January 14 is I Am a Mentor Day, and it's a great opportunity to share your stories of how mentoring has been meaningful to you and helpful to you professionally. The benefits to a mentor in a mentoring relationship are often overlooked. The mentoring relationship is a two-way street with the flow of support, respect, and information equally shared between the mentor and the mentee. The benefits of being a mentor can have have a long-lasting impact as the mentor continues his or her own professional journey.
ICMA Member Spotlight: Recognizing Members Who Mentor
Kathleen Rush
Village Administrator
Village of Woodridge, Illinois
"I benefited as a person by having mentors. So, when, as a young professional, I was given the opportunity to supervise and mentor, I jumped at the chance... Helping someone else succeed is a great feeling. I have a lot of wonderful people in my life as a result of mentoring. I have been enriched, I have grown as a person by watching their experience, and I have a sense of satisfaction of knowing that they will return the favor and be great mentors to others..." Read more.
ICMA is at the forefront filling the leadership pipeline within the local government profession. Becoming a mentor helps ensure young professionals are prepared to successully step into local government roles.
New, Reduced Membership Dues
A new, reduced dues rate is available for CAOs/ACAOs, along with additional discounts for those in smaller communities, has been implemented. Learn more and be sure to join or renew today!
