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

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

LODGE BULLETIN

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Exalted Ruler’s Message

It has been six months since I became your Exalted Ruler and it continues to be a privilege. I would like to thank eve-ryone for all the help and support. We have a great group of dedicated Elks that make this big charitable machine we call the Lodge run smoothly.

On Friday the 11th, we honor all our veterans that have served our country; past and present. Never forget those who fought for our freedom! The first Saturday in December we team up with the USO, Grumman and the merchants of St Augustine. We open the town to active duty military and their families with a stop by the Elks for lunch. If the weather is good we should expect a good turnout. Contact Kathryn Helhoski if you would like to volunteer.

On Thanksgiving Day the PER’s will be in charge of the tra-ditional Thanksgiving dinner. Watch for tickets to go on sale soon. It is limited seating, so don’t delay.

The committee for the new Tiki bar has had some produc-tive meetings with the engineer and we should have some drawings out soon to share with our members. The commit-tee has come up with a design that is similar to what we cur-rently have now but will have additional seating. The Tiki bar design could make the facility compatible for other outside functions too!

My Elk of the month is Mary Jo Godfrey. She can be seen regularly in the kitchen volunteering or out on the dance floor dancing with the boys. Thanks Mary Jo.

Remember that Charity is the greatest of all virtues and that it should ever rule us in our hearts and in our lives.

John Gebert, Exalted Ruler

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Friday Nights On Fridays, enjoy luscious Lodge dinners and stay to party with great musical entertainment.

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Tiki Bar is open on Sundays with Joe Smith’s great karaoke.

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Sunday Breakfast

Sunday morning breakfast is 9:00 until 11:00. Join us for a tasty breakfast at $8.00 a plate.

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The Bar Menu is offered during the week when special meals are not scheduled.

Availability of daily food service is dependent on sales. Please support our various meal programs so we can con-tinue serving these great meals.

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Thanksgiving Dinner Chef Dan and the PER’s will be serving the annual dinner at 2:00 PM on Thanksgiving. Only 80 tickets

are available; Pat Shipley is coordinating the event.

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New Year’s Eve—Make plans to celebrate the New Year’s Eve

at the Lodge. Entertainment will be the Red River Band. The

menu, ticket prices & more information will be available shortly.

2016/2017 Dues

A list of members who have not paid their 2016/17 dues is on Pages 18-19. In many cases, we don’t have a valid address or

phone number to contact them. If you know members on the list,

please encourage them to pay their dues or to contact the Secre-

tary if there are issues or they have changed their address.

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Eland News

Hand & Hand, Building a Future for Children

As October comes to an end, our thoughts and prayers are with the many from Eland, our Lodge and our community who are still recovering from Matthew. It was a devastating storm but we are grateful that no lives were lost; we are very blessed.

A special day, a special time

A joyful celebration

A great occasion waited for With keen anticipation

It has important meaning – So much more than you can measure

So live each precious moment As a memory to treasure.

Happy Thanksgiving

Our next meeting will be our Christmas get together at Zaharias, on the Island, and please plan to attend this very festive gathering, to celebrate the Christmas Holiday and please bring a gift to exchange between $10 and $15. Also please bring an unwrapped toy for the Toys for Tots and we will drop them off at the Lodge to be picked up. And even though we are not having a formal meeting in November I will be sending regular e-mails keeping everyone up to date on all the exciting news of Eland. So if you have a change in your e-

mail address please send that change to Sharyn Grace at sharynmgrace@yahoo.com or to me at reddhott411@yahoo.com and we will make that correction. We want to keep you informed.

Our next Big Fundraiser will be Saturday January 21st with the setup on Friday January 20th. Our annual Garage/White Elephant Sale, so please start saving all your items for this next big event. We have already started to receive items and this is promising to be one of our biggest events ever and everyone’s help is need to continue to build on our success. Let’s all be “ELAND PROUD”. Orientation for new Elks Members will be Tuesday, November 29th at 6:30 PM, come join Sharyn Grace, our Vice President and Membership Chair Lady, as we share Eland with the new incoming members and their spouses.

Eland’s next regular meeting will be held in the New Year, on Wednesday, January 4th at 7:30 PM in the back Hall and I encourage each of you to stay after to enjoy each other’s friendship and share ideas. And in January we’ll continue our Eland Luncheon Socials for Eland members, friends and guests or anyone who would like additional information on becoming an Eland member, locations to be announced.

For additional information about Eland, please contact our Vice President / Membership Chair Lady, Sharyn Grace, you can reach her at (516) 312-6317 or by e-mail sharyn-mgrace@yahoo.com or you may contact me.

Eland Proud!

Judy Reyes, President (904) 825-8569

(904) 825-8569; E-mail reddhott411@yahoo.com

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NOTICES

Lists of current membership candidates (new, transfers or rein-statements) are posted on the Lounge Bulletin Board.

Members wanting to comment on a prospective candidate should contact a Lodge Officer or send an email to: elks829secre-tary@gmail.com.

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

A delinquency list is posted in the Lounge; remind people you know on the list to pay their dues or contact the Secretary if there is an issue.

