Anniston Lodge 189

January 2012

Welcome To Our New Members

David Douglas, Penni Slovensky,

and Thomas Dew

A Message From Our Exalted Ruler

By the time you get this newsletter, the holidays will be over and we will be settling in for

the new year. The Alabama Elks Mid-Year Convention is scheduled for January 20-21st at

Perdido Beach on the Gulf. There are several members from our Lodge that are planning

to go to the convention. Several members are even leaving on January 19th and staying

overnight in Fairhope. We will visit the Fairhope Lodge and eat at one of the local seafood

restaurants on that Thursday evening. If you are interested in going, there is information

on the bulletin board at the Lodge, or you can contact me. I will be glad to forward the

info to you. Should be a good time, so try to clear your calendar and make plans to go

with us.

Remember that nominations for Lodge Officers will be at the Lodge meeting on February

9th. If you are interested in being a Lodge Officer or know someone who is, please attend

this meeting. Elections will be held for any contested position at the Lodge meeting on

February 23rd.

As always, I encourage you to read the rest of the newsletter as there are many informative

articles concerning activities and developments at the Lodge.

Fraternally yours,

Amy Lane, ER

IN MEMORY

“TO OUR ABSENT MEMBERS”

Community Activities:

Wreath Laying Ceremony -

Fort McClellan Military Cemetery

On a crisp sunny Saturday morn-

ing, December 10th, I had the

honor of participating in the first

Ceremony of this kind at Fort

McClellan honoring our local

deceased Veterans as part of

Wreaths Across America project.

Wreaths were placed on all grave

sites that numbered more than 300

by five local Boy Scout troops and

four Girl Scout troops.

The Fort McClellan ceremony is

similar to the one at Arlington

National Cemetery near Washing-

ton D.C.. I was told that more than

540 cemeteries across the nation

now participate annually.

More info is at

www.wreathsacrossamerica.org

I would like to thank each

member of our lodge and Curt Sasser

for supporting this event through our

donation and time.

Submitted by Ed Benton

From The Secretary:

Cathy Benton

NEW MEMBERS

David Douglas, Penni Slovensky,

and Thomas Dew

Proposed for Membership

John Smythe proposed by

J.J. Taylor

Please, if you have not donated

your $10 to ENF this year, it's not

too late. I challenge our Lodge go

higher in the standings. We have

met the $4.50 per capital goal set

by the Grand Lodge, but I know we

can do better than that. Each year,

the Elks National Foundation

strives to grant more $ back to each

state than it received from that state

in donations. These grants help

fund the state Elks associations'

major charitable projects.

Our major state project is Camp

ASSCA! The state associations also

use these grants to fund their

"Hoop Shoot," Soccer Shoot, Drug

Awareness and Scholarship

Programs, as well as other

charitable and philanthropic

projects. This year, the Elks

National Foundation will grant

$8.1 million to the state Elks

associations.

So, please stop by my office or

mail a $10 check.....I just might

buy you a drink!

A Letter From Reba Chunn

It was in July of 1961 that my

Grandpa passed away leaving my

Mom to raise the four of us girls all by

herself. He was a member of the Elks

Lodge in Anniston; and that year, the

men from the Lodge delivered the big-

gest Turkey I had ever seen to our

house for Christmas. My eyes were as

big as golf balls as they continued to

bring in oranges, apples, and all kinds

of nuts. I think it was more food than I

had ever seen in my life at one time.

And they didn't forget the kids

either! There were big candy-canes a

foot long and about an inch

thick. They didn't stop there. They

brought each child a Christmas pre-

sent. My little sister got a car and I

remember Mom saying that Santa

must have known that she liked cars. I

will never forget my present, a black

poodle dog with a tail that rattled

when you hit it. I couldn't wait to get

to school to tell all my friends about

my poodle dog. I talked about it so

much you'd have thought it was ten

feet tall or more. I kept that little dog

close to me for a very long time,

through several difficult moves.

