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[ minutes ]
[ NYSAPLS Board of Directors Meeting • March 15, 2024

Embassy Suites, Saratoga Springs NY

Meeting called to order at 7:36 p.m. by President Jeremy Thompson. Consent Calendar:
• Minutes of the last Board of Directors meeting, Financial Reports, and
Attendance: Committee Reports/Minutes were included in the handouts distributed prior
to the meeting and are typically all moved under a Consent Calendar format.
Association Officers: Motion to accept the Consent Calendar was made by Joshua Graf, seconded
President Jeremy E. Thompson by John Abruzzo, all in favor, none opposed, motion carried.
Executive Vice President Steven J. Willard I. President’s Report
Vice President Scott A. Gillis Jeremy Thompson
Treasurer Scott B. Allen • Jeremy recommended that all new Directors view the new director orientation
Secretary William R. Eggers video and suggested it may be helpful for existing directors also review it.
Directors: • Jeremy requested a motion to accept all new committee chair and committee
Allegheny Plateau Absent member appointments as presently posted on the website. Motion to accept
Black River Valley Jeremy Thompson the appointments was made by Brie Meisler, seconded by Nicole Kalicicki, all
Catskill Absent in favor, none opposed, motion carried.
Central David Bardoun II. Treasurer’s Report
City Lemuel Morrison Scott Allen
Delaware-Hudson Absent • Scott recognized Amber’s diligent efforts with the budget preparation.
Eastern Brie Meisler • Scott reported on the “budget notes” in director packets.
Genesee Valley Absent
Long Island John Abruzzo • Based upon the current proposed budget a $10 increase in dues is
Mid-Hudson Nicole Kalicicki recommended.
Mohawk Valley Jeffrey Moore • Input from regionals is requested no later than April 19 so that the budget
Nassau Suffolk Scott Gillis vote can be completed at the May Board of Directors meeting.
Niagara Frontier Joshua Graf • Under the proposed budget the Education offerings are to be reduced to one
Northern Robert Marvin, Jr. workshop (live) per year.
Southern Finger Lakes Absent • Board of Directors meetings are proposed to be held live twice per year (one
Southern Tier Absent at conference) and 4 virtual.
Queensboro Absent • The Empire State Surveyor magazine is proposed to have issue per year in
Westchester-Putnam C. Richard Moravec, Steven Willard digital format only and the remaining five would still be offered in a print option.
For 2024, seven regionals and two members of the executive board are III. Executive Vice President’s Report
required for a quorum (see Constitution and By-laws Article V Section 1.3 for Steve Willard
definition of quorum). A quorum was present. • Attended the New Jersey conference.
Trustees: Roy Garfinkel IV. Association Operations (“HQ”) Report
Executive Director: Daniel Marvin Managing Director, Amber Carpenter
Managing Director: Amber Carpenter • Getting caught up from conference and filing annual financial reports.
Director of Operations: Heather Schultz • Next week is National Surveyors Week.
Legal and Legislative Counsel: Absent
Committees: Annual Conference Absent V. Committee Reports
Nominations Kaleb Winters, Chair [Secretary’s note: All committee meeting minutes can be viewed on the
Constitution/Bylaws Absent NYSAPLS website. Go to the About Us tab. Scroll down to Committees.
Click on the name of the committee to view their meeting minutes].
NSPS Absent
Education William Eggers, Chair Annual Conference
Public Relations Lem Morrison, Chair Amber Carpenter for Ken Stigner, Chair
Ethical Practices David Zigler, Chair • Post Conference survey results have been generally positive.
Strategic Planning Absent • John Abruzzo suggested holding the new officer induction at a more public
Government Relations Roy Garfinkel event such as the Keynote session.
Young Professionals Keith Burley, Chair Constitution & By-Laws
Finance Scott Allen, Chair Amber Carpenter for Marshall Wilson, Chair
Workforce Development Roy Garfinkel • Will be reviewing requests for changes forwarded by committees.
LSPAC Absent • Regional by-laws that have been submitted will be reviewed. The committee
Ad hoc MTS Jason Larson, Chair plans to create a template that could be used by the regionals to update their
Membership Absent by-laws.
Member Guests: Barbara Marvin, Auxiliary Co-Treasurer

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