December 2011 - Washington Municipal Clerks Association
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ALASKA • CALIFORNIA • HAWAII • OREGON • WASHINGTON<br />
NEWS FROM THE DIRECTORS<br />
REGION IX<br />
DIRECTORS<br />
Peggy Hawker, MMC<br />
p.hawker@newportoregon.gov<br />
(541) 574-0613<br />
Kristie Smithers, MMC<br />
ksmithers@ci.wasilla.ak.us<br />
(907) 373-9090<br />
Designed by:<br />
Anthony J. Mejia, CMC<br />
MejiaA@San-Clemente.org<br />
Happy Holidays! It has been a busy year for your Region IX Directors. The past<br />
few months have been filled with travel and meetings. A few of the highlights:<br />
In September, we attended the Oregon <strong>Association</strong> of <strong>Municipal</strong> Recorders<br />
(OAMR) Conference in Portland. Portland is a beautiful and safe city, and OAMR<br />
is doing a wonderful job in helping to plan the upcoming IIMC Conference<br />
May 20-24, 2012.<br />
We hope you will be able to attend the 2012 IIMC Conference. All Region IX<br />
members will receive a $50 discount on registration. If it is your first IIMC Conference,<br />
you will receive an additional $50 discount on registration. There are three<br />
hotels to choose from, and the Portland Convention Center is easily accessed<br />
from all three. The All-Conference Event will be a trip to the Evergreen Air<br />
Museum and a close-up look at Howard Hughes “Spruce Goose.”<br />
November was a fast and furious month, as we<br />
traveled to Fairbanks for the Alaska <strong>Association</strong> of <strong>Municipal</strong><br />
<strong>Clerks</strong> (AAMC) Conference. Being so close to<br />
North Pole, Alaska, we visited Santa Claus, and also<br />
had a chance to relax in the Chena Hot Springs! The<br />
conference offered great education sessions and valuable<br />
networking opportunities.<br />
As soon as the AAMC Conference was complete, we had 36 hours to travel to<br />
Riverside, California to attend the IIMC Mid-Year Board meeting. IIMC President<br />
Colleen Nicol is the City Clerk of the City of Riverside and was a grand hostess of<br />
the meeting which was held at the historic Mission Inn.<br />
On Friday, Lance Decker facilitated a board development session that focused on<br />
improving communications with IIMC members. That evening, we attended a<br />
dinner with the <strong>Municipal</strong> <strong>Clerks</strong> Education Foundation (MCEF) Board. This<br />
made for a long but beneficial day.<br />
Saturday began with an early breakfast with the MCEF Board. After breakfast,<br />
the IIMC Board discussed many items, including:<br />
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A newly-designed CMC pin is now available, for $35, through IIMC.<br />
Approved teaching points and Athenian Facilitator requirements.<br />
Recommendations from the Institute Directors.<br />
No action was taken to reinstate approval of courses offered prior to 2012.<br />
<br />
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Seat Time was approved.<br />
IIMC staff will work with the Institute Directors to have an additional<br />
meeting during the IIMC Conference in May.<br />
(Continued on Page 2)<br />
IIMC HEADQUARTERS<br />
(909) 944-4162 • FAX (909) 944-8545<br />
WWW.IIMC.COM
UPCOMING EVENTS<br />
WMCA Annual Conference<br />
Lake Chelan, <strong>Washington</strong><br />
March 14-16, 2012<br />
CCAC Annual Conference<br />
Sacramento, California<br />
April 11-13, 2012<br />
66th IIMC Annual Conference<br />
Portland, Oregon<br />
May 20-24, 2012<br />
OAMR Annual Conference<br />
Ontario, OR<br />
September 20-22, 2012<br />
AAMC Annual Conference<br />
Anchorage, AK<br />
November 10-13, 2012<br />
67th IIMC Annual Conference<br />
Atlantic City, New Jersey<br />
May 19-23, 2013<br />
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NEWS FROM THE DIRECTORS<br />
The Policy Review Committee submitted a clarification of the meaning of ballot<br />
in regard to paper, and electronic means which will be included in the policy<br />
manual.<br />
