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2018 PREA Training Programs Cooperative Training & Education for Pennsylvania and New Jersey Inside: Calendar of Events Course Agendas Pre-Registration Forms
2018 PREA Training
Programs
Cooperative Training & Education for
Pennsylvania and New Jersey
Inside: Calendar of Events
Course Agendas Pre-Registration Forms
2018 PREA/AllEghEny CAlEndAR of EvEntsJAnUARy3 & 4 PA/NJ Distribution Cooperative CEO Meeting, The Penn Stater Conference Center Hotel, State College, Pa.
6-13 102nd Pennsylvania State Farm Show, Farm Show Complex, Harrisburg, Pa.
7-10 NRECA CEO Close-Up, JWMarriottDesertSpringsResort&Spa,PalmDesert,Calif.
17 Allegheny Committee and Board Meetings, Locust Court Building, Harrisburg, Pa.
18 PREA Committee and Board Meetings, Locust Court Building, Harrisburg, Pa.
23-25 Job Training & Safety “Key Man” Training (Supervisory), The Penn Stater Conference Center Hotel, State College, Pa.
FEBRUARY5-7 New and Emerging Technologies (NET) Conference, TheVinoyRenaissanceResort,St.Petersburg,Fla.
5-8 Federated Rural Electric Insurance Exchange Board Meeting, Tempe Mission Palms Hotel, Tempe, Ariz.
6-8 Job Training & Safety “Key Man” Training (Technical), The Penn Stater Conference Center Hotel, State College, Pa.
12-16 Federated Rural Electric Insurance Exchange Safety Labs, The Penn Stater Conference Center Hotel, State College, Pa.
20 NRECA Director Leadership Training Course 977.1 “Equity Management and Boardroom Decision Making,”
The Penn Stater Conference Center Hotel, State College, Pa.
21 NRECA Director Leadership Training Course 919.1 “Cooperative Structure: A Strategic Advantage,” The Penn Stater Conference Center Hotel, State College, Pa.
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22 NRECA Director Leadership Training Course 925.1 “Co-op Bylaws: Guiding Principles and Current Issues,” The Penn Stater Conference Center Hotel, State College, Pa. 25-28 2018 NRECA Annual Meeting, Music City Center, Nashville, Tenn.
25-28 NRECA TechAdvantage Conference & Expo, Music City Center, Nashville, Tenn.
28- CoBank Northeast Customer Meeting, Mar. 1 AlbanyMarriott,Albany,N.Y. MARCH
13-15 Job Training & Safety Metering School, SomersetREC,Somerset,Pa.
20-22 Job Training & Safety Substation/Voltage Regulator School, REAEnergy,Indiana,Pa. 20 PREA Area Director Updates, Omni Bedford Springs, Bedford, Pa.
21 PREA Area Director Updates, HiltonGardenInn,Indiana,Pa.
22 PREA Area Director Updates, HolidayInnDowntownWilliamsport,Williamsport,Pa.
25-28 NRECA Directors Conference, MGMGrandHotel&Casino,LasVegas,Nev.
APRIL
3 & 4 PA/NJ Distribution Cooperative CEO Meeting, The Penn Stater Conference Center Hotel, State College, Pa.
6 Valley REC Annual Meeting, 7p.m.,HuntingdonAreaHighSchool,Huntingdon,Pa.
6-8 NRECA Board Meeting, NRECAHeadquarters,Arlington,Va.
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8-10 NRECA Legislative Conference, HyattRegencyWashingtononCapitolHill,Washington,D.C.
9-13 & Job Training & Safety Basic Lineman’s Climbing School, 16-20 REAEnergy,Indiana,Pa.(Two-weekschool)
11 Bedford REC Annual Meeting, 1:30p.m.,AlumBankHall,AlumBank,Pa.
23 PREA Committee and Board Meeting, Locust Court Building, Harrisburg, Pa.
24 Allegheny Committee and Board Meeting, Locust Court Building, Harrisburg, Pa.
25-27 2018 Safety Leadership Summit, HyattRegency,Atlanta,Ga.
MAY
1 NRECA Supervisor Training Course 380.05 “Getting Started as a Supervisor,” ToftreesResortandConferenceCenter,StateCollege,Pa.
1 NRECA Supervisor Training Course 382.05 “A Supervisor’s Role in Managing Change,” ToftreesResortandConferenceCenter,StateCollege,Pa.
2 NRECA Supervisor Training Course 384.05 “Resolving Conflict Through Negotiation,” ToftreesResortandConferenceCenter,StateCollege,Pa.
2 NRECA Supervisor Training Course 386.05 “The Supervisor and Human Resources,” ToftreesResortandConferenceCenter,StateCollege,Pa.
3 NRECA Supervisor Training Course 388.05 “Occupational Health and Safety for Supervisors,” ToftreesResortandConferenceCenter,StateCollege,Pa.
8-10 NRECA 2018 CONNECT Conference, SaltLakeCity,Utah
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8-10 Job Training & Safety Chainsaw Safety School, Sullivan County REC, Forksville, Pa.
9-11 FederatedRuralElectricInsuranceExchangeBoardMeeting, Shawnee, Kan.
15 WarrenECAnnualMeeting, 7 p.m., Youngsville High School, Youngsville, Pa.
15-17 Job Training & Safety Transformer School, Sussex REC, Sussex, N.J. 16 UnitedECAnnualMeeting, 7 p.m., Brady Township Community Center, Luthersburg, Pa.
19 AdamsECAnnualMeeting, 12:30p.m.,GettysburgMiddleSchool,Gettysburg,Pa.
24 SomersetRECAnnualMeeting, 7p.m.,SevenSpringsMountainResort,Champion,Pa. JUNE
4 SussexRECAnnualMeeting, 7 p.m., High Point Regional High School, Wantage, N.J.
4-8 Job Training & Safety Basic Rubber Glove School, Somerset REC, Somerset, Pa.
10-13 CFC Forum 2018, JWMarriottIndianapolis,Indianapolis,Ind.
10-15 NRECA 2018 Youth Tour, HyattRegencyCrystalCity,Arlington,Va.
