Talk of the Towns The Municipal Clerks of Illinois Magazine Volume 23, Number 1 “Clerks Make It Work” December, 2005
Bruce McKinney 2005 Member of the Year In This Municipal Clerks of Illinois Issue . . . Ilion Crabel Award A word from MCI President Sue Grygiel (page 4)
Winter Seminar Districts VI & VII January 19-20 Urbana (pages 8-9)
2005-2006 MCI Committee Assignments (pages 16-19)
(more on page 7) Chicago 2009 Planning Continues (pages 28-31)
Municipal Clerks of Illinois - 1965 - 2005 MUNICIPAL CLERKS OF ILLINOIS 2005-06 OFFICERS & DISTRICT DIRECTORS
President Sue Grygiel, CMC 815-458-2333, ext. 212 141 W. Main St. Fax 815-458-6074 Braidwood, IL 60408 [email protected]
Vice President Joann Jackson , CMC 708-598-4800 101 E. 8652 W. 95th St. Fax 708-430-6245 Hickory Hills, IL 60457-1799 [email protected]
Secretary Cecilia Tumult, CMC 217-789-2216 7th & Monroe, Rm. 106 Mun. Bldg. Fax 217-789-2144 Springfield, IL 62701-1625 [email protected]
Treasurer Susie Corbitt, MMC 815-946-3514 115 S. Franklin Ave Fax 815-946-2004 Polo, IL 61064-1798 [email protected]
Immediate Past President Pam Whisler, CMC 618-466-3381 6810 Godfrey/ Box 5067 Fax 618-466-9363 Godfrey, IL 62035-0595 [email protected]
District 1 Director Charlene Smollen, CMC 630-257-1590 418 Main Street Fax 630-257-0958 Lemont, IL 60439
District 2 Director Barbara Johnson, CMC 630-620-5700 255 E. Wilson Fax 630-620-8222 Lombard, IL 60148-3931 [email protected]
District 3 Director Wayne Motley, CC 847-599-2519 106 N. Utica St. Fax 847-360-9744 Waukegan, IL 60085-4328 [email protected]
District 4 Director Marcia Englert, VC 815-485-6452 701 W. Haven Ave. Fax 815-485-7726 New Lenox, IL 60451 [email protected]
District 5 Director Donna Wetzel, CC 309-776-3005 P. O. Box 259 Fax 309-776-3667 Colchester, IL 62326-0259 [email protected]
District 6 Director Kathy Mizer, VC 217-877-9445 301 S. Rte. 51 Fax 217-877-9863 Forsyth, IL 62535 [email protected]
District 7 Director Brian (Petie) Ruch, CC 217-323-3110 101 W. 3rd Fax 217-323-4029 Beardstown, IL 62618-1142 [email protected]
District 8 Director Brenda Evans, VC 217-895-3654 533 Chestnut, P. O. Box 248 Fax 217-895-3839 Neoga, IL 62447-0248 [email protected]
District 9, Director Maryanne Fair, DC 618- 624-4500 255 S. Lincoln Fax 618-482-6815 O’Fallon, IL 62269-1415 [email protected]
December, 2005 - Talk of the Towns Table of Contents
Officers and Directors, 2004-2005 ...... 2 Officer Reports President’s Report, Sue Grygiel ...... 4 Vice President’s Report, Joann Jackson ...... 5 Treasurer’s Report, Susie Corbitt ...... 5 Past President's Report, Pam Whisler ...... 6
Bruce McKinney Recipient of 2005 Ilion Crabel Member of the Year Award...... 7
Winter Seminar, Districts VI & VII January 19-20, 2006, Urbana...... 8-9
Scenes from Annual Banquet in Springfield ...... 10
Membership Application...... 12 Committee Application Form ...... 15
2005-2006 MCI Committees...... 16-19 Committee Reports Institute Training Committee, Kittie Kopitke ...... 14 MCI Legislative Committee, Mary Haynes...... 20 Operation Trunline Lobbying Alert...... 21-22 Vendors & Exhibitor...... 26
How a Bill Becomes A Law...... 23 Change of Name or Address? IIMC 2nd Vice President Report, Chuck Tokar...... 29 Contact the Membership Chairman: Chicago 2009 Committees...... 29-31 Recognition: New Clerks and Advancements...... 32 Marlene Williams Phone (847) 673-0500 NIMCA News, Darlene Hinkle...... 33 Fax (847) 673-0525 MCI Web Development, Technology, Email [email protected] Records Management, Carol Schreiber ...... 34 District Reports Newsletter Editor / Publisher: District 1, Charlene Smollen ...... 36 District 2, Barbara Johnson ...... 36 Beverly Thoele District 3, Wayne Motley...... 36-37 P.O. Box 648 District 4, Marcia Englert...... 37 Effingham, IL 62401 District 5, Donna Wetzel...... 38 Phone (217) 342-5364 District 6, Kathy Mizer ...... 38 Fax (217) 347-2675 District 7, Petie Ruch...... 40 District 8, Brenda Evans...... 40 District 9, Maryanne Fair...... 42 Please E-mail reports, articles, and ads to: What District am I? County/District Map ...... 43 Regional Clerk's Organizations...... 31 [email protected] Calendar of Events...... Back Cover
Talk of the Towns - December, 2005 President's Report
As your new President, I would like to take this opportunity to thank everyone for his or her support and words of encouragement over the years. A special thank you to the Directors who chose to serve our organization for another term. To the Newly Elected Directors for their willingness to join our organization and help in the continua- tion to move our educational programs forward. I look forward to the next year in working together with the Board, District Directors, MCI Committees and the entire MCI membership. I encourage everyone to feel free to contact me at anytime with questions, concerns, suggestions, etc.
The Executive Board met in Springfield at Institute & Academy on Thursday dur- ing lunch. I feel this board is going to accomplish great things during the coming year. The Directors have begun scheduling their seminars for the upcoming year, ideas are already flowing! The dates and locations of Seminars, International Conferences are listed on the backside of this issue. The Winter Seminar hosted by Districts VI & VII will be in Urbana on January 19-20, 2006 at the Eastland Suites Hotel & Conference Center. Also, a meeting of the “2009 Chicago” com- mittees is to be scheduled in Urbana in January.
I am still looking for people interested in getting on an MCI Committee(s). If interested in getting a little more involved with MCI please fill out the Committee Application Form inside the Talk of Towns.
Congratulations to Rick Goeckner on his recent nomination for IIMC Region VII Director. I look forward to working closely with IIMC. The IIMC Region VII meeting is scheduled for February 16-18, 2006 in Springfield, Missouri. The host hotel for this conference is the University Plaza. Once again I am hop- ing to see a great show of support for the Clerks of Illinois at the Region VII Conference.
Again, it’s an honor to serve as your President. See everyone in Urbana in January 2006.
(815) 458-2333 Ext. 212 [email protected] Sue Grygiel
December, 2005 - Talk of the Towns VICE-PRESIDENT'S REPORT Our January seminar will be in Urbana Joann Jackson, CMC on January 19th and 20th at the Hickory Hills Eastland Suites Hotel and Conference (708) 598-4800 Center. I would like to commend Kathy Mizer and Cecilia Tumulty on their [email protected] timely completion in planning this semi- Thank you for the privi- nar. I would also like to congratulate lege of serving as your Cecilia on her recent wedding and wish Vice-President for anoth- them all the happiness in the world. er year. I look forward O to the year ahead and Congratulations to Bruce McKinney working with the new Board members. on winning the Ilion Crabel award in F I welcome any and all suggestions with Springfield this year. regard to speakers for the upcoming F conferences. Wishing you all wonderful holidays and hope to see you all in January! I C MUNICIPAL CLERK’S OF ILLINOIS TREASURER TREASURER’S AND FINANCE REPORT Susie Corbitt, MMC E July 1, 2005 through September 30, 2005 Polo (815) 946-3514 R [email protected] Balances as of September 30, 2005 R GENERAL FUND Manuals - 10/1/04 through 9/30/05 Checking $23,401.01 Total Income $4,004.00 E Interest earned YTD $104.07 Total Expense $3,374.80 Money Market $ 64,299.53 Profit $629.20 ***Restricted Fund IIMC $ 4,776.54 P Interest earned YTD $47.72 Pins - 10/1/04 through 9/30/05 Unrestricted Fund $ 59,522.99 Total Income $ 7.50 O Interest earned YTD $ 654.88 Total Expense $ 1,076.00 Profit $- 1,068.50 SCHOLARSHIP FUND R Checking $ 2,450.17 Newsletter - 10/1/04 through 9/30/05 Interest earned YTD $5.26 Expenses 1st Quarter Newsletter $ 4,061.86 T CERTIFICATE OF DEPOSIT 2nd Quarter Newsletter $ 3,248.08 Amount $20,000.00 3rd Quarter Newsletter $2,391.94 S Opened November 15, 2004 4th Quarter Newsletter $2,765.84 Rate 2.40% Yield 2.43% Term 12 Months/Matures 11/15/05 Chicago 2009 Income Golf Tournament $10,910.00 Fund Raising - 10/1/04 through 9/30/05 Cookooks $2,139.00 Total Income $ 3,198.30 Shirts/Mugs $1,220.00 Total Expenses $ 1,480.39 Profit $ 1,717.91 Expenses Golf Tournament $3,340.75 Shirts/Mugs $5,742.21
Talk of the Towns - December, 2005
As your Past President, it is with great pleasure A Word From Our that I move into a new position with MCI. I am looking forward to working as an advisor to Past President our new President Sue Grygiel and her Board of Directors. MCI bylaws provide that the Past President oversee the Professional Status Committee. I am eagerly anticipating the chal- O lenge of this committee.
F As President Grygiel moves forward, I F will offer assistance wherever I am needed. MCI needs each of you to continue aiding our organi- I zation by serving on one of the many committees that makes MCI work. Please join MCI and C let’s help each other make this happen. E Pamela E. Whisler, CMC Village of Godfrey I thank you for trusting me to be one of Godfrey, IL 62035 R 618-466-3381 our leaders. I thank you for your willingness to [email protected] listen, to share and to offer support to your col- leagues in their times of need. R E
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December, 2005 - Talk of the Towns 2005 ILION CRABEL AWARD M BRUCE MCKINNEY, CITY CLERK E ROCHELLE M Municipal Clerks of Illinois is the professional organization providing leadership and education for Municipal Clerks throughout the State of Illinois. Since 1986, the Ilion B Crabel Award has been conferred annually to a Municipal Clerk who has contributed extraordinary service to the organization and community. E R
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Y E Bruce McKinney is joined by his wife and daughter following receiving the Ilioni Crabel Crabel Member of the Year Award. A
Bruce McKinney, Clerk of the City of Rochelle, was named the Municipal Clerks of R Illinois Member of the Year. President Pam Whisler presented the Ilion Crabel Award to Bruce at the Annual Meeting on October 12, 2005 in Springfield.
