President's Message
My Fellow Members,
It has been a wonderful year. I want to thank my committees and the membership for making my first year as your President such a success. I feel that great progress has been made this year to insure that we stay the largest and most valued Association out there. But we can not sit back and just watch was done, we have to continue to build for the future. I believe that with the passing of the recommendation to form a Foundation we are stepping in the right direction.
I have named the committee chairman for the upcoming year and they are posted in the Bulletin (See Committee section below). If you would like to help out on a committee please give myself or that chairman a call. I have asked all of my chairmen to form there committees looking to the future so that there will be a wealth of individuals to carry on the work of the committees for the future.
This month is the swearing in of the dais and the new board of directors. Please come out and support them as they get sworn in.
Please remember that the order of dress at all of our meetings is jacket and tie and after the meeting there is a one hour open bar for socializing and networking.
I look forward to seeing everyone at the June 14th meeting and have a great summer.
Fraternally Yours,
William Waldren, JR
President, NYBMA
Joseph R. Skilton
Good News, Sickness and Distress
Regular member Mr. Barry Riordan’s father John Riordan passed away back home in Ireland. Our
condolences goes out to the Riordan family.
Our long time friend Mr. Mark Lewis passed away, Our condolences goes out to the Lewis family.
Honorary member Mr. Jack Conroy has also passed away. Our condolences go out to the Conroy family.
To submit content for the Good News, Sickness & Distress column please contact:
Scott Casazza
Regards,
Scott Casazza
Chairman
Minutes of the NYBMA Meeting
on May 10th, 2007
President William Waldren called the meeting to order at 8:00 pm.
Chaplain Sham Hosein led the Invocation.
Sergeant at Arms Arthur Kearney led the pledge of Allegiance.
A roll call of officers by Clinton Straub.
President William Waldren welcomed all Past Presidents, Life Members, Associate Members, Building Manager of the Year Sham Hosein and Guests.
Secretary Clinton Straub read the minutes from the April 24th 2007 Regular meeting.
A motion to accept the minutes as read by Miguel Norat seconded by Barry Riordan.
Unanimously Approved.
Secretary Clinton Straub read the minutes from the May 1, 2007 Board of Directors meeting. A motion to accept the minutes as read by Henry Hernandez seconded by Sean Wade.
Unanimously Approved.
Board Recommendations
A motion to raise the Associate membership dues to $300.00 from $250.00 was made by Gary Farrell seconded by Brendan Higgins. Unanimously Approved.
A motion to form a two man committee from our association to work with members from our sister association to reach out to other associations across the nation and Canada by Barry Riordan seconded by Treasurer George Gokea. Unanimously Approved.
A motion was made to send the President and Vice President and their spouses at the Associations expense to attend the PMBOA Grand Ball October 20th, 2007 by Miguel Norat seconded by Treasurer George Gokea. Unanimously Approved.
A motion was made to link our website to the NYARM Expo by Sean Wade seconded by Brendan Higgins. Unanimously Approved.
A motion was made to start a Charitable Education Foundation by Barry Riordan seconded by Gary Farrell. Unanimously Approved.
A motion was made to have Past President Joseph Pino serve as President of the Foundation by Treasurer George Gokea seconded by Vice President Scott Casazza. Unanimously Approved.
Membership Report
Chairman Jose Rodriguez reported Besnik Ziba has three absences and will need to re-apply. Al Suarez and Tony Kovacevic are excused for tonight. Ion Scutaru has made his seconded meeting.
German Negron and Peter Grech have met all requirements for induction into the Association. They were voted on and both were unanimously approved for membership.
They will be inducted at our next meeting on June 10, 2007.
Four new applications were made by Jerry Marticek, Michael Barrera, Rishi Patraju, and Declan McGlynn.
Fishing Trip
President Waldren explained there is no scheduled trip yet, but Chairman William Bonet and Paul Lecei are working on a date later this summer.
