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Public Policy Conference: April 19th, 2023
Please join your colleagues to celebrate and grow the impact of our Y work on public policy in Michigan and beyond. A great day is planned packed with wonderful speakers and guests. ;A detailed schedule for the day and an event fact sheet is available on the registration page. If you have questions, Fran Talsma at ftalsma@michiganymca.org is happy to help.
Venue:
Heritage Hill at the Capitol Building
Parking:
There are several parking ramps conveniently located near the Capitol building.
Register:
Click here to register. YMCA staff can attend for only $35, YMCA Volunteers are free. Please email Elizabeth Hudson at ehudson@michiganymca.org if financial aid is needed.
Meals:
A light breakfast, coffee and lunch is included in your registration fee.
Need help scheduling legislative visits? Our lobbyist Capitol Services is here to help. Please request assistance when registering or email Courtney Van Camp at csi@capitolservices.org
Who should attend:
Y leadership, staff and volunteers, anyone with a Y story to share and who would like to learn more about engaging stakeholders to advocate for the Y and the communities we serve.
Agenda:
8:30-9:00am | Grab & Go Breakfast | For lawmakers and their staff |
9:00am | Keynote Speaker | Senator Sarah Anthony, District 21 |
9:30am | Priorities and federal earmarks |
Jim McGowen, YUSA Shawna Tello, Jackson YMCA |
10:00am | Statewide funding snapshot and opportunities |
Todd Tennis, Capitol Services Pam Bailey, Flint YMCA Lacey Dixon, Grand Rapids YMCA |
10:30am | Champions Award Presentation |
Michelle Richard, Governor's Office Richard Lauer, Michigan Department of Education Erin Skene Pratt, Michigan Afterschool Partnership |
10:45am | Youth In Government | YIG Governor |
10:55am | Legislative Priorities Review |
Todd Tennis, Capitol Services Fran Talsma, MI YMCA Alliance |
11:15am | Lunch and Hot Topics Panel | Public Policy Panelist |
Share your story:
Please bring along materials you would like to share with your Y colleagues, our speakers, and your legislators.
Attire:
Please wear professional dress
Communications:
A reminder email, map, and final details will be sent to all registrants prior to the event.