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May 2013
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April 2013
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March 2013
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Legislative Report
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February 2013
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January 2013
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Legislative Report
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December 2012
November 2012
From the Executive Director
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Legislative Report
TOIRMA Update
October 2012
From the Executive Director
From the Associate Director
Legislative Report
TOIRMA Update
Conference Daily Schedule
September 2012
From the Executive Director
From the Associate Director
Legislative Report
TOIRMA Update
July/August 2012
From the Executive Director
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Legislative Report
TOIRMA Update
June 2012
From the Executive Director
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Legislative Report
TOIRMA Update
Senior Citizens Division Feature
May 2012
From the Executive Director
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Legislative Report
TOIRMA Update
Attorneys Division Feature
April 2012
From the Executive Director
From the Associate Director
Legislative Report
TOIRMA Update
Youth Division Feature
March 2012
From the Executive Director
From the Associate Director
Legislative Report
TOIRMA Update
Social Workers' Division Feature
February 2012
From the Executive Director
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Legislative Report
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January 2012
From the Executive Director
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Legislative Report
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Past Issues
December 2011
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Legislative Report
TOIRMA Update
November 2011
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TOIRMA
October 2011
Executive Director: Take time to listen, and care
Associate Director: Remembering 9-11
Legislative Report: General Assembly returning this month
TOIRMA Update
September 2011
Executive Director: Dreaming of genies...
Associate Director: Receiving townships dealt harsh blow
Legislative Report: Latest from the Statehouse
TOIRMA Update
July-August 2011
Executive Director: Thank you for being loyal readers
Associate Director: Educating officials through the years
Legislative Report: Latest from the Statehouse
TOIRMA Update
June 2011
Executive Director: Consolidation is loss for citizens
Associate Director: Answers to your frequently-asked questions
Legislative Report: Latest from the Statehouse
TOIRMA Update
May 2011
Executive Director: Be prepared for anti-township attacks
Associate Director: Embrace technology for your township
Legislative Report: Latest from the Statehouse
TOIRMA Update
April 2011
Executive Director: Your input makes all the difference
Associate Director: We're glad you're attending!
Legislative Report: Action on road districts deferred
TOIRMA Update
March 2011
Executive Director: 'A township divided' hurts us all
Associate Director: Call Local Records Unit before you toss!
Legislative Report: Help TOI support these measures
TOIRMA Update
Cemetary Oversight Act Update
February 2011
Executive Director: We must partner with our state leaders
Associate Director: Township road crews help us get through winter
Legislative Report: TOI legislative agenda being prepared
TOIRMA Update
January 2011
Executive Director: We're reminiscing on 70 years
Associate Director: Are you ready to learn? We are!
Legislative Report: New legislators face state's money woes
TOIRMA Update
December 2010
Executive Director: Trustee's bed & breakfast makes nice retreat
Associate Director: Thanks for attending our Conference!
Legislative Report: Election year changes
TOIRMA Update
November 2010
Executive Director: It's nice to run into township officials!
Associate Director: NATaT a worthwhile trip
Legislative Report: Open Meetings changes approved
TOIRMA Update
October 2010
Executive Director: Support the candidates who back township government
Associate Director: An organized meeting equals more productivity Your Conference Program
Legislative Report: Election season in full swing
TOIRMA Update
September 2010
Executive Director: Add our web site to your favorites!
Associate Director: What's new for you at our Conference
Education Coordinator: 2010 Program a Success!
Legislative Report: Governor signs TOI legislation
TOIRMA Update
July-August 2010
Executive Director: County associations offer great rewards
Associate Director: Check out our sessions at Conference
Legislative Report: TOI defeats assessor bill
TOIRMA Update
June 2010
Executive Director: Join the TOI Team!
Associate Director: Has your first year been productive?
Legislative Report: It's round two for the budget
TOIRMA Update
May 2010
Executive Director: Help us speak up for our fair share!
Associate Director: There's still time to join us at an education session!
Legislative Report: State government will limp along...until after Nov. 4
TOIRMA Update
April 2010
Executive Director: Township voice heard on cemetery legislation
Associate Director: Education sessions off & running!
