2024 Conference — Six State Summit
Pillars for Success
Hosted by MACDS
September 25th-27th
Best Western Plus GranTree Inn
1325 N. Seventh Ave.
Bozeman, Montana 59715
(406) 587-5261
Registration
Use the link below to register via the on-line form (it is an easy 2-step process).
Click on the link below.
•First complete the registrant information section
•Second complete the payment section and pay via credit card (all credit card payments are processed through PayPal, no account necessary)
Sponsor the Six State Summit Pillars for Success Conference
•Bronze: $500.00 (website signage
•Silver: $1,000.00 (website, table, advertising on-screen during break session)
•Gold: $1,500.00 (website, table, advertising on-screen during break session, one 10-minute opening during breakfast)
•Diamond: $5,000.00 or more (Website, table, advertising on-screen during break session, one 15-minute opening during breakfast, invitation to private networking event
•Premier: $10,000 +
Hotel Information
Best Western Plus Gran Tree Inn
Book your stay at the Best Western Plus GranTree Inn in Bozeman MT. Enjoy spacious guest rooms, free Wi-Fi and free breakfast. Low Rate Guarantee.
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Springhill Suites and Courtyard
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Homewood Suites
Attendees may also call the hotel directly at 406-587-8180 and reference “MACDS” to reserve. Last day to reserve at the group rate is August 25.
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Hampton
Attendees may also call the hotel directly at 406-522-8000 and reference “MACDS” to reserve. Last day to reserve at the group rate is August 25.
Conference Overview
Conference Theme: Pillars for Success
Advocacy and Legislation: MACDS is a relentless advocate regarding provider and service issues
Education and Training: MACDS supports member organizations to enhance and refresh their knowledge as the state of services, the disabilities field itself, evolve.
Communication: MACDS provides many avenues for formal and informal communications among member organizations.
Business and Financial Well-being: Our members seek to grow and thrive as successful businesses in their local communities.
Agenda Overview
September 25, 2024
8 am – 5 pm — Training and Presentations
5 pm — Evening meet and greet with cocktails and hors devours in the Gran Tree Atrium
September 26, 2024
8 am – 5 pm — Training and Presentations
5 pm — Evening event at the Museum of the Rockies — cocktails and lite fare – bus service will be available
September 25, 2024
8 am – 12 noon(ish) — Training and Presentations
SNEAK PEEK!
Our first day will be a full day of education including presentations on cultural sensitivity, dual diagnosis, Pathological Demand Avoidance (PDA) and a presentation on Trama Informed Care from Dr. Karyn Harvey. At MACDS we strive to include Direct Support Professionals in our learning opportunities. To that end, for a nominal fee, we will once again be offering the first full day of the conference on live stream! And because we understand firsthand the difficulties of scheduling training while maintaining excellent support, these presentations will be available for one year from the date of the conference to facilitate discussions when you return to your respective agencies.
Day two will bring a continuation of education with a presentation by Collaborative Safety. We will also turn our attention to Advocacy and Legislation with presentations from senior leadership at DPHHS Montana, a panel of representatives from our six-state region and a panel discussion on what is happening in disability services from a national perspective bringing together several representatives from the DC area.
Day three will bring us updates from CMS and an opportunity to be energized and inspired by nationally acclaimed and Speaker Hall of Fame member Steve Gilliland.
We haven’t forgotten networking (or fun) and there will be several sponsored events including a meet and greet on Wednesday evening the 25th in the Gran Tree Atrium and a trip to the Museum of the Rockies on Thursday the 26th evening!
There will be opportunities to meet our sponsors and find out how they support our agencies.
We will also have basket giveaways at the end of each conference day!