President's Report It was a busy June! We had the SDML Executive Board meeting in New Underwood. (The June meeting is always held in the town of the current President of the SDML.) It was to be held at the Community Center, but my brain was out of gear again and I had booked the Community Center to Game, Fish, and Parks for the day, so we improvised and held it where we were having the supper. Everything from the meeting, tour of the town (hay ride), and steak supper came off great with a lot of teamwork from family, friends, staff, Mayor and Council. Thanks everyone for your help, enthusiasm, and attendance. It was a big deal to our town! The Human Resource School and Finance Officers’ School were very informative and I am glad so many could attend this vital continuing education. I always learn so much from the speakers, peers, and all the people in attendance. The topics, information, and advice came fast and furious with each session and we all came away refreshed with the knowledge we need to apply to our life as public servants. Again, all the team work of so many from the SDML staff,
the planning committee, the teachers, the city in which it is held, and the attendees all worked together to make it a year to remember. Again, thank you all! Also congratulations to Vanessa Row who is a shining example of what a public servant should be and the people she influences with her dedication. You are a finance officer of the year every year. In fact, in my opinion, all of you are deserving of this award and I admire each of you. With every project we undertake at a city/town we need to use teamwork to accomplish our objectives. Our common goal is for an effective and efficient solution to any problem that our city is facing and so includes that teamwork is fundamental for its success. Do not shy from calling on others for their help. The resourcefulness of people is what makes the difference between success and failure. Ego cannot be allowed to get in the way of what is good for your community. Remember that teamwork makes your dream work! A most effective key “TEAMWORK” and an indispensable key for your key chain! Respectfully, Meri Jo Anderson President
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