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ST. AUGUSTINE ST. AUGUSTINE ST. AUGUSTINE ST. AUGUSTINE

ELKS LODGE #829ELKS LODGE #829ELKS LODGE #829ELKS LODGE #829

LODGE BULLETIN

October 2017October 2017October 2017October 2017

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Exalted Ruler’s Message

As I write this letter we still have Elk members that are with-out power. Irma affected just about everyone. I talked to one man who said every day on the way home it was a gallon of milk, a loaf of bread and diapers. Now it is five gallons of gas too. There are people in the community that need help and that is what Elks do.

Bingo is temporarily closed so our primary source of income for charity is the event parking. On a busy night it takes about ten people to park effectively. I am making a request for volunteers if you can just help one show a month we can give some of the regulars a night off.

Because of slow summer sales the kitchen has been cut back to volunteers only. I have heard some suggestions the PERs want to cook a Friday night dinner. I wonder what they will surprise us with? The PERs are a fun group and work well together.

I am going to speak to the officers and I would like them to do a Friday dinner as well. I am not sure what we will make but I can do beans!

I am sure there are others that are handy in the kitchen and would like to wow us with their culinary expertise. All you need to do is reach out to me and we can make it happen.

My Elk of the month is Chris Lowe. Chris had his house heavily damaged during Mathew and before he could get it all put back together Irma came along and put him back to square one. Last week he was in the lot helping to park cars smiling and waving at everyone.

Chris is a good Elk he always has a smile, a kind word and a bit horseplay. Congratulation Chris.

John Gebert, Exalted Ruler

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COMMITTEE CHAIRS 2017-2018

ACCIDENT PREVENTION JIM BELLAMY

ACTIVITIES

AMERICANISM MIKE HUGHES

AUDITING TOM KAVANAUGH

BINGO LARRY CAPITANO

CHARITY LORIN AUSTIN

DRUG AWARENESS GRACE ANDREWS

ELAND LIAISON JOHN GEBERT (PER)

ELKS NATIONAL FUND BOB KERSHNER (PER)

FRATERNAL RANDY STAY (PER)

GOVERNMENT RELATIONS JOHN GEBERT (PER)

INVESTIGATION TED BEAL (PDD)

MEMBERSHIP GEORGE APRIL (PER)

ORIENTATION CONNIE SARNOWSKI

PARKING KATHERINE HELHOSKI

PER ASSOCIATION LAISION OLEN MEREDITH (PER)

PUBLIC RELATIONS JOHN GEBERT (PER)

RELIEF JOHN GEBERT (PER)

VETERANS AFFAIRS FRED DUPONT (PER)

YOUTH ACTIVITIES IRV STOCKDALE

CHAIR CARY COLEMAN

BAR

GAMEROOM DOMINIC MAZZUCA

FINANCIAL REPORTS JACK WOLCOTT

SAFETY JIM BELLAMY

LODGE NETWORK

RENTAL COORDINATOR

LORIN AUSTIN

MIKE RATHMANN

HOUSE COMMITTEE

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LODGE OFFICERS 2017-2018

EXALTED RULER JOHN GEBERT (PER)

EST. LEADING KNIGHT LORIN AUSTIN

ESTEEMED LOYAL KNIGHT MIKE HUGHES

ESTEEMED LECTURING KNIGHT CONNIE SARNOWSKI

SECRETARY MICHAEL RATHMANN

TREASURER KEVIN WALSH

TILER GLORIA BENISCHECK

ESQUIRE DR ERIC COLON

CHAPLAIN MEGAN KELLEY

INNER GUARD BEN BENISCHECK

ORGANIST GEOFF DOBSON (PDD)

ELKS CLUB INC. COMMITTEE

TRUSTEES

ONE YEAR IRV STOCKDALE

TWO YEARS OLEN MEREDITH (PER)

THREE YEARS JOE SMITH SR (CHAIR)

FOUR YEARS SARA MCDAVITT

FIVE YEARS WILLIAM RODDY

CHAIR PAT SHIPLEY (PER)

MEMBER BOB KERSHNER (PER)

MEMBER JAMES DEAN (PER)

MEMBER LOUIS WISE (PDD)

MEMBER

MEMBER

TED BEAL (PDD)

BARRY MASTERS (PER)

LODGE ADVISOR

BOB KERSHNER (PER) robert.kershner@live.com

(904) 829-6220

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One of the main fundraisers as an Elks Lodge is Elks Na-

tional Foundation (ENF). The foundation supports both national and

state programs as well as providing special grants to Lodges for work in

our communities. Without the support of the local Lodges, ENF would

not have the impact it does from local Lodges to state and national pro-

grams. From time to time I discuss those programs in the ENF Corner

articles.

This month I would like to list the 35 Lodge members who have been

recognized by Grand Lodge as Second-Year Donors and awarded the

Great Heart Elk Pin. For those who are recognized below and attending

the next Lodge meeting, I will be awarding the Great Heart Elk Pin.

