Interim Executive Director Message - Highlights and Previews
Wednesday, October 23, 2024
October Board Meeting Highlights
On October 17, the CSMFO Board of Directors met virtually to discuss CSMFO business and receive updates from committees and chapters. Action taken included the Board’s approval of the 2025 program fees and membership rates, approval of a new association management company, and contracts to support the annual conference. The Board also heard an update on the draft 2025 budget.
Election Reminder CSMFO is served by a board of elected members and we are excited to announce this year’s election is now open. As an active member, we encourage you to read the candidate statements here and cast your vote. Voting concludes on October 31. November is Membership Renewal Month The CSMFO Board and leadership work throughout the year to create valuable benefits for its members from training, recognition programs, mentoring, and networking. Your membership dues give you access to these benefits for free or discounted pricing.
CSMFO core values of commitment to public service and creating a positive legacy led us to set the pricing to encourage public finance professionals at all levels to grow in this professional community. Encourage your colleagues to come see why CSMFO meets its members where they are.
2025 Membership Dues were approved in October at the following rates: - Municipal - Management - $150
- Municipal - Professional - $60
- Other Government - $150
- Commercial - $300
- Retiree - $30
- Student - free
Renew your 2025 membership today! Conference Registration is Open! The 2025 CSMFO Annual Conference will be held on February 18-21 in San Jose. Come explore sessions and networking opportunities and embrace the conference theme of Educate Connect Empower. You can register or learn more by visiting the conference webpage at https://csmfo.org/page/conference.
After a successful 28-year career, Margaret retired as the Executive Manager of Finance for West Basin Municipal Water District. An opportunity to support the Town of Discovery Bay CSD as their Finance Manager provides her the opportunity to help guide them through transformative. Margaret began her professional career at Coopers & Lybrand focusing primarily on governments and nonprofits. Margaret earned her B.A in Economics from U.C Santa Barbara. She maintains her license as a certified public accountant (CPA). In August 2024, Margaret was approved by the California Society of Municipal Finance Officers (CSMFO) Board to serve as Interim Executive Director where she has overall strategic and operational responsibility for CSMFO programs and execution of its mission. Margaret served as the 2018 President for CSMFO and also served in a variety of volunteer capacities. Margaret has also been active with CMTA and GFOA. In June 2022, Margaret joined California Class, a joint powers agency, as a Board of Trustee to serve a four-year term for this local government investment pool. In April 2024, Margaret joined the NIGP Certification Commission as a public stakeholder member.
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