TMCA Lone Star Chapter

Love this group of professional city secretaries!!

TMCA Lone Star Chapter at the Advanced Institute Seminar.

At our August meeting a few weeks ago, we awarded 4 of our amazing members with scholarships! The chapter granted 3 recertification scholarship awards, as well as our annual memorial scholarship. Congratulations ladies, and thanks again to the City of McKinney for hosting a fun “Burlap and Bandanas” themed luncheon!

See y’all again next week in Garland!

Our July 2025 meeting today was held virtually! It was wonderful to have so many in attendance who cannot always escape the office for our in-person meetings. Remember to consider nominating a fellow clerk for our chapter member of the year!

Yesterday, our June 2025 meeting was hosted by the City of Denison! We enjoyed a great presentation and went home with some wonderful goodie bags. We hope to see everyone next month for our first virtual meeting!

Yesterday, our April 2025 meeting took place at the beautiful new City of Celina Police Headquarters! We enjoyed some wonderful food and conversation. Our program included a presentation by Lola Isom about “The Power of Asking Good Questions.” Thank you to Jeovanna and the City of Celina for hosting!

TMCA Lone Star Chapter members at the 2024 Election Law Seminar!

Congratulations to City of Murphy City Secretary Susie Quinn on her nomination for 2023 Texas Municipal Clerk of the Year!

Susie Quinn has been nominated for this recognition by the TMCA Lone Star Chapter. “I applaud Ms. Quinn for her dedication to our profession,” wrote Allen Deputy City Secretary Rocio Gonzalez, chair of the chapter’s Clerk of the Year Committee. “Not only has she mentored many in the Lone Star Chapter, North Texas Chapter, and Bluebonnet Chapter across Texas, but as a member of IIMC, internationally as well. She leads by example with integrity, demonstrating she is a true servant leader in her community, our chapter and TMCA.”

Susie Quinn has served as the city secretary for the City of Murphy since 2014. She was previously the city secretary for the cities of Rowlett (2002-2011), Azle (2000-2002), Tye (1999-2000), and Eastland (1993-1999). She earned her Texas Registered Municipal Clerk Certification in 1996 and has recertified five times. Susie has been a member of TMCA for 27 years, during which she served three years as an Executive Board trustee and served extensively on committees. She co-founded the TMCA Bluebonnet Chapter and served as their 1995 president. Susie has also held all offices, including president, in both the Lone Star Chapter and North Texas Chapters.

The selection of the 2023 Texas Municipal Clerk of the Year from among the 16 nominees will be announced at the TMCA Awards Banquet on October 26 in Frisco.

Each year Texas municipal clerks nominate their peers for the prestigious Texas Municipal Clerk of the Year Award. To be eligible for the award, a nominee must have provided service to other municipal clerks on a local level or state level; must have exhibited leadership abilities; and must be a municipal clerk, a member of TMCA, and hold the Texas Registered Municipal Clerk certification.

Great job, ladies!

Congratulations to our 2023 TMCA Distinguished Service Award recipients!
Shelley Goodwin, City of Fredericksburg, TX - Local Government City Secretary
Irma Parker, Town of Addison City Secretary
Mary Lynne Stratta, City of Bryan - Government City Secretary

Congratulations ladies!

Congratulations to our 2023 TMCA President's Choice Award recipients Susie Quinn, City Secretary, City of Murphy; Kathleen Spriggs, TMCA/TMCCP Program Project Specialist; and Stephanie Storm, City Secretary, City of Wylie.

The Lone Star Chapter had its annual Joint Chapter Meeting with the North Texas Chapter on July 19th. We were joined by TMCA President Jannette Goodall who gave an update on upcoming TMCA activities.