These virtual QuickBooks sessions are a great opportunity to learn about specific ways to use QuickBooks to bring greater efficiency and value to your township. From using QuickBooks for budgeting and meeting reports to preparing for the township audit or year-end reporting, these classes will cover a wide variety of important QuickBooks functions.

You can purchase the entire six-part series for $150 for PSATS members* and $200 for non-members. Or, you can purchase individual sessions for $40 for PSATS members and $50 for non-members.

All sessions will run from 2:00-3:30 pm and will be recorded so that you have a continuing resource at your fingertips or if you cannot attend the live session.  

Each session is worth 1.5 PMGA Administration points.

Click on the individual title you would like to attend these 1.5 hour sessions or click on the All Session link to register to all 6 sessions at a reduced rate.

Each Session is $40 for PSATS members / $50 for non-members

All six sessions is $150 for PSATS members /$200 for non-members

CLICK HERE TO REGISTER FOR ALL SIX SESSIONS OR CONTINUE TO REGISTER FOR THIS SESSION:

December 17 – “Year-End Employee Functions” – Learn how to print W-2s and 1099s and file all year-end taxes and reports with the Internal Revenue Service and state agencies.

*PSATS Member = Registrant has paid current annual membership dues to PSATS or one of its professional associations (e.g., Township Emergency Management Association, Township Engineers Association, Township Planners Association, Township Solicitors Association, or the Pa. Assoc. of Zoning Officials).

CANCELLATIONS / REFUNDS / NO SHOW POLICY: Cancellations must be in writing and can be sent to us by email to cancellations@psats.org; by fax to (717) 763-9732; or by mail to PSATS Education Program, 4855 Woodland Drive, Enola, PA, 17025. Refunds will be determined by the sent date of the notice. Refunds for cancelling a webinar at any time will be subject to a $10 processing fee. For classes, refunds for a cancellation sent to us between 10 and 2 business days before the class you are registered for will be subject to a $20 processing fee. Those who cancel within two business days of the class you are registered for, or do not attend, forfeit the full registration fee which, if unpaid, will be invoiced.

ACCESSIBILITY & OTHER NEEDS: If you require alternate format, sign language, or have other needs, please contact PSATS directly.

These virtual QuickBooks sessions are a great opportunity to learn about specific ways to use QuickBooks to bring greater efficiency and value to your township. From using QuickBooks for budgeting and meeting reports to preparing for the township audit or year-end reporting, these classes will cover a wide variety of important QuickBooks functions.

You can purchase the entire six-part series for $150 for PSATS members* and $200 for non-members. Or, you can purchase individual sessions for $40 for PSATS members and $50 for non-members.

All sessions will run from 2:00-3:30 pm and will be recorded so that you have a continuing resource at your fingertips or if you cannot attend the live session.  

Each session is worth 1.5 PMGA Administration points.

Click on the individual title you would like to attend these 1.5 hour sessions or click on the All Session link to register to all 6 sessions at a reduced rate.

Each Session is $40 for PSATS members / $50 for non-members

All six sessions is $150 for PSATS members /$200 for non-members

CLICK HERE TO REGISTER FOR ALL SIX SESSIONS OR CONTINUE TO REGISTER FOR THIS SESSION:

November 19 – “Getting Ready for the Township Audit” – In this session, we will discuss what to look for, how to ensure that your financial records are correct, and how to close down the book for the year.

*PSATS Member = Registrant has paid current annual membership dues to PSATS or one of its professional associations (e.g., Township Emergency Management Association, Township Engineers Association, Township Planners Association, Township Solicitors Association, or the Pa. Assoc. of Zoning Officials).

CANCELLATIONS / REFUNDS / NO SHOW POLICY: Cancellations must be in writing and can be sent to us by email to cancellations@psats.org; by fax to (717) 763-9732; or by mail to PSATS Education Program, 4855 Woodland Drive, Enola, PA, 17025. Refunds will be determined by the sent date of the notice. Refunds for cancelling a webinar at any time will be subject to a $10 processing fee. For classes, refunds for a cancellation sent to us between 10 and 2 business days before the class you are registered for will be subject to a $20 processing fee. Those who cancel within two business days of the class you are registered for, or do not attend, forfeit the full registration fee which, if unpaid, will be invoiced.