In 1986, the Municipal Clerks of Illinois presented the first award to its namesake, A Ilion Wait Crabel, who clerked for 66 years in Chillicothe City and Township, making her the longest-serving elected official in the nation. MCI designed this prestigious W award after Ilion Crabel to identify and recognize a member of the Municipal Clerks of Illinois who has made a significant contribution to the objectives of theMunic9ipal A Clerks of Illinos, the municipal clerks profession and/or the clerk's own community or municipal government. R
CONGRATULATIONS TO BRUCE! D
Talk of the Towns - December, 2005 M.C.I. DISTRICTS VI & VII WINTER SEMINAR REGISTRATION FORM January 19 & 20, 2006
Make check payable to The Municipal Clerks of Illinois and mail to: Susie Corbitt, City Clerk, 115 So. Franklin, Polo, IL 61064 On or Before December 12, 2006
Lodging: Eastland Suites Hotel & Conference Center Rates: $65/Night Double $75/Night Single plus tax 1907 No. Cunningham Ave Complimentary Breakfast Buffet Daily Urbana, IL. 61802 Visit www.eastlandsuites.com Reservations: 800-253-8331
Thursday, January 19, 2006 9:00 am Membership Committee Fund Raising/Vendors Committee Programs Committee Publicity/Public Relation Committee 10:00 am Finance Committee Professional Status/Mentor Committee Scholarship Committee Awards/Retirement Committee Technology/Records Mgmt Committee By-Laws Committee 11:00 am Legislative Committee Noon Lunch 2:00 pm Executive Board of Directors
Friday, January 20, 2006 7:30 am Registration 8:00 am Sue Grygiel, President of M.C.I. Program Kickoff 8:15 am Laurel Lunt Prussing, Mayor, Urbana, Welcome 8:30 am Rep. Bill Mitchell, 87th District, Legislative Update 9:00 am Terry Mutchler, Illinois Attorney General’s Office, Ensuring Open & Honest Government in Illinois 10:30 am Susie Jaynes, Regional Risk Manager, IMLRMA, Worker Compensation/Fraud 11:45 am Lunch 1:00 pm Steve Whitlow, Illinois State Archives, Records Management Dottie Hopkins-Rehan, Illinois State Archives, Disaster Preparedness 2:00 pm Jennifer Tobias, Certified Life Coach, Releasing Greatness in the Workplace 3:15 pm Closing Remarks, Announcements & Adjournment
DON’T DELAY – RESERVE YOUR SPOT AT THE WINTER SEMINAR TODAY!! ______
REGISTRATION DEADLINE: JANUARY 3, 2006
Name: ______Municipality ______
Address: ______City, State, Zip: ______
Phone No. ______MCI District No. ______Is this Your First Seminar? ______
Please Reserve the following:
Thursday Lunch …………………………………………… _____ @$13.00 each ______Member Friday Seminar (Includes Lunch on Friday)…… _____ @$50.00 each ______Non Member Seminar (Includes Lunch on Friday)………. _____ @$55.00 each ______Total Enclosed: ______WHEN RESERVING LUNCH OR DINNER FOR YOURSELF OR YOUR SPOUSE OR GUEST, PLEASE INDICATE ANY SPECIAL DIETARY NEEDS YOU REQUIRE.
December, 2005 - Talk of the Towns Don't Miss Out on the EDUCATION you will receive at the MCI District Seminars! Updates on legal and various issues you deal with daily Attain points for IIMC Certifications Attend Committee Meetings and get to know fellow members Network with other Clerks. Make your reservation today for Districts VI & VII Winter Seminar!
Legislative Management Contact District Directors Updates Records for more information: District VI Kathy Mizer, VC Village of Forsyth
(217) 877-9445 Disaster Preparedness [email protected] Greatness
Workplace District VII in the Petie Ruch, CC City of Beardstown (217) 323-3110 [email protected] Open & Honest Government Workers Comp/Fraud
Bring an item for door prizes on Friday.
Talk of the Towns - December, 2005 Past Presidents celebrate MCI's 40th Annniversary at the annual banquet in Springfield. MCI CELEBRATED 40TH ANNIVERSARY AT ANNUAL BANQUET IN SPRINGFIELD
Past Presidents Pat Ehrhart, Anita Carlton and Mary Haynes reminisce of the past and look at what the future holds for MCI at the MCI Annual Banquet in Springfield.
Insitute Director Paul Craig and his wife at the Annual Banquet in Springfield
10 December, 2005 - Talk of the Towns CELEBRATING THE PAST... LOOKING TOWARD THE FUTURE
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Talk of the Towns - December, 2005 11 Municipal Clerks of Illinois MEMBERSHIP APPLICATION October 1, 2005 to September 30, 2006 Please fill out complete information & submit application with payment
MUNICIPAL CLERK ______New Member? ____Yes Please Type M MCI E Municipal Address ______District ______M City ______Village ______Zip + 4 ______-______B Phone ( ____)______Fax (____)______Population ______E E-Mail Address ______Website______R Year first Appointed ______OR Year first Elected ______Please indicate designation: S Registered Municipal Clerk (RMC) Year ______Certified Municipal Clerk (CMC) Year ______Member of Master Municipal Clerk’s Academy Year ______Master Municipal Clerk Year ______H DEPUTY CLERK ______New Member? ______I Email address______Phone (____)______Please indicate designation P Registered Municipal Clerk (RMC) Year ______Certified Municipal Clerk (CMC) Year ______Member of Master Municipal Clerk’s Academy Year ______Master Municipal Clerk Year ______
RETIRED CLERK (only if paying dues)______A Address: ______Population Dues P Dues for Municipal Clerk: under 1,000 $30 $______Manuals: (with all revisions) $40 $______1,001 to 10,000 $40 $______Current year revisions $7.00 $______P 10,001 to 25,000 $50 $______Current year and past year 25,001 to 50,000 $60 $______revisions $12.00 $ ______L 50,001 to 75,000 $65 $______Current year and past 2 years 75,000 and up $70 $______revisions $18.00 $ ______I Dues for Deputy Clerk $20 $______C Dues for Retired Clerk $15 $______A Replacement Badges: must type name to order badges Clerk /Deputy______$10 $______T I DONATION TO SCHOLARSHIP FUND $______O TOTAL AMOUNT ENCLOSED $______Please submit application with payment and make checks payable to N “Municipal Clerks of Illinois”
Municipal Clerks of Illinois Attention Accounts Payable c/o Susie Corbitt, City Clerk NEW MAILING ADDRESS City of Polo 116 S. Franklin Ave. Polo, IL 61064
12 December, 2005 - Talk of the Towns Talk of the Towns - December, 2005 13 MUNICIPAL CLERKS OF ILLINOIS - COMMITTEE APPLICATION FORM
Please fill out and return this application to be considered for appointment to serve on an MCI Committee. Name:______Title: ______C Municipality: (Check One) City Village Town ______O Address: ______Zip Code: ______-____ Phone: (___)______Fax: (_____)______M Email: ______M Years as a Municipal Clerk: ______Years as an MCI Member: ______District No. ______I Population: ______County: ______IIMC Member? yes no T Professional Status (Check all that apply): ST ND RD T RMC CMC MMC 1 Level MMC 2 Level MMC 3 Level COMMITTEES: Place a check by the committee you wish to serve on. If you are interested in more than one E committee, use numbers in order of preference. E BY-LAWS COMMITTEE PROMOTIONAL/FUNDRAISING/ADVERTISING
EXHIBITORS COMMITTEE PUBLICITY/PUBLIC RELATIONS
A FINANCE COMMITTEE REDISTRICTING COMMITTEE
P LEGISLATIVE COMMITTEE SCHOLARSHIP COMMITTEE
P MANUAL REVISION TECHNOLOGY/RECORDS MANAGEMENT
L MEMBERSHIP COMMITTEE MAILING COMMITTEE I MENTOR COMMITTEE AWARDS/RETIREMENT COMMITTEE C PROFESSIONAL STATUS OTHERS (Specify) A ______T PROGRAM COMMITTEE I I would like to serve on this committee because: O ______N Previous MCI Committees I served on: ______
Please return application to: Sue Grygiel CMC, 141 W. Main St. Braidwood IL 60408 FAX (815) 458-6074, or for any questions call (815) 458-2333 Ext. 212
14 December, 2005 - Talk of the Towns INSTITUTE & ACADEMY TRAINING COMMITTEE C 2006 QUILL AWARDS REPORT Nominations are being accepted O for the Kittie L Kopitke, Chair Streamwood M 20th Annual Quill [email protected] (630) 837-0200 M Awards Joyce Forbes ([email protected]) Janet Myers ([email protected]) I The Quill Awards recognize IIMC Judy Heuser ([email protected]) Memers who have made a significant Phyllis Clark ([email protected]) T and exemplary contribution to their Happy 40th Birthday to MCI – and what a wonderful comunity, state or province, time we had celebrating in Springfield! T IIMC and peers. The members of the Institute Training Committee, E along with Paul Craig and Elaine Wolff from the Submit applications to: University of Illinois, hope that all who attended this year’s Institute or Academy found it to be beneficial E Sue Grygiel, CMC to their life and their work. It was a challenge for 141 W. Main St. the Committee to plan and create education sessions Braidwood, IL 60408 for the variety of clerks from throughout the state, and we worked long and hard to accomplish just (815) 458-2333 Ext. 212 that. We welcome the election of Phyllis Clark to [email protected] this Committee. Her past experience and dedication to the Clerks’ profession will be utilized and most R appreciated. Many, many thanks to Susie Corbitt for “steering the ship” for the past year. E HAVE YOU PAID YOUR DUES? The ITC will be meeting in Peru on November 11th to review this year’s Institute/Academy and start planning for next year. We welcome your input P regarding topics for sessions you would like to see offered for your education and/or enrichment. One O THIS IS YOUR LAST ISSUE of the venues we are researching, and would like to of use is the Lincoln Library and Museum as a quali- R TALK OF THE TOWNS fied “learning” area, creditable for both Institute and Academy attendees. I’ll keep you advised as we explore our options for the coming year. T Unless You Pay Your Dues It is a pleasure to serve on this Committee, If you are not a current member, along with my fellow members, and we have S please fill out the Membership Application thoroughly enjoyed our relationship with the in this magazine and return it to: University of Illinois, Paul Craig, Elaine Wolff and Betty Sappenfield, and look forwarding to Susie Corbitt, MCI Treasurer continuing with John Browar. 115 S. Franklin Ave. Polo, IL 61064-1798 See you in Urbana in January – Happy Holidays to (815)946-3514 Fax (815)946-2004 all! [email protected]
