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July 31, 2010 | Vol. 37, No. 14
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2010 Annual Conference: Creating Community in Tough Times - Online Registration Deadline: Monday, August 2
Source: Florida League of Cities
There’s still time to register for the Florida League of Cities 2010 Annual Conference! The deadline to advance register is August 2. MORE>
Important Conference Housing Update
Source: Florida League of Cities
As of July 26, the Westin Diplomat’s beach location is sold out for August 19 and has limited availability for the nights of August 20 and August 21. However, until August 9 the Westin will honor the League’s group rate for rooms at its Golf location, which is five to 10 minutes away from the conference MORE>
FLC Conference – Workshop Topics
Source: Florida League of Cities
During the conference you’ll hear exciting keynote presentations from former Indianapolis Mayor Bill Hudnut, CNN commentator and author John Avlon, and the “Category 5 General” Russel Honore. MORE>
Live Feeds Via Twitter and Facebook
Source: Florida League of Cities
The League will be offering live updates via Twitter and Facebook during the conference. Follow the League at www.twitter.com/homerulechk or become a fan of the League on Facebook to participate. If you would like to receive these conference updates via e-mail, be sure to provide your preferred on-site e-mail address on the conference registration form. MORE>
Municipal Youth Councils
Source: Mandy Stark
The League is inviting municipal-sponsored youth councils to attend its annual conference on Saturday, August 21 at the Westin Diplomat Hollywood. MORE>
Potential Candidate Meet and Greet
Source: Rose Hall
The Florida League of Cities will host a “meet and greet” reception in conjunction with the annual conference for any current or former municipal official who is considering running for the Legislature MORE>
League Offers Free Webinar Training for Cities
Source: Jan Piland
The Florida League of Cities continues to offer free monthly Webinar training for members. Webinars allow multiple participants to view presentations over the Internet on their computer screen from the comfort of their own office or home. MORE>
Statistics for Everyone Webinar
Source: Liane Schrader
Is a difference in citizen satisfaction in backyard versus curbside trash pickup important enough to switch all pickup to backyard? Is a savings of $2 worth changing contracts for office supplies? What would be a cost-efficient way to survey citizens? MORE>
City Government Week
Source: Sharon Berrian
Florida City Government Week will be held October 17-23. The League wants every city, town and village to take an active part in promoting municipal government through civic education. Increase citizen engagement by participating in Florida City Government Week. MORE>
September/October Quality Cities News Briefs
Source: Mandy Stark
Has your city recently started a new program, solved a problem or done something great? If so, let Mandy Stark at the League know! MORE>
Talking About Your City Budget: Tips for Public Engagement
Source: Lynn Tipton
Talking about city finances and the budget can be difficult. But city leaders should provide good, clear information to the citizens they serve. Dr. Scott Paine, former city councilmember, noted author, professor and League blogger, offers some suggestions via video on ways to discuss your city's budget. MORE>
Salary and Benefit Survey Data Online - Prepare for Budget Season
Source: Carol Westmoreland
Did you know that you can obtain salary data from other cities and counties, build your own survey group online, and generate reports from that list, or statewide, or by county? The Florida League of Cities supports an online salary survey for its members through a partnership with Human Resource Management Partners, Inc. and the Florida Public Personnel Association (FPPA). MORE>
Advisory Board Training
Source: Jan Piland
The League offers four-hour advisory board training seminars that are held at a city facility. The goal is to provide this training in various locations throughout Florida to avoid travel costs for our members. MORE>
Developer Match Up at FRA Conference
Source: Carol Westmoreland
Developer Match Up is a new exhibit-style event being featured at the Florida Redevelopment Association (FRA) Annual Conference, October 13-15, 2010, at the Peabody Orlando. Developer Match Up will be held from 9:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. on Thursday, October 14. MORE>
No-Cost Microsoft Training Vouchers
Source: Elevate America
Through Microsoft® Elevate America, 40,000 vouchers for no-cost training and certifications are available to Floridians for a limited time. This initiative provides an opportunity for Florida workers to improve their technology skills, productivity and value. MORE>
Community Success Workshop
Attorney General Bill McCollum presents, "Analyzing Your Community for Success," a free one-day workshop that will teach participants how community analysis can be used to foster community transformation. MORE>
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