Jim May, Association Chairman (blue shirt in middle of picture), welcomes the Coordinators to the Mid-Year Meeting of the STOP-DWI Coordinators Association. The meeting was held in Binghamton, NY, May 23-24.
Chris Cernik, the dapper gentleman in the suit, reviews the legislative update and introduces the new agenda for the upcoming year to the Coordinators. The equally dapper gentleman to Chris' left is Greg Hudson, the Jefferson County Coordinator and the Chairman of the North Country Region.
Coordinators busy at work, there have been many legislative "victories" this past year. Chris has worked very diligently to assure that our voice is heard in the legislative chambers in Albany!
Denise Cashmere, Schenectady County Coordinator, is leading a class on how to use the messaging feature on a cell phone. Listening to the instructor ever so intently is Barry Weiss, Onondaga County Coordinator.
A new feature at our meetinngs, introduced by Chairman May, is the presentation of County programs by the Coordinators. Here John Sullivan, Eric County Coordinator, reviews the various programs that make up the Eric County Program.
Denise Cashmere and GTSC, Executive Director, Ken Carpenter discuss grant issues prior to Ken's presentation at the meeting.
Jim May is announcing a new award to be named in the honor of retiring Albany County STOP-DWI Program Administrator, Denis Foley, PhD. Dr. Foley was the original Albany County Administrator. He has served on numerous committees and offered his expertise in several areas the past 26 years. Congratulations to Denis and Albany County!
Denis Foley accepting the first award named in his honor, we all share in our congratulations of this fine man, who has meant so much to our Association since the beginning.
Jim May conferring with Michele James (St. Lawrence) on his right, and Peggy Duffy (Monroe) on his left. Greg Hudson (Jefferson) looks on.
Bill Johnson leads a discussion at dinner, listening rather intently are Karen Liddle and Denis Foley.
A special thank you goes to Karen Liddle, Otsego County Coordinator, who filled in as Secretary in the absence of Doug Lippert, Madison County, our Association Secretary. Thank You Karen and good job!!!
