2025 Winter Lunch and Learn Free Webinar Series - Procurement Best Practices
2025-02-13 11:30 - 12:30 (America/New_York) | PA
Thursday, February 13th – 11:30 – 12:30Procurement Best PracticesAs the bidding landscape continues to evolve, this thought-provokingwebinar will help municipal staff visualize strategies to position theirorganization to meet not only the core requirements of bidding but alsohow to consider best practices that produce real results. From easy-toadopttactical items to project-specific strategic elements, this session willbenefit novices to seasoned purchasing professionals.Register here: PennBid Lunch and Learn Webinar

Constellation - 2025 Winter Lunch and Learn
2025-03-05 11:30 - 12:30 (America/New_York) | PA
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Constellation – 2025 Winter Lunch and Learn

Join us for “Power Your Community: Unlocking Energy Strategies for Pennsylvania’s Municipalities!” on March 5th. This engaging webinar will explore how the energy market impacts community budgets in Pennsylvania.

We will introduce Constellation Energy, share insights from our expert team, and dive into the Municipal Utility Alliance (MUA) program, highlighting its benefits for municipalities. Learn about green energy, carbon-free and renewable options, and how these choices affect your community’s energy strategy.

Plus, get an energy market update with valuable trends and pricing insights. Don’t miss out-empower your municipality with the knowledge to make smarter energy decisions!

Wed, Mar 5, 2025 11:30 AM – 12:30 PM (UTC-05:00) Eastern Time (US & Canada)

We look forward to having you attend the event!

Click here to view the recording – https://youtu.be/B7amMM1EdFE?si=XBmWtUgDnfvZhiaL

Make sure to mark your calendar for the next Lunch and Learn on April 3rd with Constellation Navigators – Constellation Navigators Registration Link

Member Appreciation Tour at the Southcentral District Meeting - Carlisle
2025-03-18 11:30 - 13:30 UTC | Comfort Suites Downtown Carlisle, 10 South Hanover Street, Carlisle, PA, 17013, United States
In celebration of The League’s 125th Anniversary, join us for a special member appreciation lunch at a district near you! Connect with our team, mingle with fellow members, and enjoy great food as we celebrate YOU on our tour stop. Don’t miss this opportunity to meet, network, and feel appreciated!

Registration is FREE, and we welcome multiple attendees from member municipalities.

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League District Meetings

Every spring, the League hosts district meetings across its six regions, offering members legislative updates and information on programs, services, and professional development opportunities, including the Municipal Leadership Summit. These meetings also serve as a key platform for members to introduce policy resolutions, which may later be considered by voting delegates for adoption as League policy in the following year. Additionally, elections for District Officers take place during these gatherings.

We invite your House and Senate representatives to attend and encourage you to support their participation.

We encourage your municipality to be represented at the annual district meetings to connect with your association staff and fellow League members. As an added incentive, each district will have a raffle for one complimentary Municipal Leadership Summit registration.

Agenda:

11:30 a.m. – Registration Open11:30 – 12:00 p.m. – Coffee and Conversation12:00 p.m. – Lunch12:30 p.m. – Intro by Sponsoring BLN12:35 p.m. – Member Presentation1:00 p.m. – League Update1:20 p.m. – District Meeting Business1:30 p.m. – Adjourn

Please contact Marcia Cavanagh at mcavanagh@pml.org or 717-236-9469 ext. *256 with any questions.

Member Appreciation Tour at the Northcentral District Meeting - Altoona
2025-03-20 11:30 - 13:30 UTC | Curry Innovation Center, 1425 11th Ave, Altoona, Pennsylvania, 16601, United States
In celebration of The League’s 125th Anniversary, join us for a special member appreciation lunch at a district near you! Connect with our team, mingle with fellow members, and enjoy great food as we celebrate YOU on our tour stop. Don’t miss this opportunity to meet, network, and feel appreciated!

Registration is FREE, and we welcome multiple attendees from member municipalities.

Register Now

League District Meetings

Every spring, the League hosts district meetings across its six regions, offering members legislative updates and information on programs, services, and professional development opportunities, including the Municipal Leadership Summit. These meetings also serve as a key platform for members to introduce policy resolutions, which may later be considered by voting delegates for adoption as League policy in the following year. Additionally, elections for District Officers take place during these gatherings.

We invite your House and Senate representatives to attend and encourage you to support their participation.

