IIMC Celebrates Its 75th Year of Supporting Clerks |
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IIMC Welcomes Fall With the September 2021 News Digest |
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In this issue:
- IIMC President's Message
- Plans for Indexing Of Minutes, Codifications Of Ordinances And Local Laws
- Enjoy The Journey
- Detroit City Staffer Launches Site To Demystify Local Government
- Lives Lived - Marcella H. O'Connor, MMC
- Pandemic Is a Preview Of Future Climate Change Challenges, says Montreal's Mayor
- Net Zero Is A Necessity
- CONFERENCE SPREAD - Little Rock
- Calendar
Do you have items to include in the next IIMC News Digest? Submit them to Karen Lee at karen@iimc.com.
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Sign Up for IIMC Calendar and News Alerts |
Did you know you could sign up for email and/or text alerts for upcoming events and calendar items?
After you add your email address, click on the envelope icon for which item you'd like to subscribe. You may also opt for text alerts.
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IIMC Online Learning Webinar Programs |
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Did you know that IIMC has dozens of online learning opportunities available on the IIMC website to assist with round out your continuing education and certification plan? The IIMC Online Learning Webinar Program is one of the few opportunities on this page that qualifies for CMC Education or MMC Advanced Education credit!
IIMC webinars earn 1 CMC Education or 1 MMC Advanced Education point per 2 hours with a completed learning assessment. Click on the button below to see if these self-paced webinars are right for you!
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NEW! FREE Webinar Hosted by IIMC and Laserfiche |
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Date: Thursday, October 14, 2021
Time: 10:00 AM-11:30 AM PT (11:00 AM MT, 12:00 PM CT, 1:00 PM ET)
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Bridging the Generation Gap: Communicating and Collaborating in a Multigenerational Workforce
Most workplaces today are a mix of five distinct generations – Traditionalists or the Silent Generation (born 1928-1945), Baby Boomers (born 1946-1965), Generation X (born 1966-1980), Millennials (born 1981-1997) and Gen Z (born 1998 or later). Each generation brings its own particular strengths – and unique quirks – to the team.
By thinking about how to communicate your message through various channels and how to present your ideas, you can better appeal to diverse stakeholders inside and outside your organization. But as much as you’ve considered how you’re communicating, the message you’re sending, and what tech you’re using, does it actually matter when you’re trying to communicate with staff, vendors and citizens of different generations?
In this session, learn the ins and outs of bridging generation gaps, including understanding communication and technology preferences. You'll leave with a toolkit of proven communication tools and techniques to unite employees of differing generations.
Fee: $0--FREE!
Points: 0.75 CMC Education or 0.75 MMC Advanced Education point with completed learning assessment
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FREE Webinar Hosted by IIMC and CivicClerk |
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Date: Wednesday, September 15, 2021
Time: 11:00 AM-12:00 PM PT (12:00 PM MT, 1:00 PM CT, 2:00 PM ET)
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Change is Good: How to Live It, Love It, and Lead It
The past 18 or so months have been anything but normal for essential clerks in local government. Shifts and changes needed to adjust to an unprecedented global pandemic – many of which were changes to processes, workflows, and were technology-oriented – have no doubt not been easy for most who are known for their consistency and reliability. If you’re exploring how these changes impact you and your role as a clerk or hoping to be a positive change agent among your peers, this webinar can help you identify strategies that you can use every day to lead your organization through change.
Fee: $0--FREE!
Points: 0.5 CMC Education or 0.5 MMC Advanced Education point with completed learning assessment
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ATTENTION: IIMC Course Review Process |
The IIMC Education Department has updated the Course Review Process used by Associations seeking mass approval for upcoming educational programs and/or conference. These updates include a New Online Submission Process as well as new “Session Content Forms”.
Please review the Course Review page of the IIMC website and email Director of Certification and Conference Programs, Ashley DiBlasi at ashley@iimc.com with any questions regarding this updated process.
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IIMC Career Center - JOB OPENINGS |
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City of Palmer, Alaska - City Clerk
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Town of Marana, Arizona - Deputy Town Clerk
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City of Buena Park, California - Administrative Assistant - City Clerk's Office
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City of Monte Sereno, California - City Clerk
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Bell County, Texas - Elections Administrator
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Town of Port Royal, South Carolina - Municipal Clerk to Council
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City of San Bernardino, California - Chief Deputy City Clerk
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IIMC Windfall Affinity Program: September Specials and NEW Vendors Added! |
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Home Depot ProXtra: Save 20% off BEHR paints, stains, primers. Additional savings available.
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Accounting Department.com: Save on online business accounting services
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Connect With Members In Your Region Via Facebook |
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Each IIMC region has a group page on the IIMC Facebook account. Click on a link below to join members in your region: |
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Region 1 (Connecticut, Maine, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, New York, Rhode Island, Vermont)
Region 2 (Delaware, District of Columbia, Maryland, New Jersey, Pennsylvania, Virginia, West Virginia)
Region 3 (Alabama, Florida, Georgia, North Carolina, South Carolina)
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Region 4 (Arkansas, Louisiana, Mississippi, Oklahoma, Texas)
Region 5 (Indiana, Kentucky, Michigan, Ohio, Tennessee)
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Region 8 (Arizona, Colorado, Idaho, Montana, Nebraska, Nevada, New Mexico, North Dakota, South Dakota, Utah, Wyoming)
Region 9 (Alaska, California, Hawaii, Oregon, Washington)
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Region 10 (Alberta, British Columbia, Manitoba, New Brunswick, Newfoundland, Northwest Territories, Nova Scotia, Nunavut Territory, Ontario, Prince Edward Island, Quebec, Saskatchewan, Yukon) |
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Region 11 (Australia, Belgium, Bermuda, Bulgaria,
Israel, The Netherlands, New Zealand, Scotland,
South Africa, United Kingdom, Wales)
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Is Your Institute or Academy Missing from the IIMC Calendar? |
Contact Communications Coordinator, Karen Lee at karen@iimc.com with additions and corrections.
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Visit the IIMC website to learn your region and link to your region page.
On your region page, you'll find the latest news and updates from your Region Directors and their contact information.
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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. Members who have certification points on file may still schedule appointments in available time slots to discuss reviewed certification applications and points received. Members can easily see the Education Department’s real-time availability and schedule an appointment at https://calendly.com/iimceducation.
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
chriss@iimc.com
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