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Friday, September 30
 

5:00pm EDT

Logistics: the first 48 hours
Learn how to effectively scale-up logistics within the region to a larger response; strategies and practical steps to set up for success.
Good for Logistics workers starting jobs or those managing scale up; those who want to learn early logistics strategies.


Friday September 30, 2016 5:00pm - 8:00pm EDT
Break Room 165 Flanders Road, Westborough, MA 01581

5:00pm EDT

Disaster Mental Health Fundamentals
Prepare to provide for and respond to the psychological needs of people throughout the disaster cycle of preparedness, response and recovery. Good for licensed mental health professionals interseted in joining the Disaster Mental Health team.



Friday September 30, 2016 5:00pm - 8:00pm EDT
Room C 165 Flanders Road, Westborough, MA 01581

5:00pm EDT

Concept of Operations Workshop
Designed as a follow up to Concept of Operations Overview. An interactive familiarization with key ideas and practices from the Concept of Operations.
Good for all workers seeking more information on the structure of a Red Cross Disaster Response Operation.

Speakers


Friday September 30, 2016 5:00pm - 8:30pm EDT
Warehouse 165 Flanders Road, Westborough, MA 01581

5:00pm EDT

Supporting Volunteers and Managing Teams
Raise your self-awareness about your leadership style; identify the positive changes you can make to enhance your success as a supervisor of volunteers.
Good for DAT leadership or those interested in leading teams.



Friday September 30, 2016 5:00pm - 8:30pm EDT
Room A 165 Flanders Road, Westborough, MA 01581

5:00pm EDT

Mass Care Presentation
Discussions will cover the release of new sheltering doctrine, job tools, and forms. We will also provide a refresher on best practices in Feeding to include safe food handling, vendor/catering agreements, the use of meals ready to eat.
Good for all Mass Care workers.


Friday September 30, 2016 5:00pm - 8:30pm EDT
Room B 165 Flanders Road, Westborough, MA 01581
 
Saturday, October 1
 

8:30am EDT

Forklift Fundamentals: Module 2
Limited Capacity full

Prerequisite: Logistics: An Overview, Forklift Module 1.
This is a live trainer led course that uses the Module 1 (prerequisite) content to deliver hands-on training, including a forklift inspection and operator driving test. This courses meet the requirements to work in Red Cross facilities that are managed by national headquarters or regions on a day to day basis, or one that is opened to support a disaster relief operation on a temporary basis.

** Because the Red Cross pays a fee for each participant who takes Module 1 (prerequisite), it is important that only those workers who qualify for and are in Logistics warehousing or Mass Care bulk distribution enroll in this course. If you are interested in completing the training you should talk with your regional Logistics lead to make sure that this course is the right fit. You should have disaster experience in order to participate in this course.
Good for workers interested in learning how to operate a forklift.

Speakers

Saturday October 1, 2016 8:30am - 10:00am EDT
Warehouse 165 Flanders Road, Westborough, MA 01581

9:00am EDT

On the Scene: DAT Supervisor Workshop
This workshop introduces the roles, responsibilities, and tasks of a DAT Response Supervisor. Good for current DAT Supervisors or DAT Members interested in learning more about expectations of a DAT Supervisor on the scene. Contains content specific to the MA Region, but others are welcome.

Speakers
avatar for Paul Hoy

Paul Hoy

DAT; Region Info & Planning Lead; RDO Volunteer Partner, Red Cross of MA Volunteer
avatar for Ralph Swick

Ralph Swick

DAT Regional Lead



Saturday October 1, 2016 9:00am - 12:00pm EDT
Break Room 165 Flanders Road, Westborough, MA 01581

9:00am EDT

DST 101 Overview

Will cover activities support by DST during National and Local disasters. No prerequisites are required for this session. DST 101 Overview will satisfy requirement for DST GAP. Good for those interested in joining the Disaster Services Technology team.



