July 8, 2010

Steve Tobocman to speak at League Convention
September 21-24, 2010
Dearborn

Steve Tobocman will speak on multiculturalism as a dynamic force for change at the League's 112th Annual Convention taking place September 21-24 in Dearborn, Michigan. Go here to register.

Tobocman is managing partner at New Solutions Group, LLC and currently serves as the co-director of the Michigan Foreclosure Task Force, a 200-plus member statewide advocacy organization seeking to help Michigan respond to the foreclosure crisis. In addition, Steve is spearheading the Global Detroit study for the New Economy Initiative and Detroit Regional Chamber, looking at how southeastern Michigan can utilize foreign-born talent and global connections to expand the economy.

Please donate an item to the MML Foundation’s 2010 Auction

Online Auction Date: August 23, 2010 to September 17, 2010
Silent Auction Date: September 23, 2010

Donate an item now that highlights your community, local businesses and/or local talent.
All funds raised through the MML Foundation’s auctions help support the League’s mission to enhance and develop leadership in local government.

Click here to donate items. Or, contact Deborah Walton-Medley at dmedley@mml.org.

Have an on-site training need? We’ve got you covered

The League would like to welcome the new events & communications associate, Katie Holda. Katie came to the League from the Jackson County Chamber of Commerce, where she worked as the communications assistant. Katie will now be available to work with members to schedule on-site trainings.

On-site trainings, or “on-sites,” are a good way to bring personalized training to your community. If you’re looking for a particular program tailored to your needs, on-sites are designed with you in mind. The League offers an array of topics including Freedom of Information Act (FOIA), Open Meetings Act (OMA), Parliamentary Procedure, Act 54 certified programs, and more.

For a full list of on-site programs, click here, or contact Katie Holda at
734-669-6352, or kholda@mml.org.

Affiliate News

Michigan Local Government Management Association
(MLGMA) Summer Workshop
Registration Open!

The registration for the MLGMA Summer Workshop, July 27-30, 2010, at Crystal Mountain is now open! Click here to register.

For those who have just completed budgets or for those who are just starting the process, this year’s theme will ring true for everyone in local government: “Survivor Michigan, Extreme Budgets, Politics, Ethics and Challenges.” Educational session topics will range from financial/economic forecasts for Michigan, ethical challenges, and millage elections, to credentialed manager opportunities. As in the past, the summer conference is also about enjoying time with family. A number of activities have been developed including shopping in Traverse City, canoeing/kayaking, scavenger hunts, and Great Lakes salmon fishing.

Click here for more information on this workshop.