IIMC Looks Ahead To 2021!
Pinson City Clerk Awarded Alabama Clerk of the Year
The Alabama Association of Municipal Clerks and Administrators (AAMCA) recently awarded its “Clerk of the Year” designation to Marie Turner, Pinson City Clerk.

Marie has served as City Clerk for 14½ years. In addition to her customary duties as Clerk, Marie serves on the Finance Committee, Planning and Zoning Commission, Board of Zoning Adjustments. She was host Clerk for the International Institute of Municipal Clerks Region III Conference, held in Birmingham in 2017. Marie has also been very dedicated to church and civic activities.

Clerks are nominated for this award by their peers and are evaluated in five major categories, including years of service, additional duties performed and accomplishments, contributions to the community and service to the state and international clerk associations.
Program Excellence in Governance Award (PEGA)
The IIMC Program Excellence in Governance Award
(PEGA) is the top award for programmatic or technical achievement in our profession. Deadline: March 15.

Three Reasons to Apply:
  1. You deserve it
  2. Your office shares your win
  3. Community pride

The challenge isn’t just great work – you already do
that! Your challenge is to provide us with the opportunity to honor you.
Quill Award
The prestigious Quill Award recognizes IIMC members who have made a significant and exemplary contribution to their community, state or province and IIMC. More importantly, the individual must support the goals and philosophies outlined in IIMC’s Code of Ethics. Deadline: April 1.

Nominate a Deserving Clerk With:
  • At least 10 years of Municipal Clerk service
  • At least 10 years of IIMC membership
  • Strong and extensive IIMC participation
  • Teaching service in the IIMC community
  • Leadership in State/Provincial/National Municipal Clerk professional organizations
  • Attainment of the CMC designation
Virtual Athenian Dialogues: Kick Off The New Year And Earn Points Toward Certification!
On Saturday, November 14, 2020, the IIMC Board of Directors unanimously voted to extend the allowance of Virtual Athenian Dialogues through June 30, 2021. 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.

Upcoming Virtual Athenian Dialogues include:

  • January 27: The Spy Who Loved: The Secrets and Lives of Christine Granville by Clare Mulley. Facilitated by Jannette Goodall, MMC. May also be attended in-person (Frisco, TX). Requires mail-in registration. Cost: $55 not including book. Event is limited to 30 people. Contact Kristi Morrow at [email protected] with any questions.

  • February 6: Walking with the Wind by John Lewis with Michael D'Orso. Facilitated by Stephanie D. Smith. Register online. Cost: $60 not including book. Event is limited to 30 people. Contact Ashton Rene Gout, CMC at [email protected] with any questions.

  • February 24: Girl, Wash Your Face by Rachel Hollis. Facilitated by Janice Bates, MMC. Requires mail-in registration and signed standing Zoom rules form. Cost: $50 not including book. Event is limited to 20 people. Contact Diane Pflugfelder, MMC at [email protected] with any questions.

  • February 27: 13 Hours: The Inside Account of What Really Happened in Benghazi by Mitchell Zuckoff. Facilitated by Kathleen Newkirk. Register online. Cost: $45 not including book. Registration and payment deadline is February 19, 2021. Event is limited to 30 people. Contact Tracy L. Carmer, RMC at [email protected] with any questions.

  • March 20: Unwise Passions: A True Story of a Remarkable Woman and the First Great Scandal of Eighteenth-Century America by Alan Pell Crawford. Facilitated by Kathleen Newkirk. Register online. Cost: $45 not including book. Registration and payment deadline is March 12, 2021. Event is limited to 30 people. Contact Tracy L. Carmer, RMC at [email protected] with any questions.

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

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.
If you have any questions regarding the Athenian Dialogue program, please reach out to Ashley DiBlasi in the Education Department at [email protected].
ONE Week Left To Submit Your Application To Volunteer For An IIMC Committee
“IIMC provides a setting for its members where they can enhance their skills and proficiency toward becoming effective leaders,” said IIMC President Mary Johnston, MMC, Westerville, Ohio. “Volunteering for a Committee is an excellent way for members to use their creative abilities and talents to help the system.”

Put your input and insight to good use by volunteering for Committee work. Learn more about IIMC Committees and click the button below to access an application.

Applications are due next week on January 15, 2021.

IIMC members who serve on an IIMC Committee will receive one point per year toward CMC Experience or two points per year toward MMC Professional Contributions. 

Note: Current committee members must resubmit an application to continue serving; positions do not automatically renew.
2021 IIMC Board Vacancies: Make A Difference In IIMC’s And Your Future!
In the past few years, IIMC members who have served on the Board of Directors have been involved in many aspects in providing a vision for IIMC.

Have you ever wanted to shape policies, programs and develop strategic plans to help your colleagues? Can IIMC benefit from your ideas and perspective? Do you want to convey to 15,000 colleagues that you value the efforts of your Organization and that you want to have a voice in its growth and future? Do you want your decisions, direction and vision about IIMC’s future to directly impact the membership?

If you’ve answered yes to any of these questions, then it’s time to take that initial step forward and put your
leadership and knowledge to task by serving as an IIMC Board of Director. Vacancies include Vice President on the Executive Committee and the following Region Director positions:
  • I CT, ME, MA, NH, NY, RI, VT
  • III AL, FL, GA, NC, SC
  • IV AR, LA, MS, OK, TX
  • V IN, KY, MI, OH, TN
  • VI IA, MN, WI
  • VII IL, KS, MO
  • VIII AZ, CO, ID, MT, NE, NV, NM, ND, SD, UT, WY
  • IX AK, CA, HI, OR, WA
  • XI OUTSIDE NORTH AMERICA

For more information, contact Chris Shalby at [email protected] or visit the IIMC Board of Directors Page.

Nominations are due next week on January 14, 2021. Nomination forms may be accessed below.
IIMC Career Center - JOB OPENINGS
  • City of Riverside, California - City Clerk
  • City of Wauwatosa, Wisconsin - City Clerk
IIMC Annual Conference Grants
As a part of the Conference Grant Program, two IIMC members from each of IIMC's eleven regions are selected to attend the IIMC Annual Conference each May. IIMC Foundation covers the cost of the IIMC Annual Conference Registration for awardees.
 
Applications will be accepted through February 12, 2021. The lucky recipients will be selected in March of 2021. 2021 Conference Grant recipients receive a complimentary registration to attend the IIMC Annual Conference in Grand Rapids, MI, May 9-12, 2021. 


CMC/MMC Scholarships
This scholarship program assists with the costs of attending an IIMC approved Institute or Academy program for those working toward IIMC's professional designations.
 
For the 2021-2022 year, recipients will receive up to a $400 CMC/MMC scholarship reimbursement after completion of the program.
 
Applications will be accepted through March 1, 2021. Recipients will be selected in April of 2021 for funding programs taking place between June 1, 2021, and May 31, 2022.
Please reach out to Assistant Director of Professional Development Ashley DiBlasi at [email protected] with any questions.
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
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