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2023 MAM Mayors and Presidents Institute
The Bavarian Inn Lodge,
Frankenmuth, MI
November 16-17, 2023
The Michigan Association of Mayors (MAM) is hosting its biennial Mayors and Presidents Institute on November 16-17, 2023, at the Bavarian Inn Lodge in Frankenmuth. The event will include sessions on the role of the mayor/village president, the mayor/president and manager relationship, core policies like the Open Meetings Act (OMA), parliamentary procedure, and more. The Mayors and Presidents Institute will provide both new and seasoned officials with essential skills and knowledge to help them serve their communities. Attendees will also enjoy invaluable networking time to foster relationships among peer.
Find photos from the event here.
Agenda
Click on a speaker's name to download their presentation.
Thursday, November 16
5:00 pm
Registration Opens
5:30 pm
Dinner
6:00 pm
Introduction to MAM & Attendee Introductions
Speaker: Lee Kilbourn, Mayor, City of Auburn; MAM Board President
6:30 pm
The Role of the Mayor/President
Speaker: Chris Johnson, General Counsel, Michigan Municipal League
7:00 pm
Networking Break
7:15 pm
The Mayor/President and Manager Relationship
Speaker: Jason Smith, City Manager, City of Belleville
7:45 pm
Working with the Media/Media Relations
Speaker: Josh Hovey, Partner, Martin Waymire
8:45 pm
Adjourn
Friday, November 17
8:30 am
Networking Breakfast
9:00 am
Open Meetings Act, Ethics, & Other Policies
Speaker: Chris Johnson, General Counsel, Michigan Municipal League
9:45 am
Running the Meeting
Speaker: Julie Pioch
10:45 am
Networking Break
11:00 am
Mayor's Panel Discussion with Q&A
Speakers: Colleen Brown, Mayor, City of Montrose; MAM Board Member
Pauline Repp, Mayor, City of Port Huron; MAM Board Member
James Rynberg, Mayor, City of Fremont; MAM Board Member
Noon
Networking Lunch
12:30 pm
Historical Society of Michigan
Speaker: Bob Myers, Director, History Programming, Historical Society of Michigan
1:00 pm
Flavored Tobacco Products & Our Youth
Speakers: Jamaine Dickens, Principal, Compass Strategies
Minou Jones, Founder & CEO, Making it Count Community Development Corporation
1:30 pm
Networking Break
1:45 pm
Responding to an Emergency
Speaker: Kevin Sweeney, Deputy State Director of Emergency Management, Michigan State Police
3:00 pm
Networking Break
3:15 pm
Campaign Problems to Avoid
Speaker: Chris Johnson, General Counsel, Michigan Municipal League
3:30 pm
Conducting Marriage Ceremonies
Speaker: Chris Johnson, General Counsel, Michigan Municipal League
3:45 pm
Closing Remarks & Program Evaluations
4:00 pm
Adjourn
Registration
Registration and cancellation deadline is November 9 at 5:00pm.
Cancellation Policy
All cancellations must be submitted in writing either by fax, 734-627-6884 or email, registration@mml.org. There will be no refunds for cancellation requests received after 11/9/2023. For a full list of registration policies, please visit our events website.
MAM Members
$205 Early Bird Rate (cutoff is 10/19/23)
$230 if registering after 10/19/23
Nonmembers
$275 Early Bird Rate (cutoff is 10/19/23)
$315 if registering after 10/19/23
Includes MAM membership through 2024 for mayors, village presidents, and township supervisors of Michigan communities that are members of the Michigan Municipal League!
Housing
The Bavarian Inn Lodge
1 Covered Bridge Lane
Frankenmuth, MI 48734
Housing reservations can be made via phone or website. To book reservations via phone please call (855) 652-7200 and use the group code 13J6ZV. To book reservations online please visit this link and use group code 13J6ZV https://www.bavarianinn.com/reservations/#/room
Group housing cutoff for the MAM room block is set for November 2, 2023.
Sponsorship Opportunities
Bronze Sponsor – Under $500 ($250 minimum)
- Name/logo listed on workshop program
Silver Sponsor – $500
- Name/logo listed on workshop program and promotional materials, including direct emails to 530+ Mayors and Village Presidents and event related press releases
- Distribution of materials onsite at registration table
Gold Sponsor – $1,000
- Name/logo listed on workshop program and promotional materials, including direct emails to 530+ Mayors and Village Presidents and event related press releases
- Name/logo listed on MAM website homepage through December 2023
- Two free registrations at event ($400 value, travel and lodging not included, spouses/guest welcome)
Platinum Sponsor – $1,500 or more
- Name/logo listed on workshop program and promotional materials, including direct emails to 530+ Mayors and Village Presidents and event related press releases
- Name/logo listed on MAM website homepage through December 2023
- Designated display table for information and materials
- Banner(s), easels, or other provided logos placed throughout the event
- Two free registrations at event ($400 value, travel and lodging not included, spouses/guest welcome)
- Opportunity to make a formal presentation up to 15 minutes during lunch on Friday of the program (only one Platinum opportunity available)
Completed forms can be sent to registration@mml.org.
If you have any questions, please contact Kaitlyn Bloink at kbloink@mml.org.
We hope that you will find sponsorship beneficial.