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2010 ANNUAL CONVENTIONSEPTEMBER 21-24, DEARBORN

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League Board of Trustees

Term Expires 2010

President: Jeffrey Jenks, Mayor Pro Tem, Huntington Woods

Richard Clanton, Mayor Pro Tem, Kentwood

Kenneth Cockrel, Jr., Councilmember, Detroit

Penny Hill, Village Manager, Kalkaska

Deanna Koski, Councilmember, Sterling Heights

David Post, Village Manager, Hillman

Term Expires 2011

Vice President: Carol Shafto, Mayor, Alpena

Ray Anderson, City Manager, Norway

Virg Bernero, Mayor, Lansing

Patricia Bureau, Mayor Pro Tem, Ishpeming

Dale Kerbyson, City Manager, Lapeer

Karen Majewski, Mayor, Hamtramck

Lynn Markland, City Manager, Fenton

Term Expires 2012

Pat Capek, Councilmember, Cedar Springs

John Davidson, Commissioner, Bay City

David Lossing, Mayor, Linden

Gary McDowell, Mayor, Adrian

Larry Nielsen, Village Manager, Paw Paw

Susan M. Rowe, Councilmember, Wayne


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Desoto Office

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C I T Y O F D E A R B O R N Home Town of Henry Ford

MAYOR JOHN B. “JACK” O’REILLY, JR.

Dear Friends:

On behalf of the City Council and the residents of the City of Dearborn, I extend a warm welcome as you gather for the 112th Annual Michigan Municipal League Convention.

We are proud that, as in 2002, you selected Dearborn to be the host city for this important convention. It’s very fitting that as the convention explores the benefits of entrepreneurship and the other assets characterizing successful 21st Century communities, you are in the home town of Henry Ford, whose innovations transformed the world, and whose company continues to commit to green manufacturing concepts, including the world’s largest industrial “green” roof.

The MML’s high impact sessions and mobile workshops will further explore those characteristics identified by the Center for 21st Century Communities, which along with entrepreneurship and green initiatives, are: physical design and walkability, cultural economic development, multiculturalism, messaging and technology, transit, and education. You will find powerful examples of all those concepts in Dearborn.

As a complement to MML’s productive sessions, we are presenting two evenings of hospitality featuring some of the best of Dearborn.

On Tuesday, we will welcome you to a strolling dinner and a variety of live entertainment, from classical to jazz to rock ‘n roll, at the magnificent Ford Community & Performing Arts Center.

We’ve arranged a “Restaurant Romp” on Wednesday so you can have a memorable night out on our town, enjoying a 20 percent discount at some of Dearborn’s most popular restaurants.

Whether you’ve visited Dearborn in the past or it’s your first time here, I hope you have a chance to further explore our community during the 2010 MML convention, and fully experience our famous hospitality.

Sincerely,

John B. O’Reilly, Jr. Mayor


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I am thrilled to announce an exciting, new format for your League Convention that will feature high-energy, passionate innovators on Wednesday and Thursday mornings. Their presentations will focus on the eight assets essential to the sustainability and growth of vibrant communities in Michigan as identified by the League’s Center for 21st Century Communities program (21c3).

The purpose of the 21c3 program is to help local officials implement strategies and tools based on the eight assets that we have found typical in vibrant communities across the country and the world that will strengthen Michigan’s communities in the coming decades. These critical eight assets are: physical design & walkability; green initiatives; cultural economic development; entrepreneurship; multiculturalism; messaging & technology; transit; and education.

Each morning general session will highlight four different assets, followed by breakout sessions on the assets each day. Breakout sessions will be a more in-depth look at how to implement strategies in your community and feature local success stories.

In these tough economic times, we know finding the dollars to attend conferences and trainings can be difficult. We hope that you, who are able to attend this year’s Convention, will take what you hear and learn and share with your colleagues and neighboring communities what it takes to make better communities and a better Michigan.

Sincerely,

Daniel P. GilmartinExecutive Director & CEO


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Agenda-at-a-Glance

Tuesday, September 21, 2010

9:00 am - 4:00 pm Bugatti Royale RoomsMichigan Association of Municipal Attorneys’ (MAMA) Municipal Law Program

9:00 am - 12:00 pm Everything Meetings .............................................................................................................SternsThe Medical Marihuana Act & Your Community .................................................................RoyceNLC Institute – Building Community in Today’s Economy ................................................Knight

10:00 - 2:00 pm ArrowMichigan Mayoral Summit: Helping Our Youth Succeed in Today’s Workforce

10:00 am Stanley Steamer RoomsGovernance Committee Meeting

1:30 - 4:00 pm DeSoto A & BLeague Board of Trustees Meeting

2:00 - 7:00 pm Hyatt Regency Hotel, 1st FloorConvention Registration

3:00 - 3:30 pm SternsFirst-Time Attendee Orientation

4:30 pm Grand BallroomWelcoming General Session

6:30 - 11:30 pm Ford Community & Performing Arts CenterHost City Reception


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Wednesday, September 22, 2010

7:00 am - 6:00 pm Hyatt Regency Hotel, 1st FloorConvention Registration

7:00 - 7:45 am Grand BallroomContinental Breakfast

8:00 - 10:45 am General Session Grand BallroomParade of FlagsCommunity Excellence Award Presentations21c3 Innovators

11:15 am - 12:00 pm Marquis BallroomAnnual Business Meeting

12:15 - 1:30 pm Grand BallroomMLGMA Patriarche Colloquium Lunch

1:45 - 3:00 pm Breakout SessionsPhysical Design & Walkability ...............................................................Stanley Steamer RoomsGreen Initiatives ..........................................................................................Bugatti Royale RoomsCultural Economic Development ................................................................ Sterns Knight RoomsEntrepreneurship ..........................................................................................Pierce Arrow Rooms

3:00 - 7:00 pm Great Lakes CenterFall Expo: Not Your Typical Exposition!

3:00 - 3:30 pm Networking Break

3:30 - 4:45 pm Ask the Experts SessionsLame Duck or Not? Get the Latest on Lansing & D.C............................. Sterns Knight RoomsGreen $$$ at Work ......................................................................................Bugatti Royale RoomsLegal Eagles, Our Birdseye View ...............................................................Pierce Arrow RoomsSmall Towns. Big Ideas ..........................................................................Stanley Steamer RoomsRouge River Pollution Prevention Project (Mobile) ............................................ Main Entrance

3:00 - 7:00 pm Great Lakes CenterSilent Auction Viewing

5:00 - 7:30 pm Great Lakes CenterVendor Reception


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Wednesday, September 22 Cont.

