On December 13, 2023 the Bluebonnet Chapter of Association was hosted by the City of Eastland. 15 City Secretaries met at The Connellee Hotel and Civic Center in Eastland. Eastland Mayor Larry Vernon and Eastland City welcomed City Secretaries from across the region and provided a meal of yummy chili, beans and potato soup The meal was sponsored by Clint Coffee State Farm Insurance, who, along with the City of Eastland, provided Goody Bags to all attendees. Several attendees brought items for a Silent Auction. This auction helps provide funds for our scholarships for continuing education or TMCCP Cer After the meal, the City Secretaries conducted their quarterly business meeting. Highlights of the meeting include: newly elected officers taking their Oath of Office; the 2023 Blue bonnet Chapter Municipal Clerk of the Year was awarded to Abilene Deputy City Secretary Kaitlin Richardson.
Also, Roma Holley, City Secretary of Eastland, reported on the awarding of 5 membership scholarships to the cities of Albany, Moran, Lueders, Hawley and Buffalo Gap. This is an initiative of the Bluebonnet Chapter to reach out to smaller cities to encourage them to join us as we commit to helping our cities be a very efficient, well-run arm of local government.
Another highlight of the meeting was the Awarding of 2 Bluebonnet Chapter Scholarships of $500 each. These Scholarships are awarded to individuals for the advancement of their careers through education in the Texas Municipal Clerks Certification Program administered by the University of North Texas. TMCCP is TMCA’s professional development program with universitylevel courses. Personal Development is as much a goal of the certification as career
