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Last Call for the RCPA Fall Golf Outing on September 8!
Don’t miss your chance to golf with your colleagues for a good cause! RCPA will be hosting our Fall Golf Outing to support the RCPA PAC on Monday, September 8, 2025, in conjunction with the Annual Conference. Conference attendees, exhibitors, sponsors, and presenters can now register to participate in the RCPA PAC’s Golf Outing at the Colonial Golf & Tennis Club at 4901 Linglestown Road, Harrisburg, PA 17112. Registration and lunch will be held from 11:00 am – 12:00 pm, with the shotgun start beginning at 12:00 pm.
Sponsorships are available for this worthwhile cause. We hope you will consider becoming a golf outing sponsor; it is a great way for your organization to receive name recognition as well as an opportunity to support the RCPA fundraiser!
Not a golfer but would still like to support the RCPA PAC? For your convenience, you can now make a personal online contribution, which will provide financial support to state legislators or representatives who have demonstrated a strong, consistent, and positive interest in our legislative priorities. If you are interested in learning more about the RCPA PAC or donating, please visit our website, download the PAC FAQ Card and Donation Card, or email Jack Phillips, Director of Government Affairs.
See you on the golf course! If you have any questions regarding registration, please contact Christine Tartaglione.
Advocate for Yourself at the National Council Hill Day; RCPA to Lead Pennsylvania Delegation
National Council’s Hill Day event will span two days, with a Public Policy Institute Program on October 7 at the Omni Shoreham Hotel, and meetings on Capitol Hill slated for October 8. This is a unique opportunity to connect with colleagues from across the country and share your important stories directly with the people who represent you in Washington, D.C.
Last year, RCPA members received the opportunity to learn and develop their lobbying skills through the Public Policy Institute sessions and put them to work meeting with Pennsylvania legislators in a series of meetings and roundtables. The experience was invaluable and created a pathway to advocating in their home districts and events like the RCPA Capital Day.
While Hill visits are open to all, space will limit the Public Policy Institute to 400 registrants.
As RCPA will once more serve as Team Captains for the Pennsylvania delegation, we ask that, when you register, you also contact RCPA COO Jim Sharp. RCPA will be coordinating and communicating with members as the event proceeds.
Register Here
Attendees are responsible for their own travel and lodging; however, hotel rooms can be booked through the Omni Shoreham Hotel at a discounted group rate once you have registered. Group transportation between the hotel and Capitol Hill will be offered at set times.
Note on potential shutdown: If Congress does not reach a spending agreement by September 30, there may be a government shutdown starting October 1. D.C. offices will remain open, however, and staff meetings can still occur. More updates will be provided if a shutdown appears likely.
More details will be forthcoming. We look forward to seeing you there!
Questions:
- Hill Day 2025 Website
- Public Policy Institute, Hill Meetings, or Legislative Asks: Email
- Logistics or Other Inquiries: Email
More Pennsylvania Counties Step Up to Keep Social Services Afloat During Budget Impasse: RCPA Honorary Board Member Susan Blue, CEO, President, and Owner of Community Services Group (CSG), Quoted
MHSN Urges General Assembly to Pass Budget
The Mental Health Safety Net Coalition (MHSN) is a group of stakeholders participating in a joint advocacy effort to protect and preserve our mental health service delivery system. This week’s communication urges the General Assembly to end the budget impasse to ensure the system’s ability to provide care. Without a budget, community mental health services will not receive any payment, putting vulnerable Pennsylvanians at risk.
The full letter can be read here.
Please contact Emma Sharp with any questions or if you are interested in joining the coalition.
Registration Now Open for National Council Hill Day; RCPA to Lead Pennsylvania Delegation
We are excited to announce Hill Day 2025!
Hill Day will span two days, with a Public Policy Institute Program on October 7 at the Omni Shoreham Hotel, and meetings on Capitol Hill slated for October 8.
This is a unique opportunity to connect with colleagues from across the country and share your important stories directly with the people who represent you in Washington, D.C.
Last year, RCPA members received the opportunity to learn and develop their lobbying skills through the Public Policy Institute sessions and put them to work meeting with Pennsylvania legislators in a series of meetings and roundtables. The experience was invaluable and created a pathway to advocating in their home districts and events like the RCPA Capital Day.
While Hill visits are open to all, space will limit the Public Policy Institute to 400 registrants.
