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
Day 1 General Session – Calm Amidst the Storm: Managing the Chaos and Emotions of Fear, presented by Jonathan Cleck
Day 2 Keynote – What They Say About Why Your Work Matters, presented by Eric Eckl
Day 2 Breakout Workshop – Closing the Deal with Rural Landowners, presented by Eric Eckl
Day 2 Breakout: Cybersecurity for Office & Home
Day 2 Breakout: Grant Management & Tracking Tools
2021 Virtual Staff Conference
Day 1 Keynote: From Stressed to Zest
presented by Cindy Aronson, Cindy Aronson Training
Day 1 Staff Forum: Connecting Mission with Why
presented by Matt Miller, PACD
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
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