Cyprus Shriners No.5 27 Hannay Lane Glenmont, NY 12077 Volume 78 Number 4 Winter 2016 The Roaring Twenties We Come to the End of an Era! Cyprus Shriners is affiliated with and directly supports Shriners Hospitals for Children, a health care system of 22 hospitals that provide pediatric specialty care. Children up to age 18 with orthopaedic conditions, burns, spinal cord injuries, and cleft lip and palate are eligible for care and receive all services in a family-centered environment regardless of the patient s ability to pay.
Cyprus News Published Quarterly by Cyprus Temple 27 Hannay Lane, Glenmont, NY 12077 Tel: (518) 436-7892; Fax: (518) 465-6978 Website: www.cyprus5.org Potentate: Illustrious Sir John W. Scott Recorder: Alison L. Aumick Editor: Shirley K. Kelly thekellys@nycap.rr.com; 518-758-1778 2016 Elected Divan Potentate John W. Scott (518) 283-1168 Scottydawg2000@aol.com (518) 301-3264 Chief Rabban Anthony T. Prizzia, Sr. (845) 691-2021 tjp2@optonline.net Assistant Rabban David M. Unser (518) 207-6711 David.UnserSr@gmail.com High Priest & Prophet Bradford J. Lachut (716) 491-6288 bradfordlachut@gmail.com Oriental Guide Robert Baker (518) 439-1149 guttenbergbob@gmail.com Treasurer James H. Pulver (518) 326-1196 JimPulver@nycap.rr.com Recorder Alison L. Aumick (518) 482-6370 Recorder@cyprus5.org 2016 Appointed Line 1st Ceremonial Master John Donato (518) 479-0315 jdonato@nycap.rr.com 2nd Ceremonial Master Michael Lopez (845) 721-6948 Alphaelecdata@yahoo.com Temple Director Paul B. Rosenblatt Sr. (518) 943-6804 PEPY33@aol.com Marshal Wayne T. Holt (518) 461-9373 Whco241@gmail.com Captain of the Guard Scott D. Barth (518) 622-9066 scodarbar@yahoo.com Outer Guard John Polydouris (518) 783-6240 Chaplain Jack H. Schoonmaker (845) 331-7176 lharchtec@aol.com Assistant Chaplain Otto J. Tatar (845) 758-6564 ottolu@frontiernet.net Temple Attorney Benjamin T. Garry (518) 869-0437 Bng109@verizon.net 2016 Trustees Trustee Thomas J. Leary (518) 947-0528 TJLeary1@aol.com Trustee William M. Korn (518) 456-4704 kornwm@nycap.rr.com Trustee Michael D. Derry (518) 868-4040 hccarguy33@yahoo.com Editor s Corner Please send all articles, information, and photos to thekellys@nycap.rr.com. Format for articles, ads, flyers: Microsoft Word, Times Roman, 12 point is preferred. Please do NOT pdf your documents. I cannot open them. Photos: Pictures from cell phones are fuzzy. Digital camera photos are preferred. Bring your real camera to functions, snap away, and then email photos to me as an attachment. Shirley Kelly, Editor thekellys@nycap.rr.com In Memoriam When Allah calls, then our friends obey, And fold their tents and steal away, To the land where the crystal waters flow, Where the beautiful Palms of Allah grow. Lawrence A Brown Fritz G Michaelsen Gary R Van Allen Louis Carlsen Lars C Johnson James R Smith Wayne S Watkins Noble Eric Morabito Eric received recognition for his contributions to Shriners Hospitals at the summer picnic. Each year Eric walks from his home in Ulster County to Springfield. This year he continued on to Boston. What s next, Eric? 2
Potentate s Message Dear Nobles and Friends, It is a sad duty to give you my last message as the Potentate of Cyprus Shriners. I could write about the wonderful time we have had since my last message: the summer picnic, the Germanfest, Potentate s Reception, and the gun raffle. I am very proud of how the Divan and the Nobility have come together to make all of these events successful. However, I do not want this message to be retrospective of things that were; but rather, I want it to be a celebration of where we are as a Temple and what the future holds for all of us. I believe Cyprus is well positioned for prosperity and success. After three long years, our hard work has paid off and we have a new home on the corner of Frontage Road and Hannay Lane. After the renovations are complete, we will have a