Hartford, Connecticut, was selected to host the 2015 IIMC Conference.<br />
The 2016 IIMC Conference city will be selected during the Annual Board Meeting<br />
in Portland.<br />
And, the 2017 IIMC Conference city will be selected at the Mid-Year meeting<br />
next November.<br />
New Region IX Director - Peggy’s time on the board will be coming to a close in<br />
May. Peggy has been committed (I think being committed is what happens after<br />
your term if you can find an appropriate asylum) to us over the past two years.<br />
We will all miss her sense of humor and her eagerness to represent Region IX.<br />
She has done a wonderful job for us all. Thank you Peggy!<br />
Region IX has a formal agreement in place which affirms a policy that the IIMC<br />
Region IX Director position rotates among the states. The agreement also establishes<br />
a rotation schedule and defines the process for submitting a candidate’s<br />
name to IIMC. California is the next state in the rotation and we have recently received<br />
word that Joann Tilton is in the process of filing for this position.<br />
Education Update - The Education Department continues to distribute E-<br />
briefings, specifically announcing education programs, information, and news.<br />
Please read these as there’s plenty of information on Ed2Go and other online<br />
courses.<br />
<strong>Municipal</strong> <strong>Clerks</strong> Education Foundation – We continue to encourage you to<br />
make a donation to the <strong>Municipal</strong> <strong>Clerks</strong> Education Foundation (MCEF). One way<br />
to support MCEF is by buying raffle tickets for the annual MCEF Hawaii Raffle<br />
sponsored by American Legal Publishing. Amanda Charles, Deputy Clerk of<br />
Wasilla, Alaska won the raffle in May and she will enjoy her vacation in January!<br />
Even if you can’t attend the conference in Portland, you may purchase a raffle ticket<br />
from Kristie by filling out the flyer attached to this newsletter.<br />
Please consider participating in the MCEF Silent Auction held in the Exhibit Hall<br />
during the upcoming Portland Conference. Items may be donated (tax deductible)<br />
in any price range. It would be great to see a good participation rate from Region<br />
IX members! Thank you.<br />
Travel Plans. We have a few months before we being our travels begin again,<br />
first to the <strong>Washington</strong> <strong>Municipal</strong> Clerk’s <strong>Association</strong> (WMCA) in March (Kristie will<br />
be in Hawaii drumming up more Region IX Members, really on vacation). It is our<br />
hope that the new incoming Region IX Director, Joann Tilton from California will be<br />
able to join Peggy.<br />
In April, we’ll be attending the California <strong>Association</strong> of City <strong>Clerks</strong> (CCAC) and we<br />
won’t miss the Portland 2012 IIMC Conference!<br />
We wish you and your family a happy healthy holiday season and a prosperous<br />
New Year! Please feel free to contact one of us with any questions or concerns.<br />
We look forward to hearing from you!<br />
Kristie Smithers, MMC<br />
ksmithers@ci.wasilla.ak.us<br />
(907) 373-9090<br />
Peggy Hawker, MMC<br />
p.hawker@newportoregon.gov<br />
(541) 574-0613
REGION IX EDUCATION OPPORTUNITIES<br />
Region IX provides many opportunities for members to attend educational classes and accumulate points<br />
toward certification. Here is a list of the classes we know are scheduled to date. For further information on<br />
the classes listed below, please refer to the various association websites:<br />
WMCA =<strong>Washington</strong> <strong>Municipal</strong> <strong>Clerks</strong> <strong>Association</strong><br />
OAMR = Oregon <strong>Association</strong> of <strong>Municipal</strong> Recorders<br />
AAMC = Alaska <strong>Association</strong> of <strong>Municipal</strong> <strong>Clerks</strong><br />
CCAC = City <strong>Clerks</strong> <strong>Association</strong> of California<br />
NCI = Northwest <strong>Clerks</strong> Institute<br />
IIMC = International Institute of <strong>Municipal</strong> <strong>Clerks</strong><br />
