The Official Publication of The Bernstein Family Circle, Inc.

~ SPECIAL 75th ANNIVERSARY EDITION ~~ Summer 2009 ~

Our beloved founders presented to us a beautiful temple of family ties.It is our duty to preserve it for our future generations - cousins forever!

Alan Fine – Editor Helene Fine – Publisherfinetimer @ comcast.net phone & fax xxx-xxx-xxxx

Next Meeting . . . .Come on – join us

Last Meeting . . . . Here’s some of what you missed

Jack Cohen Memorial Fund – Thank you for your contributions . . . .% Arlene Rothman, xxxx xxxx xxxx., xxxxxxx, xx xxxxx Checks payable to Jack Cohen Memorial Fund

The last meeting was held on Sunday, May 3, 2009 at the home of Helene & Alan Fine in Somerset, NJ. The major topic of discussion was Stanley Rothman’s motion to eliminate the one-time $150.00 fee assessed for cemetery beautification and maintenance prior to the issuance of a permit for a footstone. Since the ‘point-of-reference’ for the motion was not part of the original motion as required, Sharon Ranonis read that information into the minutes – that information is: Article XIII, Section 3, Perpetual Care, Page 32.

After a ‘very colorful, very loud, and very high-energy’ discussion, the vote was called. Alan Fine handed in 31 sealed envelopes (and 6 e-mail votes) containing votes from cousins all over the country. Several of the envelopes also contained letters, all which were read aloud. Richard Bernstein also handed in 8 e-mail votes that he had received. The ballots were counted, twice, and added to the votes of those in attendance, with the following results: For = 20; Against = 57. The motion was defeated & the fee stands. The Board was delighted by the number of cousins that participated in this vote and would like to extend their ‘thanks’.

The next meeting of the BFC will be held at 11:30 AM on Sunday, September 13, 2009 at the home of Wendy Rothman, xxx-xx xxxx Avenue, xxxxxxx, xx. Please give her a call at xxx-xxx-xxxx to let her know if you’ll be attending. A collation will be served.

To the memory of Eddie Meyer: Alan & Helene Fine, Sharon & Tom Ranonis, Arlene & Harvey Weber, Robert & Nadia Bernstein

To the memory of Florence Shear: Sharon & Tom Ranonis, Arlene & Harvey Weber, Robert & Nadia Bernstein

My Error . . . .These ‘greetings’ were missing from the 75th Anniversary Journal . . . . So sorry!

Full Page – Ralph Leon Shear – “In Loving Memory of Harry & Bessie (Bernstein) Shear”

Full Page – Robert & Nadia Bernstein – “In Memory of Samuel & Ida Bernstein, Herbert & Vivian Bernstein, Muriel & Sheldon Bernstein, and Bernard Baskin”

The BFC’s 75th Diamond Anniversary Reunion Weekend was held June 5-7, 2009. It’s exactly 109 miles from our garage in Central NJ to The Woodloch Pines Resort in Hawley, PA in the Northeast corner of the Pocono Mountains - the venue for our celebration. It should have been an easy 2 ¼ hour drive. We went up a day early to make sure everything was ready for our family, and to become more familiar with the facilities, activities and personnel. We drove on through the rain, and on, and on, and on. We had to stop for something to eat (hey – I’m a Bernstein!), and arrived at the resort in only 3 ½ hours!

From the Editor . . . .The view from my desk

It continued to rain on Friday, and since there are so many outdoor activities at Woodloch, I started to get concerned. We spent Friday antiquing, shopping and, oh yes, eating (did I mention that I’m. . oh yes, I did)! The weatherman (and the resort owner) promised us a beautiful weekend – both kept their word!

