Northeast Days 2020 – Uarda Temple No, 24

September 17-20, 2020 Harvest of Friendship

Welcome to our Harvest of Friendship Northeast Days 2020 The officers and ladies of Uarda Temple No. 24 have the pleasure of hosting Northeast Days at the Delta Hotel in Utica, New York. We are excited to welcome you to Utica New York, located on the Mohawk River and at the foot of the Adirondack Mountains. . THURSDAY - September 17, 2020 Registration will open at 3:00 pm Thursday evening join us for a “Taste of Utica” banquet which will include local Italian favorites, followed by the music of DJ Mark Alvarado.

FRIDAY – September 18, 2020 You may spend the day enjoying one of the tours we are offering. Ladies will be available to serve as tour guides and provide transportation. Lunch will be on your own. Friday evening we will have a banquet followed with entertainment by impersonator Laura Roth.

SATURDAY September 19, 2020 The business meeting will be at 9:30 am at the Utica Masonic Hall, followed by “How to be a Princess” workshop. Lunch will be prepared for all attendees by our Choir (included with the workshop). The Saturday evening banquet will be included with your registration. Guests are welcome to just the banquet for a cost of $45.00.

We look forward to seeing each and every one of you.

SUNDAY – September 20, 2020 . HAVE A SAFE TRIP HOME

Northeast Days 2020 – Uarda Temple No. 24 September 17-20, 2020 “Harvest of Friendship”

Member Registration Form (please print) Name______Phone No.______

Address______

City______State/Prov______Postal/Zip Code______

Temple Name and Number______

Email address ______

Title (as of Sept 2020)______Year if Past Queen ______

Supreme Title (as of Sept 2020)______

Registration Deadline is: August 21, 2020 No Refunds after this date Registration fee includes the Saturday Evening Dinner and Continental Breakfast

Return registration form and fee of $70.00 in U.S. currency payable to: Northeast Days 2020-Uarda Temple No. 24 U.S. members remit by check or money order Canadian members remit by U.S. Money Order or Postal Order

(Late payment fee increases to $80.00 after deadline date)

Mail form and payment to: Sandra Rembetski, PQ Princess Recorder 8 Dunham Place Whitesboro, New York 13492-1006

Email registration inquiries to: [email protected] Your registration receipt will be forwarded to you by email. If you would like receipt sent via mail please indicate so on form. Pease make a copy of this form for your records 2

Northeast Days 2020 – Uarda Temple No. 24 September 17-20, 2020 “Harvest of Friendship” Non-Member Registration Form

Name______Phone No.______

Address______

City______State/Prov______Postal/Zip Code______

Temple Name and Number______

Email address ______

Shrine Temple (if applicable______

If you are a Past Potentate or member of a Divan, please give your title:

______Registration Deadline is: August 21, 2020 No Refunds after this date Registration fee includes the Saturday Evening Dinner and Continental Breakfast

(Late payment fee increases to $80.00 after deadline date)

Mail form and payment to: Sandra Rembetski, PQ Princess Recorder 8 Dunham Place Whitesboro, New York 13492-1006

Northeast Days 2020 – Uarda Temple No. 24 September 17-20, 2020 “Harvest of Friendship”

HOUSING

DELTA HOTELS/MARRIOTT 200 GENESEE STREET UTICA, NEW YORK 13501 1 (888) 890-3222

Please contact the Delta Hotel (phone number above) for individual reservations by Friday, August 21, 2020. Be sure to mention the Daughters of the Nile Room Block to get the discounted rate.

You have a choice of a Standard Double or a Standard King sized bed at $135.00 (plus 10.75% tax).

If you would like a handicap accessible room, please let them know as soon as possible.

The hotel is located in the city center off Thruway I-90 exit 31. The nearest airports are Syracuse Airport (apporoximately 60 minute drive) and Albany Airport (approximately 90 minute drive).

The hotel offers free wi-fi, a refrigerator, coffee machine, and flat screen cable tv. Guests can enjoy the indoor swimming pool and fitness center. There is an on-site restaurant and bar. Breakfast is available for $12.99 plus tax. For guests staying overnight with the hotel there is a parking garage for $7.00 per night.

Northeast Days 2020 – Uarda Temple No. 24 -Harvest of Friendship Thursday through Saturday, September 17, - 19, 2020

Meals and Menu Selections

Thursday, September 17, 2020 6:00 – 8:00 pm Buffet Dinner (Taste of Utica Italian Buffet)and DJ Antipasto Salad, Chicken Riggies, Utica Greens, Tomato pie, Italian and Garlic Bread, assorted soft drinks and Cannolis for Dessert

Friday, September 18, 2020 6:00 – 8:00 pm Buffet Dinner and Entertainment House Salad, Caprese Salad, Seasonal Roasted Vegetables, Red Roasted Baby Potatoes, Penne with Vodka Sauce, Chicken Milanese, Grilled Beef Sirloin and Assorted Desserts

Saturday, September 19, 2020 6:00 – 8:00 pm Formal Dinner CHOICE OF • Herb Roasted Chicken with lemon-thyme butter sauce, red roasted potatoes and Utica Greens • Pork Tenderloin with cranberry-apple chutney, mashed potatoes and sautéed Brussel sprouts • Haddock Florentine with champagne cream sauce and grilled asparagus • All meals come with a house salad and carrot cake for dessert

A continental breakfast will be available in the hospitality room on Friday and Saturday morning (included in your registration) A breakfast buffet is also available at “Shade’s Bar and Grill” in the hotel for $12.99 plus tax.

Please use accompanying food reservation form to make your reservations.

