THE 38th ANNUAL CONFERENCE OF
THE PENNSYLVANIA STATE MAYORS’ ASSOCIATION
WILL TAKE PLACE AT THE HILTON GARDEN INN/AMBASSADOR HOTEL IN ERIE, PA
THURSDAY EVENING, JULY 16, 2008 THROUGH SUNDAY MORNING, JULY 19, 2008.
YOU ARE CORDIALLY INVITED TO ATTEND.
| 4:00 – 6:00 p.m. |
Registration – Lobby - Hilton Garden Inn |
| 5:00 – 6:30 p.m. |
Committee Meetings – Sahara Meeting Room - Hilton Garden Inn |
| 7:00 p.m. |
Welcome and Light Dinner – Garden Terrace Atrium The Main Attractions in Erie
Joe Holody, Director of Convention Sales and Services for
Visit Erie |
| 8:00 a.m. |
Business Meeting – Salons 1 and 2 – Ambassador Banquet and Conference Center |
| 9:00 a.m. |
The Federal Stimulus Program – The Pennsylvania Strategy, Progress and Success to Date James P. Creedon, Secretary of the Department of General Services
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| 9:45 a.m. |
The Annual Report – An Effective Tool for Mayors
John S. Brenner, Mayor of the City of York
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| 10:30 a.m. |
Coffee Break |
| 10:45 a.m. |
Jan Jarrett – Representative of the Citizens for Pennsylvania’s Future
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| 11:30 a.m. |
Testing, Training and Other Services Offered by the Pennsylvania Chiefs of Police Association
Chief Thomas Armstrong, Second Vice President of the Association
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| 12:30 p.m. |
Lunch – Salons 1 and 2 – Ambassador Banquet and Conference Center Welcome – Joseph E. Sinnott, Mayor of the City of Erie Pennsylvania’s Slot Industry: Impact and Future
Doug Harbach, Director of Communications, Pennsylvania Gaming Control Board |
| 2:00 – 8:00 p.m. |
Exploring the Sights and Activities of the City of Erie (Dinner on your own) |
| 8:00 p.m. |
Social Gathering at the Hospitality Room – Wine Tasting and Entertainment by John Zedick, Mayor of Blairsville Borough |
| 8:00 a.m. |
Business Meeting – Salons 1 and 2 – Ambassador Banquet and Conference Center |
| 9:00 a.m. |
What’s Hot and What’s Not in the General Assembly
Robert D. Robbins, State Senator
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| 9:45 a.m. |
Are You Prepared? Do You Have a “Citizen Corps” to Assist in Emergencies?
Pamela L. Weeks, State POC |
| 10:30 a.m. |
Coffee Break |
| 10:45 a.m. |
Two Views on Legislation to Allow Video Poker Machines in Taverns and Clubs
Bruce Barron, the President of No Dice will present one point of view
The second point of view will be presented through the distribution of a handout prepared by the Pennsylvania Tavern Association
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| 11:30 a.m. |
Recent Legal Developments
Jeffrey L. Rehmeyer, II, Solicitor for the Pennsylvania State Mayors’ Association |
| 12:30 p.m. |
Lunch on your own |
| 1:30 p.m. |
Sharing Session: “How has your municipality been affected by the downturn in the economy?” and Other Topics of Mutual Interest – Sahara Meeting Room - Hilton Garden Inn |
| 2:30 p.m. |
The many sights in and around Erie are yours to see |
| 6:00 p.m. |
Cocktail Hour |
| 7:00 p.m. |
Banquet (included) and “Mayor of the Year” Award
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| 8:30 – 10:30 a.m. |
Breakfast Sponsored by Comcast – Salons 5 and 6 – Ambassador Banquet and Conference Center |
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Please take a few moments to visit with the vendors who
will be located in the lobby outside of the meeting room
OTHER ACTIVITIES
In past conferences, the Pennsylvania State Mayors’ Association has organized a trip on Friday afternoon and arranged for an evening meal. This year, for many reasons including the many places to visit in Erie, the interest in the Casino, and available shuttle service, the PSMA Executive Board has changed the format for the Conference for Friday. The large meal will take place at lunchtime instead of dinner which will give mayors, their families and guests an opportunity to visit Erie and then return, as desired, for a social gathering at 8:00 P.M. |
Please complete this Conference Registration Form and send it with your check for the total remittance to: Pennsylvania State Mayors’ Association 5200 Brightwood Road, Suite 201, Bethel Park, PA 15102.
If you have any questions, please contact Marlene at (412) 833-4100 or pamayors@pamayors.org.
For hotel reservations, you must contact the Hotel. See below.
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RESERVING A HOTEL ROOM AT HILTON GARDEN INN
PENNSYLVANIA STATE MAYORS’ ASSOCIATION - JULY 16 - JULY 19, 2009
Reserving a Room: Simply call the toll free number 1 (877) 866-3445 between the hours of 8:00 A.M. and 5:00 P.M. and inform the reservations agent that you wish to reserve a room in the block of rooms set aside for the Pennsylvania State Mayors’ Association. At other times, call (814) 866-1390 to make reservations. All reservations must be guaranteed by a credit card. Most credit cards are accepted.
Daily Rate: $124.00 per night plus 6% tax and 5% occupancy tax. Note: If your municipality is tax-exempt, you may be able to avoid the sales tax if your municipality books your reservation.
Cut Off Date: June 16, 2009 at 5:00 PM. Late reservations will be processed based on space availability.
Cancellation Policy: All individual cancellations must be made by 4:00 PM – 72 hours prior to arrival
Check-in Time: 3:00 PM.
Check-out Time: 12:00 PM. |
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