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Associated Press Pennsylvania Daybook for Monday, Mar. 14.

The daybook is for planning purposes only and is not intended for publication or broadcast. You should verify any event you plan to cover.

Please keep the AP in mind when news develops. The Philadelphia bureau is reachable at 215-561-1133.

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Monday, Mar. 14 – Wednesday, Mar. 16 7:30 AM Funders’ Network Annual Conference – Funders’ Network Annual Conference. The conference features Learning from the Place sessions and mobile workshops that showcase the efforts of local funders and practitioners working to strengthen their communities and regions. The Mobile Workshops showcase the work of diverse expert practitioners providing visual and experimental visits to areas within and outside downtown Philadelphia

Location: Sofitel Philadelphia Hotel, 120 S. 17th St, Philadelphia, PA Philadelphia http://www.fundersnetwork.org/

Contacts: Funders’ Network for Smart Growth & Livable Communities [email protected] 1 305 667 6350

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Monday, Mar. 14 7:30 AM Pennsylvania State Legislators attend GVF Annual Legislative Breakfast – Greater Valley Forge Transportation Management Association Annual Legislative Breakfast. Attendees include: Pennsylvania State Senators Andrew Dinniman and Daylin Leach; State Reps. Tim Briggs, Mary Jo Daley, Madeleine Dean, Kate Harper, and Mike Vereb; Montgomery County Commissioner Valerie Arkoosh; and Chester County Commissioner Michelle Kichline

Location: Raddison Hotel Valley Forge, 1160 First Ave., King of Prussia, PA http://www.gvftma.com/ https://twitter.com/GVFTMA

Contacts: Maureen Farrell GVF [email protected]

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Monday, Mar. 14 8:30 AM Philadelphia Mayor Jim Kenney speaks at EisnerAmper Coaches vs. Cancer Breakfast

Location: The Palestra, 223 S. 33rd St., Philadelphia, PA Philadelphia http://www.phila.gov/

Contacts: Lauren Hitt Philadelphia Mayor’s Office Communications [email protected] 1 443 370 3205

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Monday, Mar. 14 9:00 AM Pennsylvania Governor Tom Wolf speaks at the County Commissioners Association Spring Conference

Location: Hilton Harrisburg, 1 N 2nd St, Harrisburg, PA Harrisburg www.pa.gov

Contacts: Jeff Sheridan Governor’s Press Office [email protected] 1 717 783 1116

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Monday, Mar. 14 10:00 AM Philadelphia Union unveil Talen Energy Stadium signage – Philadelphia Union unveil signage for Talen Energy Stadium prior to the club’s home opener against New England Revolution on March 20th, 2016

Location: Talen Energy Stadium, 1 Stadium Dr, Chester, PA http://www.philadelphiaunion.com/ https://twitter.com/PhilaUnion

Contacts: Ashley Dabb Philadelphia Union [email protected] 1 862 268 5977

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Monday, Mar. 14 10:00 AM OIC and POWER host Poverty Summit press conference – OIC of America and POWER host press conference for The Poverty Summit ‘Philly Solutions for Philly Poverty’

Location: Leon Sullivan Building, 1415 N. Broad Street, Philadelphia, PA Philadelphia http://www.oicofamerica.org/ https://twitter.com/OICAmerica

Contacts: Harriet Garrett OIC of America [email protected] 1 215 939 8315

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Monday, Mar. 14 6:30 PM Former Erie Mayor Savocchio speaks at AAUW event – American Association of University Women Erie Branch hosts March Program event, featuring remarks by former Erie Mayor Joyce Savocchio

Location: Jefferson Educational Society, 3207 State Street, Erie, PA Erie www.aauw.org https://twitter.com/AAUW

Contacts: Meredyth Leahy AAUW Erie Branch [email protected]

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Monday, Mar. 14 NHL Hockey Player Wayne Simmonds visits Wissahickon Boys and Girls Club – NHL right wing Wayne Simmonds visits Wissahickon Boys and Girls Club, as part of Rockin’ Refuel efforts to ‘inspire kids to stay active and lead healthy lifestyles’

Location: Wissahickon Boys & Girls Club, 328 W Coulter St., Philadelphia, PA Philadelphia http://rockinrefuel.com/ https://twitter.com/rockinrefuel

Contacts: Katie Ahern Rockin’ Refuel [email protected] 1 312 929 0515

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Monday, Mar. 14 – Wednesday, Mar. 16 Annual Proactive GCP Compliance conference – Annual Proactive Good Clinical Practice GCP Compliance conference

Location: Sonesta Hotel, Philadelphia, PA Philadelphia http://www.exlpharma.com/ https://twitter.com/ExLPharma

Contacts: ExL Events [email protected] 1 866 207 6528

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NEW EVENT: Tuesday, Mar. 15 10:00 AM Pennsylvania State Legislators and gun-safety advocates unveil PA SAFE Caucus – Pennsylvania State Legislators and gun-safety advocates hold news conference to officially announce formation of the PA SAFE Caucus, a group who ‘believe in reducing all types of violence in society through adequate funding for mental health services, best use of new and existing law-enforcement tools, resources to curb effects of addiction and illegal drugs, and solutions that reduce gun violence and promote public safety’

