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institute | March 15 - 20, 2015 | Mt. pleasant, MichiganMaster academy | March 24 - 26, 2015 | Mt. pleasant, Michigan

Greetings to you and your staff!

The heart of the mission of the MAMC is to promote and encourage professional development through communication, education and training. The Institute and Master Academy provides ideal opportunities for learning, regeneration and connecting with peers from around the state.

On behalf of the MAMC Board of Directors, we are pleased to offer the upcoming institute from March 15-20, 2015 and the Master academy from March 24-26, 2015 at the Comfort Inn and Conference Center located on the campus of Central Michigan University in Mt. Pleasant.

This will be our 8th year with Central Michigan University (CMU) as our sponsor. CMU will oversee the instruction to be sure that it meets International Institute of Municipal Clerks (IIMC) and MAMC certification requirements. Specific information about the IIMC and MAMC requirements can be found at www.iimc.com and www.michiganclerks.org.

Lewis Bender, Ph.D., will return as the facilitator, instructor and also the instructor of record for participants that wish to earn college credit. Mary Bender will provide program coordination for the Institute.

The Institute is sponsored by Central Michigan University, but is directed and administered by MAMC and its members. The MAMC Board of Directors and the Education Committee have been extremely pleased with the response from those that have attended the institute at CMU. We are continuing to review carefully and to take direction from very good suggestions on the evaluations from previous years. Many of your recommendations and suggestions have been incorporated into the 2015 program.

We are continuing to develop a challenging curriculum that will fulfill IIMC and MAMC certification requirements, provide practical and useful information, and at the same time be a very enjoyable and educational experience. A final draft of the schedules will be posted on the website after all of the instructors have been confirmed.

Please review the schedules carefully and note that in order to receive credit towards your CMC or MMC Certifications through the IIMC and MAMC you must attend all sessions. General information about the Iinstitute and Master Academy will be posted on the website and will be updated as the specific details of the schedules are finalized.

We are certain that your experiences in Mt. Pleasant will leave you energized and revitalized in your pursuit of professional excellence. In the meantime, please help spread the word about the MAMC Institute and plan to attend in 2015!

Mary Clark Lanie McManusMichigan Association of Municipal ClerksEducation Committee Chairpersons





RegistrationRegistration is open to all municipal, county, and township Clerks and Deputy Clerks in Michigan. If you are not a Clerk or a Deputy Clerk, you must include a letter of endorsement from the Clerk from organization in order to attend.

MAMC membership dues for 2015 must be paid at the time you register. Dues forms are available on the MAMC website. http://www.michiganclerks.org/about/membership.aspx

Registration FormThe Institute and Master Academy registration forms are posted on the website. They are in a PDF format that will allow you to type the information into the form and print it. Please remember to keep a copy for your records. MAMC now accepts credit card payments and on-line registration.

Institute Tuitioninstitute fee

MAMC Member – payment post marked on or before February 27 - $600Non-member – post marked on or before February 27 - $650*MAMC Member – after February 27 - $650Non-member – after February 27 - $700*

Master acadeMy fee

$150.00 per day – payment post marked on or before March 10, 2015Non-members add $50.00 to the registration fee. (One time only, not $50 per day)The registration deadline is March 10, 2015.

Payment post marked on or before February 26, 2015. MAMC accepts credit card payments and on line registration. www.michiganclerks.org/Events.aspx

Attire at the InstituteCasual business attire is appropriate throughout the week. The classrooms will be on the cool side, so plan accordingly. You may wish to dress up a bit for the banquet on Thursday evening.

Cancellation PolicyCancellation requests must be made in writing or faxed to the MAMC Treasurer at 810-688-4521. Advance registrations cancelled by 5:00 PM no later than 14 business days prior to the conference date will receive a full refund minus a $50.00 cancellation fee. Cancellation requests received after 14 business days prior to the conference date or no shows will be charged the full registration fee and are not entitled to any refund.

SchedulesThey will be posted on the MAMC website as soon as the details are finalized. In the meantime, please plan to attend as follows:

institute

Plan on attending activities that begin with registration starting at 3:00 PM on Sunday and end at 2:00 PM on Friday. Evening classes will be held on Sunday and Monday. Participants are required to attend evening functions that include classes and are encouraged to take full advantage of group meals and activities. Wednesday afternoon and evening are considered “free time” to make up for the long day on Monday. You will be encouraged to take the time off and not return to work on Wednesday afternoon. You must attend all sessions to successfully complete the program.

