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Summer 2026 
VMCA Mission Statement
VMCA MISSION STATEMENT
The mission of the Virginia Municipal Clerks Association is to promote professional development through continuing education and networking opportunities. The VMCA challenges its members to use their abilities, talents and strengths in the proficient and effective delivery of local government services.
President's Message
Greetings VMCA Clerks!
As I reflect on the past several months, I am filled with gratitude and excitement for the opportunities ahead for the Virginia Municipal Clerks Association. Our Annual Conference in Blacksburg was an incredible success, bringing together municipal clerks from across the Commonwealth for education, networking, and professional development. The energy, engagement, and camaraderie displayed throughout the conference served as a powerful reminder of the strength of our profession and the value of our association. Sending out a HUGE thank you and job well done to Lorraine Spaulding, CMC Town of Blacksburg and Kimberly Kingsley, MMC Town of Abingdon for all their hard work!!
I am honored to serve as your President this year and look forward to working alongside our outstanding Executive Committee as we continue to advance the mission of VMCA. Together, we are committed to supporting our members, strengthening educational opportunities, and fostering meaningful connections among clerks throughout Virginia.
Following our conference, Virginia was proudly represented at the International Institute of Municipal Clerks Annual Conference in Reno, Nevada. It was inspiring to see so many Virginia clerks participating in educational sessions, sharing best practices, and showcasing the leadership and professionalism that define our state. The relationships built and knowledge gained through IIMC continue to strengthen our profession and reinforce the important role clerks play in local government.
Looking ahead, I am especially excited about our upcoming Institutes & Academy program as we return to beautiful Virginia Beach. This year marks an exciting new chapter as we begin our partnership with Virginia Wesleyan University. This collaboration will enhance our educational offerings and provide new opportunities for professional growth as we continue to invest in the development of municipal clerks across the Commonwealth.
As municipal clerks, we often work behind the scenes, ensuring transparency, preserving the integrity of the public record, supporting elected officials, and serving our communities with professionalism and dedication. While much of our work may go unnoticed, its impact is felt every day. We are the steady hands that help local government function effectively, the trusted resource our organizations rely upon, and the bridge between government and the citizens we serve.
Thank you for all that you do. I look forward to seeing many of you in Virginia Beach and throughout the coming year. Together, let us continue to lead with integrity, serve with excellence, and inspire one another to elevate the municipal clerk profession.
If you ever have any questions, want to get more involved in our association or just need to vent, I’m here to help!! Please reach out to me!
Sincerely,
Camisha Brown, MMC
President 2026-2027
Message from the 1st Vice President
Greetings, VMCA Members!
I hope this newsletter finds each of you doing well and enjoying the start of summer.
Recently, I had the privilege of attending the International Institute of Municipal Clerks (IIMC) Annual Conference, and it was truly an inspiring experience. One of the most rewarding aspects of the conference was the opportunity to connect and network not only with fellow clerks from across Virginia, but also with municipal professionals from all over the United States and beyond. It was encouraging to hear about the innovative ideas, challenges, and successes being experienced in communities of all sizes. These conversations serve as a great reminder that while our roles may differ from locality to locality, we all share a common commitment to serving our citizens and supporting good local government.
As we move into the summer months, I encourage each of you to take time to recharge and enjoy the moments that matter most. Our profession is demanding, and the work we do often continues long after meetings adjourn and agendas are finalized. Whether you are planning a vacation, spending time with family and friends, or simply enjoying a slower pace for a few days, I hope you are able to find opportunities to rest and refresh.
Thank you for your continued dedication to your communities and to the municipal clerk profession. I am grateful to serve alongside such an outstanding group of professionals, and I look forward to seeing many of you at events throughout the year.
Wishing you a safe, relaxing, and enjoyable summer!
