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Winter Workshop
Hope to see you in 2027!
MCMA Full Member Registration - $100
- Any duly appointed Chief Administrative Office (CAO), Manager, Assistant CAO, Assistant Manager, or an individual which has general administrative responsibilities and is recommended by his/her CAO of any municipality in the State of Missouri may hold Full Membership in the Corporation.
MCMA Associate Member Registration - $100
- Any person who does not meet the qualifications for the above full membership category but qualifies to be a member of the International City/County Management Association may hold an Association Membership in the Corporation.
MCMA Student Member Registration - $25
- Anyone who is enrolled as a student in a college or university public administration or public policy program may hold Student Membership in the Corporation.
Company Representative Registration - $250
- Any individual who is associated with a company and not eligible for full or associate membership.
CANCELLATIONS: All cancellations must be emailed to Emily Koenigsfeld at mcma@mocities.com no later than 5 pm on January 8, 2026, or it will be necessary to bill you for the entire registration fee.
*Hotel Room Block Information: The room block information will be given to you when you complete the registration. It will come in an email with subject line Hotel Information: 2026 MCMA Winter Workshop.
| Wednesday, January 21 | |
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| 1:30 p.m. | Tour of MU Research Reactor |
| 3:30 p.m. | Tour of MU Research Reactor |
| 5 -7 p.m.. | Reception & Networking |
| Thursday, January 22 | |
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| 8:30 a.m. | Registration & hospitality |
| 9 a.m. | Welcome & Intro by MCMA President Pam Hylton |
| 9:15 a.m. | KEYNOTE: Navigating the Terrain of Change, presented by Alonzo Kelly Description: There is a quote that makes the point that it is not the map, it’s the terrain that prevents people from getting to the top. We have reached a point in our roles as community leaders where vision and strategic are not goals but rather minimum requirements to be successful in the role. The tools and skills required to execute against goals must evolve at the same pace as the challenges and changes surrounding us. This full participatory discussion is designed to assist leaders with tools, techniques, and skills that aid in navigating the terrain of change. The key concepts of this session include 1) Creating a sense of urgency, 2) Creating a ‘culture of accountability’ and 3) Crucial Conversations; High Stakes/Strong Emotions/Opposing Opinions. |
| 10:15 a.m. | Break |
| 10:30 a.m. | Marijuana in the Workplace & Collective Bargaining Implications Panel Moderator: Marie Peoples, City Manager, Webster Groves Panelists: Harper Palmer, Associate Attorney, Fisher & Phillips, LLP, Shari Pittman, HR Manager, Webster Groves and Casey Campbell, HR Manager, North Kansas City |
| 11:45 a.m. | Lunch |
| MML Legislative Preview, presented by Laura Holloway, Executive Director, Missouri Municipal League | |
| 12:45 p.m. | When Justice Becomes a Major Operation, presented by Dianna Wright, former Clay County Administrator and David Chamberlain, Judge, Clay County Description: This session explores how a capital murder trial transforms into a large-scale operation, significant financial resources, and coordination across courts, law enforcement, and local government. |
| 1:45 p.m. | Break |
| 2 p.m. | Hiring & Recruiting Building Officials / Creative Approaches to Building Inspections Panel Moderator: Joe Kmetz, Building Code Services Lead, GBA Panelists: James Schmieder, Asst. City Administrator, Union, Aaron Decker, Building Regulations Supervisor, Columbia and Andrew Burt, Building Official Manager, Jefferson City |
| 3 p.m. | Closing Remarks |
Courtyard by Marriott Columbia
- 3301 Lemone Industrial Blvd.
Columbia, MO 65203
(573) 443-8000 - Discounted room rate is $119
- Room block will close on December 21, 2025
You will receive booking link in the confirmation email after submit registration.
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