In fact, I kept it until my two little

brothers arrived on the scene. And we

all know what boys do.

I never got the chance to thank each of

those men personally, but I will never

forget the joy and happiness they

brought into my life that Christmas.

Each year, I try to follow their exam-

ple and remember those less fortunate.

At times, I can hardly believe that 50

years have come and gone. Those

memories are still clear and bright to

me. I am thankful for those men and

the gift they gave me and my family.

Most of all, I am happy to know the

tradition of bringing joy to others is

still very much a part of the Elks

Lodge in Anniston.

Thanks to all of you for such a

wonderful Christmas memory!

IN MEMORY

“TO OUR ABSENT MEMBERS”

REPORT FROM BOARD OF DIRECTORS

We now have a new two-tap draft beer cooler/dispenser in the lounge for you to enjoy your favorite, cold glass of suds. We've taken a while to accomplish this, but it's done now.

In the works are a couple of large flat screen TVs. We hope to have them up and working for the BCS game as well as the Super Bowl. We're now raising money for these amenities through various donations

projects. Come by the Lodge and someone will be there to explain the way to make your $10 donation and enjoy doing it. It's based on a point system.

Also in discussion is a way to improve the "cattle chute" side entrance to the Lodge. Hopefully, we can figure a way to finance a conversion of the chute into a nice and inviting foyer for our members and guests. The first impression is always the lasting impression to our guests and potential members who enter our Lodge. No deci-sion has been made, but it's under consideration.

In addition to Lodge improvements, the Board of Directors (formerly Trustees) present for Lodge consideration our benefactor programs. The following are some gifts and donations our Lodge has been able to make and will make for the 2011-12 Lodge year: Wreaths Across America-$1,000; Dictionaries to third graders-$3,500; Tornado victims-$2,500; Others in need-$4,000; Scholarships-$30,000; Henderson Trust Scholarships-$4,000; Community Children and Family's

Christmas-$8,000; UCP-$7,500; Relay for Life-$8,000; ROTC Scholarship-$500; Calhoun County Spelling B-$700; Veteran's Clinic and Activities-$2,000; Hoop Shoot for community youth-$500. Elks Care, Elks Share!

Working for our Lodge and community, The Board of Directors

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"SOUPER" BOWL PARTY VIII

FEBRUARY 5TH BRING YOUR FAVORITE

POT OF SOUP (OPTIONAL) AND

WATCH THE SUPER BOWL AT THE LODGE

WHILE SAMPLING EVERYONE’S SPECIAL

RECIPE SOUP (A LODGE TRADITION)

IN MEMORY

“TO OUR ABSENT MEMBERS”

CHILDREN’S CHRISTMAS PARTY

AND NEEDY FAMILY GIFTS

Our Lodge hosted a Christmas party for over eighty children. Each child was able

to visit with Santa and Mrs. Claus and received a gift. Many members worked

hard to help make this event successful. Hank Luecken and Honey Gann were

special helpers and without them, Santa and Mrs. Claus would not have been able

to attend our party. Sandy Gates-Lipham did a wonderful job with Santa pictures

that she took of all the children. Everyone should have received a picture of their

child with Santa and Mrs. Claus. If not, please let us know as soon as possible and

we will get it to you. You can also visit Sandy’s website at momentsphotography-

bySandy.com to view all the photos. Lodge photographer Daniel Clark made

wonderful, candid photographs of the party. Those can be seen at the Lodge or on

our Lodge’s Facebook page. Julie Luecken worked hard making over two hun-

dred sugar cookies for the children to decorate. Of course, there were also the

shoppers, wrappers, cooks, decorators, etc. that all made the extra effort to make

sure that this event was the biggest and best yet. If we tried to name all those

thirty or so people who helped, we would be sure to leave someone off the list. But

just like Santa, we know who’s been nice, and we give them our sincere thanks for

all their help.

