I know many of you are still recovering from the hurricanes that recently impacted our great state. While this is a stressful time for all of us, it also highlights our coming together and the resiliency of the communities we serve. Furthermore, it brings to the forefront the never-ending spirit of excellence and commitment that is the foundation of the servant-leadership way of life that drives us and has kept us in our local government careers. As you continue to serve your respective families and communities, please know that you are always in our thoughts and prayers. I also want to take this opportunity to encourage you to give attention to your own physical, emotional, and mental well-being. The healthier we are, the better we can encourage, serve, and celebrate our victories.
Registration is now open for the Fall Symposium. This is a great way to meet your four-hour ethics training requirement. The theme for this year’s Symposium is “Building and Improving Public Trust with Ethics in Local Government.” Through a series of expert-led discussions, case studies, and interactive panels, the Fall Symposium will dive into the complexities of ethics in public-private partnerships, employee relations, and crisis management, as well as how to maintain public trust and confidence. The Symposium will be held November 21 from 1:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m. Register here.
Registration for the 2025 Winter Institute will open next week. “What Keeps Managers Up at Night” is the theme for this year’s Institute. It is scheduled for January 30-31, 2025, at the Sheraton Sand Key Resort in Clearwater Beach.
The FCCMA Directory Photo Contest opens for submissions in November. I encourage everyone to submit a photo. The winning photo will be featured on the cover of our next directory. On a similar note, the FCCMA Short-Form Video Showcase entry period is closing soon. If you want to submit a short-form video, please do so by December 2. Contact FCCMA staff with any questions at fccma@flcities.com.
FCCMA is currently accepting applications for the Richard (Dick) Simmons Lifetime Achievement Award. The other awards and scholarships will open soon.
Invoices for dues were sent electronically on October 2. If you did not receive your invoice, please contact FCCMA staff at fccma@flcities.com.
You matter!
Mark
