Pre-Conference Education Programs

Education: Points for Attending 2026 IIMC Pre-Conference

Master Municipal Academy Points

Master Municipal Clerk Academy attendees can earn 2 points for each Academy. Attendees are expected to fully participate and complete online assessments with a “pass” rating via Flexiquiz link.

Athenian Dialogues Points

Athenian Dialogue participants can earn 3 CMC/MMC points for each Dialogue attended. Full participation is required, including completion of the online assessment with a passing score via the FlexiQuiz link. Attendees must also read the designated book prior to the session.

Advanced Academies

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Saturday, May 16, 2026

 

8:00 AM – 12:00 Noon           The Economic Impacts of Public Funds on Local Communities,

Facilitator: Mac McGinnis 

 

8:00 AM – 12:00 Noon           Two Clerks from the Lou ~ Put THE STING on RENO!

Facilitators: Helen Ingold and Deletra Hudson

 

1:00 PM – 5:00 PM                The Influential Municipal Clerk

Facilitator: George Hicks

 

1:00 PM – 5:00 PM                Trafficking 101: Leadership

Facilitator: Lauren Trantham

 

Sunday, May 17, 2026

 

8:00 AM – 12:00 Noon             Leading by Serving: Servant Leadership

Facilitator: Nikki Garry

 

8:00 AM – 12:00 Noon          What if? City Clerk as Crisis Navigator: Leading from the Middle in Emergencies

Facilitator: Rex Osborn

 

1:00 PM – 5:00 PM                Remaining Positive in Times of Crisis

Facilitator: Tyler Enslin

 

1:00 PM – 5:00 PM                From Friction to Alignment: Managing Conflict with Emotional Intelligence & Civility

Facilitator: Dima Ghawi


Points: Advanced Academy participants can earn two (2) points for each Academy attended and completed (including required assessment) for a possible total number of eight (8) points.

Cost: $159/session

Athenian Dialogues

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Saturday, May 16, 2026

 

9:00 AM – 5:30 PM                    “That Librarian: The Fight Against Book Banning in America” by Amanda Jones 

Facilitator: Jannette Goodall, MMC

 

 

Sunday, May 17, 2026

 

9:00 AM – 5:30 PM                “Strong Ground: The Lessons of Daring Leadership, the Tenacity of Paradox, and the Wisdom of the Human Spirit” by Brené Brown, Ph.D. 

Facilitator: Jennifer Woodworth, MMC


9:00 AM – 5:30 PM                    “Tricky Times” by Jitske Kramer

Facilitator: Eelco Groenenboom, MMC

 

9:00 AM – 5:30 PM                “Conquering Crisis, Ten Lessons to learn before you need them” by Admiral William H. McRaven

Facilitator: Camilla Pitman, MMC


Required: Participants are required to purchase their own books and arrive prepared to discuss and participate in exercises.

Points: Athenian Dialogue participants can earn three (3) points for each Dialogue attended and completed (including required assessment) for a possible total number of six (6) points.

Cost: $110/session