IIMC Celebrates Its 75th Year of Supporting Clerks |
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IIMC June/July 2021 News Digest: Special Conference Edition Now Available! |
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Inside this issue:
- IIMC President's Message
- Cover Story: IIMC Conference Then and Now
- Sheri Pierce, MMC, Succeeds to President
- Thank You Grand Rapids Host Committee
- Las Vegas, NV, City Clerk Fills Vacancy For IIMC Region VIII
- Pega - Program Excellence in Governance Award
- IIMC Bestows Honorary Award To Three Past Presidents
- IIMC Inducts 27 Athenian Fellows
- Quill Winners - 2021
- Thank You IIMC Board
- Be Kind - Show Compassion, Forgiveness And Empathy
- Grand Rapids Conference Spread
- 2021-2024 IIMC Board of Directors
- Exercising Political Acumen at Work
- Calendar
Do you have items to include in the next IIMC News Digest?
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Let's Talk About Athenian Dialogues! |
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On June 28, the Education Department met with Members to discuss all things Athenian Dialogues. With the expansion of this program and the updates in the Athenian Policy, the purpose of this session was to connect and answer all questions regarding this prestigious Leadership Program!
During this hour, the Education Department covered:
- NEW Approval Process for hosting an Athenian Dialogue going into effect Tomorrow, July 1. 2021!
- Approved Book List and the NEW Book Approval Process
- Joining the Athenian Leadership Society as a member
- Becoming an Athenian Fellow
- Leading a Dialogue as a Facilitator
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You may access the recording for this session by clicking HERE or on the graphic above.
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DEADLINE TOMORROW. July 1! Call for Presentations for 76th Annual Conference - Little Rock |
Know a great speaker? The International Institute of Municipal Clerks (IIMC) has opened the proposal process for education sessions to be offered at its 76th Annual Conference in Little Rock, Arkansas, May 22 -25, 2022.
IIMC welcomes the submission of any subjects pertinent to the Municipal Clerk profession, but hopes to see some courses that could be described as new and innovative, possibly even ground-breaking.
IIMC would be especially excited to receive Call for Presentations Forms from Arkansas and surrounding states, as we would love to showcase the region.
Topics range from subjects such as Leadership, Management, Human Resources, Change, Ethics, Communication, Budgeting, Finance, Innovative Workplace Strategies, Sustainability, Records Management, Technology, Emergency Management, Public Administration, etc.
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At the 2021 Annual Conference, President Sheri Pierce fielded a question about increasing the "I" in IIMC. Indeed, IIMC is an international organization for Municipal Clerks all around the world. |
We are collecting your ideas/interests for improving global connections and opportunities.
Please click HERE to share your thoughts with us.
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IIMC Launches International Buddy Initiative
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Are you interested in being a part of IIMC's International Buddy Initiative? We are assembling a list of Clerks interested in connecting with fellow Clerks from another country to discuss matters of mutual interest. Please click HERE to fill out an online form with the following information:
- Name
- Email address
- Council/authority and country
- Population of your council area
- Budget of your council area
- Purposes/Topics of Interest/Objectives (please limit to 75 characters)
If you have already reached out to Karen Lee, your information will be included.
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New England Municipal Clerks Institute Announces Summer Webinar Schedule |
Each New England Webinar is eligible for 1 CMC Education or 1 MC Advanced Education point upon completion of the required learning assessment.
Contact Institute Director Tracy Borst at tborst@thetfordvt.gov with any questions regarding this program
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NEW Webinar -- IIMC Partners with Prime Gov Solutions |
Best Practices to Manage Your Boards and Commissions and Increase Constituent Participation in Local Governments, Post-COVID
Learn how to get qualified candidates with less work, automate training tracking, stay compliant, resolve recruiting issues for your boards and commissions.
In this webinar, the instructor will walk you through a step-by-step process to solve recruiting issues, get qualified candidates with less work, stay compliant with government requirements and automate your communication with your boards and commissions.
Learn how to partner with non-profit organizations to nurture and encourage female candidates for boards and committees. And discover the best practices to increase constituent’s participation in the local government in a post-COVID world of hybrid meetings.
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Date: Wednesday, July 14
Time: 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM PT (11AM MT, 12PM CT, 1PM ET)
Credit hours: 2 hours
IIMC points: 1 CMC or 1 MMC Advanced Education with completed learning assessment
Fee: FREE!
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IIMC Career Center - JOB OPENINGS |
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County of Riverside, California - Chief Deputy Registrar of Voters NEW
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City of Palmer, Alaska - City Clerk NEW
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City of Greenville, South Carolina - Deputy City Clerk
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San Diego County Regional Airport Authority, California - Assistant Authority Clerk II
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Mecklenburg County, Charlotte, North Carolina - Deputy Clerk to the Board
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City of Fort Wright, Kentucky - City Treasurer
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City of North Las Vegas, Nevada - City Clerk
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City of North Las Vegas, Nevada - Chief Deputy City Clerk
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City of Janesville, Wisconsin - Clerk/Treasurer
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City of Irvine, California - Assistant City Clerk
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City of Monroe, Washington - City Clerk
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City of Saratoga, California - City Clerk
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IIMC Website: Seeking Links |
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* Be sure to read the announcement below for IIMC's new Director of Professional Development position.
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Are there links you think we should add to the IIMC website? Submit your requests/suggestions HERE.
Special thanks to Stacy H. Senskey, Clerk of Council, City of Ashtabula, Ohio. Stacy reported broken links on the IIMC website and went several extra steps to research, collect and provide new ones to correct and improve the IIMC Resource pages. Her contribution led directly to this effort to incorporate more resources to enhance the IIMC website for your use.
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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.
Athenian Dialogue Facilitator and Region III Director, Camilla Pitman, MMC, Greenville, South Carolina transitions smoothly to virtual training, transforming two computers and dining room table into a classroom and "set."
What comes to mind when you think about your 2020/21?
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Pictured: Camilla Pitman, MMC, Greenville, South Carolina manages a double laptop set up for leading Virtual Athenian Dialogues. |
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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.
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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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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
chriss@iimc.com
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News Archive Page Added to IIMC Website |
Have you missed an E-Briefing or IIMC News Digest? For your easier access, we've added a page to the IIMC website with the last six months of News and Updates. This page may be accessed by navigating the IIMC website Members -> Publications -> News and Updates or by clicking on the News Archive button at the top of any E-Briefing hereafter.
If you wish to access any older E-Briefings or IIMC News Digests, please contact Karen Lee at karen@iimc.com. |
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