Fall Conference — 2008

Tuesday, October 21 , The Log Cabin

8:30 – 9:00

Registration and Continental Breakfast – Sponsored by The Bank of Western Massachusetts

9:00 – 9:15

SAS 112 and other Auditing Functions – Southampton Room
	Moderator: Joanne Savignac, T/C, Town of Westborough and MCTA Pres.
	Presenter: Pat Squillante, Vice President & Partner, Melanson & Heath

9:15 – 10:15

Lighten Up! Creating a Productive Workplace – Sponsored by Berkshire Bank
	Linda Joyce Glazer – Herb Pearce

10:15 – 10:30

Coffee Break – Sponsored by The Bank of Western Massachusetts

CONCURRENT SESSIONS

10:30 – 12:00

COLLECTORS - Panel Discussion at the Easthampton Room Postage and Mailing Session
	Moderator:	Gene Spickler, Collector, Town of Tyngsborough & MCTA 2nd V.P.
	Presenter:	Gerry Kelley, USPS, Mail Piece Design Analyst Postal Rates and Non-Profit Mail
	Presenter:	Larry Sabean, Kelly & Ryan Associates Cass Certification – Data base Cleanup
	Presenter:	Mark Altman, President, Mark Altman and Associates Optional mailing – Using tab bill mailers, new guidelines for ordering as a whole, etc.

10:30 – 12:00

TREASURERS - Panel Discussion at the Mt. Tom Room Creation and Content of Investment Policies
	Moderator:	Sue Kelley, Treasurer, Town of Lee and MCTA 1st V.P.
	Presenter:	Geoff Buswick, Managing Director, Standard & Poor Perspective of credit rating agencies and the municipality’s investment policy
	Presenter:	Pat Squillante, Vice President & Partner, Melanson & Heath How your auditors look at your investment policy and what you need to know about them.
	Presenter:	Chuck Patterson & Dory Huard, VP, The Bartholomew Group How to create an investment policy

12:00 – 2:00

Reception and Luncheon

From the Mass Pike, take exit 4 to I-91 north. Exit 17B (Route 141 West).
The Log Cabin is two miles on the left.

From I-91 North, exit 17B (Route 141 West)
The Log cabin is two miles on the left.

From I-91 South, Exit 17 to Route 141 West.
Go towards Easthampton
The Log Cabin is two miles on the left.