Sold-Out Conference Leads the Way in La Jolla_. July 2008

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1 Scholarship Program_ See the recipients of the MMASC Scholarship Program by clicking here. July 2008 Golf Tourney Results_ Browse the results of the MMASC Golf Tourney by clicking here. Membership News_ An update on the MMASC Executive Board nominations. Click here now to learn more. Upcoming Events_ Engage in fun activities with other members. Click here to go to Page 3. Sold-Out Conference Leads the Way in La Jolla_ By Grahame Watts What makes MMASC special are the people - the ones supporting the efforts of local government to ensure critical services are provided to communities throughout Southern California. This year s conference focused on Leading the Way and that is what many local public service professionals did for three days in La Jolla. As noted more than once by conference sponsors, the future of local government is bright as the supply of new emerging leaders is plentiful. A lot can happen in one year and we have much to be proud of. Historically, MMASC has operated as a volunteer organization with four elected executive board members and at least eight region leaders who represent the Southern California region. This year, many people stepped up to help and get involved and that is what made the difference. MMASC now has an Executive Director on Board, a website that works, a regular newsletter that reaches 2,500 people per month and many public and private sector partners that share common goals a desire to keep Southern California strong and vibrant. The sessions were good, the speakers were excellent (Powerpoints to be posted by July 14) and the local activities were outstanding. Sure, some feedback offered ideas for improving the conference, but in my opinion, MMASC just grew up. (In addition to the on-site general evaluation, all attendees will soon get an opportunity to complete a detailed electronic conference evaluation.) These mostly young, and a few not as young, leaders have done a heck of a job throughout the year and at the conference. Check out some of the photos on the following pages. It s just not possible to list all the many good people deserving a thank you and acknowledgement for a job well done. The truth is that the job is not yet done. MMASC is well on its way to reaching a goal of 1,000 members by 2010 and we need your help. Please remember to stay involved in MMASC, support our profession by setting a good example and voting in the Executive Board elections. Remember, every vote counts.

2 MMASC Storms La Jolla_ Conference Scholarship Program_ The Municipal Management Association of Southern California (MMASC) is the premier regional association for emerging local government leaders and professional development with a mission statement of Developing People, Developing Communities. To further this mission, MMASC strives to provide practical learning experiences, opportunities for leadership and guidelines for professional practice. Toward this goal each year, MMASC provides its members scholarship opportunities for various personal conference and seminars. This year we are excited to host three MMASC young professionals and student members as our Conference Scholarship recipients for the 2008 MMASC Annual Conference in La Jolla, California. Our three recipients were selected from a highly competitive pool of applicants. The 2008 Conference Scholarship recipients were: Lisa Scott Jones Encinitas Fire Department Nathaniel Meek City of Lake Forest and University of Southern California Sarah Rafi City of Lakewood The 2008 MMASC Conference Committee and Executive Board would like to thank the members of the Scholarship Committee that marketed these opportunities to the membership and reviewed the numerous applications received to select the recipients. Thank you to our Scholarship Committee: Carl Alameda (City of La Cañada Flintridge), Mark Brower (City of Beverly Hills) and Colin Tudor (City of Claremont).