11-15 Job Training & Safety Intermediate Rubber Glove School, Somerset REC, Somerset, Pa.
12 NewEnterpriseRECAnnualMeeting, 7 p.m., Northern Bedford County High School, Loysburg, Pa.
14 SullivanCountyRECAnnualMeeting, 10:30 a.m., Sullivan County High School, Laporte, Pa.
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18-22 Job Training & Safety Basic Hot Stick School, SomersetREC,Somerset,Pa.
19 PREA Legislative Event, Hilton Harrisburg, Harrisburg, Pa.
25-28 NRECA Summer Board Meeting, NRECAHeadquarters,Arlington,Va.
25-29 Job Training & Safety Intermediate Hot Stick School, SomersetREC,Somerset,Pa.
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10-12 CoBank Energy Directors Conference, Broadmoor Hotel, Colorado Springs, Colo.
11 & 12 PA/NJ Distribution Cooperative CEO Meeting, TheNittanyLionInn,StateCollege,Pa.
17 Claverack REC Annual Meeting, 6:30 p.m., ElkLakeHighSchool,Springville,Pa.
18 PREA/Allegheny Committee and Board Meetings, TheNittanyLionInn,StateCollege,Pa. 18-20 PREA Summer Meeting, TheNittanyLionInn,StateCollege,Pa.
24 Tri-County REC Annual Meeting, 1p.m.,TroyFairgrounds(inconjunctionwiththefair),Troy,Pa.
31- Federated Rural Electric Insurance Exchange Board Meeting, Aug. 3 HotelTerra,JacksonHole,Wyo.
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4 Northwestern RECA Annual Meeting, 1 p.m., Crawford County Fairgrounds, Meadville, Pa.
7-9 Job Training & Safety Digger Derrick Operations School, REAEnergy,Indiana,Pa.
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8-10 CoBank Energy & Water Executive Forum, Broadmoor Hotel, Colorado Springs, Colo.
14-16 Job Training & Safety Advanced Chainsaw School, ValleyREC,HuntingdonDistrictOffice,Huntingdon,Pa.
14 NRECA CCD Training Course 2630 “Strategic Planning,” The Penn Stater Conference Center Hotel, State College, Pa.
15 & 16 NRECA CCD Training Course 2640 “Financial Decision Making,” The Penn Stater Conference Center Hotel, State College, Pa.
24 Central EC Annual Meeting, 6:30p.m.,WhitehallConferenceCenter,Emlenton,Pa. SEPTEMBER
6-7 NRECA Regions 1 & 4 Meeting, Columbus, Ohio
11-13 Job Training & Safety URD School, AdamsEC,Gettysburg,Pa.
20 REA Energy Annual Meeting, 6:30p.m.,KovalchickConvention&AthleticComplex,Indiana,Pa.
24-28 Job Training & Safety Advanced Rubber Glove School, REAEnergy,Indiana,Pa.
OCTOBER
1-5 Job Training & Safety Advanced Hot Stick School, REAEnergy,Indiana,Pa.
2 & 3 PREA Strategic Communications Forum, Locust Court Building, Harrisburg, Pa.
8-10 PowerUp Conference, TampaMarriottWaterside&Marina,Tampa,Fla.
9-11 Job Training & Safety Winch School, Anthracite Outdoor Adventure Area, Coal Township, Pa.
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16 & 17 PREA Lawyer/CEO Meeting, NemacolinWoodlandsResort,Farmington,Pa.
24 & 25 PA/NJ Distribution Cooperative CEO Meeting, The Penn Stater Conference Center Hotel, State College, Pa.
31- PREA/Allegheny Committee and Board Meetings andNov. 2 Allegheny Members Meeting, Hotel Hershey, Hershey, Pa.
31- PREA/Allegheny Annual Meeting, Nov. 2 Hotel Hershey, Hershey, Pa.
NOVEMBER
2 PREA Members Meeting and Board Meeting, Hotel Hershey, Hershey, Pa.
5-7 CFC Independent Borrowers Executive Summit, TheRitzCarlton,AmeliaIsland,Fla.
14-16 Federated Rural Electric Insurance Exchange Board Meeting, Shawnee, Kan.
DECEMBER
3-6 NRECA Winter Board Meeting, NRECAHeadquarters,Arlington,Va.
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2018 TRAINING PROGRAMS: DATES & LOCATIONS
FEBRUARY 20, 2018Course 977.1 —“EquityManagementand
BoardroomDecisionMaking”The Penn Stater Conference Center Hotel, State College, Pa.
FEBRUARY 21, 2018Course 919.1 —“CooperativeStructure:AStrategicAdvantage”
The Penn Stater Conference Center Hotel, State College, Pa.
FEBRUARY 22, 2018Course 925.1 —“Co-opBylaws:GuidingPrinciples
andCurrentIssues”The Penn Stater Conference Center Hotel, State College, Pa.
MAY 1, 2018Course 380.05 — “GettingStartedasaSupervisor”
Course 382.05 — “ASupervisor’sRoleinManagingChange”Toft rees Resort and Conference Center, State College, Pa.
MAY 2, 2018Course 384.05 — “ResolvingConflictThroughNegotiation”Course 386.05 — “TheSupervisorandHumanResources”Toft rees Resort and Conference Center, State College, Pa.
MAY 3, 2018Course 388.05 — “OccupationalHealthandSafetyforSupervisors”
Toft rees Resort and Conference Center, State College, Pa.
AUGUST 14, 2018Course 2630 — “StrategicPlanning”
The Penn Stater Conference Center Hotel, State College, Pa.
AUGUST 15 & 16, 2018Course 2640 — “FinancialDecisionMaking”
The Penn Stater Conference Center Hotel, State College, Pa.
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NEW
SUPERVISORY CERTIFICATE
NOTE: To better meet members’ needs, NRECA has developed the new Supervisor and Manager Development Program (see page 11) and will retire the Supervisory Certificate at the end of 2018. Until then, these courses will be available through your co-op or statewide.
