The Official Publication of The Bernstein Family Circle, Inc.
~ SPECIAL 75th ANNIVERSARY EDITION
~
~ Summer 2009 ~
Alan Fine – Editor
finetimer @ comcast.net
Helene Fine – Publisher
phone & fax xxx-xxx-xxxx
Our beloved founders presented to us a beautiful temple of family ties.
It is our duty to preserve it for our future generations - cousins forever!
Next Meeting . . . .
Come on – join us
The next meeting of the BFC will be held at 11:30 AM on Sunday, September 13, 2009 at the home of
Wendy Rothman, xxx-xx xxxx Avenue, xxxxxxx, xx. Please give her a call at xxx-xxx-xxxx to let her know if
you’ll be attending. A collation will be served.
Last Meeting . . . .
Here’s some of what you missed
The last meeting was held on Sunday, May 3, 2009 at the home of Helene & Alan Fine in Somerset, NJ.
The major topic of discussion was Stanley Rothman’s motion to eliminate the one-time $150.00 fee
assessed for cemetery beautification and maintenance prior to the issuance of a permit for a footstone.
Since the ‘point-of-reference’ for the motion was not part of the original motion as required, Sharon Ranonis
read that information into the minutes – that information is: Article XIII, Section 3, Perpetual Care, Page 32.
After a ‘very colorful, very loud, and very high-energy’ discussion, the vote was called. Alan Fine handed in
31 sealed envelopes (and 6 e-mail votes) containing votes from cousins all over the country. Several of the
envelopes also contained letters, all which were read aloud. Richard Bernstein also handed in 8 e-mail
votes that he had received. The ballots were counted, twice, and added to the votes of those in attendance,
with the following results: For = 20; Against = 57. The motion was defeated & the fee stands. The Board
was delighted by the number of cousins that participated in this vote and would like to extend their ‘thanks’.
Jack Cohen Memorial Fund – Thank you for your contributions . . . .
% Arlene Rothman, xxxx xxxx xxxx., xxxxxxx, xx xxxxx Checks payable to Jack Cohen Memorial Fund
To the memory of Eddie Meyer: Alan & Helene Fine, Sharon & Tom Ranonis, Arlene & Harvey Weber,
Robert & Nadia Bernstein
To the memory of Florence Shear:
Sharon & Tom Ranonis, Arlene & Harvey Weber,
Robert & Nadia Bernstein
My Error . . . .
These ‘greetings’ were missing from the 75th Anniversary Journal . . . . So sorry!
Full Page – Ralph Leon Shear – “In Loving Memory of Harry & Bessie (Bernstein) Shear”
Full Page – Robert & Nadia Bernstein – “In Memory of Samuel & Ida Bernstein, Herbert & Vivian Bernstein,
Muriel & Sheldon Bernstein, and Bernard Baskin”
From the Editor . . . .
The view from my desk
The BFC’s 75th Diamond Anniversary Reunion
Weekend was held June 5-7, 2009. It’s exactly 109
miles from our garage in Central NJ to The
Woodloch Pines Resort in Hawley, PA in the
Northeast corner of the Pocono Mountains - the
venue for our celebration. It should have been an
easy 2 ¼ hour drive. We went up a day early to
make sure everything was ready for our family, and
to become more familiar with the facilities, activities
and personnel. We drove on through the rain, and
on, and on, and on. We had to stop for something
to eat (hey – I’m a Bernstein!), and arrived at the
resort in only 3 ½ hours!
It continued to rain on
Friday, and since there
are so many outdoor
activities at Woodloch, I
started
to
get
concerned. We spent
Friday
antiquing,
shopping and, oh yes,
eating (did I mention
that I’m. . oh yes, I did)!
The weatherman (and
the
resort
owner)
promised us a beautiful
weekend – both kept
their word!