As RCPA will once more serve as Team Captains for the Pennsylvania delegation, we ask that, when you register, you also contact RCPA COO Jim Sharp. RCPA will be coordinating and communicating with members as the event proceeds.
Register Here
Attendees are responsible for their own travel and lodging; however, hotel rooms can be booked through the Omni Shoreham Hotel at a discounted group rate once you have registered. Group transportation between the hotel and Capitol Hill will be offered at set times.
Note on potential shutdown: If Congress does not reach a spending agreement by September 30, there may be a government shutdown starting October 1. D.C. offices will remain open, however, and staff meetings can still occur. More updates will be provided if a shutdown appears likely.
More details will be forthcoming. We look forward to seeing you there!
Questions:
- Hill Day 2025 Website
- Public Policy Institute, Hill Meetings, or Legislative Asks: Email
- Logistics or Other Inquiries: Email
Safety Net Programs Are Likely to Be The First Affected by a Continued PA Budget Impasse: RCPA President/CEO Richard Edley Quoted
Strive to Advocate for Yourself by Supporting the RCPA Fall Golf Outing and PAC Silent Auction
RCPA PAC Golf Outing
RCPA will be hosting our Fall Golf Outing to support the RCPA PAC on Monday, September 8, 2025, in conjunction with the 2025 RCPA Annual Conference Strive to Thrive. Conference attendees, exhibitors, sponsors, and presenters can now register to participate in the RCPA PAC’s Golf Outing at the Colonial Golf & Tennis Club at 4901 Linglestown Road, Harrisburg, PA 17112. Registration and lunch will be held from 11:00 am – 12:00 pm, with the shotgun start beginning at 12:00 pm.
Sponsorships are available for this worthwhile cause. We hope you will consider becoming a golf outing sponsor; it’s a great way for your organization to receive name recognition as well as an opportunity to support the RCPA fundraiser!
PAC Silent Auction
Not a golf fan, or looking for more ways to advocate for yourself via the RCPA PAC? Consider donating to the PAC Silent Auction at the 2025 RCPA Annual Conference. This event will take place outside Connections Hall, and we are looking to attract the attention of over 700 attendees, including registrants, presenters, exhibitors, and sponsors. The money raised helps to support the RCPA PAC, which provides financial support to state legislators who have demonstrated a strong, consistent, and positive interest in our issues and priorities.
We are requesting your consideration in assisting us by providing a donation of an auction item. We are hoping to secure a variety of items that will be enticing to all members. All donations are greatly appreciated and can be something as simple as a gift certificate for a restaurant to a themed basket (candy, movie night, grilling items, cooking theme, etc.). We are also accepting items such as jewelry, designer handbags, tickets to college or professional sporting events, golf items, and sports memorabilia.
Please contact Christine Tartaglione by August 25, 2025, if you would like to donate any items. You can also contact her with any questions regarding the Fall Golf Outing or if you have any general questions regarding the silent auction. Thank you for your consideration of our request.
Rep. Dan Miller to Host Virtual Lunch & Learn Series on Changes to Medicaid and SNAP
Join Representative Dan Miller for a series of Virtual Lunch & Learn Sessions to see what the upcoming changes to Medicaid and SNAP may look like. Experts and advocates from Just Harvest, J Badger Consulting, Pennsylvania Health Action Network, Pennsylvania Health Law Project, St. Clair Health, and more will be on hand to help lead the discussion! Hear from experts and advocates how recent federal changes are likely to impact access and create challenges for the people who rely upon the generational promises they represent.
Visit here for more information.
Request for Your Support for the RCPA PAC
The Rehabilitation and Community Providers Association Political Action Committee (RCPA PAC) is asking members to consider making a personal contribution to the PAC. With these donations, we have been successful in supporting legislative leadership who understand the severe challenges facing many of our providers. These representatives are willing to stand up for our issues as we fight to move Pennsylvania forward.
We urge you to view our 2025 Legislative & Administrative Priorities to see how RCPA is working, and will continue to work, for you. We are able to achieve these goals thanks to our members’ dedication and contributions.
Make an online contribution and advocate for yourself today. While the request is voluntary, we encourage you to make a contribution of $100, $250, $350, $500, or more to the RCPA PAC. If you are interested, you can also consider making a recurring monthly donation.
If you have any questions regarding the RCPA PAC or making a donation, please contact Jack Phillips, Director, Government Affairs.
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