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TMCA NEWS JUNE 2011 Newsletter of the Texas Municipal Clerks Association, Inc. Vol. XXII No. 2 • June 20111CONTENTSPresident’s Message • page 1Upcoming Education &Networking Opportunities • page 4Honoring 2011 Retirees • page 52012 TMCA Committees • page 6Enter the Membership Contest • page 7President’s MessageBy this time most of us have finished with our electionsand may have a new mayor or new council members.For those of you who are conducting run-off elections,I hope they go smoothly.Speaking of time, how did it get to be June? My yearas TMCA president is just flying by. I have had theopportunity to visit some of our chapters, and that© Paul Traves, f16photo.comTML Report • page 8TMCCP Certificates Earned • page 8IIMC News • page 9Chapter News • page 12Chapter Contact Information • page 38TMCA Officers & Committees • page 39has been great fun for me. It has been great to meetour members in their own communities.I was fortunate to be able to attend the InternationalInstitute of Municipal Clerks (IIMC) AnnualConference in Nashville, and I was honored torepresent Texas in the opening ceremony parade offlags. It was a great opportunity to network with clerksfrom all over the world. Needless to say I didn’t missTMCA PresidentMary Kayser, TRMCCity Secretary, Garland

TMCA NEWS JUNE 20112President’s Messagean opportunity to brag on the Texas clerks and our outstanding Association. Ifyou have not had the opportunity to attend an IIMC conference, I encourage youto try to find a way to do so. The educational opportunities are outstanding, andthe networking is incredible.There were many sessions at IIMC, including sessions on records management,budgeting, leadership, problem solving techniques, and management, just to namea few. You never know when you will hear something that really impacts you. Forexample: one of the sessions I attended was on having fun with public speaking.The speaker talked about using laughter as a connector. It was a great session.There were two things that really hit home for me – how your attitude affects yourday and the importance of celebrating something every day. One of the speaker’sexamples was what happens when you allow a negative incident that occurs onthe way to work impact the rest of your day. That really spoke to me since I have along drive into work, and the chances of traffic jams or rude drivers are pretty high.The speaker’s suggestion was to look for things to be grateful for during the dayand to remember them as the day goes on. Her point being that if we focus daily onSpecial messagefrom the presidentI know there are many, many questions about the passageof SB 100 and its impact on cities. Questions are stillbeing asked of Texas Municipal League and the Secretaryof State about various provisions in the law, and moreinformation will be provided to you as soon as we have it.I encourage you to read the bill and to give a heads up toyour city attorney. A PDF of SB 100 can be downloadedhere.We will be discussing this bill and its impact at the TMCCPLegislative Update in August.In an email to Texas city officials, TML stated it is planninga one-hour seminar on June 29. The webinar willinclude explanation of the bill and the adjustments citiescan make; it will be followed by a 45-minute questionand-answertime.the things for which we are grateful, there will be no room for negative thoughts;TMCA News is published by: Texas Municipal Clerks Association, Inc.,University of North Texas, 1155 Union Circle #305067, Denton, Texas 76203Ph 940-565-3488, Fx 940-565-2012. http://municlerks.unt.eduVol. XXII, No. 2, June 2011Co-Editors:Alexandra Burke; Peggy Burnside, TRMC; Miriam Sheehan, TRMC; Joyce Snay, TRMCSubmission deadline for publication in the September issue: July 25, 2011.Send articles to: alexandra.burke@unt.edu

TMCA NEWS JUNE 2011Upcoming Education & Networking Opportunities4June 9-10, 2011 • Odessa, Texas • Learn more and registerTMCCP “Personnel Management” Seminar with Dr. Abraham BenavidesEducation credit: TMCCP Course 1 or 4 or recertification seminar creditJune 29, 2011 • Registration information to be announced by TMLTML one-hour webinar addressing SB 100 with 45 minute Q&A sessionAugust 10, 2011 • Austin, Texas • Learn more and registerAthenian Dialogue: “Unbroken” with dialogue leader Mary Lynne Stratta, TRMC,city secretary, BryanEducation credit: Qualifies for TMCCP education credit for those pursuing their secondor later TRMC recertification (dependent upon participation in the dialogue along withsatisfactory completion of the learning assessment). IIMC-pre-approved for two CMC orMMC education points.June 17, 2011 • Bryan, Texas • Learn more and registerBrazos Valley Council of Governments hosts a “Texas Municipal Law &Procedure Workshop” with author and attorney Alan BojorquezJuly 13, 2011 • Wylie, TexasTMCA Lone Star Chapter’s Records Management Day. Contact the Lone StarChapter for more information.July 22, 2011 • Port Aransas, Texas • Learn more and registerAthenian Dialogue: “We Band of Angels” with facilitator Mary Lynne Stratta,TRMC, city secretary, Bryan; hosted by the Coastal Bend Chapter of TMCAAugust 11-12, 2011 • Austin, TexasTMCCP Legislative UpdateWith Expert Consultant Alan BojorquezDon’t miss our popular “Legislative Update”Seminar August 11-12 in Austin. Our expertconsultant will be Alan Bojorquez, attorney,Bojorquez Law Firm, PLLC, and author ofthe fifth edition of the Texas Municipal Law &Procedure Manual. Alan Bojorquez will moderatea panel of speakers.Registration is now open. Anyone is welcome to register. TMCCPenrollees can earn Course 2 or recertification seminar attendance creditby attending this seminar.Education credit: Qualifies for TMCCP education credit for those pursuing their secondor later TRMC recertification (dependent upon participation in the dialogue along withsatisfactory completion of the learning assessment). IIMC-pre-approved for two CMC orMMC education points.October 11-14, 2011 • Houston, TexasTexas Municipal League ConferenceJuly 29-30, 2011 • Salado, TexasAnnual Salado Seminar co-hosted by the TMCA Capital and Central TexasChapters. Contact the Capital or Central Texas Chapter for more information.November 3-4, 2011 • Addison, Texas • Registration opens Aug. 8TMCCP Graduate Institute Seminar, “Leadership Principles for the 21 stCentury,” with David ReedEducation credit: TMCCP Course 1 or recertification seminar credit.