Shrine Center that we will own outright and that will serve our needs well into the future. Thank you to everyone who shared our vision and supported this move. It was sad to leave our old home that was created through the hard work of many of our Nobility, but uncertainty in membership and finances made staying there unrealistic. Going forward we will have a new home without debt that will allow us to better fulfill our mandate of having fun while helping our kids. This will be our legacy to the Nobility who follow us. Our annual Temple Meeting and Election of Officers was held on Wednesday, December 21st at 7:30 p.m. The Installation of Officers will be on Saturday, January 7th at 3:00 p.m. at our old building at 27 Hannay Lane, followed by hors d oeuvres and an open bar. Please look through the newsletter and review the calendar for further details on these opportunities to enjoy time with your friends and support your new officers of Cyprus Shriners. Finally, as I always say this time of year, please keep those who are less fortunate than we are in your thoughts and prayers this holiday season. Always remember that Shriners are men who are committed to God and family, engaged in ongoing personal growth, and dedicated to providing superior healthcare to improve the lives of the children and families we serve through our great philanthropy. Let us always keep these goals in our hearts and minds. It has been a great two years as your Potentate and First Lady. Lynn and I want to thank everyone for your help, support, and love. We have made many new friends and lost a few close ones. To paraphrase Jimmy Buffett, Some of it was tragic; most of it was magic, but together we have accomplished much and had great fun. And now it is time to pass the baton on to Tony and Pranit who will do a wonderful job if you give them the same help and support you have given to Lynn and me. God bless all Nobles and friends and the men and women in our armed forces wherever dispersed. Lynn and I are honored to have had the opportunity to serve you. We wish you and those you love a blessed holiday season. Yours in the Faith, John Illustrious Sir John W. Scott Coming in 2017 The next edition of Cyprus News is due in late February. It will have details about the St. Patrick s Day parade in Kingston on March 11. Make plans to attend Spring Ceremonial on April 22 at a new venue. Surprises are in store for 2017! Please support your new Potentate, Anthony Prizzia as we transition into the new building. You can reach Tony at (845) 691-2021 or email him at tjp2@optonline.net. Plan now to attend the 2017 Imperial Session. The 143rd Imperial Session of Shriners International will be here before we know it. The 2017 edition of the fraternity s biggest and most important event of the year will be taking place in Daytona Beach, Florida, from July 9 through July 13, and will be jam-packed with plenty of fun activities to enjoy. 3
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Installation of Officers 2017 Cyprus Shriners Saturday, January 7, 2017 Cyprus Temple 27 Hannay Lane Glenmont, NY 12077 Noble, Ladies, and Guests: The pleasure of your company is requested on Saturday, January 7, 2017 for the Installation of the Officers of Cyprus Shriners. The Officers are asked to assemble in the Board Room at 2:30 p.m. for preparation. The Installation will commence promptly at 3:00 p.m. All Nobles, Ladies, and Guests are encouraged to attend. At the conclusion of the Installation Ceremony, at approximately 4:45 p.m., the Potentate and the members of the Elected and Appointed Divan welcome all Nobles, Ladies, Families, and Friends to enjoy hors d oeuvres and an open bar. The cost of the cocktail hour is $20 per person. Reservations are needed. Dress for the afternoon will be tuxedo or dark suit for the gentlemen and comfortable cocktail attire for the ladies. Please make your reservations by December 30, 2016 by calling Anthony Prizza at 845-691-2021 or tjp2@optonline.net or by calling Alison Aumick at 518-436-7892 or recorder@cyprus5.org. Spring Ceremonial April 22, 2017 10:00 a.m. FDR Library Center Hyde Park, NY Tours of the Library, Home, and Grounds will follow the Degree Lunch will be at Hyde Park Brewery 12:00 1:30 p.m. Paid reservations are necessary $25 per person Space for 50 people (first come, first served) 6
