Welcome to the New York State Society of Washington D.C. Founded in 1908, NYSS is a 501(c) (7) non-profit, non-political organization that is governed by an Executive Board and volunteers. The Society's goal is to foster and promote friendly relations among its members through social, educational, cultural, charitable, civic and social programs and events. In addition, NYSS holds membership in the National Conference of State Societies which promotes friendly and cooperative relations between states.
| President | Mr. Terry Campbell nyss1@verizon.net |
| VP Membership | Mrs. Beverly Ann Frey nyss1@verizon.net |
| VP Gov. Relations | Mr. Matt Cary CaryAssoc@verizon.net |
| VP Corporate | |
| VP Events | Mrs. Electra Zolotas-Anest* xanthipix@gmail.com |
| Treasurer | Mr. Peter Frey pff2006@verizon.net |
| Secretary | Ms. Kelly Hucul Kelly.nyss@gmail.com |
| Director | Mrs. Lourdes Barrett** lqblqb@verizon.net |
| Director | Mr. Richard Schrader |
| Director | Hon. Mark V. Holmes jholmes@ustaxcourt.gov |
| Director | Mrs. Joan Neiman** neimanarch@aol.com |
| Director | Ms. Jennifer Rahm |
* National Conference of State Societies delegate
** National Conference of State Societies alternate delegate
The New York State Society of Washington, D.C. proudly supports various charitable organizations both in the Washington, D.C. Metropolitan area and across the country.For more information about these organizations, please visit their websites.
Pull Tabs for Charity (PTFC)
http://www.pulltabsforcharity.org
PTFC is devoted to raising funds for cancer research protocols and to support Ronald McDonald Charities’ (RMHC) worldwide "Home-Away-From-Home" Programs. Net proceeds resulting from Pull Tabs for Charity fund-raising efforts are donated to the National Cancer Institute (NCI) of the National Institutes of Health (NIH) and to RMHC. Pull Tabs for Charity's secondary goal is to raise public awareness of the value of giving to others.
Honor Flight Network
http://www.honorflight.org
The mission of Honor Flight Network is to transport American veterans to Washington, D.C. to visit memorials that are dedicated to honor their service and sacrifices. America thought it important to build memorials to the country’s veterans and Honor Flight Network feels it is just as important to give veterans the opportunity to see the memorials honoring their service. Based on 2008 statistics, the United States is losing World War II veterans at the rate’ of approximately 1,000 per day. Honor Flight Network will continue to fulfill the dreams of veterans and help heroes travel free to Washington, D.C. to visit the national memorials.
“We can’t all be heroes. Some of us have to stand on the curb and clap as they go by." -Will Rogers
Marine Toys for Tots Foundation
http://www.toysfortots.org
The mission of the U. S. Marine Corps Reserve Toys for Tots Program is to collect new, unwrapped toys during October, November and December each year, and distribute those toys as Christmas gifts to needy children in the community in which the campaign is conducted. The primary goal of Toys for Tots is to deliver, through a new toy at Christmas, a message of hope to less fortunate youngsters that will assist them in becoming responsible, productive, patriotic citizens.
The objectives of Toys for Tots are to help less fortunate children throughout the United States experience the joy of Christmas; to play an active role in the development of one of our nation’s most valuable resources – our children; to unite all members of local communities in a common cause for three months each year during the annual toy collection and distribution campaign; and to contribute to better communities in the future.
Walter Reed Army Medical Center
http://www.wramc.amedd.army.mil
Home of Warrior Care.
Mission: “We provide care to past, present and future warriors and to those entrusted to our care”.
Vision: “A culture of excellence in healthcare, medicine, education, readiness, and research in an integrated healthcare system based on the legacy of Walter Reed”, an Army Soldier, physician, and teacher.
Kidney Health Alliance of Kentucky
http://www.khaky.org
KHAKY mission:
To serve kidney disease patients and their families, increase awareness and early detection of chronic kidney disease (CKD) and promote organ donation.
KHAKY goal:
To lighten the burden of kidney disease throughout Kentucky and be a significant force in identifying kidney disease in its early stages and reducing the incidence of end stage renal disease (ESRD).
A World of Horses
A World of Horses is an art contest for middle and high school students (6-12) that will run through the 2010 Alltech FEI World Equestrian Games (WEG), September 25th through October 10th. This contest is a perfect opportunity for students to showcase their talent during a world-class event!
“Lady Liberty”
Sponsored by the New York State Society of Washington, D.C.
White House Commission: Time of Remembrance
http://www.remember.gov/GoldMedalofRemembrance
The Gold Medal of Remembrance is a special memento that recognizes and honors the children who have recently lost a parent in Operation Enduring Freedom/Operation Iraqi Freedom. It is a reminder to everyone that casualties are found not only on the battlefield but also at home. Over 700 Gold Medals have been presented to the children of fallen service members. The first 180 of these medals were presented to the children at the Time of Remembrance Tribute on the National Mall in 2006. This Tribute continues each fall. Many of the state societies attend the ceremony, meet with the families from their home state, and listen to stories about their loved ones who have made the extreme sacrifice for our country.
The Commission on Remembrance hopes to present a Gold Medal of Remembrance to every child in our country who has lost a mother or father.
Heart of America
http://heartofamerica.org
The Heart of America Foundation, a national non-profit headquartered in Washington, D.C. uniquely combines volunteerism and literacy. The organization’s focus is to provide children in need every where with the tools to read, succeed and make a difference. The hear of America puts books into the hands of children who need them the most while transforming school libraries in under served communities into vital and vibrant centers of learning that become he heart of the school. Since 1997, the organization has provided children living in poverty with over 1.8 million library and take-home books, and engaged volunteers in more than 1,020,000 hours of community service.