__ General Sessions and Meals in Section B/C__

64th Annual MLSA Conference: Friday, April 25 & Saturday, April 26, 2025

Friday Agenda

8 AM – 9 AM – Breakfast Served in Section B/C
Continental: Muffins, Danishes, Hard Boiled Eggs, Berry Parfaits, Cereal and Milk, and Assorted Whole Fruit

8:30 AM – 10 AM – in Section B/C
Welcome – Melissa DeSimone, MLSA Executive Director
Keynote Speaker – David Ullrich: A Life Enriched by Lakes and Streams
David Ullrich is currently retired. He was the Former Deputy Regional Administrator for the US EPA, Great Lakes Region as well as the Former Executive Director of the Great Lakes and St. Lawrence Cities Initiative. Dave has spent his life protecting the environment and working toward a more sustainable planet. He was in leadership positions at the US EPA for 30 years and the Great Lakes and St. Lawrence Cities Initiative for 14 years. He has also done extensive volunteer work over the years.

Noon – 1 PM – Lunch Served in Section B/C
Soup and Salad: Beef Barley or Tomato Basil with Deluxe Salad Bar (Chicken, Bacon, Pickled Beets, Cucumber, Shredded Carrots, Red Onion, Marinated Artichoke Hearts, Shredded Cheese, Hard Boiled Egg, Tomato, Garbanzo Beans, Pepperoncini, Ranch or Italian Dressing, Warm Rolls, and Assorted Crackers)

3PM – in Section B/C
Special Session – Large Displacement Wave Impacts to Inland Lakes: A Summary of Current Studies and Implications
Speakers: Terra Vigilis Environmental Services Group
CAPT Tim Tyre, PhD, USN (ret) – Dr. Tim Tyre is the CEO Emeritus at Terra Vigilis and a principal investigator in a series of wave enhancement impact studies in freshwater lakes in the Midwest and East Coast. Dr. Tyre has a distinguished research background with published studies and articles that span several domains, including aviation pilot-stress impacts, environmental threats, and post-traumatic stress disorders affecting military personnel. Tim is a retired Naval Officer who has a background in professional aviation (both fixed wing and drone) including both flight instruction and academic preparation of aviators. Dr. Tyre brings the unique perspective of a psychologist to studies on large wave impacts and strategies to encourage responsible behavior by boat owners and lake communities. Tim is a lifelong sailor who appreciates the benefits of lake community living.
Charles Luebke, Director of Field Operations – Electrical Engineer with 40 plus years in Research and Development. He is a subject matter expert (SME) in microprocessor-based control systems, wireless sensor and communications networks, predictive diagnostics, electrical signature and data analysis, fault detection, and protection methods. Charles has 54 US patents. Charles has extensive application knowledge in Aerospace, Vehicular, Commercial, Industrial, Utility, and Critical Infrastructure Industries. In his duties at Terra Vigilis, he serves as the Director of Engineering and Field Operations. Charles is an FAA Part 107 Commercial remote drone pilot. Charles is also a lifelong sailor and an inland lake resident.

5PM – in Section B/C
Happy Hour and Awards Presentations – Riparian of the Year: Nancy Popa
Actively involved with the Lake Leelanau Lake Association, Nancy serves as president, is involved in many committees, and spearheads many lake improvement activities. She is committed to educational programs, shoreline preservation efforts, and invasive species programs. Nancy also serves on the board of the Leelanau Conservancy. “She does what she loves tirelessly and with such beautiful grace. She is an inspiration to all!” – From the nomination letter written by Sue Downs.

6PM – Dinner Served in Section B/C
Roman Feast: Crispy Chicken Parmesan, Fettucine Alfredo, Italian Meatballs in Marinara, Herbed Penne Pasta, Garlic Butter Green Beans, Caesar Salad Bar, Rustic Bread

7PM – Featured Session – Riparian Attorney Q&A with Cliff H. Bloom, MLSA Attorney (All your legal lake and stream questions answered!)
Practicing primarily in the areas of riparian law, real estate, and municipal/public sector law, Cliff has over 40 years of legal experience. Originally from Grand Rapids, he received his undergraduate and law degrees from the University of Michigan and was admitted to the Michigan bar in 1983. He has practiced law in Grand Rapids ever since. Cliff is the general legal counsel for the Michigan Lakes & Streams Association, Inc. Among his various printed works, Cliff also authors a regular column for THE MICHIGAN RIPARIAN magazine called Attorney Writes. Having lectured on a variety of real estate and municipal topics, Cliff has served as general legal counsel for over 25 Michigan townships, and as general counsel for a number of cities. He also has extensive experience in zoning and planning matters and has lectured on those issues for various organizations.

Saturday Agenda

7:30 AM – 8:30 AM – Breakfast Served in Section B/C
Canadian Wake-up: French Toast, Bacon, Scrambled Eggs, Oatmeal with Blueberries and Brown Sugar

7:45 AM – 8:45 AM – Breakfast with Cliff in Section B/C
2025 Riparian Rights Update – Speaker: Attorney Cliff Bloom

12:30 PM – 1:30 PM – Lunch Served in Section B/C
Lakeside Picnic: Michigan Cherry Chicken Salad or Old Fashioned Ham Sandwiches with Red Skin Potato Salad, Kettle Chips, Whole Fresh Fruit, and Garden Salad Bar (Cucumber, Tomato, Shredded Carrot, Red Onion, Pickled Beet, Ranch or Italian Dressing)

Conference Concludes at 3 PM