The members recognized are:

Wayne S Barbour, Peter Beckwith Sr., Frank Benischeck, Gloria

Benischeck, Arthur E Borde, Edward S Bowman, James Bristle, Allen

Cole, Sarah Dousman, John Dunkle, Alisa M Eason, Nicole Ehart,

Gerard M Gerling, David A Grace, Donald R Gray, Thomas Heggie,

Gerald Hunt, Sam Kinsey, Barry Master, Ruthie McDaniel, Sarah

McDavitt, Vincent Newberry, Daniel J Nootens, Ed Paucek, Michael L

Rathmann, Pamela Ruiz, Peggy Shope, A Joseph Smith, Jr., Barbara

Smith, Joseph Smith Sr., M Denise Smith, Joann Stoval, Harry Wal-

dron, Jeffrey West, and Patrick Whelan.

Congratulations to the above individuals for being recipients of the

Great Heart Elk Pin and thank you for contributing to the success of

Elks National Foundation programs. You are truly the examples of Elks

Care – Elks Share!

NOTE: Since 2015, a portion of the $100 you paid for each 10K Super-nite ticket went as a donation to ENF in your name. For 2016, the con-tribution to ENF in your name was $23.80 per ticket.

Fraternally, Bob Kershner, PER

ENF Chair, St Augustine Lodge #829

ENF Corner

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Eland News

Has September already passed??? Welcome to October!

Good bye and good riddance to Hurricane Irma. I hope that

everyone is either back to normal, almost normal, or making progress

toward normal, whatever “normal” may be.

As we move forward, please remember that Saturday, November

18th is the date for the Sock Hop. Our special entertainment group re-

mains Avenue D. For those who don't think you know them, they are the

lodge members Tom Landers, Judy Patrick and Ken Dellmire. They are

absolutely amazing!!! The music will “knock you socks off”. Avenue D

sings songs that you will love to dance to, and some that will possibly

bring back great memories. The lodge will be decorated in the theme of

a 1950's malt shop. Light snacks will be on the tables, and one or two

food trucks will be scheduled to be outside the back doors. You can or-

der and pay for the food you want, then bring it into the lodge/malt shop

to enjoy. The Elks will have a cash bar open in the hall as well. Tickets are

$10 each, and once again our terrific bar tenders will sell them at the bar.

They will go on sale in October.

I'll be in my poodle skirt and Mike will be in blue jeans and T-shirt.

You can join in the 50's or 60's dress style or wear your current every day

a<re. Hope to see everyone at this fun event. (Yes, this is almost what I

wrote in the August and September newsle>ers, but s?ll true.) Please

plan on joining us for a well needed night of fun!!!

If you are the spouse of an Elk, we are extending a special invita-

?on to join our Eland organiza?on. We would love to meet and answer

any ques?ons that you may have.

Our next Eland mee�ng will be Wednesday, October 4th, at 7:30 PM.

Hope to see you there.

FOR ADDITIONAL INFORMATION ABOUT ELAND, PLEASE CONTACT OUR

VICE PRESIDENT/MEMBERSHIP CHAIR LADY JUDY REYES @ jareye-

spsp@gmail.com (904) 825-8569 or you may contact me, Sharyn Grace,

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October, 2017

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Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat

1

Lounge

Open

3-10 PM

Karaoke

2

Lounge

Open

3-10 PM

3

Lodge

Closed

4

Lounge

Open

3-10 PM

Lodge Meeting

7:30 PM

5

Lodge

Closed

6

Lounge

Open

3-12 PM

Music

TBA

7

Lounge

Open

3-10 PM

8

Lounge

Open

3-10 PM

Karaoke

9

Lounge

Open

3-10 PM

10

Lodge

Closed

11

Lounge

Open

3-10 PM

12

Lodge

Closed

13

Lounge

Open

3-12 PM

Music

TBA

14

Lounge

Open

3-10 PM

15

Lounge

Open

3-10 PM

Karaoke

16

Lounge

Open

3-10 PM

17

Lodge

Closed

18

Lounge

Open

3-10 PM

Lodge Meeting

7:30 PM

19

Lodge

Closed

20

Lounge

Open

3-12 PM

Just Dave

21

Lounge

Open

3-10 PM

22

Lounge

Open

3-10 PM

Karaoke

23

Lounge

Open

3-10 PM

Orientation

24

Lodge

Closed

25

Lounge

Open

3-10 PM

Initiation

26

Lodge

Closed

27

Lounge

Open

3-12 PM

Southern

Style

28

Lounge

Open

3-10 PM

29

Lounge

Open

3-10 PM

Karaoke

30

Lounge

Open

3-10 PM

31

Lodge

Closed

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Upcoming Amphitheater Parking Events

Parking Volunteers Urgently Needed

Monday, October 2nd

Jack Johnson with guest Bahamas (Sold Out)

