July 2016 - Westbrook Elks

July 2016
Message from your Exalted Ruler…
LODGE OFFICERS
2016-2017
Greetings to all Lodge #1784 members!
EXALTED RULER
Rick Sheldon
ESTEEMED
LEADING KNIGHT
Rexford Clayton
ESTEEMED
LOYAL KNIGHT
Kevin DeLoreto
ESTEEMED
LECTURING KNIGHT
Ken Soudan
SECRETARY
Rocky Gillis
TREASURER
John Beatty
ESQUIRE
Alex Coriaty, PER, PDD
CHAPLAIN
Marilou Clayton
INNER GUARD
Laurie Davis
TILER
Bob Mancini
ORGANIST
Vacant
PRESIDING JUSTICE
Kelly Martin
TRUSTEES
One Year
Jim Scofield
Two Year
Dave Malazzi
The summer season has started off a little slow with rain on
Memorial Day and on the following Sunday. I hope it will be our
last rain-out for a long while.
The State Convention was held on June 3rd through 5th. We had a
great turn out of Lodge members and had the best Hospitality
Room. I would like to thank all the great volunteers for help at the Convention. Our
Lodge won three awards: 1st Place Best Overall Lodge Activities Community Welfare
Program Division 6; Highest Overall Contribution for the Year 2015-2016, Lodge
Donation Total $16,564; and 2nd Place Award for Membership gain for 2015-2016.
On June 6th we had our dinner for the winners of the Drug Awareness contest. Thanks to
Jim Madden and his committee for a great event. Keep up the good work. I would like to
thank the Emblem Club for their continued help in our Flag Day ceremony on the main
deck. We had a great turn-out for our Annual Veterans’ Barbeque which was held on
June 25th. The Lodge membership was proud to host this event for the heroes who
attended. I would like to thank the Veterans’ Committee and volunteers who put this
great program together.
The summer season continues in July with the Sunday Bands. We will also have a band
on July 4th.
Our annual Lobster Fest will be held on July 17th with Freeplay providing the
entertainment. We will need a lot of volunteers so if you have time, come down to help
out. Our Annual Raffle is going on, so please buy tickets to help support our Lodge.
I would like to take a minute to thank all our great volunteers. They are the backbone of
any lodge. If you don’t already volunteer, please consider doing so. In closing I would
like to congratulate Elk of the Month Jim Madden who has run the Drug Awareness
Program for the past few years. Great job, Jim!
ER Rick
Three Year
Jerry Cox, PER
LODGE HOURS OF OPERATION
Four Year
Ray Smith
Five Year
Paul Uccello, PER
Westbrook Elks # 1784……
Where Everyone is Someone
Sunday – Thursday 11:00 AM-11:00 PM
Friday & Saturday 11:00 AM-1:00 AM
OFFICE
Monday through Friday
10:30 AM to 5:00 PM
Permittee: Dennis Farone, PER
GOVERNING BODY
Rick Sheldon ER
Chairman
Rexford Clayton
Kevin DeLoreto
Ken Soudan
Jerry Cox, PER
James Scofield
David Malazzi
Ray Smith
Paul Uccello, PER
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BOARD OF DIRECTORS
Rick Sheldon
Rexford Clayton
Kevin DeLoreto
Ken Soudan
James Scofield
Dave Malazzi
Jerry Cox, PER COB
Ray Smith
Paul Uccello, PER
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MEMBERS OF THE YEAR
PROPOSITIONS FOR MEMBERSHIP:
The Investigating Session for the following candidates will be held on July 6, 2016.
Indoctrination will be held on July 25, 2016 and Balloting and Initiation will take
place on July 26, 2016
Candidates
Proposed By
Gorecki, Jill C: Clinton, CT., Retired RN
David E Burns
Griswold, Paul: Killingworth, CT., Retired
Donald Chittenden
Cooper, Joseph W: Madison, CT., Distributer
Jerry Cox
Sabia, William: Old Saybrook, CT. Retired
Susan DeBlasiis
DeBlasiis, Lawerence: Old Saybrook, CT., Retired
Susan DeBlasiis
Herlihy, Lynn: Westbrook, CT., Homemaker
Maria Drauss
Herlihy, Michael: Westbrook, CT., Investment Manager
Maria Drauss
Ciskowski, Marcia: East Haven, CT., Exec Admin Assi.
Susan Giannelli
Houston, Cynthia: North Branford, CT.
