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E l k’s Ta l eVero Beach Elks Lodge #1774 www.veroelks.com

June/July 2016 Volume 22 Issue 6

Fellow Sister and Brother Elks,

The “summer slowdown” has arrived; less traffic, more humidity, no restaurant reservations required, higher temps to deal with. These are signs that summer is here in Vero Beach.

But WE at the Vero Beach Elks Lodge have found a way to beat the “off sea-son” doldrums. It’s called a cool staff of dedicated people who are bringing you the members, a great schedule of sum-mer food, fun, entertainment and games. Thanks to our House Chair, House Man-ager, and House Committee for all their efforts in making our lodge the place to be for the “summer slowdown.”

Very recently (May 2 - May 6, 2016), our lodge was audited by the IRS. This trying event went on for 5 full days and was in-depth. The audit covered the 2014-2015 fiscal year (4/1-3/31). They also had a “look back” year of 2013-2014, which we had to provide information for. We have no results as of this writing. Hopefully, results will be available shortly and I have asked our lodge Treasurer to prepare a

report we will include in a future edition of this publication and at a lodge meeting.

The key to this message is to let you all know regardless of the results of the audit, our lodge was magnificently represented by your Secretary, Flo Syn-enko, and Treasurer, Faith Sapper. Their preparation and knowledge of the facts certainly made me extremely proud of them.

Kate Kelley, State Auditor, was our frontline representative provided by the Florida State Elks Association. Once more, regardless of the outcome, these people represented us professionally - I am, and all of you should be - very proud of them. Thank you all!

Watch your email, call the lodge, listen for our radio ads, and please add “your” support to “your” lodge.

A Message from the Exalted Rulerby Dennis Ryan, Exalted Ruler

Benevolent & Protective Order of ElksVero Beach, Florida Lodge # 17741350 26th StreetVero Beach, FL 32960(772) 562-8450

www.veroelks.com

Putting the “Fun” in fundraiserFor the Youth Camp and Capital Improvement FundSee Pages 11 & 12 for more information.

Elk’s Tale Editor: Cynthia NoonanWeb Site Administrator: Jim Rannazzisi

www.veroelks.comwww.facebook.com/VeroBeachElks

LODGE OFFICERS

Exalted Ruler .......................Dennis Ryan

Esteemed Leading Knight ................ Paul Diaz, PER

Esteemed Loyal Knight ............... Cynthia Noonan

Esteemed Lecturing Knight ................ Donnie Sumner

Esquire ..................Joe Palowich

Chaplain ................... Sam Pollizi

Inner Guard .......George R. Abell

Tiler ....................Steve Ogonoski

Secretary ................ Flo Synenko

Treasurer ................Faith Sapper

TRUSTEES

5 Year Trustee .............Donna Knerr, PER

4 Year Trustee .........Les Owen, PDDGER

3 Year Trustee ......................... Jim Wilson

2 Year Trustee ...................... Bill Schubert

1 Year Trustee ........................ Phil Hanley

Presiding Justice ...Louis B. “Buck”

Vocelle, Esq.

Lodge Advisor .........Les Owen, PDDGER

Parliamentarian ...Tony Wells, PER

PER ASSOCIATION

President ........... June Maher, PER

SPONSORED BY

VERO BEACH ELKS LODGE #1774PRESENTS

WITH A PURPOSEWITH A PURPOSE

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Meetings1st & 3rd Tues • 7:30 PM

Initiation1st Tues. • 7:30 PM

Banquet Rentalsfor your next party or special occasion!Contact Jon Putzke at (772) 559-0556.

Wednesday NightDinners are Back!Check the calendar for the available menu each Wednesday night

Ongoing Activities

The Secretary’s Corner

News from Kids of Character

Hi Everyone: Time for an update on what is going on in the Secretary’s office. Our membership numbers have gone down since our increase in dues. That’s unfortunate since the increase was only $4.00 per month. We now have 880 members with 16 candidates awaiting orientation and initiation. Our members do a great job in proposing candidates. Thank you for that. Our Second Request for dues notices went out a few weeks ago and some delinquent members have paid. Unfortunately, we still have 215 members who have not paid. Our payments to Grand Lodge and Florida State Elks were due and paid. We have to pay them for ALL members whether the member is paid or not. So please consider this and help us out by remitting your dues as soon as possible. For those of you who

have not paid, please see below and what your $$s pay for.If there is anyone that did not receive their renewal/dues notice please contact me at Elkssecretary1774@gmail.com or 772 569 1774. Also, please notify me of any change in your address.We are hoping for a fun filled and successful 2016/2017 at our Lodge. Come join us.

