About MATS
With 1240 townships in Michigan, double the number of cities, villages and counties combined, townships provide strong roots for Michigan’s citizens. The Michigan Association of Township Supervisors (MATS) was created almost a decade ago by a small group of Township Supervisors seeking a way to better network with each other and to see that their educational needs were met. They were seeking ways to strengthen the quality of municipal government and administration in Michigan’s rural communities. While the association has grown in numbers and importance, that mission holds strong.
MATS is the professional service, education and networking association specifically for Township Supervisors. Every profession needs specialized resources, in-depth education, networking with peers and experienced mentors to help its members improve their skills and gain the knowledge they need to succeed. MATS is that organization for you.
With its first executive director providing professional administrative support to the volunteer board, MATS is moving forward in its charge to better meet the needs of professional Township Supervisors. We invite you to join us.
MATS Districts (Map)
The MATS board includes elected representatives from eight districts of the state. Each District Director works within their area to promote membership, encourage Supervisors to attend the Spring and Fall education conferences, bring ideas from the membership to the full board for discussion, and more. All officers may run for reelection if they chose to run again.
All board positions for two years, elected in odd years. The next election will be held in April 2011. Vacancies occurring mid-term are filled by presidential appontment. If you are interested in serving on the MATS board, please contact Executive Director Judi Lintott at 734-572-8776 for more information about responsibilities and qualifications.
MATS Board of Directors
The MATS board of directors includes the President, vice president, secretary, treasurer and eight district directors, as well as past presidents and the executive director. Officers and directors serve two-year terms and may be reelected. (Click here to "meet" the current board members.)
President:
Dwayne Parker, Buena Vista Charter Township,
Saginaw County
Vice President:
Sid Grinnell, Perry Township, Shiawassee County
Treasurer:
Terry Wright, Grayling Township, Crawford County
Secretary
Linda Schweihofer, China Charter Township, Saint Clair County
District Directors (Click here for MATS District Map)
1: John Olson, Michigamme Township, Marquette Co.
2: Wayne Trepanier, Dafter Township, Chippewa Co.
3: Dale Glass, Charlevoix Township, Charlevoix Co.
4: Marie Twite, Alpena Township, Alpena Co.
5: Donald Studaven, Blue Lake Township, Muskegon Co.
6: Gary Brandt, Monitor Township, Bay Co.
7: Ken Parrigin, Coloma Charter Township, Berrien Co.
8: Mickey Martin, Williamstown Township, Ingham Co.
Past Presidents Advisory Council
Scott Streeter, retired, Genesee Township,
Genesee County (MATS President 2007-08)Jim Beelen, retired, Allendale Township, Ottawa County
(MATS President 2005-06) Currently serving as MTA Member Information LiaisonRobert DePalma, Groveland Township,
Oakland County (MATS President 2003-04)Dale Stuart, retired, Independence Township,
Oakland County (MATS President 1998-2000)Currently serving as City Manager, Keego HarborExecutive Director: Judi Lintott, 734-572-8776
Encouraging Stronger Leadership in Rural Michigan since 1998.
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