ACCESSIBILITY & OTHER NEEDS: If you require alternate format, sign language, or have other needs, please contact PSATS directly.

In the Solicitors (Virtual) Fall Seminar - Butler, learn from experts on a wide variety of topics from the comfort of your office or home. Among the topics to be covered are Act 13 preemption issues, engineer review fees, agritainment, and a recent case update.

 Eligible for 5 CLE credits and/or 5 Administrative PMGA points. 

9:30 AM                           Welcome and Introduction

                                         Scott E. Coburn, Esquire,
                                         PSATS                                  

9:30 AM – 10:30 AM         TBD

                                         John Smith, Esquire,
                                         Smith Butz Law

 10:45 AM – 11:45 AM     Current Issues Regarding Act 13 Preemption

                                         Alyssa Golfieri, Esquire & Robert Max Junker, Esquire
                                         Babst Calland

The Pennsylvania Supreme Court struck down many provisions of Act 13 in Robinson Township, but one survivor was the preemption of certain local ordinances that contain provisions which impose conditions, requirements or limitations on the same features of oil and gas operations that are regulated by the Commonwealth. Once municipalities get through the zoning approval process for an unconventional natural gas well pad, questions about a grading permit and stormwater plan approval often arise. The grading and stormwater controls have likely already been designed and approved by the Pennsylvania Department of Protection through the ESCGP process, but there may be variations from the municipality’s standards. If municipalities are able to dictate the “where” but not the “how” when it comes to natural gas drilling, where does site work and stormwater fall on this spectrum?  We will discuss the competing views of Act 13 preemption in this area and offer some practical tips on resolving these conflicts.     

11:45 AM – 12:30 PM   Lunch Break

12:30 PM – 1:30 PM        Solar Development Considerations at the Township Level –  What’s Coming, What Do You Need to Know and Where You Can Go for Help

                                       Penn State University and Law School Representatives

Interest in utility scale solar energy development continues to increase across Pennsylvania due to both reduced cost to install and government policy incentives. Landowners are leasing acreage for possible installation of solar arrays on an ongoing basis. There are numerous issues for municipal solicitors and elected officials to consider when developing ordinances intended to guide and manage this process at the township level.  This session will discuss the current solar trends and offer examples of where the ordinance development process might be assisted through the experiences of those who have been impacted early by this issue.   

1:45 PM – 2:45 PM          Police Reform Efforts under Pennsylvania and Federal Law in Post-George Floyd Era

                                         Andrew M. Rongaus, Esquire
                                         Siana Law

In this session, you will learn about police reform legislation that has recently been enacted at the state and federal level in the wake of well-publicized police incidents this year. Among those to be covered include the Presidential Executive Order on Safe Policing for Safe Communities, Act 57, which addresses police hiring and background checks, and Act 59, which covers police mental health evaluations for PTSD.

3:00 PM – 4:00 PM         Top 10 HR Mistakes and How to Help Your Elected Officials Avoid Them

                                         Christopher P. Gabriel, Esquire,
                                         Cafardi Ferguson Wyrick Weis + Gabriel

This session will provide an overview of some of the most common HR challenges faced by township officials and employees and give you the tools as the municipal solicitor to help them avoid costly mistakes and lawsuits.

 
NOTE: SCHEDULE/TOPICS SUBJECT TO CHANGE

 Sponsored by:

Date:

        November 10, 2020


Class Time:

         9:30 a.m. - 3:30 pm

REGISTRATION FEE:      

                - Member*: $ 175.00
                - Non-Member $ 225.00

    ** CLE credits are included

     * PSATS Member = Registrant has paid current annual membership dues to PSATS or one of its professional associations (e.g., Township Emergency Management Association, Township Engineers Association, Township Planners Association, Township Solicitors Association, or the Pa. Assoc. of Zoning Officials).

