Kicking Off the 2022-23 Board Year

Well, here we are, a new year for the Board and Chapter of MPI Greater New York. I am so excited and honored to be the President of this amazing Chapter. We have so much to look forward to during the upcoming year (July 1, 2022 – June 30, 2023). This year we will be hosting the Annual Golf Outing, Auction & Mixology event, Annual Genie Awards, multiple After 6 mixes, four outstanding education sessions and partnering with other associations on some great networking events. There also will be other opportunities that will pop up as we move through the year. All of this will not be possible without the hard work of my Board. As a reminder, here is who will be coming along for the ride with me this year:

Executive Committee:
Jennifer Rondinelli, CMP - President Elect
Laura Mulholland, CMP - Immediate Past President
Hallia Baker, CMP - Vice President, Education
John Sklencar - Vice President, Finance
David Hughes - Vice President, Marketing & Communications
Travis Pham, CMP - Vice President, Membership
Annie Kojundzija - Vice President, Special Events

Directors:
Colleen Jasinski - Director, Communcations
Marisa Wilkes, CMP - Director, Corporate Social Responsibility
Joshua Novick - Director, Diversity, Equity & Inclusion
Micayla Diener, CMP, CSEP - Director, Education
Carri Farrand - Director, Fundraising
Mel Carter - Director, Golf
Elaine Morena - Director, Leadership Development
Carrie Holmes - Director, Marketing
Maribeth Kraus, CMP - Director, Membership Engagement
Lauren Gilbert - Director, Membership Recognition
Devin Fassberg - Director, Networking
Kerri Otto - Director, Sponsorship

I would be remiss if I did not mention a couple board members who have finished their terms after many years of service. First, I’d like to thank Sarah Thomas on her efforts during the past few years on the Membership Committee as well as the Genie’s Committee. Sarah’s hard work and dedication to catering to the needs of our members has been incredible and she will be missed dearly. But don’t worry, Sarah won't be a stranger; she's still a member of the chapter so you'll be able to see her at several of our events. Second: your friend and mine (one of his favorite quotes) Patrick Colomer. Patrick has been a worthy servant to the Greater New York Chapter taking on various roles and continuing to contribute to MPI as part of the Chapter Member Advisory Council at the MPI Global level. Patrick was the reason I joined the Board of the Greater New York Chapter. He is always willing to lend a hand where needed as well as give advice—warranted or not. Thank you, Patrick and Sarah, for helping to make the Greater New York Chapter what it is today.

To deliver all that we do as a Board takes a big team of volunteers. We need YOU, our members, to jump in and assist where you can. How can you help? What are your interests or skills? It doesn’t need to take a large amount of your time; it can be as little or as much as you would like to dedicate. We'll work with you and your schedule. Please reach out to me or any of our Board Members if you want, or are able, to become more involved with the Chapter. We would love to have you!

I look forward to meeting those of you whom I don’t know and catch up with everyone I do know during the coming year. Thank you to all those who have supported me thus, far and thank you to all of our members for being a part of my journey.

Hope to see you at some of our upcoming events!

Best,
Andrew

Andrew Barnes
President
MPI Greater New York Chapter

7/12	HSMAINY Summer Social
7/28	2022 MPIGNY Kalahari Resorts Annual Golf Outing
8/19	MPIGNY/NYPCMA Softball Game
8/24	Save the Date: After Six Mix at Sally Can Wait