Free Members Workshop

October 15, 2021
 9:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.

Ignition Interlock Industry Overview

Juvenio Palma, Minnesota Business Development Rep
 Tracy Pettyjohn, Minnesota State Liaison
Erika Eckley, Vice President, Legislative Affairs

Goal

The goal of this workshop is to equip monitoring authorities and correction professionals with an overview of the Ignition Interlock process in the State of Minnesota, Intoxalock and our products, while also review current legislation in the state.

Objectives

• Attendees will gain a better understanding of the functionality of an IID and the services Intoxalock Ignition Interlock offers to clients nationwide
• Attendees will receive an introductory overview of ignition interlock reporting capabilities
• Attendees will gain a better understanding of new and emerging Ignition Interlock Legislation in Minnesota

Workshop Description

This presentation will help monitoring authorities and corrections professionals gain a better understanding of the Ignition Interlock process in the state of Minnesota. Our team of experts will walk attendees through the interlock process, by providing information relating to the overall customer experience throughout their requirement. On the other side of the coin, we will examine ignition interlock device reporting and what monitors experience while monitoring a client who has a device installed. Additionally, we’ll review current and emerging legislation impacting the industry, more specifically, Minnesota’s House File 63, which was enacted on June 30^th, 2021.

Presenter Bios:

Juvenio Palma is the Midwest Business Development Manager.   Juvenio has been with Intoxalock for over 12 years and is considered a SME. Through his time with the company Juvenio has managed monitoring programs across the entire nation. He also holds a certification from the Borkenstein Alcohol and Highway Safety Testing, Research and Litigation Course, University of Indiana and a Business Degree from Iowa State University.

Tracy Pettyjohn is entering her 16th year with Intoxalock. Tracy was instrumental in starting up a very successful sales team that assisted customers with setting up their IID.  After several years she moved to the Compliance Team where she managed the reporting to multiple states. She is now a State Liaison which involves direct contact with state leaders, probation officer and judges. Tracy also provides testimony as requested representing Intoxalock. 

Erika Eckley is the Vice-President of Legislative Affairs at Intoxalock. Prior to joining Intoxalock she was Vice-President of Government Relations and Assistant General Counsel with the Iowa Hospital Association. Ms. Eckley received a J.D. from Drake Law School in 2006 and an M.P.A. from Iowa State University in 2003. She has worked in private practice primarily in insurance defense litigation and at Iowa State University at the Center for Agricultural Law and Taxation. She currently lives just outside Des Moines, Iowa with her husband and nephew.

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Registration will close at 4:00 p.m. October 13th 

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"Distanced ~ But Together"

October 27-29, 2021
Grand View Lodge
Nisswa, MN
The Annual Training Institute will kick off with 
the Awards Ceremony on Tuesday evening.

Click here for Conference Schedule

EXHIBITOR REGISTRATION CLOSES September 25th

Due to the rise in the cases of the COVID Delta variant and for the safety of everyone who would like to join the conference in-person, all attendees, presenters, and exhibitors must provide documentation that they have completed their COVID vaccine by October 8th.  You will upload your proof of vaccination on the registration form or e-mail it to the MCA office at mca-mn@hotmail.com. MCA's Administrative Manager will be the only one to review your documentation.  

MCA will also be offering the opportunity for virtual attendance.   

All Exhibitor Registration includes attendance at workshops and keynote speaker sessions. Click here for a preview of session topics being offered and information about our keynote speakers!  Full schedule will be posted when available.

Exhibitor Resource Fair Dates:  10/27 - 10/28 (Wed/Thur)
Set up will be Tuesday afternoon (Final details to be e-mailed to exhibitors in October).  Exhibit Hall Open Wednesday & Thursday

Awards Ceremony:   10/26 - Tuesday evening 6 p.m. 
Awards Social Hour Sponsored by:

Evening Activities:*

*Event will be evaluated and will take place based on CDC/MDH COVID guidelines at conference time. 

Exhibitor Hosted Hospitality Night:  10/27  6-9 p.m.

Exhibitors may bring in your own food or beverage
or order through Grand View Lodge.  Musical entertainment following hospitality event.

Thursday - Networking & Entertainment Night (optional):  10/28 6p.m.-midnight ~ Food, activities, and music will take place at the Roundhouse Brewery.  Thursday Evening Sponsor:

Evening Event Questions:  Contact Adriana DiBella or Raul Sanchez.

Sponsorship Opportunities:
MCA has sponsorship opportunities available including sponsor of the shuttle service for Thursday evening. Contact JoAnn Brown, Sponsorship Chair at joann.brown@state.mn.us. 

Resource Fair Questions:   If you have any questions about the Resource Fair, please contact: Jason Mereness or Jae Wiese

Registration Questions: If you have any additional questions about the registration process, contact MCA Administrative Manager, Debbie Beltz.

