April 2012 - Port Authority Retirees Association, Inc.

This is the 2012 Spring issuewhich you are perusing.Be sure to check out the photoswhich we are happy to share withthose of you who could not join usthis time around.Send us yourthoughts!Liz DeLauraCo-HostessSpectacular Day–brought out a record crowd!Vol. V Apri 19, 2012 No. 2Published by Al Simon, Angels dtp, LLCEast Brunswick, NJ[Photos by Al, also]Design & Layout, anecdotes by Al Simon(with lots of editorial license)Liz DeLaura, Rita Dubrow, and Al Simon,co-hostsThe turnout was huge, 80 in attendance including 9 “Newbies”...Wow!.Put the next date on your calendar and plan on being there on Thursday, July 19 th 2012.Did YOU note that? Hope to see you there again next time.With Summer in “our” plans, most likely locale will be outdoors at the Tiki Bar, by waterside!We were made an offer and we took it–for an even larger space with it’s own bar and buffet area–and it worked out extremely well. There was more comfortable room to socialize minimizing thecrowdedness we had been experiencing as we have grown larger with each succeeding luncheon.They even provided a separate entrance adjoining additional, spacious parking–just for us!So we are including some extra photos to share with those who could not join us.Also, we asked, and got incredible cooperation when we asked for table volunteers to help us listwho’s who and possibly the order in which they appeared when the table shot was taken. Justgoes to show ya. Yea, this is the REAL Port Authority that we all once knew and loved. One bigfamily.Please read through thise-newsletterand let us know whatyou think, or would liketo include![Above left] Alice Trautmann assists in “manning” the reception desk. As early arrivals Lou Menno and Arnold Karvasarsky look fortheir respective name tags. Alice came all the way from Moscow. Okay, Moscow, PA. Okay it has been renamed Madison Township.Still a long distance, that shows dedication. [Middle] The well stocked bar, and [right] the buffet serving area.[Above left] Some panoramic views of the larger, more spacious, facilities offered to our ever growing luncheon. To accommodateall those in attendance an additional (9 th ) table had to be set upThere were a total of 80 attendees (9“newbies” this time)–(see Page 2).Experience demonstrates that these luncheons are a great time to get together for many, many reasons, so no one should miss out. Noformalities, or speeches (okay, well some “remarks”...sort of)… perhaps an occasional, informative announcement may encompass the whole agenda,because among the regular attendees is PARA President–Dave Gallagher, and many other PARA board members.The SOUTH/CENTRAL NEW JERSEY PA RETIREES’ Luncheon was an idea that developed during an informal lunch get together at The Captain’s Inn, Forked River, NJ, in August, 2007. It was agreed that thelocation would be a good choice for a SOUTH/CENTRAL NEW JERSEY PA RETIREES’ luncheon. The first event was held on Thursday, September 20, 2007 with 32 attendees. It has since evolved into a quarterlyluncheon, held on the third Thursday: January; April ; July ; and, October. Attendance have averaged recently around 50+ guests per luncheon. In 2012 the group plans to continue to meet atThe Captain’s Inn on: July 19. Weather permitting, especially when it is warm (July), the luncheon can be held on the deck facility outside adjacent to the water by the Tiki Bar.–LD

RitaDuBrowCo-HostessVol. V Apri 19, 2012 No. 2Page 2[Left] Yourcandidcamera man,“flashed” hiscamera gettingready forwhat was tocome.The early boids may not have caught the worm, but they got a casual overview of the facilities. And the signees began to flow in.Wow! What a surprise tosee you here, Karen. 42years? Double wow!Dunno what’s with the hands in the pockets, guys...yea it may be hard parting with 20 bucks, huh? What’s goin’ on over there?Add’l parking just for us folks was provided, with a separate entrance, yet. But the bar rarely is ignored and provides a nice touch!So if YOU haven’t made it here before, be sure to coax your old buddies, and even your spouse, to come on down to Forked Riverand recapture a little bit of them good ol’ days.FYI—Our Nine (9) New Attendees [“NEWBIES”] are indicated below in SMALL CAPS & light blue! Guests are in orange!April 2012 AttendeesKAREN ADAMCZYK*, Frank Anguilli, JOHN APEL*, Gil Medina-Ayala, Pat Backus, Wilma Baker, John Basselini,Marty Borelli, Diann Bulfone, Nick Caches, Bob Campion, Steve Carr, BOB COSGROVE*, Maryann Crowe,Corvet Curley, Mariann Cutroneo, Hank Dechert, Liz DeLaura, Rich DePietro, Eileen Domalewsky,Sal D’Orio, Gerry Drasheff, Rita DuBrow, Martha Forker, Lee Fowler, Dave Gallagher,Frank Gato, Vicki Giancaspro, Frank Guastella, JIM HARLEY*, TOM INNACE*, Mike Harrington,Gus Kapsis, Arnold Karvasarsky, Pat Kelemen, Arlene Kopik, Frank Kropf, Peter Kuhn, Ed Lazarus,JOE LEATHER*, Dick Lee, Don Lee, Henry Lee, Stu Lieberman, Mike Magner, Ray Mannion, Bill Mantani,Joe McNamara, Ed McQuade, Lou Menno, Larry Messin, Bob Moglia, Bob Muller, Mike Murphy,EILEEN MEYERS*, Frank Pagano, Kathy Pavelec, Emil Petrick, Jerri Raczynski, Andy Rizzo, Bob Sbarra, DickSchulman, PETE SEAMAN*, Donna Shinnick, Joe Shinnick, Arnie Silverberg, John Simmons, Al Simon,JERRY SORRENTINO*, Pete Strumolo, Peter Tomolonis, John Toth, Alice Trautmann, Bob Veit, Ken Vitty,Tom Walsh, Barry Weintrob, Steve Wilson, Doris Wojciechowski, John Zultanky ( 9 NEWBIES )

