Pub. 1 2019 Issue 4

The morning began with the NH Department of Safety and Division of Motor Vehicles Panel Business Session at 9 am. Topics discussed were the DMV’s plans to explore e-titling and e-lien releases, the new features (lower test costs and recall data) of the inspection and emis- sion test program, and anticipated tweaks to the all-in-one inspection certification program. The rest of the day's agenda was left up to the conventioneers. A few popular afternoon activities included paddle boarding, canoeing, and kayaking with EKAL Activity Center, the golf tournament at the Ridge- wood Country Club and a wine tour and tasting at Hermit Woods Winery. Also, another notable activity was the annual Soccer tournament hosted by Marc Bourgeois of MB Tractor & Equipment, where players competed for the awards given out after the event (yes, they even had trophies). Later in the evening, members and guests set off for a sunset dinner Cruise aboard the M/S Mount Washington. Everyone enjoyed dinner and drinks while being entertained by the Brandy Band. DAY 2, MONDAY DAY 3, TUESDAY Convention weekend was concluded with the Annual Meeting where staff discussed 2018-2019 accomplishments and future goals while members and partners patiently waited for the much anticipated "Gilligan Awards." Awards were presented as follows: Golf Tournament With a score of 58, the team of Jeff Platek (Betley Chevrolet), Chris Platek (Betley Chevrolet), Rich DeFreitas (Chase Auto) and Mike Taffaro (WMUR) were the winners of Monday's Golf Tournament! (from L to R) Mike Taffaro, Rich DeFreitas, Chris Platek, and Jeff Platek Second runner up: Paul Gladstone (Gladstone Auto), Dan Duda (Bank of America), Manny Silva (Rockland Trust) and John Hurley (Rockland Trust) First runner up: Ron Poirier (Bob and Sons), Larry Pignataro (Competitive Energy Services), Ray Russell (Sullivan Tire) and Bobby Segal (Sanel NAPA). N E W H A M P S H I R E 21