Wausau Elks Lodge #248 A publication for Members of The Wausau Elks

June 2020 Volume 52 No. 3

June 4, Lodge Meeting June 18, Lodge Meeting

June 28, Spring Golf Scramble June 28 - July 5, Lodge Closed for annual maintenance

These are unpredictable times! Hopefully, by the time you receive this bulletin, things will be returning to normal for our Lodge

our community, our families and we will find everyone safe and healthy. Please understand that some of the events we all participate in may still be postponed or

cancelled. Watch the Lodge Facebook page and text system for the most up to date information. To receive text information from the Lodge Text the word ELKS to 855.891.9507.

Every member should go to elks.org and set up a user account. You will find interesting information about the Elks and programs there.

Take time to check the Wausau Elks Facebook page too, there is always timely information about our activities there.

Support the Elks Lodge with a Gift Certificate! You may not be able to have dinner and drinks at the Elks Club right now, but you can support us with the purchase of a gift certificate

right now! Purchase any amount for yourself, your friends, your family, your coworkers!

Gift certificates make great birthday and anniversary presents.

Introducing “touchless gift certificates” Purchase your gift certificate over the phone with your credit card and you’ll receive an untouched certificate sent electronically to your

email address or sent as a gift to a designated email address! Simply call us at 715-845-5602 to make your purchase. Or email us at

wausauelks@wausauelks.com with any questions.

We’re looking forward to filling the Club again with our members and friends.

Please consider supporting us during the Safer at Home ordinance.

U.S. Constitution Contest News

On March 4th we held the U.S. Constitution Contest and had 3 winners. Jacob Nelson was 1st place and is a senior at DCE and plans to attend UW Madison. He will receive $600.00 from Lodge #248. As 1st place in our Lodge he then competed in the State Contest on March 15th where he won $1600.00 more for his education. Our 2nd place is awarded to Alyssa Antoniewicz from Northland Lutheran HS. She will receive $400.00 from Lodge #248 to further her education at Wisconsin Lutheran College. Trenten Eberhardy of Northland Lutheran HS is our 3rd place winner of $200.00 from the Lodge #248 Scholarship fund. He plans to study aviation but is undecided on what school he will attend.

The following local winners will be awarded Scholarships from the Elk’s State level: Samuel Russ, from Northland Lutheran H.S. won $1,000.00 for four years. Kyli Blume was awarded $1,000. a senior at Marathon H.S. Wyatt Sether, won the Technical Scholarship for $500.00. Wyatt was also Elks Lodge #248 previous winner of the Eagle Awards program. He plans to attend NTC in the fall in the Architectural Design and Technology program. Mia Galepsy was awarded $500.00. Technology Scholarship and plans to attend 4650 North-ern Technical College in Rhinelander.

Linda Hulstrom, Lodge Scholarship Chair person.

Jacob Nelson Lodge & State

U.S. Constitution Contest Winner

2020 Elks 248 Spring Golf Scramble Where: Bunkers/Tribute Golf Club When: June 28, 2020

Check in: 10:00 AM - Shotgun Start 11:00 AM $50.00 per person, includes; 9 Holes of Golf with a cart, Automatic Entry into the Skins Game.

Sign up sheets are 4838 available in the Members Lounge. Need not be a Member to participate. If you Don’t have a partner, we can help find one!

Contact Scott Waldhart or Dale Krenz for more information.

EXALTED RULEREXALTED RULEREXALTED RULEREXALTED RULER A Message From theA Message From theA Message From theA Message From the

To the members of the Wausau Elks Lodge 248,

As we watch what unveils at the Capitol, now is still a time to be cautious. I stress you not to

worry about when our lodge will re-open, but to turn your concern to your fellow lodge

members and seeing how they are working through this most difficult time. Let us turn our

focus as individuals to how we can support our community as members of the Elks because

that is what we do, each person needs to dig deep to see what they can do to make their

community better.

Take the time to reach out and to see how our most vulnerable members are doing... the lodge

will begin to reopen in stages starting on June 4, but until then we must worry about each

other. We must avoid a rush to reopen without following the CDC's guidelines for minimizing

the spread of COVID-19. Your board of directors has decided to reopen for the lodge meeting on June 4, but we ask

you to contact us via Facebook or by phone if you plan to attend so we can make the appropriate accommodations.

In addition, on June 4 we will be opening up the lower bar on Thursdays, Fridays and Saturdays from 4pm to 9pm

until further notice. Lodge events are postponed at this time until safer conditions are established. The restaurant will

remain closed until further notice.

