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SUMMARY:IN-PERSON GIG Instructor Summit 2027
DESCRIPTION:Join instructors from across the country for three days of interactive workshops\, collaborative discussions\, Teaching Tool Labs\, and meaningful connections designed to strengthen your teaching practice and inspire your next season of growth. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nThe Mahj Life Instructor Summit is the Guild’s flagship professional development event for current and aspiring American mah jongg instructors. \n\n\n\nUnlike a traditional conference\, the Summit is intentionally designed to be interactive. Every workshop encourages discussion\, collaboration\, and practical application\, so you’ll leave with ideas you can put into practice immediately. \n\n\n\nWhether you’re teaching your first beginner class or leading a thriving program\, the Summit offers opportunities to strengthen your marketing\, refine your teaching methods\, and build a more sustainable teaching practice. \n\n\n\nThe Three Pillars\n\n\n\nMarketing \n\n\n\nBuild visibility\, attract the right students\, and create memorable experiences through intentional branding and event design. \n\n\n\nChoices: \n\n\n\n\nTrack 1: Brand Identity vs. Brand Image (Michele Frizzell)\n\n\n\nTrack 2: Building Better Events (Open opportunity; email Michele if interested in presenting)\n\n\n\n\nMoney \n\n\n\nDevelop a sustainable teaching practice through thoughtful programming\, diversified offerings\, and customer journeys that encourage continued learning. \n\n\n\nChoices: \n\n\n\n\nTrack 1: Value-Packed Customer Journey  (Michele Frizzell)\n\n\n\nTrack 2: Diversify with Hong Kong Mah Jongg (Shawn Martin)\n\n\n\n\nMethod \n\n\n\nDiscover engaging instructional techniques\, practical teaching strategies\, and classroom activities that improve learning and increase engagement. \n\n\n\nEach workshop includes: \n\n\n\n\nInteractive discussion\n\n\n\nGuided worksheet\n\n\n\nReflection and group discussion\n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\nWhy Attend?\n\n\n\nThe Instructor Summit is more than a learning event—it’s an opportunity to invest in yourself as an instructor. \n\n\n\nYou’ll leave with: \n\n\n\nPractical Strategies \n\n\n\nStrengthen your teaching practice\, improve your operations\, and discover new ways to engage students. \n\n\n\nProfessional Connections \n\n\n\nBuild relationships with instructors from across the country who share your commitment to excellence in American mah jongg instruction. \n\n\n\nContinued Professional Growth \n\n\n\nExplore accredited learning opportunities through the Mahj Life Merit Program for Instructors\, as well as other exclusive Summit offers available only to attendees. \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\nEvent Snapshot\n\n\n\nDates \n\n\n\nWednesday\, May 26\, 2027 (6:00 PM) through Friday\, May 28\, 2027 (Noon) \n\n\n\nLocation \n\n\n\nHoliday Inn and The Barley HouseSpringfield\, Missouri \n\n\n\nLodging \n\n\n\nA special group rate has been secured at the adjacent Holiday Inn. Lodging is booked separately and is not included with registration. \n\n\n\nAirport Transportation: The Holiday Inn does not provide airport shuttle service. Uber and other rideshare services are available at Springfield-Branson National Airport. Plan approximately $30–$35 each way between the airport and hotel; actual fares vary based on demand. \n\n\n\nAttendance \n\n\n\nLimited to 80 participants to preserve the collaborative\, discussion-based experience. \n\n\n\nRegistration \n\n\n\n\nGuild Members: $149\n\n\n\nGuests: $199\n\n\n\n\nWhat’s Included\n\n\n\n\nThree days of instructor-focused professional development\n\nWednesday evening Welcome Gathering\n\n\n\nThursday lunch and dinner\n\n\n\nFriday breakfast\n\n\n\n\n\nFour interactive workshops\n\n\n\nGuided worksheets\n\n\n\nResource Library\n\n\n\nDedicated gameplay\n\n\n\nExclusive Summit offers\n\n\n\nHoliday Inn group lodging rate (lodging booked separately)\n\n\n\n\nYou’ll leave with a clearer perspective\, practical takeaways\, and a renewed sense of confidence in how you teach and offer lessons. \n\n\n\nVirtual Alternative: The Mahj Life Fireside Chat\n\n\n\nCan’t Attend in Person?Mahj Life Fireside Chat \n\n\n\nThe Mahj Life Fireside Chat is the Summit’s virtual companion event\, created for instructors who are unable to travel. \n\n\n\nHeld approximately two weeks after the Summit\, the Fireside Chat explores the same core themes through guided discussion in a relaxed online setting. \n\n\n\nWhat’s Included\n\n\n\n\nFour-hour interactive virtual event\n\n\n\nDigital workbook\n\n\n\nGuided discussions\n\n\n\nAccess to Summit offers\n\n\n\nLive Q&A\n\n\n\n\nPricing \n\n\n\n\nGuild Members: $49\n\n\n\nGuests: $69\n\n\n\n\nAttendance is intentionally limited to keep the discussion engaging and interactive. \n\n\n\nPlan Ahead\n\n\n\nThe in-person summit happens every year on the last Wednesday in May. The Fireside Chat virtual follow-up is held two weeks later. Make both events part of your annual professional growth plan. \n\n\n\n\nElevate your teaching.\n\n\n\nExpand your impact.\n\n\n\nEnjoy the camaraderie of the Mahj Life instructor community.\n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\nProfessional Development • Leadership • Community\n\n\n\nWhether you’re launching your teaching practice or refining one you’ve built over many years\, the Mahj Life Instructor Summit is an opportunity to learn\, collaborate\, and grow alongside instructors who share your passion for American mah jongg. \n\n\n\nLimited to 80 attendees to preserve an intimate\, high-engagement experience \n\n\nPlease enable JavaScript in your browser to complete this form.Name *FirstLastEmail *City\, State *Ticket (choose one; current members are eligible for the Mahj Life Instructor Guild Member rates) *Guest - Fireside Chat* (virtual) - $69.00Guest - Summit (in-person) - $199.00Mahj Life Instructor Guild Member - Fireside Chat* (virtual) - $49.00Mahj Life Instructor Guild Member - Summit (in-person) - $149.00*The Fireside Chat virtual option will be held on June 10\, 2027 from noon to 4:00 PM ET on Zoom. Limited to 30 attendees.Workshops (choose one track in each session) *Session 1 Track 1: Marketing; Brand Image vs. Brand IdentitySession 1 Track 2: Marketing; Building Better EventsSession 2 Track 1: Money; Value-Packed Customer JourneySession 2 Track 2: Money: Diversify with Hong Kong Mah JonggALL content for Fireside Chat customersYour response helps us prepare logistically. You’re not locked into these choices and can decide on the day. Stripe Credit Card *Submit  \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nThe Barley House
URL:https://mahjlife.com/events/in-person-gig-instructor-summit-2027/
LOCATION:The Barley House\, 3060 N Kentwood Avenue\, Springfield\, Missouri\, 65803\, United States
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