Susan Giannelli
Chittenden, Todd: Clinton, CT., Database Architect
Donald Hubert
Jump, Marnie Lynne: Clinton, CT., Sales Associate
Donald Hubert
Gibson, Margaret D: Westbrook, CT., Insurance
Michael V Looney
Linda Brady: Ivoryton, CT., Retired
Gerald Stevenson
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Sickness and Distress:
Dan Adanti, Apple Rehabilitation, Old Saybrook
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Lodge of Sorrows: NONE
Officer of the Year:
Rexford Clayton
Elk of the Year:
Donna Valentino
Irish Person of the Year:
Karen Volkmar
Italian of the Year
Pasquale Barberio
Citizen of the Year:
Phil Sengle
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MEMBERS SOCIAL NIGHT HOSTS
July 7
Gill & Jeannine Seuigny
July 14
Glenn & Carolyn Vallee
July 21
Tom & Janet Sweeney
July 28
Jerry & Lynn Cox
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The Antlergram
Is published monthly except for December/January
combined issue
Non profit organization standard mail postage paid at
Old Saybrook, Connecticut 06475
Permit No. 415
Westbrook B.P.O.E. #1784
142 Seaside Avenue
P.O. Box 384
Westbrook, CT 06498
ISSUE NO 06-016
21st Anniversary
RED CROSS BLOOD DRIVE
July 18, 2016
9:00 AM -- 6:30 PM
To schedule a donation appointment
Call 1-800-733-2727
CONGRATULATIONS
TO OUR JULY
ELK OF THE MONTH
Jim Madden
Jim is the Drug Awareness Chairman.
He and his committee members have put
together a great program.
Westbrook Elks # 1784
Major Committee Chairs.
If you would like to help with one of these
Committees, please call Sec. Office.
Auditing/Accounting - Henry Owen
Activities Committee – Rick Sheldon
Community Proj./Activity – Ken Soudan
Public Relations - Dick Siedzik
Youth Activities - Chet Bialicki
Hoop Shoot - Kevin Deloreto
Drug Awareness - Jim Madden
Fraternal Comm. - Rick Sheldon
Americanism - Stephen “Bear” Phillips
ENF – Jack Barnhart
Membership - Mal Rubin
Lodge Activities - Rick Sheldon
Veterans - PW Louthain
Ritualistic - John Mayo
Soccer Shoot - Bryan Pellegrini
Gov. Relations – Paul Uccello, PER
Charitable Gaming - Don Harger
Landscape Committee – Sharon Ruzycki
Entertainment Committee - Jen Mikulski
TIP OF THE ANTLER
Thanks to all the volunteers
who worked to make our Hospitality
Room a great success. Also those who
helped out at the Vets Barbeque.
Membership Cards!!
2016 - 2017 Card Will Be
Needed As Of April 1st
Please remember to bring your
valid membership cards with
you every time you visit the
Westbrook Lodge. You can
only gain access with the use
of your card. If you do not
have your card with you, you
can not be signed in by another
member.
Thank You!
Board of Directors
July 2016
Sun da y
M onda y
T uesd a y
W edn e sda y
T hursd a y
Fri da y
1
Happy Hour
4:30-6:00 PM
(Serving Team 1 )
Mixed Bag
S atu rd a y
2
Karaoke
Bear Sounds
7:00 -11:00 PM
DINNER BY THE SEA
3
Music Outdoors by
4
Music Outdoors by
Johnny Mcliv
RISEN
1:00 — 5:00 PM
1:00 — 5:00 PM
5
Governing Body
Meeting 6:00 PM
Board of Directors
Meeting 7:00 PM
Pasta Night 6:30 PM
10
11
12
Music Outdoors by
1:00 — 5:00 PM
17
LOBSTER FEST
18 Emblem Club
Meeting 7:00 PM
19
Governing Body
Meeting 6:00 PM
21st Anniversary Board of Directors
Blood Drive
Meeting 7:00 PM
1:00 – 5:00 PM Music
outdoors by
Freeplay
24
Music Outdoors by
4 Barrel Billy
1:00 — 5:00 PM
9:00 AM - 6:30 PM
25
Out the Box
Investigations
BINGO 6:30 PM
(Bingo Team 4)
20
BINGO 6:30 PM
(Bingo Team 1)
Pasta Night 6:30 PM
26
Lodge Meeting
Indoctrination Dinner
7:00 PM
6:00 PM
Balloting
Initiation
31
Music Outdoors by
BINGO 6:30 PM
(BINGO Team 3)
13
Pasta Night
6:30 PM
Basically Blues
6
7 Members Social
Night 7:00 PM