I just want to remind everyone that is essential that each member who has not yet paid their annual dues do so as soon

as possible to insure the lodge's existence. I want to thank the people who have already paid their dues, which has

allowed us to continue the great tradition as of one of the best lodges in the state of Wisconsin through this difficult

time, we cannot give up!

Please continue to check your monthly newsletter and the Elks Lodge 248 website for updates about future events.

I pledge to you my fidelity. Bruce Conard, Exalted Ruler

Lodge SecretaryLodge SecretaryLodge SecretaryLodge Secretary News from theNews from theNews from theNews from the

Several newsletter issues ago when I quoted the ancient Chinese curse, “May you live in interesting

times,” I had no idea how interesting they would get. As I write this, the Board of Directors has

discussed how to possibly open the Lodge, but I will let ER Bruce Conard inform you of those

conversations. While the Lodge remains closed, our daily activities continue. Chuck Berens and I

(actually Chuck) continue to record dues that trickle in, Beth Gorski continues to operate the Lodge

and the BOD meets virtually as it should. Given the economic situation in our nation with so many

people out of work, I hate to once again talk about money. Nevertheless, each day the news

chronicles the struggles of small businesses to survive. Although we are a private organization, we are

really a small business, dependent on our sources of revenue like any small business. Fortunately,

there are some positive notes to our economic picture. On the plus side, thanks to the generosity of

some of our members, the debt reduction drive has decreased our outstanding mortgage and line of

credit from $149,000 to $112,832. On the negative side, our mortgage and line of credit stands at

$112,832. At this time, with the Lodge being closed, member dues represent our only income.

Presently, 159 members have not paid dues, representing a loss of income of just over $23,000. Any

small business in the city will tell you that is a hard hit to take.

Be safe and be smart.

Ridge

Bruce ConardBruce ConardBruce ConardBruce Conard Exalted RulerExalted RulerExalted RulerExalted Ruler

Our Lodge awards 9 scholarships each year to high school seniors to continue their education. These scholarships have been funded through the generosity of member donations and bequests. Our scholarship fund is low on funds and we would appreciate any donation that you can make. Please send your tax-deductible donation to the Lodge office with a notation “Scholarship Fund” on your check. Thank you for your support of this 3903 youth project, one of many charitable works of the Lodge.

GREETERS 5th Mary Gesicki

12th Lyssa Bassett

19th Bob Stephens

26th Kristen Doll

July 3 Kevin McCarthy

SPECIAL PROJECTS 5th Ridge Schott

12th Steve Lammers

19th Chad Zerkle

26th Linda Hulstrom

July 3 Garland Nelson

June 2020

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Week Night Dining Check out the New Bar & Appetizer Menu

Available EVERY DAY, 4 PM to Close.

Now featuring: Popcorn Shrimp, Chicken Bites, Mini Corn Dogs, Jalapeno Poppers, Egg Rolls, Waffle

Wausau Elks Friday Nights Serving 5:00 to 8:30 PM

For Reservations 715.845.5602

Come check out our NEW MENU! 1, 2 or 3 piece Fish Fry, choice of style.

From Our Dining Room & LoungesFrom Our Dining Room & LoungesFrom Our Dining Room & LoungesFrom Our Dining Room & Lounges Our Lounge is open Thursday Our Lounge is open Thursday Our Lounge is open Thursday Our Lounge is open Thursday ---- Saturday 4 Saturday 4 Saturday 4 Saturday 4 ---- 9 PM 9 PM 9 PM 9 PM

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As things slowly return to normal all around Wisconsin, Lodge 248 is also adjusting. The Member Lounge will reopen at 4:00 on June 4 and will be open 4 - 9 pm

Thursdays, Fridays and Saturdays for now. The Kitchen will remain closed until further notice.

Watch for more information on our Facebook page and text message system.

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On The Lodge FloorOn The Lodge FloorOn The Lodge FloorOn The Lodge Floor Lodge Meetings in June, 4th & 18th at 7:00 PM

Board of Directors 11th at 6:30 PM

DINING ROOM AND LOUNGE Serving from our Italian and American Menu

3607 N. Mountain Rd. Wausau, WI

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

In MemoriamIn MemoriamIn MemoriamIn Memoriam “What we have done for ourselves alone dies with us, what we have done for others and the world remains and is immortal.” Albert Pike

Fortunately

None This Month

Lodge Lore - Elk Trivia 1. In which year were the Elks founded?

a. 1854 b. 1860 c. 1868 d. 1892

2. What was the original name of the organization that became the Benevolent and Protective Order

of Elks?

a. The Royal Antediluvian Order of Buffalos b. The Jolly Corks c. The Pickwick Club

d. The Globes

3. The original founders of the Order were

a. Lawyers b. Doctors c. Actors. d. Politicians

4. Which of the following Presidents were members of the Elks?

a. Franklin D. Roosevelt b. Harry S. Truman c. John F. Kennedy d. Gerald R. Ford

e. None of the above f. All of the above

5. Where is Elks founder Charles Vivian buried?

a. New York, New York b. Chicago, Illinois c. Leadville, Colorado d. Boston, Massachusetts

Check for answers on the Wausau Elks Facebook page after June 10, or next months Bulletin.

