Elks Family Picnic-May 29, 2016 Lake Quassy Amusement Park

Vol. 123, No 11
ELKS PRIDE – COMMUNITY FOCUS
MAY 2016
Elks Family Picnic-May 29, 2016
Lake Quassy Amusement Park
Our Annual Family Picnic will again be held at Lake Quassy on
Sunday, May 29th from 12:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m. As in the past the menu will be extensive. The price for
Tickets: $25.00 for adults, kids 12 and under are $6.00, children under 4 are free. Ride bracelets are $17.00
per bracelet and will be made available by Lake Quassy at the entrance to the Picnic for Elks and their
guests. This is a separate cost.
Parking: will be free upon presentation of your paid ticket to the event. There will be no parking in
the infield area. Quassy will provide a golf cart ride to and from the pavilion for those who are handicapped.
Only committee vehicles transporting product will be allowed in the infield area.
Food: All food, beer, wine and soda is included in the price of admission. Enjoy all the food you wish
to consume at the event site. To be fair to everyone in attendance we ask that you do not ask for foil or takeout containers and please don’t bring your own. As those of you who have attended in the past know, there
is a significant turnout for this event. Please purchase tickets as early as possible to allow the
Committee time to plan food purchases accordingly. You are encouraged to invite your Family, Friends
and Neighbors to spend Memorial Day weekend with you at this event. Also, Please give consideration to
all those who will attend the event. There is no need or excuse to arrive at an early morning hour to reserve
multiple tables. People are moving in and out all day. A single table should be sufficient for your party with
more than ample space. You can also bring lawn chairs and use the surrounding area. Remember
the
event begins at noon and you will only be allowed to enter through the main gate where a
hand stamp will be applied. We want everybody to have a wonderful time and enjoy the day
with your loved ones and fellow Lodge members.
Look for tickets in the Rathskeller.
Thank you for your continued support.
HOUSE COMMITTEE
SMOKE FREE DINNERS ON SATURDAY NIGHTS
You asked and we're responding. Coming soon, you’ll be able to come back to the Lodge and enjoy a
smoke free dinner in the Donahue Hall. We're just asking for a little bit of time to spruce up the room. At this time
the Lodge is not in a situation to do a major renovation, however we have some volunteers that are willing to put
in a little elbow grease to make it work. Don't worry about the steps; you can use the chair lift or come into the
room right from West Main Street via the front door. You will get the same dining experience as you always have
in the Rathskeller. We look forward to this project being completed and seeing all of the Saturday night diners
again. Look for the date in a future Call. We're listening and we want to continue to hear from you send your
suggestions on how we can make improvements to the Lodge to [email protected]
House Committee
ELKS CALL
Official Bulletin of
Waterbury Lodge No. 265
Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks
P.O. Box 615
283 West Main St., Waterbury, CT 06702
---Instituted - June 15, 1893
Chartered - June 21, 1893
Editor: Ron Fraser
Web Site: http://www.elks265.org/
Webmaster: Bob Ranaldo
LODGE OFFICERS
Wanda Reiff
Eugene La Fauci
Kathleen Gannon
Flavio Basile
Jonathan Arthur PER, VP
Patrick Jennings
Bret Reis
Michelle Minicucci, PER
Anthony Vassallo
Maryann Caraffa
Gerald DiPietro
2016-2017
Exalted Ruler
Est. Leading Knight
Est. Loyal Knight
Est. Lecturing Knight
Secretary
Treasurer
Tiler
Chaplain
Esquire
Inner Guard
Organist
BOARD OF TRUSTEES
5-Year Trustee – Alphonse Kuncas, Jr
4-Year Trustee – Vacant
3-Year Trustee - David Simpson
2-Year Trustee - Edward Charette
1-Year Trustee - Richard Champagne
WANDA REIFF, ER
Dear Members,
The Installation of lodge officers went well, and everyone seemed to enjoy the event. My thanks go out to
Michelle Minicucci, PER, Diane DeLucia, and Ginny Leary for the wonderful job they did on decorating the Brady Hall.
