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II. Minutes of January 2020 meeting: Mid-Hudson – Tom Cerchiara, Jr. – Had some virtual meetings, looking
• Motion to accept as written by Gary Thompson, seconded by Richard forward to meeting in person later this year. Virtual meets were well attended.
Moravec, motion unanimously carried. Nassau Suffolk – Scott Gillis – Held virtual board meetings regularly
throughout the pandemic, attempting to have a virtual general membership
III. Annual Conference Registration Report meeting next week. Will not physically meet anytime soon with Long Island
Amber Carpenter reported: being the hotspot that it is.
• Thanked everyone for attending our virtual conference. Niagara Frontier – Andrew Gow – Have met 4 times since the beginning of
• There was no late registration available so total attendees’ remains at 630. the pandemic. Two in person, two virtual.
Northern – Scott Allen – Had their annual meeting in person in October, met
• Conference and Education Committees met yesterday to discuss the again virtually in December; had 9-10 attendees in December. Big push this
technical issues and how to assist members. Will circle back next week year will be to figure out what to do with the funds received from Paul Smiths
after they receive more feedback College since they no longer provide a survey program.
• The Shaw Fund silent auction netted proceeds of $3,370.00 for Southern Finger Lakes – Gary Thompson – Things have been quiet.
scholarship fund. Corresponding mostly through e-mails. They did provide a scholarship this year.
• The LSPAC silent auction netted proceeds of $1,050.00. Queensboro – Rodger Hess – Did have communication during the MTS
discussion, not much else.
• The Viewer’s Choice map contest award went to Joseph Hammond. Westchester Putnam – C. Richard Moravec – Had live general membership
• Attendee Participation Challenge to be determined. meetings in May, July, and September. Board has met virtually every month.
• Grand Prize winner from early bird registrants is Michael J. Woods, he Delaware-Hudson – Don Stedge – Initially had zoom meetings but later
will receive a free registration for the 2022 Conference. when restaurants opened they did start to meet in person for monthly
meetings. Held their Annual Christmas dinner, it was attended by 16 people.
President Marvin stated that usually there is an Education Summit Report and a Also met in person in January and had 6 attendees which is the same amount
Ladies Auxiliary report but due to the pandemic neither one was active. He then they have been getting at the virtual meetings. They will continue to meet in
asked the regional directors to report on what they are doing. person until they are told otherwise.
Black River – Stephen Gracey – Well attended summer meetings will start Genesee Valley – Roy Garfinkel – They have not been very active this past
again soon. year. Time for revamping after pandemic is over.
Catskill – Jon Thompson – No meetings since COVID started, everyone is busy. Unfinished Business – There was none.
Central – Douglas Reith – No meetings since COVID, it’s been hard to find New Business – There was none.
a place for a meeting. Everyone is busy as well. President Marvin expressed
his condolences to Doug and the entire regional for the loss of member Motion to adjourn meeting by Kaleb Winters, seconded by Scott Gillis. Motion carried.
Hans Christopherson. Meeting adjourned at 3:26 pm.
Eastern – Kaleb Winters – Last membership meeting was held in March,
since then only BOD meetings virtually. General membership meetings were Respectfully submitted: Steven J. Willard – Secretary
attempted virtually on two occasions and there was little to no participation.
[ NYSAPLS Board of Director’s Meeting • January 29, 2021

Virtual Meeting

Meeting from Jan. 19th reconvened at 3:26 pm by President Daniel Marvin. Trustees: Patti Brooks, Marie Welch, Glenn Watson
Members: Bill Eggers, Richard Brooks, Tim Massi
Members present:
Guests: Emily Whalen, Esq.
Association Officers: Staff: Amber Carpenter, Heather Schultz
President Daniel E. Marvin I. Call for New Business
Executive Vice President Kenneth M. Slaugenhoupt None
Vice President Roy B. Garfinkel II. President’s Report
Treasurer Jeremy E. Thompson Dan Marvin:
Secretary Steven J. Willard • Huge thank you to office staff, Conference Committee, and Education
Executive Director Greg J. de Bruin Committee, this conference went very well. Everyone was pleased with
the success and hope we don’t have to do the same next year. Hopes
Directors: to see everyone in person.
Allegheny Plateau (none present)
Black River Stephen Gracey III. Unfinished Business
Catskill Jon Thompson Kaleb Winters:
Central Douglas Reith • Asked about the status of the letter to the Land Title Association.
City (none present) President Marvin said it should go out next week.
Delaware-Hudson Donald Stedge
Eastern Kaleb Winters IV. New Business
Genesee Valley Roy B. Garfinkel Bob Marvin:
Long Island (none present) • Requests a round of applause for a conference well done.
Mid-Hudson Tom Cerchiara, Jr. • Marie Welsh-Missed the camaraderie after the classes, looking forward
Mohawk Valley (none present) to in-person meeting next year.
Nassau Suffolk Scott Gillis
Niagara Frontier Andrew Gow Motion to adjourn by Rich Moravec, seconded by Roy Garfinkel, motion passed.
Northern Scott Allen, Robert Marvin, Jr.
Southern Finger Lakes Gary Thompson Meeting adjourned at 3:38 pm.
Southern Tier (none present) Respectfully submitted: Steven J. Willard – Secretary
Queensboro Rodger Hess
Westchester Putnam C. Richard Moravec, Steven Willard

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