www.wmcaclerks.org<br />
www.oamr.org<br />
www.alaskaclerks.org<br />
www.californiacityclerks.org<br />
www.nwclerksinstitute.org<br />
www.iimc.com<br />
Please check the websites for more details; some classes may provide more points depending on the<br />
amount of out of class preparation time involved.<br />
February 8-10 Continued Education for Pubic Officials (CMC & MMC) CCAC Pomona, CA<br />
March TBD Technical Track for <strong>Clerks</strong> (CMC) CCAC Riverside, CA<br />
March 1-2 Nuts and Bolts (CMC) CCAC Napa, CA<br />
March 13 IIMC Master Academy (CMC & MMC) WMCA Lake Chalen, WA<br />
April 10 IIMC Master Academy (CMC & MMC) CCAC Sacramento, CA<br />
June TBD Technical Track for <strong>Clerks</strong> (CMC) CCAC Riverside, CA<br />
June 3-8 Professional Development I (CMC & MMC) NCI Tacoma, WA<br />
June 10-15 Professional Development II (CMC & MMC) NCI Tacoma, WA<br />
June 17-22 Professional Development III (CMC & MMC) NCI Tacoma, WA<br />
On-Going Educational Opportunities:<br />
IIMC On-Line Learning Information at www.iimc.com<br />
VOLUNTEER AT THE 2012 IIMC CONFERENCE IN PORTLAND OREGON<br />
The Oregon <strong>Association</strong> of <strong>Municipal</strong> Recorders is seeking volunteers for the 2012 IIMC Conference in Portland. The<br />
conference will be held from May 20-24, 2012. Volunteers are needed for many functions during the conference<br />
including:<br />
<br />
<br />
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<br />
<br />
<br />
Putting together Delegate Packets<br />
<br />
Registration<br />
<br />
IIMC Merchandise Boutique<br />
<br />
MCEF Silent Auction and/or Walk/Run<br />
<br />
Move flags to auditorium (strong people needed!) <br />
Lunches in Exhibit Hall - check badges/day passes/ <br />
tickets/direct traffic flow<br />
<br />
Checking badges at Exhibit Hall<br />
Checking tickets/badges at Opening Reception<br />
Opening Ceremony set-up<br />
Opening Ceremony<br />
Placing handouts<br />
Scanners for sessions<br />
Direction volunteers<br />
Other miscellaneous<br />
This is an excellent opportunity to demonstrate what a great team we have in Region IX. Oregon cannot do this without<br />
your help. If you are interested in volunteering, send an e-mail to Karin Johnson, at kjohnson@ci.independence.or.us.
NEW MEMBERS<br />
ALASKA<br />
Diana Snider Deputy City Clerk Fairbanks<br />
Fannie Moore City Administrator/Clerk Kwinhagak<br />
Vanessa Musich City Clerk Nome<br />
Michelle Gihl Deputy City Clerk Skagway<br />
CALIFORNIA<br />
Debra Thomas Deputy Town Clerk Apple Valley<br />
Hannah Miller Deputy City Clerk Arroyo Grande<br />
Alida Inouye Clerk of the Board Calleguas <strong>Municipal</strong><br />
Water District<br />
Danielle Uharriet Dev. Services Tech. Capitola<br />
Donna Heraty Deputy City Clerk Carlsbad<br />
Donna Anderson<br />
Assistant to Dist. Secretary Central Contra Costa<br />
Sanitary District<br />
Melissa Bauman Division Secretary Cerritos<br />
Brenda Cabrera Assistant City Clerk Cerritos<br />
Caitlin Corey Administrative Technician Colma<br />
Joelle Fockler Administrative Assistant Concord<br />
Lisa Mobley Deputy City Clerk Corona<br />
Kay Manning City Clerk Covina<br />
Brittany Morales Receptionist Cupertino<br />
Kristen Squarcia Sr. Office Specialist Cupertino<br />
Nadine Nader City Clerk Fremont<br />
Donna Settles Deputy City Clerk Galt<br />
Patricia Yanaga Chief Deputy City Clerk Gardena<br />
Tracey Martinez Interim City Clerk Grand Terrace<br />
Cheryl Hansen Administrative Secretary Irvine<br />
Yvette Hall City Clerk La Canada Flintridge<br />
Laurie Swindell Deputy City Clerk La Habra<br />
Anita De Amaral Executive Assistant Marina<br />
Lesley Milton Administrative Assistant Monterey<br />
Lisa Blackmon Office Assistant II Napa<br />
Karita Prescott Deputy Clerk of the Board Napa County<br />
Cristal McDonald Administrative Assistant Newport Beach<br />
Libby Vreonis City Clerk Oakley<br />
Marie Ayala Clerk of the Board Orange County<br />
Sanitation District<br />
Kelliegh Brown Office Specialist Placentia<br />
