A Voice from the Eastern Door
A Voice from the Eastern Door
Bessie Mitchell as the winner of the Mothers Day Basket.
Andrew Perry the PICEI who helped with the Free raffle drawing at Bon-Ton.
The conference room aboard ship (front to back) Betty Swamp, Lisa Swamp, Michael Swamp, Genevieve Georges, Lorraine George, and Carl Patterson, Jr.
The conference room right side (R-L) Loretta Thomas, Keegan Thomas-Lazore, Keaton and Kiannah Thomas-Lazore, guest, and Marianne Loran.v
New Management at 37 West, Jody Lazore Mgr. (R) and Employee.
On May 11, 2012, the Pamoja International Cultural Exchange Inc. organization auctioned a Mother’s Day basket that was won by Bessie Mitchell at 37 West Steakhouse and Lounge. The hand-painted basket was on display at SeaComm Federal Credit Union in Massena and the restaurant during the prior week. Bessie was delighted with the items in the basket, especially the Elgin diamond watch and sterling silver earrings. Bessie revealed that the gigantic chocolate egg that was also in the basket was so delicious that she had eaten half of it by Monday night, the day after Mother’s day. There were other items which Bessie was happy to receive in the basket such as the crystal bird, light-up stand, gold tone ink pen and key chain.
On April 27 and 28, PICEI, as it has done for the past 8 years, participated in the Bon-Ton Community Day Event at the St. Lawrence Center Mall. Each time, PICEI has given a free raffle to those who supported them by donating $5.00, which provided our supporters with the buying power of $10.00 plus many other discounts. Members and non-members said they saved hundreds of dollars that way.
The last winner of the free drawing was Ms. B. Yven, ticket #562638 of Canada on April 28th. Andrew Perry, teacher, lead performer of the “Drew Crew Cloggers” and a new member of PICEI, assisted with the drawing.
Betty Swamp will be traveling with the dance troupe, the oldest dancer in the troupe, to Hawaii in December of this year. PICEI will work with the youth to help raise some of the necessary funds in November at Bon-Ton on the community days, November 9th and 10th. PICEI would appreciate the support of the community to help make their trip a successful one.
PICEI’s Annual “Last Shall Be First 50/50” drawing is available for purchase at this time. The drawing will be held at 37 West in Hogansburg on Saturday, October 6, 2012. The drawing is so much fun. We hope you will join them for dinner. PICEI asks for your support with this project by purchasing a ticket for $100.00 or a segment for just $10.00, and win up to $5,000.00 or $1,000.00 respectively. Only one hundred tickets will be sold. Other prizes are given throughout the drawing. Winner need not be present.
Last October 27th to November 5th 2011, PICEI had the pleasure of going to the Caribbean. The members enjoyed the Cultural Seminar Cruise aboard the elegant “Explorer of the Seas”. They were mesmerized by the professional ice show along with the many other theatrical shows and Halloween parade during the unforgettable cultural cruise.
Next August 2013, PICEI will travel to Alaska; those that have an interest in traveling should contact PICEI as soon as possible. Perhaps attending the meeting at the Senior Building in Akwesasne on May 30, 2012, would be a good time to let PICEI know of your interest. The future trips planned are South Africa (2014), Senegal and Asia (2015), Brazil (2016).
The PICEI’s free publication, “PICEI CONNECTED” 2010/2011 issue is now available on their website http://www.picei.org. Just click on PICEI CONNECTED PUBLICATION (must have Adobe Reader on the internet). The publication features Topez’s Travel on page 17 and 18, as well as a couple of Akwesasne IOHAHI:IO local artists, Inez Cook Patterson and Tammy King, pages 8 and 9. These articles are a great read. Check out the advertiser’s coupons from the Mohawk Plumbing on page 21 that can save you money; and when in New York City use the Rena Reborn’s coupon on page 4. If you want to share your talent, culture and travel, join PICEI at its meeting on Wednesday, May 30, 2012 at 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM.
As a member, you get to share your culture and learn to respect and appreciate different cultures from around the world.
Mark your calendars for these dates to remember: June 30, and July 1, 2012. PICEI presents “Movies under the Stars”, Rt. 37 at Generation Park, Hogansburg, NY. Bring your blanket and chairs for the movies at dusk, weather permitting. PICEI will have popcorn, sodas and hotdogs for sale. During the day, vendors will be available from 10:00 am to 6:00 pm. There will be Face Painting for children and the “Drew Crew Cloggers” will entertain you with dance.
Vendors interested in set-up, the cost is $10.00 per day or $15.00 for two days. For detailed information, call PICEI 866-660-5116. For more Information, call 1-866-660-5116 or 518-358-9942.
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