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The New York State Movers & Warehousemen's
Association is a not-for-profit association which was created in
1927 years ago to provide educational and other support services for the
Household Goods Moving & Storage Industry in New York State and to provide
consumers with the highest quality, reputable service at reasonable cost. The
Association's membership represents all areas of the State. The activities of the Association are managed by a Board of Directors which serves on a voluntary basis. Officers and Directors are elected by the Association's General Membership at its Annual Meeting. Directors are owners of moving and storage companies and also represent every area of New York State.
The day-to-day affairs of the Association are managed by Mark A. Motler, the Executive Director. Governmental affairs are handled by Donald Mazzullo, Richard Scanlan and Amy Kellogg of Harter, Secrest and Emery. The Board of Directors meets several times a year to review current issues which may have an impact upon the Industry and consumers. At these meetings they lay out plans for the ensuing months' strategy. Who are we and what do we do. The New York State Movers and Warehousemen Association ranks as one of the nations oldest and most prestigious associations serving the moving and storage industry. It is not relying upon its longevity for success but instead maintains a pro-active, progressive and forward-looking policy--making it one of the industries most effective advocates. A dynamic Board of Officers and Directors representing all regions of New York State and all segments of the moving and storage industry meet on a regular basis to further our associations goal. This goal is the advancement and bettering of the moving and storage industry in New York State for all members and their customers. Our board of directors is made up of representatives from the Western, Northern, Hudson Valley, Capital, Southern Tier, North Central and Central, and Metropolitan regions. The Long Island Moving and Storage Association is also represented on our state board. The State association has developed specific committees to tackle problems that effect our industry throughout the state and to develop ways and means for the association to continue serving its members. All committees are chaired by volunteers who work hard to insure the association and it members best interests are looked after. These committees are;
The association has a full time Governmental Affairs firm, Harter, Secrest & Emery, who are our "Eyes and Ears" in Albany. The association also has legal counsel available when required. Rounding out our professional staff is an accounting firm which handles our year round accounting functions. What are some of the things the association does that affects the success of movers in this state? Publication of the Movers News. One the best run state association publications in the United States.
Conventions and Trade Shows: Our format for all conventions consist of general business sessions on Friday and Saturday mornings. Afternoons are devoted to fun, recreational activities for the whole family. Saturday evening dinners with special guest speakers. Each year a special program is designed to benefit all that attend. Our trade show consists of representatives from venders who service our industry in New York. Each convention is packed with fun activities such as golf, tennis, dancing and many at your leisure programs and activities. Maintains a high profile with the Department of Transportation. Department members are regular attendees at our state meetings. The New York State Movers & Warehousemen's Association is the acknowledged leader and liaison of New York's Moving and Storage Industry. For over 80 years this association has been working hard for the benefit of moving companies and the consumers. Who does the state, federal & city governments turn when they want to communicate with the New York State Moving and Storage Industry? New York State Moving & Storage Association!! That's Who!! |
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