NYSARC

The Delegate Assembly

In our grassroots tradition, the Delegate Assembly provides a forum for input on board policy issues.

In response to a request by at least three Chapters, the Delegate Assembly also has the authority to revise, alter or rescind any action by the Board of Governors through a two-thirds vote.

Each Chapter is awarded delegates according to its membership -- one for each 50 members. The Delegate Assembly meets once a year.

The Executive Committee

The Executive Committee of the Board of Governors consists of all the elected officers of NYSARC, Inc., the immediate past president and four other members of the board representing each of the four regions. In the event that fewer than two members of the Executive Committee are relatives of an individual residing in a developmental center or is a representative of a developmental center Chapter, additional members, who are such parents or blood relatives and/or representatives of a developmental center Chapter shall be elected to the Executive Committee.

President

John A. Schuppenhauer

Senior Vice President

Anne Marie Lockhart - Northeast Region

Vice Presidents

John E. Becker, II - Western Region
Patricia Campanella - Central Region
Laura Kennedy - Southeast Region

Treasurer

Joseph Bognanno

Assistant Treasurer

Kenneth Walker

Secretary

Maryann Bruner

Representatives

Mary Skillan - Northeast Region
Laura Dodge - Southeast Region
Mary Beth Wunsch - Western Region
Dr. John Kowalczyk - Central Region

Members at Large

Dian Cifuni
Mary Ellen Murphy

Immediate Past President

Katharine Wilson Conroy

The Committees

Twenty-one standing committees advise the Board of Governors. Special committees are established to deal with areas such as legislation, guardianship, education, community residential services, developmental centers, prevention and public information.