Talk of the Towns - December, 2005 15 MCI COMMITTEES 2005-2006
Annual Meeting Minutes Address City/State/Zip Phone Email Becky Koch, CC-Chair 220 W. Washington Rushville, IL 62681-1492 217-322-3833 (Fax 2076) Jenny Hayden, CC 730 Main St. #129 Quincy, IL 62301-4056 217-228-4510 (Fax 4546) [email protected] Jane Marshall, CC 101 S. Broadway Salem, IL 62881 618-548-2222 (Fax 5330) [email protected] Helen Minnis,CC 1904 W. 174th St. East Hazel Crest, IL 60429 708-798-0213 Jinny Szymsk, VC 31 West Quincy Westmont, IL 60559 630-829-4402 [email protected] Audit Tammy Mitchell, CC-Chair 116 E. Market Troy, IL 62294-0002 618-667-6741(Fax 4009) [email protected] Sherran Battas, DC 10025 Bunkum Rd Fairveiw Heights, IL 62208 618-489-2002 (Fax 2099) [email protected] Tanya Bundy, CC 222 S. Poplar Centralia, IL 62207-2398 618-533-7625 (Fax 9481) [email protected] Margaret Iberg, CC 404 S. Third St. Greenville, IL 62246-1702 618-664-1644 (Fax 1648) [email protected] Charlene Smollen, CC 418 Main St Lemont, IL 60439 630-257-1590 (Fax 0958) By-Laws Cecelia Tumulty, CC-Chair 7th& Monroe, Rm.106 Springfield, IL 62701-1625 217-789-2216 [email protected] Municipal Building Melanie Falk, CC-Co-Chair 232 E. Jackson Macomb, IL 61455-0377 309-833-2575 (Fax 836-1090) [email protected] Anita Carlton, CC 5 W. Tompkins St. Galesburg, IL 61402-1387 309-345-3610 (Fax 4-0154) [email protected] Paula Smart, DC 100 S. Main St. East Peoria, IL 61611-2457 309-698-4715 (Fax 4747) [email protected] Marcia Englert VC 701 W. Haven Ave New Lenox, IL 60451 815-485-6452 (Fax 7726 [email protected] Betty Henneman, CC 505 Butler Place Park Ridge, IL 60068-4182 847-318-5204 (Fax 5300) [email protected] Gwendolyn Davis, CC 15320 BRdway Harvey, IL 60426-3305 708-210-5330 (Fax 5341) [email protected] Linda Gonnella, VC 1200 Oak Brook Rd Oak Brook, IL 60523 630-990-5758 (Fax 0876) [email protected] Robin McClellan, CC P.O. Box 425 Casey, IL 62420 217-932-2700 (Fax 2026) [email protected] Bruce McKinney, CC 420 N. 6th St. Rochelle, IL 61068 815-561-2002 (Fax 562-3888) [email protected] Dorene Hoosman, CC 301 River Park Dr. East St. Louis, IL 62201-3006 618-482-6811 (Fax 6815) [email protected] Barbara Johnson, DC 255 E. Wilson Lombard, IL 60148-3931 630-620-5700 (Fax 8222) johnsonb@villageof lombard.org Lucille Zucchero, VC 131 West Lake St Addison, IL 60101-2786 630-543-4100 (Fax 5593) [email protected] Brenda Kern, VC 1 Park Drive Shiloh, IL 62269-3631 618-632-1022 (Fax 8942) [email protected] Kittie Kopitke, VC 301 E Irving Park Rd. Streamwood, IL 60107-3000 630-837-0200 (Fax 5487) [email protected] Elizabeth Marquez, CC 220 Deerpath Lake Forest, IL 60045-1914 847-234-4269 (Fax 615-4289 Robin McClellan, CC P.O. Box 425 Casey, IL 62420 217-932-2700 (Fax 2026) [email protected] Bruce McKinney, CC 420 N. 6th St. Rochelle, IL 61068 815-561-2002 (Fax 562-3888) [email protected] Carol Moss, CC 115 W. Jefferson Washington, IL 61571-1498 309-444-3196 (Fax 9779) [email protected] Wayne Motley, CC 106 N. Utica St Waukegan, IL 60085-4328 847-599-2519 (Fax 360-9744) [email protected] Elections Tina Carpenter, VC-Chair 201 Sinclair, POB 1162 So. Roxanna, IL 62087-1162 618-254-2086 (Fax 0542) [email protected] Cathy Teetor, VC 200 E. Main St. Mt. Olive, IL 62069-1704 217-999-4261 (Fax 2036) [email protected] Marilyn Herbeck, CC 304 W. Main Staunton, IL 62088 618-635-2233 (Fax 3644) [email protected] Pam Noffsinger, VC 515 S. Broadway Coal City, IL 60416-1503 815-634-8608 (Fax 2487) [email protected] Cathy Aparo, VC 9418 S Kedzie Evergreen Park, IL 60805-2324 815-692-2743 (Fax 7818) [email protected] Melinda Reynolds, CC 7th& Monroe, Rm.106 Springfield, IL 62701 217-789-2216 [email protected] Municipal Building Bonnie Price, VC 7112 W. 111th St Worth, IL 60482 708-923-7508 (Fax 923-1198) [email protected] Exhibitor Melanie Falk, CC-Chair 232 E. Jackson Macomb, IL 61455-0377 309-833-2575 (Fax 836-1090) [email protected] Nancy Sowers, VC PO Box 246 Greenup, IL 62428-0246 217-932-3401 (Fax 3424) [email protected] Beverly Thoele, DC 201 E. Jefferson Effingham, IL 62401-0648 217-342-5364 (Fax 2675) [email protected] Tim Seeden, VC, Co-Chair 1040 Burlington Ave Lisle, IL 60532-1898 630-271-4105 (Fax 4104)
Finance Address City/State/Zip Phone Email Susan Corbitt, CC-Chair 116 S. Franklin Ave. Polo, IL 61064-1798 815-946-3514 (Fax 2004) [email protected] Martha Smith, CC 213 N. Prairie St Bethalto, IL 62010-1398 618-377-8723 (Fax 5264) [email protected] Sheryl Hawley, VC/Col 106 N. Elm St Davis Junction, IL 61020 815-645-8000 (Fax 8055) [email protected] Bill Wescott, CC 603 W. 10th St. Rock Falls, IL 61071 [email protected] Janet Myers, CC, Co-Chair 17 W. Main Danville, IL 61832-5758 217-431-2304 (Fax 2202) [email protected] Edwino Corso, VC 33 S Arlington Hts. Rd Arlington Heights, IL 60005 847-368-5541 (Fax 5998) [email protected] Gwendolyn Davis, CC 15320 Broadway Harvey, IL 60426-3305 708-210-5330 (Fax 5341) [email protected] Deborah Muller, CC 520 Jackson Ave Charleston, IL 61920 217-345-8426 (Fax 7554) [email protected] Sarah Stephens, CC 202 N. Second St. Altamont, IL 62411 618-483-5212 (Fax 6255) [email protected] Nancy Peterson, DC 1420 Miner St. Des Plaines, IL 60016 847-391-5310 (Fax 5439)
16 December, 2005 - Talk of the Towns MCI COMMITTEES 2005-2006
Fund Raising Phone Laura Raul, DC 701 W. Haven Ave New Lenox, IL 60451 815-485-6452 (Fax 7726) Margo Gray, VC 10 N. Water St. South Elgin, IL 60177 847-742-5780 (Fax 3253) [email protected] Lori Mitchell, VC 300 Machesney Rd Machesney Park, IL 61115 815-877-5432 [email protected] Mary Ray, VC 121 E. McEvilly Rd Minooka, IL 60447 815-467-2151 (Fax 3599) [email protected] Deborah Roberts, DC 400 S. Vine St Urbana, IL 61801 217-384-2365 (Fax 2301) Nancy Sowers, VC PO Box 246 Greenup, IL 62428-0246 217-932-3401 (Fax 3424) [email protected] Charlene Ruthe, VC 115 N. Third Oregon, IL 61061-1410 815-732-6321 (Fax 7292) Marilyn Herbeck, CC 304 W. Main Staunton, IL 62088 618-635-2233 (Fax 3644) [email protected] Brenda Evans, CC PO Box 248 Neoga, IL 62447-0248 217-895-3654 (Fax 3839) Kelli Bennewitz, DC 55 W. Tompkins St. Galesburg, IL 61401 309-345-3611 (Fax 344-0154) [email protected],il.us Janett Connor, VC P. O. Box 1154 Beecher, IL 60401-1154 708-946-2261 (Fax 3764) [email protected] Jeanetter Herbord, VC 1300 S. Broadway Montgomery, IL 60538 630-896-8080 (Fax 0791) [email protected] Kim Minor, DC 3125 Barreville Rd. Prairie Grove, IL 60012 815-455-1411 (Fax 0783)
Illinois Municipal League (IML) Legislative Mary Haynes, CC 419 Fulton, Room 401 Peoria, IL 61602-1217 309-494-8565 (Fax 8574) [email protected] Bruce McKinney, CC 420 N. 6th St Rochelle, IL 61068 815-561-2002 (Fax 562-3888) [email protected] Rick Goeckner, CC 201 E. Jefferson-POBox. 648 Effingham, IL 62401-0648 217-347-7169 (Fax 2675) [email protected] Wayne Motley, CC 106 N. Utica St Waukegan, IL 60085-4328 847-599-2519 (Fax 360-9744) [email protected]
Institute Training Committee Kittie Kopitke, VC, Chair 301 E. Irving Park Rd. Streamwood, IL 60107-3000 630-837-0200 (Fax 5487) [email protected] Joyce Forbes, VC, Co-Chair 157 W. 144th St Riverdale, IL 60827-2707 708-841-2110 (Fax 7587) [email protected] Janet Myers, CC, Co-Chair 17 W. Main Danville, IL 61832-5758 217-431-2304 (Fax 2202) [email protected] Judy Heuser, CC 727 4th Peru, IL 61354-0299 815-223-0061(Fax 9489) [email protected] Phyllis Clark, CC 400 S. Vine St. Urbana, IL 618010219 217-384-2362 (Fax 2301) [email protected]
Legislative Subcommittee Mary Haynes, CC-Chair 419 Fulton, Rm 401 Peoria, IL 61602-1417 309-494-8565 (Fax 8574) [email protected] Nancy Belt, VC 202 E. State St, POB 368 Cherry Valley, IL 61016 815-332-3441 (Fax 3414) [email protected] Bob Burden, CC 100 Heart Blvd. Loves Park, IL 6111-4785 815-654-5034 (Fax 8660) [email protected] Anita Carlton, CC 55 Thompkins, POB 1387 Galesburg, IL 61402-1387 309-345-3610 (Fax 344-0154) [email protected] Susan Corbitt, CC 116 S. Franklin Ave. Polo, IL 61064-1798 815-946-3514 (Fax 2004) [email protected] Edwina Corso, VC 33 S Arlington Hts.Rd Arlington Hts., IL 60005-1499 847-368-5541 (Fax 6998) [email protected] Rosemary Coughlin, CC 212 Third Ave Sterling, IL 61081-3932 815-622-2230 (Fax 2231) [email protected] Sharon Crabel, CC 908 N. Second St. Chillicothe, IL 61523-0145 309-274-5518 (Fax 4579) [email protected] Judy Decker, CC 550 N. Broadway Carlinville, IL 62626-1019 217-854-4076 (Fax 4398) [email protected] Melanie Falk, CC 232 E. Jackson Macomb, IL 61455-0377 309-833-2575 (Fax 836-1090) [email protected] Joyce Forbes, VC 157 W. 144th St Riverdale, IL 60827-2707 708-841-2200, 7587 [email protected] Rick Goeckner, CC Co-Chair 201 E. Jefferson Effingham, IL 62401-0648 217-347-7169 (Fax 2675) [email protected] Linda Gonnella, VC 1200 Oak Brook Rd Oak Brook, IL 60523-2255 630-990-5758 (Fax 0876) [email protected] Celeste Harris, CC 1 Gary Anderson Plz Decatur, IL 62523-1196 217-424-2708 (Fax 2732) Virginia Hayter, VC 1900 Hassell Rd Hoffman Estates, IL 60195-2308 847-882-9100 (Fax 2621) [email protected] Betty Henneman, CC 505 Butler Place Park Ridge, IL 60068-4182 847-318-5204 (Fax 5300) [email protected] Kittie