Legislative Report: Legislature in full gear
TOIRMA Update
Cemetery Oversight Act Affects Townships
March 2010
Executive Director: Put on your lobby hat and join us April 20!
Associate Director: Plan your Annual Town Meeting now
Legislative Report: Primaries set stage for November
TOIRMA Update
Assessor: what is my job?
February 2010
Executive Director: Showcase your township at Annual Meeting
Associate Director: Our first education event is Feb. 19
Legislative Report: TOI to advance legislative proposals
TOIRMA Update
January 2010
Executive Director: What I wish I'd known
Associate Director: Partnering for Education
Legislative Report: TOI gears up for 2010
TOIRMA Update
December 2009
Executive Director: What a year!
Associate Director: How was your Conference?
Legislative Report: Thank You, Officials!
TOIRMA Update
Assessing the Facts
November 2009
Executive Director: HR 3007 could bring funding to townships
Associate Director: Make the Most of Your Conference Experience!
Legislative Report: TOI Agenda Update
TOIRMA Update
Save the Date! Education 2010
October 2009
Conference Program (.doc)
Executive Director: We'll be lighting the candles for Abe's 200th!
Associate Director: NATaT Conference a Hit
Legislative Report: Veto Session Begins Oct. 14
TOIRMA Update
September 2009
Conference Schedule
Executive Director: Three important people to township government
Associate Director: Thanks for Supporting Education Program
Legislative Report: Governor Signs Bills
TOIRMA Update
Assessing the Facts
July-August 2009
Executive Director: Joining TOI is a wise investment!
Associate Director: We want you at our Conference!
Feature: Call us with your township questions
Legislative Report: End of Session Report
TOIRMA Update
June 2009
Executive Director: Stay positive and learn all you can
Associate Director: Illinois Open Meetings Act refresher
Feature: Officials come to Springfield to talk with legislators
Legislative Report: Questions remain to be answered
TOIRMA Update
Assessing the Facts
May 2009
Executive Director: We're here to help!
Associate Director: Back to the basics of township government
Feature: Taking the oath of office
Legislative Report: Legislative priorities still alive ...
TOIRMA Update
April 2009
Executive Director: Annual Town Meeting still timely
Associate Director: Budget & Approp. Questions and Answers
Feature: Economy hits township road budgets
Legislative Report: Bills we're monitoring...
TOIRMA Update
March 2009
Executive Director: It's election time
Associate Director: Taking stock of township records
Feature: Scholarship winners on the move
Legislative Report: Leadership changes
TOIRMA Update
Assessing the Facts
February 2009
Executive Director: Studying Lincoln's legacy
Associate Director: Be aggressive in getting to know your legislators
Feature: Put some life in your Annual Town Meeting
Legislative Report: TOI's legislative proposals
TOIRMA Update
January 2009
Executive Director: Before Obama was president-elect...
Associate Director: Be creative in helping your township
Education Update: Join us at a seminar near you!
Legislative Report: Interesting days in Springfield
TOIRMA Update
December 2008
Executive Director: Answers to your questions
Associate Director: What you can do to make Conference have a lasting impact
Legislative Report: Election brings few changes
TOIRMA Update
Assessing the Facts
We’re Talking Townships!
What would you like for others to know about your township?
What are you known for…is there a large manufacturing plant in your township and if so, what do they make? Is your township a tourist attraction and if so, what makes it a popular place to visit?
We want to showcase your township. Please be descriptive in your answers! Please send this information to erin@toi.org with one or two photos of a landmark in your township, or mail to Township Perspective, 3217 Northfield Dr., Springfield, IL 62702, and watch for We’re Talking Townships! in an upcoming issue!
Township/County: ______________________________________________________
What we’re known for: ______________________________________________________
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Our history/heritage includes: _________________________________________________
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Our residents make a living doing: ______________________________________________
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A good, locally-owned place to eat here is: _______________________________________
Includes the communities of: __________________________________________________
Township contact person/phone or email: _________________________________________
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