees shall not be compensated for serving on the Board. By resolution of the Board of Trustees, the Trustees may be paid their expenses, if any, of attendance at each meeting of the Board of Trustees. Nothing in this Article precludes any Trustee from serving the corporation in aiiy other capacity and receiving compensation for such service. Section 17. Presumption of Assent. A Trustee of the corporation who is present at a meeting of the Board of Trustees at which action on any corporate matter is taken shall be presumed to have assented to the action taken unless that Trustee's dissent shall be entered in the minutes of the meeting or unless that Trustee shall file a written dissent to such action with the person acting as the Secretary of the meeting before the adjournment of the meeting or shall forward such dissent by registered mail to the Secretary of the corporation immediately after the adjournment of the meeting. This right to dissent shall not apply to a Trustee who voted in favor of such action. �ARTICLE VI COMMITTEES Section 1. General Statement Regarding Committees. The Board of Trustees shall establish certain standing committees, as set forth in this Article. The Board also has the discretion to establish ad-hoc committees as desired. A committee designated by the Board may exercise any powers of the Board in managing this corporation's business and affairs, to the extent provided by resolution of the Board. However, no committee shall have the power to: (a) amend the Articles of Incorporation; (b) adopt an agreement of merger or consolidation; (c) amend the Bylaws ofthe corporation; and (d) fix compensation of the Trustees for serving on the Board or on a committee. Section 2. Standing Committees. The Board of Trustees shall create the following Standing Committees, whose members shall be appointed by the Chair and ratified by the Board; committee members shall serve at the pleasure of the Board. The Standing Committee Chairs shall report directly and regularly to the Board of Trustees. All Standing Committees shall include the President as a nonvoting ex officio member. a. 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. �b. 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. c. 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. Section 3. Ad-Hoc Committees. The Board may establish, at its discretion, such other ad hoc committees and advisory groups as it deems necessary or desirable for the continuing purpose and effective operation of the corporation and conduct of its affairs. Ad-hoc Committees must be Chaired or Co-Chaired by a member of the Board of Trustees. Members of ad-hoc Committees may also include such non-trustees as will promote the effective accomplishment of the assigned responsibility. Section 4. Meetings. Committees shall meet as directed by the Board, and their meetings shall be governed by the rules provided in ArtiCle V for meetings of the Board. Minutes shall be recorded at each committee meeting and shall be presented to the Board. Section 5. Action by Written Ballot Without a Meeting. Any action that may be taken at any Committee meeting may be taken without a meeting and without prior notice by complying with the following provisions concerning written ballots. The Committee Chair shall direct the mailing or delivery of one written ballot to each Committee Member entitled to vote on the matter. Information shall be included that: Sets forth the proposed action; �Provides Committee Members with an opportunity to specify approval, disapproval or abstention for each proposal; Indicates the number of responses needed to meet the quorum requirements; States the percentage of approvals necessary to pass the measure or measures; and Provides and specifies a reasonable time by which the ballot must be received in order to be counted. All written ballots shall be maintained in Committee records. ARTICLE VII OFFICERS Section 1. Number. The officers of the corporation shall be a President, Chair, Vice-Chair, and a Secretary-Treasurer, each of whom shall be selected by the Board of Trustees. The Board of Trustees may select one or more Assistants to the Secretary-Treasurer, and may also appoint such other officers and agents as they may deem necessary for the transaction of the business of the corporation. Section 2. President. The President shall serve as the Chief Executive Officer of the corporation. The President shall be appointed by the Board of Trustees, through procedures designated or delegated by the Board, and shall serve at the pleasure of the Board. The President shall be an ex-officio member of the Board of Trustees, with voice and without vote, and shall attend all meetings of the Board of Trustees. The President may be compensated for service as provided by the Board. Section 3. Election and Term of Office. Except for the President, the officers of the corporation shall be elected to 1 year terms by a 2/3rds affirmative vote of the Board of Trustees at the annual meeting of the Board of Trustees. If the election of officers is not held at that meeting, the election shall be held as soon thereafter as may be convenient. Each officer shall hold office while qualified or until the officer resigns or is removed in the manner provided in Section 3 of this Article. Section 4. Vacancies. A vacancy in any office because of death, resignation, removal, disqualification or otherwise, may be filled by appointment by the Board of Trustees for the unexpired portion of the term. Section 5. Chair. The Chair of the Board of Trustees shall be a Trustee of the �corporation. At all meetings of the Board, the Chair shall preside. If there is not a Chair, or if the Chair is absent, then the Vice-Chair shall preside. If the Vice-Chair is absent, then a Temporary Chair, chosen by the Board members, shall preside. The Chair shall preside at meetings of the Executive Committee. The Chair shall appoint Committee Members and Committee Chairs, with Board ratification, consistent with designations in these Articles. The Chair shall perform such other duties as are incident to the office or are properly delegated by the Board of Trustees. Section 6. Vice-Chair. In the absence of the Chair or in the event of the Chair's death, inability or refusal to act, the Vice-Chair shall perform the duties of Chair, and when so acting, shall have all the powers of and be subject to all the restrictions upon the Chair. The Vice-Chair shall perform such other duties as from time to time may be assigned to the Vice-Chair by the Chair or by the Board of Trustees. Section 7. Secretary-Treasurer. The Secretary-Treasurer shall perform or direct and oversee the performance ofthe following duties: (a) issue notice of all meetings; (b) keep all minutes which shall be signed by the Secretary-Treasurer upon approval by the Board; (c) maintain the corporate records; and (d) make such reports and perform such other duties as are incident to the office or properly delegated by the Board of Trustees. The Secretary-Treasurer shall have, under the direction of the Board of Trustees, the oversight of all monies, securities and other property of the corporation. The Secretary-Treasurer shall perform all duties incident to the office or properly delegated by the Board of Trustees. The Secretary-Treasurer shall perform or direct and oversee the performance of appropriate fiscal record keeping for the corporation. Section 8. Assistants and Acting Officers. The Assistants to the Secretary-Treasurer, if any, selected by the Board of Trustees, shall perform such duties and have such authority as shall from time to time be delegated or assigned to them by the Secretary or Treasurer or by the President or the Board of Trustees. The Board of Trustees shall have the power to appoint any person to perform the duties of an officer whenever for any reason it is impracticable for such officer to act personally. Such acting officer so appointed shall have the powers of and be subject to all the restrictions upon the officer to whose office the acting officer is so app-ointed except as the Board of Trustees may by resolution otherwise determine. Section 9. Compensation. Officers shall receive no compensation for holding such office. Section 10. Filling More Than One Office. Any two offices of the corporation except those of Chair and Vice-Chair may be held by the same person, but no officer shall execute, acknowledge or verify any instrument in more than one capacity. �Section 11. Requirements for Officer Participation. Requirements for Officer participation shall be determined by the Board. When such requirements are not satisfied, and proper remediation procedures have been followed (according to procedures determined by the Board), the Board may elect to remove an Officer from office by a two-thirds affirmative vote of the Trustees present at a duly called and constituted meeting. ARTICLE VIII CONTRACTS, LOANS, CHECKS AND DEPOSITS; SPECIAL CORPORATE ACTS Section 1. Contracts. The Board of Trustees may authorize any officer or agent, to enter into any contract, to execute and deliver any instrument, or to acknowledge any instrument required by law to be acknowledged in the name of and on behalf of the corporation. Such authority may be general or confined to specific instances but the appointment of any person other than an officer to acknowledge an instrument required by law to be acknowledged should be made by instrument in writing. When the Board of Trustees authorizes the execution of a contract or of any other instrument in the name of and on behalf of the corporation, without specifying the executing officers, the President or Vice-President, and the Secretary or Treasurer may execute the same and may affix the corporate seal thereto. Section 2. Loans. No loans shall be contracted on behalf of the corporation and no evidences of indebtedness shall be issued in its name unless authorized by a resolution of the Board of Trustees. Such authority may be general or confined to specific instances. No loan or advance to or overdraft of withdrawal by an officer, Trustee or member of the corporation otherwise than in the ordinary and usual course of the business of the corporation, and on the ordinary and usual course of the business or security, shall be made or permitted unless each such transaction shall be approved by a vote of two-thirds (2/3) of the members of the Board of Trustees excluding any Trustee involved in such transactions and a full and detailed statement of all such-transactions and any payments shall be submitted at the next annual meeting of members and the aggregate amount of such transactions less any repayments shall be stated in the next annual report to members. Section 3. Checks. Drafts. etc. All checks, drafts or other orders for the payment of money, notes or other evidences of indebtedness issued in the name of the corporation, shall be signed by such officer or officers, agent or agents, of the corporation and in such manner as shall from time to time be determined by resolution of the Board of Trustees. Section 4. Deposits. All funds of the corporation not otherwise employed shall be �deposited from time to time to the credit of the corporation in such banks, trust companies or other depositories as the Board of Trustees may select. Section 5. Voting of Securities Owned by this Corporation. Subject always to the specific directions of the Board of Trustees, any shares or other securities issued by any other corporation and owned or controlled by this corporation may be voted at any meeting of security holders of such other corporation by the President of this corporation or by proxy appointed by the President, or in the absence of the President and the President's proxy, by the Secretary or Treasurer of this corporation or by proxy appointed by the Secretary or Treasurer. Such proxy or consent in respect to any shares or other securities issued by any other corporation and owned by this corporation shall be executed in the name of this corporation by the President, the Secretary or the Treasurer of this corporation without necessity of any authorization by the Board of Trustees, affixation of corporate seal or countersignature or attestation by another officer. Any person or persons designated in the manner above stated as the proxy or proxies of this corporation shall have full right, power and authority to vote the shares or other securities issued by such other corporation and owned by this corporation the same as such shares or other securities might be voted by this corporation. Section 6. Contracts Between this Corporation and Related Persons. Any contract or other transaction between this corporation and one or more of its Trustees, or between this corporation and any firm of which one or more of this corporation's Trustees are members or employees, or in which one or more of this corporation's Trustees are interested, shall be valid for all purposes, notwithstanding the presence of such Trustee or Trustees at the meeting of the Board of Trustees of the corporation which acts upon, or in reference to, such contract or transaction, and notwithstanding the Trustee or Trustees participation in such action, if the fact of such interest shall be disclosed or known to the Board of Trustees and the Board of Trustees, shall, nevertheless, authorize, approve and ratify such contract or transaction by a vote of a majority of the Trustees present, such interested Trustee or Trustees to be counted in determining whether a quorum is present, but not to be counted as voting upon the matter or in calculating the majority of such quorum necessary to carry such vote. This Section shall not be construed to invalidate any contract or other transaction which would otherwise be valid under the common and statutory law applicable thereto. ARTICLE IX INDEMNIFICATION Section 1. Non-Derivative Actions. Subject to all of the other provisions of this Article, the corporation shall indemnify any person who was or is a party or is threatened �to be made a party to any threatened, pending or completed action, suit or proceeding, whether civil, criminal, administrative or investigative and whether formal or informal (other than an action by or in the right of the corporation) by reason of the fact that the person is or was a trustee or officer of the corporation, or is or was serving at the request of the corporation as a trustee, director, officer, partner, trustee or employee, or agent of another foreign or domestic corporation, partnership, joint venture, trust or other enterprise, whether for profit or not for profit, against expenses (including attorneys' fees), judgments, penalties, fines and amounts paid in settlement actually and reasonably incurred by him or her in connection with such action, suit or proceeding if the person acted in good faith and in a manner the person reasonably believed to be in or not opposed to the best interests of the corporation, and with respect to any criminal action or proceeding, if the person had no reasonable cause to believe his or her conduct was unlawful. The termination of any action, suit or proceeding by judgment, order, settlement, conviction, or upon a plea of nolo contendere or its equivalent, shall not, of itself, create a presumption that the person did not act in good faith and in a manner which the person reasonably believed to be in or not opposed to the best interests of the corporation, and, with respect to any criminal action or proceeding, had reasonable cause to believe that his or her conduct was unlawful. Section 2. Derivative Actions. Subject to all of the provisions of this article, the corporation shall indemnify any person who was or is a party to or is threatened to be made a party to any threatened, pending or completed action or suit by or in the right of the corporation to procure a judgment in its favor by reason of the fact that the person is or was trustee or officer of the corporation, or is or was serving at the request of the corporation as a trustee, director, officer, partner, employee, or agent of another foreign or domestic corporation, partnership, joint venture, trust or other enterprise, whether for profit or not, against expenses (including actual and reasonable attorneys' fees) and amounts paid in settlement incurred by the person in connection with such action or suit if the person acted in good faith and in a manner the person reasonably believed to be in or not opposed to the best interests of the corporation. However, indemnification shall not be made for any claim, issue or matter in which such person has been found liable to the corporation unless and only to the extent that the co~ in which such action or suit was brought has determined upon application that, despite the adjudication of liability but in view of all circumstances of the case, such person is fairly and reasonably entitled to indemnification for the expenses which the court considers proper. Section 3. Expenses of Successful Defense. To the extent that a person has been successful on the merits or otherwise in defense of any action, suit or proceeding referred to in Section 1 or 2 of this article, or in defense of any claim, issue or matter in the action, suit or proceeding, the person shall be indemnified against expenses (including actual and reasonable attorneys' fees) incurred by such person in connection with the action, suit or proceeding and in any action, suit or proceeding brought to enforce the mandatory indemnification provided by this article. �Section 4. Definition. For the purposes of Sections 1 and 2, "other enterprises" shall include employee benefit plans; "fines" shall include any excise taxes assessed on a person with respect to an employee benefit plan; and "serving at the request of the Corporation" shall include any service as a trustee, director, officer, employee, or agent of the corporation which imposes duties on, or involves services by, the trustee or officer with respect to an employee benefit plan, its participants or beneficiaries; and a person who acted in good faith and in a manner the person reasonably believed to be in the interest of the participants and beneficiaries of an employee benefit plan shall be considered to have acted in a manner "not opposed to the best interests of the corporation" as referred to in Sections 1 and 2. Section 5. Contract Right: Limitation on Indemnity. The right to indemnification conferred in this Article shall be a contract right, and shall apply to services of a trustee or officer as an employee or agent of the corporation as well as in such person's capacity as a trustee or officer. Except as provided in Section 3 of this Article, the corporation shall have no obligations under this Article to indemnify any person in connection with any proceeding, or part thereof, initiated by such person without authorization by the Board of Trustees. Section 6. Determination That Indemnification Is Proper. Any indemnification under Section 1 or 2 of this Article (unless ordered by a court) shall be made by the corporation only as authorized in the specific case upon a determination that indemnification of the person is proper in the circumstances because the person has met the applicable standard of conduct set forth in Section 1 or 2, whichever is applicable. Such determination shall be made in any of the following ways: (a) By a majority vote of a quorum of the Board consisting of directors who were not parties to such action, suit or proceeding; (b) If the quorum described in clause (i) above is not obtainable, then by a committee of directors who are not parties to the action. The committee shall consist of not less than two disinterested directors; or (c) By independent legal counsel in a written opinion. Section 7. Proportionate Indemnity. If a person is entitled to indemnification under Section 1 or 2 of this Article for a portion of expenses, including attorneys' fees, judgments, penalties, fines, and amounts paid in settlement, but not for the total amount thereof, the corporation shall indemnify the person for the portion of the expenses, judgments, penalties, fines, or amounts paid in settlement for which the person is entitled to be indemnified. Section 8. Expense Advance. Expenses incurred in defending a civil or criminal �action, suit or proceeding described in Section 1 or 2 of this Article may be paid by the corporation in advance of the final disposition of such action, suit or proceeding upon receipt of an undertaking by or on behalf of the person involved to repay the expenses if it is ultimately determined that the person is not entitled .to be indemnified by the corporation. The undertaking shall be an unlimited general obligation of the person on whose behalf advances are made but need not be secured. Section 9. Non-Exclusivity of Rights. The indemnification or advancement of expenses provided under this article is not exclusive of other rights to which a person seeking indemnification or advancement of expenses may be entitled under a contractual arrangement with the corporation. However, the total amount of expenses advanced or indemnified from all sources combined shall not exceed the amount of actual expenses incurred by the person seeking indemnification or advancement of expenses. Section 10. Indemnification of Employees and Agents of the Corporation. The Corporation may, to the extent authorized from time to time by the Board of Trustees, grant rights to indemnification and to the advancement of expenses to any employee or agent of the Corporation to the fullest extent of the provisions of this article with respect to the indemnification and advancement of expenses of directors and officers of the Corporation. Section 11. Former Trustees and Officers. The indemnification provided in this article continues as to a person who has ceased to be a director or officer and shall inure to the benefit of the heirs, executors and administrators of such person. Section 12. Insurance. The corporation may purchase and maintain insurance on behalf of any person who is or was a trustee, officer, employee or agent of the corporation, or is or was serving at the request of the corporation as a director, trustee, officer, employee or agent of another corporation, partnership, joint venture, trust or other enterprise against any liability asserted against him or her and incurred by him or her in any such capacity or arising out of his or her status as such, whether or not the corporation would have power to indemnify him or her against such liability under this Article or the laws of the State of Michigan. Section 13. Changes in Michigan Law. In the event of any change of the Michigan statutory provisions applicable to the corporation relating to indemnification, then the indemnification to which any person shall be entitled shall be determined by such changed provisions, but only to the extent that any such change permits the corporation to provide broader indemnification rights than permitted prior to any change. ARTICLE