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Workers' Compensation Conference - 19th Annual - June 1-2, 2020
19th Annual
           Workers’ Compensation
                      Conference

June 1-2, 2020
Hershey Lodge & Convention Center
Hershey, Pennsylvania

                 Tom Wolf | Governor
Workers' Compensation Conference - 19th Annual - June 1-2, 2020
Conference Information

Fee                                                   Credit Information
Conference registration is $250 per person and        The Pennsylvania Bar Institute is providing
includes admission to conference workshops,           continuing legal education credits. Also, various
exhibits, lunches, morning/afternoon breaks (on       continuing education credits are available from
June 1-2), and dinner on June 1. To register,         the PA Association of Rehabilitation Professionals
see page 2.                                           and Preferred Systems Inc. Please contact these
                                                      credit organizations directly for credit information
Cancellation Policy                                   and cost. These costs are in addition to the
Cancellations and refund requests must be             conference registration fee. To register for
received by the bureau no later than May 22,          credits, please visit the credit websites:
2020. No refunds will be made after this date
due to the bureau’s financial commitment to           PBI: www.pbi.org
the convention facility for food, beverages,          PARP: www.rehabpro.org
meeting rooms and services. There will be no          Preferred Systems Inc.: www.preferrededucation.com
exceptions to this refund policy.
                                                      This activity has been submitted to AAOHN for
Walk-In Registration                                  approval to award contact hours. AAOHN is
Walk-in registrations will not be accepted            accredited as an approver of continuing nursing
without contemporaneous payment.                      education by the American Nurses Credentialing
                                                      Center’s Commission on Accreditation.
Lodging/Reservations                                  The continuing nursing education credits for
Reservations for overnight accommodations at          this activity are sponsored by the Pennsylvania
the Hershey Lodge must be made by contacting          Association of Occupational Health Nurses
the lodge on or before May 1, 2020, at                (PAAOHN). Participants may receive partial credit
855-729-3108 or visit:                                (from 1.25 to 8.75 contact hours) depending on
https://book.passkey.com/go/BWCC2020                  the number of sessions attended. The cost for
                                                      CNE credits is free for PAAOHN members and
When making your reservations, advise the             $40 for non-members. If you have any questions,
lodge that you are attending the “Bureau of           please feel free to contact
Workers’ Compensation Conference June                 Ann Marie Loiseau, DNP, RN, CSN, CCM at
1-2, 2020” to get the conference room rate of         annmarie.loiseau@desales.edu, or
$205, plus 11 percent tax per room, per night.        Donna Sponaugle, BS/ED, RN, COHN-S, at
If you are attending and exhibiting, make the         717-299-1265 or dsponaugle@hersheys.com.
lodge aware of that as well.

Hershey Lodge & Convention Center
West Chocolate Avenue & University Drive
Hershey, PA 17033
717-533-3311

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Workers' Compensation Conference - 19th Annual - June 1-2, 2020
General Attendee Registration
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Workers' Compensation Conference - 19th Annual - June 1-2, 2020
Exhibitor Registration

Exhibits                                                 Exhibit Schedule
Exhibit registration is $750 per booth.                  • Sunday, May 31, 5 p.m.–9 p.m.
                                                           On-site registration in the Great American
Fee Includes:                                              Lobby outside Exhibit Hall (Red, White & Blue
    •    Conference registration for two people            rooms) and setup in the Exhibit Hall.
    •    Meals and breaks as indicated on the
                                                         • Tuesday, June 2, 1 p.m.
         conference agenda
                                                           Door prize announcements (Names of
    •    One 8x10 foot exhibit space
                                                           prize winners will be displayed in the Great
    •    One 110v electrical outlet
                                                           American Lobby.)
    •    One 6-foot table, draped
    •    Draped side rails and backdrop                  • Tuesday, June 2, 2 p.m.–5 p.m.
    •    One name sign (7 inches x 44 inches),             Tear down (Exhibitors who tear down before 2
         includes booth # and company name                 p.m. will be placed at the bottom of the list for
    •    Two chairs                                        exhibiting at the next Workers’ Compensation
    •    One trash can                                     Conference.)
    •    Wall-to-wall carpeting
    •    Limited security during lunch breaks
    •    on June 1-2 (room will be locked
         during lunch breaks)
    •    24-hour roaming security

To Register:
Register online at: www.dli.pa.gov, click
on Businesses, next click on Workers’
Compensation Services, and then on
Conferences, Seminars, Training.

