MEEMIC Insurance Company and MIEM joined forces to offer two full scholarships to the 23rd Annual MIEM Support Staff Conference for Administrative Professionals, which was recently held in Grand Rapids. Following are this year’s scholarship winners. Congratulations!

Judy Miller, Executive Secretary, Reed City Area Public Schools

I am greatly appreciative of having received this scholarship. I would not have been able to attend had it not been for MEEMIC’s partnership with MIEM. I was able to enjoy the breakout sessions and interact with colleagues (in my ISD especially), which we do not get to do often enough.

Jyll Reed, Executive Assistant, Detroit Edison Public School Academy

Jyll Reed is featured with local MEEMIC representative, Randy Cagwin and the Superintendent of Detroit Edison Public School Academy, Ralph Bland.

I just wanted to take this opportunity to tell you how wonderful I thought the conference was!!! I enjoyed all the topics I took. I wish I could have taken more. It was so exciting and informative. I came away with a lot of fresh ideas of how I could make a difference. I really do thank you for allowing me to be a part of such a wonderful event. I look forward to attending many, many more sessions. Again thank you for such a fantastic opportunity.

Earn your SAPC Certification close to home. MIEM in collaboration with Ionia County and Montcalm Area ISDs present’s the SAPC Certification Series. Mark Your Calendars for these classes slated Tuesday, January 12, 2010!

Business of Schools: What They Do & How They Do It - 8:30-11:45 a.m.
Presenter: Robert Dwan, Associate Executive Director, Michigan School Business Officials
In this session, participants will learn: how schools are financed; basic definitions; legislative process; the legal framework for schools; school board and administrative functions; business office functions; business and finance; transportation, food services, and facilities; basic budget processes and the political environment.

Business Communications - 12:30-3:45 p.m.
Presenters: Gail Braverman, Consultant and Dan Pappas, Executive Director, MIEM and Associate Executive Director, MASA Learn practical techniques for effective job-related communications, including: grammar and business writing techniques you will apply to your own communication samples; e-mail, memo, and letter applications; e-mail etiquette; how to get your point across clearly and concisely; editing and proofreading tips. Verbal Communication: As the front-line interface with customers; how to deal with the unhappy customer; developing desk references that guide you through particular situations; and the importance of body language in face-to-face communication.

Location: Ionia County ISD, 2191 Harwood Road, Ionia MI, 48846
Registration begins at 8:00 am • Lunch is provided for all-day participants

Cost: $70 MIEM members*/$100 nonmembers (per class)

SB-CEUs: .3 SB-CEUs available per class pending approval.

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Thanks to MEEMIC Insurance, the Michigan Center for Civic Education (MCCE) is pleased to offer stipends of up to $200 for first time attendees to Educating for Citizenship, the Center’s Annual Conference. The stipend will cover one year of MCCE membership, conference registration, and substitute reimbursement.

Educating for Citizenship will be held December 10, 2009 at the Kellogg Hotel and Conference Center in East Lansing.

Sessions Include among others:
Elementary Civics: It’s More Than Flags and Red, White, and Blue T-Shirts
Taking Citizenship Beyond the Textbook
We the People: Free Resources for Meeting 4th/5th Grade Civics GLCE
Civics and Service: Connecting Academic Service Learning and Project Citizen
Mock Trials in the Middle School Classroom
We the People: Free Resources for Meeting 8th Grade History GLCE
Advanced Placement U.S. Government and Politics Round Table
Deliberating in a Democracy: Surveillance
Making Sense of the 96 High School Civics Expectations
The Michigan High School Mock Trial Tournament: Raising the Bar
Teen Court: A Partnership Between Schools and Courts
We the People: Free Resources for Meeting HSCE in Civics/Government
Deliberating in a Democracy: Marriage and the State
Ideas for Constitution Day

You Rule! Ideas and Free Resources for Teaching about Representative Democracy

To apply for a scholarship, follow the link below to an online form. Fill it out and click “Done” at the bottom. Make sure you get the “Thank you for competing ...” message before you leave the site or your application will not be submitted. Forms must be submitted by today, November 30. Scholarship recipients will be notified by December 2.

http://www.surveymonkey.com/s.aspx?sm=cPhRo8nbVwd51_2bRvIdxCEw_3d_3d

If you have any questions, please contact the Center at MCCE@oakland.k12.mi.us or 248-209-2325.

Managing Emergencies
December 1; 8:45 am-4:00 pm
Location: MELG Building, Lansing
Identify, develop and implement emergency planning. From natural disasters to bus accidents you need to have plans in place. You will learn what to look for and what information to gather along with coordinating with emergency responders, school personnel, and the community.

School Improvement Framework Conference
December 1-2, 2009
Location: Lansing Center, Lansing

Payroll And Related Personnel Issues Webinar
December 9; 8:45 am-noon
Location: At Your Desk
Know the laws and regulations related to the payroll function, including state and federal payroll laws and regulations, pertinent tax regulations, employee retirement plans, practical aspects of completing a payroll and electronic check deposits.

Purchasing Webinar
December 9; 12:45-4:00 pm
Location: At Your Desk
Learn the basics of performing the purchasing function, including: related Michigan laws, the structure of a purchasing operation, electronic and cooperative purchasing, bidding, reviewing contracts, lease-purchase options, and “partnerships.”

CLICK HERE TO REGISTER ONLINE

SB-CEUs
SB-CEUs will be offered pending approval. In order to receive credit, you must be on time, stay until the end of the program, and complete an online evaluation.