ANTLERS’ MEETING IS THE SECOND SUNDAY OF EVERY

MONTH AT 1:30 P.M. EVERYONE IS WELCOME TO VISIT

AND ALL YOUTH (AGES 6 YRS AND ABOVE) ARE

ENCOURAGED TO JOIN!

The Antlers helped host the Children’s Christmas Party. They

worked hard planning the activities, moving tables and chairs,

decorating and manning the activities tables.

The Antlers have also delivered all the food and supplies that were

collected to a local private animal shelter. They will soon be deliver-

ing the food collected in the food drive to a local food pantry.

The Antlers program is designed to teach our youth about civic and

charitable activities. The older Antlers also act as mentors for the

younger ones. If you are unfamiliar with the Antlers program and

would like more information, please contact Amy Lane. Visitors are

also welcome at the monthly meetings. There is no cost to join.

HOOP SHOOT

Our annual hoop shoot contest will be held at the Oxford Civic Center Gym (Oxford Lake) on Sunday, January 29th. Registration begins at 1:15p.m. The hoop shoot starts at 2 p.m. Ages for contestants are 8 to 13 years for both boys and girls. Trophies will be awarded to first, second and third place winners for each age group of boys and girls (i.e. 8-9, 10-11, 12-13), and everyone will receive a recognition medal. First place winners will go to the District tournament in Hoover. From there winners go to state finals in Birmingham, regional's in Valdosta, Ga., and nationals in Massachusetts. Anyone who has or knows a child in the age group who likes to shoot basketball free throws, tell them about this Elk spon-sored event. It's good clean fun and competition, with a chance for the child and family to get an all-expense-paid trip to the tournaments that follow for the winners. Last year over 3 million youths nationwide participated in this very interesting and fun contest. Also, any adult interested in helping in our local contest should contact Hoop Shoot

Chairman Roger Jackson.

ANNISTON LODGE #189 OFFICERS

*Exalted Ruler Amy Lane

*Leading Knight Tim Wallace

*Loyal Knight J. J. Taylor

*Lecturing Knight Ed Benton

Esquire Bill Weathers

Inner Guard C. Terrell Padgett

Tiler Geoff White

Chaplain Pam Gunnett

Secretary Cathy Benton

Treasurer Barbara Gann

Photographer Daniel Clark

TRUSTEES *Wilford Lane *Gene Chauncey

*Alan Pierce *Glenn McCall

*Bobby McDowell

* Board of Directors

P. O. BOX 817

1019 SOUTH NOBLE STREET

ANNISTON ALABAMA 36202

(256) 236-9687

elk189@cableone.net

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28 John Jones

29 Anne Vanduser

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Johnny Stoval Don’t forget to come by the Lodge on your

birthday for your free birthday drink.

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1 Happy New

Year!!!

2 Bingo 3 Emblem Club

Meeting

PER Meeting

4 Bingo 5 Board of

Directors &

House Commit-

tee Meeting

6 Bingo 7

8 Antlers

Meeting 1:30 PM

9 Bingo

Rib Sale 4PM

BCS Champion-

ship 7PM

10 11 Bingo 12

Lodge Meeting

13 Bingo 14

15 16 Bingo 17

18 Bingo 19 20 Bingo

AEA Mid-Year

Convention—

Perdido

21 AEA Mid-

Year Convention

– Perdido

22 23 Bingo 24

25 Bingo 26

Lodge Meeting

27 Bingo 28

29 Hoop Shoot

2 PM

30 Bingo 31

Feb 1 Bingo Feb 2 Board of

Directors &

House Commit-

tee Meeting

Feb 3 Bingo Feb 4

Feb 5 “Souper”

Bowl Party

Feb 6 Bingo

Feb 7 Emblem

Club Meeting

PER Meeting

Feb 8 Bingo Feb 9

Lodge Meeting

Feb 10 Bingo Feb 11

January 2012

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