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.
2023 Board Members
Monica Schuyler, Chair--Legislative Appt.
Dena Thurston, Vice Chair
Fabian Knizacky, Treasurer
Kathy Surd, Secretary
Vic Burwell, Member--Legislative Appt.
Juliana Jackoviak-Anderson, Member
Roger Nash, Member
Amy Pepper, Member
Annette Quillan, Member
Chad Riffle, Member
Dena Thurston, Member
Joan Vidak, 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 119 S. Rath, 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
2023 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
Mason County Promise Zone Authority Board
This meeting is open to the public under the Michigan Open Meetings Act
What: 2023 Mason County Promise Zone Authority Board & Committee Meetings
When: Dates and times vary by Board and Committee, see below
Where: Unless otherwise posted, meetings will take place at Lakeshore Resource Network Conference Room, 920 E. Tinkham Ave., Ludington, MI
What: 2023 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
Board Meetings:
Monday, January 9, 2023, 3:00-5:00 PM
Monday, February 13, 2023, 3:00-5:00 PM
Special Meeting: Monday, February 20, 2023, 4:00-5:00 PM
Monday, March 13, 2023, 3:00-5:00 PM--CANCELLED
Monday, April 10, 2023, 3:00-5:00 PM
Monday, May 8, 2023, 3:00-5:00 PM
Monday, June 12, 2023, 3:00-5:00 PM
Monday, July 10, 2023, 3:00-5:00 PM
Monday, August 14, 2023, 3:00-5:00 PM
Monday, September 11, 2023, 3:00-5:00 PM
Monday, October 9, 2023, 3:00-5:00 PM
Monday, November 13, 2023, 3:00-5:00 PM
Monday, December 11, 2023, 3:00-5:00 PM
Appeals Committee: All meetings at 11AM
Monday, February 6, 2023--CANCELLED
Monday, April 3, 2023
Monday, June 5, 2023--CANCELLED
Monday, August 21, 2023
Monday, December 4, 2023
Student Success Committee: All meetings at 10AM
Monday, January 23, 2023
Monday, February 27, 2023
Monday, March 27, 2023--CANCELLED
Monday, April 24, 2023
Monday, May 22, 2023--CANCELLED
Monday, June 26, 2023
Monday, July 24, 2023
Monday, August 28, 2023
Monday, September 25, 2023
Monday, October 23, 2023
Monday, November 27, 2023
Community Engagement Committee: All meetings at 3:30PM
Wednesday January 4, 2023
Wednesday, February 1, 2023
Wednesday, May 3, 2023--CANCELLED & Rescheduled to
Monday, June 12, 2023 at 2:00 PM
Wednesday, August 2, 2023
Wednesday, November 1, 2023
Executive Committee (Ad Hoc):
Wednesday, May 10, 2023 at 4:00 PM--CANCELLED & Rescheduled to
Wednesday, June 14, 2023 at 2:00 PM
Monday, October 16, 2023 at 1:00 PM
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.
“ 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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