Tania Moreno Deputy City Clerk Placentia<br />
Lorna Cloke Records Manager Rancho Palos Verdes<br />
Ricca Charlon Deputy City Clerk Ridgecrest<br />
Thaddeus McCormack City Manager/City Clerk Santa Fe Springs<br />
Vernice Hankins Staff Assistant III Santa Monica<br />
Pamela Coleman Administrative Assistant Santee<br />
Crystal Morrow City Clerk Saratoga<br />
Bret Hunter Assistant City Clerk Stockton<br />
Jennifer Woodworth Paralegal Sunnyvale<br />
Kathy Valdez Assistant City Clerk Vista<br />
Yvonne Quarker Assistant City Clerk West Hollywood<br />
Irene Zacarias City Clerk Woodlake<br />
OREGON<br />
Trudy Borrevik City Recorder Cottage Grove<br />
Roberta Tharp City Recorder Creswell<br />
Nicole Clark Executive Assistant Newport<br />
Jaclyn McCurdy City Recorder Rufus<br />
Melissa Huhtala Assistant City Recorder Talent<br />
Teresa Zak Deputy City Recorder West Linn<br />
WASHINGTON<br />
Tami McNeal Deputy City Clerk Mercer Island<br />
Natalie Patten Clerk of the Board Port Townsend<br />
Julie Basarab Administrative Assistant Ridgefield<br />
(June <strong>2011</strong>– November <strong>2011</strong>)<br />
MEMBERS EARNING CERTIFICATION<br />
ALASKA<br />
Michelle Saner, CMC Deputy Borough Clerk Kenai Peninsula<br />
CALIFORNIA<br />
Jeanna Del Real, CMC City Clerk Atwater<br />
Michele Deiter, CMC Records Coordinator Capitola<br />
Suellen Johnston, CMC Deputy City Clerk Dixon<br />
Diane Halverson, CMC Deputy City Clerk Escondido<br />
Carl Petersen, CMC Deputy City Clerk II Irvine<br />
Daisy Gomez, CMC City Clerk Analyst Long Beach<br />
Jose Jasso, CMC Project Analyst Manteca<br />
Pamela Knudson, CMC Records Coordinator Murrieta<br />
Shirr’l Griffin, CMC Deputy City Clerk Rancho Cucamonga<br />
Pamela Mize, CMC City Clerk Redding<br />
Jennifer Yamaguma, CMC Assistant City Clerk Santa Clara<br />
Cathy Sparks, CMC District Clerk Vallejo Sanitation &<br />
Flood Control Dist.<br />
OREGON<br />
Theresa Nation, CMC Admin Specialist III Damascus<br />
Dena Roberts, CMC City Recorder Eagle Point<br />
Phyllis Bolman, CMC City Recorder Monmouth<br />
Kathy Payne, CMC City Recorder St. Helens<br />
Rebecca Petersen, CMC Deputy City Recorder Stayton<br />
Maureen Smith, CMC Executive Assistant Tualatin<br />
WASHINGTON<br />
Joan Michaud, CMC Deputy City Clerk Covington<br />
Kristy Powell, CMC City Clerk/Controller Montesano<br />
Kim Morey, CMC Deputy City Clerk Montesano<br />
Brandy Rinearson, CMC Deputy City Clerk Port Orchard<br />
Elizabeth Admisson, CMC Deputy City Clerk Redmond<br />
Deborah Zabell, CMC City Clerk Toppenish<br />
Melissa Hart, CMC Deputy City Clerk Tukwila<br />
MEMBERS EARNING MASTER MUNICIPAL CLERK STATUS<br />
ALASKA<br />
Kapryce Manchester, MMC City Clerk<br />
Gustavus<br />
CALIFORNIA<br />
Rebekah Barr, MMC City Clerk American Canyon<br />
Margaret Wimberly, MMC City Clerk Brentwood<br />
Poonam Davis, MMC Elections Bureau Mgr. Long Beach<br />
Rachelle Klassen, MMC City Clerk Palm Desert<br />
Rebecca Poirier, MMC Deputy City Clerk Torrance<br />
Lori Martin, MMC City Clerk Waterford<br />
WASHINGTON<br />
Kim Scheafer, MMC City Recorder Canby<br />
Anita Palacios, MMC City Clerk Grandview<br />
Treva Percival, MMC Clerk of the Board Pierce Transit<br />
Michelle McGehee, MMC City Clerk Redmond<br />
Ronald Moore, MMC Deputy City Clerk Shoreline
NEW DIRECTIONS<br />
The voice of Institute Directors has been heard. In an unprecedented effort, the IIMC Board of<br />
Directors devoted a significant portion of the recent mid-year meeting deliberating recommendations<br />
originating from Institute Directors. Not all participated, however, it's no surprise that Region IX's<br />
Dema Harris, particularly, and Maureen Kane contributed to the dialogue and formation of the<br />
recommendations. Although I leave the detail of the Board's actions to the Region Directors to report,<br />
I must remark on this first-ever effort by the ID's to bring their ideas to the table with one voice. I<br />
applaud that effort and thank Dema and Maureen for their leadership.<br />
