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February 2015
ER’s Message
Members & Friends,
January provided multiple opportunities to participate in Lodge and Community activities. Both Hoop Shoot contests lead by chairmen Pete Cline were successful with two
Towson Lodge participants moving up to the next level. The next event will be held at
the Frederick Lodge beginning at 1PM on Saturday February 7th. A special thank you
goes out to all those that volunteered and especially those who braved the inclement
weather for the District competition.
The 21st annual chili contest coordinated by Brian Tunney, was again led by Mike
Lawlor and the traditional determination of winners by the Judges. Thanks to all who
participated and congratulations to first place winner Sean Loughrey, second place
winner Ron Blachowicz and third place winner Mike Perry.
Vince Pullara has stepped up to keep the soups alive for our Saturday patrons. Thank
you for coordinating with all the soup makers to assure a full schedule for each Saturday during the cold months.
Please remember our next Red Cross Blood Drive on Sunday February 8 th from 8 AM
to 1 PM. If you cannot donate please tell a friend so that the Towson Elks will maintain our tradition for this very important community event.
Mary and I will be hosting a gathering at the Lodge on Saturday March 28th from 4 -7
PM. It is open to all members and their special quest to thank all for the opportunity to
serve as Exalted Ruler for this past Elk year. We look forward to seeing all interested
at this event.
JohnWontrop
Exalted Ruler’s
Membership Appreciation Gathering
March 28th
4 PM – 7 PM
LODGE OFFICERS 2014-2015
Exalted Ruler
Leading Knight
Loyal Knight
Lecturing Knight
Secretary
Treasurer
Esquire
Tiler
Chaplain
Presiding Justice
Inner Guard
John M. Wontrop
Victor Brice
John Morton
Bob Cwalina
Kenneth J Kocun, PER
Brian Tunney, PER
Gene Leasure
William D. Schmidt, Sr.
James J Bullington
John Austin
William Bell
410-592-7062
443-827-0636
410-252-7971
443-465-4291
410-296-7787
410-440-4245
410-812-8725
410-682-4624
410-821-5818
410-296-0209
443-794-2850
5 Year Trustee
4 Year Trustee
3 Year Trustee
2 Year Trustee
1 Year Trustee
Joe Cox
Richard Hurd
Paul Curry
Gerry Mastropieri, PER
Roger Kauffman
410-371-1500
410-303-4163
410-377-0871
410-982-1215
410-560-3860
C0MMITTEE CHAIRMEN
501©3 Charity Fund
James Jenkins, PER
Accident Prevention
Ray Cronin
Americanism
Paul Curry
Auditing
Daryl Reece
Building Maintenance
Richard Hurd
Bull Roast
Gerry Mastropieri, PER
Bylaws
Kenneth J Kocun PER
Camp Barrett
Victor Brice
Charitable Contributions
John Austin
Drug Awareness
Daryl Reece
Entertainment Committee (Music) Olin Hupp
Entertainment Committee (Kitchen) Sean Loughrey
Flag Day
Brian Tunney, PER
Fourth of July
Daryl Reece
Golf/Fundraiser
Bob Lang/Bob Booker
Historian
Brian Keelty
Hoop Shoot
Pete Cline
Indoctrination
James Jenkins,PER
Inner & Intra Activities
Patrick Sullivan
Mediator
John Austin
Membership
Brian Tunney, PER
National Foundation
John Wontrop
Member Investigations “Elks”Nick Giangrasso
Public Relations
Jim Bullington
Scholarships
Michael Lawor
Soccer Shoot
Joe Cox, PER
Youth Activities
Bill Maskell
Vegas Night
Joe Cox, PER
Veterans Service
Joe Lancaster
Web Master
Olin Hupp
410-404-1488
410-404-6100
410-377-0871
410-977-8721
410-303-4163
410-982-1215
410-296-7787
443-827-0636
410-296-0209
410-977-8721
410-668-2340
443-253-3743
410-440-4245
410-977-8721
443-386-5512
410-821-6786
410-371-2232
410-404-1488
443-286-5798
410-296-0209
410-440-4245
410-592-7062
410-800-6935
410-821-5818
410-494-1800
410-371-1500
410-666-5163
410-371-1500
410-236-3832
410-668-2340
SECREATARY NOTES
All members that are delinquent have been mailed several
notices and if not paid, are running the risk of being dropped
from the roster for non-payment. Please pay as soon as possible. The new Elk year dues notice and invoice will be mailed in
February. Early bird beef and beer is scheduled for Saturday
March 21. All members that are paid on/by March 21 are invited to the beef and beer event from noon till 3 pm. This is
only for paid members.