All exhibitors are required to register online and
pay the fee of $750 with a credit card by May
22, 2020.

Booths are assigned on a first-come, first-
served basis, so please submit your registration
as early as possible. No booth will be reserved
without submission of the registration, the fee,
the exhibitor’s Certificate of Liability and a
Requirements Acknowledgement form signed
by the two exhibit booth representatives
(acknowledgement form is available at:
www.dli.pa.gov, click on Businesses, next
click on Workers’ Compensation Services and
then on Conferences, Seminars, Training or
by emailing: ra-li-bwc-helpline@pa.gov).
Upon receipt of payment and documentation, a
confirmation letter will be forwarded. A separate
notice with floor plan and booth assignment will
follow.

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Workers' Compensation Conference - 19th Annual - June 1-2, 2020
Agenda

Day 1 / Monday, June 1, 2020                            Learn about the IRE process from the time an IRE
                                                        can be requested, through the receipt of the IRE
                                                        determination, and how the IRE determination
7 a.m. Registration (Chocolate Lobby)
                                                        impacts liability for a claim.
Continental Breakfast (Exhibit Hall)
8:30 a.m. Welcome/Opening Remarks: Jerry                10:30 a.m. – 11 a.m. Break/Exhibits
Oleksiak, Secretary, PA Dept. of Labor &                (Exhibit Hall)
Industry (Chocolate Ballroom)
                                                        11 a.m. – 12:15 p.m. Breakout Sessions
9:15 a.m. – 10:30 a.m. Breakout Sessions
                                                        Basic WC Law – Part 2
Basic WC Law – Part 1                                   Basic
Basic                                                   Moderated by: Elizabeth A. Crum, WC Office of
David B. Torrey, WCJ, WC Office of                      Adjudication (retired), Harrisburg
Adjudication, Pittsburgh                                Stephen S. Bloomburg, Esq., Post & Schell PC,
                                                        Pittsburgh
Previously offered as WC 101, Workers’
                                                        Nariman P. Dastur, Esq., DeAngelis, Dastur &
Compensation Judge David Torrey provides
                                                        Associates PC, Pittsburgh
a basic overview of workers’ compensation               Marie Ehling, School Districts Insurance
in Pennsylvania, including a discussion on its          Consortium, North Wales
history, basic entitlements, wage loss, course
of employment and disability/partial disability.        This detailed discussion will follow the flow of
                                                        the claim process from the moment of injury until
Legislative Process                                     the final adjudication. Speakers will address
Intermediate                                            frequently asked questions about the workers’
Moderated by: Adrienne Breslin,                         compensation law and will give basic information
Lackawanna Insurance Group, Wilkes-Barre                about what the law is and what it does.
Jonathan C. Greer, Insurance Federation of PA
                                                        Legal Updates
Inc., Harrisburg
                                                        [Repeated Tuesday at 1:00 p.m.]
Thomas Previc, Pennsylvania Association for
Justice, Harrisburg                                     Intermediate
                                                        Moderated by: Barbara L. Hollenbach, Esq.,
Hear from experienced and respected “Hands              Norris, McLaughlin & Marcus, Allentown
on the Hill” who will provide a brief overview          Barbara E. Holmes, Esq., Blaufeld, Schiller &
of the legislative process and discuss pending          Holmes LLP, Pittsburgh
or recently enacted workers’ compensation               Terry W. Knox, WCJ, WC Office of Adjudication,
legislation.                                            Reading
                                                        Peter J. Weber, Esq., Weber Gallagher,
Wearable Technology in the Workplace                    Philadelphia
Intermediate/Advanced
                                                        An annual favorite, join in this discussion of the
Zach Craft, One Call Medical, Jacksonville, FL
                                                        leading cases and current, potentially problematic
Learn how new technology may not only reduce            issues facing workers’ compensation practitioners.
work injuries, but also help to reduce financial,
operational and legal challenges associated             Adjusterology
with workplace injuries, building a healthier           Basic
workforce and a safer workplace.                        Moderated by: Susan M. Emmet, Eastern
                                                        Alliance Insurance Company, Lancaster
Healthcare Services Review Division Update              Stephen P. Dalansky, Metz Culinary
Basic/Intermediate                                      Management, Dallas
Moderated by: Marianne H. Saylor, Director,             Gregory J. Fischer, Esq., Carpenter, McCadden &
