Wausau ElksWausau Elks Lodge #248

A publication for Members of The Wausau Elks January 2016 Volume 47 No. 10

IMPORTANT DATES January 5, Steak & Swing Band Night

January 7 & 21, Lodge Meetings January 9, District Hoop Shoot in Oconto

January 12, Pizza Night January 20, Family Night

January 23, Scratch Bowling Tournament January 27, Team Trivia

February 4 - 7, WEA Mid Winter Conference in Appleton

Happy New Year Wausau Elks! Just because it is January doesn’t mean there is nothing going on! Swing Band, Pizza Night,

Trivia, Bowling Tournament, there is always something happening at the Wausau Elks! Look for information on all our Elk events in this bulletin.

When submitting an article for the bulletin, please send your info in Word format (.doc or .docx)

Using either Arial or Times New Roman font. Photos should be .jpeg files. This allows me to properly set up and format the bulletin pages for the printer.

It’s Hoop Shoot time. The Wausau Elks Hoop Shoot was held on Saturday December 12. Winners in each age

group were announced and move on to Oconto for the District Competition on January 9th. Good results there will bring them back to Wausau on February 13 for the Wis. Elks State

Championship. More news will follow. Thank you to all the volunteers lead by “Coach” Gene Musolf for continuing this traditional Elks event.

Chuck Berens, Rick Gesicki, Tom Gustafson, your Hoop Shoot staff.

STEAK NIGHTS ARE BACK! Better than ever!

Join us on Tuesday January 5 for our famous steak night. Choose a Steak, Chicken or Fish Entrée, plus soup, salad bar and dessert for

$14.95 per person. Dinner will be served 5:00 - 7:00. The Swing City Band will play from 7:30 - 9:30 for your listening and dancing enjoyment in our beautiful ballroom, something not seen for some time.

Put on your dancing shoes and join us. If you don’t dance, come, watch and enjoy some of the finest American music you ever heard.

Going out to dinner at the Elks? Don’t leave for the club without a neighbor, friend, coworker, cousin, uncle,

aunt, school buddy, niece, or anyone else you may contact during the week. In fact, invite everyone you know 6247 if you can. More friends, more fun.

It is not a Star Wars Bar and Restaurant, But the Elks is still a Star Bar and Restaurant. Orv Quamme, Lecturing Knight

Wausau Elk’s Team Trivia Happy New Year! Team Trivia will start up again on January 27th, 2016, at 7:00PM in the Members Lounge.

It’s been a great start to this season’s Team Trivia at the Elks. We have averaged over 6 teams with over 40

people playing each week, and new teams are forming every week. Thank you to everyone coming down and

having some great food and fun. February Team Trivia dates will be 10th & 24th.

Contact Scott Waldhart, Annie Hanke, or Scott Johnson with any questions.

Business Owner and Business Manager members, Why not advertise in your Lodge Bulletin.

This bulletin is seen every month by over 850 members, plus their families and friends. Our members are loyal Elks supporters and the bulletin stays in their homes and offices all

month, every month. There are a number of options available at reasonable cost. Contact Chuck Berens at bulletin@wausauelks.com for more information.

SAD ELKSSAD ELKSSAD ELKSSAD ELKS 5534 Jeffrey Delonay5534 Jeffrey Delonay5534 Jeffrey Delonay5534 Jeffrey Delonay 6152 Andrew Coleman6152 Andrew Coleman6152 Andrew Coleman6152 Andrew Coleman 6079 Michael Moran6079 Michael Moran6079 Michael Moran6079 Michael Moran

BOARD OF GOVERNORSBOARD OF GOVERNORSBOARD OF GOVERNORSBOARD OF GOVERNORS BOARD OF DIRECTORSBOARD OF DIRECTORSBOARD OF DIRECTORSBOARD OF DIRECTORS

