LIVE ZOOM Webinars (earn 1 CMC or 1 MMC point or 2 EPP hours) are held the second Wed of each month: 2025 dates: Oct 8, Nov 12. First half of 2026: Feb 11, Mar 11, Apr 8, May 13, June 10th. (Click LIVE WEBINARS below for more info)

2025 LIVE Webinars - Oct 8, 2025, Nov 12, 2025, 1pm-3pm ET

LIVE Webinars held every Second Wednesday

(February-November each year)

Webinar Pricing & Guidelines

Each webinar will require separate $60. registration.  We typical have 30-40 clerks per session.  We would love to have you join us! We welcome newcomers to our community every month!  Registration closes at 10pm the evening before the webinar begins (no same day registration). Registrations are non-transferable.

PAYMENT METHOD: Paypal is the primary payment method (the system is not set up to enter a credit or debit card outside of Paypal). 

Contact Jim (jim@visioneerconsulting.com) to learn how to pay by check.  Typically, upon your request, we will enroll you right away in the webinar, and it is fine if the check will arrives after the webinar has been complete.

This is a web camera "ON" event. Unless you offer a reason why you cant activate your web camera (don't have one or it doesn't work).

Webinars will be 2 hours each running from 1:00pm-3:00pm EST (10:00am-12:00pm PST) and will earn 1 CMC Education or 1 MMC Advanced Education or 2 EPP hours upon completion of a require learning assessment. Certificates of completion will be issued online to those who complete the learning assessment successfully (70% or better).  There are unlimited re-takes on the assessments.

Webinar Program Director: Jim Ognibene, NEMCI&A faculty.  For his bio, please see www.visioneerconsulting.com.  You will also find instructor bio below each webinar course description.

Reach out with your questions. We are here to help!

Email us here or leave a V/M for Jim @ 978-766-8042

LIVE Zoom Webinar - $60.

Wednesday, Oct 8, 2025  1pm - 3pm ET

Intro to: Artificial Intelligence for Municipal Clerks

Earn 1 CMC pt. or 1 MMC pt. or 2 EPP hours.

Click here to register:

https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_SqbqTQdTSvyCgDSh9ojrWA

 

DESCRIPTION:

(Introduction to) Artificial Intelligence for Clerks

Artificial Intelligence (AI) is rapidly reshaping how government offices and communities operate. For municipal clerks, understanding AI isn’t about replacing your role—it’s about using new tools to work more efficiently, reduce routine tasks, and provide better service to the public. This session introduces the basics of AI in clear, practical terms, with real examples. You’ll see how tools like ChatGPT and other AI platforms can support daily work, from drafting correspondence to gathering information. By the end, you’ll be prepared to recognize opportunities to apply AI thoughtfully and responsibly in your municipal setting.
Course Topics:
•     What is ChatGPT and How Does It Work?
•     Free vs. Paid Accounts: Understanding the differences
•     What is an AI Personal Assistant?
•     Creating Effective AI Prompts
•     Practical AI Tools for Municipal Clerks

Presenter: As a daily user of Chat GPT, Jim Ognibene has attended over a dozen AI training workshops to attain a strong grasp of how AI is expected to change the world. Jim is a Workshop Facilitator, Career Coach, Keynote Speaker, Talent Development Consultant and Founder of Visioneer Consulting, LLC - a firm devoted to delivering cutting edge leadership empowerment and communication skills programs. Since 2018, Jim has served on the faculty of the New England Municipal Clerks Institute (NEMCI). He and his team manage the NEMCI Online Education Center, which offers monthly webinars and more than 70 OnDemand courses. He has also been a featured presenter at regional municipal clerk conferences across Vermont, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, and New York. Jim holds a B.S. in Business Administration, Marketing, from George Mason University in Virginia and a Master in Education, Instructional Design from the University of Massachusetts, Boston. Originally from Merrick, Long Island, New York, he now resides in Salem, Massachusetts.

POINTS: 1 CMC Education or 1 MMC Education point or 2 EPP hours granted with a passing score (70%) on the assessment. After completing the live webinar, you will receive a link to the assessment via email. With a passing score, you will automatically receive a certificate via e-mail instantly. There are unlimited retakes.