Saturday October 1, 2016 9:00am - 12:00pm EDT
Room B 165 Flanders Road, Westborough, MA 01581

9:00am EDT

Service Delivery Site Management:1
Learn how to establish, operate, monitor, and close a service delivery site. Explore ways to meet the needs of disaster clients in a timely and cost-effective manner. Part 1 and 2 required.
Good for those intersted persuing a Manager (MN) GAP

Speakers

Saturday October 1, 2016 9:00am - 6:00pm EDT
Room C 165 Flanders Road, Westborough, MA 01581

10:00am EDT

Forklift: Practice
Limited Capacity seats available

Prerequisite: Sucessful completion of Forklift Modules 1 and 2
Good for: new or existing forklift operators

Saturday October 1, 2016 10:00am - 12:00pm EDT
Warehouse 165 Flanders Road, Westborough, MA 01581

10:00am EDT

Staging Area Workshop
Introduction to the job tools and guidance. A briefing and walkthrough of a warehouse environment, with strategies for opening and running an effective staging area.
Good for Logistics team members and those interested in Bulk Distribution.

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Saturday October 1, 2016 10:00am - 12:00pm EDT
Room A 165 Flanders Road, Westborough, MA 01581

12:00pm EDT

Disaster Mental Health Q & A

New and existing DMH volunteers are encouarged to attend.


Speakers
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Christine Tebaldi

DMH Regional Lead


Saturday October 1, 2016 12:00pm - 1:00pm EDT
Computer Space 165 Flanders Road, Westborough, MA 01581

12:00pm EDT

Everyone is Welcome
This presentation is designed to educate the audience about excellent service delivery to all of our clients and staff, by inclusion and integration of their varied needs before, during and after disasters. Attendance at one of the three presentations is strongly reccomended for all participants.

Speakers

Saturday October 1, 2016 12:00pm - 1:00pm EDT
Room A 165 Flanders Road, Westborough, MA 01581

12:00pm EDT

Forklift: Practice
Limited Capacity seats available

Structured practice time for new or existing forklift operators who have successfully completed Forklift Modules 1 & 2

Saturday October 1, 2016 12:00pm - 2:00pm EDT
Warehouse 165 Flanders Road, Westborough, MA 01581

12:15pm EDT

Deployment Panel
Hear from Disaster Responders from throughout the Region who have deployed for the first time in a moderated panel format.

Saturday October 1, 2016 12:15pm - 1:00pm EDT
Room B 165 Flanders Road, Westborough, MA 01581

12:15pm EDT

Patient Connection: An Intro
An overview of the Patient Connection family reunification system operated by the MA Region. Good for those interested in learning more about the program or joining the Patient Connection team.

Speakers
avatar for Bill Fleming

Bill Fleming

Patient Connetion Volunteer Activity Lead


Saturday October 1, 2016 12:15pm - 1:00pm EDT
Room C 165 Flanders Road, Westborough, MA 01581

1:00pm EDT

ViaSat Workshop
Limited Capacity full

Teams will learn to setup and operate a ViaSat system utilized to obtain an internet connection to support communications during a disaster. This session will be conducted outside. Good for new, interested, or existing Disaster Services Technology team members.


Saturday October 1, 2016 1:00pm - 3:00pm EDT
Warehouse 165 Flanders Road, Westborough, MA 01581

1:00pm EDT

Trailering
Limited Capacity full

Learn and practice towing a shelter trailer. Intended for current MA Regional drivers willing to help with trailering resources needed on the scene.
Good for DAT, Operations, and Logistics team members.

Speakers
avatar for Paul Hoy

Paul Hoy

DAT; Region Info & Planning Lead; RDO Volunteer Partner, Red Cross of MA Volunteer


Saturday October 1, 2016 1:00pm - 3:00pm EDT
Parking Lot 165 Flanders Road, Westborough, MA 01581

1:00pm EDT

Disaster Assessment Workshop
Hands on workshop to further train workers to conduct Detailed Damage Assessments accurately, efficiently, and safely.
Good for new, interested, or existing Disaster Assessment team members.

