New Jersey Chapter

Officers

President - Michael Moschella, CPO
 Next Step Orthopaedics, Inc
331 Main Street
West Orange, NJ 07052
Telephone: (973) 736-2244
Fax: (973) 736-2227
E-mail: michaelm@nextsteportho.com

Vice-President

Carey Glass, CPO

Treasurer

Paul Duffy, CPO

Secretary

Kathy Moscola, CO

Chapter Boundaries

State of New Jersey and immediate surrounding areas convenient to members.

Number of Members:115
Annual Dues Amount(s): $50.00
Chapter Meeting Attendance: 338

Membership Requirements

ABC-certified practitioners and technicians in good standing who are paid active members in National AAOP.

Upcoming Events


The New Jersey Chapter AAOP
2010 Annual Meeting
Bally's Hotel and Casino
AtIantic City, NJ
November 10-12, 2010

Previous Chapter Highlights

  • New Jersey AAOP Annual Meeting took place in Atlantic City, NJ on November 11-13th, 2009, at The Balley's Hotel & Casino

  • New Jersey AAOP made $5000 Donation to OPERF in 2009

  • NJ Chapter was a sponsor for the JFK/EAGA Howard Taylor Golf Tournament.

  • NJ Chapter purchased LCD projectors for future meetings.


Chapter Benefits/Areas of Involvement

  • Professional recognition

  • PCE credits discounted or free to members

  • Education/CEU credits

  • Professional interaction

  • Source of education and information

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

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:

    • Calling chapter officers for committee positions.

    • Begin by volunteering - minimal amount of time.

    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.