Mason County Promise Zone Authority Board Overview
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.
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Authority Board Information
& Meeting Postings
Community Partners
Scroll down for additional Board & Committee meeting dates, times, information and links.
Current Board Members
Monica Jewell, Chair--Legislative Appt.
Joan Vidak, Vice Chair
Fabian Knizacky, Treasurer
Kathy Surd, Secretary
Vacant, Member--Legislative Appt.
Michael Haveman, Member
Michael Masters, Member
Roger Nash, Member
Amy Pepper, Member
Annette Quillan, Member
Chad Riffle, Member​​​​​​
A link to ​public contact information for Board members can be found here.
Communication to the full Board can be sent by emailing info@masoncountypromise.org. or by mail to 119 S. Rath, 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​
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2025 Mason County Promise Zone Authority Board & Committee Meetings
An agenda will be available on MasonCountyPromise.org 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
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Mason County Promise Zone Authority Board
This meeting is open to the public under the Michigan Open Meetings Act
What: 2026 Mason County Promise Zone Authority Board & Committee Meetings
When: Dates and times vary, see below
Where: Lakeshore Resource Network Conference Room, 920 E. Tinkham Ave., Ludington, MI (unless otherwise noted)
Board Meetings: All Board Meetings take place on the second Monday each month from 3:30-5PM
Monday, January 12, 2026
Monday, February 9, 2026
Monday, March 9, 2026
Monday, April 13, 2026
Monday, May 11, 2026
Monday, June 8, 2026
Monday, July 13, 2026
Monday, August 10, 2026
Monday, September 14, 2026
Monday, October 12, 2026
Monday, November 9, 2026
Monday, December 14, 2026
Appeals Committee: All meetings at 11AM
Monday, February 2, 2026
Monday, May 4, 2026
Monday, August 3, 2026
Monday, December 7, 2026
Student Success Committee: All meetings at 10AM
Monday, January 26, 2026
Monday, February 23, 2026
Monday, March 23, 2026
Monday, April 27, 2026
Monday, June 22, 2026
Monday, July 27, 2026
Monday, September 28, 2026
Monday, October 26, 2026
Monday, November 23, 2026
Community Engagement Committee: All meetings at 10AM
Wednesday, February 4, 2026
Wednesday, May 6, 2026
Wednesday, August 5, 2026
Wednesday, November 4, 2026
Executive Committee (Ad Hoc): TBD
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Board contact information & agendas (available two hours before meetings) can be found at: MasonCountyPromise.org
Anyone who needs special accommodation for disabilities in order to attend or offer public comment at this meeting should contact Jody Maloney, Promise Zone Director: jodym@ludington.org or 231-239-8224. Submitted by: Jody Maloney, Promise Zone Director.
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“ 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