In Memoriam : Bob Presutti , MCA
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In Memoriam : Bob Presutti , MCA
We are saddened to report the passing of Robert L . Presutti , Sr ., on April 6 , 2023 . He was 88 years old . A longtime and very active member of the MAA , Bob earned his MCA designation at the age of 80 ! He was truly a life-long learner .
Bob moved to Pittsfield , MA not long after his honorable discharge from the Army and made a life for himself there . He worked hard and spent much of his life as a civil engineer for different heavy construction companies . Bob joined RSVP ( Retired Senior Volunteer Program ) and volunteered as a member of RSVP through Pittsfield Tree Watch and Pittsfield Community Development . He was also associated with the Herbert Arboretum for many years . From 2010-2022 , Bob donated a total of 10,000 + hours volunteering through RSVP utilizing his skills and knowledge as an arborist . He was also instrumental in starting the chestnut tree orchard at Springside Park in Pittsfield .
Memorial donations may be made payable to “ Friends of Springfield Park ” and mailed to Devanny-Condron Funeral Home , 40 Maplewood Avenue , Pittsfield , MA .
Bob Presutti , MCA ( center ) with fellow members at a MAA Arbor Day event .
MCA Annual Dates & Deadlines
November 1
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November 1 - February 15 Recertification Forms collected along with membership dues or non-member fees . Annual MCA cards mailed weekly .
February 16 - May 31 Lapsed MCAs reminders sent via email . $ 50 late fee applied . MCA cards mailed monthly . June 1 Lapsed MCAs sent final notification via US mail . September 1 Lapsed MCAs with no response to above outreach will be expired on September 1 .
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