AlSimonCo-HostVol. V Apri 19, 2012 No. 2Page 3Are thoseshorts or hisundies?Some enchanted evening...Idunno!I stilldunno!No?Does your brudderalways keep hiseyes closed?I don’tthink so!So I grabbed da punk andI gave him such a shot…So like what’s cooking?ZzzzzzzzzzzYa know it’s very hard tryin’ to follow all the conversations going on...Yadda yadda yaddaYea it’s toughkeepin’ thesepants up...Hmm who can Iannoy now?Yup,all thetime.So your grandson likes to playwith your tootin’ trains, huh?It really is...try it some time! (ha ha ha)Let me tell yousomething, Pat...Hi big boy ! (Aren’t all youguys –“big” boys?)Shucks, M’am!Amazing no one hit any treeswhile parking area kept fillingup, huh?Yadda yadda yaddaBut hey, we do try to do our very best… and not invade anyone’s privacy.The back entrance to parkingNah, I usuallydon’t cry in mybeer (sniff)Okay, so what did we miss, any how? Why don’t YOU tell us?

Vol. V Apri 19, 2012 No. 2Page 4Yadda yadda yaddascratchscratchSo we have,Dick, Don andHenry Lee…Could theypossibly berelated?Who knew?Who told you I wasDon & Dick’s longlost brudder?Yea yea, funny joke, ok?Did you say there was even plentyof room for a dance floor?Yadda yadda yaddaWhere d’ya get your haircuts, huh?Yippee—we’re in, Donna!Hee hee heeYadda yadda yaddaSee what happens when youleave the door open? Even theShinnicks manage to get in!I thought the Giantstraded Shockey!Who the heck are allthese people?Did you invite them?Ya see, Nick, it’s like this….Fred Marks can’tmake all the luncheons, after all he comes allthe way from Long Island!!Not me![Sob!]Nothin’ likelistenin’ to ali’l HipHop….Uh huh!I thought that was kinda profound!I told you we shudda gotin da front of da chowlineI’m so sorry!ZzzzAwfully sorry to wake ya,But I smell food!Certainly NOTour approach!The informality does not preclude sharing the latest news and updating everyone about the goingson impacting on retirees among other things. You name it, and it comes up in private conversationamong friends and others. SCJPARET is whatever you want to make of it but primarily a vehicle toallow folks to gather and enjoy themselves for a few splendid hours. It is our good fortune to have somany PARA people at almost every luncheon, who are so willing to share what they know and haveexperienced. Think about what you are missing out on.

Vol. V Apri 19, 2012 No. 2Page 6Front–L-R: Lee Fowler, Ken Vitty, Gil Medina-Ayala, Corvet Curley, Robert Moglia, Frank PaganoBack–L-R: John Zultanky, Frank Gato, Pete Kuhn, Mike MurphyFront–L-R: Alice Trautmann, Diann Bulfone, Eileen Meyers*, Martha Forker, Donna ShinnickBack–L-R: Emil Petrick, Steve Carr, Ed Lazarus, Bill Mantani, Joe Shinnick

Vol. V Apri 19, 2012 No. 2Page 7Front (Seated)–L-R: John Harley*, Joe Leather*, John Apel*, Ed McQuade, Rich DePietroBack (Standing)–L-R: Tom Innace*, Gus Kapsis, Pete Seaman*, Bob SbarraLookee here (above)–practically a whole table full of “Newbies”!!!!We think we got ‘em right but we couldn’t be absolutely sure.Front–L-R: Mariann Cutroneo, Karen Adamczyk*, Maryann Crowe, Arlene Kopik, Pat BackusBack–L-R: Dick Lee, Don Lee, Henry Lee, Ray Mannion