Thisprogramdeliversinstructiononcorecompetenciesrequiredofsupervisorsintheareasofleadership,communicationandbasicadministrativeskills.NRECAdeveloped this curriculum based on a set of supervisory competenciesidentifiedbynewcooperativesupervisors,experiencedsupervisorsandCEOs.
TheSupervisoryCertificateisearnedbycompletingninerequiredcourses:
380.05 Getting Started as a Supervisor381.05 Personal Time Management382.05 A Supervisor’s Role in Managing Change383.05 Improving Your Effectiveness Through Communications384.05 Resolving Conflict Through Negotiation385.05 Motivating Employees386.05 The Supervisor and Human Resources387.05 Tools for Effective Performance Management388.05 Occupational Health and Safety for Supervisors
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MANAGEMENT ESSENTIALS CERTIFICATENOTE: To bett er meet members’ needs, NRECA has developed the new Supervisor and Manager Development Program (see page 11) and will reti re the Management Essenti als Certi fi cate at the end of 2018. Unti l then, the in-person courses will be available through your co-op or statewide and the online courses will be available via cooperati ve.com through 2018. Management Essenti als electi ve courses will be off ered through 2017 Cooperati ve University.
TheManagementEssentialsCertificate(MEC)programisdesignedforexperiencedsupervisorsandmid-levelmanagers. The program explores how to maintain technical expertisewhiledemonstratingtherighttypeofleadership.MECprovidesthepersonal,interpersonalandgroupskillstobeinfluentialinone-on-onesituations,facilitategroupperformanceandbecomeeffectiveleaders.
Core Courses:640.1 Advanced Workplace Communicati on Strategies641.1 Leading and Managing Teams642.1 Maximizing Employee Performance643.1 Planning and Leading Change at Your Co-opElecti ve Courses:650.1 Managing Successful Projects651.1 Negoti ati ng and Managing Contracts652.1 Writi ng with Power – (Online Course)653.05 Delegati ng Eff ecti vely – (Online Course)654.05 Avoiding HR Pitf alls – (Online Course)655.1 Cooperati ve Finance and Accounti ng for the Non-accountant656.1 Conducti ng Eff ecti ve Meeti ngs – (Online Course)657.1 Crucial Conversati ons for Co-op Staff
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SUPERVISOR AND MANAGER DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM
Supervisorsandmanagershavetheuniqueopportunitytoinfluenceandinspirethosewhoworkforthem–andthiscanmakeallthedifferenceinthesuccessofyourorganization.Galluppollsconsistentlyfindthat17percentofU.S.workersare“activelydisengaged”atacosttotheU.S.economyof$450billionto$550billionperyear.Theprimarydriverofthatlostproductivity?Poorsupervision.“Alackofmanagerialleadershiphasadirectcorrelationtohighturnoverandlowproductivity.”(HR Professionals Magazine)
Inlightofthesenationalstatistics,theimpendingretirementwaveofco-opleadersandtherapidchangesoccurringwithinourindustry,NRECAhasdevelopedanewprogramtoprovideco-opemployeeswiththeknowledgeandskillstheyneedtoleadtheirteamsthroughthesechangesandbolstertheco-opoverall.
WHAT IS THE NEW SUPERVISOR AND MANAGERDEVELOPMENT PROGRAM? TheSupervisorandManagerDevelopmentProgramisaflexible,co-op-specificeducationprogramfocusedonstrengtheningtheleadershipskills,knowledge,andabilitiesneededtohire,developandleadothers,manageperformance,communicateeffectively,andmakedecisions.Thegoalofthisprogramistoequipco-opsupervisorsandmanagerswithtoolsandresourcestosuccessfullyleadandengagehigh-performingteamsinsupportofthefourmission-criticalareasofsafety,membersatisfaction,reliability,andcostcontrol.
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SUPERVISOR AND MANAGER DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM (cont.)
WHO SHOULD ATTEND?Thisprogramisintendedforco-opstaffwithleadershipresponsibilitiesrangingfromindividualcontributorsconsidering a supervisory role, to new and experienced supervisorsandmiddlemanagers.Regardlessofwhereyouareinyourco-op’ssupervisorandmanagerhierarchy,thisprogramoffersalearningplanjustforyou.
HOW THE PROGRAM WORKSTheSupervisorandManagerDevelopmentProgramofferscoursesthataddresstheknowledgeandskillsneededbyco-opstaffwhosuperviseothers,including:
•Hiring and developing others•Managingindividualandteamperformance•Coachingandgivingfeedback•Individualandteamcommunication•Workplaceandemploymentlaw•Leadingandmanagingchange
Youhavethefreedomtobuildyourownprogrambyselectingthecoursesthatbestsupportyourprofessionalgoalsanddevelopmentneeds.Foreveryfivecreditsyoucomplete,youwillearnanelectroniccertificateofaccomplishmentacknowledgingthetotalnumberofcredits you have completed. When you achieve the “20 CreditSMDPCertificate,”ahardcopycertificateandpressrelease(whichcanbeusedtopubliclyrecognizeyouraccomplishmentinlocalmedia)willbemailedtoyourCEO.
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SUPERVISOR AND MANAGER DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM (cont.)
If You Take: You Will Earn :
5Credits 5CreditSMDPCertificate(Electronic)
10Credits 10CreditSMDPCertificate(Electronic)
15Credits 15CreditSMDPCertificate(Electronic)
20Credits 20CreditSMDPCertificate(HardCopy)and pressreleaseforlocalmediamailedtoyourCEO
SAMPLE LEARNING PATHS/COURSE DESCRIPTIONSTo give you an idea of how you might build a learning programspecifictoyourneeds,we’veorganizedthecourses into several sample learning paths. These learning pathsdonotimplyamandatoryrequirement.Youareencouraged to mix and match from the list of courses below to create a learning path that’s right for you. Below is the current list of courses available for this program. We willcontinuetoaddtotheseofferings.
New or Potential Supervisors:
•710.1 SteppingintoYourSupervisoryRole:Learning to Lead
•711.1 EveryoneCommunicates;FewConnect:Tools for Bridging the Gap •712.1 YouCan’tDoItAlone:BuildingaStrongTeam•713.1 EngagingandDevelopingHigh-Performing Employees:BringingOutTheirBest•714.1 ChangeisHard:GuidingYourTeam through Complex Times
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SUPERVISOR AND MANAGER DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM (cont.)
