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    Steward Conference and Break-Out Session Official RSVP

    In November of 2017, Local 1776 held its second two-day, Local-wide Steward Conference at the Hershey Lodge, in Hershey, PA. I am happy to report the overwhelmingly positive response from stewards following the conference. Stewards expressed their desire to continue to have Local-wide conferences. At this request, we are hosting our third conference on Monday, March 2 and Tuesday, March 3. This will be our first conference post-merger as UFCW Local 1776 Keystone State, and I am looking forward to having our stewards from across 4 states and hundreds of miles under one roof for two days of learning and fun. Due to stewards coming from so many areas, we have moved the 2020 conference to the Penn Stater Hotel and Conference Center located in State College, PA.

    On Monday, we will be hosting two general sessions starting at 12:00 PM. There will also be a bonus morning session for stewards who opted to stay Sunday night. Tuesday will be a full day of workshops beginning with a working breakfast at 7:00 AM. Regardless of where we hold a conference, many of our stewards will have to travel several hours to participate. Given varying travel times and Tuesday’s early start, the Local is providing hotel rooms for stewards who wish to stay overnight on Monday, March 2. Because space is limited at the Penn Stater, stewards will need to room with another steward of their choice. As an added bonus, we will also offer hotel accommodations on Sunday night. If you have any questions or concerns, please contact your Union Representative or Marcy Kelly at 610-940-1847.

    The Steward Conference will bring all of our stewards together for a variety of useful, educational workshops. More information about the agenda, timing of the conference, and stipends can be found inside this update.

    An important survey is below. Please take a moment to fill out and submit it. Please complete the survey by Monday, February 3 so that we can have an accurate count for the conference.


    Wendell Young IV
    President, UFCW Local 1776 Keystone State


    Information for the Upcoming Conference 

    The Penn Stater is located at 215 Innovation Blvd, State College, PA 16803

    MONDAY, MARCH 2:

    • Registration will open at 7:00 AM
    • There will be 2 general session workshops on Monday starting at noon
      • There will be a bonus morning session for stewards arriving Sunday night
    • Lunch will be provided starting at 11:00 AM
    • A Welcome Reception and dinner will take place on Monday evening.

    TUESDAY, MARCH 3:

    • Registration will re-open Tuesday morning at 6:30 AM
    • Tuesday will be a full day of sessions, beginning with a working breakfast at 7:00 AM, and ending at approximately 3:00 PM
    • Breakfast and Lunch will be provided

    ADDITIONAL DETAILS:

    • For those who drive their own vehicle, the Local will pay $0.30 per mile plus reimbursement of tolls. Please note that you will need a receipt for the tolls. We encourage stewards to carpool.

    Steward Conference and Break-out Session RSVP

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    *Name:

    *Worksite:

    *Phone Number:

    *Email Address:

    *Will you be attending the conference?
    (If the answer is no, please leave remaining form blank)

    Yes No  

    *Which days will you be attending?

    *Because you are rooming with another steward, you and your roommate have the option of staying Sunday night before the conference...the Local will cover the cost of your hotel on Sunday night. Do you want a room reserved for Sunday?

    Yes No

    *Please write the name of the steward you wish to room with here:

    If you need transportation to the conference, please check one of the options:  Sunday Monday Morning

    Do you have any dietary restrictions? If so, please include them here: 

    If you have any questions or comments, please enter them here. Someone will get back to you shortly.

    *RESPONSE REQUIRED Please indicate your preferences for the break-out sessions below.  Each steward will attend two break-out sessions on Tuesday, March 3.  Seats are limited and are on a first-come, first-served basis.  Please rank the sessions 1 through 7, with 1 being your top choice, and 7 being your last choice.  You must rank ALL the choices below.   

    Building Union Support with Your Fellow Members: Best Practices
    Facilitator- Zachary Zobrist, Labor Outreach Education, and Lecturer, The LABOR School at Penn State

    Labor History: Lessons from the Past for Today’s Movement
    Facilitator- Mary Bellman, Director of Labor Education, The LABOR School at Penn State

    Grievance Resolution- Own Your Outcome
    Facilitators- Barbara Lichtman, Commissioner, Federal Mediation and Conciliation Service
    Richard Queer, Commissioner, Federal Mediation and Conciliation Service

    Mental Health First Aid Training - Leadership and the Importance of Self Care
    Facilitator- Morghan Terry, Manager of Clinical Operations and Business Development, Mental Health Consultants

    Forklift Safety Training
    Facilitator- Belinda Thielen, Assistant Director of the UFCW Occupational Safety & Health Office, United Food and Commercial Workers International Union

    Retirement Planning - Managing Your Retirement Income
    Facilitator- Kevin Seibert, Managing Director, International Foundation for Retirement Education

    UFCW 1776KS and Cannabis: Growing Good Jobs
    Facilitators- Leonard Purnell, UFCW 1776KS Director of Field Services Tony Zollo, Esq., Representative, UFCW 1776KS

    *Will you need Spanish interpretation?
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