The New York State Town Clerks Association (NYSTCA) is an organization dedicated to promoting the professional development of Town Clerks across the State as administrative leaders.  Membership offers Town Clerks and their Deputies encouragement, specialized assistance and continuing education relative to professional and personal improvement.  In joining the NYSTCA the benefits are many:

     Directory - The complete listing of names, addresses and telephone numbers of Town Clerks throughout New York State, available to all members, is updated annually for the pre-directory section and biannually for the clerk's information.

     Town Recorder - The newsletter which is published quarterly by the Association contains timely and useful information, written and designed specifically for the New York State Town Clerks. 

     Annual Conference- This three and a half day seminar provides vital information from State agency representatives and a valuable training session on professional development.  Credits are awarded towards the achievement for Registered Municipal Clerk Certification (RMC).  Members enjoy a reduced registration fee. 

     Networking- The NYSTCA Executive Committee, consisting of six Officers and twenty District Directors representing all areas of New York State, is available to assist all Town Clerks as the needs arise. 

     Scholarships - NYSTCA scholarships for attendance both at the NYSTCA Annual Conference and the International Institute of Municipal Clerks (IIMC) program.  Nine scholarships of $500 are awarded each year for the NYSTCA Annual Conference with an additional $500 Margaret Lamoree Founders scholarship.  Two scholarships of $375 each awarded for attendance at an accredited IIMC training school.