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Specialty Lines
Here we go again! While sometimes it seems like the carousel is just spinning steadily from one year to the next, there is always a freshness to the New Year. The work of the prior year is done - the budget is adopted, personnel reviews are done and the holidays are over. It is time for looking forward, whether to the Super Bowl or just to the things we want to get done in the coming year.
This is my thirtieth new year at CCAP, 1988 was my first. Many things have changed, and I've been fortunate to meet some great people along the way, both in the counties and at CCAP. I have seen the success that happens when we work together to solve problems and when we are given the chance to come up with innovative solutions.
I want you to know that CCAP's insurance programs are continually evolving. We strive for continual improvement, whether in coverages or processes. We know you have a lot on your plate, and we want to make things easier for you, while at the same time protecting you, your county and your employees.
We value your feedback, and the trust you place in us. We know that you are not just a customer, you are a member. It is an ongoing relationship, and we provide you with many ways to not only provide input, but also to be a part of the governance of your insurance programs.
So I wish you a happy and productive new year, and look forward to sharing many more with you.
Make sure you contact us when you need help with something,
John Sallade
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PCoRP Board Election Results
By:
John Sallade, Managing Director, Insurance Programs
The PCoRP membership re-elected five board members at their November 20, 2016, annual dinner meeting in Hershey. The PCoRP Nominating Committee recommended the following slate, based on nominations received from the members:
4th and 5th Class Counties Representative
Krista Middleton, Centre County Risk Management Coordinator
6th Class Counties Representative
Mark Sather, Huntingdon County Commissioner
7th and 8th Class Counties Representative
Norm Wimer, Forest County Commissioner
At Large Representatives (two positions)
Dee Robinson, Union County Chief Clerk
Mark Partner, Juniata County Commissioner
Congratulations to these board members! All were re-elected to two year terms (January 1, 2017 - December 31, 2018).
There were no nominations for the 2A and 3rd Class Counties representative on the board, and the PCoRP board will now be responsible for filling that vacancy.
The members of the PCoRP Nominating Committee were:
Erick Coolidge, Tioga County Commissioner
Paul Conklin, Clinton County Commissioner
Paul Crooks, Bedford County Commissioner
Bill Gaylord, Wyoming County Chief Clerk
Frank Staudenmeier, Schuylkill County Commissioner
Dave Witchey, Columbia County Chief Clerk
Jamie Wolgemuth, Lebanon County Chief Clerk
Questions about the PCoRP nomination and election process should be directed to
John Sallade at CCAP.
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PCoRP Award Winners
By: John Sallade, Managing Director, Insurance Programs
PCoRP members and their staff were recognized for their achievements at the November 20, 2016, annual membership meeting in Hershey. Since 1996, PCoRP has recognized members, elected and appointed officials and county employees for their risk management efforts. Here are the awards and this year's winners:
Brady Koch PCoRP Award
This award is presented to a county official in recognition of their outstanding contributions to PCoRP and their county's risk management program. The award is named for former Carbon County Commissioner and founding PCoRP Board Member Albert "Brady" Koch.
Wylie Norton, Sullivan County Commissioner
Sherm Doebler PCoRP Award
This award is presented to a county employee in recognition of their outstanding contributions to PCoRP and their county's risk management program. The award is named for former Union County Commissioner and founding PCoRP Board Member and Vice Chairman Sherman Doebler.
Phil Lucas, Public Safety Director, Mifflin County
Ron Shearer PCoRP Award
This award recognizes a current or former Board Member for their service to PCoRP. It is named for former Juniata County Commissioner and first Chairman of the PCoRP Board Ronald Shearer.
Paul Crooks, Bedford County Commissioner
PCoRP Willis Pooling Best Experience Award
This award goes to the PCoRP member county with the lowest loss experience rating modification as calculated by the PCoRP actuary. (This is a measure which contrasts the county's loss fund contribution and their claims experience and does include a measure of actuarial credibility.) The winning county selects one elected official or staff person to attend the upcoming PRIMA (Public Risk Management Association) Annual Conference, with conference registration, travel costs and hotel room paid for by Willis Pooling.
Fulton County
Risk Control Award
This award recognizes outstanding risk control efforts by a county or individual. Starting in 2006, the winner of this award is provided one registration to the Pennsylvania Governor's Occupational Safety and Health Conference, including hotel arrangements.
Central Counties Youth Center, and
Ed Tronetti, Facilities Manager, McKean County
Loss Prevention Award
This award recognizes outstanding loss prevention efforts by a county.
Perry County and Wayne County
Claims Reporting Award
This award is given to acknowledge outstanding claims reporting. The winner of this award is provided one registration to the Pennsylvania Governor's Occupational Safety & Health Conference, including hotel arrangements.
Arloue Galan, Clarion County
Congratulations, and thank you, to these award winners for their hard work and focus on risk management!
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Insurance Staff Updates
By: John Sallade, Managing Director, Insurance Programs
Here's an update on some staff changes on the insurance staff at CCAP.
Alexa Arroyo was promoted to Claims Representative 2, effective January 1, 2017. Alexa is responsible for PComp member workers' compensation claims administration. She is entering her third year at CCAP.
In October, we welcomed
Allen Gavlak to the insurance staff, as our Insurance IT Coordinator. Allen was previously a member of the CCAP IT staff.
Cassie Troup was named Claims Manager effective January 2, 2017. Cassie has been the Marketing Associate for more than a year, and came to CCAP with more than eight years of claims and underwriting experience. Her contact information at CCAP has not changed.
Marian Mark was named Workers' Compensation Claims Supervisor on November 28, 2016. Marian has been with CCAP for more than 13 years and has extensive experience with all aspects of workers' compensation claims.
Maureen McMahon was promoted to Senior Risk Control Specialist, effective January 1, 2017. Maureen has been with CCAP more than five years. Maureen provides risk control services to western counties.
We currently have two positions open, a workers' compensation claims representative (interviews for this position are currently being conducted) and a new position, underwriting administrative assistant. See the
CCAP website for current job postings.
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2017 Center for Excellence in County Leadership (CEL)
By: Mandi Glantz, Director of Member and Vendors Relations
CCAP is pleased to present the 2017
Center for Excellence in County Leadership (CEL) program to help county officials develop a professional culture for county government. Strong leadership is essential to county success and future growth. The CEL Program offers county commissioners or council members, chief clerks, county administrators and solicitors in Pennsylvania's 67 counties the opportunity to be immersed in an intensive leadership curriculum which will enhance personal and professional growth. The program features curriculum including managerial versatility, interpersonal dynamics, crisis communication, media management, problem solving, decision making and more.
The two and a half-day intensive program will be held at the CCAP office in Harrisburg on June 14 - 16, 2017. We invite you to explore this exciting educational opportunity offered exclusively by the
County Commissioners Association of Pennsylvania (CCAP). Participation is available to one eligible person per county per year, with a maximum of 16 participants per year. Application is required by January 15, 2017 to be considered for participation in the June 2017 session.
More detailed information and an application are available on the
CEL homepage or
brochure and application.
We invite you to be involved in this exciting program!
Please feel free to contact CCAP directly with questions.
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Upcoming Events
PCoRP Retreat and Board Meeting
January 18 - 20, 2016
The Hotel Hershey, Hershey
January 25, 2016
CCAP Office, Harrisburg
January 25 and 26, 2016
CCAP Office, Harrisburg
PComp Board Meeting
February 24, 2016
CCAP Office, Harrisburg
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Quote of the Month
"All of us every single year, we're a different person.
I don't think we're the same person all our lives."
-STEVEN SPIELBERG
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