Special thanks to Pat Lacerrenza and the kitchen crew. My family members and friends in attendance were duly
impressed. Officially spring is here, (With a snow storm here and there). A new season for growth and prosperity. I
encourage all members new and “seasoned” to come and support your lodge. Your Suggestions are always welcome and
appreciated please e mail us at [email protected]
Our 6th Annual Kenneth J. Pelton, CCMC Benefit Concert was a huge success. As always the support of
the volunteers make things happen. This event would not be as successful without the help of all those dedicated
individuals.
We have set our budget for the next year and your House Committee will be working hard to bring events back to the lodge.
We hope that you find at least ONE you can come enjoy and support.
Events coming up: Mother’s Day Brunch, Family Picnic, Flag Day Ceremony. CT Elks Association
Convention. And back by popular demand, SATURDAY NIGHT NON SMOKING DINNERS & Entertainment in the
Donohue Hall. Please read further in this call for specifics. You asked and we are trying to accommodate. Please come
and support our efforts.
I am thankful to all who have expressed their well wishes and support to us all for the upcoming year. You’ve
asked how you can help and my best answer is by attending as many meetings as you can, see how things are run. The
best way to help our lodge is to become informed as well as involved. These meetings are held every 2nd & 4th Tuesday
of the month at 7:00 PM. (the 4th Tuesday in July & August) (the 1st Tuesday in December).
And now for May’s Elk of the Month. I have watched this group of people successfully feed hundreds over the last 6 years
of Benefit Concert Events. They have shown up at the Lodge prepped, and cooked for 2 + days each time, all the while
staying in the background not asking for a thing. Please know that I genuinely appreciate and value your commitment of
time, and for this I thank you. Patrick Jennings, John Carosella, Gary Keating, Wally Makarewicz, John Kunkle. You
ALL exemplify what Elkdom is all about.
Fraternally, Wanda I. Reiff, Exalted Ruler
SECRETARY’S CORNER
PRESIDING JUSTICE OF THE
SUBORDINATE FORUM
Mark Matasavage, Esq.
Membership (4 - 1- 16)
1374
HOUSE COMMITTEE
Lynn Connolly, Chairman
Telephones
Office of the Lodge Secretary (203) 755-1779
Office of the Club Manager
(203) 755-1238
Rathskeller
(203) 755-1159
Regular Meetings: Second and fourth
Tuesday of the month
Exception:
July and August are the fourth Tuesday
of the month
December is the second Tuesday of the month
All meetings Start at 7:00 P.M.
IN MEMORIAM
TO OUR ABSENT MEMBERS
ROBERT T. GOLDEN, LM
Born: Jan. 10, 1935
Initiated: Feb. 12, 1974
Passed from our Midst: Nov. 3, 2015
DAVID P. TRACY
Born: Dec. 28, 1927
Initiated: Oct. 5, 1977
Passed from our Midst: March 6, 2016
THEODORE A. DONAHUE, LM
Born: July 24, 1930
Initiated: Feb. 23, 1965
Passed from our Midst: March 24, 2016
…The clock of their days has stopped and across its dial
the motionless arms mark the HOUR of ELEVEN, the
GOLDEN HOUR of Remembrance…
“May They Rest In Peace”
We are now into the new fraternal year. Dues notices were a tad
late this year due to circumstances beyond our control; similarly
experienced.by many other lodges to date. Please be patient, as the turnaround is very quick, but it is not overnight. Keep in mind that my office has
processed 1100 dues cards in a little over a month.
All the returns have been processed. If you haven’t received your card
yet, please email me at [email protected] and I will reprint it and send it
out to you or leave it behind the bar for you.
Keep in mind that, once it’s mailed I have no control over it!
