4 Michael & Terri Casey William & Stephanie Forthofer5 Mathew & Ann Marie Lechner12 Stephen & Elizabeth A Bevan13 Larry & Kathi Lowstetter17 Phil & Carol Baptiste21 Daniel & Debra Boros22 Terrence & Amy Butler Brett & Tammey Shriver24 Tracey & Kenneth Lewis James & Jeannine Wirscham Per27 Duane & Molly Streator30 Charles & Peggy Aliff Keithlyn & Coral Ransom

Merry Christmas to all!

As the holidays are approaching fast and the year is coming to an end, take time to reflect on all the good that has happened this past year. We've made many new improvements within our lodge, had a few successful new events, and best of all we are well on track to have another positive gain of membership this year. It’s quite nice to see new members getting involved and asking how and where they can help. This is personally my favorite time of the year at the Elks with The Turkey Trot, OSU Michigan game and my favorite event of the year The Members Tom and Jerry Party. If you haven’t been to any of these, I would encourage you to check your calendars and stop in.

I don’t really like to thank individual people in these letters for the work they have done because if I did that we wouldn’t have much room in the Echo for anything else. But in this case, but I think it’s necessary. Phil and Alicia Romano, thank you for all your hard work last month. You guys went truly above and beyond.

For Veterans Day this year the Elyria lodge served the Valor Home breakfast for close to 40 vets. If you’re not familiar with the Valor Home, the Valor Home “Lorain” provides transitional housing to homeless veterans in Lorain County. It’s a great organization that I, as a citation of the community and as an Elk, am proud to help with.

Finally, If I don’t see you before the end of the year I would like to wish all of you and your families a very Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year.

Milestones

1 Willi Sr, Nicholas2 Coen, James E Ritsko Stephens, Barbara E3 Baptiste, Phil Harold Jr, Robert D Mitchell, Thomas J4 Desich, Richard Earley Per, John A5 Konowal, Antoinette Beiser, Ryan E7 Amstutz, Robert W Isenhart, Betty J Mealwitz, Todd9 Brewer, Robin Butler, Terrence R10 Doan, Terry King, Regan D11 Osborne, Bryan Vourlojianis, George N12 Gebhardt, Michael Haines, Alan R Lattea, Mary Lynn Sensheimer, Dale N Vasi, Thomas M13 Rigsby, Joshua R Sutorus, Diane14 Bedocs, Joseph A Grobe, Allen J15 Iselin, Brian Meyers, Michael16 Giebel, Charles L Hahn, Jeff Kowalinski, Edwin R Machovina, Thomas

16 Powell, Susan J17 Cipriano, Lindsay J Zavallo, Anthony18 Kennard, Martin J19 Phillips, Michael Poling, Edward Taylor, Steven M20 Brumby, Lowell Darby, Michael L Grunda, Jay B

Hahn Jr, Philip EHales, Terry

21 Kehler, Vicky L22 Netkowicz, Glen C23 Fuchs, Stephen M24 Marks, Cynthia K Pierson, William C Sinegar, Mark26 Frank, Lee R Meyer Per, Robert D Mitchell, John D27 Daniels, Andrew R McCray, Mackenzie28 Eisbrenner, Edward L Mansfield, Melanie Nelson, Daniel M29 Campolo, Mathew J Dangerfield, Vicki Zaleski, Ronald T30 Murray Jr, James R31 Blair, Laurie M Kasper, John B Rubinoski Sr Per, Albert Schroth, Hanna A

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B.P.O.E. #465

A Fraternal Organization

246 Second Street

Elyria, Ohio 44035-5620

BENEVOLENT AND PROTECT IVE ORDER o f ELKS • LODGE #465

DECEMBER 2019 VOLUME 56 NO. 12

Exalted Ruler’s Message

Fraternally Yours, ALEK RADOSEVICH ER

Nick AbrahamMike Abraham

Children's Christmas Party

The Children’s Christmas Party will be on Dec. 8th from 1 to 4 PM. Lunch and entertainment will be provided. Kids 8 & under please. Santa will call the children by age (youngest - oldest). Please remember to bring your camera!

Please note, Presents that are not picked up by December 14 will be donated to the "Not Forgotten Box".

See you there! Children’s Christmas Party Committee

2019 Memorial Service

Our Elks Memorial Service will be held on Sunday, December 1st at 11 AM. We will remember the members that have passed on since last year’s service. We will also dedicate the nameplate of each deceased to be placed on the memorial wall. Breakfast will be served after the memorial service. Family members are especially invited.