Insurance
If you have any questions please contact:
Insurance Chairman Robert Andrzejewski.
Social Events
Annual Night
No Report At This Time
Bulletin
Chairman Life Member Larry Cappelli reported there are a few outstanding bills at this time and he will resubmit these bills.
Employment
No Report at this time.
Golf
Please see the notice below.
Calendar
No Report at this time.
Financial Secretary Report
No Report at this time.
Associate Membership
No Report at this time.
Communications & Bills
Chairman Treasurer George Gokea reported John Pagnotto sent a letter of thank you to our Association for our thoughts, sympathies and prayers at his time of mourning.
A letter was sent from POBMA Thanking our Association for what a great time they had at our Grand Ball.
A letter was received from the Metropolitan Building Managers Association, Bill Ammatuna who has cordially invited our Association to their Golf Outing on June 12, 2007 at the Canyon Club.
Two e-mails were received The Manhattan Resident Manager Club would like to link to our website. President Waldren will refer this to the Board.
The Scandinavian Guild has a Scholarship Fund if anyone is interested. WWW.TBFOUNDATION.scholarshipamerica.org, the deadline is May 25, 2007.
Website
Chairman Barry Campfield has resigned as Chairman due to personnel reasons. President Waldren asked for volunteers. Sean Wade volunteered to be the new Chairman.
Old Business
No Report at this time.
New Business
Barry Riordon explained the Emerald Guild is taking donations for a little five year old boy named Jack Brown? The Guild has donated Five Hundred dollars and asked the NYBMA do the same. A motion to match the Emerald Guilds $500 by George Gokea seconded by Michael Donoghue. Unanimously Approved.
Jerry Blumberg of Kew Forest Maintenance donated an additional one Hundred dollars.
Eddie Dowling of the Padded Wagon donated an additional one Hundred dollars.
Elections for the Board of Directors
Regular member Miguel Norat withdrew his candidacy for the Board of Directors. Chairman Michael Leahy and his committee Robert Andrzejewski, Paul Lecei counted the votes.
The following gentlemen will serve three year terms ending in 2010 Sham Hosein, Jose Rodriguez, Michael Donoghue, Bill Murphy, Sean Wade, and Garrett O’Mahoney.
Bill Key will serve a one term to the Board of Directors ending in 2008.
Congratulations Gentlemen!!
50/50
The 50/50 was held.
A motion to adjourn the meeting by Barry Riordan seconded by Henry Hernandez.
Unanimously Approved.
The meeting was adjourned at 9:30 PM.
Yours Truly,
Clinton Straub
Secretary, N.Y.B.M.A.
Committees 2007
FISHING TRIP – Paul Lecei
ASSOCIATE MEMBERSHIP – Scott Casazza
AUDIT – Peter McGoey
AWARD SELECTION – Scott Casazza
BUDGET & FINANCE - Officers
BULLETIN – Henry Hernandez
BY LAWS – Michael Leahy
CALENDAR – Pablo Arenas
CHAPLAIN – Sham Hosein
CHILDREN’S CHRISTMAS PARTY – Sean Wade
CHILDREN’S HALLOWEEN PARTY – Sean Wade
DAIS – Paul Lecei
DOOR KEEPER – Sham Hosein
JERRY PETERSON EDUCATION COMMITTEE - Officers
EMPLOYMENT – Peter McGoey
GRAND BALL – Jose Rodriguez
GOLF 2007 – Seamus Burke
MEMBERSHIP & INVESTIGATION – Jose Rodriguez
INSURANCE – Robert Andrzejewski
MIKE BALSER CHARITY COMMITTEE – Zef Smajlaj
RAFFLE - 50/50 – Larry Williams
ROSTER – Jose Rodriguez
PROPERTY - Officers
SERGEANT at ARMS – Arthur Kearney
JOSEPH R. SKILTON GOOD NEWS SICKNESS AND DISTRESS COMMITTEE - Scott Casazza
SCHOLARSHIP – Sean Wade
PHOTOGRAPHER – German Negron
UNION LIASON – John Pagnotto
WEBSITE – Sean Wade
Summer Notice
ENJOY THE SUMMER WITH FRIENDS AND FAMILY.
