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, April 17, 2026

Maine Govt East Campus, 32 Blossom Lane, Augusta, ME  04347 DMR Room 118, Marquardt Building

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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 Room 118 is on the first floor of the Marquardt building.

This image of the location shows the building on the campus. Marquardt is building number 11.

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, April 16, 2026. Individuals who will be present in the meeting room do not need to register.

Agenda

Time

Topic

Leader

10:00

Public Comment

Guindon

10:10

AmeriCorps Program Briefing: TBD

TBD

Business Meeting

10:10

Call to Order

Guindon

10:12

Welcome, Announcements, Agenda Adjustments

  1. Introductions
  2. Announcements 
        A. Reminder: Protocols for hybrid business meetings
        B. Conflict of Interest awareness in Board actions
  3. Appreciation(s) 
  4. Commish Quiz
  5. Additions or Deletions to Agenda
  6. Motion to approve Consent Agenda

Guindon

 

 

 

Consent Agenda 

10:25
  1. Business Minutes 
    Moved that the minutes of the Commission meeting on March 20, 2026 be approved.

Guindon

Planning and Future Initiatives   

10:35
  1. Update on federal issues
    1. Presidential Budget Request
    2. AmeriCorps Volunteer Generation Fund

Gleixner-Hayat 

10:40
  1. ASC National Service Training Read-Out

Gleixner-Hayat 

10:45
  1. LD876 Amended and Approved

Gleixner-Hayat 

10:50
  1. LD1433 Report – Feasibility of a Higher Education Corps

Gleixner-Hayat 

Focus on Mission Responsibilities

10:55
  1. Business Meetings
  1. Change of Date to June 26th
  2. National Service Luncheon?
  3. September Retreat Dates – Survey Forthcoming

Gleixner-Hayat

Business Reports
(Reports submitted are posted.)

11:00
  1. Public Policy & Communications Task Force
  1. State budget outlook
  2. Other updates, if needed.

Torres
 

11:05
  1. Grant Selection and Performance Task Force
    1. Motion to limit FY26 AmeriCorps formula funding to continuation applications only.

Guindon

11:20
  1. Executive Committee 
    1.  Update, if needed.

Proulx-Curry

11:25
  1. Governor’s Service Awards

Update, if needed.

 

Shorty

11:20
  1. Service Programs Task Force
  1. Update, if needed.

Preecs

11:25

F. Institutional Effectiveness and Accountability
1.  Update, if needed.

Branham

11:30

G. Financial Task Force
1. Update, if needed.

Burke

11:35

H. Maine Volunteer Foundation
1. Update, if needed.

Branham

11:40

I. State Service Strategy

  1. Today’s Goal – Engagement Strategy Feedback & Design

Gleixner-Hayat,

Millard

12:50
  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

12:55
  1. Check-in on hybrid meeting experience
  2. Adjourn 

Proulx-Curry
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: March Board Meeting Minutes

2. Executive Committee meeting: Report at meeting

3. Grant Selection and Performance:  Report at meeting

4. Public Policy: Report at meeting

5. Service Programs: March Minutes

6. IEA: Report at Meeting

7. State Service Strategy: Report at Meeting

Team Report:

Public Information Officer:  Vacant Position

Grant Officer: Vacant Position

Program Development and Training Officer: Vacant Position

Program Officer, Special Volunteer Initiatives:  Current

Volunteer Services Coordinator: Current

Background

These items are either background for some of the discussions and/or at the Commission meeting or information on national or regional issues that may impact the Commission.

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, April 16, 2026!

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

This Month's Challenge!

Question: Who led the AmeriCorps pledge at the Hall of Flags Day of National and Community Service Recognition?