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Lakeland Elks Lodge #1291

4529 Harden Blvd.

Lakeland, FL 33813

Office (863) 647-3557

Lounge (863) 644-4332

Email: Lakelandelks1291.com

NEWSLETTER DATE

April— May 2014 Volume #6Issue #1

Lodge Officers for 2014-2015

L-R: Terry Benton, Esquire; Elliot Long, Lecturing Knight; Dennis Carroll, 2

-Year Trustee; Jim Zachary, Tiler/Inner Guard; Tom Crider, PER, Exalted

Ruler; Cris Crider, Leading Knight; Jason Snyder, 5-Year Trustee; Ted

Martzloff, PER, Secretary, Marie, Whitney, Organist, Mark Daniels, Loyal

Knight. Not present were Justin Troller, 1-Year Trustee; JC Crosby, PER, 3-

Year Trustee; and Dave Norwine, 4-Year Trustee.

CONGRATULATIONS AND GOOD LUCK TO ALL THE OFFICERS AND

COMMITTEE MEMBERS FOR THE COMING YEAR

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Well, at last I have managed to take office as the Lodge Exalted Ruler. I want to first thank Bob Fuschetti for stepping in last year. I put him in a difficult position when I had to withdraw from being installed as ER. He has done a terrific job for the last two years, and I will not pretend to be able to fill his shoes. I also want to thank Sandy. As a PER, I certainly know what it requires of a spouse when one is in the position of ER. Her support of Bob and the lodge has been exceptional. Elkdom, (and the lodges that make up the Order) has one primary purpose in its existence - Benevolence and charity. The only way we can be effective in that endeavor is to be efficient in our efforts, and dedicated to our order and lodge aims. We must be selfless in our efforts. It is extremely import that each of us look at our individual positions as an effort to help the whole of the lodge be all that it can be. Much thanks is owed to those of you who have volunteered to work in various positions over the past year(s) and for the coming year. Our lodge has been very fortunate to have been as successful as we have been over the last two years particularly. I am very happy, and proud, of all of you who have helped and supported. Compared to many, if not most, of the lodges around our state we can hold our heads high, Supporting the Lodge is not defined only by those who volunteer to work in particular positions. It is defined by all of our members who pay their dues and take part in the lodge activities. Without your support we would not be able to carry out our charitable efforts. It is very heart lifting to walk into the lodge on a meeting night, a dinner/dance, an activity like trivia night or darts, and find a room full of members. To be honest, most of you have no idea just what that means to me personally. We should be proud, but certainly not prideful of our efforts. There is still room to improve, as there would be with any other lodge. The best way we can all contribute to improvement is to set our minds to continually looking for ways in which we can add to the lodge efforts and activities. I certainly do realize that a lot of the positions taken by volunteers are not easy. A great deal of personal time and effort is required. It can get tiresome, and one may feel unappreciated for their efforts. It can also be a great deal of fun and offer a great deal self satisfaction. Please keep that in mind as you continue help our lodge. I look forward to the coming year, and am very grateful for the opportunity to serve our membership. Thanks to all of you for your support. Tom Crider

From Your Exalted Ruler

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Looking for a Few Good People

The House Committee is looking

for a few good people to join our

team. This is a job that will help

us to brainstorm and oversee the

events of the lodge. We have a lot

of new members that have stated

they want to help make your

lodge a better and great place to

go. This is a perfect way to help

the lodge and become a part of a

From Your House Committee Lodge Meetings

4/1 – Informal dress .

4/15 Formal w/initiation

5/6 Informal dress

5/20 Formal with initiation

All members of Lodge 1291 are

invited and encouraged to at-

tend the meetings. If you don’t

attend, don’t complain about

what happens at the Lodge.

" A Very Special Thank You"

I would like to take this opportunity to Thank everyone for making my Birthday so special for not only me

but for the animals at the SPCA.

Because of your kindness and generosity we were able to donate the following to the SPCA.

Cash donations for the ongoing care of the animals at the shelter - $2190.00

Dog and Cat food for their tummies - 996 lbs.

