SEPTEMBER 22, 2022
Diverse perspectives in IIMC Membership and Leadership are critical to the Organization's ongoing success. IIMC views its members’ diverse backgrounds and interests as assets and is committed to promoting inclusive environments where members from across the Municipal Clerk profession feel valued, respected and welcomed. IIMC will not discriminate based on profession, race, gender, religion, age, sexual orientation, nationality, disability, appearance, geographic location or professional level. IIMC is committed to having Board members that are representative of the diverse make-up of its membership.
September 2022 Issue of the News Digest Is Now Available
In this issue:
  • IIMC President's Message
  • IIMC VP Election And Constitutional Amendments Results
  • Region VIII Map
  • Massachusetts Municipal Clerks Reactions: 2022 Fall Election Schedule
  • September Is Self-Improvement Month
  • City Of London Flips The Switch On New Organic Rankine Cycle System
  • E-Scribe Profile
  • Emily Forbes, FSLCC
  • Branding: Bringing More Respect And Value To The Profession Of Municipal Clerk In Texas
  • 77th IIMC Annual Conference Spread
  • Lives Lived - Mary Lou Todd
  • Lives Lived - Paul Craig
  • Calendar
You Are Invited To Complete The 2022 IIMC Membership Survey
The 2022 IIMC Member Survey was distributed today to your email.

Member input directly impacts IIMC programming and organizational decisions. Every single survey is reviewed closely and considered carefully. Your voice matters! IIMC requests your response by Friday, October 7.

If you have not received a survey, please contact Janis Daudt at janis@iimc.com.
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A great source for announcements and additional updates may be found via Facebook. To join your Region's Facebook Group, links are below:
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

Region 4 - Arkansas, Louisiana, Mississippi, Oklahoma, Texas
Region 5 - Indiana, Kentucky, Michigan, Ohio, Tennessee

Region 6 - Iowa, Minnesota, Wisconsin

Region 7 - Illinois, Kansas, Missouri

Region 8 - Arizona, Colorado, Idaho, Montana, Nebraska, New Mexico, North Dakota, South Dakota, Utah, Wyoming
Region 9 - Alaska, California, Hawaii, Oregon, Washington

Region 10 - Canada

Region 11 - Outside of North America

IIMC ONLINE PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM
SEATS STILL AVAILABLE!

Listen To Your Body! Navigating Stress In The Workplace

Tuesday, October 18, 2022 @10 am PT

Rhonda Daley, MBA
FREE! FREE! FREE!

Workforce Strategies For Municipal Leaders

Thursday, December 8, 2022 @10 am PT

Tim Rahschulte, CEO of Professional Development Academy
NEW NEMCI&A Webinar: Advanced Decision Making Techniques
Date: October 12, 2022
Time: 1:00 - 3:00 PM ET
Cost: $60 USD

1 CMC Education or 1 MMC Advanced Education point granted per 2 hours with a passing grade on the learning assessment.

Negotiation is a core skill needed by all municipal employees, including clerks and deputy clerks. We negotiate every day when we decide who gets the day off and who needs to be at work, when we create and finalize the budget, and when we decide which vendor to choose to build that new online system. This course examines the many factors necessary for effectively negotiation in all situations where collective decisions are made. When we negotiate, it is important to communicate constructively to create a positive frame of reference to help open up as many options as possible. Topics include understanding the difference between an integrative vs. distributive negotiation and which is best for your situation. We will also look at how to apply ethical standards, develop rapport, and build trust in relationships. We will learn the role of silence in a negotiation and how best to deciphering body language and tone of voice.
IIMC Career Center - JOB OPENINGS
  • San Mateo County Transit District, San Carlos, California - Deputy District Secretary NEW
  • City of Santa Ana, California - Clerk of the Council (City Clerk) NEW
  • City of Cambridge, Massachusetts - Clerk of City Council Committees NEW
  • SamTrans, San Carlos, California - Deputy District Secretary FEATURED
  • City of Gainesville, Florida - Deputy City Clerk
  • City of Travelers Rest, South Carolina - City Clerk/Treasurer
  • City of Orange City, Florida - City Clerk
  • City of Soldotna, Alaska - City Clerk
IIMC Windfall Affinity Program
Regions 1-9 Members of IIMC can access exclusive discounts on products and services you use most. The best part, it’s completely FREE. No fees, no obligations – just great business and personal saving benefits!

NEW! The Office Depot/OfficeMax store discount card is back! ODP Business Solutions has reinstated store discount cards. Download your updated store discount card that you can use to receive standard discounts (up to 30% off) on select categories at any Office Depot/OfficeMax retail location. The card number is EXACTLY THE SAME as your previous card, so you may still use your existing card, the mobile QR code, or the new store discount card when checking out.

Download CARD.

September specials
The American Red Cross has declared its first national blood crisis. The COVID-19 pandemic has forced a decline in donor turnout. Visit https://3cu.be/blood to download the American Red Cross app to make an appointment at a location near you. Each donation can impact up to three lives.

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Calling All Mentors: Mentor The Next Generation Of Public Service Leaders
iMentor is an education non-profit and youth mentoring program working to empower first-generation college students to graduate high school, succeed in college, and achieve their ambitions through one-on-one mentorships. Many of iMentor students identify as people of color, are international students, or speak languages other than English. Many iMentor students are interested in local government and public service careers!

iMentor regions are located in New York City, Oakland, Baltimore, and Chicago.

Looking for a chance to give back and join an incredible community of volunteers? To take the next step to becoming a mentor: https://imentor.org/get-involved/become-a-mentor

iMentor is recruiting adult volunteer mentors for NEXT school year (2022-2023).
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