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    September Consumer Financial Protection Events Announced

    August 26, 2024

    Harrisburg, PA – Education and outreach staff from the Pennsylvania Department of Banking and Securities (DoBS) will be hosting and participating in numerous presentations for groups of senior citizens, service providers and the public throughout the month of September to promote financial capability and provide investor education. 

    September outreach events, in partnership with the listed organizations, will be held in person and are open to the public unless otherwise noted.  

    EVENTS FOR THE GENERAL PUBLIC

    Fraud BINGO: A fun and interactive presentation that teaches consumers how to protect themselves from investment fraud by playing a familiar game – BINGO! Every day people get “scammed” out of THOUSANDS of dollars. Many times, it’s those who can least afford to lose the money!

    • Exeter Community Library, 4569 Prestwick Drive, Reading (Berks County) on Sept. 14 from 1:00 PM to 2:00 PM. For additional information contact Denise Gierula at 610-406-9431 or programming@exeterlibrary.org.
    • PHFA Berks County, Barley Square, 220 Grape St., Reading (Berks County) on Sept. 27 from 9:00 AM to 12:00 PM. For additional information contact Alicia Spencer at 610-270-1989 or aspencer@phfa.org.

    $camJam: A fun and interactive event that brings experts in law enforcement and state agencies together to educate target audiences on how to protect their money from financial fraud and abuse. Between key sessions attendees get to play Fraud BINGO – they may even win a prize! This program is in partnership with AARP Pennsylvania.

    • Lower Moreland Township Police Department to host at the Huntingdon Valley Library (Community Room), 625 Red Lion Road, Huntingdon Valley (Montgomery County) on Sept. 12 from 1:00 PM to 3:00 PM. For additional information contact Sgt. Julia Stasik Huttick or Greta Hopkins at 215-947-3132 or jhuttick@lowermoreland.org.
    • McConnellstown Fire Hall (Huntingdon Regional Fire and Rescue-station 65-1), 6136 Shenecoy Road, Huntingdon (Huntingdon County) on Sept. 24 from 10:00 AM to 12:00 PM. For additional information contact Lori Heaton at 814-643-5115 ext. 207 or lheaton@hbfaaa.org.
    • PA Dept, of Conservation & Natural Resources (DCNR), 25185 Great Cove Road, McConnellsburg (Fulton County) on Sept. 25 from 9:30 AM to 11:30 AM. For additional information contact Lori Heaton at 814-643-5115 ext. 207 or lheaton@hbfaaa.org.
    • Saxton Volunteer Fire Company, 504 8th St., Saxton (Bedford County) on Sept. 25 from 1:30 PM to 3:30 PM. For additional information contact Lori Heaton at 814-643-5115 ext. 207 or lheaton@hbfaaa.org.
    • The Bedford Elks Country Club, 937 S. Richard St., Bedford (Bedford County) on Sept. 26 from 10:00 AM to 12:00 PM. For additional information contact Lori Heaton at 814-643-5115 ext. 207 or lheaton@hbfaaa.org.

    EVENTS FOR OLDER ADULTS 

    Fraud BINGO: A fun and interactive presentation that teaches consumers how to protect themselves from investment fraud by playing a familiar game – BINGO! Every day people get “scammed” out of THOUSANDS of dollars. Many times, it’s those who can least afford to lose the money!

    • Rosemary Montagno Senior Center, 12601 Townsend Road, Philadelphia (Philadelphia County) on Sept. 9 from 1:00 PM to 2:00 PM. Open to members only. For additional information contact Kathy Woods at 215-673-7734 or montagno23@yahoo.com.
    • Heidelberg Area Retired Persons (HARP), Heidelberg Union Church, 5187 Irvin Road, Slatington (Lehigh County) on Sept. 10 from 11:00 AM to 12:00 PM. Open to members only. For additional information contact George Dillman at gdillman@pa.gov.
    • Lee Park Senior Center, 140 Lee Park Ave., Hanover (York County) on Sept. 18 from 10:00 AM to 11:00 AM. Open to members only. For additional information contact Shannon Perez at 570-825-9883 or shannon.perez@luzernecounty.org.
    • Butler Senior Center (Tanglewood), 10 Austin Ave., Lyndora (Butler County) on Sept. 24 from 11:00 AM to 12:00 PM. Open to members only. For additional information contact Brittany Gilfillan at 724-282-3008 or BBuzzell@co.butler.pa.us.
    • Concordia Haven Apartments, Haven 1, 112 Marwood Road, Cabot (Butler County) on Sept. 24 from 2:00 PM to 3:00 PM. Open to residents only. For additional information contact Jeannine Zaccone at 724-352-1571 or jzaccone@concordialm.org.
    • Beaver Falls Plaza, 1008 7th Ave., Beaver Falls (Beaver County) on Sept. 25 from 11:00 AM to 12:00 PM. Open to residents only. For additional information contact Shea Good at 724-846-4617 or sgood@aspencos.com.

