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
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 jodym@ludington.org
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. To participate virtually in Board meetings:
Use this link:
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/8406088135?pwd=b2E4dnNwc0tERHBhc045MGhuNWt4dz09
Meeting ID: 840 608 8135 Passcode: 7cwwSG
DATES: TIME:
January 11, 2021: 3:00-5:00 PM Held online via Zoom
February 8, 2021: 3:00-5:00 PM Held online via Zoom
March 8, 2021: 3:00-5:00 PM Held online via Zoom
April 12, 2021: 3:00-5:00 PM Held online via Zoom
May 10, 2021: 3:00-5:00 PM Held online via Zoom
June 14, 2021: 3:00-5:00 PM In-person as scheduled
July 12, 2021: 3:00-5:00 PM In-person as scheduled
August 9, 2021: 3:00-5:00 PM In-person as scheduled
September 13, 2021: 3:00-5:00 PM In-person as scheduled
October 11, 2021: 3:00-5:00 PM
November 8, 2021: 3:00-5:00 PM
December 13, 2021: 3:00-5:00 PM
Board contact information & agendas found two hours before meetings at: MasonCountyPromise.org
Appeals Committee:
Monday, February 1, 2021, 11AM Held online via Zoom
Monday, June 7, 2021, 11AM Held online via Zoom
Monday, July 19th, 2021, 11AM—In Person; to join by Zoom for this meeting: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/8406088135?pwd=b2E4dnNwc0tERHBhc045MGhuNWt4dz09
Monday August, 30, 2021, 11AM In person as scheduled
Monday, December 6, 2020, 11AM
Marketing Committee:
Wednesday March 3, 2021, 4PM Held online via Zoom
Wednesday, June 2, 2021, 4PM Held online via Zoom
Wednesday, August 4, 2021, 4PM In person as scheduled
Wednesday, December 1, 2021, 4PM--Cancelled due to elimination of this Committee
Student Success Committee:
Monday, February 8, 2021, 8-9:30 AM Held online via Zoom
Monday, May 10, 2021, 8-9:30 AM Held online via Zoom
Monday, June 7, 2021, 9:30 AM: Held online via Zoom
Wednesday, June 23, 2021, 3:00 PM: Chamber of Commerce Conf. Rm.
~Board member McLean will be attending online
Tuesday, August 17, 2021, 10:00 AM: West Shore Community College Administrative Building MBT Room, 3000 N. Stiles Rd. Scottville, MI (In person only)
Monday, September 13, 2021, 8-9:30AM In person as scheduled
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: Held online via Zoom
Thursday, February 25, 9:00 AM: Held online via Zoom
Tuesday, June 1, 3:00 PM: Held online via Zoom
Wednesday, September 9, 2:00 PM: In person at Ludington & Scottville Chamber of Commerce
Wednesday, October 6, 1:30 PM
“ 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
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