JANUARY 26, 2023

Join or Renew
Update Membership and Contact Information
Events
Contact Staff
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.

Join IIMC President Pamela Smith Friday, FEBRUARY 10 for Morning Coffee or Afternoon Tea!

On Friday, February 10, IIMC President Pamela Smith will host:


  • Morning Coffee (10:00 AM ET): Regions 10 and 11 encouraged, All welcome!


  • Afternoon Tea (3:00 PM ET): Regions 1 - 9 encouraged, All welcome!


Click below to register and share any thoughts or questions with our IIMC President!

REGISTER

January 2023 Issue of the News Digest Is Now Available

IIMC President's Message


Calendar


Articles:

  • International Relations Committee Profile
  • Smile for the IIMC Foundation
  • Five Best Practices for Video Streaming Public Meetings
  • Getting Involved In Your Organization By Volunteering On An IIMC Committee
  • MuniciPAL Clerks - Across the Miles
  • Coffee and Tea with IIMC President Pamela Smith
  • 2023 IIMC Board Vacancies: Make A Difference In IIMC’s And Your Future!
  • 77th IIMC Annual Conference Spread
  • PEGA Awards
  • 2023 Quill Award
  • Nominations Invited For The Annual Institute Director
READ

IIMC Online Professional Development Program Courses Available

Friday, February 17, 2023, 9 - 11 AM PT

(8:00 AM Alaska, 10:00 AM MT, 11:00 AM CT, 12:00 PM ET)

Course Description: This course will provide Municipal Clerks with a foundation in human resource practices and processes. We will begin with recruitment, interviewing, and making the final candidate selection. This process has become much more involved given our current talent climate. We will also touch on what’s involved with compliance in HR, including EEOC, OSHA, FMLA, ADA, and others. Read More


Points: 1 CMC Education or 1 MMC Advanced Education Point


Cost: $60

REGISTER

Dr. Jane Long, Sr. Manager of Learning, Talent and Development @ADA


Dr. Jane Long currently serves as the Senior Manager of Learning, Talent, and Development at the ADA, providing professional development opportunities to more than 400 staff members. Read More

WORKFORCE STRATEGIES FOR MUNICIPAL LEADERS (ONLINE) Courtesy of the IIMC Education Department, IIMC members are invited to take advantage of a unique opportunity to attend the December 2022 Online Professional Development Program class: Workforce Strategies for Municipal Leaders. IIMC members may access the course by visiting the IIMC OPDP Bonus Class Page.


Date/Time: At your convenience for a limited time. Course available until January 31, 2023.

Points: 1 CMC Education or 1 MMC Advanced Education Point with a passing score on the assessment

Cost: FREE, compliments of the IIMC Education Department

***IIMC FOUNDATION SCHOLARSHIP***

2022 IIMC Annual Conference Grants

The Conference Grant Program is designed to allow two IIMC members from each of IIMC's eleven regions to attend the 2023 IIMC Annual Conference in Minneapolis, Minnesota May 14-17, 2023. If awarded a grant, IIMC Foundation will cover the cost of your IIMC Annual Conference Registration. That's 22 FREE Conference registrations! Click the button below to learn more and apply. Deadline: February 28, 2023

APPLY

2023 IIMC Annual Conference Registration Now Open

Minneapolis, Minnesota

May 14 - May 17

Prepare

  • Visit the Education Programs page and determine your preferred Track. IIMC recommends that you determine a first and second choice. You will need to select a Track in order to register.
  • Visit the Pre-Conference Education Programs page and get to know the Athenian Dialogues and Master Municipal Academies available on May 13 and May 14

Log In

NEW For This Year: IIMC Member Portal

You'll need to log in to the IIMC member portal to access your account with IIMC and to register for the conference. Click HERE to log in and for more instructions on this one-time set up of your credentials.

Register

University of Wisconsin-Green Bay February 2023 Master Academy

Dates: February 22-24, 2023


Format: 100% Virtual Courses via Zoom


Cost: $289 Two and 1/2 Day Package, $239 Two Day Package, $149 One Day Package


Click HERE for more information and to register

NEMCI February 2023 Webinar

LIVE webinars held the second Wednesday of each month


Date, Time: Wednesday, February 8, 1 - 3 PM ET


Points: 1 CMC Education or 1 MMC Advanced Education Point with a passing score the assessment


Cost: $60


Click HERE for more information and to register

It's IIMC Awards Season!

2023 Institute Directors Award of Excellence

Deadline: March 15, 2023



The Institute Directors Award of Excellence acknowledges unique and exceptional contributions of current or retired Institute Directors over time in promoting quality education for Municipal Clerks. Click the button below for more information and to download award policy and criteria and a nomination form.