For those cousins who
did not attend this
marvelous
weekend,
here’s a little sample of
what you missed. At breakfast on Saturday all you
could see at our tables was a sea of blue – the
beautiful blue BFC t-shirts that cousin Martin Tulis
made especially for the reunion. After what can only
be described as a ‘never-ending country breakfast’,
(did I mention . . . . ) we waddled out of the dining
room in search of our first activity. Helene and I
took a paddle boat out on the beautiful lake. Others
headed for more vigorous activities: nature walks,
go carts, batting cages, water skiing, and more.
After our ‘workout” we were exhausted so we
hopped aboard one of the resort’s pontoon boats for
a tour of the lake. The tour ended just in time for
lunch – which today was Woodloch’s weekly
cookout BBQ. But wait . . . yes, of course hot dogs
& hamburgers, but also chicken, (both fingers &
wings), fish, ribs, turkey wraps, corn-on-the-cob,
plus almost every type of salad and relish you can
imagine, fresh fruits, watermelon, and home-made
‘flying saucers’ for desert!
My favorite was the steamed clams with butter –
not just a few, but buckets and buckets of them! I
was not the only Bernstein visiting the steamer
kettles more than once (did I mention . . .)!
After lunch we headed over to the beautiful
indoor/outdoor pool & spa and sports complex. It
was, after all, time for a swim and a nap – but not
necessarily in that order!.
The rest of the
afternoon was taken-up with other leisurely
pursuits, including a dip in the lake (brrrrrr – 71
degrees!). As we walked around the resort that
day, we couldn’t help but notice cousins involved
in many of the activities
offered, some indoor as
well as out. Speaking of
indoor activities, Tom &
Sharon Ranonis, Arlene
& Harvey Weber, and
yours truly, took first
place in the weekend’s
‘trivia contest’!
Our Family Meeting took
place before dinner.
Center-stage on the dais
was the beautiful (and
tasty!) 75th Anniversary
sheet cake, to be served
as dessert after dinner.
To open the meeting,
both Sharon and I
offered
‘Welcome’
comments, and reflected
on the importance of sustaining interest in The
BFC. Sharon presented two plaques for service
to The BFC; the first was presented to Murray
Tulis (who could not attend due to the untimely
death of his son-in-law, Eddie Meyer), and the
second was presented to Dr. Richard Bernstein.
Carin Baskin made a surprise presentation to the
family, of the ‘original, framed and matted’ “Proof
of Certificate of Incorporation of The Bernstein
Family Circle”, signed and sealed December 19,
1934. This Certificate had been ‘misplaced’ for
many generations. The entire Circle owes thanks
to Carin’s brother, Jeffrey Baskin, for getting it
back home where it belongs. Carin suggested
during her presentation, that we establish the
position of “BFC Curator” as a logical repository
for BFC historical documents, photos, etc.
Sharon stated that she would bring it to the Board
at the next meeting (sounds like we have a
volunteer to me!).
From the Editor . . . . Continued
I read a letter from the Governor of NY State, David
Patterson, congratulating us on reaching this
milestone. A letter from the Mayor of NY City, was
received earlier and included in the Anniversary
Journal. Both letters are reprinted in this Tattler.
The Family Meeting ended with a candle lighting of
our Anniversary Cake by all children in attendance.
Dinner was another Woodloch ‘feast’, and it was
also a “theme night”, as the dining room was
decorated to resemble a cruise ship, with all the
waiters and waitresses decked out in dress white
uniforms, plus many other surprises! Although the
resort’s special desert that night was ‘mud slide ice
cream pie’, when they rolled out our sheet cake,
and the entire dining room sang ‘Happy
Anniversary’ to us, I knew that I had to have that
(and a little mudslide pie too – did I mention . . . ?).
After dinner it was ‘Showtime’ in the nightclub, and
quite a show it was – continuing with the nautical
theme, a full cast of singers, dancers and musicians
entertained us with a production called “Cruising
Through the 70’s”. The show included a Beijing
acrobat/balance act , and ended with a comedian.
