IIMC Celebrates Its 75th Year of Supporting Clerks |
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Inside this issue:
- IIMC President's Message
- Grand Rapids Conference Spread
- Coffee With President Mary
- Texas Municipal Clerk Association Celebrates 35th Anniversary in 2021
- Proven Rule There Will Be Good Days And Bad Days: Learn From Both
- 2021 Proposed Constitutional Amendment (1)
- 2021 Proposed Constitutional Amendment (2)
- Time To Take A Break
- IIMC Celebrates
- Integrating Resilience Into Local Government Operations: Mobilizing Resources Around Local Action
- Lives Lived...John Bernard White, MMC
- Candidates For The 2021-2024 IIMC Board Of Directors
- The Human Costs of Quarantine on Communication
Do you have items to include in the next IIMC News Digest?
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DEADLINE: Monday, March 15 |
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IIMC has a prominent deadline on Monday! Below is a handy checklist for items to submit before the window closes: |
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Submit your nomination for the Annual Institute Director Award of Excellence. The Award acknowledges unique and exceptional contributions of current or retired Institute Directors over time in promoting quality education for Municipal Clerks. Honor your ID for their hard work as they continue to develop new training opportunities. |
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that! Your challenge is to provide us with the opportunity to honor you.
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2021 IIMC Annual Conference - Early Bird Special Expires Monday! |
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Register for this year's special 75th anniversary conference in beautiful Grand Rapids, Michigan, and take advantage of the Early Bird Special rate.
The Early Bird Special Deadline to register for the 2021 IIMC Annual Conference is Monday, March 15, 2021.
Access conference materials, including the preliminary program, grant information and registration by clicking the button below.
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IIMC and its Board of Directors understand members’ concern over travel during what continues to be a difficult and risky time. We value your health and safety and are committed to providing learning opportunities for all members whether or not they are able to travel to the IIMC Annual Conference. At present, we are moving forward full speed to deliver a quality, comprehensive in-person conference, adhering to the City and State’s COVID-19 safety and social distancing protocols. IIMC’s Education Department will continue to work with educational providers to provide virtual options for members who cannot attend the in-person conference and other in-person events.
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IIMC's Mobile App Had a Makeover and is More Powerful Than Ever! |
IIMC's Mobile App had a makeover and is more powerful than ever! The redesign gives you access to IIMC through your mobile device. In addition to general IIMC information, this app will also serve as the 2021 IIMC Annual Conference guide, resource center and news alert system to enhance the interactive conference experience of conference registrants.
All IIMC members have access to the FREE mobile app regardless of conference attendance! Be sure to create your own personal profile using the email address that IIMC has on file for you!
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From your Apple device, click HERE or on the icon above and download the app from the Apple App Store. Alternatively, you may search "IIMC Conference" in the Apple App Store.
Note: If you download the app to your iPad, the app must be downloaded from the Apple App Store as an "iPhone" app. Once downloaded, it will be compatible with your tablet.
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From your Android device, click HERE or on the icon above and download the app from the Google Play Store. Alternatively, you may search "IIMC Conference" from your Google Play Store app.
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IIMC Career Center - JOB OPENINGS |
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Contra Costa County, California - Chief Operating Officer NEW
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Mecklenburg County, North Carolina - Clerk to the Board NEW
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Town of Cutler Bay, Florida - Town Clerk NEW
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Green Oak Charter Township, Brighton, Michigan - Head Accountant/Municipal Accounting
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City of Eastpointe, Michigan - Deputy City Clerk
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City of Henderson, Nevada - City Clerk
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City of Loveland, Colorado - City Clerk
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IIMC Foundation and American Legal Announce Education Fundraiser |
Raising funds to help support IIMC education programs, conference speakers, CMC and MMC scholarships, grants and other educational endeavors requires your help. You can help further Municipal Clerk education by donating today.
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IIMC Partners with Diligent to bring you a FREE Webinar Opportunity!