Kopitke, VC 301 E. Irving Park Rd. Streamwood, IL 60107-3000 630-837-0200 (Fax 5487) [email protected] Bruce McKinney, CC Co-Chair 420 N. 6th St Rochelle, IL 61068 815-561-2002 (Fax 562-3888) [email protected] Wayne Motley, CC Co-Chair 106 N. Utica St. Waukegan, IL 60085-4328 847-599-2519 (Fax 360-9744) [email protected] Cheryl Peare, TC Box 877, 1909 Somonack Cortland, IL 60112-0877 815-756-3030 (Fax 4583) [email protected] Carol Penning, VC 375 W. Briarcliff Rd Bolingbrook, IL 60440-0951 630-226-8411 (Fax 8409) [email protected] Mary Ray, VC 121 E. McEvilly Minooka, IL 60447-9420 815-467-2151 (Fax 3599) [email protected] Tim Seeden, VC 1040 Burlington Ave Lisle, IL 60532-1898 630-271-4105 (Fax 4104) Nancy Sowers, VC P.O. Box 246 Greenup, IL 62428-0246 217-923-3401 (Fax 3424) [email protected] Elizabeth Strobel, CC 1102 Tower Square Marion, IL 62959-2605 618-997-6281 (Fax 2028) [email protected] Chuck Tokar, VC 10455 S. Ridgeland Chicago Ridge, IL 60415-1999 708-425-7700 (Fax 9942) [email protected] Pam Whisler, VC 6810 Godfrey, POB 5067 Godfrey, IL 62035-0595 618-466-3381 (Fax 9363) [email protected] Mailing Lori Palmer, VC-Chair 119 West Main St. East Alton, IL 62024-1114 618-259-7522 (Fax 7614) [email protected] Jan Sneed, CC 111 N. Wood River Ave Wood River, IL 62095 618-251-3100 (Fax 3102) [email protected] Linda Fields, CC 101 S. Illinois Belleville, IL 62220 618-233-6810 (Fax 2241) [email protected] Nancy Williams, DC 101 E. Third St. Alton, IL 62002 618-463-3522 (Fax 3520) [email protected] Cathie Ward, CC 115 E. Prairie Jerseyville, IL 62052-1814 618-498-3312 (Fax 4122) [email protected] Denise Cordes, DC 115 E. Prairie Jerseyville, IL 62052-1814 618-498-3312 (Fax 4122) Manual Revision Tracey Covert, CC 109 E. Olive, POB 3157 Bloomington, IL 60108-1487 309-434-2240 (Fax 2802) [email protected] Elizabeth Marquez, CC 220 Deerpath Lake Forest, IL 60045-1914 847-234-4269 (Fax 615-4289 Marie Rombouts, CC 212 Third Ave Sterling, IL 61081 815-632-6630 (Fax 2231) [email protected] Melanie Falk, CC 232 E. Jackson Macomb, IL 61455-0377 309-833-2575 (Fax 836-1090) [email protected] Pam Noffsinger, VC 515 S. Broadway Coal City, IL 60416-1503 815-634-8608 (Fax 2487) [email protected]
Talk of the Towns - December, 2005 17 MCI COMMITTEES 2005-2006
Membership Marlene Williams, VC-Chair 5127 Oakton St Skokie, IL 60077-3633 847-673-0500 (Fax 0525) [email protected] Brenda DeFries, CC P.O. Box 228 Fairbury, IL 61739-0228 815-692-2743 (Fax 3428) [email protected] Darlene Hinkle, CC/Col 227 E. Main St. Amboy, IL 61310 815-857-3814 (Fax 3933) [email protected] Emily Larson, CC 28 W. 701 Stafford Place Warrenville, IL 60555 630-393-9427 (Fax 0000) [email protected] Cathy Ward, CC 115 E. Prairie Jerseyville, IL 62052-1814 618-498-3312 (Fax 4122) Ethel Taylor 1601 Chicago Rd Chicago Heigths, IL 60411 708-755-5311 (Fax 5310) [email protected] Professional Status/Mentor Committee Phyllis Clark CC-Chair 400 S. Vine St Urbana, IL 61801-0219 217-384-2362 (Fax 2301) [email protected] Joyce Forbes, VC 157 W 144th St. Riverdale, IL 60827 708-841-2110 (Fax 7587) [email protected] Linda Taets, VC/Col P.O. Box 219 Tampico, IL 61283-0219 815-438-2505 (Fax 2502) [email protected] Lucille Zucchero, VC 131 West Lake St Addison, IL 60101-2786 630-543-4100 (Fax 5593) [email protected] Tammy Mitchell, CC 116 E. Market Troy, IL 62294 618-667-6741 (Fax 4009) [email protected] Joann Jackson, CC 8652 W. 95th St. Hickory Hills, IL 60457-1799 708-598-4800 (Fax 430-6245) [email protected] Kittie Kopitke, VC 301 E. Irving Park Rd. Streamwood, IL 60107-3000 630-837-0200 (Fax 5487) [email protected] Gwendolyn Davis, CC 87 East 155th St. Harvey, IL 60426 708-210-5330 (Fax 5358) [email protected] Barbara Johnson, DC 255 E. Wilson Lombard, IL 60148-3931 630-620-5700 (Fax 8222) [email protected] Mary Ann Wilkison, VC PO Box 205 Burlington, IL 60109 847-683-2283 (Fax 2283) [email protected] Kari Haas, CC 3 W. Main St. Mascoutah, IL 62258 618-566-2964 (Fax 4897) Brenda Evans, DC P.O. Box 248 Neoga, IL 62447 217-895-3654 (Fax 3839) Nancy Belt, VC P.O. Box 368 Cherry Valley, IL 61016 815-332-3441 (Fax 3414) [email protected] Program / Education Committee Joann Jackson, CC-Chair 101 E. 8652 W. 95th St. Hickory Hills, IL 60457-1799 708-598-4800 (Fax 430-6245) [email protected] Gwendolyn Davis, CC 87 East 155th St. Harvey, IL 60426 708-210-5330 (Fax 5358) [email protected] Marcia Englert, VC 701 W. Haven Ave. New Lenox, IL 60451 815-485-6452 (Fax 7726) [email protected] Dorene Hoosman, CC 301 River Park Dr. East St. Louis, IL 62201-3006 618-482-6811(Fax 6815) [email protected] Kittie Kopitke, VC 301 E. Irving Park Rd. Streamwood, IL 60107-3000 630-837-0200 (Fax 5487) [email protected] Nancy Sowers, VC P.O. Box 246 Greenup, IL 62428 217-923-3401 (Fax 3424) [email protected] Linda Vasquez, VC 234 S. State St. Hampshire, IL 60140 847-683-2181 (Fax 4915) [email protected] Donna Wetzel, CC P.O. Box 259 Colchester, IL 62326 309-776-3005 (Fax 3667) [email protected] Charlene Smollen, CC 418 Main St Lemont, IL 60439 630-257-1590 (Fax 0958) Pam Whisler, VC 6810 Godfrey, POB 5067 Godfrey, IL 62035 618-466-3381 [email protected] Roy Valle, VC 21460 Lincoln Hwy Lynwood, IL 60411 708-758-6101 [email protected]
Publicity / Public Relations Committee City/State/Zip Phone Email Bruce McKinney, CC-Chair 420 N. 6th St Rochelle, IL 61068 815-561-2002 (Fax 562-3888) [email protected] Rick Goeckner, CC 201 E. Jefferson Effingham, IL 62401-0648 217-347-7169 (Fax 2675) [email protected] Wayne Motley, CC 106 N. Utica St. Waukegan, IL 60085-4328 847-599-2519 (Fax 360-9744) [email protected] Susan O’Brien, CC 208 N. 19th St. Mattoon, IL 61938 217-235-5654 (Fax 258-6435) [email protected] Paula Smart, CC 100 S. Main St. East Peoria, IL 61611 309-698-4715 (Fax 4741) [email protected] Virginia Szymski, VC 31 West Quincy Westmont, IL 60559 630-829-4406 (Fax 4441) [email protected] Chuck Tokar, VC 10455 S. Ridgeland Chicago Ridge, IL 60415-1999 708-425-7700 (Fax 9942) [email protected] Kittie Kopitke, VC 301 E. Irving Park Rd Streamwood, IL 60107-3000 630-837-0200 (Fax 5487) [email protected]
Redistricting Committee Bob Burden, CC-Chair 100 Heart Blvd. Loves Park, IL 6111-4785 815-654-5034 (Fax 8660) [email protected] Judy Decker, CC 550 N. Broadway Carlinville, IL 62626-1019 217-854-4076 (Fax 4398) [email protected] Janet Vaught, CC 200 S. Illinois Carbondale, IL 62902-2047 618-457-3280 (Fax 6283) [email protected]
Scholarship Committee Joann Jackson, CC-Chair 8652 W. 95th St. Hickory Hills, IL 60457-1799 708-598-4800 (Fax 430-6245) [email protected] Margaret Iberg, CC 404 S. Third St. Greenville, IL 62246-1702 618-664-1644 (Fax 1648) [email protected] Bonnie Price, VC 7112 W 111th St. Worth, IL 60482 708-923-7508 (Fax 1198) [email protected] Suzanne Voelker, DC 30 N. Wolf Rd Hillside, IL 60162 708-202-4323 (Fax 236-5110) [email protected] Beverly Thoele, DC 201 E. Jefferson Effingham, IL 62401-0648 217-342-5364 (Fax 2675) [email protected] Emily Larson, CC 28 W. 701 Stafford Place Warrenville, IL 60555 630-393-9427 (Fax 0000) [email protected] Nancy Belt, VC P. O. Box 368 Cherry Valley, IL 61016 815-332-3441 (Fax 3414) [email protected] Nancy Sowers, VC P.O. Box 246 Greenup, IL 62428 217-923-3401 (Fax 3424) [email protected] Mary Ray, VC 121 E. McEvilly Rd Minooka, IL 60447 815-467-2151 (Fax 3599) [email protected]
Technology / Records Management / Website Development Committee Brenda Kern, VC 1 Park Drive Shiloh, IL 62269-3631 618-632-1022 (Fax 8942) [email protected] Tracey Covert, CC 109 E. Olive, POB 3157 Bloomington, IL 60108-1487 309-434-2240 (Fax 2802) [email protected] Elizabeth Marquez, DC 220 E. Deerpath Lake Forest, IL 60045-1914 847-234-4269 (Fx 615-4289) [email protected] Mary Ann Wilkison, VC PO Box 205 Burlington, IL 60109 847-683-2283 (Fax 2283) [email protected] Carol Schreiber, VC 100 N. Walnut St. Itasca, IL 60143-1795 630-773-0835 (Fax 2505) [email protected] Kathy Mizer, VC 301 S. Rte 51, POB 80 Forsyth, IL 62535 217-876-9445 (Fax 877-9863) [email protected] Barbara Johnson, DC 255 E. Wilson Lombard, IL 60148-3931 630-620-5700 (Fax 8222) [email protected]
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Historian
Linda Pelletier 290 Evergreen Dr. Vernon Hills, IL 60061 847-367-3700 (Fax 0800) [email protected]
IML Liaison Mary Haynes, CC 419 Fulton, Rm. 401 Peoria, IL 61602-1417 309-494-8565 (Fax 8574) [email protected]
Newsletter Editor/Publisher
Beverly Thoele, DC 201 E. Jefferson Ave Effingham, IL 62401 217-342-5364 (Fax 347-2675) [email protected]
Pin/Badge Chair
Nancy Belt, VC 202 E. State St. Cherry Valley, IL 61016-0368 815-322-3441(Fax 3414) [email protected]
Registered Municipal Clerk Chair Donna McAllister, CC 1420 Miner St. Des Plaines, IL 60016-4400 847-3915311 (Fax 5439) [email protected]
Webmaster Carol Schreiber, VC 100 N. Walnut St. Itasca, IL 60143-1795 630-773-0835 (Fax 2505) [email protected]
E-Trunkline Master Brenda Kern, VC 1 Park Drive Shiloh, IL 62269-3631 618-632-1022 (Fax 8942) [email protected]