X �DISSOLUTION AND WITHDRAWAL Section 1. Assets. Upon proper dissolution of the corporation, consistent with the Michigan Nonprofit Corporation Act, all assets of the corporation shall be properly distributed for charitable and educational purposes, in accordance with Section 2 and any other stipulations of the Act. Section 2. Withdrawal of Founding Organizations. Any of the Founding Organizations may choose to withdraw from the corporation with all assets assigned to that organization prior to the first meeting of the Board of Trustees of the corporation. Such withdrawing Founding Organization shall agree to relinquish their seats on the board. After the corporation is operational, any and all corporate assets shall remain the property of the corporation and shall be reapportioned in accordance with the policies established for the allocation of the endowment and its proceeds. If a Founding Organization withdraws, the Board members appointed by that Founding Organization shall be removed from the Board. This removal shall be self-executing. ARTICLE XI STANDARD OF CARE Section 1. Duties and Liability. The Trustees shall adhere to the Standard of Care required by the Michigan Nonprofit Corporation Act. That is, a Trustee or Officer of the corporation shall discharge the duties of that position in good faith and with that degree of diligence, care, and skill which an ordinarily prudent person would exercise under similar circumstances in a like position. In discharging those duties, a Trustee or Officer, when acting in good faith, may rely upon the opinion of the corporation's counsel; upon the report of an independent appraiser selected with reasonable care by the Board; or upon financial statements of the corporation represented to the Trustee or Officer as correct by the Officer of the corporation having charge of its books or account, or as stated in a written report by an independent public or certified -public accountant or firm of accountants fairly to reflect the financial condition of the corporation. Section 2. Self-Dealing Transactions. Except as approved in Section 3, the Board shall not approve a self-dealing transaction. A self-dealing transaction is one to which the corporation is a party and in which one or more of the Trustees has a material financial interest, or a transaction between the corporation and one or more of the Trustees, or between the corporation and any person in which one or more of its Trustees has a material financial interest. Section 3. Approval. The Board of Trustees may approve a self-dealing transaction �if the Board determines and documents that the transaction is in the best interest of, and is fair and reasonable to, the corporation, after reasonable investigation under the circumstances, determines that this corporation could not have obtained a more advantageous arrangement with reasonable effort under the circumstances. Such determinations must be made by the Board, in good faith, with knowledge of the material facts concerning the transaction and the Trustee's interest in the transaction, and by a vote of two-thirds of the Trustees present, without counting the vote of the interested Trustee(s). Section 4. Loans. The corporation shall not make any loan of money or property to, or guarantee the obligation of, any Trustee, Officer, employee or agent; provided, however, that the corporation may advance money to a Trustee, Officer, employee or agent of the corporation for expenses reasonably anticipated to be incurred in performance of assigned duties, so long as such individual would be entitled to reimbursement for such expense absent that advance. Section 5. Disclosure. Trustees shall disclose the material facts as to any relationship or interest relating to contracts, programs, policies or other transactions that may be considered by the Board. A transaction may nonetheless be approved, as provided in Section 3 of this Article. ARTICLE XII DEDICATION OF ASSETS Section 1. Dedication of Assets. The properties and assets of the corporation are irrevocably dedicated to the charitable and educational purposes as articulated in the mission of the corporation. No part of the net earnings, properties, or assets of the corporation shall inure to the benefit of any private person or individual, or any Trustee or Officer of the corporation. Section 2. Allocation of Endowment(s) Proceeds. The interest proceeds of any and all endowed funds assigned to the support and future development of the corporation shall be allocated based on an annual spending plan developed by the Budget and Finance Committee, reviewed by the Audit & Investment Committee and approved by a 2/3rds majority of the Board of Trustees ofthe corporation. Section 3. Unforeseen Circumstances. The annual spending plan must also set forth conditions under which principal may be expended. Any time principal is to be expended, the following must occur: a) the Board must determine that extreme and immediate extenuating circumstances exist and b) a unanimous vote of the full membership of the Board of Trustees approves the expenditure. �ARTICLE XIII ADMINISTRATIVE MATTERS Section 1. Fiscal Year. The fiscal year of the corporation shall begin on the 1st day of July in each year. Section 2. Investment Policy. The Trustees shall adopt and oversee an Investment Policy that shall provide for careful and prudent investment of the corporation's resources. Section 3. Permanent Records ofthe Corporation. The corporation shall keep at its principal office the original or copy of its Articles of Incorporation and Bylaws as amended to date, which shall be open to inspection by the public and Trustees at all reasonable times during office hours. Upon leaving office, each Officer, employee or other Agent of the corporation shall turn over to the successor or the Board Chair, in good order, originals of such corporate monies, books, records, minutes, lists, documents, contracts or other property of the corporation as have been in the person's custody during the term of office. On written demand of the corporation, any Trustee may inspect, copy, and make extracts ofthe accounting books and records, record the names and addresses of the Members entitled to vote, and the minutes of proceedings of the Members, the Board, and Committees at any reasonable time for a purpose reasonably related to the Trustee's interest as a Trustee. Any such inspection and copying may be made in person or by the Trustee's agent or attorney. ARTICLE XIV AMENDMENTS Section 1. Modifications. The Board of Trustees of the corporation at any regular or special meeting may adopt, amend, or repeal bylaws by the affirmative vote of 2/3rds of the Trustees present if notice setting forth the terms of the proposal has been given at least 10 and no more than 60 days prior to such meeting of the Board of Trustees. These Bylaws were adopted as and for the Bylaws of a Michigan nonprofit day of August, 2000. corporation, by action ofthe incorporators on the , Incorporator �, Incorporator , Incorporator , Incorporator LA\64649.2 ID\SDM DRAFf Revised August 9, 2000 � Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Our State of Generosity Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Grand Valley State University. Dorothy A. 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Johnson Center for Philanthropy Charities Philanthropy and Society Fundraising Records Michigan Community Service Commission Michigan Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource application/pdf Type The nature or genre of the resource Text Language A language of the resource eng Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Grand Valley State University Libraries, Special Collections and University Archives, 1 Campus Drive, Allendale, MI, 49510 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 2000-08-11 https://digitalcollections.library.gvsu.edu/files/original/16a262e3b3b445c114f6b183e58faf63.pdf 985a0f8d8d316bd5dcf3e6250b869e07 PDF Text Text Item VII Michigan Community Service Commission Agenda December 8, 2000 Renaissance Center Detroit, Michigan 12:00 p.m. - 4:00p.m. I. Welcome and Introductions- Chairperson Mawby (Host: Commissioner Pickard) II. Review & Approval of September 13, 2000 Minutes - Chairperson Mawby III. Standing Committee Reports A. Executive Committee - Chairperson Mawby 1. Review Executive Committee November 17, 2000 meeting 2. Review of Executive Committee Report on ConnectMichigan Alliance a. Progress to Date b. Articles of Incorporation/Bylaws B. Board Development Committee - Terry Pruitt 1 . Welcome to new Commissioners (Kwak, Lubbers, & Monahan) 2. Designation of MCSC Board Member Delegates IV. Executive Director's Report - Kyle Caldwell A. Michigan's AmeriCorps Promise Fellows (approval item) B. MCSC FY 2001 Budget V. Old Business - Chairperson Mawby A. Staff Recommendations for Future Direction of the MCSC (approval item) VI. New Business - Chairperson Mawby A. Empowering Executive Committee to Approve FY2001 Michigan's AmeriCorps Formula Application (approval item) B. Annual Performance Review of Executive Director VII. Adjourn � 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, 49511 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 2000-11-17 https://digitalcollections.library.gvsu.edu/files/original/c89c245c4f14166560436d071f636b7e.pdf 82ed782c51fcf95114c47af2b2ea2547 PDF Text Text To: From: Subject: CC: Date Sent: Michelle Engler; Camille Johnson; Julie Cummings; Terry Pruitt; Vivian Pickard Kyle Caldwell Alliance Campaign Leadership Announcement MARY ESTRADA Wednesday, November 8, 2000 8:51 AM TO: MCSC Executive Committee Russ Mawby, Julie F. Cummings, Michelle Engler, Terry Pruitt, Vivian Pickard FROM: Kyle Caldwell RE: ConnectMichigan Alliance Campaign I just wanted to send a reminder to you that as part of the MNA 1Oth Anniversary Celebration on Dec. 19th, the ConnectMichigan Alliance will be holding a meeting of the campaign leadership for the ConnectMichigan Alliance Campaign. The program will run from approximately 11 :00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. and be held in Lansing at the Sheraton. You will be receiving a formal invitation soon. Also, you will be receiving a packet of information for the upcoming Exec. Committee Meeting (Nov. 17) by this Friday. Call me if you have any questions. Thanks. Kyle Caldwell, Exec. Director Michigan Community Service Commission George W. Romney Building, 4th Fir. 111 S. Capitol Avenue Lansing, Michigan 48913 517/335-4295 517/373-4977 fax caldwellk1 @state.mi.us Page 1 � 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_EC_2000-11-17_Alliance-Campaign-Leadership-Announcement Title A name given to the resource Michigan Community Service Commission executive committee 2000-11-17 Alliance Campaign leadership announcement Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Michigan Community Service Commission Description An account of the resource Michigan Community Service Commission executive committee 2000-11-17 Alliance Campaign leadership announcement. 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, 49512 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 2000-11-17 https://digitalcollections.library.gvsu.edu/files/original/edc606b8cdb5449ca6f558c400e26a27.pdf b3e46d412c494997f59f474c79bad6b3 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: FROM: Members of the Executive Committee ofthe Michigan Community Service Commission Paula Kaiser, Director of Program~ K.) RE: Michigan's AmeriCorps Planning Grants and Volunteer Investment Grant Funding Recommendations DATE : November 8, 2000 Michigan's AmeriCo rps Planning Grants For the 2000- 2001 program year, MCSC funded seven new Michigan's AmeriCorps programs. Based on observation, the staff is recommending that all new Michigan's AmeriCorps programs receive a three-month planrilng grant phase. CtUTently, Michigan's AmeriCorps grants begin one month prior to the start of the members. This means that grantees have one month to hire and train a program director and have all of the necessary systems in place to operate the program. We have found that in most cases either programs are not able to recruit a full corps or the program begins without majority of the systems necessary to operate a successful program. As a result the MCSC staff recommends issuing three-month planning grants to all new Michigan's AmeriCorps program. This three-month period would allow the programs the ample needed to develop all the systems necessary prior to selecting members. The planning grant phase should increase the overall quality of our first year programs. In addition, the planning grant phase would allow us to save resources . If a program does not meet all required goals of the planning grant they would not receive their operational grant. Therefore, MCSC has only invested roughly $15,000 in an unsuccessful program rather than $150,000 or more. How the Planning Grants will Work For the 2001-02 Michigan's AmeriCorps application process, the MCSC would implement a new planning grant phase. Any organization that has never operated an AmeriCorps program and wants to apply for a Michigan's AmeriCorps program will be required to apply for a planrilng grant. The planning grant would be 3 month grant for new Michigan's AmeriCorps programs to develop basic systems necessary to operate a program. The planning grant phase will be from �June 1, 2001- August 31,2001. After successfully completing the planning phase, grantees would begin the operational phase of the grant. The planning grant would not exceed $15,000 and majority ofthe funds would cover the personnel costs associated with the start up of the program. The funds could also cover supplies, travel, and equipment. During the planning phase of the grant, applicants would be required to select and train staff, develop the member timesheets, contract, and grievance procedure, establish guidelines with partner organizations, develop systems for tracking the spending of the grant funds, and establish evaluation systems. After successfully completing the planning phase, grantees would begin the twelve-month operational phase of the grant. If a program does not successfully complete the minimum required performance objectives of the planning grant, staffwill recommend to the board they not receive their operational grant. Michigan's Volunteer Investment Grants FY 2000 For FY 2000, we have issued 16 grants totaling $791,725. These grants are expected to generate a match of$1,032,587 that will be deposited in local endowments. Therefore we had $208,275 ($1,000,000- $791,725) left to obligate in this fiscal year. Up to $100,000 ofthe remaining $208,275 will be spent on capacity building for the VIG recipients. Therefore, we still have $108,275 to distribute for this fiscal year. We offered our current grantees the opportunity to request additional funds. We received three requests totaling $28,000. The staff is recommending the board approve the increases. Please see the attached staff recommendation. If the increases are approved, the MCSC will still have $80,275 to disburse for this FY 2000. There is a possibility that additional existing grantees will request increases. If no additional increase are requested, the MCSC will offer another round of funding in order to disburse the full $1,000,000. Michigan's Volunteer Investment Grants FY 2001 In August, the MCSC issued the Michigan's Volunteer Investment Grants application guidelines. All former and existing grantees received the guidelines. In addition, the MCSC sent a copy of the guidelines to all of the Community Foundations, United Ways, Volunteer Centers, and Michigan Campus Compact affiliates. Applications were due to MCSC on September 29, 2000. We received 13 applications requesting $550,000. Four of the applications were from organizations that have not previously been funded under VIG. The new applications were peer and staff reviewed. The renewal applications (those that are currently receiving VIG funds) were staffreviewed. The staff is recommending that 12 ofthe 13 applications be funded for a total of $450,000. Staff questioned the capacity of the Manistee Volunteer Center and therefore did not recommend them for funding. Please see the attached sheet for the official staff recommendation. If the staff recommendations are approved, the MCSC will still have $550,000 to disburse this fiscal year. The MCSC will be offering a second round of2001 VIG funds. Round II grants will be available to current grantees for the purpose of increasing their 2001 grant award or to any Page 2 �agency who has previously applied or been funded. FY 2001 grantees will be encouraged to apply for supplemental funds up to the $100,000 maximum. Applicants not approved for funding in Round I, applicants from previous years and other interested organizations will also be invited to apply. Staff will present the FY 2001 VIG Round II recommendations at the April 2000 MCSC meeting. Page 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, 49513 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 2000-11-17 https://digitalcollections.library.gvsu.edu/files/original/d83110e8ff58089dcb7888a4c5cfdf1d.pdf cc587ba0d9af944f0d6f15f4fb0b96df PDF Text Text 2000 Michigan's Volunteer Investment Grant Increase Requests Recommendation #1 The staff recommends the following applicants f!!r increasedfunding: Applicant Hillsdale County Volunteer Resource and Support Center Volunteer Center of Otsego Coun!Y_ Jackson NonpJofit Sll!>Qort Center Total FY 2000 Increases Current Award $70,000 Increase Requested $8,000 Total Award $78,000 $25,000 $75,000 $5,000 $15,000 $30,000 $90,000 $28,000 �2001 Michigan's Volunteer Investment Grant Staff Recommendations Recommendation #2 The staff recommends the following applicants for new funding at the requested level: Applicant Newaygo County Community Service United Way Volunteer Connections Volunteer Center ofMid-Michigan Subtotal Recommendations #3 The staff recommends renewed funding at the re_quested level: Applicant Dickinson County Area Community Foundation Heart of West Michigan/United Way Hillsdale County Volunteer Resource Ctr. Jackson Nonprofit Support Center Marquette County Volunteer Center Volunteer Center of Barry County Volunteer Center ofBattle Creek Volunteer Center of Chippewa County Volunteer Center of Southwest Michigan Subtotal Match Required Funding Recommended 1:1 1:1 1:1 $100,000 $25,000 $25,000 $150,000 Match Required Funding Recommended 2: 1 $25,000 2: 1 1.5:1 2: 1 1.5:1 1.5:1 2: 1 1.5:1 1.5:1 $50,000 $25,000 $75,000 $25,000 $25,000 $25,000 $25,000 $25,000 $300,000 Total 2001 Requests Recommendations #4 The staff recommends that the following applicant not be approved for funding at this time: Applicant Manistee Volunteer Center $450,000 Match Required Funding Recommended 1:1 $100,000 �Item VI MCSC EXECUTIVE DIRECTIR PERFIRMANCE SUMMARY Rating is mean score and is based on a 5 point scale where 1=Excellent, 2=Good, 3=Average, 4=Marginal, 5=Poor. Skill/Capability Category Grade General Administrative Capabilities Demonstrates understanding of job duties & responsibilities Demonstrates ability to organize work activity Demonstrates ability to direct the management of the Commission within the policies set forth by the Board of Commissioners Demonstrates effective planning skills Demonstrates understanding of MCSC budget & fiscal operations Demonstrates ability to maintain positive and productive relationships with Commissioners and various committees Demonstrates an ability to prioritize personal workload Demonstrates ability to assist the Commission in prioritizing its work activity Keeps Commissioners & committee representatives well informed as to facilitate effective policy making 1.2 1 .3 AA- 1.2 1.5 1.4 AB+ A- 1.2 1.5 AB+ 1. 6 B+ 1.4 A- 1.4 1.3 AA- 1.3 A- 1.2 A- 1.4 1.3 1.3 1.1 AAAA Demonstrates effective communication skills 1 .1 Demonstrates effective written communication skills 1.2 Demonstrates ability to give constructive criticism 1.3 Demonstrates ability to develop & maintain effective communication with other State & Federal departments & other groups which impact the work of the Commission 1. 1 Serves as an effective spokesperson for the Commission 1. 1 A AA- Quality & Quantity of Work Accuracy of work output Thoroughness of work output Demonstrates ability to meet deadlines and complete assignments on schedule Demonstrates an ability to perform with minimum supervision or direction from the Board of Commissioners Demonstrates ability to delegate and share responsibility with other Commission staff Demonstrates an ability to adjust to new work situations Demonstrates an ability to perform effectively under pressure Demonstrates initiative & resourcefulness in the work environment Communication Skills A A Supervisory & Leadership Skills Demonstrates an ability to gain respect of subordinates Demonstrates ability to create atmosphere of teamwork among staff Demonstrates ability to generate respect from peers Demonstrates ability to train & development Commission staff Demonstrates willingness to accept responsibility Demonstrates a willingness to make decisions 1. 0 1.3 1.2 1.4 1. 1 1. 