Speakers

Saturday October 1, 2016 1:00pm - 4:00pm EDT
Room A 165 Flanders Road, Westborough, MA 01581

1:00pm EDT

Facilities Workshop
An introduction to the new guidance and discussion of best practices for the selection, inspection, and operation of DRO facilities.
Good for new, intersted, or exisiting Logistics team members.

Speakers

Saturday October 1, 2016 1:00pm - 4:00pm EDT
Room B 165 Flanders Road, Westborough, MA 01581

1:00pm EDT

Patient Connection: Technical Skills Training
Learn the practical realities of operating the Patient Connection system. Good for new, interested, or existing Patient Connection team members. Prereqisites: Patient Connection: An Intro

Speakers
avatar for Bill Fleming

Bill Fleming

Patient Connetion Volunteer Activity Lead


Saturday October 1, 2016 1:00pm - 4:00pm EDT
Computer Space 165 Flanders Road, Westborough, MA 01581

1:00pm EDT

Integrated Care Condolence Team Fundamentals
Explore compassionate, effective services for families who have lost a loved one, or who have missing or hospitalized loved ones. Guidance and best practices for working in an integrated care condolence team environment.
Good for DAT teams, Disaster Mental Health and Health Services teams, those with a Client Casework GAP



Saturday October 1, 2016 1:00pm - 5:00pm EDT
Break Room 165 Flanders Road, Westborough, MA 01581

2:00pm EDT

Forklift: Practice
Limited Capacity seats available

Structured practice time for new or existing forklift operators who have successfully completed Forklift Modules 1 & 2

Saturday October 1, 2016 2:00pm - 4:00pm EDT
Warehouse 165 Flanders Road, Westborough, MA 01581

3:00pm EDT

ViaSat Workshop
Limited Capacity seats available

Teams will learn to setup and operate a ViaSat system utilized to obtain an internet connection to support communications during a disaster. This session will be conducted outside. Good for new, interested, or existing Disaster Services Technology team members.


Saturday October 1, 2016 3:00pm - 5:00pm EDT
Warehouse 165 Flanders Road, Westborough, MA 01581

3:00pm EDT

Trailering
Limited Capacity full

Learn and practice towing a shelter trailer. Intended for current MA Regional drivers willing to help with trailering resources needed on the scene.
Good for DAT, Operations, and Logistics team members.

Speakers
avatar for Paul Hoy

Paul Hoy

DAT; Region Info & Planning Lead; RDO Volunteer Partner, Red Cross of MA Volunteer


Saturday October 1, 2016 3:00pm - 5:00pm EDT
Parking Lot 165 Flanders Road, Westborough, MA 01581

4:00pm EDT

Forklift: Practice
Limited Capacity full

Structured practice time for new or existing forklift operators who have successfully completed Forklift Modules 1 & 2

Saturday October 1, 2016 4:00pm - 6:00pm EDT
Warehouse 165 Flanders Road, Westborough, MA 01581

4:00pm EDT

Effective use of DRO Management tools
To staff, resouce, plan, supervise on a DRO effectively. Practical tips on using the 204, staff request, 6409, and job evaluation forms to get what you need.
Good for those interested in deployment.

Speakers

Saturday October 1, 2016 4:00pm - 6:00pm EDT
Room B 165 Flanders Road, Westborough, MA 01581

5:00pm EDT

Telling the Red Cross Story
This is a basic level course designed for DAT members to review some basic principles of photography, videography, and using social media on scene at a disaster. We will review what types of information is useful to gain during a response that can then be used for marketing, financial development, pitching media and recruiting new volunteers.


Saturday October 1, 2016 5:00pm - 6:00pm EDT
Room A 165 Flanders Road, Westborough, MA 01581

5:00pm EDT

CAS Workshop: DMH/DHS
Education and support for using CAS 2.0. Good for Disaster Mental Health or Health Services members.

