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    • 08/02/2024
    • 10:30 AM
    • LMCU Ballpark
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    Legislative Luncheon

    Friday, August 2, 2024

    10:30AM - Check In & Mingle
    11:00AM - Membership Meeting
    11:45PM - Lunch

    LMCU Ballpark
    4500 West River Road Northeast
    Comstock Park, MI 49321

    $25 Per Person

    The Western Michigan Association of Fire Chiefs will host its annual Legislative Luncheon at LMCU Ballpark in Comstock Park, Michigan on Friday, August 2, 2024. We would like to extend you an invitation to this event so that our members have the opportunity to discuss current issues affecting our ability to provide services to Michigan’s residents. Lunch will be served around noon with an informal panel discussion to follow beginning at 12:30PM. We sincerely hope that you will take the opportunity to attend this event. We are very interested in hearing your views on the issues affecting Michigan and the direction our state is heading.

    DIRECTIONS

    From turning off West River Dr, keep right as the road forks, and turn into the first parking lot on the left. Upon parking in the North Parking Lot, they will enter through Gate C (or the outfield gate) and turn immediately to the right and up to the small set of steps, continue forward about 60 feet and enter through the door glass double doors labeled “Pepsi Stadium Club”, on the left side. If you are in need of elevator access, there is an exterior entry to the elevator to the left hand side of the building near the ramp pathway, which can be taken up the First floor.

    • 09/19/2024
    • 9:00 AM - 2:00 PM
    • Hudsonville, MI
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    The Western Michigan Association of Fire Chiefs

    P R E S E N T

    GENERATIONAL DIFFERENCES:
    YOU ARE NOT TRAINING AND MOTIVATING YOU

    with Lewis G. Bender, Ph.D.

    Thursday, September 19, 2024
    9:00AM - 2:00PM

    $49 Per Person

    Terra Square
    3380 Chicago Dr
    Hudsonville, MI 49426

    Lunch Provided!

    GENERATIONAL DIFFERENCES:
    YOU ARE NOT TRAINING AND MOTIVATING YOU

    with Lewis G. Bender, Ph.D.

    This fast-moving workshop examines and analyzes the differences, similarities, and issues involving older and younger people in the workplace. Participants will be presented with the latest data related to bridging generational differences. The views, behaviors, and attitudes of several generations are explored in a serious and humorous fashion. Participants will find new ways to view and work with the “other” generation.

    Workshop participants will learn about:

    • The “normal” and unique generational differences that exist in the workplace
    • The latest research on why these differences exist
    • Practical Strategies for Supervising and Training Younger Employees
    • Organizational changes and Strategies for addressing generational issues

    Lewis Bender, Ph.D. is Professor Emeritus at Southern Illinois University Edwardsville. Lew has researched and taught a wide variety of courses related to management and supervision.

    His primary research focus has been on organizational teams and the myriad factors and variables that impact team processes and effectiveness. He is a specialist in helping teams and organizations to become more effective and efficient. He is currently conducting seminars and workshops for leadership and operational teams across the U.S. and Canada.

    Lewis Bender received his Ph.D. from the University of Georgia (1977) his Master’s degree from Wayne State University (1973) and his baccalaureate from Grand Valley State University (1971).

    • 10/10/2024
    • 11:30 AM
    • Van Buren Twp., MI
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    SMAFC Membership Meeting

    Thursday, October 10, 2024

    11:30AM - Registration and Networking
    12:00PM - Lunch and Presentation

    Yankee Air Museum
    47884 D St.
    Van Buren Twp., MI 48111

    Only $25 Per Person!

    P R E S E N T A T I O N

    TBA


    V E N U E

    Come see for yourself the rich aviation history, the amazing air shows, or take a personal ride through history. The Yankee Air Museum is rapidly growing and constantly producing new exhibits, educational activities, and exciting experiences for the public. Plan your visit today!

    • 10/23/2024
    • 11:00 AM
    • Belmont, MI
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    WMAFC Membership Meeting


    Wednesday, October 23, 2024

    11:00AM - Lunch & Meeting

    Boulder Creek Golf Club
    5750 Brewer AVE NE
    Belmont, MI 49306

    $25 Per Person


    PRESENTATION

    To Be Announced

    • 12/04/2024
    • 11:00 AM
    • Belmont, MI
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    WMFCA Holiday Luncheon
    Installation of Board Members

    Wednesday, December 4, 2024

    11:00AM - Lunch & Meeting

    Boulder Creek Golf Club
    5750 Brewer AVE NE
    Belmont, MI 49306

    $25 Per Person

    You can register your guests when you log in and register yourself!

    This is a great opportunity to bring staff, family, and friends to show off our organization or just to celebrate the holidays!


    • 12/12/2024
    • 11:30 AM - 2:00 PM
    • Hamtramck, MI
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    SMAFC Holiday Luncheon

    Thursday, December 12, 2024

    11:30AM - Check In and Mingle

    LOCATION TBA

    Only $25 Per Person!

    Sponsor the Luncheon for Only $150!
    Company name will be mentioned during the meeting.
    Promo materials handed out to attendees, or placed on lunch tables.
    Sponsorship does not include lunch.

    Door Prizes Galore!