Dog treats for their training - 21 lbs

Peanut butter for their kongs and entertainment - 216 lbs

Assorted toys and balls for their play time

The SPCA because of their ongoing care and dedication for the animals has had a special place in my

heart for many years. So to have my Elk family, who for thirty years now have been such a huge and

important part of our lives, join us in helping their mission means the world to me.

I would also like to thank my very dear friends that helped put the party on, we could not have done it

without you. I love you guys!

Sandy Fuschetti

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Committee Chairpersons

Audit Committee Vacant

Drug Awareness Hank Schaus, PER

Antlers Editor Joyce Zachary

Elks National Foundation Bob Fuschetti ER

Flag Day Vacant

Government Relations Vacant

Harry Anna Trust Vacant

Indoctrination Jacquie Rehner PER

Judge Advocate John F. Wendel,Esq.

Lapsation Vacant

Lodge Activities Marc Walton

Lodge Advisor Ed Henson, PDDGER

Lodge Mediator Steve Masterton, PER

Membership Vacant

PER Association Vacant

Public Relations Vacant

Accident Prevention Vacant

Scholarship Golf David Norwine

Veterans Services Mary Allphin

VETERANS CRISIS LINE

The Veterans Crisis Line connects Vet-

erans and their families and friends

with qualified and caring Department of

Veterans Affairs responders through a

confidential toll-free hot line, on line

chat or text. They can call 1-800-273-

8255 and press 1, chat on line or send

a text message to 838255 to receive

confidential support 24 hours a day,

seven days a week, 365 days a year.

Support for the deaf and hard of hear-

ing individuals is available.

House Committee

Mark Daniels, Jacquie Rehner, Kristen Pries,

Marc Walton, Duke Schneider, Greg Graziano,

Terry Benton, Johnny Francks

From The Chaplain’s Chair

And now abideth faith, hope, charity, these

three; but the greatest of these is charity.

Cor: 13;13

TRIVIA

New Members 2013-2014

During the fiscal year just ended our Lodge

initiated 37 new members.

Always remember your bartenders. They are the best.

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UPCOMING EVENTS

REMEMBER: Burgers & Dogs every Sunday

4/2 Spaghetti (Birthday) dinner

4/19 Trivia—bring a covered dish to share

4/26 Roaring 20s Dinner Dance $12

5/3 Kentucky Derby Party (see ad)

5/11 Mother’s Day Luncheon $8 Mimosas

$1

5/16 Wine tasting and light apps $12

517 Armed Forces Day Picnic (see ad)

Blind Draw Darts every Thursday

Chicken dinner every 2nd Wednesday $8

In Support of Lakeland Elks Lodge #1291

Tina Schmidt—

Past Lady President

Doug Schmidt—

Past Exalted Ruler 1990-1991

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“Kentucky Derby Party”

Alright, Ladies, time to start working on those fancy hats again

because the Kentucky Derby is right around the corner.

Please join your Derby loving Elks on Saturday, May 3rd, 2014 to

watch the greatest 30 seconds in sports.

Festivities begin at 4:00 pm with appetizers

Hag and Nag and hat contest: 4:30 pm

Race – approximately 6:24 pm

Dinner will be served shortly after the race conclusion

Menu: Burgoo

Ham

Scalloped potatoes

Veggie

Bread & dessert

Music will be provided by Garry

Sounds awesome doesn’t it; so don’t miss out on the fun. $12 -

Prepaid tickets

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New Members—February 2014 New Members—March 2014

L-R Larry Jansen, Leo Miller, Janet Nicolella, Frank Sparrow,

Larry Illum

Russ Stern, Gayle Ryall and

Volunteers of the Year

Jack and Grace Rhodes

Officer of the Year

Justin Troller, Trustee shown here with

Bob Fuschetti, PER

Josh Boles

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ARMED FORCES DAY CELEBRATION

Please join us in showing our brave men and women that they are never forgotten and always

appreciated for their service to our country.

