CTA Newsletter

August 2022

Time to Renew! October 31 is Early Bird Renewal Deadline

We have over 400 CTAs in our community!!! Let’s keep that number growing as we begin renewal for 2023! The early bird deadline for renewal is October 31 and the price is $10. The prices increase on November 1 to $20 and the final deadline for renewal is December 31.

The process is quick and easy so let’s renew today! You can even renew easily on your smartphone as the CTA site is responsive!

How to Record Your Points

1. Go to CTA Network website

2. Login using your username & password

3. Go to "Record Points/Points Bank"

4. Click ”ADD POINTS below to start a new entry.”

There are four sections where you can record points.

Visiting Attractions — 10 points each

Attending CTA Networking Events/Activities — 5 points each

Reading – 5 points each

Volunteering — 5 points each

Add a quick description and the date of the activity then choose “Submit”.

After reporting 50 points or more, the SUBMIT FEES button will become active and will lead you to the payment process to remit payment.

If you need help with your username and/or password contact Melissa Nay at mnay@lansing.org

Let us know if you have any questions! THANK YOU!!!

CTA Class for MSU WorkLife Office

On August 9, CTA Facilitators Melissa Nay, Heather Kim & Alan Woodbury welcomed 18 new CTAs via the MSU WorkLife Office on the MSU Campus. These 18 new CTAs were from all over campus and had a wide range of responsibilities! Such a fun class to teach. Join us in welcoming them to our amazing group of #LoveLansing Advocates!

Welcome Back Spartans!

This year’s incoming freshman class is expected to be one of the largest ever. We’re looking forward to welcoming Spartan friends and family during move-in weekend (August 26-28) and during MSU’s 1st Annual Family Weekend being held September 23-25 throughout campus. For the schedule and additional information, visit Family Weekend.

For all the Spartan insights, check our MSU information for all the details.

Spartan Football is Back

The season begins on September 2 for the Spartans this year with 4 game times already announced. So far, the games are all afternoon or evening starts so a bit of a new dynamic this season. The pre-season 15th ranked Spartans are looking to repeat last year’s success and the fans are making plans to visit during the home game weekends.

View MSU Football Schedule

Downtown Two-Way Street Conversion Happening This Month

The time has come for two-way street conversions happening in Downtown Lansing. The conversions of Capitol and Grand Avenue between Oakland and Washtenaw are scheduled to take place August 6 and 7 weather-permitting. The conversion will include pavement marking, sign and signal changes. To keep the public informed, answer any questions you may have, etc. the City of Lansing will be hosting an in-person, open house style meeting on Wednesday, August 3, 2022, from 4:00pm to 5:45pm. The meeting will be held in the lobby of City Hall, located at 124 W. Michigan Avenue. Please contact the City of Lansing Public Service Department at 517-483-4456 with any questions or for more information

Fun Fact!

At the time Michigan’s State Capitol opened on January 1, 1879, it housed all offices of state government. Over the years the building was dramatically remodeled and altered to meet the changing needs of the state. In 1987, after years of neglect and decline, a project was launched to restore the Capitol to its original beauty. Following the completion of the award-winning restoration in 1992, the Capitol was named a National Historic Landmark.