Seneca Vocational High School Alumni
Association Newsletter
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Volume
7 Issue 2.0
Website www.senecaalumni.com
Spring/Summer 2023
President – Ed Mirowski Vice President – Al Bielecki |
Comptroller – Jerry Ozimek
Treasurer – Bob Yavicoli |
Record. Sec. – Jim Klapp
Newsletter Editor – Al Bielecki |
FROM THE OFFICE OF THE PRESIDENT
Hope everyone enjoyed
the holidays, and faired well with the crazy weather we had. This year we have
two casino trips planned. We also have the golf outing and the alumni picnic.
This year we are also adding an afternoon date to a Bison game. Rounding out
the year will be the annual Christmas party. Details to all of the events are
in the newsletter. I hope to see you at these events.
Have a good Spring and Summer.
Ed Mirowski, President
2023 Seneca Vocational
Alumni Association Calendar of Events
Thurs. June 15, 2023 Start Accepting
Scholarship Awards Applications.
Wed. June 14, 2023 Seneca Allegany Casino
$35.00/person 8:30 AM Jim Klapp
(716-688-5291)
Wed. July 26, 2023 Buffalo Bison Baseball Game $50.00/person 1:00 PM Ed Mirowski (716-894-6122)
Fri. Aug. 11, 2023 Jack
Halldin Golf Tournament $65.00/person
8:00 AM Start
Jim Klapp (716-688-5291) Ed Mirowski (716-894-6122)
Sat. Aug. 12, 2023 Annual Alumni Picnic 12:00 PM (Noon) $35.00 Al Bielecki
(716-667-3243)
ÒScholarship AwardsÓ (at Picnic) Judy Schwan
(716-683-4934), (cell- 716-866-8625)
ÒClass of 1973, 50th
Reunion Ed Mirowski
(716-894-6122), Wences Valentin (716) 444-5547
Wed. Oct. 11, 2023 Fall General Meeting
Kiebzaks Restaurant 4:00PM
38 Crocker St.,
Sloan (off Harlem Rd. between
William & Broadway)
Wed. Oct. 18, 2023 Seneca
Allegany Casino $35.00 8:30 AM Jim Klapp (716-688-5291)
Fall 2023 - Mystery Trip (Date To Be Determined) Jim Klapp
(716-688-5291),
Ed Mirowski (716-894-6122)
Thurs. Dec. 7, 2023 Annual Christmas Party $40.00 Jim
Klapp (716-688-5291), Ed Mirowski (716-894-6122)
Kiebzaks New Beginnings, Crocker St.,
Sloan (off Harlem Rd. between
William & Broadway)
THE SENECA VHS ALUMNI
AWARDS PROGRAM
The Seneca Vocational High School
Alumni Awards Program is offered to the children,
grandchildren or great-grandchildren of a Seneca V.H.S. Alumni Sponsor.
The sponsor must have been a dues paying member of the Alumni Association for
at least the last 3 consecutive years or a Life Member for the previous 3
consecutive years. An Awards Committee will review the applicantÕs eligibility.
Past awards have ranged up to $300 per applicant.
AWARDS APPLICATION
REQUIREMENTS
1) The applicant must be
a current High School senior who will graduate this year. (Proof of
graduation is required). The applicant needs to submit a 250-word essay,
neatly typed and spellchecked, stating why the applicant feels he or she
deserves the award, by their High School performance, achievements and their
future goals. The award is for college and also the trades ( trade school,
apprenticeship, etc.)
2)
The applicant needs to provide, at the end of their essay sheet: their Name,
Age, Address, High School, Sponsor and their relationship to the alumni member
who is sponsoring them as well as the sponsorÕs years of attendance at Seneca.
3)
The applicant must furnish an address and phone number where he or she can be
reached by mail or phone by the Awards Committee.
3)
The applicantÕs essay must be mailed to:
Judy Schwan, 723 Ransom Rd.,
Lancaster NY 14086
Refer any questions to Judy at: (716) 683-4934 or my cell (716) 866-8625
or schwanja723@roadrunner.com
4) The Awards Committee will accept essays postmarked from June
15, 2023 to July 31, 2023. The Awards will be presented at our annual
Alumni Picnic at FontanaÕs Grove, 2299 Clinton St., West Seneca, NY (south side
of Clinton Street west of Harlem) on August 12, 2023. Award recipients and their parents are invited as our guests
to the 2:00 PM. Presentation.
