The ICMA Conference was held in Portland this month. Their Conference Planning Committee did an awesome job, given the unique challenges of planning this year’s conference. With the online registration option, many of the sessions, keynote and forums are accessible through the end of the year. If you missed the conference, missed a session or want to repeat a session you heard, be sure to take advantage of the online option.
The call for nominations for the ICMA Southeast Vice President (VP) position will open October 26th. These VP board seats are on a three-year rotation. This year, the seat is open to eligible candidates from the southern tier of states, which includes Florida. This is a great opportunity to provide local representation on the ICMA Board and offer input on issues that reflect the concerns we share.
Member engagement on Social Media is up almost 200%. I want to thank members for their active participation on these platforms and encourage all to get engaged. (For those who are apprehensive, staff is always available to assist).
The 3rd Annual FCCMA Directory Photo Contest will open on November 1st. Showcase your community through photography and it may be featured on our directory, website or other areas.
We continue to expand our training library with Podcasts and offer new Podcast episodes regularly. These episodes highlight local public managers who have unique stories and make notable contributions to Florida and beyond. The length of these are appropriate for drive-time enjoyment, to make for convenient commuting. You can access our Podcast library from our website.
Registration is now open for the 2022 Winter Institute, themed “The Other “F” Word: Lessons Learned from Failure.” It is scheduled February 3rd & 4th at the Hilton Cocoa Beach Oceanfront in Cocoa Beach. Last year we had to shift to virtual, but we are excited to be having this event in-person next year.
Have a Safe and Enjoyable Halloween!!
