MMA TodayMaine Municipal Association
| July 9, 2009 Vol. 8, No. 7
"Monthly news and updates from the Maine Municipal Association." |
You can now view issues in HTML, text, or on the web at http://www.memun.org/public/Publications/MMAToday/indexpg.htm . If you decide that you don't want to receive this newsletter at any time, unsubscribe instructions will always be at the end of each issue. Contents: Citizen Education Program Last fall, MMA embarked on a Citizen Education Program aimed at creating greater citizen understanding of, participation in, and appreciation for Maine local government. In January of this year, the following five communities were selected to participate in the program during 2009: Ellsworth, Liberty, Milford, Saco and St. Albans.
Health Trust Annual Meetings Every year in August, the Health Trust offers a series of Annual Meetings at three regional locations around the state. These meetings allow Health Trust staff the privilege to personally connect with members and provide a formal report on program operations, finances and activities. They also provide Health Trust participants an opportunity to raise questions or issues of concern. The Health Trust 2009 Annual Meetings will be held on the dates and at the locations listed below.
To help plan for adequate seating, it would be helpful to contact us to confirm your attendance. Please call the Health Trust at 1-800-852-8300 or e-mail at service@memun.org or sign-up directly on our website. Please note: The Health Trust Retiree Workshops have just been announced. All retirees will be receiving a separate notice mailed to home addresses regarding the Retiree Workshops being scheduled for late summer. Retirees can reserve space for Retiree Workshops by registering online. Sample Session Topics for MMA's Annual Convention More than twenty concurrent workshops will be delivered. Presenters from Maine localities, Maine state government, industry experts, national experts and Maine Municipal Association staff will deliver both nuts-and-bolts and cutting-edge material. The tentative workshops line-up will cover topics such as:
Look for the Convention registration form in the July issue of the Maine Townsman, and soon at MMA’s website along with an updated schedule of sessions! June Winner - Full MMA Conference Registration Congratulations to Alfred's Treasurer, Fred Holt (no relation to Jeri) as the June winner of a free two-day registration for MMA's Annual Convention, October 7 - 8 at the Augusta Civic Center. We'll be drawing another winner for July, so go to the Annual Convention's Attendees Information area and enter to win. The entry form is at the end of the informational page. If you have already entered, your entry will still be included in the July and August drawings. Salary Survey Questionnaire was sent out at the end of Important Notice for Property & Casualty Pool Members The MMA Property & Casualty Pool is happy to announce that we have a new Boiler & Machinery Insurance Company. Effective July 1, 2009 Maine Municipal Association Risk Management Services has entered into an agreement with TRAVELERS INSURANCE to provide our Membership with exceptional service. For jurisdictional (State required) inspections, new installations or old replacements, please call the customer service hotline: 1-800-425-4119 or email boilinsp@travelers.com or MMA Risk Management Services at 1-800-590-5583. Annual Election for MMA Vice President and Executive Risk Management Services Partners with Members to Promote Safety The Safety Enhancement Grant and Scholarship Grant Programs offer financial incentives to members of the Maine Municipal Association Workers Compensation Fund. Safety Enhancement Grants are used to purchase safety equipment or services that assist in reducing the frequency and severity of workplace injuries. The Maine Municipal Association has been awarding safety grants to Members of their Workers Compensation Fund since 1999. The Grant program has assisted municipalities by bestowing $1.8 million through funding of 1428 Safety Enhancement Grants and 307 Scholarship Grants. Upcoming Workshops 2009 Workshop Schedule of current workshops is online. July 2009
August 2009
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