Bureau of Workers’ Compensation, Harrisburg             Lane LLP, Wexford
Patricia Clemens, Bureau of Workers’                    Steve Reich, Eastern Alliance Insurance
Compensation, Harrisburg                                Company, Lancaster
Karla Henneman, Bureau of Workers’
Compensation, Harrisburg
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Discuss and learn best practices from claim             Employers Unplugged
inception to ensure effective management of the         Basic
claim and achieve most favorable outcomes.              Moderated by: Gregory J. Fischer, Esq.,
                                                        Carpenter, McCadden & Lane LLP, Wexford
WCAIS-New Tips and Tricks                               Joseph C. Rietmulder, TE Connectivity,
Intermediate                                            Middletown
Moderated by: Susan B. Caravaggio, WCJ,                 Jane LaGreca, Safety & Risk Specialists,
Office of Adjudication, Williamsport                    Doylestown
Stevi Leech, WC Office of Adjudication,                 Anthony Lauro, Vanalt Electrical Construction,
Johnstown                                               Inc., Yeadon
Harte Pricer, Bureau of Workers’ Compensation,
                                                        These experienced large, medium, and small
Harrisburg
                                                        employers will address evolving challenges and
Learn tips and tricks on how to effectively and         topics such as workforce education, pre-injury
productively utilize the WCAIS system.                  training, post-injury medical care and the claims
                                                        management process. The panel will discuss
12:15 p.m. – 1:45 p.m. Lunch (Chocolate                 coordination between the adjuster, employer,
Ballroom)                                               medical providers and counsel to support a
                                                        successful modified duty and return to work
1:45 p.m. – 3 p.m. Breakout Sessions
                                                        program.
Managing Pain through Alternatives to
                                                        Gig Economy
Opioids (not Medical Marijuana)
                                                        Intermediate/Advanced
Basic/Intermediate
                                                        Moderated by: David B. Torrey, WCJ, WC Office
Moderated by: Donna K. Sponaugle, Y&S
                                                        of Adjudication, Pittsburgh
Candies, Lancaster
                                                        Joseph C. Huttemann, Esq., Martin Law,
Kenji Saito, MD/JD, MaineGeneral Health,
                                                        Philadelphia
Augusta, ME
                                                        Bradley Smith, Esq., Galfand Berger LLP,
Alternative pain management will be identified to       Philadelphia
assist patients with effective pain control while       Justin D. Beck, Esq., Thomas, Thomas, and
empowering them in their own treatment plan.            Hafer, Pittsburgh
                                                        An update to the 2018 presentation due to the
As the Claim Turns – Part 1
                                                        fast-paced changes in this area of the law. The
Basic                                                   panel will provide a briefing on the trend towards
Moderated by: Daniel Snyder, Esq, WCJ, WC               workers laboring in the gig economy with a focus
Office of Adjudication, Allentown                       on employment status, safety, and insurance
Deborah J. Schwartz, Esq., Bureau of Workers’           implications.
Compensation, Office of Chief Counsel,
Harrisburg                                              3 p.m. – 3:30 p.m. Break/Exhibits (Exhibit Hall)
Jason Woodruff, Lackawanna Insurance Group,             3:30 p.m. – 4:45 p.m. Breakout Sessions
Wilkes-Barre
Aimee Hernandez, Chic-Fil-A, Pittsburgh                 Workers’ Compensation Game Show
John J. Beichert, Esq., Haggerty, Goldberg,
                                                        Intermediate
Schleifer & Kupersmith, Reading
                                                        Edward R. Carpenter Jr., Esq., Carpenter,
Heather Zambelli, Esq., Cipriani & Warner,
                                                        McCadden & Lane LLP, Media
Pittsburgh
                                                        Christopher A. DiMeo, Esq., Carpenter,
This year’s session will focus on a WC claim            McCadden & Lane LLP, Media
from start to finish. We will focus on issues           Marla A. Joseph, Esq., Law Offices of Marla A.
regarding employment in the 21st century                Joseph LLC, Jenkintown
workforce, including issues with the gig                John W. McTiernan, WCJ, WC Office of
economy and contingent workforce.                       Adjudication, Philadelphia
                                                        Test your workers’ compensation knowledge. This
                                                        fun & informative session takes the attendees
                                                        through the nuances of WC in PA.