1 A AAAA A �Personal Traits Attendance and punctuality Makes good use of time Demonstrates loyalty to this organization Reliability and dependability Maintains personal appearance 1.3 1.3 1.0 1.0 1.3 AAA A A- Comments: Strengths "My involvement with Kyle has been all very positive. He exhibits great communication skills. Keeps commissioners informed of his intentions. Demonstrates confidence in himself and his staff." "Kyle was a great help in giving me a jump statt on being a commissioner. He was always willing to answer questions and spend time with myself." "In the shott time I've served on the commission, I think that Kyle has done a great job. He has done everything possible to help me feel that I belong to this group. I think that he is a great asset to the commission." "Kyle is excellent in his work with interagency colleagues." "Kyle has hit the road running and is thinking ahead on issues crucial to Commission's future." "Kyle personality is a plus for the Executive Director's position." "Communication ability, personality and ability to look ahead." '·In my estimation Kyle has done an outstanding job. We were very right in putting our confidence in him. He knows the issues and has tremendous political savvy to get things accomplished." "I think Kyle is doing a great job." "Kyle has tremendous strength: he is intellectually supple, has an excellent understanding of the policy process at both the state and federal levels, has superb people skills, has a good management style, works well with commissioners, and has real integrity. I feel that the is at the very top of his peer group of state commission EDs. He is developing a well-deserved national reputation as a leader in the field. He communicates well, and walks the talk. The MCSC is fortunate to have him (and I hope we can keep him)." "We are blessed to have Kyle." Areas for Improvement "Does not engage commissioners in outreach. This could be a serious problem in the future." "Less paperwork." ''Kyle is till quite young, and can use a little mentoring in some limited areas of management. He should be a little more cautious about how he expresses himself. Some comments are perceived as being very humorous by most, but may potentially offend others. Still, it must be emphasized that these are minor issues, and that he is doing remarkably well overall." ''Use of commissioners." "Be more selective on materials provided to us and perhaps use executive summary fom1at to summarize issues, positions and recommendations. � Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Our State of Generosity Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Grand Valley State University. Dorothy A. Johnson Center for Philanthropy Description An account of the resource Collection contains the records of four Michigan nonprofit organizations: Council of Michigan Foundations, Michigan Nonprofit Association, Michigan Community Service Commission, and the Johnson Center for Philanthropy at GVSU. The documents are compiled by the Johnson Center for Philanthropy, and records document the history of the organizations from the 1960s to the 2010s. Coverage The spatial or temporal topic of the resource, the spatial applicability of the resource, or the jurisdiction under which the resource is relevant 1968-2014 Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived <a href="https://gvsu.lyrasistechnology.org/repositories/2/resources/515">Our State of Generosity collection, JCPA-04</a> Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource <a href="http://rightsstatements.org/page/InC/1.0/?language=en">In Copyright</a> Subject The topic of the resource Dorothy A. Johnson Center for Philanthropy Council of Michigan Foundations Michigan Nonprofit Association Michigan Community Service Commission Dorothy A. 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For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context JCPA-04_MCSC_EC_2000-11-17_MI-Volunteer-Investment-Grants Title A name given to the resource Michigan Community Service Commission executive committee 2000-11-17 Michigan's Volunteer Investment Grants Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Michigan Community Service Commission Description An account of the resource Michigan Community Service Commission executive committee 2000-11-17 Michigan's Volunteer Investment Grants. Records are compiled in the Our State of Generosity collection by the Johnson Center, along with the files of the Michigan Nonprofit Association (MNA), the Michigan Community Service Commission (MCSC) and the Dorothy A. Johnson Center for Philanthropy. Originals are at the Michigan Community Service Commission. Subject The topic of the resource Dorothy A. Johnson Center for Philanthropy Charities Philanthropy and Society Fundraising Records Michigan Community Service Commission Michigan Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource application/pdf Type The nature or genre of the resource Text Language A language of the resource eng Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Grand Valley State University Libraries, Special Collections and University Archives, 1 Campus Drive, Allendale, MI, 49514 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 2000-11-17 https://digitalcollections.library.gvsu.edu/files/original/4a6e0bbd81b0d6c7a30813e9304258c8.pdf 001ebad8a7c09b89fa173ad8713714f5 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 MEMORANDUM TO: Members of the MCSC Executive Committee (Julie Cummings, Michelle Engler, Russell Mawby, Terry Pruitt, Vivian Pickard) FROM: Kyle Caldwell, Executive Director RE: November 17, 2000 Executive Committee Conference Call DATE: Wednesday, November 08 , 2000 /y(- Attached you will find the agenda and related materials for the Executive Committee Meeting (via conference call) scheduled at 10:00 a.m. on November 17, 2000. Should you have any questions or concerns, please call me at (517)335-4295. S. Capitol Ave . Bldg ., 4th Floor Michigan 48913 (517) 335-4295 (517) 373-4977 �Michigan Community Service Commission Executive Committee Agenda November 17, 2000 I. Review of latest staff recommendations for MCSC future goals and direction. (See document distributed at September 13, 2000 meeting.) II. Discuss recommendations to the ConnectMichigan Alliance Board of Directors. III. a. Three MCSC designated positions b. Eight "at large" designated positions ConnectMichigan Alliance Campai2n Leadership Meeting a. Save The Date! December 19, 2000. b. Short program added to the MNA lOth Anniversary Celebration c. Introduction of Campai~n Leadership Julie Fisher Cummings Michelle Engler Wm. Richardson (tentative) IV. Update on Volunteer Centers of Michigan response to staff recommendations for Volunteer Investment Grants. V. Funding Modifications (approval items) a. Michigan's AmeriCorps Program b. Volunteer Investment Grant Program VI. Annual Per.formance Review of Executive Director VII. Review Draft of December 8, 2000 Agenda � 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_EC_2000-11-17_Next-Meeting-Materials Title A name given to the resource Michigan Community Service Commission executive committee 2000-11-17 next meeting materials Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Michigan Community Service Commission Description An account of the resource Michigan Community Service Commission executive committee 2000-11-17 next meeting materials. 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, 49515 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 2000-11-17 https://digitalcollections.library.gvsu.edu/files/original/bf8cfbaef95ba4829ca183d250c5834f.pdf beb94edc89c301dbbc540f1600cccd72 PDF Text Text Item II )f ConnectMichigan Alliance Board of Directors (Commitments as of November 2, 2000) Name 1. Michelle Engler, First Lady of Michigan Representation MCSC 2. Terry Pruitt, Dow Coming MCSC 3. Julie Cummings, Lovelight Foundation MCSC 4. Edward Blews, Assn. Prvt. Coli.& MNA Univ. 5. Anne Rosewame, Michigan Health MNA Council 6. Carolyn Bloodworth, Consumers MNA Energy 7. Barbara Meiras, Davenport Univ. 8. Juan Olivarez, GR Community College MCC 9. Eric Gilbertson, Saginaw Valley State MCC MCC Univ. 10. Aaron Cantrell, Vol. Serv. of VCM Kalamazoo VCM 11. Kathy Rossow, SW MI Volunteer Center 12. Judy Tymowicz, Albion Vol. Serv. Org. VCM At Large 13. Dottie Johnson (tentative) 1 �11/1100 The ConnectMichigan Alliance Campaign A Case for Support "Ensuring Michigan's Legacy of Volunteerism" The ConnectMichigan Alliance Campaign will ensure the strength and stability of Michigan's volunteer field. Through a $20 million endowment, 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) will permanently sustain and expand the "volunteer infrastructure" for which Michigan is known and heralded. Once the campaign is ·completed, the ConnectMichigan Alliance will achieve its goal of providing avenues for every Michigan citizen to serve their community through volunteer service and civic action. This means: • • • • building a strong and healthy volunteer center for every Michigan community, having every Michigan college and university encourage citizen service among its students and faculty, building strong nonprofits to meet our communities' most pressing social needs, and . leveraging state and federal government resources to empower communities to address their local challenges. "The magnitude of our social problems will require that all citizens and institutions make a commitment to volunteering as a way of life and as a primary opportunity to create needed change." Governor George W. Romney, 1907-1995 Governor Romney's words ring as true today as ever before. Volunteers and the positive impact they have on our communities can change the way we live. But what maintains the momentum for our volunteers? What supports their work and recognizes their efforts? What encourages the young and young at heart to give their time, talents and treasures to communities? The answer in Michigan is clear. Michigan has a proud tradition of supporting volunteer efforts through what we commonly call"infrastructure." The Alliance: Genuine Collaboration Major components of that infrastructure include a st~tewide network of volunteer centers helping local communities match volunteers with volunteer opportunities (Volunteer Centers of Michigan), an association of colleges and universities that have joined a COIT)pact that works to instill an ethic of service �and civic action in the college students of today (Michigan Campus Compact), a trade association for nonprofits to give voice and support to the vast array of nonprofit organizations throughout the state (Michigan Nonprofit Association), and a governmental body that promotes service and volunteerism by leveraging state and federal funds to support and recognize local volunteer efforts Separate, but working in (Michigan Community Service Commission). collaboration, these organizations have combined to build a powerful forceinfrastructure-for volunteerism in Michigan. In October of 2000, the partnering organizations (MCC, MCSC, MNA & VCM) committed to building a permanent infrastructure for volunteers in Michigan by forming the ConnectMichigan Alliance. The ConnectMichigan Alliance combines the leadership and resources of the four partnering organizations all for the good of the volunteer field. Never before has such a diverse and powerful partnership been formed on a statewide level. This innovative partnership will leverage additional financial and human resources, reduce duplication of efforts, create a seamless support structure for Michigan's volunteers, establish new programs and initiatives and eliminate wasteful expenditures of vital resources. The ConnectMichigan Alliance will serve to continue Michigan's legacy of service and volunteerism-one of our state's most powerful forces. The Campaign Sustaining and strengthening that force is the purpose of the ConnectMichigan Alliance and the goal of the ConnectMichigan Alliance Campaign. M. the completion of the campaign, the ConnectMichigan Alliance will be supported by a $20 million endowment which, in itself, was created in an extraordinary way. In June of 2000, Governor John Engler signed into law, Senate Bill 968 that providing a challenge grant to build the ConnectMichigan Alliance Endowment. This grant provides up to $10 million that must be matched on a 1 to 1 basis by the private sector by November of 2002. The ConnectMichigan Alliance Endowment represents an unprecedented public/private partnership and truly builds a long-term support mechanism for Michigan's v~lunteers. The Leadership Continuing this never-before seen show of leadership, the creation of the ConnectMichigan Alliance Campaign Leadership will demonstrate the scope and depth of the ethic of service and volunteerism in Michigan. As we all know, Community service and volunteerism realize their greate·st potential when they become vehicles to connect people of differing and unique backgrounds to solve problems. That is why the ConnectMichigan Atliance Campaign will be headed up by leaders from the philanthropic community, government, corporate sector and individuals concerned about supporting Michigan's volunteers. They include: To be inserted as leadership is determined. 2 �The Call to Action The ConnectMichigan Alliance needs your help. · To ensure that we can sustain the legacy of community building and individual support through the selfless acts of Mi~higan's volunteers we must build a solid infrastructure-the ConnectMichigan Alliance. For the next 24 months, Michigan's foundations, corporations and individuals connected through service and volunteerism must ban together and help meet our $20 million challenge. We must work together to ensure Michigan's legacy of volunteerism. 3 �Item V Proposed changes to the 2001 Michigan's AmeriCorps application. Michigan's AmeriCorps Funding Allocation It is estimated that the MCSC will have a total of $X,XXX,XXX in new funds available for new and possibly expanding Michigan's AmeriCorps programs this year. Due to the limited funding and lack of assurances from the Corporation for National Service that future funding will be available, the MCSC reserves the right to limit and/or deny funding to national nonprofit organizations and/or their affiliates, that will or currently receive national service funding directly from the Corporation for National Service. This may include, but is not limited to the following: The Points of Light Foundation, America's Promise: The Alliance for Youth, Communities in Schools, Boys and Girls Clubs of America, Parents as Teachers, and the Youth Life Foundation. � 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_EC_2000-11-17_The-ConnectMichigan-Alliance-Campaign Title A name given to the resource Michigan Community Service Commission executive committee 2000-11-17 The ConnectMichigan Alliance Campaign Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Michigan Community Service Commission Description An account of the resource Michigan Community Service Commission executive committee 2000-11-17 The ConnectMichigan Alliance Campaign. 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, 49516 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 2000-11-17 https://digitalcollections.library.gvsu.edu/files/original/b090dd8efd40ba6f7f29616d59bfd16a.pdf fc08a38bc525cc88abc60f2ac536f32b PDF Text Text Item I Michigan Community Service Commission The Future of MCSC Sponsored Service and Volunteerism in Michigan Revised November 17,2000 �The Evolving Future of MCSC Sponsored Service and Volunteerism in Michigan: Continuing as a Catalyst, Convener and Grantmaker Michigan Community Service Commission Visioning for the Future Taking Stock with an Eye Toward the Future 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 deal of work that can be done. 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, the vast number of individuals and organizations leading the cause 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 and volunteerism 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 deal of work that can be done. State funded 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 to every community in the state. Their strong network of young people work their philanthropy through the Youth Advisory Councils. A draft planning document developed by the Michigan Community Service Commission members and staff. Revised 9/13/00. �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 1999 alone. Colleges and universities actively are engaging their students, faculty and administrators in giving back to communities in which they operate through new interactive methodologies including academic service-learning. These are tremendous accomplishments that have built up over generations, but which have made quantum leaps in development in the last decade. Infrastructure is the fratnework we use to successfully engage and channel the passions and goodwill of Michigan's citizens. Beyond the individuals and the organizations we have healthy networks, large statewide events and structures, and targeted communication strategies that support and celebrate our volunteers. We call all of this, "Michigan's Volunteer Infrastructure." Sometimes it can be difficult to explain and define what we mean when we say, "Infrastructure." For those who work to develop it, infrastructure is literally that which gives structure, public definition and support to the good work of Michigan's volunteers and volunteer administrators. For those who are supported by it, infrastructure is multifaceted and complicated. Without a formal text to refer to, I will attempt to define it using four examples. • Infrastructure is the nonprofit organization, government agency or corporate giving program that advances the causes of volunteerism,' service, civic engagement and philanthropy as a way of meeting local needs. • Infrastructure is represented by the times components of the volunteer sector come together to celebrate and learn what is done and what can be done better like the Volunteerism SuperConference, Grantmakets/Grant Seekers and Make A Difference Day. • Infrastructure is the voice that represents a particular philosophy for community problem solving and civic engagement or a serious need that is amplified through programs like the ConnectMichigan Campaign, America's Promise and Martin Luther King, Jr. Day. • Infrastructure is the stable, yet innovative, support organizations gain to further their missions that is leveraged by federal, state and local resources to support sustainable volunteer efforts. Infrastructure is represented in all of these examples and more. Infrastructure is the framework we use to successfully engage and Revjsed 9/13/00 �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" 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 infrastructure in Michigan are able to point to what "it" is and what "it" does, these same organizations have difficulty explaining to those outside the infrastructure web, why exactly the infrastructure needs to be supported. Even the volunteers the infrastructure supports often do not realize that many of the grants, services and events that support their work would not be available were it not for the systematic and deliberate development of our state's volunteer infrastructure. Many do not realize the true impact and value our volunteer infrastructure can have on a community's ability to deal with local challenge. The vehicle (volunteer infrastructure), while in operation and functional, remains in the background in many communities as they struggle to address serious social issues. The profile of the Michigan Volunteer Infrastructure must be raised, praised and supported to ensure our future and the prosperity of the human spirit. This is a time of tremendous need and hardship for many struggling with breaking out of poverty, surviving the darkness of illiteracy, dealil)g with the helplessness of children without safe places and a good education, and the overwhelming despair of the homeless to name but a few social ills. Michigan's service and volunteer sector is working to address these needs through various streams of funding and programming. Among the nation's top 10 states in federal funding for AmeriCorps, the MCSC's $4 million for AmeriCorps leverages 25 additional volunteers for every stipended volunteer. Michigan boasts one of nation's five statewide nonprofit associations with a seven figure buqget and hundreds of members. The interests of Michigan's coii1Illtf!tity foundations are represented by the nation's largest regional association of grantmakers-CMF. Total assets equal over $1 billion, and in 1998, Mjchigan community foundations returned over $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. To achieve this (based on what has been learned over the past two decades) here is what Michigan could do: Revised 9113/00 �Michigan, by establishing a strong nexus for Michigan's volunteer infrastructure, can provide a focal point for the advancement of the field. Michigan, by providing a sufficient flow of flexible resources to the volunteer field, can test and incubate new assumptions, strengthen working models of positive community change and provide training and technical assistance to organizations and individuals that see service and volunteerism as useful mechanisms for problem solving. Michigan, by continuing to convene elements of our public, private, nonprofit and social sectors, can discover new ways to deal with our society's most vexing social, economic and educational issues. MCSCwill concentrate on its roles as a convener, catalyst and grantmaker. Michigan, by providing a voice to the nonprofit community, can more effectively impact public policy and highlight the utility of the nonprofit sector in advancing positive community enrichment. The MCSC, MNA and its affiliates, VCM and MCC are addressing some of these roles, each to their respective individual available resources an expertise. Unfortunately, these roles can overlap and create conflicts and competition, especially if more than one are part of any single organization. For example, MNA is an organization that advocates on behalf of and supports the interests of Michigan's nonprofit community. In addition, it has as part of its mission, the charge to promote volunteerism. MNA receives grant funds from the MCSC to support volunteer programs operated by its affiliates. At some point, MNA may need to take a controversial stand (to the MCSC and state government) on a public policy issue with which the MCSC disagrees. An organization cannot effectively challenge public policy on behalf of private organizations while simultaneously accepting public funds from the very agency it is trying to influence. Similarly, government is often bound by the inability of its systems to move swiftly and can be somewhat cumbersome in its ability to engage in detailed programming. Recently, 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. The question becomes, "How do organizations utilize the agility of the nonprofit sector, tap into the vast resources of government, promote the effectiveness of volunteers and maintain a voice for Michigan's nonprofits?" Simple, compromise, specialize, and institutionalize. If MCSC and MNA follow this formula, they can truly strengthen volunteerism and make the infrastructure that supports it, permanent. Revised 9113/00 �Compromise MNA is willing to spin off its signature programming components (VCM and MCC) to reallocate its administrative resources and free it up to advocate freely on behalf of Michigan's nonprofits. MCSC is willing to spin off its field promotion initiatives that do not directly support its national service and state funded volunteer granting efforts. How do organizations utilize the agility of the nonprofit sector, tap into the vast resources of government, promote the effectiveness of volunteers and maintain a voice for Michigan's nonprofits?" Specialize MNA will focus on its public policy, advocacy and member services elements of its mission. MCSC will concentrate on its roles as a convener, catalyst and grantmaker. Both MCSC and MNA will partner to create a third entity that will allow them to more, better and with a longer lasting impact. Institutionalize The Volunteer Alliance (Alliance) is a bold step in this direction The Alliance will house the Michigan Campus Compact, Volunteer Centers of Michigan while taking on several initiatives of the MCSC including America's Promise, the ConnectMichigan Campaign, Make A Difference Day and the Volunteer Recognition Clearinghouse. Supported initially by a $20 million endowment, the Alliance will not need to spend the vast majority of its human and financial resources garnering support for operational costs. Instead, the Alliance will serve as a permanent (or as long as