Dear Members:
You are invited to the 2026 Annual Meeting of the Members of The Arc Westchester, a chapter of The Arc New York. At the Annual Membership Meeting, we will elect Officers, Directors of the Chapter, and Members of the Nominating Committee. We will also present a special advocate award at the end of the meeting. We hope you can join us.
THIS MEETING IS FOR ARC WESTCHESTER MEMBERS AND STAFF ONLY – RSVP required.
This meeting will take place remotely on:
Wednesday, June 3, 2026 – 6:00pm EST (ZOOM)
Keynote Speaker:
John Barbuto
Executive Deputy Commissioner
Office for People with Developmental Disabilities(OPWDD)
The State of OPWDD
Dr. John Barbuto serves as Executive Deputy Commissioner at OPWDD, where he oversees the operational management of New York State’s system of care and supports for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities, including strategic planning, fiscal oversight, and policy development.
Since joining OPWDD in 2018, he has held several senior leadership roles, including oversight of more than 1,000 state-operated residential, day, and clinic programs serving over 8,500 individuals. Dr. Barbuto brings more than two decades of experience in human services, healthcare, clinical practice, and research, with prior leadership roles in provider agencies and the Stratton VA Medical Center, as well as academic and private practice experience in social work and psychotherapy.
Once registered, you will receive a link to the meeting. Another reminder link will be emailed to you the day of the meeting.
If you have any questions or request a call-in number, please contact Elaine Zedda Palmaffy, 914-495-4564, or email epalmaffy@arcwestchester.org
Members in good standing who have paid dues or made a contribution as of 4/16/26 are entitled to vote at the meeting. Employees of The Arc Westchester are not permitted to vote. You may review the items below or if you would like to receive these reports by mail, please call 914.495.4564 or email info@arcwestchester.org
- Report of the Nominating Committee (3/12/26)→
- Biography of Nominees (2026-2027) →
- Copy of Bylaws – Article IX Nominating Committee →
- Minutes – 76th Annual Membership Meeting (6-4-25) →
We look forward to your participation on Wednesday, June 3rd.
