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May New 2011 NYBMA (Web)
May New 2011 NYBMA (Web)
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Elections will take place at the next meeting for the Board of Directors. There are seven be read.
members running for seven positions. The highest six vote getters will serve for three The Secretary Pro-Temp read Website
years and the lowest vote getter will serve for one. Please make sure to attend the
the minutes. They were accepted as Past President Scott Casazza congratulat-
meeting and cast your vote.
read. ed Izzy Betancourt on the fantastic job he’s
On a very personal note, I would like to extend my deepest thanks to all for their offers
of help, condolences, phone calls, email and texts upon the recent passing of my dad. It President Higgins welcomed done on the website. Everyone agreed.
really meant a lot and was very much appreciated. Thanks you to all!! He got a thunderous round of applause.
all Past President, Life Members and As-
Please remember that the order of dress at all of our meetings is jacket and tie and that sociate Members. He asked that guests
all guests need to request approval to attend all meetings
stand up and introduce themselves. Bulletin
Hope to see you at the May 12th meeting!! President Higgins thanked Klye Chairman William Waldren reported that
Bragg from local 32 BJ SEIU for a very the Bulletin will be adding a half page
Fraternally Yours,
informative presentation of upcoming add. He asked for help in seeking new
changes to the union and its 401K plan. advertisers. He also reminded the Asso-
James Higgins,
President, NYBMA
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ciation that the Bulletin is the biggest fund Tom Smajlaj was nominated for Barry Riordan was nominated for will take place for the Board of Directors
raiser we have and if it wasn’t for it the As- Secretary by Artan Kllobocishta and sec- the Board by Past President Scott Casazza with the top 6 vote-getters serving three
sociation wouldn’t be able to survive. onded by Jose Rodriguez. Mr. Smajlaj ac- and seconded by Chris Hayes. Mr. Riordan years and the lowest vote getter serving
cepted. Past President Scott Casazza made gladly accepted. one year.
Old Business a motion that nominations for Treasurer be After a very large 50/50 draw-
None. closed, seconded by Chris Hayes. Past President made a motion that nomi- ing the meeting was adjourned at 9:08
German Negron was nominated nations for board members be closed, PM.
New Business for Financial Secretary by Felix Pagan and seconded by Chris Hayes.
seconded by Henry Hernandez. Mr. Negron Past President Mike Leahy Respectfully submitted ,
Nominations for Dais and Board posi-
tions were conducted by Past President accepted. Jose Rodriguez made a motion
that nominations for Financial Secretary be
pointed out that as none of the dais
members positions were being contest-
Niall Cremin
William Waldren.
closed, seconded by Chris Hayes. ed, the Secretary would cast a ceremonial Niall Cremin
James Higgins was nominated for
President by Past President Mike Leahy and Henry Hernandez was nominat- vote at May’s meeting. A runoff election NYBMA Secretary Pro-Temp
ed for the Board by Past President Scott
seconded by Barry Riordan. Mr. Higgins
Casazza and seconded by Chris Hayes.
accepted. Zef Smajlaj made a motion that
Mr. Hernandez accepted.
JOSEPH R. SKILTON
nominations for President be closed, sec-
onded by Past President Scott Casazza. Larry Williams was nominated for Good News, Sickness and Distress
the Board by Jim Grosberg and seconded by clinton Straub, Vice President NYBMA
Jose Rodriguez was nominated
by Chris Hayes. Mr. Williams accepted.
for Vice-President by Henry Hernandez “President James Higgins’ father Mr. James Higgins Sr.,
Chris Hayes was nominated for
and seconded by Zef Smajlaj. Mr. Ro- recently passed away. Our deepest sympathies go out to
the Board by Past President Mike Leahy President Higgins and his family.”
driguez accepted. Past President Mike
and seconded by Larry Williams. Mr. Hayes
Leahy made a motion that nominations
for Vice-President be closed, seconded
accepted. “On a positive note, the stork will be visiting Mrs. Sue Higgins
by Past President Scott Casazza. Artan Kllobocishta was nomi- in several months time. Congratulations President Higgins!!
nated for the Board by Zef Smajlaj and You are that much closer to having your very own rugby team.”
Izzy Betancourt was nominated
seconded by Past President Scott Casa-
for Treasurer by Henry Hernandez and Please contact Vice President Clinton Straub for any Good News,
zza. Mr. Kllobocishta accepted. Sickness and Distress reporting. Thank you
seconded by Zef Smajlaj. Mr. Betancourt
declined the nomination. Robert An- Felix Pagan was nominated for
the board by Juan Mendez and seconded
drzejewski was nominated for Treasurer “A little Madness in the Spring
by Brian Eckstein. Mr. Pagan accepted. Is wholesome even for the King.”
by Past President Scott Casazza and sec-
onded by Barry Riordan. Mr. Andrzejews- Niall Cremin was nominated for
ki accepted. Chris Hayes made a motion the Board by John O’Mahoney and sec- - Emily Dickinson
onded by Larry Williams. Mr. Cremin ac-
that nominations for Treasurer be closed, Happy Spring Everyone!
cepted.
seconded by Zef Smajlaj.
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Golf Package
Includes a Round of Golf (w/cart), BBQ, Lunch,
Beer and Soda on the course, Awards Dinner and
4 Hour Open Bar starting at 6:30. The NYBMA Dais and 2011 Grand Ball Committee
All inclusive $210.00.
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