The Mason County Promise Zone

The Mason County Promise Zone was established in 2018, with its first cohort of 80 Promise Scholars at West Shore Community College in the 2018-19 academic year. But the Promise is more than numbers of students, it's a commitment from the communities, companies and citizens of Mason County to our youth and to the future. 

Authority Board Information

& Meeting Postings

Community Partners

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Scroll down for additional Board & Committee meeting dates, times, information and links.

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2021 Board Members

Monica Schuyler, Chair

Jason Kennedy, Vice-Chair
Fabian Knizacky, Treasurer
Andrea Large, Secretary
Kristen Biggs, Member
Jim McLean, Member
Roger Nash, Member
Amy Pepper, Member
Annette Quillan, Member
Dena Thurston, Member

Kathy Surd, Member

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Public Contact information for Board members is above. Communication to the full Board can be sent by emailing info@masoncountypromise.org. or by mail to 5300 W US 10, Ludington, MI 49431  

Board Meeting Times

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Mason County Promise Zone Authority Board & Committee meetings

This meeting is open to the public under the Michigan Open Meetings Act

2021 Mason County Promise Zone Authority Board &  Committee Meetings

are listed with dates, times, and links to join virtually below.

Meetings are scheduled to be held at the Ludington & Scottville Chamber of Commerce Large Conference Room, 5300 W US 10, Ludington, MI.

In the event of a pandemic-related state of emergency, meetings will be held remotely via Zoom.   An agenda will be available on MasonCountyPromise.org  two hours in advance of each meeting. 

To reach a Board member participating remotely directly about agenda topics, please scroll up to Board Contact information.

Anyone who needs special accommodation for disabilities in order to attend or offer public comment at Promise Zone meetings should contact Jody Maloney, Mason County Promise Zone Director, at 231-239-8224 or email  

Mason County Promise Zone Authority Board meetings are open to the public under the Michigan Open Meetings Act

Public Meeting Notice:

What: 2021 Mason County Promise Zone Authority Board Regular Meetings

When: On the 2nd Monday of the Month (see dates below) from 3:00-5:00 PM

Where: After June 13, 2021 posted meetings will take place as scheduled at Ludington and Scottville Area Conference Room, 5300 W US-10, Ludington, MI

In the event of a pandemic-related state of emergency, meetings will be held remotely via Zoom. The Promise Zone's remote participation procedures are explained here.

DATES:                                 TIME:

January 11, 2021:             3:00-5:00 PM Will be held online via Zoom

February 8, 2021:             3:00-5:00 PM Will be held online via Zoom

March 8, 2021:                  3:00-5:00 PM Will be held online via Zoom

April 12, 2021:                  3:00-5:00 PM Will be held online via Zoom

May 10, 2021:                    3:00-5:00 PM Will be held online via Zoom

June 14, 2021:                   3:00-5:00 PM In-person as scheduled 

July 12, 2021:                    3:00-5:00 PM

August 9, 2021:                 3:00-5:00 PM

September 13, 2021:       3:00-5:00 PM

October 11, 2021:             3:00-5:00 PM

November 8, 2021:           3:00-5:00 PM

December 13, 2021:        3:00-5:00 PM

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To participate by online, visit:

https://us02web.zoom.us/j/83702755270?pwd=YTJEa21IL28zWDdoQWRQME1DSlU2dz09
Meeting ID: 837 0275 5270 Passcode: 4jcYuZ
To join by phone, dial: +1 646 876 9923  Meeting ID: 837 0275 5270 Passcode: 492812 

Board contact information & agendas found two hours before meetings at: MasonCountyPromise.org

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Appeals Committee:

Monday, February 1, 2021, 11AM Will be held online via Zoom

Monday, June 7, 2021, 11AM  Will be held online via Zoom

Monday August, 30, 2021, 11AM

Monday, December 6, 2020, 11AM

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To join Appeals Committee Meetings Online:
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/87946062850?pwd=d1VTRGUxRFVyYVBlM2poank0U09EZz09
Meeting ID: 879 4606 2850 Password: 3KQ72T
To join by phone: 1 646 876 9923 US Meeting ID: 879 4606 2850 Password: 560389
 

Marketing Committee:

Wednesday March 3, 2021, 4PM Will be held online via Zoom

Wednesday, June 2, 2021, 4PM Will be held online via Zoom

Wednesday, August 4, 2021, 4PM

Wednesday, December 1, 2021, 4PM

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To join Marketing Committee Meetings Online:
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/82365289243?pwd=cmNDbXU0SWtRSFZpZ1pMbXh1Q1FxUT09
Meeting ID: 823 6528 9243 Passcode: 6QEfqD
To join by phone: 1 646 876 9923 Meeting ID: 823 6528 9243 Passcode: 008924

Student Success Committee:

Monday, February 8, 2021, 8-9:30 AM Will be held online via Zoom

Monday, May 10, 2021, 8-9:30 AM Will be held online via Zoom

Monday, June 7, 2021, 9:30 AM: Will be held online via Zoom

Wednesday, June 23, 2021, 3:00 PM: Chamber of Commerce Conf. Rm.

Thursday, August 17, 2021, 10:00 AM: West Shore Community College Administrative Building MBT Room, 3000 N. Stiles Rd. Scottville, MI 

Monday, September 13, 2021, 8-9:30AM

Monday, November 8, 2021, 8-9:30 AM

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To join Student Success Committee Meetings online: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/8406088135?pwd=b2E4dnNwc0tERHBhc045MGhuNWt4dz09
Meeting ID: 840 608 8135 Passcode: 7cwwSG

To join by phone: 1 646 876 9923 US Meeting ID: 840 608 8135 Passcode: 155544
 

Policy Committee (Ad Hoc): Wednesday, January 6, 2021, 11AM This meeting will take place online due to the Michigan DHHS emergency order that limits indoor gatherings. Please use this link to join the meeting:

https://us02web.zoom.us/j/8406088135?pwd=b2E4dnNwc0tERHBhc045MGhuNWt4dz09

Meeting ID: 840 608 8135 Passcode: 7cwwSG
To join by phone: 1 646 876 9923 Meeting ID: 840 608 8135

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Executive Committee (Ad Hoc):

Monday, January 25, 12:00 PM: Will be held online via Zoom

Thursday, February 25, 9:00 AM: Will be held online via Zoom

Tuesday, June 1, 3:00 PM: Will be held online via Zoom

Wednesday, October 6, 1:30 PM

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To join Executive or Policy Committee Meetings online:
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/8406088135?pwd=b2E4dnNwc0tERHBhc045MGhuNWt4dz09

Meeting ID: 840 608 8135 Passcode: 7cwwSG
To join by phone: 1 646 876 9923 US (New York) Meeting ID: 840 608 8135 Passcode: 155544

“ The Mason County Promise Zone will provide access to affordable education and job preparation opportunities to many who otherwise would not be able to participate because of life circumstances. As well as providing a means to access for many, the Promise Zone will lower the cost of education for others, help create a college-going culture in the county, while providing supplemental support to the public school systems. I am excited to watch the positive impact the Promise Zone will have on Mason County.” 

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Scott Ward, President

– West Shore Community College