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Michigan Speech Coaches, Inc.

Michigan Speech Coaches, Inc.Michigan Speech Coaches, Inc.

To develop, elevate, and encourage speech education in the State of Michigan in the areas of speech, debate, individual events, and theatre for coaches, teachers, educational institutions, and the students that benefit from their instruction and guidance.

Founded 1967 · 59 years of Michigan speech · 1979 to now in the Hall of Fame

Join MSCIThe Mackinac Conference

The year ahead

March 13, 2027

Novice State Finals and Open Invitational

Novi High School

The Spring Festival, every second Saturday in March.

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May 14-16, 2027

Spring Conference and Tournament

Grand Hotel, Mackinac Island

The General Membership Meeting and elections open it on the Friday.

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Who runs it

The board, 2026 to 2027

President Elect, President and Past President all sit at once. That is one three-year term seen from three angles, not three separate elections.

RoleNameTerm
PresidentTyler Baas-Peterson2026-2027
President-ElectHeather McKaig2026-2027
Past PresidentAmy Janz2026-2027
SecretaryCharlie Rinehart2026-2028
TreasurerRuth Kay2025-2027
TrusteeJohn Rutherford2024-2027
TrusteeJeff Butts2025-2028
TrusteeElizabeth Campbell2026-2029

MSCI’s delegates to the MIFA council

SeatNameTerm
Class AZoz Compagnari2026-2028
Class BCDKatarina Moore2025-2027
MSCI At-LargeSarah Scurti-Argo2025-2027
North RepRyan Rigda2026-2028

MSCI and MIFA are separate bodies. MIFA governs the competitive season; MSCI is the coaches’ own organization, and holds four seats at MIFA’s table.

Eight members of the MSCI Board of Directors in evening dress, in two rows on the red-carpeted steps of the Grand Hotel
The 2026-2027 Board of Directors, Grand Hotel, Mackinac IslandBack row, left to right: Charlie Rinehart, Tyler Baas-Peterson, John Rutherford, Jeff ButtsFront row, left to right: Ruth Kay, Elizabeth Campbell, Amy Janz, Heather McKaigCourtesy of Michigan Speech Coaches, Inc.

Diary

What is due, and when

Most of MSCI’s deadlines hang off the MIFA IE State Finals rather than a fixed date, so they move a little each year. Four of them land on the same Wednesday.

January 15
Mackinac Professional Development Grant
January 31
Hall of Fame nominations
March 1
Membership renewal
The Wednesday after MIFA IE State Finals, 11:59 pm
Coach of the Year nominations, General Grant applications, board nominations, New Business Items
May 4, 2026
Ludus Professional Development Grant

Getting in touch

Yes, but we prefer email. It is the easiest way to have your question answered by the person who is the most competent in the specific area of your question.
MSCI, on being telephoned
Post
30941 Cedar Creek Drive, Farmington Hills, MI 48336
Telephone
248.417.5252 reaches Ruth Kay, Treasurer