MSA Summer Meeting

Best known for Cedar Point Amusement Park, the Lake Erie islands area is one of America's top travel destinations. Sawmill Creek, Huron, Ohio will host the MSA Summer Meeting, June 13-14. Click here to Register.

On Thursday there is a morning MSA Board meeting (open to all), a golf scramble, and an evening reception and banquet. Friday morning begins with breakfast and an MSA business meeting. The Friday morning seminar focuses on Transforming Your Mindset for Future Success. The Friday lunch program features a return appearance of Philipp Jonas, presenting info to help us understand Current Economic Conditions.

Seminars

Mindset Matters: Building You, Your Brand, & Your Business is the morning seminar on Friday, June 14. The future of the sign industry is shining brighter than ever, reflecting the brilliance of those who lead it and the exceptional work they produce.

With a world of opportunities at our fingertips, the question arises: How can we elevate our chances of success to the fullest?

It all starts with our mindset. Crafting a resilient mindset takes dedication, effort, and focus – but the rewards are immeasurable.

Join us for an enlightening session where Terry Bean will share invaluable insights and practical strategies to transform your mindset and supercharge your success – for yourself, your teams, your brand, and your business.

Here’s what you can expect to gain:

Reduce Stress, Anxiety, and Burnout – Discover powerful mindset techniques to prioritize what truly matters. Terry will reveal the wisdom on controlling the controllable, maintaining equanimity during highs and lows, and harnessing stress as a catalyst for growth.

Build Your Brand – Unlock strategies for networking and leveraging social media to expand your reach, engage your audience, and enhance your credibility. These actionable tips can seamlessly integrate into your daily routine for immediate impact.

Position Your Company for Future Success – Learn from someone who has been there and glean insights on collaboration, mentorship, and strategic partnerships. Terry will guide you through real-time application of networking principles, paving the way for exponential growth in the next decade.

And as the Friday luncheon concludes we will hear the second seminar from popular MSA panelist and economic commentator Philipp Jonas, Chair of the Economics Department at Kalamazoo Valley Community College, Kalamazoo, Mich. His topic: Feelings Are Not Facts: Understanding Current Economic Conditions.

Everyone has an opinion on the economy. And algorithms show us what engages, not what informs. In this session you will learn an easy-to-understand toolkit in order to base your assessment of current economic conditions on facts.

How is overall economic activity? Where have the workers gone? Are wages and prices normalizing? Philipp will share his opinions on what economics can tell you about current conditions. And sometimes more importantly, what economics doesn’t know.

Ask what you need answered for your business, be prepared for a dialogue, and plenty of audience participation. Don’t hesitate to put Philipp on the hot seat. As always, Philipp is also here to answer your questions.

 Schedule of Events
 

Golf Scramble

The MSA golf scramble will begin at 11:00 am, Thursday, June 13, at Sawmill Creek Golf Club on the property at Sawmill Creek Resort. The Tom Fazio-designed course features "large undulating greens that support a variety of pin placements to satisfy the most demanding playing conditions. Strategically placed sand bunkers dot the fairways and guard against errant approach shots onto the green. Frequent Lake Erie breezes add to the challenge of having water hazards come into play on 14 separate holes.”  The scramble includes lunch and prizes. For more course information: https://www.sawmillcreekresort.com/golf-club.

Area Attractions

Sawmill Creek provides a variety of dining and beverage options including The Miller’s Table, Harvest, Creekside Market, The Hideout, Mulligan’s Pub, and The Pool Bar. The property’s 235 acres of natural landscape is a beautiful setting for the Resort, which received a $25 million complete renovation after its 2019 purchase by Cedar Fair, the parent company of Cedar Point.

Cedar Point boasts 18 incredible coasters, three family-friendly areas, and a total of 68 rides offering the ultimate in excitement and variety.  Only six miles from the resort, Cedar Point information is available at www.cedarpoint.com.

The islands located in the heart of this Bass Island region of Lake Erie offer opportunities to please every age and taste. Islands available for group visits are Kelley’s, Middle Bass, and South Bass - home to the village of Put-In-Bay. Leisure activities include historical sites, arcades, kayaking, golf, natural areas, wineries, shopping, boating, waterfront dining, or just plain relaxing. For info, visit www.shoresandislands.com.

Hotel Reservations

The Sawmill Creek room rate is $189. To book your hotel reservation, call 419-627-2106, or click: https://reservations.sawmillcreekresort.com/sawmillcreek/  Select the dates for check-in and check-out. Under Special Codes, click Group/Block. Under Code, enter MIDW06. Click Enter, scroll down and select your room type. If you have any difficulty registering through the link, please call the hotel directly, or contact the MSA office. Sawmill Creek is at 400 Sawmill Creek Dr., Huron OH 44839. Room block cut-off is Friday, May 17.

Meeting Registration Fees

Sponsorship Opportunities

Sponsorships are available for the MSA Meeting with a variety of benefits depending on the level of promotion your company wishes. MSA appreciates the Sponsorships provided by our product manufacturer and sign supply distributor members. Your Sponsorships help defray the costs of the MSA meeting and allow MSA to keep registration fees low for the sign company attendees.

After the winter meeting several Sponsors asked about the Sponsors speaking for a few minutes during the Banquet. So, for this meeting the “Speaking” Sponsorships are at the Sapphire and Diamond levels and indicated in the list with **.

Sponsorships must be received by MSA no later than May 28 in order for printed materials and signage to be prepared for the meeting.

How to Register

Complete the registration form, and mail it with your check to: MSA, 4128 Woodsly Dr., Batavia, OH 45103. Make your check payable to MSA. Registrations must be received by MSA no later than May 28 to qualify for the early registration fee.

For registration questions or if you have dietary restrictions or need special assistance in order to participate in the MSA Meeting, contact the MSA office.

We look forward to seeing you in-person at the MSA Summer Meeting at Sawmill Creek Resort, Huron, Ohio, June 13-14!

Click here to Register!

By attending the MSA meeting, you are agreeing that any pictures including you and your likeness taken during the meeting may be used in MSA advertising, social media, and/or marketing materials. To opt out, please contact MSA at DeeMSA@cinci.rr.com or 513-753-8664.