New York Snowbirds Return for Winter 2009 

New York Snowbirds Gather for 1^st Luncheon

The New York Snowbirds have return to the beautiful Alabama-Florida Gulf Coast, and have enjoyed their first luncheon at Zeke's Down Under in Orange Beach.  45 people showed up on January 8^th to become reacquainted with and meet new friends.  Sandy Lamphear, representing the Baldwin County Habitat for Humanity, addressed the group, thanking all for their donation in 2008, and inviting them to join in Habitat projects this winter.  The New Yorker's were pleased to know that Sandy herself was born and raised in New York on Chautauqua Lake in Bemus Point. 

Jim Miles, from Broadalbin, brought all up to date on the Brat Fest and Pancake Breakfast plans fund raisers for the local volunteer fire departments, and was successful in securing many volunteers.  For more information and others interested  in volunteering, he can be reached at 540-7081.  Dave Lamberson, from Canandaigua, finalized plans for the annual NY golf outing, to be held on February 9^th at Quail Creek in Fairhope.  Format will be mixed foursomes playing best ball. Registration 11AM; lunch 11:30AM; Tee Times starting 1230ish.  $40 per person ($20 deposit when signing up).  Prizes and a good time planned.  Challenges from other snowbird states are encouraged.  Contact Dave at 543-4416 for more information and to sign up.  Frank Panczyszyn, from Poingt Breeze, talked about the Low Country Boil fund raiser for the Zoo, and solicited a good list for tickets and as volunteers to set up and buss tables.  Also, he introduced other activities of interest:  New York Night at Ribs and Reds in Gulf Shore, Thursday, January 15^th, 6PM, for dinner and entertainment; volunteers needed to compete in the Press Register Snowbird Reception and Olympics, February 3^rd, along with a "Sweet 16" theme; Trivia Night fund raiser for the Libraries, sponsored by the Missouri Snowbirds on February 7^th; Valentine Sunday Brunch at Sunset Cork Room in Gulf Shores, February 15^th.  For more information on these events and required RSVP for attendance, contact Frank at 981-8853.

Their 2nd luncheon will be Thursday, January 22^nd, at Zekes Down Under, in Orange Beach.  They will gather at 11 PM for registration and social time, commencing their luncheon at 11:30.  Cost is $14 per person, which includes a new and varied buffet, beverage, dessert, tax, gratuity, and amenities.  Reservation required to Frank and Tracy Panczyszyn not later than 3 days prior to the luncheon at 251-981-8853.    There will be door prizes and a quest speaker.  Luncheons will also be on Thursdays, February 5^th and 19^th, and March 5^th.

NY Nite at Ribs and Reds                             
Thursday, Jan 15 & Feb 12

Brat Fest:                                                       
Saturday, January 31^st

Mobile Register Snowbird Reception:           
Tuesday, February 3^rd

NY Snowbird Golf Outing:                           
Monday, February 9^th

Pancake Breakfast:                                        
Saturday, February 14^th  

Concert Benefit for Heritage Museum          
Saturday, February 14^th

Sunday Valentine Brunch at the Cork Room
Sunday, February 15^th

Low Country Zoo Boil:                                 
Friday, February 20^th

Stained Glass Blue Grass Concert                 
February 20^th, 22^nd, 23^rd

New Yorkers interesting in helping with plans and coordination for events, contact Frank Panczyszyn at 1-585-748-0432.

2009 Schedule

Thursday, January 8^th:                           New York Snowbird Luncheon at Zeke’s.  Gather at 11 PM for registration and social time, commencing our lunch buffet around 11:45. Cost is $14 per person, which includes a new, vast and varied buffet, beverage, dessert, tax, gratuity, and amenities.  Reservation required to Frank and Tracy Panczyszyn not later than 3 days prior to the luncheon at 251-981-8853 (after Jan 1^st)  or cell 585-748-0432.  

Thursday,  January 22^nd:                      New York Snowbird Luncheon at Zeke’s.    

Saturday, January 31^st:                    Eleventh Annual Snowbird Brat Fest Erie Meyer Civic Center, Gulf Shores.  Volunteers needed for running beverage concessions. 10AM until they run out of brats!!!  See Jim Mills for details. 

Tuesday, February 3^rd:                     Mobile Register Snowbird Reception and Olympics, time probably 3:30PM, at Erie Meyer Civic Center, Gulf Shores.  Will need  4 or 5 volunteers for putting, stuffing papers, stacking hats, fishing and/or whatever game they want to play.   

Thursday,  February 5^th:                       New York Snowbird Luncheon at Zeke’s.   

Saturday, February 7^th:                    Trivial Pursuit Night     

Monday, February 9^th:                    Return to Quail Creek in Fairhope for the NY Snowbird Mixed Scramble Golf Tournament.  Details to follow.

Saturday, February 14^th :                    Annual Pancake Breakfast Fund Raiser for Gulf Shores Fire & Ambulance Corps  at Erie Meyer Civic Center, Gulf Shores.  Need volunteers to serve. 

Thursday,  February 19^th:                     New York Snowbird Luncheon at Zeke’s.   

Friday, February 20^th :                 Snowbirds 4t^h Annual Low Country Boil to Benefit the Alabama Gulf Coast Zoo.  Volunteers needed to set up and buss tables.  Will be another sell out, so get you name on the list asap for the limited number of tickets we will receive!!!  Volunteers to purchase a special ticket.

Fat Tuesday, February 24^th:                      Let the good times roll. 

Thursday,  March 5^th::                            New York Snowbird Luncheon at Zeke’s. 

Others TBD:                          Breakfast, Ladies Luncheon, Dolphin Watch Cruise, Dinner/ Dancing, etc.  

New Yorkers interesting in helping with plans and coordination for events, contact Frank Panczyszyn at 1-251-981-8853.