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Benevolent & Protective Order Of Elks - Rapid City, South Dakota
THE
Volume 33, No. 2
RAPID CITY
ELK HEARD
605-393-1187 • www.rcelks.org
January 2014
August 2015
Been missing meetings? Come Aug. 19 at 7 p.m.
Well here we are in August already! We had a great July with the fireworks and plenty of golf.
I want to tell Aaron and all of his staff ‘Thank You’ for doing such a wonderful job during the
holiday festivities and keeping our beautiful golf course playable.
I would also like to thank Bob Windjue and the Base folks for helping with the fishing tournament, Damon Ausmann, Howie Rice, the Does, our own Troop 1187, Dennis Riske and the rest
of the officers for doing an outstanding job. If I missed anyone please accept my apologies!
Not a whole lot of activities going on this month except some great golf tournaments.
Just a reminder that we only have the one lodge meeting this month and it will be
on the third Wednesday Aug. 19 -- vacations, Rally time, etc. -- conflicts dictate a
change, so mark your calendars NOW!
GERALD CUMMINGS JR
I would like to send out a big thank you to Tom Bennington, Stan Blum, and Francis Johnson
for their efforts in raising the money for our sign and the generous prizes. You all did our lodge
proud!
My Elk of the Month is Damon Ausmann. Damon is always helping with things around our
lodge and assisting whereever needed. Thank you Damon!
Gerald Cummings Jr., Exalted Ruler 2015-2016.
Really big fish!
The fish population was reduced
by 248 on the lines of 38 eager
contestants during the July 3
Independence Day Fishing Derby.
First-Place Winners were:
Ages 0 to 5 -- Boys -- Jasper
Windjue, 12.5 inches; Girls -Maelee Mummel, 7 inches.
Ages 6 to 10 -- Boys -- Vincent
Van Liere, 21 inches; Girls -Bailey Calahan, 9.5 inches.
Ages 11 to 14 -- Boys -Braden, 18 inches; Girls -Sydney, 8.5 inches.
Thanks to the Ellsworth Air
Force Base volunteers -- SRA
Joshua R. Gault, A1C Chad M.
Snow and A1C Sharon V. Jackson
and to the prize sponsors!
At A Glance
AUGUST
August 4 and 18 -- Board meetings, 7 p.m.
August 9 -- Does Two-Person Scramble
August 15 and 16 Men’s and Ladies Club Championships
August 19 -- PERs meet at 6:15 p.m.
Lodge meeting. 7 p.m. (the only one this month)
Call Secretary Dennis Riske (393-1187)
to schedule special events or meetings.
If it’s August ...
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RAPID CITY ELKS LODGE # 1187
3333 Jolly Lane
Rapid City, South Dakota 57703
LODGE STAFF 605-393-1187
Secretary’s Office......................................................393-1187
Pro Shop ..................................................................393-0522
General Manager ..............................................Aaron Roeber
ELECTED OFFICERS
Exalted Ruler ........................................Gerald Cummings Jr.
Est. Leading Knight ........................................Bobby Malone
Est. Loyal Knight .. ......................................Paul Christensen
Est. Lecturing Knight..............................................................
Lodge Secretary ................................................Dennis Riske
Lodge Treasurer........................................................................
TRUSTEES
Shawn Bolton................................................................1 Year
Al Sarver......................................................................2 Years
Andy Gay ....................................................................3 Years
Gary Gross ..................................................................4 Years
Ted English...................................................................5 Years
APPOINTED OFFICERS
Esquire ....................................................................................
Inner Guard..............................................................................
Tiler ........................................................................Rex Goon
Chaplain ..............................................................Bill Trankle
Organist....................................................................................
COMMITTEE CHAIRPERSONS
Accident Prevention..........................................Aaron Roeber
Activities Committee ................................Gerald Cummings
Americanism..........................................................Neil Harris
Auditing ..................................................................................
Bowling ..................................................................Toby Lore
Christmas Baskets ..................................................Bob Lewis
Drug Awareness ......................................................................
Elks National Foundation ..................................Dennis Riske
Flag Day ................................................................Neil Harris
Golf Committee..................................................Howard Rice
Head Golf Professional ....................................Aaron Roeber
Heard Editor ........................................................Sally Farrar
Hoop Shoot ..........................................................Todd Miller
Indoctrination ..........................................................................
