First-time Annual Meeting attendees get special welcome

The MMA will hold a special orientation session for first-time attendees of its Annual Meeting & Trade Show on Friday morning, Jan. 20.

The session will provide an opportunity to learn from seasoned MMA members about the best strategies for making the most of the Annual Meeting experience as well as MMA membership. Speakers will discuss how to make the most of Annual Meeting workshops, the Trade Show, networking opportunities and more.

Speakers will include:
• Amherst Town Manager Paul Bockelman
• Watertown Councillor Lisa Feltner
• Lexington Select Board Chair and MMA Vice President Jill Hai
• Westwood Assistant Town Administrator/HR Director Molly Kean
• Cohasset Select Board Member Diane Kennedy
• Malden Councillor Amanda Linehan
• Deerfield Select Board Member Carolyn Shores Ness
• Retired town manager Jeff Nutting
• Southborough Town Manager Mark Purple
• Cohasset Human Resources Director Kim Roy
• Maynard Assistant Town Administrator Megan Zammuto

The orientation will be held from 8 to 9 a.m. in the Hall C Foyer on the second floor of the Hynes Convention Center, with a light breakfast served.

If you are planning to attend the MMA Annual Meeting for the first time, or have any questions about the event or the first-time attendee session, contact MMA Senior Member Services Coordinator Denise Baker at dbaker@mma.org or 617-426-7272, ext. 105.