EXALTED RULER…………..………KARL HANKEEXALTED RULER…………..………KARL HANKEEXALTED RULER…………..………KARL HANKEEXALTED RULER…………..………KARL HANKE LEADING KNIGHT……….….SCOTT WALDHARTLEADING KNIGHT……….….SCOTT WALDHARTLEADING KNIGHT……….….SCOTT WALDHARTLEADING KNIGHT……….….SCOTT WALDHART LOYAL KNIGHT……………………...JOHN MIJALLOYAL KNIGHT……………………...JOHN MIJALLOYAL KNIGHT……………………...JOHN MIJALLOYAL KNIGHT……………………...JOHN MIJAL LECTURING KNIGHT……….....ORVAL QUAMMELECTURING KNIGHT……….....ORVAL QUAMMELECTURING KNIGHT……….....ORVAL QUAMMELECTURING KNIGHT……….....ORVAL QUAMME SECRETARY…………….RIDGLEY SCHOTT, PERSECRETARY…………….RIDGLEY SCHOTT, PERSECRETARY…………….RIDGLEY SCHOTT, PERSECRETARY…………….RIDGLEY SCHOTT, PER wausauelks@wausauelks.com 715.845.5602wausauelks@wausauelks.com 715.845.5602wausauelks@wausauelks.com 715.845.5602wausauelks@wausauelks.com 715.845.5602

TREASURER…………………BOB GRIESER, PERTREASURER…………………BOB GRIESER, PERTREASURER…………………BOB GRIESER, PERTREASURER…………………BOB GRIESER, PER treasurer@wausauelks.com 715.845.5602treasurer@wausauelks.com 715.845.5602treasurer@wausauelks.com 715.845.5602treasurer@wausauelks.com 715.845.5602

TILER………………………..…….TOM RETZLAFFTILER………………………..…….TOM RETZLAFFTILER………………………..…….TOM RETZLAFFTILER………………………..…….TOM RETZLAFF ESQUIRE……………….……...JIM LUDWIG, PERESQUIRE……………….……...JIM LUDWIG, PERESQUIRE……………….……...JIM LUDWIG, PERESQUIRE……………….……...JIM LUDWIG, PER CHAPLAIN……………………..…DIANE ECHOLSCHAPLAIN……………………..…DIANE ECHOLSCHAPLAIN……………………..…DIANE ECHOLSCHAPLAIN……………………..…DIANE ECHOLS INNER GUARD………………….....…..RICK PODYINNER GUARD………………….....…..RICK PODYINNER GUARD………………….....…..RICK PODYINNER GUARD………………….....…..RICK PODY 5 YEAR TRUSTEE…………………...TYLER BABL5 YEAR TRUSTEE…………………...TYLER BABL5 YEAR TRUSTEE…………………...TYLER BABL5 YEAR TRUSTEE…………………...TYLER BABL 4 YEAR TRUSTEE……………….SCOTT ZIEBELL4 YEAR TRUSTEE……………….SCOTT ZIEBELL4 YEAR TRUSTEE……………….SCOTT ZIEBELL4 YEAR TRUSTEE……………….SCOTT ZIEBELL 3 YEAR TRUSTEE……………….TODD WUNSCH3 YEAR TRUSTEE……………….TODD WUNSCH3 YEAR TRUSTEE……………….TODD WUNSCH3 YEAR TRUSTEE……………….TODD WUNSCH 2 YEAR TRUSTEE……………..….ANNIE HANKE2 YEAR TRUSTEE……………..….ANNIE HANKE2 YEAR TRUSTEE……………..….ANNIE HANKE2 YEAR TRUSTEE……………..….ANNIE HANKE 1 YEAR TRUSTEE……..MARTY SULLIVAN, PER1 YEAR TRUSTEE……..MARTY SULLIVAN, PER1 YEAR TRUSTEE……..MARTY SULLIVAN, PER1 YEAR TRUSTEE……..MARTY SULLIVAN, PER