Breakfast on Sunday morning was another treat,
featuring Belgian Waffles this time (Saturday it was
Blueberry Pancakes!). After one more wonderful
meal, many of us decided that this morning’s
activity needed to be a walk (so we’d have room for
lunch, I guess – did I mention. . . . .?). We spent
about an hour walking through Woodloch’s
beautiful fern-covered woods. Our walk exited the
woods right at the spot that the hay ride was
loading up, so that became our next activity. After
the hay ride we decided it was time for the go carts.
It was really good to do all these activities as a
group! We had a lot of fun together!
How can I possibly describe lunch? Woodloch
simply listed it as “Smorgasbord” on their Daily
Program – I’d
have call it a “Gastronomic
Banquet”! The serving table started at one end of
the dining room and went all the way over to the
other end! I think that I saw the center table
bending under the weight of all the jumbo shrimp
and king crab legs. Many of us did our best to
remedy that situation by helping ourselves to
seconds (thirds?) of these delicious crustations (did
I mention . . .?). Other offerings included carved
London Broil, lasagna, shrimp stuffed with
crabmeat, chicken, fish, salads and fruits galore –
and even ‘peanut butter & jelly sandwiches’!
What did we like most about Woodloch? What
comments did cousins make to me about the
weekend? For most of us it was not only the
resort’s magnificent setting, or its large, spotless,
well equipped, well appointed, and well maintained
accommodations, or it’ superb and seemingly
endless activities, or all the quality meals, (I might
have mentioned that Bernsteins like to eat!), but
the #1 comment, the words I heard over-and-over
again, was its absolutely outstanding staff!
Woodloch needed to be congratulated on its
selection and training of its employees – which is
exactly what I did, as the resort’s 2nd generation
owner, John Kiesendahl, (his sons can be seen in
various management positions all over the resort –
and even in the Friday night “staff show”),
constantly strolls around the dining room at meal
time, stopping at every table to speak to his guests,
insuring their satisfaction with everything.
Most of us were preparing to leave right after lunch
(although the resort had a 3:00 PM check-out
time!), so, sadly we started saying our ‘good-byes’
to one another. What made all of the months of
work involved to put this weekend together worth it
for me, was that more than one cousin asked if we
could come back to Woodloch Pines for our 80th!
Not a bad idea!
It’s the Gypsy in me . . . .
Here’s some recent address updates. Send your updates to: finetimer@comcast.net.
Carl Bernstein
xxx xxxxxxxxx Ave
xxxxx xxxxxxx, NY xxxxx-xxxx
Sunshine Greetings – Thank you for your donations . . . .
An easy way to say hello or publish a remembrance.
ANNA STERN – Forever in our hearts this Mother’s Day & everyday.
Your daughter Cynthia, & grandchildren, Jennifer, Melinda, Nicole & Peter.
From The
Governor of NY
75
th
75
th
From The
Mayor of NYC
The BFC Celebrates its 75
th
Diamond Anniversary
Photos by Ed Turkel & Alan Fine
Sunshine Report – Announcing your Birthday or Anniversary
Send updates to our Sunshine Lady: Maddie Silver, xxx xxxxxxx, xxxxxxxx, NYxxxxx-xxxx
JULY BIRTHDAYS
Elaine Tulis
Lee Antman
David Shear
Carly Becher
Jerry Nathan
Judith Taylor
