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Sciatica Pain? WE NOW HAVE COLD LASER Do You Have SCIATICA Or Its Symptoms? BOB RICKEN PRESIDENT OF NST BOARD (2009-2014) PAST CHAIRMAN OF THE FINANCE, COUNTRY CLUB AND PROJECTS COMMITTEES ACCOMPLISHMENTS • In 9 years on the board I have never missed a board meeting, committee meeting or screening assignment. • In 5 years as President of NST we did not have an increase in maintenance or country club dues. • Reserve Funds grew from $6 million to $20 million. • In 2008 over 150 apartments were for sale and our prices were down 15%! From 2009-2014 we regained the 15% and added another 40% to our property values. • Apartments are now selling for the highest amount in North Shore Towers history! • Increased reserves allowed us to purchase new generators and refurbish the movie theater. • Founding member of the Presidents Council for Coops and Condos that met with elected officials to save the rebate we receive in June. • My Board created the new VIP Restaurant. I put the liquor license in my own name in order to start our very popular Happy Hour. • ALL letters from residents were read at every monthly board meeting. BACKGROUND AND EXPERIENCE • Long term Superintendent of the Mineola Schools. • President of Nassau Citizens Budget Committee. • Interim Superintendent of Bellmore-Merrick High School District, Elmont, Smithtown, Half Hollow Hills, Bellmore and North Bellmore School Districts when they had a crisis in fi nances or leadership. • Senior Adjunct Professor at L.I.U. C.W. Post for 30 years teaching graduate courses in management, finances and negotiations. • Recipient of community service awards from A.DL., U.J.A., Hadassah and the Long Island Martin Luther King Award. • Life Achievement Awards for Brooklyn College, Long Island University and Phi Delta Kappa. • Author of 14 books and over 300 articles in the N.Y. Times. Newsday, Sports Illustrated, The Harvard Review, Harper’s Weekly and numerous professional journals. Most recent book is subtitled, “How to Be a Compassionate and Decisive Leader”. 2016-2017 ACCOMPLISHMENTS - Special Projects Committee • Reestablished the 9/11 Program to honor those who died and our first responders- (400 residents attended.) • Brought back the NST ART SHOW in which 69 residents displayed their enormous talent. (650 residents attended.) • Had all resident letters brought to the Board. • Made golf course available for residents to walk on several mornings a week. • Assisted with the non-smoking initiative. • Co-sponsored the Holocaust Memorial Program with Hadassah. • Low Back, Buttock, Leg Pain • Leg, Low Back Weakness • Burning or Shooting Pains in Legs • Difficulty Walking • Numbness/ Tingling in Lower Back or Legs • Stiffness or Fatigue in Legs • Tender Points on Lower Back or Legs Therapy can begin today. Call Now. *Most Insurances Accepted. FREE CONSULTATION With this ad. Within 30 days • Physical Therapy • Chiropractic • Occupational Therapy • Acupuncture • Hydromassage • Cold Laser North Shore Rehab Associates 55 Northern Blvd. Suite 103 516-466-9300 Great Neck, N.Y. 11021 28  NORTH SHORE TOWERS COURIER  ¢  June 2017


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