Speakers
avatar for Jamie Barry

Jamie Barry

MA Red Cross Regional Recovery Manager



Saturday October 1, 2016 5:00pm - 6:30pm EDT
Computer Space 165 Flanders Road, Westborough, MA 01581

6:00pm EDT

Forklift: Practice
Limited Capacity seats available

Structured practice time for new or existing forklift operators who have successfully completed Forklift Modules 1 & 2

Saturday October 1, 2016 6:00pm - 8:00pm EDT
Warehouse 165 Flanders Road, Westborough, MA 01581

7:00pm EDT

Everyone is Welcome
This presentation is designed to educate the audience about excellent service delivery to all of our clients and staff, by inclusion and integration of their varied needs before, during and after disasters. Attendance at one of the three presentations is strongly reccomended for all participants.

Speakers

Saturday October 1, 2016 7:00pm - 8:00pm EDT
Room A 165 Flanders Road, Westborough, MA 01581

7:00pm EDT

Deployment Management Panel
Hear from Disaster Responders with Manager GAPs discuss their experiences from the field.

Speakers

Saturday October 1, 2016 7:00pm - 9:00pm EDT
Break Room 165 Flanders Road, Westborough, MA 01581
 
Sunday, October 2
 

8:30am EDT

Forklift Fundamentals: Module 2
Limited Capacity seats available

Prerequisite: Logistics: An Overview, Forklift Module 1.
This is a live trainer led course that uses the Module 1 (prerequisite) content to deliver hands-on training, including a forklift inspection and operator driving test. This courses meet the requirements to work in Red Cross facilities that are managed by national headquarters or regions on a day to day basis, or one that is opened to support a disaster relief operation on a temporary basis.

** Because the Red Cross pays a fee for each participant who takes Module 1 (prerequisite), it is important that only those workers who qualify for and are in Logistics warehousing or Mass Care bulk distribution enroll in this course. If you are interested in completing the training you should talk with your regional Logistics lead to make sure that this course is the right fit. You should have disaster experience in order to participate in this course.
Good for workers interested in learning how to operate a forklift.

Speakers

Sunday October 2, 2016 8:30am - 10:00am EDT
Warehouse 165 Flanders Road, Westborough, MA 01581

8:30am EDT

Casework Workshop
Opportunities for caseworkers to practice their interviewing techniques, document casework, make appropriate referrals, and build a client recovery plan.
Good for DAT teams and anyone with client contact, specifically those involved in client recovery. Prerequisites: Recovery Services: An Overview, Casework and Recovery Planning Fundamentals, Direct Client Assistance Fundamentals, Direct Client Assistance CAS 2.0.

Speakers
avatar for Jamie Barry

Jamie Barry

MA Red Cross Regional Recovery Manager



Sunday October 2, 2016 8:30am - 12:00pm EDT
Room B 165 Flanders Road, Westborough, MA 01581

8:30am EDT

Service Delivery Site Management: 2
Learn how to establish, operate, monitor, and close a service delivery site. Explore ways to meet the needs of disaster clients in a timely and cost-effective manner. Part 1 and 2 required.
Good for those intersted persuing a Manager (MN) GAP

Speakers

Sunday October 2, 2016 8:30am - 12:00pm EDT
Room C 165 Flanders Road, Westborough, MA 01581

9:00am EDT

DST: Local Network Setup
Using the Region’s laptops, printers ,and routers, establish a network to support a regional disaster headquarters. Familiarity with Windows 7 would be useful for the session.
Good for new, interested, or existing Disaster Services Technology team members.


Sunday October 2, 2016 9:00am - 12:00pm EDT
Break Room 165 Flanders Road, Westborough, MA 01581

9:00am EDT

From Request to Resource: Sourcing materials on a DRO
Explore the sourcing and procurement possibilities for resources requested on a DRO, led by experienced logistics personnel, using a mix of real-life examples.
Good in particular for those interested in Procurement, Supply, or In-Kind.





