By Scott Mitchell (AL) The confetti has barely settled from cutting down the nets at our 2026 annual conference in Austin, but it is never too early to scout the next big game. It is time to start planning for 2029. Bring the NCACC’s Big Dance to your city or state by volunteering to host…
by Mercedes (Mercy) Prieto (FL, ret.) and Mary Beth Kuenzel (FL) NCACC is headed to Tampa, Florida, in 2027! And while we’re planning a great annual meeting, we hope you’ll think bigger than the conference itself. Tampa is a perfect starting point for exploring Central Florida and the Gulf Coast. Whether your interests include art, architecture, history,…
By Tristen Worthen (WA) Austin is officially in the rear-view mirror—and what a ride it was. Our conference delivered four days of ideas, practical tools, and forward-looking conversations that left everyone energized (and with plenty of take-home resources to put to work immediately). We kicked things off with a lively, story-rich tour of Austin’s history…
By Julie Clement (MI) The Bylaws Committee is delighted to share our proposed plain-language revisions to the NCACC’s Bylaws. We will be asking for your approval at the upcoming annual business meeting. ISO 24495-1 (2023), the first international standard for plain language, defines plain language as follows: A communication is in plain language if its wording, structure, and…
With the 53rd Annual Conference around the corner, the countdown is officially just over a month away! Thanks to the hard work of Conference Host Deana Williamson (TX) and the Program Committee Chairperson Tristen Worthen (WA), Vice-Chairperson Tracie Lindeman (AZ, ret.), Sam Christensen (WI), Mike Cruz (TX), Kaitlyn Gorman (PA), Claudia Jenks (TX), Jenny Kitchings (SC), Kyle Ratliff (US), Seth…
By Deana Williamson (TX) As we get closer to August, I’ve found myself thinking about what makes an NCACC conference special. As the local host for this year’s conference, I’ve spent the past several months planning for your visit to Austin—working through everything from educational programming and evening events to hotel logistics and sponsorships. While…
Albuquerque, New MexicoSunday, August 2, 2025throughThursday, August 7, 2025 Call to Order President Doug Shima (KS) called the 52nd Annual Meeting of the National Conference of Appellate Court Clerks to order at 1:25 p.m. on Sunday, August 2, 2025. He welcomed everyone at the conference. Roll Call of States Claudia Jenks (TX) called the roll of states, recognizing…
Respectfully submitted, Claudia Jenks CALL FOR THE ANNUAL MEETING President Scott Mitchell, through Secretary Claudia Jenks, and pursuant to the provisions of Article V, Section 5 of the Bylaws, hereby issues the call for the 53rd Annual Meeting of the National Conference of Appellate Court Clerks to be held in Austin, Texas on Sunday, August 2 through Thursday, August 6, 2026, at The LINE Austin.
By Sherry Williamson (TX) We will be holding the Silent/Live Auction again on Sunday evening, August 2, 2026, at the 53rd Annual Conference in Austin, Texas. We all know what an exciting time we have each year! I would like to encourage everyone to bring an item for the auction. It does not have to be anything…
By Seth Rhodebeck (AL) At this year’s NCACC Annual Conference we are featuring a members-only panel session entitled “Ask the Experts,” which is scheduled for Monday, August 2, 2026, at 10:15 a.m. We have invited three highly respected clerks – Tim Gudas (NH), Greg Hilton (MD), and Jenny Kitchings (SC) – for an open, conversational…