President's UpdateDear MMTA Members, I hope everyone is enjoying the start of summer. Mine began with a very special occasion—celebrating the wedding of my son, Logan, to his beautiful bride, Faith. It was a wonderful day filled with family, friends, and great memories, and a reminder of the importance of taking time to celebrate life's milestones. MMTA continues to see outstanding participation in our educational programs. Basic Institute welcomed 190 attendees. We were especially proud to celebrate the graduation of 64 municipal finance professionals from the Basic Institute program. Advanced Institute drew 138 attendees. Both programs received excellent feedback and are expected to meet or exceed financial expectations. Registration for the 2026 Joint Conference with APT US &C remains strong, with more than 250 attendees already registered and sponsorships exceeding $125,000. If you have not yet registered, I encourage you to join us in Grand Rapids August 16th – 19th for what promises to be an outstanding educational and networking opportunity. The Board participated in a strategic planning session on June 9th to discuss MMTA's future priorities and opportunities to make our members successful. Our goal is to always provide the best for our members through education, resources and networking opportunities. I would like to thank Grant Taylor for his dedicated service to MMTA and his leadership on the Board of Directors. We wish him continued success in his new role and as an associate member. Following Grant's resignation, I am pleased to welcome Jennifer Eden of Tyrone Township to the MMTA Board of Directors. We look forward to her contributions to the Association. As always, I encourage members to reach out if you have questions or need assistance. One of the greatest strengths of MMTA is the willingness of our members to share their knowledge and experience. Whether you are new to municipal treasury or a seasoned professional facing a new challenge, help is available. I also encourage members to take advantage of MMTA's Mentorship Program, which provides valuable opportunities to connect, learn, and grow through relationships with fellow treasury professionals. Thank you to our Board, members, and Association Manager for your continued support of MMTA. I wish you all a fantastic summer where you make lots of memories. Warm regards, Julie Pray, City of Davison MMTA Board President
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