American Academy of Orthotists & Prosthetists
Professionals Advancing Care Through Knowledge
New York Chapter
Officers
Brian E. Clark, CPO, President
Sampson's Prosthetic & Orthotic Laboratory
1737 State St.
Schenectady, NY 12304-1894
Telephone: (518) 374-6011
Fax:(518) 393-3292
E-mail: eclark5@nycap.rr.com
President-Elect | Vacant |
Vice- President | Garrett Pascavage, CPO |
Treasurer | Martin H. Mandelbaum, CPO |
Secretary | Joann Marx, CPO, FAAOP |
Immediate Past President | Kimberley C. Thompson, CPO |
Chapter Directors:
Marita Dorsch-Carozza, CP, FAAOP | Continuing Education Program | |
Thaddeus E. Drygas, CPO, FAAOP | Business Committee Program | |
Roger Howard, CPO | Athletic Sponsorship Program |
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 click here to e-mail Joann Marx, CPO, Secretary, and be sure to include the nature of your request and your e-mail address.
Chapter Address:
NYSAAOP
c/o Marx
1659 Lincoln Ave
Bohemia, NY 11716-1415
Chapter Boundaries
New York State
Number of Members: 77
Annual Dues Amount(s): $75.00
Chapter Meeting Attendance: 135
Membership Requirements
Any member within the geographical boundaries of the chapter who is in good standing with the American Academy of Orthotists and Prosthetists (A complete definition is in the Chapter bylaws).
Upcoming Events 2009
The New York Chapter AAOP
2010 Annual Meeting
The Desmond Hotel
Albany,New York
April 25-27, 2010
The Desmond Hotel:
1-800-448-3500 or 1-518-869-8100
Grand Geneva Resort:
Hotel Information:
www.grandgeneva.com
Registrations and Futrue Updates:
http://www.nysaaop.org
Previous Chapter Highlights
The New York Chapter participated in the DME MAC Symposium in September 2009.
The New York Chapter of the AAOP
2009 Scientific Symposium, April 20-21, 2009. The Desmond Hotel in Albany, NY
The New York Chapter of the AAOP
2008 Scientific Symposium, April 6-8, 2008. Otesaga Resort in Cooperstown, NY
Chapter Benefits/Areas of Involvement
Reduced registration fees for Chapter Programs.
5% insurance discount thru Cailor Fleming Insurance.
Bi-annual newsletter to keep our membership informed of upcoming events and current issues.
Membership Certificate for framing, a different format each year.
Membership directory for New York State AAOP (hard copy and web site).
Use of the Chapter photo exhibit.
Athletic sponsorship for members' patients.
CPR renewal notices.
Chapter Goals and Objectives
Promote professional ethics and standards through communication and educational programs.
To offer quality educational programs on a local level in order to keep travel and related costs to a minimum.
Promote the field of orthotics and prosthetics through athletic sponsorship to individuals.
To communicate relevant state and national P & O news
Other Recent Activities
Development of Web site: NYSAAOP.ORG
New York State AAOP renewed NAAOP membership in 2005
New York State AAOP awarded Alexi Salamone an athletic sponsorship for $500.
The New York State Annual Meeting held in October in Albany attracted over 90 practitioners and 45 exhibitors
Offered a comprehensive Technician's program at the 2005 annual meeting
The following certification was offered at Albany:
CPR 2 year
Lucky Exhibitor "2006" Table Winner: Futura International, Inc.
A New York State AAOP Pin was given to all NYSAAOP members at the Albany Meeting.
Member Involvement
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 York Chapter President, Kimberley C. Thompson, CPO, at stafford1@frontiernet.net and include the nature of your request.
