The Desert Of New York And Canada Ancient Egyptian Arabic Order Nobles Mystic Shrine North and South America & Jurisdictions, Inc. and Auxiliary Courts, DOI www.desertofnewyork.net HPIP Dr. Gregory Robeson Smith (19) Imperial Deputy Of The Desert 65 Lake Street, White Plains, New York 10604 Office (914) 948-6372 Fax (914) 948-6131 Cell (914) 584-6323 Email pelder01@aol.com To: Illustrious Potentates, Illustrious Commandresses, Nobles, and Daughters From: HPIP Dr. Gregory Robeson Smith (19), Imperial Deputy Of The Desert Date: September 22, 2016 Re: 2017 Regional Gala Day Greetings, September 22, 2016 PROCLAMATION Northeast Regional Desert Conference And Gala Day 2017 By, the prerogative of this office and in conformity with the Constitution and General Laws governing the Desert of New York and Canada, and by sanction of the A.E.A.O.N.M.S., and its Jurisdictions, Inc. Carl D. Parker, the 42nd Imperial Potentate, I Gregory Robeson Smith (19), Imperial Deputy of the Desert of New York and Canada, do call all Imperial Officers, Illustrious Potentates, Chief and Assistant Rabbans, Illustrious Commandresses, 1 st and 2 nd Lieutenant Commandresses, Deputies of and for the Oasis, all elected and appointed Imperial Council and Court Officers, Desert officers, all Honorary Members, all Temples and Courts and all Nobles and Daughters wherever dispersed throughout the Deserts of New York and Canada: Will convene at the Marriott Hotel located at 670 White Plains Road in the city of Tarrytown, New York on April 27th thru April 30th, 2017 for our 3rd Annual East Coast Regional Desert Conference and Gala Day. The General Chairperson is PP Eric C. White (19) and he can be reached by telephone at (646) 418-1073 or by email at etheredd@yahoo.com, serving as the Co-Chairperson is PC Glenda Simmons (171), she may be reached by telephone at (914) 213-0760 or by email at mcsweetie1@aol.com. This proclamation and all forms contained within will be available online on the Desert Of New York and Canada website at www.desertofnewyork.net/regional-gala-day. Page 1
REGISTRATION: Registration fees are the same for the Nobles and the Daughters. The advance registration fee is $125 (one hundred twenty-five dollars). The onsite registration fee is $150 (one hundred fifty dollars). The registration fee covers all activities, luncheon, a welcome kit and the Deputies Gala. The registration fee for any Associate or Non-Member is $100. The Associate and Non-Member fee covers all activities, luncheon and the Deputies Gala. For the first 250 paid registrants received by December 31, 2016, you will receive a commemorative keepsake to mark the occasion of this our 3 rd East Coast Regional Gala Day. All Temples and Courts are requested to pre-register their Nobles and Daughters using the 2017 Desert Registration Form and to mail a Temple or Court check, certified check or money order to: Desert Of New York and Canada (185) Peekskill New York 10566 Cell - (917) 715-7426 Email tommy.wheeler@verizon.net Checks are to be made payable to the Desert of New York and there will be a fee of $25 added to all returned checks. The cut-off date for advance registration is, April 5, 2017. The seven principle officers from each Temple or Court must register whether they attend or not. All Imperial Officers in the Temples or Courts must also register whether they attend or not. In the event a Noble or Daughter registers in advance and cannot attend, the Imperial Deputy of the Desert of New York and Canada, HPIP Dr. Gregory Robeson Smith (19) or Imperial Deputy for the Desert Teresa Newallo (11) must be NOTIFIED 72 HOURS IN ADVANCE of the Desert Conference and Gala Day. This policy is necessary to ensure that we order the correct number of meals. Exceptions will be made for EMERGENCIES ONLY. All Nobles, Daughters and Associates must use the 2017 Registration Form supplied by the Recorder of the Desert of New York. No telephone