Facilitator Lance Decker led the <strong>Municipal</strong> <strong>Clerks</strong> Education Foundation Board of Directors through a<br />
Strategic Planning session where the Board examined the fundamental mission of MCEF and it's<br />
organizational make-up. The work will be ongoing through the winter, however, after extended<br />
discussion the Board determined to concentrate its resources on its core mission of fundraising.<br />
Programming, including scholarships and State grants are now shifted to IIMC to be administered by<br />
staff. In the coming months, the Strategic Plan will develop around three key areas of Fundraising,<br />
Disbursement of Funds, and Communication/Marketing. The Board generously authorized<br />
approximately $50,000 as its annual contribution to municipal clerk education, a portion of which will<br />
be allocated to scholarships. Watch for signs of this renewed energy and focused fundraising<br />
activities. Speaking of fundraising, if Kristie, Peggy, or I haven't hit you up yet, complete the attached<br />
Hawaii raffle flyer and return it to me in plenty of time for the drawing in Portland. It's possible to find a<br />
winner from Region IX for the fourth year in a row!<br />
You will read in the upcoming News Digest of new directions in Region XI which comprises all<br />
members outside of North America. IIMC Executive Director Shalby and I attended the first ever<br />
Region XI meeting beyond the IIMC annual conference. Delegates discussed certification, the<br />
challenges of communication across a large geographical area, the International Exchange Program,<br />
and future planning for a Region XI conference. Growing membership in the U.K., the Netherlands,<br />
South Africa, Israel, and other countries is creating a new exciting synergy as strong leaders promote<br />
the value of partnership with IIMC.<br />
New directions are brewing. Be a part of it.
NEWS FROM AROUND<br />
THE REGION<br />
ALASKA—AAMC President Kacie Paxton, MMC, Reports…<br />
Greetings from Alaska!<br />
I have been in the office of AAMC President all of two weeks now, and the<br />
notion is settling in. Our 46 th Annual Conference held in Fairbanks November<br />
5-8, <strong>2011</strong> was fantastic, from the Nuts and Bolts sessions to the Academy,<br />
educational sessions, and the fundraising events and auction.<br />
Nuts and Bolts<br />
This was our second year of a free Nuts and Bolts session at our<br />
conference for the newer clerks, and it was extremely well<br />
attended. What a great way to kick off the conference week.<br />
The sessions were led by clerks, and consisted of clerks from<br />
the various types of municipal Alaskan government structures.<br />
There were sessions on elections, writing ordinances, open<br />
meetings, records management, and more. It was a fantastic<br />
way for the new clerks to network with experienced clerks and<br />
learn the ropes of the position. This program, along with our<br />
Mentoring Committee, is really helping to integrate and train up<br />
the clerks from all over the vast state of Alaska.<br />
Fundraising Report<br />
AAMC set a record in <strong>2011</strong> with its fundraising events. Between the sales of raffle tickets, sales of AAMC<br />
jackets and tumblers, silent auction, outcry auction, and 50/50 raffles, we raised over $12,000 for education for<br />
Alaskan clerks. AAMC also obtained a gaming permit so that we can continue our fundraising efforts<br />
throughout the year instead of just at the conference. We look forward to breaking our own record again next<br />
year!<br />
2012 Theme<br />
The AAMC theme for 2012 is “Rising to New Heights” and we will be soaring to new<br />
levels of professional education and goal setting, as well as overcoming obstacles with<br />
fresh insight and a positive attitude. Up, Up, and Away!<br />
IIMC Region IX Dinner in Portland<br />
Speaking of 2012, Alaska is excited to be hosting the Region IX Dinner to be held in<br />
Portland. Please watch for detailed information in April about this special event!
