2026 Collections and Disconnects

Description

COLLECTIONS AND DISCONNECTS CONFERENCE
 June 10-11, 2026 (W 9-4, Th 8-11:30)
Minnesota Rural Electric Association
11640 73rd Ave N
Maple Grove, MN 55369

 WHO SHOULD ATTEND
 Utility employees with credit and collection responsibilities, member service representatives

AGENDA (subject to changes)
WEDNESDAY, June 11th
8:00a    Registration and continental breakfast
9:00a    Cold Weather Rule: Ann Thome, MNDOC
10:00a  MN Energy Assistance Program: Jon Brown, MNDOC
11:30a   Lunch
12:30p   Ask the attorney: Chad Felstul, Pemberton Law
2:00p     Security & Safety Practices: Anthony Lenz, MREA
3:00p     Spotlight on the co-op: Beltrami Electric Co-op, Jolene Kallroos
4:00p     Adjourn

THURSDAY, June 12th
7:30a    Full hot breakfast
8:00a    Co-op Collections Policy Comparison grid
10:00a  Break
10:30a  Motivational speaker: Ted Schick, Schick Corporate Learning
11:30a   Adjourn

HOTEL
Holiday Inn & Suites Arbor Lakes
11801 Fountains Way
Maple Grove, MN 55369
763-425-3800

Event Policies
MREA Event Cancellation Policy (Link to Full Policy) updated 4.30.2025

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. 

2026 Late Registration
All events in 2026 will be subject to a $50 late registration fee for anyone that registers less than 2 weeks prior to the published event dates.