Sincerely,
Kaylyn McCluster, MMC
Welcome New Members
Lauren Bedwell - Town of Wytheville
Eric Benoit - Norwalk, OH
Amy Boyd - Corporation of Shepherdstown, WV
Ellen Brumfield - Town of Hurt
Xavier Clark - City of Newport News
Samantha Conner - Franklin County
Desiree Ellis - Town of Remington
Nicole Enke - Prince William County
Tracy Heinline - Town of Christiansburg
Rebecca Hile - Town of West Point
Sheri Johnson - Town of Glade Spring
Brandi Jones - Town of Wytheville
Catherine Marsten - Clarke County
Brenda Martin - City of Fredericksburg
Nikki McDaniel - Highland County
Moige Nyamweya - City of Richmond
Heather Oliver - Town of Colonial Beach
Shannon Race - Town of Hurt
Membership
Don't forget to renew your VMCA Membership before June 30th!
If you have questions about your VMCA Membership, contact our Treasurer, Teresa Saeed at [email protected].
You can also visit www.vmca.com for more information!
CMC and MMC
Certified Municipal Clerk (CMC) designation:
June 2: Sarina Collins - Town of Wise
Master Municipal Clerk (MMC) designation:
June 4: Nykesha D. Lucas - Town of Dumfries
June 11: Cheryl Santos - Town of Dumfries
June 15: Eileen Boeing - Town of Leesburg
Executive Committee
President
Camisha Brown, MMC
Executive Assistant to County Administrator / Clerk to the Board of Supervisors
Dinwiddie County
First Vice President
Kaylyn McCluster, MMC
Clerk to the Board of Supervisors
Pittsylvania County
Second Vice President
Eileen Boeing, MMC
Clerk of Council
Town of Leesburg
Secretary
Alicia Finney
Clerk of Council
City of Lynchburg
Historian
Lorraine Spaulding, CMC
Clerk of Council
Town of Blacksburg
Parliamentarian
Travis O. Morris, MMC
Senior Deputy Clerk
County of Albemarle
Treasurer
Teresa J. Saeed, MMC
Deputy Clerk
James City County
Immediate Past President
Kimberly Ellis, MMC
Deputy Clerk
Culpeper County
Committee Chairs
Audit Committee
Judi Green, Chair
Senior Executive, Deputy Clerk
Matthews County
Budget Committee
Teresa J. Saeed, MMC, Chair
Deputy Clerk
James City County
Bylaws Committee
Stephen Clough, CMC, Chair
Town Clerk
Town of Warrenton
Clerk of the Year
Pam Wallace, CMC, Chair
Clerk of Council
Colonial Heights
Education & Professional Development
Kim Kingsley, CMC, Co-Chair
Clerk, Deputy Treasurer and Paralegal
Town of Abingdon
Mina Barberis, MMC, Co-Chair
Deputy City Clerk
City of Norfolk
Newsletter
Ashley R. Clatterbuck, MMC, Chair
Town Clerk
Town of Culpeper
Nominating Committee
Rachael Brinson, MMC, Chair
Town Administrator / Town Clerk
Town of Remington
Scholarship Committee
Katherine Maines, CMC, Chair
Deputy Clerk
Town of Culpeper
Website Development
Travis O. Morris, MMC, Co-Webmaster
Senior Deputy Clerk
County of Albemarle
Kyna Thomas, MMC, Co-Webmaster
Clerk of Council / Chief of Staff
City of Charlottesville
Calendar of Events
2026 VMCA Institutes & Academy - October 20-23 in Virginia Beach
2026 VAGARA Conference - October 21-23 in Williamsburg, VA
2027 IIMC Annual Conference - May 9-12 in Fort Worth, TX
2028 IIMC Annual Conference - May 21-24 in Bellevue, WA
Educational Opportunities
Registration Link: https://doodle.com/sign-up-sheet/participate/def32c34-6614-4391-8ec5-99250ede5a4a/select
Check out the IIMC and VMCA websites for lots of information and opportunities!
