The Ad Hoc By-Laws committee of the QVCOG Board of Directors presented its draft of proposed By-Laws Revisions to the delegates, member municipalities and the public on January 31, 2018. The Committee presented its report as the start of a discussion on the proposed revisions. QVCOG invites feedback from member municipalities and the public prior to further action by the QVCOG Board of Directors. While no schedule has been set yet, the QVCOG Board of Directors has on its agenda for February 21, 2018 meeting agenda a discussion on the outreach and adoption plan. Comments on the proposal may be made in person at any QVCOG Board meeting or via feedback on the online form below.
Our thanks to Matthew Doebler, Aleppo Township Commissioner, for the outstanding presentation he made on January 31, 2018. View the Digest of the meeting Watch the presentation here Read the printed draft. Provide feedback via online form "Grow Organic - Making the Transition" Program at Fern Hollow Nature Center March 3, 2018; 10 AM1/16/2018
More and more research is pointing to the direct benefit of growing organically. Join the QVCOG Clean Water Initiative and Fern Hollow Nature Center as we host Jessica Walliser, noted horticulturalist, speaker and author on March 3 at 10 AM at the Fern Hollow Nature Center to discuss how you can make the transition to organic gardening, lawn care and other practices.
Jessica shares with guests a new understanding of the ease and convenience of organic practices. Sharing information about lessons learned in her own garden, this lecture de-mystifies organics and guides gardeners through the transition process step-by-step. This talk is meant to present attendees with a basic understanding of organic practices and offers plenty of tips for ensuring a successful garden. Click here to download the flyer for this event and help spread the word! $10 Click here to Register Contact QVCOG for more information, 412.766.7458 The next Board of Directors Meeting is 7:30 PM January 17, 2018 at Avalon Borough.
At 6:45 A board development session will occur. This training session will provide fundamentals/COG 101. It is optional and well suited for new delegates. Agenda
Throughout 2017 an Ad Hoc committee of the Quaker Valley Council of Governments (QVCOG) Board of Directors met to review the QVCOG By Laws. Examining representation, finance, roles and responsibilities, dispute resolution and other factors, the Committee will report out to the Board of Directors and the member municipalities the results of its work on January 31, 2018, 7:30 PM at Aleppo Township.
This represents the next phase of QVCOG's ongoing development as sustainable, transparent and impactful organization. Having completed "homework" through with work of the Ad Hoc By-Laws Committee, a broader community conversation commences about how the organization best serves and positively impacts the efficiency and effectiveness of local governments. TheAd Hoc By-Laws Committee will present its report the the QVCOG Board of Directors, officials from member municipalities and the public at 7:30 PM, at the Aleppo Township municipal building, 100 North Dr, Sewickley, PA 15143. This event will be recorded and available online afterwards, as well. Please contact Susan G. Hockenberry, Executive Director for more information or call 412.766.7458. The Board of Directors of the Quaker Valley Council of Governments (QVCOG) shall, for the purpose of conducting any and all business that comes before the Board, meet on the third Wednesday of each month, in 2018, at 7:30 p.m., local prevailing time, at the following locations:
January 17: Avalon Municipal Building - 640 California Avenue, Avalon, PA 15202 January 31: Special Meeting, By-laws Review, Aleppo Township Municipal Building — 100 North Dr., Sewickley, PA 15143 February 3: Special Meeting Strategic Planning, 8:00 am – 12:00 pm, The Cabin, Avonworth Community Park, 498 Camp Horne Road, Pittsburgh, PA February 21: Edgeworth Municipal Building — 301 Beaver Rd., Edgeworth, PA 15143 March 21: Bellevue Municipal Building — 537 Bayne Ave., Bellevue, PA 15202 April 18: Leetsdale Municipal Building — 373 Beaver St., Leetsdale, PA 15056 May 16: Leet Township Municipal Complex — 198 Ambridge Ave., Fair Oaks, PA 15003 June 20: Ben Avon Municipal Building — 7101 Church Ave., Pittsburgh, PA 15202 July 18: Aleppo Township Municipal Building — 100 North Dr., Sewickley, PA 15143 August 15: Fern Hollow Nature Center - 1901 Glen Mitchell Road, Sewickley, PA 15143 September 19: Emsworth Municipal Building — 171 Center Ave., Emsworth, PA 15202 October 17: Kilbuck Municipal Building — 343 Eicher Road, Pittsburgh, PA 15237 November 21: Sewickley Municipal Building — 601 Thorn St., Sewickley, PA 15143 November 28: To be determined December 19: Avalon Municipal Building - 640 California Avenue, Avalon, PA 15202 The next meeting of QVCOG Board of Directors is November 15, 2017 t 7:30 at Sewickley Borough. The Meeting Agenda has been announced.
The QVCOG Annual Dinner returned on October 18, 2017 at Cafe Notte in Emsworth with a strong showing of member municipalities, sponsors, and community leaders.
Cub Scout Pack 243 lead the gathering of approximately 80 in the Pledge of Allegiance to get the event started. Don Carter, of the Carnegie Mellon Remaking Cities Institute engaged the audience in a presentation and discussions of lessons learned from our region's post-industrial transformation and what we can do to position ourselves for the best possible future. Jean-Sesbastien Valois, Kilbuck Supervisor and QVCOG President, further brought that discussion to level of specificity about our specific QVCOG communities. We honored individuals whose public service is completing and conducted a fund-raiser for the Houston-Galveston Area Council. The evening wrapped with with the traditional door prizes and announcement of the 50-50 winner. Click here to see photos from the evening. The event was made possible through the support of many. Thank you to the following Sponsors: Gold Goehring Rutter and Boehm Silver Allegheny County Sanitary Authority Bronze Allegheny County Health Department Animal Friends Building Inspection Underwriters Civil and Environmental Consultants Hatch Chester Herbert, Rowland & Grubic Lennon, Smith, Souleret Engineering Racunas Law Group Tucker Arensberg Attorneys Waste Management |