CANCELLATIONS / REFUNDS / NO SHOW POLICY:

Cancellations must be in writing, and can be sent to us by email to cancellations@psats.org; by fax to (717) 763-9732; or by mail to PSATS Education Program, 4855 Woodland Drive, Enola, PA, 17025. Refunds will be determined by the sent date of the notice.
Refunds for cancelling a webinar at any time will be subject to a $10 processing fee. 
For classes, refunds for a cancellation sent to us between 10 and 2 business days before the class you are registered for will be subject to a $20 processing fee. Those who cancel within two business days of the class you are registered for, or do not attend, forfeit the full registration fee which, if unpaid, will be invoiced.

ACCESSIBILITY & OTHER NEEDS:

All sessions will be held at ADA-accessible locations. If you require alternate format, sign language, or have other needs, please contact PSATS directly.

These virtual QuickBooks sessions are a great opportunity to learn about specific ways to use QuickBooks to bring greater efficiency and value to your township. From using QuickBooks for budgeting and meeting reports to preparing for the township audit or year-end reporting, these classes will cover a wide variety of important QuickBooks functions.

You can purchase the entire six-part series for $150 for PSATS members* and $200 for non-members. Or, you can purchase individual sessions for $40 for PSATS members and $50 for non-members.

All sessions will run from 2:00-3:30 pm and will be recorded so that you have a continuing resource at your fingertips or if you cannot attend the live session.  

Each session is worth 1.5 PMGA Administration points.

Click on the individual title you would like to attend these 1.5 hour sessions or click on the All Session link to register to all 6 sessions at a reduced rate.

Each Session is $40 for PSATS members / $50 for non-members

All six sessions is $150 for PSATS members /$200 for non-members

CLICK HERE TO REGISTER FOR ALL SIX SESSIONS OR CONTINUE TO REGISTER FOR THIS SESSION:

October 29 – “Using QuickBooks for Meeting and Year-End Reports”– What information should you be giving your township supervisors and auditors? What information can you provide through QuickBooks? In this session, learn how to customize and filter reports, export reports int Excel and format for Right-to-Know Law compliance.

*PSATS Member = Registrant has paid current annual membership dues to PSATS or one of its professional associations (e.g., Township Emergency Management Association, Township Engineers Association, Township Planners Association, Township Solicitors Association, or the Pa. Assoc. of Zoning Officials).

CANCELLATIONS / REFUNDS / NO SHOW POLICY: Cancellations must be in writing and can be sent to us by email to cancellations@psats.org; by fax to (717) 763-9732; or by mail to PSATS Education Program, 4855 Woodland Drive, Enola, PA, 17025. Refunds will be determined by the sent date of the notice. Refunds for cancelling a webinar at any time will be subject to a $10 processing fee. For classes, refunds for a cancellation sent to us between 10 and 2 business days before the class you are registered for will be subject to a $20 processing fee. Those who cancel within two business days of the class you are registered for, or do not attend, forfeit the full registration fee which, if unpaid, will be invoiced.

ACCESSIBILITY & OTHER NEEDS: If you require alternate format, sign language, or have other needs, please contact PSATS directly.

This virtual training class will be offered in two half-day sessions. This is your opportunity to learn from acknowledged experts about all the most important issues township secretaries and managers need to know, right from the comfort of your desk. Topics covered will range from budgeting, purchasing, advertising and meeting management all the way to human resource issues and public engagement. 

Attendance for both sessions qualifies for 6 PMGA Administration points

Date:               

            Monday, October 26 and November 2, 2020 

Class Time:      

             1:00 p.m. - 4:30 p.m. (both days)

REGISTRATION FEE:

                Member* -  $ 75.00
                Non-Member –  $ 125.00
     
                
                   *PSATS Member = Registrant has paid current annual membership dues to PSATS or one of its professional associations (e.g., Township Emergency Management Association, Township Engineers Association, Township Planners Association, Township Solicitors Association, or the Pa. Assoc. of Zoning Officials).

