News & Notes May 2008

PACD/SCC Joint Annual Conference Activities

The 61st PACD/SCC Joint Annual Conference theme, "In Focus: A New Vision for Conservation Districts," says it all. With an exciting new format, more conservation district staff will take part in this year's conference than ever before. Participants will come to the Penn Stater Conference Center Hotel in State College from July 27-30 to focus on training as well as the usual association business activities. Programs will be mailed to each conservation district office as well as posted on the PACD website, www.pacd.org. Conference highlights are below.

PACD and SCC Business

Monday, July 28

• Opening Session with Keynote Speaker Eric Eckl with Water Words That Work
  
• PACD Conservation Issues Forum
  
• PACD Committees
  
• Auxiliary Luncheon and Meeting
  
• State Conservation Commission Briefing Session
  

Tuesday, July 29

• Breakfast and Memorial Service
  
• PACD Committees
  
• PACD/SCC Awards Luncheon
  
• Auxiliary Boalsburg Excursion
  
• State Conservation Commission Meeting

Wednesday, July 30

• PACD Executive Council Annual Meeting

Also, don't miss the PACD Silent Auction and the PACD Auxiliary Quilt Raffle! District staff may also be interested in attending the training session, Movin' On Up! How to take advantage of (and cash in on) opportunities to advance within conservation districts, and gain valuable administrative experience to further your career.

Training for Watershed Specialists and Environmental Educators
Conservation District Watershed Specialists and Environmental Education Coordinators will be provided with a focused, full-day seminar on grant-writing and fundraising by professional trainer Denise Schlegel.

Training for District Directors

Sunday, July 27

• New Director Orientation
  

Monday, July 28

• Meeting Management
  
• Board/Staff Responsibilities
  
• Operating Reserve

Training for District Directors and District Managers

Monday, July 28

• Leadership Development Session on Employment Law
  

Tuesday, July 29

• Agricultural Law, the Livestock Permitting Process, and "All-Hazards" Emergency Preparedness

Training for Erosion and Sedimentation Technicians

Monday, July 28

• All-Day Personal Safety Strategy Workshop
  

Tuesday, July 29

• Innovative Erosion and Sedimentation Best Management Practices
  
• Certified Professional in Erosion and Sediment Control (CPESC) Program Overview
• Wetlands 101 - Identification and Regulations

Training for Agricultural Technical Staff

Monday, July 28

• Agricultural Complaints*
  
• Conservation Plans in Pennsylvania
  
• Nutrient Planning in Pennsylvania

Tuesday, July 29

• Wetlands 101 - Identification and Regulations
  
• Agricultural Law, the Livestock Permitting Process, and "All-Hazards" Emergency Preparedness
  
• Innovative Agricultural Best Management Practices*
  

*These sessions eligible for Nutrient Management Continuing Education Credits

Hotel Information The Penn Stater Conference Center Hotel (800) 893-4602 Toll Free www.pshs.psu.edu/pennstater/pshome.asp Room Rate: $109 Single/$119 Double. The room block expires on June 26, 2008. Reference Reservation Identification Number PAC0726 when making reservations.

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