NEWS FROM AROUND<br />
THE REGION<br />
CALIFORNIA - CCAC President Shirley Concolino, MMC, Reports…<br />
Greetings to all Region IX members on behalf of the City <strong>Clerks</strong> <strong>Association</strong> of<br />
California (CCAC).<br />
I can’t believe that <strong>2011</strong> is almost over. I can’t believe that I am CCAC President<br />
this year. What an honor. I’m sure we all agree that the state of the economy the<br />
past year has been challenging for all of us both personally and professionally.<br />
With diminished resources in every area, it is an ever-increasing challenge to<br />
deliver services to our constituents and customers. It is a challenge to be<br />
proactive and not reactive. A challenge to persevere with a vision for the future<br />
when struggling with the present.<br />
The CCAC theme for <strong>2011</strong>-2012 is “Sustainability - Now and Into the Future”. Sustainability is a lot of things<br />
including what most immediately think of – green! But I’m talking about reinventing ourselves, taking risks,<br />
having a vision and plowing through with it, not taking “no” for an answer, passion and perseverance.<br />
Sustainability in how we manage our cities, our own lives, our departments, the clerk profession and our own<br />
association (CCAC). We must reinvent ourselves on all fronts. Doing business the way we’ve always done it<br />
will no longer work. Many find this state of affairs depressing. But I say, and believe with all my soul, that this<br />
is an opportunity. An opportunity to evaluate how we do business - what we do, why we do, and how we do. It<br />
will make us even better!<br />
CCAC is comprised of nearly 1,000 members representing 481 cities, in 58 counties, serving over 38 million<br />
residents statewide. The Executive Board conducted its annual Goal Setting session in Emeryville this past<br />
October. Just as last year, retired city clerk Helen Kanowsky facilitated the two-day session, and as always did<br />
an outstanding job. The Board identified three focus areas for the upcoming year: (1) The Sustainable CCAC<br />
Picture; (2) Membership and Participation; and (3) the Four C’s consisting of Continuity, Cooperation,<br />
Communication and Collaboration.<br />
This year’s annual conference is scheduled to be held here in Sacramento on April 11-13, 2012. The<br />
Advanced Academy will be held on April 10, <strong>2011</strong>. Once again, we have confirmed Mike Robbins (“Be<br />
Yourself, Everyone Else is Already Taken”) for both the opening and closing this year. What an informational<br />
and inspirational speaker he is! This will be conference you won’t want to miss!<br />
In closing, I want to thank each of you for the commitment to our profession and for what you bring to the table<br />
each and every day. Thank you Region IX!!!
