2004 Officers Visitation

For the fourth year, NYSSCPA officers traveled to the Society's 17 chapters, bringing a free ethics program and an update on state capitol activity, including legislation that passed the State Senate.

On November 19, Society officers, came to meet with Utica Chapter leaders and members.

Utica Chapter President Robert Ritz (far left) meets with Society Executive Director Lou Grumet, Society President John Kearney and Society Past President Jo Ann Golden.

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Utica Function Brings Together All Walks of Life
By Stephanie R. Myers, The Trusted Professional (April 1, 2005)

Those from many different walks of life got together on Feb. 24 for the Annual Meeting of CPAs, Bankers and Attorneys sponsored by the Utica Chapter and the Society.

About 94 people attended the function, according to Utica Chapter president Robert Ritz. The function included a dinner, open bar and cocktail networking in addition to a featured speaker, and took place at Yahnundasis Golf Club in New Hartford, N.Y. This year’s speaker was Utica native Nicholas Matt, president of the F.X. Matt Brewing Company. Matt’s topic was “The F.X. Matt Brewing Company—Four Generations and Still Going.” Matt also spoke about Utica’s business climate.

“We try to get a local businessman who speaks about their business,” Ritz said. “Usually it’s a success story.”

Utica Chapter member John Barone organized the event, which he said aimed to promote friendship among the area’s professionals.

“I thought it was a successful meeting and a very interesting topic,” Barone said. The event, Barone said, has been happening annually for approximately 25 years. “Mr. Matt represents one of our long-time local companies and gave us the history of the company through the current day and also spoke about new business in the area, progress in the area and what he sees in the future for us.”