The Michigan Bureau of Commercial Services, Corporation Division offers a seminar for new non-profit 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. There is a non-refundable fee of $50.00 per person for attending the seminar.

2010 Seminar dates: March 31st, April 29th, May 26th, June 29th, July 29th, August 25th, September 30th and October 28th.

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: LARA, 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. If you need to cancel your reservations or have any questions, contact Kit Murphy at murphyk2@michigan.gov or 517-241-6470.

The meeting site and parking are accessible. Individuals attending the meeting are requested to refrain from using heavily scented personal care products, in order to enhance accessibility for everyone. People with disabilities requiring additional services (such as materials in alternative format) in order to participate in the meeting should contact Kit Murphy at 517-241-6470.

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