ID Awards Web Page

2023 Program Excellence in Governance

Deadline: March 15, 2023


The Program Excellence in Governance Award encourages members to strive for excellence and to seek greater opportunities to develop innovative programs and techniques that will greatly benefit their communities and citizens and result in increased professional development and stature for Municipal Clerks.


The award is given to those IIMC members (as defined by IIMC's Constitution) who have created and implemented programs or can provide specific examples of the elements of superior leadership as outlined in the seven adopted criteria. Click the button below for more information and to download award criteria, nomination and selection details, and an application form.

PEGA Web Page

2023 Quill Award

Deadline: April 1, 2023

The Quill Award is a prestigious award established to recognize Municipal Clerks who have distinguished themselves by making a significant and exemplary contribution to their community, their state, principality or province and, in particular, IIMC and their peers. The Quill Award is open to all members of IIMC, deceased members, retired Clerks or a Clerk who has changed positions. Click the button below for more information and to download policies, guidelines, and an application form.

Quill Web Page

If you have any questions, please contact Chris Shalby at chriss@iimc.com.

***IIMC FOUNDATION NEWS ***

2023 Hawaii Fundraiser

SAY "ALOHA" TO HAWAII


Sponsored by the IIMC Foundation and American Legal, this education fundraiser can land you in beautiful Hawaii. When you support IIMC education programs, you can win a trip for two to Hawaii including airfare and a week's hotel on Waikiki Beach.


Winner will be selected at the IIMC Annual Conference, May 2023.


DOWNLOAD more information

Smile for the IIMC Foundation

Did you know you can support the IIMC Foundation every time you shop on Amazon with AmazonSmile? By choosing "IIMC Foundation" as your charity to support, Amazon will donate 0.5% of all eligible purchases to our foundation - at no extra cost to you!


It's easy to get started:

  1. Sign in to your Amazon account via smile.amazon.com
  2. Search for "IIMC Foundation" in the search bar
  3. Select "IIMC Foundation"
  4. Check “Yes, I understand that I must always start at smile.amazon.com to support IIMC Foundation” and click “Start Shopping”


For more information about AmazonSmile and how to use it on the mobile app, visit Amazon's website.


Thank you for your support!

2023 Conference Registration Package Fundraiser

MINNEAPOLIS CONFERENCE REGISTRATION PACKAGE AND 4-NIGHTS HOTEL

The IIMC Foundation is offering an opportunity to win four nights lodging and one free Conference Registration Package for the upcoming conference in Minneapolis, Minnesota, for May 14-17, 2023, valued at $1,600. 

Entries must be received by February 14, 2023

The IIMC Foundation thanks you for your support!
Purchase A Ticket

IIMC Career Center - JOB OPENINGS

  • City of Portland Auditor's Office, Oregon - Deputy Council Clerk NEW
  • City of Anaheim, California - Assistant City Clerk NEW
  • Town of Herndon, Virginia - Deputy Town Clerk
  • Lubbock, Texas - City Secretary
  • City of Los Altos, California - City Clerk
  • City of Burbank, California - Assistant City Clerk
  • City of Westminster, California - City Clerk
  • City of Palm Springs, California - Assistant/Chief Deputy City Clerk
  • City of Lake Forest, California - Assistant City Clerk
Visit the IIMC Career Page

Follow IIMC On Facebook and Join An IIMC Region Group Page

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, Nevada, New Mexico, North Dakota, South Dakota, Utah, Wyoming
Region 9 - Alaska, California, Hawaii, Oregon, Washington

Region 10 - Canada

Region 11 - Outside of North America

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?

PRO TIP: For all announcements and updates on IIMC's new Online Professional Development program, subscribe to the IIMC Online Professional Development Calendar and receive an email or text when new courses are added or updated. Scroll down and click on the green "Notify Me" button.

Scroll down on the home page to "Upcoming Events," and click on Notify me for Upcoming Events and Calendar items or simply click on the button below. Select from a list of calendars.

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.
Notify Me

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!


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.


January Flyer

IIMC Windfall Affinity Program
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.

Join IIMC's team! Click "Impact" at the bottom right of the screen and "My Team" at the top of the next screen. Search "IIMC."
8331 Utica Avenue, Suite 200
Rancho Cucamonga, CA 91730
Phone: (909) 944-4162
Toll Free: (800) 251-1639
Fax: (909) 944-8545
Contact Staff
Facebook  Instagram  Youtube