Amended Bylaws Now Available Link to Article
9/1/2020Dear LACMC Members:
The LACMC Executive Council directed the review and updating of our bylaws to provide a better governance structure for LACMC. The bylaws had not been significantly reviewed for many years. Many changes were made to comport with current best practices for membership organizations. As you will see, the bylaws provide more guidance on how LACMC should operate, providing more clarity regarding membership, actions/requirements of the executive council, responsibilities of officers, committees, and liability. The LACMC executive council believes these amendments are a positive move in strengthening and growing our organization. We hope you will agree, and vote in favor of these bylaw amendments when the vote is called.
Any questions may be directed to Marcia Mayeda, Director of Animal Care and Control at mmayeda@animalcare.lacounty.gov. Thank you for your continued membership in LACMC, and your service to the residents of Los Angeles County.
Spring Conference Postponed Link to Article
3/19/2020Management Council Members,
In response to the Board’s declaration of emergency concerning the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) as well as the state and federal mandates, the LACMC Executive Committee voted to postpone the LACMC Spring Conference 2020 on April 30 through May 1 in Indian Wells, CA.
Instead, we have rescheduled the Conference to Thursday, November 5 and Friday, November 6, 2020. The Hyatt Regency at Indian Wells Resort and Spa have been gracious to provide us with a first-choice date. For those who have already submitted registration, you will receive a refund.
We thank you for supporting the Management Council and look forward to seeing you at the 2020 Conference in November. Please stay tuned for subsequent communication coming your way regarding registration.
LACMC President,
Ruth A. Wong
Cancellation of Events in March Link to Article
3/17/2020MESSAGE FROM OUR PRESIDENT
Management Council Members,
An important priority for the County and the Management Council is to ensure the safety and wellbeing of our workforce and the public we serve. Yesterday the Governor issued a statement that we postpone or cancel mass gatherings to slow the spread of COVID-19. As well, Directors Lisa Garrett and Barbara Ferrer co-authored a memo yesterday to department heads outlining measures for our workforce including social distancing. Since we all have a role to play in helping reduce the risk of this outbreak and slow down the spread of this infection, we are cancelling the annual Management Council breakfast with the Chair on Wednesday, March 18 at the Arboretum and the Project Management Educational Seminar on Thursday, March 19 at the Almansor Court. Members who have already registered for the Breakfast and the Seminar will receive a refund.
We thank you for your support and understanding of this situation.
LACMC President,
Ruth A. Wong
WWII Interview Video Link to Article
1/2/2020Please view our recent interview with WWII veterans hosted by LACMC President Ruth Wong:
MESSAGE FROM OUR PRESIDENT CLOSING 2019 Link to Article
12/11/2019On behalf of the Los Angeles County Executive Committee we wish you Happy Holidays and a happy and healthy New Year. Here are some highlights from 2019.
We started the year with a strategic focus on communication, membership and mentorship. These three pillars are the foundation of our management council and provide a roadmap of where we are headed over the next three years. Our Vice President, Kashari S. Jones (CEO) took the helm of increasing communication by reintroducing our newsletter now dearly known as LACMC Connect, featuring people and programs. Morteza “Mory” Mostafavi (DHR) planned a mentor program while Ruben Marquez (Public Defender) found quality talent for our education and training programs. Derrick Robinson (DPSS) ensured monthly up-to-date metrics on membership. We also allowed non-members to attend a one-time Grant Writing seminar to enhance collaboration and recruitment of new members.
John Wicker (Parks & Recreation) our treasurer did a fantastic job on balancing our budget and keeping us fiscally sound. The By-Laws were revised by Marcia Mayeda (Animal Care & Control) and her team including membership qualifications. Scott Minnix (ISD) updated the website with several enhancements such as fillable forms, calendar and a resource page. Additionally, we introduced video recordings at our conferences.
Finally, the Social Media team led by Judith Green (CSSD) created Twitter, LinkedIn and Facebook accounts with over 2,000 impressions for the Spring Conference alone. Neal Mok (ISD), our personal Paparazzi featured the many high-profile LACMC members in action and is solely responsible for those 2,000+ images. The “Lunch with the Director” was a great draw for managers to have lunch with the Director of their choice. The Spring Conference, Heroes Among Us, showcased A World War II nurse who served during the Battle of the Bulge and a panel of department heads Marcia Mayeda, Fire Chief Daryl Osby, and Mark Pestrella (DPW) who shared how their department responded to the Woolsey fire disaster. Crisis Leadership, the theme of the Fall conference began with an overview by Steve McClatchy who focused on making better decisions leading to better results. This was followed by Dr. Eric Stern who provided his expertise into crisis management. A panel of department heads, Ricardo Garcia (Public Defender), Terri McDonald (Probation), Mary Wickham (County Counsel), and Bobby Cagle (DCFS) provided personal stories of managing crisis in their departments.
As we begin the new year I want to say farewell and thank you to the following who will be leaving our executive team:
Dr. Steven Golightly (CSSD), Skye Patrick (Public Library), Scott Minnix, Jim Robinson (Fire Dept.), Derrick Robinson and Epifanio Peinado (DHR-Retiree).
We look forward to new possibilities in 2020 as the annual elections resulted in three new Executive Committee members: Jim Allen (ISD), Mckandy Ledger (DHR) and Rita Tufenkjian (WDACS), with Ruben Marquez elevating from Chair of the Education Committee to an elected seat on our executive team. The coming year will be filled with rich experiences for you to look forward to, such as more networking opportunities, biannual educational conferences, monthly educational seminars, membership eligibility expansion and so much more. Thank you for your support of the management council and for your participation in reaching new members while creating and strengthening leaders in our organization.
Aim High,
Ruth A. Wong, President
L.A. County Management Council