School is out for summer. But our Impact Grant Manager, Michele Klager is still on the job.

Volunteers are needed to help staff the store from 10:30 AM to 1:30 PM for next school year

Flo Synenko(772) 569-1774elkssecretary1774@gmail.com

ENCLOSED IS YOUR 2016-2017 MEMBERSHIP RENEWAL TO YOUR LODGE.

YOUR MEMBERSHIP MATTERS AT VERO BEACH LODGE, AS YEAR TO DATE WE HAVE ACCOMPLISHED THE FOLLOWING WITH YOUR HELP.

❖ OUR PER ASSOCIATION HAS AWARDED SCHOLARSHIPS TO VERO BEACH STUDENTS❖ WE SUPPORT THE CHILDREN’S THERAPY AND YOUTH CAMP❖ WE SUPPLY AIDE TO WABASSO SCHOOL; SUNUP ARC; ROSEWOOD DICTIONARY PRO-

GRAM TO MENTION A FEW❖ WE SPONSOR A SCHOOL SUPPLY DRIVE FOR LOCAL SCHOOLS❖ WE SUPPORT OUR SOLDIERS ON FOREIGN SOIL WITH COOKIES GOING OUT TO

THEM ONCE PER MONTH❖ OUR VETERANS ENJOY A FREE VETERAN’S DAY CELEBRATION IN NOVEMBER❖ ELKS LOVE KIDS OF CHARACTER PROGRAM HAS BEEN AN ENORMOUS SUCCESS.

HELPING CHILDREN IS PARAMOUNT

THIS IS JUST A GLIMPSE OF WHAT WE DO, THERE IS SO MUCH MORE YOUR LODGE DOES FOR OUR LOCAL COMMUNITY, OUR YOUTH AND ESPECIALLY OUR VETERANS!

WITHOUT A STRONG MEMBERSHIP, THIS WOULD NOT BE POSSIBLE. YOU TRULY DO MAKE A DIFFER-ENCE JUST BY RENEWING YOUR MEMBERSHIP! THANK YOU FOR YOUR CONTINUED SUPPORT!

If you can help with this worthwhile effort, please contact:

Michele Klager (772) 321-6704

mklager@bellsouth.net

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Our advertisers help make this newsletter possible.

They support us... Please remember to support them!

KaraokeEvery Monday & Wednesday • 7-10 PM

BingoEvery Thursdays • 7 PMProgressive JackpotContact: Leah Facto

Monday Night GamesBridge, Poker, Pool& Shuffle BoardJack Houlihan • (917) 501-4591Guy & Ang Bacci • (772) 567-5524

Ongoing Activities

Accident Prevention .................Fred Knerr

Americanism .............Craig Waskow, PER

Army of Hope ....Jack Houlihan, PDDGER

Auditing & Accounting .......... Keith Hartley

Bingo ....................................... Leah Facto

Communications.................Joe Palowich

Community Affairs .............Carol Palowich

Credentials .............Bob Carroll, PDDGER

Drug Awareness Education ...............................Jane Burton

Elks Memorial Day .. Les Owen, PDDGER

Elks National Foundation..............Bob Carroll, PDDGER

Elks Natl. Foundation Scholarships ....Brenda Carroll

Elks Training ............ Les Owen, PDDGER

Flag Day ....................Craig Waskow, PER

Government Relations ...............Jack Hurd

Harry-Anna Trust Fund ..............Bob Carroll, PDDGER

Hoop Shoot ..................... Christina Ferrari

House ................Jack Houlihan, PDDGER

Inter-Lodge Visitation ............Jack Houlihan, PDDGER

Membership ........................... Flo Synenko

Orientation ..............Bob Carroll, PDDGER

PER Scholarship ...........June Maher, PER

Publicity ...................Carol & Joe Palowich

Ritual ....................... Les Owen, PDDGER

State Major Projects .... Donna Knerr, PER

Veterans Services ..................Jane Burton

Youth Activities .................. Michele Klager

Committees & Chairpersons

Contact House Committee Chair, Jack Houlihan, at the Lodge

We need your help during this busy time of year.

