REUNION 2010 RECAP

It was another magical day for the 30 Alumni who gathered in Nanuet, NY, for our 4th Annual Camp Reunion.

Here's what we looked like... (14 pix)


(click HERE to view the Album

Here's who was there...

Caren Riback, Glenn Rosenblatt, Marsha Pressman, Brad Perlow, June Swerdlin, Michael Rich, Roberta Lamnin, Scott Greene, Stu Frankel, Peter Magelof, Howie Simms, Nanette Simms, Ron Gardner, Margo Bornstein, Mark Rubenstein, Rochelle Ginsberg, Warren Rubenstein, Bob Krinick, Joyce Plaut, Mindy Broser, Carol Pressman, Robert Plaut, Joyce Broser, Sharon Freeman, Bruce Beyer, Steve Mankofsky, Lynne Freeman, Fran Freeman, Randy Perlow

Here's what we had to say about the day...

- Great to see all the Camp alumni yesterday.
As always it was a special day for me.

- I had a great time... the pictures, the All-Around Camper plaques – what a hoot !!!

- It was a wonderful get-together... the food, the music, the pictures.

A FEW MORE REUNION PIX

Can you believe it's been 2 months since the Reunion ?
Here's a few pix we haven't posted yet...
Enjoy !

BACK TO THE FUTURE

Warren Rubenstein, Richie Mandor, Todd Stracher + Amy Goldwert
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What are the odds that these 4 people would be photographed
– in the same pose – 37 years apart ?

Well, that's just one of the magical things about Pokono Ramona Alumni...
You just never know what might happen next.

REUNION 2009 - THE PEOPLE, THE PIX + MORE !!!

It was another magical day for the 53 Alumni who gathered in Central Park, for our 3rd Annual Camp Reunion.

We spent the afternoon under the shade of a giant Cedar tree -
regaling each other with stories of Koo Chin, Dining Hall chants,
Colorwar fakeouts, canoe trips, OPA tap-outs and hay rides...
and countless other memories from so many wonderful summers.

Here's what we looked like... (57 pix)

(click HERE to view the Album

Here's what we sounded like... (2 movies)





Here's who was there...
Steve Dick, Bruce Beyer, Rhonnie Broder, Laurie Milder, Ronnie Benvenisty, Randy Perlow, Peter Magelof, Jeffrey Birnbaum, Amy Goldwert, Margie Siegel, Paul Dubrowsky, Mitch Goldberg, Sue Langsam, Davey Greenberg, Marty Borell, Caren Riback, Alan Daly, Ellen Devens, Penny Langsam, June Swerdlin, Andrea Siegel, Rae-Ann Fischer, Nancy Auerbach, Warren Rubenstein, Paul Auerbach, Mark Rubenstein, Brad Perlow, Mitch Slutsky, Scott Swerdlin, Betsy Neustein, Howie Lorsch, Kerry Prager, Susan Wald, Steve Marks, Bette Goldwert, Howie Simms, Charri Goldberg, Nanette Simms, Shelley Brauner, Randi Zipperman, Stacey Caren, Elyse Gittleman, Todd Stracher, Mark Margulies, Jonny Heller, Sherrill Spatz, Michael Rosenthal, Richie Mandor, Lisa Mandor, Ron Gardner, Ernie Goldberg and Brad Dubrowsky.
(let me know if I missed anyone)

Here's what we had to say about the day...
- It was so wonderful seeing everyone after all this time. It brought back so many happy memories and good feelings.
At the end of the day I didn't want to leave.

- It was so wonderful reuniting with old friends, reminiscing and catching up on what has happened over the past 35 years.

- The reunion was really enjoyable. It was great to reconnect with people who were part of such a wonderful time in your life !

- It was great seeing everyone again on a beautiful, sunny day in Central Park. The location was great.

- It was a very special event for me.
A vibrant group of people we are !!!!

- I was enjoying myself so much that I nearly forgot I had a camera. I look forward to seeing you all at future reunions.

- It was a great Reunion !

Here's the Reunion Yearbook
(it's updated from last year's edition)
(click to download the Yearbook)


THEN AND NOW
Warren Rubenstein, Richie Mandor, Todd Stracher + Amy Goldwert
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What are the odds that these 4 people would be photographed
– in the same pose – 37 years apart ?

Well, that's just one of the magical things about Pokono Ramona Alumni...
You just never know what might happen next.

MENDY'S REUNION PILLOWCASE

No Reunion would be complete without a signed pillowcase
to express how we feel about Camp and Mendy.

Here's what this year's looks like.

In the words of Peter Magelof,
"It was a very special time in our lives...
thanks to you"

MORE SUMMER REUNION PIX !!!

