By President Doney
          Mike noted receipt of a letter from Bob Cronin requesting our support for the annual bicycle ride, Tour de Force. Motion by Pat Gleason to donate $200. Seconded and carried.
         He is in receipt of a letter from the Superintendant's office inviting him to the Memorial Day service and awards program. Attendance is again limited this year.
         Mike noted that the current PBA magazine has an article about the Association. John Odell noted that to date, he has seen limited response to the article and requested consideration to reprint in the next Gray Rider.
         He reported that the IRS has cleared and re-certified our not for profit status.
         He also noted that he is still receiving requests for our license plates.
        As a reminder, Mike noted that all should review and keep current your beneficiary current with the retirement system.
By Secretary Murray
           Noted that the latest issue of the Gray Rider is out. For clarification he noted that the mailing list is maintained by the Secretary and address changes should be sent there. Ms. Lyons should receive article submissions.
          He advised that he no longer receives the listing of retires from Division due to concerns with ID and the recent discovery changes. To assist recruiting new members, all should try to contact recent retirees to join.
           He also noted that he does not intend to run for office again.

By Treasurer Odell
           John presented and reviewed the financial reports for November through March.  Motion by Terry Sutton to accept them as presented. Seconded and carried.

By PBA representative Fred Scheidt
          Fred noted that there may be an opportunity in the future to work towards a cola increase.

Dave Treat noted the passing at age 92 of Bill Schenke. Bill is a past president of the Association.

Pat Gleason noted the proactive nature of our current PBA representative and the fact that he is very active in the Association.  He then made a motion that the position of PBA representative be made a voting member of the State Board. Since this requires structural change, motion tabled until the next meeting and will also be published separately.

Next meeting set for June 19th, location to be determined.

 John H. Parmeter – Born in Chateaugay, NY, in 1929, to Wilbur and Lizzie (Coffee) Parmeter, John grew up on the family farm near Earlville (Slab City), NY, he died May 1, 2021, in Lowville, NY. He was a man of few words and a rotten sense of humor. He retired as a Captain of the NYS Police, Troop B, in Malone, having also been stationed in East Greenbush and Bath, NY. Before becoming a Trooper, he served two years in the Military Police, then worked at the Matteawan State Hospital, Wingdale, NY. He and Patricia A. Craig wed in Albany, NY in 1958, and they had one son, John, Jr., an attorney in Watertown, NY. Well, now he’s an attorney, not initially.
John was Town of Bellmont Supervisor, as was Pat after him. Hobbies included: trapping, hunting; the NY Mets; and taking care of the house and too much yard. He fished when the conditions were about perfect but gave it up when he started raising brook trout in his home pond in Bellmont Center. He was in two bowling leagues at the Chateaugay Bowling Alley for years, and with a small circle of friends he enjoyed playing cards from 1971 into the 2000’s.
He was predeceased by his wife, Pat, in 2007; siblings: Gladys (Ed) Genaway Hart; Leighton (Grace) Parmeter; Eunice (Andrew) Bilow; H. Marie (Stanley) McDonald; and by Pat’s siblings: Arch (Polly) Craig; Harold (Drucille) Craig; niece, Lynn Herb; and nephew, David Bilow. He is survived by son, John, Jr. and his wife, Julie; Pat’s sister, Jane Watrous and her husband Ivan; and 19 nieces and nephews.
Instead of flowers or donations, do as John would recommend: save as much of your money as possible.
There will be no calling hours due to COVID-19 concerns and a burial service will be held later in Eastside Cemetery, Chateaugay.
Arrangements are with the Chateaugay Funeral Home. Online condolences may be offered at www.chateaugayfuneralhome.com.

 Edward G. Gifford, 84, passed away peacefully on Sunday, May 2, 2021 at Community Hospice Inn at St. Peters, with his loving family by his side. Edward was the son of the late David and Christina (Hallett) Gifford. He was the devoted husband to Barbara L. (Cardin) Gifford.
He retired from the New York State Troopers and was a P.E.R of the Guilderland Lodge and a past State Vice President with the Elks.
In addition to his parents he was predeceased by his daughter Sharon Carter.


Edward is survived by his wife Barbara, his son, Timothy (Justin Prater) Gifford and his daughter Darlene (Steven) Weiner. He is the adored grandfather of Sarah, Max and Rachel. He is also survived by his sister Elizabeth Kiriakedes and his canine companions Coco and Blondie.

 
Early last week Bill Sobolewski had a suspected heart attack.  He is presently at Buffalo General Hospital.  Bill is unable to have visitors at this time and is resting comfortably.  He is able to receive phone calls and would appreciate hearing from his many retired friends.

  From: John Cuneo
 Good evening Colonel, I hope all is well with you and your family.  I wanted to inform you of the unfortunate passing of my father John Cuneo, on Wednesday April 28, 2021, at home with his family after a 3 1/2 year battle with cancer.  He will be missed!  He cherished his time spent with Division and the friendships made along the way!  He especially enjoyed the monthly meetings at My Place and the many stories told at them.  A Mass Service is planned for Wednesday May 5th at 11:00 AM at St. Francis of Assisi Catholic Church in Newburgh, followed by a burial service at 12:15 PM at Orange County Veterans Memorial Cemetery in Goshen.  Would you please forward the information to the membership?   Thank you sir!
Respectfully,
John Jr.

John served from 10/68 through 5/89 retiring from H as Sgt/SC
https://www.millspaughfuneralhome.com/obituary/John-Cuneo