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As the Claim Turns–Part 2
Basic
                                                       Day 2 / Tuesday, June 2, 2020
Moderated by: Daniel Snyder, WCJ, WC Office            7:30 a.m. Continental Breakfast (Exhibit Hall)
of Adjudication, Allentown
Deborah J. Schwartz, Esq., Bureau of Workers’          8 a.m. – 8:30 a.m. Kids’ Chance Presentation
Compensation, Office of Chief Counsel,                 (Wild Rose)
Harrisburg
Jason Woodruff, Lackawanna Insurance Group,            Kids’ Chance of Pennsylvania…We are all
Wilkes-Barre                                           about the Kids!
Aimee Hernandez, Chic-Fil-A, Pittsburgh                Elizabeth A. Crum, President, Kids’ Chance of PA
John J. Beichert, Esq., Haggerty, Goldberg,
                                                       The mission of Kids’ Chance of Pennsylvania Inc.
Schleifer & Kupersmith, Reading
                                                       (Kids’ Chance of PA) is to provide scholarship
Heather Zambelli, Esq., Cipriani & Warner,
                                                       grants for college and vocational education to
Pittsburgh
                                                       children of Pennsylvania workers who have
                                                       been killed or seriously injured in a work-related
Continuation of Part 1.
                                                       accident resulting in financial need. For the
                                                       2019-2020 school year, Kids’ Chance has granted
A Physician Speaks: Treatment & Evaluation
                                                       $179,000 in scholarships to 57 deserving college
of the Injured Worker
                                                       students. Join Elizabeth Crum, Kids’ Chance
Intermediate                                           President, to learn more about the organization
Co-Moderated by: Adrienne Breslin,                     and how you can help us spread our mission to
Lackawanna Insurance Group, Wilkes-Barre,              reach more students in need of our scholarship.
and Joseph C. Huttemann, Esq., Martin Law,
Philadelphia                                           8:30 a.m. – 9:45 a.m. Breakout Sessions
Robert W. Mauthe, MD, Office of Robert
Mauthe, MD, PC, Center Valley                          Active Shooter
                                                       Basic
Hear from a well-respected physician who treats
                                                       Lt. Kerby L. Young, PA State Police, Harrisburg
injured workers and provides IME’s on behalf of
injured workers and insurance companies.               Valuable information for all attendees concerning
                                                       steps necessary to protect yourself and
UEGF/Compliance Updates                                others during an active shooter situation. This
Basic                                                  presentation from the PA State Police is cutting
Moderated by: Joseph DeRita, Director, WC              edge training, providing each attendee with the
Office of Adjudication, Harrisburg                     knowledge for saving lives during the chaotic
Kimberly D. Mazin, Esq., Bureau of Workers’            moments active shooters present.
Compensation, Office of Chief Counsel,
Harrisburg                                             Role of the Nurse Practitioner & Physicians’
Jeffrey S. Gross, Esq., Gross & Kenny LLC,             Assistant in Treatment of the Injured Worker
Philadelphia                                           Advanced
Michael D. Schaff, Esq., Schaff & Young, PC,           Moderated by: Donna K. Sponaugle, Y&S
Philadelphia                                           Candies, Lancaster
                                                       Kim Olszewski, Mid-State Occupational Health
Review of practical considerations since Act 132
                                                       Services Inc., Lewisburg
                                                       George Chistakoff, Premise Health, Reading,
                                                       Wesley J. Rish, Esq., Rish Law Office, LLC,
                                                       Harrisburg
                                                       John W. McTiernan, WCJ, WC Office of
5 p.m. – 7 p.m. Dinner (Chocolate Ballroom)
                                                       Adjudication, Philadelphia
                                                       Identify the roles, responsibilities, and scope of
                                                       practice of these professions. Describe the
                                                       qualifications of NPs and PAs to diagnose and