Investigation ....................................................Leo Heuwagen
Membership ..................................................Curt Cartwright
Memorial ............................................................Bob Windjue
Memorial Sunday ............................................Bobby Malone
National Service/Vets ............................................Neil Harris
PER Association ....................................................Andy Gay
Presiding Justice ..................................................Brian Hagg
Protocol ............................................................Dean Reichert
Pull Tabs ..............................................................Don Jiracek
Public Relations Coordinator ..............................Morris Most
Retention ..........................................................Vince Seaman
Scholarships ..................................................Russell Rearick
Social Activities ..............................................Lodge Officers
Social & Community Welfare ................................................
Youth Activities ..............................................Lodge Officers
It’s the annual Does golf tourney
Thanks to “Just Sandy McDonald”
and her crew, the Drove once again
will be host to its annual golf tournament Aug. 9. Please contact Sandy to
volunteer to help or participate.
In June, the Rapid City Drove #33
ritual team was at its best for the
Sunday night memorial service at
Grand Lodge in Albuquerque, N.M.,
Performing the Elks Rest.
President Karyl Shanahan, was
composed and confident as she led the
ceremony. Supreme Musician, Bonnie
Stratton, kept us all in step as we
marched around the large room.
Other members of the team were:
Jean Gilmore, JoAnne Bennington,
Sandy McDonald, Karlene Schmidt,
Cathy Williams, Dianne Labor, Linda
Trankle, Robin Sutton, Bert Reichert,
Myrna Meyers, Mary Taylor, Ilene
Johnson, Nelva Blenner and Milly
Blum. We appreciate Winner Drove
#238 members Rhonda Schroeder and
Joyce Heath for completing our team.
As we filed out, the audience rose in
a standing ovation.
That was the beginning of our proud
week.
On Monday morning we were bursting with pride as we witnessed Karyl
receiving the Grand Lodge password.
The thrill continued as Supreme
President Trinka Dee Stafford gave
the password, for the first time, to
five-year chaplains, among whom was
our own Jean Gilmore.
How can a group our size keep a
secret? We know we can and did!
Linda Trankle, was honored with the
membership LOYALTY award.
Amidst all the tears and congratulations Linda was heard to say, “Even
my sister didn’t tell me!”
Wednesday we proudly watched our
own Mary Taylor use sign language as
she interpreted Trinka’s song
“Imagine.” Cathy Williams and Mary
Taylor were honored with appointments to Grand Lodge committees.
Keeping track of their special DOES
were Dean Reichert, Stan Blum, Brett
Sutton and Tom Bennington. Thanks
guys!
DOES IS OUR NAME -- BENEVOLENCE IS OUR GAME! (One of
them)
We are pleased to announce three
really easy projects. All Elks, families
and friends are encouraged to assist us
with these projects.
1. Debbie Pasqual has stepped up to
take care of collecting pop tops from
cans for the Ronald McDonald House.
Please save your tops and turn them in
to her or to the houses from Ronald
McDonald that are available at the
Elks Club. Another way to help us is
sell your cans and send the money to
BPO Drove #33, PO Box 2835, Rapid
City, SD 57709.
2. We have found a source for recycling medicine bottles (clear or
amber colored). Please wash, if possible. Boiling may help to remove
labels. Members who collect the bottles will also remove labels. Bring to
Karlene or any Benevolent committee
member.
3. We are collecting broken and
unused crayons. If possible leave the
label on, because it makes it easier to
sort. The only crayons that are NOT
accepted are those made outside the
US. For information go to:
www.crazy-crayons.com
The Drove will box up the crayons
and ship them by USPS flat-rate box
to: CRAYON RECYCLE PROGRAM, 2464 DOWNHILL DR. NO.
3, STEAMBOAT SPRINGS, CO
80487. If you choose to ship them
yourself, notify Karlene Schmidt or
any DOE.
Donna Labor, Reporter
Yeah! The raffle ended. During the July 3 Independence Day celebration, Stan Blum
presented Commander Mike Ball and John Wheeler from American Legion Post 22
with the keys to the 1977 Marketeer golf cart Blum donated to the fundraiser.The
new, souped-up red golf cart was won by Secretary Dennis Riske. Larrry Cvancara
won the season golf pass.
SATURDAYS
Crown Royal $4.50
SUNDAYS
Brunch every Sunday
from 8:30 a.m. until 1 p.m.
Cutty Scotch Sunday $2.50
MONDAYS
Morgan Monday $2.75
August 2015
Thursday specials
August 6 Juicy Broasted Chicken, August 13 Savory House Shredded
Beef Sandwiches, August 20 Sizzling Beef Stir Fry, and August 27 House
Pulled-Pork Sandwiches.
Please support our Thursday specials. No time to stay for dinner? Call
605-393-1187 and order dinner ToGo. Sunday breakfast buffet is 8:30 a.m.
to 1 p.m. Stop out for a cooked-to-order omelet prepared by our newest specialist Cyndi. Friday bring friends to show what our lodge has to offer, have
a few beers on the patio and stay for dinner. Prime Rib special 5 to 9 p.m.