Seneca V.H.S Alumni Association Awards 2022
At our 2022 Seneca V.H.S Alumni Association Picnic, seven young
people, children/grandchildren of our Alumni, received our Seneca V.H.S Alumni
Association Awards. We must thank
the generous support of our Seneca V.H.S Alumni Association through membership
dues, loyal advertisers and numerous activities. If you are a Life Time Member or a Current Annual Member for
at least 3 consecutive year, encourage your child or grandchild who is
embarking on College or a Trade School to apply for our award.
Scholarship Awards
The Pandemic has created many
hardships, specifically activities that support the Scholarship Awards
Program. Membership dues have
decreased. Annually we present up
to 10 awards at $300@ to alumni family members. Your interest in helping to
support this core mission would greatly be appreciated.
In
order to continue with the Scholarship awards program, We require your
financial support, no amount is to small, thank you. Direct any questions to Jerry Ozimek,
716-982-6713
Any checks should
be made payable to: Seneca VHS Alumni Association- Scholarship Awards Program
and mailed to: Jerry Ozimek, c/o Scholarship Awards Program, 87 Roxley Place, Tonawanda,
NY 11450
TED SWIATEK MEMORIAL CASINO RUN
SENECA ALLEGHENY CASINO, WED.,JUNE 14, 2023
Receive $25 in Seneca Slot Dollars during your stay with valid ID.
DEPART: 8:30 AM Eastern Hills Malls, 4545 Transit Rd., Williamsville,
NY Rear lot behind food court – half way back in lot.
9:00 AM Tops Supermarket,
355Orchard Park Rd., West Seneca, NY
ARRIVE CASINO: 10:30 am , DEPART CASINO: 3:30 pm, RETURN: 5:00 / 5:30 pm
FOR
BOOKING OR MORE INFO., CONTACT: JIM
KLAPP 716-688-5291
BUFFALO BISON BASEBALL GAME – Wed., July
26 @ 1:05 PM
Seneca Alumni Nite @ Buffalo Bison Baseball- Sahlem Field
$50.00/person, $30.00/
children, infants 3 and under free.
Includes: Ticket to the
game, Buffet Lunch, Beer, Pop & Wine.
Buffalo Bisons vs.
Scranton Wilkes-Barre Railrider
For
more info. and ticket information, contact Ed Mirowski (716) 430-8538
2023 Jack Halldin Memorial
Golf Tournament
Who: Open
to all Alumni,
Family and friends.
Date: Friday,
August 11, 2023
Where: Chestnut
Hills Country Club 1300 Broadway
Darien, N.Y. 14040 Ph.585-547-3613
Time: 8:00AM
Start Be there by 7:30 AM Format: Scramble
Cost:
$65.00 – includes golf, lunch and cart.
Captains: Get your group together and
send your Money to the following:
Jim
Klapp (716-688-5291) 220 Schimwood Ct., Getzville, NY, 14068
Hole sponsors are
available for $25.00. You do not have to play to be a
hole sponsor.
Reservations: Jim Klapp (716-688-5291) Ed Mirowski (716-430-8538)
Make check payable to Seneca
VHS Alumni Assoc. and return with this application.
Name__________________________________________________________________
email __________________ Phone_________________
Address_________________________________________________________
Golfing with _______________________
_______________________ __________________________
I
need a group to golf with_____. I would like to be a hole sponsor @
$25.00 _________
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-----------------Annual
Membership Dues------------------------------------
We need your continued support to keep the Seneca Alumni
Association viable, mail checks to:
Jerry Ozimek, 87 Roxley
Pl. Tonawanda, NY 14150. (716-836-3921)
Phone ________________ email ____________________________
Year of Grad __________
Annual Dues -
$10.00/Year. Lifetime Dues -
$75.00. Patron Dues – $7.00, Advertiser - $50.00/Year
Make check payable to Seneca
VHS Alumni Association Inc.
Annual Seneca Vocational
High School Alumni Picnic & Awards Presentation
August 12, 2023
Attention Class of 1973
We are planning a 50th year reunion, to be held
at the annual picnic on August 12th 1:00 – 5:00 PM
The price is $35.00. For more info, contact the
following: Ed Mirowski (716)
430-8538, Wences Valentin
(716) 444-5547,
Dave Zwawa (716) 649-5939.