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treat work-related injuries and illnesses, as well        Lewis L. Wolfgang, Esq., Cipriani & Werner,
as work restrictions or modified duty. Discuss            Pittsburgh
proposed bills in past and current sessions in            Kelly Hemple, Esq., Krasno, Krasno & Onwudinjo
the PA legislature.                                       Law, Pottstown
                                                          Harriet A. Gaither, CM Regent, Mechanicsburg
Employment Law Interaction with WC: A                     Steven Minnich, WCJ, WC Office of Adjudication,
Case Study                                                Pittsburgh
Advanced                                                  Leslie Reyes, Mediquest Staffing & Homecare,
Robert J. Baker, Esq., The Chartwell Law                  Inc., Lancaster
Offices, Harrisburg                                       You will get 50 tips in 50 minutes in this fast-paced
Sean A. Casey, Esq., Casey Legal, Pittsburgh              presentation. Hear from leading participants in the
This session will address proper and effective            WC system some of the most unique tips from their
administration of a workers’ compensation                 areas of expertise. There will be time for questions
claim in the context of issues raised by the              at the end.
ADA, FMLA, COBRA, the Unemployment
Compensation Law and privacy issues.                      Medical Cost Regulations – Part 1
                                                          (Pre-Litigation)
Avoiding Litigation                                       Intermediate
Intermediate                                              Moderated by: Adrienne Breslin, Lackawanna
Moderated by: Linda G. Millas, J.P. Mascaro &             Insurance Group, Wilkes-Barre
Sons, Audubon                                             Patricia Clemens, Bureau of Workers’
Gregory J. Fischer, Esq., Carpenter, McCadden             Compensation, Harrisburg
and Lane, LLP, Wexford                                    David B. Torrey, WCJ, WC Office of Adjudication,
Michael Quatrini, Esq., Quatrini Rafferty Law,            Pittsburgh
Pittsburgh                                                Linda A. Lengle, Hoover Rehabilitation Services,
Laurie Heagy, East Penn Manufacturing/Deka                Inc., Mechanicsburg
Batteries, Lyon Station                                   Considerations and procedures following receipt
In this session, the panel will present                   of a medical bill; proper submission of bills
collaborative strategies and insights to facilitate       and documentation; legal sufficiency, repricing
the WC claim process and avoid adversarial                and downcoding, and regulatory and statutory
outcomes.                                                 provisions.

9:45 a.m. – 10:15 a.m.                                    EDI Practices and Pitfalls
Break/Exhibits (Exhibit Hall)
                                                          Intermediate
10:15 a.m. – 11:30 a.m. Breakout Sessions                 Moderated by: David A. Cicola, WCJ, WC Office
                                                          of Adjudication, Johnstown
Workplace Security                                        Hendrick I. Penn, IV, Esq., Weber Gallagher,
Basic                                                     Pittsburgh
Moderated by: Joseph DeRita, Director, WC                 Harte Pricer, Bureau of Workers’ Compensation,
Office of Adjudication, Harrisburg                        Harrisburg
Lt. Kerby L. Young, PA State Police, Harrisburg           Learn to comply with EDI protocols and navigate
This session provides proactive informational             the issues involved with EDI transactions to
steps on securing your workplace to minimize              decode the EDI system and avoid potential
exposure to workplace violence situations.                penalty situations.
Included will be diffusion techniques that can            11:30 a.m. – 1 p.m. Lunch (Chocolate
be utilized to deescalate potentially violent             Ballroom)
behaviors and save lives.
                                                          1 p.m. – 2:15 p.m. Breakout Sessions
50 Tips in 50 Minutes
Intermediate/Advanced
Moderated by: Shawn Gooden, Esq., Weber
Gallagher, Harrisburg

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Legal Updates [Repeat]                                    employer resources, and evidence-based
Intermediate                                              practice. Participants will have an opportunity to
Moderated by: Barbara L. Hollenbach, Esq.,                practice mindfulness.
Norris, McLaughlin & Marcus, Allentown
Terry W. Knox, WCJ, WC Office of Adjudication,
Reading
Peter J. Weber, Esq., Weber Gallagher,                    2:15 p.m. Conference Adjourns
Philadelphia

Judges Unplugged
Intermediate
Moderated by: Lawrence R. Chaban, Esq.,
AlpernSchubert PC, Pittsburgh
Elizabeth A. Crum, Retired WCJ, Hanover
Beverly Doneker, Retired WCJ, Shippensburg
Mary Kathleen Vallely, Retired WCJ, Pittsburgh
Karl K. Baldys, Retired WCJ, Williamsport
Come and hear unvarnished opinions and
candid discussion from some of the most
experienced, retired workers’ compensation
judges.

