Don't miss this unique opportunity to strengthen your advocacy skills at the Upper Peninsula Advocacy Summit in Marquette!
Full Agenda Coming Soon
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 Invited: Sen. John Damoose (R-Harbor Springs)
Sen. Ed McBroom (R-Vulcan)
Rep. Karl Bohnak (R-Negaunee)
Rep. Parker Fairbairn (R-Harbor Springs)
Rep. Greg Markkanen (R-Hancock)
Rep. David Prestin (R-Cedar River) |
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 | |
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
808 S Lakeshore Blvd
Marquette, MI 49855
Room Rate: $159
Booking Deadline: Aug. 13, 2026, or until sold out.
Book online or call 906.273.2900 and mention the Michigan Association of School Boards.