Experienced Supervisors/Mid-Level Managers:
•715.1 BuildingYourCo-op’sCulture:The Supervisor’sRole•716.1 TimeManagementandProductivity: MinimizingDistractionsandTimeWasters•717.1 KnowtheRules:LegalResponsibilitiesand LiabilitiesforSupervisors•718.1 PersonalCommunicationStyles:WhoYou AreandHowYouImpactOthers
Experienced Mid-Level Managers/Managers Moving to Upper Management:
•MasterClassinStrategyExecution: The Master Class in Strategy Executi on is a step-by-step process to teach upper level managers and CEOs/GMs how to develop and incorporate a Strategy Executi on System at their co-op. The Master Class is taught by certi fi ed instructors and is customized for electric co-ops.
•GettysburgLeadershipExperience:NRECA has partnered with FCC Services, a consulti ng fi rm that serves the Farm Credit System, to off er the Gett ysburg Leadership Experience to electric cooperati ve CEOs, senior leaders and directors. Designed for relevance and directed by seasoned guides and instructors, this program takes experienti al learning to a higher level. Lessons learned here can transform what you achieve everywhere. This program is ideal for electric cooperati ve CEOs and senior leaders and directors or board chairs along with the CEO. Whether you intend to bett er your board, cooperati ve, or yourself, come claim your high ground. This experienti al, multi day program examines the leadership styles, decisions and principles displayed by military leaders before, during, and aft er the batt le. Through classroom discussion, video illustrati ons and visits to the batt lefi eld, parti cipants will learn how to apply these ti meless leadership lessons to current organizati onal situati ons and challenges.
NEW
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CERTIFIED KEY ACCOUNT ExECUTIVE (CKAE®) PROGRAM
The CKAE Certification establishes that you have attained certain knowledge of and experience in the key account competencies. Participants can sign up for certification immediately after completing the Advanced Key Account Management course and will have six months to complete the Online Assessment and Key Accounts Business Plan. CKAE is to provide key accounts professionals with:•Anopportunitytoapplyknowledgeandskillsinthedevelopmentofstrategicbusinessandmarketingplans.•Acertificationthatdocumentsuseofbestpractices.
To attain and maintain the CKAE credential, you’ll need to successfully complete the following:1. Coursework•The487.2 Managing Your Electric Cooperative’s Key Accounts course
•The489.1 Advanced Key Account Management course
2. Online Assessment•ImmediatelyaftercompletingtheAdvancedKeyAccountManagementcourse,participantswillbeemailedalinktoa50-itemassessment.
•Theassessmentwillcovermaterialfromboththetwo-dayandone-daykeyaccountcourses.
•Aminimumscoreof80percentisrequiredforpassing.
3. The Key Accounts Business Plan and Member Marketing Strategy •Fromdateofregistrationforcertification,participantshavesixmonthstosubmitaBusinessPlanandMarketingStrategyforreview.
•TheBusinessPlanisadocumentthatprovidestheessentialsofyourkeyaccountsinitiative.Itwilloutlineyourrationalefortargetingkeyaccounts,identifystrategickeyaccountsgoalsandprovideabudget.The plan will also include an analysis of your member segment and your competition.
•IntheMemberMarketingStrategy,youwilldescribehowyouwillincorporatearelationship-strengtheningandholisticapproachtoaddressingoneormorechallengesofakeyaccount.
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DIRECTOR CERTIFICATE PROGRAMS
NRECA’sDirectorCertificateProgramsarespecificallydesignedtohelpelectriccooperativedirectors,ateverystageoftheirservice,understandtheirrolesandresponsibilities,stayuptodateonthekeyissuesandtrendsintheindustry,and prepare them to meet the challenges facing electric cooperativesnowandinthefuture.
TheDirectorCertificateProgramsareofferedinthreeparts,takeninprogressionfromfundamentaltoadvanced:
1. TheCredentialedCooperativeDirector(CCD)Certificate2.TheBoardLeadershipCertificate(BLC)3.DirectorGoldCredential
NRECA’sworld-classinstructorsbringintotheclassroomawealthofwide-rangingco-opexperienceinengineering,management, politics, finance, technology and communications.Theinstructorsarealsowell-versedinthecooperativebusinessmodelandthekeyissuesfacingelectriccooperativestoday.Allareskilledinfosteringalearningenvironmentcharacterizedbycriticalthinking,open discussions and case studies designed to prepare directors to meet today’s governance challenges.
GOLDDIRECTOR GOLD
CREDENTIAL
BLCBOARD LEADERSHIP
CERTIFICATE
CCDCREDENTIALED COOPERATIVE
DIRECTOR CERTIFICATE
DIRECTOR GOLD = CCD + BLC + 3ADDITIONAL CREDITS FROM BLC COURSES(every 2 years)
BLC = 10 CREDITS FROM COURSES WITHIN 8 SPECIALTY AREASGrassroots ● Power Supply ● Cooperative Business Model ● Governance Financial ● Communications ● Technology ● Risk Management
CCD = 5 CORE COURSES ● Director Duties and Liabilities● Understanding the Electric Business● Board Operations and Process● Strategic Planning● Financial Decision Making
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CREDENTIALED COOPERATIVE DIRECTOR CERTIFICATE
The Credentialed Cooperative Director (CCD) curriculum consists of five courses designed to provide essential knowledge and skills required of cooperative directors.
The CCD is earned by attending all five required courses and successfully completing a learning assessment for each:
2600 Director Duties and Liabilities2610 Understanding the Electric Business2620 Board Operations and Process2630 Strategic Planning 2640 Financial Decision Making
Upon completion of the CCD certificate, directors will be recognized at the Regional Meetings.
