FAQ’s (Non Grand Hotel specific)

Michigan Electric and Natural Gas Industry Stakeholders including: utilities, legislators, agency representatives, and interest groups.

Suzy Westmoreland
Suzy@megautilities.org
517-204-7548

Topics and Speakers will be announced as they become confirmed.  A topical agenda will be posted on the Agenda page in April 2020.  NOTE:  The 2020 conference schedule is not the same as it has been in years past.  Golf will take place on Wednesday afternoon and Thursday’s session will be a full day.

Materials will be posted on the website by August 14, 2020.

There is no specific dress code for MEPC, most attendees dress business casual.

MEPC 2020 July 29-31 Shanty Creek Resort, Bellaire, MI

MEPC 2021 July 28-30 The Grand Hotel, Mackinac Island, MI
MEPC 2022 July 27-29 TBD

MEPC 2019, July 24-26 The Grand Hotel, Mackinac Island, MI
MEPC 2018 July 27-29 Grand Traverse Resort, Acme MI
MEPC 2017 July 26-28 The Grand Hotel, Mackinac Island, MI
MEPC 2016 July 27-29 Crystal Mountain Resort, Thompsonville, MI

Prior to June 28, 2020
General Attendance $495
Single-Day Attendance $350
Spouse/Guest $150
Children Ages 5-17 $50
After June 28, 2020
General Attendance $595
One-Day Attendance $450
Spouse/Guest $170
Children Ages 5-17 $60

• Wednesday Evening Reception
• Thursday Morning Breakfast
• Thursday Buffet Luncheon
• Thursday Evening Reception
• Friday Morning Breakfast
• Friday Luncheon

Registration for the conference can be done by clicking on the Register Here tab.   You will need to book your hotel room separately using the link provided on our Location page or by contacting Shanty Creek Resort directly (1-866-695-5010).

You can add your spouse, guest(s) or children by completing another registration form and selecting Modify Registration.

If you, your additional Complimentary Registrant and/or Discounted Registrant need to add Guests/Children but have to pay for them separately, please complete a new registration for them using Promo Code:  ADDGUEST

You can register for golf through the registration portal.

You can register a spouse or guest that isn’t registered for the conference but they can not participate in any of the events (or meals). They will only be allowed to participate in the MESS Scramble.

Registration deadline is July 13, 2020.  Please note that the registration fee increases after June 28, 2020

Cancellation requests must occur by June 28, 2020 to receive a refund minus the administration fee of $50. Cancellations must be submitted in writing to suzy@megautilities.org.

You can register your child for the program by selecting Modify Registration on the registration form.

Unfortunately registration for the Children’s Program needs to be done by July 13, 2020.

It is recommended that you book your room as soon as possible to ensure that you get the type of accommodations that you desire.
We have a room block and it expires on June 28, 2020.

Registering for the conference is separate from booking your room.
Select link provided on the Location page of the MEPC website.  It is highly recommended that you make your room reservation as soon as possible.
*Shanty Creek requires a 50% deposit on a credit card. Your credit card will be charged within 24 hours for the deposit amount.

You are welcome to arrive as early as you wish, however the hotel cannot guarantee that your accommodations will be available for occupancy before 5:00 p.m. Check out time is at 12:00 p.m.

Your 50% reservation deposit will be refunded, less a $10 room handling fee, with notice of cancellation at least 5 days prior to your scheduled arrival. Reservations cancelled less than 5 days prior will forfeit the 50% deposit.

Wednesday Evening Reception
Casual attire
Everyone registered is welcome
Childcare is not provided but registered children are invited to attend
Thursday Morning Breakfast
Casual attire
Thursday Buffet Lunch
Casual attire
Thursday Evening Reception (appetizers and cocktails)
Casual Attire
The Children’s Program includes dinner, in addition to the noted activities.
Friday Buffet Breakfast
Casual attire
Friday Luncheon
Casual attire

You can sign up to be a Sponsor and pay the Sponsorship fee on the conference registration portal.  NOTE: If the sponsorship level you choose includes any complimentary conference registrations or discounts, the person registering will receive the complimentary registration.  If you have any questions please contact Suzy Westmoreland, MEGA Suzy@megautilities.org.

Sponsorship deadline is July 13, 2020.

Yes, you may add their name(s) to your golf registration in the registration portal. You can modify your registration at any time. The name(s) of the individual(s) that you would like on your team MUST be registered for golf. If they are not registered for golf, they will not be put on your team.

Yes. Please call 231-533-2020 to request golf club rental.

Program agenda TBD

Please contact the Shanty Creek for availability 231-533-7011.

An individual who is associated with a municipal unit is defined as:
• An employee of a utility that is owned by a city in Michigan.
• For a city that owns a utility, an employee or elected official of the city.
• An employee of the Michigan Municipal Electric Association.

An individual who is associated with a state governmental unit is defined as:
• A direct employee of the State of Michigan.
• An elected official of the State of Michigan, such as a representative or senate in the Michigan legislature.
• An Aid of an elected official of the State of Michigan.
(This does not include sub-units of the state – such as cities, villages, townships or counties.)

A promotional code allows for a discount to be given under certain conditions at the time of conference registration.  This code needs to be provided at the time that an attendee registers for the conference.  PROMOTIONAL CODES ARE ONLY VALID WITH GENERAL ATTENDANCE NOT SINGLE DAY REGISTRATION.  If you recall seeing a promotional code but cannot find it or your communication, please contact the MEPC Staff.

A first-time attendee is an individual who has not attended the conference before, even if someone from that organization has attended before.  If you have questions, please contact the MEPC Staff.

A “bonus” of $50 will be given to individuals who (a) are registered for the conference and (b) are identified by the first-time attendee on their conference registration form as the person who referred them.  Only one bonus will be applied for any first-time attendee.  The person who referred them will receive notification from the MEPC Staff.  The “bonus” will be a credit on the account for the cost of the room, which will be applied at the time of the conference.  This means that you will pay the deposit required in full, and you will see a credit when you check out of the Resort.   You may validate that the MEPC is expecting to provide this credit when you check in to the conference at the registration table.  In addition, the first-time attendee will receive a $50 discount off of the conference registration by entering promotional code 1TIME on their registration form.  First-time status will be validated by the MEPC Staff.  In order to receive the referral bonus, the first time attendee must enter the name of the person that referred them in the “How did you hear about the MEPC?” field AND enter promo code 1TIME on the registration form.