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STC REGION TODAYChemung, Schuyler and Steuben CountiesAPPALACHIAN REGIONALCOMMISSION APPLICATIONCYCLE BEGINSApplications are due June 6, 2008 inthe STC office for the AppalachianRegional Commission (ARC) 2009funding cycle.The allocation to the AppalachianRegional Commission for fiscal year2009 has been increased from that ofprevious years, so this is a good timeto submit an application!The application form and guidance are available fromSTC by calling 962-5092 or e-mailingstcrpdb@stny.rr.com. Sponsors are advised to completean application only after discussing it with STC staff.Those submitting construction projects should talk toTom McGarry, Economic Development Coordinator,and those with non-construction projects should talk toMarcia Weber, Executive Director, although both staffmembers can provide information on the program.“We want to discuss potential projects and the processwith people ahead of time,” said Marcia Weber. “Welike to review drafts before an application form iscomplete. There are many details that we discuss withapplicants that will make their applications stronger.”New York StateSpring 2008STC’s Annual MeetingThe recent groundbreaking for the expansion ofCorning Incorporated’s Sullivan Park Research Centerbrought Research and Development into the spotlight.The number of jobs to be created by the expansion andthe potential for future business growth as a result ofR&D made this subject, “Beginning the Next Century ofR&D and Innovation at Corning,” a timely and excitingone for the STC annual meeting.Charles Craig, Vice President of Science andTechnology for Corning Incorporated, was the keynotespeaker at the STC annual meeting in February, andparticipants were able to hear first hand about theadvances and inventions made by the Sullivan ParkResearch Center. The response was enthusiastic,even from those who claimed they don’t usuallyunderstand science.Officers for 2008 were elected by the STC Board at theannual meeting. They are:ChairVice ChairTreasurerSecretaryThomas GiffordThomas SantulliCarol WhiteheadMarcia WeberThe completion and availability of the 2007 STC AnnualReport was announced, and Marcia gave the ExecutiveDirector’s Report containing highlights of the past year. In this issue:12th Annual Regional Leadership ConferenceWater Sewer Workshops AnnouncedRural Stormwater CoalitionFlood SafetyEarth Day and Water EventsWind PowerBOA Contracts SignedComputer IssuesSTC Management/Reporting ProjectPages 2,3Page 3Page 4Page 4Page 5Page 6Page 6Page 7Page 7This report has been funded in part by the followingFederal agencies:Appalachian RegionalCommission, U.S. Department of CommerceEconomic Development Administration (EDA), U.S.Environmental Protection Agency (USEPA) throughsection 604(b) of the Clean Water Act (administeredby the NYS Department of EnvironmentalConservation), USEPA Chesapeake Bay Program,USEPA Watershed Initiative Program; and the U.S.Department of Interior, National Park Service,Chesapeake Bay Gateways Network Program.

Regional Leadership ConferenceContinues to GrowCraig Rust,President, WatkinsGlen InternationalFloyd F. “Bud”Amann, President,Corning CommunityCollegeThank you to all theparticipants, presenters, exhibitors,staff and the Conference Committee.A special thanks to David Jordan andDaniel Wilhelm, who helped withregistration, and Dennis Abbey, theconference photographer.Thomas Santulli,Chemung CountyExecutiveA total of 503 local officials, community leaders,presenters, and exhibitors helped to set a newattendance record at the 12th annual RegionalLeadership Conference in April at Corning CommunityCollege (CCC). This year’s theme was “EducationHelps You to Think Clearly and Act Sensibly.”The day of learning and sharing kicked off with awelcome from Chemung County Executive ThomasSantulli, who represented this year’s host county. Dr.Floyd F. “Bud” Amann welcomed everyone on behalf ofthe College. Craig Ru

held on the following dates: October 7, Holiday Inn Downtown Buffalo; October 16, Holiday Inn Utica Business Park (New Hartford); October 29, Queensbury Hotel Glens Falls. The workshops, now in their fourth year, are designed for local officials, municipal planners, drinking water and