Chairman Chairman Chairman Chairman ---- Exalted Ruler……..KARL HANKE Exalted Ruler……..KARL HANKE Exalted Ruler……..KARL HANKE Exalted Ruler……..KARL HANKE e.r.hanke248@gmail.com 715.573.2461e.r.hanke248@gmail.com 715.573.2461e.r.hanke248@gmail.com 715.573.2461e.r.hanke248@gmail.com 715.573.2461

Secretary Secretary Secretary Secretary ---- LOYAL KNIGHT……...JOHN MIJAL LOYAL KNIGHT……...JOHN MIJAL LOYAL KNIGHT……...JOHN MIJAL LOYAL KNIGHT……...JOHN MIJAL johnmijal123@gmail.com 920.707.4355johnmijal123@gmail.com 920.707.4355johnmijal123@gmail.com 920.707.4355johnmijal123@gmail.com 920.707.4355

LEADING KNIGHT.………….SCOTT WALDHARTLEADING KNIGHT.………….SCOTT WALDHARTLEADING KNIGHT.………….SCOTT WALDHARTLEADING KNIGHT.………….SCOTT WALDHART cousinscottiewr@msn.com 715.551.3113cousinscottiewr@msn.com 715.551.3113cousinscottiewr@msn.com 715.551.3113cousinscottiewr@msn.com 715.551.3113

LECTURING KNIGHT……...…..ORVAL QUAMMELECTURING KNIGHT……...…..ORVAL QUAMMELECTURING KNIGHT……...…..ORVAL QUAMMELECTURING KNIGHT……...…..ORVAL QUAMME orvalelks248@gmail.com 715.675.0353orvalelks248@gmail.com 715.675.0353orvalelks248@gmail.com 715.675.0353orvalelks248@gmail.com 715.675.0353

5 YEAR TRUSTEE………..………....TYLER BABL5 YEAR TRUSTEE………..………....TYLER BABL5 YEAR TRUSTEE………..………....TYLER BABL5 YEAR TRUSTEE………..………....TYLER BABL Tyler.babl@wirtzbev.com 715.212.3768 Tyler.babl@wirtzbev.com 715.212.3768 Tyler.babl@wirtzbev.com 715.212.3768 Tyler.babl@wirtzbev.com 715.212.3768

4 YEAR TRUSTEE…………..…..SCOTT ZIEBELL4 YEAR TRUSTEE…………..…..SCOTT ZIEBELL4 YEAR TRUSTEE…………..…..SCOTT ZIEBELL4 YEAR TRUSTEE…………..…..SCOTT ZIEBELL srziebell75@gmail.com 715.297.6045srziebell75@gmail.com 715.297.6045srziebell75@gmail.com 715.297.6045srziebell75@gmail.com 715.297.6045 3 YEAR TRUSTEE……………….TODD WUNSCH3 YEAR TRUSTEE……………….TODD WUNSCH3 YEAR TRUSTEE……………….TODD WUNSCH3 YEAR TRUSTEE……………….TODD WUNSCH tlwunsch@frontier.com 715.470.0361tlwunsch@frontier.com 715.470.0361tlwunsch@frontier.com 715.470.0361tlwunsch@frontier.com 715.470.0361

2 YEAR TRUSTEE………………...ANNIE HANKE2 YEAR TRUSTEE………………...ANNIE HANKE2 YEAR TRUSTEE………………...ANNIE HANKE2 YEAR TRUSTEE………………...ANNIE HANKE anniemhanke@gmail.com 715.297.9605anniemhanke@gmail.com 715.297.9605anniemhanke@gmail.com 715.297.9605anniemhanke@gmail.com 715.297.9605

1 YEAR TRUSTEE.…….MARTY SULLIVAN, PER1 YEAR TRUSTEE.…….MARTY SULLIVAN, PER1 YEAR TRUSTEE.…….MARTY SULLIVAN, PER1 YEAR TRUSTEE.…….MARTY SULLIVAN, PER m_d_s@msn.com 715.241.8168m_d_s@msn.com 715.241.8168m_d_s@msn.com 715.241.8168m_d_s@msn.com 715.241.8168

If you find your membership number, please call the Lodge on

or before the 15th of the month for your

FREE FISH FRY!

