Your monthly news & updates
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Greetings NTMCA Members!
We made it through another election season! For those of you with run-offs, just hold on, you’re almost there! As with most of our responsibilities, the time and effort you all put into elections is often overlooked. So, thank you for all you do, the stress you endure, and the dedication you give to fulfilling your duties without complaint and calming the chaos around you. Your commitment to maintaining the integrity of the electoral process IS appreciated!
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APRIL PROFESSIONAL SEMINAR SUMMARY
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BIG thanks to the Seminar Committee (Christine Loven, Colleyville; Allison Tidwell, Fort Worth; Amy Arnold, White Settlement) for doing an awesome job with this year’s Athenian Dialogue. Guest speaker Dr. Amy Holt did an excellent job of presenting
The Woman Behind the New Deal
by Kirstin Downey. I think everyone took away a little bit of history and deeper understanding of how different our working lives would be today, had it not been for the careful planning of Frances Perkins.
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Theresa Scott (Flower Mound) has been following the bills being brought to the legislature this session. We hope to bring you an update at our next meeting. You can keep apprised of daily changes by accessing the
TML Legislative Update webpage.
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MUNICIPAL CLERK OF THE YEAR APPLICATION DEADLINE
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Once again, it’s that time of year when we recognize one of our members as the NTMCA Clerk of the Year and/or The Texas Municipal Clerk of the year nominee. This is an opportunity for us to honor clerks who have demonstrated leadership, mentorship, and a commitment to the advancement of the clerk profession. Each of us know a clerk who deserves this recognition – so I expect to be overwhelmed with nominations! It only takes a few minutes to submit a nomination – please submit one today!
The deadline for nominations is
May 17, 2019
. Nomination forms can be found
here
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NTMCA Clerk of the Year
- A City Secretary who has been an active member of the NTMCA for at least three years;
- Must have provided service to other Municipal Clerks on a local level where the opportunity exists;
- Must have exhibited leadership abilities;
- Must be a Texas Registered Municipal Clerk; and
- Must currently be a City Secretary.
TMCA Clerk of the Year
- Must currently hold a municipal clerk position;
- Must currently be an active member of the Texas Municipal Clerks Association, Inc., and must have been an active member for at least five years;
- Must have provided service to other Municipal Clerks on a local level where the opportunity exists, or on a state level;
- Must have exhibited leadership abilities;
- Must be a Texas Registered Municipal Clerk; and
- Must not be a prior recipient of the Municipal Clerk of the Year award.
Nomination forms should be submitted to the Committee Chair by
May 17
. Questions can be submitted to the Clerk of the Year Committee:
Aimee Nemer, Richardson, Chair, 972-744-4290
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ALYCE DEERING SCHOLARSHIP APPLICATION DEADLINE
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The deadline for Alyce Deering Scholarship applications has been extended to
May 15, 2019
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P
lease consider applying for this scholarship to help you attend a seminar for your TMCA program - all the details are below!
The North Texas Municipal Clerks Association encourages professionalism and the continuing education of Texas Municipal Clerks by administering a scholarship program that pays up to $500 for travel and registration costs incurred while attending a seminar sponsored by the Texas Municipal Clerks Association, Inc., and/or Texas Municipal Clerks Certification Program.
Deadline for scholarship applications has been extended to
May 15
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The link to the application is found
here
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If you have any questions, please feel free to contact any of the Scholarship Committee members (names listed below).
Tammy Dixon, Bartonville, Chair
Art Camacho, Haltom City
Amanda Jacobs, Bedford
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2019-20 NTMCA OFFICER APPLICATIONS BEING ACCEPTED
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NTMCA is driven by the involvement of our members. We are currently looking for those willing to serve our fellow clerks as an Officer of our association. This gives you a chance to work closely with other clerks, make lasting friendships and serve the association in a rewarding manner. Applications for the FY 2019-2020 NTMCA Board must be received by May 15. The Officer positions are: President, Vice-President, Treasurer, Secretary, and Historian. Detailed descriptions of the duties of each officer can be found in the NTMCA Bylaws. The Nominating Committee will review all applications, interview candidates and present the slate of Officers to the membership at the June 26
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Awards Luncheon in North Richland Hills. Any present or past officers would be happy to answer questions. Please consider becoming an officer and submit your application to Committee Chair: Kristi Gilbert at
kgilbert@argyletx.com
by the May 24, 2019 deadline.
