tcma management messenger august 2012
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TCMA Management Messenger August 2012TRANSCRIPT
INSIDE:Can’t Put a Face with a Name? 1
Volunteers Needed! 2
Management Transitions 2
Sympathy 2
Meet Your Colleagues 2
New Member Applications 3
2012 TCMA Shirts 3
Memos on Meetings 3
Save the Date 3
TML Tidbits 4
TEXAS C I TY MANAGEMENT ASSOC IAT ION • AUGUST 2012
All information is current as of the 25th of the month prior to publication.
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The Texas City Management Association is pleased to send you this month’s edition of theManagement Messenger. It features recent changes in city management positions around the state,current job listings, names of new members, information about upcoming educational events, andnews about our colleagues. This newsletter and past issues are also posted at http://tcma.org/tcma-management-messenger-2/.
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If you have some interesting news that you would like to see included in the Management Messenger,please e-mail [email protected].
If you can’t put a face with a name, TCMA hasa solution! A new online pictorial directory isnow available. TCMA President Bert Lumbrerashas provided a sample. Please click on TCMAOnline Directory and enter Bert’s first and lastname. If you would like your picture included,it can be uploaded electronically to TCMA Pictorial Directory. The specifications for pictures are 125x150, 72dpi, jpg file. If youdon’t know the specifications, send them anyway to Lindsey Rose at [email protected] contact Lindsey with any questions.
Can’t Put a Face
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Management Transitions
Deborah Balli is the new city manager of the City of Beeville.
Charlie Bassett is the interim city manager of the City ofTexarkana.
Lannie Lee, City of Dublin police chief, is serving as the interimcity manager.
Julia Martinez is the new city manager of the City of Crystal City.
Dan O’Leary is the new city manager of the City of Duncanville.
Sam Watson is no longer the city manager of the City of Haskell.
Rex White is the new city manager of the City of Grand Saline.
Visit www.tcma.org to see if you qualify for TCMA In-transition Services. For a list of current city management job openings inTexas, please visit http://www.tml.org/careercenter.asp.
Volunteers Needed!
On November 13-16, TML will be celebrating 100 years at the Annual Conference and Exhibition. TCMA and ICMA havepartnered to conduct a concurrent session based on the Life,Well Run campaign. The session, titled “Elected Officials andCity Managers—A Vital Partnership,” will be held on Thursday, November 15, from 9:00 - 10:15 a.m.
TCMA will also take advantage of this unique opportunityand host a booth in the Exhibit Hall!
TCMA members are needed on November 14-16 to assistwith this unique occasion!
(Region 4 members are asked to help set up and strike the booth.)
Please contact Kim Pendergraft at [email protected] or 512-231-7442 to reserve your time slot today!
Sympathy
TCMA is saddened by the passing of Bill Dumbauld, husband of Lee Ann Dumbauld, city manager of the City ofLubbock. Bill was a former National Football League player,playing tackle for the Cleveland Browns. A private memorialservice was held. Memorial donations may be sent to theCity of Lubbock, Dumbauld Tree Memorial, Attention CeliaWebb, P.O. Box 2000, 79457. Please keep Lee Ann and theDumbauld family in your prayers.
Meet Your Colleagues
The TCMA Management Messenger introduces Glenn Morrison to his new position as the city manager of the City of Killeen. Glenn was born and raised in Killeen and has worked for the City of Killeen since 1988. Prior to hisappointment as city manager, he served as the assistant city manager since 2008.
Glenn is a 1984 graduate of Texas A&M with a Bachelor of Science degree in recreation and parks administration.
Glenn has been married to his wife Debbie for 20 years.They have two children, Ryan and Eryn, and one grandchild,Hudson Hayes Morrison.
Glenn’s hobbies include attending Texas A&M athleticevents, golf, jet skiing, hunting, and fishing.
The TCMA Management Messenger introduces FedericoReyes to his new position as the town manager of the Townof Pecos City. Federico was to his position on February 9,2012. Prior to his appointment, he served as assistant citymanager for the Town of Pecos City. He also worked for theCity of Del Rio as the International Bridge superintendentand as a supervisor for the tax department.
Federico received a bachelor’s and a master’s degree fromAngelo State University. He also earned a second master’sdegree from Our Lady of the Lake University.
Federico is married and has three children. His hobbies include traveling, spending time with his children, reading,and barbequing.
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Memos on Meetings
The Professional Development Committee met on July 26-27at the Embassy Suites in San Marcos.
The Leadership Task Force will meet on August 3 in the LutherJones Room at the Texas Municipal Center in Austin.
The Board will meet for a Strategic Planning Committee Meeting on August 9 at the Terrace Club, located at 2600 EastHighway 290 in Dripping Springs.
The Board will meet on August 10 in the Board and Commission Room at Austin City Hall, located at 301 West 2nd Street.
Save the DateWilliam “King” Cole, Session 1 - BasicJanuary 24-25, 2013, Austin
City Management ClinicFebruary 21-22, 2013, Salado
William “King” Cole, Session 2 - AdvancedMarch 21-22, 2013, San Antonio
TCMA Annual ConferenceJune 19-23, 2013, San Marcos
New Member Applications
TCMA Board policy requires that names of new member applicants be published each month in the Management Messenger. Any written objection during the subsequent 30-day period will be reviewed by the TCMA MembershipCommittee. If no objections are received during this time, the names will be submitted for Board approval at the nextscheduled Board meeting. Written objections can be mailed to TCMA, Attention: Membership Committee, 1821 Rutherford Lane, Suite 400, Austin, TX 78754.
Applications received for the month of July:
Full: Mike Arismendez, City Manager, Littlefield
Associate: Nathan Parras, Administrative Assistant, Kaufman
Student: Thanasis Kombos, Management Intern, Tyler; Cynthia Northrop White, University of North Texas
2012 TCMA Shirts
Did you forget to order a 2012 TCMA shirt, or decide laterthat you wish you had one? Shirts are still available. Pleaseclick on TCMA 2012 Shirt to place your order. Orders can alsobe placed by contacting Darling Promotional Products at 866-368-2466 or [email protected]..
TCMA Professional Development Committee taking a dinner break atGrin’s in San Marcos
We also encourage you to visit the entire TML Web site at www.tml.org.
1821 Rutherford Lane, Suite 400 • Austin, Texas 78754-5128Phone: 512-231-7400 • Fax: 512-231-7494/95 • www.tcma.org
TEXAS CITY MANAGEMENT ASSOCIATION
August 10, 2012, Gun Barrel City
TML TidbitsPlease make a note of these upcoming TML educational events:
The Texas Municipal League and the Association of Mayors, Councilmembers and Commissioners Present
2012 Newly Elected City Officials’ OrientationAugust 24-25—Austin
For more information, please contact us at 512-231-7400 or [email protected].
Help?I’m a Newly Elected Official!
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