TMCA NEWS JUNE 2011Committee Service to TMCA, Inc.6By President Elect LeAnn Gallman, TRMCCity Secretary, City of MuleshoeLeAnn Gallman, TRMCRalph Waldo Emerson once said “The best way to findyourself is to lose yourself in the service of others.” Incity government we talk a lot about service and howwe serve our citizens. At this time you have a great opportunityto serve each other and the Texas MunicipalClerks Association, Inc.Each year it is the president elect’s responsibility tomake appointments to fill the positions on the elevenTMCA committees for the next year: NominatingCommittee, Scholarship Committee, Municipal Clerkof the Year Committee, Certification Committee,Local Government Records Committee, ResolutionsCommittee, Retirement Committee, TML BoothCommittee, Membership Committee, TechnologyCommittee, and Audit Committee.By serving, you have a wonderful opportunity to workwith and get to know others throughout the state andlearn more about TMCA. Several committees deliberateby phone, fax, or email, so travel isn’t always necessaryto serve—so don’t let that keep you from submitting aquestionnaire. If you should have any questions concerningany of the committees, please contact me at806-272-4528 or the TMCA staff at 940-565-3488.It is the goal of TMCA to have representation from everylocal chapter in the state serving on committees. Pleaseread the TMCA Committee Criteria Policy, and thencomplete and submit the Committee Interest Questionnaire(both are available in this PDF). The deadline forsubmission of the questionnaire is September 1, 2011.Please send your questionnaire to: LeAnn Gallman,TMRC, City Secretary, City of Muleshoe, 215 S First,Muleshoe, TX 79347, or email to lgallman@fivearea.com, or fax to 806-272-5260.Through the years I have stood in awe of the leaderswho have served this great organization. I am honoredto have my opportunity to serve, and hope you willtake the opportunity to serve with me. I look forwardto serving with you in 2012.

TMCA NEWS JUNE 20117Enter Our Membership ContestsCurrent TMCA members:Win a $50 Visa gift card!CONTEST INFORMATION FOR CURRENT TMCA MEMBERS:If a current TMCA member submits the name of a newly hiredmunicipal clerk/city secretary to the TMCA Membership CommitteeChair, the current member’s name will be entered into a contest tobe awarded in December 2011! If the new clerk subsequently joinsTMCA, the current member’s name will be entered again!To be eligible for this contest, the name (and current contactinformation) of the new clerk must be provided to: MembershipCommittee Chair Shelly Doty, shelly.doty@cleburne.net.Only the first person who submits the name of the new clerk will beentered into the drawing; however, if a member provides several namesduring the year, their name will be entered for each name provided.© Charles BrutlagDreamstime.comHelp Our Membership GrowNew TMCA members:Win a TMCA seminar registration fee!CONTEST INFORMATION FOR NEW TMCA MEMBERS:If the name of a newly hired municipal clerk/city secretary is submittedto TMCA Membership Committee Chair Shelly Doty, and the newclerk joins TMCA, the new clerk’s name will be entered into a contestto be awarded in December 2011!To be eligible for this contest, the new member’s name must havebeen referred by a current TMCA member.CONTACT:Membership Committee Chair Shelly Doty, TRMCshelly.doty@cleburne.net© Piotr RzeszutekDreamstime.comDEADLINE & DATE OF DRAWING:December 31, 2011

TMCA NEWS JUNE 20118Texas MunicipalLeague ReportBy TML Representative Norma Grimaldo, TRMCCity Secretary, OdessaTMCCP Certificates EarnedCongratulations to the following enrollees who earned course certificatesin the Texas Municipal Clerks Certification Program after completing thehomework, attending the required seminars, and passing the examinationfor the designated course.The Texas Municipal League officecontinues to be busy this time of year.Plans are taking shape for the AnnualConference in Houston on October 11-14. In regard to site selection for futureTML Annual conferences, the ConferenceCommittee recommended switching toan RFP instead of rotation of cities. If it is approved, the RFPprocess will be effective in 2014. In 2012 TML will celebrateits 100 th anniversary during the Annual Conference to beheld at the Texas Gaylord in Grapevine. TML is asking allaffiliates to plan a conference meeting or event for nextyear to commemorate the anniversary.In addition, TML provided legislative updates to the citiesthis year through webinars which were very successful. TMLstaff is working hard to represent our cities; they encourageus to contact our representatives on bills that affect ourcities. There are bills being filed that force unfundedmandates or take funds from cities. As a reminder, the TMLLegislative Update provides a listing of filed bills that relateto municipalities. Course 1Martha Velasquez, LulingCourse 2April Hill, RoanokeMaria Gonzalez,Missouri CityCourse 3Amy Arnold,White SettlementSusan Brock, TaylorGlynna Janine Butler,LittlefieldLinda Byers, VernonStacey Chadwick, RowlettMachiel Covey, ClarendonKelly Daniel, FrionaKathy Davidson Hoover,GilmerLindy Forsyth, LeforsBetsy Gates, TomballMaria Gonzalez,Missouri CitySocco Gorjon, ConroeRussell Haddock, MCCiTiffni Hererra, AbileneTeri Murdock, ItalyBeth Nemeth,Blooming GroveAmy Piukana, ProsperSherry Reeves, GrandviewAmy Turner, MidlandMelinda Uriegas,San AntonioJoni Vaughn, Lake DallasMichael Wells, BedfordCourse 4Lacy Borgeson, Temple

TMCA NEWS JUNE 20119IIMC NewsBy IIMC Region IV Director Mary Kayser, TRMCCity Secretary, GarlandThe 2011 IIMC conference in Nashville was outstanding.The venue was incredible, the speakerswere outstanding, and the session topics coveredeverything from time management to recordsmanagement to problem solving. It was an honorto participate in the opening ceremonies and carrythe Texas flag in the Parade of Flags.At the annual meeting held on Thursday, themembers present approved the constitutionalamendment changing the Ethical StandardsCommittee from a standing committee of fivemembers appointed by the president to an ad hoccommittee of three members appointed by theboard (when needed). The amendment will begoing to the membership at large for ratification.Texas clerks and TMCCP staff at the 2011 IIMC Annual Conference (standing from left toright): Leticia Vacek, TRMC, city clerk, San Antonio; Shirley Gentry, city clerk, Austin; SandyHart, TRMC, city secretary, McKinney; Miriam Sheehan, TRMC, administrative assistant, TMCA/TMCCP; Peggy Burnside, TRMC, administrative director, TMCA/TMCCP; Shelley Goodwin,TRMC, deputy city clerk, San Marcos; Christie Wilson, TRMC, city secretary, The Colony. Seated:Dianne Zucco, TRMC, city secretary, Plano; and Mary Kayser, TRMC, city secretary, Garland.

TMCA NEWS JUNE 2011IIMC News10In addition, the Budget Committee reported onthe financial condition of IIMC: it is in excellentshape. The line of credit has been paid off early,and we now have reserves in place. Policiesare now in place to ensure that expenses ofthe executive committee and board are fiscallyresponsible. Mary Lynne Stratta, TRMC, citysecretary, Bryan, was appointed as vice-chair ofthe Budget and Planning Committee for 2011-2012, so I am confident that the great strides madein the last several years to get IIMC into goodfinancial shape will continue.Above: Sharon Cassler swears in the new IIMC region directors; IIMC Region IV DirectorMary Kayser, TRMC, city secretary, Garland, stands third from left.Below: Nashville landmarks “Ghost Ballet” (at left), a sculpture on the banks of theCumberland River in downtown Nashville, and the Parthenon (at right), the centerpiece ofCentennial Park in Nashville, and home to Nashville’s art museum.I was sworn in as the new Region IV director atthe annual meeting. I look forward to servingour region for the next three years along withDeborah L. Miner, MMC, Harrah, Oklahoma. Onthat note, the date for the 2011 Region IV meetinghas been set: December 9-10 at the Hilton Hotelin Jackson, Mississippi. We will send out more

