As this fiscal year winds down, I cannot help but think of not just this past year, but last year as well. As per our By-Laws, my Presidency must come to an end. While I view this with both sadness and happiness (two years is a long time!), I am looking forward to continuing on the Board as the Immediate Past President, helping to mentor the incoming Board and Committee members.
So, you may ask yourself – who will be on the incoming Board and who has so willingly volunteered to help out on Committees in the upcoming year? Well, make sure you plan on attending our end-of-the year gala event on Tuesday, June 15th! Preparations have been made to make this a memorable evening. We are not only honoring our wonderful vendors who have so graciously supported us throughout the year, but we are also recognizing our honored members of the year as well as celebrating our 40th anniversary (per ARMA International – we were “born” on February 14, 1970)!
All of these events will be celebrated at Sangria 46, located at 338 W. 46th, New York, NY (between 8th and 9th Avenues). The evening’s events start at 6:00 p.m. Appetizers, a dinner buffet and various drinks are included in the $40 price. We are planning a very special evening and hope you will be able to attend. This will be an event you won’t want to miss! Space is limited so be sure to register now!
As I look back on this year (and my previous term as President), I look back with great pride – I am so proud to have had Boards and Committees that made both years very successful ones. And also, to all of you who have attended the various meetings and other functions we have had over the past two years - I say THANK YOU! Our successful years are because of you, too!
It has been an honor and a pleasure to have fulfilled the role as your leader and I can only hope that you have gained some personal as well as some professional benefits over the past two years. And, I encourage all of you to step up and volunteer your time to help our fabulous, award-winning chapter! Offer to help out on a committee, or a short-term task force. It is a wonderful way to gain experience and make new friends, and help the chapter continue to have successful years!
Please plan on joining me – and other chapter members, guests and special vendors – at our final event of the year. I hope to see you on the evening of June 15th!
Sincerely,
Melissa G. Dederer, CRM
President, ARMA Metro New York City Chapter
Last Updated: 06/15/2010