New York Conservation Officers Association

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The 2009 Annual Convention and Business Meeting

The 2009 NYCOA Convention held at Letchworth State Park, the Grand Canyon of the East, was a great success. The number of attendees was at the highest level we have seen in the 23 years we have been holding these events. We were graced with beautiful sunny, warm weather, great food and, best of all, great company. Members and their families came from every corner of the state Old friends spent time reminiscing and new friendships were forged.

The business portion of the convention was also successful and the auction set a record for the highest revenues generated in 23 years. Click on the link to review the 2009 Convention business meeting minutes.

Here are some photos of of attendees enjoying the various activities of the 2009 NYCOA Convention:

Jim Hunt and Bob Peinkofer did a terrific job in planning and organizing the 2009 Annual Convention. As mentioned previously, it was the most successful convention ever held from an attendence perspective and from the financial aspect. We extend our sincere gratitude to them for their hard work and for their dedication to the Association. We would also like to congratulate both of them on their election to seats on the Association Executive Board; Bob as Vice President and Jim as a member of the Relief Board.

Dave Wayman, Pete Fanelli, Deb Haslun, Barb Wayman and Eric Haslun relax in the shade.

The Warden Games

Catching fish the hard way

Spectating at "The Games"

Plant Identification

Trap Setting

River Rafting Excursion

The gang prepares to tackle the Genesee River

Command Staff taking the lead at the put in.

Jim Hunt and Rich Maggio on the river.

Jim Hunt and his son, Josh, cool off on the trip downriver.

The Business Meeting, the Banquet and Auction

Jim Hunt receives his well-deserved Northeast Conservation Law Enforcement Chiefs' Officer of the Year award from Division Director Pete Fanelli.

Bob O'Connor is the proud winner of one of the more sought-after auction items: a weelbarrow full of liquid refreshment worth hundreds of dollars!

Association President Scott Florence conducts the annual business meeting flanked by Treasurer Larry Johnson on the left, Secretary Liza Bobseine on the right, and Vice President Paul Hatch on the far right.

The membership pays close attention, and a considerable amount of business is concluded during this morning meeting.

We are not real sure what signal Karen Williams is sending to the Executive Board from the back of the room.