LOCATION:  Chester County Intermediate Unit, Educational Service Center, 455 Boot Road, Downingtown, PA  19335.  Telephone: 484-237-5156 or 484-237-5095. Driving Directions

PARKING:  Free Parking is available at location.

LUNCH:  A Hoagie Smorgasbord will be ordered by the CCIU which includes hoagies, pickles, peppers, onions, a side salad, potato a cookie tray and a beverage.  There is no selection for individuals attending as this will be a platter order, however, the CCIU will need a count of expected attendees in advance in order to place the order.  Please RVSP via email lizh@cciu.org by no later than Monday, March 17, 2008 at noon.

SCHEDULE:  9:00 AM – PAPPA Board Meeting
                 10:00 AM – General Meeting
                 12:00 PM – Lunch
                 1:00 PM – Speaker

SPEAKER:  Lisa Post from the Edward J. Post Company.  Ms. Post will provide an overview of bid bonds, performance and payment bonds and an update on the bonding market.

The next PAPPA Chapter Meeting will be held on Monday, May 12, 2008 and will be hosted by Whitehall Township in Whitehall, PA, by MaryAnn Ramey.

LOCATION:  Whitehall Township Building, Main Administration Building, 3219 MacArthur Road, Whitehall, PA 18052.  Coffee and pastries to be provided by Whitehall Township.

PARKING:  Free Parking is available at left side of the building.

LUNCH:  Catered at a cost of $10.00 per person.  Consists of Meat and Cheese tray, white and wheat bread, macaroni salad, potato salad, Hot baked beans, Turkey or Hamburger bar-b-q with rolls, soda and iced tea.  PLEASE RSVP to MaryAnn no later than 12:00 PM, Friday, 5/9/08. You can email her at mramey@whitehalltownship.com or call 610-437-5524 to RSVP.

SCHEDULE:  9:00 AM – PAPPA Board Meeting
                 10:00 AM – General Meeting
                 12:00 PM – Lunch
                 1:00 PM – Speaker

SPEAKER: Steve Flounder of ABMA
Go Smart & Green for ‘08
New ideas and office products that can help you become more efficient, comfortable and productive, while keeping green at the same time!
 

Contact: Tom Snyder, Acting Director, Purchasing for Montgomery County, Norristown, PA
Phone: 610-278-3037
E-mail: tsnyder@montcopa.org

LOCATION:  Montgomery County, Human Services Center, Board Room, 1430 DeKalb Street, Norristown, PA 19402-0311.  Coffee to be provided by Montgomery County

PARKING:  There will be no charge if parking in the facility garage.  The garage is located adjacent to the main entrance of the building.  Please take the ticket and bring it to the meeting with you to be validated.

LUNCH:  A Cafeteria is located within the facility for attendees to utilize at their own expense

RSVP:  Please RSVP to Stephen Suder by Thursday, July 10, 2008 via email.  ssuder@DRPA.ORG  We need to have a count of possible attendees so that we can have enough handouts.

SCHEDULE:  9:00 AM – PAPPA Board Meeting
                 10:00 AM – General Meeting
                 12:00 PM – Lunch
                 1:00 PM – Speaker

SPEAKER: 
PNC Bank—Jeff Warner, VP Public Finance, Bill Starkey Senior VP and Dave Temme, Senior VP Treasury Management
Topic: Procurement Cards – Presentation of Procurement Card Services and Applications.

PARKING:  Parking is available at several lots for approximately $8.00-13.00.  The rate depends somewhat on whether there are other convention activities going on, etc.  The best deal for parking is $6.50 for early birds before 8:00 AM approximately the same distance, one block away on 400 N. Thirteenth Street (one way northbound on your right) just north of Callowhill Street which is one block above the Vine Street Expressway.  This lot can also be accessed  by going south on twelfth street (one way southbound on your right) south of Spring Garden Avenue before the traffic light for Callowhill Street. Yahoo Map PDF.  Please contact us if you have any questions.  Additional parking options may be available.

Please note that the School District just started requiring visitor passes to be issued to all visitors.  This may not be required for entry before 9:00 am for an event on the first floor.  Please bring a photo ID just in case.

CONTINENTAL BREAKFAST: is being provided courtesy of PAPPA from DiAntonio's Catering

LUNCH:  Sandwich combo tray and drinks are being provided courtesy of PAPPA from DiAntonio's Catering

RSPV to David Lazarow, via email at dblazarow@phila.k12.pa.us no later than Wednesday, September 17. 2008 so that we
can have an accurate count for the food order.

SCHEDULE:  9:00 AM – PAPPA Board Meeting
                 10:00 AM – General Meeting
                 12:00 PM – Lunch
                 1:00 PM - Speaker

Please contact Stephen Nasobko at snasobko@phila.k12.pa.us  215-400-5366 if you have any questions.

Contact: Tina Nawrocki
Phone: 610-478-6288
E-mail: cnawrocki@countyofberks.com

CONTINENTAL BREAKFAST: is being provided courtesy of PAPPA

PARKING: Parking is available through the Reading Parking Authority (for current rates, refer to the Authority's website) , the lot located closest to the facility is the Penn & Court Street Garage, with an entrance on Court Street.  The Courthouse and Services Center are directly across from the entrance of the garage.  (The Services Center is the most recently constructed building with a large glass facade.)

LUNCH: Individuals planning on attending should submit their lunch selections to Tina Nawrocki, cnawrocki@countyofberks.com by the close of business of Tuesday, November 25, 2008.  Menu will be attached to meeting announcement email.

SCHEDULE:  9:00 AM – PAPPA Board Meeting
                 10:00 AM – General Meeting  (December 2008 General Agenda PDF)
                 12:00 PM – Lunch with spectacular scenic view of the Reading Pagoda
                 1:00 PM – Speaker

SPEAKER:  Judy Ward, Advanced Enrvro Systems

Topic: "Environmental Leadership: Opportunities in Waste Reduction and Recycling"