At the same conference Fenton AD Mike Bakker was installed as this year's association president after serving as its recording secretary, 2nd vice president and 1st vice president the past three years. Mr. Bakker, like Ms. VanKuiken, holds certification through the National Association of Athletic Administrators as a Certified Master Athletic Administrator.
In addition, Brandon AD Don Watchowski joined Mike Bakker in presenting a well-attended breakout session for athletic directors on the subject of evaluating coaches; Ms. VanKuiken facilitated a forum session for female AD's; Kearsley AD Paul Gaudard presided over the best-attended breakout session at the conference on the subject of social media; Clio AD Lisa Taylor presided over a session on web-based scheduling; and Swartz Creek AD Sue Calvo worked with Linden AD Cathy North as liaisons with the 130 vendors attending the conference.