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"The faults of our members we write upon the sand,

their virtues upon the tablets of love and memory."

I cannot think of a better way to start 2016 than remembering that we are all part of a brother and sisterhood that embraces this idea as a

cardinal principal of our order. If you are like me you probably make a resolution around the beginning of the new year. The normal resolutions are to eat better, lose weight, do something to better yourself. This year I resolve to live by the words above. But not only to forgive the faults of my fellow Elks but to try harder to look beyond the faults of everyone, and not harbor ill will towards anyone I know or meet. After all as Elks it is our reasonability to teach others the lessons that we have learned. Being an Elk means different things to different people. Some members join for the social aspect that the lodge offers. Some join because of the amazing food and beverages that we now offer. Others join because the want to give back to the community and help those who are in need. Whatever reason inspired you to join, the one fact remains consistent for all of us, we are all part of a fraternal brother and sisterhood who's sum is greater than it's parts. This year share what Elkdom means to you with your neighbors, friends, and family. Bring them down to the lodge for a burger or a fish fry and explain what the Elks do for the Wausau Area.

This month’s quote is from P.E.R. Kevin McCarthy " No one will ever be standing at the gates of Heaven saying I wish I volunteered less."

ATTENTION MEMBERS U.S. CONSTITUTION CONTEST

Could a graduating high school senior in your family use an extra $600 or more for college expenses next year? The Wausau Elks Lodge is sponsoring the Annual U.S. Constitution Contest again this year. This involves taking a one-hour written exam on the U.S. Constitution. The test will be given in the Lodge Room at 4:00 P.M. on Wednesday, March 16, 2016. Three high school seniors from the Wausau area will divide $1,200 and the winner will advance to the State competition with a chance to win up to $2,900 additional. For further details seniors should contact the Guidance Department or Social Studies Department Chairperson at their high school or call Mike Rebhahn at 675-7248 (Home) or E-mail reby@charter.net. Mike Rebhahn, Contest Chairman

Don’t forget there is a special scholarship available to college bound high school seniors who are the children or grandchildren of dues-paying Elks. Have your child or grandchildren obtain an online application at www.elks.org/enfscholars. Scholarships (Legacy) are worth $4000 to the winners. Applications are judged on Knowledge, Charity, Community Service, Integrity. Financial need is not a factor. Applications must be submitted online on or before January 29, 2016, at 12:00 pm (Noon) CT.

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The applications for the Most Valuable Student (MVS) scholarships have been received and as this is being

written they are being judged by Mike Maher and Mike Rebhahn. Hmm, Mike and Mike, reminds me of an

early morning sports program. Anyway, kudos are do the Mikes for the job of judging the applications is not

easy. The winning applications, 3 boys and 3 girls, will next be sent for district and state judging. Stay tuned.

Bob Dustrude, Scholarship Chairman

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~ In vain we call, they have passed into the light Which is beyond the valley of the shadow of death ~

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It’s the New Year and time for resolutions.

Most everyone makes them, at least I certainly do. Some resolutions become quite

obvious. For example, I notice each year at the gym that the place suddenly fills in

January with people I have never seen before. Other resolutions we keep to

ourselves, for a variety of reasons. Some resolutions are extremely ambitious,

sometimes to the point of being doomed to fail from the beginning. Others are so

simple that they are completed in daily routine. In his latest article on the Elks

website, GER Hicks suggests that our resolutions include becoming more active in

our lodges. What a terrific array of resolutions are offered here, from as difficult as

resolving to hold a lodge chair to as simple as reading carefully the bulletin each

month. All of us, no matter our level of involvement at the present time, can

participate. I know that, as secretary, there are a number of areas I need to

address. So as you develop your resolutions for the coming year, why not include

several that deal with your involvement in the Elks? It is the nature of the Elks that

everyone, especially you, would benefit.