Where: FontanaÕs Grove, 2299
Clinton St.
Ph.
716-822-7918 Time: Noon - 8:00PM
All alumni, family,
friends, and sponsorÕs are welcome to attend. Cost:
$35.00
The menu includes: Hot Dogs, Hamburgers, Italian Sausage, Potato Salad, Chef
Salad, Corn on the Cob, Watermelon, Beer, Wine, Pop and Coffee.
For More Info – Contact Al Bielecki
(716-860-8371 –cell), (716-667-3243)
Parents and Award
Recipients are invited as our Guests
Awards Presented at 2:00 PM
Mail to: Al
Bielecki, 81 Burbank Dr., Orchard Park, NY, 14127
Name____________________________Street______________________City
_______________
State ________
Zip____________ Yr. of Grad _________ Phone ________________
Photos
from our 2022 Picnic& Golf Tournament
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TED SWIATEK MEMORIAL
CASINO RUN
SENECA ALLEGHENY CASINO,
WED.,Oct 18, 2023
Receive $25
in Seneca Slot Dollars during
your stay with valid ID.
DEPART: 8:30
AM Eastern Hills Malls, 4545 Transit Rd., Williamsville, NY Rear lot behind
food court – half way back in lot.
9:00 AM Tops Supermarket,
355Orchard Park Rd., West Seneca, NY
ARRIVE CASINO: 10:30 am , DEPART CASINO:
3:30 pm, RETURN:
5:00 / 5:30 pm
FOR BOOKING OR MORE INFO., CONTACT: JIM KLAPP 716-688-5291
Annual Seneca Alumni Christmas
Party - Thursday, Dec. 7, 2023, 5:00 PM.,
Kiebzaks New Beginnings, Crocker St.,
Sloan (off Harlem Rd. between
William & Broadway) $40.00 per Person
Alumni,
Friends and Guests Welcome. Family Style: Roasted Top Sirloin, Breaded Pork
Chops, Mashed Potatoes and Gravy, Two Vegetables, Sweet and Sour Cabbage or
Chef Salad. Open Bar one hour Before Dinner and one hour after Dinner.
Reservations by Nov. 21, 2023 to: Jim Klapp, 220 Schimwood
Ct. Getzville, NY, 14068
716-688-5291
Make check payable to: Seneca VHS Alumni Assoc. and
return with this application.
Name___________________________
Tel. No. _______________________
Number Attending __________________
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At
our Annual Christmas Party, we paid tribute to the Judy & Arlie Schwan
Family for their significant contributions of time and money associated with
our Annual Scholarship Awards Program. We were saddened by ArlieÕs death last
year, he was a significant member of our alumni brotherhood and we look forward
to JudyÕs continued involvement in our Scholarship Awards Program.
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The Advertising Subscription rate is
$50.00/year. The $50.00 donation helps defray some of the cost of publishing
our newsletter. . Please make checks payable to: Seneca Vocational High School
Alumni Association, and mail to: Jerry Ozimek, c/o Scholarship Awards Program,
87 Roxley Place, Tonawanda, NY 14150. We continue to encourage our alumni and
their friends to patronize our sponsors
business. If you have any questions regarding becoming a sponsor, please
contact me at (716) 982-6713 or e-mail gozimek@verizon.net .
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2022 Alumni Golf Tournament 2022 Alumni Picnic
Attention
Alumni Members
In an effort to control the expense of publishing this Newsletter, we would like to go PAPERLESS. In order to save money on printing and postage, we would like to E-MAIL the newsletter to you in a PDF format. Any member interested in receiving their newsletter via e-mail instead of the US Postal Service, please provide the following information:
NAME, E-MAIL ADDRESS, CLASS YEAR, TELEPHONE NUMBER (INCLUDING CELL NUMBER)
E-Mail
this information to: Bob
Yavicoli, byavicoli@roadrunner.com
Your cooperation on this matter will be greatly appreciated, thank you.
Seneca Vocational High School Alumni
Association
Spring/Summer 2023 Newsletter
Bob Yavicoli
Postage
157 Bright
Cheektowaga, NY, 14206