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. This year, the number of new Promise Scholars grew to 105, with two-thirds of applicants choosing college, in part, because of the Promise. 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
Community Partners
Monica Schuyler, Chair
Ed Makowicki, Vice-Chair
Fabian Knizacky, Treasurer
Andrea Large, Member
Jason Kennedy, Member
Jim McLean, Member
Roger Nash, Member
Amy Pepper, Member
Annette Quillan, Member
Dena Thurston, Member
Kathy Surd, Member
Board Meeting Times
The Mason County Promise Zone Board meets monthly on the 2nd Monday of the Month from 3-5 pm. All meetings are at the Ludington & Scottville Chamber of Commerce Conference Room in Ludington, Michigan unless otherwise posted.
CHANGE OF LOCATION
The following meetings will be held online in compliance with Michigan Governor Whitmer's Executive Order 2020-75.
These meetings will be held virtually and are open to the public by phone or internet. Two periods of public participation will be provided, one at the beginning and one at the end of the meeting. Please read below for the information to access the meetings.
Mason County Promise Zone
Appeals Committee Meeting
Monday, June 1st, 11AM
Location: Online
To join online: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/87946062850?pwd=d1VTRGUxRFVyYVBlM2poank0U09EZz09
Meeting ID: 879 4606 2850
Password: 3KQ72T
To join by phone, dial: +1 646 876 9923 US
Meeting ID: 879 4606 2850
Password: 560389
Mason County Promise Zone
Executive Committee Meeting
Tuesday, May 26th, 1PM
Location: Online
To join online:
Meeting ID: 861 5722 4273
Password: 6ME0uM
To join by phone: 1 646 876 9923 US (New York)
Meeting ID: 861 5722 4273
Password: 096562
Mason County Promise Zone
Marketing Committee Meeting
Tuesday, June 2nd, Noon
Location: Online
Join online:
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/82365289243?pwd=cmNDbXU0SWtRSFZpZ1pMbXh1Q1FxUT09
Meeting ID: 823 6528 9243
Password: 6QEfqD
To join by phone, dial: 1 646 876 9923 US (New York)
Meeting ID: 823 6528 9243
Password: 008924
Mason County Promise Zone Board Meeting
Monday, June 8th, 3-5PM
Location: Online
To join online, use this link:
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/83702755270?pwd=YTJEa21IL28zWDdoQWRQME1DSlU2dz09
Meeting ID: 837 0275 5270
Password: 4jcYuZ
To join by phone, dial: +1 646 876 9923
Meeting ID: 837 0275 5270
Password: 492812
Mason County Promise Zone
Policy Committee Meeting
Wednesday, August 5th, 1PM
Location: In person at the Ludington & Scottville Chamber of Commerce or Online at
Join online:
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/83069001141?pwd=dDArcmFUR0FSZ1NJQnBzTitDMHc3dz09
Meeting ID: 830 6900 1141
Password: 1gTRnw
To join by phone, dial: +1 646 876 9923
Meeting ID: 830 6900 1141
Password: 559733
“ 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.”
Scott Ward, President
– West Shore Community College