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Please keep in mind that the Elks have a beautiful Lodge of Sorrows Memorial Service that the Officers are

always willing to perform as part of any member’s funeral services. If you wish to include the Lodge of

Sorrows in services for your family’s Elk member, contact the Lodge

Office at 715.845.5602 or Mary Schneider at schneider932@frontier.com to make the request.

ATTENTION: RETIRED MEMBERS The Lodge Office is looking for one or two

members to help us out on Friday mornings and an occasional Saturday

morning, counting money, reconciling the till from previous days sales and making bank deposits.

Of course we will train you. If interested, please contact Treasurer Bob Grieser at

715.803.4742

Membership Dues We are sure you don’t want to be dropped,

Your annual dues payment was due on or

before April 1st. The Lodge has already had to pay

your national membership assessment so please,

bring your membership usp to date. If you have not

paid your dues, pay them now. You are considered

delinquent and you cannot enjoy the Club, Lodge

and facilities.

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GREETERS 1st Happy New Year

8th John Mijal

15th Orv Quamme

22nd Ridgley Schott

29th Bob Grieser

SPECIAL PROJECTS 1st Happy New Year

8th Diane Echols

15th Tom Retzlaff

22nd Rick Pody

29th Marty Sullivan

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FROM OUR DINING ROOMFROM OUR DINING ROOMFROM OUR DINING ROOMFROM OUR DINING ROOM Wausau Elks Friday Nights Serving 5:00 to 8:30 PM for Reservations 715.845.5602 Enjoy one of the best fish fries in Wausau, Every week at the Elks!

2 Piece Haddock prepared as you like $12, 1 Piece $10 Choice of;

Deep Fried, Broiled, Cajun, Lemon Pepper, or Poor Man’s.

In the mood for shrimp or a combo? $13 - $18 Broiled or Deep fried.

Perch and Walleye, available every week! Dinners all include the soup & salad bar. How about a Haddock sandwich, 2 piece or Shrimp basket with fries? $7 Add the salad bar if you wish for $4

If a burger, steak or chicken is more your taste, check the menu for the options.

Our salad bar is tops! Kids menu is available so bring the whole family.

January20, FAMILY BUFFET NIGHT! FRIED CHICKEN, PORK RIBS, CORN ON THE COB, TOSSED SALAD, BAKED BEANS, MACARONI AND CHEESE, CHICKEN AND DUMPLING SOUP, AND PEACH COBBLER. $14 FOR AGES 12 AND UP $10 FOR AGES 9 - 11 KIDS 8 AND UNDER EAT THEIR AGE

MAKE YOUR RESERVATIONS EARLY PLEASE.

NEW - BAR & APPETIZER MENU Served Monday - Thursday 4 - 7 PM SANDWICHES COME WITH CHIPS AND PICKLE! ADD FRIES FOR $1

ELK CHEESE STEAK SANDWICH $8 (CARAMELIZED ONIONS, CHEESE SAUCE, SHAVED PRIME RIB)

YOUR BURGER YOUR WAY $8 ( 7 OZ. ANGUS, CHOOSE FROM, LETTUCE, TOMATO, CHEESE, JALAPENO, ONION). ADD BACON FOR $1

FRENCH DIP $8 SHAVED PRIME RIB ON CIABATTA ROLL SERVED WITH AUJUS. ADD CHEESE FOR $1

BUFFALO WINGS $6 (7 WINGS, CELERY, BLUE CHEESE OR RANCH DRESSING)

BUFFALO, HABANERO BLISS, ROASTED GARLIC PARMESAN, BBQ, OR DRY RUBBED, SMOKED BACON AND MAPLE CHIPS AND SALSA $3, BEEF CHILI WITH BEANS or SOUP OF THE DAY CUP $2 BOWL $3

BAKED FRENCH ONION SOUP WITH CROUTON AND SWISS CHEESE $4

Steak Night

Pizza Night

State President Visit &

Hoop Shoot

Leap Year!