Submitted by Kristi Gilbert Nominating Committee Chair
Laurie Garber, Carrollton
Ingrid Rex, Flower Mound
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The Board has begun working on the Fiscal Year 2019-2020 Budget. We are conducting a review of current year-to-date and projected expenses. If you have any thoughts or concerns, please email any one of us on the Board. We want to work together to achieve the goals of the membership!
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The Chapter does not conduct a meeting in May due to elections. Our Awards Luncheon will be held on Wednesday, June 26 at the North Richland Hills Centre, Grand Hall, 6000 Hawk Avenue, North Richland Hills, 76180. Please try to attend and celebrate the accomplishments of your friends and colleagues.
It continues to be my honor to work with the Board and our many committee volunteers to provide our members the very best programs we can. I thank you for your support, friendship, and continued service.
Respectfully Yours, Amy Shelley, President
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GETTING TO KNOW YOUR FELLOW CLERKS
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Tina Stewart, The Colony
- What is your current position at your city/town? City Secretary
- How long have you been in your position? August 2019 will be 3 years
- How long have you been in municipal government? 20 years
- What other positions/jobs have you held? Deputy City Secretary for The Colony from July 2015 to August 2016; Administrative Assistant 16 ½ years at the City of Arlington for various departments
- What is your greatest professional accomplishment? TRMC 2016
- What are your current hobbies or interests? Active in ministry leadership, as well as a praise and worship dancer at church. My interest is to volunteer and become an advocate for victims of domestic violence and sexual assault.
- Fun fact that others may not know about you? By nature I am quiet person, but once you get to know me I am so silly and love to make people laugh. You know life is too short so enjoy, live, laugh and DANCE!
- If you could travel back in time who is one person from history that you would like to meet and why? Rosa Parks…..the mother of the freedom movement. She was a very courageous heroic woman who felt that all people should be treated equally regardless of where you came from, what religion you followed, where you worked, what language you spoke or whether you were a man or woman. God created everyone in His image. Therefore, it is my goal to allow God’s light to shine and work through me . One beautiful quote by Ms. Rosa Parks and is also my prayer: Memories of our lives, of our works and our deeds will continue in others.
Shelley Scazzero, City of Hudson Oaks
- What is your current position at your city/town? City Secretary (HR & Events Coordinator)
- How long have you been in your position? 6 1/2 years
- How long have you been in municipal government? 15 years
- What other positions/jobs have you held? Lifeguard, Events & Program Staff, Parks Program Supervisor, Records Management Coordinator, City Secretary
- What is your greatest professional accomplishment? Landing the City Secretary job here in Hudson Oaks.
- What are your current hobbies or interests? Travel, home improvement projects, spending time with family
- Fun fact that others may not know about you? I'm ambidextrous.
- If you could travel back in time who is one person from history that you would like to meet and why? Amelia Earhart, I want to know what happened in the Bermuda Triangle!
Shirley Rogers, Town of Northlake
- What is your current position at your city/town? Town Secretary
- How long have you been in your position? 22 years
- How long have you been in municipal government? 22 years
- What other positions/jobs have you held? Bank Secretary to four Vice Presidents
- What is your greatest professional accomplishment? I started in the position as part-time employee. When it was determine it should go full time, I started from scratch organizing/running the office. Over the 22 years, the employees have grown to 35. Have worn many hats during this time and learned a tremendous amount on city government, including planning/zoning, finance, budgets, etc.
- What are your current hobbies or interests? Redoing furniture, antique/vintage shopping and attending granddaughter’s soccer games
- Fun fact that others may not know about you? Known for curbside shopping
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Upcoming Events and Meetings
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May - No Meeting - Elections
June 26, 2019 - Awards Luncheon - NRH Centre, Grand Hall, North Richland Hills
July 18, 2019 - Richardson
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North Texas Municipal Clerks Association | ntmca@ymail.com | www.ntmca.org
Vice-President:
Monica Solko
, Lake Worth | 817- 237-1211 x105
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