If you feel that you need to vent your feelings in whatever form, they should
be said or emailed to me at [email protected] ONLY and NOT with your
remittances, as my wife, herself a member of our Lodge, is the person that
opens the mail, not me!
This will be the last month prior to me taking over the reins as State President of CT. Elk s
Association. The four years I have spent being Vice President, and many years as District and/or
State Chairman for the Association has been very beneficial in preparing me for the coming year. I
look forward to the challenge of heading up a very active and dedicated Association with so many
wonderful Officers and members from all 33 Lodges, over 22,000 members strong, working on the
Grand Lodge programs that we as Elks hold so dear to our hearts.
The frustration from not having a phone that allows for messages to be left and retrieved in my office
is mounting. The Trustees are feverishly working on getting the whole system upgraded, as parts for
the antiquated system that we presently have are difficult at best to get. Again, please be patient, as
these things take time and money.
Always remember, that if you have any questions, concerns or suggestions, you
may reach me at [email protected]
This is the preferred and most efficient method of reaching me, and unfortunately, the only
way to reach me at the moment. Most emails are answered within minutes of receipt. If you do not
have a computer, you may call the Lodge at 203-755-1159 and leave a message with the bar
steward.
Fraternally, Jon Arthur, PDD, SVP
Secretary
ANNOUNCEMENT FROM THE SECRETARY
At the meeting of Apr. 12, 2016, a letter was read on the floor of the Lodge from member Pat
Giannelli, Jr. formally appealing to the Lodge his suspension of Club privileges by the House
Committee which was handed down by the authority granted them by Grand Lodge Statute No. 16.040.
This automatically stayed the suspension until a hearing is held at a regular Lodge session.
The Exalted Ruler, at that Lodge session, called for a hearing to take place at the regular session of
the Lodge on Tuesday, May 24th, thus giving ample time to have this announcement be seen by all
Lodge members with the requisite 10 day notice per the above-mentioned Statute via The Call. The
Lodge session will commence at its normal time of 7:00 PM, at which time the hearing will take place.
After and only after a motion is made, both sides will present their case and the motion will be put to
vote. Balloting will be by secret vote and will be counted by the Trustees and the Secretary will
announce the results.
After the Lodge session, the results of any motion(s) will be final and no further action(s)
may be heard.
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We asked and you responded!
Many thanks to the membership for your support in our Buy a
Chair program. We have successfully bought enough chairs to
completely refurbish the seating for the room. It's beautiful, comfortable
and ready to go.
Next project....Projection Screen... more to follow...
Kathy Gannon
Loyal Knight
CALLING ON ALL MEMBERS
In our commitment to continue and move our Lodge forward,
we realize that we must know our past to understand the Present, and
be able to aptly Plan for the Future. Often we miss out on that simple
thing we call “the past”. In fact, I’ve realized that many don’t even give it
any attention whatsoever, feeling as if it is not important enough to know
about it. We all seem so obsessed with what’s going on now and what will
happen next?
What we don’t realize is that the past holds so much
information, so much wisdom and so many experiences that we can
never accumulate in our lifetime. Yet knowing all that, many don’t dig
enough into it… and I’m not talking in terms of one’s own past but rather
the past of our entire Lodge.
With that being said, we are in the planning stages of a
“Waterbury Elks Lodge History” night. In order to accomplish this, we
are calling on all members and family of members to contact us if
you are willing to help, by providing us with pictures, information,
memories of your time spent at our Lodge over the years. I believe
before we can properly understand where we are, we must first
understand, appreciate and respect where we have been and who has
gotten us this far.
You can contact Charlotte Brady 203-755-7908
or myself at 203-808-1398.
We look forward to hearing from you.
Fraternally
Wanda I. Reiff – Exalted Ruler
ENTERTAINMENT
IN THE
RATHSKELLER
for the
Month of MAY
The CPR CLASS will be open to members and
friends on Sunday, May 15, 2016
The cost will be $25 per person and include a
booklet, training and a two (2) year
Certification Card. Somebody with this knowledge could save
YOUR life, Please learn it and possibly
save a life yourself
There will be TWO classes
Class #1 from 9:00am – 12:00
Class #2 from 1:00pm – 3:00pm
Presented by Jim Burns, Waterbury
Fire Department
CHECK IN!!!