Check us out on Facebook!

Keep up to date with all Lodge events & news @facebook.com/VeroBeachElks

Every Monday Night!

Shuffle Board - We’ve had a fun season with good teams. We need more players.

Interested in a Pool League? Fun for Beginners or Sharks.

Come join the “Back Room” crowd for a friendly game of Texas Hold ‘Em Poker!

Want more information about our Bridge Game?

Contact Guy & Ang Bacci at 772-567-5524 or email guyandang@bellsouth.net.

Are You Game Enough?

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Lodge Event Photo SiteEvent Reporters Wanted!We have a site on Shutterfly where we post pictures of our events. Visit us at elks1774.shutterfly.com.We are always looking for members that like to take pictures at our events with their smart phone. If you can do that and then send those pictures as email attachments directly to our Shut-terfly site, you qualify to be one of our part-time Event Report-ers! We need your help to make our newsletter great.If interested in helping out just send your contact information to commteam@veroelks.com.

Elk of the Month for June/July is Davy CappelenHe’s a singer, cook, cleaner, kicker, Bud man, Yo’s significant other, and all around good guy. Thank you, Davy, for all you do for our lodge!

A great crowd came out for our Cinco de Mayo Party this year and everyone had a great time.It’s events like this that help keep our lodge viable. Please join us in the fun and support the lodge!

Elk of the Month

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KitchensBaths

WindowsDoors

CabinetsPainting

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Have furniture you don’t use?Our veteran families need it!

Our Veterans are always in need of any furniture that you may no longer want. We can put it to good use as

we continue to create housing for veterans in need.

Your donation will always be welcome.Contact Vic Diaz or Craig Waskow

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Date Member Name

01 Melien, Dan Wellman, Connie02 Gannon, Michael R Thompson, Chad03 Balsamo, Robert Leonhard, Eric04 Brewer, Stephen P Freni, Richard McDonough, James 05 Boyette, Roxeanna Dreyer, Lawrence06 Crapo, Stephen R07 McBain, Kevin Roberts, Kenneth R08 Loewinger, Marcia Ogonoski, Steven Sherrill, Sarah Tuck, Lisa10 Norton, Albert J Palmer, Cliff11 Cunz, Wanda J Diamond, Cynthia11 Diaz, Paul Watson, John12 O’Hanlon, Charles13 Lockwood, Tom Motsinger, Robert Moyer, Stanley F Swezey, Sharon14 Bechtold, Gerald Dale, Michelle15 Molloy, John Wetherald, Virginia

Date Member Name

16 Luetzow, Willard A17 Celano, Charles N18 Bockstahler, James Pevarnik, George19 Leblanc, Sandy McArdle, Peter M Rorick, John20 Brock, James Doscher, Robert F20 Krasiewski, Edward Maher, June O’Brien, Robert21 Wall, Thomas22 George, Sharon23 Fallon, Harold Guidry, Donald Houlihan, Kandy Poziomek, Lisa24 Bouchard-Beechert, Irene Mac Intyre Jr, Bruce Synenko, William25 Mickley, Rod26 Abernethy, Jay Loudermilk, Michael27 McCutcheon, George Schneider, Mark28 Scupien, Paul A29 Tuite, Robert J30 Foley, Ray Riddle, Ted Tornabene, James

Date Member Name

01 Votaw, Robert02 Bodnar, Michael Corbett, William Halatyn, Eileen Kenny, Daniel03 Mele, John M Niblock, Laurie04 Dous, Susan Wilburn, Alton D05 Cannon, Patricia A Magee, Robert T Piecuch, John R Thomas, Eileen06 Donatelli, Judith Ellis, Jim Fowler, Richard Gaynor, Gregg McNamara, Richard 07 Diaz, Victor G Gomez, Joseph A Putzke, Jon A Smith, Jack G Tirch, John Wilmoth, Farrell08 Erice, Oscar Kenerson, James F McCool, William G09 Balint, Michael Brousseau, Robert Lappeman, Elaine10 Bisha, John S Chandler, Ivan G Girardi, Anthony Rustin, Ginette L Schreiner, Richard11 Arceci, Adrian Tirch, Eileen13 Roehner, Raymond Roth, Harold Schwartz, David W14 Caruso, Robert S Hodgkinson, Edward J Trojanowski, Barbara16 Ancil, Dave Economos, Maria Madar Jr, Andrew R