6:45 - 10:30 pm Main EntranceRestaurant Romp (list of participants at League registration desk)

8:00 pm Vendor Hospitality Suites

Thursday, September 23, 2010

7:00 am - 6:30 pm Hyatt Regency Hotel, 1st FloorConvention Registration

7:30 - 8:30 am Great Lakes CenterContinental Breakfast

7:30 - 3:30 pm Great Lakes CenterFall Expo: Not Your Typical Exposition!Silent Auction Bidding

8:30 - 10:00 am General Session Grand Ballroom21c3 Innovators

10:00 - 10:30 am Networking Break

10:30 - 11:45 am Breakout SessionsMulticulturalism ...........................................................................................Bugatti Royale RoomsMessaging & Technology ........................................................................Stanley Steamer RoomsTransit ............................................................................................................ Sterns Knight RoomsEducation ........................................................................................................Pierce Arrow Rooms

11:45 - 1:15 pmCouncilmember’s Networking Lunch ..................................................................Grand BallroomMAM Annual Lunch and Business Meeting ................................................Regency Ballroom AMBC-LEO Lunch .............................................................................................Regency Ballroom BMLGMA Networking Lunch ...........................................................................Regency Ballroom CMWIMG Lunch .................................................................................................Regency Ballroom D

1:15 - 2:30 pm Ask the Experts SessionsLame Duck or Not? Get the Latest on Lansing & D.C............................. Sterns Knight RoomsInsurance Hell – The Devil Is in the Details ............................................Bugatti Royale RoomsCloud Computing – The Future Is Already Here ......................................Pierce Arrow Rooms


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Thursday, September 23 Cont.

1:15 - 2:30 pm Ask the Experts Sessions Cont.Social Networking: Going Viral to Get Your Message Out ................Stanley Steamer RoomsTaxpayer Bankruptcy .......................................................................................Rolls Royce RoomsDevelopment Through Public/Private Partnerships (Mobile) ........................... Main Entrance

2:30 - 3:00 pm Networking Break

3:00 - 5:00 pm Tours .......................................................................................................................... Main Entrance

6:30 - 7:00 pm Reception .......................................................................................................................Grand Foyer

7:00 - 8:30 pm Awards Banquet .....................................................................................................Grand BallroomAfterglow to immediately follow ...................................................................... Marquis Ballroom

Friday, September 24, 2010

8:30 am Grand BallroomClosing Breakfast & General Session2010 Gubernatorial Candidates InvitedCEA “Race for the Cup” Winner Announced

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General Information

League Registration Hours

Tuesday, September 21 2:00 pm - 7:00 pm

Wednesday, September 22 7:00 am - 6:00 pm

Thursday, September 23 7:30 am - 6:30 pm

Registration will be closed during lunch hours on Wednesday and Thursday.

Non-Smoking Policy

All workshops, exhibit areas, hallways, and meal events are smoke free.

Name Badges

Convention name badges must be worn to gain admission to educational, meal, and social functions.

Please help us with our recycling efforts by dropping your name badge into the badge recycling boxes located in the General Session room and lobby of the hotel.

Guest Activities

The guest fee includes receptions and the awards banquet on Thursday night. Pre-registration for tours is required. There is a guest registration fee payable at League Registration for guests not registered in advance.


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Fall Expo: Not Your Typical Exposition! A New Experience...

Exhibits of the latest products and services of interest to municipal officials will be on display in the Great Lakes Center Wednesday, 3:00-7:00 pm, and Thursday, September 23, from 7:30 am to 3:30 pm. Delegates are encouraged to meet and talk with representatives of exhibiting firms.

Vendor Sponsorships

We are fortunate to have many vendor sponsorships this year. Please see the list of sponsors on page 7 and thank these companies for supporting local government.

Community Excellence Awards

The League recognizes innovative solutions through the peer-nominated Community Excellence Award, a spirited competition we affectionately call “The Race for the Cup.” This year’s winner will be decided by the entire Convention delegation. Our seven regional winners will make presentations on Wednesday, September 22, during the General Session. Voting will start at 3:00 pm in the Community Excellence Award voting booth, located in the Expo Hall. Voting hours are from 3:00 to 7:00 pm on Wednesday and 7:30 am to 3:30 pm on Thursday. Our official accounting firm, Plante & Moran P.L.L.C., will oversee the voting booth and count the ballots. The Community Excellence Award Cup will be presented on Friday, September 24, at the closing breakfast.

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2010 MML Foundation Silent Auction

Be sure to stop by the Foundation’s Annual Silent Auction on Thursday, September 23 (bidding 7:30 am-3:30 pm). Silent Auction viewing will take place Wednesday, September 22, 3:00-7:00 pm.

Items, including getaway packages, art, and merchandise, will be awarded to the highest bidder.

The Silent Auction helps raise funds for the Foundation to assist the League in its mission to provide education, advocacy, and assistance to municipal officials and employees throughout the state.

Convention Courtesy Reminders

• Please be on time for sessions.

• Please take conversations into the hallway, rather than chatting while a session is in progress.

• Please turn off the ringer on your cell phones and pagers during the sessions. The speakers and the audience will appreciate your courtesy.

Evaluations

Evaluation forms for the 2010 Convention are available on the back page of your program. Your input is valuable and helpful in planning future Conventions. Please drop your form into the box available during the closing breakfast, or return them to any League staff member.

Core Legislative Principles

In accordance with the League Bylaws, the Board of Trustees has considered statements of policy in advance of the annual meeting. Clerks from member municipalities were notified in August that the 2010-2011 Proposed League Core Legislative Principles were available on the League website. Official voting delegates were requested, in the Annual Meeting Notice, to print the proposed legislative policies from the League website and bring them to the Business Meeting on Wednesday at 11:15 am in the Marquis Ballroom.

Greeters

If you need help finding a session, ask one of the Convention greeters. Greeters will be located throughout the conference facilities and will be wearing a white ribbon. Of course, League staff can always help you find your way.


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ICMA Core Competency Credits

The International City/County Management Association (ICMA) offers a voluntary credentialing program to recognize professional local government managers and to promote lifelong learning. To assist managers who are considering or already participating in the program, the League will list one or more of ICMA’s 18 “core competency” (CC) areas for each of the Convention sessions. If you are interested in finding out more about this program visit www.icma.org.

If you have any questions, please contact Colleen Layton, [email protected], or 800-653-2483. See page 111 for a list of credits given for each session.

Nominations for the Board of Trustees

The Nominating Committee will post the names of nominees for the Board of Trustees in the League registration area on Tuesday afternoon.

Nominating Committee

Robin Beltramini, Chair; League Immediate Past President; Councilmember, Troy

William Cooper, City Manager, Hamtramck

Marie McKenna, Assistant City Manager, East Lansing

Kaye Holman, Councilor, Ludington

Amos O’Neal, Mayor Pro Tem, Saginaw

John Gabor, City Manager, Marine City

Penny Hill, Village Manager, Kalkaska

Scott MacInnes, City Manager, Houghton

Volunteers

Ricarda Bandkau, Mayor, Brighton

Karen Banks, Village President, Lake Odessa

Reid (Shea) Charles II, City Manager, Howell

William Cooper, City Manager, Hamtramck

John Davidson, Commissioner, Bay City

LaVern Dittenber, Mayor, AuGres


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Volunteers, cont.