“To Our Absent Members”

Jenniene Machovina Jack Lesnick Lester Spike

Dr. Scott Radosevich Stan Mazur

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Bi-Laws

Our lodge Bi-Laws are revised and/or updated every 5 years and submitted to Grand Lodge for approval. The current Bi-Laws are posted on the lodge bulletin board with any changes made by the Bi-Laws committee highlighted. The Bi-Laws will be voted on at the next regular lodge meeting in December (Dec. 11th).

All Elk members in good standing that attend the meeting are eligible to vote.

Brad Smith Scholarship fund

We are still taking applications for the two scholarships that will be rewarded this year. One scholarship is for $1000, and the other is for $500. You can pick up an application at the bar or at the club office. The scholarships will be awarded at the Elks annual awards banquet in early 2020. You must apply in order to win.

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THE ELKS ECHO Published the first day of every month by

The Elyria Elks #465246 Second St., Elyria, OH 44035

Office (440) 322-9695; Club (440) 323-4391EDITOR: Jim Birkhimer (440) 452-0342ECHO EMAIL: elks465@outlook.com

LODGE EMAIL: elks465@neohio.twcbc.comLODGE OFFICERS 2019—2020

EXALTED RULER ALEK RADOSEVICH

ESTEEMED LEADING KNIGHT CHUCK MARTIN

ESTEEMED LOYAL KNIGHT BILL MEDLEN

ESTEEMED LECTURING KNIGHT MIKE WALKER

SECRETARY TIM COLE

TREASURER KATHY AMOS

TILER DAVE NOREN

ESQUIRE DEAN ROBINSON

CHAPLAIN TIM BARR

INNER GUARD JOHN RADOLEC

TRUSTEES

JIM EVANS * DAN LECKEY

JEFF POWELL * SAM SCHROEDER * TODD TRAICOFF

C. P. Donations for November

$93 MEMBER/GUEST ROAST BEEF DINNER$20 Joe Moss ~ $31.50 Noren Wing Night$10 Dave & Cindy Schroeder ~ $15 Peanut

Thank you!

Penny Banks: 2 Banks: Bob Cummons 1 Bank: Ron Adams, John Mitchell, Jim Bring Tim Barnes, Tim Schluter, Kaaren & Dave Bill & Regenia Comerford, Joe Moss

Thank you again to all that contributed!

YOUR C.P. COMMITTEE

You Have the Power to Donate Life

Currently, more than 123,000 men, women, and children are awaiting organ transplants to save their lives. Thousands more are in need of tissue and cornea transplants to restore their mobility and sight. Register to be an organ, eye, and tissue donor and provide hope to those who wait. Go to www.donatelife.net and register today.

Great EventsComing in January!

Trustee Meeting ~ Wednesday the 8th

Board of Directors Meeting ~ Wednesday the 22nd

Lodge Meetings ~ Wednesday the 8th & 22nd

Like us on Facebook @ Elyria Elks 465

Weekly Draw

10 pm.

at the Lodge ACE OF SPADES 8:30EVERY THURSDAY!

Weekly Draw

10 pm

Weekly Draw

10 pm

Wing Night

6 - 8:30 PM

Kitchen Open

Lunch:

11 Am - 1:30 pm

Ace of Spades8:30 PM

Kitchen Open

Lunch:

11 Am - 1:30 pm

Dinner:

5 - 7 pm

Taco night

Kitchen Open

Lunch:

11 Am - 1:30 pm

Dinner:

5 - 7 pm

Wing Night

6 - 8:30 PM

Kitchen Open

Lunch:

11 Am - 1:30 pm

Ace of Spades8:30 PM

Weekly Draw

10 pm

Kitchen Open

Lunch:

11 Am - 1:30 pm

Dinner:

5 - 7 pm

Taco night

Kitchen Open

Lunch:

11 Am - 1:30 pm

Dinner:

5 - 7 pm

Kitchen Open

Lunch:

11 Am - 1:30 pm

Dinner:

5 - 7 pm

Kitchen Open

Lunch:

11 Am - 1:30 pm

Dinner:

5 - 7 pm

Monthly

draw 9 PM

Kitchen Open

Lunch:

11 Am - 1:30 pm

CP Roast

Beef Dinner

6:00 PM

Kitchen Open

Lunch:

11 Am - 1:30 pm

Dinner:

5 - 8 pm

Kitchen Open

Lunch:

11 Am - 1:30 pm

Dinner:

5 - 8 pm

Trustee Meeting

6 PM

Lodge Meeting

7:30 PM

Kitchen Open

Lunch:

