Michigan Historic Preservation Network

PRESERVATION CONFERENCE

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The Michigan Historic Preservation Network (MHPN) requests your support of its 44th annual statewide preservation conference. The conference will be held on the campus of Western Michigan University in Kalamazoo, May 8-11, 2024, headquartered at the Fetzer Center.
This year’s theme is, “The Collaborative Spirit.” We invite you to invest in the conference and the continued success we share in preserving Michigan’s historic assets.

SPONSOR RECOGNITION: 

Before the conference, your business is recognized in our 8,000 brochures, on the MHPN website and Facebook page, in social media, in our monthly e-newsletter, and on the conference landing page which everyone sees during on-line registration. Your business is recognized during the conference on signage and in power points, and when sponsors are thanked at the sessions, tours, and special events.

WHY SUPPORT US?

Your benefits include being hosted at a VIP reception and you may have complimentary registrations. Your booth price may be reduced at the Vendors’ Showcase; the Virtual Vendors’ Showcase is available ahead of time. You’ll be recognized in the MHPN’s Annual Report and Historic Resource Council Directory. The greatest return on your investment, however, is that the conference inspires and educates buyers for the
services, products, and properties you offer. Participants note your support.

Continuing Education Credits

After this CM-approved activity, you will need to log in your credits online. Use the following link for submitting them:

https://www.planning.org/myorg/ 

Coming Soon – 2024 AIA/CES Conference Session Participation Form (C-1)

The Michigan Historic Preservation Network’s conference works well for MCP Credits.

For 2024, participants should use the following link for submitting their MCP Credits:

https://msu.co1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_bOWNYpUru28Mvxs  

Thank you,

Kara Kelly

Program Coordinator

Michigan State University Extension

Citizen Planner Program

The 2024 Annual Statewide Preservation Conference is underwritten through the generous support of

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State Historic Preservation Office - 2020

Dear Friend of Michigan Preservation:

The Michigan Historic Preservation Network is reaching out across the state in search of great items for the silent auction that is a highlight of our statewide preservation conference. This year, we’re on Mackinac Island at Mission Point Resort from May 11-13. The theme for this 43rd annual gathering is, “A Fragile Balance: How Heritage Tourism Balances Profitability and Authenticity.” Whether you’ve provided an auction item in the past or would consider doing so for the first time, we welcome your contribution! Please note that the deadline for items is Friday, April 28. 

Because we’re on Mackinac Island, everything must be transported via ferry or sent ahead. So we’re looking for items that are light/flat/rollable/foldable, can be emailed or mailed to us in Lansing to take to the Island, and then are easily carried back to the mainland by the winners.

When we made this same request during the pandemic for our virtual auction, we KNOW how much creativity you mustered. We again seek donations of all types, in all price ranges, to offer something for everyone. Popular light/flat/rollable/foldable ideas include tours of historic places, overnight stays in historic hotels and B&B’s, tickets for both high-brow and low-brow entertainment, and gift certificates of all kinds. In addition to individual items, we’re always looking for creative theme packages that you pull together or that we can create from your items.

As an auction item donor, you’ll receive recognition on the item’s bid sheet and in the MHPN’s annual report. Your donation may be tax deductible because the MHPN is a 501(c)3 organization. We’ve enclosed a donation form in case you’d like to help! Feel free to contact the MHPN office with any questions.

The MHPN is THE membership organization in Michigan dedicated to recognizing and preserving the state’s architectural and cultural heritage. Your item, when auctioned, provides financial assistance for our statewide efforts. 

Many thanks for your support of historic preservation in Michigan!

SARAH RICHARDS REYES

2023 Conference Auction Chair

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Awards, Mackinac Island, 2023
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Vendor Showcase and Market Place, Holland, 2019
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VIP Reception, Holland, 2019
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Tour, East Lansing, 2018

Conference Brochures

Mackinac Island, 2023
Holly, 2022
Held Virtually in May, 2021
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Held Virtually in September 2020
Holland, 2019
East Lansing, 2018
Emmet County, 2017
Detroit, 2016
Midland, 2015
Jackson, 2014

MHPN Conference History