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Staff Conference

The Building for Tomorrow Staff Conference is an annual two-day conference for Conservation District staff.  The Conference program includes sessions focusing on personal and professional development as well as operational topics, in addition to providing opportunities for staff to network with colleagues from other districts.

 


2022 Hybrid Staff Conference

Day 1 Keynote – Dealing with Difficult People & Situations, presented by Rita Coleman

Session Video

Session Slides

Day 1 General Session – Calm Amidst the Storm: Managing the Chaos and Emotions of Fear, presented by Jonathan Cleck

Session Video

Day 2 Keynote – What They Say About Why Your Work Matters, presented by Eric Eckl

Session Video

Day 2 Breakout Workshop – Closing the Deal with Rural Landowners, presented by Eric Eckl

Session Video

Session Handout

Day 2 Breakout: Cybersecurity for Office & Home

Session Video

Session Slides

Day 2 Breakout: Grant Management & Tracking Tools

Session Video

Session Slides

 

 

 


2021 Virtual Staff Conference

2021 Conference Agenda

 

Day 1 Keynote: From Stressed to Zest

presented by Cindy Aronson, Cindy Aronson Training

  • Slides handout
  • Mental Health Awareness handout

 

Day 1 Staff Forum: Connecting Mission with Why

presented by Matt Miller, PACD

  • Slides handout

 

Day 2 Staff Forum: Working and Partnering with Local Media

hosted by Len Lichvar, Somerset Conservation District

 

Day 2 Tech Forum: Productivity & Time Management Tools

 

Day 3 & 4 Keynote: Effective Conflict Management for Conservation Workers

presented by Rita Coleman Graham, Coleman-Graham

  • Part 1: Understanding Conflict
  • Part 2: De-escalation
  • Agenda handout & exercises
  • Slides handout
  • Part 1 breakout exercises
  • Part 2 breakout exercises

 

Day 3 Tech Forum: Video & Meeting Technology

 

Day 4 Tech Forum: Drones

  • SCC Drone Policy

 

 

 



2020 Staff Conference materials

2020 Conference Agenda

 

Productive Conflict & Emotional Intelligence

presented by Janet McNally, Team Development Services

Riparian Forest Buffer for Farms and Communities

presented by Teddi Stark, Pa DCNR Bureau of Forestry

Records Retention for Conservation Districts slide deck
Records Retention for Conservation Districts session video
Conservation District Records Disposal Guide

presented by Tyler Stump, Pa State Archives

Prevailing Wage slide deck
Prevailing Wage session video

presented by Thomas Lloyd, Pa Dept. of Labor & Industry

Getting Things Done through Time Management
Project Management 101

presented by Cindy Aronson, Cindy Aronson Training

 


2019 Staff Conference materials

Tuned In or Tapped Out?  Mission, Vision, & Values in the Workplace

Presented by Christopher Ridenhour, Inspired2Results & Kim Daly Nobbs, Greenstone Mosaic

Grant Writing & the Bidding Process

Presented by Amy Brown, PACD & Mark Metzler, Rettew Associates

Effective Meeting Preparation & Note-Taking

Presented by Mike Lovegreen, Upper Susquehanna Coalition & Mark Madden, PennState Extension

Right to Know Law Current Issues for Conservation Districts

Presented by George Spiess, PA Office of Open Records

Sexual Harassment & Respectful Workplaces

Presented by Mary Kay Williams, MindShift Consulting

Worksite Safety

Presented by John Breck, Allan Myers

 


2017 Staff Conference materials

Breaking Bad Communications Habits

Presented by Rhonda Campbell, Rhonda Campbell Consulting Solutions

Secrets to Fundraising

Presented by Mike Lovegreen, Bradford County Conservation District

Training Organization & Components

Presented by Mike Lovegreen, Bradford County Conservation District

Working With Youth to Achive Program Goals

Presented by Tony Hernandez, Reflective Wisdom

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Director Training Subcommittee Quarterly Meeting

March 29 @ 10:00 am - 11:00 am

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February 16, 2023

1st Place Winner - Westmoreland CD

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Financial and other support for the Building for Tomorrow Leadership Development Program is provided through a grant from the Pennsylvania State Conservation Commission. Guidance for the Program is provided through the Pennsylvania Conservation Partnership’s Leadership Development Committee.

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