Dear Members:
You are invited to the 2025 Annual Meeting of the Members of The Arc Westchester, a chapter of The Arc New York. At the Annual Membership Meeting, we will elect Officers, Directors of the Chapter, and Members of the Nominating Committee. We will also present a special advocate award at the end of the meeting. . We hope you can join us.
THIS MEETING IS FOR ARC WESTCHESTER MEMBERS AND STAFF ONLY – RSVP required.
This meeting will take place remotely on:
Wednesday, June 4, 2025 – 6:00pm EST (ZOOM)
Keynote Speaker:
Laura J. Kennedy
Former President
The Arc of the United States
Laura Kennedy was elected President to The Arc of the United States board in 2018. Prior to that she served as President of The Arc New York and President of the New York City Chapter, AHRC.
Ms. Kennedy is the recipient of numerous awards – including the 2000 Staten Island Woman of Achievement Award and the New York City Department of Mental Health, Mental Retardation and Alcoholism Services – Mental Hygiene Family Award. Ms. Kennedy has served as Executive Board Member for the Staten Island Developmental Disabilities Council, Chairperson for the Council’s Advocacy and Education Committees, Board Member for Friends of the College of Staten Island, and Board Member for Staten Island Mental Health Society, Inc.
As a Staten Island resident and parent of a daughter with developmental disabilities, Laura has been a champion for people with disabilities and a historian about the conditions at Willowbrook and its ultimate closing.
Once registered, you will receive a link to the meeting.
If you have any questions or request a call-in number, please contact Elaine Zedda Palmaffy, 914-495-4564, or email epalmaffy@arcwestchester.org
Members in good standing who have paid dues or made a contribution as of 5-5-24 are entitled to vote at the meeting. Employees of The Arc Westchester are not permitted to vote. You may review the items below or if you would like to receive these reports by mail, please call 914.495.4564 or email info@arcwestchester.org
- Report of the Nominating Committee (2/4/25)→
- Biography of Nominees (2025-2026) →
- Copy of Bylaws – Article IX Nominating Committee →
- Minutes – 75th Annual Membership Meeting (6-6-24) →
We look forward to your participation on Wednesday, June 4th.