TMCA NEWS JUNE 2011TMCA Chapter News12Alamo ChapterBy Chapter President Jennifer Reyna, TRMCCity Secretary, Alamo HeightsPresident Jennifer Reyna, TRMC, city secretary, Alamo Heights,presided during the January meeting of the Alamo Chapter. PresidentReyna introduced Angela Cantu, city secretary, LaVernia, andMayor Harold Schott. President Reyna thanked them for welcomingus and for hosting today’s meeting.Alamo Chapter’s former president, Garden Ridge City SecretaryYolanda Benitez, TRMC, presented Mary Ybarra, TRMC, executiveassistant to the assistant city manager, Schertz, with a certificate ofappreciation for serving as the 2008-2010 Historian for the AlamoChapter. Mrs. Benitez then presented Mrs. Ybarra with a purplechrysanthemum and administered the oath of office to Mrs. Ybarra,who will serve as the 2010–2012 historian for the Alamo Chapter.President Jennifer Reyna introduced Mr. Robert Balli, payroll representative,Paychex Payroll Services. Mr. Balli presented informationto the group about the new payroll taxes as well as the services thatPaychex Payroll Services can provide to cities.Former Chapter President Yolanda Benitez presented all attendeeswith the Alamo Chapter Bylaws. She also presented the members ofthe Bylaws Committee with a certificate of appreciation. Thanks tocommittee members Peggy Cimics, TRMC, city secretary/HR director,Cibolo; Celia DeLeon, city secretary, Olmos Park; Leticia Saenz,deputy city clerk, San Antonio; Grace Tamez, TRMC, city secretary,Helotes; and Saundra Passailaigue, TRMC, city clerk, Shavano Park.Committee Chair Jennifer Reyna presented the group with the finalfinancial report for the December 2010 Banquet and thanked thecommittee members for their work. The chapter voted approval forpurchase of a digital camera.President Reyna announced that Leticia Vacek, TRMC, city clerk, SanAntonio, and Saundra Passailaigue, TRMC, city secretary, ShavanoPark, were recipients of the Norma Rodriguez Scholarship, whichwas presented at the chapter’s December banquet.President Reyna thanked Sheila Edmondson, Cibolo, for all of thewonderful pictures she took at the banquet. Mrs. Edmondson invitedeveryone to view the pictures which were laid out for viewing.

TMCA NEWS JUNE 2011TMCA Chapter News15Capital ChapterBy Chapter Secretary Sara WhiteCity Secretary, Round RockThe Capital Chapter has been busy the last few months starting with theinstallation of our new officers in December 2010. Join us in congratulatingour new officers! We know they will do great things for the chapter in thecoming years.President Melissa Brunner, TRMC, city secretary, FlatoniaVice President Toni Milam, TRMC, city secretary, BudaTreasurer Amy Harris, city secretary, CameronSecretary Sara White, city secretary, Round RockHistorian Brenda Page, city secretary, SmithvilleIn January the chapter held our first meeting of the year in Flatonia, thehome of our newly installed president. We made 2011 committee assignments,highlighted some legislative bills that might be of interest to citysecretaries, and heard an update on our chapter membership.Janet Rogers, outgoing chair of the Membership Committee, reported thatour chapter is up to 54 members—and we’re always recruiting more! Ifyou are in the Capital Chapter area and are not currently a member butwould like to join our great group, just contact Amy Harris (aharris@camerontexas.net) or any of our officers listed above, and they can get youa membership form.

TMCA NEWS JUNE 2011Capital Chapter16In March the chapter met at Bickerstaff Heath Delgado Acosta, which isalways a fun treat. Cindy Crosby gave us a great presentation on Twitterquorums and social media pitfalls when dealing with open government.It was very enlightening, as social media is becoming more prevalentwith local governments. And while social media can be a great resourcefor getting information to your citizens, it’s important to remember theunintended consequences it can have when it comes to open government.Cindy also covered some legislative committee recommendations that havebeen made regarding social media and open government. For a list of thoserecommendations--or the entire presentation made to our chapter (and it’schock full of great information and links!)--contact Sara White at swhite@round-rock.tx.us.Betty Brown also updated us on newly filed legislative bills and reportedthat over 2000 bills had been filed the previous three days before our meeting!WOW—can you imagine?! Betty also highlighted some bills that weneed to keep an eye on, mostly related to elections and open government.We also started discussing our annual Salado Seminar that takes place everyJuly. If you don’t have your room booked yet, you’d better hurry! Roomsalways fill up quickly at the Stagecoach Inn, and the Salado seminar is alwaysa fun one to attend. There are great speakers and an even better silentauction. Get your pens ready to bid on some great items this year!! Watchfor more information on the seminar to be coming out from our Saladocommittee soon.

TMCA NEWS JUNE 2011Capital Chapter17On April 8 Bryan City Secretary Mary Lynne Stratta, TRMC, and theCity of Bryan hosted an Athenian Dialogue, held at the TraditionsGolf and Country Club in Bryan, over the book The Junction Boys.Twenty-two people attended the event from seven different states. Inaddition, six of the Junction Boys—Jack Pardee,Billy Pete Huddleston, Lloyd Hale, Dennis Goehring,Marvin Tate, and Dutch Ohlendorf—attendedand participated in the dialogue. What aneat thing to be able to see and talk to the actualpeople from a book you are studying. Atheniandialogues are extraordinary events that can benot only a learning experience, but fun as well.Don’t forget that if you’re in your second TRMCcertification renewal, they can also count towardsyour recertification credit!Our always-popular city secretary/clerk t-shirtscontinue to be a great fundraiser for our scholarship fund. The proceedsfrom these sales allow us to send members to not only TMCAseminars, but also IIMC seminars and conferences. We hope youcontinue to enjoy them. We’ll have some new designs coming outsoon, so be watching. If you are interested in pre-ordering any orchecking to see what sizes we currently have in stock, you can contactFlatonia City Secretary Melissa Brunner, TRMC, at mbrunner@ci.flatonia.tx.us. A big THANK YOU to everyone who has purchasedshirts in the past!Upcoming Capital Chapter meetings:May 2011 – Jonestown (hosted by City SecretaryLinda Hambrick)July 2011 – Salado (FUN FUN FUN!)September 2011 – Thorndale (hosted by CitySecretary Denise Melde)December 2011 – Schertz (hosted by City SecretaryBrenda Dennis, TRMC)January 2012 – San Marcos (hosted by City ClerkJamie Lee Pettijohn)For any other information on the Capital Chapter, please contactChapter President Melissa Brunner (mbrunner@ci.flatonia.tx.us) orChapter Secretary Sara White (swhite@round-rock.tx.us).

