August is upon us, and I must say it has been a fun summer. This past weekend was the Ismailia Potentate’s reception which was attended by a little over 140 people with representatives from every NYOSA temple as well as representatives from Cairo in Rutland VT, Syrian in Cincinnati OH, Zem Zem in Erie PA, and Irem in Dallas PA. Saturday started off with a cornhole tournament at Russell’s which raised $520.00 for both our local triangle chapters’ respective charities: Beloved Queen Zooey Arcand was given $260 for Sleep in Heavenly Peace and Mikaela Brown accepted $260 on behalf of Beloved Queen Minna Cederman Kobayashi for her charity Shriners Childrens. We had roughly 16 kids in attendance as well and the front dining room was turned into a battle zone and game room with a Nintendo switch and about 15 nerf guns and 1000 nerf darts. Protective eye- wear was provided, and I believe all the kids had a blast (pun intended). I’d also like to thank my Divan and whomever else donated to my personalized bottle of Wood- ford Reserve. When I decide to open that, you are all welcome to partake. We have a new fundraiser starting: it’s a daily number drawing but unlike the ones in the past this one is good for a whole year and the cost is $20 a ticket. Thanks to Justin Brown for spearheading this. Sportsman and Jewelry raffle tickets are also available. The sportsman raffle is on 9/14 and we hope you can make it. August 10 is the Cigar B Cue at the shrine. Unlike in years past, walk-ins are welcome. Well that’s all I have for now. I hope you all have a happy and safe rest of your summer; enjoy your time with family.

Fraternally, Mike P. Ferraro

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