• Calm Under Pressure: Communicating Effectively in Difficult Constituent Situations

    TRACK:  Management and AdministrationLength:  3 hoursFormat:  Live, interactive, online session via ZoomPrice:  Member$89 | Non-Member $149Date:  November 3, 2026Time:  9 a.m. to 12 p.m. Instructors:  Melinda Schmitz & Ben Estell Melinda Schmitz has been with the Pennsylvania Municipal League (PML) for more than three years in Training and Professional Development, where she develops and delivers training…

  • Avoiding the Headlines: How to Evaluate your Municipality’s Compliance, Ethics and Transparency

    TRACK:  MANAGEMENT Length:  3 hoursFormat:   Live, interactive, online session via ZoomPrice:  Member $89 | Non-Member $149Date:  November 4, 2026Time:  9 a.m. to Noon Instructor:  Greg Primm Greg  Primm is the City Manager for the City of Lower Burrell, bringing 36 years of hands-on leadership in local government across diverse communities, including townships, boroughs, and a third‑class city.…

  • 2026 PELRAS and Pizza in the West

    CRANBERRY TOWNSHIP MUNICIPAL BUILDING 2525 Rochester Rd, Cranberry Township, Pennsylvania, United States

    Join us for the Western PELRAS Fall Workshop on November 4th. This workshop, carefully curated by the Partners at Campbell Durrant, is titled Psychiatric Issues in the Workplace: Preventing Employee Violence, Determining Fitness for Duty and Handling Disability Claims. All employers fear acts of violence in the workplace and often hesitate in addressing employee mental…

  • Municipal HR Best Practices

    TRACK:  MANAGEMENTLength:  6 hoursFormat:   Live, interactive, online session via ZoomPrice:  Member $139 | Non-Member $199Date:  November 17-18, 2026        Time:  9 a.m. to noon (both days) Instructor:  Roseann McGrath Roseann McGrath is a trusted HR advisor with 38 years of experience, including over 22 years as Human Resources Director for Lower Merion Township. A former municipal executive…

  • 2026 PELRAS and Pizza in the East

    Delaware Valley Trusts Headquarters 719 Dresher Road, Horsham, PA, United States

    Join us for the Eastern PELRAS Fall Workshop on November 18th at the Delaware Valley Trust 719 Dresher Road, Horsham, PA 19044. This workshop, carefully curated by the Partners at Campbell Durrant, is titled Psychiatric Issues in the Workplace: Preventing Employee Violence, Determining Fitness for Duty and Handling Disability Claims. All employers fear acts of violence…

  • Monthly Sneak Peak – December Courses

    Length: 1 hourDate: November 20, 2026             Time:  9 a.m. – 10 a.m.Format: Live, interactive, online session via ZoomPrice: FreePresenter: Melinda Schmitz, PA Municipal League, Training & Professional Development Explore upcoming learning opportunities, gain practical insights, earn a discount, and discover the courses that are right for you—all at no cost. Join us for a monthly free Sneak Peek session…

  • Elected Auditor Masterclass – From Fundamentals to Excellence

    TRACK:  FINANCIALLength:  6 hoursFormat:   Live, interactive, online session via ZoomPrice:  Member$139 | Non-Member $199Date:  December 1-2, 2026    Time:  9 a.m. to noon (both days) Instructor:  Greg Primm Greg  Primm is the City Manager for the City of Lower Burrell, bringing 36 years of hands-on leadership in local government across diverse communities, including townships, boroughs, and a third‑class…

  • Advanced Budgeting and Cost Management

    TRACK:  FINANCIAL & MANAGEMENTLength:  3 hoursFormat:   Live, interactive, online session via ZoomPrice:  Member$89 | Non-Member $149Date:  December 8, 2026Time:  9 a.m. to Noon Instructor:  Fred Bean Fred Bean brings rare depth in public-sector leadership, with 23+ years as a Pennsylvania municipal manager and 17 years administering local government health insurance cooperatives. A past APMM president, he…

  • Local Government Financial Reporting: Capital Assets, Debt, Pensions, and Revenue Recognition

    TRACK:  FINANCIAL & MANAGEMENTLength:  6 hoursFormat:   Live, interactive, online session via ZoomPrice:  Member $139 | Non-Member $199Date:  December 9 & 10, 2026Time:  9 a.m. to noon (both days) Instructor:  Jennifer CruverKibi Jenn CruverKibi, CPA, CGFM is a Partner at Maher Duessel with over 20 years of experience in governmental accounting and auditing. Known for her passion…

  • 2027 Annual PELRAS Conference

    Hershey Lodge and Convention Center 325 University Drive, Hershey, Pennsylvania

    SAVE THE DATE! Next year, the 2027 Annual PELRAS Conference will return to Hershey on March 3-5, 2027. PELRAS members will have the first opportunity to book overnight sleeping rooms for next year’s conference beginning in October 2026. Things to see and do in Hershey!