For those cousins who did not attend this marvelous weekend, here’s a little sample ofwhat you missed. At breakfast on Saturday all you could see at our tables was a sea of blue – the beautiful blue BFC t-shirts that cousin Martin Tulis made especially for the reunion. After what can only be described as a ‘never-ending country breakfast’, (did I mention . . . . ) we waddled out of the dining room in search of our first activity. Helene and I took a paddle boat out on the beautiful lake. Others headed for more vigorous activities: nature walks, go carts, batting cages, water skiing, and more. After our ‘workout” we were exhausted so we hopped aboard one of the resort’s pontoon boats for a tour of the lake. The tour ended just in time for lunch – which today was Woodloch’s weekly cookout BBQ. But wait . . . yes, of course hot dogs & hamburgers, but also chicken, (both fingers & wings), fish, ribs, turkey wraps, corn-on-the-cob, plus almost every type of salad and relish you can imagine, fresh fruits, watermelon, and home-made ‘flying saucers’ for desert!

My favorite was the steamed clams with butter – not just a few, but buckets and buckets of them! I was not the only Bernstein visiting the steamer kettles more than once (did I mention . . .)!

After lunch we headed over to the beautiful indoor/outdoor pool & spa and sports complex. It was, after all, time for a swim and a nap – but not necessarily in that order!. The rest of the afternoon was taken-up with other leisurely pursuits, including a dip in the lake (brrrrrr – 71 degrees!). As we walked around the resort that day, we couldn’t help but notice cousins involved

in many of the activities offered, some indoor as well as out. Speaking of indoor activities, Tom & Sharon Ranonis, Arlene & Harvey Weber, and yours truly, took first place in the weekend’s ‘trivia contest’!

Our Family Meeting took place before dinner. Center-stage on the dais was the beautiful (and tasty!) 75th Anniversary sheet cake, to be served as dessert after dinner. To open the meeting, both Sharon and I offered ‘Welcome’ comments, and reflectedon the importance of sustaining interest in The

BFC. Sharon presented two plaques for service to The BFC; the first was presented to Murray Tulis (who could not attend due to the untimely death of his son-in-law, Eddie Meyer), and the second was presented to Dr. Richard Bernstein. Carin Baskin made a surprise presentation to the family, of the ‘original, framed and matted’ “Proof of Certificate of Incorporation of The Bernstein Family Circle”, signed and sealed December 19, 1934. This Certificate had been ‘misplaced’ for many generations. The entire Circle owes thanks to Carin’s brother, Jeffrey Baskin, for getting it back home where it belongs. Carin suggested during her presentation, that we establish the position of “BFC Curator” as a logical repository for BFC historical documents, photos, etc. Sharon stated that she would bring it to the Board at the next meeting (sounds like we have a volunteer to me!).

From the Editor . . . . Continued

It’s the Gypsy in me . . . .Here’s some recent address updates. Send your updates to: finetimer@comcast.net.

Carl Bernstein xxx xxxxxxxxx Avexxxxx xxxxxxx, NY xxxxx-xxxx

Sunshine Greetings – Thank you for your donations . . . .An easy way to say hello or publish a remembrance.

ANNA STERN – Forever in our hearts this Mother’s Day & everyday. Your daughter Cynthia, & grandchildren, Jennifer, Melinda, Nicole & Peter.

From The Governor of NY

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From TheMayor of NYC

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June 5, 2009

Dear Friends:

It is a great pleasure to welcome everyone to the 75th Diamond

Anniversary of the Bernstein Family Circle, Inc.

Established in New York City in 1934 by Simon Bernstein,

Sadie Franklin and Anna Sperling, the Bernstein Family Circle continues

to honor the founders’ message of preserving the “beautiful temple of

family ties” for years to come. Family is one of the most important

bonds a person can experience, and I hope the younger generations of the

Bernstein family will be able to learn from their elder’s wisdom and

experiences.

On behalf of the City of New York, I congratulate you on your strong

family ties and extend my best wishes for an enjoyable reunion.

