A MESSAGE FROM OUR PRESIDENT
2024 annual meeting
holiday party
mnyca awards 2023
family dat at the ballpark
american coatings show + conference
MEMBER SPOTLIGHT
paint pioneer awards
welcome new members
2024 mnyca golf outing
MNYCA EMPLOYMENT COMMITTEE
CALENDAR OF EVENTS
A MESSAGE FROM OUR PRESIDENT
Alicia Colacci, MNYCA President
MNYCA members,
I am excitedly anticipating a new era unfolding for our organization. Exciting shifts are underway, including enthusiastic participation and discussions on goals and evaluating our mission. We hope to set the stage to shape an era focused on analyzing “what we do” and “how we can better serve” you the members. Let us embrace these transformations, charting a brighter future for the MNYCA and its current and future members.
The start of the year brings the annual launch of our Scholarship program. The MNYCA is now accepting applications for consideration in the selection of the 2024 Michael A. Granito scholarship for high school seniors entering college or trade school and the 2024 College/University Scholarship Award. Please make sure to post and share with your fellow company members the scholarship notice that was emailed to you. The application process has begun and ends on April 1st with winners announced in May at the annual meeting.
At the forefront of our focus is addressing issues and topics in our technical forums that are important to our member community, wherein the subject matter better serves the membership and provides you with valuable tools. We are aiming to bring back in person technical forums because we believe this unlocks the potential for richer exchanges between presenters and audiences that foster deeper connections and enhances knowledge sharing.
I want to apprise you that we will be holding our Annual meeting on May 15, 2024, once again at The Highlawn, West Orange. It has been some time since we were able to host the meeting at this location, but we are looking forward to doing so once again. Also, already scheduled for 2024 is the golf outing at Neshanic Valley on June 18th and a family day of Patriots Baseball on July 24th.
On behalf of the MNYCA I want to wish you a happy and successful 2024 and thank you for your continued support and involvement in your Association! Please take advantage of the great opportunities and benefits that the Association provides, and I urge you to take part in making MNYCA the organization that meets your needs.
Warm regards,
Alicia Colacci, President MNYCA
2024 Annual meeting
Mark-your-Calendar - We will be holding the MNYCA annual meeting on Wednesday, May 15th at The Highlawn, West Orange, NJ.
holiday party - november 29th, 2023
A Great Time Had by All
Thanks to all who attended the 2023 MNYCA holiday party, which was held on November 29th at Macaluso’s, in Hawthorne NJ. The event was a very wellattended, festive evening enjoyed with colleagues and friends in the industry!
Attendees mingled over drinks and a wide variety of hot and cold appetizers during cocktail hour. The party moved into the large ballroom where a delicious dinner and dessert were served. Highlights during the evening included the 50/50 raffle, as well as several awards, including the Paint Pioneer Awards, which honors colleagues who have given 25, 40 & 50 years to the advancement of the Protective Coatings Industry. The President’s Achievement Award, Merit Citation awards, and the 2023 Company of the Year Award were presented. Dave White, of Pan Technology, received the President’s Gavel thanking him for serving his term as president of the MNYCA.
Thank you to everyone who celebrated a fun and festive evening for the association!
Click here to view a slideshow of photos from the MNYCA Holiday party.
mnyca awards - 2023
The MNYCA Board recognizes individuals and member companies for dedication and noble contributions to the industry. This year, the Board of Directors awarded the following companies these prestigious awards at the Holiday Party on Nov 29, 2023, held at Macaluso’s in Hawthorne, NJ.
President’s Achievement Award - This prestigious recognition was bestowed to Bruce Schimmel, Superior Materials, for his outstanding contributions and dedication to this Association. Bruce and his employer, Superior Materials, have shown overwhelming support and dedication to the MNYCA. During a time when we were in a global pandemic, Bruce willingly stepped up to service 2-term consecutive years as president of the MNYCA, all while taking on his new responsibilities of being the President for the Eastern Coatings Federation. He is committed and has always been quick to volunteer and lead.
Merit Citation Awards were bestowed upon three well deserving members. Harley McNair, Pfaumer Brothers, has shown outstanding leadership and fulfillment of his responsibilities to this Association. He supports not only our local association, but also the Eastern Coatings Show with the Pflaumer Brothers Award for best technical papers at the shows. He is a stalwart in our industry and very deserving of a Merit Citation.
Sam Morell, SamMorell.com, has always supported local and National societies. He has become an industry icon for technical presentations, education and teaching courses.
Kim Rafferty, Rodman Media / Coatings World, for her willingness to volunteer and assist with the Association. She continues to be very supportive with the News ‘N Views newsletter and membership directory.
Company of the Year - Benjamin Moore & Co. - Thomas Penny, Sr. Group Manager, Interior Professional Coatings and Color Development and MNYCA board member, Anthony DePinto, VP Supply Chain, Robert Williams, Sr. Manager Direct Procurement and Alex Maus, Buyer, accepted the award for Benjamin Moore & Co. The company, which was celebrating 140 years in the paint industry, has been a member of the MNYCA for decades and serves as a key regional paint manufacturer in the NY Metropolitan area. They market and support their customers with a strong and close connection to the community. Benjamin Moore regularly attends, supports and sponsors MNYCA functions. They showed their support this past year by offering their CEO, Mr. Dan Culkins, as the keynote speaker at the Eastern Coatings Show in May 2023. Also, Thomas Penny was on the 2023 Technical Committee for the Eastern Coatings Show and is now the Chair for the 2025 Technical Committee.