Reservations Req’d
Lasagna $8.00
1:00 — 5:00 PM
MON-THURS 11:30 am -3 pm
FRIDAY, SATURDAY 11:30 am -9:00 pm
SUNDAY 11:30 am -6:00 pm
PUB MENU
FRIDAY & SATURDAY
5:00-9:00 pm
Happy Hour
4:30-6:00 PM
(Serving Team 2 )
4 Barrel Billy
Hosts: Gill & Jeannine
9
Karaoke
Karaoke Mick
7:00 -11:00 PM
DINNER BY THE SEA
14 Members Social
Night 7:00 PM
Reservations Req’d
Fried Chicken
$8.00
Hosts:
Glenn & Carolyn
21 Members Social
Night 7:00 PM
Reservations Req’d
Stuffed Pork Chop
$8.00
Hosts: Tom & Janet
15 Happy Hour
4:30-6:00 PM
(Serving Team 3 )
WSQ
Hosts: Jerry & Lynn
Friday July 1
Mixed Bag
Sunday July 3
Johnny Mcliv
Monday July 4
Risen
Friday July 8
4 Barrel Billy
Sunday July 10
Basically Blues
Friday July 15
WSQ
Sunday July 17
Freeplay
Friday July 22
The Substitutes
Sunday July 24
4 Barrel Billy
Friday July 29
Johnny & the Nolftones
Sunday July 31
Out the Box
Bands Play Fridays 6:30 --10:30 PM
In the Member’s Lounge
Sundays Outdoors 1:00 — 5:00 PM
Karaoke
Peter Z
7:00 -11:00 PM
DINNER BY THE SEA
22 Happy Hour
4:30-6:00 PM
(Serving Team 4)
The Substitutes
23
Karaoke
Karaoke Mick
7:00 -11:00 PM
DINNER BY THE SEA
28 Members Social 29 Happy Hour
Night 7:00 PM
4:30-6:00 PM
(Serving Team 1 )
BINGO 6:30 PM Reservations Req’d
Johnny & the
(Bingo Team 2) Baked Stuff Shrimp
$12.00
16
Antlergram Deadline
27
Weekend Entertainment
MEMBERS BAR LUNCH
Come for lunch!
Daily Lunch Special
8
Nolftones
30
Karaoke
Peter Z
7:00 -11:00 PM
DINNER BY THE SEA
DINNER BY THE SEA
Friday and Saturday Nights
From 6:00 pm to 9:00 pm
Choice of Prime Ribs (with all the fixings)
12 oz. $16.95
16 oz. $19.95
Weekly menus offering a variety of choices
Wine menu available
RESERVATIONS REQUIRED
Veterans Corner…….July 2016
Happy Independence Day.
Our Government leaders have seen need over and over to
use military force to protect and defend our way of life.
Many of those called to Duty gave their lives or suffered
terrible injuries.
In fact, our Military Veterans have not only helped make
our lives better but have helped our Country be a beacon
of light to the rest of the World.
Our next Elks Lodge 1784 Veterans Program will be
something new for our Lodge. We are naming it the
Westbrook Elks Lodge 1784 Veterans Ball.
So far we have not finished the details but here is the
outline. It will be limited to Veterans who are Members of
Lodge 1784 and their date. Attendees will be required to
buy a ticket in advance to cover the cost of meal. Our
speaker will be Jim Streeter, Forensic Scientist. The
Manstan Band will provide the dancing music.
The date is Sunday September 11, 2016 and the program
will begin at 1:00 PM. Reservations will be limited to
seating available.
V/R,
PW Louthain
Elks Lodge 1784
Veterans Chair
WESTBROOK ELKS 2016
SYL A. DENTE GOLF TOURNAMENT
AUGUST 22, 2016
Portland Golf Club
Continental Breakfast – Lunch on the Course
Dinner, Raffle and Awards at the Lodge
50/50 “on the green” Raffle
Hole-in-One Prizes on all Par 3’s
Including a Land Rover or two $10,000 Prizes
$135.00 per person before August 1st,
$150.00 after
“Reserve your Foursome soon. The slots are filling up fast”
Applications available in the Lodge.
Payment must accompany application.
Volunteers contact Mark Morin 860-922-9757
Interested in a Tournament Sponsorship or in
donating raffle prizes for this great event?
Simply pick up a sponsorship/donation form in the Lodge Office or
Members Bar or call 860-399-9191 X1 for further details!
Join us on July 4th
Beach Bar and Snack Bar Open!
Live Entertainment
RISEN
The ENF Corner
Elks National Foundation
This month I wanted to let our members know a
few facts on the Elks Nation Foundation.
