Have you found yourself struggling to put together a program for your SBGA Chapter meetings? Do you have great ideas, but just aren't sure where to start and who to contact?

We know how difficult it can be to develop strong, interesting programs every month. The first step in putting together a strong monthly meeting is finding the right speaker. Following is a list of potential speakers, with topics ranging from innovative energy sources to planning for retirement, State Education requirements to purchasing and budgeting. And the list is growing, so be sure to check back regularly!

Professional Development in the Field

Certified Director of Facilities (CDF) and Affiliate Development Program (ADP)

Chris Ouderkirk, CDF, Chair
Superintendent of Buildings and Grounds
Sandy Creek CSD
Phone: (315) 387-3445
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Keith Watkins, RDF,  Vice Chair
Asst Superintendent of Buildings and Grounds
Marcellus CSD
Phone: (315) 673-6031
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Empire State College

Diana Hawkins
The Center for Distance Learning
113 West Ave.
Saratoga, NY 12866-6048
(518) 587-2100
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Mohawk Valley Community College

Paul Andrews
1101 Sherman Drive
Utica, N.Y. 13501
Phone: (315) 792-5354
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Web: http://www.mvcc.edu/

Still don't see exactly what you're looking for contact the School Facilities Management Institute, Inc. for assistance — (800) 359-7242

Artificial Turf

Chip Osborne
Osborne Organics
10 Ocean Avenue
Marblehead, MA
Phone: 781-631-2467
Web: http://livinglawn.org/contactus24.html

Energy

New York State Energy Research and Development Authority (NYSERDA)

Matthew Brown
NYSERDA
17 Columbia Circle
Albany, NY 12203
Phone: (518) 862-1090, ext. 3336
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Web: http://www.nyserda.org/default.asp

Long Island Power Authority (LIPA)

Dan Zaweski, LIPA
333 Earl Ovington Blvd, Suite 403
Uniondale, NY 11553
Phone: (516) 719-9886
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http://www.lipower.org/

LIPA Related Matters

Ed Dumas, Vice President, Communications
Phone: (516) 719-9838
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Environmental, Efficiency or Renewable Matters

Michael J. Deering
Vice President Environmental Affairs
Phone: (516) 719-9811
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New York Power Authority (NYPA)

Tony Savino
123 Main Street
White Plains, NY 10601
Phone: 914-390-8120
Fax: 914-390-8154
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Web: http://www.nypa.gov/

Environmental Permits and Pollution Prevention

Deborah J. Knight
Environmental Program Specialist
625 Broadway, 4th Floor
Albany, New York 12233-1750
phone (518) 402-9485
Fax (518) 402-9168
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Note: programs on mercury and chemical hygiene

New York State Resources

NYSED Office of Facilities Planning

Carl Thurnau, PE
Facilities Planning Coordinator
NYS Education Department
1060 EBA-89 Washington Avenue
Albany, NY 12234-0001
Phone: 518-474-3906
Fax: 518-486-5918
Email: cthurnau@mail.nysed.
Web: http://www.emsc.nysed.gov/facplan/

New York State Retirement System

110 State Street
Albany, NY 12244-0001
Phone: (866) 805-0990
Web: NYS Retirement Website - http://www.osc.state.ny.us/retire/

New York State Office of General Services

Customer Services
37th Floor, Corning Tower, Empire State Plaza
Albany, NY 12242
Phone: (518) 474-6717
Fax: 518-486-5918
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Web: OGS Website - http://www.ogs.state.ny.us/

Association News

New York State Association for Superintendents of Buildings & Grounds, Inc.

Brian Bentley, CDF (SBGA President)
Superitendent of Buildings and Grounds
Greater Southern Tier BOCES
Phone: 607-795-5323
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Web: www.sbga.org

Joseph Van De Loo (SBGA/SFMI Executive Director)
136 Everett Road
Albany, NY 12205
Phone: (518) 465-0563
Toll Free: (800) 359-SBGA
Fax: 518-465-0579
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Legislative Matters

Fred Koelbel (Legislative Committee Chair)
Plant Facilities Administrator & Director of Transportation
Port Jefferson UFSD
550 Scraggy Hill Road
Port Jefferson, NY 11777-1969
Phone: (631) 476-4443
Fax: (631) 476-4471
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Facilities Assessment Program

John Wisniewski, CDF - Committee Co-Chair
Director of Facilities
OCM BOCES
Phone: (315) 433-2644
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Marty Abrams - Committee Co-Chair
Director of Facilities & Operations II
Wantagh UFSD
Phone: (516) 679-6313
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Stanley Polmateer (Privatization and Professional Practice Issues)
Phone: 585-314-3619
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