2026 Annual MCSSA Conference

DEAR MCSSA MEMBER,
WE ARE PLEASED TO INVITE YOU TO THE 2026 MCSSA ANNUAL CONFERENCE, TAKING PLACE SEPTEMBER 14 – 16 AT THE BAVARIAN INN LOCATED IN FRANKENMUTH, MICHIGAN!

THIS YEAR’S CONFERENCE THEME, “VITAL SIGNS: ASSESSING THE STATE OF MEDICAL CARE,” FOCUSES ON EXAMINING THE SYSTEMS, SAFEGUARDS, AND RESPONSIBILITIES THAT SHAPE MEDICAL CARE ACROSS MICHIGAN. JUST AS VITAL SIGNS PROVIDE INSIGHT INTO A PATIENT’S CONDITTION, WE WILL EVALUATE THE STRENGTH, STABILITY, AND COORDINATION OF OUR CARE SYSTEMS. THROUGH DISCUSSIONS ON LONG-TERM CARE, GUARDIANSHIP, WORKFORCE CHALLENGES, AND OVERSIGHT RESPONSIBILITIES, WE WILL ALSO IDENTIFY AREAS OF PROGRESS AND OPPORTUNITIES FOR IMPROVEMENT. TOGETHER, LETS MONITOR MICHIGAN’S MEDICAL CLIMATE AND DIAGNOSE THE GAPS.

THE AGENDA FEATURES A MIX OF ENGAGING SPEAKERS, IN-DEPTH BREAKOUT SESSIONS, AND PLENTY OF TIME TO CONNECT WITH PEERS AND PARTNERS FROM ACROSS THE STATE. WHETHER YOU’RE FOCUSED ON FRONTLINE SERVICES OR BOARD GOVERNANCE, THIS EVENT IS DESIGNED TO EQUIP YOU WITH RELEVANT INSIGHTS AND TOOLS TO UNDERSTAND THE MEDICAL CARE SYSTEM IN YOUR COMMUNITY.

CONFERENCE HIGHLIGHTS INCLUDE:

• EARLY HOTEL CHECK-IN: SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 13 AT SPECIAL CONFERENCE RATES
• WELCOME RECEPTION: MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 14, 5:00–6:00 PM, SPONSORED BY THE FREDERICK GROUP
• PRESIDENT’S BANQUET: A CELEBRATORY EVENING OF RECOGNITION AND ENTERTAINMENT (TUESDAY)
• PRESIDENT’S CHALLENGE: PLEASE JOIN US IN DONATING ITEMS FOR SUPPORT THE 1%, VETERANS FOOD PANTRY
• SILENT AUCTION: SUPPORT OUR SCHOLARSHIP FUND WHILE BIDDING ON DONATED ITEMS FROM COUNTIES ACROSS OUR STATE

ADDITIONAL AGENDA DETAILS, SPEAKER ANNOUNCEMENTS, AND SESSION PREVIEWS WILL BE SHARED SOON. WE ENCOURAGE YOU TO REGISTER EARLY AND TAKE PART IN THIS YEAR’S CONFERENCE AS WE STRENGTHEN OUR COLLECTIVE COMMITMENT TO CARE AND ADVOCACY.

WE LOOK FORWARD TO SEEING YOU IN FRANKENMUTH THIS SEPTEMBER.

WARM REGARDS

MANUEL CORDOVA, SHRM-SCP
PRESIDENT, MCSSA

REBECCA PASKO
VICE PRESIDENT, MCSSA

DISCUSSION TOPICS
Michigan Medicaid Changes, Medicare Advantage, Estate Recovery & Medical Debt, Medication Management & Safety, Recipient Rights, Guardianship/Conservatorship, Loneliness and Social Isolation, Medical Nutrition, and more!

A welcome reception will be held on Monday evening from 5:00 – 6:00 pm.

SPONSORED & HOSTED BY: THE FREDERICK GROUP

PRESIDENT’S DONATION CHALLENGE

Each year, we select a local organization in our host community to support through donations. This year, we are proud to partner with:

THIS YEAR, WE ARE PROUD TO PARTNER WITH:

SUPPORT THE 1% – VETERANS FOOD PANTRY FRANKENMUTH, MICHIGAN

SILENT AUCTION
We are also continuing our tradition of hosting a Silent Auction to support the MCSSCET Scholarship Fund. Your contributions make this fundraiser a success. Please consider donating an item to be included in this year’s auction.

More details are included in the registration packet below.

REQUESTED DONATIONS FOR “ I SUPPORT THE 1%” – VETERANS FOOD PANTRY
FRANKENMUTH, MICHIGAN

The goal of “I Support the 1%” is to establish a funding source to support a year-round food pantry just for military personnel.

Many are homeless and are tortured by memories of the battles they were in, and have difficulty readjusting to civilian life. Others find it difficult to reconcile their dual existence: military at times, civilian at times. Yet, just one donation can make a difference in their lives.

PREFERRED DONATION ITEMS

• Regular Ground Coffee (No Decaf)
• Small Canned Chicken
• Canned Stew
• Canned Potatoes
• Peanut Butter
• Sweetened Cereal
• Pancakes mix – with NO Egg or Butter Requirement
• Pancake Syrup
• Laundry Detergent