Gretchen Driskell, Mayor, Saline

John Gabor, City Manager, Marine City

Daniel Greer, Councilmember, Jackson

Penny S. Hill, Village Manager, Kalkaska

Kaye Holman, Councilor, Ludington

Rebecca Hopp, Councilmember, Ferrysberg

Jeffrey Jenks, Mayor Pro Tem, Huntington Woods

Jon Joslin, Commissioner, Mount Pleasant

Mary Kerwin, Councilmember, Troy

Robert May, Mayor, Hastings

Scott MacInnes, City Manager, Houghton

Marie McKenna, Assistant City Manager, East Lansing

Amos O’Neal, Mayor Pro Tem, Saginaw

Courtney Owens, Councilmember, Inkster

Kevin Rourke, Councilmember, Allen Park

Susan M. Rowe, Councilmember, Wayne

Margene Scott, Councilmember, Madison Heights

Karen Stephens, Commissioner, Sturgis

Karl Tomion, City Manager, Algonac

Don Tubbs, Mayor Pro Tem, Hastings

Adam Umbrasas, Village Manager, Kingsley


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2010-11 Regional Officers

Region I

Chair: William Cooper, City Manager, HamtramckVice Chair: Ricarda Bandkau, Mayor, BrightonSecretary: Courtney Owens, Councilmember, Inkster

Region 2

Chair: Marie McKenna, Assistant City Manager, East LansingVice Chair: Daniel Greer, Councilmember, JacksonSecretary: Karen Stephens, Commissioner, Sturgis

Region 3

Chairperson: Kaye Holman, Councilor, LudingtonVice Chair: James Rynberg, Mayor, FremontSecretary: Rebecca Hopp, Councilmember, Ferrysberg

Region 4

Chair: Amos O’Neal, Mayor Pro Tem, SaginawVice Chair: Jon Joslin, Commissioner, Mount PleasantSecretary: LaVern Dittenber, Mayor, AuGres

Region 5

Chair: John Gabor, City Manager, Marine CityVice Chair: Mary Willis, Mayor Pro Tem, CroswellSecretary: Karl Tomion, City Manager, Algonac

Region 6

Chair: Penny Hill, Village Manager, KalkaskaVice Chair: Adam Umbrasas, Village Manager, KingsleySecretary: Jill Picha, Councilmember, Charlevoix

Region 7

Chair: Scott MacInnes, City Manager, HoughtonVice Chair: Robert Beauprey, Jr., Commissioner, MunisingSecretary: George Krah, Mayor, Menominee

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21c3 Innovators

Physical Design & Walkability

James Howard Kunstler

James Kunstler, has long been recognized as a fierce critic of suburban sprawl and the high costs associated with an automobile-centric culture. He has lectured extensively about urban design, energy issues, and new economies for the TED Conference, the American Institute of Architects, the National

Trust for Historic Preservation, the International Council of Shopping Centers, the National Association of Science and Technology and other professional organizations, as well as at numerous colleges and universities, including Yale, MIT, Harvard, Cornell, University of Illinois, DePaul, Texas A & M, West Point, and Rutgers University among many others.

A seasoned journalist, he continues to write for The Atlantic Monthly, Slate.com, The New York Times Sunday Magazine, and the Op-Ed page where he writes about issues related to the environment, urban planning and the economy.

Green Initiatives

Jacky and Dora King

Jacky and Dora King operate King’s Karate in Flint, and Harvesting Earth Farm, in Mt. Morris Township, just north of Flint. Students from their karate school work on the urban farm to learn life lessons and the importance of healthy eating and giving back to their community. Jacky is an eighth degree

black belt karate instructor who, along with his wife, Dora, a sixth degree black belt karate instructor, started the Harvesting Earth Farm in 2006. With the help of paid workers, volunteers and their karate students, the urban farm now includes more than a dozen formerly vacant city lots in various locations throughout the Flint area. The main site includes a large green house that extends the growing season. Their work in Flint in using urban gardening to help instruct their karate students has gained national media attention. Michigan State University faculty and students are producing a documentary about the efforts to make Flint, a healthier, greener community. The documentary will include footage from the work at the farm.


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Cultural Economic Development

Jack Hess

Jack Hess graduated from Ball State University with a degree in the award-winning Entrepreneurship and Small Business Administration Program. He is currently president of the Columbus Area Chamber of Commerce where he has set in place an aggressive strategy of building on the power

of place, increasing member engagement, and promoting the principles of entrepreneurship and innovation. Within two years of implementing its new strategic plan, the Columbus Chamber was named the Indiana Chamber of the Year in 2008. One year later, the American Chamber of Commerce Executives (ACCE) presented the Columbus Chamber with the National Chamber of the Year Award. The award recognizes excellence in operations, member services, and community leadership.

Entrepreneurship

Brian Balasia

Brian Balasia is president and founder of Digerati, a unique firm that merges research, process engineering, and technology to create outcome driven deliverables for clients in a wide variety of industries. Digerati has a wide range of clients nationally including automotive suppliers, food retailers,

medical/dental practices, trade associations, and social service organizations.

Brian attended University of Michigan where he studied aerospace engineering. He used that training to create a new approach to business information technology. Through time studies, user interviews, and a proven methodology, Brian and his staff at Digerati develop innovative solutions that drive increased production, quality, and profitability. Brian’s unique philosophies and business approaches have been heard by business owners, government officials, students, and educators.


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Multiculturalism

Steve Tobocman

Steve 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.

In 2002, Steve became the first person to unseat an incumbent member of the House of Representatives in Michigan since term limits were adopted in the mid-1990s. He served in the Michigan House for three consecutive, two-year terms (the maximum allowed under Michigan’s term limits laws.) He was elected Majority Floor Leader, the second-highest position in the Michigan House, during his third term.

Messaging & Technology

Peter Kageyama

Peter is a partner with Creative Cities Productions (formerly Sextant Marketing Group) and the founder of the Creative Cities Summit. He provides consulting and development services for the Creative Economy by focusing on entrepreneurs, arts and cultural organizations, cities and

technologies that impact people’s quality of life. Peter works internationally on projects that have positive economic, social, cultural and environmental outcomes. He is based in St. Petersburg, Florida, but is a Midwesterner at heart, originally from Akron, Ohio.

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undertakes research, demonstration projects, education and global learning exchange on a range of issues related to the future of transportation.

As a transportation planner for the city of Toronto, Susan worked for over 15 years developing and leading transportation and liveability policies and initiatives. She has advised on a range of local, national, and international initiatives, including the National Advisory Committee on Energy Efficiency, Transport Canada’s Sustainable Development Advisory Committee, the Gridlock Panel of the Ontario Smart Growth Initiative, the OECD’s Environmentally Sustainable Transport (EST) Project, the King of Sweden’s jury of the Stockholm Partnerships for Sustainable Cities, and the European Conference of Ministers of Transport (ECMT). She was also a long-time board member of Canada’s Center for Sustainable Transportation and founding board member of the Green Tourism Association.