    
CANCELLATIONS / REFUNDS / NO SHOW POLICY:

Cancellations must be in writing, and can be sent to us by email to cancellations@psats.org; by fax to (717) 763-9732; or by mail to PSATS Education Program, 4855 Woodland Drive, Enola, PA, 17025. Refunds will be determined by the sent date of the notice.
Refunds for cancelling a webinar at any time will be subject to a $10 processing fee. 
For classes, refunds for a cancellation sent to us between 10 and 2 business days before the class you are registered for will be subject to a $20 processing fee. Those who cancel within two business days of the class you are registered for, or do not attend, forfeit the full registration fee which, if unpaid, will be invoiced.

In this webinar, Andrew Rongaus of Siana Law will review police reform legislation that has recently been enacted at the state and federal level in the wake of well-publicized police incidents this year. Among those to be covered include the Presidential Executive Order on Safe Policing for Safe Communities, Act 57 of 2020, which addresses police hiring and background checks, and Act 59 of 2020, which covers police mental health evaluations for PTSD. This should be a must-attend webinar for any townships with police departments to ensure that their policies and procedures reflect these new requirements.

Qualifies for 1 PMGA Administration Point

Eligible for 1 CLE Credit

Date:

               October 21, 2020

Time:

                12:00 p.m. - 1:00 p.m.

Registration Fee:

                Member* -  $ 30.00

                Non-Member –  $ 40.00     

                CLE Credit - $15.00          

             *PSATS Member = Registrant has paid current annual membership dues to PSATS or one of its professional associations (e.g., Township Emergency Management Association, Township Engineers Association, Township Planners Association, Township Solicitors Association, or the Pa. Assoc. of Zoning Officials).

CANCELLATIONS / REFUNDS / NO SHOW POLICY:

Cancellations must be in writing, and can be sent to us by email to cancellations@psats.org; by fax to (717) 763-9732; or by mail to PSATS Education Program, 4855 Woodland Drive, Enola, PA, 17025. Refunds will be determined by the sent date of the notice. Refunds for cancelling a webinar at any time will be subject to a $10 processing fee. 

In the Solicitors (Virtual) Fall Seminar, learn from experts on a wide variety of topics from the comfort of your office or home. Among the topics to be overed include medical marijuana use in townships, flexible zoning, subdivision and land development solutions, use of force and government oversight of police operations, lessons learned during COVID-19 and a recent case update. 

Eligible for 5 CLE credits and/or 5 Administrative PMGA points. 

9:30 AM                        Welcome and Introduction

                                        Scott E. Coburn, Esquire
                                        Pennsylvania State Association of Township Supervisors

9:30 AM – 10:30 AM     Medical Marijuana in the Township

                                         Adam Santucci, Esquire,
                                         McNees Wallace & Nurick, LLC

You get a call from the township manager or secretary notifying you that an employee has shown up with a medical marijuana card. Now what? In this session, learn about what your township clients can and cannot do when regulating the use of medical marijuana by their employees, both on and off duty.

10:45 AM – 11:45 AM   TBD

                                    Eckert Seamans

11:45 AM – 12:30 PM   Lunch Break

12:30 PM – 1:30 PM     Flexible Zoning, Subdivision & Land Development Solutions

                                        Esch McCombie, Esquire & Claudia Shank, Esquire,
                                        McNees Wallace & Nurick, LLC

Developable land is disappearing. Meanwhile, infrastructure and buildings are aging to the point where they are inconsistent with the needs of today’s residents. The world is changing quickly, and it seems land use ordinances cannot be updated fast enough. As a result, it is necessary to employ zoning, subdivision, and land development strategies that are flexible, creative, and (at least for now) cutting edge. This session explains many of those strategies and how townships are employing them today.

