More than 100 community conversations to date. More than 1,500 Michigan residents actively engaged in plotting a better course for the future of the state. Many others sharing their personal stories and photos through the EnvisonMichigan story contest. Elected leaders in Lansing beginning to take notice of a growing movement for transformation of our state.

These are the early results of the Michigan's Defining Moment Public Engagement Campaign.

Please join us on May 22 as the Center celebrates the one-year anniversary of this large-scale statewide effort. If you're among the 100 Founding Champions of this movement, or a convener or participant in a community conversation, or an EnvisionMichigan entrant, or simply a curious citizen, you're invited.

Please see the enclosed invitation/RSVP and join us aboard the Michigan Princess Riverboat. This complimentary evening will feature a running slideshow of hundreds of breathtaking Michigan photos, a Michigan-themed dinner, and a keynote address by national political strategist Matthew Dowd, author of "Applebee's America" and a commentator for ABCNews.com.

Seating is limited. Please reserve your space today!