it is needed) support vehicle for Michigan's service and volunteer infrastructure. Traditionally, infrastructure support and development has been a shared part of MCSC'sand 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"fetained that defines the future role of the MCSC?" If the infrastructure support role of the MCSC is devolved to the Alliance, there clearly still remains the issue of developing continuous flow if 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 defined nor adequate to support this new role. Change is needed. The MCSC has an opportunity to change by both expanding and contracting the functions of the MCSC-to spin off what is not at the organization's core mission and focus on what has shown to be its expertise. Revised 9/13/00 �Since our 1999 retreat, staff have been working on plans that show how the organization might revamp itself to be most useful to Michigan citizens, today and in the future given the current changing context. These plans are preliminary, but do lay out the mission, goals and objectives of the MCSC. In addition, these plans eliminate duplication, build support for new support mechanisms and build an incubation system whereby additional economies can be defined in the future. Much like a traditional philanthropic institution, theMCSC should seek to find the most effective and strategic way to expend (invest) the public's scarce financial and human resources for the public good Recommendations for MCSC 's Future MCSC as a Grantmaker The MCSC should focus on its role and expertise as a governmental agency that utilizes its vast financial and human resources to effectively, proactively and efficiently disburse public funds to Michigan communities to enhance local problem solving through service and volunteerism. This will require a fundamental shift in this organization's thinking. No longer will the MCSC strive to start and maintain volunteer initiatives and support them in perpetuity. No longer will the MCSC work to be the promoter for the general service and volunteer field. In other words, the MCSC will no longer attempt to be "all things to all people, places and things." Nor will the MCSC merely fade into the background and act as a mere pass through organization for federal funds. Much like a traditional philanthropic institution, the MCSC should seek to find the most effective and strategic way to expend (invest) the public's scarce financial and human resources for the public good with an eye toward leveraging additional resources and measuring the key findings and results of those investments. Key principles for this new way of thinking are all focused around quality 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. • Investing in demonstration models that point toward long-term solutions and can have long lasting positive effects while also helping the MCSC define sustainability as an expectation for all MCSC grantees so that there is a clear understanding as to the length and nature of MCSC support (What type of grantmaker do we want to be? When has our investment been enough and successful?). • The MCSC will serve as a catalyst for creative solutions and incubate creative solutions with the expectation that they will have a life outside of the MCSC once stabilized (spin off to the Alliance, for example). Revised 9/13/00 �• Convening stakeholders to determining best practices and funding priorities (what issues should be targeted) for annual or long-term investments in service and volunteerism. • Measuring, investigating and evaluating results of MCSC investments and sharing the results for others to learn and emulate. In the following sections, we will define 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. MCSC's Role as an Investor The investor roleis not new, it has been one of the hallmarks of the MCSC. The investor role is not new, it has been one of the hallmarks of the MCSC. Today, the MCSC makes available two types of grant fundsnational service program support through the Corporation for National Service and the Volunteer Investment Grants funded through the state General Fund. These funds are distinct from each other in what their funding can be used for, but are similar in that they both require local matching. The matching requirements seem to build a level of local investment in tb,ejnitiatives that these funding streams support, but what is lessor known is whether the local investment can have a long-lasting and sustainable impact. For example,. with the VIG funds we do know that more than $2 million in local funds have been invested in local endowments to support local volunteer resource centers. This $2 million was produced by holding out an equal share of state funds as leverage. This program was and remains, the nation's only state-funded volunteer resource center endowment program. VIG is truly at the cutting edge~ In a decade, we may know what type of long-term impact this will have on comniunities that worked with the MCSC to build these local funds. As a long-term investor, we believe that the MCSC needs to continue buildingthe local funds in a way that both invests and leverages resources in perpetuity as part of a sound investment strategy. In the area of national service funding, the MCSC leverages volunteers. The grounding principle of the Michigan's AmeriCorps program has always been that we will use our stipended volunteers (AmeriCorps members) to leverage non-stipended volunteers (NonAmeriCorps members) to solve locally identified social issues. Revised 9/13/00 0 �Today, for each AmeriCorps member supported 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 social issues with comprehensive and long term solutions. TheMCSC can also cut new ground by defining its investment strategy. 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 traditional government agency, they are hardly unique and certainly not creative. A creative solution might be that the MCSC lay out its investment strategies with stakeholders up front and let them kg,ow that MCSC's investment is toward an ultimate goal that, once reached, will end our financial support in lieu of other public or private resources. In other words, the MCSC will be looking to support local efforts towards local sustainability. For example, no other state commission has developed a comprehensive funding strategy for weaning grantees off of some or all of their AmeriCorps funding. Some states state that their commitment will be three years and nothing afterthat, while other continue their support indefinitely. What if th¢ MCSC were to investigate what it is that makes a local AmeriCorps program work, test what is it that the federal funds do to make an AmeriCorps work, and then determine the best way to build effective programs while increasing local capacity to operate that program? Thisis exactly what staff did through a series of focus group discussions and analysis of our grants. The staff then determined that the local grantees could well afford to support the administrative costs of the AmeriCorps program, but not the member support costs (stipends, educationawards, training, etc.). So, what if the MCSC were to gradually wean and shift its support of AmeriCorps programs from administrative functions to members support costs? As an investor, isn't it wiser to invest only just what is needed to achieve a goal and allow for the remaining resources to support more AmeriCorps programs? This type of strategic grantmaking (leveraging and brokering) could be part of the MCSC's future niche. Revised 9/13/00 �Investor Vision The MCSC invests in innovative, effective, communitysupported volunteer initiatives that positively impact community needs. Goals MCSC invests in innovative, effective, communitysupported volunteer initiatives that positively impact community needs • 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 resources are available. - Providing necessary resources to assess, create and provide for continuous improvement activities. • The MCSC will leverage funds to support new or expand current initiatives. • Each MCSC program area will have defined parameters for program funding. • The MCSC will have defined yet flexible funding priorities that are created through effective research, experience, trends and annual or biannual assessments. MCSC's Role as an Incubator/Catalyst As an investor, it is easy to place your resources somewhere that is safe and certain to provide a guaranteed return. Safe returns are stable, provide a level of comfort and an expected outcome. This type of strategy is normally what we see in government programs. These programs define a "cookie-cutter" solution to a complex and overwhelming problem then prescribe a funding formula that may or may not be sufficient to address the issue. Revised 9/13/00 �In the end, what was intended as a investment towards helping solve an issue, usually ends up causing new problems and agencies as communities become over reliant on state and federal funding while creating local complicated bureaucracies that later live only to perpetuate themselves. TheMCSC can, as a venture capitalist, invest in community problem solving 1nodels that teach important lessons that maybe transferable to other co1nmunities. New models are needed. Ever 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 resources for use by local communities in this manner. In garnering these resources, the MCSC must seek ways to provide the greatest amount of flexibility to local communities while expecting the highest level of accountability of its grantees and of itself. While do so, the MCSC would clearly lay out plans that would incubate new models that, if necessary, would be sustained through other sources. A prime example, again, is the VIG program. Here, grantees are prescribed how to best utilize the state funds, but does require that the local investment be used as match in an endowment that can support futut~Nolunteer efforts. The MCSC can act as a catalyst for securing and.~t'eating this type of venture capital either through our comprehensive partnerships with other organizations or through development of new resources from the public sector. Revised 9113/00 �Incubator/Catalyst Vision The MCSC establishes, identifies, and nurtures creative volunteer-driven solutions addressing community needs. Goals • Pursue a more circular and less linear approach to targeted issues - Identify trends and focus our expertise and resources towards these trends. - Consider annual involvement/targeting on at least one single issue or demographic (social issues, priorities, etc.) ... as the MCSC proceeds to create forums for dialogue, creative ways for collaboration and a context for healthy partnerships, we 1nust also be aware of our past efforts and other's perceptions of those efforts. - Identify preexisting programs which have been successful - Promote the continued expansion of partnership at the state, national and local levels. • Empower individuals/organizations to create proactive, local solutions - Solicit creative solutions around identified issues - Develop better communication/working relationships with organizations that have already worked on various issues and with those resources. Help them with their work by way of service and volunteerism. Revised 9/13/00 �MCSC's Role as Convener for (Government Sponsored) Service and Volunteerism Stakeholders The MCSC can take the lead in helping promote and expand government sponsored service and volunteerism in Michigan both from the state and federal perspectives. The MCSC can bring resources, expertise and support to existing state agencies that utilize volunteers. The MCSC can bring together the various governmental agencies, nonprofits, faith based institutions, businesses and others to help provide a forum for productive dialogue, sharing best practices and collaboration. TheMCSC serves as a convener of diverse groups and individuals to assist in community proble1n solving through service and volunteerism. As we look to providing this support, the MCSC has to be careful in how it proceeds. In the past, the MCSC has worked to take the lead in improving services to communities by changing how service and volunteerism are funded in Michigan. The MCSC took the lead in advocating the consolidation of national service funding by taking the position that the split of Corporation for National Service (CNS) funding between the MCSC and the CNS office in Detroit was counterproductive. The MCSC took the lead in working to bring local volunteer centers together with volunteer service through the 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 l)ome unfortunate consequences. The MCSC was seen as power grabbing and not a neutral broker. 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. Revised 9/13/00 �With this caution in mind, the MCSC can be an effective magnifier of state and federal resources in support of service and volunteerism in Michigan. Convener Vision ... the MCSC has always stressed aiding in local e1npowerment and local control which has encouraged staff to provide 1nore public recognition to programs and individuals rather than to theMCSC itself. The MCSC serves as a convener of diverse groups and individuals to assist in community problem solving through service and volunteerism. Goals • Assist in supporting "government-sponsored" service and volunteerism in Michigan - Promote state government employees' involvement in local volunteer initiatives - Promote and encourage the use of best practices among state government agencies in using volunteerism as an effective community problem-solving mechanism. • Expand collaborative partnerships to reach the vision • Empower individuals/organizations to create proactive local solutions through service and volunteerism - Examine current relationships to identify new populations to encourage the use of service and volunteerism as a strategy Revised 9/13/00 �Example " Best Practices Guide" TheMCSC stakeholders recognize and appreciate the MCSCandits programs, projects, and activities. We 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 MCSC sponsored dialogues. Outcomes would include a "Michigan Best Practices Guides" for service and volunteerism. The guides would be developed through focus groups, research findings, surveys and conferences that help to glean the wisdom of the service and volunteer field for organizations, especially those in state government, to voluntarily adopt as operating principles. Taking on the role of facilitating and publishing a best practices guide will require that first, the MCSC be in a position to help other state agencies examine their current volunteer management systems and share them with other agencies and nonprofit organizations .. Over time this process could lead to a publication (Michigan Standards for High Quality Service and Volunteer Programs) that could be used by state government or even the private sector. It could even help to define the lexicon of the field to provide more standardized language (for example, distinguishing between voluntary community service and court mandated community service). In the short-term, the MCSC would focus on its current funding relationships including CNS programs and Volunteer Investment Grants (VIG). MCSC's Promotion, Marketing and Research of Michigan Service and Volunteer Efforts More promotion of the MCSC and its programs to the public has been a constant struggle for this organization and a continual challenge for staff. On the one hand the MCSC has prided itself on its ability 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 9113/00 �It focuses MCSC's efforts and resources on helping others solve problems locally by providing factual and credible data. 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 national days of service including Make A Difference Day. While all are very successful, this approach has done more to raise the profile of the service and volunteer field in Michigan and less to raise the profile of the MCSC and its grantees. All of this begs the question, does the MCSC need to be marketed? No. However, if the MCSC is to be an effective grantmaker it must: publish its funding priorities, communicate the rationale for the development of those priorities, celebrate the successful practices and failures learned from its funding, and promote the role of government in helping to promote service and volunteerism. Revised 9/13/00 ~ �Marketing and Research Vision The MCSC stakeholders recognize and appreciate the MCSC and its programs, projects, and activities. Marketing Goals Develop a marketing strategy that: • Promotes who we are, what we do, and why we do it • Promotes what works for the MCSC's programs, projects, and activities. If we truly believe that people can effectively problem solve through service and volunteeris1n, we must prove it. • Publishes our research findings • Promotes new ideas incubated by the 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 - Seek professional guidance - Examine language/pictures in publications so they are user friendly - Create "canned" (yet flexible) presentations for staff Revised 9113/00 �Research Goals • Undertake studies to demonstrate the impact of the MCSC programs, projects, and activities (long term, short term, annual) • Shape the future funding strategies of the MCSC through new and existing research (ties directly to investor goals) • Shape future MCSC initiatives through new and existing research (ties directly to incubator goals) theMCSC would research and publish data about the health, benefits andneedfor service and volunteerism in Michigan com1nunities - Establish links to research organizations (Aspen) Examples Research and Publish What Works Adopting the model traditionally used by other state departments like the Michigan Department of Community Health (MDCH). This model stresses public awareness 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, we recommend that the MCSC and its work be marketed much as MDCH does through research and data dissemination. 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 focus their programming. This model also aligns well with the aforementioned goal of MCSC as a grantmaker not directly delivering services. It focuses MCSC's efforts and resources on helping others solve problems locally by providing factual and credible data. This particular model also fits well with our plans for the Alliance as it becomes the mechanism by which much of the public awareness around service and volunteerism is completed and the MCSC (as a grantmaker) can provide the financial resources to make it happen as well as the factual data upon which Michigan's public awareness campaigns are based. Revised 9113/00 �" Assessing the Health of Giving and Volunteering in Michigan" By engaging in this type of outreach, the MCSCcan provide a valuable resource and would be seen as an authority on service and volunteer efforts in the state and not justa pass through for state and federal funds. As an example, the MCSC could assign resources to annually assess the "health" of service and volunteerism in Michigan communities on a county-by-county basis. This data would be collected and analyzed by qualified researchers and act as an annual barometer for how, why and how often people volunteer and the needs of volunteer and volunteer oriented organizations. In addition, this data could act as a valuable tool for nonprofits as they seek support from local, state and national funders for volunteer initiatives. Each year the study might address a specific issue (education, health, safety, culture and the arts, etc.) that the volunteer resources of Michigan might target or examine. This approach of research and marketing of critical data is not new. Public health organizations have been engaged in this 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 effectively problem solve through service and volunteerism, we must prove it. The only way we can prove it is to back up our claim with facts. The only way we can get the facts is through effective research. We 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. Summary The ability of the MCSC to further its mission of enabling citizens to engage in public problem solving through service and volunteerism will be enhanced by it focusing on its expertise as an effective grantmaking entity. This is a shift from the MCSC's multifaceted role of supporting the promotion, advancement and profile of the volunteer sector to a more focused one where the MCSC seeks to make targeted investments with specific outcomes. This does not mean that the MCSC will abandon its convening, catalyst and broker roles. These roles will instead be redirected to support the grantmaking decisions of the MCSC. The MCSC can only do this because of the development Revjsed 9/13/00 �of the Alliance and its ability to address the larger promotional and programming needs of the volunteer field. Together with the Alliance and our many other service partners, the MCSC will help to advance Michigan's volunteer sector to the next stage in its evolution and on to greater levels of sustainability. What's Our Capacity? This is a shift from the MCSC's multifaceted role of supporting the promotion, advancement and profile of the volunteer sector to a 1nore focused one where the MCSC seeks to make targeted investments with specific outcomes. The staff have completed a first draft SWOT (Strengths, Weaknesses, Opportunities and Threats) analysis of the MCSC as it relates to the new goals and objectives articulated in this document. The results are attached (see SWOT Analysis of the MCSC). The MCSC must 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. 