The following membership applications have been received. If no current member comes forth with a reason why these applicants should not be approved as members, he/she will approved for membership. Lauren Bush, District I, Master of Health, Florida State University, Student Member; Brian Dean, District II, Safety Education Liaison, Sunshine 811, Corporation Member; Harrison Netburn,…
How long have you been an FCCMA member and why did you join? I have been a member on and off since 1998. In all candor, mostly off. This is because two organizations that I worked for in South Florida did not encourage membership in ICMA/FCCMA. In hindsight, I wish I had maintained my membership…
By Joe Malta, Organizational Training & Development Manager, City of Largo In 2018, the City of Largo began the journey to becoming a High Performance Organization (HPO) with training for leaders and team members across the organization. While those sessions provided a baseline understanding of HPO principles and helped team members feel empowered to make…
Looking forward to the 2024 ICMA Conference. FCCMA is hosting a reception on Monday, September 23, from 5:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m. at Bill’s Bar and Burger, Pittsburgh. Bill’s Bar and Burger is located near the Convention Center. Register here. Don’t miss our upcoming Free Coaching Webinar on September 5 on Making the Most of…
The following membership applications have been received. If no current member comes forth with a reason why these applicants should not be approved as members, he/she will approved for membership. Charles Anderson, District VII, City Manager, City of Treasure Island, Full Member; Kevin Cowper, District II, City Manager, City of New Smyrna Beach, Full Member;…
Known affectionately as Mr. Manager, Merrett Stierheim served in local government across six decades. His death was announced July 8, 2024 (obituary) at age 90, and a celebration of life will be held September 25 in Miami. To FCCMA, he was our longest living past president, having served 1974-75 with several years on the Association’s Board…
As most of you are already aware and, I hope, registered for, the 2024 ICMA Annual Conference will be held in Pittsburgh, PA, September 21-25. The Conference will provide many opportunities for local government professionals from around the world to connect and learn from their peers. I understand that this year’s Annual Conference will have…
Michael Booker passed away on July 14, 2024 after a battle with cancer. He served the City of Daytona Beach Shores until his retirement in 2020. A celebration of life will be held on Tuesday, July 30, 2024 at 11:00 a.m. at the Shores Community Center, 3000 Bellemead Drive, Daytona Beach Shores, FL 32118. Click…
