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Call for Nominations – RAM Board of Governors
by Courtenay Brown, Director Professional Development

In accordance with the RAM Rules of Procedure Section 1.03(c) a Nominating Committee has been appointed to make nominations for the four (4) upcoming vacancies on the Board for the 2003-2006 RAM Board of Governors term.

Additionally, the Nominating Committee will be considering recommendations for RAM Board officer positions. The current Rules of Procedure require nominations for the positions of Chair and Vice Chairs (Basic RAM, Advanced RAM, CLP and Membership). Individuals may be nominated for the positions of Chairman, Vice Chairmen and Life Governor by members of the RAM Board and voting Life Governors only.

If you have any suggestions or recommendations for these positions, please submit them in writing, along with the nominee’s resume and a recommendation letter, by fax at 202-266-8120 or e-mail at cbrown@nahb.com by November 29, 2002.

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Mr. Gifford Miller, Legislator of the Year
By Gregory J. Carlson, Executive Director

Congratulations to Mr. Gifford Miller, Speaker of the New York City Council who was named “Legislator of the Year” for 2003 by The Federation of New York Housing Cooperatives and Condominiums. Mr. Miller was a deserving winner because of his continued support of issues and legislation benefiting the cooperative and condominium community.

The award will be presented on Thursday, April 10, 2003 at the Federation’s Gala Banquet and Awards Ceremony at Terrace on the Park, Flushing Meadows, Queens at 7 PM.

This is a very special evening for the Federation. We are celebrating our 50th anniversary representing the interests of cooperatives and condominiums. Our current membership rolls total over 200,000 residents in more than 500 properties in and around the metropolitan area.

In addition, a commemorative journal prominently displaying the recipients of the Federation’s annual awards will be distributed to every guest. This book will be filled with Federation memorabilia, vintage photographs, and well wishes from top government officials and friends of the Federation.

FNYHC celebrates ifs 50th Anniversary
By Gregory J. Carlson, Executive Director

The Federation of New York Housing Cooperatives and Condominiums is celebrating its 50th Anniversary this year. In honor of this auspicious occasion, the Federation is hosting a gala banquet and awards ceremony on Thursday, April 10th at Terrace on the Park in Flushing Meadow Park, Queens at 7 PM.

Yes, it’s been 50 years since a fledgling group of concerned shareholders in Section 213 housing banded together to form an organization dedicated to their distinctive needs. As the years passed, the group grew in scope and influence, expanding to include in its membership and focus all types of cooperative and condominium housing.

Currently, the Federation has nearly 500 building members representing more than 200,000 units. Attending this event would be a perfect opportunity for you to catch up with old friends and constituents and show your commitment to the unique housing that personifies the cooperative spirit in New York City.

Join us as we celebrate 50 years of great accomplishments and help us congratulate the 2003 award recipients:

Legislator of the Year
– Gifford Miller, NYC Council Speaker
Friend of Co-ops and Condos
– Ivan Lafayette, NYS Assemblyman
Lifetime Achievement
– Frank Padavan, NYS Senator

Management Company of the Year
– Cooper Square Realty
Management Company Honorable Mention
– Delkap Management
Management Company Honorable Mention
– Midboro Management

Manager of the Year
– Jay Fingerman, AKAM Associates
Manager of the Year
– Glen Kotowski, Charles H. Greenthal & Co.
Manager of the Year
– David Lipson, Century Operating Corp.

In keeping with tradition, the annual Charles and Eva Rappaport awards for distinguished service by a board member will be announced that evening.

Tickets for the event are $95 for members and $125 for non-members. In conjunction with the awards dinner a commemorative journal will be distributed to all the guests. Photos past and present will be included as well as historical anecdotes from some of our veteran members. Enclosed is advertising rate information and ticket reservation form.

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GREGORY J. CARLSON RECEIVES INDUSTRY AWARD

Federation of New York Housing Cooperatives Executive Director
Is Named “Dedicated to the Industry” By Property Manager Organization

NEW YORK (DATE) – Gregory J. Carlson, executive director of the Federation of New York Housing Cooperatives (Federation) was honored by the New York Association of Realty Managers (NYARM) with its annual award “Dedicated to the Industry,” at the organization’s holiday dinner dance on Saturday, December 7, 2002 at the Marina del Rey, Bronx, New York.

The commendation, formerly known as the “Lifetime Achievement” award, is NYARM’s most prestigious honor, bestowed on members of the organization that have devoted themselves to the betterment of the real estate industry.

Mr. Carlson is one of New York’s most experienced and best-known property managers and consultants. With more than 25 years as a real estate professional, he has earned an outstanding, national reputation as a leading advocate for cooperative and condominium housing.