GOLDDIRECTOR GOLD
CREDENTIAL
BLCBOARD LEADERSHIP
CERTIFICATE
CCDCREDENTIALED COOPERATIVE
DIRECTOR CERTIFICATE
DIRECTOR GOLD = CCD + BLC + 3ADDITIONAL CREDITS FROM BLC COURSES(every 2 years)
BLC = 10 CREDITS FROM COURSES WITHIN 8 SPECIALTY AREASGrassroots ● Power Supply ● Cooperative Business Model ● Governance Financial ● Communications ● Technology ● Risk Management
CCD = 5 CORE COURSES ● Director Duties and Liabilities● Understanding the Electric Business● Board Operations and Process● Strategic Planning● Financial Decision Making
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BOARD LEADERSHIP CERTIFICATE
FordirectorswhohavealreadycompletedtheCredentialedCooperativeDirector(CCD)Certificate,theBoardLeadershipCertificate(BLC)isthenextstepinadvancingtheknowledgeandexperiencedirectorsneedtogoverntheirboardeffectively.TheBLCcanbeattainedafterearningtheCCDandthencompletingatotalof10creditsfromthe900-levelcourseslistedbelow.Thecreditvalueisindicatedafterthedecimalpointforeachcourse.Forexample,course951.2providestwocredits.DirectorsmayattendBLCcoursesatanytime,buttheBLCwillnotbeawardeduntiltheCCDprogramrequirementsarecompleted.Directors are free to enroll in any of the courses available in the BLC series. It is suggested that all directors complete fi ve specifi c BLC courses — indicated with a single asterisk (*) in the list below — as part of the 10 credits needed to earn the BLC. These courses cover fi ve subject areas important for every director: the purpose and value of the cooperati ve business model, bylaws, policy development, ethics, and politi cal engagement. This recommendati on does not imply a mandatory requirement and all directors remain free to choose from any of the available BLC courses to sati sfy the 10 credits required for the BLC. Upon completi on of the CCD certi fi cate, directors will be recognized at the Regional Meeti ngs.
The BLC courses are grouped into specialty areas. To ensure boards haveadiversesetofknowledgeandskillsrelevanttogoverningelectricco-ops,directorsareencouragedtoensuretheirboardasawholehasexposure to each specialty area.
gRAssRoots918.1 Maximizing Your Grassroots Strategy*PoWER sUPPly961.1 The Evoluti on of Electric Cooperati ve Power Supply964.1 Communicati ng the New Energy LandscapeCOOPERATIVE BUSINESS MODEL912.05 The Power of Cooperati ves (half-day course)913.1 Cooperati ve Foundati ons: Co-op Legacy, Principles and Impact on Communiti es*919.1 Cooperati ve Structure: A Strategic AdvantagegovERnAnCE901.1 Rules and Procedures for Eff ecti ve Board Meeti ngs
GOLDDIRECTOR GOLD
CREDENTIAL
BLCBOARD LEADERSHIP
CERTIFICATE
CCDCREDENTIALED COOPERATIVE
DIRECTOR CERTIFICATE
DIRECTOR GOLD = CCD + BLC + 3ADDITIONAL CREDITS FROM BLC COURSES(every 2 years)
BLC = 10 CREDITS FROM COURSES WITHIN 8 SPECIALTY AREASGrassroots ● Power Supply ● Cooperative Business Model ● Governance Financial ● Communications ● Technology ● Risk Management
CCD = 5 CORE COURSES ● Director Duties and Liabilities● Understanding the Electric Business● Board Operations and Process● Strategic Planning● Financial Decision Making
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GOVERNANCE (cont.)903.1 The Role of the Board Chair in Conducting Effective Meetings925.1 Co-op Bylaws: Guiding Principles & Current Issues*929.1 Current Governance Issues in Policy Development*930.1 Ethics and Governance: Implementing the New Accountability*935.1 Appraising and Compensating the CEO941.2 The Gettysburg Leadership Experience for Directors (2 1/2-day course)951.2 Developing Effective Boardroom Decision Making (1 1/2-day course)955.1 Your Board’s Culture: Its Impact on Effectiveness957.1 How to Evaluate and Improve Board Performance958.1 Succession Planning: Developing the Purpose-Driven OrganizationFINANCIAL974.1 Rate Making Strategies and Policy Decisions for Electric Cooperative Boards975.1 Capital Credits: Issues and Decisions (Check course description for any recommended prerequisite courses before attending.)
977.1 Equity Management and Boardroom Decision MakingCOMMUNICATIONS914.1 Cooperative Communications and Public Opinion: The Director’s Perspective943.1 Conversation Skills Outside the Boardroom944.1 Giving and Receiving Effective Feedback956.1 Crucial Conversations in the BoardroomtEChnology963.1 Strategic Technologies and their Impact on Today’s CooperativeRISK MANAGEMENT921.1 Risk Oversight – The Board’s Role in Risk Management924.1 When Disaster Strikes – Continuity Management and Emergency Response Planning for Directors
BOARD LEADERSHIP CERTIFICATE (cont.)
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DIRECTOR GOLD PROGRAM
The Director Gold credenti al recognizes directors who have earned their CCD and BLC credenti als and are committ ed to conti nuing their educati on throughout their service on the board.
PLEASE NOTE: Director Gold is an additi on to NRECA’s Director Educati on Program – it does not replace or change any of the existi ng Director Educati on credenti als earned by directors, including the Credenti aled Cooperati ve Director (CCD) or Board Leadership Certi fi cate (BLC). Directors now merely have another opti on for educati on beyond the CCD and BLC to work toward and add to their list of professional accomplishments.
Requirements: For a director to earn the initi al Director Gold credenti al, he or she must meet the following criteria:• Hold the CCD and BLC credenti als.• Earn three additi onal credits from the Board Leadership Certi fi cate series of courses. For the initi al Director Gold credenti al, only BLC courses will be accepted for credit. Upon renewal, other opti ons are available as listed below.
Directors who have earned their CCD and BLC and have completed three BLC credits aft er earning their BLC, are eligible to receive their Director Gold certi fi cate of completi on.
NOTE: Once you are eligible, you must “opt in” to the program indicati ng your interest in earning the Director Gold status (see enrollment instructi ons below) before a certi fi cate will be issued to you. Please visit www.cooperati ve.com, Director Gold program, for more informati on and enrollment instructi ons.
