Michigan Association of CMH Boards is proud to present:
Regional Board Member Educational Forum
Friday, March 18, 2011 & Saturday, March 19, 2011
Weber’s Inn, 3050 Jackson Road, Ann Arbor, MI 48013
Forum Fee: $55/person
The regional board member educational forums have been developed to offer educational opportunities for ALL board members. These forums will benefit both the seasoned conference attendee and those who are unable to attend the annual conferences. The forums will be held regionally throughout the year. We hope that you take advantage of this opportunity to develop new skills and to network with other board members.
To download a copy of the agenda and registration form, click here.
To go to a secure site and register online click here.
Agenda
Friday
7:00pm – 8:30pm Networking
Take some time to gather informally with MACMHB Executive Director Michael Vizena and other area board members.
Saturday
8:00am – 8:45am Forum Registration and Continental Breakfast
8:45am – 9:30am Environmental Scan/Budget/Legislative Update
9:30am – 10:30am All About MACMHB & How YOU Can Get
Involved
10:45am – 12:30pm How to Be a Better Board Member:
Topics that may be Covered: Code of Conduct, Roberts
Rules, the Role of the Board Member, How to Conduct a
Meeting, Policy Governance, etc.
- Sarah Bannon – CEO, Lakeview Consultants, LLC
12:30pm – 1:15pm Lunch (provided)
1:15pm – 2:15pm Crackerbarrel
Veteran board member Jan Plas, Livingston County CMH Authority, will facilitate this crackerbarrel discussion. This session will be shaped by the topics YOU want to discuss. Come prepared with questions and join an interactive discussion to seek the answers you need. Take advantage of this opportunity to constructively share your experience as a CMH board member.
2:30pm – 4:00pm Optional Boardworks 2.0 - Budget Workshop
Hotel Reservations: Attendees are responsible for making their own reservations at Weber’s Inn. Please call 1-800-443-3050 and ask for reservations. Rooms will be available at $65 plus tax per night. In order to receive the group rate, the individual must identify themselves with the following code: “MA031811TH.” Free guest parking is available.
We encourage you to participate in your region’s educational forum, as presentations may be geared specifically toward your regional aspects. However, if your schedule will not accommodate your region, below are the statewide forum dates in hopes that you’ll be able to attend. Specific workshop topics and fee will vary by region.
Other Regional Forum Dates and Locations:
April 29 & 30, 2011 ~ Grand Rapids
May 6 & 7, 2011 ~ Upper Peninsula
September 9 & 10, 2011 ~ Northern Michigan
September 30 & October 1, 2011 ~ Thumb Area
concerns about trainings - (517) 374-6848