May 12, 2011

Coming to a Community Near you!
The League’s Regional Education Seminars

Join the League On Tour this year at your Regional Education Seminar! In addition to having access to training on a variety of topics of local interest, our regional education seminar is where we will elect our region’s officers, and select our region’s representative to compete at the League’s Annual Convention in the Community Excellence Awards Race for the Cup.

Upcoming seminars include:
Region 2 – May 20, East Lansing
Region 4 – June 1, Saginaw
Region 5 – May 18, Marine City
Region 7 – May 26-27, Houghton

In case you missed it…
Region 1 – Click here for highlights from the seminar!
Region 3 – Click here for highlights from the seminar!
Region 6 – Click here for highlights from the seminar!

Join your fellow League members in Grand Rapids this fall for the last stop on the 2011 Tour at the Annual Convention, October 4-7. Early bird tickets will be available beginning June 1!

Zoning Administrator Training
Only $10 for Pool Members!

Join the League for a training tailored to address the specific concerns and needs of zoning administrators. There are two dates available, June 7 in Inkster and June 9 in Lansing.

In addition to traditional zoning topics, this workshop includes techniques for improving the delivery of services to the public, methods to enhance communication and cooperation with one's planning commission and zoning board of appeals, and ways to overcome lingering problems.

Topics covered include:
- Zoning's foundation - the law
- Zoning responsibilities
- Tools to successful interaction with the planning commission and zoning board of appeals
- Making problem issues go away

Register today!

Webinar on Advocacy & Lobbying Coming Soon!

The League will soon offer a two-part webinar for elected officials, both new and seasoned, that will focus on the legislative issues in Lansing and Washington that the League is involved with and the background of those issues, including revenue sharing, transportation funding, PA 312, and more. Elected officials will discover the League's role in policymaking, legislative lobbying, and how each League member can get involved, along with a step-by-step guide on how to testify.

This two-part series will be offered at a low 2-for-1 price! Check www.mml.org for registration next week!