3 June 30 MMASC Golf Tourney Results _ 3 First Place - Score 59_ Oliver Chi, City of Rosemead Chris Marcarello, City of Rosemead Brian Saeki, City of Rosemead Matt Hawkesworth, City of Rosemead Second Place - Score 62_ Grahame Watts, City of Thousand Oaks Bruce Feng, City of Camarillo Mike James, City of Lemon Grove Mike Moss, Retired Third Place - Score 63_ Bill Wilson, City of Encinitas Jeff Ritchie, EDCO John Snyder, EDCO Joe Smith, EDCO Closest to the Pin_ Hole 3 - Craig Dykema, PMC World Hole 8 - Kevin Murphy, PARS Hole 11 - Phil Carter, PMC World Hole 16 - Brian Dettweiler, G.M. Business Interiors Longest Drive_ Hole 13 - Brian Saeki, City of Rosemead Hole 18 - Alex Khojikian, Paramount Upcoming Regional Events_ July 9-21_ MMASC Executive Board Elections MMASC Elections Page July 30 - City of Hayward_ Challenges Women Face in Government July 31 - City of Beverly Hills_ Making the Most of your Career Late July/August - North L.A. Region_ Balancing Work and Life August 21 - Channel Islands Region_ Professional Business Etiquette Discover the key elements of how to enhance your professional business etiquette with Dr. Marya McFadden. MMASC 2008 CONFERENCE SPONSORS_ Diamond Sponsor_ Willdan Platinum Sponsors_ Keenan Associates Gold Sponsors_ Stone & Youngberg LLC Rhyno Marketing ecivis League of CA Cities Silver Sponsors_ Urban Futures, Inc. De La Rosa & Co. Liebert Cassidy Whitmore MuniTemps Bronze Sponsors_ Granicus, Inc. Comcate, Inc. Piper Jaffray Stradling Yocca Carlson & Rauth Richards Watson Gershon University of La Verne Valley Vista Services Allied Waste Energy Innovation Group Actuate CivicPlus Associate Sponsors_ M.L. Stern & Co. Bureau Veritas County Administrative Officers Association Bob Murray & Associates Athens University of Southern California Red Oak Consulting Penfield & Smith GOLF TOURNAMENT SPONSORS_ Title Sponsors_ G.M Business Interiors Wedbush Morgan Securities Strategic Business Resources, Inc. Hole-in-One Sponsors_ EDCO PMC World McIntyre Development ecivis Tee Bag Gifts_ De La Rosa and Co. Stone & Youngberg LLC PARS Keenan Associates

4 08-09 MMASC Executive Board Elections_ 4 The election is underway to select MMASC s Executive Board of Directors. It is important you participate in selecting the team that will guide our organization into the next year. As it stands, the seats of Treasurer and Secretary are filled. Annie Clark, City of Moreno Valley has accepted the Treasurer/Finance Director position with Aggie Masters, City of Irvine, accepting the Secretary/Communications Director position. The Vice-President seat has two official candidates: - Carl Alameda, City of La Canada Flintridge and - Lovely Qureshi, City of La Habra. We have a three way contest for MMASC s presidency: - Laura Biery, City of Santa Clarita, - Toyasha Black, Indio Water Authority and - Andrew Mowbray, City of Pomona Candidate statements will be posted at mmasc.org. An electronic ballot will be issued on July 15 and voting will close August 4. The results will be announced shortly thereafter. We will be using an based ballot and apologize in advance for test s you receive, which will allow us to ensure maximum participation in the election. Membership Profile_ To ensure your contact information is correct, please click here and enter your member ID. Regional Activities_ For information on activities in your region, please contact your Region Chair or click here. Southern California Job Openings_ City of Pasadena Management Analyst IV (Energy) $70, $88,400 City of Montclair Resource Analyst $48,840- $59,364 City of Beverly Hills Senior Budget & Financial Analyst $79, $98,628 City of Santa Monica Principal Transportation Engineer $100,000 $124,680 Ventura Regional Sanitation District Public Outreach Coordinator $80,988 City of Rancho Mirage Engineering Technician II $56,400 For additional opportunites or to be notified of new postings, click here. Annual Awards Ceremony Set_ Reflecting our mission, MMASC recognizes individuals and organizations that strive to promote responsive government and create opportunities for those who are the future of the local government profession. Annually, MMASC presents a total of five (5) awards, with nominations solicited from the membership. The nominations received from the membership are reviewed by the Awards Committee and are selected by majority vote. Please plan to join us at this year s Awards Ceremony at the Galen Center on the campus of the University of Southern California in November J. Michael Dutton Summit Award_ The J. Michael Dutton Award is presented to a member of the MMASC Executive Board or a Regional Chairperson who has made a significant and/or sustained contribution to the Municipal Management Association of Southern California. MMASC Organizational Excellence Award_ This award is presented to a local government agency or department within an agency whose accomplishments have significantly contributed to good government or otherwise improved quality of service provided. MMASC Excellence in Government Award_ This award is presented to a MMASC Member at-large who has made a significant contribution to the local government profession or furthered the success of others by affording professional development opportunities (emphasis on a singular signifi cant accomplishment). MMASC Stewardship Award_ This award is presented to a MMASC member, chief executive officer, department director, member of the academic community, supporter, or outside professional development program coordinator that has shown a significant and sustained contribution to furthering the success of others pursing local government careers by affording professional development opportunities or acting in the role of a mentor. MMASC President s Award_ This award is presented to a chief executive officer or department head that has made an outstanding or sustained contribution to good government and has supported the mission of MMASC by creating opportunities to further the development of individuals advancing within the local government profession.

