MAYOR'S NEWSLINE

November 2006

IMPORTANT EVENTS - PAST AND FUTURE
And staff contacts for more information
Also consult the calendar
For Seminar details, contact David Harkness ext. 18.

INSIDE THIS ISSUE Amenities for Mayors at League Conference Mayors Hall of Fame Inductees Digital Conference Information League Annual Conference Survey Springfield Mayor receives Kiwanis Award

FROM THE PRESIDENT
By Herbert Stiles, Mayor, Elmer

Officials from all sectors of government and throughout New Jersey will meet in Atlantic City in the next few weeks for the 91st Annual League Conference. Our New Jersey conference gives officials unprecedented opportunities to exchange information, ideas and network through education/policy sessions, exhibitors and special events. Here are some conference highlights.

On Tuesday afternoon, the Resolutions Committee will review all resolutions proposed. The approved resolutions will be submitted to the business meeting on Friday morning for final adoption. These resolutions direct League policy for the coming year.

The Mayors’ Hall of Fame induction on Wednesday provides special recognition to mayors with many years of dedicated service to their communities. The silver level induction will honor those mayors with ten cumulative years of service. The gold level induction will honor those for serving twenty cumulative years. Check the Conference insert in the November issue of the magazine or visit www.njslom.org for the latest information.

EXECUTIVE BOARD

ATTENTION MAYORS
-Contact David Harkness ext. 18

As your community’s Chief Executive we offer the following amenities at this year’s Conference:

MAYORS RIBBONS
Available at the League Information Center near the top of the second floor escalator.

MAYORS 8TH ANNUAL LEGISLATIVE PRIORITIES SURVEY
Early in October, the Mayors 8th Annual Legislative Priorities Survey was mailed to each of you.  Additional copies of this survey are available at the League Information Center.

MAYORS INFORMATION CENTER
Located across from the 2600 aisle of the Exhibit Hall you’ll find photocopying machines sponsored by Stewart Industries (see them in booths 1700,1702,1704) in a lounge setting available to you for brief meetings or relaxing.  League Legislative Staff are available for assistance.

LEAGUE CALCULATOR AND MAYOR’S CUP
You will receive a special limited edition calculator and Mayor’s cup emblazoned with the League logo when you return the Mayoral Survey to the Mayors Information Center.

LEAGUE ANNUAL CONFERENCE SURVEY
-Contact David Harkness ext.18 or dharkness@njslom.com

This year the League has developed a new survey dedicated to the annual conference. The short survey was designed to get your feedback on ways to improve service, programming, information and events associated with the conference. Your response to the survey helps the League plan for the future and meet your needs. Please take a few moments to respond to the survey found enclosed in this issue. Your professional appointed staff is also encouraged to fill out the survey with their important feedback. Completed surveys may be mailed or faxed to the League, or dropped off at our Information Booth in Atlantic City.

SPECIAL ADVERTISING OPPORTUNITIES
-Contact Sue DeLany ext. 11 

ANNUAL MAYORS’ HALL OF FAME
-Contact Michael Darcy ext. 16 or mdarcy@njslom.com

These mayors will be inducted to the Mayors’ Hall of Fame during the Mayors’ Box Luncheon on Wednesday November 15 in the Crown Ballroom of the Sheraton Hotel.

Hon.  Gary B. Giberson - Port Republic City              
Hon.  Thomas D. Angelucci - Stratford Borough
Hon.  R. Merwin Grimes - Califon Borough
Hon.  Patricia L. Walsh - Green Brook Township
Hon   Irene Murphy-Wolick - Hi-Nella  Borough
Hon   Frank C. Van Horn - Knowlton Township
Hon.  Stephen F. Childers - Lakehurst Borough
Hon.  David G. Baker Jr. - Lincoln Park Borough
Hon   Richard J. Martel - Mahwah Township
Hon.  Esther Vierheilig - Midland Park Borough
Hon.  Frank DeBari - New Milford Borough
Hon.  Frank Perri - Northfield Township
Hon.  Edward H. Ahern - Sea Girt Borough
Hon.  Danny L. Miller - Westampton Township
Hon.  Sue Ann Metzner - Winslow Township
Hon.  Robert Depetris - Woodland Township

SPRINGFIELD MAYOR CLARA HARELIK RECEIVES KIWANIS AWARD
-Contact Bill Dressel ext. 22

The Millburn-Springfield chapter of Kiwanis International recently honored Springfield Mayor Clara Harelik with its first Annual Humanitarian and Leadership Award during its Annual Dinner and Fund Raiser at the Maplewood Country Club. She has served as Mayor of Springfield three times, as Deputy Mayor twice, and on the Township Committee for eight years. The Mayor is also a member of the Springfield Planning Board and president of the school’s Parent Teacher Organization.

RETAIN CONFERENCE INFORMATION DIGITALLY
-Contact Michael Darcy ext.16 or mdarcy@njslom.com