Legion of Honor Commander: Ray Brooks Vice Commander: Henry Coons Finance Officer: Jack Norray Adjutant: Karl Koch kkoch@nycap.rr.com or 518-463-7657 Chaplain: George Wilk James H. Pulver & Associates, Inc. Financial Management Services Jim Pulver, President 25 Indian Pipe Drive Wynantskill, NY 12198 Phone: 518/326-1196 Fax: 518/326-0606 Cell 845/616-9999 jim@jhpinvestments.com Adirondack Division Cyprus Clowns President Secretary Treasurer Grover LaFountain Walter Frank Grover LaFountain Shepherds Club Officers President: Tom Leary Vice President: William Korn Secy./Treasurer: Jerry Dievendorf Ulster County Shrine Club 2016 Officers President: Michael Gonzales Vice President: Chris Brand Secretary: Chris Brand Treasurer: Anthony Prizzia Chaplain: Fred Ganzer Ambassadors President: Vice President: Secretary: Treasurer: James Maloney Mike Lopez Jack Schoonmaker Bradley Keil Marvia Court No. 27 L.O.S.N.A. Officers 2016 High Priestess Recorder Treasurer Dyann Giles Nancy Johnston Shirley Stewart Meetings on 3rd Saturday of Month except August December, & January Schoharie County Shrine Club Officers President.............. Karl Koch Secretary.............. Al Aumick Treasurer......... Todd Del Marter Dutchess County Shrine Club Second Thursday of the Month President: Wilfred Roche Ph. (845) 471-5366 e-mail: whroehe@verizon.net Sec y-treas.: Harold Warren Ph. (845) 471-5926 e-mail: haroldwrpr@aol.com Hillbilly Clan Rabban Jack Norray 518-872-2468 Guardian of the Still Grover LaFountain Keeper of the Cob Karl Koch Keeper of the Quill George Goldstein Memory Studios Cemetery Memorials Family Owned Since 1938 Jack Minozzi 1032 Central Avenue Albany, New York 438-4486 Schenectady Shrine Club Officers for 2016 David Foote, President Francis I. Karwowski, 1st Vice President William M. Korn, 2nd Vice President Byron Moak, Chaplain David E. Barnes, Secretary/Treasurer Information (518) 356-2817 Adirondack Shrine Club 2016 Officers President: George Howe Vice President: Grover LaFountain Treasurer: John Morris Secretary: David Rogers Greene County Shrine Club Officers for 2016 President........... Scott Barth Secretary...........Robert Rhoades Treasurer............Richard Harty Chaplain...........Richard Schloss Meets 1st Thursday of every month. Call for location. Greater Albany Shrine Club David M. Unser, Sr., President Ken White 1st Vice Pres. John Donato, 2nd Vice Pres. Karl Koch Sec y-treas., Cyprus Shrine 2017 Winter/Spring Dates January 7 Installation of Officers 27 Hannay Lane 3:00p.m. February 11 Divan meeting noon conference call March 12 St. Patrick s Day Parade Refreshments at Chic s Sports Bar and Restaurant 226 Plaza Road Kingston April 5 Divan Meeting New Temple at 7:00 p.m. 22 Spring Ceremonial 10 a.m. FDR Library, Hyde Park 21 24 NYOSA Spring Meeting Alexandria Bay 27 29 MASA Spring Meeting Virginia Beach 7
Cyprus Shriners 27 Hannay Lane Glenmont, NY 12077 The Potentate and the Divan wish everyone the Best of Holidays and a Happy New Year. The Grinch stealing the tree is now on display in the Springfield Hospital thanks to the Fortnightly Club and Noble Jerry Dievendorf. Founded in 1932, The Fortnightly Club of Catskill is organized exclusively for community charitable and educational purposes. All proceeds raised from the annual Festival of Trees go to the community to support a wide variety of community needs and vital programs. May this be the only Grinch you encounter this season! 8