JANUARY 20, 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.
January 2022 Issue of the News Digest Is Now Available
In this issue:
  • IIMC President's Message
  • IIMC Foundation Seeks New Board Members
  • The Twelve Months of IIMC: Swearing In
  • Take Advantage of Voluntary, No Cost Services to Help Secure Your Elections Infrastructure
  • Nominations Invited For The Annual Institute Director Award Of Excellence
  • Records Management - The Lifecycle of Records: Creating a System That Can Be Used By All
  • Conference Spread - Little Rock
  • 2022 PEGA Award
  • 2022 Quill Award
  • Calendar

Do you have items to include in the next IIMC News Digest? Submit them to Karen Lee at karen@iimc.com.
2022 Annual Conference Registration Overview, Demo, and Q&A
2022 Annual Conference Education Planning Packet

Click below to view the recording.
The highly anticipated 2022 IIMC Annual Conference Education Planning Packet (Phase II) with the FULL EDUCATION PROGRAM is now available!
IIMC Partners with MMCi/JustFOIA
“The Future of the Clerk’s Office”

The COVID-era has changed the Office of the Clerk permanently. Since 2020, issues like the global pandemic, social responsibility, societal unrest, and police reform have heightened calls for government transparency. Simultaneously, much of the workforce has permanently transitioned to a remote work environment (either entirely or partially). 

Government modernization is a more clear-and-present issue across all levels of government than it ever has been. The Clerk’s office is no exception to the rising pressure of increased transparency and modernization. Join JustFOIA and MCCi to learn the latest trends affecting Municipal Clerks and bring simplicity to increasingly complex issues and responsibilities including: 

• Strategies to mitigate risk with the trend of rising amount of records requests
• The Clerk’s leadership role beyond the Clerk’s office
• How to be bold and brave during challenging times of limited budget and increased transparency requirements
• A citizen-first approach to modernizing city services
• An update on the American Rescue Plan and how Clerks benefit from this federal funding

Date/Time: Tuesday, February 1, 11 AM-1 PM ET (8-10 AM PT, 9-11 AM MT, 10 AM-12Noon PM CT)
Fee: None – FREE!
IIMC Points: 1 CMC Education or 1 MMC Advanced Education point with completed learning assessment

If you have any questions, please contact Bonnie Hutchinson at bhutchinson@mccinnovations.com.
University of Wisconsin - Green Bay Interactive Master Academy
Registration link: https://www.uwgb.edu/govt/

If you have any questions, please contact Kassie Van Remortel at 920.465.2468 or vanremok@uwgb.edu.


January is National Mentoring Month

Has someone had an impact on your career who supported and encouraged you? Has someone touched your life by guiding you through tough decisions or just being there to listen? Mentors come in many different forms. They help you maximize your potential to develop your skills and improve your performance to become the clerk and person you want to be.  
 
Recognize the impact that a mentor has had in your life. Let them know that you appreciate them by giving others the opportunity to grow their career. Make a donation to the IIMC Foundation in honor of a mentor who did that for you. Select Memorials / Tributes as your donation option, and then select Honor a Mentor. 

2022 IIMC Annual Conference Grants
Deadline: January 31, 2022
The Conference Grant Program is designed to allow two IIMC members from each of IIMC's eleven regions to attend the 2022 IIMC Annual Conference in Little Rock, Arkansas May 22-25, 2022. 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.
NEW! 2022 IIMC Foundation Conference
Funding Opportunity
Deadline: February 15, 2022
IIMC’s Education Foundation is offering you an opportunity toward a complimentary conference registration and four nights hotel stay for the 2022 IIMC Conference in Little Rock!

For more information on how you can make this happen, click HERE. Don’t miss this opportunity to support the IIMC Foundation and a chance for a free IIMC conference registration and hotel stay. 
2022-2023 CMC/MMC Institute Scholarships
Deadline: March 1, 2022
The CMC/MMC scholarship program was created to assist with the costs of attending an IIMC approved in-person or virtual Institute or Academy program for those working toward IIMC's professional designations. Don't know where to find your local Institute or Academy? Find the program information HERE. The scholarship program was established in 1986 and since the program's inception, more than 1,600 scholarships have been awarded! For the 2022-2023 year, recipients will receive up to a $400 CMC or $400 MMC scholarship reimbursement after completion of a program taking place between June 1, 2022 and May 31, 2023. Click the button below to learn more and apply.
Get Involved By Volunteering On An IIMC Committee!
Remember: Committee Members must resubmit their application each year.

Learn more about IIMC Committees by clicking on the buttons below. Each page includes links for the Committee Guide and 2022-2023 Committee Application in the right-hand navigation panel. Deadline: Monday, January 24, 2022.
IIMC Career Center - JOB OPENINGS
  • City of Woodstock, Georgia - City Clerk NEW
  • City of Grand Junction, Colorado - City Clerk NEW
  • City of Hayward, California - Deputy City Clerk NEW
  • City of Lansing, Kansas - City Clerk
  • City of Newport, Oregon - Deputy City Recorder
  • City of Newport, Oregon - Assistant City Manager/City Recorder
  • City of Carmel-by-the-Sea, California - City Clerk
  • Inland Valley Development Agency/San Bernardino International Airport Authority, California - Staff Analyst I
  • City of St. Augustine Beach, Florida - City Clerk/HR Director/Risk Manager
  • City of Ripon, Wisconsin - City Clerk
  • City of Leawood, Kansas - City Clerk
  • City of Mill Creek, Washington - Deputy City Clerk/Executive Assistant
  • City of Soldotna, Alaska - City Clerk
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?

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 Region calendars--PRO TIP: if you're on the lookout for an Athenian Dialogue, subscribe to the new IIMC Approved Athenian Dialogue calendar and receive an email or text when new Athenian Dialogue events are added to the calendar.

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.
IIMC Online Learning Webinar Programs
Did you know that IIMC has dozens of online learning opportunities available on the IIMC website to assist with round out your continuing education and certification plan? The IIMC Online Learning Webinar Program is one of the few opportunities on this page that qualifies for CMC Education or MMC Advanced Education credit!
IIMC webinars earn 1 CMC Education or 1 MMC Advanced Education point per 2 hours with a completed learning assessment. Click on the button below to see if these self-paced webinars are right for you!
Are You A Blood Donor?
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."
IIMC Windfall Affinity Program
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  • Home Depot ProXtra: Save 20% off paints & stains, unlock exclusive perks, offers and more
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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. Members who have certification points on file may still schedule appointments in available time slots to discuss reviewed certification applications and points received. Members can easily see the Education Department’s real-time availability and schedule an appointment at https://calendly.com/iimceducation.

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