Hello Everyone-
The MCANJ Conference Committee is sending out this email as a reminder. If you are interested in attending Camp MCANJ-the annual conference for the Municipal Clerks’ Association being held from April 23-26, 2024 in Atlantic City, you need to register soon!
Attached you will find the program for the conference, a flyer from Rutgers for attendees looking to earn additional CMC/MMC credits, and PO information from the Hard Rock.
The conference will provide over 20+ CEU’s for RMC and CEU’s have been applied for other licenses as well for those who hold multiple licenses. If you are a Registrar- The Office of Vital Statistics has been super supportive of the Municipal Clerks’ Association conference this year and has approved four sessions for us earning a Municipal Clerk/Registrar 5 credits, yes 5 CMR credits this year, which is amazing!!! If you are tracking credits to put towards earning your CMC or MMC- you will earn over 7 CMC/MMC credits at this conference by attending the full conference and the attached Rutgers Program.
Important things to know:
1. You cannot register for the conference if you have not paid for your MCANJ membership-meaning if you want to get the MCANJ member rate, we need your payment prior to you registering. If you forgot to register or there is a delay with a check getting mailed to us, it may be advantageous for you to update your membership for 2023/2024 by credit card if you want to take advantage of the early bird discount rate. Otherwise you can register as a non-member for the conference registration.
2. If paying by check for your hotel stay, the Hard Rock needs your check by March 22nd- see the attached instructions.
3. Do Not Forget- There is a huge State/County/Municipal OEM Conference at the Hard Rock the same week as ours; so do not wait to book a room last minute. The Hard Rock is urging both conferences to have attendees book rooms as early as possible to secure one.
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Below is the breakdown of rates/days of conference being offered.
Early Registrations Before March 20, 2024
Registrations After
March 20, 2023
Member
Non-Member
Member
Non-Member
Full Conference *
$425
$555
$475
$605
2 Days - Tuesday and Wednesday
$365
$500
$415
$565
2 Days - Wednesday and Thursday
$380
$515
$430
$550
*Tuesday Evening, Wednesday Thursday, and Friday
Last Day to Register is April 7, 2024! Payments must be received on or before March 22, 2024.
[HOTEL INFORMATION Deadline for Hotel Reservations: April 7, 2024 Booking Website: https://book.passkey.com/go/GCLR24Z]
New this year, to go with our theme, we are having special attire days if you want to participate. Wednesday, "Dress up your plaid", Thursday, "County Spirit Day", and Friday, "Camp hair - don't care. It's your last day of the conference, it's Friday, throw your favorite hat on and go!"
We hope you can join us, as the Conference Committee has worked hard in providing you a fantastic educational opportunity in April!! Any questions, please feel free to reach out to me at President(a)mcanj.us<mailto:President@mcanj.us> or one of the Conference Co-Chairs:
Kim-Marie White Email: kwhite(a)eastampton.com<mailto:kwhite@eastampton.com>
Karen Romano Email: clerk(a)lebanonboro.com<mailto:clerk@lebanonboro.com>
Michele Bobrowski, MMC, CMC, RMC, CMR, CPM
President, MCANJ
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Tickets still available for the MCANJ fundraiser on February 17th.
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Click below to purchase tickets!
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About this event
Join us for an incredible afternoon of spirit communication with the renowned International Medium, Rich Braconi. This in-person event will be held inside the Taylor Pavilion banquet room on the beautiful boardwalk of Belmar, NJ. (Parking is free on Ocean Avenue)
Prepare to be amazed as Rich connects with the spirit world and delivers messages from your loved ones on the other side. Whether you're a believer or a skeptic, this is an experience you won't want to miss. Come with an open mind and heart and be ready to witness the incredible power of mediumship. Rich will do his best to communicate with as many of your loved one's spirits as possible, but he cannot guarantee that everyone who attends this event will receive a personal message from a loved one in spirit.
There will also be a 50/50.
Grab lunch before or dinner after at one of the many restaurants in Belmar.
This session benefits the Municipal Clerk's Association of New Jersey and is open to the public. Invite your friends, family, and co-workers!
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Hello Fellow Municipal Clerks & Happy Campers!!
Sending out this email to let you all know that you can now register for the annual MCANJ Conference for this April at the Hard Rock Hotel & Casino from Tuesday, April 23rd to Friday, April 26th. The Conference Committee has been hard at work to make sure this will be an amazing conference experience for all our attendees! Start packing your flannels for a Camp MCANJ learning adventure!
Highlights for this year’s conference include:
* Offering over 22 CEU’s in All Disciplines (Records, License, IT, Ethics, Elections, Prof. Development, Finance)
* Offering 4 CMR Credits
* For those going for your CMC/MMC- you have a opportunity to earn over 7+ IIMC credits
* Attached is a flyer for those looking to obtain CMC/MMC credits-Rutgers will be hosting a Conflict Resolution course this year earning you 2.5 credits on Tuesday, April 23rd.
* Also attached is the directions to follow for purchase orders/checks for the Hard Rock
* Themed Dress-up Days to be comfortable while you learn
* County Spirit Day to show your County Pride
* Some educational sessions to look forward to are:
Notary Requirements
Executive Session Protocol
Tenure
Rice Notices
Harassment/Discrimination in the Workplace
Round Table Sessions with various topics to include: raffles, liquor licenses, NJ Department of Labor, Purchasing/Budgeting, OPRA
Legislation Updates
Cyber security attacks occurring in municipalities
RFP Refresher
And much more………..