Sincerely,

Michael R. Bloomberg

Mayor

The BFC Celebrates its 75 th

Diamond Anniversary

Photos by Ed Turkel & Alan Fine

Sunshine Report – Announcing your Birthday or Anniversary Send updates to our Sunshine Lady: Maddie Silver, xxx xxxxxxx, xxxxxxxx, NYxxxxx-xxxx

JULY BIRTHDAYS Karen Schulman

Elaine Tulis Maddie Silver Elissa Sperling Allison GrabinLee Antman Amanda Lopez Jeanne Graulich Matthew BernsteinDavid Shear David Sperling Jason Bernstein Sheri PartnowCarly Becher Dr. Ira Cheifetz Michael Stanley Turner BrowneJerry Nathan Joan Goldstein Michael Aronow Dr. Stephen SperlingJudith Taylor Harrison Weber Dr. Stuart Lubert Emily BernsteinPaul Cheifetz Sharon RanonisLauren Bernstein Barry GoldsmithDylan Schwartz Sklar Albertson Daniel Ingberman Mark GraulichBrent Antman David Goldberg Rebecca Bernstein Shirley KirschbaumSusan Roberts Barry Bernstein Dr. Saul Spielsinger Dr. Neil Spielsinger

JULY ANNIVERSARIES Melissa & David Aronow Lori & David Stone Sondra & Elliot Kerzner Sondra & James BergquistRita & Larry Bernstein Melissa & Michael Stanley Carin Baskin & Ed TurkelJudith & Arnold Taylor Audrey & Dr. Jerry Powell Barbara & Ronald SchwartzBarbara & Joel Blumen Benay & Dr. Richard Shear Elaine Partnow & Turner

BrowneJudith & Howard Slovin Sandra & Dr. Stuart Lubert Ruth & Dr. Arthur Ingberman

AUGUST BIRTHDAYS Susan Berl Jerry Lief Elena Salisbury James Barber

Alex Cohen Colby Laufer Marvin Sperling Tessa Rose Albertson David Mash Stanley Rothman Joan Sperling Dr. Alvin Spindler Andrew Grabin Dr. Michele Tulis Dr. Robert Berg Dr. Jeffrey SpielsingerClifford Stern Helene Hendricks Robert Albertson Ellen AntmanLaura Stern Marilyn Davis William Bernstein Daniel RosenbergDavid Shear Beverly Corbin Diane Licht Metheny Stephen SteinbergDaniel Stern Carly Renshaw Shaina Restaino Craig Becher

Kyle Ravens Bea Kaskowitz Dr. Dave Spielsinger

AUGUST ANNIVERSARIESHelene & Alan Fine Farrah & Ben Wax Sondra & James BergquistLinda & Martin Silver Helene & Bruce Hendricks Dr. Lisette & Dr. Daniel BergMargot & Bruce Jaffe Barbara & Tony Truocchio Deborah & Dr. Steven Bernstein Andrea & Tom Osmun Evelyn & William Bernstein Jacqueline & Dr. Robert BergBarbara & Joel Rothman Dr. Judith & Dr. Herb Hyman Nancy & Karl Brinkman Robin & Gregg Goldstein

SEPTEMBER BIRTHDAYSAaron Bergquist Macie M. Cohen Sophia Rose Rothman Arlyne DruckmanShane Bergquist Victor Lazar Louise Nathan Marlene RampalJim Bergquist Margo Tiffen Jesse Goldberg Myrna MargolinMark Tulis Richard Tulis Gregg Goldstein Jesse Max MeyerIan Ravens Roslyn Tobias Sheila Schulman Alexa LindenbergerConny Beil Frances Frank Bruce Hendricks Chad BerlJoyce Tulis Rachel Lubert Samantha Bernstein Martin Tulis

Tyler Stone Sandra Lupert Richard Bernstein Dr. Robert BernsteinMark Cohen Jeffrey Kantor Karim Kaspar Muriel LichtEddie Meyer Michael Ravens Richard Ravens Jeffrey A. Bernstein

Rita Smith

SEPTEMBER ANNIVERSARIESEllen & Lee Antman Michelle & Richard Marker Audrey & William GrabinSallie & David Schneir Florence & Ralph Leon Shear Laurie & Joel KramerSandy & Karim Kaspar Carol & Dr. Richard Bernstein Melissa & Ross Berman

