Plan Your 2025 POAM ANNUAL CONVENTION Trip

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The Police Officers Association of Michigan invites you to attend the 2025 POAM Annual Convention at the Amway Grand Plaza Hotel in Grand Rapids, MI, from Wednesday, May 21st, through Friday, May 23rd. We’re excited to host our fellow law enforcement community for professional networking, entertainment, and a great time. This post will include hotel booking information, the agenda itinerary, and imperative notifications.

POAM Annual Convention May 2025 in Grand Rapids, Michigan

Agenda

    Wednesday, May 21st

    Training Seminar
    • Time: 1 p.m. – 5 p.m.
      • Registration at 12:30 p.m.
    Poker Run
    • Time: 8 p.m. – midnight
      • Registration at 7:30 p.m.
    • Cost: $25/person (pre-registered), or $50/door

    Thursday, May 22nd

    Business Meeting
    • Meeting Call to Order: Noon (12 p.m. to 3 p.m.)
      • Registration: 11 a.m.
      • Business attire requested
    Roll Call Wrap Up
    • Time: 7 p.m. – 1 a.m.
      • Registration: 6:30 p.m.
    • Cost: $60/person (pre-registered), or $80/door
    • Live band – Brena
    • Dinner
    • Door prizes

    Friday, May 23rd

    Golf Tournament

    • Shotgun start: 9 a.m.
    • Cost: $75/person
    • Cash prizes
    • Call to register at (616) 363-1330, ext. 1
      • Include your team’s name and golfer’s names. In the case of singles or twosomes, the course will coordinate and pair teams.

    Reservations Booking Link

    The Amway Grand Hotel offers a block of rooms at $168 plus taxes and fees, with double occupancy per room per day for POAM members. To ensure your reservations, your room should be booked before Wednesday, April 23rd.

    Want to make a reservation by phone? Please call the following dedicated Group Reservations phone number at 800-253-3590 or 616-774-2000 and mention code POAM25.  

    2025 POLICE OFFICER OF THE YEAR NOMINATIONS

    Additionally, the 2025 POAM Officer of the Year Award nominations are open!

    Each year, POAM honors police officers who courageously and dutifully handle less-than-ideal circumstances as part of their duty. During these situations, the true nature of a human comes to the surface. We believe bravery is required to act honorably and should be acknowledged and rewarded.

    Nominations closed on Friday, March 7, 2025.

    Vendor and sponsor information

    Showcase your business at the Annual Convention as a vendor or sponsor to the law enforcement community with POAM. Download the package information and submit the form to the POAM office. Additionally, you can submit online.

    Applications close on Friday, March 21st, at 5 p.m. — submit your information and payment by then!