2025 Members Services & Communications Summer Conference

Description

2025 Summer Member Services and Communications Conference 
June 4-6, 2025 (W 1-4:00, Th 8:30-4:30, F 8:30-12)
Chase On the Lake
502 Cleveland Blvd. W
Walker, MN 56484
 

 pre-conference  Wednesday June 4, 9:00am-12:00pm. 

Agenda subject to change. 

Pre-Conference
DER Interconnection Process: C-MIP Updates Training - Register Here
Wednesday, June 4
8:00      Registration
9:00      Training Begins -  Kristi Robinson, STAR Energy Services
12:00    Adjourn - Boxed Lunches 

Agenda (subject to change) - Theme: Let's Play Ball - (Baseball)
Wednesday, June 4
12:00   Registration
1:00     Welcome - Conference Begins 
1:15     Swinging for the Fences: Understanding the Cost of Clean Energy 
1:45      "Spring Training Warm Up" Game 
2:00     Break 
2:15     Umpire's Call: ADA Compliance - What is it? How to Achieve it
3:00     Home Field Advantage: Uniting Cooperatives for a Stronger Minnesota
3:30     Designated Hitters: Engaging Your Members in Behavioral Load Management
4:00     Adjourn 

Thursday, June 5

7:30    Breakfast
8:30    The Power Lineup: Preparing for the New Rules of 2040
9:15    Calling the Right Pitches: Improving Your Media Relations
9:45    Filling the Stadium: The Importance of Economic Development for Minnesota's Cooperatives
10:45  Break 
11:00  In the Bullpen: Breakout Sessions -  
              Bring your questions and be ready to share
               - Member Services - TBD
               - Communications - TBD
12:00  Lunch - (MNTEG Meeting)
1:00    "Buy Me Some Peanuts and Cracker Jacks" Game 
1:15    Hitting it out of the Park: SEO, Analytics and More 
2:00    Covering All the Bases: MN Touchstone Energy Group - What is it?
2:30    Break 
2:45    MVP Update: MREA Legislative Recap
3:15    More Players on Your Team: Who is CERTS & What is Their Ambassador Program?
3:45    Skills Training: E-Bike Demo
4:30    Adjourn 
4:30 - 6:00pm Vendor Networking Happy Hour at the Watershed

Friday, June 6

8:00    Breakfast
9:00    Playing It Smart: Law Enforcement Safety Topic
9:45   Going Into Extra Innings: Communication During Severe Weather Event
10:30  Break
10:45  "Sliding Into Home" Game 
11:00  Curious Leadership: Hospitality Mentality - Ashley King, Keynote
12:00  Adjourn 

*Topics subject to change date

WHO SHOULD ATTEND 
Energy, member service and communication managers and specialists, marketing managers, government affairs representatives and public affairs managers.

COST
Please See Registration page for pricing
 

HOTEL
Chase On the Lake
502 Cleveland Blvd W
Walker, MN 56484

218-547-7777

You Must Call Chase on the Lake reservations desk at 218-547-7777 to get the room block rates.

Give the reservationist block: 172230
Room Block Ends May 4th.
*At time of reservation, you will need to place credit card on file for hotel rooms and $200 down on condos.
**Please note that front desk will take a credit card for incidentals at check in.**
Hotel Rooms- If you cancel after 4:00 pm 48 hours prior to your stay you will be billed for one night stay.
Condos- Your $200.00 deposit is refundable if you cancel by 4:00 pm one week prior to your stay. If you cancel less than one week prior, your deposit will be held and you will be billed for the entirety of your stay.

EVENT POLICIES

MREA EVENT CANCELLATION POLICY (Click on link)

MREA EVENT CODE OF CONDUCT (LINK TO FULL POLICY)
MREA is committed to providing a safe, productive and welcoming environment for all participants and staff in MREA meetings, conferences, training programs, and events both online and in-person. All Event participants including but not limited to attendees, speakers, exhibitors, staff, students, guests and vendors, are expected to abide by this MREA Event Code of Conduct, and this code applies to all space and situations in which MREA meeting-related activities are being conducted, including virtual meetings and those sponsored by organizations other than MREA but held in conjunction with MREA Events. Participation constitutes agreement to comply with the Code of Conduct as a condition of attendance. 

2025 LATE REGISTRATION
All events in 2025 will be subject to a $50 late registration fee for anyone that registers less than 2 weeks prior to the published event dates.