Northeast Days 2021 – Uarda Temple No, 24

September 16-18, 2021 Harvest of Friendship

Welcome to our Harvest of Friendship Northeast Days 2021 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 16, 2021 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. Guests are welcome to the banquet for a cost of $30.00.

FRIDAY – September 17, 2021 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 by a Murder Mystery performed by the Drive Thru Theater.. Guests are welcome to the banquet and show for a cost of $40.00.

SATURDAY September 18, 2021 The business meeting will be at 9:30 am at the Utica Masonic Hall, followed by “Harvest your Knowledge” Program. A lunch will be provided, prepared by our Choir. The Saturday evening banquet will be included with your registration. Guests are welcome to the banquet for a cost of $45.00. Our guest speaker will be Stacey Perlmutter, Director of Development, Shriners Hospital for Children-Springfield.

SUNDAY – September 19, 2021 HAVE A SAFE TRIP HOME 1

Northeast Days 2021 – Uarda Temple No. 24 September 16-18, 2021 “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 2021)______Year if Past Queen ______

Supreme Title (as of Sept 2021)______

Registration Deadline is: August 20, 2021 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: Uarda Temple No. 24 Northeast Days Fund U.S. members remit by check or money order Canadian members remit by U.S. Money Order or Postal Order

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. Please make a copy of this form for your records

Northeast Days 2021 – Uarda Temple No. 24 September 16-18, 2021 “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 20, 2021. 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.

Northeast Days 2021 – Uarda Temple No. 24 -Harvest of Friendship Thursday through Saturday, September 16-18, 2021

Meals and Menu Selections

Thursday, September 16, 2021 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 17, 2021 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 18, 2021 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

Lunch will be provided Saturday at the “Harvest Your Knowledge” Program. Menu will be vegetarian and gluten free friendly.

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 2021 – Uarda Temple No. 24 -Harvest of Friendship Thursday through Saturday, September 16-18, 2021 Food Events Reservation Form

Temple Name and Number ______

Name ______Title ______

Address ______City______

State/Prov ______Postal/Zip Code ______

Phone Number ______email address______

Thursday September 16 Dinner Buffet 6:00 pm $30.00 $______(Includes Entertainment) Guest Name______$30.00 $______Friday September 17 Dinner Buffet 6:00 pm $40.00 $______(Includes Entertainment Guest Name ______$40.00) $______Friday September 18 Trip to Turning Stone Casino $20.00 $______Saturday September 19 Formal Dinner 6:00 pm * $______(Included with Member Registration) Guest Name ______$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 20,, 2021. No refunds after this date. Please make a copy of this form for your re

Northeast Days 2021 – Uarda Temple No. 24 -Harvest of Friendship Delta Hotel 200 Genesee Street Utica, New York 13501 Thursday through Saturday, September 16-18, 2021 MARKET PLACE

Space is 10 x 10 at $25.00 with set up Thursday September 16, 2021 1:00-3:00 pm. 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 9:00 am-5:00 pm. 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 send it in by August 20, 2021 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. 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 freeplay and $20 food voucher for lunch or take out from their bakery. There are also many high end gift stores to shop at if the slots are not being kind to you. Include the $20 with your registration. Do you have a turning stone card? #______. No card, no problem, you will receive one with the perks loaded onto it. 9:30 we will meet in the lobby of the hotel to car-pool it to the casino. Plan on leaving the casino at 2:00 stopping at the Amish Country store on the way back to the hotel. #2 This offer will be based on covid restrictions in September. There are many interesting sites unique to Utica to visit and possibly tour. Lunch is on your own at one of the many restaurants in the area. A. Meyda custom lighting where they make beautiful stain glass pieces, available to buy. B. Fountain Elms is a historic home located in Utica as part of the Munson-Willams Proctor Art 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. Utica Zoo F. Historical Union Station G. Historical Utica Public Library

Saturday Men’s Tour The men will enjoy a lunch on their own followed by a tour of the brewery and a stop at the tasting bar on the way out.

Please cut on the line below and return bottom section with your registration by August 20, 2021 I am interested in the following tour:

Name ______Temple ______

Turning Stone Casino_____ Utica Zoo_____ Fountain Elms______Stanley Theater______

Union Station______Utica Library______Matt Brewery_____ Meyda Lighting ______

Men’s Tour –Lunch and Matt Brewery ______

Northeast Days 2020 – Uarda Temple No.24 September 16-18, 2021 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.

Lunch provided on Saturday at the “Harvest Your Knowledge” Program..

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 “Harvest Your Knowledge” Program, also casual attire. Saturday evening banquet is formal dress.