The Artisan Newsletter - 2022 Summer Issue

2022 Summer Issue

ARTISANS MAIN OFFICE

8100 Roosevelt Boulevard

Philadelphia, PA 19152

215-708-1000

www.artisansaomp.org

Officers and Directors 2022

M.E. Master Artsan

Carla Werner

Philadelphia #1

M.E. Superintendent

Helen Szafran

Philadelphia #1

M.E. Inspector

Kathy Schnauffer

Philadelphia #1

M.E. Conductor

Elizabeth DiLauro

Haddon #12

M.E. Sr. Master of Ceremonies

Agnes Flanagan

Philadelphia #1

M.E. Jr. Master of Ceremonies

Geri Davies

Philadelphia #1

M.E. Warder

Raeann Simmons

Philadelphia #1

M.E. Chaplain

Rev. Otto L. M. Lolk

Northwestern #54

Solicitor

Robert L. Adshead

Northwestern #54

Medical Director

Kimberly Kurtz

Philadelphia #1

BOARD OF DIRECTORS

Tod Davies, Jr.

St. John’s #28

Thomas A. DiLauro, PMEMA

Haddon #12

Patrick Ennis, PMEMA

St. John’s #28

Harry Flanagan, PMEMA

St. John’s #28

R. Eugene Geary, PMEMA

Northwestern #54

Dave Szafran, PMEMA

Northweastern #54

Bryan C. Werner, PMEMA

St. John’s #28

Board of Director Emeritus

Carl Bornmann

St. John’s #28

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VOICE OF THE GAVEL

Hello Brother and Sister Artisans;

I hope everyone had a fantastic time at our annual Ocean City Family Weekend. The weather was good and the rain held out until Sunday. We were treated at the St. Johns pool party to pizza, hot dogs, snacks and water ice. Our DJ's, Dave Fieldhouse and Elayna Werner did a great job in keeping all of us entertained by the pool. Following the pool party we headed next door to Playland Castaway Cove for 2 hours of rides and fun. Both Junior and Senior Artisans enjoyed the many amusement rides the pier had to offer. We had nine girls competing for the title of Miss Artisan this year. Miss Northwestern, Abigail Flanagan, won the title of Miss Artisan with Miss Tri-County, Milan Peele, finishing first runner up and Miss St. Johns,Victoria Simmons, finishing as second runner up. Elin Anderson, who represented Philadephia #1, won the Joan Geary scholarship award. This years competition was really tough and I would not have wanted to be a judge. All the girls did an outstanding job! A big shout-out and thank you to all the workers who helped make this weekend a huge success.

We have a lot of events coming up this Fall starting with our Halloween Party in October, Christmas party in December and finishing the year with the M.E.M.A. New Year cruise to the Bahamas. All these events, and more, are posted on the Artisan website.

Our 150th Anniversary celebration will be held on April 30th 2023. This will be a terrific event with several entertainment acts and a delicious meal being served up at the Pennsauken Country Club. Make sure to sign up as soon as possible because tickets are limited. I hope to see you at the upcoming meetings and events.

Have a great summer!

Fraternally,

Carla Werner - M.E.M.A.

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UPCOMING EVENTS

See attached flyers

M.E. SUPERINTENDENT LETTER

Hello Juniors!

We were finally able to hold the annual St. Johns Easter Egg Hunt after a two year break due to Covid-19 restrictions. Everyone enjoyed attending this great event. Not only were the Juniors able to hunt for eggs they were treated to pizza and time in our game room. On May 1st we had our first Mothers Day Junior craft activity. The Junior Artisans painted a flower pot to give their Mom, Grandmother or special person in their life. All the children worked very hard and really showed off their creativity especially when it came to decorating their cards and cupcakes. The Ocean City weekend was a huge success with plenty of fun activities had by all who attended this fun filled weekend. The St. Johns pool was well attended and was a great way to spend Saturday afternoon before we went to Playland Castaway Cove Amusement Pier to enjoy the amusement rides.

We have a lot of fun events coming up over the next few months; please read your Artisan, the website and Facebook page to know when to order your tickets. I hope to see everyone in the Fall, enjoy the summer break!

Fraternally yours,

Helen Szafran, M.E.S.

OCEAN CITY HIGHLIGHTS

The 75th Annual Artisans Family weekend was held on June 10th, 11th and 12th. After a two year hiatus due to the pandemic our members were eager to attend this great event. Over 700 members attended at least one of our many events that was held over that weekend.

The pool party was a big hit with everyone having plenty to eat and drink while being entertained by DJs Dave and Elayna at the pool.

Playland's Castaway Cove Amusement Pier was enjoyed by both Junior and Senior Artisans.

The Hobo Band played at our Miss Artisan Pageant.

Miss Elin Anderson won the Joan Geary Scholarship Award.

Miss Abigail Flanagan was crowned Miss Artisan 2022.

Finally our members had the choice of playing mini golf any time over the weekend at two different courses this year

The weekend was a huge success and everyone is looking forward the our 76th Ocean City Weekend next year.

MISS ARTISAN PAGEANT

Music Pier - Ocean City, New Jersey

Elin Anderson

Miss Philadelphia

Mineishka Garcia

Miss Union

Abigail Flanagan

Miss Northwestern

Victoria Simmons

Miss St. John's

Maia Peele

Miss Haddon

Gina Bucci

Miss Delaware County

Milan Peele

Miss Tri-County

Julia Paiano

Miss GAA

Elona Shenu

Miss A.D.C

POOL PARTY

Impala - Ocean City, New Jersey

MISS ARTISAN BREAKFAST

Flanders - Ocean City, New Jersey

PLAYLAND'S CASTAWAY COVE

Ocean City, New Jersey

CHINESE AUCTION AND PICNIC

The Golden Artisans celebrated their up-coming summer break by holding a Chinese auction and picnic. The food was delicious and everyone had a great time.

WATSONTOWN ASSEMBLY VISIT

The Most Excellent Officers and Directors visited Watsontown Assembly in Watsontown PA.

MOTHER'S DAY

On the first day of May we had 19 Junior Artisans come out to the Hall to make a special gift for their moms for this upcoming Mothers Day. Every Junior worked hard to decorate a homemade cupcake, card and flower pot with a plant. M.E. Superintendent Helen Szafran supervised this new Junior event. Everyone had a great time and all of the Junior Artisans left with some really nice gifts to give mom on Mothers Day.

SCHOLARSHIP AWARD RECIPIENTS

CONGRATULATIONS

Lillian Audette

Winner of our Meet the Challenge of Higher Education Scholarship for high school seniors attending their 1st year of college in the Fall of 2022.

*Claire Reis also won the scholarship. No photograph had been submitted as of time of publication

ST JOHNS MAY'S LADIES NIGHT

St. Johns May's Ladies Night was a lot of fun with over 60 Artisans in attendance. There were 16 members who baked a cake and participated in the annual cake baking contest. Miss Northwestern, Abigail Flanagan, was in attendance. Miss St. John's,Victoria Simmons, attended via Skype to accept her award. Chaz Kazlouski entertained the group with his singing and guitar. It was a great way to get ready for our annual Ocean City weekend.

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