Treasurers Workshop
June 12-14, 2012
Holiday Inn Express, Norfolk
Highway Superintedents, Surveyors, Engineers Summer Meeting
June 12-14, 2012
Niobrara Lodge, Valentine
Clerks of the District Court Workshop
June 13-14, 2012
North Platte, Sandhills Convention Center
Clerks, Election Commissioners, Register of Deeds Annual Workshop
June 13-15, 2012
Kearney, Holiday Inn
National Association of Counties Annual Conference & Exposition
July 13-17, 2012
Pittsburgh/Allegheny County, Pennsylvania
To view all upcoming events click here.
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 Associate and Sustaining Members
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NACO Associate and Sustaining Members enable NACO to enhance its continuing education programs for county officials across the state. Visit NACO's complete associate and sustaining membership list here.
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Education Foundation Memorial Program | |
A gift to NACO's Education Foundation ensures that the children of county officials and county employees are eligible to apply for scholarships to continue their education at Nebraska's higher learning institutions. Whatever their passion - history, art, music, science, education, sports - the NACO Education Foundation will provide them an opportunity to fund their education beyond the K-12 level. Memorial gifts to NACO's Education Foundation are tax deductible and will be a lasting legacy in honor of your loved one's commitment to educating the children of Nebraska's county officials and employees. For more information about how to make a memorial gift, please contact Larry Dix / 402-434-5660 ext. 226. |
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2012 Primary Election County Race Results | Based upon unofficial results of the Tuesday Primary Election, it appears many incumbent county board members will not advance, or will have opposition, in the November General Election. Of the 172 county board positions up for election this year, at least 17 incumbent board members were defeated in the Primary Election, and 32 incumbents will go into the General Election with opposition. Twenty-four incumbent board members chose not to seek re-election.
Unofficial county race results can be viewed on the NACO website here. |
County Treasurers Workshop |
Advance registrations can now be made County Treasurers Workshop scheduled for June 12-14, 2012, in Norfolk at the Holiday Inn Express.
The registration fee will be $100.00 until June 4. Registrations received on received after this date will be 125.00. This fee includes a luncheon and an evening meal on Wednesday, transportation and Comedy Festival event, and a noon meal on Thursday. Lodging and other incidental costs are the responsibility of workshop participants. Cancellations must be received in writing no later than June 4, 2012 to receive a refund. Cancellations made after June 4, 2012 will receive a refund minus an administrative fee of $25.00.
For agenda, registration information and lodging information, click here.
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Clerks, Election Commissioner, Register of Deeds Workshop To Be Held In Kearney |
Advance registrations can now be made on-line at NACO's website for the County Clerks, Election Commissioners and Registers of Deeds Workshop scheduled for June 13-15, 2012, in Kearney at the Holiday Inn Hotel and Convention Center. The annual workshop, sponsored by Nebraska Association of County Officials, will contain over 11 hours of continuing education for Clerks, Registers of Deeds and Election Commissioners combined.
The executive officers of the Clerks, Election Commissioners and Registers of Deeds Association met in March to establish agendas for their respective organizations. A tentative agenda for the workshop can be found here. This agenda is tentative because confirmation from all speakers has not been received.
Again this year, the registration fee will be $80.00 for registrations received on or before June 1, and $90.00 for those received after this date. This fee includes a luncheon and a banquet on Thursday, a reception on Wednesday evening, a boxed lunch on Friday, all breaks and all handout materials. Lodging and other incidental costs are the responsibility of workshop participants. Cancellations must be received in writing no later than June 8, 2012 to receive a refund. Cancellations made on or before this date in writing will receive a full refund minus a $20.00 administrative fee. Cancellations made after June 8, 2012 will not receive refunds.
Guest rooms may be reserved by contacting the Holiday Inn Hotel and Convention Center at (308) 237-5971. Room rates are $74.95 single/double. When making reservations, inform hotel staff that you are attending the NACO workshop to receive the contracted rate.
To register for the workshop click here.