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 grants to support the work as opposed to creating a new element to the MCSC to handle the next new initiative. A brief overview of the draft budget is also attached as an illustration (see budget). These figures are not set in stone and are offered merely as reference points. In addition, these costs may or may not be incurred by the MCSC alone. Many of the functions may be taken on the Alliance once it is up and running. These are merely costs associated with all the aforementioned changes. Revised 9113/00 �Next Steps Clearly, even if we are all in agreement that these are the proper goals to adopt in order to institutionalize service and volunteerism in Michigan, there is a great deal of work to be done to determine the costs, feasibility and resistance points of such plans. However, as pointed out with regard to the development of the Alliance concept, we must move while we have the momentum and the initiative. no one should expect that the suggestions for change offered in this docu1nent would happen right away, but it could. Finally, even if general agreement on these changes is reached it will take time to implement them and the MCSC may not transform itself any time soon. On the other hand, the Alliance may develop quickly, the national scene may take a new direction (funding for the Corporation could cease or be increased) and the state support could dwindle. Therefore, no one should expect that the suggestions for change offered in this document would happen right away, but it could. We should prepare ourselves for these inevitability's. Revised 9113/00 �SWOT Analysis of the MCSC Stren~hs •Board leadership •Staff •Teamwork •Executive Director •Partners •Reputation •Flexibility •State support •Economy •Buried in state government •Thinkers •Doers •New organizations •No baggage •Federal support •Foundation support •Structure •We are seen as a national 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 9/13/00 Weaknesses •Technology •Space •Parking •Bureaucracy (state government) •Not seeing forest from the trees •Federal fund reliance •Strong personalities •Past history •Lack of research •Lack of staff •Lack of funding •Communication •Changing field •Not beginning with the end in mind •Buried in state government •Changes in elected officials •Economy •Rules and regulations •Time •Priorities •Lack of expertise (knowledge) •Not enough "celebrating accomplishments" •Lack of job security •Systems •Relationship state agencies •No clarity of vision •Too much field jargon •Staff turnover •Too many masters �SWOT Analysis of the MCSC Opportunities •Expand our role •Reestablish priorities •Better communication •Redefine ourselves •National networking •Focus on MCSC •Sustaining the work •Raising the profile of governor's role •Keeping YES Ambassador •Keeping Michigan's AmeriCorps Promise Fellow •Engagement •Invigorate partnerships •Disseminate information •Build information base •More focus •New MCSC space •More strategic grantmaking •New populations •Raising profile of service •Raising MCSC profile •Community problem solving Revised 9113/00 Threats •Lack of knowledge at national level •Elected officials •Loss of vision •Minutia •Loss of Commissioners •Space •Economy •Timing •Staff and board alignment with MCSC vision (Governor) •Morale •Becoming bureaucratic •Lack of technology/ equipment •Election •Inspector General •CNS structure and processes •Lack of staff support •Funding •Staff turnover •Regulations •Organizational "turf' issues •Existence •Current legislation (state and federal) •Poor communication •Motivation •Not becoming circular (silo's) •Becoming mundane •Compliancy •Encumbered by new and existing tasks �MCSC FY 2000 - 2003 Budget Increases 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 Research & Publications - Health of Volunteer Sector $ Dissemination $ 5,000.00 $ $ 60,000.00 10,000.00 $ $ 100,000.00 20,000.00 $ $ 165,000.00 30,000.00 5,000.00 $ $ 5,000.00 75,000.00 $ $ 5,000.00 125,000.00 $ $ 10,000.00 205,000.00 $ 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 Personnel - Grants Manager Salary & Benefits - Public Relations Mgr. Salary & Benefits Subtotal - State Sponsored Volunteer Initiatives & Best Practices $ Cataloo Subtotal $ Evaluation - Annual Aggregate Results - Annual Case Studies of Three Proorams Subtotal - - Total I Meetings - State Unified Vision (Plan) Focus Groups & Conferences -.. Annual Best Practices in Government Seminars $ - - Community/Grantee Forums for Evaluation & Assessment of MCSC Performance Subtotal $ $ 2,000.00 9,000.00 $ $ 5,000.00 27,000.00 $ $ 7,500.00 42,500.00 $ $ 14,500.00 78,500.00 Promotion/Marketing - Annual Marketing Plan Development (Consultant) - Marketing Materials Subtotal Total $ $ $ $ 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 �FY 2000 - 2003 Budgets $450,000.00 $400,000.00 $350,000.00 1J e ·s $300,000.00 0" G) a: en $250,000.00 1J 1: ::s LL "iii 1: $200,000.00 0 =c 1J <( $150,000.00 $100,000.00 $50,000.00 $FY 2000-2001 FY 2001 - 2002 Fiscal Years FY 2002 - 2003 � 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, 49517 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 2000-11-17 https://digitalcollections.library.gvsu.edu/files/original/d498c66d2c1535485f11d78bed209623.pdf 9783a7737284a61cb3a485b919d09398 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 Michigan Community Service Commission Executive Committee January 5, 2001 10:00 p.m. to 12:00 p.m. REVISED Agenda 1. CNS Transition Issues MCSC positions- see draft of white paper attached- endorsement of concepts Items of greatest importance to convey to leadership 2. Inspector General's Audit Notification of audit received Scheduling 3. MCSC Transition Issues Internal examination of leadership Connections with existing policy makers and others 4. Commissioner Training Opportunities The Corporation for National Service is offering each state $4,000 for their commissioners to conduct and/or participate in training sessions. How would we like to expend these resources? More details will be offered on the call. ~ o& Pf'UNTEOON RECYClEO PAP~R � 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, 49518 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 2001-01-05 https://digitalcollections.library.gvsu.edu/files/original/14cdc258739857382923ebbc72484d51.pdf 297033ee51bb47e637599d8ba9c9c827 PDF Text Text For All to Serve Recommendations for Strengthening Our Civil Society through National Service and Volunteerism Presented by The American Association of State Service Commissions In Collaboration with ..... . �... For All to Serve A Plan for Promoting a More Civil Society through Service and Volunteerism Summary The leadership of the American Association of State Service Commissions (AASSC), its members and a number of local and national partnering organizations encourage local, state and federal governments, and elements of the private sector to renew and expand their commitment to communities by increasing support for national service initiatives across the nation. National service has proven its value over the past decade as evidenced by the annual contributions of more than 485,000 seniors, 40,000 youth and adults, and nearly 1 million elementary through college students who band together to serve their communities. National Service acts as a nexus for tackling local needs by combining people, serving as volunteers, and resources in the form of federal, state and private funds to create a powerful force. These volunteers and the programs through which they deliver their support, have demonstrated that the beginnings of long-term community impact can occur when individuals give their time through a structured and wellorganized volunteer opportunity that is locally driven and publicly fmanced. Now is the time to take national service and volunteerism to the next level. Volunteer opportunities must be available for all Americans as this nation was founded on the belief that neighbors must help neighbors to address their most vexing challenges States and local communities have demonstrated that they can implement National Service programs by leveraging both human and financial resources to address very real needs. The nation's governors have developed and supported innovative community problem solving models through the creation of nonpartisan state service commissions comprised of a diverse populations that focus on coordinating and promoting service and volunteerism. These 50 different laboratories (48 states and two territories) for local empowerment and civic renewal have helped to promote positive local community change through mentoring and after-school projects, neighborhood clean-up programs, senior care services, youth corps, literacy programs, initiatives for the homeless, and thousands more volunteer initiatives. Therefore we, the states, recommend the immediate advancement and institutionalization of the following principles: • All Americans should have equal opportunity to give back through a quality volunteer experience that can make a genuine and meaningful difference in someone's life. • States and local communities should be empowered to help engage their citizens in meaningful, effective and sustainable volunteer service. • All sectors of society including government, education, businesses, nonprofit organizations, faith-based institutions and civic organizations should ban together to envision, create, and sustain community problem solving models that utilize volunteers as their primary resource. • 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 infrastructure (resource?, technical support, coordination, etc.) that demonstrates a substantial investment in a community problem solving model. 2 �• Local, state and nationalle.aders should demonstrate their support for volunteerism through personal action for the common good and by advancing principle-centered public policy that encourages national and community service. Background Since 1990, federal, state and local governments have been working in collaboration to demonstrate the powerful potential of national service and its unique ability to help address local challenges. During this decade of civic engagement, millions of Americans have devoted their time, talents and resources through national service programs. Their contributions-their selfless acts of humanity-represent a uniquely American trait. We Americans believe that giving back to our communities is a founding principle of our democracy and a common thread in the fabric of our republic. Nowhere are these principles better illustrated than in our states-our fifty laboratories for community problem solving. Time and again, states have fostered and incubated innovative models that local nonprofit organizations, schools and faith-based institutions have used to help build healthy communities. These state driven models include welfare and education reform, public safety and environmental restoration initiatives. The modest, yet meaningful investments offederal support for National Service over the past decade has created a number of valuable tools for communities to renew their vitality, reinvigorate their citizens, and make real differences in the lives of millions. Through a portfolio of relatively modest investments, the federal government has engaged a substantial portion of the nonprofit community and revitalized that sectors most vital resource-people who volunteer. Included in that portfolio are AmeriCorps, Senior Corps and VISTA. In addition, federal resources have been allocated to the Points of Light Foundation, America's Promise: The Alliance for Youth and Communities In Schools. The $463 million appropriated annually to National Service is dwarfed by the federal government's investments in education, defense, transportation, healthcare and welfare programs. Yet, National Service programs and the volunteers they support, provide substantial amounts of support to these other areas where federal resources are more generously allocated. In addition, nearly every dollar invested in National Service programs requires a significant cash and/or in-kind match from non-federal sources. This leveraging effect ensures the involvement and commitment of key stakeholders and builds and expectation that these efforts will be locally sustained as long-term community problem solving mechanisms. States have taken the lead in making these unique elements work together to build and infrastructure (support for community problem solving) for America's volunteers. Across the nation, fifty individual state commissions have been appointed by governors to spearhead the advancement and support of service and volunteerism. Each commission is comprised of a diverse group of individuals representing nonprofits, corporations, foundations, law enforcement, youth, education and seniors. Through these commissions, federal and state support is channeled to local communities to generate volunteer programs and encourage civic engagement among the young and the young at heart. These commissions, and the funds that support them, represent substantial investments on the part of states and, to a lesser degree, the federal government. However, like the investments made in our transportation infrastructure for example, state and local support must be significantly augmented by federal investments that are adequate and flexible, but which also call for accountability and demonstrable results. 3 �• .. Some believed that all of these new resources and reforms would occur with the creation of the Corporation for National Service (CNS). CNS was intended to represent a new kind offederal involvement in community problem solving. With its creation came the combining of a myriad of volunteer initiatives including the Whitehouse Office on Volunteerism, Commission on National and Community Service, VISTA, Foster Grandparents, RSVP, Senior Companions, Learn & Serve and others. CNS also created new programs including the largest federally supported national service program, AmeriCorps. During its initial formation, CNS called for empowering states and local communities to identify their needs and plans for which flexible federal resources could be used to implement unique programs and volunteer models. These resources would leverage state and private resources and be channeled to local communities through state commissions, appointed by governors, and empowered to decide how the federal resources would be spent. It quickly became apparent that the resources were not flexible and were tagged with very strict and complicated regulations that required duplicative processes and overly bureaucratic reporting mechanisms. Resources were allocated in ways that did not effectively utilize the network of state commissions that CNS helped to create, and instead began apportioning monies directly to national nonprofit organizations, state CNS offices and higher education institutions to conduct similar work as state commissions, but that which could be conducted without coordination with state service commissions and governors. These duplicative efforts and contorted organizational structures are not entirely the fault of the leadership at CNS. The blame can be equally shared with the legislation that created the new national service movement (National and Community Service Trust Act of 1993), the speed with which the 1993 Act was implemented and the limited resources available to implement the changes the legislation mandates. Despite these challenges, in a very short period of time, 48 states implemented an overwhelming number of successful programs with unique outcomes that demonstrate a number of innovative service models. State service commissions also worked individually and together to forge strong and meaningful partnerships with organizations to best utilize scarce resources including nationalnonprofits (City Year, Communities In Schools, America's Promise) CNS state offices and other national service supported organizations. States have taken the initiative to build a stronger national service field and are well-positioned help to move it forward and further prove the value ofgiving through their time and talents for the good of humanity. 4 �•• < Specific Recommendations on Principles • All Americans should have equal opportunity to give back through a quality volunteer experience so that they can learn that they can make a genuine and meaningful difference in someone's life. A national call for universal opportunity is needed for the nation's volunteers. No real survey had been conducted that conclusively and accurately describes how niany of the nation's 272 million population actively volunteer. We do know that if a national mandate calling for 10% of the U.S. population to serve their community every month would potentially dwarf the documented number of citizens engaged in concentrated volunteer service through the nation's National Service programs. The nation's leaders must continue to focus the attention of American's on the power of volunteering through fmancial commitments, national recognition and individual behavior Encourage release time to all working Americans to serve their communities. In the limited surveying conducted to date of Americans to determine why they do and do not volunteer, one of the reasons most often noted as a barrier is time available outside of work and family. As part of their corporate citizenship, many workplaces should offer 8 hours of release time per year for American workers to volunteer in their community. This time could be devoted to helping a senior get out into the community, tutoring a child in school, helping at a local shelter or helping out a local family in need. State and federal governments could encourage release time among their public employees and sponsor statewide activities that encourage and recognize exemplary volunteer efforts. Integrate hands-on opportunities for young people to learn the expectation of giving back and learning through experiential education and service opportunities where lessons in the real world are tied to the mandated outcomes of the school curriculum. State and local boards of education can institutionalize policies that promote service and service-learning as meaningful and effective methods of educating our nation's students while instilling our basic democratic values. The current federal support of $43 million for Learn & Serve programming should be increased to $50 million to provide a minimum of $1 million in federal support to each state to advance service and learning in the K-12 and higher education systems. The National Commission on Service-Learning is taking on the issue of improving learning and community life through service. It seeks to make specific recommendations on how education can be made more real for America's students. Headed up by former Senator John Glenn, this blue ribbon commission includes a number of the nation's experts in service and education (see www.learningindeed.org for more details). • 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 5 �.. • service infrastructure (resources, technical support, coordination, etc.) that demonstrates a substantial investment in a community problem solving model. States should provide resources for communities to have readily accessible places for individuals to engage in National Service and volunteer opportunities either through face-to-face communication or via electronic media. Former Michigan Governor George Romney called for volunteer centers to be as common and as recognizable as the Post Office. This dream can become a reality by annually providing $200 million in federal funds to states for State Endowed Resource Volunteer (SERV) grants that would provide one dollar in federal support for every state dollar permanently endowed. The endowments would provide every citizen in that state, access to a quality volunteer experience. These funds would build a multi-million dollar national pool of resources that is guaranteed to incr~ase as the endowments grow and thereby over time, decreasing the dependence of states and local communities on federal support. Current levels of National Service funding should be doubled. The current investment of$767.4 million in federal support for National Service must continue and increase. While some economies can be realized through some limited reorganization of CNS, the overall investment is only marginally adequate to build effective, sustainable and meaningful volunteer opportunities. CNS funding should provide states with the flexibility and freedom to innovate that other federal agencies have adopted. The federallyfunded Juvenile Justice programs require state commission to administer funds and make funding decisions. These commissions are able to submit plans to the Office of Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention (OJJDP) that state how states propose to use the funds. Plans include strategies for achieving goals, state priorities for the year and plan for administering the resources. Oversight is focused on the goals and the stewardship of the funds. The OJJDP does not determine to which organizations or how the federal funds are sub granted as CNS does currently. The OJJDP model provides states the maximum flexibility while requiring the greatest level of accountability-states must do what they say they will do. CNS funding regulations regarding the many different streams of service, portability of education awards and special initiatives need to be changed and streamlined. States are often faced with contrary regulations regarding the use and allocation of National Service funding. AmeriCorps, Senior Corps, AmeriCorps VISTA, Learn & Serve America funding streams have been slice and segregated leading to duplication of resources and uncoordinated allocation of scarce resources. In addition, the annual appropriation to states is often tied to national interests of the Administration rather than on the needs of individual states and their communities (Bridging the Digital Divide, America Reads and Summer of Safety funding mandates are prime examples). CNS funding streams should be focused and specific in their allocation, but broad and flexible in their regulation to offer states the room they need to innovate and collaborate while ensuring the integrity of the allocation of the funds. 6 �.. • Some Corporation for National Service State Offices (separate offices of CNS located in each state) have recommended the transfer of many of the grant making, program review, and administrative functions now concentrated at CNS headquarters to the Service Centers (regional CNS offices), CNS state offices and state service commissions. This would enable state commissions to become more closely aligned with other CNS entities within states and regions. The current system, exercised by CNS at all level of programming and administration, cannot continue to receive large increases in appropriations from Congress earmarked exclusively for grants and more National Service members while continuing to withhold administrative support funds. • States and local communities should be empowerecL to help engage their citizens· in meaningful, effective and sustainable volunteer service. AmeriCorps has advanced and increased the interest of citizens to serve their communities and should continue. More than 400,000 American's have served through AmeriCorps. This is ten times more citizens than the Peace Corps has been able to recruit during its 30-year tenure. Millions of hours of volunteer service have been provided through AmeriCorps, Senior Corps, Learn & Serve and AmeriCorps*VISTA. The average AmeriCorps member alone leverages an additional 10 volunteers in addition to their direct service activities. This "volunteer generation" model will help sustain volunteer initiatives into the future. While the majority of the funding for AmeriCorps and other National Service programs comes from the federal government, local communities make the programs relevant. Their matching resources, locally identified needs and comprehensive national service plans prove that communities are committed to making National Service programs work for them. Resources from CNS to states must reflect the need of local communities. Current levels of federal support are far too low for the amount oversight, training and coordination required. In order to obtain maximum results of all CNS funding including funds earmarked for training, technical assistance, administration, programming and partnership building, we recommend that CNS distribute these funds evenly across funding streams and channel them through states rather than through national, regional and community specific routes as the existing system prescribes. The scope and opportunity of National Service programs must be broadened. In order to attract members from diverse backgrounds, skills, abilities, and age groups to National Service, it is essential that CNS have a mix of full-time, part-time and reduced part-time member opportunities available. The outreach and education activities to attract members must be improved to attract full- and part-time students regardless of age, full- and part-time workers, and the retired members of our society to participate in some form of National Service and or related efforts. 