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New York State Movers & Warehousemen’s Association
PO Box 277 • East Greenbush, NY 12061
Phone: 518 477-5389 • Fax: 518 477-5418
General Email: info@newyorkmovers.com
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.
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Current Officers |
PRESIDENT
Term
Expires May 2013
Timothy Palisano
Lincoln Moving of Buffalo
155 Great Arrow Avenue
Buffalo, NY, 14207
Phone 716 874 1380 &
716 823 2142
Fax 716 823 2613
E:
tz@wnyftz.com |
VICE
PRESIDENT
Term Expires
May 2013
Paul Benkert
Always Moving & Storage
85 Grand Street
Kingston, NY 12401
Phone 845 339-5676
Fax 845 471-7705
E:
paul@allwaysmovingandstorage.com |
SECRETARY
Term
Expires May 2013
Richard Nilsson
B & N Moving & Storage
353 County Road 39A
Southampton, NY 11968
PH: 631 283 1346
FX: 631 282 7366
E:
dnmover76@aol.com |
TREASURER
Term Expires
May 2013
Keith Defayette
Kenwood’s Moving
PO Box 429
183 Sharon Avenue
Plattsburgh, NY 12901
Phone 518 563 2890
Fax 518 563 8476
E:
keith@primelink1.net |
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IMMEDIATE PAST PRESIDENT
Term Expires
May 2013
Arthur Delaney
Delaney Moving
7045 Interstate Island Road
Syracuse, NY, 13309-9750
Phone 800 888 4985
Fax 315 453 2294
E:
a.delaney@delaneyworldwide.com |
EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
William H Whalen IV
PO Box 277
East Greenbush, NY 12061
Phone 518 477-5389
Fax 518 477-5418
E:
wwhalen@newyorkstatemovers.com |
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Current Board Members |
BOARD MEMBER
Term Expires
May 2012
Sheryl Santi Luks
Santi Express, Inc
616 Corporate Way, Suite 7
Valley Cottage, NY 10989
Phone 845 268-1600
Fax 845 268-1660
E: ssanti@santixpress.com |
BOARD MEMBER
Term
Expires May 2012
Tom Tama
Liedkie Metro Movers
2696 Curry Road
Schenectady, NY 12303
Phone 518 357-2400
Fax 518 357-2120
E:
ttama@liedkie.com |
BOARD MEMBER
Term
Expires May 2012
Tom Waite
Roe Moving – McCollister’s Transportation Group
23 Tucker Drive
Poughkeepsie, NY 12603
Phone 845 905-5000
Fax 845 905-2005
E: tweight@mccollisters.com |
BOARD MEMBER
Term
Expires May 2013
Jeff Harrington
Harrington Moving & Storage Co.
304 Park Avenue South
New York, NY 10010
Phone 212 590-2327
Fax 973 313-2248
E:
harringtonmovers@comcast.net |
BOARD MEMBER
Term Expires
May 2013
Liz O’Sullivan
Don’s Moving & Storage Co.
897 Broadway
Albany, NY 12207
Phone 518 462-0697
Fax 518 427-7644
E:
liz@donsmovers.com |
BOARD MEMBER
Term Expires
May 2013
Allen Golan
Shleppers Moving
310 Walton Ave.
Bronx, NY 10451
Phone 212 223-4004
Fax 718 679-9825
E:
allen@shleppers.com |
BOARD MEMBER
Term Expires
May 2014
Mark Geddes
The Ideal Move
35 Railroad Ave
Albany NY 12205
Phone 518 459-0800
Fax 518 489-6268
E:
markgeddes@theidealmove.com |
BOARD MEMBER
Term Expires
May 2014
James Benatti
Steinway Van & Storage, Co.