We want to know when you’re at the Lodge. If you're on
Social Media, we're asking that you check in and let everyone know
your there EVERYTIME you're there. Let’s create a buzz about the
food, the fun and the parties. Let's give them something to talk about.
Join us for
Mother's Day Brunch!
Smoke Free in the Brady Hall
Sunday May 8, 2016
11:00-2:00
Eggs, Bacon, Sausage, French toast, Salad,
Chicken, Roast Beef & Rice
All for only $20.00 per person, kids
under 5 are free
Make your reservations today!
Call (203) 755-1159
Come on down and enjoy these fabulous bands
May 7, 2016
May 14, 2016
May 21, 2016
“3G” (PARTY BAND
back by popular demand)
“Rockin’Heartbeats”with the professor
we LOVE these guys!
“BOOM” featuring Larry Rifkin from
WATR Radio , this is their first time
playing for us 60/70/80 hits
Volunteers always needed
for upcoming events!!!!
Are you interested in helping out with future events? Do
you make your own wine, do crafting if so, please think of donating
it to the lodge as we need donations for our fund raisers.
This would be greatly appreciated, especially if you know
someone who has a restaurant, liquor store, bakery, gift certificates
etc., anything would be very welcomed !!!
Please call Michelle Minicucci, PER at 203-217-2145!!
NETWORKING
In an effort for members to get to
know one another, meet Brother & Sister
Elks and find out what services we all
provide, we're considering adding pages
in the Electronic Call devoted entirely to
this effort. For a nominal fee of $25.00 a month, you will be able to
place an ad in the Electronic Call the size of a business card. If this
is something you would be interested in please send an email to
[email protected]
A HUGE thank you to Mr. John
Slavin and Industrial Riggers, for
allowing us to use a truck for the St.
Patrick's Day parade. Also thank you
to all that braved the weather to
decorate and ride the float.
BEREAVEMENT MENU
Waterbury Elks #265
283 West Main Street - Waterbury, CT
BREAKFAST - $11.95 per Person,
Tax & Tip Included
Eggs • Bacon • Sausage • Home Fries • Rolls
Coffee, Tea & Orange Juice
Assorted Danish - $1.50 per person
BRUNCH - $14.50 per Person, Tax & Tip Included
Eggs • Bacon • Sausage • Home Fries
Salad • Pasta • Chicken • Ham • Vegetable
Bread & Butter • Coffee, Tea & Orange Juice
Dining at Waterbury Elks #265
283 West Main Street - Waterbury, CT
YOUR WEEKLY DINING PROGRAM INCLUDES
* DINNER *
THURSDAY, FRIDAY & SATURDAY
THURSDAY NIGHT
Italian Night & Dinner Specials
Starting at 5:00pm
FRIDAY NIGHT
Bar Bites, Lite Fare & Dinner Specials
Starting at 5:00pm
SATURDAY NIGHT
Dinner & Specials
RESERVATIONS SUGGESTED - WALK-INS WELCOME
5:00pm – 9:00pm
LUNCH - $16.95 per Person, Tax & Tip Included
Salad • Pasta • Meatballs • Sausage & Peppers
Chicken • Ham • Potato & Vegetable
Bread & Butter • Coffee & Tea
CALL YOUR RESERVATION IN EARLY!
CALL (203) 755-1159 (For reservations)
CALL (203) 525-9203 (For Chef)
Come and enjoy dinner prepared by
Chef Pat Lacerenza
*** ALSO AVAILABLE ***
CREATE YOUR OWN MENU FROM ABOVE
(PRICED ACCORDINGLY)
ELK’S SHORT SLEEVE POLO
SHIRTS, LONG SLEEVE
DENIM, SWEATSHIRTS &
T-SHIRTS - FOR SALE
If you would like to order,
please look for order forms
hanging on the bulletin board
in the Rathskeller.