As a testament to his commitment to the highest professional standards for the real estate industry, Mr. Carlson holds such highly regarded certifications as Advanced RAM (Registered Apartment Manager), RCM (Registered Cooperative Manager), HCCP (Housing Credit Certified Professional) and nyarm (new york accredited realty manager), all of which were obtained through rigorous study and continuing education programs. He is also a licensed real estate broker and president and founder of Carlson Realty.

In addition to an arduous professional schedule, Mr. Carlson is the president of the New York chapter of RAM, as well as lifetime governor of the national RAM program, both of which operate under the auspices of the National Association of Home Builders (NAHB). He is legislative advisor to the Association of Co-op/Condo Managers (ACCM); board member of the National Association of Housing Cooperatives (NAHC); board member of the Action Committee For Reasonable Real Estate Taxes (ACFTRET); and national chair of the Registered Cooperative Manager (RCM) program for the National Association of Housing Cooperatives (NAHC). Mr. Carlson also serves as a member of the NYARM Board of Directors.

The wearer of many hats, Mr. Carlson is most visible as executive director of the Federation, a non-profit membership organization comprised of housing cooperatives, condominiums and industry professionals in New York City, Westchester, Long Island and other parts of New York State.

The Federation of New York Housing Cooperatives and Condominiums is a 49-year oldmembership organization dedicated to the education of cooperatives and condominiums in the five boroughs, Long Island, Westchester and New York State. The organization holds seminars and educational meetings, monitors court decisions and local, state and federal legislation and publishes a newsletter reporting on issues relevant to the cooperative and condominium community.

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FNYHC PRESENTS:
SECURITY SEMINAR – PROTECT YOUR PROPERTY AND RESIDENTS

THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 27, 2003
6:30—9:30 pm
NEW YORK MARRIOTT BROOKLYN
(333 Adams Street, Brooklyn)

Panelists:
Howard Schechter, Schechter & Brucker, PC
Glen Kotowski, Charles H. Greenthal & Co.
Gus Dibiasi, Impact Real Estate Management
Alan Bender, Lockman Security Systems
Bob DiMartini, Secure Resources & Communications

Moderator:
Albert F. Pennisi, Pennisi Daniels & Norelli, LLP

FNYHC Members FREE! Complete Buffet Dinner Included With Fee
CNYC & CCC Member
$30 Reservations are Requested
Non-affiliated attendees $50

FNYHCC THANKS OUR SPONSORS
CHARLES H. GREENTHAL & CO.
IMPACT REAL ESTATE MANAGEMENT
LOCKMAN SECURITY SYSTEMS
SCHECHTER & BRUCKER, P.C.
SECURE RESOURCES & COMMUNICATIONS

Register Online Here

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50th ANNIVERSARY COMMEMORATIVE JOURNAL

The Federation is celebrating its 50th anniversary in a big way. On Thursday, April 10, 2003 you are invited to attend a gala banquet and awards ceremony at Terrace on the Park, Flushing Meadows, Queens at 7 PM. Joining us will be friends from past and present, your fellow Federation members and many political allies of the cooperative and condominium community.

Along with the evening’s festivities a commemorative journal will be presented to every guest. This book will be chock full of photographs, memorabilia and anecdotes profiling the Federation’s 50 years of service and dedication to the industry. (If you have any vintage photos or memories to share please let us know!)

Please support this endeavor with the purchase of an advertisement and/or tickets for the banquet. As a special gesture of appreciation anyone who takes out a gold or silver page in the journal will receive free tickets for the party. Your donation is much appreciated and will help the Federation continue its important work.

Journal Advertising Rates

Gold Page $ 600
Silver Page $ 525
Full Page $ 450
Half Page $ 300
Quarter Page $ 200

Legal Decisions and Legislation and how they impact the Cooperative.

Tthe Federation of New York Housing Cooperatives and Condominium’s seminar “How Recent Legal Decisions and Legislation Impact the Cooperative and Condominium Community" was held on Wednesday, October 23, 2002 at the Roosevelt Hotel from 6 PM to 9 PM.

The panelists included two very well-known and knowledgeable attorneys that have years of experience in this field plus an executive from the National Cooperative Bank. In addition, Commissioner Martha E. Stark from the Department of Finance rounded out the panel.

This “legal” seminar is the second in our series of “satellite” discussions. The first was held on June 26 in Queens. The topic was insurance and it drew a crowd of nearly one hundred board presidents and concerned cooperators. The Federation expects this seminar to attract even more as the topic is vital to the financial well being of these housing corporations.

The Federation is a membership organization of cooperative and condominium properties in the metropolitan area, Long Island, Westchester and lower New York State. Our mission is to educate and inform our members on all matters concerning the proper operation and maintenance of cooperatives and condominiums.

 

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