The Association of Fire Districts of the State of New York recently held its Annual Meeting at Turning Stone Resort and Casino in Verona, New York. During the business session on Monday, October 21st, a new slate of officers was elected to lead the Association for the upcoming year. Joseph Badala was elected as President, with David Denniston as 1st Vice President and Ralph Raymond as 2nd Vice President, all through uncontested elections. Donald Corkery transitioned to the position of Immediate Past President. Following the procedures outlined in the Association By-Laws, the body authorized the Secretary-Treasurer to cast a single vote for each officer, officially electing them to their respective roles. Later that evening, they took their oaths of office with the assistance of NYS Assemblyman Joseph DeStefano from District 3.

On Monday afternoon, the membership voted on By-Law amendments proposed by the Board of Directors. Eighty-four member districts in attendance at the Annual Meeting approved both amendments. By-law amendments must receive a two-thirds majority vote from the members present to be approved.
 
ByLaw Amendments and Vote Summary:
 
Amendment #1 - Separation of AFDSNY Secretary / Treasurer Position
Secretary (membership elected for 3 yrs) - Treasurer (appointed position by BOD’s each year)
Voting: YES – 75 member districts   Voting: NO – 9 member districts    
 
Amendment #2 - Provide Flexibility for scheduling quarterly BOD meetings in the future which are now fixed by month.
Voting: YES – 79 member districts   Voting: NO – 5 member districts