Master acadeMy

Plan on attending classes from 8:45 AM until 4:30 PM daily. You will be on your own for dinner each evening.

LocationcoMfort inn conference center

2424 South MissionMt Pleasant, MI 48858Call 989-772-4000

Education Committee Co-ChairsMary clark lanie McManus

Delta Township Clerk Garfield Charter Township517-323-8500 [email protected] [email protected]

The Education Committee plans, organizes and conducts all educational classes at the annual conference, Clerking 101, Master Academy Classes, the annual education day and other educational opportunities for MAMC members. If you would like to join the education committee, please contact Mary Clark or Lanie McManus.

Program CoordinatorFacilitatorMary Bender lewis g. Bender, ph.d.

231-797-5536 Office 618-792-6103 [email protected] [email protected]

MAMC now accepts credit card

payments and online registration!




Institute Three Year Curriculum The Institute is divided into three one-week sessions (one week each year) focusing on training that fulfills the IIMC and MAMC certification requirements. Participation is mandatory for all sessions and attendance is monitored. The sessions are non-sequential and one may begin the three-year cycle at any time.

Curriculum for 2015March 15 through March 20, 2015

Understanding Self and Others• Introduction to the Clerk Profession• Negotiations & Conflict Resolution• Principles of Organization and Management• Introduction to Community Economics• Introduction to Parliamentary Procedure• Financing Local Government• Principles of Communication• Problem Resolution Workshop• Secretary of State’s Elections Certification• Communicating with the Public through the Media• Private Provision of Public Services•

Curriculum for 2016 March 13 through March 18, 2016

Challenges and Solutions for Michigan Clerks• Organizational Alternatives for Local Governments• Technology in the Clerk’s Office• Budgeting Basics• Understanding and Observing the Legislative Process• Making Meetings Effective• The Clerk on Election Day• Legal Update• Agendas & Minutes• Effective Communication•

Curriculum for 2017March 12 through March 17, 2017

Michigan Freedom of Information Act• Using and Managing Electronic Records• Workplace Design• Records Management• Ethics and Values• Risk Management• The Michigan Constitution• Leadership: How to be an effective team member• Michigan Legal System & Courts• Human Resource Management• Michigan Municipal Codes of Ethics• Time Management• Michigan Open Meetings Act•

Master Academy tuesday, March 24, 2015

Educating the Council Board• Building a Stronger Team in the Clerk’s Office•

wednesday, March 25, 2015Legislative Update and MAMC Resources• Safety in the Clerk’s Office•

thursday, March 26, 2015How to Motivate Your Employees• How to Become a Superior Communicator•

College CreditCentral Michigan University will offer up to three hours of academic credit in an independent study format at either the undergraduate or graduate level for completion of each

year of the Institute. Lewis Bender, Ph.D., will be the instructor of record for this course and additional information will be available at the beginning of the Institute.

Certificate of Completioninstitute

The IIMC requires a total of 120 hours of instruction in the three-year institute program. Please do not register for the institute if you cannot commit to the entire week which includes 40 hours of instruction. Those who complete three years of the institute will receive a plaque stating they have successfully completed the full MAMC Institute program.

Master acadeMy

Certificates of completion will be provided at the end of each day of training. Six hours of instruction and 3 points toward IIMC and/or MAMC certification.

send payment with this form to:MAMC

Attention: Betty Kennedyc/o Village of North Branch

P.O. Box 704, 4018 Huron StreetNorth Branch, MI 48461-0704

Return by February 27, 2015 to avoid the $50.00 late fee. Sorry, no exceptions.

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Questions? Contact Mary Bender, Institute Coordinator

231-797-5536 | fax 231-797-5865 [email protected]

scholarship informationScholarships are available for those who qualify. For

more information, visit www.michiganclerks.org/programs/scholarship.htm

MaMc cancellation policyCancellation requests must be made in writing

or faxed to the MAMC Treasurer at 810-688-4521. Advance registrations cancelled by the deadline will receive a full refund minus the

$50.00 cancellation fee. Cancellation requests received after the deadline, no-shows and instances where participants need to leave the event before

it is over will be charged the full registration fee and are not entitled to any refund.


Institute Registration FormMarch 15 - 20, 2015 | Mount pleasant, Michigan

The registration deadline is February 27, 2015(Please print or type. You may enter information into this PDF form if accessed on the website.)

First Name Last Name (Print your name as you wish it to appear on your certificate. Include CMC/MMC/CMMC information if you want it included.)