Just when the "Reunion high" was wearing off,
June Swerdlin sent us her Reunion pix !

Here's a short trip down memory lane... to that magical day in July,
when it was 1973 all over again.



(click here to view the Album)

NYC GET TOGETHER - 9/25/08

Last Thursday, 14 of our fellow Alumni got together at a popular mid-town restaurant for an evening of reminiscing and re-connecting.

In attendance were dinner hosts, Marty Borell and Marsha Pressman, Davey Greenberg, Mitch and Ernie Goldberg, Paul Dubrowsky, Joyce Broser, Rae Ann Fischer, Bruce Beyer, Peter Magelof, Alan and Ronnie Benvenisty, Diane Resnick and Jeffrey Birnbaum.

If you were there, leave us a comment below, with your recollections and reflections on the evening.



(click here to view the Album)

REUNION 2008 RECAP

We had a great time at Camp !!!

Here's some video of Mendy shmoozing with
David Zellman + Warren Rubenstein:




Here's some of the pictures we took...

(click HERE to see larger-sized pix in the Reunion Album)

Thanks go to the following Alumni, who sent in their Reunion pictures: Brad Perlow, David Zellman, Shelley Brauner, Lonny Siegel, Alan Fromm and Alan Wald. Whoever has Reunion pix they'd like to post, please send them to me
Here's what we had to say about the day:
- I think everyone had a great time seeing old friends. I know I did.

- The reunion was so amazing! I don't really have words to describe the feelings that I still have.

- What a great time. I am still sorting out the memories... and they are just getting better ! I am looking forward to the next gathering.

- WOW ! Very sentimental day ! It was so great to see everyone - talk and laugh... remembering things I have not thought about in years. Best of all - we all went back in time and laughed about wonderful times we had in the seventies !!!
- For a few hours we were able to step back in time and walk the hallowed ground of Camp with our friends and memories of the past. It was a special day.

- Great day. Great people. Great memories. Seeing everybody reminds me how special our summers together were. It was really wonderful seeing all. This should not be the last time we all get together. We should all continue to enjoy the good times.

- Who would have thought that so many people would travel from all parts of the country to share their memories and love for one another? Although it was 35 years, it almost seemed like yesterday.

- What a FANTASTIC day this has been... seeing everyone again brought back a flood of fond memories, and it was absolutely wonderful connecting with everyone again! Let's try not to let another 35 years go by till we all get together like this again! I honestly don't think I am going to be able to sleep tonight... I am going to be playing back in my head all the pictures I collected today...THANK YOU ALL for helping to make this day such a special one that I will cherish always! I can't believe how much fun it was, and how the memories just came flooding back... I think the best part of the day was being able to see - and touch - the people that we were so close with and still feel that connection that time could not sever. The people I reconnected with are still the same people I loved at 14, 15 and 16.

- What a great day!!! I can't even believe that it actually happened. It was just wonderful seeing everyone after such a long time. Seeing Mendy and Pauline was just the topping on the cake. Being at Camp just brought back many, many fabulous memories.

- The reunion was great. We all share a common bond of fond memories and affection for Camp. It was a fantastic feeling being on the campgrounds again.

- I feel truly blessed to have reconnected with all these wonderful memories and people. It was so much fun and I can't wait to do it again.

- I had a blast at the reunion. Seeing such great friends and catching up as if mere days instead of decades have gone by, was heartwarming.

- My first intense moment was seeing the sign to "Flatbrookville". When I drove into the parking lot I thought of how I stood there every Visiting Day waiting for my parents to arrive. Mendy and Pauline made the day complete. Spending the day with all of you was truly worth everything. What a great day.

- What a wonderful day it was. I so enjoyed seeing everyone and it was almost surreal to actually be on the campgrounds. As I know all of you feel, the years we spent at Camp were something special. It really was a beautiful place to spend our summers growing up. At least for a few hours on Sunday it felt like time stood still. I hope we will see each other again soon.

- It's two days later and I'm still smiling! What a wonderful day! From the second I arrived, it smelled exactly as I remembered it. I knew I was home again. How wonderful it was seeing old friends from summers that I will never forget. Hearing Richie Mandor's voice... I closed my eyes and it was 1971 again. As the sun was setting I didn't want to leave... I was ready for evening activity and a trip to the Canteen in the Social Hall. It was a day I will cherish forever.

- What an amazing day!!! Very emotional. I LOVED seeing everyone. I agree with all of you... It brought back such wonderful memories of our youth.

- It was truly an amazing day, one I'll never forget. It was a magical experience for me. Thanks to everyone who shared their memories and their joy. I hope to see you all again soon.

