NYLA Temple #238 Annual Potentate Ball

Greetings:

The Nobles of Nyla Temple 238
Cordially invite you to attend our
Annual Potentate Ball,
Honoring:
Illustrious Potentate Noble Dean A. Baynes
and all Past Potentates of Nyla Temple 238.

Event Overview:

Illustrious Potentate’s, Illustrious Commandresses, Imperial Officers pass and present, Nobles and Daughters, Prince Hall Concordant Bodies, Family and Friends.

Please accept this invitation and join us in this gala event.

Event Details:

We have completed the arrangements for our Annual Potentates Ball:
Saturday, May 10th, 2025 at (The Historical Thousand Islands)
Bonnie Castle Resort & Marina
31 Holland Street, Alexandria Bay, NY 13607

Accommodations are available upon your arrival

Contact Bonnie Castle Resort & Marina at
(315) 482-4511 and mention NYLA Temple No.238 to receive the group rate.

Reservation Deadline: April 9th, 2025

Room Rates:

Standard Room (Double/King): $114.00 + tax
Room with Jacuzzi (Double/King): $144.00 + tax

Ball Tickets & Reservations:

$135.00 per Person (By April 26, 2025)
$950.00 per Table (By April 19, 2025)

Boat cruise tickets are $45!!
after April 23rd the price will increase!!

Souvenir Journal

We also invite you to send greetings by placing an Ad in our Souvenir Journal.
For the cost of the Ads see the attached Journal Ad Contract.

THE DEADLINE FOR ADS IS APRIL 30TH, 2025 NO EXCEPTIONS!
NO ADS WILL BE PLACED IN THE JOURNAL WITHOUT PAYMENT CONFIRMATION!!

SOUVENIR JOURNAL ADVERTISEMENT INFORMATION:

Type or Print your ad information legibly.

You may email the contract to ddgmwhealton@gmail.com

OR Mail the contract to Nyla Temple 238 -> 111 Pine Dr, Black River, NY 13612

Use Word, jpeg, or pdf format only good quality photos will be accepted.

Download Ad Contract Pdf

Once you've filled out and signed the contract, please email it to us:

EMAIL CONTRACT HERE UPLOAD ADS & PHOTOS ONLY HERE

Payments Accepted:

For Ball Tickets/Journal Ads make checks Payable to NYLA Temple #238

Zelle: (315) 486-5368
PayPal: bro_3572000@hotmail.com
Cash App: $GregoryWhealton

Temple & Courts check may be mailed

To: NYLA Temple 238

Po. Box 736

Watertown, NY 13601

Schedule & Cruise Information:

Friday: There will be a hospitality upon your arrival, during the evening there will be a Meet & Greet/Dance.

We are having a boat cruise through Canada as well as the The Thousand Islands. Please purchase your boat cruise tickets early.
BOAT CRUISE TICKETS SOLD SEPARATELY. CONTACT PP GREGORY WHEALTON (315)-486-5368

2 hour cruise tour

View several historic homes built during Americas Gilded Age

Cash bar & Food for purchase on Cruise

Travel into Canadian waters

Includes Singer Castle Admission

At the end of your cruise through the beautiful 1000 Islands your boat will dock at Thousand Island where you can visit Boldt Castle. When you are ready, we will bring you back to Alex Bay FOR FREE!
NO PASSPORT NEEDED & Optional UNLIMITED Boldt Castle Stopover at End of Cruise (admission NOT included)

Breakfast: Serving from 7:30 AM - 11:00 AM

Saturday Morning: 10:00 AM: Boat Cruise

Saturday Brunch: Entertainment with brunch available during the day.

Saturday Evening: Events will begin at 6:00 p.m. with cocktails. Dinner will be buffet style, beginning at 7:00 p.m., followed by music from DJAndasun with dancing until 2am.

Dress Code:

The dress for this Gala event is Summer formal: White Jacket, White Shirt, Black-Tie , Daughters must follow the protocol of the Imperial Court (no jeans, T-shirts, sweatshirts, or sneakers). The dress code will be strictly enforced. Guests should dress formal!!!

Sunday: Breakfast service available for a small fee.

Contact Information:

For any questions, please contact:

(Ball Chairmen) PP Gregory Whealton Sr: (315) 486-5368
(Ticket/Journal Chairmen) PP Dennis Elder: (785) 787-5742
(Hospitality) PP Kemara Worrell: (315) 405-0566

NO REFUNDS FOR THIS EVENT!!!!!