Don’t delay! Reserve your discounted room today at the luxurious Delamar Traverse City and choose your leisure activity for the 2026 Annual POLC/GELC Meeting & Labor Seminar, scheduled Wednesday, Sept. 23 through Friday, Sept. 25, 2026 at the scenic waterfront hotel along Grand Traverse Bay.
Request the POLC/GELC Block group discount to make your room reservations at the Delamar Traverse City, which features breathtaking views with floor-to-ceiling windows in the lobby and rooms, outdoor dining overlooking Grand Traverse Bay, indoor and outdoor heated pools, a whirlpool hot tub and sauna. Guests may also participate in guided outdoor experiences along the scenic hiking trails and bike paths around the hotel.
The POLC/GELC Conference kicks off with an outdoor evening Cocktail Reception on Wednesday, Sept. 23, where attendees can get to know fellow Union members from across the state and catch up with old friends.
Gain valuable information from Featured Speaker Richard Poulson, one of the nation’s leading public safety union lawyers, who serves as Labor Relations Information System (LRIS) Executive Director and a labor relations trainer. Poulson trains public safety labor organizations nationwide in how to use state-of-the-art methods to protect public safety workers’ rights. For over two decades, he has advocated for police officers, firefighters, paramedics, corrections officers and other public safety professionals nationwide.
Save your spot for one of two leisure activities scheduled for Thursday, Sept. 24. Conference attendees who choose to participate in the 28th Annual POLC/GELC Golf Outing will tee off at a new location — The Bear Golf Course at Grand Traverse Resort. Those who prefer an alternative to golfing can join the Poker Run, making beverage stops at local establishments picking up a card or two at each location while trying to win some money.
Expand your labor relations knowledge while breaking bread with colleagues during the Conference, which features complimentary breakfast and lunch on Sept. 24 and complimentary breakfast on Sept. 25.
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