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

Mondays 7:00-9:00 PM Join a Team-Fun—Excitement—Braggin’ Rights

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From the House

Ladies and Gentleman in spite of our best efforts to bring more services to you, our customers, I am sorry to report that due to different circumstances our sales have been down in both the Bar and Kitchen. It is my job to ensure that in times like this we adjust in operations to help minimize and/or elimi-nate any losses. We are not alone; many companies are ex-periencing the same issues. Because of this we must cut back on staffing and our cost of goods; please note the fol-lowing changes:

Full Service Dining on Friday Discontinued

We are reducing the staffing on Friday and simplifying the menu to reduce cost of goods. Food prices have climbed dramatically over the past several months. We will now be offering one special of the day that will change each Friday. There will be no waitress service I am sorry to say; you will purchase your meal at the bar and pickup your food at the Kitchen window.

Food Every Day at Reduced Hours

We will continue to offer the “Bar Menu” on Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday from 5 to 7pm only. The Bar Menu will be available on Sunday from 2-6pm for the Lounge and Tiki Bar. Monday's Pasta Day will remain in effect. And finally, Sunday Breakfast from 9-11am will remain in effect. These services will be monitored closely and more changes may be required in the future.

FREE Dance Lessons Suspended

Jim & Peggy White will be out of state until the first of the year. We hope they will start up the new year with a new season of dancing for all.

Tiki Bar Open on Sunday Closed on Saturday

Tiki Bar will be closed on Saturday effective immediately.

This may be the last month the Tiki Bar is open on Sunday before we close it for major renovations. I think it will be worth the wait as we improve the Tiki Bar and increase seat-ing and visibility for the next season.

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Parking Volunteers

Urgently Needed

Upcoming Amphitheater

Parking Events

Saturday, November 5th

ZZ Top with guest Goodbye June

Thursday, November 10th

Evanescence with Sick Puppies

Saturday, November 12th

Chris Young w/special guests Dustin Lynch and Cassadee Pope

Sunday, November 13th

MOAA Ancient City Chapter Presents: Lee Greenwood "A Benefit for

Veterans"

Saturday, November 19th

Swamp Radio presents Early Thanks

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

January 21, 2017---Eland Club’s Annual Garage Sale

The annual Eland Garage Sale has been a major fund raiser over the years. The next one is scheduled for Saturday, January 21, 2017. All items sold are donated by Elks and their friends. Donations are currently being accepted and arrangements for drop off can be made by contacting an Eland member. Annette Pacetti Heggie is the event coordinator Funds raised will help Elk and local charities sup-ported by Eland.

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Welcome our New Members

August (alphabetical order): Leslie & Mark Burden, Jer ry Cameron, William Davis, Jason Gerona, Nicholas Keith, Marilyn Leblanc, Denise Locke, Linda Malek, Stephen Martini, Bennie Russom, Lura Scarpitti, Deborah Scogin, Dana Taylor

September (alphabetical order): Jack Barnes, Travis Cochrane, Kenneth Hahn Jr., Jeffrey Holleran

Special thanks to Brittany Fraser for the candidates’ pictures

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EXALTED RULER

JOHN GEBERT

EST. LEADING KNIGHT LORIN AUSTIN

ESTEEMED LOYAL KNIGHT RANDY STAY (PER)

ESTEEMED LECTURING KNIGHT MIKE HUGHES

SECRETARY MICHAEL RATHMANN

TILER

ESQUIRE CONNIE SARNOWSKI

CHAPLAIN MEGAN KELLEY

INNER GUARD BEN BENISCHECK

ORGANIST GEOFF DOBSON (PDD)

LODGE ADVISOR

BOB CATUTO (PDD)

LODGE OFFICERS 2016-2017

TREASURER KELLY ROBBINS

TRUSTEES

ONE YEAR

SARA MC DAVITT

TWO YEARS IRV STOCKDALE

THREE YEARS ELIZABETH WEST (PER)

FOUR YEARS JOE SMITH SR. (CHAIR)

FIVE YEARS OLEN MEREDITH (PER)

ELKS CLUB INC. COMMITTEE

CHAIR

PAT SHIPLEY (PER)

MEMBER BOB KERSNER (PER)

MEMBER JAMES DEAN (PER)

MEMBER TED BEAL (PDD)

MEMBER LOUIS WISE (PDD)

MEMBER BARRY MASTERS (PER)

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COMMITTEE CHAIRS 2016-2017

ACCIDENT PREVENTION

Gerald Williams

364-8395

ACTIVITIES Jean Lamblin 477-2837

AMERICANISM Ted Beal (PDD) 824-5070

AUDITING Tom Kavanaugh 868-0007

BINGO Bob Catuto (PDDGER) 669-3510

CHARITY Lorin Austin 377-5758

DRUG AWARENESS Irv Stockdale 471-7812

ELAND LIAISON John Gebert ER 814-4055

ELKS NATIONAL FUND Bob Kershner (PER) 829-6220

FRATERNAL Randy Stay (PER) 460-0550

GOVERNMENT RELATIONS Harry Waldron 501-2010

INVESTIGATION Ted Beal (PDD) 824-5070

MEMBERSHIP George April (PER) 826-6098

ORIENTATION Lorin Austin 377-5758

PARKING Jim Bellamy 461-0139

PER ASSOCIATION LAISION Fred Dupont (PER) 540-8704

PUBLIC RELATIONS

RELIEF John Gebert ER 814-4055

VETERANS AFFAIRS Fred Dupont (PER) 540-8704

YOUTH ACTIVITIES Irv Stockdale 471-7812

HOUSE COMMITTEE

CHAIR

Jim Bellamy

BAR George April (PER)

GAME ROOM Bob Jonis

DINING Jean Lamblin

SAFETY Gerald Williams

LODGE NETWORK Lorin Austin

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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!

