Grassroots Meeting: April 23, Saginaw

Bob Schooks, President of the Saginaw Valley Manufacturers Association (SVMA), has graciously agreed to serve as host for this event, recognizing how truly dangerous the legislation would be. So on behalf of MMA and SVMA, we sincerely hope that you will join us and that you will bring a business colleague along with you.

The details:
Date:Thursday, April 23, 2009
Time:7:30 a.m. to 9:00 a.m (breakfast will be provided)
Location:Saginaw Valley State University, 7400 Bay Rd., Saginaw (get directions via MapQuest)
To Register:Register online or contact LeAnn Hicks at 800-253-9039 (press 9 and ext. 557), 487-8557 or hicks@mma-net.org. (There is no cost to attend this event; pre-registration is required.)

Program Agenda

Chuck Hadden


Robert Kendrick


Elllen Crane
7:30 a.m. Registration/Breakfast Served
7:45 a.m. Welcome Remarks
Bob Schooks, SVMA President
7:50 a.m. Opening Comments and Introductions
Chuck Hadden, MMA President and CEO
8:00 a.m. Understanding the EFCA: What Manufacturers Need to Know
  • Overview of the Employee Free Choice Act (EFCA)
  • Current status of the EFCA
  • New potential alternatives being proposed in Congress
Robert A. Kendrick and Ellen E. Crane,
Braun Kendrick Finkbeiner P.L.C.
8:30 a.m. Call to Action
Chuck Hadden and Bob Schooks
8:50 a.m. Closing Remarks
Chuck Hadden
9:00 a.m. Program Adjourned

Register online or contact LeAnn Hicks at 800-253-9039 (press 9 and ext. 557), 517-487-8557 or hicks@mma-net.org. (There is no cost to attend this event.)

See the schedule of grassroots meetings.

Contact Amy Shaw, at 517-487-8513 or shaw@mma-net.org, if you are interested in hosting a grassroots meeting in your area.