Are you looking for a way to become more involved in OAMR, to meet new friends, network with peers, and share your ideas?  All of these opportunities await you as an OAMR committee member.  Sign-up sheets will be available at the annual conference in September.  However, if you are unable to attend the conference, or just want to get a head start, contact the Committee Chair Person at the links provided below.  Not all committees require your attendance at meetings - many times our communications are done by e-mail, fax, or telephone.  So even if you can't travel to the meetings, go ahead - get involved.  We need your input! Thank you for making OAMR so successful!!!

Audit Committee  Purpose: to conduct the bi-annual audit of the financial records of OAMR. Chair: Betty Langwell, MMC, City of Albany

Bylaw Committee  Purpose: To review the OAMR bylaws and prepare proposed changes to be reviewed and approved by the membership. Chair: Elisa Olson, MMC, City of Klamath Falls

City Recorder's Procedure Manual Committee Purpose: to review and update the procedure manual created by OAMR and used as a guide by OAMR members and other City Recorders. Chair: Kim Scheafer, CMC, City of Canby

Conference Committee Purpose: To coordinate the annual conference. Subcommittees include Facility, Registration, Sponsors, Vendors, Speakers/Entertainment, Handbook, Hospitality, Special Events, and Finance. Chair: Karin Johnson, MMC, City of Independence

Education Committee Purpose: to encourage and support the OAMR membership by providing educational opportunities . Chair: Sandra King, MMC, City of Wilsonville

Historical Preservation Committee  Purpose: To preserve the history of the Oregon Association of Municipal Recorders. Chair: Laurie Boyce, City of Aurora

IIMC Conference Committee Purpose: to set goals and work towards obtaining an International Conference to be held in the State of Oregon. Until conference bid has been awarded, committee is ad hoc only and members are appointed by the President. Chair:  Denise Carey, MMC, City of Estacada 

Internet Committee Purpose: To maintain fresh and relevant information regarding the distinct heritage of our profession through a well-designed, user friendly, and updated website. Chair:  Debbie Lockhart, CMC, City of Keizer

Legislative Committee Purpose: To stimulate interest and activity in legislation affecting municipal government and to study proposed legislation and report to the OAMR Executive Board and membership. The committee maintains a close working relationship with the League of Oregon Cities to receive committee training and monitor legislation that affects jurisdictions and the profession of municipal recorder. Appointment to the Legislative Committee is a two year appointment. Chair: Carol Krager, City of Tigard

• Legislative Glossary of Terms

Membership Committee Purpose: To encourage membership in the Association. Chair: Kitty Vodrup, CMC, City of Junction City

• OAMR Pamphlet

Mentoring and Leadership Development Committee Purpose: To encourage professional growth and development of new City Recorders through the OAMR Mentoring Program and to provide guidance and support to potential candidates for the OAMR Board of Directors through the OAMR Leadership Development Program. Chair: Michele Eldridge, CMC, City of Harrisburg

Newsletter Committee  Purpose: To produce and distribute four issues of the OAMR Newsletter per year. Chair, Debbie Werner, City of Hillsboro.

• Newsletter Manual
• Newsletter Submission Guide
• Newsletter Advertising Order Form

Deadline for submission of articles for the Summer Edition of the Newsletter is: June 18, 2010

Northwest Clerks Institute Education Committee Purpose: Members of this committee are the Chairs of the Education and Professional Development committees and one additional member appointed by the President. Peggy Hawker, MMC, Newport; Sandra King, MMC, Wilsonville; and Ruth Post, CMC, Philomath

Nominating Committee Purpose: To provide the membership with a slate of candidates at the annual meeting. Chair: Amber Ames, CMC, City of Hillsboro

Professional Growth & Development Committee Purpose: To promote the professional image of the City Recorder through continuing education and to coordinate certification programs with the Northwest Municipal Clerks institute to develop Professional Development I, II, and II goals and educational requirements. In addition this committee will help educate local government officials and the public on the importance of the office of City Recorder. The committee is also charged with coordinating the OAMR booth at the Annual LOC conference.  Chair: Peggy Hawker, MMC, Newport

• Tips for Tracking your Certification Points

Records Management Committee Purpose: To provide training on Records Management and Retention Schedules. Chair: Pat Duval, CMC/CRM, City of Milwaukie

• Records Management Brochure (Word Document)
• Brochure Download Process 
• Creating a Disaster Preparedness and Recovery Plan
  • Related Templates in Word Format
• E-Mail Manual  (created 2003-4, finalized 2004-5)
• Records Management System Example
  • To access documents in Word Format, just click on the desired document.

Retired Clerks Committee Purpose: To develop opportunities for retired recorders who wish to continue with some level of activity in the organization and the profession. Chair: Gail Waibel, MMC, Retired (Hillsboro)

Scholarship Committee  Purpose: To administer financial aid, in the form of scholarships, to OAMR members who otherwise would not be able to take advantage of educational opportunities. Chair: Amber Mathiesen, City of Cornelius

Special Projects Committee Purpose: To coordinate special projects to raise money for various purposes including education and scholarships and to help with the success of the annual conference in regard to door prizes and freebies. Chair: Tori Barnett, MMC, City of Ontario

If you are interested in joining a Committee please contact the Chair Person for that Committee.  Please provide the following information with your request:

• Name
• Jurisdiction
• Committee Interested In
• Mailing Address
• Telephone
• Fax
• E-Mail Address

2009/10 List of Committee Members

Last modified:  Thursday, April 22, 2010