IIMC Celebrates Its 75th Year of Supporting Clerks |
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IIMC Historical 75th Annual Conference Successfully Embraces The Rapids |
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After the cancellation of the 2020 Annual Conference in St. Louis, Missouri, IIMC Members reconvened for the first membership-wide event in two years for IIMC's historical 75th Annual Conference, "Embrace the Rapids: Maneuvering in a Changing World."
Conference Delegates adapted to new conference practices--electronic assessment and multi-venue meetings and activities and participated in old conference traditions--pin exchange and devoted fellowship for which Municipal Clerks are known best.
Stay tuned for the June/July 2021 News Digest for conference details.
The 2022 76th Annual Conference will take place in Little Rock, Arkansas in May 22-25, 2022.
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IIMC President Mary Johnston, MMC presides over the 2021 Annual Business Meeting.
Photo credit: Julie Kamka, CMC, City of Evans, CO.
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BREAKING NEWS: Virtual Athenian Dialogues Approved Indefinitely
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On Saturday, May 5, 2021, the IIMC Board of Directors voted to establish Virtual Athenian Dialogues as a permanent education offering and adopted an addition to the existing Athenian Leadership Policy specific to Virtual Dialogues.
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.
Books for June - July include: Hidden Figures: The American Dream and the Untold Story of the Black Women Mathematicians Who Helped Win the Space Race--ADDED DATE; Daring Greatly: How the Courage to be Vulnerable Transforms the Way We Live, Love, Parent and Lead; My Own Words: Ruth Bader Ginsburg; Thunder Dog: The True Strength of a Blind Man, His Guide Dog & the Triumph of Trust NEW; Girl, Wash Your Face; Mrs. Lincoln's Dressmaker NEW; When Women Played Hardball.
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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IIMC is Accepting Requests For Proposals For Its 2026 Annual Conference |
IIMC is calling for Requests For Proposals from convention bureaus in your area that would like the opportunity to bid to secure the right to host the 80th IIMC Annual Conference in May 2026. IIMC respectfully asks that you indicate your interest in undertaking this project by downloading and completing the RFP application.
The deadline for submissions is Monday, June 7.
Additional notable dates:
July 6: Notifications are sent to qualifying finalists
August/September: Site visits are conducted
November: IIMC Board of Directors vote
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The Gateway Arch and Gateway Arch National Park
St. Louis, Missouri
St. Louis, Missouri will welcome Municipal Clerks in May 2025 for the 79th Annual IIMC Conference.
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IIMC May 2021 News Digest Now Available!
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Inside this issue:
- IIMC President's Message
- Cover Story: System of Keeping Records
- Writing A Successful Grant Proposal
- There's Power In Thanks
- Improving Citizen Services By Implementing A Fully Online Licensing And Permitting Program
- Critical Decision Making During A Cybersecurity Attack
- Grand Rapids Conference Spread
- The Amazing Psychology Of Japanese Train Stations
- 2021 Proposed Constitutional Amendment (1)
- 2021 Proposed Constitutional Amendment (2)
- Calendar
Do you have items to include in the next IIMC News Digest?
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We continue to meet the challenges that 2020-2021 continues to present.
IIMC is collecting photos of Municipal Clerks rising to the challenge of working and living through a difficult year.
May 4, 2021 - Climax, Georgia employees host a drive-through refreshment give away for the community. Something fun for the community to lift the spirits of the people during COVID-19!
What comes to mind when you think about your 2020/21?
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Pictured:
Darth Vader - Maintenance Superintendent Greg Toole
Chewbacca - Mayor Joseph Kelly
Princess Leia - City Clerk Glenda Worsham
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International Study Abroad Program and Symposium Now Set For 2023
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The 2022 Study Abroad Program and Symposium, scheduled for September 2022, has been rescheduled for September 2023. |
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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University of Wisconsin - Green Bay Partners to Host New Summer Virtual Master Academy |
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UW-Green Bay: Each day qualifies for 4 hours of IIMC; MTAW; WMCA; UW-Green Bay County Certificates. Attend all 3 days to earn 12 hours.
NJ DCA contact hours: Attendees will earn IIMC education points. Courses are also approved for CMFO/CCFO; CTC; CPWM; RMC; QPA.
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May 27, 2021
- Mental Health: COVID Trauma and the Impact on Mental Health
- In a Changing World, Use Awareness and Emotional Intelligence to Master Your Interactions
June 10, 2021
- Learning Your Conflict Management Style
- Conflict Management in the Workplace
June 17, 2021
- The NEW Sensitivity Touch Points of Today's Environment
- Defending Your City-Village-Town Hall
Cost: $100/Day or $250/All 3 Days
Click HERE for more information |
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Earn a new credential!
Digital Badge:
Sensitivity and Conflict Skills
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IIMC Partners with Laserfiche to bring you a FREE Webinar Opportunity! |
How to Be a Leader in a Digital World
The world is changing – but are you changing with it? From managing yourself to managing your team, working with customers to leading organization-wide change, today’s world requires leaders to have a new toolset of skills.
In this session, learn the tools you need to adapt, including:
- Personal leadership techniques to help you stay ahead of the curve, including how to increase your agility, become more creative and improve your ability to collaborate
- Ways to cultivate a customer experience mindset, including understanding your citizens’ needs, mapping your desired experience and leveraging technology to bring it all together
- Techniques to drive cultural change, including communication practices to keep everyone aligned
Date: Tuesday, May 18, 2021
Time: 10:00 - 11:30 AM PDT (11:00 AM MDT, 12:00 PM CDT, 1:00 PM EDT)
Cost: Free!
IIMC Points: 0.75 CMC Education or 0.75 MMC Advanced Education point with completed learning assessment
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IIMC Career Center - JOB OPENINGS |
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City of Amarillo, Texas - City Secretary
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Town of Blacksburg, Virginia - Town Clerk
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City of Prospect, Kentucky - City Clerk
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City of Salem, Missouri - City Clerk
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City of Rochester, Minnesota - Deputy City Clerk
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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 Windfall Affinity Program |
Listed below are the current vendors offering discounts through the Windfall program. Members in Regions I through IX may take advantage of the following deals.
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Office Depot: Save up to 75% off office essentials
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Home Depot ProXtra: Save time. Save money. Get rewarded. NEW
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Adobe: Save on creative, marketing & document solutions
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Avis/Budget: Save up to 30% off rental vehicles
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Constant Contact: Save 30% off 3 months of email marketing
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Batteries Plus: Save up to 71% off batteries, bulbs, more
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ADP: Save up to 20% off new payroll services
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USPay: Save on credit card processing services
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Ticket Deals: up to 60% off movies, theme parks, shows, more
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Simple Texting: Save up to 25% off SMS marketing services
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Sterling NOW: Save 10% off background check services
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4imprint: Save 10% off promotional products
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Prescription Drug Card: Save up to 75% off prescriptions
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1-800-FLOWERS: Save 15%-20%, enter promo code WINDFALL
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Accounting Department.com: Save on online business accounting services
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Stock up this month on highlighters, batteries, folders, binders and more with your exclusive savings of up to 49% off!
Click HERE for the Office Depot Monthly Specials Flyer. |
Enjoy 20% off paints, stains and primers (including BEHR products), rewards and bonus perks, volume pricing, member-only offers and more.
Click HERE for the Home 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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8331 Utica Avenue, Suite 200
Rancho Cucamonga, CA 91730
Phone: (909) 944-4162
Toll Free: (800) 251-1639
Fax: (909) 944-8545
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