IIMC Celebrates Its 75th Year of Supporting Clerks
DEADLINE: Proposals for the 2026 IIMC Annual Conference Due By Monday, June 7
"Every city has their story to tell. Tell your city's story."
-- Joel Hondorp, MMC

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.

Visit IIMC's Hosting A Conference page and read the conference overview letter.

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
Joel Hondorp, MMC, Host Clerk
2021 IIMC Annual Conference, Grand Rapids, Michigan.

Joel offers candid advice for cities interested in submitting their own bid to host an IIMC Annual Conference. Click HERE or on the thumbnail above to view the video.
IIMC Begins Search for Director of Professional Development
IIMC has started its search for a full-time Director of Professional Development. The position is located at IIMC HQ in Rancho Cucamonga, CA. It is responsible for developing, implementing and monitoring the Organization's mission, vision and plan. A complete job description may be found HERE.

The Director of Professional Development collaborates with affiliated college and university Institutes, State/Provincial/National Associations and assists in developing educational partnerships beneficial to and appropriate for the Organization. In collaboration with the Director of Certification and Conference Program, the Director of Professional Development is responsible for a variety of activities including developing online education programs, promotional and educational publications as well as other educational endeavors.

For more information, contact IIMC Executive Director Chris Shalby at chriss@iimc.com.
Virtual Athenian Dialogues Approved Indefinitely
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.

To reference a continually updated list of Athenian Dialogues, visit our Upcoming Dialogues page.

Books for Summer 2021 include: Hidden Figures: The American Dream and the Untold Story of the Black Women Mathematicians Who Helped Win the Space Race ADDED DATE; Capital Gaines: Smart Things I Learned Doing Stupid Stuff NEW; Mistakes I Made at Work: 25 Influential Women Reflect on What They Got Out of Getting it Wrong NEW; 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; The Culture Code: The Secrets of Highly Successful Groups NEW; I Am Malala: The Girl Who Stood Up for Education and Was Shot by the Taliban ADDED DATE; My Fight/Your Fight NEW
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.
IIMC Career Center - JOB OPENINGS
  • City of San Bernardino, California - Assistant City Clerk NEW
  • City of Fort Worth, Texas - City Secretary NEW
  • City of Vernon, California - Deputy City Clerk NEW
  • Town of Windsor, California - Town Clerk NEW
  • City of Amarillo, Texas - City Secretary
  • City of Prospect, Kentucky - City Clerk
  • City of Rochester, Minnesota - Deputy City Clerk
* Be sure to read the announcement above for IIMC's new Director of Professional Development position.
International Study Abroad Program and Symposium Now Set For 2023
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.

Visit www.iimcfoundation.com for more information.
University of Wisconsin - Green Bay Partners to Host New Summer Virtual Master Academy
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.
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
Earn a new credential!

Digital Badge:
Sensitivity and Conflict Skills
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.
  • Office Depot: Save up to 75% off office essentials
  • Home Depot ProXtra: Save time. Save money. Get rewarded.
  • Adobe: Save on creative, marketing & document solutions
  • Avis/Budget: Save up to 30% off rental vehicles
  • Constant Contact: Save 30% off 3 months of email marketing
  • Batteries Plus: Save up to 71% off batteries, bulbs, more
  • ADP: Save up to 20% off new payroll services
  • USPay: Save on credit card processing services
  • Ticket Deals: up to 60% off movies, theme parks, shows, more
  • Simple Texting: Save up to 25% off SMS marketing services
  • Sterling NOW: Save 10% off background check services
  • 4imprint: Save 10% off promotional products
  • Prescription Drug Card: Save up to 75% off prescriptions
  • 1-800-FLOWERS: Save 15%-20%, enter promo code WINDFALL
  • Accounting Department.com: Save on online business accounting services
May 2021 Specials
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.

IIMC Office Update
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
8331 Utica Avenue, Suite 200
Rancho Cucamonga, CA 91730
Phone: (909) 944-4162
Toll Free: (800) 251-1639
Fax: (909) 944-8545