TMCA NEWS JUNE 2011TMCA Chapter News18Central Texas ChapterBy Chapter Secretary Donna HawkinsCity Secretary, Beverly HillsThe Central Texas Chapter held their bi-monthly meeting. TheCity of Hubbard hosted the meeting at the Hubbard Historic HighSchool on February 16.The chapter welcomed Ms. Carol Pirie, deputy director and programmanager of Film Friendly Texas as the guest speaker. Afterthe very informative information from Ms. Pirie, the group held around table discussion regarding the 2011 election. Chapter members present at the February meeting:Patricia Ervin, TRMC, city secretary, Waco; Secretary Donna Hawkins,city secretary, Beverly Hills; Esmeralda Hudson, TRMC, assistant citysecretary, Waco; Brenda Jackson, city secretary, Groesbeck; DorthyJackson, city manager, Hubbard; President Lydia Lopez, TRMC, citysecretary, Hewitt; and Amber Rankin, city secretary, HubbardDorthy Jackson, city manager, Hubbard, with speaker Cindy Crosby,Bickerstaff Heath Delgado Acosta.Central Texas Chapter members

TMCA NEWS JUNE 2011Coastal Bend Chapter20the recommendations of the nominating committee, with discussionabout asking TMCA President Mary Kayser, TRMC, city secretary, Garland,to attend the next meeting to install the new officers. Congratulations,officers!Congratulations go out to Edna Lopez, who was chosen as the TMCATexas Municipal Clerk of the Year nominee, and Esther Arzola, city secretary,Port Aransas, who was chosen as the Coastal Bend Chapter Clerkof the Year at the meeting. Congratulations, ladies!!Coastal Bend members in attendance at the April meeting:Sereniah Breland, city administrator, GoliadBecky Miska, city secretary, EdnaIrma Parker, TRMC/CMC city secretary, RockportScarlet Swoboda, TRMC/CMC, city secretary, VictoriaLarry Thompson, TRMC, city secretary, GanadoPresident Swoboda announced that Mary Lynne Stratta, TRMC, citysecretary, Bryan, had offered to lead an Athenian Dialogue on “We Bandof Angels” in Port Aransas on July 22. She stated that it would be open toanyone, and a registration form would be sent out with all the specifics.President Swoboda announced that arrangements had already been madefor Mary Lynne to stay at Esther Arzola’s condominium in Port Aransas.Larry Thompson suggested that the chapter offer to reimburse Estherfor the use of her condominium. Everyone agreed that was a good idea.New member, Sereniah Breland, city administrator, Goliad, offered tohost the next meeting on Friday, July 8, in Goliad. She told everyonethat Market Days was held the second Saturday of each month. We themembers thought that was a great date, and we could stay over for MarketDays. Becky Miska, city secretary, Edna, offered to host a meetingin September.

TMCA NEWS JUNE 2011TMCA Chapter News21Lone Star ChapterBy Chapter President Bruce Dunn, TRMCTown Secretary, St. PaulThe Lone Star Chapter continues its policy of offering meetingsthroughout its region.January 2011Our chapter does not host a January meeting since many of ourmembers attend the TMCCP Election Law Seminar.February 2, 2011This was a tale of ice and snow. We cancelled our meeting due tothe first ice and snowstorm that hit the week of the meeting. Wepostponed the meeting by a week and sure enough that was theday when the second ice and snow hit the area. The meeting wastherefore cancelled.March 2, 2011The Lone Star Chapter met at the W. Walworth Harrison Libraryin Greenville. The meeting began by congratulating recent TMCCPgraduates (Bruce Dunn, TRMC, city secretary, St. Paul; Joy Hart,TRMC, senior executive assistant, Murphy; Christel Pettinos, TRMC,city secretary, Coppell; and Alice Snyder, TRMC, assistant city secretary,Plano), recertifying members (Jean Dwinnell, TRMC, citysecretary, Fate; Sandy Hart, TRMC,city secretary, McKinney; KathyWingo, TRMC, city secretary, Lucas;and Diane Zucco, TRMC, citysecretary, Plano), and new AthenianFellow Linda Rhodes, TRMC, citysecretary, Lake Worth.Chapter business included announcingand awarding the chapter’s2010/2011 Scholarships of$500.00 each. Recipients were KathyWingo, TRMC, city secretary, Lucas;Carrie Smith, TRMC, city secretary,Parker, winner of the itemdonated by the host chapter for thechapter’s monthly fundraiser.Jacky Casey, assistant to the city secretary, Wylie; and Susie Quinn,TRMC, city secretary, Rowlett. Chapter President Dunn thanked theScholarship Committee, chaired by Carole Kuykendall, Greenville,for another job well done.The Audit Committee Chair Carrie Smith, TRMC, city secretary,Parker, presented the audit report for 2009-2010, which was approvedby the members. Chapter President Dunn thanked her andmembers Stephanie Storm, Wylie, and Vickie Schmid, deputy citysecretary, Richardson, for their hard work.

TMCA NEWS JUNE 2011Lone Star Chapter22President-Elect Vicki Faulkner, TRMC, city secretary, Celina, introducedSpeaker Paul Phelan, Greenville Library Director. His topicwas “New Trends in Public Libraries.”There were no committee reports due. Chapter President Dunnreviewed future chapter, TMCA, and IIMC meetings. The meetingended with the drawing for items provided by the host city ofGreenville.Please join us as a member or guest at our future chapter meetings:June 1 – City of Rockwall, Rockwall CountyJuly 13 – Records Management Day, City of Wylie, Collin CountyAugust 3 – Denison, Grayson CountyVisit the Lone Star Chapter’s website to learn about upcoming eventsat http://tmcalonestarchapter.com. April 6, 2011The Lone Star Chapter met at the Richardson City Hall/ConventionCenter. Chapter business included discussion of preparation plansfor the upcoming “Records Management Work Day” that is scheduledfor July 13 in Wylie at the Smith Library.The Clerk and Member of the Year committee chair, Carole Ehrlichof Wylie, reported and announced a due date of May 1 for submittingapplications for these awards. These honors will be bestowedat the June meeting in Rockwall.President-Elect Vickie Faulkner (Celina) introduced Speaker GeoffWright, Richardson Convention & Visitors Bureau Superintendent.He discussed their “Dine Local, Dine Smart” program, which helpsthe image of their city and creates partnership with local businesses.Chapter President Dunn reviewed future chapter, TMCCP, and IIMCmeetings. The meeting ended with the drawing for items providedby the host city of Richardson.Members in attendance from Collin, Dallas, Denton, Grayson, Hunt and Rockwallcounties were:Jacky Casey, assistant to the citysecretary, WylieBruce Dunn, TRMC,city secretary, St. PaulCarole Ehrlich, TRMC,city secretary, WylieJennifer Faircloth,administrative assistant, LucasVickie Faulkner, TRMC,city secretary, CelinaLisa Henderson,deputy city secretary/recordcoordinator., The ColonyCarole Kuykendall, GreenvilleJulie Lollar, TRMC,city clerk, DenisonAimee Nemer, TRMC, citysecretary, MurphyChristel Pettinos, TRMC,city secretary, CoppellSusie Quinn, TRMC,city secretary, RowlettVickie Schmid, TRMC, deputy citysecretary, RichardsonCarrie Smith, TRMC,city secretary, ParkerAlice Snyder, TRMC,assistant city secretary, PlanoChristie Wilson, TRMC,city secretary, The ColonyKathy Wingo, TRMC,city secretary, LucasDiane Zucco, TRMC,city secretary, Plano

