MSU Extension Government

Events

• Jun 3

  Roles & Responsibilities of a Planning Commission-St. Joseph County

  June 3, 2025 6:30PM – 8:00PM St. Joseph County ISD, 62445 Shimmel Road, Centreville, MI 49032

  This 90-minute in person program focuses on the basics of planning commission for local elected and appointed officials and interested residents.

• Jun 16

  Fiscally Ready Communities: Nuts and Bolts - Fees, Fines, Purchasing, and Receipting

  June 16, 2025 2:00PM – 3:30PM

  This webinar will include a deep dive into best practices related to fees, fines, purchasing, receipting, and more. It will cover what they are, why such policies are necessary, and how to get started on implementation.

• Jun 21

  GLLA Local Government Leadership Intensive-Southwest Michigan

  June 21, 2025 10:00AM – 4:00PM MSU Extension-Van Buren-57418 CR 681, Suite A, Hartford MI 49057

  Join us for a 1-day Leadership Intensive to learn more about the GLLA way!

• Jun 25

  Ottawa County Grain Bin Rescue Program [First Responders]

  June 25, 2025 6:00PM – 9:00PM 2008 Berlin Fair Drive, Marne, MI 49435

  Grain bin rescue training equips first responders to assist those entrapped in grain bins.

• Jun 26

  Branch County Grain Bin Rescue Program [First Responders]

  June 26, 2025 6:00PM – 9:00PM 740 S Angola Road, Coldwater, MI 49036

  Grain bin rescue training equips first responders to assist those entrapped in grain bins.

• Aug 5

  Governing Essentials: Open Meetings Act (Summer 2025)

  August 5, 2025 12:00PM – 1:00PM

  The Michigan Open Meetings Act furthers government transparency by requiring public boards to provide notice and make decisions in an open public meeting. Participants will learn the requirements of the Act as well as answers to frequently asked questions.

• Aug 6

  Setting Group Goals for Growth (SG3): Virtual Session

  August 6, 2025 9:00AM – 12:00PM Zoom

  Setting Group Goals for Growth (SG3) is a half-day, interactive, workshop for groups or teams with a current strategic planning, goal setting, futuring, or similar facilitation need.

• Aug 12

  Facilitative Leadership: Aug. 12-14, 2025

  August 12, 2025 – August 14, 2025 MSU Brody Square, 241 W. Brody Rd., East Lansing, MI 48825

  This three-day class focuses on creating an inclusive culture of collaborative learning in teams, communities, and organizations.

• Aug 12

  Governing Essentials: Parliamentary Procedure (Summer 2025)

  August 12, 2025 12:00PM – 1:00PM

  This session will focus on parliamentary principles, motions, and debate and decorum during meetings. Participants will explore scenarios and practice skills.

• Aug 19

  Governing Essentials: Extraordinary Governance (Summer 2025)

  August 19, 2025 12:00PM – 1:00PM

  This session will help your board improve its governance to positively impact your community. Better board governance leads to more effective organizations that improve our communities.