7 �.... < • All sectors of society including government, education, businesses, nonprofit organizations, faith-based institutions and civic organizations should ban together to envision, create, and sustain community problem solving models that utilize volunteers as their primary resource. States should be empowered to utilize their comprehensive state service plans where they convened key organizations and institutions to develop state and local plans to most effectively address community challenges through national service and volunteerism. As a requirement of CNS program and administrative funding, states have been required to develop comprehensive service plans. However, CNS has provided inadequate resources for state service commissions to implement these plans. CNS should provige -a base of $500,000 without match requirements to states for operation of the federally mandated service commissions and for implementation of the comprehensive service plans. In addition, CNS should provide an additional administrative support funds to all states on a $1 to $1 match basis with a $20 million/per state cap. CNS can and should develop more collaborative arrangements with federal departments. Current, CNS has not developed strong inter-governmental relationships that includes the U.S. Department of Education and other community based organizations that would enable greater responsiveness to the myriad challenges facing our Nation that are related to K-12 through Higher Education and adult learning arena. This would be especially useful in expanding the exposure of students and teachers to the utility and power of service-learning. • Local, state and national leaders should demonstrate their support for volunteerism through personal action for the common good and by advancing principle-centered public policy that encourages national and community service. America's leaders must themselves demonstrate their individual commitment to serving others by engaging in significant public volunteer opportunities that demonstrate the types of behavior they would like other American's to emulate. National leaders should continue to utilize every opportunity to highlight and recognize exemplary volunteer efforts of citizens including the Points of Light Foundation's Daily Points of Light Awards, state recognition programs hosted by governors, and promotion of national days of service including Make A Difference Day. The nation's leaders need to do more than provide funds and recognize the efforts of others-they must demonstrate their commitment by giving and serving. 8 �... Why Service Works Service solves problems Service and volunteerism to communities and to individuals are the most enduring and impactful methods of meeting the challenges our citizens face every day. Volunteer efforts also build communities and connect our citizens in a common belief that we must all give back to the people around us and the places where we live. Together, individual American's have demonstrated that their efforts of selflessness and determination have helped to weave an intricate, yet informal, system of support for all Americans. From the docent at the local museum to the young person who devotes a year of their life to national service, volunteerism is at the center of our nation's social fabric. Service has local impact regardless of the hype Daily, thousands of American's show their capacity for giving and caring in large and small ways including middle school students tutoring younger students as they engage in service-learning as part of a Learn & Serve America program, seniors delivering meals through a RSVP program, devoting a year to AmeriCorps, businesses and government making local commitments of people and money to the goals of America's Promise, volunteering time through a Volunteer Center, giving and volunteering to a United Way campaign and so many more. These efforts are documented through the Points of Light Foundation's Daily Points of Light Awards program that receives many of its nominations from volunteer centers working with governors and state commissions. Some of the aforementioned initiatives have become politicized over the past decade with the advancement of AmeriCorps during the Clinton Administration. This politicization has lead to some questioning as to the validity of the work of those involved with national service programs. Yet, on its face, national service and the volunteers it helps to generate and support is neither a liberal nor conservative initiative and is neither a Democratic nor a Republican issue. Service and volunteerism are shared beliefs that cut across the political and social spectrums and should be supported and evaluated on their merits and not on political grounds. Governors across the nation are committed to the power of service and volunteerism and have twice publicly affirmed their support for National Service as a nonpartisan method of getting things done. Through the National Governor's Association, the states' chief executives laid out a document of principles in their human resources policy HR-24 (see attached). This document has helped to craft strategies all across the nation and represents the best practices of our nation's states. Governors have demonstrated, through their creativity and innovation, that they are uniquely positioned to both assess and address local issues by leveraging public and private resources to create thoughtful approaches to community problem solving. More recently, 49 Governors demonstrated their belief in federal support for local volunteer initiatives in their signing of an open letter to the U.S. Congress requesting the reauthorization of the 1993 National and Community Service Trust Act. This letter, initiated by former Governor Racicot, shows the universal and nonpartisan support for national service. National Service is a tremendous vehicle for channeling local energy into an even greater force for community problem solving and serves to effectively match federal resources with local communities. While national service is no panacea, it is a powerful and proven tool for promoting and supporting individual action toward a more civil society. 9 �._ . National Service programs successfully leverage both human and financial resources-a model that is unique among federally supported programs. Service is part of healthy communities and more civil societies Daily acts of kindness (service and volunteer efforts) exist in part because of the philanthropic acts of individuals but is supported, fostered and recognized within a system that is unique to America. Some refer to this system as the independent sector. Others call is the social sector, while some see these actions to be the workhorse of the nonprofit community. This system is the local, state, and national infrastructure of Volunteer Centers, governor-appointed state commissions on service, United Ways, National Service programs, nonprofit associations, and the tens of thousands of charitable organizations that rely on volunteer service to help those in need. Whatever labels we use, service and volunteerism are vital components of that system and to a healthy community overall. Through the efforts of the current National Service Infrastructure, alliances have been built and strengthened at the national, state, and local levels. America's Promise began in Philadelphia in 1997. With the assistance of the federal, state and local governmental agencies, in partnership with private organizations at each level, small rural communities in many states that did not participate in the Philadelphia Summit are now "Communities of Promise." This would not be the case without the efforts of the alliances formed in support of National Service. At the core of our republic's democratic values is the belief that a free, just and civil society is built upon individuals and groups participating and contributing to the good of the whole. American's are demonstrating daily the principle that through neighbor helping neighbor, and through each of our taking responsibility for the other, local communities become stronger economically, morally, and spiritually. Our nation's volunteers demonstrate how valid these principles are today. Robert Putnam (author of Bowling Alone) calls this type of action our nation's "social capital" noting that our nonprofit organizations work to weave our individual citizens into a connected tapestry of support for communities across our nation. Putnam assesses and analyzes a myriad of data to correctly conclude that the strength of our nation is directly related to our deposits of social capital--the investment American's place in their communities through their involvement and caring. Volunteers are at the very center of social capital and provide nonprofit organizations, and communities in general, their most valuable resource-people. Service is growing, but too slowly for the times in which we live More and more, the communities of today are calling for a renewed sense of civic engagement and increases in the level of local involvement on the part of our nation's citizens. Communities are seeking counteracting forces to the "disconnectedness" we see in our youth, working families and seniors. Our nation is looking for ways to counter the Oklahoma City Bombing and the Columbine Shooting. Our nation needs the good deeds of individuals during unforeseen tragedies like Hurricane Andrew and the San Francisco Earthquake. Our nation needs the giving spirit of the millions of seniors who mentor young children and the thousands of companies that contribute their workforce to address local challenges. These efforts need to continue and require both public and private support. 10 �., . .. The National Governor's Association (NGA) policy on National and Community Service HR 24- National and Community Service 24.1 Preamble Under the leadership of the nation's Governors, states and localities have played a preeminent role in leading a renewed national commitment to civic renewal in this country through national service and volunteerism. Across the states, men, women, and children are working together to meet many of the nation's pressing social and environmental needs and are vital resources in solving some of its most difficult problems. The Governors recognize the role that community service and volunteers play in meeting the enormous challenges facing the nation while working to connect citizens through service. They applaud those individuals and recognize their personal commitment to improving the lives of others. This spirit of civic renewal is an essential unifying component of the fabric of the nation. The Governors also believe that community service programs provide substantial opportunities and benefits to both the providers and those who are served, Citizens who participate in these programs develop new skills and have an opportunity to make a personal connection with their own communities while giving assistance to individuals and communities, often during critical times of need. 24.2 Principles The Governors build, support, and promote public-private partnerships to promote an ethic of service that encourages citizens to serve in meaningful ways that reflect the real needs of communities, states, and the nation. The Governors remain steadfast in their desire to continue their work to strengthen a national service network that is guided by the following principles. • • • • • Promote a strong partnership among federal, state, and local governments, as well as the volunteer, philanthropic, education, and business communities, to emphasize the importance of building connections among citizens to combat isolationism and promote community wide involvement. Recognize the multitude of related federal, state, and local programs and seek to streamline and integrate such programs into a comprehensive network. Encourage creativity and diversity among service programs so that citizens of all ages have the opportunity to participate. Assist in enabling individuals and programs to achieve their goals. Support ensuring that the nation's future is stewarded by individuals who, while in their youth, were granted access to fundamental and vital resources, including an ongoing mentoring relationship with a caring adult, a safe place and structured activities to live and grow, a healthy start, marketable skills through effective education, and an opportunity to give back through their own service to their communities. Utilize the unique flexibility of national and volunteer service mechanisms, including state service commissions, to build an ethic of service to community among citizens of all ages. Based on these principles, the Governors offer the following recommendations. 12 �'. 24.3 Recommendations The Governors recommend that the federal government recognize the key state role in national and community service in the following ways. • • • Recognize the key role that Governors and states play in promoting and providing service opportunities. Provide states with the flexibility to act as the primary facilitator of programs to ensure coordination, public-private cooperation, and sustained resources. Continue to foster and support gubernatorial leadership in involving interested people and organizations, including nonprofit, faith-based, philanthropic, and community-based organizations, the private sector, and others, in developing statewide strategies for community problem solving through service and volunteerism. 24.4 Federal-State-Local Partnership The Governors recommend that the federal government take the following steps. • • • • • • Provide federal support for state and local service programs with maximum flexibility and a minimum of federal procedures or regulations. Ensure that all federal support for community service and volunteer programs pass through a gubernatorially appointed state-level service commission or other state agency as deemed appropriate by the Governor. Make funds available for states and localities to encourage innovative proposals to leverage state, private, and nonprofit resources, including in-kind contributions. Provide points of focus at the state and federal levels to disseminate information about service and volunteer programs to assist state and local governments and groups, individuals, and nonprofit organizations. Collect, evaluate, and disseminate information on model programs to promote citizen and organizational involvement in community service and volunteerism. Allocate federal funds to states for demonstration initiatives that provide Governors the flexibility and opportunity to showcase innovative models that work to solve community problems through service and volunteerism. The Governors believe strongly in the value of community service in that it benefits both the provider and the recipient while creating connections for individuals to their respective communities. They want to provide all citizens with a variety of flexible opportunities that will enable them to contribute to their community throughout their lives. Time limited (effective Annual Meeting 1999-Annual Meeting 2001). Adopted Annual Meeting 1995; revised Annual Meeting 1997, Winter Meeting 1999, and Annual Meeting 1999. 13 � Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Our State of Generosity Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Grand Valley State University. Dorothy A. Johnson Center for Philanthropy Description An account of the resource Collection contains the records of four Michigan nonprofit organizations: Council of Michigan Foundations, Michigan Nonprofit Association, Michigan Community Service Commission, and the Johnson Center for Philanthropy at GVSU. The documents are compiled by the Johnson Center for Philanthropy, and records document the history of the organizations from the 1960s to the 2010s. Coverage The spatial or temporal topic of the resource, the spatial applicability of the resource, or the jurisdiction under which the resource is relevant 1968-2014 Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived <a href="https://gvsu.lyrasistechnology.org/repositories/2/resources/515">Our State of Generosity collection, JCPA-04</a> Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource <a href="http://rightsstatements.org/page/InC/1.0/?language=en">In Copyright</a> Subject The topic of the resource Dorothy A. Johnson Center for Philanthropy Council of Michigan Foundations Michigan Nonprofit Association Michigan Community Service Commission Dorothy A. 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For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context JCPA-04_MCSC_EC_2001-01-05_For-All-to-Serve Title A name given to the resource Michigan Community Service Commission executive committee 2001-01-05 For All to Serve Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Michigan Community Service Commission Description An account of the resource Michigan Community Service Commission executive committee 2001-01-05 For All to Serve. 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, 49519 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 2001-01-05 https://digitalcollections.library.gvsu.edu/files/original/a7047ab70ce556ac9d2a7d54c38b30a0.pdf f231c8df571aafc12244dcc95dab1a2e PDF Text Text t ··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 Executive Committee of the Michigan Community Service Commission FROM : Kyle Caldwell, Executive Director RE: Summary of January 5, 2001 Meeting DATE: Friday, January 05, 2001 /~ The following summarizes the meeting of the Executive Committee on January 5, 2001. Commissioners Engler, Mawby and Pruitt met via conference call with Mr. Caldwell. Transition of the Corporation for National Service Members discussed the draft copy of a white paper, "For All to Serve: Recommendations for Strengthening Our Civil Society through National Service and Volunteerism." The paper compiled the conm1ents and reconm1endations of state commissions, state offices of the Corporation for National Service and remained open for input from other elements of the National Service. The members offered a modification (change "double appropriations" to "increase appropriations) and agreed to endorse the concepts and principles articulated in the document. The paper will be forwarded to the American Association of State Service Commissions for distribution to the general public and the Bush Administration. Inspector General's Audit The Office oflnspector General for the Corporation for National Service notified the MCSC staff that the firm Cotton & Co., LLP has been retained to conduct a full audit of the MCSC for the period of 1995 to the present. The audit has not yet been scheduled, but the audit is anticipated to take place in spring, 2001. PRHT'EOON RECTQ..EOPi&.P~ �f ..... MCSC Transition Issues The members discussed outreach possibilities for the MCSC in the face of a new State of Michigan Administration. Members recommended working within the context of the next campaign to begin in 2001. The members also suggested seeking inroads into the leadership of the Michigan Legislature especially with the "freshmen" members. Members suggested working with the Michigan Public Policy Initiative to advance the agenda ofvolunteerism. Commissioner Training Opportunities The members discussed the opportunity (offered by the Corporation for National Service) to send commission members to training opportunities. Each state will be offered $4,000 to conduct trainings, but only if they conduct them in partnership with at least one other state. Members suggested that new members (with the MCSC less than 2 years) be sent to include: Russ Mawby, Vivian Pickard, Kari Pardoe, and Pat O'Day. Commissioner Pruitt agreed to represent Michigan on the planning committee forming to develop the training. Mr. Caldwell will staff Commissioner Pruitt in this initiative. Thank you. 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. 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OFFICE OF TilE GoVERNOR STATE Of MONTANA SBTE Cu>rrot MAitC RACICOT GOVEI.I'OI. UEUNA. ~IONTAI'A NEWS RELEASE FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE CONTACT: Anastasia Burton 406-444-5523 September 20, 2000 49 Governors Urge Congress To Extend National Seryice -::-=- -:--:.:::.::·-··-:--=:..:.· ----- ..._ ... (Helena, Mont.)- In an extraordinary show of bipartisan support, 49 of the nation's governors, including George W. Bush and Jeb Bush, today sent a letter urging Congress to renew AmeriCorps and other national service programs before this congressional session ends. ,·_-. ~) --~-- --· - · - .... ·--,M~ :J·r~':-- '... ·:_ ,_;; _ t:_.~~ • .~ -.~ ' :'.::.~;~·7~';-- . -· ··" F --·~ :.' · :: ,.:.7r.: (........_.._:_ c./;;:_ 't;._"-;.,.~ '7."'-.J":r_, /''~ ... ~~-- ~-~ ·t ~,;J>t·~~-;---- "The nation's governors have spoken and their message is clear: continue national service," said Governor Marc Racicot (R-MT), who led the bipartisan effort. "It is rare for governors to unite so completely around a single issue, and I hope Congress will listen to the nation's governors and act quickly to extend this successful investment in our country's future." r-1.~ ;:~,~~~X '1~L The letter urges passage of the National and Community Service Amendments Act, introduced in Clickhcrcr•w>~dth<l<llcr the Senate (S. 2764) by Edward Kennedy (D-MA) and James Jeffords (R-VT), and passed by the Senate HELP Committee on July 21. Rep. Christopher Shays (R-CT) introduced a companion bill in the House (H.R. 4740), which now has 100 co-sponsors. The bill, which is a White House priority, would reauthorize the Corporation for National Service and extend AmeriCorps and other national service programs administered by the Corporation for the next five years. Governors from 49 states, Puerto Rico, Guam and the Virgin Islands each individually signed the letter of support, saying: "We have seen the progress of young people inspired by older students, the importance of trained hands helping after a disaster, and the pride of a senior sharing his or her time with a child in need of mentoring ... As Governors, we recognize the value of national service as a tool in meeting important needs in our states. We do not want to lose this force for good in our communities, states, and country." Since AmeriCorps' inception in 1994, bipartisan support for the program . http://www.nationalservice.org/news/pr/92000.html - 12/27/2000 �has grown considerably. Many tanner cntics ot AmenCorps are now supporters-including Sen. John McCain (R-AZ) and Rep. John Kasich (ROH). Colin Powell recently expressed his hope for reauthorization, saying, "I'm confident that it will be reauthorized. I have been speaking very strongly in favor of it. 