Delco controller recognized for excellence in financial reporting
MEDIA >> The Delaware County Controller’s Office was awarded a “Certificate for Achievement for Excellence in Financial Reporting” by the Government Finance Officers Association of the United States and Canada (GFOA.) The Certificate of Achievement for Excellence in Financial Reporting was presented to County Controller Joanne Phillips and her staff for the 2017 Comprehensive Annual Financial Report (CAFR). A copy of the CAFR can be found here: https://www.delcopa.gov/controller/pdf/2017CAFR. pdf along with other financial reports posted online by the Controller in 2018.
The GFOA Certificate of Achievement is the highest form of recognition in the area of governmental accounting and finance reporting, and its attainment represents a significant accomplishment by a government and its management. The GFOA commended the Delaware County Controller’s Office for having satisfied the high standards of the program and noted their hopes that Delaware County’s example will encourage others in their efforts to achieve and maintain an appropriate standard of excellence in financial reporting.
The CAFR is judged by an impartial panel to meet the high standards of the program, which include demonstrating a constructive “spirit of full disclosure” to clearly communicate its financial story and motivate potential users and user groups to read the CAFR. Delaware County earned the GFOA accolade in 1983, 1985 and from 1994-2017, marking 26 total awards.
Penncrest to hold fashion show to benefit after prom
Penncrest High School will present “Old Hollywood,” a fashion show, featuring students from the senior class, and a silent auction 1 p.m. Sunday, Feb. 24 in Penncrest Auditorium. Doors will open at 12 noon for the silent auction.
All proceeds will benefit the Penncrest after-prom party, which provides a drug and alcohol free environment where students can safely celebrate. Cost is $10 in advance and $15 at the door. For more details, visit www.penncrestamprom.org/.
U.D. Arts and Education to hold annual fundraiser
The Upper Darby Arts and Education Foundation will hold “A Sweet Night Out Casino Style” 6-11 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 23 at Drexelbrook Batering, 4700 Drexelbrook Drive, Drexel Hill. The event will also honor 2019 Acorn Award Winner William Gaul, Upper Darby High School alumnus. Cost is $75 for Upper Darby alumni, $100 for non-alumni, $160 per couple and $800 for table of ten. For more information and details, visit www.udfoundation.org/event/a-sweetnight/. All proceeds will support the Upper Darby Arts and Education Foundation.
Registration begins this week for Broomall Newtown Senior Baseball
Registration for the 2019 Broomall-Newtown Senior Baseball season will open Wednesday, Feb. 20 and close Tuesday, March 19. Late registration will close Tuesday, April 2. To register go to registration.bnbaseball.com, and follow the prompts.
For more information or for any questions, contact Dave Santilli at “phillysportsjunkie@verizon.net” or 610 717-2944.
Reps. Margo Davidson, Mike Zabel to co-host free shredding event
State Reps. Margo Davidson and Mike Zabel, both D-Delaware, will host a free shredding event from
3:30 to 6:30 p.m. Wednesday, Feb.
27 at Barclay Square Center Shopping Center parking lot, 1500 Garrett Rd.
Residents of the 163rd and
164th Legislative Districts can bring documents that contain personal or confidential information to be shredded for free on-site.
The event is part of Davidson’s Financial Fitness Month offerings to support constituents’ financial health. No electronics will be accepted.
Lively exercise class coming to Aston
Instructor Lavinia Ferguson will host a fun class in lively exercise to zesty Latin music 1-2 p.m. Tuesdays, March 12 to June 4 at the Aston Community Center, 3270 Concord Rd., Aston. Dances like the Salsa, Merengue and Cumbia will help to improve flexibility, strength, tone and overall fitness.
The cost for this class, sponsored by Senior Community Services, is
$54. To register or for more information, contact Eileen Haupt at
484-496-2137. Pre-registration is required.
Fill-a-bag sale days begin on February 28
The Beacon of Hope Clothes Closet has two “fill a bag” sales days coming up. The first one will be 6-8 p.m. Thursday, February 28. The second will be the normal Saturday sale date of March 2 from 9 a.m. to 12 noon. Two different size bags will be available to fill.
One bag will cost $5; the other larger one will cost $10 and it will be each customer’s choice which bag you purchase. Located on the top floor of Olivet Presbyterian Church, 1001 Washington Ave, Prospect Park, the Beacon of Hope offers new and gently used clothing for the entire family. The April Beacon of Hope opening will be Saturday, April 6.
Springfield High alum to be honored as ‘Citizen Diplomat of the Year’
Citizen Diplomacy will honor Robert Swift as “Citizen Diplomat of the Year” at the Citizens Soirée: A Dinner for Diplomacy on June 6. Swift is a 1964 graduate of Springfield High School and a current board member of the Springfield Area Educational Foundation.
Swift is a pioneer in human rights litigation, known for securing justice for victims of human rights abuses, including people murdered during the Holocaust; people who were tortured and disappeared under the leadership of former president of the Philippines, Ferdinand E. Marcos; and Korean forced laborers from World War II. Proceeds for this event support the Sister Cities program and international exchanges for the Philadelphia region benefiting 80 Philadelphia high school students and over 1200 international exchange visitors each year. For tickets to the soiree, visit https://cdiphila.org/soiree/.