THE MICHIGAN GUARDIANSHIP ASSOCIATION proudly presents

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1 THE MICHIGAN GUARDIANSHIP ASSOCIATION proudly presents The Summer Conference & 25th Anniversary Celebration June 12th & 13th MotorCity Casino & Hotel Detroit, Michigan Networking, Continuing Education and Tiger s - oh my! The Michigan Guardianship Association is very excited to commemorate 25 years! This conference boasts two full days of education, networking and celebration. With an amazing array of speakers and estimated 13 continuing education credits hours, it promises not to disappoint. We are honored to welcome Richard H. Bernstein, Esq. as our Keynote Speaker. As a dedicated advocate for disabled rights, Richard provides a voice to those individuals who otherwise would be forced to be silent. He will share with us his expertise on how to be a better advocate for wards, reaching potentials, breaking down stereotypes, the importance of integration/accessibility and placing emphasis on the quality of life. Along with education, the conference provides opportunity for our hard working members to let their hair down. Located at the wonderful MotorCity Casino and Hotel in Detroit, there are plenty of opportunities to relax and recharge. MGA scheduled events include the Welcome Mixer on Wednesday evening, 25th Anniversary celebration dinner on Thursday evening and the optional Tiger s game on Friday evening. Enjoy the fabulous casino and its many fine restaurants as well as discounted spa pricing for our attendees (contact the administrator if you are interested). We look forward to seeing you there and celebrating together!

2 Hotel Accommodations The Michigan Guardianship Association is glad to provide discounted accommodation rates to its attendees. Each room reservation includes complimentary wireless, self and free valet parking, complimentary Starbucks coffee and bottled waters. As well as 24 hour access to the business and fitness centers! MGA discounted room rates cannot be guaranteed after May 19th 2014 so please be sure to reserve your room soon. Hotel staff advises that the rooms fill up quick so please RSVP today! The MotorCity Casino & Hotel 2901 Grand River Avenue Detroit, MI Check in: 4 pm Check out: 11 am To Make Room Reservations: Call Toll Free: and be sure to mention that you are with the Michigan Guardianship Association. For Online Reservations: Visit the website and reference the following Group Code in the space provided: 11B8DM MGA Discounted Rates: June 11th, 12th and 13th $119.00* Deluxe King or Deluxe Double * Does not include taxes and other fees applied by venue. Any reservation canceled within 48 hours of the day of arrival, or no shows, will be charged for one night s room rate. Please note it is up to the guest to coordinate reservations and understand the facilities policies as such.

3 Registration Information Conference Registration: Please register by May 30th. Complete the conference registration form and return as indicated. Each attendee must submit a complete form. Fees include tuition, educational materials, snacks, and meals. Refunds and Cancellations: Requests for refunds will be honored when received by May 30th. No refunds will be made after May 30th. There is a $30.00 administration fee for each refund; substitutions may be made at any time. We do accept walk-in registrations. Please note that there will be NO refunds for Tiger s tickets. No exceptions can be made as tickets are pre-paid. Continuing Education: MGA will provide a signed certificate of attendance for approximately 13+ clock hours for each participant. Certificates will be signed by MGA staff after each session and will be collected prior to the Judges Corner session on Friday, June 13th to be recorded. Please note that if you must leave the conference prior to that session, you must have your certificate recorded by the Administrator. Certificates that are not recorded with MGA cannot be validated. Please see the registration desk or contact the administrator with any questions. Dietary Requirements: MGA makes every effort to provide meals that accommodate the dietary requirements of our members. If you have a request please be sure to communicate so on your registration form. Please note that we must alert the staff of any food allergy or dietary requirements before the event to ensure proper accommodation. If you have questions, concerns or specific directions for the preparation of your meal please contact the MGA Administrator, Sara Dziurman, at your earliest possible opportunity. Lodging Information: Our conference will be held at the Motor City Casino & Hotel. We STRONGLY recommend that you make reservations as soon as possible. Room availability cannot be guaranteed after May 19th. Please be sure to mention you are with the Michigan Guardianship Association when making reservations to receive our discounted rate. See the hotel accommodations page in this brochure for more details. Please note that it is the attendees responsibility to coordinate hotel accommodations and understand the facilities policies. For Additional Information: If you have additional questions, please contact Sara Dziurman via at: admin@michiganguardianship.org or by phone at: Ext. 700.

4 Thursday, June 12th 7:30 am - 9:00 am Registration 8:00 am - 9:00 am Breakfast 8:00 am - 5:00 pm Exhibitors 8:50 am - 9:00 am Presidents Welcome John Bippus, President of The Michigan Guardianship Association Defining What Is Possible Richard H. Bernstein, Esq. - Keynote Speaker 9:00 am - 10:00 am How to be a better advocate for wards, reaching potentials and breaking down stereotypes, the importance of integration/accessibility, and placing emphasis on the quality of life. 10:00 am - 10:10 am Break 10:10 am - 11:40 am Medicare Advocacy for Guardians Christopher Smith, Esq. and Norman Harrison, Esq. Practical tips for maximizing Medicare benefits with a focus on hospital, skilled nursing, home health and hospice services. 11:40 am - 12:40 pm Lunch 12:40 pm - 1:40 pm Annual Membership Meeting & Elections All current MGA Board members are running for re-election. Members who would like to run for a position on the board must submit their request to the MGA Administrator no later than May 3oth to be included in the printed materials. Applicants who submit request after May 30th will be asked to present their intent to run during the election portion of the meeting. Critical Conversations Amy Dixon, Director of Human Resources and Organizational Development 1:40 pm - 3:40 pm Customer service, patient safety, trust, respect and teamwork - these are just some of the results that can hinge on our ability to handle our Crucial Conversations. In this 2-hour preview to the full course version, participants will be introduced to the language and philosophy of Crucial Conversation Skills. This workshop is also a wonderful refresher for students who have already taken the full course version. 3:40 pm - 3:50 pm Break 3:50 pm - 5:00 pm What Makes Special Needs Trusts Special? Amy Tripp, Esq. Review of self-settle and third party trusts; choosing a trustee; accounting and administration issues. 5:00 pm - 6:00 pm Free Time - See You At Dinner! 25th Anniversary Celebration Dinner 6:00 pm - 10:00 pm Join us in celebrating 25 years of education and excellence. Dinner, entertainment, networking and much much more!