Location: Capitol Media Center, Harrisburg, PA Harrisburg http://www.pahouse.com/

Contacts: Jim Strine House Democratic Communications Office [email protected] 1 717 787 7895

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NEW EVENT: Tuesday, Mar. 15 12:00 PM MADD hold press conference to announce Ignition Interlock Report findings – Mothers Against Drunk Driving hold press conference to announce the findings of its first-ever Ignition Interlock Report and to join Pennsylvania State Sen. John Rafferty and State Rep. Keith Greiner to urge the Legislature to pass SB 290 and HB 278 to require ignition interlocks for all convicted drunk drivers

Location: Capitol Media Center, Harrisburg, PA Harrisburg www.madd.org https://twitter.com/MADDOnline

Contacts: Becky Iannotta MADD [email protected] 1 202 600 2032

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NEW EVENT: Tuesday, Mar. 15 12:30 PM USA Hockey make a ‘major’ announcement – USA Hockey make a ‘major’ announcement. USA Hockey Asst. Executive Director of Hockey Hperations Jim Johannson, Philadelphia Flyers President Paul Holmgren and Head Coach Dave Hakstol are scheduled speakers

Location: Wells Fargo Center. Philadelphia, PA Philadelphia http://www.usahockey.com

Contacts: Dave Fischer USA Hockey Media & Public Relations Director [email protected] 1 719 576 8724

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NEW EVENT: Tuesday, Mar. 15 7:00 PM ACLU reporter discusses fight to expose Flint, MI water crisis – Point Park University host discussion with American Civil Liberties Union investigative reporter to discuss his battle to expose the dangerous drinking water crisis in Flint, MI. Event also features a panel discussion with Guyette, Brentin Mock of The Atlantic’s Citylab.com, Kathy Knauer of The Allegheny Front and Myron Arnowitt of Clean Water Action

Location: University Center, GRW Auditorium, 414 Wood St, Pittsburgh, PA Philadelphia http://www.pointpark.edu/

Contacts: Lou Corsaro Point Park University [email protected] 1 704 860 6186

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NEW EVENT: Tuesday, Mar. 15 Pennsylvania House District 192 special election – Pennsylvania House District 192 special election. The special election is being held to fill the vacancy created by the resignation of State Representative Louise Williams Bishop. Candidates are Democratic Lynwood Savage, Republican Robert Bedford and independent Leon Williams

Location: TBD www.padems.com

Contacts: Preston Maddock Pennsylvania Democratic State Committee [email protected] 1 717 920 8470

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NEW EVENT: Tuesday, Mar. 15 Pennsylvania House District 57 special election – Pennsylvania House District 57 special election. The special election is being held to fill the vacancy created by the resignation of State Representative Tim Krieger. Candidates are Democrat Linda Iezzi and Republican Eric Nelson

Location: TBD www.padems.com

Contacts: Preston Maddock Pennsylvania Democratic State Committee [email protected] 1 717 920 8470

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Tuesday, Mar. 15 10:00 AM Pennsylvania DEP holds Alternative Fuels Seminar and Citizens Advisory meeting – Pennsylvania Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection holds Alternative Fuels Seminar, featuring presentation by Eastern Pennsylvania Alliance for Clean Transportation, DEP Northcentral Regional Office, 208 West Third St., Williamsport, PA (10:00 AM EDT); and Citizens Advisory Council meeting, Rachel Carson State Office Building, 400 Market St., Harrisburg, PA (10:00 AM EDT)

Location: Harrisburg http://www.dep.pa.gov/

Contacts: Katherine Hetherington Cunfer Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection [email protected]

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Tuesday, Mar. 15 11:30 AM Bipartisan, bicameral Members of Congress at event on the Million Women Mentors movement – High-level leaders from Congress and the administration meet to recognize Women’s History Month and the Million Women Mentors movement, at a luncheon at which MWM announces its commitment of 550,000 Mentor pledges – out of a goal of one million mentors by 2019 – to guide girls and women interested in Science, Technology, Engineering and Math (STEM) careers. Attendees include bipartisan Sens. Kirsten Gillibrand, Bob Corker, Tammy Baldwin, Debbie Stabenow, Kelly Ayotte, Maize Hirono, Jeanne Shaheen, John Boozman, Sherrod Brown, Cory Booker, Amy Klobuchar, Joni Ernst, Mike Enzi, and Bob Casey, bipartisan Reps. Carolyn Maloney, Barbara Comstock, Ileana Ros-Lehtinen,and Chuck Fleischmann, Under Secretary of Agriculture Dr Catherine Woteki, U.S. Patent and Trademark Office Director and Under Secretary of Commerce Michelle Lee, corporate executives, and representatives from nonprofits

Location: Rm 325, Russell Senate Office Bldg, Washington, DC www.millionwomenmentors.org https://twitter.com/MillionWMentors

Contacts: Jordan Bullock STEMconnector [email protected] 1 202 304 1951

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Tuesday, Mar. 15 AMETEK: Q1 2016 Ex-dividend date

