We are pleased to announce the location and dates of the Michigan Federation for Children and Families’ 2008 Senior Management Conference and Annual Membership Meeting. The conference will take place on September 3rd through September 5th, 2008 at Crystal Mountain in Thompsonville, Michigan. Check back periodically for this year’s theme, activities and conference and hotel registration information.
DVDs of keynote and workshop presentations from the Michigan Federation for Children and Families’ Senior Management Conference, September 5-7, 2007 at Crystal Mountain Resort are now available to order.
Cost:
$10 each or $65 for the set (7 DVDs) [Federation Full and Affiliate members]
$20 each or $130 for the set (7 DVDs) [all others]
Plus a shipping and handling charge of $1.50 per DVD or $5 for the set.
To place an order, click here to download the attached session description and order form.
Earn Social Work CECHs! You can earn as many as 11 hours for the full conference, by coming to hear Tom Harvey from Notre Dame University and his overall, simple message of “Don’t let government funding distort your mission;” Scott Dzurka of United Way of Michigan presenting the changing role of United Ways; Nancy Ronquillo and Michael Shaver from Children’s Home + Aid in Chicago discussing their experience in transforming a nonprofit organization by thinking inside the box; Julie Faber, the director of policy at Children’s Rights presenting the national perspective of strategies for improving the child welfare workforce, drawing from a variety of sources, including the experience in class action litigation; a variety of workshops that include: new twist in lifelong giving for a sustainable future; the Highfields story; maximizing your agency’s resources by saving energy; and finding out if you are protected against email and electronic data lawsuits.
Take an exhilarating ride on the Crystal Clipper chairlift and enjoy panoramic views of three counties and enjoy a mountain top reception with hors d’oeuvres and wine and then a traditional BBQ back at the bottom of the mountain.
Tee it up on the Betsie Valley course for a golf outing (sign up on conference registration form), where you’ll play amidst sparkling creeks, tranquil ponds and lush meadows.
Win a 3 GB ipod and four tickets to a Michigan football game at the Big House.
Be entertained and amazed by Jym Elders, an award-winning mentalist. Jym will entertain you after a fabulous sit down dinner with a show featuring comedy, magic, mentalism and a ton of fun audience participation.
Last but not least: Relax and enjoy the beautiful resort set in the scenic highlands of northern Michigan.
Conference attendees can book your overnight rooms online at Crystal Mountain Resort by clicking here. Use 4568XR for the conference code. Deadline for block room rate is Monday, August 13th.
Register online now by clicking here and plan to join your colleagues at Crystal Mountain for the Federation’s Annual Senior Management Conference, September 5-7, 2007. Registration deadline is August 15th.
Register online now by clicking here and plan to join your colleagues at Crystal Mountain for the Federation’s Annual Senior Management Conference, September 5-7, 2007.
Download the updated Conference Schedule by clicking here.
Conference attendees can book your overnight rooms online at Crystal Mountain Resort by clicking here. Use 4568XR for the conference code.
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The annual fall getaway for leaders of private, nonprofit child and family organizations in Michigan has followed a tradition of quality networking, learning and revitalization. We are excited to hold this year’s event at Crystal Mountain in Thompsonville, Michigan, September 5-7, 2007. This beautiful, relaxing Northern Michigan setting presents an outstanding opportunity to market services and products to agencies or otherwise support agencies which continually strive to improve the quality and effectiveness of their service provision through innovative products and services. Download this file for all the details!
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