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Talk of the Towns - December, 2005 19 MCI LEGISLATIVE Please call Mary Haynes at 309-494-8566 or e- mail me at [email protected] COMMITTEE REPORT Hope to see you at the MCI kick-off in January. MARY HAYNES, MMC, CHAIR BRUCE McKINNEY, CMC, CO-CHAIR RICK GOECKNER, MMC, CO-CHAIR WAYNE MOTLEY, CO-CHAIR OPERATION: TRUNKLINE GREETINGS. We’re off and running for another hard-charging year. President Sue Grygiel LOBBYING ALERT! C appointed WAYNE MOTLEY, City Clerk of O Waukegan to assist us in our legislative efforts. As many know from the fabulously successful President Sue Grygiel is continuing the excel- golf outing he chaired, Wayne knows lots of Reps lent legislative program we have had in M and Senators. He will be an extremely helpful place for a couple of years. She has asked addition. Welcome, Wayne! that all members of MCI be members of our M Legislative Committee. Welcome! We need THE IML KICKS OFF IN PEORIA! The IML every clerk to participate in our lobbying is up and running, having their first meeting of efforts and this is an excellent plan to achieve I the new Legislative Year in Peoria on October that. 28. We didn’t have a lot of proposed legislation T to discuss, but we did have a productive meet- Here is how it works: The Board of Directors ing. The IML’s Legislative Committee keeps and the Sub-Committee of the Legislative T growing…there were almost 68 in attendance. Committee will be the Trunkline Facilitators. Together we can make it happen…...winning in We have divided the State into 44 Districts Springfield! of 2, 3 or 4 counties each and assigned these E Districts to the members of the Board and the It is imperative for us to monitor the IML bulle- Sub-Committee. Each of these people should E tins and to encourage our Mayors and Aldermen/ ascertain all of the clerks in their assigned Council Members/Trustees to write. More and counties and set up an e-mail listing. You can more legislators are telling us they are listen- get this information from the IML directory of ing when letters come from all over the State elected people (statewide). on the same issue. Remember, with 118 in the House and 59 in the Senate, it takes over half to How it works: When I receive requests win……..and more when supermajority votes from the Illinois Municipal League to write R are required…… so we need each other! Don’t legislators regarding a pending bill, I will e- let your area be without representation; don’t let mail the message to support or oppose and your area be silent and not be heard! to whom your letters should be addressed. E Your assigned member will e-mail you with How to do that? Please bookmark www.ilga.gov that request. We would appreciate your P when you reach that page, you can enter a bill quick response, as timing is everything. You number or your can enter some keywords. This should then write either the Committee Chair/ will help you see what the proposed legislation is Members (if directed), or your Representative/ O and what the status is. Status? That means is it Senator (as directed). However, Regional in committee, up for a hearing, sent to the floor, Presidents will continue to use their member- first reading? Second reading? Amended? We ship lists to relay the word. R cannot do this alone, so please tune in and speak T out……e-mail me or call with any new informa- Here are the District assignments. If you do tion on legislation which may impact our munici- not hear from your Trunkline Facilitator, please palities, our citizens, or our profession. contact me at 309-494-8566 or mhaynes@ci. S peoria.il.us. And we will get you plugged in. Don’t forget to utilize your INTENT TO WIN Please note there are some changes. BOOKLET ON LOBBYING….don’t have one?
20 December, 2005 - Talk of the Towns Operation Trunkline Lobbying Alert
2005-2006 County District Assignments for Legislative Sub-Committee and Board Of Directors Municipal Clerks of Illinois C NO COUNTY FACILITATOR NO COUNTY FACILITATOR 1 Cook #1 Virginia Hayter 15 Warren Anita Carlton Knox O 2 Cook #2 Joyce Forbes 16 Stark Carol Moss Marshall M Woodford 3 DuPage Barb Johnson 17 Peoria Sharon Crabel M Tazewell I 4 Lake Linda Pellitier 18 Livingston Janet Myers Ford T 5 Winnebago Nancy Belt 19 Champaign Phyllis Clark Boone Vermilion T McHenry 6 Will Marcia Englert 20 McLean Celeste Harris E Grundy Dewitt 7 Jo Daviess Bob Burden 21 Mason Mary Ray E Stephenson Logan Carroll 8 Ogle Susie Corbitt 22 McDonough Melanie Falk Lee Fulton 9 Dekalb *Brian Ruch 23 Hancock Tim Seeden Kane Adams R Kendall 10 Whiteside Elizabeth Marquez 24 Schuyler Charlene Smollen E Bureau Brown 11 Rock Island Barb Lee 25 Cass Edwina Corso P Henry Menard Wayne O 12 Putnam Cheryl Aldis 26 Sangamon Cecilia Tumulty LaSalle Christian R 13 Kankakee Wayne Motley 27 Macon *Donna Wetzel Iroquois Piatt T 14 Mercer Charlene Ruthe 28 Douglas Kittie Kopitke Henderson Edgar S * Denotes a change Rev. 11/2/05 (continued on next page)
Talk of the Towns - December, 2005 21 Operation Trunkline Lobbying Alert 2005-2006 County District Assignments Legislative Sub-Committee and Board Of Directors Municipal Clerks of Illinois
29 Moultrie Linda Gonnella 37 Marion Robin McClellan Shelby Wayne Edwards C 30 Coles *Kathy Mizer 38 Greene Martha Smith Clark Jersey O 31 Scott Bruce McKinney 39 Madison Joann Jackson Morgan St. Clair M Mocoupin Monroe 32 Pike Sylvia Valdez 40 Washignton *Maryanne Fair M Calhoun Randolph Perry I 33 Cumberland Lucille Zucchero 41 Jefferson Elizabeth Strobel Jasper Franklin T Crawford Jackson 34 Montgomery Judy Decker 42 White *Brenda Evans T Bond Hamilton Clinton Saline E Gallatin E 35 Richland Carol Penning 43 Williamson Brenda Kern Lawrence Johnson Wabash Pope Hardin R 36 Fayette Nancy Sowers 44 Union Rick Goeckner Effingham Alexander E Clay Pulaski P Massac O * Denotes a change Rev. 11/2/05 R T S
22 December, 2005 - Talk of the Towns How A Bill Becomes Law in Illinois
FIRST HOUSE SECOND HOUSE
Bill drafted by Legislative Reference Bureau Bill drafted by Legislative Reference Bureau
Introduced Introduced
Read 1st time (perf.), referred Read 1st time (perf.), referred to Rules Committee to Rules Committee
Assigned to substantive committee Assigned to substantive committee
Hearing. Amendment(s) may be added Hearing. Amendment(s) may be added
Recommended "do pass" Recommended "do not pass" Recommended "do pass" Recommended "do not pass" or "do pass as amended" or not recommended or "do pass as amended" or not recommended
Full house votes Full house Full house votes Full house to discharge doesn't discharge to discharge doesn't discharge
Read 2nd time. Floor amendment(s) Bill Read 2nd time. Bill may be proposed* dead Sent to 3rd reading with Sent to 3rd reading dead committee amendment(s) without amendments Read 3rd time. Voted on or floor amendment(s)*
Fails Passes Read 3rd time. Read 3rd time. Voted on Voted on
Bill Sent to dead second house Passes Fails Passes Fails
Sent to first house for Bill Sent to Bill concurrence with dead Governor dead second-house amendment(s)
Concurs in Refuses to concur Refuses to recede Recedes from second-house in second-house from amendment(s) amendment(s) amendment(s) amendment(s) Conference Sent to Sent to Returned to committee Governor Governor second house appointed
Conference committee recommends a compromise version of bill. If both houses agree with it, bill goes to Governor
GOVERNOR
Places any kind Approves bill of veto on bill
Returned to Bill becomes law first house
Concurs Takes same action as first house Returned to Governor Total veto Item or reduction veto Amendatory veto Bill becomes law in form originally passed Governor certifies that Doesn't Overrides Doesn't restore Restores Votes to Does Concurs concurrence meets override amount cut amount cut override neither his objections
Bill Bill is law in form Bill Sent to Bill becomes law in dead Governor wanted dead other house changed form
Sent to other house
*Amendments proposed on the floor must go to the Rules Committee for approval before being considered.
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Talk of the Towns - December, 2005 25 VENDORS & This year we raised $11,000 from our vendor’s EXHIBITORS participation. MCI Institute and Training Committee so appreciates the vendor’s support MCI Institute & Training of our organization. This years vendors were; Committee TKB Associates/Laserfiche Document Imaging, C Susie Corbitt, Chair American Legal Publishing Corporation, Polo Municipal Code Corporation, Civic Systems, (815) 946-3514 Illinois Municipal League Risk Management O Association, Municipal Software, LOCIS, [email protected] Illinois Municipal Retirement Fund (IMRF), M Word Systems, AXIO Technologies, Data A sincere thank you is Technologies, Computrain Enterprises, General extended to the vendors who Code Publishers, Mug-A-Bug, Pioneer Press, M participated in this year’s exhibitor’s hall on Ehlers & Associates, October 11, 2005 at MCI Institute and Academy I in Springfield. Some of the vendors were able to RCI Appraisal, FTR Limited, Kay Park attend the Tuesday luncheon at the Springfield Recreation, P.F. Pettibone Co. and Banyon Data Hilton with the clerks and networked during Systems. T lunch. A reception with refreshments of wine, cheese and crackers was held that evening. This event has grown over the last eight years T starting with five vendors exhibiting to a record Without the support of the Clerks these vendors number of twenty one. This is my last year to E would not return year after year. I have been chair this event, but I wish to extend a very spe- given many wonderful compliments that MCI cial thank you to my fellow clerks who donated does it right with this exhibit in bringing the towards door prizes and sent new vendors my E exhibitors in for a few hours in such a relaxed way. Without the wonderful networking and atmosphere, and have so much fun doing so. team work of this organization this event would Word of mouth at various conventions has made not have grown so successfully over the years. this event bigger each year.
