Federation Executive Director Janet Reynolds Snyder and (settlement agreement) Monitoring Team Members Kevin Ryan and Molly Armstrong (pictured left to right) met at the Federation office on Tuesday of this week. Federation staff are very happy to report that meeting Kevin and Molly affirmed the very positive feedback Janet has heard from her counterpart in New Jersey, where Kevin, et al., led the reforms of the New Jersey child welfare system.

We are very pleased to let you know that Kevin Ryan, the newly-appointed lawsuit settlement agreement monitor, will join the Friday session of the September 3-5 Senior Management Conference. Kevin will participate with Sara Bartosz, Lead Attorney for Children’s Rights, and DHS’ Director Ismael Ahmad, Chief Deputy Director Stanley Stewart and Deputy Director Kathryne O’Grady, Michigan’s Children President Jack Kresnak and Foster Care Review Board Manager Jim Novell.

If you have not already registered for the conference, CLICK HERE to view the Conference Post to register both for the conference and separately for your overnight accommodations at Crystal Mountain Resort.

Click here to download the Updated 2008 Conference Brochure

REGISTER ONLINE - deadline August 14, 2008

Click here to reserve your Crystal Mountain overnight room; use this password: 4591JC
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We are excited to announce the Michigan Federation for Children and Families’ September 3-5, 2008 Senior Management Conference is open for registrations!

Nowhere else will you find in one setting this calibre of professionals assembled at such an affordable price. Not only are these presenters among the top leaders in their fields, they know and appreciate the mission focus of the private nonprofit human services sector. Their high-energy presentations will guide you in directing your resources to gain the biggest return on your, your staff’s, your funders’ and your community’s investment in your agency. And the timing could not be better, given the major changes slated for Michigan’s child welfare system.

We are very excited about the wealth of information you will gain when you join us at Crystal Mountain! We are convinced you will leave the conference informed, inspired and invigorated—ready to meet the many challenges we’ll all face when we return home.

Click here to download the 2008 Federation Sr. Management Conference Brochure with keynote and workshop details.
Then, click here to Register Online.

Click here to reserve your Crystal Mountain overnight room; use this password: 4591JC

Earn Social Work CECHs!—Be sure to check the box on the registration form if you would like to qualify for Social Work CECHs. An application to offer Continuing Education Clock Hours (CECHs) for LMSWs and LBSWs is awaiting approval. Upon approval, we will provide CECHs at no charge to qualified individuals who attend the entire portion of the training for which they are registered.

We are excited to announce that planning for the Michigan Federation for Children and Families’ 2008 Senior Management Conference set for September 3-5, 2008 is well underway! Due to popular demand, we will return to the same resort location we enjoyed in 2007—Crystal Mountain in Thompsonville. Click here for the 2008 Senior Management Conference Marketing & Sponsorship Opportunities.

The support the Federation receives through sponsorships and exhibitors directly affects the affordability of the conference registration for members. We appreciate all ways you can help us help you!

The many details of the conference—keynote and workshop presenters and conference registration form—are expected to be in place by late June/early July. For your own budgeting purposes, you would be safe to estimate a full conference registration fee to be in the neighborhood of $300 for staff of a Full or Affiliate member. Rates will be higher for Individual Members and up another notch for all others.

Here’s a quick rundown of the options for supporting the conference:
A - Chair-lift Ride to Mountain Top Reception Sponsorship - $1,750 Lutheran Social Services of Michigan
B - Entertainment Sponsorship - $1,500 Berends Hendricks Stuit Insurance Agency
C - Conference Poly-Padfolio Sponsorship - $1,000 Public Affairs Associates
D - Keynote Speaker Sponsorships - $800* Bethany Christian Services; Holy Cross Children’s Services; Starr Commonwealth
E - Workshop Sponsorship - $700* Child & Family Services of Northwestern Michigan
F - Refreshment Break Sponsorships - $600 Spaulding for Children Infant Adoption Awareness Training Program
G - 5-Color Petal Highlighter Sponsorship - $500 SPAN Corporation
H - Monthly Pocket Planner Sponsorship - $500 Lutheran Child & Family Service of Michigan
I - Exhibit Table - $500* except for ** Berends Hendricks Stuit Insurance Agency; Butler Woodcrafters, Michigan Office Solutions, Michigan State University School of Social Work
J - Conference Goody Bag Item - $250 per item*
These opportunities are offered on a first come, first serve basis.
As promotional information is prepared and updated, sponsor names will be added to those materials.

Sponsorship item opportunities just added:

Uni-Ball® Deluxe Fine Point - $600
You will make a long-lasting impression with this design comprised of premium quality components from the durable, smooth-writing stainless steel point to the elegant Mylar finish. Available in black or blue waterproof ink.
Price includes your imprint in any one standard color on the barrel.
Imprint area: 3/4″H x 1-1/2″W

256MB Flash Drive Sponsorship - $1200 Michigan Specialty Insurance Agency
Includes sponsorship of the Flash Drive that will be provided to each conference participant. Sponsor receives:
• One-color display of your company name and/or logo and information on the Flash Drive.
• Recognition as the Flash Drive Sponsor in printed materials and on signage at the conference.
Rubberized high-density plastic casing, solid steel swivel 256MB USB flash drive - USB flash drive made with a rubberized high density plastic casing and solid steel swivel top. Swivel top protects the USB port and gives a weighty feel. Featuring lightening fast file transfer speeds via the hi-speed USB 2.0 connection, it comes packaged in a vinyl pouch.
Price includes your imprint in any one standard color on the flash drive.