11 Am - 1:30 pmBrowns

football

1 PM

Browns

football

1 PM

Browns

football

4 PM

Kitchen Open

Lunch:

11 Am - 1:30 pm

Dinner:

5 - 7 pm

Taco night

Kitchen Open

Lunch:

11 Am - 1:30 pm

Dinner:

5 - 7 pm

Kitchen Open

Lunch:

11 Am - 1:30 pm

Kitchen Open

Lunch:

11 Am - 1:30 pm

Dinner:

5 - 8 pm

Kitchen Open

Lunch:

11 Am - 1:30 pm

Dinner:

5 - 8 pm

Wing Night

6 - 8:30 PM

Kitchen Open

Lunch:

11 Am - 1:30 pm

Ace of Spades8:30 PM

Christmas

Lodge closed

Browns football

4:15 PM

AOL Christmas

GaLA

Memorial

service

Children’s

Christmas

party

Browns

football

1 PM Member

Tom & Jerry

Party

Lodge open

12 PM - 6 PM

Tom & Jerry

Party

ADVANCEMENT of the Lodge

Doors will open at 12:00 PM, withdrawings at 1:30 PM in the Marine Room

18th

AnnualChristmas Shopping gala

Chinese Auction, refreshments, door prizes, & 50/50 drawing.Come one come all. Members, family and friends welcome!

Sunday , December 1st

From ADVANCEMENT of the LodgeAOL(Advancement of the Lodge) is a very informal group, presently consisting

of 12 women. Throughout the year we have various fund raisers - bingo, 50/50, a reverse raffle in the fall, a flower raffle for Mother’s Day, The Christmas Gala which is the 1st Sunday in December. We usually have 4-5 meetings a year. All the money we raise goes directly to the Lodge for their various needs. If you are interested in joining our group or for more information, call Judy at 322-4198. It is a great way of getting involved and meeting your fellow Elks!!

The Advancement Of The Lodge Committee

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New Years

Eve Party

Save the date: Friday February 14th, COMEDY CLUB Night. An Elyria Elks exclusive event with 3 comedians, a MC, a Featured comedian, and a Headliner attraction from HBO, Showtime and Second City Chicago Comedy Central. Enjoy Darrel’s delicious dinner, the 3 act show and a dessert table buffet after the show. All details will be in the January Echo. Tickets on sale just after Christmas. Get your friends together for this special event. Proceeds will go to the “Raise the Roof” campaign.

Tim Cole- chairperson

We are looking for businesses to help sponsor our Comedy Club Night on Friday February 14th. We are looking for both Gold Patron and Silver Patron sponsors. Your logos will be posted and all will be mentioned and thanked as part of the show event. See Tim Cole for details. 440-322-5181

Wing Night

6 - 8:30 PM

Kitchen Open

Lunch:

11 Am - 1:30 pm

Ace of Spades8:30 PM

The Wednesday Night women’s Bowling league is having a Giving tree to donate items to the Hospitality House and the Humane Society.

There will be a list on the bulletin boards on first floor and bowling alley. If anyone is interested in donating, there will be a container by the front office!

We will collect these and take to the two places. Please remember our furry friends, old towels and small blankets are needed for the animals!

Cut off date will be Dec. 18. Thank you in advance!!

Steel Tip Dart League

The lodge would like to start a Tuesday night in-house league in January 2020. If you are interested in joining and would like more information please sign up your name and phone number at the bar.

SATURDAY JANUARY 11th

Gambling 6:00 to 8:30 Music 8:00 to 11:00

BLACK JACK * DOOR PRIZES

BEAT THE DEALER * TICKET TOURNAMENTS

50/50 * SIGN-UP GAMES

Pulled Pork Sandwiches and Mac & Cheese

DJ Providing music with a VEGAS FLARE!

Sign-up sheet and rules for the ticket tournament

will be available at the bar

**$20 entry fee due at sign-up.**

New Members!

Please welcome the following new members into our lodge: Dominic Dickinson, Susan Didino, David Gilchrist Jr., Mary Goetz, Patrick Linn, Kevin Schofield, & Eric Wagner.

We also had 3 reinstated members: Alan Adams, Neil Hamilton, & James Reichlin

And one transfer (from RI): Annette McKay PER

We welcome all of you, and hope to see you at the Lodge often. Congratulations!

Coming soon the Elyria Elks Lodge #465 official website will be going live. It has many features that are intended to better serve the needs of our members. More information relative to the formal launch date will be available soon!!