R E Don't Forget P to submit your O 2006 Membership Application to: R Susie Corbitt, Treasurer 116 S. Franklin T Polo, IL 61064 S (815) 946-3514 [email protected] See form on page 12
26 December, 2005 - Talk of the Towns NIMCA NEWS with Bruce McKinney hosting. Our program Darlene Hinkle, Amboy was “Creating Tourism For Your Community” with a box lunch following at the Railroad Park. A beautiful day for all. We are so proud the Bruce was the recent recipient of the Ilion Our June Northwestern Illinois Municipal Crabel award. Rita Nielsen, Cortland, Mary Clerks Association (NIMCA) meeting was Ann Wilkinson, Burlington and Mary Beth held in Loves Park where Bob Burden acted Hyde, Galena, were awarded scholarships to as our host. Linda Taets was awarded the Gene the Illinois Municipal Clerk’s Institute. Those Wolfe Scholarship. Gene was the City Clerk attending were unanimous in their praise of of Princeton whose bequest enables our clerks the classes offered that week. Our hats go off to attend schooling to enhance our position to Suzie Corbitt, Polo who seemed to be in in municipal government. Sherri Rogall the charge of about everything. We are also very new clerk from Paw Paw received a NIMCA proud that she was elected to serve as the scholarship to attend the Newly Elected M.C.I. treasurer. Graduates from our group Clerk’s Seminar. Nancy Belt, Cherry Valley were Mary Ann Wilkinson and Mary Beth gave us a sneak preview of the pins she had Hyde. We’re excited to report that NIMCA designed for the MCI 40th anniversary cele- has raised $575 for the 2009 International bration. We were all sadden to hear that Nancy Clerk’s Conference in Chicago and we’re Marchiando, former city clerk of Sycamore, just getting started! Our new officers are had died. Donna Johnson, DeKalb designed President:Jenny Huling of Morrison, Vice- stationary for our use and is now working on a president Linda Vasquez of Hampshire, budget and a NIMCA Directory complete with Secretary Tonya Christiensen of DeKalb pictures and a brief bio. Following the meeting and Treasurer Mary Beth Hyde of Galena. we all adjourned to Bob’s lovely home on the Our Christmas meeting will be in Amboy on river for lunch. August found us in Rochelle December 7.
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Talk of the Towns - December, 2005 27 IIMC SECOND VICE PRESIDENT REPORT Charles E. Tokar, MMC Chicago Ridge 708-425-7700 [email protected]
Dear 2009 Volunteer:
I As we were not able to put together a meeting for our various committees in Chicago or Springfield, I am hoping that we will be able to get significant I numbers at the next MCI seminar in January at Urbana. Realistically we need to have as many committee members as possible get together at that seminar. M The following pages should contain a complete listing of all ten committees C with names and contact information for all volunteers. Please review the com- mittee lists and call the co-chair whose name is asterisked to let them know if you will make the January meeting. Please note that some individuals are on more than one committee. R Let me also take a moment to thank everyone who has stepped forward to E help out with this extremely exciting endeavor. With your help, I know that Chicago 2009 can be the best and longest-remembered conference in IIMC P history. Get ready to put on your working clothes, come with your ideas, and I very much hope to see every one of you in Urbana! O R Sincerely,
T Chuck Tokar, MMC Second Vice-President, IIMC
P.S. Co-chairs: It is extremely important that our Co-Chairs make every effort to attend the meeting. I hope to be able to supply you with contact informa- tion of other clerks who have handled similar responsibilities for previous IIMC conferences. No sense in re-inventing the wheel – some of these people have already been a big help during the bid process and after.
The IIMC Region VII Meeting is scheduled for February 16-18, 2006 in Springfield, Missouri.
28 December, 2005 - Talk of the Towns CHICAGO 2009 COMMITTEES
Door Prize/Tote Bags Committee LastName First City Phone Email 1 Aldis Cheryl Cortland (815) 756-3030 [email protected] 2 Belt * Nancy Cherry Valley (815) 332-3441 [email protected] 3 Bryant Cathy Fairview Hgts (618) 489-2003 bryanca.fairview_heights.il.us 4 Conklin Jennifer Belleville (618) 233-6810 [email protected] 5 Fields Linda Belleville (618) 233-6810 [email protected] 6 Forbes Joyce Riverdale (708) 841-2110 [email protected] 7 Galvin Ginger Calumet Park (708) 388-8072 [email protected] 8 Herberts Shirley Countryside (708) 354-7270 [email protected] 9 Hoosman Dorene East St. Louis (618) 482-6812 [email protected] 10 Jurgensmeyer Rita Carlyle (618) 594-2468 [email protected] 11 Kletke Yvonne Moline (309) 797-0434 [email protected] 12 Mitchell Tammy Troy (618) 667-6741 [email protected] 13 Nielsen Rita Cortland (815) 756-3030 [email protected] 14 Ruthe Charlene Oregon (815) 732-6321 [email protected] 15 Sneed Jan Wood River (618) 251-3100 [email protected] 16 Southard Lorinda Webb City, MO (417) 673-4651 [email protected] 17 Szymski Virginia Westmont (630) 963-2482 [email protected] 18 Zucchero * Lucille Addison (630) 543-4100 [email protected] * Denotes Co Chairs Education Committee LastName First City Phone Email 1 Covert Tracy Bloomington (309) 434-2240 [email protected] 2 Craig * Paul University of Illino(217) 206-7682 [email protected] 3 Haynes * Mary Peoria (309) 494-8565 [email protected] 4 Hayter Virginia Hoffman Estates (847) 882-9100 [email protected] 5 Henneman Betty Park Ridge (847) 318-5204 [email protected] 6 Kopitke Kittie Streamwood (630) 837-6338 [email protected] * Denotes Co Chairs
Finance/Fundraising Committee LastName First City Phone Email 1 Belt Nancy Cherry Valley (815) 332-3441 [email protected] 2 Burgan Marlene Chicago Ridge (708) 425-7700 [email protected] 3 Corbitt * Susie Polo (815) 946-3131 [email protected] 4 Fair Maryanne O'Fallon (618) 624-4500 [email protected] 5 Gonnella * Linda Oak Brook (630) 990-5758 [email protected] 6 Harris Celeste Decatur (217) 424-2708 [email protected] 7 Hoosman Dorene East St. Louis (618) 482-6812 [email protected] 8 Kletke Yvonne Moline (309) 797-0434 [email protected] 9 Kopitke Kittie Streamwood (630) 837-6338 [email protected] 10 Lee Barb Milan (309) 787-8500 [email protected] 11 Motley Wayne Waukegan (847) 599-2518 [email protected] 12 Penning Carol Bolingbrook (630) 226-8411 [email protected] 13 Raddatz Dan Brookfield (708) 485-7344 [email protected] 14 Seeden Tim Lisle (630) 271-4105 [email protected] 15 Smith Martha Bethalto (618) 377-8723 [email protected] 16 Tumulty Cecilia Springfield (217) 789-2216 [email protected]
Talk of the Towns - December, 2005 29 CHICAGO 2009 COMMITTEES
Hospitality Committee LastName First City Phone Email 1 Bennewitz Kellie Galesburg (309) 345-3610 [email protected] 2 Carlton Anita Galesburg (309) 345-3610 [email protected] 3 Cirtin Brenda Springfield, MO (417) 864-1650 [email protected] 4 Davis Gwen Harvey (708) 210-5330 [email protected] 5 Falk Melanie Macomb (309) 833-2575 [email protected] 6 Goeckner* Rick Effingham (217) 347-7169 [email protected] 7 Grygiel Sue Braidwood (815) 458-2333 [email protected] 8 Henneman Betty Park Ridge (847) 318-5204 [email protected] 9 Heuser Judy Peru (815) 223-0061 [email protected] 10 Hogelin Barbara Joplin, MO (800) 842-8599 [email protected] 11 Ishmon Latacia Freeport (815) 235-8203 [email protected] 12 Jones Dorothy "Dee" University Park (708) 235-4832 [email protected] 13 Mecum Loni Elgin (847) 931-5660 [email protected] 14 Mizer Kathy Forsyth (217) 877-9445 [email protected] 15 Myers * Janet Danville (217) 431-2304 [email protected] 16 Peterson Nancy Des Plaines (847) 391-5310 [email protected] 17 Powell Millie New London, MO (573) 985-4041 [email protected] 18 Price Bonnie Worth (708) 448-1181 [email protected] 19 Southard Lorinda Webb City, MO (417) 673-4651 [email protected] 20 Szymanski Susan Franklin Park (847) 671-8242 [email protected] 21 Voelker Sue Hillside (708) 202-4323 [email protected] 22 Whisler Pam Godfrey (618) 466-3381 [email protected] * Denotes Co Chairs
MCEF-Exhibit Hall Committee LastName First City Phone Email 1 Marquez * Beth Lake Forest (847) 615-4269 [email protected] 2 McClellan * Robin Casey (217) 932-2700 cityclerkcasey@mchsi 3 Ruch Petie Beardstown (217) 323-3110 [email protected] * Denotes Co Chairs
Publicity Committee LastName First City Phone Email 1 Burden Bob Loves Park (815) 654-5034 [email protected] 2 Conner Janett Beecher (708) 946-2261 [email protected] 3 Evans Brenda Neoga (217) 895-3654 [email protected] 4 Johnson Barb Lombard (630) 620-5700 [email protected] 5 McKinney* Bruce Rochelle (815) 561-2002 [email protected] 6 Pelletier Linda Vernon Hills (847) 367-3700 [email protected] 7 Thoele Beverly Effingham (217) 347-7169 [email protected] 8 Tumulty * Cecilia Springfield (217) 789-2216 [email protected] * Denotes Co Chairs
30 December, 2005 - Talk of the Towns CHICAGO 2009 COMMITTEES
Registration Committee LastName First City Phone Email 1 Aldis Cheryl Cortland (815) 756-3030 [email protected] 2 Buchmeier Kathy Monee (708) 534-8301 [email protected] 3 Burgan Marlene Chicago Ridge (708) 425-7700 [email protected] 4 Clark Phyllis Urbana (217) 384-2362 [email protected] 5 Crabel Sharon Chillicothe (309) 274-5518 [email protected] 6 Grygiel Sue Braidwood (815) 458-2333 [email protected] 7 Heuser Judy Peru (815) 223-0061 [email protected] 8 Jackson Joann Hickory Hills (708) 598-4800 [email protected] 9 Johnson Barb Lombard (630) 620-5700 [email protected] 10 Palmer Lori East Alton (618) 259-7522 [email protected] 11 Peterson Paul Sourth Chicgo Heights(708) 755-1880 [email protected] 12 Smith * Martha Bethalto (618) 377-8723 [email protected] 13 Smollen Charlene Lemont (630) 257-6895 [email protected] 14 Tovo Missy Monee (708) 534-8301 [email protected] 15 Wetzel Donna Colchester (309) 776-3005 [email protected] 16 Whisler Pam Godfrey (618) 466-3381 [email protected] 17 Williams * Marlene Skokie (847) 677-5505 [email protected] * Denotes Co Chairs
Special Event Committee LastName First City Phone Email 1 Jones Dorothy "Dee" University Park (708) 235-4832 [email protected] 2 Larson Emily Warrenville (630) 393-9427 [email protected] 3 Noffsinger * Pamela Coal City (815) 634-8608 [email protected] 4 Seeden * Tim Lisle (630) 271-4105 [email protected] 5 Szymski Virginia Westmont (630) 963-2482 [email protected] 6 Taylor Ethel Chicago Heights (708) 756-5311 [email protected] * Denotes Co Chairs Steering Committee LastName First City Phone Email 1 Corbitt Susie Polo (815) 946-3131 [email protected] 2 Goeckner Rick Effingham (217) 347-7169 [email protected] 3 Haynes Mary Peoria (309) 494-8565 [email protected] 4 Kopitke Kittie Streamwood (630) 837-6338 [email protected] 5 Seeden * Tim Lisle (630) 271-4105 [email protected] 6 Tokar * Chuck Chicago Ridge (708) 425-7700 [email protected] 7 Whisler Pam Godfrey (618) 466-3381 [email protected] * Denotes Co Chairs
Trips, Tour, and Golf Committee LastName First City Phone Email 1 Englert * Marcia New Lenox (815) 485-6452 [email protected] 2 Herberts Shirley Countryside (708) 354-7270 [email protected] 3 Motley * Wayne Waukegan (847) 599-2518 [email protected] 4 Price Bonnie Worth (708) 448-1181 [email protected] 5 Ruhl Laura New Lenox (815) 485-6452 [email protected] 6 Zucchero Lucille Addison (630) 543-4100 [email protected] * Denotes Co Chairs
Talk of the Towns - December, 2005 31 Municipal Clerks of Illinois Pursue MCI and IIMC Certifications Donna McAllister, MMC (847) 391-5311 E-Mail: [email protected]
The Illinois Registered Municipal Clerk (RMC) designation sets the benchmark for Municipal Clerks to pursue certification. It is the first step Municipal Clerks take to assess their skills for identifying and evaluating required knowledge, as well as increase their productivity and credibility within their community. Attaining the RMC designation prepares the Municipal Clerk to perform to defined standards, distinguishes levels of capability, recognizes and rewards demonstrated ability, and validates that a person has satisfied a comprehensive set of R performance requirements.