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(\~r...-c !'1:r :.!:1o1d 1:1 •,r,,:.~~ ..nr-1 ~·r•utriiY \\'t: .1:1H' ~..:en nJth""ln:tl ;;crYIIo."::C ,,:n~nu:urtr~:·, !.til] .. urp•rt tit~ '-dhtll.l.i rtlld (. ·,·n:JtiiHI:I\ \...:t·.r~..: ,,,,~·lfdfllfllb \,I ~·I .:urJu .tntl '•lrt•n~l ... \t: I.:C ( . .m:.;re·,:, ~t' p.t; ... thl·, l...:~;o.;ld'i.m. http://www. nationalservice.orglnews/pr/govs _letr.gi f 12/27/2000 �' ~ .. Page 2 of2 - http :1/www. nationalservice.orglnews/pr/govs _letr.gi f � 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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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, 49521 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 2001-01-05 https://digitalcollections.library.gvsu.edu/files/original/766860d5dded6cfa4c541eb77bc326a5.pdf a2ddc26ed1045786db3d0fb45e86e5a6 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 MEMORANDUM TO: Michigan Community Service Commission Executive Committee Members (J. Cummings, M. Engler, R. Mawby, V. Pickard, T. Pruitt) FROM: Kyle Caldwell, Executive Director Michigan Community Service Commission RE: Executive Committee meetings DATE: January 4, 2001 The following are the 2001 Executive Committee meeting dates and call-in number for the conference call. The call-in number will be the same for the entire year. January 5. 2001 from 10:00 a.m. until Noon- Call-in number is 1-800-473-6926 April20. 2001 from 12:30 p.m. until2:30 p.m.- Call-in number is 1-800-473-6926 August 17. 2001 from 10:00 a.m. until Noon- Call-in number is 1-800-473-6926 November 16. 2001 from 10:00 a.m. until Noon- Call-in number is 1-800-473-6926 To participate in the conference call, you must diall-800-473-6926 and tell them that Kyle Caldwell is the chairperson and you will then be connected to the call. If you have any questions, please give me or Mary Estrada a call at (517)335-4295. ~ PAI•HEOON AECYClEDP.O.P£R S. Capitol Ave. Bldg., 4th Floor Michigan 48913 (517) 335-4295 (517) 373-4977 � 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_EC_2001-01-05_Upcoming-Meeting-Dates Title A name given to the resource Michigan Community Service Commission executive committee 2001-01-05 upcoming meeting dates Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Michigan Community Service Commission Description An account of the resource Michigan Community Service Commission executive committee 2001-01-05 upcoming meeting dates. 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, 49522 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 2001-01-05 https://digitalcollections.library.gvsu.edu/files/original/538016e1db44a156e5a59b1d14a55995.pdf 7ba5613b9bdcf33dfca3d3337170b72a PDF Text Text Michigan Community Service Commission Agenda DRAFT (April17, 2001) May 21,2001 Grand Valley State University DeVos Center, Robert C. Pew Campus 401 W. Fulton Street Grand Rapids 12:00 p.m. -4:00p.m. I. Welcome and Introductions- Chairperson Mawby (Host: Commissioner Lubbers) II. Presentation by Host, 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 2. Review of Executive Committee Report on ConnectMichigan Alliance a. Progress to Date on Board Membership and CEO Search-Commissioner Pruitt b. Campaign Update-Commissioners Engler & Cummings B. Retreat Planning Committee-Chairperson Mawby C. Board Development- Commissioner Pruitt D. Public Relations and Marketing-Commissioner O'Day E. V. Legislative Outreach-Commissioner Pruitt Executive Director's Report -Kyle Caldwell A. Service-Learning in Michigan B. MCSC FY 2001 Budget C. VI. Office Relocation Old Business - Chairperson Mawby A. Michigan's Volunteer Investment Grants VII. Research Results 2. Staff Recommendations (approval item) New Business- Chairperson Mawby A. VIII. 1. MCSC's lOth Anniversary (Fall of2001) Public Comment Next Commission meeting will be September 10, 2001 at Brook Lodge in Augusta. � 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, 49523 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 2001-04-20 https://digitalcollections.library.gvsu.edu/files/original/56aa89c1ce3a7b34f433adbddddf15ab.pdf f487e2f2947290fea7138e16fbf5246e PDF Text Text Michigan Community Service Commission Agenda DRAFT (April17, 2001) May 21,2001 Grand Valley State University DeVos Center, Robert C. Pew Campus 401 W. Fulton Street Grand Rapids 12:00 p.m. -4:00p.m. I. Welcome and Introductions- Chairperson Mawby (Host: Commissioner Lubbers) II. Presentation by Host, 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 2. Review of Executive Committee Report on ConnectMichigan Alliance a. Progress to Date on Board Membership and CEO Search-Commissioner Pruitt b. Campaign Update-Commissioners Engler & Cummings B. Retreat Planning Committee-Chairperson Mawby C. Board Development- Commissioner Pruitt D. Public Relations and Marketing-Commissioner O'Day E. V. Legislative Outreach-Commissioner Pruitt Executive Director's Report -Kyle Caldwell A. Service-Learning in Michigan B. MCSC FY 2001 Budget C. VI. Office Relocation Old Business - Chairperson Mawby A. Michigan's Volunteer Investment Grants VII. Research Results 2. Staff Recommendations (approval item) New Business- Chairperson Mawby A. VIII. 1. MCSC's lOth Anniversary (Fall of2001) Public Comment Next Commission meeting will be September 10, 2001 at Brook Lodge in Augusta. �04/17/2001 Page 1 Updated by Rosalie Petrouske ConnectMichigan Alliance Campaign Michigan Community Service Commission - Fund Raising Strategy The MCSC is seeking 100% participation from the commissioners and staff in contributions to the ConnectMichigan Alliance endowment fund. Commissioner Strategy* Level Amount Number of Givers Total Funds $5,000 $5,000 and up 1 Tier I Tier II $3,000- $4,999 $1,000 - $2,999 Tier III 1 $500 $500- $999 Tier IV Other Grand Total 2 $5,500 *The above figures include personal gifts/and or gifts brokered by commissioners (excluding brokered gifts by the commissioners who sit on the ConnectMichigan Alliance Campaign Cabinet). *Total No. of Commissioners= 22 Staff Strategy Level Executive Staff Senior Staff Program/Support Staff Grand Total Number of Staff 1 3 13 17 C:\WINDOWS\TEMP\MCSC Strategy.doc Number of Donors 1 1 7 9 Total Funds $2,000 $1,000 $355 $3,355 � 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_EC_2001-04-20_CMA-Fund-Raising-Strategy Title A name given to the resource Michigan Community Service Commission executive committee 2001-04-20 ConnectMichigan Alliance fund raising strategy Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Michigan Community Service Commission Description An account of the resource Michigan Community Service Commission executive committee 2001-04-20 ConnectMichigan Alliance fund raising strategy. 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, 49524 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 2001-04-20 https://digitalcollections.library.gvsu.edu/files/original/f5dd193318eaca4c1128528149f30091.pdf dddd67cb83e28798e59928910031d383 PDF Text Text • STATE OF MICHIGAN JOHN ENGLER , Governor MICHIGAN COMMUNITY SERVICE COMMISSION Chairperson Russell G. Mawby 111 S. Capito l Ave . George W. Romney Lansing , Telephone : FAX : Execut ive Di rector Kyle Caldwell Bldg ., 4th Floor Michigan 48913 (517) 335-4295 (517) 373-4977 MEMORANDUM TO: Members of the MCSC Executive Committee FROM: Kyle Caldwell, Executive Director RE: Summary of April 20, 2001 Meeting DATE: Monday, April30, 2001 The following is a summary of the meeting of the Michigan Conummity Service Commission (MCSC) Executive Committee held April 20, 2001 via conference call that includ ed : Russel l G. Mawby (Chair), Julie Cummings, Vivian Pickard, Teny Pruitt, and Kyle Caldwell. The conunittee approved the staff program funding recommendations for: • Michigan's ArneriCorps Formula Renewals applications at $1,109,980 for 71 full-time, 38 part-time and 6 sununer only members; • Michigan's AmeriCorps Education Award Only Renewals applications at $73 ,000 for 120 full-time, 150 part-time and 0 summer only members; • Michigan's ArneriCorps New Fonmtla applications at $1,764,555 for 127 full-time, 26 part-time and 12 summer only members; and • Michigan's Volunteer Investment Grants Round Two applications at $141,885 for two programs. Regarding the remaining FY 2001 state funding for Michigan's Volunteer Investment Grants, Commissioner Pruitt expressed his concem that the program is not expending all the $1 million appropriated for the VIG program a1mually. Mr. Caldwell explained that the staff shared hi s concem and in response, has conunissioned a study of the program. The results of the study wi II help guide the staff recommendations for modification to the VIG program. This, along with a recap of the staff funding recommendations approved by the Executive Committee, wi ll be taken up at the May 21, 2001 meeting for consideration by the full membership. 06 """"""" RECYQ.EOPAPER �Michigan's AmeriCorps Match Waiver Appeal The committee approved the staff request for staff authority to determine if a waiver of the new Michigan ' s AmeriCorps match requirement was warranted for the Creston Neighborhood Association (CNA), which submitted an appeal to the waiver. The staff requested that the CNA provide a detailed rationale for the waiver and work plan to bring the program into compli ance with the new match requirement ntle next year. That response was due April 27, 2001 and the MCSC 's application to the Corporation for National Service (CNS) is due May 15 , 2001. Both dates are prior to the MCSC May 21 , 2001 meeting and therefore staff need to be in a position to make a decision on the matter without the advance approval of the full commission. The staff request was approved. ConnectMichigan Alliance Campaign Executive Committee members charged staff with drafting a letter from Conm1issioners Mawby, Cummings and Engler to go out to the full body emphasizing the need for their participation in the CmmectMichigan Alliance Campaign. The letter will offer suggestions on amounts and will be distributed with ConnectMichigan Alliance materials and postage to members who have not yet participated. Marketing and Public Relations The committee reviewed the progress of the Ad Hoc Marketing and Public Relations Committee. Commissioner Pickard and Commissioner Williams (staff contact is Shirley @ 313-226-9445) will pruiicipate in a conference call on April 30, 2001 to discuss United Way Community Services ' marketing and public relations strategies and see if the MCSC can utilize their expenences. Mr. Caldwell will contact other nonprofit organizations including the Council of Michigan Foundations ru1d Grand Valley State University to seek their advice and perhaps gather some examples of quality materials. September Retreat The conm1ittee discussed the details of the next reh·eat of the membership. The next retreat of the MCSC will be held on September 10 - 11 , 2001 at Brooke Lodge in Augusta, Michigan. The retreat will deal with "transitions," both at the state and national levels and within the Michigan volunteer field specifically. The first day will deal with issues and updates from the federal , state and state nonprofit perspectives while the second day will focus on stTategies and plans for the MCSC in response to those issues. May Agenda The agenda for the May meeting was reviewed and approved. With the approval of the Chair, some modifications may be included prior to the May meeting. �lOth Anniversary of the MCSC October 2, 2001 will mark the 101h Anniversary of the MCSC (by Executive Order 1991-25). The committee discussed possible celebratory opportunities including a legislative reception. A separate committee will be appointed at the May meeting by the Chair to craft a strategy for the celebration. Il l -:~< [0 P&Pfll � 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_EC_2001-04-20_Meeting-Summary Title A name given to the resource Michigan Community Service Commission executive committee 2001-04-20 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 executive committee 2001-04-20 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, 49525 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 2001-04-20 https://digitalcollections.library.gvsu.edu/files/original/21296c99716f6a0897848a186b4dd29a.pdf 897389899fd11555310196594eaaf57a PDF Text Text Page 1 of 1 MARY ESTRADA - Executive Committee Meeting From: MARY ESTRADA To: "t.pruitt@dowcorning.com".gwia.SOM; Harvey, Jan ice; i:engler1m@state.mi.us; I:russmawby@aol.com; Mervenne, Anne; Pickard, Vivian Executive Committee Meeting Subject: Russ Mawby, Terry Pruitt, Julie Cummings, Michelle Engler and Vivian Pickard: There is an Executive Committee Conference Call tomorrow (4/20/01) The call is scheduled for 12:30 p.m. until 2:30p.m. To participate, please dial1-800-473-6926 and tell them that Kyle Caldwell is the Chair. Any other questions, please call me at (517)373-4998. Thanks----Mary Estrada about: blank 04/19/2001 �Michigan Community Service Commission Executive Committee Meeting (Conference Call) Friday,April20,2001 12:30 p.m. - 2:30 p.nt. Approvals & Authorizations (Kyle) a. Delegation of authority to staff for possible waiver of Michigan's AmeriCorps matching requirement for FY 2002 funding cycle for Creston Neighborhood Association applicant b. Approval of staff recommendations for Michigan's AmeriCorps Formula Application to Corporation for National Service c. Approval of staff recommendations for Volunteer Investment Grants Applicants for FY 2001 Round 2 applicants . Review Commissioner Participation in CMA Campaign (Kyle & Russ M.) Review PR & Marketing Subcommittee Meeting (Kyle & Terry P.) Review Retreat Planning Committee Meeting (Russ) Review Agenda for May meeting (Kyle) (Will fax on April IS, 2001) VI. Review Governor's Service Awards Program (Kyle) VII. Updates on staff actions The 101h Anniversary of MCSC a. Celebration Options � 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_EC_2001-04-20_Next-Meeting-Email Title A name given to the resource Michigan Community Service Commission executive committee 2001-04-20 next meeting email Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Michigan Community Service Commission Description An account of the resource Michigan Community Service Commission executive committee 2001-04-20 next meeting email. Records are compiled in the Our State of Generosity collection by the Johnson Center, along with the files of the Michigan Nonprofit Association (MNA), the Michigan Community Service Commission (MCSC) and the Dorothy A. Johnson Center for Philanthropy. Originals are at the Michigan Community Service Commission. Subject The topic of the resource Dorothy A. Johnson Center for Philanthropy Charities Philanthropy and Society Fundraising Records Michigan Community Service Commission Michigan Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource application/pdf Type The nature or genre of the resource Text Language A language of the resource eng Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Grand Valley State University Libraries, Special Collections and University Archives, 1 Campus Drive, Allendale, MI, 49526 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 2001-04-20 https://digitalcollections.library.gvsu.edu/files/original/cad8251bab71a973192f791fc67870cf.pdf 39436186436890447c096fb6f9b18b99 PDF Text Text ,• 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 VictorBegg Michelle Engler Christine Kwak NancyLenz 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 Mawby 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 Mawby highlighted several points of the Executive Committee summary and stated that there would be more discussion later in the agenda. Chairperson Mawby 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 MYPAC talked about MYPAC 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, 2001. 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 Maw by A. MCSC Retreat (Monday-Tuesday, September 10 & 11, 2001)- Chairperson Mawby 1. Brook Lodge - Augusta, Michigan Chairperson Mawby announced that there will be a commissioner retreat on September 10 & 11, 2001. Chairperson Mawby 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 Coming 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 Awards & Grantmakers/Grantseekers 2001, 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 Amway Grand Plaza in Grand Rapids. The Governor's Service Awards will be held the evening of May 21,2001 at the Amway 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, 2001. Chairperson Mawby 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. Coverage The spatial or temporal topic of the resource, the spatial applicability of the resource, or the jurisdiction under which the resource is relevant 1968-2014 Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived <a href="https://gvsu.lyrasistechnology.org/repositories/2/resources/515">Our State of Generosity collection, JCPA-04</a> Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource <a href="http://rightsstatements.org/page/InC/1.0/?language=en">In Copyright</a> Subject The topic of the resource Dorothy A. Johnson Center for Philanthropy Council of Michigan Foundations Michigan Nonprofit Association Michigan Community Service Commission Dorothy A. 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For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context JCPA-04_MCSC_EC_2001-04-20_Previous-Meeting-Minutes Title A name given to the resource Michigan Community Service Commission executive committee 2001-04-20 previous 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 executive committee 2001-04-20 previous 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, 49527 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 2001-04-20 https://digitalcollections.library.gvsu.edu/files/original/8428dbf26157db895f171d51489f8ea0.pdf 74b57ce4530ee7313690d4f9fb6775de PDF Text Text STATE OF MICHIGAN JOHN ENGLER, Governor.: MICHIGAN COMMUNITY SERVICE COMMISSION 111 S. Capitol Ave. George W. Romney Bldg., 4th Floor Lansing, Michigan 48913 Telephone: (517) 335-4295 FAX: (517) 373-4977 Chairperson Russell G. Mawby Executive Director Kyle Caldwell MEMORANDUM TO: Michigan Community Service Commission Executive Committee Members FROM: Paula Kaiser, Director ofProgramslPCt.UO.Lt) Michigan Community Service Commission RE: Request for Delegation of Authority DATE: April 16, 2001 Michigan 's AmeriComs Backgroulld On September 13, 2000, the MCSC board approved the following match requirements for the Michigan's AmeriCorps program: Years of Fun dine Year 1 Year2 Year3 Year4 Year 5 Year6 Year 7+ Member Support Match Percentages MCSC/Grantee 85% I 15% 85% I 15% 85%11 5% 85% I 15% 85% I 15% 85% I 15% 85% I 15% Program Operations Match Percentages MCSC/Grantee 67% I 33% 67% I 33% 67% I 33% 50% I 50% 40% I 60% 25% I 75% 0% I 100% ($500 per FTE)* The member support cost items includes: living allowance, FICA, workers compensation, health care. *In addition, programs operating in their seventh year or beyond could apply for up to $500 per full-time equivalent to cover the cost of member training, member uniforms, and other member expenses. All grantees will be expected to meet the match requirement for their given year of funding. If a ~ o.& PF'IIfjTrOON f1ECYCLEcDP-._P[P �grantee has been a recipient of previous Michigan's AmeriCorps funding, that funding would . count when determining the match requirement. For example, if"Agency A", which is not a current grantee applied for AmeriCorps funding for the 2001 - 2002 year and had previously received 3 years ofMichigan's AmeriCorps funding, they would~need to provide the match level of a Year 4 program. Implementation of the Plan The new match requirements will be phased in over the next three years (FY 2000- 2003) beginning with the 2000-01 program year. Programs operating in the first three years would be required to meet the match requirement specific to their current year of funding. Programs that have been in existence for more than three years will be required to meet the Year 4 match requirement for the 2000- 2001 program year. Each year, programs will advance to the next level of match requirement until they reach the Year 7 and beyond requirement. Waiver If a program is not able to meet the match requirement for a given program year, that program may request a waiver. A program may apply for a waiver as part of their application to the MCSC. Applicants will need to provide justification for the waiver. The MCSC will have the right to approve or deny the waiver based on the program's justification. The waiver allows MCSC to support a program that may have extenuating circumstances that prevent it from meeting the match requirement. The board will review and decide each waiver on a case-by-case basis. The MCSC received a request from the Creston Neighborhood Association for a waiver. The Creston Neighborhood Association has received three years of funding to operate an AmeriCorps Program. They are currently requesting funds for a fourth year. As part of their request they have asked that their match level for Categories B - F remain at 33% rather than increase to 50% under the new Michigan's AmeriCorps match requirements. The MCSC staff reviewed Creston's request and has asked them to provide some additional information by April27, 2001. Since we will receive this information after the executive committee meeting and we must submit the formula application package including the Creston Neighborhood Association application to the Corporation for National Service on May 15 1\ the staff make the following recommendation: StaQ"Recommendation The staff requests that the board authorize the staff to review and approve or deny the Creston Neighborhood Association request to waive the 50% match requirement based on the parameters determined by the executive committee and the written response of the applicant. (See attached.) Page2 �STATE OF MICHIGAN JOHN ENGLER, Governor MICHIGAN COMMUNITY SERVICE COMMISSION Chairperson Russell G. Mawby Executive Director Kyle Caldwell 111 George W. Romney Lansing, Telephone: FAX: S. Capitol Ave. Bldg., 4th Floor Michigan 48913 (517) 335-4295 (517) 373-4977 April 13, 2001 Ms. Angela Elzinga CCAC Program Coordinator Creston Neighborhood Association 205 Carrier N.E. Grand Rapids, MI 49505 Dear Ms. Elzinga: The Michigan Community Service Commission (MCSC) is currently reviewing your request date February 13,2001 to allow your Michigan's AmeriCorps program match requirement for Categories BF to remain at 33% rather than 50% as MCSC policy states your program should provide. In order for us to make a decision on your request we need some additional information. Please respond in writing to the following questions. sm~. 