48th Annual NJCM Spring Conference a Great Success
The 48th Annual NJCM Spring Conference was held Wednesday, April 27th through Friday, April 29th at the Borgata Hotel, Casino & Spa in Atlantic City and once again, it was a tremendous success.
Beginning Wednesday morning, April 27, over 100 Golfers gathered to play a round of Golf at the 2nd Annual NJCM Business Council Golf Classic hosted by the Atlantic City Country Club. After a brisk day of golf, Mayors migrated to the Borgata Wednesday evening for the Board of Directors Reception and Dinner featuring the presentation of the Lee Veale Spirit Award, presented this year to Anthony M. Beatrice. The swearing in of the NJCM Board of Directors and Business Council Award presentations followed.
Thursday morning found a crowd of attendees ready to enter the exhibit hall promptly at 9:00am. NJCM President and Mayor of Lambertville, David DelVecchio was on hand to cut the ribbon for the official opening of the Conference. Mayors and attendees enjoyed meeting and networking with each other, and taking in all of the information that our exhibitors proudly displayed at their booths, while enjoying a Continental Breakfast that was made available in the exhibit area.
Prior to the Grand Luncheon, Lieutenant Governor Kim Guadagno presented the Keynote Address to the Mayors and recognized their value to their communities. All attendees enjoyed the Grand Luncheon which was followed by a Governors Roundtable Discussion with the Mayors and the Washington DC Delegate Panel Session.
The 48th Annual Conference hosted three additional Panel Sessions through the course of the Conference. All Panel Sessions were heavily attended, with standing room only attendance and lively discussion. Each of the three sessions delivered important information presented by the panelists regarding significant current issues and offered excellent opportunity for discussion by all. Thursday’s Panel session was titled “State Budget and Revenue Solutions”, and Friday’s two sessions were titled: “Continuing to Provide Adequate Public Safety Service” and the final session, “Shared Services – County & Regional – Proposals, Successes, Failures”.
Thursday ended on a high note with the Legislative reception and the swearing in of Mayor David DelVecchio as NJCM President by Senate President Stephen Sweeney. The swearing in of the NJCM Officers and Awards presentation was followed by the eagerly anticipated NJCM Dessert Reception. Those who stayed were treated to an amazing assortment of dessert treats!
Friday all were up early to attend the 7:30am Mayors Breakfast & Door prizes. The door prizes were generously provided by many of our exhibitors, and included items from gift certificates, to baseball cards, to electronic items just to name a few. The remaining two Panel Sessions commenced Friday and were as aforementioned, very well received by all attendees.
Many thanks to our Panelists, Mayors, exhibitors, attendees, sponsors, volunteers, staff of the Borgata and all who helped make the 48th Annual Conference the success it was. We also thank the many vendors who generously donated door prizes which were enjoyed by the Mayors.