E Once having attained the RMC designation, the Municipal Clerk can move on to the next levels of certification: the Certified Municipal Clerk (CMC ) designation, entry into the C Master Municipal Clerk Academy, and then the highest achievement -- the awarding of O the Master Municipal Clerk (MMC) designation. Most Municipal Clerks find that the whole certification process gives them more credi- G bility, makes them stronger and more aware of what works in their municipality and what doesn’t. It requires a major commitment of time and effort but, like any challenge, it’s N satisfying to complete. For more information and/or an application for the Registered I Municipal Clerk designation, please contact me.
T Dorothy R. Jones, VC ...... Village of University Park Donna J. Wetzel, CC...... City of Colchester I Paula K. Smart, DC...... City of East Peoria O N INTERNATIONAL INSTITUTE OF MUNICIPAL CLERKS The Academy is the professional body of municipal clerks who have continued their level of edu- cational achievement beyond the attainment of the prestigious Certified Municipal Clerk (CMC) Award. In order to become a member of the Academy, a person must first attain the International Institute of Municipal Clerks Certification (CMC) designation, attend a minimum of 36 hours of graduate courses at an IIMC recognized municipal clerks institute or complete similar educational programs relating to the responsibilities of the municipal clerk’s office. Specific professional participation must be achieved, such as leadership in national and state associations, attendance at seminars and conferences, and professional writings and accomplishments. To date, approxi- mately 15% of 10,000 members of the IIMC have qualified for the Master Municipal Clerk Academy status. You must be a member of IIMC for a minimum of three years before you can receive certification.
32 December, 2005 - Talk of the Towns The following has been awarded the prestigious designaton of CERTIFIED MUNICIPAL CLERK (CMC) by the International Institute of Municipal Clerks:
Dorothy R. Jones, VC...... Village of University Park
The following have been accepted in the FIRST LEVEL MEMBERSHIP of the IIMC Master Municipal Clerk Academy:
Linda L. Fields, CC...... City of Belleville Maryanne Fair, CC...... City of O'Fallon
The following has been accepted in the SECOND LEVEL MEMBERSHIP of the IIMC Master Municipal Clerk Academy:
Joann Jackson, CC...... City of Hickory Hills R
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Talk of the Towns - December, 2005 33 Outgoing President Pam Whisler was inducted into the Red Hat Society when Pam Grygiel presented her with this striking red hat at the annual banquet in Springfield
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Talk of the Towns - December, 2005 35 DISTRICT 1 favorable response. Charlene Smollen Wayne Motley and I are pleased that the seminar was REPORT meaningful to Clerks. We also thank all who Charlene Smollen helped, who manned the booth and who donated Lemont wonderful door prizes. I was delighted at all of (630)257-1590 the Clerks who pitched in on the day of the event. [email protected] Thanks to all of you….. That is how “Clerks Make It Work” The Institute and Academy I am pleased at the opportunity to serve as District held in Springfield Director again this year. Thank you for your vote October 9th through 14th of confidence. Your Executive Board met dur- D was sensational this year. ing Institute/Academy week and is working on The classes were very another excellent year for Municipal Clerks of I interesting and I’m sure all Institute years I and Illinois. II Clerks have completed and turned in their S papers along with class notes for credit by now! Please feel free to contact me at any time with suggestions, questions or good news at 630-620- The banquet on Thursday night cele- 5909 or by email at johnsonb@villageoflombard. T brating our 40th year as a state organization org. I wish everyone a wonderful Holiday Season. was beautifully done. Everything was spe- See you in Urbana! R cial, from the program to the candy dish favors. Everyone really enjoyed themselves. I DISTRICT 3 REPORT Congratulations to all newly-elected or Wayne Motley, CMC re-elected board members. It looks like another C great board. I am honored to have been re- Waukegan elected to the position of District 1 Director. (847) 599-2519 T We have already met and plans are in the works wayne.motley@ci. for spectacular things for the coming year. waukegan.il.us
I hope to see all of you in Urbana in January It seems just like yesterday at the Eastland Suites. The brochure looks fantas- 0I embarked on this R tic—I can’t wait to go. Until then, Happy Holidays! journey of discovery. Yet here I am once again struggling to find the E words and phrases necessary to complete anoth- DISTRICT 2 REPORT er District III Director Report. P Barbara Johnson I would like to take a moment to commend the Lombard 2004-2005 Executive Board, President Pam O (630) 620-5909 Whistler, Secretary Melanie Falk and Treasurer [email protected] Martha Smith for their dedication and commit- ment; their character and class, they served our R District 2 has begun the organization with honor and distinction. fundraising efforts for the T 2009 IIMC Conference! With the recent election of officers, we have entered It is exciting for me as it into a new beginning. Please bear with me as I express S involves the purchase of gift my personal thoughts regarding our organization. cards and the organizations receive a percentage back for each card. I am an avid gift card giver It is my opinion that the Illinois Municipal with kids away from home and relatives out of Clerks Organization is at a crucial cross- state. Thanks to Kittie Kopitke for organizing road, we can continue down the same old this project for both the North and Northwest path or together we can take a new direction. Cook and DuPage County organizations. The decisions made by President Grygiel and our I have just received evaluation forms from the Board will have a profound effect on the future of Clerks’ Seminar at the IML and there was a very our organization. We must include and embrace
36 December, 2005 - Talk of the Towns the skills and diversity of our members in a drive to I will continue to encourage each of you to strive renew the Illinois Municipal Clerks Organization. to achieve your Registered Municipal Clerk, We must work diligently and utilize the talents Certified Municipal Clerk and Master Municipal of all of our members to accomplish our goals. Clerk certification. Your credibility is your most valuable asset. It is enhanced through contin- It was obvious to me at the October State ued education and participation in the operation Board Meeting and Election of Officers held in of the Illinois Municipal Clerks Organization. Springfield that, President Grygiel had a coali- tion of City Clerks who want to see change, who In closing I would like to take the opportunity to want someone to believe in, someone who can express my sincere gratitude to the many consid- accomplish their goals and someone who will erate and compassionate members of the Illinois revitalize this organization to where it should be. Municipal Clerks that welcomed me, a perfect stranger into their midst four years ago and gave a Illinois Municipal Clerks have talked about sense of belonging. Each of you continues, to be a reform for years. There have been many plans, source of guidance, strength and inspiration to me. proposals, promises and attempts at redevelop- ment of our organization. Unfortunately, the vision has been blurred by personal egos and self-interests. I believe that you cannot have true reform without the inclusion of all City Clerks DISTRICT 4 in the decision making process. I am confident REPORT that President Grygiel and our Board possess Marcia Englert the patience, the energy, the enthusiasm and New Lenox the leadership ability necessary to thrust the (815) 485-6452 Illinois Municipal Clerks past any adversity. [email protected] We must aggressively attack issues confronting I’m sorry to say that I our organization and understand the difference missed Springfield in between a personal attack and a business deci- October, but my Deputy sion. It is crucial for members of our organiza- Clerk, Laura Ruhl was tion to forge strong partnerships, bridge personal there and said it was a great differences and work together to accomplish our school, and she was able to take many notes on goals. It is time that we bring together everyone the Back to the Basics program that will be help- in the Illinois Municipal Clerks Organization in ful to both of us in doing our Clerk’s jobs for the order to create a new working environment, in Village of New Lenox. which we see and face our problems collectively. Although I did not run for the Director’s posi- President Sue Grygiel, Vice President Joann tion of District IV again, President Grygiel has Jackson, Secretary Cecilia Tumulty and Treasurer re-appointed me to fulfill another term for the Susie Corbitt are mainstays in our organiza- 2005-2006 year. I look forward to represent- tion and have already established their credit- ing District IV, and also to working with Donna ability. I look forward to an outstanding year. Wetzel from District V on the Spring Seminar. I also look forward to working with the Trips, I welcome the newly elected District Directors into Tours and Golf Committee for the upcoming the fray including my close friend, a man of honor and International Conference in 2009, along with distinction District VI Director Brian (Petie) Ruch. Co-Chair Wayne Motley. It should be a very exciting and interesting time in MCI’s history. During my year of service as a Director on the Board of the Illinois Municipal Clerks, I In the meantime, I want to wish everyone a very have attempted to generate and provoke inter- happy and prosperous upcoming Holiday Season. est in our organization through controversial See you in Urbana in January. GO SOX!!!! comments and by challenging our members to participate in our organization, to get up off of the couch and take an active interest in the future of the Illinois Municipal Clerks.