NEWS FROM AROUND<br />
THE REGION<br />
OREGON—OAMR President Tori Barnett, MMC, Reports…<br />
Happy Holidays from the Oregon <strong>Association</strong> of <strong>Municipal</strong> Recorders!<br />
Following that conference, I was off for my first trip ever to the great state of Alaska to<br />
attend their conference in Fairbanks! It was all I expected, and more. The Alaska clerks<br />
were friendly, helpful, and a lot of fun. Kathy Weber, AAMC President, certainly showed<br />
us all a good time, helping make memories that will last a lifetime. Saturday had us<br />
heading out to Chena Hot Springs Resort and Ice Hotel, about 60 miles outside of<br />
Fairbanks, where we were provided a tour of the facility showcasing their geothermal<br />
advances and the amazing hothouses full of<br />
beautiful tomatoes, among other things.<br />
Following a delicious lunch, we toured the Aurora Ice House - which<br />
was freezing cold! - and then warmed up with a swim in the hot<br />
springs. That evening, we were treated to a trip to the North Pole,<br />
specifically Santa Land, and I was sure to let St. Nick know that I had<br />
been good all year! The karaoke on Monday was energetic and funfilled<br />
and I truly thank the girls for letting me participate in that<br />
amazing tribute to Joan Jett by belting out that ever popular “I Love<br />
Rock-n-Roll”. The host hotel – The Westmark Hotel and Conference<br />
Center – was warm and welcoming, and the gift shop allowed me to<br />
assist the Fairbanks economy.<br />
On November 18 th , we held an OAMR Executive Board meeting in Keizer, followed by the Conference<br />
Committee meeting, and the Special Project/Fundraising meeting. It was a busy day but a great deal was<br />
accomplished. Our theme for the 2012 Conference, in my hometown of Ontario, will be “30 Years & Still<br />
Growing” and we will be recognizing and celebrating OAMR’s 30-year anniversary. The conference will<br />
conclude with a “Diamonds are Forever” themed formal banquet on Friday evening. Several items were<br />
discussed/acted on at the Board meeting, including the approval of the academy session with De Hicks for<br />
September, granting authority for the Historical Committee to purchase some items, moving the OAMR website<br />
to a new host, and approving the absentee ballot form as submitted by the Nominating Committee. In addition,<br />
the Records Management Committee will move forward with the Grateful Shred/Office Clean-Up program, and<br />
the Scholarship Committee had a new job description adopted. The President also appointed members to an<br />
ad hoc committee to address the duration of the OAMR annual conference and other conference issues. The<br />
question has been raised as to whether it should be shortened or to remain a three day event (1 day academy<br />
and 2 days of conference).<br />
We continue to work toward hosting a memorable and hopefully well-attended IIMC Conference in Portland in<br />
May 2012. Thank you for the wonderful donations from our Region IX sister states – <strong>Washington</strong>, California,<br />
and Alaska, - as well as a check from Region I. We also just received a check from the Nevada Clerk’s<br />
<strong>Association</strong> for $1000. We could not provide such an amazing conference without this assistance. There are<br />
also about 200 cookbooks remaining, at a mere $15 each, so now is the time to grab that little gift for that<br />
wedding shower, last minute Christmas gift, or for a student going off to college. Contact Denise Carey at<br />
503.630.8270 ext. 202 or carey@cityofestacada.org.<br />
I am very excited to have many more adventures representing Oregon over the next year, and look forward to<br />
meeting and laughing with more members of Region IX.
NEWS FROM AROUND<br />
THE REGION<br />
WASHINGTON—WMCA President Treva Percival, CMC, Reports…<br />
Well, I just returned from Alaska. What an<br />
amazing place. I had the opportunity to<br />
meet some great people and enjoy a lot of<br />
fun activities they had planned for us. We<br />
visited Chena and toured their Geo-thermal<br />
plant, their hydroponic gardens, the ice<br />
hotel/museum (yes, it’s a hotel if you want to<br />
pay $600/night), and got to sit in the famous<br />
hot springs. Nothing like sitting in the hot springs when there is<br />
snow all around you and it is about 20 degrees out.<br />
After our fun day at the Hot Springs we were whisked away<br />
to North Pole, Alaska, where we were able to shop at<br />
Santa’s workshop and even get our pictures taken with<br />
Santa. It was an amazing day all around. AAMC<br />
President Kathy Weber treated us like royalty and we had<br />
a terrific time.<br />
The WMCA Executive Committee met on October 21,<br />
<strong>2011</strong>, at our 2012 Conference Hotel in Lake Chelan. The<br />
Committee reviewed the following items:<br />
<br />
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Approved a new contract for a logo.<br />
Reviewed the menu for the 2012 Conference.<br />
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<br />
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Discussed IIMC’s Education Guidelines.<br />
Reviewed all Committee reports and adopted some changes to the Membership Committee description<br />
and voted to eliminate the Elections Committee.<br />
We also approved the formation of a Newsletter Committee for the 2012-13 year.<br />
Our next meeting will be January 20, 2012, in Lakewood, WA<br />
I hope everyone has an amazing Christmas and remember...