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Education

Robert Bobb

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Robert assembled a team of national turnaround experts to address the district’s legacy deficit that was projected to peak at $305.8 million by June 2009, and to create for the school district a Master Education Plan for 21st Century Teaching and Learning; plans for safe and secure learning environments; facilities; and parent and community involvement; as well as a master long-term financial plan. Immediate establishment of an Office of the Inspector General (OIG) began a path to eliminate waste, fraud and abuse, and creation of an internal Office of Internal Audit assured that internal controls are in place. The OIG efforts resulted in 218 cases opened from 281 tips received, referral of 15 cases to federal and state prosecutors, 4 criminal prosecutions, 19 disciplinary hearings, termination of 9 employees, and identification of 17 computer theft suspects. Detroit Public Schools also addressed 89 percent of the previous problematic audit findings. Academic restructuring resulted in new assignments for 37 of the district’s principals, nonrenewal of contracts for 44 others, and restructuring of 40 Detroit Public Schools. Nineteen of 42 high schools opened in Fall 2009 with new principals.

Robert holds more than 30 years executive management experience in both the private and public sectors. He is the former city administrator, deputy mayor, and homeland security advisor for Washington, D.C.. He served as the city manager of Oakland, California, and executive director of the Oakland Redevelopment Agency, and as city manager of Richmond, Virginia, Santa Ana, California, and Kalamazoo, Michigan.

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Tuesday, September 21, 2010

Pre-Convention Events

9:00 am-4:00 pmMichigan Association of Municipal Attorneys’ (MAMA) Municipal Law Program

Location: Bugatti Royale RoomsSpeakers: Experts on municipal law

9:00 am-12:00 pmEverything Meetings – Guide to Parliamentary Procedure

and Open Meetings Act

Location: SternsSpeakers: Sue Jeffers, Associate General Counsel, League

Bill Mathewson, General Counsel, League

Eleanor “Coco” Siewert, Professional Parliamentarian

The League & DTE: Energy Efficiency Options — CANCELLED

Location: Pierce Speakers: Don Boza, Energy Manager, DTE Energy

Thelma Dobson, Manager, Energy Optimization, DTE Energy

Sean Gouda, Principal Account Manager, Community Lighting, DTE Energy

Carla Gribbs, Regional Manager, DTE Energy

Sue Jeffers, Associate General Counsel, League

Julie Londo, Marketing Program Manager, Renewable Energy Development and Technology, DTE Energy

Mary Beth Murray, Manager, Program Management, DTE Energy

The Medical Marihuana Act & Your Community

Location: RoyceSpeakers: Melanie Brim, Director, Bureau of Health Professions, Michigan Department of Community Health

Andria Ditschman, Attorney, Hubbard Law Firm

Catherine Mish, City Attorney, Grand Rapids


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Tuesday, September 21 Cont.

NLC Institute – Building Community in Today’s Economy

Location: KnightSpeakers: Barb Carter, President, Barb Carter Consulting

Marlene Pontrelli, Attorney, Mariscal, Weeks, McIntyre, and Friedlander

10:00 amGovernance Committee Meeting

Location: Stanley Steamer Rooms

10:00 am-2:00 pmMichigan Mayoral Summit: Helping Our Youth Succeed in Today’s Workforce

Location: ArrowSpeakers: Panel of experienced experts

1:30-4:00 pmLeague Board of Trustees Meeting

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2:00-7:00 pmConvention Registration

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3:00-3:30 pmFirst-Time Attendee Orientation

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4:30 pmWelcoming General Session

Location: Grand BallroomSpeakers: Daniel P. Gilmartin, Executive Director & CEO, League

Jeffrey Jenks, Mayor Pro Tem, Huntington Woods; President, League

Alan Mulally, President & CEO, Ford Motor Company

John B. O’Reilly, Jr., Mayor, Dearborn

This welcoming session keynote presentation will feature Ford Motor Company President and CEO Alan Mulally. Having been credited with turning Ford’s operations around and leading the industrial comeback of the decade, Mr. Mulally will share his thoughts on maintaining hope during challenging times. His presentation will feature an in-depth Q&A where you–the audience–can weigh in! The session will close with a presentation from League Executive Director & CEO Dan Gilmartin, unveiling your new League Convention.


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6:00-11:30 pmHost City Reception

Location: Ford Community & Performing Arts Center, 15801 Michigan Ave., Dearborn

Round-trip bus transportation will be available from 6:00 pm-midnight departing from the hotel main entrance. The Ford Community & Performing Arts Center is about a mile from the Hyatt Regency Dearborn. For guests who choose to drive and self-park, see page 59 for a simplified map. Plenty of on-site free parking is available.

Dearborn is pleased to welcome you to the hometown of Henry Ford by treating you to a memorable evening of fine dining and entertainment at the magnificent Ford Community & Performing Arts Center, the city’s crown jewel for recreation and the cultural arts.

Join us for a strolling buffet dinner featuring a tantalizing variety of cuisine prepared by some of Dearborn’s most popular restaurants and caterers as you listen to live jazz in the Hubbard Ballroom. Throughout the evening, visit the current exhibit at the Padzieski Art Gallery, featuring works of the art educators of Dearborn.

At 8 pm the curtain will rise in the better-than-Broadway Michael A. Guido Theater for an hour packed with music, dance and drama presented by a selection of Dearborn’s finest performing arts groups, including the award-winning Dearborn Symphony Orchestra and the high-energy Vanguard Voices, Dearborn’s premier vocal group.

The upbeat music will leave you inspired and perhaps even motivated to take to the dance floor yourself. Fittingly, we are offering a dance party back in the Hubbard Ballroom, where you can show off your own performing talents to the pop and rock music of regional favorite, Fifty Amp Fuse. Of course, you are welcome to simply relax and enjoy the array of delectable desserts, coffee and cocktails as you catch up with friends and enjoy some of the best of Dearborn!


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7:00 am-6:00 pmConvention Registration


7:00–7:45 amContinental Breakfast

Location: Grand Ballroom

8:00-10:45 amGeneral Session

Location: Grand BallroomModerator: Daniel P. Gilmartin, Executive Director & CEO, League

Parade of Flags Community Excellence Award Presentations

21c3 Innovators

Be captivated by high-energetic, passionate presenters as they deliver intense and exciting talks based on the League’s 21c3 assets.


Speaker: James Howard Kunstler, Urban Planning Expert, Author & Journalist

Green Initiatives

Speakers: Dora King, Co-Founder, Harvesting Earth Farm

Jacky King, Co-Founder, Harvesting Earth Farm


Speaker: Jack Hess, President, Columbus, Indiana Chamber of Commerce

Entrepreneurship

Speaker: Brian Balasia, CEO, Digerati, Inc.


