At the March meeting of the board, Lynne Kendrish of Scottdale was elected secretary-treasurer of the board. LaVon Claycomb was named as assistant secretary-treasurer.
EDUCATIONAL OPPORTUNITIES FOR OUR MEMBERS
= DOING BUSINESS WITH THE COMMONWEALTH OF PA
April 7, 9:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.
St. Vincent College, Placid Hall, Foundations Room
NO FEE WORKSHOP
= QUALITY SEMINAR SERIES -- AUDITING: IT'S NOT JUST FOR ACCOUNTING ANYMORE!
April 8, 4:30 to 6:30 p.m.
St. Vincent College, Prep Hall Room 220
Fee: $35 per person or $30 prepaid for two or more
= IMPROVE CASH FLOW WITH FEDERAL TRADE ASSISTANCE
April 14, 8:30 to 11:30 a.m.
St. Vincent College
or
April 14, 2 to 5 p.m.
Penn State Fayette, the Eberly Campus
Fee: $40 per person; $35 prepaid for two or more
= POWER TECHNIQUES FOR MANAGING EFFECTIVE TRAINING PROGRAMS
Tues. April 20, 2 to 5 p.m.
St. Vincent College, Placid Hall, Foundations Room
Fee: $40 per person or $35 prepaid for two or more
= LEAN MANUFACTURING NETWORKING GROUP
April 21 -- dinner meeting
St. Vincent College
= THE FIRST STEP -- SMALL BUSINESS START-UP
April 28, 6 to 8 p.m.
Greensburg (Call for specific information)
Fee: $25 per person or $20 prepaid for two or more
= HOW TO ATTRACT AND KEEP NEW CUSTOMERS
May 4, 9 a.m. to noon
St. Vincent College, Placid Hall, Westmoreland Room
Fee: $40 per person or $35 prepaid for two or more (includes materials and continental breakfast)
For more information on these programs, or to register, contact St. Vincent College SBDC at 724-537-4572.
= CHALLENGE PROGRAM FOR JUNIOR-SENIOR HIGH STUDENTS
For information about the St. Vincent College Challenge 2004 Program, contact challenge@email.stvincent.edu. The program schedule for 2004 is July 11 to 16 for sixth to eighth grades and July 18-23 for ninth to 12th grades. The Challenge Program is designed for gifted, creative, or talented students, sixth to 12th grade students. It offers exciting daytime courses in subjects like computers, history, and the humanities for highly motivated youth who seek opportunities to explore new interests and develop their creativity and talents. In addition to the classroom experience, challenge also includes fun-filled evening recreation and social interaction. Although most Challenge students reside on campus, commuters are welcome for this week-long learning experience.
All courses are designed to stimulate the imagination as well as the intellect. Differences in course content exist between the junior high and senior high weeks to accommodate age and ability levels of participating students. Classes are scheduled from 8:15 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. daily.
"Laurel Highlands University" is a continuing educational program through Laurel Highlands Visitors Bureau, which provides training and motivation to tourism professionals. It is a training series to educate front line employees, supervisors, and managers in key aspects of a successful tourism career, with emphasis on the following topics: providing outstanding customer service, understanding the positive impact of the tourism industry and utilizing resources in the region and the importance of working together as a tourism destination.
The program will consist of four sessions:
Session I, April 14, 8:30 a.m. to 2 pm, Mountain View Inn, Greensburg, Keystone speaker: Anne M. Obarski.
Session II, April 21, 8:30 a.m. to 2 p.m., Oakhurst Tea Room, Somerset, Speaker, David Jakielo.
Session III, April 28, 8:30 a.m. to 3 p.m., Holiday Inn, Uniontown, Teambuilding.
Session IV, May 5, 8:30 a.m. to 7:30 p.m., Backyard Tour.
Class size is limited! Registration accepted on a first-come, first-served basis. Deadline is April 5. Tuition $60 for first individual from business; $45 for each additional individual from same business. Tuition includes participation in three seminars, one tour, classroom materials and handouts. Lunch and refreshments will be provided to all attendees at each session.
For more information, call Mark Ickes at 724-238-5661, ext. 12.
= CYBER SECURITY: PROTECT YOUR IDENTITY
Presented by Special Agent Michael J. McKeown, FBI Pittsburgh Division
April 22, 8:15 a.m. -- registration and continental breakfast, 9 a.m. to noon -- Cyber Security Seminar, Four Points Sheraton, Mars, fee $25 per person.
Learn about Identity Theft, Identity Fraud, Internal Theft, Satellite Signal & Cable TV Theft and Cyber Crime Investigations & Penalties. Register with Westmoreland County area. Labor-Management Committee, 4205 Business & Industry Center, WCCC, 400 Armbrust Road, Youngwood, PA 15697. For more information, call 724-925-4247. Deadline April 16.
Sponsored by the Westmoreland County Area Labor-Management Committee.
= WORKPLACE VIOLENCE TRAINING
April 26, 11 a.m. to 3 p.m., Commissioners Hall, WCCC, Youngwood, $15 per person. Lunch and manual included. For information, call 724-925-4247. Registration deadline is April 15.
= Boundary Law in Pennsylvania, April 15, Holiday Inn Central/Greentree, 401 Holiday Drive, Pittsburgh, PA 15220. (412-922-8100). Registration from 8:30 to 9 a.m. The program will begin at 9 a.m. and end at 4:30 p.m. Complimentary snacks and refreshments are provided. Lunch on your own from noon to 1 p.m. Tuition is $279 for the first registrant, $229 for each additional registrant. Fee includes the manual Boundary Law in Pennsylvania.
"Boundary Law" is a basic-to-intermediate level course designed to provide attorneys, land surveyors, lenders, real estate brokers and agents, and title insurance representatives with a better understanding of the legal aspects of boundary law and adjoining landowner disputes.
Register by phone at 800-930-6281, by fax at 715-835-1405 or online at www.nbi-sems.com.
Sponsored by National Business Institute.
