Lucy Martin, Program Officer, Special Volunteer Initiatives: Climate Corps Network

Major Projects:

ASC Climate Working Group call that created relationship with the Washington Climate Corps as a potential partner in funding opportunities

MOCA Directory working group meeting; talking with community organizers and organizations about the Directory

Co-hosted NGA Policy Academy working group meeting with attendance from Maine Conservation Corps, Main Street Skowhegan, Maine Department of Labor, Ending Hunger Corps, Educate Maine, Goodwill NNE, Goodwill VISTA, Maine Aquaculture Association, AGC, etc.

Maine Volunteer Leadership Conference planning solidifying speakers, and developing graphics; determining swag items and coordinating day of plans, social media promotion

Maine Climate Corps Network newsletter distribution

MaineCAN meeting to develop interim steering group

Issues to be aware of:

Federal funding landscape is still uncertain

Major focus of effort in new month/Ongoing:

Recruit programs for the Climate Corps Network

MOCA Directory working group understanding structure and potential usage

Identify potential funding and training opportunities for the Maine Climate Corps Network

Plan for the Maine Volunteer Leadership Conference

Develop work plan that is in line with the goals being established for the Commission

Develop records retention workplan