The Michigan Bureau of Commercial Services, Corporation Division offers a seminar for new nonprofit officers, directors and members. Seminars are offered monthly from March thru October at our Okemos office (2501 Woodlake Circle, Okemos MI) from 12:30pm to 4:30pm. The 2008 Seminar dates are:  March 25, April 23, May 29, June 25, July 23, August 26 and October 29.  There is a non-refundable fee of $50.00 per person for attending the seminar.

The seminar covers a wide variety of topics including director and officers duties and responsibilities, indemnification, charitable solicitations, financing, tax issues, filing requirements and record keeping.

Class size is limited so please submit your registration request, at least 2 weeks prior to the seminar.  You will receive confirmation of your registration by email or phone call from the agency. Please make check payable to the State of Michigan and mail along with it a copy of the registration form to: DLEG, Corporation Division, P.O. Box 30054, Lansing MI 48909.  If you do not receive an email or phone call within 6 - 8 business days, contact Kit Murphy at (517) 241-6470.

Handicapped parking is available in parking lots surrounding the building. If you require additional accommodations, need to cancel your reservation or have any questions, contact Kit Murphy at murphyk2@michigan.gov or 517-241-6470