1:45 PM – 2:45 PM       Use of Force and Government Oversight of Police Operations

                                        Christopher P. Gerber, Esquire & Andrew Rongaus, Esquire
                                        Siana Law

This session will get municipal solicitors up to speed on the most current issues that involve police use of force, First Amendment rights of protestors and how solicitors can assist their clients with police department oversight.

3:00 PM – 4:00 PM       Open Forum on Lessons Learned During COVID-19, Recent Case and Legislative Update  

                                        Scott E. Coburn, Esquire,
                                        PSATS                                 

 In this session, municipal solicitors will share best practices for how they have navigated client issues during COVID-19. Attendees will also get an update on recent court decisions and legislation impacting townships and municipal solicitors.

* TIMING OF PRESENTATIONS SUBJECT TO CHANGE

Sponsored by:

    McNees

Date:

        October 21, 2020


Class Time:

         9:30 a.m. - 4:00 pm

REGISTRATION FEE:      

                - Member*: $ 175.00
                - Non-Member $ 225.00

    ** CLE credits are included

     * PSATS Member = Registrant has paid current annual membership dues to PSATS or one of its professional associations (e.g., Township Emergency Management Association, Township Engineers Association, Township Planners Association, Township Solicitors Association, or the Pa. Assoc. of Zoning Officials).

CANCELLATIONS / REFUNDS / NO SHOW POLICY:

Cancellations must be in writing, and can be sent to us by email to cancellations@psats.org; by fax to (717) 763-9732; or by mail to PSATS Education Program, 4855 Woodland Drive, Enola, PA, 17025. Refunds will be determined by the sent date of the notice.
Refunds for cancelling a webinar at any time will be subject to a $10 processing fee. 
For classes, refunds for a cancellation sent to us between 10 and 2 business days before the class you are registered for will be subject to a $20 processing fee. Those who cancel within two business days of the class you are registered for, or do not attend, forfeit the full registration fee which, if unpaid, will be invoiced.

ACCESSIBILITY & OTHER NEEDS:

All sessions will be held at ADA-accessible locations. If you require alternate format, sign language, or have other needs, please contact PSATS directly.

This online class is a two-day virtual event and is a must-attend for anyone who has responsibility for HR and personnel management in their township. 

This class is eligible for 6 PMGA Administration points, 6 CLE Credits (additional fee of $15.00 per credit) and 6 SHRM credits.

Agenda:

October 13:

9:00-10:00 - Anyone Hear of This Thing Called COVID? Hot Topics in Labor and Employment Law

This will be a fast-paced hour on what is new and upcoming in the L&E world. We will cover legal developments, pending legislation and attempt to predict the future. 

10:15-11:15 - Pandemic Preparedness (Employment in the Time of COVID)

As employers begin to call employees back from teleworking and/or furlough, what are some best practices in keeping your workplace safe and preventing spread?

11:30-12:30 – Yes, You Still Have to Keep Coming to Work - Accommodation Requests in a Brave New World

In this session, you will learn how to handle ADA accommodation requests and underlying health conditions during COVID and beyond.

October 14:

9:00-10:00 - Working in My Pajamas Still Counts/Handling Attendance Issues

This session will help you navigate attendance challenges and the new FFCRA leave laws and how they interplay with existing laws such as the FMLA.

10:15-11:15 - Paying People in a Changing Economy

Learn about ways to address FLSA issues in a virtual workplace. 

11:30-12:30 - Stump the Lawyers

This will be a Q&A free-for-all.

NOTE: Individual session lengths and start/end times may vary.

Dates:               

            Tuesday, October 13th and Wednesday October 14th, 2020 

Class Time:      

             9:00 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. (both days)

Cost:               

             Member rate:     $   99.00 

             Non-member:     $ 125.00  

             CLE credits:        $  90.00              

 *PSATS Member = Registrant has paid current annual membership dues to PSATS or one of its professional associations (e.g., Township Emergency Management Association, Township Engineers Association, Township Planners Association, Township Solicitors Association, or the Pa. Assoc. of Zoning Officials).

