State Advocacy Day

Please join your colleagues to celebrate and grow the impact of our Y work on public policy in Michigan and beyond.

State Advocacy Day:
April 14th, 2027

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 [email protected] is happy to help.

Venue

Heritage Hall 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 $50, YMCA Volunteers are free. Please email Elizabeth Hudson at [email protected] if financial aid is needed.

Meals

A light breakfast, coffee and lunch is included in your registration fee.

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.

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.

Agenda

Time	Activity	Location
8:30-9:00am	Registration	Lobby, Heritage Hall
9:00am	Welcome
9:05am	Champions Award
9:15am	Keynote Address
9:45am	Keynote Address
10:00am	Legislative Priorities
10:15am	Hear Our Voice
10:40am	News from DC
11:00am	Funding Forecast
11:20am	Childcare Change
11:45am	Hot Topics
12:00am	Lunch and Hill Visits

State Advocacy Day