FAMILY DAY AT THE BALLPARK
FAMILY DAYMake it stand out
July 24th, 2024 - 11 a.m.
TD Bank Ballpark, Bridgewater, NJ
Mark-your-Calendars –The MNYCA is again holding the Family Day at the Ball Park event. It is a great time to not only mingle with fellow industry colleagues, but also to bring the whole family to the park. TD Bank Ballpark is family-friendly and affordable! Last year was a success and still talked about by attendees!
Somerset Patriots v. Portland Sea Dogs!
July 24, 2024
Diamond Club
Buffet 11:00 am – 1:00 pm
First Pitch 11:05 am
american coatings show + conference
April 30 - May 2, 2024, Indianapolis, IN
Andy Doyle, President & CEO, American Coatings Association
The 2024 American Coatings Show and Conference is fast approaching, and I am excited to welcome everyone in advance for what is expected to be an exceptional knowledge exchange and a showcase of innovation. ACS 2024 remains the most important event for the coatings industry, bringing together thousands of industry professionals while providing a platform for companies to connect with customers.
ACS 2024 will once again provide attendees with a top-notch experience at the Indiana Convention Center. To allow for additional convenience and attendee flow and interaction, the conference and exhibition will again be held in adjoining areas of the hall, making the transition from sessions to the show floor a natural part of navigating the event and reinforcing the industry’s latest technological advancements in both a learning and business setting.
MEMBER SPOTLIGHT
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paint pioneer awards
Thomas Daquila (l), Rick Mazzariello and Dave White (far right) present the
Pioneer Awards to Alex Radu, Hersjel Wehrens, Michael Smith & Roy
Meyer.
Reprint from www.Coatingsworld.com by Kerry Pianoforte, Editor 1.17.24
The Metropolitan New York Coatings Association (MNYCA) recently held their Paint Pioneer Awards. The annual Paint Pioneer Awards honor colleagues who have given 25, 40 and 50 years to the advancement of the Protective Coatings Industry.
“Recognizing long term commitment and dedication to a profession, let alone an industry, is key to acknowledging the vital role these individuals play in the advancement of the industry and the association,” said Alicia Colacci, President, MNYCA. “The MNYCA is honored to show our appreciation for their expertise and contributions.”
40 Year Member – Alex Radu, Shamrock Technologies 40 Year Member – Michael Smith, JNS-Smithchem 40 Year Member – Roy Meyer, Munzing 25 Year Member – Hersjel Wehrens, Heubach
Read the full Paint Pioneers Awards article with members profiles, CLICK Here. . .
welcome our newest members to mnyca
We would like to welcome our newest member companies to the MNYCA. As you attend our upcoming events, such as the Annual Meeting, the Golf Outing or the ACS, please make it a point to introduce yourself and your company to the new members.
RAVAGO CHEMICALS Anthony Waters National chemical distributor supplies raw materials to the CASE, Construction, Inks, Polymer, Polyurethane and Rubber industry.
2024 MNYCA Golf Outing
Save-The-Date - We will again hold the MNYCA annual golf outing at the Neshanic Valley Golf course in Branchburg, NJ. Mark your calendar for Tuesday - June 18th, 2024.
MNYCA EMPLOYMENT COMMITTEE
MNYCA provides an opportunity for member companies to post links to your company job board on the MNYCA website. Several have already taken advantage of this benefit of membership. We encourage all our member companies to post a link to their jobs page as part of their recruitment strategy. Please send your requests to patty.paletto@mnyca.org.
If you have any employees who are need of new employment, we encourage them to send their resume to patty.paletto@mnyca.org. MNYCA aids in placing people with member companies looking to fill open positions.
In addition to this service, MNYCA is working to make our industry more visible to local colleges and universities and encouraging new graduates to consider the Coatings industry as a career.
If your company would like to be more involved, please contact Bob Whiteley at rwhiteley@jns-smithchem.com.
CALENDAR OF EVENTS:
Annual Meeting Wednesday, May 15, 2024 The Highlawn, West Orange, NJ. (see below for invitation)
Golf Outing -Tuesday - June 18th, 2024 Neshanic Valley Golf Course, 2301 South Branch Rd, Neshanic Station, NJ 08853 Tentative Agenda: Registration opens 11 a.m. Lunch Buffet 11:30 a.m. Shot gun start 1:00 p.m. Reception 6:00 p.m.
Family Day at the Ball Park Wednesday, July 24th at TD Bank Ballpark, Bridgewater, NJ Somerset Patriots v. Portland Sea Dogs Diamond Club Buffet 11:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. First Pitch 11:05 a.m.
Please reach out to Patty with any questions: Patty.Paletto@mnyca.org
Keep Connected on Linked-In: Are you connected the MNYCA’s Linked-in page? Please follow MNYCA . . .https://www.linkedin.com/groups/6531944/