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11:15 am–12:00 pmAnnual Business Meeting

Location: Marquis BallroomPresiding: Jeffrey Jenks, Mayor Pro Tem, Huntington Woods; President, League

President's Report Adoption of the 2010-2011 Core Legislative Principles Election of League Trustees

12:15-1:30 pmMichigan Local Government Management Association (MLGMA) Patriarche

Colloquium Lunch

Location: Grand BallroomModerator: Al Vanderberg, County Administrator, Ottawa County; President, MLGMA

Speaker: Rick Cole, City Manager, Ventura, CA

Rick Cole will join us to discuss places people care about and the role of city governments (and city managers) in creating value by making great places. Local land use and transportation decisions shape our communities, and so do the goals we set and the way we pursue them in economic development, public amenities and public works infrastructure. Michigan once led the nation in putting America on wheels–can it lead again in creating places people care about? Rick is an award-winning city manager, currently of Ventura California (and former mayor of Pasadena, California). He was born in Royal Oak and returns to share his experiences on how local governments can be the catalysts for making great places.


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Breakout Sessions

1:45-3:00 pmFollow-up sessions to the highly energetic morning experience will include a more in-depth presentation from the speaker, along with a presenter with a local perspective on the 21c3 topic.


Location: Stanley Steamer RoomsModerator: Peter Allen, President, Peter Allen & Associates

Speakers: James Howard Kunstler, Urban Planning Expert, Author & Journalist

Mark Nickita, Urban Designer, Architect and City Commissioner, Birmingham

It is time to get ready for “walkable urbanism” in Michigan’s communities, big and small. Communities have been designed to shuffle people between work and home, however, market analysis continues to show that today’s millennials, young professionals, baby-boomers, and empty nesters want to live in neighborhoods with walkable downtowns, access to cultural, social, and entertainment opportunities, and a variety of transportation options.

Green Initiatives

Location: Bugatti Royale RoomsModerator: Roshani Dantas, Policy Analyst/Green Initiatives, Green Task Force, Office of City Councilman Kenneth V. Cockrel Jr.

Speakers: Erin Caudell, Outreach Program Coordinator, Ruth Mott Foundation

Dora King, Co-Founder, Harvesting Earth Farm

Jacky King, Co-Founder, Harvesting Earth Farm

Green Initiatives are critical for any community intending to be viable in today’s economy. The way we use energy and natural resources impacts our quality of life and our financial bottom line. Potential to grow green industries, implement sustainable practices, and get on the cutting edge of current trends exists right here in Michigan.


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Location: Sterns Knight RoomsModerator: Roger Fraser, City Administrator, Ann Arbor

Speakers: Jack Hess, President, Columbus, Indiana Chamber of Commerce

Dave Ivan, State Specialist, Community & Economic Development Programs, MSU Extension

Arts and culture are essential components of a thriving, knowledge-based economy. A healthy creative sector attracts and retains residents and businesses, and produces economic benefits including jobs, a stronger tax base, downtown and neighborhood revitalization, and tourism.

Entrepreneurship

Location: Pierce Arrow RoomsModerator: Chris Johnson, Mayor, Northville

Speakers: Brian Balasia, CEO, Digerati, Inc.

Yvonne Fizer, Director, Business Development, Sirolli Institute

Ernesto Sirolli, CEO, Sirolli Institute

Eric Tobin, Community Development Director, Generation E Institute; Councilmember, Athens

Everyone recognizes that redeveloping Michigan’s economic base means reaching out to entrepreneurs as a key component of any economic development strategy. The question becomes how local officials can assist entrepreneurs with their efforts to find the resources necessary to establish their businesses.


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3:00-7:00 pmFall Expo: Not Your Typical Exposition!

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Ask the Experts Sessions

3:30-4:45 pmThese sessions will not only provide you with the latest and greatest information available on the given topic, they will also give you the opportunity to ask questions of the experts in the field.

Lame Duck or Not? Get the Latest on Lansing & D.C.

Location: Sterns Knight RoomsModerator: Edward Klobucher, City Manager, Hazel Park

Speakers: Chris Hackbarth, Legislative Associate, League

Samantha Jones Harkins, Legislative Associate, League

Summer Minnick, Director, State Affairs, League

Andy Schor, Assistant Director, State Affairs, League

Arnold Weinfeld, Director, Strategic Initiatives & Federal Affairs, League

See today’s political landscape through the eyes of your League lobbyists. We’ll decode the challenges and opportunities ahead and explain how communities can influence the biggest legislative issues of 2010.

Green $$$ at Work

Location: Bugatti Royale RoomsSpeaker: Sue Jeffers, Green Initiatives Coordinator & Associate General Counsel, League

Nearly $77 million has been allocated to the state of Michigan and Michigan communities through the Energy Efficiency and Conservation Block Grant program for projects designed to save energy, save money, reduce greenhouse gas emissions, and create jobs. Projects have ranged from a pilot single-stream recycling facility to wind turbines, solar panels and non-motorized pathways. This program features several of the 170 innovative Michigan projects currently underway. See $$$ at work in the revitalization of Michigan communities!


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Legal Eagles, Our Birdseye View

Location: Pierce ArrowModerator: William Mathewson, General Counsel, League

Speakers: Lori Grigg Bluhm, City Attorney, Troy; Board member, Michigan Association of Municipal Attorneys

Randall L. Brown, City Attorney, Portage; Vice President, Michigan Association of Municipal Attorneys

Michael McGee, Principal, Miller Canfield Paddock and Stone, PLC

Stephen K. Postema, City Attorney, Ann Arbor; President, Michigan Association of Municipal Attorneys

This session will highlight recent Supreme Court cases in which the League Legal Defense Fund has represented local government interests, and emerging legal issues that will impact your community–from municipal liability to local control of speed limits, municipal finance to medical marijuana.

Small Towns. Big Ideas

Location: Stanley Steamer RoomsModerator: Ray Anderson, City Manager, Norway

Speakers: Allan Hooper, Economic Development Manager, CMS Energy Corporation

Dave Ivan, State Specialist, Community & Economic Development Programs, MSU Extension

Eric Tobin, Community Development Director, Generation E Institute; Councilmember, Athens

Small communities have their own unique challenges in retaining their identity and character in a changing world as well as retaining economic viability in the face of globalization. In a global economy with a mobile workforce, people can choose to live anywhere. The challenge is to create the “sense of place” that will attract people. It is important that small communities leverage their assets not only locally, but regionally as well. Networking and collaboration are essential. How do the League’s eight assets contribute to the sustainable well-being of small communities? Join us for a very important conversation on how your community can create a sustainable niche in a global economy.


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Lessons Learned in Rouge River Pollution Prevention Project

Mobile Workshop departs from the hotel main entrance.Guide: John B. O’Reilly, Jr., Mayor, Dearborn

James Murray, Director, Department of Public Works, Dearborn

Dearborn officials and consulting engineers will share the lessons learned in meeting federal mandates to reduce pollution in the Rouge River by controlling discharges from combined sewer overflows (CSOs). The city embarked on a $300 million plan to construct multiple 100 feet by 100 feet caissons, and along the way encountered some major construction challenges that halted three of them. It revised its direction in 2009 to include a more traditional sewer separation approach. Tour will include a stop at a successful caisson site and discussions on restoring the landscape to a more natural setting than existed before construction began.