42-45 12th
Street
Long Island City,
NY, 11101
Phone 718 278-9090
Fax 718 937-4646
E:
steinwaymovers@aol.com |
BOARD MEMBER
Term Expires
May 2014
John
Beyer
Men On The Move Moving & Self-Storage
50 Carnation Avenue
Floral Park, NY 11001
Phone 718 343-3424
Fax 718 383-3477
E:
johnbeyer@menonthemove.com |
BOARD MEMBER
Term Expires
May 2014
Brenda Askew
Burkins & Foley Moving &Rigging
33 - 37 North Lansing Street
Albany, NY 12207
Phone 518 436-1951
Fax 518 436-1951
E:
bburkins@burkinsandfoley.com |
BOARD MEMBER
ERMERITUS
Term Expires May 2013
William H. Whalen, III
23 Jack's Pond Rd
Newburgh, NY12550
E: lin626513@yahoo.com |
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Current
Associate Board Members |
BOARD MEMBER
Term
Expires May 2014
Barry Lovell
Lovell Safety Management Group
110 William Street, 12th Floor
New York, NY 10038
Phone 212 709-8600
Fax 212 269-6054
E:
blovell@lovellsafety.com |
BOARD MEMBER
Term
Expires May 2014
Eric Scorzelli
Victory Packaging
8 - 2 Corn Road
Dayton, NJ 08810
Phone 800 799-2176
Fax 800 840-4846
E:
escorzelli@victorypackaging.com |
BOARD MEMBER
Term
Expires May 2012
John Horkan
Movers Supply House
1476 East 222nd Street
Bronx, NY 10469
Phone 800 221-8032
Fax 718 379-4403
E:
JJH719@Yahoo.com |
BOARD MEMBER
Term
Expires May 2013
Joanne Plantz
First Niagara Risk Management
7481 Henry Clay Boulevard
Liverpool, NY 13088
Phone 315 214-6613
Fax 315 214-6713
E:
cheryl.odell@fnrm.com |
The day-to-day affairs of the Association are managed by
William H. Whalen IV, 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;
Executive Committee
- Responsible for the management and affairs of the
Association
Nominating Committee
- Provides a list of nominations to fill the positions
of officers and board members for future elections
Finance and MOVEPAC Committee
- Reviews the associations business plan and budget
for approval by the board of directors.
- Reviews annual audit
- Assesses the associations needs and develops a
program to achieve these goals.
Movers News and Special Projects Committee
- Developing and monitoring the publication of the
Movers News and the Association's web site.
Constitution, By-Laws & Organization Committee
- Proposes changes to existing by-laws that are
beneficial to the overall structure of the organization.
Grievance Assistance Program
- Develops a streamlined, efficient procedure of
dealing with complaints that are received by the association prior to being
submitted to the Department of Transportation.
Legislation & Regulatory Committee
- Monitors all current regulatory and legislative
issues that could impact the moving and storage industry in New York
State.
- Uses our lobbyists in Albany to monitor the halls of
the State Government.
Convention Committee
- Responsible for developing the annual convention and
trade show to include special themes, speakers and programs.
Membership Committee
- Develops and manages a strategic campaign for
attracting and holding members.
- Reviews all applications for membership to insure
all application criteria are meet.
Marketing & Public Relations Committee
- Responsible for developing and implementing a public
relations
- Program that improves the image of movers in New
York State.
The State Association also has a very active professional staff lead by our
Executive Director, David Blake. David handles all the day to day operations
of the association and works directly for the President and officers of the
association.
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.
- Hosting of Educational seminars for movers such as;
Certified Claims Seminars, Department of Transportation Compliance Seminars and
our annual state convention that hosts speakers who provide information on
topics of interest in our industry.
- Host of the New York State Movers and Warehousemen's
Association Web Site. This informational web site can be used by the consumer
to find a certified mover in New York State. Information areas on the web site
provide consumer education and information to assist the shipper with the
selection of their mover.
- Lower worker compensation insurance rates when
members use the New York State Movers and Warehousemen's Safety Group #251
program with The Lovell Safety Management Co.
Executive Group Life Insurance Benefits Program.
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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