The Show Me Summit is Back — And We’re Better Together!
This year, ma4 is delighted to partner with the Age Positive Conference held annually for Kansas City metro leaders in aging. This will be one-of-a-kind Missouri statewide + Kansas City regional summit! The summit convenes the most trusted experts and leaders in the field of aging services in the bi-state region. Attendees include professionals and volunteers working in AAAs, senior centers, nutrition services, libraries, parks, and other venues that provide programming for older adults.
Sponsor and Exhibit Prospectus
Position your business in the spotlight at this one-of-a-kind joint Missouri + Kansas City Metro Summit among the most trusted experts and leaders in the field of aging services in the bi-state region.
Call for Presentations
We invite you to help us create a stimulating program by sharing your expertise and knowledge in the field of aging services. Please share your workshop proposal for the 2022 Summit by May 27, 2022.
MoALSO MEETING
Missouri Association of Levy Boards and Senior Organizations (MoALSO) network meeting.
Monday, September 12, 7:30-12:00 pm Open to all, separate registration from ma4 required.
This special ½ day meeting is for counties that currently have a senior levy fund and for those that want to learn more about the senior levy statute. Attendees will learn about the new Levy Board Association and how we can assist current and new senior services levy boards to improve the lives of Missouri seniors. We will highlight Innovative programs and services that levy fund boards provide and opportunities for partnerships. New and existing boards will benefit from each other as we share senior levy governance tips, policy and procedures, and sample documents to insure your senior levy campaign board runs smoothly and efficient.
Registration is $50.00 and includes breakfast. Please complete the registration attached and pay separately from the Ma4 conference. Contact: Tina Uridge tina@claycsoeniors.org 816-455-4800 for more information.
Featured Speakers
Kathy Greenlee, J.D.
Kathy Greenlee, J.D., served for seven years as U.S. Assistant Secretary for Aging and Administrator of the Administration for Community Living, at the Department of Health & Human Services in Washington, D.C. Prior to working in Washington, she worked for 18 years in Kansas state government, including her time as Kansas Secretary of Aging. During her 25 years in public service, Kathy developed expertise in the areas of aging, long-term care, disability, elder abuse, health care, LGBTQ health, and community-based services. Greenlee currently works as a consultant on projects related to Medicaid, aging services, nursing home care and elder abuse. She is the board chair for the National Council on Aging. Kathy is a University of Kansas graduate, having received a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration and a J.D. from the School of Law.
Lodging
Reservations
Join us in Kansas City at the Intercontinental Kansas City at the Plaza!
Use the above link; select “book now,” enter your arrival and departure dates, then click “search.” Register Early for Special Room Rates: $129/night.
Schedule At A Glance
| 8:00 am-noon | Exhibitor Set-Up |
| 7:30 am-noon | MoALSO Tax Levy Boards Meeting |
| 9:00 am-noon | ma4 Board Meeting |
| Noon-5:30 pm | Exhibit Hall Open |
| 1:00-2:30 pm | Opening Plenary Session: Special Keynote: Kathy Greenlee |
| 2:30-3 pm | Break to View Exhibits |
| 3:00-4 pm | Breakout Sessions #1 + Advocacy Intensives Part 1 |
| 4:00-4:15 pm | Break to View Exhibits |
| 4:15-5:30 pm | Breakout Sessions #2 + Advancing Our Shared Advocacy Intensive Part 2 |
| 6:00 pm | Reception and Dinner |
| 7:30-8:30am | Continental Breakfast |
| 7:30-4pm | Exhibit Hall Open |
| 8:30 am | Welcome |
| 8:45-9:45 am | Morning Plenary Session |
| 9:45-10:15 am | Break to View Exhibits |
| 10:15-11:15 am | Breakout Sessions #3 |
| 12:30-1:30 pm | Luncheon |
| 1:45-2:45 | Breakout Sessions #4 |
| 2:45-3:15pm | Break to View Exhibits |
| 3:15-4:15 pm | Breakout Sessions #5 |
| 4:30 pm | Optional Activities |
| 7:30-8:30 am | Continental Breakfast |
| 7:30-noon | Exhibit Hall Open |
| 8:30-9:30 am | Morning Plenary |
| 9:30-9:45 am | Break to View Exhibits |
| 9:45-10:45 am | Breakout Sessions |
| 10:45-11:00 am | Break |
| 11:00-12:00 pm | Breakout Sessions |
| 12:15-12:45 pm | ma4 Updates, Announcements, Box Lunch |