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5:00–7:00 pmVendor Reception


Join the League’s Business Alliance Program and exhibitors for hors d’oeuvres in the Expo Hall. Take some time to peruse silent auction items available for bidding on Thursday, and interact with vendors before dinner on your own. This evening reception will reflect a downtown street festival: food and festivities.

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Restaurant Romp

Round-trip bus transportation will be available from 6:45-10:30 pm departing from the hotel main entrance. Participating restaurants list is available at the League registration desk, the Dearborn volunteer table, and at the Grand Foyer entrance.

Enjoy an evening out on the town with a 20-percent discount as you sample cuisine at some of Dearborn’s popular eateries during the Restaurant Romp. The variety of fare at participating restaurants will include American burgers and steaks; seafood, salads and sandwiches; and authentic ethnic dining from Middle Eastern to Italian, German, Thai, Chinese, Polish and Mexican. Transportation will be available from the Hyatt to stops in Dearborn’s four dining districts: Fairlane Town Center, Warren Ave., the east downtown along Michigan Ave. near City Hall, and west downtown along Michigan Ave.

8:00 pmVendor Hospitality Suites

Take a break at one of the sponsored hospitality suites. This is another great networking opportunity!

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7:30 am–6:30 pmConvention Registration


7:30–8:30 amContinental Breakfast


7:30 am-3:30 pmFall Expo: Not Your Typical Exposition!

Location: Great Lakes CenterVisit the Fall Expo to meet with exhibitors offering specialized products and services to Michigan local government.

Silent Auction Bidding


8:30-10:00 amGeneral Session: 21c3 Innovators

Location: Grand BallroomModerator: Sean Mann, Project Coordinator, Let’s Save Michigan

The following four assets will be covered this morning by dynamic, engaging national and Michigan-based experts.

Multiculturalism

Speaker: Steve Tobocman, Director, Global Detroit


Speaker: Peter Kageyama, Founder & Co-Producer, Creative Cities Summit

Transit

Speaker: Susan Zielinski, Managing Director, SMART Program, University of Michigan

Education

Speaker: Robert Bobb, Emergency Financial Manager, Detroit Public Schools


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10:00–10:30 amNetworking Break

Enjoy this time to catch up with your colleagues and share what you’ve learned so far this week.

Breakout Sessions

10:30–11:45 amFollow-up sessions to the highly energetic morning experience will include a more in-depth presentation from the speaker, along with a presenter with a local perspective on the 21c3 topic.

Multiculturalism

Location: Bugatti Royale RoomsModerator: Alicia Ping, Councilmember, Saline

Speakers: Soji Adelaja, Land Policy Institute, Michigan State University

Steve Tobocman, Director, Global Detroit

Creating and sustaining a genuine commitment to diversity and multiculturalism in Michigan’s communities is vital to attracting key demographics and global businesses. Today’s fluid, mobile, and, most importantly, global workforce is seeking out “the right kind of place” that embraces people of all religions, ethnicities, national origins, and races.


Location: Stanley Steamer RoomsModerator: Sean Mann, Project Coordinator, Let’s Save Michigan

Speakers: Peter Kageyama, Founder & Co-Producer, Creative Cities Summit

Cliff Lampe, Associate Professor, College of Communications, Michigan State University

Social media tools and usage are increasing and are having a profound impact on how we define friends, community, and social capital. If we want to attract and retain people of all ages, then we’re going to have to learn to communicate and do business on new terms and accept that there are new rules to the game. As founder of the Creative Cities Summit, Peter will share his perspectives on social media including how it builds social capital, how a small number of fans or detractors can make or break your efforts, and how social media volume is a measure of community vitality.


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Transit

Location: Sterns Knight RoomsModerator: Gretchen Driskell, Mayor, Saline

Speaker: Susan Zielinski, Managing Director, SMART Program, University of Michigan

Developing effective public transit options in Michigan is a necessary tool for attracting and retaining residents, workers, and businesses. Research shows that people across the nation are choosing communities that offer various modes of transportation that provide easy access to the places where they live, work, and play, and allow them to travel without having to rely on a car. In particular, systems like streetcars and light rail have been credited with sparking new commercial and residential development.

Education

Location: Pierce Arrow RoomsModerator: Jeffrey Jenks, Mayor Pro Tem, Huntington Woods; President, League

Speakers: Barbara Bennett, Chief Academic Officer, Detroit Public Schools

Robert Bobb, Emergency Financial Manager, Detroit Public Schools

Educational institutions, kindergarten through college, play a central role in growing a knowledge-based economy and encouraging a more engaged citizenry. As anchor institutions, colleges and universities bring opportunities for entertainment, arts and culture, healthcare, and recreation, and serve as engines of economic development.

11:45 am-1:15 pmCouncilmember’s Networking Lunch

Location: Grand BallroomMix and mingle with your peers while enjoying a light lunch. Swap stories, trade educational tidbits, and don’t forget to share your business cards!

Michigan Women in Municipal Government (MWIMG) Lunch

Location: Regency Ballroom DAll are invited to attend the lunch and meeting.


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Michigan Black Caucus of Local Elected Officials (MBC-LEO) Lunch

Location: Regency Ballroom BAll are invited to attend the lunch and meeting.

Michigan Association of Mayors (MAM)

Annual Lunch and Business Meeting

Location: Regency Ballroom ASpeaker: Sam Singh, Senior Policy Consultant, Public Policy Associates

All mayors and village presidents are invited to attend the mayors’ lunch and business meeting..

Michigan Local Government Management Association (MLGMA)

Networking Lunch

Location: Regency Ballroom CCapitalize on the opportunity to interact with other MLGMA members during the managers’ lunch.


1:15-2:30 pmThese sessions will not only provide you with the latest and greatest information available on the given topic, they will also give you the opportunity to ask questions of the experts in the field.

Lame Duck or Not? Get the Latest on Lansing & D.C.

Location: Sterns Knight RoomsModerator: Charles Pugh, Council President, Detroit

Speakers: Chris Hackbarth, Legislative Associate, League

Samantha Jones Harkins, Legislative Associate, League

Summer Minnick, Director, State Affairs, League

Andy Schor, Assistant Director, State Affairs, League

Arnold Weinfeld, Director, Strategic Initiatives & Federal Affairs, League

See today’s political landscape through the eyes of your League lobbyists. We’ll decode the challenges and opportunities ahead and explain how communities can influence the biggest legislative issues of 2010.


