Workshop on running for local office offered.
Have you ever thought of running for local elected office? Pennsylvania’s system of local government puts many decisions about land use, economic development, local roads and our children’s education in the hands of township supervisors, borough and city council members, and school district directors. Penn State Extension is offering a workshop “Toss your Hat in the Ring” which includes:
• An overview of Pennsylvania local government and the responsibilities of a township supervisor, a borough council member, or a school board director – presented by a Penn State Extension Educator
• Instructions on how to run: filing a petition, reporting campaign expenses and other important information, usually presented by the Berks County Elections office
• A panel of local officials who will talk about why they decided to run for office and some of their experiences since they were elected
The workshop won’t offer campaign tips or strategies; rather the focus is on understanding the roles, responsibilities and personal rewards that come with public service. “The people who run our local governments are our friends and neighbors – people just like us,” explained Penn State Extension Educator Peter Wulfhorst. “You don’t need special training or experience to serve your township, borough or school district. If you’re interested in serving, care about your community, and are willing to learn on the job, we’d like to encourage you to toss your hat in the ring.”
Penn State Extension will be conducting a “Toss your Hat in the Ring” workshop on February 2, 2017 from 7-9 pm at the Berks County Ag Center on Route 183 in Leesport. There is a snow date of February 6, 2017.
The workshop will focus is on understanding the roles, responsibilities and personal rewards that come with public service.
Registration is $25/person and you can register at the following website –
http://extension.psu.edu/ community/ecd/courses/ toss-your-hat-in-the-ring
For more information, contact Penn State Extension 1180 Ben Franklin Hwy, Douglassville, PA 19518 610-385-5002 • KeystoneVilla.com at 570-433-3040. In case of inclement weather: please check with local radio or television stations for cancellations.
Waste Management knows the importance that Education plays in the lives the children in our community. Waste Management, Community Relations Manager, Patty Barthel presented a check to the Foundation for Boyertown Education. The check presented in the amount of $3500 is part of the Educational Improvement Tax Credit Program (EITC). The foundation will use this donation to fund innovative programming in the areas of Science, Technology, Engineering and Math (STEM).
Boyertown Area MultiService continues to recognize the need for employment services in our area. This need has created a successful collaboration
Penn State encourages people with disabilities to participate in its programs and activities. If you anticipate needing any type of accommodation between Multi-Service and TriCounty Community Network (TCN) to assist individuals who are job hunting.
The Mobile Job Lab services, sponsored by TriCounty Community Network, are designed to help individuals searching for a career, feeling frustrated by the job hunt, needing support with resume writing, or have questions about the physical access provided, call the Berks Extension office at 610-3781327 online job searches and other career support services.
The Mobile Job Lab services are available free of charge on Monday, Jan. 23 from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. Advance registration is not necessary, but strongly encouraged. For more information, call the TriCounty Community Network at 610-850-0181.