DEP-PACD Annual 102-105 Meeting

 

The Annual 102-105 Meeting will take place in State College Oct. 28-30, 2014 at the Ramada Inn. This year's training includes topics such as how to deal with difficult people, the interaction of the 102 and 105 programs, and stream ecology and forest riparian buffers. See the agenda for a full listing of sessions and topic descriptions. Please note that the sessions listed in the agenda have been set. However, there are a few sessions (highlighted) where descriptions will be added to the agenda prior to the meeting date. All attendees will receive copies of all provided materials covering the three days of training. 

Additionally, two field tours will be offered on October 30. The first tour will be an urban stormwater Best Management Practices (BMP) tour offered by Penn State University. The second off-site field experience will be a timber harvest tour, coordinated by the PA Sustainable Forestry Initiative and the Pennsylvania Forest Products Association. Bus transportation from the hotel will be provided for both tours, but seating is limited. Only individuals who attend either day one and/or day two can participate in the off-site tours. 

For the second year, PACD is working with DEP to coordinate the event. Questions regarding this meeting can be directed to Brandi Hunter-Davenport at brandi-davenport@pacd.org or 717-238-7223 x. 17 or Natahnee Shrawder at nashrawder@pa.gov or 717-772-5952. Click below to register. 

This training is for DEP and conservation district staffs only.

Also of note, hard copy certificates of completion will not be handed out at the conclusion of this year's training. Individuals can receive an electronic version of the certificate via email after the training takes place. Please check the "yes" box on the registration form if you'd like to receive an electronic copy of the completion certificate for your files.

We look forward to seeing you at this year's 102-105 training!

 

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Conference Agenda

The final agenda (as of 10/17/14) for the full event can be accessed here:  

http://pacd.org/webfresh/wp-content/uploads/2014/10/102-105-Annual-Meeting-Agenda-2014-.pdf. 

Tuesday, October 28 (Day 1) & Wednesday, October 29 (Day 2)

The first half of the day will include general body sessions. The afternoon will then be broken into Chapter 102 and Chapter 105 tracks. Individuals will be able to register by track for each day. When registering, please select either Track 102 or Track 105. 

For the Chapter 105 Question and Answer session scheduled for 3:15 p.m. on Day 2, questions can be submitted beforehand. Please submit any questions to brandi-davenport@pacd.org by close of business on October 10. 

Thursday, October 30 (Day 3)

Individuals will have the option of registering for one of the following in regards to Day 3:

• Agriculture Track
• Oil & Gas Track
• Timber Harvest Field Tour
• Urban Stormwater BMP Tour

When registering for any of the activities on Day 3, please select only one option. Only individuals who attend either day one and/or day two can participate in the off-site tours. 

 

Hotel Information

A block of rooms has been reserved at the Ramada Inn, State College for training attendees. Conservation District attendees may make reservations by calling the hotel directly at 814-238-3001 and asking for the PACD/DEP room block. DEP attendees will not be booking rooms directly with the hotel. Instructions for DEP staff to reserve rooms for the hotel will be provided with an e-mail announcement regarding the training. Rooms are available at a rate of $68 per night under this block. Guests will have access to the hot buffet breakfast offered in the hotel restaurant from 6:30-10 a.m. Rooms must be reserved by Sept. 22, 2014 to guarantee the $68 per-evening-rate. Check-in is after 4 p.m. For further hotel information, including directions, click here: http://www.ramada.com/hotels/pennsylvania/state-college/ramada-state-college-hotel-and-conference-center/hotel-overview.