Conferences


2021
MAK-AIRS will support the two virtual e-conferences through AIRS in 2021 and will not host a regional conference.

Previous MAK-AIRS Conferences:
2020
The 2020 MAK-AIRS Conference and Annual Membership meeting was canceled due to COVID.

2019
MAK-AIRS offered two webinars in 2019. The Secret to Happiness and Handling Elder Abuse, Related Inquiries, and Resources for Identification and Prevention.

2018
MAK-AIRS offered two webinars in 2018 - one on Social Security and the other on Self-Care.

2017
The 2017 MAK-AIRS Conference and Annual Membership meeting took place August 24th & 25th in Branson, MO. Presentations included: LGBTQ 101 - Diversity Training, Budget Project, Human Trafficking, Pension Project, Nutrition for Lifelong Health, and NAMI - In Our Own Voice.

2016
MAK-AIRS supported the AIRS National I&R Annual Training and Education Conference may 22 - 25 in St. Louis, MO.

2015
The 2015 MAK-AIRS Conference and Annual Membership meeting took place in Wichita, KS October 1 -2.  Presentations included: Disaster Response, Disabilities, Kansas Food Bank Volunteer Project, Assisting Veterans & Military Families, Community Crisis Response - Ferguson, Calming Victims/Elders of Disaster/Crime, Compassion Stress Management.

2014
The 2014 MAK-AIRS Conference and Annual Membership meeting took place in St. Louis, MO October 23-24.  AIRS certification testing was offered. Presentations included: Elder Abuse, Compassion Fatigue, Follow Ups, National Programs, Cultural Competency, and Working with Difficult Callers

2013
The 2013 MAK-AIRS Conference and Annual Membership meeting took place in St. Louis, MO on September 26-27th. Our first computer-based certification tests were held prior to the conference. Presentations included Telephone Skills & High Impact Customer Service, A Day In The Life of, Are You Smarter Than A Scam Artist, Understanding Poverty, and Suicide Intervention.

2012
The 2012 MAK-AIRS Conference and Annual Membership Meeting took place in September in Independence, MO. As usual, an AIRS certification test was held, then our annual membership meeting, followed by networking and learning opportunities. Presentations/workshops included QPR Suicide Prevention, Outcome Measurements, Walk In Their Shoes (aging experiences), and Empowering Clients.

2011
The 2011 MAK-AIRS Conference and Annual Membership Meeting was held September 22-23 in Kansas City, MO. AIRS certification testing was offered and attendees enjoyed the opportunity to network plus attend workshops on such varied topics as: disaster response, the new I&R Networker, database updates, stress management, social media, and more!