The WMCA achieves most of its goals through its members that volunteer to work on our committees.  The WMCA has committees ranging from deciding how your next conference will be planned to educational matters and recruitment.  We are always looking for volunteers to help us excel.  If you are interested in joining a committee, please contact the WMCA President.

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2008-2009 WMCA COMMITTEES

2008 Conference Committee Membership/Mentoring Committee

2008 Conference Committee

The Conference Committee shall be responsible for the planning, coordination and administration of the 2008 Annual Conference in Stevens Point, in accordance with the Conference Manual.

2009 Conference Committee

The Conference Committee shall be responsible for the planning, coordination and administration of the 2009 Annual Conference in Milwaukee, in accordance with the Conference Manual.

CAROLYN TOMS-NEARY CMC VILLAGE OF RIVER HILLS Chair
ANNE UECKER WCPC/MMC CITY OF SAINT FRANCIS Chair
FAITH A ELFORD WCPC/CMC WMCA COORDINATOR
NANCY ZASTROW CMC CITY OF MILTON WMCA Pres.
GINA GRESCH WCPC/MMC CITY OF DELAFIELD WMCA 1st V-Pres.
MIKE HOPPENRATH CITY OF WATERTOWN PEC Chair
JEAN DeMORES CITY OF ST FRANCIS  
JENNIFER GOERGEN WCMC/CMC CITY OF GREENFIELD  
SHERRY GRANT WCMC/CMC CITY OF NEW BERLIN  
JILL KENDA-LUBETSKI WCMC VILLAGE OF BROWN DEER  
BILLI JO RICHTER WCMC TOWN OF SCOTT  
SUSAN SCHUPP WCMC/CMC/CMTW VILLAGE OF WEST MILWAUKEE  

2010 Conference Committee

The Conference Committee shall be responsible for the planning, coordination and administration of the 2010 Annual Conference in Green Bay, in accordance with the Conference Manual.

MARCIA KELLY WCMC/CMC TOWN OF DALE Co-Chair
CYNTHIA NOACK CITY OF MARION Co-Chair
LINDA BELONGIA WCPC/MMC CITY OF OCONTO  
DAWN COLLINS VILLAGE OF ASHWAUBENON  
CINDI GAMB WCMC/CMC VILLAGE OF KOHLER  
CHARLENE PETERSON CITY OF DE PERE  
STEPHANIE REINHARDT WCMC/CMC CITY OF STURGEON BAY  
KAREN WEINSCHROTT TOWN OF GRAND CHUTE  
FAITH ELFORD WCPC/CMC WMCA COORDINATOR  

Audit Committee

The Audit Committee shall each August or September review the records and financial reports of the Association's Treasurer for accuracy and to ensure that funds are received and dispersed within the guidelines established by the Executive Board.

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Conference Siting Committee

The Conference Siting Committee is responsible for recommending to the Executive Board the conference sites for subsequent years.

MARCIA KELLY WCMC/CMC TOWN OF DALE Chair
CHRIS ASTRELLA TOWN OF BLOOMING GROVE
DEB HALL WCPC/CMC CITY OF MARSHFIELD
SUE POLYOCK WCMC/CMC TOWN OF LINN
VICKI SCHNEIDER WCMC/CMC VILLAGE OF LITTLE CHUTE
FAITH A ELFORD WCPC/CMC WMCA COORDINATOR Ex Officio
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Coordinator Review Committee

Annually, prior to the preparation of the Annual Budget, the Coordinator Review Committee will give the Coordinator a performance evaluation based upon the terms of the existing contract.

NANCY ZASTROW CMC CITY OF MILTON Pres
JULEE HELT CMC VILLAGE OF WAUNAKEE Past Pres
MIKE HOPPENRATH  CITY OF WATERTOWN PEC Chair
CAROLYN TOMS-NEARY CMC VILLAGE OF RIVER HILLS Conf Chair
ANNE UECKER WCPC/MMC CITY OF SAINT FRANCIS Conf Chair
GINA GRESCH CITY OF DELAFIELD Ex Officio-1st VP

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Election Committee

The Election Committee will see that ballots are printed prior to the annual meeting.

SHEILA TATE WCMC/CMC/CMTW CITY OF RICE LAKE Chair
VIRGINIA BROST WCMC/CMC CITY OF MEDFORD
CATHERINE BROTT WCMC TOWN OF SHELBY

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Historian

The Historian shall track all WMCA and WMCA-related events and shall work closely with the WMCA Coordinator to insure that historical records of the WMCA are maintained and safeguarded.

AUDREY RUE WCMC/CMC TOWN OF BRIGHAM
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Lifetime Achievement Committee

The WMCA Lifetime Achievement Award Committee is responsible for the administration and awarding of the WMCA Lifetime Achievement Award program.

TERI LEHRKE WCMC/CMC CITY OF LA CROSSE Chair
CAROL S. ALEXANDER, MMC/WCPC CITY OF BELOIT 2008 Recipient
JANICE WINGET WCPC/MMC/CMTW/CPFA VILLAGE OF UNION GROVE 2007 Recipient

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Manuals Committee

The Manuals Committee will be responsible for the review and maintenance of all of the WMCA manuals, including, but not limited to the Policies and Procedures Manual, the Conference Manual, the President’s Manual and the Clerks Manual.

