The February 2016 issue delves into the question of accountability. It also shines a spotlight on member properties who have made renovations in the last year. In addition, it also features: the return of "Message from the President" and how to achieve member engagement through advocacy. 

Over 100 members of Congress sent a letter to Labor Secretary Tom Perez this week expressing concern with the Administration's efforts to finalize a new rule this year that would more than double the salary threshold to determine who is eligible for overtime pay. Among the members of Congress were Dan Benishek, Mike Bishop, Bill Huizenga, and Dave Trott.

Plan now to attend this important event on February 16, 2016, and invite your members as well.

For the third year in a row, Governor Rick Snyder will kick off MSAE’s Legislative and Public Policy Conference, the premier and most provocative legislative and public policy conference in Lansing. The conference is slated for Tuesday, Feb. 16 at the Radisson Hotel Lansing at the Capitol.

Organizations would not be able to operate without employees. This simple fact is too often overlooked and unacknowledged because our days are jam packed with more to-dos than we have time to do! We forget to stop to thank those around us for everything they do to help the organization succeed. This is the reason the first Friday in March has been set aside every year since 1995 as Employee Appreciation Day.

 

An employment handbook is a critical tool for communicating to employees. It provides employees one place to get everything they need to know about their employment. By clearly laying out what the organization expects of them as well as what they can expect from the organization, it lays the groundwork for an open, positive work relationship.

Rangel Promoted to Director of Events and msae welcomes two new members

Kim Rangel, CMP, has been promoted to director of events at Experience Grand Rapids.

What trends will have an impact on your event in 2016?

2016 is #backtotech. The first piece of news is that 2016 will be about event technology, more than ever before. As the event tech market expands, attendees grow tired of usual concepts, and more event professionals see a direct link between the use of technology and better engagement. EventMb said that in July: 94% of event professionals will invest in technology to increase engagement at events.

Grab a copy of EventMB's report and view their presentation.

MSAE would like to welcome three new members and one new organizational member

Tina Fike, director of sales, Edward Village Michigan
Angela Madden, executive director, Michigan Association of Ambulance Services
Tina Miller, director of marketing, MessageMakers

New Tax Forms May Hit Your Desk

As a result of the Affordable Care Act (ACA), some taxpayers will receive unfamiliar tax forms at the beginning of 2016. Forms 1095-A, 1095-B and1095-C ask for information about the health coverage you offered in 2015. In addition, some employees may receive forms regarding their health coverage. Form 1095-A will be sent to individuals enrolled through the Marketplace. Form 1095-C is for employers of more than 50 employees. Form 1095-B is for those employees not covered in either of the above forms.
Click here for information on these new forms, including who should expect to receive them and what to do with them.

Murray Named Executive Director of Michigan Primary Care Consortium and MSAE Welcomes Four New Members

Drew Murray, M.A., M.P.P., has been selected as the executive director of the Michigan Primary Care Consortium (MPCC). For the past four years, Drew has worked as the Director of Innovation and Impact at the Michigan Health Council. He has in-depth and relevant expertise within higher education and has been working with practitioners in Grand Rapids, Detroit, Flint and several other areas across the state to find ways to promote best practices related to inter-professional collaboration. Read More