Maintaining Director Gold Status: To maintain Director Gold Status, directors must earn three credits* from the NRECA Approved List of Conti nuing Educati on Programs within a two-year (24 months) period from the ti me their last Director Gold credenti al was awarded. The list of programs eligible for credit may be amended from ti me to ti me at NRECA’s discreti on. NRECA Approved List of Conti nuing Educati on Programs Include:• NRECA Board Leadership Certi fi cate Courses• NRECA Directors Conference (1 credit)• Gett ysburg Leadership Experience (2 credits)• CFC Forum (1 credit)• CoBank Energy Directors Conference (1 credit)• Mid America Cooperati ve Council (MACC) Board Chair Roundtable (1 credit)
*Of the three credits required to fulfi ll the conti nuing educati on requirement, a minimum of two credits must be earned from the NRECA BLC series of courses. Directors may also choose to earn all three conti nuing educati on credits from the BLC courses. A maximum of one credit may be earned through att ending one of the other conferences or programs listed above.
The window of ti me within which the director must earn three credits to maintain his/her Director Gold credenti al is two years (24 months) following the date on which the director fi rst earned the Director Gold credenti al.
GOLDDIRECTOR GOLD
CREDENTIAL
BLCBOARD LEADERSHIP
CERTIFICATE
CCDCREDENTIALED COOPERATIVE
DIRECTOR CERTIFICATE
DIRECTOR GOLD = CCD + BLC + 3ADDITIONAL CREDITS FROM BLC COURSES(every 2 years)
BLC = 10 CREDITS FROM COURSES WITHIN 8 SPECIALTY AREASGrassroots ● Power Supply ● Cooperative Business Model ● Governance Financial ● Communications ● Technology ● Risk Management
CCD = 5 CORE COURSES ● Director Duties and Liabilities● Understanding the Electric Business● Board Operations and Process● Strategic Planning● Financial Decision Making
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977.1EqUITY MANAGEMENT AND
BOARDROOM DECISION MAKINGDate/Time FEBRUARY 20, 2018 8:30a.m. Registration 9a.m. CourseBegins Noon Lunch 5p.m. Adjourn
Who Should Attend Directorsofelectriccooperativeboards
Format Aninteractive,instructor-ledcourse availableinaone-dayformatCourse Overview This class has the board member consider common boardroom decisions and how these decisions impact the cooperative’sfinancialstrength.Inoneday,youwillcoverayear’sworthofkeyfinancialdecisionsandhowtheyaffectthecooperative’sequityposition.Conceptswillbereinforcedthroughpracticalandstrategicexercisesdesignedtogiveattendeesatheoreticalunderstandingthathe/shecanapplytosituationsbackattheirownco-op.Key Topics Include• Explainthepurposeandfunctionofkeyfinancial statements(balancesheet,statementofcashflows, statementofoperations)• Applyaprocessfordeterminingaboard’sphilosophy regardingkeyfinancialmetrics(TIER,Equity,MDSC)• Analyzetheimpactofboardroomdecisions(plant growth,construction,etc.)andtradeoffsbetween keyfinancialareas(e.g.,rates,equityandcapitalcredits)• CommunicateclearguidancetotheCEOregarding financialdecisions
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919.1COOPERATIVE STRUCTURE: A STRATEGIC ADVANTAGE
Date/Time FEBRUARY 21, 20188:30a.m. Registration9a.m. CourseBeginsNoon Lunch5p.m. Adjourn
Who Should Attend Directorsofelectriccooperativeboards
Format Aninteractive,instructor-ledcourseavailableinaone-dayformat
Course Overview Thecooperativebusinessmodelprovidesuniqueadvantagestoelectricco-opsintoday’schallengingandshiftingenergyenvironment.Electriccooperativesthatlivetheirpurposeandoperateinaccordancewiththecooperativebusinessmodelempowertheirmemberstoimprovetheirqualityoflife.Thiscourse is designed to help directors to tap into the strategic advantageofthecooperativestructurethroughgreaterunderstandinganduseofthecooperativeprinciplesandvalues.
Key Topics Include• Themeaningofa“cooperativeculture”andtheboard’s role in shaping it• Usingacooperativecultureasakeycomponentinyour co-op’smemberengagementstrategy• Movingfromamonopolymindsettoacompetitiveone throughtheadvantagesofthecooperativestructure• Howthecooperativestructurecanattractandretain thenextgenerationofco-opemployeesandleaders• Usingthecooperativestructureasakeydriverof economic development in their service territory
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925.1CO-OP BYLAWS: GUIDING PRINCIPLES
AND CURRENT ISSUESDate/Time FEBRUARY 22, 2018 8:30a.m. Registration 9a.m. CourseBegins Noon Lunch 5p.m. Adjourn
Who Should Attend Directorsofelectriccooperativeboards
Format Aninteractive,instructor-ledcourse availableinaone-dayformatCourse Overview ThecontinuingevolutionofthestructureoftheelectricindustryintheU.S.hasbroughtaboutincreasedscrutinyby consumers and regulators. As a result, many electric cooperativesarebeingchallengedtomakesuretheirbylawsadequatelyaddressnewsituationsincludingchangingmembership,“largeload”exceptionstosomestateterritoriallaws,diversifiedservices,distributedgeneration,andchangesinsomestateorfederallawsandregulations.Thiscoursewillassistdirectors,CEOs,andagentsofelectriccooperativesinundertakingacomprehensivereviewoftheco-op’sbylawsandhighlighttheimplicationsthatthesechanges,issues,andchallenges bring to bear in future bylaw revisions.
Key Topics Include• Overview of the role of bylaws• Memberissuesandexpectations• Directorissuesandexpectations• Issuesimpactingco-opoperationsas not-for-profitcorporations• Revisingandamendingbylaws
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380.05GETTING STARTED AS A SUPERVISORDate/Time MAY 1, 2018 8:30a.m. Registration 9a.m. CourseBegins Noon Adjourn
Who Should Attend Supervisors Employeesworkingtoward supervisorypositions
Format Aninteractive,instructor-ledcourse availableinahalf-dayformat
Course Overview As a new supervisor, you have the added responsibility of overseeingotherpeople’sworkinadditiontogettingyourownworkdone.Strikingthebalancecanbechallenging,andmanyexperiencedsupervisorssaytheywoulddothingsalittledifferentlyiftheyhadachancetostartoverasasupervisor.