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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.

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ENF Corner

10K Charity Supernite February 25th 2017

Each year we hold the 10K Charity Supernite on the last Saturday night of

February. All the proceeds from this event go to support the charities of St

Augustine Lodge #829. One half of the funds raised support our donations

to Elks National Foundation work such as ENF scholarships, Veteran pro-

grams, community grants, and state projects. I have spoken of these pro-

jects over the last few months in this column. The remaining half of the

funds raised are designated to our local community charities.

The invitations to the 10K Charity Supernite go out at the end of Novem-

ber based on past ticketholders to this event. Existing ticketholders must

have their tickets paid by January 5th of 2017. After that date, remaining

unpaid tickets go to individuals on the waiting list for the 2017 event. On-

ly 210 tickets are sold.

This year, no invitations will be sent out to members who are delinquent on

their 2016-2017 dues. If you have previously held a ticket and have not

paid your membership dues, outstanding dues must be paid before payment

for the 10K can be accepted.

Due to the number of Elk members requesting tickets to the event, we will

no longer be sending renewals to non-Elk members. If you have non- Elk

friends who have previously attend the event, you will need to invite them

as your guest and the ticket must be in your name. If you have any ques-

tions, please contact me.

If you wish to be on the waiting list for opening tickets, please email your name, Lodge membership number, email, mailing address and telephone number. We will then add your name to the list as it has been received and notify you when tickets are available for you.

Fraternally,

Bob Kershner, PER

ENF Chairperson & 10K Charity Supernite Chairperson

PH: 904.829.6220; Email: robert.kershner@gmail.com

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Delinquent Members

As of October 25, 2016

Michael Aaron

Terry Abern

Timothy Acton

Patsy Alter

Coy Alvarez

Jessica Antwine

John Atkinson

Carol Barius

Barbara Bergen

Joseph Bewley

Heather Bissett

Daniel Blackman

Tracy Bogan

Michael Bogdaniec

Tamala Bollinger

Eugene Boone

Geraldine Bowdren

Donovan Branham

Renita Brown

Tim Burchfield

Joseph Caliandro

Susanne Caperton

William Capps

Kenneth Carpenter

George Casto Jr

Christine Charanis

James Charbonneau

Michael Christensen

Allen Cole

Edward Conlon

William Connelly Jr.

William Cooley

Michael Cornish

Alberto Crespo

Kenneth Cutlip

Glen Davis

Kathy Della Rocco

James Desmond

Benjamin Dickerson

David Dobbs

Justin Dolan

James Donnelly

Antonella Douglas

Dean Eiden

Carolyn Embury

Paula Fallon

Larry Faris

Sam Flake Sr

William Forster

John Franco

John Fraser

Greg Gallagher

Chris Garvey

Linda Gee

Diana Goebel

Dawn Gould

David Grace

Patricia Haluch

Julianne Harvey

Joseph Hayes

Ann Heitman

Susan Hermann

Patricia Hill

John Holleran

Woodard Hucks

R Jody Hudnall

David Hudson

Fred Huerkamp

Brad Huffstetler

Patti Hunt

David Israel

Richard Jacobs

Louis Jeannette

Clara Jones

John Kelley

Robert Kennedy

John King

Sandra King-Vazquez

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Raymond Kledzir

John Klepadlo

Michael Kuc

Wayne Laibe

Alfred Lang Jr

Joseph Latona

Gilbert Leffler

Harry Lewis

Lisa Mondello

Kenneth Moore

Cynthia Munson

Samuel Nesbitt

Allen Nichols

Wanda Nord

Paul Novack

Mike Pastis

Wayne Patton

Thomas Pederzoli

Rita Pellicer

Linda Philabaum

Mike Philips

Nancy Pitman

Suzanne Podlesny

Ted Polgar

Dorothy Quelch

Darryl Quilty

William Rhodes

John Rogers

Almeda Ruda

Stephen Sellmer

James Sherry

William Smith

Ronald Stanch

Ann Stevenson

Bryan Sumrall

James Tannous

Wade Taylor

Joshua Thomas

John Thompson

John Tierney

Yvonne Tracy

Clark Trigg

Paul Vietzke

Charles Vincent

Paul Wadsworth

Claudia Wagner

James Watson

John Watson

Barbara Webber-Morissette

Bruce Westra

John Wilcox

Lewis Williamson

Jack Wilson

Brian Wing

Charles Zitsman

Delinquent Members (Con’t) As of October 25, 2016