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VOL. 58, NO. 2 WWW.NJCLERKS.ORG APRIL 2010 MUNICIPAL CLERKS’ ASSOCIATION OF NEW JERSEY, INC. PRESIDENT’S MESSAGE by Vincent Buttiglieri, 2010 President As we leave behind the snow-filled winter we have all experienced, we anxiously look forward to a springtime filled with sunny skies and warmer weather. I know I‘ve certainly had enough snow to last a lifetime. I’m happy to report that our 2010 Education Conference was a tre- mendous success. My sincere thanks and appreciation go out to MCANJ Administrative Consultant Joel Popkin, Conference Co- Chairs Sharon Brienza and Heather Mailander, as well as Commit- tee members Joanne Kwasniewski, Drew Pavlica, Nancy Saffos, John Mitch, Joan Moreland, Bette Mastropasqua, Diane Pflugfelder, Ceil Covino, Barbara Nyitrai, Michele Seigfried, Lea Quinty, Do- reen Cali and Bernadette Standowski for their tireless work in this endeavor. A special "thank-you" goes out to the entire Fundraising Committee led by Kathy Wisniewski, Rose-Marie Saracino and Doreen Cali for the great job they did on the Silent Auction and Merchandise Sale. As anyone who has ever put together an event of this magnitude can tell you, the success of this conference is due to the many hours of hard work put in by the Committee. With MCANJ, we are even luckier since we have the most dedicated group of retirees assisting us in the many on-site aspects of the Conference. This group, led by Al Reda, and consisting of Barbara Camp, Terry Tighe, Joe Valenti, Tina Fiorellino, Joe Favaro and Angie Pileggi, is what makes MCANJ the very best Association. The 2010 Conference provided many firsts, including a new venue and a President’s Welcome Reception. We had over 250 attendees who gained valuable, practical and educational knowledge from the variety of speakers who presented over the two and one-half days of this conference. Each presenter, convener, moderator and scanner added to the success of this conference and my hat goes off to each of you. As I mentioned in my address at our Annual Meeting, I want to see that a Municipal Clerk is finally appointed to the Govern- ment Records Council. Well, lo and behold, A1333 has been submitted by Assemblyman Patrick Diegnan mandating that the MCANJ President, or their designee, be a member of the GRC. Additionally, Senator James Whelan has also proposed legisla- tion (S838) that rotates a position on the State Records Committee between a County Clerk and a Municipal Clerk. The passage of both of these Bills will ensure that our profession has a voice in matters of public records. However, not all is rosy in the area of OPRA. Currently, there is legislation proposed by Senator Loretta Weinberg (S164) that affects the current Open Public Records Act, as we know it. Rest assured that the Executive Board, and MCANJ Attorney, Richard Lustgarten, are working diligently to ensure that this legislation does not contain anything that would negatively im- pact our profession or the intent of the original legislation. Senator Weinberg has agreed to meet with MCANJ to discuss our concerns regarding these amendments and we fully intend to make our voices heard in this matter. Stay tuned. If you have any questions or concerns, please do not hesitate to contact me at (732)531-4968 or via email at [email protected]. 1 Jim Doherty, Editor 973.875.7192 e-mail: [email protected] PAST EDITORS: J. Ford Flagg, 1954-1959 John R. Zellwenger, 1960-1970 Joseph E. Bennett, 1971-1973 Harry C. Kates, 1974-1982 Janet L. Lynds, 1983-1993 Patricia Hullfish and Patricia Shuss, Co-Editors, 1994-1995 Patricia C. Shuss, 1996-2000 Nancy Hatten, 2001-2005 Contributing Editors: Advertising: Joel Popkin, 732.609.6441 People: Sharon Brienza, Branchburg Twp., 908.526.1300 MUNICIPAL CLERKS’ ASSOCIATION OF NEW JERSEY, INC. EXECUTIVE BOARD 2010 President: Vincent Buttiglieri, Ocean Township E-mail: [email protected] First Vice President: Joanne M. Kwasniewski, Fair Lawn Borough E-mail: [email protected] Second Vice President: Drew Pavlica, Garfield City E-mail: [email protected] Treasurer: Nancy L. Saffos, Cherry Hill Township E-mail: [email protected] Secretary: John Mitch, Woodbridge Township E-mail: [email protected] Immediate Past President: Joan Moreland, Haddon Heights Borough E-mail:[email protected] Administrative Consultant: Joel Popkin E-mail: [email protected] Legal Counsel: Richard A. Lustgarten PAST PRESIDENTS * EX OFFICIO MEMBERS 1974*Joseph V. Valenti 1997*Elizabeth H. Kiss 1975*Alfred A. Reda 1998*Lynn Stanzlaus 1977*Otto M. Bock 1999*Bernadette Dubuss 1981*L. Manuel Hirshblond 2000*Nancy Hatten 1985*Elizabeth G. Nolan 2001*Sharon L. Brienza 1987*Lewis N. Thompson 2002*Bernadette Standowski 1988*Elaine Wallace 2003*Allan Susen 