MAA President's Message
July/August Message
Dear MAA Members,
Summer is in full swing! We are getting so excited for MAA’s 54th Annual Conference, which will be held August 23-26 at the historic and beautiful Amway Grand, downtown Grand Rapids. Our Legacy, Our Road, Our Future is the theme this year, and we are excited to offer some great educational opportunities. There are ten classes to choose from, including Apartment Valuations with David Rice, IAAO Forum #917 with Lisa Hobart, and the STC Updates with Will Gast, just to name a few. Make sure you visit our MAA website to check out everything we are offering; I hope to see you all there. Hotel rooms and classes are filling up quickly, so don’t delay in getting reserved and registered.
Also make sure to mark your calendars for our 2026 MAA School. This year it will be held September 28-30 at Treetops Resort. The MAA Education Committee is working hard to bring some new education courses, many that were requested by our MAA members.
It is also the time of year to think about our annual elections for district representatives as voting will take place September 1st-20th. This year we have openings for District 1, District 2, District 3, and Board Secretary (Must serve as District Rep before being eligible for an Executive Board position). Candidate Nominations are OPEN NOW. Please visit our website to view the responsibilities of a District Representative and find the Nomination Form. Nomination Forms and Resumes can be emailed to me at sboerman@adatownshipmi.com. Election results will be announced on September 21st, and the newly elected reps will begin their service at the January 2027 Board Meeting.
Please take note that our next two Board meetings will be held at different venues. July’s meeting will be held on July 29th at 10:30 am at the Hilton Garden Inn in the City of Flint at their 2026 MAED Annual Conference. On August 24th at 9:00 am, we will hold our Annual Board Meeting followed by our Awards Brunch.
I just want to take a moment and thank all the individuals who are serving on committees this year. My success only occurs because I am surrounded by the very best, and I appreciate every single one of you!
Best Regards,
Stephanie Boerman, MAAO (3)
2026 President, Michigan Assessors Association