Paul Cheifetz
Dylan Schwartz
Brent Antman
Susan Roberts
Karen Schulman
Maddie Silver
Amanda Lopez
David Sperling
Dr. Ira Cheifetz
Joan Goldstein
Harrison Weber
Sharon Ranonis
Sklar Albertson
David Goldberg
Barry Bernstein
JULY ANNIVERSARIES
Lori & David Stone
Rita & Larry Bernstein
Judith & Arnold Taylor
Barbara & Joel Blumen
Judith & Howard Slovin
AUGUST BIRTHDAYS
Susan Berl
Alex Cohen
David Mash
Andrew Grabin
Clifford Stern
Laura Stern
David Shear
Daniel Stern
Kyle Ravens
Elissa Sperling
Jeanne Graulich
Jason Bernstein
Michael Stanley
Michael Aronow
Dr. Stuart Lubert
Lauren Bernstein
Daniel Ingberman
Rebecca Bernstein
Dr. Saul Spielsinger
Melissa & David Aronow
Sondra & Elliot Kerzner
Melissa & Michael Stanley
Audrey & Dr. Jerry Powell
Benay & Dr. Richard Shear
Sandra & Dr. Stuart Lubert
Jerry Lief
Colby Laufer
Stanley Rothman
Dr. Michele Tulis
Helene Hendricks
Marilyn Davis
Beverly Corbin
Carly Renshaw
Bea Kaskowitz
AUGUST ANNIVERSARIES
Helene & Alan Fine
Linda & Martin Silver
Margot & Bruce Jaffe
Andrea & Tom Osmun
Barbara & Joel Rothman
Robin & Gregg Goldstein
Farrah & Ben Wax
Helene & Bruce Hendricks
Barbara & Tony Truocchio
Evelyn & William Bernstein
Dr. Judith & Dr. Herb Hyman
SEPTEMBER BIRTHDAYS
Aaron Bergquist
Macie M. Cohen
Shane Bergquist
Victor Lazar
Jim Bergquist
Margo Tiffen
Mark Tulis
Richard Tulis
Ian Ravens
Roslyn Tobias
Conny Beil
Frances Frank
Joyce Tulis
Rachel Lubert
Tyler Stone
Sandra Lupert
Mark Cohen
Jeffrey Kantor
Eddie Meyer
Michael Ravens
Rita Smith
SEPTEMBER ANNIVERSARIES
Ellen & Lee Antman
Sallie & David Schneir
Sandy & Karim Kaspar
Elena Salisbury
Marvin Sperling
Joan Sperling
Dr. Robert Berg
Robert Albertson
William Bernstein
Diane Licht Metheny
Shaina Restaino
Dr. Dave Spielsinger
Sophia Rose Rothman
Louise Nathan
Jesse Goldberg
Gregg Goldstein
Sheila Schulman
Bruce Hendricks
Samantha Bernstein
Richard Bernstein
Karim Kaspar
Richard Ravens
Michelle & Richard Marker
Florence & Ralph Leon Shear
Carol & Dr. Richard Bernstein
Allison Grabin
Matthew Bernstein
Sheri Partnow
Turner Browne
Dr. Stephen Sperling
Emily Bernstein
Barry Goldsmith
Mark Graulich
Shirley Kirschbaum
Dr. Neil Spielsinger
Sondra & James Bergquist
Carin Baskin & Ed Turkel
Barbara & Ronald Schwartz
Elaine Partnow & Turner Browne
Ruth & Dr. Arthur Ingberman
James Barber
Tessa Rose Albertson
Dr. Alvin Spindler
Dr. Jeffrey Spielsinger
Ellen Antman
Daniel Rosenberg
Stephen Steinberg
Craig Becher
Sondra & James Bergquist
Dr. Lisette & Dr. Daniel Berg
Deborah & Dr. Steven Bernstein
Jacqueline & Dr. Robert Berg
Nancy & Karl Brinkman
Arlyne Druckman
Marlene Rampal
Myrna Margolin
Jesse Max Meyer
Alexa Lindenberger
Chad Berl
Martin Tulis
Dr. Robert Bernstein
Muriel Licht
Jeffrey A. Bernstein
Audrey & William Grabin
Laurie & Joel Kramer
Melissa & Ross Berman
Membership Information . . . .
This could be your last Tattler
Very Important Information – Look for Your Name Below
If your name appears on this list, this is the last Tattler you will receive and
your membership in The BFC will be suspended, including burial privileges!
Please contact our Ass’t Financial Sect’y, Arlene Weber at petoof@aol.com or via US mail at 2432
Cadillac Drive, East Meadow, NY 11554-1205, to take care of your dues responsibility. If you are
on this list and have already taken care of your 2009 dues responsibility, please accept our apology
in advance.
