County Clerks gather at Mount Magazine

County Clerks gather at Mount Magazine, install new officers

Left: The Arkansas Association of County Clerks held its fall 2015 meeting Sept. 23-34, 2015, at Mount Magazine State Park. The agenda included a caucus by county classfication, an update from the Secretary of State’s office and the election and installation of new officers. The clerks also enjoyed panoramic suset and sunrise views of the Arkansas River Valley from the Lodge at Mount Magazine.

Bottom Left, Opposite Page: Deer and other wildlife were active during the two-day retreat.

Bottom Right, Opposite Page: Though it was early fall, leaves were beginning to change color along the Signal Hill Trail, which leads to the highest point in Arkansas.

Above: The newly elected officers are Saline County Clerk Doug Curtis, treasurer; Little River County Clerk Deanna Sivley, secretary; Cross County Clerk Melanie Winkler, second vice-president; Boone County Clerk Crystal Graddy, first vice-president; Drew County Clerk Lyna Gulledge, president; Chicot County Clerk Pam Donaldson, member at large; Pike County Clerk Sandy Campbell, member at large; and Clark County Clerk Rhonda Cole, AAC board member. Not pictured is Columbia County Clerk Sherry Bell, who also will represent the association on the AAC board of directors.

Bottom Left, This Page: The clerks honored Polk County Clerk and outgoing association President Terri Harrison following the installation of new officers.

Bottom Right, This Page: Hot Spring County Clerk Sandy Boyette and Hot Spring County Payroll Clerk Brandi Lingo listen to the issues brought up during the caucus.