We encourage your municipality to be represented at the annual district meetings to connect with your association staff and fellow League members. As an added incentive, each district will have a raffle for one complimentary Municipal Leadership Summit registration.

Lunch is Generously Sponsored by:

Agenda:

11:30 a.m. – Registration Open11:30 – 12:00 p.m. – Coffee and Conversation12:00 p.m. – Lunch12:30 p.m. – Intro by Sponsoring BLN12:35 p.m. – Member Presentation1:00 p.m. – League Update1:20 p.m. – District Meeting Business1:30 p.m. – Adjourn

Please contact Marcia Cavanagh at mcavanagh@pml.org or 717-236-9469 ext. *256 with any questions.

Unlocking Grant Success: Essential Skills for Winning Proposals
2025-03-26 09:00 - 12:00, 2025-05-07 09:00 - 12:00 (America/New_York) | PA
Course Description

This course is designed to equip local government officials and staff with the fundamental skills and knowledge necessary to write successful grant proposals. Participants will learn how to identify appropriate funding sources, develop compelling proposals, and manage the grant application process from start to finish.

Instructor

Gregg Primm

Price

$80

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Foundations of Municipal Purchasing & Bidding
2025-04-02 09:00 - 2025-04-03 12:00 (America/New_York) | PA
Course Description

This course provides a comprehensive overview of municipal bidding laws and procurement policies, offering essential knowledge for professionals involved in public sector purchasing. Students will explore the legal framework governing municipal bidding processes, including key statutes, regulations, and best practices. The course covers the entire procurement cycle, from drafting clear and effective bid specifications to evaluating bids and awarding contracts. Case studies and real-world examples will be used to illustrate common challenges and strategies for ensuring compliance and transparency.

Instructor

Gregg Primm

Price

$80

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Constellation Navigators - Spring Lunch and Learn
2025-04-03 11:30 - 12:30 (America/New_York) | PA
We invite League members to join us for an engaging webinar titled “Master Your Carbon Footprint: Crafting a Sustainability Roadmap with a Live Carbon Accounting Demo”. This session will introduce the Constellation Navigator’s innovative carbon accounting platform, featuring a compelling case study from the Alaska Municipal League (AML).

Discover how AML supports Alaskan communities with improved emissions data analysis and visualization, empowering them to respond to federal funding opportunities and enhance energy affordability and resilience. Learn about AML’s collaboration with the Alaska Department of Environmental Conservation to develop a greenhouse gas and criteria pollutants emissions inventory map tool through Constellation Navigator’s carbon accounting platform. This tool provides baseline emissions data and helps communities set and meet their energy and sustainability goals.

Benefits for Pennsylvania Communities:

Accurate Data: Access precise emissions data and visualization tools.

Informed Decisions: Utilize detailed inventories and modeling tools.

Federal Funding: Position your community for future sustainability grants.

Community Engagement: Engage members with interactive maps and data.

Sustainability Goals: Achieve energy and sustainability goals targets with expert support.

Don’t miss this opportunity to leverage innovative tools and strategies for a sustainable future. Register now and take the first step towards mastering your carbon footprint!

Thursday, April 3, 2025 11:30 AM – 12:30 PM (UTC-05:00) Eastern Time (US & Canada)

We look forward to having you attend the event!

Creating a Welcoming Environment for Everyone
2025-04-09 09:00 - 10:00 (America/New_York) | PA
Course Description

Creating a welcoming environment for constituents and your municipal workforce has never been as important as it is today. The League’s Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Belonging (DEIB) training helps local officials understand and address the diverse needs of their communities, fostering trust and improving relationships with constituents. It provides a starting point to building skills to better develop policies that foster greater inclusion and equity, ensuring fair treatment and opportunities for everyone – staff and constituents. You will have the opportunity to reflect upon your experiences and apply the lessons in the modules in your own role.

Instructor

Abe AmorósLeague Deputy Executive Director – OperationsChief Diversity Officer

Price

Free

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Member Appreciation Tour at the Southeast District Meeting #1- Reading
2025-04-09 11:30 - 13:30 UTC | Blank Canvas PA, 715 Clinton Street, Reading, Pennsylvania, 19601, United States

Building Bridges: The Common Ground Approach to Collaborative Relationships for Community Safety and Solutions
2025-04-15 09:00 - 10:30 (America/New_York) | PA
Course Description

Local municipal leaders play a critical role in fostering safe, resilient, and thriving communities. This online training equips municipal officials with the skills and strategies to build diverse, cross-sector collaboration that drives lasting peace and durable change. The Common Ground, Multi-partial approach is to support and validate the perspectives of all parties involved.