There are pins and other Elk’s
merchandise for sale.
Please look in the display case
by the door to the Rathskeller.
Any questions email Mary at
[email protected]
WEDNESDAY
DOMESTIC BEER
LUNCH PROGRAM
Every Wednesday, Thursday and Friday
11:30am – 2:00pm
***3rd TUESDAY OF THE MONTH DINNERS ***
(7:00 PM SHARP)
OPEN TO NON MEMBERS
(SERVED IN THE BRADY HALL)
NO SMOKING
SPECIALS IN MAY
Four Course Meal plus Feature Special
$30.00 per Person
Wine on Table
Reservations Required
IN THE RATHSKELLER
May 4th, 11th, 18th, 25th
All Domestic Beer
$2.00 EACH
2:00 - 8:00 p.m.
CALL YOUR RESERVATION IN EARLY!
(Call (203) 755-1159 for reservations and monthly special)
CALL (203) 525-9203 (for Chef Pat Lacerenza)
ELKS CLUB MEN’S DUCK PIN BOWLING
Below are the Final Standings after fifteen weeks of Round 2. The top three teams in each division
will compete in the playoffs to determine a first round winner which will begin after the deadline for
this issue of the Call. Under league rules, the third place team bowls the second place team and
the winner plays the first place team for the Round 2 division title. Then, winners of Round 1 will
face winners of Round 2 to decide the overall winner.
EAST
WEST
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REGGIANI
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PERONI
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LUND
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VALLETTA
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PAYNE
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LYONS
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DEELEY
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GANNON
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SHEA
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McFADDEN
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GUSTAFSON
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MINERVINO
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62
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BEGNAL
35
56
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HIGH SINGLE
Week 11 R. RADOV – 163
Week 12 G. GRAVEL - 141
Week 13 K. NICOL – 152
Week 14 B. DEMPSEY – 147
Week 15 R. DRUAN – 174
HIGH THREE
R. RADOV - 410
G. GRAVEL - 404
K. NICOL - 399
B. DEMPSEY – 397
R. DRUAN - 438
Duck pin bowlers who are members are welcome to join a team. The new season will begin in
September. If interested contact Flavio Basile, Ranie Chasse or Mike Minervino.
MEMBERS ONLY
Come on down on your birthday and get your
first drink on the house, compliments of your
HOUSE COMMITTEE.
Just show your member card and proof of
birthdate and your first drink is on us!
HAPPY BIRTHDAY!
We want to hear from you
This year's goal is to get back into
the Community and increase membership,
however we notice many of our 1400 plus
members aren't utilizing the Lodge as much
as they could. We want to hear from you:
what would make you come back? Why
aren't you coming down? What would you
like to see change?
Please drop us a line and let us
know how we can make improvements so
you can enjoy your Lodge. The only way to
respond is via email.
Make your voice heard at
[email protected]
32nd Annual Sportsmen’s Holiday
June 9th-June 12th, Wildwood, New Jersey
Fellow Sportsmen, as this article is being published, we are ONE month from our 32nd Annual
Sportsmen’s Holiday to Wildwood, NJ. The usual suspects will again coordinate arrangements and include
myself, John Kunkel, Ed Charrette, Dick Champagne and Tony Barzydlo. All payments, unless otherwise
noted, will go through me or John Kunkel and include all charges associated with Golf.
*** Payment in full for rooms AND golf will be expected by Friday, May 27, 2016 ***
1.
Again, only current members or those in process of becoming a member of Lodge #265 are
invited to attend.
Non-members that have attended previously are welcome to join us once again.
*** Payment in full for rooms AND golf will be expected by Friday, May 27, 2016 ***
2.
