October 2023

3 October 2023
9:00 am – 3:00 pm

Departmental Leadership – Core Course, Penn State Public Entity Leadership Certificate Program

Class is currently filled. Please call 215-706-0101 or email dkerns@dvtrusts.com to be added to our wait list. Thank you.

Open to DVWCT and DVPLT members at no cost.

This course addresses the skills necessary to run a successful public entity department or working group. It also addresses mission statements, activity planning, staffing, forecasting and budgeting. Special emphasis will be placed on problem solving and troubleshooting for the public sector.

NOTE: Prerequisite course Leadership Fundamentals must be completed prior to enrollment.

Lunch will be provided.

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4 October 2023
9:00 am – 3:30 pm

Your Role as a Municipal Secretary/Administrator

DVPLT Scholarship Opportunity

In partnership with the Pennsylvania State Association of Boroughs, the Delaware Valley Property & Liability Trust (DVPLT) is pleased to offer up to 20 full scholarships (limit two scholarships per member entity) for the following course:

Your Role as a Municipal Secretary/Administrator Wednesday, October 4 and Thursday, October 5, 2023 9:00 am to 3:30 pm

Location:  Delaware Valley Trusts, 719 Dresher Road, Horsham, PA

Description:  Whether you’re new to the office of municipal secretary or have been around and are looking for a refresher, this class covers essential information to help municipal administrators better understand and be more effective in their role. Course registration includes two pre-recorded webinars to help with state report filing and basic planning & zoning administration. The course covers:

Local government organization and function Important municipal codes Key functions of the secretary/administrator Municipal meetings Municipal legislation and governance Records management Citizen relations Reports and financial management Communicating with elected officials The Sunshine Act Professional resources Best practice

Cost: $150/PSAB members and $200/non-PSAB members. Lunch included. You must register directly with PSAB (see below).

How to Claim a DVPLT Scholarship:

(1) Property & Liability Trust (DVPLT) members should first contact the Trust to confirm availability and reserve your scholarship by emailing cbigham@dvtrusts.com or calling 267-803-5720. (2) Register directly with PSAB by visiting training.boroughs.org or call Terri at 800-232-7722, Ext. 1042. (3) After completing the course, forward proof of completion and payment to cbigham@dvtrusts.com. (4) Upon approval, the Trusts will issue a reimbursement check for the value of the scholarship (up to two per member entity).

Scholarship questions? Please email cbigham@dvtrusts.com or call 267-803-5720.

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5 October 2023
8:00 am – 4:30 pm

Defensive Driving for Trucks

Class is currently filled. Please call 215-706-0101 to be added to a wait list. Thank you.

Open to DVWCT and DVPLT members at no cost. You must register through the Trust to avoid billing.

This course consists of four hours in the classroom and four hours of practical driving skills. The goal of the course is to train truck drivers in collision prevention techniques. In teaching these techniques, the course also promotes an attitude of mutual understanding, courtesy and cooperation on the road.  Topics covered include: general backing techniques, foul weather driving, crash avoidance, parking lot driving and braking techniques.

Attendees should bring a work truck to class in order to participate in the practical evaluations. Students must be at least 18 years of age and possess a valid Pennsylvania Operator’s License (CDL if applicable).

Lunch is not included.

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5 October 2023
12:30 pm – 1:30 pm

Reducing your Risk or Recurrence of Breast Cancer with Nutrition – Eligible for Health Education Incentive

Eligible for the Delaware Valley Health Trust $100 Health Education Incentive.

Open to Delaware Valley Health Trust Members at no cost.

Research shows that a diet filled with a variety of vegetables, fruits, whole grains, beans and other plant foods helps lower risk for many cancers, including breast cancer. Join this presentation let by a registered dietitian to review the American Institute for Cancer Research guidelines for food & nutrition.

This virtual webinar is eligible for the Delaware Valley Health Trust $100 Health Education Incentive. This session is presented in partnership with Chester County Hospital Penn Medicine.

Click on the following link to register: https://us06web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_F-hzdarVQa2i5MhpWtM1jw

For more information on Health Trust Wellness incentives and reimbursements, click here (login required) or contact the Wellness Team at wellness@dvtrusts.com or call 267-803-5721.

 

11 October 2023
9:00 am – 3:00 pm

Performance Management – Core Course, Penn State Public Entity Leadership Certificate Program

Class is currently filled. Please call 215-706-0101 or email dkerns@dvtrusts.com to be added to our wait list. Thank you.

