NYSAR 2011 President Nick Gigante, President-elect Susan Goldy and Secretary/Treasurer Margaret Hartman took the oath of office during the inaugural dinner held on Monday, January 31, during the association's Mid-Winter Business Meetings at The Desmond Hotel and Conference Center in Albany, NY.

In addition to the inauguration, a full slate of committee meetings and a meeting of the Board of Directors took place. NYSAR members can visit the meeting minutes page of NYSAR.com and review minutes from more than two dozen committee meetings. To access meeting minutes, click here.

The Association Update presentation included NYSAR President Nick Gigante's State of the Association address. NYSAR General Legal Counsel Michael Wallender, Esq. presented information about key legal issues affecting the industry. Siena Research Institute Director Dr. Don Levy briefed meeting attendees on the New York State Consumer Real Estate Sentiment Scores. Additionally, the 2010 RPAC awards were presented including the Lawrence B. Caldwell award, which was bestowed upon to Michael Schmelzer and Alan Yassky.