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July 19, 2021
New Phone Numbers for PACD Harrisburg Staff
The PACD staff in the Harrisburg office updated their phone system. With the new system, staff each got a direct line. The main number (717) 238-7223 will still work, but it will take callers to an automated menu to select the extension they want.
 
If you want to dial a staff person directly, please use these numbers:
 
Brenda Shambaugh - 717-794-6103
Amy Brown - 717-794-6104
Holly Miller - 717-794-6105
Nick Yeagy - 717-794-6106
Diane Young - 717-794-6109
Molly Burns - 717-794-6110
Matt Miller - 717-794-6111
Shannon Wehinger - 717-794-6112
 
If callers use the main number, staff can be reached at their three-digit extension, which is the last three numbers of their direct line. Brenda's extension is x103; Matt's is x111, etc. 
Last Call to Register for PACD Executive Council Video Conference
Conservation district directors, associate directors, and staff; partner agency staff; and invited guests are encouraged to register for the PACD Executive Council Video Conference, which will take place from 10:00 a.m. to Noon on July 29, 2021. With PACD committee meetings concluded, this will be the final event in the 2021 Virtual PACD Annual Conference video conference series.
 
Registration is free and required. Registrants will receive a link to the Zoom meeting, instructions to participate, and a phone number for anyone who needs to participate via conference call. To request a registration link, contact mburns@pacd.org.
Registration is Open for QuickBooks Training for Conservation Districts
Register today for the QuickBooks Training Webinar Series! PACD has partnered with SEK CPAs and Advisors to offer free QuickBooks training statewide to conservation districts. August 12 will feature basic training, September 9 will be an advanced training, and September 23 will focus on payroll. All webinars will be held 10:00 a.m.-Noon.
 
Click here for descriptions of each training and the registration links. Please get in touch with Holly Miller at hmiller@pacd.org with questions.
Fall Leadership Webinar Series to Feature Succession Planning, Environmental Justice
Mark your calendars for the 2021 Building for Tomorrow Fall Leadership Webinar series, scheduled for three Wednesdays, October 27, November 3, and November 10. The Fall Leadership webinar series is intended for directors and managers, but is open to all conservation district personnel and partners. Similar to last year's series, webinars will begin at noon, and registration is separate for each – please stay tuned for further announcements.
 
This year’s program features a two-part workshop on Succession Planning & Management, presented by Dennis Gilbert, Appreciative Strategies LLC. Employee turnover, retirements, and labor force issues can cause stress and uncertainty for small organizations. Participants will learn about the importance of succession planning and the true costs of lack of preparedness.
 
Also presenting will be Justin Dula, Regional Coordinator, DEP Office of Environmental Justice. Building on last year’s PA Environmental Rights Amendment webinar, Justin’s presentation will examine the concept of environmental justice and the ways that disproportionate environmental impacts can affect conservation districts’ work in the communities they serve.
 
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.
CREP Partner Training Recordings Available
As part of the CREP Outreach Program Office, the Pennsylvania Association of Conservation Districts and CREP Program Partners offered a CREP Partner Training Webinar Series to all partner staff involved in the program. The trainings took place on May 27, June 3, and June 10, 2021.
The trainings introduced administrative components, highlighted CREP practices, and provided tips for working with landowners.
 
Recordings of the webinars and a CREP Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) document are available to view on the Pennsylvania Clean Water Academy. New and experienced staff working with the CREP program are encouraged to view the trainings.
 
Click here to view the CREP Partner Training Webinar Series.
Financial and other support for the CREP Partner Training is provided through a Growing Greener Watershed Protection grant from the Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection and with additional support from USDA-NRCS. 
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Upcoming Events
July 20, 2021 | 1-2 p.m.
PACD Ways and Means Committee Video Conference

July 29, 2021 | 10-Noon
PACD Executive Council Video Conference