JANICE WINGET WCPC/MMC/CMTW/CPFA VILLAGE OF UNION GROVE Chair
SHERRI ENDRES CMC/WCMC/CMTW TOWN OF SPRINGFIELD
CONNIE BUSHEE VILLAGE OF COTTAGE GROVE
NANCY ZASTROW CMC CITY OF MILTON
GINA GRESCH CITY OF DELAFIELD WMCA 1st V-P.

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Membership/Mentoring Committee

The Membership Committee will assist the WMCA Coordinator and District Directors in the marketing of the Association, the solicitation of new members and the retention of current members. The committee will further provide a framework allowing clerks to assist other clerks in the performance of their job duties.

New Clerk's Class Committee

The New Clerk's Class Committee is responsible for planning, preparing and teaching the New Clerk's Class, which is offered annually on the Wednesday before the Annual Conference.

Nominating Committee

The Nominating Committee will present a slate of candidates with at least one name for each office, one month prior to the annual business meeting.

Professional Education Committee (PEC)

The duty of the Professional Education/Institute Oversight Committee is to make known existing programs of continuing education for municipal clerks and to develop new programs as need arises. This committee will cooperate with Universities, State Agencies and other associations to establish courses and seminars for members, which will be of benefit to them in maintaining their professional status and in improved performance of their jobs. This Committee shall determine the educational program for the Annual Conference and shall also administer a Professional Education Recognition Program providing recognition to Clerks for their educational efforts. This committee shall also provide oversight of the Clerks Institute, working with the Institute Director in reviewing course selections and instructors for the Institute.

Scholarship Committee

The Scholarship Committee is responsible for the administration of a scholarship program for this Association. These scholarships are to assist members in attending the Clerk's Institute.

JOANN CRAM WCMC/CMC CITY OF TOMAH Chair
JILL KENDA-LUBETSKI  VILLAGE OF BROWN DEER
DAWN REDENIUS CMC VILLAGE OF SHARON
DEINA SHIRMER TOWN OF WARREN
ANNE UECKER WCPC/MMC CITY OF SAINT FRANCIS WMCA Treas.
KASSIE VAN REMORTEL UWGB UW GREEN BAY Ex Officio
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Silent Auction Committee

The Silent Auction Committee will be responsible for all phases of the Silent Auction conducted at the annual conference including publicity, supervision of the Silent Auction room, collection of funds from the sale of items and follow-up with the winners of the various scholarships awarded.

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Special Projects Committee

The Special Projects Committee will be responsible for the WMCA merchandise, the promotion of Municipal Clerks Week, the development and maintenance of various WMCA brochures and other projects requested by the Executive Board.

DIANE HERMANN-BROWN WCPC/CMC/CPM CITY OF SUN PRAIRIE Co-Chair
CINDY HEGGLUND WCMC/CMC CITY OF EDGERTON Co-Chair
MICHELLE BESTUL CITY OF MILTON
AMY KLETZIEN WCMC/CMC CITY OF CEDARBURG
KRIS KOHLHOFF  VILLAGE OF CLYMAN
KARI MORGAN TOWN OF RAYMOND
CYNTHIA PFEIFER WCPC/MMC/CMTW VILLAGE OF NASHOTAH
SHEILA PUDELKO WCMC/CMC/CMFA VILLAGE OF ROTHSCHILD
BILLY JO RICHTER WCMC TOWN OF SCOTT
PATRICIA SALTER  TOWN OF NEW GLARUS
CHRISTINE STEFANICH  TOWN OF VERNON
CAROL STRAUSE WCMC/CMC/CMTW VILLAGE OF MONTICELLO
CONNIE ZIMMERMAN TOWN OF FULTON

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State Certification Committee

The Wisconsin Certification Committee is responsible for the research, planning, and implementation of the Wisconsin certification program for the Association’s members.

CAROL ALEXANDER WCPC/MMC CITY OF BELOIT Chair
GINA GRESCH WCPC/MMC CITY OF DELAFIELD 1st V-Pres.
JULEE HELT CMC VILLAGE OF WAUNAKEE Past Pres.
MIKE HOPPENRATH  CITY OF WATERTOWN
AUDREY RUE WCMC/CMC TOWN OF BRIGHAM
JAMES VILLIESSE WCMC/CMC/CGFM CITY OF NEW LONDON
JUDY WETER WCPC/CMC VILLAGE OF EAST TROY
JANICE WINGET WCPC/MMC/CMTW/CPFA VILLAGE OF UNION GROVE
NANCY ZASTROW WCMC/CMC CITY OF MILTON WMCA Pres.
KASSIE VAN REMORTEL UWGB UW GREEN BAY Ex Officio
FAITH A ELFORD WCPC/CMC WMCA COORDINATOR Ex Officio

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Technology Committee

The Technology Committee, under the direction of the Executive Board, directs and oversees the WMCA Internet Service Provider, and works in conjunction with the WMCA Coordinator to provide information to our members electronically.

MIKE HOPPENRATH  CITY OF WATERTOWN Chair
FAITH A ELFORD WCPC/CMC WMCA COORDINATOR
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WCEF Committee

The Wisconsin Clerks Education Fund Committee will be responsible for receiving donations to the fund and forwarding said funds to the WMCA Treasurer. The donated funds are only to be used for municipal clerk scholarships at WMCA approved institutes.