The Aztec Motel, rooms at the Safari Motel and any additional rooms required are already arranged. Room charges
remain the same as last year; that is $320 per person double occupancy and $425 for a single room. We believe golf will
remain the same at $118 per golfer for Friday and Saturday but that will become final once Ed Charrette speaks with the Avalon
Golf Club as the season opening approaches.
*** Payment in full for rooms AND golf will be expected by Friday, May 27, 2016 ***
3.
All transportation to Wildwood will be the responsibility of participating members. Any member with a van, pick-up
or extra space in their trunk is asked to step up and offer to take any overflow of clubs or luggage.
*** Payment in full for rooms AND golf will be expected by Friday, May 27, 2016 ***
No cash should ever be left at the bar and neither I nor the Lodge will be held accountable for cash payments should they go
missing…..
NO cash will be accepted for accounting purposes, CHECKS ONLY.
Make all checks payable to Elks Lodge #265.
Checks can be left at the bar to my attention … Remember - NO CASH!
*** Payment in full for rooms AND golf will be expected by Friday, May 27, 2016 ***
John Carosella
Waterbury Elks Member to become New President
of the Connecticut Elks Association
On Saturday evening, June 4, 2016, Jonathan Arthur, PDD, PER, LODGE SECRETARY, will be
installed as President of the Connecticut Elks Association. Jon has served the Waterbury Lodge in
many capacities over the years. Since joining the lodge, he jumped right in and became an officer. He
was a member of the house committee and investigating committee. He built the storage rooms himself,
behind the Brady hall and remodeled the hallway. In 2003, Maurice Hernandez, ER gave him the honor of Officer of the Year, saying
that he could always count on Jon. While serving as Exalted Ruler in 2005-2006, Jon was the driving force in the remodeling of the
bowling lanes after a flood destroyed them. Jon has also been a member of the golf league for the last several years. He served as
District Deputy in 2007.
Jon Arthur has been a very dedicated Elk throughout his years as a member, always offering help to those who need it and
sharing his knowledge of the statutes when needed. No matter what time of the day or night, or what personal event he was attending,
Jon always takes the time to answer a call or text from a lodge member in need.
It is an honor both for your lodge and Jon’s family, that he will be representing Waterbury #265 as State President. I hope
you will all support him by attending his installation dinner in Rocky Hill, or even buying one of his shirts. He has worked hard, and has
made many sacrifices. I hope his lodge will show him the appreciation he deserves. Should you require and information on purchasing
the shirts or attending the dinner, please contact Cindy Arthur at 860-558-0113 or [email protected]
Waterbury Elks 265 Facebook Page
https://www.facebook.com/WaterburyElks265
Pertinent lodge info can be found here.
Please remember our troops serving
in harm's way in your prayers...
Jerry Barth Saratoga Classic 2016
The Jerry Barth Saratoga Classic is once again
scheduled this year and I have 4 trips scheduled for 2016. The
dates are Saturday July 23, Saturday July 30, Saturday
August 20, and SUNDAY AUGUST 28.
A deposit of $25 dollars per person will guarantee
you a seat on the bus. The total price is $ 85 dollars per
person and that includes breakfast at the Lodge at 7:00am, bus
transportation, barbeque at Saratoga Springs Park, admission
and grandstand seating at the Racetrack, all the beverages you
can handle including the ones you can fit in your cooler
(providing that you bring one), the coolers are allowed to be
carried into the Racetrack, BUT NO GLASS BOTTLES
WHATSOEVER ARE ALLOWED IN THE RACETRACK ITSELF.
There will be wine for the ladies and I’m planning on adding a
new drink on the bus for everyone to enjoy.
The bus will leave the Elk’s parking lot at 7:30 am, and
we should arrive at the Saratoga Springs Park no later than
10:30 am so that we can enjoy the cook out. We shall then
proceed to the race track between 12:00 and 12:30 pm and we
will leave at the end of the 8th race.
You are still welcome to stop at our Lodge for dinner
when we return after the race and enjoy a great meal prepared
by Chef Pat Lacerenza, and you all know by now what great
meals he prepares.