ELK TRIVIA NIGHT

ELK TRIVIA NIGHT

MID WINTER CONFERENCE Thru Sunday

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The Lodge is a great place for your family or company parties, ask for details!The Lodge is a great place for your family or company parties, ask for details!The Lodge is a great place for your family or company parties, ask for details!The Lodge is a great place for your family or company parties, ask for details! How about a Bowling party?How about a Bowling party?How about a Bowling party?How about a Bowling party?

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Can’t stop in & stay? Call your TO GO Order in! Pick it UP and RUN. 715.845.5602

Happy Hour $.50 off all Drinks! Monday Monday Monday Monday ---- Thursday 3:00 Thursday 3:00 Thursday 3:00 Thursday 3:00 ---- 6:30 6:30 6:30 6:30

Ask about Open Bowling!Ask about Open Bowling!Ask about Open Bowling!Ask about Open Bowling! We have Balls, Shoes, BumpersWe have Balls, Shoes, BumpersWe have Balls, Shoes, BumpersWe have Balls, Shoes, Bumpers Kids bowl FREE Fridays and Buffet nights!Kids bowl FREE Fridays and Buffet nights!Kids bowl FREE Fridays and Buffet nights!Kids bowl FREE Fridays and Buffet nights!

We have lots of TVs, watch your favorites with your friends here!

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Birthday Rewards This program is for Elk Members only.

During your Birthday week, visit the Elks for a meal and ask your server about your Birthday Reward! You’ll win anything from a free drink to discounted meals.

An outstanding reward for another year of being an Elk!

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Purchasing Full or Partial Estates.

Hassle Free, All Items Removed Cash Paid Upfront

TOM BLOCH, Buyer 715.432.83833

lizcor68@yahoo.com Your satisfaction = My Business

Do You Like PIZZA? ALL YOU CARE TO EAT PIZZA NIGHT January 12 4 - 7 pm

Stop in for great hand made pizza in all the Popular varieties! ONLY $7.00 per person.

If you can’t stay, take one home, Pre baked or bake it later, Quick relaxing meal for you and

the kids, can’t beat that. Be sure you get enough for everyone.

Appetizers & MoreAppetizers & MoreAppetizers & MoreAppetizers & More ALL REGULAR DEEP FRIED APPETIZERS

CHEESY CAULIFLOWER, SHRIMP BASKET, MUSHROOMS, FRIES,

ONION RINGS AND CHEESE CURDS $4 BLOOMING ONION w/dipping sauce $6

CALAMARI $6

DAILY FOOD SPECIALS served 4 - 7:30 Mondays through Thursdays. Ask your bartender.

While you are here, ask your bartender about

the Daily Drink specials. There is always

something new. Check the warm Winter Drinks!

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Lodge Meetings in January January 7 and 21 both at 7 PM

LODGE LORE We know that our present building was constructed after a fire had destroyed the house on this site where the Lodge met. It was completed in the summer of 1924. But what about paying for it? With foresight, the members had established the Wausau Elks’ Home Corporation, chartered by the State of Wisconsin on November 5, 1917 to sell 300 shares at $50.00 each (over $900.00 today). The Articles of Incorporation stated “The sole object and purpose of this corporation is to purchase, lease, and hold real estate in the City of Wausau, Wisconsin, and erect and maintain thereon building or buildings for Club House purposes ... to be leased to the Wausau Lodge No. 248, Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks ....” In 1922 it became evident that our building could be built, and the Articles of Incorporation were amended to provide for capital of $100,000.00 by raising the number of shares to 2,000. This was approved by the State of Wisconsin May 29, 1922. The debt of the Corporation upon completion of the building was approximately $70,000.00. The image shown here is one of the Stock Certificates purchased by member W.W. Albers, Jr. on June 12, 1922. He purchased two shares for $100.00, again over $1800.00 in today’s money! This Certificate can be seen in the “Way Back When” window in the lower lounge of our Lodge. We can all be grateful for the foresight, dedication, and generosity of our former members for the wonderful legacy of our beautiful Lodge building! The Mikes (Maher & Rebhahn, Lodge Historians)