How the ENF Works:
The ENF is able to help Elks build stronger communities
thanks to contributions from our generous donors. Since
inception, we have received more than $243.3 million in
contributions and bequests. Today we boast more than
100,000 active donors and an endowment fund valued at
$597.3 million. Since inception, the ENF has contributed
more than $429.6 million toward Elks’ charitable projects
nationwide. These funds enable programs that support
youth, honor veterans, and meet needs in areas where
Elks live and work. Our programs continue to grow each
year, allowing Elks to do even more to build stronger
communities
A board of seven trustees, who are all past national
presidents of the Order, governs the ENF, which is located
at the Elks national headquarters in the Elks Veterans
Memorial in Chicago. The director, Jim O'Kelley, oversees
the administration of the ENF’s day-to-day operations. The
ENF also has volunteers at the Lodge, district and state
levels who help coordinate our fundraising strategy and
implement our programs.
Fraternally Yours,
Jack Barnhart ENF Chairman.
A REMINDER ABOUT YOUR DUES……
Only members who are not delinquent in the payment of dues are
entitled to the privileges of membership in the Order. A member
who is delinquent in the payment of dues is not entitled to use the
club facilities nor visit any other Lodge nor be a guest of any other
member, per the Grand Lodge Statutes.
The 2016-2017 dues were payable by April 1, 2016. As of April 1, if
you had not yet paid your dues, you are delinquent. As mandated, we
have had to send payment in for your portion of the 2016-2017 per
capita assessment fees to the State and Grand Lodge which includes your subscription to the Elks Magazine; therefore, we would
appreciate the prompt payment of your dues.
DON’T LOSE YOUR PRIVILEGES IN YOUR LODGE. DO
PAY YOUR DUES!
…..AND YOUR MEMBERSHIP CARD
Don’t forget to sign your membership card! If you don’t we will ask
for a $5.00 donation for the Elks National Foundation. Other Lodges
may charge you more. Or make you buy the bar a round of drinks.
And a reminder, especially to new members – per Grand Lodge
Statutes and Connecticut Liquor law, you cannot loan your
membership card or your keycard to anyone for any reason. A
spouse card can be received by written request to the Secretary. If
your card is presented by anyone but yourself, the person will
not be admitted and your card will be taken and returned to
you. This can cause embarrassment to the party presenting the
card and you could also lose your lodge privileges.
We appreciate your understanding and cooperation of these
laws.
Thank you.
IF YOU HAVE NOT RECEIVED YOUR MEMBERSHIP RENEWAL
NOTICE, CONTACT THE SECRETARY’S OFFICE. 860-399-9191
Sunday July 17, 2016
Dinners served between 1:00-4:00
Twin Lobsters or Twin Steaks or Surf & Turf
Corn on the Cob and Potatoes, Clam Chowder
$ 2 Drafts
$40.00 per person
Available for an extra charge:
Raw Bar
Clams on the Half Shell and Shrimp
Hot Dogs and Hamburgers available at Snack Bar
Music by Freeplay
Call Lodge Office for Tickets 860-399-9191 ext. 1
Tickets available at gate on a first come basis.
Price at Gate $ 45.00
Due to space and parking limitations, the Lodge will be CLOSED to visiting Elks who have not purchased a ticket for the
LOBSTER FEST
We invite all visiting Elks to consider buying a ticket to this great event!
ELKS NATIONAL FOUNDATION GOALS
When you buy a BOOK FOR A BUCK at the
ENF Bookstore you help us meet our Per Capita
GOAL
established by the Grand Lodge. When we meet that
GOAL we get money back that we can distribute to
local charities like the Shoreline Soup Kitchen and
Meals on Wheels. It’s that simple.
Help us help others by helping us meet our GOAL.
Thank you from the ENF.
**** BINGO *****
INCREASED GAME PRIZES
2 PROGRESSIVES
WTA — 50/50’s
BONANZA
PULL TABS AVAILABLE
EVERY WEDNESDAY
Doors open at 5:00 PM Games begin at 6:30 PM
WESTBROOK ELKS LODGE 1784
Black zip up “HOODIE” $40
Long Sleeved T-shirt $25
Short Sleeved T-shirt $20
XXL or Larger add $5
If you want to buy any of these great
items, see Dennis Farone or contact him at
203-506-6613 to place your order!
ATTENTION MEMBERS!!
It’s the time of the year for the
$$ CASH RAFFLE $$
Members will receive 4 tickets in the
mail, so please buy or sell them and
then please turn in your money and
ticket stubs to the secretary.