calls or emails will be accepted for advance registration. Make as many copies of the registration form as needed for your Temple or Court. On Friday night, April the 28 th we will host a Meet And Greet Party for all our guests. The charge to attend is $25 for all non-registered guests, payable at the door. On Saturday afternoon there will be a Lip Sync Battle, additional information with the details will follow under a separate communication from the committee. We have also prepared a raffle drawing for you to participate in and you will receive the raffles in the coming weeks under a separate communication. Page 2
HOTEL RESERVATIONS: The Westchester Marriott Hotel 670 White Plains Road Tarrytown New York 10591 (914) 631-2200 or (888) 236-2427 Online at www.marriott.com Room Rate $139 for Double bed + tax with free parking Identify yourself as a attendee of the Desert Of New York Gala Day Online please use the code DNCDNCA Absolute cut-off date for guaranteed reservation is April 7, 2017 Check-in time is 4:00 PM SOUVENIR JOURNAL: Please refer to page 10 of this document for the journal contract and information. TOWN HALL MEETINGS: Times and room numbers will be listed in agenda. DESERT CONFERENCE DRESS CODE: Coat and tie preferred but not mandatory. Shrine walking suits, jumpsuits, jackets, sweatshirts and tee-shirts may be worn only as casual wear. The Fez and collar will not be worn with tee-shirts, shorts, cutoffs or other inappropriate dress. Nobles and Daughters should use good judgement and wear attire appropriate for the occasion. WORKSHOPS: The Imperial Council and Desert workshops will be listed on the Agenda. Yours in HIS service, HPIP Dr. Gregory Robeson Smith (19) Imperial Deputy of The Desert Of New York And Canada Cc: Carl D. Parker, 42 nd Imperial Potentate Daughter Alicia Chilsom, Imperial Commandress Daughter Teresa Newallo, Imperial Deputy for the Desert Appointed Imperial Officers, Elected and Appointed Desert Officers, Illustrious Potentates, Illustrious Commandresses, Recorders, Recordresses, Page 3
3 RD ANNUAL EAST COAST REGIONAL GALA DAY JOINT MEMORIAL SERVICE INFORMATION FORM Illustrious Potentates and Illustrious Commandresses The Joint Memorial Service Committee requests from each Temple and Court the names of the Nobles and Daughters who expired between May 1, 2016 and April 10, 2017. The Memorial Service Committee will provide a fitting tribute to those Nobles and Daughters who have crossed into the Land of No Return and Eternal Rest. List the requested information as outlined below. Please print clearly or type. Name of Temple/Court No. First Name Middle Initial Last Name Date Expired We request the completion of this information Report Form returned to your Desert Recorder or Desert Recordress. Please adhere to deadline of April 15, 2017 to give Committee ample time to list all names. Each Temple or Court is to send the names of the deceased to the Desert Recorder or Desert Recordress no later than March 31, 2017. Page 4
3 RD ANNUAL EAST COAST REGIONAL DESERT CONFERENCE AND GALA DAY REGISTRATION INFORMATION Temples and Courts are requested to pre-register their Nobles and Daughters using the supplied 2017 Registration Forms. You may make as many copies of each form as needed. Registration fees for all Nobles and Daughters are listed below, each registration fee includes all activities, luncheon, welcome kit and the Deputies Gala o Advance Registration is $125 o On-site Registration is $150 *Cash, Temple or Court Check, Money Order Only Registration fee for Associates and Non-Members are below, each registration fee includes all activities, luncheon and the Deputies Gala o Advance Registration is $100 For the first 250 paid registrants received by December 31, 2016, you will receive a commemorative keepsake to mark the occasion of this our 3 rd East Coast Regional Gala Day. The cut-off date for Advance Registration is April 5, 2017. (NO EXCEPTIONS) Any Registration Forms Received After April 5, 2017 Will Not Be Considered Advanced Registration Therefore You Will Be Required To Pay $150 All payments must be made payable to The Desert of New York with a Temple or Court check, Certified Check or Money Order. Payment must be sent to: Desert Of NY And Canada 2017 Desert Conference Registration Peekskill NY 10566 He can be reach via telephone at (917) 715-7426 and email at tommy.wheeler@verizon.net There is a fee of $25.00 for all returned checks Page 5
