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District 1      
Connie Iacobello, City of Mellen
Cindy Pritzl, Village of Butternut

District 2       
Tracy Carlson, Village of Baldwin
Frances Duncanson, City of Amery

District 3       
Claudia Fields, Alma Center
Michelle Loken, Village of Strum

District 4       
Lois Frank, Village of Cambria
Marie Moe, City of Portage

District 5       
Michelle Ebbert, City of Fort Atkinson
Jill Kenda-Lubetski, Village of Brown Deer

District 6       
Cindi Gamb, Village of Kohler
Sue Born, Town of Mosel

District 7       
Angie Cain, Town of Grand Chute
Vicki Tessen, Village of Kimberly

District 8       
Valerie Foley, City of Rhinelander
Kendra Moraczewski, Town of Boulder Junction

About Us

THE WMCA MISSION:
To be the premier source for the personal empowerment of municipal clerks in Wisconsin through education, professional development, and the promotion of excellence.

Wisconsin Municipal Clerks Assoc.

Website:  wisclerks.org

You know for the past couple of months I’ve been trumpeting summer’s arrival, but it seems all we’ve gotten is rain!  I hope those of you who have had too much rain have been able to weather the storm (no pun intended) and get through it ok.  Finally, it looks like we’re all going to get a break from the rain and dry out for a week or more.  FINALLY.

On the WMCA front, things have been quiet at the board level, but the 2017 Conference Committee has been gearing up for the Kalahari next month.  We have one final meeting on August 3^rd to finalize everything and then it’s off to conference!  Just some quick reminders:  don’t forget to purchase your conference t-shirt, the President’s Tailgate is included in your registration fee, and there is a block of rooms at the Wintergreen Hotel (across the street or about a 3-minute drive) from the Kalahari.    

On Wednesday night of conference, the President’s Tailgate will be held (rain or shine!) and we’re going to have an awesome time with hot dogs, brats, toppings, and all kinds of tailgating games. It will be just like Miller Park (no tailgating at Yankee Stadium!) with friends, food and fun. Best of all, the cost is already included in your conference registration, so no extra payment is required, just mark in your registration that you will be attending so we have the proper headcount for the food! Don’t forget to wear those conference t-shirts, so we can get some great pictures and a big group shot too!

The banquet proves to be one for the history books:  celebrating my love for Hawai’i with a real Hawai’ian luau! Aloha wear is suggested and ENCOURAGED so I hope to see everyone in aloha shirts, aloha dresses and ready to celebrate the accomplishments we’ve all made over the past year! 

Three more clerks have let us know they have or will be retiring.  Congratulations to Kay Blum, Clerk of the Town of Grant; Donna Schut, Clerk for the Village of Walworth, and Anne Donahue, Clerk for the City of Columbus.

Finally, I’ve shared some pictures of me and Dr. Julie this year, but I realized I never shared any of our four-legged fur ball Nala.  She’s a Treeing Walker Coonhound Beagle Mix and even though she’s 11 ½ she still acts like a puppy…and is the true boss of the house J.  She’s enjoyed her time as “first dog” and loves to give kisses to anyone who will take them!

I can’t thank you enough for this amazing opportunity to serve as your President, and as my term winds down I reflect on the people I’ve met and the places I’ve been.  It’s been a truly awesome journey and I’m glad you have been able to be on it with me every step of the way. 

Chris Astrella WCPC
2016-17 WMCA President

"Play Ball!  These famous words can be heard at the start of a baseball game, but you might also hear them before conference this year too!  As you know, the theme for our conference revolves around baseball, and the 2017 Conference Committee has ¾ sleeve shirts as our shirt this year.  The reception to them was so big the WCEF decided to make the shirts their fundraiser for the year! 

When the conference program went out a few weeks ago, an order form was included for your own personalized shirt, but I wanted to send a few pictures of my shirt so everyone could get a better idea of what they look like.  They are pretty comfy, and if you’ve seen me in mine, I like to roll the sleeves up; and they actually STAY up.  You don’t have to order a personalized shirt, if you’d only like the logo on the front and your district’s color; go for it! 

I hope this helps give you a better idea about WCEF’s fundraiser, and remember, all the money raised goes right back to scholarships for further clerk education, our mission.  Make sure to wear your shirt at the President’s Tailgate on the Wednesday night of Conference, we’re going to get tons of pictures! 

***It should be noted, only district numbers are being used for these shirts, and they won’t have “conference committee” on them like mine does, only the regular logo!

Thanks and if you have any questions please ask!  Enjoy summer!"

Chris

It's still not too late to register for the WMCA 37th Annual Conference at the Kalahari in Wisconsin Dells August 22-25, 2017. This is a year of the extended Conference.  Pre-Conference Day is Tuesday, August 22nd; The Conference is from Wednesday morning, August 23rd through 11:30 am on Friday, August 25.  REGISTRATION ENDS AUGUST 11th and there are no refunds after August 11th.

The on-line 2017 WMCA Conference Website and Registration is available.  Click Here!  You can also download the 14-page Conference Brochure to read all about the offerings this year.

The electronic election to vote on the resolution to the WMCA Constitution is still open.  It will close on August 9th.  There was the original email from Survey Monkey opening the election and there has been one reminder sent out.  If you haven't voted yet, please watch for one last reminder on Monday.  Only 419 out of the eligible 1,241 Active members have voted. 
If you click on the ballot in the reminder email, it will take you into a full page explanation of what you are voted on or read all about it here:

In January 2017, a request for a Constitutional amendment was submitted to the Board of Directors.

Our current Constitution allows for participation in meetings via telephone, but at the discretion of the President.  Based on who is president, this could prohibit WMCA elected directors and officers from participating when they are unable to attend meetings in person.

With the ever increasing responsibilities in our offices, weather conditions, or many other factors, it may not always be possible to physically attend a scheduled meeting.  That said, I respectfully ask for your support in approving this Constitutional amendment as it will provide for greater participation from Board of Directors who volunteer to serve you.

Karen Weinschrott, WCPC/CMC
2016/2017 Manuals Chairperson

Please read over the following resolution and be prepared to vote Yes-to approve or No-to reject the amendment:

WMCA RESOLUTION #2017-01

WHEREAS, at the May 5, 2017, WMCA Board of Directors meeting a motion was made and seconded to approve the newly-revised and codified Constitution:

                Articles 6 has been revised with the addition of 6.8 Attendance by technology.

While in person attendance is encouraged, any and all members of the WMCA Board may attend, participate in discussion, and vote on any matter before the Board by use of telephone or other conferencing technology when at the discretion of the individual board member, they determine they have the need to do so.The Executive Director is responsible for making sure technology is available at all meetings.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED the WMCA Board of Directors recommends approval of the newly-revised and codified Constitution as presented.

Adopted this 5th day of May 2017.