    This will be a casual event that is a great opportunity to bring staff, family, and friends to show off our organization or just to celebrate the holidays!

    You can register your guests when you log in and register yourself!

    Vendors - As always, we truly appreciate your donation of door prizes.  Be sure to label your gift with your company’s contact information so you receive acknowledgement!

Past events

06/12/2024 CANCELED SMAFC Golf Outing
05/22/2024 EXHIBIT Midwest Fire Rescue Expo®
05/20/2024 WMAFC Golf Outing
05/20/2024 ATTEND • Midwest Fire Rescue Expo®
05/09/2024 SMAFC Membership Meeting
03/27/2024 WMFCA Membership Meeting
03/14/2024 SMAFC Membership Meeting
03/02/2024 Science To The State • Lansing
03/01/2024 Science To The State • Southfield
01/11/2024 SMAFC Membership Meeting
12/14/2023 SMAFC Holiday Luncheon
12/06/2023 WMFCA Holiday Luncheon
10/25/2023 WMFCA Membership Meeting
10/12/2023 SMAFC Membership Meeting
09/21/2023 WMAFC Company Officer Training Day
08/11/2023 WMAFC Legislative Luncheon
06/16/2023 SMAFC Golf Outing
05/24/2023 WMAFC Golf Outing
05/11/2023 SMAFC Membership Meeting
04/12/2023 EXHIBIT Midwest Fire Rescue Expo®
04/12/2023 Platinum and Gold EXHIBIT Midwest Fire Rescue Expo®
04/11/2023 ATTEND Midwest Fire Rescue Expo®
03/16/2023 WMFCA Membership Meeting
03/15/2023 NMFCA Evening Membership Meeting
03/14/2023 NMFCA Membership Meeting
03/13/2023 SMAFC Membership Meeting
01/12/2023 SMAFC Membership Meeting
12/08/2022 SMAFC Holiday Luncheon
12/07/2022 WMFCA Holiday Luncheon
11/03/2022 Vision 20/20 Community Risk Reduction
10/26/2022 WMFCA Membership Meeting
10/13/2022 SMAFC Membership Meeting
09/23/2022 WMAFC Company Officer Training Day
08/05/2022 Legislative Luncheon
07/28/2022 ATTEND • NMFCA Summer Symposium
07/28/2022 EXHIBIT • NMFCA Summer Symposium
07/27/2022 NMFCA Evening of Training
06/17/2022 SMAFC Golf Outing
05/25/2022 WMFCA Membership Meeting
05/12/2022 SMAFC Membership Meeting
05/06/2022 SMAFC Evening Social Event
04/13/2022 EXHIBIT Midwest Fire Rescue Expo®
04/11/2022 ATTEND Fire Expo® and/or Annual Conference
03/30/2022 WMFCA Membership Meeting
03/10/2022 NMFCA Membership Meeting & Training
03/10/2022 SMAFC Membership Meeting
01/15/2022 Yellow Rose Social Event
01/13/2022 SMAFC Membership Meeting
12/09/2021 SMAFC Holiday Luncheon
12/02/2021 A Conversation About Wildfire
12/01/2021 WMFCA Holiday Luncheon
10/27/2021 WMFCA Membership Meeting
10/14/2021 SMAFC Membership Meeting
09/24/2021 Step Up and Lead
08/06/2021 Legislative Luncheon
06/18/2021 SMAFC Golf Outing
05/26/2021 WMFCA Membership Meeting
05/13/2021 SMAFC Membership Meeting
03/31/2021 WMFCA Zoom Meeting
02/11/2021 SMAFC Zoom Meeting
12/09/2020 WMFCA Zoom Meeting
10/28/2020 WMFCA Membership Meeting
08/14/2020 Legislative Luncheon
05/27/2020 CANCELED • WMFCA Membership Meeting
03/25/2020 WMFCA Membership Meeting
03/19/2020 NMFCA Membership Meeting
03/12/2020 SMAFC Membership Meeting
01/09/2020 SMAFC Membership Meeting
12/12/2019 SMAFC Holiday Luncheon
12/04/2019 WMFCA Holiday Luncheon
11/14/2019 SMAFC Membership Meeting
10/23/2019 WMFCA Membership Meeting
10/10/2019 SMAFC Membership Meeting
09/21/2019 Reading Smoke with Dave Dodson
09/20/2019 Reading Buildings with Dave Dodson
08/23/2019 Legislative Luncheon
07/13/2019 Reading Smoke with Dave Dodson
07/11/2019 Reading Smoke with Dave Dodson
07/09/2019 GENERAL ATTEND 2019 Leadership Conference
07/09/2019 EXHIBIT 2019 Leadership Conference
06/14/2019 SMAFC Golf Outing
05/22/2019 WMFCA Membership Meeting
05/09/2019 SMAFC Membership Meeting
04/17/2019 EXHIBIT Midwest Fire Rescue Expo®
04/17/2019 #1-ATTEND Midwest Fire Rescue Expo®
04/16/2019 #2-Winter Workshop - Expo® Included
03/27/2019 WMFCA Membership Meeting
03/21/2019 NMFCA Membership Meeting
03/14/2019 SMAFC Membership Meeting
03/05/2019 Day at the Capitol
01/10/2019 SMAFC Membership Meeting

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