Lodging:
Lodging is not included in conference registration.  Click here for link to Grand View Lodge - Lodging registration closes 9/23.  Cost is:
$90 (plus taxes and fees) per night per person for single occupancy (1 person in a private bedroom and bathroom);
$66 (plus taxes and fees) per night per person for double occupancy (2 people sharing 1 bedroom with 2 beds and 1 bathroom). 

Invoice and Payment:  You will receive an invoice with payment instructions. If your agency has a purchase order (PO) payment processing system, MCA does not need your PO information because an invoice is generated automatically upon registration.  Please give the invoice to your agency for payment.  The invoice is sent directly to you.  The invoicing system does not have the capability to copy anyone else on the invoice.  

Registration and full payment need to be received no later than September 25, 2021, to guarantee your exhibit space.

Cancellations must be e-mailed to the MCA office at mca-mn@hotmail.com.  
100% refund before 9/1/21
50% refund           9/1/21 to 10/01/21
No Refund            10/02/21 and after

MCA Vendor Number for the State of Minnesota SWIFT System: 202784     
MCA E.I.N. 41-1449704

Join us for MCA's Annual Training Institute
This will be an in-person* event with option
for virtual attendance.

"Distanced ~ But Together"

October 27-29, 2021
Grand View Lodge
Nisswa, MN

Click here for Conference Schedule

Conference Registration Closes October 8th

Due to the rise in the cases of the COVID Delta variant and for the safety of everyone who would like to join the conference in-person, all attendees, presenters, and exhibitors must provide documentation that they have completed their COVID vaccine by October 8th.  You will upload your proof of vaccination on the registration form or e-mail to the MCA office at mca-mn@hotmail.com.  MCA's Administrative Manager will be the only one to review your documentation. 

MCA is also be offering the opportunity for
virtual attendance.   

If you have registered prior to August 16th,
you were sent an email from the MCA office to clarify your attendance preference.

The Annual Training Institute will kick off with 
the Awards Ceremony on Tuesday evening.

Awards Ceremony - 10/26 6:00 p.m. 
Awards Social Hour Sponsored by:

Conference Schedule -  The full conference schedule will be posted an an announcement made. Click here for a preview of session topics being offered and information about our keynote speakers!

Session Attendance Certificates:  MCA will provide verification of session attendance by MCA Program Committee session hosts for each session. 

Evening Events*

*Event will be evaluated and will take place based on CDC/MDH COVID guidelines at conference time. 
Wednesday - Exhibitor Hosted Hospitality Night:  10/27  6-9 p.m. followed by musical entertainment

Thursday - Networking & Entertainment Night:  10/28  6 p.m.-midnight ~ Food, activities, and music will take place at the Roundhouse Brewery.

Thursday Evening Sponsor:

Membership:

Lodging:  Lodging is Not included in registration.  Click here for the link to the Grand View Registration Site.  Lodging registration closes 9/25/21.  
Room rates:     
Double Occupancy per person/per night $66 (plus tax and fees $76.54) - Double occupancy is 2 people sharing 1 bedroom with 2 beds and 1 bathroom.
Single Occupancy per person/per night $90 (plus tax and fees $104.37)  Single occupancy is 1 person in a private bedroom and bathroom.  Based on availability, there may be single occupancy rooms available in a multi-room cabin.

Registration Process:

·      YOU MUST HAVE A CURRENT MEMBERSHIP TO REGISTER - you will need to be logged into your account.

·      If you are unsure what your membership status is, you can sign into the MCA website and click on your profile OR email the MCA office at mca-mn@hotmail.com.

·      If you do NOT have a current membership, and your agency is paying for your membership along with your registration, contact the MCA office at mca-mn@hotmail.com 

Payment Process:

·      SEPARATE INVOICES WILL NOT BE SENT TO YOUR AGENCY FOR ANY PAYMENT PROCESSING. Attendee is responsible for giving invoice to agency for payment processing.

·      MCA does not need a copy of your agency Purchase Order.  Attendee receives an invoice immediately upon registration to submit to their agency for for payment processing.

MCA Vendor Number for the State of Minnesota SWIFT System: 202784     
MCA E.I.N. 41-1449704

Cancellations* must be e-mailed to the MCA office at mca-mn@hotmail.com.  
100% refund before 9/1/21
50% refund           9/1/21 to 10/01/21
No Refund            10/02/21 and after

*In lieu of refund you may send someone else in your spot.

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 9:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.
Programs to Support Students Involved in the Juvenile Justice System ~
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MN Department of Education (MDE)
and
Department of Employment and Economic Development (DEED) 

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Presenter:  Alyssa Klien from DEED 

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Registration will close at 4 p.m. on December 15th.  Zoom information will be emailed to attendees after registration has closed.

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