5 MMASC in La Jolla for 2008 Conference_ Business Social Advice If you attend aoffers business event, don t drink alcohol. MuniTemps serves the staffing needs of Cities and MuniFinancial financial and economic If you dotodrink get drunk. Municipalies throughout California. services public- don t agencies. If you do get drunk - don t fall down. If you do fall down - be sure to fall forward on your name badge so no one will know who you are. MMASC Silver Sponsors_ Leading waste services company, that provides recycling, collection, and disposal services. Full-service investment bank that helps public entities and private businesses secure funding for capital projects. Provides a wide variety of creative marketing, advertising, public relations, management, and graphic design services. Employment law firm providing comprehensive, responsive, and highly competent legal advice, representation, litigation services, negotiations and training. MMASC Bronze Sponsors_ Bureau Veritas Civica Software Comcate Inc. ecivis Energy Innovation Group G/M Business Interiors Jones Hall Piper Jafray SCS Engineers Stradling Yocca University of La Verne Urban Futures, Inc. Valley Vista Services MMASC Sponsors_ A.C. Lazzaretto & Associates Alliance Resource Consulting, LLC Athens Bob Murray & Associates County CAO Association EDCO RSG Teri Black & Company USC MPA Program

6 General Information_ 6 m m a s c Outlook is published by the Municipal Management Association of Southern California Managed by_ Tracy Morgan Hollingworth Morgan Hollingworth Public Affairs Association Mgmt. P.O. Box San Diego, CA Phone_ Fax_ Web_ _ Editor_ MMASC.org MMASCStaff@sbcglobal.net Grahame Watts Newsletter Submittal_ Stories, articles, photographs, and words of wisdom are welcome. Public agency, company, and individual profiles to be considered. For submittal guidelines, visit MMASC.org. New MMASC Members_ Aaron J Adams - City of Temecula Nani Poe Blyleven - City of Long Beach Sandy Marina Bobek - City of Vista Aram Chaparyan - City of Torrance Brandy Christian - Port of San Diego Lauren Noel Cochran - City of Yorba Linda Ryan Drabek - County of Orange Kathleen Fariss - City of Fontana Steven Koszis - City of Glendale Robert Lemon - City of Moreno Valley Eric Lopez - City of Long Beach Joseph Lucas - Student Yvette Martinez - City of Chino Hills Tamra Middlecamp - City of Temecula Shelley Mixon Miguel Pena - City of Indio Hector Solis - Student Jeremy Swan - City of Upland Jon Terwilliger - City of Beverly Hills Grant M Yates - City of Temecula Executive Board_ President_ John Keisler City of Long Beach Vice President_ Laura Biery City of Santa Clarita Secretary_ Grahame Watts City of Thousand Oaks Treasurer_ Annie Clark City of Moreno Valley Immediate Past President_ Chris Freeland City of West Covina Membership Chair_ Ben Montgomery City of Chino Hills Regional Chairs_ Region 1: Central Coast_ Kathleen Kafauver City of Santa Barbara Region 2: Channel Islands_ Linda Fisher-Helton Area Housing Authority of the County of Ventura Region 3: Desert_ Toyasha Black Indio Water Authority Andrea Riesgo City of Indio Chris Escobedo City of Indio Region 4: Inland Empire_ Erica Darplee City of Rancho Cucamonga Fabian Villenas City of Rancho Cucamonga Region 5: North LA County_ Carl Alameda City of La Canada Flintridge Andrew Mowbray City of Pomona Yvonne Young City of Arcadia Region 6: South LA County_ Doug Tripp City of Los Angeles Region 7: Orange County_ Rita Gore Orange County Animal Care Services Lovely Qureshi City of La Habra Region 8: San Diego County_ Gretchen Crowson City of Vista Andrew Potter County of San Diego