This year’s Annual Membership Meeting and Awards Ceremony was held at the beautiful SUNY Delhi campus on Saturday, June 17th. James Warren, Delarc Board Vice President, welcomed everyone to the event and introduced the Board, Executive staff and special guests, followed by a heartfelt message from Senator Peter Oberacker.
Delarc Board President, Lori Cetta led the Annual Membership Meeting and shared her Annual President’s Report. Members voted to approve updated Chapter By-Laws, Minutes from 2022 Annual member Meeting, and the Treasurer’s Report. After approving the slate of Officers and Directors for the upcoming terms, they were installed into their various positions. Molly Little shared her CEO Report and Self-Advocacy Group Vice President, Erin Balcom presented the group’s annual report. Brunch was then served and after everyone enjoyed a delicious meal together, awards in various categories were presented.
Below is a list of Officers and Directors that were installed, as well as a list of Award recipients and a few photos from this spectacular event.
Officers for 2023-2024 Term
President – Lori Cetta
Vice President – James Warren
Secretary – Bonnie Martin
Treasurer – Nat Thomas
Directors for 2023-2025 Term
Mary Jane Giarrusso-Wilkin
Bonnie Martin
Nat Thomas
James Warren
Outstanding Achievement Award
Carousel Children’s Services – Maddox Goedel
Community Living Skills, Arkville – Christopher Short
Community Living Skills, Walton, The Philip Hale Award – N/A
Community Networks – Patrick Lacey
Residential Services – Chris Morris
Studio 190 – Beverly Closs
THRIVE – Alina Hood
Father Eugene Willis Good Neighbor Award – John Campbell
Dr. Gerald Burday Professional Excellence Award – T. P.’s Cafe
Partner of the Year Award – Ren-Rest Lumber & Building Supply
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