Thank you, Mak
TAKE LUNCH AT THE LODGE
WE OPEN EVERY DAY AT 11 A.M. (OPEN UNTIL 9 P.M. THURSDAY AND FRIDAY)
NOTE: the restaurant and bar are open to public every day except
Wednesday after 2 p.m.
TUESDAYS
Board meeting
Aug. 4 and 18, 7 p.m.
WEDNESDAYS
PERs meeting
Lodge meeting
Aug. 19 , 6:15 p.m.
Aug. 19, 7 p.m.
Members’ Day
Tanqueray Tuesday - $2.25
Order from the menu
THURSDAYS
Key cards after 2 p.m.
FRIDAYS
Friday Special
Check out specials!
Thirsty Thursday
Lord Calvert or Seagrams 7$2.25
10 oz. hand-cut Prime Rib
salad, bread, potato, veggies
$13.99 (King’s cut +$3)
Friday Happy Hour 5:30 to 6:30 p.m
PERIODICALS
Postage
PAID
Rapid City, SD
Name
Born
Robert J Froehlich
10/19/30
Init
Died
02/22/62 06-19-15
An Elk is never forgotten!
Awesome conditions
await August golfers
Hello Golfers,
August is here and we are in full
swing here at the course. August is one
of the best months of the year to play
golf and I hope everyone can get out
and enjoy a round soon. The course is
in awesome condition!
We have several events for you to
play in this month:
Aug. 9 -- Does Two- Person
Scramble;
Aug. 15-16 Men’s and Ladies’ Club
Championships.
Hope to see you golfing soon!
Aaron and the entire golf staff
Don’t forget All Golf Shop Credits and
Gift Certificates expire Oct. 31, 2015. No
exceptions!
Around the Lodge in bits and pieces
The annual rant is overdue! How many meetings have you
attended in the last fraternal year? Do you like what is happening with your lodge?
You have to participate to earn the right to criticize!
Your patronage is greatly appreciated in the dining room and
lounge and it is always a pleasure to see members (of the
lodge and the public) and their guests on certainly one of the
best golf courses in South Dakota. It is to be hoped you are
sharing those activities with friends and neighbors.
But, being a member of Elks Lodge 1187 is more than paying annual dues or bragging about the facilities! The hardworking officers and lodge trustees invest their time and effort
every week and every month to make sure all of the many
parts of the lodge are operating in the best possible ways to
servce the membership and the greater community through
outreach programs for adults and for youngsters as well.
Can’t you find 30 minutes or a bit more, twice a month (or
once a month in July and August) to show your support and
respect for those elected to lead? They shouldn’t and can’t do
it all.
Fortunately many of you volunteer throughout the year in
many quiet ways and your efforts are appreciated. More of you
are needed.
If you haven’t done so in a while, come out to a meeting,
make your voice heard. Offer suggestions and share ideas for
activities or ways to improve the lodge; it is your responsibility as a member.
Remember, Elks care and Elks share, and that includes you.
One member who doesn’t need reminding about responsibility is National Veterans Service Chairman Neil Harris who,
along with Tim and Paula Werlinger, served hamburgers, hot
dogs, buns, potato and macaroni salads, and baked beans pro-
Russ Rearick July Elk of Month
Every year, Russ Rearick and his
Scholarship Committee review and
ponder endlessly over applications
they receive from students throughout the area. As a token thank you,
ER Gerald Cummings selected
Brother Rearick as his Elk of the
Month for July. Thanks from all of
us, Russ. You fellows perform a great
service for the lodge and the students.
vided by Mak to more than 70 veterans and staff at the Fort
Meade VA Medical Center in June.
In early June Harris delivered clothing donated by Merna
Zandstra and Gary and Cathy Gross to the Hot Springs VA
Medical Center (Fort Meade currently has more than is needed).
In mid-June Harris was host to 10 vets, one family member
and a staff member at the monthly bingo night. He served
donuts and sodas and distributed $70 in cash prizes. He also
delivered magazines and calendars donated by Robert Bond,
Bill and June Fish, Patrick and Nancy Malone, Pat and Barb
Miller, Morris and Lynn Most, Steve and Janet Sibell and
Brett and Robin Sutton.
Harris told the lodge in July that Sam’s Club has donated
$40 in gift cards to provide items for the vets at Fort Meade
for special needs. He thanked Mary Cummings for arranging
for the donation. (By the way Harris also attends meetings.)
Sally Farrar, Heard Editor