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[ NYSAPLS Board of Directors Meeting • March 17, 2023

Embassy Suites by Hilton, 86 Congress St, Saratoga Springs

Meeting called to order at 7:40 p.m. by President Roy Garfinkel I. Consent Calendar
Minutes of last Board of Directors meeting, Financial Reports, and
Present: Committee Reports/Minutes were included in the handouts distributed
prior to the meeting and are typically all moved under a Consent Calendar
Association Officers: format. Motion to accept the Consent Calendar was made by John Abruzzo,
President Roy Garfinkel seconded by David Bardoun, all in favor, none opposed, motion carried.
Executive Vice President Jeremy Thompson II. President’s Report
Vice President Steven J. Willard Roy Garfinkel
Treasurer excused • Roy introduced special guest Tom Garber of Third Wave Films (www.
Secretary Scott B. Allen thirdwavefilms.com). Tom, a NY state native, has made a career
producing historical maritime films (13 so far). Tom is currently
Directors: working on an hour-long feature documentary film titled “Engineering
Allegheny Plateau Gerald Emborski the Erie Canal”. Tom presented a promotional video. The final film
Black River Valley Jeremy Thompson will be featured on many channels including PBS. The film’s budget
Catskill Absent is $200,000.00. Tom is seeking donations and loans of historical
Central David Bardoun surveying equipment. His email address is tom@thirdwavefilms.com.
City Saeid Jalilvand The Crowd Source website for the project is igg.me/at/ErieCanal. Roy
Delaware-Hudson Donald Stedge proposed that NYSAPLS regionals contribute and that NYSAPLS match
Eastern Brie Meisler up to $1,000.00 for the project. A suggestion was made that the Shaw
Genesee Valley Matthew Palmer Fund contribute as well. Roy will reach out to Tim Burch at NSPS for
Long Island John Abruzzo a donation. Ken Stigner recommended that ACEC be contacted for a
Mid-Hudson Nicole Kalicicki donation. It was suggested that regionals try to contribute $500 each.
Mohawk Valley Jeff Moore Directors were asked to go back to their regionals and come to the next
Nassau Suffolk Absent BoD meeting with a pledge.
Niagara Frontier Brian Skalman • Roy introduced Jeff Moore, new Director from Mohawk Valley regional.
Northern Robert Marvin, Jr. Roy discussed the New Director Orientation Program which includes a
Southern Finger Lakes Absent 17 minute video, and requested that all new Directors watch the video.
Southern Tier Absent • Roy presented his choices for committee members and chairs for
Queensboro Absent 2023. MOTION BY DONALD STEDGE TO ACCEPT PRESIDENT
Westchester-Putnam Steven Willard GARFINKEL’S NOMINATIONS FOR COMMITTEE MEMBERS,
For 2023, seven regionals and two members of the executive board are required for SECONDED BY BRIE MIESLER, ALL IN FAVOR, NONE OPPOSED.
a quorum (see Constitution and By-laws Article V Section 1.3 for definition of quorum). • Roy announced his installation of a Student Advisory Panel, consisting of
A quorum was present. the students of SUNY ESF Ranger School surveying program.
Trustees: Daniel E. Marvin III. Treasurer’s Report
Executive Director: Daniel E. Marvin Amber Carpenter
Managing Director: Amber Carpenter Treasurer Scott Gillis was unable to attend tonight’s meeting. Financial
Director of Operations: Heather Schultz statements were included in the handouts. Scott also submitted a written
Legal and Legislative Counsel: Absent report. The proposed 2023-2024 Draft Budget was included in the
Committees: Annual Conference Kenneth Stigner, Chair handouts. All Directors were asked to go back to their regionals and review
Nominations Absent the draft budget. Amber presented highlights of the budget. Regionals are
Constitution/Bylaws Steven Willard, Chair asked to submit their comments on the budget by April 21st so there is
NSPS Absent time to revise the draft budget if needed, send the revised draft back to the
Education William Eggers, Chair regionals, and place the final draft budget on the agenda for an adoption
Public Relations Absent vote at the May Board of Directors meeting. To keep pace with inflation,
Ethical Practices David Zigler, Chair the draft budget includes a recommendation for a $10 dues increase for
Strategic Planning Absent regular members, $5 for corresponding members, retired members, and
Finance Absent associate members, and $25 for sustaining members. Past Treasurer and
Young Professionals Absent current Executive Vice President Jeremy Thompson spoke in favor of this
Legislative Absent small, incremental dues increase. He stated that this is a better approach
Ad hoc MTS Roy Garfinkel than going several years with no increase, and then asking members for
LSPAC Absent a large increase to meet budget requirements. Jeremy went on to remind
Ad hoc DOT Relations James Thew, Chair everyone of the new initiatives our association has been promoting such
as Strategic Planning, Young Professionals, Public Relations, Legislation,
Membership Absent Affinity Program, NSPS, and so on, and how these initiatives have increased
Member Guests: None the value of membership.
Other Guests: Tom Garber, Third Wave Films; Barbara Marvin, Treasurer – Auxiliary
President Garfinkel called the meeting to order at 7:40 p.m. [Editor’s note: Go to https://www.nysapls.org/page/MemberBenefits
to see more on Member Benefits.]

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