Drawing Sept 5, 2016
at 6:00 PM
First Prize $8,000
Second Prize $3,000
& 8 $500 Lucky Winners
Tickets $5.00 Each
Tickets available at the Lodge
or contact Rexford Clayton
Save the Date for the
8TH ANNUAL
BEACH JAM FOR BREAST CANCER
August 13, 2016
A Benefit for Breast Cancer Patient Care Services at
Smilow Cancer Hospital at Yale-New Haven and
Middlesex Hospital Cancer Center
Sponsored by the Westbrook Elks Lodge #1784
and Hosted by Freeplay
Advance prepaid tickets will be available for
$30.00
as well as at the gate
Anyone interested in volunteering
Contact Mellie Charney
[email protected]
Post Time is Fast
Approaching!
Don’t Miss A Great Day At …
Saratoga Race Course
Saturday Aug. 20th
Premium Motor coach Transportation
Leaving Lodge 7 a.m., return trip leaves track 1/2 hour
after last race.
$90.00 Per Person
seats are limited
Bring a cooler with food and drink for the day
(NO GLASS)
For more info, contact
Kevin Deloreto, 860.510.2839
GATE KEEPERS NEEDED
Now that summer is here we are again manning the
gate at the entrance to the beach. We need
volunteers to check for Elk membership cards for
an hour or more on Sundays and
other days that we have music on the beach. If
you are willing to help out, there is a signup sheet
posted on the Members Bar bulletin board.
Thank you for your help!
WESTBROOK ELKS LODGE #1784
BEACH JAM FOR BREAST CANCER
AUGUST 13, 2016
Due to space and parking limitations, the
Lodge will be closed to visiting Elks who
have not purchased a ticket for the event.
We invite all visiting Elks to consider buying a
ticket to support this great cause.
Tickets are only $30
Beach Jam For Breast Cancer
Silent Auction Items Needed
Do you have a special item or service
you would be willing to donate for this
year's Silent Auction at the Beach Jam
For Breast Cancer Event? So many of
us have hidden talents and what better
time to share. No item or service is too
small as it may enhance a "theme"
basket. Please contact Cindy
at [email protected].
Robert W. Powitz, Owner
FFL:6-06-007-01-4F-35769
Terry
Plum’s LLC
Guns bought, sold and appraised
P.O. Box 502; 8 Pheasant Hill Lane
Old Saybrook, CT 06475
Phone (860) 388-2083
Email [email protected]
credit cards accepted
20%
Discount
ElksMembers
Members
20%
Discountfor
for Elks
UPCOMING EVENTS
July 3 - 6
Elks National Convention
July 4
Music On The Beach
July 17
Lobster Fest
July 18
21st Anniversary Blood Drive
August 13
Beach Jam for Brest Cancer
August 20
Saratoga Bus Trip
August 22
Golf Tournament
Nonprofit Organization
U.S. Postage
PAID
Old Saybrook, CT 06475
Permit No. 415
September 5 Raffle Drawing
1784 Corporation Cottage Rental
Perfect for Weddings, Reunions,
Corporate Picnics and Parties.
Call 860-399-9191 ext. 2 to reserve this great place!
Pricing Effective 11/1/13
In Season = 5/15 to 9/30
Off Season = 4/1 to 5/14, 10/1 to 11/30
In-Season
In-Season
Off-Season
Off-Season
Mon.-Thurs.
Friday
Mon.-Thurs.
Friday
Non Member
$550.
$1200.
$450.
$900.
Elk Member
$475.
$1100.
$400.
$800.
1784 Member $400.
$1000.
$300.
$650.
For Saturday and Sunday availability and prices please contact the
Banquet Manager
DEADLINE for input in the Antlergram is the 15th
of July for the month of August
Send your information via email to
Kevin Deloreto at [email protected]
or place it in his mailbox outside the secretary’s office
at the Lodge
CONTACT US
Secretary’s Office…………………… .860 399-9191 Ext. 1
Email……………………………… …[email protected]
Banquets………………………… ……860 399-9191 Ext. 2
Fax………………………………… ….860 399-3435
Website………………………………..westbrookelks.com
Exalted Ruler Rick Sheldon…...………860 964-0178
Exalted Ruler Rick Sheldon e-mail …[email protected]
Antlergram email………………[email protected]
VOLUNTEERS NEEDED!!!!!
To Our Members….We need your help!
Our Lodge is run primarily by volunteers and we don’t have
enough to cover all essential services.
Please consider signing up for one of the many available
volunteer opportunities. Any amount of time you can give
would be greatly appreciated!
Please contact the secretary’s office at
860-399-9191 X 1
for more information.
Attention Veterans
Your Vets Committee & Lodge Office is
compiling a list of members who are veterans. Please fill
this out and drop in Vets donation box in member lounge.
Name_____________________________________
Phone_____________________________________
Email______________________________________
Branch ________________Dates of Service _______________