“Traffic Safety= A Life-Long Ride” is the theme for the 38th Annual Minnesota Alcohol Traffic Safety Conference to be held April 25-27, 2012 in St. Cloud at the Holiday Inn® & Suites St. Cloud (Hwy 23 & 15 Jct.). P.O.S.T. Credits and other applicable continuing education credits are available for attending the conference, as in past years. MATSA is a non-profit organization promoting traffic safety in Minnesota. Rooms are reserved for conference attendees - make your own hotel reservations by going online or calling 320-253-9000.
Some of the highlighted speakers this year include; Sgt. Kathy Pederson, Minnesota State Patrol; Lisa Kons, Minnesota Safety Council; Riccardo Munoz, Drug and Alcohol expert from the Minnesota State Patrol; a representative from the Office of the Attorney General, a current television personality and many others. Recent past guest speakers have included Judge James Dehn, 10th Judicial District, Mad Dog Vachon, Rod Grams, Dr. Janis Amatuzio, TV News Anchor/Reporter Betsy Singer of KAAL TV; Jean Ryan, Alcohol Programs Director from the Department of Public Safety; Pat Bluth of Crow Wing County M.AD.D. as well as Fox 9’s Trish Van Pilsum and many others.
This conference will be the fourth year that Jennifer Booge has led a breakout session on Child Passenger Safety training during the conference. Persons who are CPS certified can get credits for this training as well. Conference attendees have included college students, persons in chemical/alcohol related vocations, law enforcement officers, social workers, attorneys, driver education instructors, probation officers and citizens interested in traffic safety or chemical - alcohol issues. Critiques and comments show that each year is a great conference and the April 2012 Conference should be no exception.
For more information about the conference or to register please visit www.matsa.us or call 218-547-7237. You may also email Shirley at shirley.j.smith@co.cass.mn.us. Attendees may register for one, two or all three days. The first and last days of the conference are half days. Some meals are included in the conference fees. Dress recommendation is business casual. Prospective attendees are encouraged to register as early as possible. Drawings for door prizes are held during and at the end of the conference.
