A Workshop Presented by
The National Guardianship Association

Monday, August 18, 2008 in Pittsburgh, PA

Tailored to the Needs and Interests of Guardians in Pennsylvania

This workshop will benefit professional guardians in private or public practice and family or volunteer guardians, as well as professionals that work in a collateral capacity with guardians. Each person will receive a copy of NGA’s publication “The Fundamentals of Guardianship,” which the presenters will reference throughout the workshop.

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Workshop Schedule

The workshop will cover guardianship practice and application of recognized standards and then address the specifics of guardianship under Pennsylvania law and regulations. The schedule below highlights just a few of the selected topics:
 

Workshop Location

Crowne Plaza Pittsburgh International Airport
1160 Thorn Run Road Extension, Coraopolis, PA 15108
Phone: 412-262-2400

The hotel has a limited number of rooms for workshop attendees at a discounted rate of $109 + 14% tax. You must call the hotel directly and mention NGA to obtain the group rate. These rooms will be assigned on a first come/first served basis, so the block may fill before the discount deadline of Friday, July 25. Reservations are on your own and NGA cannot guarantee room availability

About Our Instructors

Both Sally Hurme and Vicki Alkire serve on the NGA Board and have conducted this workshop previously in conjunction with NGA’s Conference on Guardianship.

Sally Hurme, JD

Senior Project Manager with AARP Financial Security, Sally also writes, lectures and researches guardianship issues. She has participated in shaping many of the legislative reforms in guardianship procedures and has been a leader in the certification program for guardians. She teaches Elder Law as an adjunct professor at George Washington University Law School, Washington, DC.

Vicki V. Alkire, MG, CPHQ, CMCAs

Founder and President of Viable Alternatives, Inc., Vicki has provided advance planning, care management, and guardianship services to Florida residents in Sarasota and Manatee counties since 1992. Currently President Elect of NGA, she holds the following certifications and licenses: Certified Professional in Healthcare Quality; Licensed Health Care Risk Manager; Master Guardian with the Center for Guardianship Certification; and Care Manager Certified.

Judge Frank J. Lucchino

Our distinguished guest speaker is Administrative Judge for the Orphans' Court Division/Court of Common Pleas in Allegheny County, PA. Prior to being elected to the Court, he was a senior partner at the law firm of Grogan, Graffam, McGinley & Lucchino in Pittsburgh. He also served five four-year terms as Allegheny County Controller, an elected position. The Judge’s devotion to Western Pennsylvania is lifelong, and his numerous achievements have spanned the business, legal, governmental and non-profit communities.

Certificate of Attendance for CEU's

Each person will receive a generic certificate of attendance as part of the Workshop packet. This certificate can be used to verify attendance for recertification credits from the Center for Guardianship Certification or any other agency to which you apply on your own for some other type of recertification credits.

Registration Fees

Registration provides admittance to the workshop and a copy of NGA's The Fundamentals of Guardianship book (valued at $75). Lunch is included along with two breaks. NGA Acknowledges the unique role of family guardians and encourages their participation in this training by offering special registration rates.

Discounted fee for NGA Members - $175
Fee for Non-Members - $225
Discounted fee for family guardians who are NGA members - $100
Fee for family guardians who are not NGA members - $125

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