1. What is/are the condition(s) that prompted your organization to request the waiver for the match requirement? 2. What would be the impact on your program if you were required to meet the 50'~'0 match for the 2001-02 program year and what would you do to meet the requirements if your request is denied'? 3. If the request is approved, what are your plans to meet the match for the next three years? vVhat steps will be taken to ensure the match can be met at the 50'~'0. 60~o and 75% levels? Please provide a \Hitten response to MCSC by April27, 2001. You may fax or mail your response to us. Once you have responded to our questions, the MCSC will make a determination of your request and provide you with a \Hitten response. If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact me at (517) 373-1376. Sincerely, ~~ Director of Programs cc: Beth Barney Kyle Caldwell �Mar.-13-01 12:14P secu-collections :P.OZ '' O<ESTO NEGHBOR D AS:CCIAllON , 205 carrier n.e., grand rapids. mi., 49505 (616) 454-7900 February 13/200 l MCSC 111 S. Capitol Ave. George Romney Bldg. 4 111 Fl. Lansing. MT 4&913 To whom this may concern, This Jetter is to form41lly request a waiver from MCSC to allow Cr~~ton N~ighhorhood Association's match remain at a 67/33 for the nex:t grant year. Creston Community Action Corps ha.o:; been a succ~ssful part of the Creston neighborhood for three years. The program presently has a small Corps of fivt: members and focuses ~red lically on Creston neighborhood. With the requirement of ten members, the a~sociation h(lS risen to the <.:halhmgc and decided to a:;scss interest city-wide. The program received (>vcrwhclrning response from neighhmhoml organizations who an: eager to have the same ~ucccsscs in their neighborhoods. While the program is excited to move forward, the expansion presents a number of challenges. The expansion will douhk the program match requirement due to lhe progmm coordinator progressing thm1 part-time to Cull-time and due to the increase of Action Corps members from five to ten member::;. The program has secured a signi licant portion of the l'unc.ling needed. but the extrajump t~) a 50/50 requirement places a strain on the program funding ha:-;c. Creston Neighborhood A~;sociation has the confidenc~ that it will be able to meet the 50150 match the next year when it ha.') had a year to adjust to the increased need. We appreciate the part Michigan Community S~rvice Commission has played in the success of the Creston Community Action Corps program. Sincerely, ~ Angda El7.inga CCAC Program Coordinator � Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Our State of Generosity Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Grand Valley State University. Dorothy A. Johnson Center for Philanthropy Description An account of the resource Collection contains the records of four Michigan nonprofit organizations: Council of Michigan Foundations, Michigan Nonprofit Association, Michigan Community Service Commission, and the Johnson Center for Philanthropy at GVSU. The documents are compiled by the Johnson Center for Philanthropy, and records document the history of the organizations from the 1960s to the 2010s. Coverage The spatial or temporal topic of the resource, the spatial applicability of the resource, or the jurisdiction under which the resource is relevant 1968-2014 Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived <a href="https://gvsu.lyrasistechnology.org/repositories/2/resources/515">Our State of Generosity collection, JCPA-04</a> Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource <a href="http://rightsstatements.org/page/InC/1.0/?language=en">In Copyright</a> Subject The topic of the resource Dorothy A. Johnson Center for Philanthropy Council of Michigan Foundations Michigan Nonprofit Association Michigan Community Service Commission Dorothy A. Johnson Center for Philanthropy Charities Philanthropy and Society Fundraising Records Michigan Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Grand Valley State University Libraries, Special Collections and University Archives, 1 Campus Drive, Allendale, MI, 49401 Contributor An entity responsible for making contributions to the resource Council of Michigan Foundations; Michigan Nonprofit Association; Michigan Community Service Commission Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context JCPA-04 Language A language of the resource eng Text A resource consisting primarily of words for reading. Examples include books, letters, dissertations, poems, newspapers, articles, archives of mailing lists. Note that facsimiles or images of texts are still of the genre Text. 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Originals are at the Michigan Community Service Commission. Subject The topic of the resource Dorothy A. Johnson Center for Philanthropy Charities Philanthropy and Society Fundraising Records Michigan Community Service Commission Michigan Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource application/pdf Type The nature or genre of the resource Text Language A language of the resource eng Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Grand Valley State University Libraries, Special Collections and University Archives, 1 Campus Drive, Allendale, MI, 49528 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 2001-04-20 https://digitalcollections.library.gvsu.edu/files/original/c2474f304ce9ddd09cfcd3fb514eb660.pdf 6e6e28ef18651fb1b4ba1575cf063552 PDF Text Text STATE OF MICHIGAN JOHN ENGLER, Governor MICHIGAN COMMUNITY SERVICE COMMISSION 111 S. Capitol Ave. Chairperson Russell G. Mawby George W. Romney Lansing, Telephone: FAX: Executive Director Kyle Caldwell Bldg., 4th Floor Michigan 48913 (517) 335-4295 (517) 373-4977 MEMORANDUM Comm~ssio~utive TO: Michigan Community Service FROM: Paula Kaiser, Director Michigan Community Service Commission RE: Staff Recommendations for Michigan's AmeriCorps Formula, Education Award Only Programs and Michigan's Volunteer Investment Grants DATE: April 16, 2001 Committee Members ofProgran\sj)~ Michigan's AmeriCorps Formula and Education Award Only Renewal Applications Background 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. Formula and Education Award Only renewal applications were due to the MCSC on April 6, 2001. The MCSC conducted a staff review of all applications. Applicants were provided written feedback that included any necessary revisions. All revisions are due to the MCSC by April27, 2001. The staffwill review all ofthe revisions to ensure all issues were addressed. Assuming all identified issues are addressed, the staff makes the following recommendations: Formula Renewal Applicants The staff recommends renewal funding at the requested amount for the following applicant: Legal Applicant Funding Requested Funding Recommended #ofFT #ofPT #of Summer Branch Intermediate School District $140,738 $140,738 10 0 0 ~ o& PI<INTEOON FIECYClEDP.O.PER �Habitat for Humanity Michigan $312,755 $312,755 17 20 0 Ionia County Intermediate School District $153,138 $153,138 12 0 0 Marquette Alger Intermediate School District $205,690 $205,690 13 8 0 SOS Crisis Center $116,831 $116,831 6 8 0 Volunteer Muskegon $180,828 $180,828 13 2 6 Total $1,109,980 $1,109,980 71 38 6 Education Award Only Renewal The staff recommends renewal funding at the requested amount for the following applicant: Legal Applicant Funding Requested Funding Recommended #ofFT #ofPT #of Summer Michigan Department of Natural Resources $73,000 $73,000 120 150 0 Total $73,000 $73,000 120 150 0 Michigan's AmeriCorps New Formula Applications Background After reviewing the current portfolio and current grantees' position in the three-year funding cycle, MCSC staff determined that we have 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. Each applicant was given feedback and asked to make final revisions to their comprehensive application. The revised applications are due to the MCSC on April24, 2001. Assuming all identified issues are addressed, the staff makes the following recommendations: Page 2 �..... ., The staff recommends funding at the requested amount for the following applicants: Funding Requested Funding Recommended' Camp Fire Boys and Girls West Michigan Council $123,911 $123,911 Creston Neighborhood Association $126,168 $126,168 The Guidance Center $256,005 Michigan Institute for Nonviolence Education Legal Applicant #ofFT #ofPT #of Summer 6 0 10 0 0 $256,005 16 6 6 $629,199 $629,199 52 0 0 Underground Railroad, Inc $181,507 $181,507 14 2 0 VFW National Home for Children $140,800 $140,800 4 12 6 Wayne Metropolitan Community Services Agency $127,834 $127,834 10 0 0 Young Detroit Builders $179,131 $179,131 14 0 0 Total $1,764,555 $1,764,555 127 26 12 - - "7 emg recommend ed tior :tlun d"mg: The tlo11 owmg applicants app r1edb ut are not b" Legal Applicant Funding Requested FTEs Requested The AIDS Consortium of Southeastern Michigan $149,624 10 Boys & Girls Club of Saginaw County $300,458 21 Camp Tall Turf $92,331 16 Detroit Better Living Center $207,194 14 Detroit Zoological Society $308,000 20 National Conference for Community & Justice $167,330 12 Rosa & Raymond Parks Institute for Self Development $288,028 20 Page 3 �Traverse City Area Public S~hools $330,623 25 West Village Academy $209,975 15 Total $2,053,563 ~ 153 Michigan's Volunteer Investment Grants Background 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 $450,000. The MCSC offered a second round of2001 VIG funds 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 ofthe applications was from an organization that has never received VIG funds 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. Revise applications are due to MCSC on May 4, 2001. Assuming all identified issues are addressed, the staff makes the following recommendations: StaURecommendations The staff recommends funding at the requested amount for the following applicants: Match Level $81,885 Fun dine Recommended $81,885 The Volunteer Center of Holland $60,000 $60,000 1 Total $141,885 $141,885 Le2al Applicant Fundine Reguested Allegan County United Way Page 4 1.5 � Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Our State of Generosity Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Grand Valley State University. Dorothy A. Johnson Center for Philanthropy Description An account of the resource Collection contains the records of four Michigan nonprofit organizations: Council of Michigan Foundations, Michigan Nonprofit Association, Michigan Community Service Commission, and the Johnson Center for Philanthropy at GVSU. The documents are compiled by the Johnson Center for Philanthropy, and records document the history of the organizations from the 1960s to the 2010s. 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_EC_2001-04-20_Staff-Recommendations Title A name given to the resource Michigan Community Service Commission executive committee 2001-04-20 staff recommendations Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Michigan Community Service Commission Description An account of the resource Michigan Community Service Commission executive committee 2001-04-20 staff recommendations. Records are compiled in the Our State of Generosity collection by the Johnson Center, along with the files of the Michigan Nonprofit Association (MNA), the Michigan Community Service Commission (MCSC) and the Dorothy A. Johnson Center for Philanthropy. Originals are at the Michigan Community Service Commission. Subject The topic of the resource Dorothy A. Johnson Center for Philanthropy Charities Philanthropy and Society Fundraising Records Michigan Community Service Commission Michigan Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource application/pdf Type The nature or genre of the resource Text Language A language of the resource eng Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Grand Valley State University Libraries, Special Collections and University Archives, 1 Campus Drive, Allendale, MI, 49529 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 2001-04-20 https://digitalcollections.library.gvsu.edu/files/original/476b3fdf650fe81bcd7468936dc214df.pdf e3362a581b95e16516d75838d46539ce PDF Text Text The MCSC is dedicated to enabling all citizens, including youth, to engage in public problem solving through service and volunteerism. Michigan Community Service Commission Commission Meeting and Retreat "Transitions" September 10-11, 2001 Brook Lodge, Augusta Agenda Monday, September 10,2001 MCSC Quarterly Meeting Noon-1:00 p.m. Lunch buffet in the Foyer of the UpjohnBuilding 1:00 p.m. - 2:30 p.m. Commission Meeting in Upjohn Ballroom 2:30 p.m. - 2:45 p.m. Break (soda's, coffee and cookies) MCSC 2001 Commissioner Retreat- "Transitions" The MCSC and the Michigan volunteer sector will soon be facing a number of changes. • The November 2002 elections will usher in a new Governor and a radically changed House of Representatives and Senate. • The Corporation for National Service is coming under new leadership under the Bush Administration-Les Lenkowski as CEO and Steve Goldsmith as Chair of the Board. • The ConnectMichigan Alliance has formed as a hub organization for Michigan's volunteeroriented nonprofit organizations. How will the MCSC deal with these exciting changes and what opportunities for growth, innovation and sustainability exist in this new future? Starting to form the answers to these questions, in light of the strategic planning that has been presented to the members by staff, is our charge for this planning retreat. Day One - Perspectives on Transitions 2:45p.m. Russ Mawby will give an overview and introduce our facilitator, Alice Buhl Views from the National Service Perspective Over 65% of the MCSC's funding comes from Corporation for National Service to support national service programs including ArneriCorps, Learn & Serve Michigan (service-learning), and Promise Fellows (working on America's Promise). The Bush Administration has demonstrated its commitment to national service by ensuring that full funding for the Corporation for National Service remains part of the President's Budget as well as entrusting some of the work of his Faith Based Initiative with ArneriCorps. What are priorities of this administration and how will they impact the work of the MCSC? �The MCSC is dedicated to enabling all citizens, including youth, to engage in public problem solving through service and volunteerism. Day One - Perspectives on Transitions (continued) Alice Buhl will introduce Wendy Zenker, Acting CEO for CNS Wendy Zenker will give an overview on National Service at the federal level (20 min.) Small group discussions (20 min.) Small groups will report back with questions and comments (20 min.) 3:45p.m Break Views from the Statewide Volunteerism Perspective Over the past 18 months, Michigan has taken on the task of ensuring permanent support for volunteerism in Michigan by forming the ConnectMichigan Alliance and providing long-term support through a $20 million endowment fund. Four organizations agreed to devote their energies to building this support structure. Now, what does the future look like in this new reality? What will the MCSC do differently given this new paradigm? 4:00p.m ConnectMichigan Alliance/context with overview (Felt board exercise) with Kyle Caldwell who will introduce John Lore, CEO of ConnectMichigan Alliance, Ed Blews, Chair of ConnectMichigan Alliance, Sam Singh, CEO of the Michigan Nonprofit Association (30 min.). Small group discussions (30 min.) Small group will report back with questions and comments (30 min.) 5:30p.m Break (Check-in to rooms before dinner) (Check-in is after 4 p.m) 6:15p.m. Reception in Doctor's Cottage (Snacks and wine, beer and soda) 7:00p.m Dinner in Doctor's Cottage (Dinner will be served) Views from the State Political Perspective Since 1991, the MCSC has enjoyed the unwavering support of Governor Engler and First Lady Michelle Engler. While in office, no other Michigan Governor has demonstrated as much support for the nonprofit sector and the volunteers that make up the workforce for this sector than John Engler. No other First Lady has demonstrated a willingness and ability to lead, as has our own Michelle Engler. Their efforts have produced one of the nation's first state commissions on service, the nation's only state-funded volunteer resource center endowment grant, a host of national service programs, a premiere volunteer recognition program and a series of meetings and conferences to discuss how government can do its work better for our state's volunteer sector. Finally, through their championing the work of the MCSC, the Michigan Legislature has provided its support through codifying legislation and annual appropriations of $2 million in state funding. �" The MCSC is dedicated to enabling all citizens, including youth, to engage in public problem solving through service and volunteerism. Views from the State Political Perspective (continued) Soon, these supporters will be gone due to term limits. After November of 2002, no member of the Michigan House of Representatives will have been in office when the MCSC was formed. The Governor and First Lady will not have the name Engler and the Senate will have only a handful of members returning from the previous body. How can the MCSC maintain it relationships with key officials and how can it ensure support from the next Governor and Legislature for Michigan's volunteer sector? 8:00p.m. Michelle Engler will introduce guest speakers for evening program- Bill Ballenger from Inside Michigan Politics and William Rustem from Public Sector Consultants. (30 min. Q & A) 9:30p.m. Program ends. End of Day One. I-~ 2001 �• The MCSC is dedicated to enabling all citizens, including youth, to engage in public problem solving through service and volunteerism. Tuesday, September 11, 2001 Day Two - Reflections and Commitments Armed with the opinions and evidence from the experts AND in light of the strategic plan adopted last year, what are the next steps for the MCSC? How should it communicate its purpose? Should the MCSC do business differently? If so, how? If not, why? What should the short (12 months) and long (five years) goals of this organization be in light of these facts? What can each commissioner, staff member and friend do to support Michigan's Volunteers now and into the future? 7:00a.m.- 8:00a.m. Breakfast Buffet in the Dining Room and checkout of rooms (Check-out is Noon but no other time) Reflections -What did I learn? What should be done? 8:15a.m. Reflections on previous day in the Upjohn Ballroom 8:45a.m. Overview/review of plan- Work for next 12 months 9:00a.m. Small group discussions (30 min.) Small group report back with questions and comments. (30 min.) Break (Soda's, coffee and cookies) 10:00 a.m. Commitments- How can I help? 10:15 a.m. Legislative and Public Relations Committee Report Report out by Commissioners Pruitt and O'Day 10:30 a.m. Small group discussion (30 min.) Small group report back with questions and comments (30 min.) 11: 45 a.m. Break (Lunch Buffet will be rolled into the Ballroom.) Noon Lunch in Upjohn Ballroom. 12:45 p.m. Summary and personal commitment 1:30 p.m. Adjourn (soda's and cookies available for the ride home.) End of 2001 Commissioner Retreat � Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Our State of Generosity Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Grand Valley State University. Dorothy A. Johnson Center for Philanthropy Description An account of the resource Collection contains the records of four Michigan nonprofit organizations: Council of Michigan Foundations, Michigan Nonprofit Association, Michigan Community Service Commission, and the Johnson Center for Philanthropy at GVSU. The documents are compiled by the Johnson Center for Philanthropy, and records document the history of the organizations from the 1960s to the 2010s. Coverage The spatial or temporal topic of the resource, the spatial applicability of the resource, or the jurisdiction under which the resource is relevant 1968-2014 Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived <a href="https://gvsu.lyrasistechnology.org/repositories/2/resources/515">Our State of Generosity collection, JCPA-04</a> Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource <a href="http://rightsstatements.org/page/InC/1.0/?language=en">In Copyright</a> Subject The topic of the resource Dorothy A. 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Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context JCPA-04_MCSC_EC_2001-08-17_Agenda Title A name given to the resource Michigan Community Service Commission executive committee 2001-08-17 agenda Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Michigan Community Service Commission Description An account of the resource Michigan Community Service Commission executive committee 2001-08-17 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, 49530 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 2001-08-17 https://digitalcollections.library.gvsu.edu/files/original/70c01cec2da1867df8503f1d65fb5eb8.pdf 967ee03884fcdd81794c9844e992f171 PDF Text Text Draft 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. Board Development Committee- Terry Pruitt A. Recommendations for New Commissioners (Brennan & Swain) B. Designation ofNew MCSC Leadership Advisory Committee Members (Begg, Cummings, Neelis, West) III. Review & Approval of May 21, 2001 Minutes - Chairperson Mawby 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 1oth Anniversary Celebration/Legislative Outreach Event C. Marketing and Public Relations Committee- Commissioner O'Day 1. Presentation & Acceptance of Committee Report D. Report ofDesignees ofthe ConnectMichigan Alliance Board of TrusteesCommissioners Cummings, Engler & Pruitt 1. Appointment of Executive Director 2. Business Plan 3. Update on ConnectMichigan Alliance Endowment Campaign �Draft 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. Staff Recommendations for Future Direction ofthe MCSC (approval item) VII. New Business- Chairperson Mawby A. Approval of2002-2004 Meeting Dates VIII. Adjourn � 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_EC_2001-08-17_Draft-Agenda Title A name given to the resource Michigan Community Service Commission executive committee 2001-08-17 draft agenda Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Michigan Community Service Commission Description An account of the resource Michigan Community Service Commission executive committee 2001-08-17 draft 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, 49531 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 2001-08-17