Mike Rebhahn, Lodge 248 Historian

Especially in these unusual times when we are using online platforms more and more, please keep this in mind. With the popularity and growing use of social media, please keep the following guidelines in mind when you post. Posts should not; Be hateful or mean-spirited. Potentially libelous, obscene, or sexually explicit. Be personal attacks, or involve profanity or insults. Include private or public information published without Lodge consent. Violate any law or promote the violation of any law. Contribute to or encourage discrimination or harassment. Contain the names of minors. Divulge Lodge business that may violate your Obligation. Display photos of Members drinking or smoking, or considered harmful to the Elks’ image and reputation.

The Lodge reserves the right to terminate someone’s ability to post to the Lodge pages when any of the items above are posted.

The Lodge reserves the right to remove comments and or materials from the Lodge social media when those comments include any of the above items. (Source: Some helpful disclaimers for your Lodge social media By RICK GATHEN, Membership and Public Relations Manager)

June 2020 Volume 52 Number 3 The Wausau Elks Lodge #248 newsletter is published monthly by Wausau Elks Lodge #248 at 414 Scott Street, Wausau WI 54403-4826. Subscriptions paid by members dues. Application to mail at Periodicals

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EXALTED RULER……………….BRUCE CONARDEXALTED RULER……………….BRUCE CONARDEXALTED RULER……………….BRUCE CONARDEXALTED RULER……………….BRUCE CONARD brucec@tasolberg.com 715.213.4424brucec@tasolberg.com 715.213.4424brucec@tasolberg.com 715.213.4424brucec@tasolberg.com 715.213.4424

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TREASURER……………………STEVE LAMMERSTREASURER……………………STEVE LAMMERSTREASURER……………………STEVE LAMMERSTREASURER……………………STEVE LAMMERS treasurer@wausauelks.com 715.845.5602treasurer@wausauelks.com 715.845.5602treasurer@wausauelks.com 715.845.5602treasurer@wausauelks.com 715.845.5602

TILER………………………….GARLAND NELSONTILER………………………….GARLAND NELSONTILER………………………….GARLAND NELSONTILER………………………….GARLAND NELSON ESQUIRE…………………………...CHAD ZERKLEESQUIRE…………………………...CHAD ZERKLEESQUIRE…………………………...CHAD ZERKLEESQUIRE…………………………...CHAD ZERKLE CHAPLAIN…………………….LINDA HULSTROMCHAPLAIN…………………….LINDA HULSTROMCHAPLAIN…………………….LINDA HULSTROMCHAPLAIN…………………….LINDA HULSTROM INNER GUARD…………………….MARY GESICKIINNER GUARD…………………….MARY GESICKIINNER GUARD…………………….MARY GESICKIINNER GUARD…………………….MARY GESICKI 5 YEAR TRUSTEE………….DARCEY WESTCOTT5 YEAR TRUSTEE………….DARCEY WESTCOTT5 YEAR TRUSTEE………….DARCEY WESTCOTT5 YEAR TRUSTEE………….DARCEY WESTCOTT darceywestcott@gmail.com 715.297.8456darceywestcott@gmail.com 715.297.8456darceywestcott@gmail.com 715.297.8456darceywestcott@gmail.com 715.297.8456

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2 YEAR TRUSTEE……………….BOB STEPHENS2 YEAR TRUSTEE……………….BOB STEPHENS2 YEAR TRUSTEE……………….BOB STEPHENS2 YEAR TRUSTEE……………….BOB STEPHENS bobstepehenslodge248@gmail.com 920.540.9229bobstepehenslodge248@gmail.com 920.540.9229bobstepehenslodge248@gmail.com 920.540.9229bobstepehenslodge248@gmail.com 920.540.9229

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To all members. Your lodge is using a texting service to keep members up to date on the latest information and awesome events.

If you want to receive texts announcing upcoming events just text the word ELKS to 855-891-9507.

Please remember we need to respect our downtown neighbors. DO NOT PARK AT ALL, AT ANY TIME, IN THE MARATHON SAVINGS BANK LOT! You may park in the Associated Bank & lot after 6 PM on weekdays and Fridays.