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Michigan Citizen Corps Council Meeting in Marquette

WHAT:     The Michigan Citizen Corps Council (MCCC) will meet in Marquette as the second of four quadrant meetings around the State.

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WHO:      Sheriff Michael J. Bouchard – MCCC Chairman

Kyle Caldwell – Michigan Community Service Commission (MCSC) Executive Director

               Michigan Citizen Corps Council Members

                                                           

WHEN:     Monday, June 2, 2003, at 1:00 pm

                       

Press availability with Sheriff Michael J. Bouchard and Kyle Caldwell to follow meeting (approximately 2:30 pm)

 

WHERE:  Citizens Forum at Lakeview Arena, Marquette

                       

MCCC Chairman, Sheriff Michael J. Bouchard, and MCSC Executive Director, Kyle Caldwell, will host the third meeting of the Michigan Citizen Corps Council at the Citizens Forum at Lakeview Arena.   The charge of the Council is to organize Citizen Corps throughout the state. The Citizen Corps is a component of President George Bush’s USA Freedom Corps, which creates opportunities for individuals to volunteer to help communities prepare for and respond to emergencies. It is an all encompassing effort designed to bring together local leaders, individual volunteers, and the network of first responder organizations such as police departments, fire departments, and emergency medical personnel.

 

The 12 member MCCC serves as an advisory committee to the MCSC and provides direction on issues related to homeland security and the role volunteers can play in disaster preparedness.

 

The meeting is open to the public and the press is welcome to attend. Time will be allotted for public comment.

Please call Nicole Gee at (248) 858-5009 or cell (248) 343-0728 or Kyle Caldwell at (517) 373-4998 with any questions.