Trip forr Two, Airfare, &<br />
Week’s Hotel on Waikiki Beach<br />
Proceeds benefit IIMC Education<br />
Programs<br />
Hawaii Raffle<br />
2009 Winner Jacque Hald, CMC, Imperial Beach, CA<br />
$5 EACH OR 5 FOR $20<br />
Name ____________________________________ $ ____________________<br />
Phone ___________________ Email<br />
________ _________________________<br />
Return flier and check payable to MCEF<br />
to:<br />
Colleen Nicol, MMC, 3900 Main Street, Riverside, , CA 92522<br />
Winner drawn at<br />
IIMC Annual Conference in Portland, OR<br />
May<br />
24, 20122<br />
Winner need not be present to win<br />
SPONSORED BY<br />
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IIMC REGION IX<br />
Alaska • California • Oregon • <strong>Washington</strong> • Hawaii<br />
IIMC REGION IX DIRECTORS<br />
Kristie Smithers, MMC<br />
City Clerk - City of Wasilla<br />
290 East Herning Avenue<br />
Wasilla, AK 99654<br />
Phone No. (907) 373-9090<br />
Fax No. (907) 373-9092<br />
ksmither@ci.wasilla.ak.us<br />
REGION IX STATE PRESIDENTS<br />
Alaska <strong>Association</strong> of <strong>Municipal</strong> <strong>Clerks</strong><br />
Kacie Paxton, MMC<br />
Borough Clerk - Ketchikan Gateway Borough<br />
1900 First Street, Suite 115<br />
Ketchikan, AK 99901<br />
Phone No. (907) 228-6604<br />
Fax No. (907) 228-6697<br />
kaciep@kgbak.us<br />
Oregon <strong>Association</strong> of <strong>Municipal</strong> Recorders<br />
Tori Barnett, MMC<br />
City Recorder - City of Ontario<br />
444 SW 4th Street<br />
Ontario, OR 97914<br />
Phone No. (541) 881-3232<br />
Fax No. (541) 889-7121<br />
tori.barnett@ontariooregon.org<br />
IIMC PRESIDENT<br />
Colleen Nicol, MMC<br />
City Clerk - City of Riverside<br />
3900 Main Street<br />
Riverside, CA 92522<br />
Phone No. (951) 826-5818<br />
Fax No. (951) 806-5470<br />
cnicol@riversideca.gov<br />
Margaret (Peggy) Hawker, MMC<br />
City Recorder - City of Newport<br />
169 SW Coast Hwy<br />
Newport, OR 97365<br />
Phone No. (541) 574-0613<br />
Fax No. (541) 574-3355<br />
p.hawker@newportoregon.gov<br />
City <strong>Clerks</strong> <strong>Association</strong> of California<br />
Shirley Concolino, MMC<br />
City Clerk - City of Sacramento<br />
915 I Street<br />
Sacramento, CA 95814<br />
Phone No. (916) 808-7200<br />
Fax No.: (916) 808-7672<br />
sconcolino@cityofsacramento.org<br />
<strong>Washington</strong> <strong>Municipal</strong> <strong>Clerks</strong> <strong>Association</strong><br />
Treva Percival, MMC<br />
Clerk of the Board - Pierce Transit<br />
P.O. Box 99070<br />
Lakewood, WA 98496<br />
Phone No. (253) 581-8066<br />
Fax No. (253) 581-8075<br />
tpercival@piercetransit.org<br />
IIMC HEADQUARTERS<br />
Chris Shelby—Executive Director<br />
8331 Utica Avenue, Suite 200<br />
Rancho Cucamonga, CA 91730<br />
Toll Free No. (800) 251-1639<br />
Phone No. (909) 944-4162<br />
Fax No. (909) 944-8545<br />
hq@iimc.com