For more information, you can contact me at (203) 5284001, or e-mail me at [email protected]
Payments can be mailed to me, FLAVIO BASILE at
200 Yale Street, 30-B, Waterbury CT 06704, or can be left at
the Rathskeller in the form of a check payable to “BPOE #265”.
IMPORTANT
The deadline for the submission of articles for the
Elks Call is the 16th of the month.
Please send all articles by e-mail to:
[email protected]
with the words ELKS CALL included in the
SUBJECT LINE.
Articles sent to any other e-mail address
will not be received!
A Mother’s Love
Of all the special joys in life,
The big ones and the small,
A mother’s love and
tenderness
Is the greatest of them all.
To all Veterans of
Waterbury Elks
Lodge # 265
If you wish to attend one or
both of the following Veterans Events
please contact Exalted Ruler Wanda Reiff at: (203) 808-1398. There
will also be a sign-up sheet in the Rathskeller. Each event is limited to
10 members.
Please respond by May 10, 2016
Event #1 - Friday May 20, 2016,
67th Annual Connecticut Armed Forces Day Luncheon at the
Aqua Turf Club, 556 Mulberry Street
Southington, Ct. Social hour begins at 11:00 a.m. and lunch at noon.
Event #2 - Wednesday May 25, 2016,
Waterbury Veterans Memorial Committee, Annual Support
Our Troops Memorial Day Dinner at La Bella Vista at the Ponte Club,
380 Farmwood Road, Waterbury Ct. Doors open at 6:00 p.m. with
dinner at 7:00 p.m.
WATERBURY ELKS 265 WEBSITE
You can find photographs of functions submitted
to the lodge website at:
http://www.elks265.org
(Webmaster: Bob Ranaldo) Any photos to be
included in the Photo Album
(Such as lodge visitations, lodge functions, outdoor events etc.)
Can be emailed directly to the webmaster: Bob Ranaldo
[email protected]
SICK BOARD
REHABS
Tony Dance
Highland Healthcare 745 Highland Avenue, Cheshire, CT 06410
Jay D’Angelo
Gaylord Hospital
50 Gaylord Farm Road •Wallingford, CT 06492
IN HOSPITAL
Peter Gelada
St. Mary’s Hospital
56 Franklin St. • Waterbury, CT 06706
AT HOME
Merlanda Madzek Birkenberger
Rich Lanza • John Phelan
Rick Geddes • Laura Graham
John Kazlauskas
We are currently using the Electronic Board in the Rathskeller
as well as the Sick Board at the Lodge entrance to keep our members
updated on the status of those who are recuperating at home or currently
in the hospital.
Please take a moment to read it on your next visit and
remember to keep me updated if you know of any Elk member who is
sick or in the hospital.
It would be nice to drop them a card to let them know that
you are thinking about them!
Eugene LaFauci Jr – Esteemed Leading Knight
Phone # (203) 263-6293
2016 -2017
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SMALL
$33.00
MEDIUM
$33.00
LARGE
$33.00
XLARGE
$33.00
2XLARGE
$34.00
3XLARGE
$35.00
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4XLARGE
$36.00
STYLE: (check) M____ L____
5XLARGE
$37.00
6XLARGE
$38.00
PLEASE CIRCLE SIZE & PRICE
SHIRT PRICE
CUSTOM MONOGRAM ʹ NAME & TITLE (optional) $3.00 per line
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MAKE CHECKS PAYABLE TO JONATHAN ARTHUR
MAIL ORDER WITH PAYMENT IN FULL TO: Jonathan Arthur, 73 Pepperbush Lane, Newington, CT 06111
ORDER DEADLINE MAY 13, 2016
SHIRTS WILL BE DELIVERED AT THE STATE CONVENTION
HIRTSS CAN BE DELIVE
DELIVER
RED IN HOUSTON FOR A $20 DON
DONA
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SHIRT
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Connecticut Elks Association
2016 – 2017 State Pins
Minimum Order is 10 pins
Order in multiples of 5
Orders will be delivered
at the State Convention in Rocky Hill
Pins will not be mailed nor delivered in Houston
Quantity
Price Break
10 – 20 Pins
25 – 45 Pins
50+ Pins
Price per pin
$1.65
$1.55
$1.45
Extended Price
Make Check payable to Jonathan Arthur
Mail order with payment in full to Jonathan Arthur, 73 Pepperbush Lane, Newington, CT 06111-4242
ORDER DEADLINE- June 1, 2016
Name
Address
City, State Zip
Lodge No.