Instructor

Will Fulller

Price

Free

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Member Appreciation Tour at the Northeast District Meeting - Pittston
2025-04-15 11:30 - 13:30 UTC | Pittston Library, 47 Broad Street, Pittston, Pennsylvania, 18640, United States

Audit Ready: Navigating Floodplain Audit Compliance
2025-04-16 09:00 - 12:00 (America/New_York) | PA
Course Description

Join us for a 3-hour training session and Q&A led by representatives from the Pennsylvania Emergency Management Agency (PEMA) and the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA). The session will cover the National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP), offering insights on floodplain management and enforcement of related regulations for your community, leading to an overview of the FEMA audit process so that your municipality can be prepared for the audits.

Instructor

FEMA / PEMA

Price

$80

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Member Appreciation Tour at the Southeast District Meeting #2 - Upper Darby Township
2025-04-16 11:30 - 13:30 UTC | The Drexelbrook, 4700 Drexelbrook Drive, Drexel Hill, PA, 19026, United States

Fiscal Management Strategies for Local Government Officials
2025-04-21 09:00 - 2025-04-22 12:00 (America/New_York) | PA
Course Description

As an elected or appointed official, you are familiar with the challenge of “doing more with less.” This intensive 6-hour course is designed to provide municipal officials with a review of essential fiscal management principles and practices. The course covers a wide range of key elements for building financial stability for local government.

Instructor

Sam Miller

Price

$80

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Introducing the PA Environmental Health Indicators Map with PA DOH - Spring Lunch and Learn Free Webinar
2025-04-25 11:30 - 12:30 (America/New_York) | PA
The Pennsylvania Environmental Health Indicators (EHI) Map displays environmental, demographic, and public health data. Map features, referred to as environmental health indicators, show where manufacturing, extraction, waste, transportation, and other infrastructure is located, who resides in those areas, and how healthy those residents are. The map strives to make environmental health data publicly available in one location. The map can be used to make better public health decisions. Information about the data used is available in the technical guidance document. The map tool document provides guidance on how to use various tools built into the EHI map.

Speakers:

Stephanie Hasanali, PhDPublic Health Program Director

Nathan Miller, BAEpidemiology Program Specialist

We look forward to having you attend the event!

Register Here!

From Crisis to Control: Building Police Capacity for Emergency Situations
2025-04-30 09:00 - 12:00 (America/New_York) | PA
Course Description

Is your Police Department leadership ready to manage an active shooter incident? A child abduction? If you are the Chief, are you ready? From hazardous weather events to active shooter incidents, police agencies need to respond to crises. Is the leadership element in your agency prepared to manage these incidents? This course equips police executives with the tools and strategies needed to prepare their patrol and supervisory staff for managing critical incidents, such as active shooter events or fleeing felons. It covers the types and characteristics of a crisis and provides a roadmap to prepare your officers, supervisors, and police executives to take command for effective incident management.

Instructor

Nelson Whitney

Price

$80

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Basic Computer Literacy: Understanding Microsoft, Google, and Cybersecurity
2025-05-01 08:30 - 15:30 (America/New_York) | Pennsylvania Municipal League Office, 414 North Second Street, Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, 17101, United States
Course Description

This course is a one-day, in-person session at The Pennsylvania Municipal League offices at 414 N. Second St., Harrisburg. This comprehensive in-person training course is designed for beginners or those who need a refresher seeking to hone their computer literacy skills in today’s digital world. Participants will gain foundational knowledge and practical experience with essential tools from Microsoft and Google, along with crucial insights into cybersecurity best practices. Before registering for this course you need to be able to sign-on to a computer/laptop and access the software/apps.

Instructor

Candice Heyward

Price

$80

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Member Appreciation Tour at the Northwest District Meeting - St. Marys
2025-05-05 11:30 - 13:30 UTC | Makers Warehouse, 315 Brusselles St, St. Marys, Pennsylvania, 15857, United States

Member Appreciation Tour at the Southwest District Meeting #1 - McCandless
2025-05-07 11:30 - 13:30 UTC | Shooters Pittsburgh, 50 Pine Creek Rd, Wexford, Pennsylvania, 15090, United States

Member Appreciation Tour at the Southwest District Meeting #2 - Greensburg
2025-05-08 11:30 - 13:30 UTC | Palace Theater, 21 W Otterman St, Greensburg, Pennsylvania, 15601, United States

Municipal Money Matters: Local Government Accounting 101
2025-05-28 09:00 - 2025-05-29 12:00 (America/New_York) | PA
Course Description

Municipal Money Matters: Local Government Accounting 101 is designed to equip you with the essential skills needed to manage and oversee public funds with precision and integrity. In this course, you will dive into the foundational principles of accounting, tailored specifically for municipal operations, and explore the unique aspects of accounting within the local government context.