Vol. V Apri 19, 2012 No. 2Page 8No that’s not a hat oran adornment thatMarty is wearing…Nor is it a halo. buty’know it doesn’tlook too bad, at that!Meanwhile, Dickhasn’t given uplistening to hisfavorite HipHop whileeverything else isgoing on. You neverknow do ya?Front–L-R: Eileen Domalewski, Pat Kelemen, Marty Borelli, Gerry DrasheffBack–L-R: Arnie Silverberg, Dick SchulmanDid ya evernotice howmuch MikeHarringtonresembles theBritish actorMichael Caine?If it weren’t forthe accentYa couldn't tellfor sure!And check outthat gorgeoussmile thatPeter offersus? Hope itwasn’t somethingya ate.Front–L-R: John Toth, John Basselini, Mike HarringtonBack–L-R: Wilma Baker, Peter TomolonisAnyhow JohnBasselini is aproudparticipantmaking surehis name tagIs really his.

Vol. V Apri 19, 2012 No. 2Page 9Thanks Ed Lazarusfor taking thisphoto for meFront–L-R: Liz DeLaura, Arnold Karvasarsky, Dave Gallagher, Stu LiebermanBack–L-R: Nick Caches, Barry Weintrob, Lou Menno, Bob Veit, Frank Kropf, Al SimonWho is this mysterious man?Better check with Ken Vitty, eh?Front–L-R: Joe McNamara, Mike Magner, Tom WalshBack–L-R: Rita DuBrow, Doris Wojciechowski, Kathy Pavelec, Vicky Giancaspro, Jerri Raczynski

Your feedback is always welcomeand appreciated:Huzzahsto our co-hosts for all that they do:Liz DeLaura,Rita Dubrow, and Al SimonFYI– back issues of these newsletters inpdf format can be requested directlyfrom Al Simon, Angels dtp LLCvia e-mail:Angelsdtp@usa.net (←click here)The bright “stars” acknowledge the “newbies” as well as theirnames in light blue. (Guests are in orange-if and when they show up)Vol. V Apri 19, 2012 No. 2Page 11Please note: A usual “key” to thise-newsletter is simply that a personwill be identified only the 1 st timethey appear. Clear?Comments? Send them to:Angelsdtp@usa.net (←click here)Another great luncheon goes into the records. An interesting thing occurred which is worth sharing. While on the chow line, JohnBasselini happened to mention to me that some woman recently told him some very nice things about Barry Weintrob, who justhappened to pass by us. I suggested that he tell him. He did, and afterward told me that Barry was very appreciative. And why not?Why shouldn't he?Most of us, have experienced attending a retirement luncheon, a wake or a shiva, when all the platitudes and complimentary materialis spewed forth, but often too late for the recipient to fully appreciate it. Why should that be? Yes, one should be humble and notbe boastful, conceited, or overly confident. Sometimes it is easier to gossip, even be “mean-spirited” rather than take a moment toexpress our appreciation, or offer something complimentary to another, be it family colleagues, or friends.Well, heck, we of the old Port Authority family spirit regularly have a wonderful opportunity to make our luncheons a focal point forenjoyment and sharing. And so why not, if you know, or are aware of something positive about another, express it. You never nowif there ever will be another chance or opportunity—so why not now? Some may call it a good deed, or even a “mitzvah” (samething).Hopefully everyone has experienced the great and wonderful feeling one gets when something honestly and sincerely is expressedabout them. We think our luncheons can and should be the time and the place to do that. Would you agree?–Al SImonTo be kept informed about the latest SCJPARET luncheon and related activitiesmake sure you provide your necessary data, i.e., [1] Full Name, [2]E-mail address, [3] Mailing address (with Zip Code), [4] Telephone Number(s),and optionally [5] your preferred single PA Department affiliation.FabulousFunFoodFrivolityFriendshipWith virtuallyNo SpeechesYour Co-Hosts are:Liz DeLaura, lizd1071@aol.com, 201 666-2228Rita DuBrow, ritasue25@comcast.net, 609 241-0806Al Simon, Angelsdtp@usa.net, 732 406-9172 [cell]Er, no folks…the “New-Bie” symbol depicted in the photos are not forreal. That is, “New-Bies” are not actually required to wear them (they don’t exist). Itis merely our hope, that by pointing them out, it might encourage some readersout there to join in the fun, and attend the next quarterly luncheon and actuallyget to see and say hello to old friends, colleagues and acquaintances. How about it?Informal, no speeches (just very brief announcements & updates), great food, rea$onable price, terrific company–who could ask for anything more?Join us next time–remember the date “ Thursday, July 19 th 2012“