Talk of the Towns - December, 2005 37 DISTRICT 5 REPORT The Winter Seminar for 2006 will be held in Donna Wetzel, CC Urbana, Illinois on January 20, 2006 at the City of Colchester Eastland Suites Hotel and Conference Center. (309) 776-3005 The hotel offers a full complimentary break- [email protected] fast each morning and has free shuttle and limo service for guests to use. Sessions include motivation in the workplace, disaster prepared- I would like to extend my ness concerning records management, an update sincere thanks to every- on the Freedom of Information Act, and work one for electing me as comp and fraud in local government. I hope that District V Director and there will be a good representation from across a special thank you to the State in attendance. A registration form D Melanie Falk, Macomb is enclosed in this month’s Talk of The Town City Clerk, for agreeing Newsletter. Please complete the form as soon as I to be my Deputy Director. possible to reserve your place. S I have been a member of MCI since 2001 and I plan to continue encouraging other clerks in have come to realize what a value resource this District VI to become members of MCI and con- organization is with the networking and mentor- sider getting involved in the organization. We T ing. There are so many wonderful experienced learn from each other. I feel the information and clerks just waiting to help. I encourage all education MCI provides is invaluable to us all. R clerks and deputy clerks to take advantage of the many resources that is available through MCI. Thank you again for your support and I look for- ward to seeing all of you in Urbana in January. I I would like to congratulate Bruce McKinney, who received the 2005 Ilion Crabel Award. C Bruce is one of those experienced clerks who is always happy to help in any way he can. T Congratulations Bruce! DO WE HAVE YOUR CURRENT President Grygiel has asked me to continue as Fund Raising Chair and I have agreed. Please E-MAIL ADDRESS? feel free to make suggestions regarding any R items you would like for us to consider selling. Has your Congratulations to all the new Officers and E-mail Address Changed? E District Directors. I look forward to working P with everyone this year. Please remember to update your O DISTRICT 6 REPORT e-mail address. If you have a new Kathy Mizer VC R Village of Forsyth e-mail address, or would like to (217) 877-9445 receive a copy of MCI’s E-Mail and [email protected] T Website Directory, contact: Thank you for allowing me to serve as your S District VI Director again this year! I look for- ward to working with the new members of the Linda Gonnella, Oakbrook MCI Board, as well as the outstanding group of [email protected] members within the organization. I look for- ward to this next year and see an opportunity to increase our sense of vision, knowledge, and professional comraderie.
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Talk of the Towns - December, 2005 39 DISTRICT 7 REPORT specializes in the Freedom of Information Act and the Brian “Petie” Ruch Open Meetings Act, answered a number of questions. Beardstown The next SECICTA will be held at Effingham City 217-323-3110 Hall on December 8th. Please mark your calendars to [email protected] attend.
Thank you to the Clerks of MCI for supporting my nomi- I understand that most communities have had to cut nation as District 7 Director and a special thank you to back on training expenses, or in personnel, which Wayne Motley, Waukegan, for his kind words and nomi- increases the difficulty in attending educational meet- nating me. Jenny Hayden, Quincy, has agreed to serve ings. However, I would like to see our district grow as my Deputy Director. Jenny & I will always be avail- in the next year and to do this, I will need help from D able to assist the Clerks of District 7 & MCI in whatever all the District 8 clerks. Please email or call me with capacity that we are needed. any information on neighboring clerks that have not I been able to attend either MCI or SECICTA meetings. Congratulations to Bruce McKinney, Rochelle, on receiv- I can’t imagine doing my job professionally without S ing the Ilion Crabel Award. He is a most deserving the support that we get by networking with each other. recipient of this prestigious award. Another year, another fantastic Institute & Academy. All of us at MCI owe the Again, thank you for your support in my new adven- T Institute Training Committee a debt of gratitude for their ture. Please contact me with any ideas or concerns dedication and hard work in providing a week of educa- that you may have and I will try to address them in R tion second to none. a timely fashion. Although the holidays are com- ing, make plans to attend the SECICTA in December Kathy Mizer, Forsyth, & I have set the Winter Seminar and MCI Winter Seminar in January. Both meetings I for January 19-20, 2006 in Champaign-Urbana at the are sure to be full of learning opportunities. From Eastland Suites Hotel & Conference Center. Door prizes District 8 – God Bless and Happy Holidays! C will be needed and much appreciated. We hope that you plan on attending. T DISTRICT 9 REPORT Lastly, I am looking forward to serving MCI and working Maryanne Fair with the Board in assisting MCI grow even stronger as an O’Fallon organization. Have a safe and Happy Holiday season. 618-624-4500 R [email protected] DISTRICT 8 REPORT I want to thank everyone for your vote at the October E Brenda Evans CC 2005 election in Springfield. I appreciate the oppor- City of Neoga tunity to serve as the District IX director. (217) 895-3654 P [email protected] Your confidence in my ability to serve our district inspires me to work diligently toward our common O Hello from District 8! I would like to take this time to objectives. I encourage everyone who is not a mem- say thank you to Sarah Stephen, Robin McClellan, Nancy ber of MCI and IIMC to join and become part of an Sowers, Rick Goeckner, and all the MCI clerks for ask- inspirational group of people. R ing me to pursue this avenue in my career. This will be a great board to work with. Please remember, I will be I hope to use this year to accomplish whatever is nec- T calling on most of you for help in the coming year. essary to steer our district in reaching our educational and professional goals. I welcome any suggestions or S Southeast Central Illinois Clerks Treasurers Association comments toward achieving that goal. Again, thank holds their quarterly meetings on the second Thursday you for your support. in March, June, September, and December. The meet- ing in September was held by Villa Grove Treasurer Jacki Athey in Tuscola. Those in attendance enjoyed a delicious lunch at Tuscany Steak and Pasta House. Guest speaker, Terry Mutchler from the Illinois Attorney General’s Office, informed everyone about the newly formed Public Access Counselor. Ms. Mutchler, who
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Talk of the Towns - December, 2005 41 WHAT DISTRICT AM I IN? Locate Your County to Find Your District Number
Adams - District 7 Kane - District 4 Alexander - District 9 Sangamon - District 7 Bond - District 7 Kankakee - District 4 Boone - District 3 Schuyler - District 7 Brown - District 7 Kendall - District 4 Bureau - District 5 Scott - District 7 Calhoun - District 7 Knox - District 5 Carroll - District 5 Shelby - District 8 Cass - District 7 Lake - District 3 Champaign - District 6 St. Clair - District 9 Christian - District 7 LaSalle - District 4 Clark - District 8 Stark - District 5 Clay - District 8 Lawrence - District 8 Clinton - District 9 Stephenson - District 3 Coles - District 8 Lee - District 5 Cook - District 1 Tazewell - District 6 (So. Of Roosevelt Rd.) Livingston - District 6 Cook - District 2 Union - District 9 (No. of Roosevelt Rd.) Logan - District 5 Crawford - District 8 Vermillion - District 6 Cumberland - District 8 Macon - District 6 DeKalb - District 4 Wabash - District 8 DeWitt - District 6 Macoupin - District 7 Douglas - District 8 Warren - District 5 DuPage - District 2 Madison - District 9 Edgar - District 8 Washington - District 9 Edwards - District 8 Marion - District 8 Effingham - District 8 Wayne - District 8 Fayette - District 8 Marshall - District 5 Ford - District 6 White - District 8 Menard - District 7 Mason - District 7 Franklin - District 8 Whiteside - District 5 Mercer - District 5 Massac - District 9 Fulton - District 5 Will - District 4 Monroe - District 9 McDonough - District 5 Gallatin - District 8 Williamson - District 8 Montgomery - District 7 McHenry - District 3 Greene - District 7 Winnebago - District 3 Morgan - District 7 McLean - District 6 Grundy - District 4 Woodford - District 6 Moultrie - District 8 Hamilton - District 8 Ogle - District 5 Hancock - District 7 Peoria - District 5 Hardin - District 8 Perry - District 9 Henderson - District 5 Piatt - District 6 Henry - District 5 Pike - District 7 Iroquois - District 6 Pope - District 8 Jackson - District 9 Pulaski - District 9 Jasper - District 8 Putnam - District 5 Jefferson - District 8 Randolph - District 9 Jersey - District 7 Richland - District 8 JoDavies - District 5 Rock Island - District 5 Johnson - District 9 Saline - District 8
42 December, 2005 - Talk of the Towns REGIONAL CLERKS ORGANIZATION
Central Illinois Municipal Clerks Organization North/Northwestern Cook County Clerks (CIMCO) Association (Established 1988) (Established 1965) Beth Ball, Peoria Nancy Peterson, President, Des Plaines Meetings: Second Wednesday of December, February, Meetings: January, March, May, September and November April, June, August and October. (847) 391-5310 Call for time: (309) 494-8567 Northwestern Illinois Municipal Clerks Municipal Clerks’ Association of South & West Association (NIMCA) Suburbs of Cook County (Established 1982) (Established 1964) Jenny Huling, President, Morrison Cathy Aparo, President, Evergreen Park Meetings: First Wednesday/December; Fourth Wednesday/ Meetings: First Thursday each month – Lunch: Jan., Feb., February, April, June, August, October. Nov.; Other meetings in evening. (708)422-1551 (815)772-7657
Municipal Clerks of DuPage County Southeast Central Illinois Clerk’s Treasurer’s (Established 1967) Association Virginia Szymski, President, Westmont (Established 1996) Meetings: First Wednesday of each month. Beverly Thoele, President, Effingham (630) 829-4406 Meetings: Second Thursday of March June, September and December. Municipal Clerks of Lake County (217)342-5364 (Established 1972) Kathy Metzler, President, Haineville (847)223-2032 Southwestern Illinois Municipal Clerks Municipal Clerks of Will-Grundy County Association (Established 1994) (Established 1997) Susan Janik, President, Plainfield Jennifer Conklin, President, Belleville Meetings: Call for dates and time Meetings: Third Thursday of March, June, November. (815)439-2921 (618) 233-6810
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Talk of the Towns - December, 2005 43 Calendar of Events MUNICPAL CLERKS OF ILLINOIS SEMINAR DATES
January 19-20, 2006...... Districts 6 & 7 Winter Seminar...... Eastland Suites, Urbana IL
April 13-14, 2006...... Districts 4 & 5 Spring Seminar...... Joliet, IL
July 13-14, 2006...... Districts 8 & 9 Summer Seminar...... Effingham, IL
September 21-24, 2006...... Illinois Municipal League Conference...... Chicago, IL
October 8-13, 2006...... MCI Institute & Academy ...... Springfield, IL
October 11, 2006...... MCI Annual Meeting...... Springfield, IL
FUTURE INTERNATIONAL INSTITUTE OF MUNICIPAL CLERKS CONFERENCES
May 21-25, 2006...... 60th Annual Conference ...... Anaheim, CA May 20-24, 2007...... 61st Annual Conference ...... New Orleans, LA May 18-22, 2008...... 62nd Annual Conference...... Atlanta, GA May, 2009...... 63rd Annual Conference...... Chicago, IL
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