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
Due to the ongoing Coronavirus pandemic, County of Mason has declared a local emergency order until June 13, 2021. Until that time, our Promise Zone Board and Committee Meetings will be held online via Zoom. All members will be participating remotely. To contact any board member regarding an agenda item, see the Board Contact information posted below.
Scroll down for additional Board & Committee meeting dates, times, information and links.
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
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
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: Promise Zone Policy Committee and Board Meetings will take place via Zoom due to the ongoing Coronavirus pandemic. See below for Zoom information. Unless the order is continued, other posted meetings will take place 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
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
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
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
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
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, September 13, 2021, 8-9:30AM
Monday, November 8, 2021, 8-9:30 AM
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
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, 2:00 PM: Will be held online via Zoom
Wednesday, October 6, 1:30 PM
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.”
Scott Ward, President
– West Shore Community College
