WIMG welcomes new and returning members each year. The easiest way to join WIMG is by paying annual dues and fees via the November Congress of Cities registration process. Information about joining and dues and fees is available on the NLC Congress of Cities registration form. Dues and fees can be paid online in conjunction with the NLC conference registration fee. Prospective new members may also join throughout the year by filling out the membership application located in the membership brochure and submitting it to NLC via its instructions.
Membership Brochure |
Bylaws WIMG 2012 Board of Directors
The WIMG Board of Directors is elected annually at the NLC Congress of Cities from the group’s membership. Each year, members are encouraged to submit their nominations for service on the Board. For information about Board nominations and an application form, see the section about membership.
| President | | First Vice President | | Second Vice President | | Communications Officer |
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| Kathy Maness
Councilmember
Lexington, South Carolina | | Mary Brown
Councilmember
Gary, Indiana | | Mildred Crump
Councilmember
Newark, New Jersey | | Mary McComber
Councilmember
Oak Park Heights, Minnesota |
Board Roster
Events
WIMG Annual Summer Conference, Charleston, South Carolina, May 16–19
The WIMG annual summer conference, "Finding the Silver Lining in Your City," will include a plenary luncheon featuring Charleston Silver Lady, Dawn Corley, an economic development mobile tour, a tour of the Charleston Tea Plantation, and a complimentary Leadership Training Institute Seminar, "Brand You and Improved: Enhancing your Professional Presence," and networking opportunities with civic, corporate and academic leaders, and much more.
ALERT: The Renaissance hotel is filled to capacity over the WIMG summer conference dates (May 16 – 20) and the overflow block is at the Charleston Harbor Resort & Marina—20 Patriots Point Road. You would need to call 888-856-0028 or the hotel directly at 843-856-0028. For individuals wanting the $189 group rate you must identify you are with the National League of Cities initially. The Charleston Harbor’s reservations office is open from 8:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m. It’s about 10 minutes from downtown. The hotel provides a trolley that can take the guests to downtown Charleston. The cut-off date is May 3, 2012. You are also free to book on your own at any hotel in the downtown area that would be closer to the Renaissance and ask them for their best available rate.
WIMG Leadership Award
This award recognizes female municipal officials for their unique and outstanding leadership in local government. Each year, a winner is recognized for individual achievement in initiating a creative and successful program in local government that helps to improve a city or town's quality of life for its citizens, particularly if the leadership serves as a specific mentoring model for future female leaders. The 2011 WIMG Leadership Award Luncheon took place on Friday, November 11, at the NLC Phoenix Congress of Cities.
News
Delgado Wins WIMG Leadership Award
Deborah Denard Delgado, councilmember, Hattiesburg, Mississippi, is the proud recipient of the 2010 WIMG Leadership Award, which was presented at the recent Congress of Cities & Exposition in Denver. Also at the Congress of Cities, WIMG elected a new Board of Directors. Mayor Adrienne Foster of Roeland Park, Kansas, was elected president.
Past Event Programs