This course will help you as a newly promoted supervisor getitrightthefirsttimeasyoutransitionintosupervision.Coursecontentispresentedinapracticalwayandfocusesonunderstandingtheco-opbusiness,helpingyouclarifyrolesandresponsibilities,gainingacceptanceasanewsupervisor,andcreatingalong-termdevelopmentplanforcontinuedsuccess.
After Completing This Course, You Will Be Able To• Differentiatebetweenbeinganemployeeandaboss• Clarifytherolesandresponsibilitiesofyouremployees• Identifythecharacteristicsofsuccessfulworkgroups• Useavarietyoftechniquesforencouraginginitiative
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382.05A SUPERVISOR’S ROLE IN
MANAGING CHANGEDate/Time MAY 1, 2018
12:30p.m. Registration 1 p.m. Course Begins
5p.m. Adjourn
Who Should Attend SupervisorsEmployeesworkingtowardsupervisorypositions
Format Aninteractive,instructor-ledcourse availableinahalf-dayformat
Course Overview Theonlyconstantischange–andasasupervisor,youplayakeyroleinmanagingthechangesthatoccuratyourcooperative.
Participantswilltakealookatthecausesandtypesofchangesintheco-opworkplacethatsupervisorshelpimplement.Inadditiontoaddressingyourroleincooperationwithmanagement,thiscoursediscussesafour-stepprocessformanagingchange.You’llleavewithasolidplantomanageachangeyouseeaffectingyouandthoseyousuperviseoverthenext year.
After Completing This Course, You Will Be Able To• Recognizetypicalcausesofchangesatyourco-op• Describethechangecycleandtechniquesforgenerating support for the change • Createachangemanagementplanforthechanges currentlyhappeningatyourco-op• Exploreeffectiveapproachestoimplementingchange
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384.05RESOLVING CONFLICT
THROUGH NEGOTIATIONDate/Time MAY 2, 2018 8:30a.m. Registration 9a.m. CourseBegins Noon Adjourn
Who Should Attend Supervisors Employeesworkingtoward supervisorypositionsFormat Aninteractive,instructor-ledcourse availableinahalf-dayformatCourse Overview It’snotfunwhenthingsgetuglyandit’sevenmorechallenging when you supervise the people who are in disagreement.Youmayfeellikeyou’restuckinthemiddle;wheninreality,you’reactuallyincharge.Likeitornot,conflictwithoramongemployeesislikelytoariseforallco-opsupervisorsatsomepointintheircareers.Negotiationis a proven strategy for coming to mutually acceptable agreementsinconflictsituations.Inthiscourse,you’lllearnathree-stepprocesstohelpeliminatepotentialhostilitythrougheffectivenegotiation.
After Completing This Course, You Will Be Able To• Gainanewunderstandingofangerandits effectsonpeople• Recognizeyourconflictpatternandthepatterns of others • Addressworkplacedisputeswithaconflict resolutionplanner• Useavarietyofapproachestoconflictresolution
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386.05THE SUPERVISOR AND HUMAN RESOURCES
Date/Time MAY 2, 201812:30p.m. Registration 1 p.m. Course Begins
5p.m. Adjourn
Who Should Attend SupervisorsEmployeesworkingtowardsupervisorypositions
Format Aninteractive,instructor-ledcourse availableinahalf-dayformat
Course Overview WhenitcomestoHRissues,doingwhatisthemostconvenientor nice thing to do might not be th e legal or right thing to do. Whetheryourco-ophasafull-timehumanresourcesstafftohelpyouornot,tosuccessfullysuperviseco-opemployeesyouneedtounderstandthehumanresourcefunctionandyourliabilitywith regard to employment laws.
Thiscoursefocusesontheco-opsupervisor’sroleincompensationandbenefits,traininganddevelopment,employeeandlaborrelations,andinterviewing.
After Completing This Course, You Will Be Able To• Outlinethefunctionsofahumanresourcesdepartment• Ensurecompliancewithallapplicablelawsand co-oppolicies• Describeyourliabilitywithregardtoemploymentlaws• Recognizethetypesofperformanceappraisalsand techniquesforconductinganeffectiveappraisal• Clarifytherelationshipbetweenyourresponsibilities andthoseofHR
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388.05OCCUPATIONAL HEALTH AND SAFETY
FOR SUPERVISORSDate/Time MAY 3, 2018
8:30a.m. Registration9 a.m. Course BeginsNoon Adjourn
Who Should Attend SupervisorsEmployees working towardsupervisorypositions
Format Aninteractive,instructor-ledcourse availableinahalf-dayformat
Course Overview As a supervisor, you are the bridge between the health and safety rulesforyourworkplaceandtheemployeeswhomustcomplywith those rules. At the end of the day, we all want everybody todogreatworkandgohomesafeandsound.Toachievethis,supervisorsneedtofulfilltheirlegalobligationstoaddressthesafetyandhealthoftheiremployeeswhileonthejob.Thiscourseaddressesthehealthandsafetyrulesandregulationsfor which you are responsible, teaches ways to stay up to date onOSHA’strainingrequirementsandstandards,givesyoutoolstoenforcethestandards(includingdiscipline),anddirectsyoutoadditionalresourcestoassistyouwithyourhealthandsafetyresponsibilities.After Completing This Course, You Will Be Able To• Identifytheelementsoflosscontrolasitappliesto
employee safety and health, including the impact on theco-op’sbottomline• Clarifytheroleofthesupervisorinpreventingunsafe actsandconditions• Identifykeyregulationsaffectingelectricco-ops, includingOSHA,theNationalElectricSafetyCodeandEPA• Describetoolsformaintainingdiscipline• Exploreavailableresourcesforfurtherstudyinlosscontrol
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2630STRATEGIC PLANNING
Date/Time AUGUST 14, 2018 8:30a.m. Registration 9a.m. CourseBegins Noon Lunch 5p.m. Adjourn
Who Should Attend Directorsofelectriccooperativeboards
Format Aninteractive,instructor-ledcourse availableinaone-dayformat
Course Overview Boardshaveultimateresponsibilityforensuringandevaluatingthelong-termhealthoftheorganization.Theyhelpfulfillthisdutythroughstrategicthinking,identifyinggoals through strategic planning and authorizing the appropriateallocationofresourcesthroughtheadoptionoffinancialpolicies,budgetreviewandapproval,andmonitoring management’s progress toward strategic goals. Thiscourseteachesdirectorshowtoparticipateeffectivelyinstrategicthinkingandplanningprocesses.