Location: TBD http://www.ametek.com/invest/

Contacts: Kevi Coleman AMETEK Investor Relations 1 610 889 5247

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Tuesday, Mar. 15 Hershey Company: Q1 2016 Dividend payment date

Location: TBD http://www.thehersheycompany.com/investors.aspx?ICID=HCOMP1005

Contacts: Mark Pogharian Hershey Investor Relations 1 717 534 7556

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Tuesday, Mar. 15 Teleflex: Q1 2016 Dividend payment date

Location: TBD http://www.teleflex.com/en/investor/corporateProfile/index.html https://twitter.com/TeleflexInc

Contacts: Jake Elguicze Teleflex Investor Relations [email protected] 1 610 948 2836

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Tuesday, Mar. 15 Universal Health Services : Q1 2016 Dividend payment date

Location: TBD http://ir.uhsinc.com/phoenix.zhtml?c=105817&p=irol-IRHome

Contacts: Karen Sterner Universal Health Services Investor Relations [email protected] 1 610 768 3300

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Tuesday, Mar. 15 Triumph Group Inc: Q3 2016 Dividend payment date

Location: TBD http://ir.triumphgroup.com/phoenix.zhtml?c=61870&p=irol-irhome

Contacts: Sheila Spagnolo Triumph Group Inc Investor Relations [email protected] 1 610 251 1000

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Tuesday, Mar. 15 – Thursday, Mar. 17 Microgrid & Distributed Energy Development (East Coast) conference

Location: Hyatt at the Bellevue, Philadelphia, PA Philadelphia www.marcusevans.com https://twitter.com/marcusevans

Contacts: Tyler Kelch marcus evans [email protected] 1 312 894 6310

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NEW EVENT: Wednesday, Mar. 16 8:00 AM Dragon ‘lands’ in Philadelphia to celebrate ‘Game of Thrones’ on DVD – Dragon ‘lands’ in Philadelphia’s Dillon Square to celebrate yesterday’s release of ‘Game of Thrones: The Complete Fifth Season’ on DVD and Blu-ray, with the crash site featuring dug-up concrete, skid marks, dragon footprints, smoke and crushed benches. Follows events in New York and Los Angeles yesterday, with the celebrations concluding in San Francisco tomorrow

Location: Dilworth Plaza, Philadelphia, PA Philadelphia http://www.hbo.com/ https://twitter.com/HBO #GOT5DVD

Contacts: Crystal McCoy B/HI [email protected] 1 347 898 4737 1 646 435 2912

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NEW EVENT: Wednesday, Mar. 16 12:00 PM John Kasich campaigns in Pennsylvania – 2016 Republican presidential candidate John Kasich campaigns in Pennsylvania, where he holds a town hall

Location: Villanova University, 800 Lancaster Ave, Villanova, PA www.johnkasich.com https://twitter.com/johnkasich

Contacts: John Kasich press [email protected]

Doors open 11:00 AM

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UPDATED EVENT: Wednesday, Mar. 16 10:30 AM Delaware River Basin Commission holds business meeting – Delaware River Basin Commission business meeting discusses hydrologic conditions, Executive Director, and General Counsel reports

Location: Washington Crossing Historic Park Visitor Center, 1112 River Road, Washington Crossing, PA http://www.state.nj.us/drbc/

Contacts: Paula Schmitt Delaware River Basin Commission [email protected]

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Wednesday, Mar. 16 8:00 AM U.S. Chamber of Commerce annual Capital Markets Summit – U.S. Chamber of Commerce Center for Capital Markets 10th Annual Capital Markets Summit, themed ‘The Roots of Growth’. Speakers include Securities and Exchange Commission Chair Mary Jo White, Secretary of the Treasury’s Counselor Antonio Weiss, bipartisan Sens. Joe Donnelly and Pat Toomey, Republican Reps. Randy Neugebauer and French Hill, Commodity Futures Trading Commission Commissioner Chris Giancarlo, Charles Schwab President and CEO Walter Bettinger, Natixis Global Asset Management President John Hailer, and USCC President and CEO Thomas Donohue

Location: USCC, 1615 H St NW, Washington, DC http://www.capitalmarketssummit.com/ https://twitter.com/USChamberCCMC #CCMCSummit

Contacts: U.S. Chamber of Commerce press [email protected] 1 202 463 5682

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Wednesday, Mar. 16 – Thursday, Mar. 17 Global Anti-Corruption and FCPA Compliance Congress

Location: DoubleTree by Hilton Center City, Philadelphia, PA Philadelphia http://www.cbinet.com/ https://twitter.com/advanstar_cbi

Contacts: Center for Business Intelligence [email protected] 1 339 298 2100

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Wednesday, Mar. 16 – Thursday, Mar. 17 Annual Forum on Compliance Monitoring Programs

Location: DoubleTree by Hilton Center City, Philadelphia, PA Philadelphia http://www.cbinet.com/ https://twitter.com/advanstar_cbi

Contacts: Center for Business Intelligence [email protected] 1 339 298 2100

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