Northeast Days 2020 – Uarda Temple No. 24 -Harvest of Friendship Thursday through Saturday, September 17, - 19, 2020 Food Events Reservation Form

Temple Name and Number ______

Name ______Title ______

Address ______City______

State/Prov ______Postal/Zip Code ______

Phone Number ______email address______

Thursday September 17 Dinner Buffet 6:00 pm $30.00 $______(Includes Entertainment) Friday September 18 Dinner Buffet 6:00 pm $40.00 $______(Includes Entertainment) Friday September 18 Trip to Turning Stone Casino $20.00 $______Saturday September 19 Formal Dinner 6:00 pm * $______(Included with Registration) Saturday September 19 Formal Dinner 6:00 pm (guest) $45.00 $______

Total Amount Enclosed $______

Please indicate your choice of Entrée for Saturday Dinner:

CHICKEN MILANESE ______PORK TENDERLOIN______HADDOCK FLORENTINE______

Please indicate special dietary needs/allergies______

PLEASE make checks payable to Uarda Temple 24 Northeast Days Fund Mail form and Payments to: Sandra Rembetski, PQ 8 Dunham Place Whitesboro, NY 13492

Deadline is August 21,, 2020. No refunds after this date. Please make a copy of this form for your records. 6

LAURA ROTH

Laura Roth produces and stars in a variety of shows available year round. In each of these shows, Laura becomes the greatest female entertainers of the 20th century in extraordinary period costuming from her personal vintage collection or designed especially for her.

Laura will be performing Friday night, September 18, 2020 at the Delta Hotel following our banquet. The cost of the performance will be included in the meal cost. This is a performance you will not want to miss.

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Northeast Days 2020 – Uarda Temple No. 24 -Harvest of Friendship Delta Hotel 200 Genesee Street Utica, New York 13501 Thursday through Saturday, September 17, - 19, 2020 MARKET PLACE

Space is 10 x 10 at $25.00 with set up Thursday September 17, 2020 1:00-3:00. Payment in full is required to hold your space. Space is limited. The market place will be open on Thursday 3:00-5:00 pm and on Friday 1:00-5:00. This is an opportunity to promote your fundraising projects as well as support other temples.

To reserve a space, please complete the application below and sent it in by August 21, 2020 with check payable to: Uarda Temple Northeast Days Fund. To: Sandra Rembetski, 8 Dunham Place, Whitesboro, New York 13492-1006 For more information about the Market Place please contact Joanne Pope at -315-790-3374 or at [email protected].

Name ______

Address ______

City ______State______Postal Zip Code______

Phone ______

Temple Name and Number ______

Email ______

Special Needs (No of tables, chairs, electricity)

Complete Description of Craft:______

______

I understand that all fees are non-refundable. I agree to assume all responsibility for my merchandise, my conduct, and any property, which I may bring onto the premises. I will not hold Uarda Temple responsible for any damage personal injury, theft or any acts that may occur at the convention.

Friday Optional tours #1. Turning Stone Resort Casino located in Verona, NY is offering a bargain for all who enjoy the slots or tables. For $20 per person, you will receive $20 in free play and $20 food voucher. There are many restaurants to choose from for lunch on your own. There are also a few high end stores to shop at if the slots are not being kind to you. You must register and pre-pay to get this offer. (Please see Food Events Reservation Form to pay). 9:30 we will meet in the lobby of the hotel to car pool it to the casino. We plan to regroup at the casino at 2:00 for our trip back to Utica, stopping at the Amish country store. Do you have a turning stone card? #______No card, no problem you will receive one with the perks loaded onto it. #2 Poker Run visiting 5 interesting sites unique to the Utica Area, stopping for lunch (on your own)we will meet in the lobby at 9:30 A. Meyda Custom lighting where they make beautiful stain glass pieces B. Fountain Elms is a historic home located in Utica as part of the Munson-Williams Proctor Arts Institute. C. The Stanley Theatre is a historic Baroque movie palace with its beautiful chandelier created by Meyda lighting. D. Matt Brewery Co. gift store where you will find many unusual gifts for the beer lover. E. Masonic Hall in Utica. This tour will actually be on Saturday as our Saturday activities will be held there. At each location, your guide will give you an envelope with a playing card, on Saturday, after you receive your last card, put all 5 together for your poker hand. A prize will be given at the Saturday night banquet. #3 Irish Festival This event will be happening near-by which you may attend on your own. Great place to enjoy lunch. Sorry at this time cost details are not available. Saturday Men’s Tour The men will enjoy a lunch ( on their own) followed by a tour of the Utica Club Brewery and of course a stop at the bar on the way out. Please cut on the line below and return bottom section with your registration

I am interested in the following tour:

Name ______Temple ______

Turning Stone Casino______Poker Run ______Irish Festival______

Men’s Tour –Lunch and Utica Club Brewery ______

Northeast Days 2020 – Uarda Temple No.24 September 17-20, 2020 Harvest of Friendship

IMPORTANT INFORMATION

PAYMENTS:

All Checks/Money Orders should be made payable to: Uarda Temple No 24 Northeast Days Fund All checks should be mailed to PQ Sandra Rembetski, Princess Recorder, 8 Dunham Place, Whitesboro, NY 13492

Canadian members please remit U.S. money or U.S. Postal Money Order

If you want your registration number and receipt mailed to you, please indicate so on the forms, otherwise they will be emailed to you. A donation towards postage would be welcome.

MEALS:

Please indicate on your food reservation form if you have any food allergies

Please indicate if you need a vegetarian or gluten free meal on the form.

A Continental Breakfast will be available in the hospitality room on Friday and Saturday morning (included with your registration)

Breakfast is also available in the hotel for $12.99 plus tax

CLOTHES: Thursday evening dinner is casual attire. Friday evening dinner is business casual. The Northeast Days meeting Saturday morning will be casual dress followed by “How to be a Princess workshop, also casual attire. Saturday evening banquet is formal dress.