Patron Members of the Metro NY Chapter receive special recognition at all Chapter functions as well as having their company name on Metro Chapter letterhead. Patron members of Metro NY Chapter may designate up to four individuals who may attend Chapter functions at no additional charge. Patron members of the Metro NY Chapter who wish to renew their memberships ($250.00) must also be aware of the enforcement of the ByLaws, which state that the designated Metro NY Chapter members must also pay International dues ($90.00) unless their company is a Patron or Sustaining member of the International IPMI, in which case an unlimited number of company representatives are eligible to join the NY Chapter (the first four included in the NY Patron membership and subsequent members @ $40.00 each).

Sponsorship of the Metro NY Chapter($250.00 minimum) allows the donating company to receive special recognition at all Chapter functions with no membership issues involved.

email: rjdesantis@sabinmetal.com

Dust off your deck shoes for our gala New York Metro Chapter "I Love New York" Dinner Cruise on Tuesday, May 13th. Cruise 2008 will be Bigger and Better than ever with cruising and dining aboard the new, 160 ft. Mega-yacht Nautical Empress.

The spectacular evening aboard the luxurious Nautical Empress includes a premium open bar with champagne; hors d'oeuvres; full, five-course,sit down dinner and a breathtaking cruise taking in the sights of New York. You're sure to enjoy the Statue of Liberty, Ellis Island, other city landmarks, and the incomparable view of the Manhattan Skyline from the Hudson and East Rivers.

The experience aboard the Nautical Empress is a rare opportunity to treat yourself, your colleagues, and your VIP customers and guests to a truly memorable evening. Cruise 2008 tickets are just $120 each or only $900 for eight at a table reserved and paid for by one company.

Cruise 2008 ticket prices are based upon receiving your paid reservations by May 1st. After May 1st ticket prices will be $130 per person and $1000 for eight at a table reserved and paid for by one company - no exceptions.

Because of the popularity of past Metro Chapter dinner cruises, space is limited. First preference will be given to chapter members in good standing, so renew your 2008 chapter membership now. Chapter members are given priority to participate in all chapter functions and can attend our September annual meeting and reception at no charge.

Please RSVP to Maria Soto, our chapter secretary, by e-mail at msoto@ledoux.com or by phone at (201) 837-7160 ext 241. We'll provide more details and cruise reservation forms in an April mailing. We hope to see you on the water!

Don't miss out- reserve early and enjoy!

Sincerely,

Richard DeSantis President, Metro NY Chapter IPMI

email: rjdesantis@sabinmetal.com