TMCA NEWS JUNE 2011Lower Rio Grande Valley Chapter23By Chapter Historian Annette Villarreal, TRMCCity Secretary, McAllenThe City of San Juan graciously hosted the March 23 meeting of theLower Rio Grande Valley Chapter at the San Juan Fire Station #2 Commissioner’sRoom. San Juan City Secretary Bobby Rodriguez graciouslywelcomed members and treated everyone to a very delicious BBQ lunch.After the invocation was delivered by Chapter President Perla Zamora,TRMC, deputy city secretary, McAllen, nominations were sought to fillthe office of secretary/treasurer. San Juan City Secretary Bobby Rodriguezwas nominated, and after a unanimous vote, was sworn into officeby Vice President Hilda Pedraza, TRMC, city clerk, Pharr.Among the issues discussed and acted on were amendments to the bylaws,tuition assistance policy, and an election-related matter involvingvoting equipment. Earlier this year, the Hidalgo County EA receivedapproval from the County Elections Commission and CommissionersCourt to do away with the leasing option of voting equipment to citieswishing to conduct stand-alone elections, and alternatively would onlyoffer full service election contracts effective 2011. In doing so, they citedissues with budget cuts, employee reduction and time limitations. Afterconcerns were expressed to the county judge by local city secretaries whoconduct stand-alone elections, the Elections Commission reconsideredSan Juan City Secretary Bobby Rodriguez was sworn in as chapter secretary/treasurer by Vice President Hilda Pedraza, TRMC, city clerk, Pharr.

TMCA NEWS JUNE 2011Lower Rio Grande Valley Chapter24their position and authorized the continuance of the leasing optionfor this year only. The Elections Commission instructed theEA to begin making presentations to the various political entitiesto seek “buy in” with respect to 1) moving the General Electionsfrom May to November and 2) contracting the election out to thecounty with a joint ballot.Further, in an effort to prepare for 2012 and beyond, McAllen ITDirector Belinda Mercado was asked to attend the meeting to talkabout the procurement process and state contracts as they relate tovarious voting systems. Ms. Mercado noted that state pricing wasdated, and she was waiting for a response to see if those contractsand pricing would be revised since they reflected 2005 pricing. Inthe meantime, Ms. Mercado recommended the development of acooperative agreement (with more buying power) to collectivelyseek better pricing.The next chapter meeting will be held at South Padre Island.For membership information, contact Bobby Rodriguez, city secretary,San Juan, at 956-702-6400.

TMCA NEWS JUNE 2011Lower Rio Grande Valley Chapter25Members in attendance at the March newsletter were:Susie Alcocer, city secretary, Port IsabelAnna L. Cantu, city clerk, PenitasAnabel Guillen, assistant city secretary, Port IsabelVice President Hilda Pedraza, TRMC, city clerk, PharrNorma Olvera, administrative supervisor, McAllenNewly elected Secretary/Treasurer Bobby Rodriguez,city secretary, San JuanYesenia Rodriguez, administrative supervisor, McAllenBaudelia Rojas, city secretary, AltonHistorian Annette Villarreal, TRMC, city secretary, McAllenElizabeth Walker, city secretary, WeslacoPresident Perla Zamora, TRMC, deputy city secretary, McAllenAt the March chapter meeting in San Juan.

TMCA NEWS JUNE 2011TMCA Chapter News26North Texas ChapterBy Chapter President Shelly Doty, TRMCCity Secretary, CleburneGreetings TMCA Members!The North Texas Municipal Clerks Association hosted a professionalseminar on March 10 at the Hurst Conference Center. Sarah Jacobsenwith the Texas State Library conducted a session on “Records Management.”Motivational speaker and trainer, Marti Miller, helpedus to derive more “Joy on the Job” and Ann Marks taught us howto better communicate through the art of “Face Reading.” It wasvery interesting. We also conducted our professional meeting duringlunch where we received a short legislative update from JennyGravly with Taylor Olsen Sralla and Elam. It was a great day oflearning and networking! Planning will begin soon for next year’sseminar. I hope to see you all there!We have a special meeting planned for June in Arlington. We willannounce our Municipal Clerks of the Year as well as the recipientof the Alyce Deering Scholarship. The meeting will be held on June16 at Arlington City Hall.If you are in the Dallas-Fort Worth area and are not currently attendingNTMCA meetings, you are encouraged to do so. Feel free tocontact me at shelly.doty@cleburne.net or at 817-645-0908 for moreinformation on the meetings and membership. We would love tohave you come and be a part of our organization! The April NTMCA professional meeting was hosted by the City ofBridgeport. The attendees heard about historic preservation fromKen Sprecher from the Bridgeport Historic Society. It was a greatmeeting. I would like to extend a big thanks to Jesica McEachern,city secretary, Bridgeport for getting it all together.

TMCA NEWS JUNE 2011TMCA Chapter News27Northeast Texas ChapterBy Chapter President Gail Weir, TRMCCity Secretary, Ore CityThe Northeast Texas Chapter met March 4 at the City ofTyler’s Training Center. The meeting was called to orderby Chapter President Gail Weir, TRMC, city secretary,Ore City. We were glad to have recently retired KilgoreCity Clerk Karen Custer in attendance, who introducedher replacement, City Clerk Denise McMillan.The Northeast Chapter is honored to be hosting the TexasState Library and Archives Commission as they present aseminar on June 3 at the Maude Cobb Convention Centerin Longview. Topics covered will be control schedulebasics, improving filing systems, and forms management.The seminar is appropriate for varied entities; you maypass the invitation on to your county and schools.Many members of the Chapter attended the TMCCP“Budget and Finance” Seminar in Tyler in April. TylerCity Secretary Cassandra Brager, city clerk, Tyler,handed out 32 Tyler rose bushes as door prizes.

TMCA NEWS JUNE 2011Northeast Texas Chapter28The Northeast Texas Chapter at their March meeting in Tyler (front row to back row, left to right):Lawanna Williams, assistant finance director, Kilgore; Vice President Rosena Becker-Ross, city secretary/court administrator, Mount Enterprise; President Gail Weir, TRMC, city secretary, Ore City; Secretary/TreasurerSherry Roberts, TRMC, city secretary, White Oak; Kathy Davidson-Hoover, city secretary, Gilmer; KristyWebb, deputy clerk, Mt. Enterprise; Laura Welch, city secretary, Hallsville; Fran Wendeborn, TRMC,city secretary, Rusk; Vickie Brenton, TRMC, city secretary, Winnsboro; Donna Sickel, city secretary,Carthage; Denise McMillan, city clerk, Kilgore; Cassandra Brager, city clerk, Tyler; Karen Custer, cityclerk (retired), Kilgore.

