# Event Details - **Event Name**: AAUWMI 2026 Spring Convention - **Event Start and End Date**: Sat, 25 Apr, 2026 at 09:00 am – Sat, 25 Apr, 2026 at 03:00 pm (-04:00) - **Event Description**: Get ready for the AAUWMI 2026 Spring Convention—fun, learning, and connections all in person!About this EventWelcome to the AAUWMI 2026 Spring Convention!Get ready for an exciting in-person gathering filled with inspiration, connection, and growth. To be clear, this is a two-day event. Friday, April 24, 2026, will have an optional local bus tour in the afternoon and a Dinner Reception in the evening. Saturday, April 25, 2026, will be the Convention and Annual Meeting. Seating for all these events is limited, so please book early.Join fellow members and friends to explore new ideas, share experiences, and build lasting relationships. Don’t miss out on the fun and opportunities that the AAUWMI 2026 Spring Convention has in store, with our theme, Educate to Elevate: Women Leading the Way.On Friday Afternoon, you can join the Battle Creek AAUW Branch on a historic and character-filled church bus adventure through town. They are proud to spotlight their Underground Railroad and Sojourner Truth roots; celebrate Kellogg, Post and Ralston cereal inventors; note the peculiar sanitarium and religious village it inspired; visit Kimball House; and much more. On this tour, you'll meet HOPE, AAUW-commissioned sculpture at Kellogg Community College, then pop into their beloved downtown used book site and visitors center/museum, and conclude with a snack stop at Horrocks! Step back in time with us through fascinating stories, unique sites, warm camaraderie and joyful entertainment!On Friday Evening, you can join your friends and colleagues for a night of entertainment at the Friday Dinner Reception, featuring a cash bar, full dinner buffet, Golden Anniversary Awards, honoring members who have passed and playing trivia and winning great prizes!On Saturday Morning, enjoy a full breakfast before the convention begins with an announcement that will impact all AAUW members, statewide -- be the first to hear! Then listen to Keynote Tremayne Parquet, Deputy Director of Advancement for AAUW (National), discuss the new strategic plan for AAUW. You will have an opportunity to ask questions of Tremayne, as a representative of our national affiliate. We will wrap up Saturday morning with multiple breakout session options.On Saturday Afternoon, we will start with a delicious lunch, our statewide awards and another special announcement, followed by our Annual Membership Meeting and voting, installation of officers, and an introduction to our incoming state president, Barb Duran. After a brief break and snacks, we will resume with a panel discussion from current and former Fellow recipients from AAUW and their educational journey. Finally, we will hear closing remarks from our current state president, Amy Shamroe.We invite you to make a long weekend out of this opportunity and stick around after the convention for a delicious meal and a night of entertainment. We encourage you to turn this into a girls' weekend or a couple's refuge.Lodging must be booked by you directly with the hotel. We have two hotel options: Firekeepers Casino/Hotel or Quality Inn & Suites, both next door to each other.Firekeepers is providing a discounted rate to our guests at $259 per night (code 042426AAUW expires 4/9/26), which includes:Convenience of all weekend events under one roofFree valet parking (please tip)Free WiFiBell ServiceMultiple restaurants and room serviceMulti-level pool area with fountain, hot tub, sauna and steam roomState-of-the-art fitness center$10 free play in the casinoOn-site shoppingLounges and live entertainmentOther typical room amenitiesThe average room rate for Quality Inn & Suites is $166 per night.If you have any questions about this event, please email Sheila Blair at sheilablairpmp@gmail.com.See you there! - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/battle-creek/aauwmi-2026-spring-convention/100001982188345701 - **Event Categories**: meetups, business, art, trips-adventures, shopping - **Interested Audience**: - total_interested_count: 1 ## Ticket Details - **Ticket Price Range**: min: 10, max: 268.61, currency: USD ## Event venue details - **city**: Battle Creek - **state**: MI - **country**: United States - **location**: FireKeepers Casino Hotel - **lat**: 42.2968444 - **long**: -85.0754547 - **full address**: FireKeepers Casino Hotel, 11177 East Michigan Avenue, Battle Creek, United States ## Event gallery - **Alt text**: AAUWMI 2026 Spring Convention - **Image URL**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events9/banners/6a7a42d054397f1a2dd55379448ae3d826ed0bd146f02302c28713eac9daf302-rimg-w500-h500-dcffffff-gmir.jpg?v=1770132609 ## FAQs - **Q**: When and where is AAUWMI 2026 Spring Convention being held? - **A:** AAUWMI 2026 Spring Convention takes place on Sat, 25 Apr, 2026 at 09:00 am to Sat, 25 Apr, 2026 at 03:00 pm at FireKeepers Casino Hotel, 11177 East Michigan Avenue, Battle Creek, United States. - **Q**: How much do tickets cost for AAUWMI 2026 Spring Convention? - **A:** Ticket prices for AAUWMI 2026 Spring Convention range from USD 10 to USD 269 depending on the ticket type. Here's a full breakdown of available ticket types:Ticket TypePriceAvailabilityEarly Bird Package Discount DealUSD 194 + USD 14 feeAvailableConvention (Early Bird Individual Ticket)USD 162 + USD 12 feeAvailableFriday Reception (Early Bird Individual Ticket)USD 45 + USD 5 feeAvailableBattle Creek Arts Bus TourUSD 10AvailableVendor TableUSD 45 + USD 5 feeAvailableQuarter-Page AdUSD 109 + USD 9 feeAvailableHalf-Page AdUSD 189 + USD 14 feeAvailableFull-Page AdUSD 269 + USD 19 feeAvailable - **Q**: Who is organizing AAUWMI 2026 Spring Convention? - **A:** AAUWMI 2026 Spring Convention is organized by AAUW of Michigan. - **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me? - **A:** AAUWMI 2026 Spring Convention is ideal for curious learners, students, and skill-builders looking to gain hands-on knowledge and practical expertise in a focused, interactive setting. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Battle Creek, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. 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