3 RD ANNUAL EAST COAST REGIONAL DESERT CONFERENCE AND GALA DAY REGISTRATION FORM FOR TEMPLE OR COURT OFFICERS ONLY Advance Registration is $125 - On-site Registration $150 Please mail the completed form along with the required fees to: Desert Of New York And Canada - 2017 Desert Conference Registration Peekskill NY 10566 TEMPLE / COURT NAME AND NUMBER 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 OFFICERS NAME AMOUNT DUE Illustrious Potentate $125 Illustrious Commandress Chief Rabban $125 1 st Lieutenant Assistant Rabban $125 2 nd Lieutenant Treasurer $125 Recorder $125 Recordress High Priest And Prophet $125 High Priestess Oriental Guide $125 TOTAL AMOUNT PAID Page 6
3 RD ANNUAL EAST COAST REGIONAL DESERT CONFERENCE AND GALA DAY REGISTRATION FORM FOR IMPERIAL ELECTED OR APPOINTED OFFICERS Advance Registration is $125 - On-site Registration $150 Please mail the completed form along with the required fees to: Desert Of New York And Canada - 2017 Desert Conference Registration Peekskill NY 10566 TEMPLE / COURT NAME AND NUMBER NAME OFFICE AMOUNT DUE AMOUNT PAID 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 TOTAL Page 7
3 RD ANNUAL EAST COAST REGIONAL DESERT CONFERENCE AND GALA DAY REGISTRATION FORM FOR TEMPLE OR COURT MEMBERS ONLY Advance Registration is $125 - On-site Registration $150 Please mail the completed form along with the required fees to: Desert Of New York And Canada - 2017 Desert Conference Registration Peekskill NY 10566 TEMPLE / COURT NAME AND NUMBER FIRST NAME LAST NAME AMOUNT DUE AMOUNT PAID 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 TOTAL Page 8
3 RD ANNUAL EAST COAST REGIONAL DESERT CONFERENCE AND GALA DAY REGISTRATION FORM FOR TEMPLE OR COURT ASSOCIATES ONLY Advance Registration is $100 - On-site Registration $100 Please mail the completed form along with the required fees to: Desert Of New York And Canada - 2017 Desert Conference Registration Peekskill NY 10566 TEMPLE / COURT NAME AND NUMBER FIRST NAME LAST NAME AMOUNT DUE AMOUNT PAID 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 TOTAL Page 9
DESERT OF NEW YORK AND CANADA 2017 EAST COAST REGIONAL GALA DAY JOURNAL CONTRACT (PLEASE PRINT ALL INFORMATION) TEMPLE, COURT NAME AND NUMBER, BUSINESS NAME OR YOUR NAME: ADDRESS: CITY: STATE: ZIP: TELEPHONE NUMBER: EMAIL ADDRESS: Directions for Ad Submission: Step 1: Select the size for your ad. See diagram on page 3 for page sizing and layout. Step 2: Generate your ad in one of the following formats (PDF, JPEG, PNG, MS Word, MS PowerPoint) Step 3: Submit your ad electronically to lydiachumphrey55@yahoo.com or print ready by mail with your payment to the address below. Step 4: Make your check or money order payable to Desert Of New York and mail to the address below. Desert of NY & Canada - 2017 Regional Gala Day Journal Peekskill, NY 10566 DEADLINE IS March 31, 2017 (No Exceptions). NO ads will be printed without payment! Ad Space Options Contribution Size Description Outside Back Cover $150 **SOLD** 7.5 x 10 (color) **SOLD** Inside Back Cover $100 7.5 x 10 (color) Inside Front Cover $100 7.5 x 10 (color) Full Page $75 7.5 x 10 (black & white) Half Page $50 7.5 x 4.75 (black & white) Quarter Page $35 3.5 x 4.75 (black & white) Business Cards $20 Business Cards Page 10
AD Size Display - Below are examples of the look and feel along with the dimensions for the ads that are available for the 2017 Journal. Page 11