Carter E. Keithley, President, Toy Industry Association, and NYSAE Chair of the Board
Over the past year, the demand for NYSAE's programs and services from the association and nonprofit community continued to increase, reported Carter Keithley, NYSAE chair of the board and president, Toy Industry Association, at NYSAE's Annual Meeting, held at the Doubletree by Hilton Metropolitan Hotel. The Annual Meeting luncheon was sponsored by the Puerto Rico Convention Bureau, which is celebrating its 50th anniversary.
"More than 15 educational offerings, including shared interest groups, were presented during the past 10 months. Our Institutes and Career Development Workshops all experienced excellent reviews and attendance," he added.
Keithley also noted the increased interest in InView, NYSAE's online publication, which continued to be well received by both association executives and suppliers. "InView enabled NYSAE to continue to utilize technology as a strong vehicle to communicate with members and promote several NYSAE programs—both before and afterward."
"Another highlight of the year was NYSAE's Holiday Party, a cocktail reception at the American Heart Association's rooftop board and conference room," said Keithley. With stellar views of the heart of New York City at night, it was the perfect setting for a sold-out event.
Joel A. Dolci, CAE, NYSAE President and CEO
Joel A. Dolci, CAE, NYSAE president and CEO, reported that NYSAE's membership from outside New York State now represents 15 percent of our regular members. "What makes this even more meaningful is that our membership includes representatives from all nonprofits," said Dolci. NYSAE's membership continues to be represented with 55 percent from the 501c6 association community and 45 percent from the 501c3 donor-based community. "I'm pleased to report compared to SAEs throughout the country, NYSAE has the largest representation of donor-based nonprofits as members. From a percentage standpoint, we even have more C3 organizations than ASAE."
Pointing to the value of strategic alliances, Dolci noted the special partnership with the Puerto Rico Convention Bureau at this year's MeetNY. The Hosted Buyer Event experienced its largest attendance in the show's five-year history.
"If you thought this year's strategic partnership was successful, wait until next year when we will have the Hard Rock Café marquee for an extended period throughout the entire MeetNY program. Associate members will have the opportunity to add their logos to be displayed throughout the day on Broadway in Times Square."
Both Keithley and Dolci acknowledged the dedication of many, which led to a successful year. Each thanked the officers and other board members, committee chairs and members, as well as the hard-working NYSAE staff.
Robert O. Lehrman, JD, special counsel of the Hundred Year Association
Election of New Officers and Board
Robert O. Lehrman, a past chair of NYSAE and chair of this year's Nominating Committee, presented the slate of officers and directors, who were unanimously elected at NYSAE's May Annual Meeting, held at the Doubletree by Hilton.
Congratulations to NYSAE's officers (elected for one-year terms expiring 2014):
- Chair of the Board: Stephen C. Crane, PhD, executive director, American Thoracic Society;
- Chair-Elect: Lester N. Shafran, LLB, JD, executive director, Independent Payphone Association of New York;
- Vice Chair: Donald Distasio, executive vice president, American Cancer Society, Eastern Division;
- Treasurer: Susan Hennig, CTE, sales manager, Eastern USA & Canada Meetings, Incentives, Conventions & Expositions (MICE) United Airlines.
Stephen C. Crane, PhD
Lester N. Shafran, LLB, JD
Donald Distasio
Susan Hennig, CTE
They join Carter Keithley, NYSAE immediate past chair, president, Toy Industry Association, and Joel A. Dolci, CAE, NYSAE president and CEO.
Directors elected for three-year terms expiring 2016 were:
- Richard J. Amato, vice president, Hotel Association of New York City;
- Joanne S. Barry, executive director, New York State Society of CPAs.
They join directors: Gregory Boroff, CAE, CFRE, vice president of development, AmFAR; Eric Hertz, CAE, staff vice president/director of education, International Council of Shopping Centers; Marty Glynn, president, Metropolitan Exposition Services; Barry Melancon, CPA, CGMA, president & CEO, American Institute of Certified Public Accountants; Ingrid Montecino, division president, National Kidney Foundation of Greater New York; Neil Mullanaphy, senior vice president of sales, Puerto Rico Convention Bureau; Jeanette Redmond, executive director, Federal Bar Council; Charles Riotto, president, International Licensing Industry Merchandisers' association; Gerard Thiers, executive director, ASAH; Michael L. Weamer, CAE, executive vice president, American Heart Association; and James Woehlke, CAE, counsel, MBL Benefits Consulting.
Without question, NYSAE is truly the association of associations serving the entire northeast association and nonprofit community!