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2021 Institute of Excellence Registration is now open
New Online Learning Opportunity in 2021
In partnership with the University of Nebraska, county officials may register for a three-week educational series to learn from university professors as well as county and state officials. This online course provides an opportunity for participants to network with other county officials on an online discussion forum and a weekly live webinar. Registration opens for all three series on January 4th, 2021 and each series has a registration fee of $100.00.
COOL Network Syllabus Series One
COOL Network Syllabus Series Two
COOL Network Syllabus Series Three
NACO Scholarships
Applications are being accepted for twelve $1,000 scholarships that will be awarded to seniors graduating from Nebraska high schools. Children, stepchildren, and children under the legal guardianship of Nebraska county officials and employees are eligible. Recipients must further their education within the state of Nebraska. A special award, the Ronda Dix Memorial Scholarship, may be presented to an applicant planning a career in nursing. Additional information and the application form can be found here. The scholarship application deadline is March 1, 2021.
Virtual County Board Member Orientation
Registration is now open for the Virtual County Board Member Orientation.
Newly elected and appointed county board members have two available dates to choose from.
Saturday January 9th, 2021 and Saturday January 16th, 2021
A county board handbook will be mailed to all attendees prior to the orientation.
Register Here: https://nacone.org/registration/
New County Board Member Orientation Agenda
2020 NACO Business Meeting
The NACO Business Meeting took place on December 10th, 2020. During the virtual meeting the 2021 NACO Officers were elected.
Congratulations to:
Sioux County Commissioner, Josh Skavdahl – President
Cuming County Supervisor, Judy Mutzenberger – Vice-President
Frontier County Commissioner, JR Houser – 2nd Vice-President
Saline County Commissioner, Marvin Kohout – Secretary/Treasurer
A big thank you to our 2020 NACO President and Phelps County Commissioner Theresa Puls for her leadership during this challenging year.
2020 NACO Award Winners
Next Gen Award – Richardson County Treasurer, Amanda Bartek-Young
Next Gen Award – Nance County Assessor, Megan Zoucha
Lifetime Achievement Award- Stanton County Treasurer, Sandy Zoubek
County Official of the Year – Webster County Commissioner, Keith Buschow
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NACO Board Officers
Officers pictured from left to right are Josh Skavdahl, Sioux County Commissioner; Deb Schorr, Lancaster County Commissioner; Theresa Puls, Phelps County Commissioner; Kim Elder, Keith County Commissioner; Judy Mutzenberger, Cuming County Supervisor
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