Key Topics Include• Understandingthedifferencebetweenstrategic thinkingandstrategicplanning• Analyzingyourcooperative’sstrengths,weaknesses, opportunitiesandthreats• Recognizingtheboard’soversightresponsibility• Usingthestrategicplanintheannualevaluationofthe cooperative’saccomplishmentandasthefoundation oftheCEO’sperformanceappraisal
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2640FINANCIAL DECISION MAKING
Date/Time AUGUST 15, 2018 - Day One AUGUST 16, 2018 - Day Two
8:30a.m. Registration 8:30a.m. Registration 9a.m. CourseBegins Noon Adjourn Noon Lunch 5p.m. Adjourn
Who Should Attend Directorsofelectriccooperativeboards
Format Aninteractive,instructor-ledcourseavailableinaone-and-one-half-day format
Course Overview This course is designed to help directors understand the role of theboardinfinancialplanning,includingidentifyingthebasicdocumentsusedinfinancialplanningandreporting,assessingtheissuesthatdrivefinancialdecisions,balancingcompetinggoals,andtakingresponsibilitytomonitorandevaluateresults.
Key Topics Include• Identifyingthekeyfinancialdecisionsboardsmustmake• Recognizingthreekeyfinancialdocumentsandthree keyfinancialratios• Understandingthebasicsofallocatingandretiring capital credits policy • UnderstandingkeyelementsofanEquity Management Policy • Identifyingratemakingbasics
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DIRECTIONS:
toftREEs REsoRt AndConfEREnCE CEntER
1CountryClubLane,StateCollege,PA16803Toll-free:800.252.3551Phone:814.234.8000Fax:814.238.4404
www.toftrees.comDriving from New York City and the East:TakeUS1S/US9S.TakeI-80WtowardMahivah/Morristown.AtExit161,takerampforPA26StowardBellefonte/StateCollege.MakeleftontoUS220/PA26/JacksonvilleRoad.AtExit71,takeramprighttowardToftrees/Woodycrest.TurnrightontoWaddleRoad.TurnrightontoToftreesAvenue.TurnleftontoCountryClubLane.
From Harrisburg:TakeUS322W/US22W.AtExit71,takeramprighttowardToftrees/Woodycrest.TurnrightontoWaddleRoad.TurnrightontoToftreesAvenue.TurnleftontoCountryClubLane.
From Pittsburgh:TakeI-99N/US22NtowardAltoona.AtExit71,takeramprighttowardToftrees/Woodycrest.TurnrightontoWaddleRoad.TurnrightontoToftreesAvenue.TurnleftontoCountryClubLane.
From the West:TakeI-99N/US322E/US22N.AtExit71,takeramprighttowardToftrees/Woodycrest.TurnrightontoWaddleRoad.TurnrightontoToftreesAvenue.TurnleftontoCountryClubLane.
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DIRECTIONS: thE PEnn stAtER
ConfEREnCE CEntER hotEl215InnovationBoulevard,StateCollege,PA16803
Toll-free:800.233.7505Phone:814.863.5000Fax:814.863.5002
www.thepennstaterhotel.psu.edu/Driving from New York City and the East:TakeI-80WinPAtoExit161(Bellefonte).FollowPA26StoUS220S,andtakeExit74forInnovationPark/PennStateUniversity.StayintherightlaneoftheexitandfollowthesignforInnovationPark.TurnrightattheendoftherampontoParkAvenueextension,thenturnleftatthestopsignontoInnovationBoulevard. The hotel is on the right.
From Philadelphia: TakethePATurnpike/I-76WtoExit247(HarrisburgEast),andfollowsignsforthenext15milestoRoute322W.Take322WpastLewistowntowardStateCollege(stayingon322WtowardPhilipsburg),andtakethePennStateUniversity/InnovationParkExit.Turnleftatthetrafficlight,andfollowsignsforInnovationParkExitAdirectlytothehotelinInnovationPark.
From Harrisburg:Take322WpastLewistowntowardStateCollege(stayingon322WtowardPhilipsburg),andtakethePennStateUniversity/InnovationParkExit.Turnleftatthetrafficlight,andfollowsignsforInnovationParkExitAdirectlytothehotelinInnovationPark.
From Pittsburgh:TakeRoute22EtoDuncansville.MergeontoRoute220/I-99NtowardAltoonaandgonorthfor24miles.TurnrightontoUS220towardStateCollegefor11miles;mergeontoRoute322EtoStateCollege.StayonRoute322andlaterthe322East/US220NBypasstothePennStateUniversity/InnovationParkExit.TurnleftatthetrafficlightandfollowsignsforInnovationParkExitAdirectlytothehotelinInnovationPark.
From the West:TakeI-80EinPAtoExit161(Bellefonte).FollowPA26StoUS220S,andtakeExit74forInnovationPark/PennStateUniversity.StayintherightlaneoftheexitandfollowthesignforInnovationPark.TurnrightattheendoftherampontotheParkAvenueextension,thenturnleftatthestopsignontoInnovationBoulevard.Thehotelisontheright.
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FOR MORE INFORMATION:
Anita LeitzelPREA Member Services &
Educati on Coordinator
717.233.5704Fax 717.234.1309
www.prea.com
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Pennsylvania Rural Electric Association212 Locust Street
P.O. Box 1266Harrisburg, PA 17108-1266
717.233.5704 ● www.prea.com
