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A MESSAGE FROM THE PRESIDENT
January 28, 2010
This is my first newsletter
message to you as EACMA President. I
want to thank Arnie Goldstein and Vince Citarella for their assistance on the transition
and for their exceptional service to the membership of the club. Along with the
Pete Crichton, your new Treasurer, and the continuing members of your 2010 leadership
team, I look forward to another successful year of club activities. Our planning for 2010 is proceeding and the Newsletter
and Website (www.eacma.org)
will continue to keep you abreast of this information.
The 2009 Holiday Luncheon was
attended by over 300 people despite the challenging weather that we faced. Those who were able to make it enjoyed a fine
lunch and the opportunity to catch up with old friends and colleagues. Our generous members contributed toys plus
cash of $ 1,265 to the Morris County Park Police's "Saddle up for Toys" drive. The Park Police are very grateful for our
continuing support.
We ended our 2009 fiscal year in
solid financial shape. Our cash on hand,
projected dues, and ExxonMobil subsidy income will enable us to continue our
full program of 4 luncheons per year and 4 day trips plus the range of other
club activities to which we have become accustomed. We start the year with ~661 members, a modest
decrease from the prior year total, and consistent with our maturing demographic
trend. If you have not yet renewed your
membership or if you or an annuitant / spouse you know wishes to join the club,
please fill out the membership form found on the website or contact our
Membership Chair, Doris Harris, if you cannot access that form.
Our first luncheon of the 2010
club year will be held at the
Madison
Hotel
on March 25th. See you there.
Bob Garman
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