Open to DVWCT and DVPLT members at no cost.

A key measure of success for improving productivity in any organization is based on how well leaders manage performance. This seminar reviews the key elements of an effective performance management process including setting expectations, setting goals, using objectives / standards as performance measures, and providing employee feedback.

Lunch will be provided.

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12 October 2023
9:00 am – 3:00 pm

Microsoft PowerPoint – Cancelled due to low enrollment

Due to low enrollment this class has been cancelled. Please email dkerns@dvtrusts.com or call 215-706-0101 with questions, thank you.

Open to DVHT, DVWCT and DVPLT members. $25 Co-pay due to high program cost.

The Trust’s computer workshops are intensive, hands-on programs. In this full day program, participants will learn how to develop a PowerPoint presentation. Lessons on text editing, graphical elements, tables, charts and preparing to deliver the presentation will be included.

The latest version of Office 365 will be the version used for Microsoft trainings. A light breakfast and lunch will be provided.

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17 October 2023
9:00 am – 12:00 pm

Temporary Traffic Control and Flagging

Open to DVWCT and DVPLT members at no cost.

This training satisfies the requirements of Penn DOT Pub. 408, Sec. 901 related to minimum competencies for work zone flaggers and other road workers. Topics covered include fundamentals of temporary traffic control, project planning, personal protective equipment, placement of traffic control devices, use of shadow vehicles and proper flagging techniques. Attendees who pass the final exam receive a certified flagger wallet card valid for three years. This course is approved for 3 Pa. DEP water/wastewater operator contact hours.

 Limited space available – max of 25 participants will be enrolled.

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18 October 2023
8:00 am – 4:30 pm

Police EVOC for SUV’s

Please call 215-706-0101 to be added to the wait list, class is currently filled. Thank you.

Open to DVWCT and DVPLT members at no cost. You must register through the Trust to avoid billing.

Police emergency vehicle operations courses (EVOC) are taught by seasoned police instructors. The prime objectives of these hands-on, skill-based seminars are: (1) officer safety, (2) protection of innocents and (3) successful law enforcement.

This one (1) day course is designed for officers who routinely are assigned to drive a SUV or prisoner transport vehicles. This course will provide officers with an opportunity to apply the skills they learned during the Basic EVOC course while driving a larger vehicle. Defensive driving techniques and emergency response tactics will be demonstrated to and practiced by those attending. The course will be 1/2 day behind the wheel driving skills that includes a response course as well as a skill course that will include backing. Students must successfully complete written and practical exams to receive certification for the course.

Officers attending should report in old clothes by 8:00 a.m.

Officers attending must bring a police department owned SUV or prisoner van to drive on the driving range.

Lunch is not included however there are a few restaurants nearby.

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19 October 2023
10:00 am – 12:00 pm

Cybersecurity Awareness for End Users

Open to DVHT, DVWCT and DVPLT members at no cost.

The human element makes a significant difference in the success of a cybersecurity program. There is no single technology or user behavior that will completely protect you or the organization from cyber incidents. Keeping you and the organization safe requires developing layers of both technical and human defenses.

The training focuses on the human element of protecting information. It will help users recognize and reduce the risk of a cybersecurity breach.

A Zoom link with instructions will be sent to registrants about a week prior to the class.

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Please contact cbigham@dvtrusts.com or call 267-803-5720 with questions.

24 October 2023
3:30 pm – 4:30 pm

Reducing your Risk or Recurrence of Breast Cancer with Nutrition – Eligible for Health Education Incentive

Eligible for the Delaware Valley Health Trust $100 Health Education Incentive.

Open to Delaware Valley Health Trust Members at no cost.

Research shows that a diet filled with a variety of vegetables, fruits, whole grains, beans and other plant foods helps lower risk for many cancers, including breast cancer. Join this presentation let by a registered dietitian to review the American Institute for Cancer Research guidelines for food & nutrition.

This virtual webinar is eligible for the Delaware Valley Health Trust $100 Health Education Incentive. This session is presented in partnership with Chester County Hospital Penn Medicine.

Click on the following link to register: https://us06web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_npOmq_c2TsmWFlk1Y815Mg

For more information on Health Trust Wellness incentives and reimbursements, click here (login required) or contact the Wellness Team at wellness@dvtrusts.com or call 267-803-5721.