Tuesday, October 3rd

Jack Johnson with guest Bahamas (Sold Out)

Saturday, October 7th

STS9 with guests Jade Cicada & SunSquabi

Friday, October 13th

Lynyrd Skynyrd with the Outlaws (Sold Out)

Saturday, October 21st

An evening with the Avett Brothers

To help, send an email to elks829secretary@gmail.com or call

Katherine Helhoski (904) 540 7515

New Members - August 2017

Exalted Ruler Gebert with (in alphabetical order): Donna Bellamy, Gary Bertera, Patrick Canan, Marie Chretian, Brian Crevasse, Steven Dittman, Janis Dittman, Sherry Doncsecz, Daniel Hilbert, Stephen Kelley, Kristian Kohrs, Joshua Long-street, Zane Michalko, Andrew Morgan, Allen Williams

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Northeast District Vice President Visitations

Plan to join our own Pat Shipley as he visits Northeast

District Lodges as this year’s Vice President:

Jacksonville 10-21-2017

Green Cove Springs 11-04-2017

St Augustine 12-09-2017 *

* Note the date changed so as not to conflict with PAL Day

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Lodge Major Projects Update

Renovation of Ante-Room & Front Entrance - The project to renovate the ante-room and to begin using its door for regu-lar Lodge entry & exit has begun. A new door has been in-stalled and preparations are underway to replace the floor.

Outside Pavilion - The structure has been ordered and preparations made to demo the area and pour a new slab.

Expansion of Parking Area - Underbrush has been cleared and the area partially levelled on the east side of our prop-erty to add more parking spaces. Waiting to receive the re-quired permits to finish the project.

NOTICES

Lists of current membership candidates (new, transfers or reinstatements) are posted on the Lounge Bulletin Board. Members wanting to comment on a prospective candi-date should contact a Lodge Officer or send an email to: elks829secretary@gmail.com.

A list of bills-to-be-paid and detailed budget information is available at the Wednesday meetings.

Please notify the Secretary (elks829secretary@gmail.com or (904)471-2829 when your address, phone or email changes.

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VOLUNTEER APPRECIATION PARTY!!!

The Officers of St. Augustine Lodge #829 want to thank our volunteers by throwing a party to recognize all the fine members who volunteered any time this Lodge year, 2017/2018.

WHEN: OCTOBER 14th, 2017

WHERE: Main Hall

TIME: 6:00 pm til we leave

COST: FREE!! to all volunteers, 2017/2018 Lodge Officers, PER's, and current Eland members. (Spouses or Significant Others welcome)

VENUE: Food, Door Prizes, and Live. Entertainment!

You must sign up before October 7th to attend, the signup sheet will be available at the bar, just ask your bartender.

The Main Lounge will be open for business this night for regular paying customers.

DANCE LESSONS ARE BACK!!!!

Dance lessons at the Lodge will resume on Monday evenings at 7:30pm in the rear Hall. The lesson is followed by open dancing un-til 9:00pm. No partner is required. Guests are also welcome, subject to the rules of the Lodge. We are currently teaching the Cha-Cha, but will also provide pointers on any dance.

As we age, studies show that dancing may be the best form of exer-cise. Dancing not only uses body muscles, but is a strong exercise for mental coordination and “muscle memory.” So, get up off the couch and start practicing for your 100th Birthday Dance!

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Be a Ready Rider and Help our Lodge Get It Done!

In the Old West, a posse was made up of Very Busy citizens who sometimes

were able to get away from the daily challenges of survival to assist in a neces-

sary community objective. The ELKS Ready Riders are busy living their lives

but are willing to be approached when certain activities are in need of assistance.

The Ready Riders are asked to check activities of interest such as decorating for

parities, assisting food services, etc.

Elks Ready Riders are never obligated to assist if contacted. By filling out the

form you are only stating an interest and May Be Contacted to find out more

about how you are looking to volunteer and be part of the Ready Riders!

Preference chart is listed below; add any special talents to the “other” box.

Check your areas of interest:

[ ] Ready Recruitment Team [ ] Painting and Decorating

[ ] Ready Rider Contact Team [ ] Minor Carpentry/Construction/Maintenance

[ ] Bingo Team [ ] Inventory Team

[ ] Event Parking Team [ ] Office Support

[ ] Food Preparation [ ] Family Activities Team

[ ] Event Decoration [ ] Photography Team

[ ] Event Set-up/Take-down [ ] Charity-Related Team

[ ] Civic/Community Outreach [ ] Public Relations

[ ] Other!

________________________________________________________________

NAME: ___________________________________________________

PHONE: _______________________Best time to contact you: _______

E-Mail: ____________________________________________________

Comments: __________________________________________________________

These forms will be available at the Bar or you can use this page and drop it in the Secretary’s Mailbox (at the

Bar) or mail it: PO Box 238, St Augustine, FL 32085.