Scam Alert
It has been brought to our attention that there's an online organization – the National Association of Business Leaders – that you may hear about. They are using a combination of MELG and other non-profit sites to complete their identity and offer services such as a line of credit for small businesses and membership dues of $695. Be assured that they aren't affiliated with us or any other association in our building!

Governor Announces Retirement Reform Proposal
Late last week, Gov. Granholm announced bold retirement reforms for both the state and public school retirement systems. She hasn't yet released the numbers behind the proposal, but the plan calls for cutting costs by offering both positive and negative incentives to approximately 7,000 state and 39,000 public school employees eligible for retirement.

2009 Resolutions and Bylaws
Download MASB's Resolutions and Bylaws, which serve as a guide for the work of the Board of Directors and staff.

Videos Provide Factual Information About Michigan's Economy
SOS has developed two new videos to help you help your community understand Michigan's economic situation and the alternatives for the future. Click on the link above to access the videos, and share them with your school leadership and community members.

Michigan's School Funding Crisis
Click on the link above to watch a video created by Washtenaw ISD on Michigan's school funding system.