Michigan Citizen Corps Council Meeting in Kalamazoo

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

WHO:         Sheriff Michael J. Bouchard, MCCC Chairman;

Kyle Caldwell, Michigan Community Service Commission (MCSC) Executive Director;

Gary Zulinski, Program Coordinator, Michigan Citizen Corps;

Michigan Citizen Corps Council Members

WHEN:       Monday, September 8, 2003, at 1:00 pm

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

WHERE:      Bronson Hospital, Gilmore Center for Education,

                   Classroom #7

 601 John Street, Kalamazoo

                  Parking is available in the ramp connected to the Gilmore Center for Education. The ramp is located north of Walnut Street between John and Jasper Street.

MCCC Chairman, Sheriff Michael J. Bouchard, and MCSC Executive Director, Kyle Caldwell, will host the fourth meeting of the Michigan Citizen Corps Council at Bronson Hospital Gilmore Center for Education.   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 Gary Zulinski at (517) 241-3867 with any questions.