News & Notes April 2002

PACD Welcomes New Administrative Assistant

The Pennsylvania Association of Conservation Districts, Inc. would like to extend a warm welcome to its newest staff member - PACD Administrative Assistant, Molly Burns.

She joined the PACD staff in early March and had the opportunity to meet with a number of Pennsylvania's conservation district officials during the PACD Legislative Conference.

Molly has lived in the Washington, D.C., area for most of her life and is a newcomer to the state of Pennsylvania. She has also lived in Minnesota and Baltimore, MD. Molly brings a wealth of experience in conference planning, office organization and administrative support with her to PACD. She is a graduate of the College of Notre Dame of Maryland, with a degree in philosophy, and has worked extensively with nonprofit organizations.

"I have always been drawn to the nonprofit world, where the work furthers a cause, rather than a profit margin," she said. "This, combined with a strong interest in conservation makes my position at PACD a great fit."

Building For Tomorrow, the Leadership and Professional Development Program for Pennsylvania's Conservation Districts, will be hosting this "must attend" workshop for conservation district managers and directors who want to improve their ability to operate legally, efficiently and effectively.

Topics included in the program include: employment actions and interviews, compensation issues such as "hours worked," discipline and discharge, postings required by federal and state law, operational policies in today's workplace, public comment and media access at district meetings, the Sunshine Act and creating and maintaining a policy handbook. There is no fee to attend the workshop, but registration is required. Contact Joanne Nardone at 717-772-5663 for additional information, or to inquire about registration.

Workshops will be held at the following locations and times:

• April 17, 2002 - Ramada Inn, Somerset (10 a.m. - 3:30 p.m.)
  
• April 18, 2002 - Holiday Inn, DuBois (9 a.m. - 2:30 p.m.)
  
• April 23, 2002 - Days Inn, Danville (9 a.m. - 2:30 p.m.)
  
• April 25, 2002 - Sheraton Reading Hotel, Wyomissing Somerset
  (9 a.m. - 2:30 p.m.)
  

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