Wednesday 8/6

3 p.m.

MAM Board Meeting
*MAM Board members only

6 p.m.

Registration Opens
Location:
Air Zoo Aerospace & Science Center
6151 Portage Rd, Portage, MI 49002

6–8 p.m.

Welcome Reception
Location:
Air Zoo Aerospace & Science Center
6151 Portage Rd, Portage, MI 49002

Kick off the Summer Workshop at the Welcome Reception! Enjoy refreshments and light appetizers while networking with colleagues and exploring the museum. Included in the registration fee.

Thursday 8/7

Location:
Portage Zhang Senior Center Community Room
West 203 E Centre Ave, Portage, MI 49002

9 a.m.

Registration Opens

9:30 a.m.

Opening Remarks & Host City Welcome

Speakers:

Robert Clark, Mayor, City of Monroe, MAM Board President

Patricia Randall, Mayor, City of Portage

9:45 a.m.

Legislative Update

Speakers:

Jennifer Rigterink, Assistant Director, State & Federal Affairs, Michigan Municipal League – Download presentation

Dave Hodgkins, Legislative Associate, State & Federal Affairs, Michigan Municipal League

The Michigan Municipal League’s State and Federal Affairs department will provide an update on current state and federal legislation.

10:45 a.m.

Networking Break 

11 a.m.

Portage Zhang Senior Center Presentation & Facility Tour

Speaker:

Kim Phillips, Director of Senior Citizen Services, Portage Zhang Senior Center – Download presentation

The Portage Zhang Senior Center’s Director Kim Phillips will provide attendees with a presentation about the facility along with a tour. In addition, Kim will share insights and perspectives from her role as president of the Michigan Association of Senior Centers.

12 p.m.

Networking Lunch and Remarks from City of Detroit Mayor Mike Duggan

1 p.m.

Age-Friendly Communities Panel

Speakers:

Ramon Harris, Associate State Director for Community Outreach, AARP Michigan – Download presentation 

Jim Mangi, Chair, Dementia Friendly Saline – Download presentation

Sadie Shattuck, Communications Analyst, AARP Michigan

Victoria Snyder, Mayor, City of Albion – Download presentation

Marian McClellan, Mayor, City of Oak Park

This session will feature speakers from AARP Michigan to talk about what it means to be an age-friendly community and how to obtain the designation. We’ll hear from mayor panelists from communities that are members of this network.

2:30–3:30 p.m.

Housing Affordability 101: Understanding Costs, Data, & Financing

Speaker:

Melissa Milton-Pung, Program Manager, Policy Research Labs, Michigan Municipal League – Download presentation

Housing on the brain? This session aims to help chief elected officials understand financing options and tools available to support housing creation in their communities. Attendees will walk away equipped to handle challenges like rising construction costs, create development agreements, utilize tools like the Michigan State Housing Development Authority (MSHDA) Housing Tax Increment Financing (TIF) Program, and more.

5–9 p.m.

Dinner & Concert

Location:
Alibi Restaurant
153 W Centre Ave, Portage, MI 49024

Attendees and guests will enjoy dinner at Alibi followed by an outdoor concert at Overlander Bandshell. Included in the registration fee.

Friday 8/8

Location:
Portage Zhang Senior Center Community Room West
203 E Centre Ave, Portage, MI 49002

8:15 a.m.

Coffee & Networking

9 a.m.

Remarks from Lieutenant Governor Garlin Gilchrist II

9:15 a.m.

How to Strategically Access Funding for Water & Infrastructure Projects

Speakers:

Melissa Milton-Pung, Program Manager, Policy Research Labs, Michigan Municipal League – Download presentation

Grace Carey, Program Officer, Michigan Municipal League Foundation

Melissa Milton-Pung and Grace Carey will provide attendees with the information and tools they need to strategically seek grant funding for critical infrastructure projects in their communities.

10:15 a.m.

Networking Break

10:30 a.m.

City of Portage: Emergency Response Plan and Emergency Management for the Chief Elected Official

Speaker:

Patricia Randall, Mayor, City of Portage – Download presentation

Mayor Patricia Randall will share the City of Portage’s effective emergency response plan and strategies for success if your community experiences an emergency.

Emergency Management for the Chief Elected Official

Speaker:

Jack Blanchard, Emergency Management, Berkley – Download presentation

Public Safety Disasters are locally driven events, and local officials should have a clear understanding of their roles and responsibilities for successful emergency management and incident response. This session will provide an overview of disaster response and recovery planning, roles and responsibilities, and tips for working with county, state, and federal officials. Topics such as damage assessment, debris management, the process for declaring a state of emergency, and seeking assistance will be discussed.

12:30 p.m.

Closing Remarks, Program Evaluations & Adjourn