Board of Directors Meetings

The WCMCA Board of Directors meets monthly on the fourth Tuesday of each month from January through October. The meetings begin at 6:00 p.m. and are held in the facility located at 411 Industrial Park Boulevard, Elbow Lake, Minnesota, unless otherwise scheduled. The Annual Meeting is held the fourth Tuesday of November at a different location determined each year. A new Chairperson, Vice-Chairperson, Treasurer, and Secretary are elected each year at the annual meeting and begin their terms of office in January of the following year. There is no Board meeting in December.

Ever wish you could find a way to set aside some money for a rainy day?
You can!

Financial Literacy Classes are offered on a quarterly basis.  One set of classes is 12 hours total, but offers a lifetime of good financial management tools.  The next class to be determined. The 12-hour curriculum will be taught in 3 sessions of 4 hours.

Click the links to view a flyer about the new sessions: August 11th, 18th, and 25th in Alexandria

                                                                                      December 4th and 11th in Elbow Lake

Cost for the sessions is $25 for the general public but may be FREE or reduced if you are enrolled in a program at WCMCA.

The classes are a part of the Family Assets for Independence in Minnesota Program, that allows participants to save up to $40 per month for 2 years and have it matched at a 3 to 1 rate to be used to purchase a home, for post-secondary education or for opening or expanding a small business.  However, WCMCA has started offering these classes to the public for $25 to cover the expense of the books.  The classes offer information on the Four Cornerstones of Financial Literacy:

1. Budgeting to create savings
2. Debt reduction and asset building
3. Building a good credit rating
4. Consumer protection and financial institutions

If you would like more information on these classes, or on our FAIM Program, please contact Heather at 800-492-4805 Ext. 157. If you prefer you can email: heathert@wcmca.org

All Staff Meetings - The next All Staff will be September 13th, 2010

The entire Agency Staff meets twice each year, usually in April and September, at a different location within the five-county service area. The purpose of the meeting is to update staff on new programs and advise of changes in old programs. It is also a good time for team building and to meet any new staff hired since the previous All Staff. Various speakers and programs are scheduled to provide information pertinent to the times and to events happening in the Agency and among Staff. It is an interesting and enjoyable day away from the regular routine and energizes everyone with new ideas and enthusiasm.

Artists Wanted
WCMCA is currently looking for Artists who are interested in a display in our Art in the Halls Exhibit. The purpose of the Art in the Halls Exhibit is primarily to enhance the atmosphere of the Agency, while providing an art experience to the staff, clients, and general public.