Sunday October 2, 2016 9:00am - 12:00pm EDT
Room A 165 Flanders Road, Westborough, MA 01581

10:00am EDT

Forklift: Practice
Limited Capacity seats available

Structured practice time for new or existing forklift operators who have successfully completed Forklift Modules 1 & 2

Sunday October 2, 2016 10:00am - 12:00pm EDT
Warehouse 165 Flanders Road, Westborough, MA 01581

12:00pm EDT

Everyone is Welcome
This presentation is designed to educate the audience about excellent service delivery to all of our clients and staff, by inclusion and integration of their varied needs before, during and after disasters. Attendance at one of the three presentations is strongly reccomended for all participants.

Speakers

Sunday October 2, 2016 12:00pm - 1:00pm EDT
Room C 165 Flanders Road, Westborough, MA 01581

12:00pm EDT

Forklift: Practice
Limited Capacity seats available

Structured practice time for new or existing forklift operators who have successfully completed Forklift Modules 1 & 2

Sunday October 2, 2016 12:00pm - 2:00pm EDT
Warehouse 165 Flanders Road, Westborough, MA 01581

12:15pm EDT

RDO, SDPM, DPM Panel
A lunchtime session for MA Disaster Responders to hear from the Regional Disaster Officer and other members of the Disaster Services staff. Questions/topics you would like addressed must be submitted in advance to Timothy.Pitoniak@redcross.org. Good for MA Region workforce.

Speakers

Sunday October 2, 2016 12:15pm - 1:00pm EDT
Room B 165 Flanders Road, Westborough, MA 01581

1:00pm EDT

ViaSat Workshop
Limited Capacity full

Teams will learn to setup and operate a ViaSat system utilized to obtain an internet connection to support communications during a disaster. This session will be conducted outside. Good for new, interested, or existing Disaster Services Technology team members.


Sunday October 2, 2016 1:00pm - 3:00pm EDT
Warehouse 165 Flanders Road, Westborough, MA 01581

1:00pm EDT

Trailering
Limited Capacity full

Learn and practice towing a shelter trailer. Intended for current MA Regional drivers willing to help with trailering resources needed on the scene.
Good for DAT, Operations, and Logistics team members.

Sunday October 2, 2016 1:00pm - 3:00pm EDT
Parking Lot 165 Flanders Road, Westborough, MA 01581

1:00pm EDT

Care Assistance Fundamentals - Skills Test
Prepare to safely assist people with disabilities and other access and functional needs access and use Red Cross facilities and services while promoting the independence of the clients served.
Good for new, interested, or existing Sheltering team members.

Speakers

Sunday October 2, 2016 1:00pm - 4:00pm EDT
Break Room 165 Flanders Road, Westborough, MA 01581

1:00pm EDT

CAS Workshop: Caseworkers
An overview of how to use CAS 2.0 with time for Q&A. It is helpful for people to have CAS access prior to this session. Good for DAT teams.

Speakers
avatar for Jamie Barry

Jamie Barry

MA Red Cross Regional Recovery Manager



Sunday October 2, 2016 1:00pm - 4:00pm EDT
Computer Space 165 Flanders Road, Westborough, MA 01581

1:00pm EDT

Districts Explained: a Practical Application of Conops
Exploring the roles and responsibilities of the districts, the headquarters, and how staff works together to succeed at each work location. Examples of success or failure in process shared from the field.
Good for those interested in deployment or a better understanding of the implementation of Conops.

Speakers

Sunday October 2, 2016 1:00pm - 4:00pm EDT
Room A 165 Flanders Road, Westborough, MA 01581

2:00pm EDT

Forklift: Practice
Limited Capacity seats available

Structured practice time for new or existing forklift operators who have successfully completed Forklift Modules 1 & 2

Sunday October 2, 2016 2:00pm - 4:00pm EDT
Warehouse 165 Flanders Road, Westborough, MA 01581
 
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