VMCTA- Treasurer Summa Cum Laude Application July 2026
Points must be earned after the date your most recent VMCTA certification was submitted (January 31 or July 31). Submit no more than 65 total points of documentation. Minimum Required Points: complete all basic requirements in Section 1 and earn at least 60 total points, including 30 points from continuing education (Section 2) and 30 additional points from experience, professional service, or more continuing education. DEADLINE: Applications must be postmarked by January 31 or July 31 of the application year.
Applicant Name
First Name
Last Name
Municipality
Title
Please Select
Municipal Treasurer
Assistant Treasurer
Phone Number (Work)
Please enter a valid phone number.
Format: (000) 000-0000.
Email (Work)
example@example.com
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Section 1: Basic Requirements
1a. Date you became a Certified Vermont Municipal Treasurer- Magna Cum Laude
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Year
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1b. Date completed two (2) NEGFOA courses (Provide certificates. Courses must be relevant to the duties of Municipal Treasurers.)
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1b. Date of VMCTA Executive Board or Education Committee Service: (A one-year active term is required, with attendance at a minimum of eight (8) meetings. Provide minutes showing attendance. Can be from more than one committee. Highlight name on minutes.)
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Section 2: Continuing Education (30 Points Required)
Courses must relate to municipal treasurer duties and must have been earned after the date your most recent VMCTA certification was submitted (January 31 or July 31). Eligibility is determined by the Committee. Highlight class name and hours on each document.
2. Courses (Provide certificates, verification forms, or other proof of attendance.
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2. Points: 1 point/2 hours
Total Continuing Education Points
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Section 3: Experience (Optional)
Experience points may be used for only one certification level and must have been earned after the date your most recent VMCTA certification was submitted (January 31 or July 31). Eligibility is determined by the Committee.
3a. Municipal Treasurer/Assistant Treasurer Service (Provide town report pages or oaths of office- highlight name.)
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3a. Points: 4 points/full year (Max 20)
3b. Other Related Municipal Experience (Provide town report pages or oaths of office-highlight name.)
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3b. Points: 1 point/full year (Max 8)
3c. Associate Degree (Provide diploma or transcript.)
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3c. Points: 5 points
3d. Bachelor’s, Master’s, or Doctorate Degree (Provide diploma or transcript.)
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3d. Points: 10 points
3e. Degree in Accounting or Finance (Provide diploma or transcript.)
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3e. Points: 5 points
3f. GFOA CPFO Certification (Provide certificate.)
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3f. Points: 10 points
Total Experience Points
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Section 4: Professional Service (Optional)
Service must be related to municipal treasurer duties and must have been earned after the date your most recent VMCTA certification was submitted (January 31 or July 31). Eligibility is determined by the Committee.
4a. VMCTA Board or Committee (appointment) (Provide appointment letter from VMCTA President.)
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4a. Points: 1 point/year (Max 10)
4b. Board or Committee Meeting (attendance) (Can be any Board or Committee related to clerk’s duties. Provide 1 page of minutes showing attendance, letter from Committee chair showing meeting times or sworn affidavit of attendance. - highlight name.)
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4b. Points: 1 point/meeting
4c. Service to the Municipal Treasurer Profession (Applies to unique achievements, projects, or leadership roles benefiting the municipality, VMCTA, or profession that go above and beyond standard committee attendance (e.g., listserv admin, website maintenance, handbook writing, Town Fair booth, legislative advocacy). Provide proof of service, such as official logs, event programs, or letters of attestation explicitly verifying your active role and time commitment.)
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4c. Points: 1 point/year or event
4d. Presenter at an in-person training (Provide certificate or agenda/presentation materials with date and location.)
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4d. Points: 5 points/training
4e. Presenter at a Roundtable or First Thursday (Provide certificate or agenda/presentation materials with date and location.)
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4e. Points: 2 points/training
4f. VMCTA Official Mentor (Provide a copy of the mentor list on the VMCTA website.)
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4f. Points: 1 point/year
4g. Testifying at the Legislature (Provide a letter from the VMCTA Legislative Committee Chair confirming the dates and topics of your testimony.)
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4g. Points: 1 point/testimony (Max 5)
Total PROFESSIONAL SERVICE Points
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Section 5: Certification (Required)
I certify I will mail a $35 check made payable to: VMCTA c/o Susan McNamara-Hill 2 Lincoln Street Essex Junction, Vermont 05452
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I certify I am an active VMCTA member and my annual dues are paid.
Yes
No
I certify I have included all required documentation.
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No
I certify I have met all basic requirements in Section 1.
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No
I certify I have attended the submitted courses and have earned the following Continuing Education points (30 points required)
I certify I have earned the following Experience points.
I certify I have earned the following Professional Service points.
I certify I have earned the following Total points. (60 points required)
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