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Social Networking: Going Viral to Get Your Message Out

Location: Stanley Steamer RoomsSpeakers: Matt Bach, Director, Communications, League

Rob Ferrari, Director, IT/Operations, League

It’s time to take your community’s message into your own hands and social media is the way to do it. Learn how to use social media tools, such as Facebook, Twitter, email, and your own community’s website, to inform your residents about the good things happening in your city, village or urban township. See how you no longer need to totally rely on your local newspaper, radio station or TV news to inform your citizens about recent recognition received or contracts amicably negotiated. Learn how to combat the naysayers and tackle the rumors before they spread like an Internet virus. Hear how other municipal officials just like you are already using social media to change perceptions and promote the assets of their communities. It’s not as difficult and time consuming as you may think. League staffers Matt Bach and Rob Ferrari will give you the ins and outs to social media and show why if you don’t use social media to inform the public about your community, then someone else probably will.

Insurance Hell – The Devil Is in the Details

Location: Bugatti Royale RoomsModerator: Mike Forster, Director, Risk Management, League

Speakers: John Thomas, Municipal Account Executive, Meadowbrook Insurance

Judy Thomson-Torosian, CPCU, ARM, CIC, Service and Sales Manager, Meadowbrook Insurance

What simple steps can managers take to reduce their exposure to common risks that could sentence your budget and reputation to eternal damnation? What provisions should your insurance coverage contain to minimize the chances that you’ll have to sell your community’s financial soul to pay for an uncovered loss? The League’s risk professionals will guide you through the maze and answer all of life’s (or at least risk management’s) most difficult questions.


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Cloud Computing – The Future Is Already Here

Location: Pierce Arrow RoomsModerator: Anthony Minghine, Associate Executive Director & COO, League

Speaker: Juhnyoung Lee, Manager, Cloud Informatics

This session will explore cloud computing and its application for local governments. We will discuss the opportunities cloud computing represents for government collaboration, cost savings, and why this technology is the next big thing.

Taxpayer Bankruptcy

Location: Rolls Royce RoomsModerator: Sue Jeffers, Associate General Counsel, League

Speaker: Louis P. Rochkind, Partner, Jaffe, Raitt, Heuer & Weiss

What do you do when you get a Notice of Bankruptcy filed by a taxpayer of your community? What if the person or business that files for bankruptcy owes for utility services provided by your community? This session is intended to provide you with the basics of what the municipality needs to do to protect its claims against the individual or business that owes you money. Attorney Louis Rochkind is the author of the League’s newest publication: Bankruptcy 101 Manual for Michigan Municipalities. He’ll be leading the session and providing your municipality with the foundation for preparing and filing proofs of claim to ensure protection for your municipality.

Downtown Development Through Public/Private Partnerships

Mobile Workshop departs from the main entrance.Guide: John B. O’Reilly, Jr., Mayor, Dearborn

Barry Murray, Director, Economic & Community Development Department, Dearborn

On this tour, city officials and private sector partners will give details about the successful development of the Dearborn Town Center, a multi-use $70 million project in Dearborn’s east downtown, set to open by January 2011, and whose focal point is a three-story medical office building certified by the U.S. Green Building Council. Despite a tough economy, the project moved forward through a public/private partnership that includes Oakwood Healthcare System, Midwest Health Plan, Redico Development Corp, and the city, and through the award of state development incentives.


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2:30–3:00 pmNetworking Break


3:00-5:00 pmTours

Bus pick-up location at the hotel is located at the hotel main entrance.

Arab American Museum and Shatila Bakery

Transportation included to museum and bakery; walking required in museum.Begin this tour at the Arab American National Museum, the first museum in the world devoted to Arab-American history and culture. Arab Americans have enriched the economic, political and cultural landscape of American life. The museum brings to light the shared experiences of immigrants and ethnic groups, paying tribute to the diversity of our nation. Also, stop for a short tour at the Shatila Bakery, a Middle Eastern bakery in Dearborn founded in 1979, which has the best pistachio ice cream in the Midwest!

21c3 Assets: Multiculturalism, Entrepreneurship

Ford Rouge Factory Tour

Transportation included to factory; walking required on factory tour.Experience the celebration of innovation of Manufacturing in America, at one of the “greenest” plants in the country! The Ford Rouge Factory experience is comprised of a five-part, self-guided tour which includes a driving tour of historic auto-related landmarks and behind the scenes of the Rouge complex; a look at the history of the Rouge through historic video footage; a virtual reality theater experience; a walking tour of the factory’s “living roof;” and a walking tour above the actual final assembly area where Ford F-150s are made.

21c3 Assets: Green Initiatives

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Some ways you can experience Dearborn on your own—Use your 20% discount coupon for the Henry Ford Museum, available at the Dearborn information table. Cross the hotel’s parking lot to visit the Fairlane Town Center with over 160 stores and restaurants. Visit the Henry Ford Estate, less than half a mile away, and tour the home & gardens. See historic Greenfield Village, just a short 2 minute drive from the hotel.


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What’s New in Southeast Michigan?

Transportation included; some walking required.Guide: Sean Mann, Project Coordinator, Let’s Save Michigan

This tour, guided by Let’s Save Michigan’s program coordinator, Sean Mann, will take you through Dearborn’s Arabic Main Street and the heart of Detroit’s Mexicantown, currently the only neighborhood in Detroit experiencing growth. It also includes the Clark Park project, the Whitdell Building development, and a stop at Slows Bar B Q to meet the owner and sample an item from his delicious, nationally known menu.

21c3 Assets: Entrepreneurship, Physical Design & Walkability, Multiculturalism, Cultural Economic Development

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7:00-8:30 pmAnnual Awards Banquet

Location: Grand BallroomEnjoy dinner with your guests and colleagues; then celebrate excellence in government with the presentation of the League’s prestigious awards and Elected Officials Academy presentations.

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Friday, September 24, 2010

8:30 amClosing Breakfast & General Session

Location: Grand Ballroom

2010 Gubernatorial Candidates

Moderator: Daniel P. Gilmartin, Executive Director & CEO, League

Invited: Virg Bernero (D)

Rick Snyder (R)

Community Excellence Award “Race for the Cup” Winner Announced

DON’T FORGET TO RECYCLE YOUR NAME BADGE IN THE DESIGNATED BINS!


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Michigan EECBG Competitive Grant Projects

Congratulations to these communities that received grants totaling nearly $17.4 million in 2010 for energy efficiency projects! The grants were awarded by the Bureau of Energy Systems (Department of Energy, Labor and Economic Growth) and funded through the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 on a competitive basis.

