June 15th, 2010
I would like to extend my appreciation and thanks to all those who attended, both vendors and participants, and made our Seminar and vendor show in Niagara Falls, NY, June 11th and 12th, our most successful effort to date.. Also, we cannot do this without the invaluable support and contributions from our vendors, thank you one and all.
Many pictures and conversations will be reviewed and recalled, old and new acquaintances remembered and most of all valuable education and professional growth were achieved.
Also, a sincere thank you and pat on the back for all those behind the scenes staff that made it work like a well oiled machine, the Registration, Linda with able assistance from CNYHCCSP girls Bonnie, Linda and Alycia, Hospitality Committee (Frank) and Hotel/Convention Center staff are all deserving. And deserving of recognition were the Board members, Education Committee members and sponsors of our activities, especially John Armento of Spectrum Surgical
I am proud to have been a part of the team that developed and presented such a professional and educational event. I will not forget some of the dynamic presentations, especially the “Colonels” that opened the conference and Natalie for the great close to our event. Also, a grateful “Thank You” to those in between who offered their time and expertise to educate us.
We have more work to do to achieve our goal of a mandatory certification for our Profession. I firmly believe that this is an achievable goal and will raise the bar considerably. Please do not forget to write, call, and visit your local state representatives during the upcoming legislative adjournment period. We need to keep our message in the forefront.
We are now closer than ever. Do to the unfortunate lateness of the state budget; we may not see a vote again this year. However we will continue with our efforts next session and with support from our Chapters and membership we will have a positive outcome.
As the glow of a successful seminar wears off and we return to the normal day’s business, please remember to stay in touch with your organization thru the local chapters. We start to plan for the next seminar today, and plan the strategies we will take in our pursuit of mandatory certification. We hope you all share your thoughts and ideas with us to make the Associations future endeavors even more successful.
June, 2011 is only 360 days away. In closing further, to all our vendors that displayed, and those that supported our activities thru additional sponsorships, Thank You, we hope to see you next year to raise the bar once again.
Steve Maley, CRCST
President
New York State Association of Central Service Professionals