2026 MAASE Summer Institute Kickoff Events
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Event Details
Kickoff your Summer Institute conference experience with one of our planned social events on Sunday, August 9th. Each event is sure to offer networking, connections and loads of fun! Please note that all of these events will occur at the same time so please only select one event to attend. We can't wait to see you soon!
We’re excited to announce a brand new kick-off event designed to help you step away from the daily grind and invest in intentional reflection through a LifeFocus retreat from 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., hosted on-site at the Grand Traverse Resort with facilitators Abby Cypher and Cheryl-Marie Manson. This immersive experience will help you gain clarity, reconnect with what truly matters, and create a personalized, actionable roadmap for your future through guided reflection and hands-on LifeFocus sessions focused on values, purpose, and intentional planning. The intimate setting and like-minded community create space for meaningful connection, insight, and perspective. The cost is $150 and requires separate registration. Space is limited, so don't delay your registration! Join us for a grounding, inspiring day that will leave you ready to move forward with confidence and intention.
The MAASE Deviation Open is open to everyone—new golfers, wanna-be golfers, and seasoned pros alike—and this year we’re taking it back to the ’80s! Grab your neon, big hair, and retro vibes as we tee off with a shotgun start at 11:00 a.m. at the Grand Traverse Resort Spruce Run Course. Enjoy team prizes and fun contests, including Longest Drive and Closest to the Pin, all with an ’80s twist. Please register individually by Sunday, July 26, with anticipated team members identified during registration. Acceptable golfing attire is required, but ’80s flair is highly encouraged!
Grab some friends (anyone over the age of 21 is welcome) and climb aboard to be whisked away for an afternoon of winery adventures and fun. With this event you will visit 3 great wineries on Old Mission Peninsula. The tour bus will pick up and drop off right at Grand Traverse Resort & Spa. Be sure to bring your photo I.D. if you plan to purchase alcohol and maybe a small cooler for food and drinks (alcohol is allowed on bus). Register Today!