NOTE: Super important, make sure to book your hotel room early!! There will be two large conferences going on at the same time at the Hard Rock during the same week. The Hard Rock will be hosting our conference and the Office of Emergency Management Conference for State Police, County and Municipal OEM Coordinators. Our Conference Committee wants to make sure that everyone who wants to attend our conference reserves their rooms early.
Early Registrations Before March 20, 2024
Registrations After
March 20, 2024
Member
Non-Member
Member
Non-Member
Full Conference *
$425
$555
$475
$605
2 Days - Tuesday and Wednesday
$365
$500
$415
$550
2 Days - Wednesday and Thursday
$380
$515
$430
$565
Our Keynote Speaker is Oz Sanchez-who will be speaking to us about “Knowing No Limits.” Oz Sanchez grew up in Los Angeles and spent six years as a member of the US Marine Corps. He became a part of the Special Forces Unit, deploying twice to the Middle East. In 2001, while in the process of transferring to the Navy to become a Navy Seal, Sanchez was involved in a motorcycle accident that injured his spinal cord. He started handcycling competitively five years after the accident. Today, he is one of the top hand cyclists in the world. He represents the USA in multiple Paralympic events to earn him several gold medals. We look forward to hearing from Oz and listen to his story of sacrifice, heartbreak, and triumphant.
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Hope to see you at the conference!!!
Michele Bobrowski, MMC, CMC, RMC, CMR, CPM
President, MCANJ
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CLICK HERE TO REGISTER AND VIEW CONFERENCE SCHEDULE AND HOTEL INFORMATION <https://www.njclerks.org/cn/webpage.cfm?tpid=18634>
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Get ready for an awe-inspiring afternoon as the incredible Rich Braconi communicates with loved ones who have passed from your life.
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About this event
Join us for an incredible afternoon of spirit communication with the renowned International Medium, Rich Braconi. This in-person event will be held inside the Taylor Pavilion banquet room on the beautiful boardwalk of Belmar, NJ. Prepare to be amazed as Rich connects with the spirit world and delivers messages from your loved ones on the other side. Whether you're a believer or a skeptic, this is an experience you won't want to miss. Come with an open mind and heart and be ready to witness the incredible power of mediumship. Rich will do his best to communicate with as many of your loved one's spirits as possible, but he cannot guarantee that everyone who attends this event will receive a personal message from a loved one in spirit.
Grab lunch before or dinner after at one of the many restaurants in Belmar.
This session benefits the Municipal Clerk's Association of New Jersey and is open to the public. Invite your friends, family, and co-workers!
MCANJ Website Manager
WebsiteManager(a)MCANJ.US
Hello Members of MCANJ-
I hope this message finds you all well and that you enjoyed the holidays these past few weeks with your loved ones. As the year comes to an end, the Executive Board wants to wish our Executive Director, Joel Popkin nothing but the best on his retirement from the Municipal Clerks' Association of NJ where he has served our membership and guided the Executive Board for many, many years and now he and his wife can enjoy more time relaxing in the sun in Florida.
Our Assistant Executive Director, Vinnie Buttiglieri who has been shadowing Joel over the past year to take over the role of Executive Director in 2024 has been afforded an opportunity to move to South Carolina the beginning of January to enjoy his retirement as well. The Executive Board wishes nothing but the best to these two incredible men and the best of luck on their new exciting chapters of their lives.
With all that being said, the Municipal Clerks' Association of NJ finds itself in need of an Executive Director to assist the Executive Board moving forward. As we regroup in the beginning of 2024, the Executive Board will be reviewing the job duties and responsibilities needed to assist our membership and Association. An ad for this position will be placed on our website soon for those interested in applying.
Our main focus is and will always be on the Association and to continue our long-standing tradition of quality education, resourcefulness, and networking for our members.
Though we are not as lucky as Joel and Vinnie to unwind and relax with retirement in the coming days, I can’t wait to see what you all accomplish in 2024 as Municipal Clerks!!
Wishing you all nothing but the best for the New Year!
Michele
Michele Bobrowski, MMC, CMC, RMC, CMR, CPM
President, MCANJ
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MCANJ is seeking applications for Secretary of the Executive Board!
For anyone seeking the position of Secretary on the Executive Board for the fiscal year 2024 - 2025 the attached application must be filed by January 15, 2024in order to be eligible for consideration by the membership at the Annual Meeting to be held during the Annual Education Conference in the spring. This position shall serve from July 1, 2024 through June 30, 2025.
MCANJ Website Manager
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REMINDER!!!
MCANJ is accepting applications for Clerk of the Year!
CRITERIA TO BE NOMINATED: A County Association or an individual Clerk may nominate a candidate for Municipal Clerk of the Year. Previous honorees are those individuals who have made positive contributions to our profession for the benefit of all of us. The Association invites you to submit the name of a Municipal Clerk who has had an impact on our profession and who should be considered for this prestigious honor.
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All nominees must be members of the Municipal Clerks’ Association of NJ, Inc., currently employed as Municipal Clerks and tenured in their positions.
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Current members of the Executive Board and former recipients of the award are not eligible.
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Qualifications must include activities within the MCANJ and may include related community and volunteer work.
The selection of the annual “Municipal Clerk of the Year” is made by the Executive Board and announced at the Association’s Annual Meeting held during the Association’s Annual Education Conference held each spring. Deadline for submission is December 31, 2023. See attached application.
MCANJ Website Manager
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