The mission of Volunteer Maine, the state service commission, is to foster and inspire community service and volunteerism to address critical needs in the State of Maine.

NOTICE: Regular Business Meeting

Friday, October 23, 2026

Maine Govt East Campus, 90 Blossom Lane, Augusta, ME 04333, Room: Marquardt 118 (first floor, public entrance)

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Virtually using this link: https://mainestate.zoom.us/j/81734605546

All business meetings are open to the public who may attend either in person or using the link above.  

DMR 118 is on the first floor of the Marquardt Building at 32 Blossom Lane. Accessible entry, public entry, and parking is from north side of the building.

Map for Driving Directions 

Public Comment: Anyone who wishes to participate in the public comment using technology is asked to register by sending an email to Service.Commission@maine.gov by 5 pm on Thursday, October 22, 2026. Individuals who will be present in the meeting room do not need to register.

Agenda

HQ HAPPENINGS

Time

Topic

Leader

10:00

Public Comment

Proulx-Curry

Business Meeting

10:05

Call to Order

Proulx-Curry

10:05

Welcome, Announcements, Agenda Adjustments

  1. Introductions
  2. Commissioners

    A. Welcome Robert, Wendy, and Jen!

  1. Announcements 
        A. Reminder: Protocols for hybrid business meetings
  2. Appreciation(s) 
  3. Commish Quiz
  4. Additions or Deletions to Agenda
  5. Motion to approve Consent Agenda

Proulx-Curry

 

 

Consent Agenda 

10:10
  1. Business Minutes 
    Moved that the minutes of the task force meetings from July, August, September, and October and the Commission business meeting on June 26, 2026 be approved.

Proulx-Curry

AmeriCorps Update

10:15
  1. AmeriCorps Update

Segerson

Ambassador Update

10:25
  1. Ambassador Updates

Commissioners

Planning and Future Initiatives   

10:30
  1. Service United Grant Application

Gleixner-Hayat 

Focus on Mission Responsibilities

10:45- 11:45
  1. Dawnland Panel Discussion

Branham, IEA Task Force

Business Reports
(Reports submitted are posted.)

11:45
  1. State Service Strategy Task Force
  1. Discussion on Draft State Service Strategy
  2. Next steps: Vote in November, Public Comment

Gleixner-Hayat

 

12:05
  1. Public Policy & Communications Task Force
  1. Legislative Priorities, Governor’s Race

Torres
 

12:10
  1. Grant Selection and Performance Task Force
  1. AmeriCorps Competitive RFA Process

Guindon

12:15
  1. Executive Committee 
    1.  Update, if needed

Proulx-Curry

12:20
  1. Service Programs Task Force
  1. Moving MVLC Location and Date
  2. Maine Service Fellows Host Site Applications Close November 15th

Preecs

12:30

F. Institutional Effectiveness and Accountability
1.  New Task Force Chair

Proulx-Curry, Branham

12:35

G. Financial Task Force
1. Update, if needed

Burke

12:40

H. Maine Volunteer Foundation
1. Strategy Session Read Out

2. New Liaison

Branham, Lebson

12:55
  1. Commission staff reports (items here are in addition to published reports)
  1. Board member questions about published staff reports.
  2. Other (if needed)

Various staff

 
     

Business Wrap Up

1:00
  1. Check-in on hybrid meeting experience
  2. Adjourn 

Proulx-Curry

 

 

 

Background Documents

Draft State Service Strategy

Reports & Drafts

View Calendar Notices Here

To facilitate board communication and assure compliance with the requirements for public notice, all Volunteer Maine meetings and work sessions will be posted on this site's Calendar as well as the State of Maine Legislative Calendar.

Task Force chairs are asked to check the dates/times/locations for their groups and notify staff of any changes.

As Volunteer Maine adds new staff and commissioners, we hope this central posting will help us all avoid "double booking" and, at the same time, make communication with partners smoother.

Minutes

1. Business meeting minutes: June Board Meeting Minutes

2. Executive Committee meeting: Report at meeting

3. Grant Selection and Performance: Report at meeting

4. Public Policy: October Meeting Minutes

5. Service Programs: October Meeting Minutes

6. IEA: October Meeting Minutes

7. State Service Strategy: Report at meeting

8. Finance Task Force: Report at meeting

Team Report:

Public Information Officer: Current

Grant Officer: Vacant Position

Program Development and Training Officer: Filled

Program Officer, Special Volunteer Initiatives: Current

Volunteer Services Coordinator: Current

Commish's Quiz

Commissioner Quiz

More than a contest, this is part of the "in-service education" for Commission board members.

Commission Members should: email their response before 5 pm Thursday, October 22, 2026!

Send your answers to Service.Commission@maine.gov. All correct answers will be well rewarded at the meeting.

This Month's Challenge!

Question: What are the three pillars in Volunteer Maine's State Service Strategy?