MAAPPS 2015 Annual Meeting and Election: Embracing the Milestones and Continuing our Mission

On Saturday, November 14, 2015, the Mid-Atlantic Association of Professional Process Servers ("MAAPPS") held its annual meeting and election at family owned and operated establishment, Gentleman Jim’s in Gaithersburg, Maryland. Additionally, we are pleased to announce that this month also commemorates our fifth year as an organization. Happy Anniversary MAAPPS!

Over 50 members were in attendance, while multiple guests were welcomed by Committee members in the privately reserved lounge. With a great atmosphere created by the venue and attendees, everyone enjoyed cavalier style pizza and soft drinks, partially funded by a generous donation from MAAPPS. It was wonderful to see some familiar faces, and exciting to meet the new members too! As MAAPPS continues to extend networks and opportunities for its members in collaboration with other industry bodies, we also hosted guest speakers from Planning Needs Financial Group, McCoy Consulting Group, LLC, and Capitol Benefits. This occasion also rendered election of the newly appointed 2015-2016 Board of Directors as follows:

President	Michael Daigneault (Priority Process)
Vice President	Torri Schaffer (Torri’s Legal Services)
Secretary	Bruce Howard (Kaundre Judicial Services)
Treasure	Andrea Berman (Priority Process)
Director, Immediate Past President	Michelle Dwojewski (NRV Processing, LLC)
Director	Steve Harris (ALIASS)
Director	Robert DeLacy, III (D.M. Professional Services)
Director	Brandi Sine (Chesapeake Process Service)
Director	Matt Louderback (District Legal Services)
Director	Charles Proffitt (Patriot Process Service)

Following a prolific election, Bruce Howard, CEO of Kaundre Judicial Services, officiated the meeting in his capacity as Secretary of the Board of Directors by progressing the afternoon and introducing the exclusive speakers. The assembly proved sincere attainment of our mission to promote the process serving industry and its members through explicit objectives. Since its inception, MAAPPS has continued to articulate the value we provide, strengthen our organization, develop a groundbreaking board, chart a strategic direction, and attract more support. We are proud to share some of the organization’s most successful milestones, including: 

• Increased membership with over 130 membership certificates issued

• Integrated the State of Delaware as a preferred membership area

• Successfully fought two legislative bills in the State of Maryland

• Successfully fought one legislative bill in the State of Virginia

• Compensated a $60k lobbyist to defeat legislation through fund raising initiatives

• Obtained 501(c)(3) non-profit status

• Founded and produced MAAPPS newsletter “In Process”

• Developed basic process server educational component with state modules

• Built industry awareness of process serving through distinct marketing campaigns

Overall, the afternoon was a complete success and the MAAPPS Board of Directors extends a tremendous thanks to everyone who attended and participated in this industrious event. As we celebrate five years of hard work and dedication, the association would also like to express sincere gratitude and appreciation for every contribution to our achievements during the last several years. We look forward to seeing you next year!

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Mid-Atlantic Association of Professional Process Servers ("MAAPPS") members are process serving company owners, as well as individual private process servers, interested in creating and supporting education; forming committees to create new laws; observe changing laws; license/certify process servers; and create a "professional" group of individuals interested in creating a better future for the process serving industry. We are dedicated to upholding high standards of professionalism in our business.

While MAAPPS was created for and by original members in Maryland, Virginia and the District of Columbia, we welcome ALL members from ALL states interested in joining our organization to create a difference and promote professionalism in our industry. MAAPPS advocates for our members and our professional industry as a whole. Join Us today, and assist in molding our profession and our industry!