Important NATaT Conference Reminder:

Time is running out to register for America's Town Meeting in Washington, D.C.

Time is running short to make plans to attend the National Association of Towns and Townships (NATaT) America's Town Meeting in Washington, D.C.  The conference will be held Sept. 15-17 at the Hyatt Regency Washington on Capitol Hill.

Although the Aug. 11 early-bird deadline has come and gone to register for the conference, that same deadline has been extended to make a hotel reservation at the Hyatt Regency Washington. Currently, the conference fee is $259. You can register for the conference at http://www.natat.org/. Hotel reservations can be made by calling (888) 591-1234 or by going on-line at http://washingtonregency.hyatt.com/.  The special room rate of $239 plus tax for single or double is still in effect.

MTA works closely with NATaT to develop a proactive federal agenda to ensure that the needs of townships are central to federal statutory, regulatory, funding and policy decisions. This year's conference will focus on preserving local democracy. MTA considers it vitally important for township officials to attend the NATaT conference to meet with your members of Congress and help make the voice of towns and townships heard in Washington, D.C.

For further information, please consult the NATaT website at http://www.natat.org/ or contact Debbie Shue at (517) 321-6467 or debbie@michigantownships.org.