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IN THIS ISSUE:
WEDNESDAY, APRIL 18 Conference Business Meeting 5:45 to 8:00 p.m. Crowne Plaza, Glen Ellyn
FRIDAY, MAY 18 50th Anniversary Gala 5:30 to 9:00 p.m. Hilton Lisle/Naperville
SATURDAY, JUNE 9 Municipal Vehicle and Equipment Auction DuPage County Fairgrounds
WEDNESDAY, JUNE 20 Conference Business Meeting 5:45 to 8:00 p.m. Embassy Suites, Lombard
WEDNESDAY, JULY 11 Annual Golf Outing 11:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m. Village Links of Glen Ellyn
SATURDAY, OCTOBER 6 Municipal Vehicle and Equipment Auction |
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Please enjoy the April 2012 issue of In Brief. |
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APRIL CONFERENCE BUSINESS MEETING
The April Conference Business Meeting will be Wednesday, April 18 at the Crowne Plaza, Glen Ellyn. A representative of the DuPage Metropolitan Enforcement Group (DUMEG) will discuss synthetic drugs in DuPage County. His presentation will explain what synthetic drugs are and how they are impacting your community. PLEASE NOTE THAT THE RECEPTION FOR CONFERENCE BUSINESS MEETINGS NOW BEGINS AT 5:45 P.M. WITH DINNER AT 6:30 P.M. Register by clicking here or visiting our website. |
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SAVE THE DATE FOR THE GALA OF THE YEAR
Mark your calendars for the DMMC 50th Anniversary Gala on Friday, May 18, 2012 at the Hilton Lisle/Naperville. Registration information can be found found on the DMMC website. If you are interested in being a Gala Sponsor, please contact Suzette Quintell, Operations Director, at (630) 571-0480, ext. 227. |
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CONFERENCE WELCOMES NEW POLICY ANALYST
The Conference is pleased to welcome Kate Buggy as the new Policy Analyst. Kate's first day was Monday, March 12. Kate will be tracking legislation in Springfield and working with the Legislative and Regulatory Issues Committees. |
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CONFERENCE SUPPORTS SENATE BILL 16
DMMC anticipates that Senate Bill 16, which would enable municipalities to better manage vacant properties, will be given a vote on the House floor when session resumes on April 17. It is our understanding that Representatives may have received misinformation about our position on SB 16. An Action Call was sent to members on March 29 and we are asking again, please call or email your Representatives to clarify that we support SB 16. Our current roll call shows that we do not yet have the number of votes needed to approve SB 16. Additional information is available on the DMMC website. |
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CONFERENCE PLANS MONTHLY VISITS TO SPRINGFIELD
The second Springfield Drive Down of 2012 was held Monday, March 26 and Tuesday, March 27. Thank you to Mayors Craig and Iden and Managers Hulseberg and Searl for participating in a dinner and breakfast with a number of legislators and speaking with several more at the Capitol, where they advocated on behalf of our municipalities.
The next activity in Springfield will be IML Lobby Day on Wednesday, April 25. Following the IML briefing in the morning, legislative efforts will be coordinated with other COGs and members will have an opportunity to attend a joint luncheon. If you are interested in attending one of the future visits to Springfield, contact Executive Director Mark Baloga. |
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DMMC IS ON FACEBOOK AND TWITTER
"Like" DMMC on Facebook and follow us on Twitter for information about upcoming events and Conference activities. |
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CORPORATE PARTNERS UPDATE
Welcome new Corporate Partner, Ehlers and Associates, Inc.!
The DMMC Corporate Partners program provides an opportunity for participation by organizations that share a common commitment to the well-being of DuPage County municipalities. Corporate Partners gain high visibility among member communities through such means as meetings, workshops, publications, annual events, and sponsorship opportunities. For more information on the Corporate Partners program, contact Suzette Quintell, Operations Director, at (630) 571-0480, ext. 227 or visit the DMMC website. |
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IMET MONTHLY UPDATE
IMET's 1-3 Year Fund performance for the 12-month period ending March 31, 2012 provided a total return of .75% on a gross of fee basis. Our benchmark, Barclay's Capital 1-3 Year Government Index provided a 1.48% total return for the same period. The performance objective for this portfolio is to meet or exceed the Barclay's Capital 1-3 Year Government Bond Index over time and prior to payment of Fund expenses. Since inception, IMET's total return has been 4.48% on a gross of fee basis compared to the benchmark, which also provided a total return of 4.48% for the same time period. IMET's net of fees return for the last 12 months was .47%. IMET's Convenience Fund continued to provide a strong, competitive rate to IMET members as the Convenience Fund posted a net one-month return of .02% as of March 31, 2012 with an average daily yield for the month of .28% and a net one-year return of .29% as of March 31.
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Founded in 1962, the DuPage Mayors and Managers Conference is a council of municipal governments representing over 1,000,000 people. A coalition of cities and villages, the Conference works to voice municipal concerns on local, regional, state, and national issues. It also serves its members and the region by fostering intergovernmental cooperation. The Conference is a not-for-profit organization supported by membership dues and grants.
(c) 2012 DuPage Mayors and Managers Conference |
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