| (This issue's message was written by Mitchell Gusler, Rockland Chapter president-elect) Reflections and Moving Forward
By Mitchell Gusler
Rockland Chapter President-Elect As I sit down to write this column, I can't help but reflect on all that's happened in our country this past year. Lehman Brothers declared bankruptcy and collapsed; American International Group received a loan bailout from the government; the Treasury Department proposed its $700 billion package to bring stability to the markets; and the U.S. was preparing to elect a brand new president. While it's nice to look back every once in a while, though, the Rockland Chapter is eagerly moving forward with many new chapter events leading up to the end of this year. Heading the lineup is our Annual Town Hall Meeting on Nov. 12 at Casa Mia Manor House on Route 303 in Blauvelt. Once again, we'll provide a buffet dinner at no charge. This year, instead of offering our customary two hours of ethics Continuing Professional Education (CPE), we'll instead be offering two hours worth of instruction on the new accountancy reform law. While many of you attended a seminar on this topic in June, we have been advised that there have been many changes since then?we'll be presenting this new information during this CPE session. Even if you received credit in June, you'll still be able to get additional credit for this seminar at no charge. You should already have information on signing up, but, if you don't, you can still register with our treasurer, Gloria Papasophocles. Our networking event this year, meanwhile, will be held on Dec. 1, also at Case Mia Manor House. This year we will be entertained by comedienne Cory Kahaney. After having a comedian last year, we're giving equal time to the ladies. My favorite event, the Entrepreneurial Contest held at Rockland Community College, will be held on Dec. 4. Teams of high school and college students present business plans to a team of judges from the business and academic world. While the prize is modest, the level of competition over the past few years has been excellent. Any member willing to volunteer half a day as a judge should contact me. And, as always, any further comments or suggestions for the chapter can be sent to me or our President Shari Berk. Contact Mitchell Gusler at MGusler@RifkinCPA.com.
Shari Berk
Rockland Chapter President Contact Shari Berk at seberkcpapc@netscape.net.
Click here for a list of the Rockland Chapter's past presidents.
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