TMCA NEWS JUNE 2011TMCA Chapter News29Panhandle ChapterBy Chapter Secretary Cheryl Gibson-Salgado, TRMCCity Secretary/Assistant City Manager, SpearmanThe Panhandle Chapter met February 17 at 11:30 a.m. at the AmarilloClub with six members present for their bimonthly meeting. Approvalof the minutes of December 16, 2010, was given and the treasury reportwas approved as presented.The chapter had a program concerning contracting with an elections administratorfrom Potter County Elections Administrator Knoxie Mathes.A round table question-and-answer session on elections was also held.The Panhandle Chapter met April 21 at 11:30 a.m. at the Amarillo Clubwith eight members present for their bimonthly meeting. ClaudiaStravato, part-time instructor of State & Local Government at West TexasA&M University, gave a program concerning immigration and how itimpacts our positions.Those present at the Panhandle Chapter meeting were:Chapter Treasurer Leslie Bass, city secretary, FritchMachiel Covey, city secretary, ClarendonKelly Daniel, city secretary, FrionaChapter Historian Suzanne Finch, TRMC, city secretary,HerefordChapter Secretary Cheryl Gibson-Salgado, TRMC, citysecretary, SpearmanChapter President Gretchen Mercer, city secretary, CanyonKim Rehkopf, city secretary, DumasNelwyn Ward, city secretary, MemphisOur guest was Emily West, utility clerk, FritchThe chapter held discussions concerning the Municipal Clerk of the Yearand the seminar to be held in Amarillo in August 2012.The chapter is scheduled to meet next on June 16 at 11:30 a.m. at theAmarillo Club in Amarillo.

TMCA NEWS JUNE 2011TMCA Chapter News30Red River ChapterBy Secretary-Treasurer Lydia Ozuna, TRMCCity Clerk, Wichita FallsThe Red River Chapter held their quarterly meeting in Wichita Falls at PasqualsRestaurant March 24.Meeting was called to order at 1:10 p.m. by President Balthrop. PresidentBalthrop gave the welcome.A Red River Chapter stipend check in the amount of $200.00 will be issuedto Vernon City Secretary Linda Byers, which was previously approved by themembership.Membership voted to donate $200.00 to Rathgeber Hospitality House, WichitaFalls.Members present were:President Marie Balthrop, TRMC,city secretary, HollidayVice President Mitzi Wallace, TRMC,city secretary, BowieSecretary/Treasurer Lydia Ozuna,TRMC, city clerk, Wichita FallsBarbara Bowman,city clerk, Cashion CommunityAmy Anderson, city secretary, Lakeside CityLinda Byers, city secretary, VernonPresident Balthrop introduced the program “Electronic Records Management:What are You Talking About?”Secretary-Treasurer Ozuna introduced the guest speaker, Russell Haddock,Senior Account Executive with MCCi. Mr. Haddock gave an informative presentationon “Enterprise Content Management (E.C.M.)” His slides were verycolorful as he provided “inside pictures” of his daughters and places to which

TMCA NEWS JUNE 2011Red River Chapter31they had traveled. It turned out to be a fun and educational presentation,while getting a little insight into Russell’s family. Questions andcomments, as well as personal experiences with managing records, wereshared throughout the presentation.President Balthrop thanked Mr. Haddock for his lively, colorful andeducational presentation.Secretary-Treasurer Ozuna provided information on the upcomingTMCCP seminars - “The Municipal Budget Cycle” in Tyler, April 7-8;“Municipal Personnel Management” in Odessa, June 9-10; and TMCCP’s“Legislative Update” in Austin, August 11-12. Members were encouragedto carpool.It was noted that Trish Holley, TRMC, city secretary, Burkburnett, hadbeen appointed interim city manager until a city manager is appointed.Support and prayers were asked for Trish.Next meeting will be held June 15 at 1:00 p.m. in Wichita Falls at PasqualsRestaurant. The tentative speaker will be Ms. Kim Tomlinson, executivedirector, Rathgeber Hospitality House.We would like to extend an open invitation to attend any of our RedRiver Chapter meetings. For more information, please contact Secretary-Treasurer Lydia Ozuna, P.O. Box 1431, Wichita Falls, TX 76307; 940-761-7409; lydia.ozuna@wichitafallstx.gov.

TMCA NEWS JUNE 2011TMCA Chapter News32Salt Grass ChapterBy Chapter Secretary Maria GonzalezDeputy City Secretary, Missouri CityFebruary 2011 MeetingOn February 16 the Salt Grass Chapter held a meeting at TexasLand and Cattle Steak House in Houston. The meeting was calledto order by President Lenz at 11:50 a.m.Ms. Martha Williams, Olson & Olson, LLP, presented a veryinformative program regarding “Retention and Destruction ofLocal Government Records.” Ms. Williams also provided thumbdrives to each member present at the meeting, which includedinformation pertaining to her presentation and additional retentioninformation. This month’s program produced a high turnoutfrom our Salt Grass Chapter members! Good job!Salt Grass Chapter board members at the March meeting. Front Row, left toright: Maria Gonzalez, deputy city secretary, Missouri City; Sharon Harris,TRMC, assistant city secretary, La Porte; Thelma Lenz, TRMC, city secretary,West University Place. Back Row, left to right: Krisha Langton, TRMC, citysecretary, Sealy, and Crystal Roan, TRMC, deputy city secretary, Webster.

TMCA NEWS JUNE 2011Salt Grass Chapter33Further chapter business included approval of the Januaryminutes and treasurer’s report; discussion of the Annual“Public Information Act” Seminar to be held in Deer Parkduring the month of March; and reports from the Banquet/Holiday Party Committee.President Lenz read a thank-you note fromMartha Gillett, TRMC, city secretary/PIO(retired), La Porte, thanking the chapter fortheir generous gift of a Salt Grass Chapterthrow and gift card to Starbucks. PresidentLenz further stated Martha is enjoying herretirement and misses the camaraderie ofall Salt Grass Chapter members.Martha Gillett, TRMCMarch 2011 Salt Grass Chapter “Public InformationAct” Meeting and Salt Grass Chapter MeetingThe Salt Grass Chapter held its 10th Annual Public InformationSeminar at the Deer Park Courts and TheaterAbove right, from left to right: Jenny Redden, TRMC, city secretary,Morgan’s Point; Krisha Langton, TRMC, city secretary, Sealy;Sandra Watkins, TRMC, city secretary, Deer Park; and DaylCooksey, deputy city secretary, Sealy, at the March meeting inDeer Park.Near right: Thelma Lenz, TRMC, city secretary, West UniversityPlace, and Crystal Roan, TRMC, deputy city secretary, Webster.

