Events

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? 

Financial Management Classes on a quarterly basis.  One set of classes is 12 hours total, but offers a lifetime of good financial management tools.  The 2008 Class schedule is as follows:

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 Robbie at 800-492-4805 Ext. 137 for details.

All Staff Meetings
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.