- And from Mendy and Pauline: Everything was SUPERLATIVE!!! Not enough words in the dictionary to describe what a wonderful morning you gave Mendy and I. We didn't get home til 1 am and haven't stopped talking about how emotional and marvelous it was seeing everyone - a day to remember!!!

The REUNION Yearbook

(click on the picture to download a PDF of the Yearbook)

Here's who attended:
David Zellman, Paul Dubrowsky, Joyce Broser, Mindy Broser, June Swerdlin, Scott Swerdlin, Marsha Pressman, Peter Magelof, Marty Borell, Alan Wald, Susan Wald, Alan Fromm, Dale Fromm, Annie Berman, Bob Kolber, Mark Rubenstein, Warren Rubenstein, Howie Simms, Bruce Beyer, Bobby Ingerman, Caren Riback, Barbara Green, Mitch Nudelman, Eric Kunkes, Diane Resnick, Jonny Heller, Amy Goldwert, Sylvan Goldwert, Eric Gershon, Nanci Siegel, Geoff Schlackman, Brad Perlow, Randy Perlow, Alan Daly, Richie Mandor, Lori Slutsky, Jamie Greissman, Davey Greenberg, Mark Stuttman, Shelley Brauner, Nanette Simms, Joyce Plaut, Ronnie Gold, Karen Gold, Sheila Kuflick, Barbara Zellman, Laney Mehlman, Mindy Duboff, Mark Margulies, Margie Siegel, Ron Gardner, Lonny Siegel, Robert Plaut, Bob Fried, Lisa Ingerman and Linda Berman

(let me know if I forgot anyone)

VOICES FROM THE REUNION...

Here's what the excitement sounded like at last week's Reunion.
(excerpted from voicemails sent from the Restaurant)

Just click on a name in the audio player to hear their message.

SEEN, SAID + HEARD AT THE L. I. REUNION...

"So, who was there ?"

There were 22 of us: Linda Berman, Bruce Beyer, Joyce Broser, Alan Daly, Les Endlich, Ron Gardner, Davey Greenberg, Rich Hofflich, Peter Magelof, Brad Perlow, Carol Pressman, Marsha Pressman, Caren Riback, Mark Rubenstein, Carl Slotnick, Bonnie Smith, Lori Smith, Scott Swerdlin, June Swerdlin, Stu Winefsky, Eric Zellman, Barbara Zellman.


(click on the slideshow to see the Web Album0
"So, what did you do ?"

We floated around from group to group (3-4 people), descending upon each new arrival to welcome them and hear more "tales" from Camp.

We closed Jonathan’s – flashing lights and last calls - no one wanted to leave. Many stayed until 11:30 pm.

Peter Magelof brought a plastic bag filled with treasures his mom saved (many of which are already posted on the website).

Bonnie and Brad, the "babies" of the group, shared their memories of Camp.

"So, what were your impressions ?"

The reunion was wonderful. It was great to see and and share so many stories with all the Campers again. We all had so many to tell.

The stories... the memories... the laughs... it was a lot fun! A special night indeed.

It was fun and brought back lots of great memories of a fun time.

There was talk of getting together at Camp in June.

It was great to see everyone.

I had the pleasure of spending time with an "old flame" at the Reunion, and I must say, “SHE LOOKED MARVELOUS!”

Can't wait until June to all meet in Flatbrookville !!!"

We want Mendy to reopen the Camp so that we can spend one more summer there.

WHY ARE THESE PEOPLE SMILING ?

Because they're having a "blast" at the
First Annual Pokono Ramona Alumni Holiday Get-Together, held last Wednesday night in Englewood Cliffs, NJ.

The atmosphere was a mix of laughter, excitement and anticipation, while the recollections of summers past - friends, follies and songs - were eagerly told, over cocktails and snacks.

Know their names ?
Joyce Broser, Marsha Pressman, Bruce Beyer and Richard Hofflich.

The group expressed a determination to hold a
Long Island Get-Together and a Spring Reunion.

Want to be part of it ?
Contact Marsha

MORE REUNION 2007 PIX !!!

Check out the rest of Joyce Broser's Reunion pix
in the Web Album !!!

FIRST PIX FROM REUNION 2007

I heard from Ron Gardner (this year's Reunion host) tonight.
There were 11 Alumni in attendance (besides Ron).
Here are some pix that he took.
The rest are in a NEW ALBUM - REUNION 2007
The Reunion 2007 AttendeesBOTTOM ROW (L to R): Mindy Broser, Joyce Broser
MIDDLE ROW (L to R): Kerry Prager, Joyce Plaut, Caren Riback, June Swerdlin
TOP ROW (L to R): Steve Tirsch, Mark Rubenstein, Ron Gardner and Scott Swerdlin