TMCA NEWS JUNE 2011Salt Grass Chapter34Building in Deer Park on March 16 from 9:00 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. MayorWayne Riddle, Deer Park, gave a warm welcome.The sessions consisted of “Public Information Act Law for EnforcementRecords” from the City of Missouri City’s Law EnforcementRecords Management Supervisor, Janice Poppenhusen; “ProcessingPublic Information Requests” and “State Regulations and ChargesConcerning Public Information Requests” from Patrice Fogarty,TRMC, city secretary, La Porte, and Hadassah Schloss, cost rulesadministrator in the Open Records Division for the Office of theAttorney General; and “Texas Notary Laws” from Scott Bounds,attorney for Olson and Olson, LLP. This seminar also produced ahigh turn-out of many city representatives throughout the state!April 2011 Salt Grass Chapter MeetingThe Salt Grass Chapter held its monthly meeting on April 13 atTexas Land and Cattle where President Lenz called the meeting toorder at 11:51 a.m.The meeting was kicked off to a great start with Detective JeromeMcKowen from the City of La Porte. He spoke about general safetyprecautions all city secretaries could take during city council meetingsand in their personal lives. With the assistance of our very newBelow: Paula Favors, city secretary, Wharton, and speaker Detective JeromeMcKowen, La Porte, at the April meeting.Our Public Information Act Committee members were: Sandra Watkins,TRMC, city secretary, Deer Park; Dayl Cooksey, deputy citysecretary, Sealy; and Crystal Roan, TRMC, city secretary, Webster.Well done, committee members, for another great meeting!After the seminar, the chapter held a lively meeting in the DeerPark Courts and Theater Building. Business included approval ofthe February meeting minutes and treasurer’s report; discussion ofthe Annual Banquet and Holiday Committee; and an overwhelmingsupport of Missy Bunch, TRMC, city secretary, Katy, as the chapter’snominee for the TMCA Texas Municipal Clerk of the Year award.

TMCA NEWS JUNE 2011Salt Grass Chapter35city secretary, Paula Favors, Wharton, DetectiveMcKown demonstrated key safety moves to be usedin the event our lives are in danger. Thank you, DetectiveMcKown and Chapter Vice President Harris,for bringing us an informative meeting!Chapter business included approval of the Marchminutes and treasurer’s report; estimated cost perperson for the Salt Grass Chapter holiday partyand banquet; and TMCA TML Booth Committeegiveaways.The chapter also discussed being on the road duringthe month of August, in an effort to reach out to moreDetective Jerome McKowencity secretaries who are not able to travel to the Salt Grass Chapter central meetinglocation in Houston. It was discussed and voted by those members present to holdour next meeting after the summer break in Tomball.During open forum, Missy Bunch, TRMC, city secretary, Katy, humbly thankedthe chapter for nominating her as the TMCA Texas Municipal Clerk of the Year.President Lenz stated the chapter’s nominee is well deserving of this recognition.The chapter is scheduled to meet again in August.For more information about our chapter, to become a member or to inquire aboutfuture meetings, please contact Chapter Secretary Maria Gonzalez at 281-403-8686or smgonzalez@missouricitytx.gov. Members in attendance at the March 2011Salt Grass Chapter meeting were:Dayl Cooksey, deputy city secretary, SealyPaula Favors, city secretary, WhartonPatrice Fogarty, TRMC, city secretary, La PorteMaria Gonzalez,deputy city secretary, Missouri CitySharon Harris, TRMC,assistant city secretary, La PorteKrisha Langton, TRMC, city secretary, SealyThelma Lenz, TRMC,city secretary, West University PlaceMichelle Perez, dep. city secretary, FriendswoodCrystal Roan, TRMC,deputy city secretary, WebsterJenny Redden, TRMC,city secretary, Morgan’s PointLinda Ronick, city secretary, PasadenaPauline Small, TRMC, city secretary, WebsterCharlene Tighe,executive secretary, Deer ParkSandra Watkins, TRMC, city secretary, Deer ParkMelinda Welsh, TRMC, city secretary, Friendswood

TMCA NEWS JUNE 2011TMCA Chapter News36South Plains ChapterBy Chapter Secretary Sharon TrumbleCity Secretary, New DealThe South Plains Chapter met on March 16 at Lubbock Women’sClub in Lubbock. The meeting was hosted by the City of Littlefieldand City Secretary Janine Butler.President Toni Chrestman, TRMC, city secretary, Slaton, called themeeting to order.Littlefield City Secretary Janine Butler introduced Ashley Harder,Corporate Market Director for the American Heart Association.Ashley Harder gave a very informative presentation on heart diseasein women; the presentation included signs of a heart attack.Handouts and “Go Red” pins were distributed; April is “Go Redfor Women” month.President Chrestman welcomed members and our guest. She thenread her thank-you note to the group for flowers sent during theloss of her mother.President Chrestman congratulated Texas Registered MunicipalClerk certification graduates for 2010: Beth Walls, TRMC, citysecretary, Levelland; Murvat Musa, TRMC, city manager, RansomCanyon; and JoAnn Beard, TRMC, city secretary, Smyer. President

TMCA NEWS JUNE 2011TMCA ChaptersPanhandle ChapterGretchen Mercer, President301 16th StCanyon, TX 79015806-655-5000806-655-5025 Faxgmercer@canyontx.com38Alamo ChapterJennifer Reyna, TRMC, President6116 BroadwaySan Antonio, TX 78209210-832-2209210-822-8197 Faxjreyna@alamoheightstx.govBluebonnet ChapterKay Torres, PresidentPO Box 26Robert Lee, TX 76945325-453-2831325-453-4531 Faxrobertleetexas@wtxs.netCapital ChapterMelissa Brunner, TRMC, PresidentPO Box 329Flatonia, TX 78941361-865-3548361-865-2817 Faxmbrunner@ci.flatonia.tx.usCentral Texas ChapterLydia Lopez, TRMC, PresidentPO Box 610Hewitt, TX 76643-0610254-666-6171254-666-6014 Faxcitysecretary@cityofhewitt.comCoastal Bend ChapterScarlet Swoboda, TRMC, PresidentPO Box 1758Victoria, TX 77902361-485-3040361-485-3045 Faxsswoboda@victoriatx.orgHill Country ChapterK. Vivian Saiz, President730 Main StJunction, TX 76849325-446-2622325-446-3003 Faxvivian.saiz@cityofjunction.comLone Star ChapterBruce Dunn, President2505 Butscher’s Block, St Paul, TX 75098972-442-7212972-442-8332 Faxtownofstpaul@verizon.nettmcalonestarchapter.comLower Rio GrandeValley ChapterPerla Zamora, TRMC, PresidentPO Box 220McAllen, TX 78505956-681-1025956-681-1010 Faxpzamora@mcallen.netNorth Texas ChapterShelly Doty, TRMC, PresidentPO Box 677, Cleburne, TX 76033817-645-0908817-556-8848 Faxshelly.doty@cleburne.netwww.ntmca.orgNortheast Texas ChapterGail Weir, TRMC, PresidentPO Box 327Ore City, TX 75683903-968-2511903-968-6996 Faxcityoforecity@etex.netPineywoods ChapterCarrie Edwards, PresidentPO Box 144Colmesneil, TX 75938409-837-5211409-837-2502 Faxcityofcolmesneil@valornet.comRed River ChapterMarie Balthrop, TRMC, PresidentPO Box 508Holliday, TX 76366940-586-1313940-586-1107 Faxhollidayadmin@srcaccess.netSalt Grass ChapterThelma Lenz, TRMC, President3800 W University BlvdWest University Place, TX 77005713-662-5813713-662-5305 Faxtlenz@westutx.govSouth Plains ChapterToni Chrestman, TRMC, President130 South 9th StSlaton, TX 79364806-828-2000806-828-2002 Faxtchrestman@hotmail.comWest Texas ChapterTonya Todd, TRMC, PresidentPO Box 400Wink, TX 79789432-527-3441432-527-3303 Faxcityclerk01@hotmail.com