Cancellation/No-Show Policy

Cancellations must be received in writing by faxing to 717-763-9732 or sending an email to
cancellations@psats.org. Refunds will be determined by the date of the fax or email. A cancellation
received less than 10 business days before the session you are registered for is subject to a $20
processing fee for refunds.Those who cancel within two business days of the session date or do not
attend forfeit the full registration fee which, if unpaid, will be invoiced.  

For some townships, the thought of creating a social media strategy can be scary. But it doesn’t have to be. In this webinar, learn from Linda Rooney of Dandelions Digital about ways in which townships can best use social media to communicate with their residents, whether in a crisis situation or for everyday outreach, as well as what “must-haves” should be included in the township’s social media policy.

This course is eligible for 1 PMGA Administration Point
 
    
DATE:      September 29, 2020

TIME:
                 
                 Class:   12:00 PM – 1:00 PM  
                                     

REGISTRATION FEE:

                - Member*: $ 30.00
                - Non-Member $ 40.00

                
                   *PSATS Member = Registrant has paid current annual membership dues to PSATS or one of its professional associations (e.g., Township Emergency Management Association, Township Engineers Association, Township Planners Association, Township Solicitors Association, or the Pa. Assoc. of Zoning Officials).

    
CANCELLATIONS/REFUNDS/NO SHOW POLICY:

Cancellations must be in writing, and can be sent to us by email to cancellations@psats.org; by fax to (717) 763-9732; or by mail to PSATS Education Program, 4855 Woodland Drive, Enola, PA, 17025. Refunds will be determined by the sent date of the notice. Refunds for cancelling a webinar at any time will be subject to a $10 processing fee. For classes, refunds for a cancellation sent to us between 10 and 2 business days before the class you are registered for will be subject to a $20 processing fee. Those who cancel within two business days of the class you are registered for, or do not attend, forfeit the full registration fee which, if unpaid, will be invoiced.

These virtual QuickBooks sessions are a great opportunity to learn about specific ways to use QuickBooks to bring greater efficiency and value to your township. From using QuickBooks for budgeting and meeting reports to preparing for the township audit or year-end reporting, these classes will cover a wide variety of important QuickBooks functions.

You can purchase the entire six-part series for $150 for PSATS members* and $200 for non-members. Or, you can purchase individual sessions for $40 for PSATS members and $50 for non-members.

All sessions will run from 2:00-3:30 pm and will be recorded so that you have a continuing resource at your fingertips or if you cannot attend the live session.  

Each session is worth 1.5 PMGA Administration points.

Click on the individual title you would like to attend these 1.5 hour sessions or click on the All Session link to register to all 6 sessions at a reduced rate.

Each Session is $40 for PSATS members / $50 for non-members

All six sessions is $150 for PSATS members /$200 for non-members

CLICK HERE TO REGISTER FOR ALL SIX SESSIONS OR CONTINUE TO REGISTER FOR THIS SESSION:

September 24 – “Budgets and QuickBooks” – Learn how to pull years of financial data from QuickBooks and send to Excel to more easily create your proposed township budget.

*PSATS Member = Registrant has paid current annual membership dues to PSATS or one of its professional associations (e.g., Township Emergency Management Association, Township Engineers Association, Township Planners Association, Township Solicitors Association, or the Pa. Assoc. of Zoning Officials).

CANCELLATIONS / REFUNDS / NO SHOW POLICY: Cancellations must be in writing and can be sent to us by email to cancellations@psats.org; by fax to (717) 763-9732; or by mail to PSATS Education Program, 4855 Woodland Drive, Enola, PA, 17025. Refunds will be determined by the sent date of the notice. Refunds for cancelling a webinar at any time will be subject to a $10 processing fee. For classes, refunds for a cancellation sent to us between 10 and 2 business days before the class you are registered for will be subject to a $20 processing fee. Those who cancel within two business days of the class you are registered for, or do not attend, forfeit the full registration fee which, if unpaid, will be invoiced.

ACCESSIBILITY & OTHER NEEDS: If you require alternate format, sign language, or have other needs, please contact PSATS directly.