State Advocacy Day: April 22nd, 2025
Please join your colleagues to celebrate and grow the impact of our Y work on public policy in Michigan and beyond. A great day is planned packed with wonderful speakers and guests. A detailed schedule for the day and an event fact sheet is available on the registration page. If you have questions, Fran Talsma at ftalsma@michiganymca.org is happy to help.
Venue:
Heritage Hall at the Capitol Building
Parking:
There are several parking ramps conveniently located near the Capitol building.
Register:
Click here to register. YMCA staff can attend for only $50, YMCA Volunteers are free. Please email Elizabeth Hudson at ehudson@michiganymca.org if financial aid is needed.
Meals:
A light breakfast, coffee and lunch is included in your registration fee.
Who should attend:
Y leadership, staff and volunteers, anyone with a Y story to share and who would like to learn more about engaging stakeholders to advocate for the Y and the communities we serve.
Agenda:
| 8:30-9:00am | Registration | Lobby, Heritage Hall |
| 9:00am | Welcome |
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| 9:05am | Champions Award |
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| 9:15am | Keynote Address |
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| 9:45am | Keynote Address |
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| 10:00am | Legislative Priorities |
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| 10:15am | Hear Our Voice |
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| 10:40am | News from DC |
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| 11:00am |
Funding Forecast
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| 11:20am | Childcare Change |
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| 11:45am | Hot Topics | |
| 12:00am | Lunch and Hill Visits |
Share your story:
Please bring along materials you would like to share with your Y colleagues, our speakers, and your legislators.
Attire:
Please wear professional dress
Communications:
A reminder email, map, and final details will be sent to all registrants prior to the event.