    LEGISLATIVE EVENTS

    Outreach staff will also be available at the following legislative events:

    • Rep. Milou Mackenzie’s Senior Expo: Lower Milford Township Fire Company No. 1, 1601 Limeport Pike, Coopersburg (Lehigh County) on Sept. 5 from 10:00 AM to 12:00 PM. For additional information contact Sara Baran at 610-965-5830 or sbaran@pahousegop.com.
    • Rep. Tina Davis’ Senior Expo: Bristol Township Senior Center, 2501 Bath Road, Bristol (Bucks County) on Sept. 5 from 10:00 AM to 1:00 PM. For additional information contact Dawn Quirple at 267-580-2660 or dquirple@pahouse.net.
    • Rep. Alec Rycavage’s Retirement Planning Seminar: Crestwood High School, Fairview Township Municipal Building – 65 Shady Tree Drive, Mountain Top (Luzerne County) on Sept. 5 from 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM. For additional information contact Sam Galski at 570-403-2371 or sgalski@pahousegop.com.
    • Rep. Jeff Olsommer’s Senior Expo: Dingman Twp. Fire Department, 680 Log Tavern Road, Milford (Pike County) on Sept. 6 from 9:30 AM to 1:00 PM. For additional information contact Jill Gamboni at 570-226-5959 or jgamboni@pahousegop.com.
    • Rep. Tom Jones 55 & Up Expo: Hope Community Church, 1806 Harrisburg Ave., Mount Joy (Lancaster County) on Sept. 10 from 9:00 AM to 11:00 AM. For additional information contact Sharon Ogilvie at 717-367-5525 or sogilvie@pahousegop.com.
    • Rep. Greg Scott’s 2024 Senior Fair: Greater Plymouth Community Center, 2910 Jolly Road, Plymouth Meeting (Montgomery County) on Sept. 10 from 11:00 AM to 2:00 PM. For additional information contact Jackie Oleas at 484-685-3494 or joleas@pahouse.net.
    • Sen. Timothy Kearney and Rep. Heather Boyd’s Senior Expo: The Drexelbrook Catering and Events Center, 4700 Drexelbrook Drive, Drexel Hill (Delaware County) on Sept. 12 from 9:00 AM to 12:00 PM. For additional information contact Donna Elms at 610-544-6120 or donnaelms@pasenate.com.
    • Rep. Tina Pickett’s Senior Citizen’s Expo: Triton Hose Company, 116 W. Tioga St., Tunkhannock (Wyoming County) on Sept. 13 from 10:00 AM to 1:00PM. For additional information contact Leslie Hopkins at 570-836-4777 or lhopkins@pahousegop.com.
    • Rep. Mike Armanini’s DuBois $camJam: Parkside Community Senior Center, 12 W. Park Ave., DuBois (Clearfield County) on Sept. 17 from 10:00 AM to 12:00 PM. For additional information contact Mary Thorwart at 814-781-6301 or mthorwart@pahousegop.com.
    • Rep. Mike Armanini’s Ridgway $camJam: Ridgway Senior Junction, 317 W. Main St., Ridgway (Elk County) on Sept. 18 from 10:00 AM to 12:00 PM. For additional information contact Mary Thorwart at 814-781-6301 or mthorwart@pahousegop.com.
    • Rep. Joe Hamm and Sen. Gene Yaw’s Senior Expo: Community Baptist Church, 1853 State Route 87, Montoursville (Lycoming County) on Sept. 19 from 9:30 AM to 1:00 PM. For additional information contact Kathy Koch at 570-398-4476 or kkoch@pahousegop.com.
    • Rep. Brett Miller’s $camJam: Columbia Senior Center, 510 Walnut St., Columbia (Lancaster County) on Sept. 20 from 10:00 AM to 12:00 PM. For additional information contact Paul Davis at 717-295-5050 or pmdavis@pahousegop.com.
    • Rep. Patty Kim, Rep. Dave Madsen & Rep. Justin Fleming’s Senior Fair: Greater Zion Missionary Baptist Church, 212 N. Progress Ave., Harrisburg (Dauphin County) on Sept. 20 from 10:00 AM to 1:00 PM. For additional information contact Rep. Fleming’s District Office at 717-230-1172 or repfleming@pahouse.net.
    • Rep. Lisa Borowski’s Senior Fair: Penn State Brandywine Campus, 25 Yearsley Mill Road, Media (Delaware County) on Sept. 26 from 10:00 AM to 1:00 PM. For additional information contact Katherine Schleigh at 484-427-2884 or kschleigh@pahouse.net.

    EVENTS FOR LIMITED AUDIENCES

    Choosing Investment Accounts and Investment Professionals that are Right for You: This session will outline different account and professional considerations that should be considered when investing. We will explore multiple account types, including providing resources to help you find accounts and professionals based on your needs. Topics may include registration verification, interview questions, Form CRS (Client Relationship Summary), and other important considerations.

    • Pennsylvania Public Utility Commission (PUC), Harrisburg (Dauphin County) on Sept. 4 from 12:00 PM to 1:00 PM. Event is VIRTUAL and open to PUC employees only. For additional information contact Stephen Colantuono at 717-787-8729 or tcolantuon@pa.gov.

    Fraud Bingo: A fun and interactive presentation that teaches consumers how to protect themselves from investment fraud by playing a familiar game – BINGO! Every day people get “scammed” out of THOUSANDS of dollars. Many times, it’s those who can least afford to lose the money!

    • Special Olympics Pennsylvania, Norristown (Montgomery County) on Sept. 17 from 7:00 PM to 8:00 PM. Event is VIRTUAL and open to athletes of Special Olympics PA only. For additional information contact Jordan Schubert at 610-630-9450 or jschubert@specialolympicspa.org.
    • PA Association of Retired State Employees (PARSE), Schuylkill-Carbon Chapter, 101 S. Broad Mountain Ave., Frackville (Schuylkill County) on Sept. 18 from 12:00 PM to 1:00 PM. Open to members only. For additional information contact George Dillman at gdillman@pa.gov.

    DoBS Investor Education and Consumer Outreach staff works with state and local government agencies, service providers, community and trade organizations, the General Assembly, the military community, schools, and other partners to help Pennsylvanians across the commonwealth become well-informed about the financial marketplace.

    Learn more about the free, non-commercial programs and presentations available, or contact us to request a program tailored to your specific needs.

    Visit the department's calendar of events to find an event near you. Consumers and community groups can call 1-800-PA-BANKS or email informed@pa.gov for more information.