Also, pay close attention to the weekly IIMC email blast for upcoming webinars and courses.
Region Directors
2026-2027 Region Directors
Region I
Vacant
Region II
Vacant
Region III
Pamela Ulmer
City Clerk
City of Harrisonburg
Phone: (540) 432-7701
Email: [email protected]
Region IV
Lorraine Spaulding, CMC
Town Clerk
Town of Blacksburg
Phone: (540) 443-1026
Email: [email protected]
Region V
Susan DeMasi, CMC
City Clerk
City of Danville
Phone: (434) 797-8928
Email: [email protected]
Region VI
Maxicelia (Max) Robinson
Deputy Clerk of Council
City of Charlottesville
Phone: (434) 296-5843 x3036
Email: [email protected]
Region VII
Vacant
Region VIII
Heather Oliver
Town Clerk
Town of Colonial Beach
Phone: (804) 224-7103
Email: [email protected]
Region IX
Susan Wilson
Clerk to the Board
Chesterfield County
Phone: (804) 748-1200
E-mail: [email protected]
Vacant
Getting to KNOW your Region Directors
Meet Maxicelia Robinson, Region VI Director:
Where are you from? Born and raised?
Ruckersville, VA (Greene County)
What is your favorite family tradition?
Decorating the house together for each family member's birthday.
Do you have a hobby you’d like to share? What do you do in your free time?
Listening to podcasts and audiobooks.
I don't take many vacations, but I always enjoy trips to the beach.
Grilled steak and potatoes, baby.
In five years, I hope to be working in a role that combines my experience in local government with my education in emergency management. In ten years, I would like to be in a leadership position where I can make a meaningful impact on community preparedness, public safety, and emergency response.
Happenstance. I was looking for a job after taking a long break from the workforce to raise my two youngest sons, who are now 9 and 11, and to focus on starting a small business. After five years at home, I realized that I missed having conversations with people over the age of five (lol) and was ready to rejoin the working world. I can't say I knew much about what a municipal clerk did when I applied for the position, but the job seemed interesting and fun.
If you could be any age for the rest of your life, which would you choose? Why?
I'd much rather age. I don't believe growing older is a bad thing, and not everyone gets the opportunity to do it.
Region II News
Regina H. Harless, Pearisburg Town Clerk, celebrated 35 years of service to her community! She was featured in an article in the VML magazine about her new Town Manager.
Region III News
Pam Ulmer, City Clerk, City of Harrisonburg and Region III Director, spent a week with her family in Syracuse, NY. It was a hectic chaotic but fun week with all the family.
Christine Wade, Deputy Clerk for Dayton, celebrated continuing her life journey with her new husband on February 25, 2026. She is also the proud mom of Nicholas who graduated from Liberty University Magna Cum Laude with a 3.96 GPA from Helms School of Government with a Bachelor of Science, Law & Policy, Pre-Law. Pictured is Christine and husband, her son Nicholas and Nicholas with his longtime girlfriend Autumn who graduated May 9 with Nurse Pinning on May 8, Wingate University.
Also as Event Coordinator, Christine coordinated Dayton's Redbud Arts and Crafts Festival on April 11, 2026. They offered free carriage rides. She is pictured with their Community and Economic Development Director Gary Corder.
Tina Presley, Clerk of Council for Front Royal, is retiring after 33 years on June 30. She is also celebrating the arrival of her third grandchild, a baby named Serenity. Serenity will be joined by Grace (5 years old) and Luke (3 years old).
The Town of Front Royal was visited by His Majesty King Charles III and Her Majesty Queen Camilla on April 30th. While she did not get to shake hands with them, some employees did. Mayor Cockrell, Town Manager Joe Petty and Community Development/Tourism Director Lizi Lewis are to be commended for their top-secret planning for months ahead of the event with the Secret Service, Royal Police and British Embassy. They were honored at the Embassy a few weeks ago.