Grabin, Andrew & AlisonHarris, StevenJaffe, Bruce & MargotKaspar, Karim & Sandy Kramer, JoelLazar, Ethan & KarenLazar, AnitaLeaver, George & MichelleLicht, BenLief, Millicent Marker, Richard & MicheleMcNair Robert & Lynda Metheny, Doyle & WifeMiller, HarrietNadel, Albert & Isabelle Pezzello, James & Eileen Pugh, Joseph & WifeRodin, PhyllisRosenberg, Bradley & JenniferShaw, Allyson

Schacter, Robert & WendySchneir, David & Sallie Schulman, Robert & Wife Schwartz, Eric & BonnieSchwartz, Ronald & BarbaraSeltzer, Cerise Spielsinger, Jeff & Maria Spielsinger, Neil & PennySpielsinger, Saul & LuannSpindler, Alvin & PattyStanley, Michael & Melissa Steinberg, Steven & BarbaraTiffen, Adam & ShadlinTiffen, CraigTiffen, Margo Tobias, Jerry & RozTucker, Dolly Tulis, David & LisaWaxman, Harris & Lloyd

July 20, 2009

Very Important Information – Look for Your Name BelowIf your name appears on this list, this is the last Tattler you will receive and your membership in The BFC will be suspended, including burial privileges!

Please contact our Ass’t Financial Sect’y, Arlene Weber at petoof@aol.com or via US mail at 2432 Cadillac Drive, East Meadow, NY 11554-1205, to take care of your dues responsibility. If you are on this list and have already taken care of your 2009 dues responsibility, please accept our apology in advance.

Beil, Jeffrey & ConnieBeil, NormanBerl, DavidBerl, WilliamBernstein, BarryBernstein, BeverlyBernstein, HarveyBernstein, JeffreyBernstein, Richard W.Bernstein, RosalindBernstein, VictorCheifetz, Ira & Linda Disick, Stewart & Aileen Frank, Terry & FrancesFranklin, EleanorGoldberg, Stanley & MargaretGoldstein, Glen & BethGoldstein, JoanGoldstein, NathanGoldsmith,Barry & Michelle

Membership Information . . . .This could be your last Tattler

You must be a ‘member-in-good-standing’ of the BFC in order to continue to receive The Tattler or any other benefits.

Do you know someone on this list?Do a Mitzvah – give them a call, they may not have seen their name here!

Did you know that if you are 65 or older and have been a dues-paying ‘member-in-good-standing’ for the last 10 years, you can apply for

Golden Age Membership in the BFC?

Golden Age Members pay no more annual dues, but receive full BFC benefits!

Contact Arlene Weber petoof @ aol.com xxxx xxxxxxx., xxxxxxx, NY xxxxx

Looking Into The Circle . . . .News about family members from far and wide – send info about your family to: finetimer@comcast.net

Jerry Bernstein reports that his granddaughter, Jodi Schnier was married on May 30, 2009 to David Kreizer, an attorney practicing law in NJ. The nuptials took place at the Ocean Club in the Bahamas. Mazel Tov!

Michael Aronow, great grandson of Anna Berl, was called to the Torah as a Bar Mitzvah on July 11, 2009. Proud parents are Dave & Missy Aronow, grandma is Susan Berl. Mazel Tov!

Ralph Leon Shear has been appointed as a Chevalier in France’s Legion of Honor in a letter from the President of France to the Ambassador in Washington, DC.

The unveiling of a stone to the memory of Florence Shear took place on June 14, 2009 at Beth Moses Cemetery, Plainview, NY.

Brett Rampal has received his Master’s Degree in Nuclear Engineering from UF. He has accepted a position with Westinghouse Energy, first in Pittsburgh for 6-months, then in Charlotte, NC. Congratulations!

Becca Baskin has completed her first year in her Doctorial Program for Physical Therapy. She still finds time for ice dancing and working on Internationals (Olympic dances)!

Irene Shear was recently visiting Beth Moses Cemetery to see her mother-in-law, (Florence Shear) and met Marsha Hills Gorman who was there visiting her husband (James Gorman). The two cousins did not know each other then, but do now!

It is with sorrow that we announce the untimely passing of Eddie Meyer, husband of Dana Tulis and son-in-law of Murray & Joyce Tulis. Our condolences to the entire Tulis family.