Instructor

Jennifer Cruverkibi

Price

$80

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Tax Collectors Excel Workshop
2025-06-03 09:00 - 2025-06-04 12:00 (America/New_York) | PA
Course Description

For municipal tax collectors, mastering Microsoft Excel is crucial for efficiently managing and organizing financial data. The PA Training Hub offers a comprehensive 6-hour workshop tailored specifically for tax collectors. This workshop aims to enhance tax collectors’ organizational skills and proficiency by helping them better understand data, reduce errors, and provide requested information to taxing authorities in a professional format with ease and minimal frustration. Participants will learn how to make Excel work for them, from the basics of Excel to data manipulation with an added plus – completion of the monthly DCED report for Tax Collectors. Before registering for this course participants need to have a working knowledge of Excel. * This is a non-credit course.

Instructor

Holly Liska

Price

$80

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Monetizing Municipal Water/Wastewater Utilities: Pitfalls, Possibilities, and Public Impact - Spring Lunch and Learn Free Webinar
2025-06-18 11:30 - 12:30 (America/New_York) | PA
An important public debate is occurring in Pennsylvania that, at its core, is aimed at ensuring long-term, safe and affordable water and wastewater services to our people and businesses. Given that these services are the critical foundation sustaining human health and community development, numerous important viewpoints must be considered. Like tackling any important issue, principled disagreement is an important part of moving forward.

Currently, there is a lot of heat in the ongoing debate, but perhaps not enough light being shined on potential solutions. In our session, we will:

Provide an objective summary of the legal landscape regarding asset sales to PUC-regulated companies, including matters before the PA Supreme Court and recent rulemaking by the PUC

Provide several non-PUC regulated opportunities for municipalities to create economies of scale, exit the water or wastewater business or create a reasonable and long-term stream of income from a water or wastewater system

Discuss looming environmental and regulatory issues as municipalities take stock of how to continue to efficiently and affordably operate water or wastewater systems

Eastern Sustainable PA Workshop
2025-09-09 08:00 - 16:00 (America/New_York) | DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Reading, 701 Penn St, Reading, Pennsylvania, 19601, United States
Discover how your community can support – and benefit from – local sustainability efforts. This workshop features:

Presentations from experienced officials and municipal staff

Peer discussions on navigating uncertainty

Practical tools and resources for local climate and energy initiatives

Ideal for:

Municipal staff in sustainability, planning, or public works

Elected officials advancing local climate goals

Community leaders and partners

Anyone seeking to grow in local government sustainability

Whether you’re new or experienced, this day offers actionable insights and valuable connections.

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Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, Belonging: Making Stronger Communities in PA Webinar
2025-09-09 09:00 - 10:00 (America/New_York) | PA
TRACK:

FINANCE

MANAGEMENT

ADMINISTRATIVE

Price: FREEDate: September 9, 2025Time: 9 a.m. to 10 a.m.

Participants must attend the entire 3-hour webinar to earn a course certificate.

Register Here

Description:

Cultivating an inclusive and supportive space for community members and municipal staff is more vital now than ever. The League’s Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Belonging (DEIB) training helps local officials understand and address the diverse needs of their communities, fostering trust and improving relationships with constituents. It provides a starting point to building skills to better develop policies that foster greater inclusion and equity, ensuring fair treatment and opportunities for everyone – staff and constituents.

You will have the opportunity to reflect upon your experiences and apply the lessons in the modules in your own role.

The course is taught by Abe Amorós, Deputy Executive Director for Operations & Chief Diversity Officer at The League. He completed the Diversity, Equity and Inclusion certificate program at Cornell University and has a passion for sharing and supporting DEIB principles.

Audience: All municipal elected and appointed officials and staff

Topics:

Overview of the evolution of inclusion

Race Relations

Microaggressions

Implicit and Unconscious Biases

Importance of Allies

At the end of the webinar, you can expect to be able to:

Define terms often used in DEIB

Set organizational and personal goals for Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Belonging

Create a welcoming environment for both community members and municipal staff

Recognize unconscious bias and how it affects that way that people perceive and react to others

By registering for this course, you are authorizing the League Learning Academy to forward information to you at your email address related to educational offerings.