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MIPS Bytes |
Take care of your computers with regular cleaning. Heat and moisture are the two things that can really slow down or even damage your computer. Excess heat accelerates the deterioration of delicate systems components. Dust and dirt are the leading causes of overheating in computers. Clogged vents and CPU cooling fans can restrict air-flow through the case which would otherwise dissipate heat. Even a small layer of dust can raise the temperature of your components. Routine cleaning of your computer inside and out should be conducted every couple of months to reduce heating issues and keep your system running.
Be sure to keep your computer away from any kind of heat sources or anything that may fall on your computer or make it dirty. Be sure to always turn off and unplug the system before you clean any of the components inside the computer. In addition, don't forget to remove any static electricity from your body by touching anything that is grounded. Never apply any liquids directly to a component. Spray or pour any liquids on a lint-free cloth then wipe the computer with the cloth.
Clean the case by wiping the case down and clearing any ventilation ports of any obstructions. Compressed air can be a great tool for this, but try to avoid blowing the dust into the computer. Keep your keyboard clean by turning it upside down and shaking any crumbs out between the keys. Compressed air can also be used to dislodge debris in the keyboard. To remove dirt rather than rearrange it, a small vacuum should be used to suck out loose debris. Monitors can be cleaned using a damp cloth and lightly wiping off the screen.
Taking the time to keep a computer clean can greatly increase the life of a computer. Take good care of your computer and it will take good care of you. |
Walk For Your Life Challenge 2012 | |
This year's Walk For Your Life Challenge, will begin June 4 and end September 30, 2012. An e-mail was sent to all county clerks and last year's contact persons with the details of the challenge. If you would like information on participating, please contact your county's designated contact person or Wendy Kelly at the NACO office.
We encourage participation from all 93 counties. This is a fun challenge that will pay dividends on your health!
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Updated County Government Day PowerPoint CD Available |
An updated PowerPoint presentation is available on CD for use by counties during their annual County Government Day. The PowerPoint provides a comprehensive look at county government functions in the State of Nebraska. The CD is customizable and is available for $10 to cover processing, shipping and handling. The order form is available here.
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2012 Directory of County Officials | |
The order form for the NACO 2012 Directory of County Officials is available here or on the NACO website. Each directory is $17 if tax-exempt or $18 if taxable.
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News from NACo | |
 2012 - 2013 Presidential Leadership and Committee Appointments
Chris Rodgers, Douglas County Commissioner and 2012-2013 NACo President will make appointments to NACo's leadership team. To read about these appointments click here.
Need Revenue to Close Your Budget Shortfall?
NACO Prescription Program can help. As a program participant, you can shoose to receive a marketing reimbursement fee, which would pay your county $1 per perscription when the NACo prescritpion discount card is used to receive a discount. This funding could help save a needed program or prevent staff layoffs. To read more, click here.
Make plans now to attend NACO's Annual Conference and Expostion
July 13-17, 2012, Pittsburgh/Allgheny County, Pennsylvania
Click here for conference overview.
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NACo Web-based Education |
Everyone Remain Calm: Effective Strategies for Engaging Your Community on Sustainability
Tuesday, June 12, 1:00 - 3:00 p.m. EDT
Join NACo for an in-depth interactive online workshop on communicating a sustainability message to your community-including effective strategies for framing the message, answering questions, and meeting preparation. The program will include an interactive activity for you to test your skills!
To register, click here.
The Changing Climate of Health Care: County Challenges and Opportunities
Wednesday, June 13, 2:00 - 3:30 p.m. EDT
Learn about the county-level implications of health care system changes and how to better coordinate communication among local providers to deliver more cost-effective and high-quality care.
To register, click here.
Diagnosing Your Criminal Justice System: Identifying Approaches, Issues, and Priorities
Thursday, June 21, 2:00 - 3:15 p.m. EDT
Learn how Criminal Justice Coordinating Councils can play an important role in helping justice systems to use data to diagnose problems and overcome challenges.
To register, click here.
For more information on these or other upcoming or previous webinars, visit the NACo Web-based Education page. |
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