Events
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Stuart Levine
This morning our speaker, Stuart Levine, made an excellent presentation on fundamentals of successful business dealings. Hearing about the "fundamentals" may sound corny to the jaded, but it is all grounded in principles that most of us do, or did, subscribe to. According Mr. Levine the our primary goal is to "add value." Bringing to…
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Assemblywoman, Pat Acompora
This morning's speaker, Assemblywoman Patricia Acompora, began the meeting by referring to the dysfunctional operations of Albany. If you recall, in a recent LIMBA meeting, assemblyman Steve Englebright spent considerable time on that topic. This indicates to me that this not a partisan issue. Not enough has been said outside of Albany, but it looks…
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Alan Hevesi, Comptroller, State of NY
Mr. Hevesi presides over the 2nd largest pension fund in the nation, and by changing some rules the fund was able to save local governments about $1 billion, while protecting the fund. Hevesi gave an insightful and informative overview of how major events such as the tech collapse, and the events of 9/11, have major…
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Dr, Albert Donor, Pres of Dowling
This morning's speaker was introduced by Dr. Al Donor, Dowling College's president. Dr Donor proudly introduced the college's new dean Dr. Debra Fleming.. Dr. Fleming, an engaging "Our Miss Brooks"…
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Roger Tilles, Exec Dir Tilles Center
Our speaker, Roger Tilles, began with a very humorous story and then went on to discuss some serious issues.Roger explained the law suit that resulted in Long Island residence being…
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American Ref-Fuels
The presentation this morning was about the benefits of using refuse to fuel electric power plants. John Waffenscmiodt of American Re-Fuels gave an excellent comparison of the environmental effects of…
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