Daniel Stern graduated from High School on June 2, then enlisted in the U.S. Air Force on June 8. WOW!

Bernie Baskin graduated from Washington University Law School in May. He is currently studying for his boards in Boston and has accepted a position at a law firm in Singapore! Brother Danny Baskin graduated from Maryland Institute College of Art and plans on moving to New Orleans after the summer. Parents Jeff Baskin and Sue Weinstein Baskin are proud of their boys.

From the April 30, 1941 Tattler . . .“Ten Important Rules to Kill an Organization” Written by Thomas ‘Tubby’ Barnett 1. DON’T COME TO THE MEETINGS.

2. If you do come, come late.

3. If the weather doesn’t suit you, don’t think of coming.

4. If you attend a meeting, find fault with the work of the officers and other members.

5. Never accept an office, as it is easier to criticize than to do things.

6. Nevertheless, get sore if you are not appointed on a committee, but if you are, do not attend committee meetings.

7. If asked by the chairman to give an opinion regarding an important matter, tell him you have nothing to say. After the meeting, tell everyone how things ought to be done.

8. Do nothing more than is absolutely necessary, but when other members roll up their sleeves and willingly, unselfishly use their ability to help matters along, howl that the association is run by a clique.

9. Hold back on your dues as long as possible – a much better idea, don’t pay any at all.

10. If you don’t receive a bill for your dues, don’t pay – according to your records you owe the association nothing., create a job for the secretary and an expense for the association mailing out statements, then yell that you didn’t receive any.

Autumn bursts with a magnificent display offoliage in the Hudson River Valley and there’s nobetter way to witness this event than aboardCircle Line Sightseeing Cruises’ Bear MountainCruise. Take in the crisp autumn air and awesomeviews as the vessel makes its way up thescenic Hudson River to historic Bear Mountain,where you will have the opportunity to disembarkfor two-hours and enjoy Bear Mountain’s annualOktoberfest. Admission to Oktoberfestis complimentary.

BFC Oktoberfest Fun Cruise to Bear Mountain

Join your cousins for a fun-filled day on Saturday, October 3

Ship sails from Pier 83 – W. 42nd St, & 12th Ave, NYCBoarding time: 8:30 AM – Return: 5:30 PM

Parking is available for $30.00No picnic baskets please!

Food & refreshments available on-board and at the Oktoberfest

Group Rate BFC Member Rate*Adults $40.00 $10.00Seniors (65+) $35.00 $ 5.00 Children (12 & under) $30.00 FREE

*For the first 40 ‘Members in Good Standing’. Underwritten by The BFC.

Reservation FormBFC Cruise to Bear Mt.Saturday Oct. 3, 2009

Name _______________________________________ Phone ___________________

Address________________________ City________________ St___________ Zip________

Tickets: # Adults ______@ $10.00 = $_________ E-Mail __________________

# Seniors _____@ $ 5.00 = $ ________

# Children ____ @ FREE = $ ________

TOTALS _____ = $ ________

PLEASE LIST ALL NAMES: ____________________

___________________ ____________________

___________________ ____________________

___________________ ____________________

Checks payable to BFC must accompany your reservation. Send to:

Alan Fine xxxx xxxxxxx xxxx xxxxxxxx xx xxxxx

SOME SPACE STILL AVAILABLEFOR BFC MEMBERS IN GOOD STANDING

FIRST-COME, FIRST SERVED

xxx-xxx-xxxxfinetimer@comcast.net

THE TATTLERAlan Fine – Editor

Helene Fine – Publisherxxx xxxxxxx xxx

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Home Office & Fax: (xxx) xxxxxxx

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Special Edition~ 75th Diamond Anniversary ~

Own A Piece of History

We have a limited supply of Reunion Weekend Journals (includes the new, updated Family Tree)

andBeautiful BFC 75th Diamond Anniversary t-shirts

in sizes: S, M, L, XL, & XXL available for sale

All items are $6.00 each which includes postage.Specify your sizes and send your check payable to BFC to:

Alan Fine, xxxx xxxxxxxx xxx, xxxxxxxx, xx xxxxx