Michigan State Parks Volunteer and Friends Summit

Join us for the 2020 Volunteer and Friends Group Summit. This is an amazing opportunity to collaborate and learn from each other.

Organizations can send up to two people for the Summit. If you are in need of additional members, please contact cossm@michigan.gov 

Reservation will include one night's lodging at the RAM Center, a full service conference center, and includes all meals and activities. Room assignments are based on double occupancy. Participants may check into their rooms on Friday, March 6, 2020 after 3:00PM, and must remove luggage by 9:00AM on Saturday, March 7, 2020. If you are looking for single occupancy, please note that upon registration. A $20 fee will apply and can be paid to the RAM Center upon check in.

Initial check in is at the Resource Center. The Summit will begin at 10:30AM on Friday, March 6 at the Conservation Education Building. The Summit will conclude on Saturday, March 7 at 2:30PM. For information about the RAM Center and its accommodations, contact Abbey Helsel at helsela@michigan.gov

Summit highlights:

1. Trail to table fundraising selection will take place (5 parks for 2020)
2. Fundraising with consultant Patricia Barry
3. How to start a friends group with consultant Melissa Werkman https://hellogreensquare.com/
4. 2020 DNR events and how to partner
5. ActionTrack Chair Demos