Preferred Name Title (For your name tag) (If you are not a Clerk or a Deputy Clerk, the endorsement of your organization’s Clerk is required.)

Organization Address

City State Postal Code

Email Phone ( ) (Confirmation information will be sent via email so please print or type clearly.)

Please list the previous years that you have attended MAMC Institutes:

Please indicate any special needs such as a disability, hearing, visual, diet, etc:

Year 1 Year 2 Year 3

ReMindeRAttendance is required at all sessions in order to receive credit towards IIMC and MAMC certificaton certification. Please do not register unless prepared to attend all sessions.

BE SUrE TO kEEP A COPy OF THIS FOrM FOr yOUr rECOrDS.

Institute Registration Fee $600.00

Non member registration fee $650.00• MAMC accepts credit card payments and online registration. • www.michiganclerks.org/Events.aspxFee includes lunch on Monday, Tuesday and Thursday and dinner on • Sunday, and Thursday.The registration deadline is February 27, 2015. •

Faxing or emailing registration forms before the deadline does not • avoid the late fee. Lodging is separate. A block of rooms are reserved at the Comfort • Inn Hotel and Conference Center at a special rate of $75.00 per night. Call 989-772-4000 for reservations and indicate that you are with MAMC.A late fee of $50.00 will be charged for payments postmarked after • February 27, 2015.



The sessions are non-sequential and one may begin the three-year cycle at any time. Please check the appropriate year of participation in the three-year cycle. Participation is mandatory for all sessions. Please do not register unless prepared to attend all sessions.


Master Academy Registration FormMarch 24-26, 2015 | Mount pleasant, Michigan

The registration deadline is March 10, 2015(Please print or type. You may enter information into this PDF form if accessed on the website.)

First Name Last Name (Print your name as you wish it to appear on your certificate. Include CMC/MMC/CMMC information if you want it included.)

Preferred Name Title (For your name tag)

Organization Address

City State Postal Code

Email Phone ( ) (Confirmation information will be sent via email so please print or type clearly.)

Please indicate any special needs such as a disability, hearing, visual, diet, etc:

Send payment with this form to:MaMcattention: Betty kennedyc/o Village of north Branchp.o. Box 704, 4018 huron streetnorth Branch, Mi 48461-0704

Pay by March 10, 2015 to avoid the $50.00 late fee. Please do not fax or email registration materials. MAMC accepts credit card payments and online registration. www.michiganclerks.org/Events.aspx

Master Academy Registration Fee $150.00 per day

Non-members add $50.00 to the registration fee.• (One time only, not $50 per day)

The registration deadline is March 10, 2015.• MAMC accepts credit card payments and on line registration. www.• michiganclerks.org/Events.aspxFee includes sessions, materials, and certificate of completion for each • day attended.Lunch will be provided each day. You are on your own for dinner.• A complementary continental breakfast provided by the Comfort Inn for • hotel guests.Note that payment must accompany registration form in order to • receive the early discount.

Faxing or emailing registration forms before the deadline does not avoid • the late charge.Members and non-members add a late fee of $50 if postmarked after • March 10, 2015. (Late fee is one time only, not $50 per day if registering for multiple days)

Lodging is separate. A block of rooms has been reserved at the • Comfort Inn Hotel and Conference Center at a special rate of $75 per night. Call 989-772-4000 for reservations and indicate that you are with MAMC.Questions can be sent to the program coordinator Mary Bender, • [email protected].



Indicate the day(s) you plan to attend:Three days, March 24, 25, 26 - postmarked on or before March 10. $450.00

Tuesday, March 24 - postmarked on or before March 10. $150.00

Wednesday, March 25 - postmarked on or before March 10. $150.00

Thursday March 26 - postmarked on or before March 10. $150.00

Not an MAMC member? Add non-member charge of $50.00. $50.00

Postmarked after March 10, add $50.00 late fee. $50.00

Total Enclosed

MaMc cancellation policyCancellation requests must be made in writing or faxed to the MAMC Treasurer at 810-688-4521. Advance registrations cancelled by the deadline will receive a full refund minus the $50.00 cancellation fee. Cancellation requests received after the deadline, no-shows and instances where participants need to leave the event before it is over will be charged the full registration fee and are not entitled to any refund.

BE SUrE TO kEEP A COPy OF THIS FOrM FOr yOUr rECOrDS.

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Mary Clark Lanie McManus - michiganclerks.org · Mary clark lanie McManus Delta Township Clerk Garfield Charter Township 517-323-8500 231-941-1620 [email protected] [email protected]