Seneca Vocational High School Alumni Association Newsletter

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Volume 7  Issue 2.0                Website  www.senecaalumni.com       Spring/Summer 2023     

Senaca Indian

 

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.

Frandina AdAmherst FCU

            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

Make check payable to: Seneca VHS Alumni Association,

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

                      

                                               

 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   __________________                              

 

 

 

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 .

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.

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  Bob Yavicoli                                                                                                                                  Postage

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