TMCA NEWS JUNE 20112011 TMCA Officers & Committees39OfficersPresident Mary KayserCity Secretary, GarlandPO Box 469002Garland, TX 75046972-205-2404972-205-2399 FAXmkayser@ci.garland.tx.usTRUSTEESCheryl Gibson-SalgadoCity Sec./Asst. City Mgr., SpearmanPO Box 37Spearman, TX 79081806-659-2524806-659-3859 FAXcitysec@antden.comPres. Elect LeAnn GallmanCity Secretary, Muleshoe215 S First StMuleshoe, TX 79347806-272-4528806-272-5260 FAXlgallman@fivearea.comSherry MashburnCity Secretary, College StationPO Box 9960College Station, TX 77842979-764-3541979-764-6377 FAXsmashburn@cstx.govVice Pres. Norma GrimaldoCity Secretary, OdessaPO Box 4398Odessa, TX 79760432-335-3276432-335-4160 FAXngrimaldo@ci.odessa.tx.usSusie QuinnCity Secretary, RowlettPO Box 99Rowlett, TX 75030972-412-6109972-412-6118 FAXsquinn@rowlett.comSecretary Art CamachoCity Secretary, Haltom CityPO Box 14246Haltom City, TX 76117817-222-7749817-834-7237 FAXacamacho@haltomcitytx.comPauline SmallCity Secretary, Webster101 PennsylvaniaWebster, TX 77598281-316-4101281-316-4119 FAXpsmall@cityofwebster.comTreasurer Linda KnightCity Secretary, Breckenridge105 N RoseBreckenridge, TX 76424254-559-8287254-559-7322 FAXcity@wtconnect.comAnnette VillarrealCity Secretary, McAllenPO Box 220McAllen, TX 78505956-681-1020956-681-1010 FAXavillarreal@mcallen.netImmediate Past PresidentPamela SchmidtCity Secretary, RichardsonPO Box 830309Richardson, TX 75083972-744-4290; 972-744-5803 FAXpamela.schmidt@cor.govSandra WatkinsCity Secretary, Deer ParkPO Box 700Deer Park, TX 77536281-478-7247281-542-9796 FAXskwatkins@deerparktx.orgEX-OFFICIO MEMBERS: Advisory Management Committee Chair Patricia Ervin, city secretary, Waco; Peggy Burnside, TMCCP/TMCA Administrative DirectorCommitteesAdvisory Management CommitteePatricia Ervin, Waco, Past President, ChairLeAnn Gallman, Muleshoe, President ElectMary Kayser, Garland, PresidentPamela Schmidt, Richardson, Immed. Past Pres.Becky Garza, Lubbock, Certification Comm. Chair*Peggy Burnside, TMCCP/TMCA Admin. Dir.*Audit CommitteeBrenda Craig, Kerrville, ChairMelba Haralson, GladewaterAmanda McCrory, BurlesonNorma Grimaldo, Odessa, Board LiaisonHistorianSuzanne Finch, HerefordMembership Committee(Comprised of Chapter Presidents)Shelly Doty, Cleburne, ChairSandra Watkins, Deer Park, Board Liaison*non-voting memberMunicipal Clerk of the YearCommitteeCara McPartland, Wimberly, ChairPeggy Cimics, CiboloLinda Rhodes, Lake WorthChristi Shivers, MexiaChristie Wilson, The ColonySherry Mashburn, College Station, Bd. LiaisonNominating CommitteeCarole Vanzant, Fair Oaks Ranch, chairAimee Nemer, MurphyIrma Parker, RockportMary Lynne Stratta, BryanLeAnn Gallman, Muleshoe, Board LiaisonMary Kayser, Garland, Board LiaisonOpen RecordsSteering CommitteeMelissa Brunner, FlatoniaResolutions CommitteeMarie Balthrop, Holliday, ChairCynthia Bowman, BryanToni Chrestman, SlatonDiane Cockrell, DecaturLaure Morgan, HemphillAnnette Villarreal, McAllen, Board LiaisonRetirement CommitteeGail Weir, Ore City, ChairMelissa Brunner, FlatoniaSharon Harris, La PorteSonja Land, MesquiteJennifer Reyna, Alamo HeightsSusie Quinn, Rowlett, Board LiaisonScholarship CommitteeDiane Zucco, Plano, ChairKrisha Langton, SealySaundra Passailaigue, Shavano ParkBrenda Shaw, MortonLinda Zartler, BoernePeggy Burnside, TMCCP/TMCA Admin. Dir.Pauline Small, Webster, Board LiaisonTechnology CommitteePatrice Fogarty, La Porte, Co-ChairShelley George, Allen, Co-ChairTML Booth CommitteeThelma Lenz, West University Place, ChairSalt Grass Chapter MembersTML RepresentativeNorma Grimaldo, Odessa, Vice PresidentCertification CommitteeRebecca Garza, ChairCity Secretary, Lubbock1625 13th StLubbock, TX 79401806-775-2025; Fx 806-775-3983bgarza@mylubbock.usBrenda DennisCity Secretary, Schertz1400 Schertz PkwySchertz, TX 78154210-619-1030; Fx 210-619-1039bdennis@schertz.comDanette DunlapCity Secretary, AbilenePO Box 60Abilene, TX 79604325-676-6202; Fx 325-676-6229danette.dunlap@abilenetx.comShelley GeorgeCity Secretary, Allen305 Century PkwyAllen, TX 75013214-509-4105; Fx 214-509-4118sgeorge@cityofallen.orgLydia LopezCity Secretary, HewittPO Box 610Hewitt, TX 76643254-666-6171; Fx 254-666-6014citysecretary@cityofhewitt.comPeggy BurnsideAdmin. Dir., TMCCP/TMCA1155 Union Cir #305067Denton, TX 76203940-565-3488; Fx 940-565-2012peggy.burnside@unt.eduEX-OFFICIO MEMBERS: Mary Kayser, TMCA President; LeAnn Gallman, TMCA President Elect; and Pamela Schmidt, TMCA Immediate Past President