We have signed a new contract with DHCR, but like all of you, we are waiting for our advance.  This has held us up on many of the deliverables in the contract but staff are forging ahead. 

Here are some of the deliverables for the network that are included in our new contract are:

• Updating the Lead NID for agencies, providing lead logs for agencies use, providing one day lead training for new staff, and keeping the network current on lead issues.  (see sidebar)

• Updating the Asbestos Waiver

• Trainings - NYSWDA will be coordinating regional as well as statewide trainings.  Our Training Committee will be polling the network to find out what trainings you are interested in.  We have identified 6 regional centers that will allow you to send staff for trainings without the need for overnights.  We will soon have a training schedule posted on the website. 

• Updating fuel savings study.  NYSWDA will be working with the network to provide NY with current data on how much our WAP program is currently saving on both fuel and electric usage.

• Providing a complete Field Manual posted on this website to act as study guide for new staff.

• Provide a Management Manual for new Directors

• Procurement of WAP materials and Insurance

• Provide Peer to Peer support for agencies in trouble because of staff turnover

• Website resources with the NYSWDA website

If you have ideas that you would like to see the association doing for the network, please let us know