Phone
e-mail
Office Use Only
Date Rec’d
Check #
Order Number
Date Ordered
Date Received
Waterbury Elks Lodge # 265
283 West Main Street • Waterbury, CT 06702
Phone (203) 525-9203
BEREAVEMENT MENU
BREAKFAST - $11.95 per Person, Tax & Tip Included
Eggs • Bacon • Sausage • Home Fries • Rolls
Coffee, Tea & Orange Juice
Assorted Danish - $1.50 per person
BRUNCH - $14.50 per Person, Tax & Tip Included
Eggs • Bacon • Sausage • Home Fries
Salad • Pasta • Chicken • Ham • Vegetable
Bread & Butter • Coffee, Tea & Orange Juice
LUNCH - $16.95 per Person, Tax & Tip Included
Salad • Pasta • Meatballs • Sausage & Peppers
Chicken • Ham • Potato & Vegetable
Bread & Butter • Coffee & Tea
*** ALSO AVAILABLE ***
CREATE YOUR OWN MENU FROM ABOVE
(PRICED ACCORDINGLY)
Happy Mother’s Day
ELKS PRIDE - COMMUNITY FOCUS
2015
2016
WATERBURY LODGE No. 265, B.P.O. ELKS
The next regular session of Waterbury Lodge No. 265, B.P.O. Elks, will be held at the Lodge Room on Tuesday evening, Tuesday, May 10, 2016 at 7:00 p.m.
Exalted Ruler
Wanda I Reiff
BUSINESS OF THE SESSION
Secretary
Jonathan Arthur PER, PDD, VP
The following applications for membership, having been received and read at the last Lodge session were referred to the Standing Committee of Investigation:
NAME
Robert L. Wergin
David McNerny
Laura McBride
Penny James
John Snopkowski
Danielle Violette-White
Edmund J. Malaspina, Jr.
Maureen Fell
Laurie Bosco
Kathleen Fogarty
RESIDENCE
30 Mason Ave., Oakville
East St., Wolcott
Redstone Hill Rd., Bristol
Pearl St., Plainville
Oxford Way, Torrington
Union City Rd., Prospect
Smoke Rise Cir., Prospect
Richard Ave., Wolcott
Frisbie Cir., Wolcott
High St., Bristol
BUSINESS ADDRESS
Water St., Naugatuck
Trumbull St., New Haven
Great Meadow Rd., Rocky Hill
Great Meadow Rd., Rocky Hill
Tompkins St.
Chase Parkway
Commerce Ct., Cheshire
N/A
Kerea Ave., Wolcott
N/A
PROPOSER
Flavio Basile
Gregg Jackson
Paula Esposit
Paula Esposito
Vincent Distasi
Ryan Gannon, PER
Edmund J. Malaspina, Sr.
Jay Finkenzeller
Jay Finkenzeller
Jay Finkenzeller
Jay Finkenzeller is the Est. Leading Knight at the Beverly-Salem, MA. Lodge No. 1309
DATED MATERIAL
P.O. Box 615
WATERBURY, CONNECTICUT 06720
THE ELKS
Note:
OCCUPATION
Postman
Program Director
Case Manager
Processing Asst.
Teacher
Student
Insurance
Program Director
Admin. Secretary
Unemployed