What is there to do at the Club? When you stop in at the Lodge the obvious food and beverage options are there. But there is so much more! When you stop at the Club you can bowl, our 6 lane center features house balls and shoes for all sizes and we have bumpers for our beginning bowlers and a ramp to assist bowlers that need help getting the ball started.

You can shoot darts on our electronic board that offers all your favorite games. You can play Wii, golf, bowl, tennis and more, ask the bartender for the controllers.

You can watch your favorites, the member lounge offers 10 screens, so you can tune in golf, racing, basketball, baseball, Dancing with the Stars, the latest news or game show that catches your interest.

You can catch up with your email or social media using free WIFI. You can relax with your 4294 friends and other members, bring a guest! Stop in, Use your Club, There is always something to do at the Club.

If you have an idea or something you would like to see offered, talk to any of the Officers or send an email to wausauelks@wausauelks.com.

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You can’t get caught without it!You can’t get caught without it!You can’t get caught without it!You can’t get caught without it!

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PACKER SUNDAY CLUB / SUPERBOWL SUNDAYPACKER SUNDAY CLUB / SUPERBOWL SUNDAYPACKER SUNDAY CLUB / SUPERBOWL SUNDAYPACKER SUNDAY CLUB / SUPERBOWL SUNDAY Thank you to everyone for being part of this season’s Packer Sunday Club, and a special thank you to the weekly lunch sponsors. Because of your generosity and time we had every game covered this season. Thanks to all that rounded things out with snacks and desserts. We

shared lots of fun, good food, FREE BEER, wins and losses and kept the great Packer and Elk spirit very much alive. We will keep you posted on what extras the Packer Sunday Club group

brings to the member lounge because of your participation. FOR THE PLAYOFF GAMES, Packers or not, we change into POT LUCK mode. If we all bring an appetizer, dish to pass, snack or dessert we will have plenty to go around but we need you to do

your part and share. Keep Packer Sunday going by sharing with your fellow members. FOR THE SUPERBOWL on February 7, the staff is working on the menu and cost so we will have

more details in the February Bulletin and posted as soon as possible. Chuck Berens, Debbie Muelver and Jim Maas, Packer Sunday Club committee

GOOD FELLOWSHIP NEWS

Your response to our letter requesting donations and family captains has been wonderful.

If you haven’t sent in your donation yet please do so soon so we can close out this year’s

program.

Thank you to everyone who donated to the program, the 36 family captains, the members

that worked the collection table at the Lodge, the 5779 six Santa’s and their drivers and

anyone else who helped in any way.

Ray & Laurie Dabler: rdabler1@aol.com 715-551-8414

Tom Bloch & Sherri Waid: lizcor68@yahoo.com 715-432-8383

FEBRUARY 13, 2016 Start planning now for a really BIG Valentines Day a day early on February 13!

The entire weekend we host our State Association President Tony Voulgaris, his wife Mary and the State Hoop Shoot competition, competitors, families and

other state officers that are in town for that great youth activities event. Capping the weekend off is the Saturday evening State President Dinner and our Wausau Lodge annual awards night. So, treat your Valentine to a fantastic dinner and welcome a lot of friends

from around the state with our world renown Wausau Lodge hospitality.

Are you or your company planning a meeting, party or family event, Wausau Elks Lodge, your Lodge, has a wonderful staff and building waiting to serve you.

