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321 E Ohio St
Marquette MI 49855-3847
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Don't miss this unique opportunity to strengthen your advocacy skills at the Upper Peninsula Advocacy Summit in Marquette!

 

Sunday, Sept. 13

3 – 6 p.m. EST
 

CBA 361: Grassroots Advocacy (3 credits)

This course will equip participants to become strong public education advocates by collaborating with their communities. Participants will not only learn the tools to engage in the legislative process, but how to develop their grassroots advocacy skills.
 

Monday, Sept. 14

8:30 a.m. EST
Registration
 
9 a.m. EST

Welcome and Introductions

 
9:10 a.m. EST
Election Forecast With Baldly Bipartisan
Adrian Hemond, CEO, Grassroots Midwest and John Sellek, Chief Strategist, Harbor Strategic Public Affairs
 
10:15 a.m. EST
Hot Topic
 
11 a.m. EST
Break
 
11:10 a.m. EST
Legislative Panel
Rep. David Prestin (R-Cedar River)
Sen. John Damoose (R-Harbor Springs)
Sen. Ed McBroom (R-Vulcan)
 
​Invited:
Rep. Karl Bohnak (R-Negaunee)
Rep. Parker Fairbairn (R-Harbor Springs)
Rep. Greg Markkanen (R-Hancock)
 
12:15 p.m. EST

Lunch, Advocating and Networking

All legislators representing the UP will be invited to stay and talk with board members.

1 p.m. EST
Legislative Update and Look Ahead to Lame Duck
1:45 p.m. EST

Q & A and Wrap-up

2:15 p.m. EST

Adjourn

 
 
3 – 6 p.m. EST
 

NEW! CBA 304: Empowering Education (3 credits)

This course explores how school boards drive student achievement through effective governance. Participants will learn proven strategies, leadership practices and policy approaches that lead to better educational outcomes. This course serves both individual board members and whole school boards who want to create lasting positive change in student success.

Hotel Accommodations

Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott

Address

Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott
808 S Lakeshore Blvd.
Marquette, MI 49855

Room Rate

$159

Booking deadline: Aug. 13, 2026, or until sold out.

Reservations

Make reservations online or call 906.273.2900 and mention the Michigan Association of School Boards.

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