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Embracing Change is a one and a half day conference focusing on the political,
legislative and policy issues that effect Community Action Agencies.

Working in systems in a constant state of flux, Community Action Agencies are exhorted to manage any and all
change affecting resources and need, benefits and cost, short and long-term perspectives and priorities. Often as
the result of regulatory, budgetary and/or legislative demands and expectations, CAAs face new challenges
and obstacles that must be met and overcome in order to continue service to others.

The 2006 elections saw some dramatic changes in the state legislative landscape. In addition to recognizing new faces and forging new relationships,
the change in House leadership can effect public policy, future initiatives and funding. These changes can be viewed as road blocks -
keeping us from our destination, or as detours - taking us on new paths and experiences. Learning to embrace the
change, and see the opportunities through the challenges, will enhance the primary work of Community Action.

The 2007 legislative conference will offer insight into the inner working of policy and legislation making in Harrisburg:

Conference Registration & Hotel Information

Conference Fee: 

                           CAAP Member*                                        Non-Member
                     Full Conference - $115                             Full Conference - $150
*Member rate applies to individuals who work for a CAAP member agency or one of their subcontractors or CSBG providers.
 

Hotel Information:

Harrisburg Hilton & Towers 
One North Second Street
Harrisburg, PA 17101-1601
717-233-6000

Reduced room rate: $129.92 per night, includes tax.

CAAP members can arrange hotel accommodations through CAAP utilizing the conference registration form.

 

Conference Schedule (schedule is updated regularly & subject to change)

Click on session title view detail of presentation.

Monday, February 5, 2007

6:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.           National Community Action Foundation Reception
7:00 p.m.                           The Shift in Government
                                          - David Bradley, executive director, National Community Action Foundation                                                                                          
                                        Reception is free with contributions to support NCAF and CAP-PAC accepted. Refreshments.

9:00 p.m. - 12:00 a.m.         CAAP Hospitality Suite

Tuesday, February 6, 2007

7:30 a.m.                           Registration Opens

7:30 a.m. - 8:30 a.m.           Breakfast

8:30 a.m. - 9:00 a.m.           New Directions: Introducing the CAAP Strategic Plan, Part 1
                                         -Darlene Bigler, CAAP board president & John Wilson, CAAP executive director

9:00 a.m. - 9:30 a.m.           Directing the Future of the Commonwealth
                                         -Senator Jake Corman, Pennsylvania State Senate

9:30 a.m. - 9:45 a.m.           Turns in the Road
                                         - Jamesetta Reed, PA Dept. of Community & Economic Development

9:45 a.m. - 10:15 a.m.        Caution: Opportunities Ahead
                                           - Cheryl Davis, Bureau of Employment and Training Programs, Office of Income Maintnance

10:15 a.m. - 10:30 a.m.        Icy Conditions, Warm Policies
                                         - Harry Geller, Pennsylvania Utility Law Project 

10:30 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.       Repairing the Economic Agenda
                                         -Sharon Ward, Pennsylvania Budget and Policy Center

11:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.       Pennsylvania Governor Edward G. Rendell
                                            2007-2008 State Budget Address

11:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.         CAAP Board of Directors Meeting
                                                                        
12:00 p.m. - 1:00 p.m.         Lunch

12:30 p.m. - 1:00 p.m.       Meshing the Divided Road
                                          - Joe Loeper, government relations liaison, Community Action Association of Pennsylvania
                                                      
1:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.          Individiual Member Legislative Hill Visits

4:00 p.m. - 4:30 p.m.          Legislative Hill Visit Debriefing

5:30 p.m. - 7:30 p.m.          CAAP New Legislator Reception

9:00 p.m. - 12:00 a.m.        CAAP Hospitality Suite

Wednesday, February 7, 2007

7:30 a.m.                           Registration Opens

7:30 a.m. - 8:30 a.m.           Breakfast

8:30 a.m. - 9:30 a.m.           New Directions: Introducing the CAAP Strategic Plan, Part 2
                                          -Darlene Bigler, CAAP board president & John Wilson, CAAP executive director

9:30 a.m. - 10:00 a.m.         Avoiding the Dead End Road
                                         - Margaret Barajas-Brewer, Pennsylvania Association of Latino Organizations

10:00 a.m. - 10:30 a.m.        An On Ramp to Opportunity
                                         - Representative Dwight Evans, Pennsylvania State House of Representatives

10:30 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.        Slow: Agricultural Area
                                         - Eugene Brady, Commission on Economic Opportunity of Luzerne County & Lee Rinehart, National Center for Appropriate Technology 

11:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.        Working Policies Ahead
                                          - Cathleen Palm, Cathleen L. Palm & Associates

12:00 p.m.                          Conference Closes