The 2025 Convention of Maine Counties
Venue and Dates TBD
Coming Soon!
Thank you for participating in the 2024 Convention!
Some of the speakers were kind enough to make their presentations available for interested attendees.
Some of the speakers were kind enough to make their presentations available for interested attendees.
Please only pay here if you attended and missed paying for a meal or forgot the registration fee.
There are three ways to register and pay:
1. Mail your completed registration form and check to:
Maine County Commissioners Association, 4 Gabriel Drive, Suite 2, Augusta, Maine 04330
Checks should be made payable to: Maine County Commissioners Association
There are three ways to register and pay:
1. Mail your completed registration form and check to:
Maine County Commissioners Association, 4 Gabriel Drive, Suite 2, Augusta, Maine 04330
Checks should be made payable to: Maine County Commissioners Association
2. Email or Fax your registration form and pay online - See directions below.
3. Register online using the form below and pay online to MCCA's address above.
Please print the Registration Form from the button above and mail it with your check.
3. Register online using the form below and pay online to MCCA's address above.
Please print the Registration Form from the button above and mail it with your check.
NOTE: Paying through the online store costs a little bit more because of the payment processing fee. It's about 3% + 30 cents.
Remember, you can also fill in the vendor registration form above and simply mail a check. Please make checks payable to Maine County Commissioners Association and send it to MCCA, 4 Gabriel Dr. Ste 2, Augusta, ME 04330.
Remember, you can also fill in the vendor registration form above and simply mail a check. Please make checks payable to Maine County Commissioners Association and send it to MCCA, 4 Gabriel Dr. Ste 2, Augusta, ME 04330.
Aside from the meals, the prices have not increased. Please contact the Administrator Lauren Haven with questions: email: [email protected] and phone: 207-623-4697
Sugarloaf Mountain Hotel Reservations
For hotel room reservations please call Sugarloaf at 1-866-865-1019 by August 25th and mention the Maine County Commissioners conference to get the special discounted rate. Availability is first come first serve. These prices may not be honored after August 25th. Right now the room rates are:
* Alcove/Standard Room for $119/night
* Superior 2 Queen $139/night
* Superior 1 Queen $129/night
* One Bedroom Suite $279/night
* Alcove/Standard Room for $119/night
* Superior 2 Queen $139/night
* Superior 1 Queen $129/night
* One Bedroom Suite $279/night
Event Schedule & Educational Sessions
Please revisit this page as more information becomes available.
Tuesday, September 24th:
7:00 Breakfast
9:00 am MCCA Self-Funded Risk Pool Board Meeting
9:00 am Registry of Deeds Association Meeting
9:00 am Registers of Probate Association Meeting
9:30 am MCCA Board of Directors Meeting
10:30 am Public Surplus Program
11:00 am MACCAM Meeting
12:00 pm Lunch
12:30 pm Lunch Speaker: Senator Russell Black from Franklin County
1:00 pm Tone Setting for Leaders, Bob Berry, President and Senior Chief Engineer, Main-Land Development
1:00 pm Tax Abatement and Appeals, Maine Revenue Services
2:30-3:00 Snacks in the Maple Room
3:00 pm LPC Workshop, Comm. Steve Gorden
3:00 pm Employee Coaching and Burnout Prevention, Amy Dieterich from Skelton, Taintor & Abbott
4:30 pm Cybersecurity Awareness, Training, and Resources from the MS-ISAC, Megan Incerto, Regional Engagement Manager
5:30 pm Vendor Meet and Greet
6:00 pm Opening Ceremonies including the Franklin County Honor Guard
6:30 pm Dinner
8:00 pm Entertainment - Musician Toby Mcallister!
Wednesday September 25th
7:00 am Breakfast
8:00 am Where do we even start: a discussion on building emotional intelligence at work - Emily Howe
8:00 am MaineCare Reentry Waiver - Dr. Courtney Pladsen, The Justice Initiative
9:30 am IQS Meeting (Info Quick Solutions)
10:00 am Strategic Planning for Counties - Phoenix McGlaughlin, Director of Strategy and Implementation MDECD
10:00 am Risk Pool Training - Collective Bargaining Agreements: It Isn't Just About Money.
What You Should Know and Do Before Going to the Negotiating Table. Presenter: Peter Marchesi, Esq.
12:00 pm Lunch
12:30 pm Lunch Speaker - Brett Mattson, Legislative Director on Justice & Public Safety, NACo
1:00 Afternoon Activities
2:30-3:00 Snacks in the King Pine Room
5:30 Cocktails and hors d'oeuvres
6:00 Dinner
7:00 Awards and Prizes
8:00 Evening Entertainment - Comedian Ian Stuart
Thursday September 26th
7:00 am Breakfast
Pack up and travel home at your leisure.
7:00 Breakfast
9:00 am MCCA Self-Funded Risk Pool Board Meeting
9:00 am Registry of Deeds Association Meeting
9:00 am Registers of Probate Association Meeting
9:30 am MCCA Board of Directors Meeting
10:30 am Public Surplus Program
11:00 am MACCAM Meeting
12:00 pm Lunch
12:30 pm Lunch Speaker: Senator Russell Black from Franklin County
1:00 pm Tone Setting for Leaders, Bob Berry, President and Senior Chief Engineer, Main-Land Development
1:00 pm Tax Abatement and Appeals, Maine Revenue Services
2:30-3:00 Snacks in the Maple Room
3:00 pm LPC Workshop, Comm. Steve Gorden
3:00 pm Employee Coaching and Burnout Prevention, Amy Dieterich from Skelton, Taintor & Abbott
4:30 pm Cybersecurity Awareness, Training, and Resources from the MS-ISAC, Megan Incerto, Regional Engagement Manager
5:30 pm Vendor Meet and Greet
6:00 pm Opening Ceremonies including the Franklin County Honor Guard
6:30 pm Dinner
8:00 pm Entertainment - Musician Toby Mcallister!
Wednesday September 25th
7:00 am Breakfast
8:00 am Where do we even start: a discussion on building emotional intelligence at work - Emily Howe
8:00 am MaineCare Reentry Waiver - Dr. Courtney Pladsen, The Justice Initiative
9:30 am IQS Meeting (Info Quick Solutions)
10:00 am Strategic Planning for Counties - Phoenix McGlaughlin, Director of Strategy and Implementation MDECD
10:00 am Risk Pool Training - Collective Bargaining Agreements: It Isn't Just About Money.
What You Should Know and Do Before Going to the Negotiating Table. Presenter: Peter Marchesi, Esq.
12:00 pm Lunch
12:30 pm Lunch Speaker - Brett Mattson, Legislative Director on Justice & Public Safety, NACo
1:00 Afternoon Activities
2:30-3:00 Snacks in the King Pine Room
5:30 Cocktails and hors d'oeuvres
6:00 Dinner
7:00 Awards and Prizes
8:00 Evening Entertainment - Comedian Ian Stuart
Thursday September 26th
7:00 am Breakfast
Pack up and travel home at your leisure.
Do You Need to Pay for an Extra Meal?
Payment can be made by check and sent to MCCA with your registration form or you can pay online. Yes, even after the event if you missed a meal or someone attended unexpectedly.
Toby McAllister has been a musician for most of his life. He toured the world with his band, Sparks The Rescue much throughout his 20's. He now has a solo career of his own. One of his favorite things about being a musician is playing weddings.