Attire—Business casual dress is appropriate for all events. Due to fluctuations in room temperature, MTA encourages you to bring a sweater or jacket for your comfort.

Cancellations & Substitutions—A Conference registration may be transferred to another individual from the same township or converted to  Conference On-Demand access (if made by April 6, switch to on-demand access will receive refund of registration fee difference). Refund of the registration fee, less a $25 administrative fee, will be made if written notice of cancellation is received by March 23. Written cancellation requests received from March 24 through April 6 will be subject to an administrative fee equal to one-half of the registration fee. Conference “no shows” or those who cancel after April 6 will be converted to Conference On-Demand access. No refunds will be given without extenuating circumstances. Hotel cancellation policies vary; see your reservation confirmation for details.

Confirmation & Credentials—A confirmation will be emailed upon registration (check your spam or junk mail folder if it does not arrive in your inbox). If you do not receive a confirmation within 48 hours of registering, email education@michigantownships.org. To add or update your email address, email database@michigantownships.org. The registration confirmation includes a personalized housing code that allows you to reserve a hotel room in MTA Conference room blocks at discounted rates. The housing website opens for attendees at 9 a.m. on Jan. 27. All attendees will receive an important “Know Before You Go” email approximately one week before the Conference with helpful event details and information.

Optional Activities—Pre-Conference educational events held on April 20 may be added to your Conference registration or purchased separately. Admission to the MTA Banquet on April 22 is included with main-Conference and guest registrations ONLY. Additional banquet tickets may be purchased while registering (see page 10) and on-site.

Parking & Shuttle Service—Parking is available free of charge at the Grand Traverse Resort and all hotels with MTA room blocks. Complimentary shuttle service (sponsored in part by Traverse City Tourism) will be provided to/from the resort and hotels with MTA room blocks during peak times Monday evening through Wednesday evening. Note that shuttle service will not run on Thursday. Details will be available on michigantownships.org/conference and in “Know Before You Go” information emailed to attendees prior to the event.

Photography Release—By registering for this event, attendees grant permission to MTA to utilize their image or likeness to promote MTA and our events. Attendees waive any right to inspect or approve the finished product(s), copy or other matter that may be used in connection therewith or the use to which it may be applied.

Registration—Conference registration is open on Jan. 5! Attendees MUST register prior to booking your hotel room. Your confirmation will contain your personalized housing code, which is required to book your hotel room in MTA room blocks. Housing reservations open at 9 a.m. on Jan. 27.