Beil, Jeffrey & Connie
Beil, Norman
Berl, David
Berl, William
Bernstein, Barry
Bernstein, Beverly
Bernstein, Harvey
Bernstein, Jeffrey
Bernstein, Richard W.
Bernstein, Rosalind
Bernstein, Victor
Cheifetz, Ira & Linda
Disick, Stewart & Aileen
Frank, Terry & Frances
Franklin, Eleanor
Goldberg, Stanley & Margaret
Goldstein, Glen & Beth
Goldstein, Joan
Goldstein, Nathan
Goldsmith,Barry & Michelle
Grabin, Andrew & Alison
Harris, Steven
Jaffe, Bruce & Margot
Kaspar, Karim & Sandy
Kramer, Joel
Lazar, Ethan & Karen
Lazar, Anita
Leaver, George & Michelle
Licht, Ben
Lief, Millicent
Marker, Richard & Michele
McNair Robert & Lynda
Metheny, Doyle & Wife
Miller, Harriet
Nadel, Albert & Isabelle
Pezzello, James & Eileen
Pugh, Joseph & Wife
Rodin, Phyllis
Rosenberg, Bradley & Jennifer
Shaw, Allyson
Schacter, Robert & Wendy
Schneir, David & Sallie
Schulman, Robert & Wife
Schwartz, Eric & Bonnie
Schwartz, Ronald & Barbara
Seltzer, Cerise
Spielsinger, Jeff & Maria
Spielsinger, Neil & Penny
Spielsinger, Saul & Luann
Spindler, Alvin & Patty
Stanley, Michael & Melissa
Steinberg, Steven & Barbara
Tiffen, Adam & Shadlin
Tiffen, Craig
Tiffen, Margo
Tobias, Jerry & Roz
Tucker, Dolly
Tulis, David & Lisa
Waxman, Harris & Lloyd
July 20, 2009
You must be a ‘member-in-good-standing’ of the BFC in order to continue
to receive The Tattler or any other benefits.
Do you know someone on this list?
Do a Mitzvah – give them a call, they may not have seen their name here!
Did you know that if you are 65 or older and have been a dues-paying
‘member-in-good-standing’ for the last 10 years, you can apply for
Golden Age Membership in the BFC?
Golden Age Members pay no more annual dues, but receive full BFC benefits!
Contact Arlene Weber petoof @ aol.com xxxx xxxxxxx., xxxxxxx, NY xxxxx
Looking Into The Circle . . . .
News about family members from far and wide – send info about your family to: finetimer@comcast.net
Jerry Bernstein reports that his granddaughter, Jodi Schnier was married on May 30, 2009 to David Kreizer,
an attorney practicing law in NJ. The nuptials took place at the Ocean Club in the Bahamas. Mazel Tov!
Michael Aronow, great grandson of Anna Berl, was called to the Torah as a Bar Mitzvah on July 11, 2009.
Proud parents are Dave & Missy Aronow, grandma is Susan Berl. Mazel Tov!
Ralph Leon Shear has been appointed as a Chevalier in France’s Legion of Honor in a letter from the
President of France to the Ambassador in Washington, DC.
The unveiling of a stone to the memory of Florence Shear took place on June 14, 2009 at Beth Moses
Cemetery, Plainview, NY.
Brett Rampal has received his Master’s Degree in Nuclear Engineering from UF. He has accepted a
position with Westinghouse Energy, first in Pittsburgh for 6-months, then in Charlotte, NC. Congratulations!
Becca Baskin has completed her first year in her Doctorial Program for Physical Therapy. She still finds
time for ice dancing and working on Internationals (Olympic dances)!
Irene Shear was recently visiting Beth Moses Cemetery to see her mother-in-law, (Florence Shear) and met
Marsha Hills Gorman who was there visiting her husband (James Gorman). The two cousins did not know
each other then, but do now!
It is with sorrow that we announce the untimely passing of Eddie Meyer, husband of Dana Tulis and son-inlaw of Murray & Joyce Tulis. Our condolences to the entire Tulis family.