5 Friday, June 13th 8:00 am - 9:00 am Registration 8:00 am - 9:00 am Breakfast 8:00 am - 5:00 pm Exhibitors 8:30 am - 10:00 am Working With Your Local Ombudsman Kelly Jonker, BSW - Certified Long Term Care Ombudsman Ms. Jonker s session will cover Resident Rights, Advocacy and Quality of Life in skilled nursing facilities. 10:00 am - 10:10 am Break In The Trenches With VA Audra Woods, Esq. 10:10 am - 11:40 am Returning to MGA to update our membership on new trends, benefits and advocacy, Ms. Woods will present a comprehensive overview of VA benefits available to guardians on behalf of their wards. 11:40 am - 12:40 pm Lunch Guardianship Issues From Around The World To Right At Home Sally Hurme, JD - Representative From NGA & CGC 12:40 pm - 1:40 pm Guardianship experts from around the world met last month in Washington, DC, at the 3rd World Congress on Adult Guardianship. Sally Hurme, Congress co-chair and noted US guardianship expert, will highlight some of the best practices the Congress participants identified. From the nitty-gritty of managing case loads and getting adequate compensation for the work guardians do to the global movement toward more person-centered planning and supported decision-making. 1:40 pm - 1:50 pm Break What s New In Medicaid in 2014? David L. Shaltz, Of Counsel, Chalgian & Tripp Law Offices PLLC 1:50 pm - 3:50 pm This presentation will describe Michigan s new Healthy Michigan Plan for individuals between the ages of 19 and 64, provide updates on eligibility requirements for Medicaid coverage of nursing home care and for the MIChoice Waiver, Program of All Inclusive Care for the Elderly (PACE) and Medicare Savings Programs, discuss the Department of Community Health s administration of Medicaid Estate Recovery and review online information resources on Michigan s Medicaid program. 3:50 pm - 4:00 pm Break Judges Corner 4:00 pm - 5:00 pm MGA is proud to invite Probate Judges from around the state of Michigan. Members get an opportunity discuss guardianship with the Judges themselves. MGA will announce the attending counties prior to the conference. 5:00 pm - 5:10 pm Closing Remarks

6 Welcome Mixer Join us Wednesday evening (6/11) for appetizers, cocktails and conversation! Take a break after a long day to network with other members and help us kick off the 2014 Summer Conference and 25th Anniversary Celebration! Come enjoy the spectacular view on the 16th floor of the hotel in Amnesia the private dining room from 6:00 pm - 9:00 pm Please RSVP for this event on the registration form enclosed. Tigers Game Let s Go Tigers! The conference is over but we want to keep the celebration going! What better way then with a Tiger s Game on Friday evening! Comerica Park fireworks, food and maybe even a visit from Paws. Detroit Tigers vs. Minnesota Twins Tickets are $30.00 each and include ball park style dinner and non-alcoholic beverages (during dinner). Cash bar will be available. Family, friends and co-workers are invited. Dinner begins at 6:00 pm (dinner ends promptly at 7:30 pm) and game starts at 7:00 pm. Order your tickets as soon as possible. Summer games often sell out! Guests staying at the hotel on Friday (6/13) evening will enjoy complimentary shuttle service from the hotel to Comerica Park with wristband provided. Please advise if you will require shuttle service on the registration form enclosed. Dietary Requests for game attendees who did not attend the conference need to be communicated to MGA administrator no later than May 30th.

7 Registration Form Please complete one form for each individual attending. Name: Company/Agency: Address: City: State: Zip: Phone: ( ) Fax: ( ) Professional License Number: (Nursing Home and Social Worker) Dietary Requests: Vegetarian Kosher Gluten Free Food Allergy: Other: Registration Type Both 6/12 6/13 Total MGA Member $220 $175 $135 Non-Member $265 $210 $150 Family Guardian (Member) $210 $170 $130 Family Guardian (Non-Member) $255 $190 $150 Detroit Tiger s Game $30.00 per ticket # of Tickets: x $30.00 Yes, we are guests of the hotel on 6/13 and need shuttle service for people. ***TIGERS GAME TICKETS ARE NON REFUNDABLE! Sorry NO exceptions can be made.*** MGA Membership Please choose one of the following: Professional Guardian Family Guardian Please return payment and completed form to: Michigan Guardianship Association Williamsburg Drive St. Clair Shores, MI $45.00 per individual Checks should be made payable to: The Michigan Guardianship Association Grand Total:

8 The Michigan Guardianship Association Williamsburg Drive St. Clair Shores, MI THE MICHIGAN GUARDIANSHIP ASSOCIATION The Summer Conference & 25th Anniversary Celebration Registration Enclosed!