AUGUST 26, 2021
IIMC Celebrates Its 75th Year of Supporting Clerks
Dr. Beatrice Rodriguez Joins IIMC As Director of Professional Development
On July 26, IIMC welcomed to the team Dr. Beatrice Nevarez Rodriguez, Director of Professional Development.

After an exhaustive year-long search and interview process, IIMC is proud to announce that Dr. Rodriguez has accepted IIMC's invitation to develop, direct and manage IIMC professional development programs.

Dr. Rodriguez brings with her a wide range of direct leadership experience that encompasses not only classrooms and academic offices but the broader community through various initiatives as a paralegal, law enforcement officer and community advocate.

Stay tuned for upcoming News Digest articles about and by Dr. Rodriguez and a virtual meet and greet planned for October.
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!
Connect With Members In Your Region Via Facebook
Each IIMC region has a group page on the IIMC Facebook account. Click on a link below to join members in your region:
Region 1 (Connecticut, Maine, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, New York, Rhode Island, Vermont)

Region 2 (Delaware, District of Columbia, Maryland, New Jersey, Pennsylvania, Virginia, West Virginia)

Region 3 (Alabama, Florida, Georgia, North Carolina, South Carolina)
Region 4 (Arkansas, Louisiana, Mississippi, Oklahoma, Texas)

Region 5 (Indiana, Kentucky, Michigan, Ohio, Tennessee)

Region 6 (Iowa, Minnesota, Wisconsin)
Region 7 (Illinois, Kansas, Missouri)

Region 8 (Arizona, Colorado, Idaho, Montana, Nebraska, Nevada, New Mexico, North Dakota, South Dakota, Utah, Wyoming)

Region 9 (Alaska, California, Hawaii, Oregon, Washington)
Region 10 (Alberta, British Columbia, Manitoba, New Brunswick, Newfoundland, Northwest Territories, Nova Scotia, Nunavut Territory, Ontario, Prince Edward Island, Quebec, Saskatchewan, Yukon)
Region 11 (Australia, Belgium, Bermuda, Bulgaria,
Israel, The Netherlands, New Zealand, Scotland,
South Africa, United Kingdom, Wales)
NEW! FREE Webinar Hosted by IIMC and CivicClerk
Date: Wednesday, September 15, 2021
Time: 11:00 AM-12:00 PM PT (12:00 PM MT, 1:00 PM CT, 2:00 PM ET)

Change is Good: How to Live It, Love It, and Lead It
The past 18 or so months have been anything but normal for essential clerks in local government. Shifts and changes needed to adjust to an unprecedented global pandemic – many of which were changes to processes, workflows, and were technology-oriented – have no doubt not been easy for most who are known for their consistency and reliability. If you’re exploring how these changes impact you and your role as a clerk or hoping to be a positive change agent among your peers, this webinar can help you identify strategies that you can use every day to lead your organization through change.

Fee: $0--FREE!
Points: 0.5 CMC Education or 0.5 MMC Advanced Education point with completed learning assessment
Register HERE
Contact: Jill Jensen at jill.jensen@civicplus.com
EDUCATION OPPORTUNITIES
NEW! Virginia Institute and Academy Fall Program
The Virginia Municipal Clerk Institutes and Academy has opened up the fall registration period and made the program available to all IIMC members. For more information on their upcoming program, please click HERE.

If you have any questions, please reach out to Institute Director Jennifer Sisane at jsisane@vcu.edu.
Please keep in mind that some Institute and Academy courses may be state specific. Please reach out to the Institute Director for questions regarding specific program content.
ATTENTION: NEW IIMC Course Review Process
The IIMC Education Department has updated the Course Review Process used by Associations seeking mass approval for upcoming educational programs and/or conference. These updates include a New Online Submission Process as well as new “Session Content Forms”.
 
Please review the Course Review page of the IIMC website and email Director of Certification and Conference Programs, Ashley DiBlasi at ashley@iimc.com with any questions regarding this updated process. 
IIMC Career Center - JOB OPENINGS
  • Town of Marana, Arizona - Deputy Town Clerk NEW
  • City of Buena Park, California - Administrative Assistant - City Clerk's Office NEW
  • City of Monte Sereno, California - City Clerk NEW
  • Bell County, Texas - Elections Administrator NEW
  • Town of Port Royal, South Carolina - Municipal Clerk to Council NEW
  • Town of Firestone, Colorado - Deputy Town Clerk NEW
  • City of San Bernardino, California - Chief Deputy City Clerk NEW
  • City of Fresno, California - City Clerk
  • City of Fort Collins, Colorado - City Clerk
  • City of Colfax, California - City Clerk
  • City of Coconut Creek, Florida - City Clerk
Sign Up for IIMC Website 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; and if you're on the lookout for an Athenian Dialogue, subscribe to the new IIMC Approved Athenian Dialogue 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.
76th Annual IIMC Conference: Little Rock News Digest Edition Available!
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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
Is Your Institute or Academy Missing from the IIMC Calendar?
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Contact Communications Coordinator, Karen Lee at karen@iimc.com with additions and corrections.
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On your region page, you'll find the latest news and updates from your Region Directors and their contact information.
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