Menus can be custom tailored to your needs, room set up can accommodate most any group or activity. Maybe it is a birthday party, maybe a regular monthly luncheon meeting, call and

make arrangements to meet with Trish and the staff today. You will be pleased with the options available to you.

If you are not receiving the bulletin via email, YOU ARE MISSING OUT! The e-bulletin is always in color, not just photos, but the articles too.

EVERYTHING looks better in the e-bulletin. View it on your computer, laptop, tablet or phone, it is always at your fingertips.

Sign up today at wausauelks.com or call the Lodge office.

NEWS OUT OF THE GUTTERS:

Bowling Stuff, Golf Too!

Well, at the time of this writing the bowling season is half over. After a slow start Bob’s Bowlers (that’s

my team) has inched their way up to lead the field. I was just cogitating on why my team is so

successful and the following thought occurred to me. My team consists of 3 brothers, each of whom is

capable of throwing 5 or more consecutive strikes at any time. The team further consists of their father,

and a father-in-law (me). I think having 3 brothers on the same team is remarkable. I’ve been (trying) to

bowl for 50 years and don’t recall any team having 3 brothers on it, much less being so productive.

On a recent Monday night I threw a rare, for me, pocket hit. My ball gravitates, like a moth to a flame, to

the Brooklyn side, aka Dustrude side. That pocket hit should have been a strike, alas, the 7 pin was left

standing. I faced the teams, took out my wallet, and offered to pay some money if they would just give

me credit for a strike. The guys refused my offer. I literally can’t buy a strike.

Thanks to a couple lane mechanics our machinery has been the most trouble free in recent memory.

Sure, there’s an occasional breakdown, but that’s true of every bowling center in town. The lane

mechanics involved are Bill Block from Day’s Bowl-A-Dome and Wayne Krueger, from DePere or

thereabouts. Thanks, Bill and Wayne.

Doing the splits: Scott Radant and Max Stella picked up some wide splits but I don’t know which pins

were involved. Scott and Max year after year are two of the best and most consistent bowlers in the

Monday night league, so it’s no surprise when they pick up difficult leaves.

Bob Dustrude, Ace Sports Reporter “So great he’s jealous of himself”

It’s not the lanes, it’s not the ball. I just suck.

Editor’s note, the Monday Men’s league is still in need of subs, especially in the upcoming winter months.

Keep open bowling in mind as you entertain family and friends this holiday season.

DINING ROOM AND LOUNGE Serving from our Italian and American Menu

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2nd Annual Wausau Elks Lodge #248

Scratch Bowling Tournament January 23rd, 2016 Entry Fee is $50 per person (Brackets & Side Strike Pot extra)

$41 – Prize Fund, $9 – Bowling – Limited to the first 30 entries Format: Bowl 3 games, Based on 30 Entries cut to top 16,

Match game based on seeded position (1 vs. 16, etc.)

Estimate payout – 1st - $400, 2nd - $210, 3rd – 4th - $150, 5th – 8th - $80

Must win a match to cash! Contact Dale Hackbart at 715-297-1912, Chuck Kuhnmuench or Scott Waldhart

It won’t be long, The Spring Golf outing is coming in May, start planning now.

State President Night Join us February 13 as Wausau Lodge #248 welcomes WISCONSIN ELKS ASSOCIATION PRESIDENT

Tony Voulgaris and his wife Mary during their visit to our Lodge. The evening will begin with

4:30 Cocktails and Appetizers. Dinner at 6:00. Your choice of Braised Short Ribs, Stuffed Pork Tenderloin or

Chicken Cordon Bleu for $20.00 per person. Served with Rice Pilaf, vegetable medley and Desert.

Following dinner and the State President’s Program Exalted Ruler Karl Hanke will present his Lodge Year Awards.

Join in this great event celebrating the spirit and pride of Wausau Lodge #248,

Make your reservation by February 5 to assure your choice of entrée!

This is a Semi formal event, Dark Suit or Red Jacket. *Tax and Tip Included