Medical Cost Regulations – Part 2 (Issues in
Litigation)
Advanced
Moderated by: Adrienne Breslin, Lackawanna
Insurance Group, Wilkes-Barre
David B. Torrey, WCJ, WC Office of
Adjudication, Pittsburgh
Patrick M. Donan, Esq., Steiner, Segal, Miller &
Donan, Philadelphia
Shawn Gooden, Esq., Weber Gallagher,
Harrisburg
Attend this session to gain an understanding of
the processes and current issues in fee review
appeals; the evidence required; the burden of
proof, evidentiary issues, practical tips, avoiding
common errors, and understanding the statute
and regulations.

Mental Health Issues
Intermediate
Moderated by: Ann Marie Loiseau, DeSales
University, Center Valley
Beth Smith, Fox Chase Cancer Center,
Philadelphia
Jonathan Grau, Work Solutions Lead National
Council for Behavioral Health, Washington DC
This session will cover the definition of
depression and the impact on health. The
session will also cover the impact of depression
in the workplace, potential employee and

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Tee Off for the Kids!
              Tee Off for the Kids!
  Celebrate the 15th Annual Kids’ Chance of Pennsylvania Golf Outing

              Tee Off for the Kids!
  Sunday, May 31, 2020                                                                                Golfer Registration Opens: 11:00am
 Celebrate the 15th Annual Kids’ Chance of Pennsylvania Golf Outing
  Hershey Country Club                                                                                Recognition Luncheon: 12:00pm (For Partners/
  1000 E. Derry Rd • Hershey, PA 17033                                                                Scholars/Friends and Golfers)

                                      Tee Off for the Kids!
 Sunday, May 31, 2020                                                                                   Golfer1:30pm
                                                                                                      Tee-Off:  Registration Opens: 11:00am
 Celebrate
 Hershey Country the
                  Club 15th Annual Kids’ Chance of Pennsylvania Golf Outing                           Cocktails/Dinner  to follow Golf
                                                                                                        Recognition Luncheon:      12:00pm (For Partners/
 1000 E. Derry Rd • Hershey, PA 17033                  Scholars/Friends and Golfers)
 Sunday, May 31, 2020                                  Tee-Off:
                                                     Golfer      1:30pmOpens: 11:00am
                                                            Registration
   Celebrate        the
 Hershey Country Club
                         15th    Annual Kids’   Chance
                                      Registration        Formof Luncheon:
                                                                  Pennsylvania
                                                       Cocktails/Dinner
                                                     Recognition          to follow Golf(ForGolf
                                                                              12:00pm              Outing
                                                                                             Partners/
 1000 E. Derry Rd • Hershey, PA 17033                Scholars/Friends
                                          Deadline 5/15/2020            and Golfers)
   Sunday, May 31, 2020                                Golfer Registration Opens: 11:00am
                                                     Tee-Off: 1:30pm
   Hershey Country Club                                Recognition Luncheon: 12:00pm (For Partners/
  Golfers                               Registration Form to follow Golf
     1000 E. Derry Rd • Hershey, PA 17033
                                                     Cocktails/Dinner
                                                                                                         Scholars/Friends and Golfers)
   1. Captain                                                                             ____5/15/2020
                                                                                      Deadline Individual Golfer(s) @ $225 Each (Includes Lunch & Dinner)
                                                                                               Tee-Off: 1:30pm
                                                                                               ____ Hole Sponsorship(s)
                                                                                                    Cocktails/Dinner    @ $250
                                                                                                                     to follow  Each (Only one vendor sponsor per hole,
                                                                                                                               Golf
 Golfers
 2.                                                                      Registration  Form
                                                                                   NO splitting fee between vendors. Does not include lunch or dinner.)
                                                                                               ____ Foursome and Hole Sponsorship Package(s) @ $1,100 Each
                                                                                   Deadline 5/15/2020
 1.3.Captain                                                                                ____   Individual
                                                                                               (Includes       Golfer(s)
                                                                                                         Four Golfers,      @ $225Lunch
                                                                                                                       Hole Sponsor, Each
                                                                                                                                        and(Includes
                                                                                                                                            Dinner)  Lunch & Dinner)
                                                                            Registration
                                                                                    ____
                                                                                  ____      Form
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Outing Sponsor Agreement
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          Golf Outing Sponsor Agreement
          15th Annual Kids’ Chance of PA Golf Outing
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