This year former President and Chair of the Retirees Committee, Bill Gula, received the prestigious Frank Darcy award for his contributions to the Union and State Council. Additionally, AO Safety Advocate, NJSCM Trustee, and Chair of the Legislative Committee Mike Intorcia conducted the safety briefing at the opening of the conference. Other members of the local were also in attendance as well such as Hector Perez (who presented Gula with the award), Bill Imbemba, Tommy Galante, Ross DelConte (NJSCM Trustee), Sabrena Lewis, Will Josey, Kiara Espinosa (NJSCM Trustee) and Vanessa Sandford.