Ann Phillips, Frederick County Deputy Clerk, and her husband celebrated their 40th wedding anniversary by adding two 10-week old black lab puppies to the family to give their five-year old chocolate lab some company. She said that amazingly, two puppies are fairly easy since they don't cry as much and are very comfortable already. Welcome to Lila and Katie!
Region IV News
Greetings Clerks!
I had the opportunity to help host the 49th Annual Virginia Municipal Clerks Association (VMCA) Conference, held April 15-17, 2026, at The Inn At Virginia Tech in Blacksburg. Hosted by the Town of Blacksburg (Region IV) and sponsored by the Town of Abingdon (Region II), the conference brought together clerks from across Virginia for several days of learning, networking, and collaboration.
Attendees enjoyed the educational sessions, engaging speakers, and opportunities to connect with fellow clerks in a welcoming and supportive environment. We were so fortunate to have a star-studded list of speakers, like Roanoke Mayor Joe Cobb, Tipp City Ohio Clerk (and IIMC Vice President) Janice Bates as well as Cape Charles Town Clerk Libby Hume.
Libby hosted an Athenian Dialogue based on the book My Next Breath by Jeremy Renner, which encouraged thoughtful discussion and leadership reflection among attendees. In addition, we included a fun paint night for guests, which added a creative and social element to the event. Although attendance was lower than anticipated, the conference was overall a successful and rewarding experience that encouraged professional growth and strengthened connections among clerks across the Commonwealth.
After the whirlwind of hosting in Blacksburg, I was definitely for a break - so I went to Reno! This was my first International Institute of Municipal Clerks (IIMC) Annual Conference, conveniently located in Reno, Nevada. The conference had a great mix of professional development sessions, including leadership, emotional intelligence, policy implementation, AI productivity tools, and crisis management.
Region Luncheon on June 4:
Best,
Lorraine S. Spaulding, CMC
Region V News
Members of Region V attended the VMCA Annual Meeting in Blacksburg. It was a great event, at a great venue and lots of interesting classes and presenters. We were especially proud as Region V members Alicia Finney-Andrews from Lynchburg was sworn in as Secretary, and Kaylyn McCluster from Pittsylvania County was sworn in as VMCA's 1st Vice President. Congratulations to all the Executive Board and our new President Camisha Brown. At Region V, we are looking forward to meeting up this year for some networking and hopefully getting together in the fall for the Institute and Academy.
Region VII News
Culpeper Town and County cut the ribbon on the first ever Community Pool on May 22, 2026!
Region IX News
Happy summer, clerk family! This time of year can be bittersweet with last days of school and graduations (whether they be from high school or college). I hope everyone has scheduled some time for rest and relaxation over the coming months; back-to-school season will be here before you know it. If you shop at craft stores, you’ve probably already seen the fall décor on the shelves (time, please slow down!)
Region IX would like to recognize Camisha Brown for being recognized by the SOVA Chamber of Commerce as one of the Next Gen Leaders 404 Under 40. This is an annual awards program hosted by the SOVA Southern Virginia Regional Chamber of Commerce to recognize and celebrate emerging young professionals, innovators, and changemakers under the age of 40. Congratulations Camisha!
The Region IX clerks got together for lunch in Chesterfield in late February. Nothing takes the place of face-to-face connection, and I know that connections made during that luncheon extended to the Spring VMCA conference. We are planning a luncheon in late summer in Dinwiddie. If you are more local to Dinwiddie, but are assigned to a different region, please feel free to reach out to me, and I will send you the details. All are welcome.
Now that budgets have been adopted, I imagine some of us are entering a slower-paced season (one can only hope!). I hope everyone has a happy and safe summer!
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It is an honor to put together this Newsletter for my Clerk family. But it wouldn't exist without each of you! So send me photos, news articles, etc. all year long.
Let me know what you would like to see in the Fall publication!
Photo: Vacation with our Kids in Pigeon Forge, TN