SEE YOU IN SEPTEMBER!
Each friend represents a world in us, a world possibly not born
they arrive, and it is only by this meeting that a new world
born. --- Anais Nin
Families are like fudge - mostly sweet with a few nuts.
---Author Unknown
A real friend is one who walks in when the rest of the world
walks out --- Walter Winchell
You don’t choose your family. They are God’s gift to you,
you are to them. --- Desmond Tutu
The only rock I know that stays steady, the only institution
know that works is the family. --- Lee Iacocca
Golf Outing 2007
Tuesday, September 25, 2007
The NYBMA Golf Outing at The Canyon Club in Armonk, NY.
Book Your Foursome Today. 11:00 a.m.
Shotgun Continental breakfast served in the Club Dining room from 9:00 a.m. until tee off time. The breakfast will consist of coffee, juices, rolls, begals, fresh fruit, danish and muffins.
Lunch will be served on the course at the 3rd and 14th holes starting at 11:30 a.m. until 3:00 p.m. Hotdogs, hamburgers, sausage, peppers and grilled chicken is the menu.
The day culminates with an Awards Dinner featuring a 3 Hour Top Shelf Open Bar, Raw Bar, Carving Station, Stir Fry, Dessert Bar, and Coffee. During dinner, door, raffle and golfing prizes will be awarded including the prestigous John Flanagan Memorial Trophy, which goes to the member with the low net for that day's round.
Golf Package
Include a Round of Golf (w/cart), Continental Breakfast, BBQ, Lunch, Beer and Soda on the course, Awards Dinner and 3 Hour Open Bar. All inclusive $210.00.
Non-Golf Package
Includes all of the above without the round of golf. $100.00. So come and hang out anytime during the day or after work.
Space is limited, so please make your reservations early. Contact your Golf Committee or any of the Officers for further info or tickets:
Golf Chairman
Seamus Burke
212-744-0355
Member Profile: JAD
JAD Mission Statement:
JAD Corporation of America is dedicated to being the janitorial building maintenance
supply distribution leader, in partnership with our customers, vendors and
employees. Using continuous improvement, innovation and technology, we are
committed to providing the best value and selection of products and services to
fulfill the needs of our customers and exceed their expectations.
Why JAD Corporation of America?
We strive to be the lowest total cost provider.
- Single source of plastic, paper, janitorial supplies and lighting.
- Competitive pricing.
- Programs to reduce product usage.
- Expertise.
- Recommend the right systems.
- Problem solving.
- On-site training.
- Operational excellence.
- Proven performance.
- Quick response time.
Business History
1967: Third generation, privately owned corporation, founded in Jackson Heights.
1977: JAD relocates to College Point, Queens to allow for expansion and central
location for shipping to all boroughs.
1988: Continued growth leads to construction of the current facility in College
Point, Warehouse and HQ office operations.
1992: American Bulb Corporation was created, a franchisee for GE, Sylvania,
Philips, servicing major real estate, developers and electrical contractors.
2000: JAD opened its state of the art onsite training facility, offering
continuous seminars - specializing in all aspects of building maintenance.
2006: JAD introduces highly successful rodent repellent trash bags.
Insurance Q/A
If you have questions regarding the life
insurance or the disability insurance or what
benefits to which you are entitled please feel
free to contact the Insurance Agent, Scott
Schultz at (212) 666-4593
Insurance Committee Chairman, Robert
Andrzejewski can be reached at (212) 684-1710.
He can update your beneficiary information
as well as any contact or address changes
regarding insurance, that you as a member
may need to make from time to time
300 + Members & Growing
