Your monthly news & updates
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I hope this newsletter finds you all in good health. On behalf of the City Secretary’s office in Southlake, we would like to express our sincere appreciation to all who have offered their love and support during this difficult time in our office. It has been the most difficult time I have ever had while serving in municipal government. We have lost a dear family member, one who has left a deep hole in our hearts forever. Carol was an experienced City Secretary with a huge heart and an even bigger smile. She had an enthusiastic laughter and a sincere desire to get things done right with a willingness to dig in and try new things. May you be resting in peace dear friend.
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Thank you to Yael Forgey for hosting our January meeting in Azle. It was a pleasure meeting in the Library with a relaxed atmosphere, beautiful table decorations, delicious menu, and awesome door prizes.
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Guest speaker Robert Sumners spoke to us about
Notary Services – Keeping You Out of Trouble and Best Practices.
He shared with us Ten Things to Keep You Out of Trouble and Best Practices.
If you would like to reach out to Robert with questions, feel free to contact him at 512-463-5562 or email at rsumners@sos.texas.gov.
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February 21 Meeting & Luncheon
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Registration is open for our February membership meeting to be held at the Denton County Southwest Courthouse Building, 6200 Canyon Falls Drive, Argyle, TX 76226.
Please note: this is a new location from what was previously advertised.
Our guest speaker will be
Dianna Faulkenberry, City of Decatur, Court Records. Ms. Faulkenberry will provide an overview of Court Records
.
Registration closes on Friday, February 15.
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SAVE THE DATE – 2019 PROFESSIONAL SEMINAR – Thursday, April 18
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The Professional Seminar Committee has been working hard to bring us an Athenian Dialogue this spring. This is a perfect opportunity to acquire both re-certification and CMC/MMC credits. We hope you’ll participate! Remember, space will be limited, so register as soon as you receive the invitation.
The Seminar will be held on Thursday, April 18 at the Colleyville Center, 5301 Riverwalk Drive, Colleyville, 76034.
The book we will be studying is
The Woman Behind the New Deal
by Kirstin Downey, facilitated by Dr. Amy Holt. I look forward to her undoubtedly unique perspective on this influential book.
As always, thank you all for your continued support of our organization, of the Board and Committee Members, and of each other. The NTMCA continues to shine and be a leader among the TMCA affiliates. YOU make it happen and we all benefit!
Respectfully Yours, Amy Shelley, President
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Getting to Know Your Fellow Clerks
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Laurie Garber, City of Carrollton
- Name of city/town you work for? City of Carrollton
- How long have you been in your position? 3 years
- How long have you been in municipal government? 6.5 years
- What other positions/jobs have you held? City Secretary/Admin Services Manager, Marketing Coordinator, Marketing Assistant
- What is your greatest professional accomplishment? Building my role from managing one division with a team of two to taking on three divisions and contract management responsibilities within three years
- What are your current hobbies or interests? Long walks, reading, and unsuccessful home DIY projects
- Fun fact that others may not know about you? I’ve lived in 17 different cities. Also, I have the world’s cutest niece... it’s just a fact
- If you could travel back in time who is one person from history that you would like to meet and why? Former President Franklin D. Roosevelt; I find the strategies he implemented for overcoming the Great Depression fascinating and revolutionary for their time.
Lisa Cabrera, City of Joshua
- Name of city/town you work for? Joshua
- How long have you been in your position? Just shy of 3 years
- How long have you been in municipal government? 16 years
- What other positions/jobs have you held? Utility Billing Clerk, Accounts Payable Clerk, Permit Clerk, Public Works Administration, Code Enforcement Officer, City Planner
- What is your greatest professional accomplishment? Working my way from Utility Billing Clerk to City Secretary.
- What are your current hobbies or interests? Reading
- Fun fact that others may not know about you? I collect decks of playing cards.
- If you could travel back in time who is one person from history that you would like to meet and why? Queen Elizabeth I because I find the time period fascinating and I think she might have been an interesting person to know.
Erika McComis, Town of Argyle
- Name of city/town you work for? Argyle
- How long have you been in your position? 3 months
- How long have you been in municipal government? 23 years
- What other positions/jobs have you held? Police Administrative Manager, Police Communications Manager, Police Communications Officer, Jailer
- What is your greatest professional accomplishment? Completing the Bill Blackwood Law Enforcement Management Leadership Command College
- What are your current hobbies or interests? Quilting and listening to audio books.
- Fun fact that others may not know about you? I was once 2 feet away from President Obama
- If you could travel back in time who is one person from history that you would like to meet and why? I would love to meet and spend a few days with Judy Garland. I love all her movies/musicals but find her life and struggles interesting. I always wonder how people truly end up the way they are ~ what struggles did she have that maybe we didn’t know about? What is her truth.
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The Office of the Texas Secretary of State will host a live notary education seminar this spring. The 2019 Notary Public Conference will consist of two one-day sessions and will be hosted on March 25-26, 2019 in Austin at the University of Texas,
Commons Conference Center
. Please visit the
2019 Notary Public Conference webpage
for additional information and registration.
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Upcoming Meetings and Events
February 21, 2019
- Business Luncheon, Argyle – Dianna Faulkenberry, City of Decatur will provide information about Court Records.
REGISTER HERE
March 28, 2019
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Business Luncheon, University Park
April 4-5, 2019
- Municipal Budget Cycle, TMCCP Seminar - Round Rock
April 18, 2019
- Professional Seminar - Athenian Dialogue
REGISTER HERE
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North Texas Municipal Clerks Association | ntmca@ymail.com | www.ntmca.org
Vice-President:
Monica Solko
, Lake Worth | 817- 237-1211 x105
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