MERS of Michigan

Want to know what's going on at MERS? Join MERS CEO Kerrie Vanden Bosch for an informal discussion. Here you can listen in, share your thoughts, and ask questions. There are two upcoming meetings. We hope to see you there! ?? Isabella County Commission on Aging ?? Tuesday, October 22nd from 10:00 A.M. - 12:00 P.M. ET ?? Marquette Township Town Hall ?? Wednesday, October 23rd from 9:30 A.M. - 11:30 A.M. ET For more details and registration information, visit https://lnkd.in/g_4ZBwJ3.

MERS is attending the 50th Annual Superintendents Seminar at the Grand Traverse Resort today! If you're there, stop by and say hello!

Are you responsible for reporting defined benefit plan information to MERS and want to learn more about the process? If so, we invite you to join us next week at a reporting bootcamp! You’ll learn more about provisions offered under the plan and where you can locate your municipality’s specific benefit structure. We’ll also provide a demonstration of the reporting process and talk about some of the common compliance and reporting issues we see when employers submit monthly reports. ?? Date: Wednesday, October 9th ?? Time: 1:00 P.M. - 4:00 P.M. ET ?? Location: Grand Rapids Community College Reguster today! https://lnkd.in/gTNf87TD

Reminder! Online registration for the 2024 MERS Annual Conference closes this Friday, September 27. After that date, registration will only be available onsite at the conference. We can't wait to see you in Grand Rapids!

Today, we remember the heroes and lives lost on 9/11. Let’s honor their memory by coming together in unity and reflecting on the strength of our nation. #NeverForget #911Remembrance

MERS will be out and about this month exhibiting and attending at several of our peer organizations’ events. If you’re attending, please stop by and say hi, we’d love to chat with you! 9/11 – 9/13 - Police Officers Labor Council/Governmental Employees Labor Council Conference (Traverse City) 9/11 – 9/13 – County Road Association Northern Michigan Association of Road Commissions Conference (Harbor Springs) 9/11 – 9/13 – Michigan Municipal League Annual Convention (Mackinac Island) 9/21 – 9/24 – Michigan Association of Public Employee Retirement Systems Fall Conference (Grand Traverse Resort) 9/24 – 9/26 – Michigan Association of Counties Annual Conference (Grand Traverse Resort) Michigan Township Association Vendor Showcases (9/24 – Frankenmuth, 9/25 – Ludington, 9/26 - Kalamazoo) 9/25 – 9/26 – Upper Peninsula Region of Library Cooperation Annual Conference (Escanaba) 9/25 – 9/27 – Michigan Public Employee Labor Relations Association Annual Conference (Bellaire) 9/26 – UP City Managers Fall Meeting (Negaunee) 9/30 – 10/3 – Michigan Association of Airport Executives Annual Conference (Ypsilanti)

Today is a day that honors the contributions and achievements of American workers and the labor movement. It serves as a tribute to the economic and social contributions that workers have made to the strength, prosperity, and well-being of our country. In observance of this federal holiday, MERS will be closed. Enjoy the day and the fruits of your labor! We look forward to serving you tomorrow.

MERS is excited to be in the UP at the Michigan Municipal Executives Summer Workshop! We'd love for you to stop by and say hi if you're attending. ??

Get ready for the MERS Impact Awards! Has your municipality shown outstanding commitment to helping employees achieve financial security in retirement? Then make sure you get your nomination in for the annual MERS Impact Awards! More than a trophy, an Impact Award showcases that your organization is best-in-class when it comes to helping current and prospective employees meet their financial goals. Entries are accepted through August 9. View more information and complete a nomination form at https://lnkd.in/grezwbqp

Happy Bring Your Dog to Work Day! ?? Even though our pups need to stay home while we're in the office, we couldn't resist joining the fun. Check out these adorable photos of MERS employees working alongside their four-legged companions ?? Working with your pup by your side, too? Share a picture with us in the comments - we'd love to see your furry coworkers! ?? #BringYourDogToWorkDay