New Jersey Chapter
Officers
President - Robert F. Silvestri, CPO, LPO,
JFK/JRI Prosthetic & Orthotic Lab
308 Talmadge Road,
Edison, NJ 08817
Telephone: (732) 248-0774
Fax: (732) 248-8461
E-mail: RSilvestri@solarishs.org
Vice-President | Michael Moschella, CPO/L |
Treasurer | Anthony Minelli, CO/L |
Secretary | Robert Austin, CP, LPO |
Directors:
Cindy Minelli, CPO/L
Louis Beaubien, CPO/L
Jean Galvez
Chapter Boundaries
State of New Jersey and immediate surrounding areas convenient to members.
Number of Members:74
Annual Dues Amount(s): $50.00
Chapter Meeting Attendance: 292
Membership Requirements
ABC-certified practitioners and technicians in good standing who are paid active members in National AAOP.
Upcoming Events 2009
2009 New Jersey Annual Meeting
The New Jersey Chapter AAOP
Bally's Hotel and Casino
Atlantic City, New Jersey
November 11-13, 2009
Previous Chapter Highlights
Chapter Benefits/Areas of Involvement
Chapter Goals and Objectives
Involve as many O&P professionals as possible in our geographic area Provide quality educational programs at reduced rates or free to members Provide forum for professional interaction and sharing of knowledge and expertise Promote professionalism Provide specialist list of practitioners with specific areas of expertise in New Jersey Increase membership
2008 In Review
New Jersey AAOP Annual Meeting took place in Atlantic City, NJ on November 12-14th, 2008, at The Balley's Hotel & Casino
Meeting was dedicated to our friend Robert Frank, CPO/L, who recently passed away
The meeting was attended by 292
The meeting offered 80 Exhibitor tables and 13 Booths
There was presentations by physicians and practitioners highlighting new technology
Symposiums for Medicare Updates, Vacuum Systems, FES and Technical Fabrication
CPR and First Aid were offered as a Workshop
Other Chapter Highlights
Donated $5,000 to the Orthotic and Prosthetic Education and Research Foundation (OPERF) at the 2008 AAOP National Meeting
Sponsor for the 2008 JFK/EAGA Howard Taylor Amputee Golf Tournament
Chapter History
The New Jersey Chapter has been in existence since 1998. We have a very strong and active membership, with good attendance at seminars.
Committee Work/Newsletters
The New Jersey Chapter puts out a newsletter twice yearly. The Education Committee meets 4-6 times each year.
Member Involvement
If you are currently a member and would like to become more involved, we recommend:
If you are a current Chapter member and would like to become more involved or if you are interested in becoming a member let us know! Please contact New Jersey Chapter President, Robert F. Silvestri, CPO at rsilvestri@solarishs.org and include the nature of your request.
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