Once your registration is completed, you should receive a confirmation email from The PA Municipal League. Please review when received. If you do not receive an email, it may be in your spam folder.

CANCELLATION & NO SHOW POLICY:Cancellation must be received in writing to lla@pml.org within 72 hours prior to a class to be considered for a full refund.

If cancellation is received after the 72-hour window, a processing fee will be applied for a portion of the refund.

Those who do not cancel or attend forfeit the full registration fee.

PELRAS Fall Workshop - East
2025-09-10 08:00 - 15:00 (America/New_York) | DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Reading, 701 Penn St, Reading, Pennsylvania, 19601, United States
Theme: Managing Labor and Employment Essentials in Turbulent Economic Times

In a volatile economy, managing personnel effectively is critical. This workshop will cover:

Collective bargaining strategies and cost-saving contract changes

Act 111 arbitration tactics for sustainability

Legal and effective approaches to layoffs and staffing

Recruiting and retaining talent in a competitive market

Managing leave (FMLA, workers’ comp, Heart & Lung, etc.) to reduce disruption

Gain the knowledge and tools to lead your workforce through economic uncertainty.

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Introduction to Local Government Accounting
2025-09-23 00:00 - 2025-09-24 23:59 (America/New_York) | PA
TRACK: FINANCEPrice: Member Registration: $139 per registrant | Non Member Registration: $199 per registrantSend a message to lla@pml.org for group rates of 10 or more registrantsDate: September 23 & 24, 2025Time: 9 a.m. to Noon both days

Participants must attend both 3-hour sessions to earn a course certificate.

Register Here

PLEASE NOTE: This course is designed to be interactive to give you the best learning experience possible. It will be conducted via Zoom. You will need to be able to: Raise your hand, mute/unmute, use chat.

Description:

Whether you’re new to local government finance or looking to sharpen your skills, this course equips you with the essential tools to maintain fiscal accountability, transparency, and regulatory compliance.

Participants will explore the principles of fund accounting and gain practical knowledge of the DCED Chart of Accounts, a critical tool for maintaining standardized financial records across Pennsylvania’s local governments.

Through hands-on instruction and real-world examples, you’ll learn the fundamentals of bookkeeping, navigate key accounting cycles, and master techniques in financial reporting. Special focus is given to detailed guidance on submitting accurate data via the DCED-CLGS-30 form.

The course concludes with an introduction to GASB 34, highlighting its role in annual financial reports and the preparation of audited financial statements in accordance with standards.

Audience:

Auditors

Municipal Secretaries

Treasurers

Clerks

Administrators

Managers

Elected/Appointed Officials

Topics:

Basics of Bookkeeping

Accounting Cycles

Fund Accounting

DCED Chart of Accounts

Financial reporting

Reporting under DCED-CLGS-30

Basics of GASB 34 annual financial reporting (audited financial statements)

At the end of this course, you can expect to be able to:

Explain the principles of fund accounting as they apply to local government financial operations

Identify the structure and purpose of the DCED Chart of Accounts for standardized financial recordkeeping

Apply basic bookkeeping practices across key accounting cycles within the local government context

Prepare financial reports, including accurate submissions using the DCED-CLGS-30 form

Interpret the role and requirements of GASB 34 in developing annual financial reports and audited statements

Demonstrate fiscal accountability through transparent and regulatory-compliant financial reporting method

By registering for this course, you are authorizing the League Learning Academy to forward information to you at your email address related to educational offerings.

Once your registration is completed, you should receive a confirmation email from The PA Municipal League. Please review when received. If you do not receive an email, it may be in your spam folder.

CANCELLATION & NO SHOW POLICY:Cancellation must be received in writing to lla@pml.org within 72 hours prior to a class to be considered for a full refund.

If cancellation is received after the 72-hour window, a processing fee will be applied for a portion of the refund.

Those who do not cancel or attend forfeit the full registration fee.

2025 Municipal Leadership Summit
2025-10-01 00:00 - 2025-10-04 23:59 (America/New_York) | Bayfront Convention Center, 1 Sassafras Pier, Erie, Pennsylvania, 16507
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Responding to Political Violence Webinar
2025-10-14 14:00 - 15:00 (America/New_York) | PA
Staying Cool as the Temperature Rises

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