October/November 2005 Commission Meeting

Call to Order

Gagnon

10:05

Welcome, Announcements, Agenda Adjustments
» Introductions and updates
» Announcements, Quiz Answer
» Additions or Deletions to Agenda

Gagnon

Business Reports
(Reports submitted are posted. Discussion limited to action items.)

10:10

A. September Minutes

Stebbins

10:15

B. Nominations
1. New Resignations
2. Status of nominee recommendations
3. Election of Vice Chairs

Nunan

10:20

C. Board Retreat Follow up
1. Review for members not at retreat
2. Discussion of "the missing goal"
3. Organizing to deal with the priorities (initial discussion)

D. Strategic Plan Task Force
1. Youth Service and Education Overview
2. Initial cut on priorities and goal/strategies
3. Thoughts on Community-based Learn & Serve proposal

Kim True, MCrofton

11:00

E. Executive Committee
1. Eisner invitation to visit Maine
2. Proposal from New Brunswick for June 2006 -- need committee

Gagnon

11:15

F. Public Information and Education
1. Governor's Service Award -- need Commission rep to committee to replace D. Anderson

Goding

11:20

G. Grant Selection and Performance
1. Status of AmeriCorps grant selection process

Scott

Planning and Future Initiatives
1. Action on proposed 2006 budget for Admin/PDAT/ Disability grants
2. Info from TriState conversations and speeches by Washington CNCS folks

1:00

Wrap Up and Adjourn
» Reminder: Complete meeting evaluation forms
» Items for November agenda-- VolunteerMaine Partnership; TriState;NB Conference; Budget for 2006; and ______________________
» Meetings to schedule before members leave:______
» Adjourn