Creating a Culture of Ethics in a Small Community
When your employee is your neighbor and you socialize with your council members, is it possible to maintain ethical boundaries? Do small town politics impact decision making? Local decisions are fraught with ethical dilemmas. What are some of these dilemmas, and how can council members proactively identify and navigate these challenging situations?
Join Diana Baker Freeman -- Senior Manager of Thought Leadership at Diligent -- and Buster Nicholson -- Senior Manager of Public Sector Outreach at American Public University -- to examine the ethical issues that can arise in small communities. Presenters will discuss the ethical principle demonstrated, consider possible consequences from the actions, and share recommendations for navigating each situation.
Date: Tuesday, March 23
Time: 1:00 - 2:00 PM ET (10am PT, 11am MT, 12pm CT)
Cost: Free!
IIMC Points: 0.5 CMC Education or 0.5 MMC Advanced Education point with completed learning assessment
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Virtual Athenian Dialogues Are Selling Out Fast - Register Early |
On Saturday, November 14, 2020, the IIMC Board of Directors unanimously voted to extend the allowance of Virtual Athenian Dialogues through June 30, 2021. Pre-approved Dialogues, including all the listings below and those listed on our Upcoming Dialogues page, are eligible for 3 CMC Education Points or 3 MMC Advanced Education Points with completion of the required learning assessment.
New Athenian Dialogues added! To reference a continually updated list of Athenian Dialogues, visit our Upcoming Dialogues page.
Books for April - June include: The Boys in the Boat; Rousey - My Fight/Your Fight; Dare to Lead: Brave Work. Whole Hearts; Toto's Reflection: Leadership Lessons from the Wizard of Oz; Greenlights; This is Me; Journey of Crazy Horse: A Lakota History; Shoot Like a Girl; The Power of a Graceful Leader; I Am Malala: The Girl Who Stood Up for Education and was Shot by the Taliban; Hidden Figures: The American Dream and the Untold Story of the Black Women Mathematicians Who Helped Win the Space Race; Daring Greatly: How the Courage to be Vulnerable Transforms the Way We Live, Love, Parent and Lead; The Glass Castle.
More information on the Athenian Dialogues, including a copy of the Athenian Dialogue Policy may be found on the IIMC website. Click the button below to learn more.
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Premier Suppliers Added to the Windfall - IIMC Affinity Program Equals Member Savings
Region I through IX
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The following Premier Suppliers are added to the Windfall Benefit Program and are now active:
- Home Depot
- Adobe
- Ace Hardware
- Constant Contact
IIMC Members in Regions 1 - 9 can access exclusive discounts on products and services you use most.
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March Monthly Specials
Earn savings of up to 52% on office, school and work essentials like desk trays and organizers, storage boxes, disinfectant cleaner and snacks.
Click HERE for the Office Depot Monthly Specials Flyer. |
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IIMC staff continues to work daily, ascertaining that we are meeting our members' needs and ensuring there is continuity within the Organization. Staff continues to work full-time via a staggered schedule, splitting its time in the office and remotely as we slowly maneuver our way into having everyone safely back at headquarters. The timetable to return staff safely to a full office schedule is still in flux. Staff's safety and continuous service to our members are paramount. As of this E-Briefing, staff will continue to operate using a staggered schedule until it's safe to return everyone to work.
The Education Department has been working with Institutes and IIMC affiliated online companies to produce webinars and to provide complimentary and discounted online courses. The certification application and review process remain at two to three-weeks. Members who have certification points on file may still schedule appointments in available time slots to discuss reviewed certification applications and points received.
The Membership Department continues to be at your service via email or phone calls.
If you have any questions, please contact staff or me. Thank you and stay safe.
Chris Shalby
IIMC Executive Director
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Rancho Cucamonga, CA 91730
Phone: (909) 944-4162
Toll Free: (800) 251-1639
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