2025 Winter Workshop

The 2025 MCMA Winter Workshop will be held on Friday, January 31, 2025 from 9:00 am - 3:30 pm! 

This one-day educational event for MCMA Members will be held at the Securian Financial Club at CHS Field (360 N Broadway St, St Paul, MN 55101) on Friday, January 31, 2025. Registration for this event will close on January 22, 2025.

REGISTER HERE!

Registration Rates:

CEO/Manager/Administrator - $125
Non-CEO/Assistant/Deputy/Other - $100
First-Time Attendee - $75
Student/Life Member - $35

Program Agenda:

9:00 AM - Arrival and Light Breakfast 

9:35 AM - Be The Difference: Belonging is the Support We Need– Presented by Gaelin Elmore

What determines if an individual is a “success” story or a “cautionary” tale? Is it talent? Is it resilience or grit? Is it simply luck? Gaelin Elmore knows that stories of caution and success have more things in common than we’d care to admit. He knows because he lived it. Mr. Elmore’s powerful story has motivated and inspired thousands, but instead of using his story to focus on “success,” he uses it to shed light on the importance of belonging and “support.” Throughout this keynote, attendees will be challenged and inspired to be individuals who CARE about belonging, because belonging is ‘the difference’ between a story of success and a tale of caution. Attendees will learn:

• The fundamental difference between stories of “success” vs tales of “caution”
• The transformational power of belonging
• How to support others using the CARE model

10:30 AM - Break

10:45 AM - The Belonging Need: Understanding Belonging to go from Surviving to Thriving – Presented by Gaelin Elmore

Belonging is a crucial, innate need that influences our daily decisions, motivation, problem-solving, and overall well-being. Genuine belonging fosters resilience and positive health outcomes in us, and those that we serve. This workshop addresses the power of belonging through the 4-directional model; internal, horizontal, vertical, and external. This workshop will empower participants to embrace belonging and bridge the gap for others while offering a fresh perspective and intention for impactful work. Takeaways:

• Why belonging is a fundamental need for everyone
• How belonging impacts development
• Why belonging matters in the workplace
• And how belonging allows us to successfully serve in our roles

12:00 PM - Lunch

1:00 PM - Peer Panel

This year’s panelists will share stories and professional insights, highlighting the importance of perseverance, mindset, and support systems in overcoming challenges. The panel will emphasize that resilience is not just about bouncing back but also about learning and thriving in the process. Through experiences ranging from personal loss to career setbacks, each panelist will underscore the role of self-reflection, adaptability, and a positive outlook in turning obstacles and loss into opportunities for growth. The conversation will encourage attendees to view difficulties as a chance for transformation and empowering them to approach life's challenges with renewed strength and purpose. 

Panelists: Lindy Crawford (White Bear Lake), John Mulder (Hermantown), and Bruce Messelt (Sherburne County)

2:00 PM - Break