The 35th Anniversary
MARO Spring Leadership Conference

Celebrating Excellence
June 3–5, 2009
Park Place Hotel, Traverse City

This premier networking and educational event featuring informative presentations on critical issues by an outstanding group of presenters. The following are confirmed:

Topics to be discussed include:
  • Washington and Michigan politics, policies and disability issues;
  • challenges to the nonprofit community in our struggling economy;
  • proving return on investment to funders, donors and customers;
  • Obamabucks and workforce development;
  • Michigan Prisoner Re-Entry Initiative;
  • making your message count;
  • new initiatives in CMH services;
  • services for disabled veterans;
  • getting a NISH contract;
  • how to work with school districts on transition services for youth with disabilities;
  • ask the labor attorney about the Freedom of Choice Act;
  • MRS stimulus money, and much more.
Photo of Park Place Hotel

All at the Park Place Hotel in downtown Traverse City. Room rates $99 per night, sgl/dbl.
Reservation cut off date is May 15. Call today to guarantee your room (231) 946-5000.
The conference begins at 1:00 p.m. on Wednesday June 3 and adjourns at noon on Friday June 5.
Cost for MARO Members is $270. Non-member rate is $405
Registration fee includes entrance to all sessions, handouts, 2 breakfasts, 1 lunch, refreshment breaks, hospitality suite on Wednesday night, wine tasting reception, banquet and Thursday night entertainment. Registration deadline is Friday, May 30. No refunds after May 30, substitutions are permitted. Cancellations are subject to a $25 processing fee.

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