Saturday, May 17, 2014 RSVP 2:00 - 5:00 p.m

Brats and Grilled chicken

Roasted Potatoes

Homemade Ranch style beans

Bread and Dessert

$6.00 per person

As a small token of our appreciation veterans eat free

Music and Dancing will follow dinner

Showing them our appreciation is always in order, especially with Elks. For more details please contact: Mary Allphin

Mother’s Day—May 11, 2014

Come and enjoy lunch at the Elk’s on Mother’s Day. Lunch will be served

from noon until 2 pm. The cost is $8.

Mimosas will be $1 each.

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PLATINUM SPONSORS ($30 per year) GOLD SPONSORS ($20 per year)

SILVER SPONSORS In Memory of ($10 per year)

Jibby Harris Roy Harris Apr 2014

Phyllis May Peter May Apr 2014

Joanne Copperman .Larry Coppeman, Apr 2014

Leonard Powell Lady Marian Apr 2014

Judy Knowles Francis ”Punch” Knowles Apr 2014

Rory O’Moore Ken Dockery Apr 2014

Revelations 22:5 Al Allaire Apr 2014

Roy Buswell Apr 2014

Karen Sue Sinclair Apr 2014

Robert Zbikowski Apr 2014

Mona Oberhaus Jack Oberhaus Apr 2014

L. Dean Oberhaus Apr 2014

Bob & Sandy Fuschetti Ryan Derr Apr 2014

Thank you, Lodge Boosters for your loyal support!

Renewals are due in the month indicated beside each name.

LODGE BOOSTER COUPON

[ ] Renewal [ ] New

NAME___________________________________ Date: ___________________

Send to Lodge #1291, 4529 Harden Blvd, Lakeland, FL 33813

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Elk Of the Year—2014

Sandy Fuschetti, shown here with Bob Fuschetti, PER

Installing Officers

L-R: Ed Henson, PDDGER/ Lodge Advisor, Tom Crider, PER, Steve

Masterton, PER, Bob Fuschetti, PER, Rod Hamlet, PER, Hank

Schaus, PER

Cris Crider, Leading Knight, and Tom

Crider, PER, Exalted Ruler 2014-2015

Congratulations

to all 2013-2014 Officers and to the annual

award recipients. We appreciate all that

you have done for the Lodge in the past

year.

Don’t forget to volunteer

some of your time. That is

what makes events possible.

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B.P.O.E.

Lakeland Lodge #1291

4529 Harden Blvd.

Lakeland, FL 33813

Non-Profit Org.

U.S. Postage

PAID

Lakeland, Florida

Permit No. 81

Exalted Ruler

Leading Knight

Loyal Knight

Lecturing Knight

Secretary

Treasurer

Tiler/ Inner Guard

Esquire

Organist

Chaplain

Trustee 1 year

Trustee 2 year

Trustee 3 year

Trustee 4 year

Trustee 5 year

Tom Crider PER

Cris Crider .

Mark Daniels

Elliot Long

Ted Martzloff PER

Vacant

James Zachary

Terry Benton

Marie Whitney

Vacant

Jason Troller

Dennis Carroll

Jim (JC) Crosby PER

Dave Norwine

Jason Snyder

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Lodge Officers 2013-2014 Past Exalted Rulers

Gerald Morris 1973-1974

Harold Stipchick 1988-1989

Doug Schmidt 1990-1991

Peter J. McKenna 1991-1992

G. Ed Henson, PDDGER 1994-1995

James H. Crosby 1995-1996 2002-2003

Larry Copperman, PDDGER 1996-1997

Michael J. Carney, PDDGER 1998-1999 2006-2007

Darrell R. Butcher 1999-2000

Daisey Libbert 2000-2001

Allan Leonard 2001-2002

Bob Oakley 2003-2004

Rebecca Daniel 2004-2005

Steve Masterton 2005-2006

Ted Martzloff 207-2008

Garry Malone 2008-2009

Hank Schaus 2009-2010

Rod Hamlet 2010-2011

Jacquie Moore 2011-2012

Bob Fuschetti 2012– 2014

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