Committee Chairmen
Please submit your activities sheet for each activity that you
had this year so they can be added to our Lodge ledger with
the Grand Lodge. If you need more information, please contact Ken Kocun.
NEW CANDIDATES PROPOSED
The following candidates have been proposed for
membership and will be balloted at an upcoming meeting:
Proposer / Candidate
Bob Cwalina / Richard Daniel Coyne
Olin Hupp / Robert Marvenko
Patrick Sillivan / Sheri Kebrich
Candidate Interviews
Interviews for new members will be held on the first Tuesday
of the month at 7 PM . Please contact Brian Tunney for
information @ 410-440-4245
Saturday Soups
Feb 7 Sandy Perry Lentil
Feb 14 Sean Loughrey Beef Vegetable
Feb 21 Jay Wooden Beef Barley
Feb 28 Rich Mitchell Chili
LODGE HOURS OF OPERATION
MONDAY – THURSDAY & SATURDAY 11 AM TO MIDNIGHT
FRIDAY 11 AM TIL 1 AM
SUNDAY 11 AM TO 10PM
Lodge telephone number 410. 296. 4690 Fax 410. 583. 52 95
Blood Drive
February 8th
8 AM—1 PM
Breakfast is provided for all participants
Please consider becoming a donor
Contact Victor Brice for more information
443-827-0636
LADIES OF THE TOWSON ELKS
President
Vice President
Treasurer
Secretary
JOAN FOX
VALERIE SPRANGLER
MARY WONTROP
PEGGY FLANIGAN
Ladies of the Elks
Bar Bingo
Check the calendar for
dates
Brrrr….Winter refuses to give us a break it is COLD!! But then there is the good side we can
refuge inside and what better place then the Elks lodge on a cold Friday a cozy dinner, great
music, good friends. Let it snow!! And of course there is Bar Bingo the first Saturday of the month and speaking of
that there will be a few changes in the upcoming months because of conflicting events (mark your calendar) March
and April Bar Bingo will be the second Saturday (instead of the usual first) and in May it will be the second Saturday
also and July, the second Saturday of the month. February will be (as usual) the first Saturday. We hope to see you
there, bring a friend or two. The Ladies of the Elks will have their installation of Officers at the Lodge on Sunday
March 22nd. Think about bringing a friend to an event and perhaps interesting them in joining our organization.
Have fun… Peggy Flanigan, Secretary
The Ladies of the Towson Elks welcomes applications from wives, mothers, widows, and unmarried daughters of the Lodge members in good
standing. For more information and an application please contact Barb Hedrick 410-560-1641
Live Music at the Lodge
2/13 Danielle Renee & Dale Colemen
2/20 Ben Sherman & Elena Martin
2/27 Dave Jacobson Duo
Vegas Night at the Lodge
March 7th
7 PM—11 PM
Room Rentals
Is a special event coming up?
Our Banquet room is available to members
and their sponsored quest for only $150.
Contact Gerry Mastropieri 410-982-1215
$10.00 per person
Finger Food Provided
Contact Joe Cox for more information 410-371-1500
Dated Material
Non-Profit
Please Deliver By February 1st
Organization
U.S. Postage PAID
In the heart of Towson since 1899
Baltimore, MD
Permit No. 5688
Towson Elks Lodge #469
Benevolent &Protective Order of Elks
4 West Pennsylvania Avenue
Towson, Maryland 21204
www.towsonelks469.com
SCHEDULE OF EVENTS
LODGE MEETINGS ARE HELD AT 7PM ON THE 2ND AND 4TH TUESDAY OF THE MONTH FROM SEPT. TO JUNE .
JULY AND AUGUST MEETINGS ARE THE 2ND TUESDAY ONLY
Date
Day
Event
Time
February 6, 13, 20, 27 Friday Night Dinners
February 7th
Saturday
LOTE Bar Bingo
7:30 PM
February 8th
Sunday
Red Cross Blood Drive
8 AM—1 PM
February 10th
Tuesday
PER Dinner
March 7th
Saturday
Vegas Night
7 PM - 11 PM
March 21st
Saturday
Early Bird B &B
noon - 3 PM
March 22nd
Sunday
LOTE Officers Installation
March 28th
Saturday
ER End of Term Celebration
March 29th
Sunday
Installation of Officers/Scholarships Awards
1 PM
4 PM - 7 PM
2 PM
All members must sign their guests into the lodge .
Exceptions: Wives and children under 21
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