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

Major Projects:

Continued to create connections and collaborate with National Governor’s Association partners including Maine Rural Water Association, Department of Outdoor Recreation, Maine Youth for Climate Justice, Bangor Municipal Water, Bangor Public Works, and the Department of Labor

MOCA Directory working group meetings

Meeting with Brenda from University of Southern Maine to discuss possibilities for co-created soft skills trainings and regarding the NGA Policy Academy

Maine Volunteer Leadership Conference planning solidifying speakers, and developing graphics

Met with Records around retention and plan for records

Maine Climate Corps Network virtual quarterly meeting

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