Daniel Stern graduated from High School on June 2, then enlisted in the U.S. Air Force on June 8. WOW!
Bernie Baskin graduated from Washington University Law School in May. He is currently studying for his
boards in Boston and has accepted a position at a law firm in Singapore! Brother Danny Baskin graduated
from Maryland Institute College of Art and plans on moving to New Orleans after the summer. Parents Jeff
Baskin and Sue Weinstein Baskin are proud of their boys.
From the April 30, 1941 Tattler . . .
“Ten Important Rules to Kill an Organization”
Written by Thomas ‘Tubby’ Barnett
1. DON’T COME TO THE MEETINGS.
2. If you do come, come late.
3. If the weather doesn’t suit you, don’t think of coming.
4. If you attend a meeting, find fault with the work of the officers and other members.
5. Never accept an office, as it is easier to criticize than to do things.
6. Nevertheless, get sore if you are not appointed on a committee, but if you are, do not attend committee
meetings.
7. If asked by the chairman to give an opinion regarding an important matter, tell him you have nothing to
say. After the meeting, tell everyone how things ought to be done.
8. Do nothing more than is absolutely necessary, but when other members roll up their sleeves and
willingly, unselfishly use their ability to help matters along, howl that the association is run by a clique.
9. Hold back on your dues as long as possible – a much better idea, don’t pay any at all.
10. If you don’t receive a bill for your dues, don’t pay – according to your records you owe the association
nothing., create a job for the secretary and an expense for the association mailing out statements, then
yell that you didn’t receive any.
BFC Oktoberfest Fun Cruise to Bear Mountain
Autumn bursts with a magnificent display of
foliage in the Hudson River Valley and there’s no
better way to witness this event than aboard
Circle Line Sightseeing Cruises’ Bear Mountain
Cruise. Take in the crisp autumn air and awesome
views as the vessel makes its way up the
scenic Hudson River to historic Bear Mountain,
where you will have the opportunity to disembark
for two-hours and enjoy Bear Mountain’s annual
Oktoberfest. Admission to Oktoberfest
is complimentary.
Join your cousins for a fun-filled day on Saturday, October 3
Ship sails from Pier 83 – W. 42nd St, & 12th Ave, NYC
Boarding time: 8:30 AM – Return: 5:30 PM
Parking is available for $30.00
No picnic baskets please!
Food & refreshments available on-board and at the Oktoberfest
Group Rate
Adults
$40.00
Seniors (65+)
$35.00
Children (12 & under) $30.00
BFC Member Rate*
$10.00
$ 5.00
FREE
*For the first 40 ‘Members in Good Standing’. Underwritten by The BFC.
Reservation Form
BFC Cruise to Bear Mt.
Saturday Oct. 3, 2009
SOME SPACE STILL AVAILABLE
FOR BFC MEMBERS IN GOOD STANDING
FIRST-COME, FIRST SERVED
Name _______________________________________
Phone ___________________
Address________________________
St___________ Zip________
Tickets:
City________________
# Adults ______@ $10.00 = $_________
E-Mail __________________
# Seniors _____@ $ 5.00 = $ ________
# Children ____ @ FREE = $ ________
TOTALS _____
= $ ________
PLEASE LIST ALL NAMES:
____________________
___________________
____________________
___________________
____________________
___________________
____________________
Checks payable to BFC
must accompany your
reservation. Send to:
Alan Fine
xxxx xxxxxxx xxxx
xxxxxxxx xx xxxxx
xxx-xxx-xxxx
finetimer@comcast.net
Own A Piece
of History
We have a limited supply of Reunion Weekend Journals
(includes the new, updated Family Tree)
and
Beautiful BFC 75th Diamond Anniversary t-shirts
in sizes: S, M, L, XL, & XXL available for sale
All items are $6.00 each which includes postage.
Specify your sizes and send your check payable to BFC to:
Alan Fine, xxxx xxxxxxxx xxx, xxxxxxxx, xx xxxxx
THE TATTLER
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Helene Fine – Publisher
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