1992*Barbara A. Camp 2004*Joel Popkin 1993*John J. Galvin 2005*Jane Williams-Warren 1994*Kathleen A. Thorpe 2006*Elaine B. Kennedy 1995*Christina N. Wilder 2007*Barbara M. Hawk 1996*Joseph C. Favaro 2008*Heather Mailander 2009*Joan Moreland ADVISORY BOARD MEMBERS Atlantic: Gail Macera, Folsom Borough Bergen: Nancy Hatten, Tenafly Borough Burlington: Patricia L. Hunt, Moorestown Township Camden: Deanna Bennett, Haddonfield Borough Cape May: Constance Mahon, Cape May Point Borough Cumberland: Susan G. Robustello, Millville City Essex: Linda Wanat, Montclair Township Gloucester: Dina Zawadski, Deptford Township Hudson: Robert Byrne, Jersey City Hunterdon: Cecilia Covino, Town of Clinton Mercer: Sharon Young, West Windsor Township Middlesex: Barbara Nyitrai, South Brunswick Township Monmouth: Karen Mount-Taylor, Tinton Falls Borough Morris: Susan Caljean, Chatham Borough Ocean: Bette Mastropasqua, Beachwood Borough Passaic: Jane Williams-Warren, Paterson City Salem: Maureen Abdill, Pilesgrove Township Somerset: Sharon Brienza, Branchburg Township Sussex: Lorraine Stark, Hopatcong Borough Union: Kathleen Wisniewski, Springfield Township Warren: Teresa De Mont, Belvidere Town 2 2010 SCHOLARSHIP APPLICATION The Municipal Clerks’ Association of New Jersey will be offering scholarships for the 2010 education year. Municipal Clerks, Deputies and Assistants continuing their education in pursuit of RMC, CMC and MMC certifications are eligible. Candidates for all scholarships MUST be members of the Municipal Clerks’ Association of New Jersey. CMC and MMC Scholarship applicants must be tenured Municipal Clerks. Scholarships shall be awarded at the Annual Meeting of the Municipal Clerks’ Association of New Jersey on Wednesday, November 17, 2010 during the League of Municipalities Conference in Atlantic City: Four (4) RMC Scholarships One (1) Peter H. Maclearie CMC Scholarship (Includes registration and 1 night’s hotel accommodation) One (1) MMC Scholarship (Includes registration and 1 night’s hotel accommodation) Completed applications should be mailed directly to: MCANJ SCHOLARSHIP COMMITTEE c/o Bonnie Leonetti, RMC/CMC Long Beach Township 6805 Long Beach Boulevard Brant Beach, NJ 08008-3661 APPLICATION DEADLINE IS SEPTEMBER 1, 2010 You are encouraged to take advantage of this scholarship program offered to you by your Association. Please complete this application page (or a photocopy of it) and submit it as instructed. Should you have any questions, please contact Bonnie Leonetti at 609-361-1000, ext. 218. MCANJ 2010 SCHOLARSHIP APPLICATION FORM Name ___________________________________________________Title ________________________________ Municipality __________________________________________________________________________________ Address ______________________________________________________________________________________ Date of Appointment as Municipal Clerk ________________Deputy/Assistant______________________________ Check One: MCANJ Dues are paid by municipality MCANJ Dues are paid by member I am applying for the: RMC Scholarship – cost of one (1) course CMC Scholarship [tenure date _____________] – for tuition to CMC program by Rutgers University and one (1) night’s hotel accommodation. MMC Scholarship [tenure date_____________] – for tuition to MMC program by Rutgers University and one (1) night’s hotel accommodation. List RMC, CMC and MMC educational courses taken and indicate whether the municipality or you paid for the course. Reminder: All applicants must be members of the Municipal Clerks’ Association of NJ, Inc. Applicants for the CMC and MMC Scholarships must be tenured. Use a separate sheet of paper for a short statement as to why you feel this scholarship should be awarded to you and attach it to your application. Signature of Applicant _____________________________________________________Date _______________________ 3 MEMBERSHIP HAS ITS ADVANTAGES: A message from the MCANJ Membership Committee If you are enjoying this issue of the Quill, and would like to continue receiving future issues in the mail … MAKE SURE YOUR MCANJ 2010 DUES ARE PAID! The 2010 Executive Board is continuing the practice of tying in the mailing list of the Quill with the dues list for 2010 MCANJ membership. So, if you have previously been receiving an issue of the Quill, and find that you are not receiving any more issues in 2010, check to make sure that your MCANJ membership dues are current and up to date. Membership in the Legal Defense Fund also requires that your dues be paid and current. Don’t get left behind — Make Sure MCANJ 2010 Dues are Paid! LEGAL DEFENSE FUND REMINDER As happens every year we get closer to reorganization, I received a number of telephone calls and e-mails from Municipal Clerks. Most of