LMR_August2018

A Word from
Our Affiliates
Clerks Corner
BY DOUGLAS SCHMIDT, LCMC
MANDEVILLE CITY CLERK, LMCA PUBLIC RELATIONS OFFICER
Summer is almost over and time
to start thinking of Fall, football,
and holidays! Likewise, the LMCA
Institute planning is in full swing.
The Committee has acquired some
new speakers and is planning an
interesting off site activity. The 43rd
Annual Institute will be October
21-26, 2018 at the Embassy Suites
in Baton Rouge. Friday morning sessions have been
added to receive more points toward certification. These
classes will be held at the LMA office in downtown Baton
Rouge. All Clerks who are eligible for certifications
should be aware that applications must be received by
the last Friday in August (in hand-not postmarked) and
must be submitted on the updated application forms
which are available on the LMA website. Completed
applications with supporting documentation should be
mailed to Kelly Drone at the LMA offices. Also, don’t
forget about applying for the Gloria King Scholarships
to help with the cost of the institute (information can be
found on the LMA website under the LMCA section). The
LMCA would like to welcome all new clerks and we hope
to see you at the Institute.
Additionally, the InternationaI Institute of Municipal
Clerks Region IV Meeting will be held in Oklahoma City,
OK on December 5-7. This is a great opportunity to meet
LAMSA Conference
It’s not too late to register for LAMSA’s fall conference in
Baton Rouge to be held at the Embassy Suites in Baton
Rouge September 14-16, 2018! Sessions will be held
by the Louisiana Board of Ethics, the Louisiana Office
of Financial Institutions, RiskWise, LaMATS, Executive
Coach Debra Gould and Associates, Deputy Chief of
Staff Drew Maranto of U.S. Senator Bill Cassidy’s Office,
Speaker Trainer Marlaine Peachey, Educational Leader
Merlyna Valentine and best of all, our Friday morning
Mayor’s Panel. We will kick off the conference with a tour
of the Old and New Capitols.
Join us to recharge your energy and advance your level
of professionalism. You can find a copy of our brochure
on the website, www.lma.org/LAMSA20, or contact
LAMSA conference coordinator, Marlaine Peachey for
more information at lamsaconference@att.net or 985-
630-1798. Hope to see you there!
and network with clerks from other states.
The LMCA Spring Conference will be in March 6-8, 2019
at the Horseshoe Casino in Bossier City. Please make
an effort to attend since Phyllis is planning a wonderful
convention for us! Speaking of conventions, I hope
everyone had a great time at the LMA Convention in
Lake Charles. I want to personally thank all who assisted
with the LMCA booth. It was very much appreciated.
LAGNIAPPE – August is American Adventures Month
and Sandwich Month. Before Summer ends, have
a family adventure in the U.S. and pack some good
sandwiches for the trip!!
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