CITIES

AlmaAnn ArborAuburn HillsBay CityBerkleyBirmingham *BrightonCharlevoixClawsonCorunnaCrystal FallsDewittDowagiacEast LansingEast TawasEastpointeFlushingGaylord *Grand Blanc *Grand HavenGrandvilleGreenvilleGrosse Pointe FarmsGrosse Pointe Shores

Grosse Pointe WoodsHamtramckHancockHazel ParkHighland ParkHollandHoughton *Huntington WoodsIron MountainJacksonLathrup VillageLincoln ParkMadison HeightsMarshallMt. PleasantMunisingNilesOak ParkPort HuronRiver RougeRiverviewRomulusSanduskySault Ste. MarieSouth Lyon

SouthgateSturgisSwartz CreekThree RiversTroyWarrenWayneWilliamstonWixomYale

VILLAGES

BellaireCarsonvilleDexterDundeeLake OrionPinckneySpring Lake

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Delhi DeltaGenoa Groveland Highland Independence Ishpeming Lake Laketown LansingMeridianMonitorOceola Oshtemo OxfordPittsfield Ray SuperiorTyrone

UnionWashingtonWilliamstown

COUNTIES

Antrim Baraga Bay Berrien Calhoun Cass CharlevoixClare ClintonDickinson Eaton Emmet Grand Traverse *Houghton

Kalamazoo *Lenawee Manistee MarquetteMidland Missaukee MonroeMontcalm MuskegonNewaygoPresque Isle Saginaw Schoolcraft Shiawassee St. Joseph Tuscola

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Michigan Green Communities Challenge

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Since April 2009, 70 communities have adopted resolutions to enroll in the Michigan Green Communities Challenge. As of July 31, 2010, 24 communities have reported progress in meeting their goals and activities. Points have been earned based on their progress and selection of goals and activities. Each

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Lincoln Park

Linden

Mackinaw City***Madison Heights

Manistee County

Marquette******Mason

Meridian Charter Township*****Milford

Milford Charter Township

Missaukee County**Monroe County****Muskegon County***Norton Shores

Oak Park

Orion Charter Township

Osceola County

Otsego

Quincy

Rogers City

Roscommon

Roscommon County

Roseville***Saint Clair

Saline**Southgate

Spring Lake

Springfield

Sturgis

Swartz Creek***Three Rivers

Tittabawassee Township

Traverse City*******

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ICMA Core Competency Credits

Tuesday, September, 21, 2010

Pre-Convention Events

Michigan Association of Municipal Attorneys’ (MAMA) Municipal Law Program

CC8: Democratic Advocacy & Citizen ParticipationCC17: Integrity

Everything Meetings – Guide to Parliamentary Procedure

and Open Meetings Act

CC8: Democratic Advocacy & Citizen Participation

The League & DTE: Energy Efficiency Options

CC3: Functional & Operational Expertise & PlanningCC4: Citizen ServiceCC5: Performance Measurement/Management & Quality AssuranceCC6: Initiative, Risk Taking, Vision, Creativity, and Innovation

The Medical Marihuana Act & Your Community

CC4: Citizen ServiceCC12: Human Resources Management

NLC Institute – Building Community in Today’s Economy

CC2: Policy FacilitationCC13: Strategic Planning

Michigan Mayoral Summit: Helping Our Youth Succeed in Today’s Workforce

CC4: Citizen ServiceCC6: Initiative, Risk Taking, Vision, Creativity, and Innovation

Welcoming General Session

CC6: Initiative, Risk Taking, Vision, Creativity, and InnovationCC13: Strategic Planning


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General Session – 21c3 Innovators

CC6: Initiative, Risk Taking, Vision, Creativity, and Innovation

Michigan Local Government Management Association (MLGMA)

Patriarche Colloquium & Lunch

CC3: Functional & Operational Expertise & PlanningCC6: Initiative, Risk Taking, Vision, Creativity, and InnovationCC13: Strategic Planning

Breakout Sessions


CC3: Functional & Operational Expertise & PlanningCC4: Citizen ServiceCC13: Strategic PlanningCC16: Media Relations

Green Initiatives

CC3: Functional & Operational Expertise & PlanningCC5: Performance Measurement/Management & Quality AssuranceCC6: Initiative, Risk Taking, Vision, Creativity, and Innovation



Entrepreneurship



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CC8: Democratic Advocacy & Citizen ParticipationCC14: Advocacy & Interpersonal Communications

Green $$$ at Work

CC3: Functional & Operational Expertise & PlanningCC5: Performance Measurement/Management & Quality AssuranceCC6: Initiative, Risk Taking, Vision, Creativity, and Innovation


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Legal Eagles, Our Birdseye View


Small Towns. Big Ideas

CC4: Citizen ServiceCC6: Initiative, Risk Taking, Vision, Creativity, and InnovationCC13: Strategic Planning

Lessons Learned in Rouge River Pollution Prevention Project

CC5: Performance Measurement/Management & Quality Assurance


General Session – 21c3 Innovators

CC6: Initiative, Risk Taking, Vision, Creativity, and Innovation

Breakout Sessions

Multiculturalism

CC9: Diversity


CC7: Technological Literacy

Transit

CC4: Citizen ServiceCC6: Initiative, Risk Taking, Vision, Creativity, and InnovationCC13: Strategic Planning

Education



Lame Duck or Not? Get the Latest on Lansing & D.C

CC8: Democratic Advocacy & Citizen ParticipationCC14: Advocacy & Interpersonal Communications

Social Networking: Going Viral to Get Your Message Out

CC4: Citizen ServiceCC7: Technological LiteracyCC13: Strategic Planning


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Insurance Hell –

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CC3: Functional & Operational Expertise & PlanningCC5: Performance Measurement/Management & Quality AssuranceCC11: Financial AnalysisCC12: Human Resources Management

Cloud Computing –

The Future is Already Here

CC7: Technological LiteracyCC13: Strategic Planning

Taxpayer Bankruptcy

CC2: Policy FacilitationCC4: Citizen Service

Downtown Development Through

Public/Private Partnerships

CC3: Functional & Operational Expertise & PlanningCC6: Initiative, Risk Taking, Vision, Creativity, and InnovationCC13: Strategic Planning

Friday,

September 24, 2010

Closing Breakfast &

General Session



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2010 Michigan Municipal League 112th Annual Convention

September 21-24, 2010

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Host City Reception-----------------------------------------------------4 -------- 3 ---------2 -------- 1

Fall Expo ----------------------------------------------------------------4 -------- 3 ---------2 -------- 1

Vendor Reception -------------------------------------------------------4 -------- 3 ---------2 -------- 1

Tuesday General Session -----------------------------------------------4 -------- 3 ---------2 -------- 1

Wednesday Morning General Session ----------------------------------4 -------- 3 ---------2 -------- 1

Thursday Morning General Session ------------------------------------4 -------- 3 ---------2 -------- 1

Friday Morning General Session ---------------------------------------4 -------- 3 ---------2 -------- 1

Annual Awards Banquet ------------------------------------------------4 -------- 3 ---------2 -------- 1

21c3 Breakout Sessions Overall ----------------------------------------4 -------- 3 ---------2 -------- 1

Ask the Experts Sessions Overall --------------------------------------4 -------- 3 ---------2 -------- 1

Restaurant Romp -------------------------------------------------------4 -------- 3 ---------2 -------- 1

Tours (if participated) --------------------------------------------------4 -------- 3 ---------2 -------- 1

The most helpful session for my municipality was (and why):

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