Date Member Name

17 Dale, Ken Rowe, Dennis L Sperry, Denver C Tierney, Thomas W18 Baker, Jean L Hanley, Philip J Marley, James E Mayotte, Armand Skeet, Douglas19 Bigelow, Linda Das, Bruce John Dzierzek Jr, Harry Sumner, Donnie A20 Williamson, Terry P21 Bratten, Bruce W Conboy, Bill Johnson, James F Shaw, Daniel22 Sherrill, Richard23 Cypert, Jerry J Danaher, Daniel Gazda, Edward Sulley, Jacqueline Whitten, Nancy24 Cooper, Douglas C Deniger, Robert Eisenberg, Susan M Poziomek, Mark Short, John Yount, Patti 25 Gallo, Eugene F Tersillo, Petrina26 Smith, Frank28 Drapeau, Phillip D Gavin, William Hinkkanen, Darrell Richardson, Margaret29 Morrison, Kathleen H30 Cappelen, Russell Engelbart, Richard McCarthy, Ruth Starr, Virginia W31 Barrett, Robert A Kowalski, Robert

June Birthdays July Birthdays

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Now that season is over, our bingo attendance numbers are down a bit. But, that’s no reason for you to stay home! On the contrary, your chances of winning are better than ever now!

Join us every Thursday night for a casual game of bar bingo. Food service begins at 5:30 pm, early bird game starts at 6:45 pm, with regular games at 7:00 pm. See ya there!

B - I - N - G - O!

Legal NoticesRESOLUTION FOR LIFE MEMBERSHIP

The following members have applied to the Secretary as candidates for Life Membership:

Anthony C. Vacanti – (1979) Membership Vote on 6/7/16 Frank M. Oliverio – (1981) Membership Vote on 7/19/16 Robert Scott Laing – (1986) Membership Vote on 7/19/16

These members are qualified per Grand Lodge Statute 12.260 and Article III, Section 2 of the Vero Beach By-Laws. They have been read to the membership at our meetings and will be voted in as Life members on the above membership meeting dates.

* * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * *Vero Beach Lodge #1774 no longer uses a Post Office Box and the Post Office will no longer forward mail from that PO Box to our street address. PLEASE DIRECT ALL MAIL TO OUR STREET ADDRESS: 1350 26th Street, Vero Beach 32960-5057.

Lodge Event HotlineThe House Committee launched this service in April to provide a means for those members who may not have access to email or internet service, as well as the general public, to be informed about the events happening at the Lodge on a weekly basis.

Facebook Manager, Brenda Barrett, records a message that is usually

less than four minutes long. Just one little quirk in the system we discovered: when dialing from a landline you must use the 772 area code (10 digit dialing).

The service is available 24/7!

Just call (772) 800-2900 and stay up-to-date on all

the lodge events.

Mrs. John B. Dodd of Washington first proposed the idea of a “Father’s Day” in 1909. Mrs. Dodd wanted a special day to honor her father, William Smart. William Smart, a Civil War veteran, was widowed when his wife (Mrs. Dodd’s mother) died in childbirth with their sixth child. Mr. Smart was left to raise the newborn and his other five children by himself on a rural farm in eastern Washington. It was after Mrs. Dodd became an adult that she realized the strength and selflessness her father had shown in raising his children as a single parent.

The first Father’s Day was observed on June 19, 1910 in Spokane, WA. At about the same time in various towns and cities across America other people were

beginning to celebrate a “Father’s Day.” In 1924 President Calvin Coolidge supported the idea of a national Father’s Day. Finally in 1966 President Lyndon Johnson signed a presidential proclamation declaring the third Sunday of June as Father’s Day.

Father’s Day has become a day to not only honor your father but all men who act as a father figure. Stepfathers, uncles, grandfathers, and adult male friends are all to be honored on Father’s Day.

Father’s Day (Reprinted from the Encyclopedia of Elkdom)

My father gave me the greatest gift anyone could give another person, he believed in me. - Jim Valvano

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We’ve added some new choices to the menu, including appetizers, small plates, entrées and desserts.

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Open Sunday - Thursday, 11 AM - 10 PM and Friday - Saturday, 11 AM - 11 PM

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The Vero Beach Elks Lodge #1774 granted a $1,000 scholarship to Katherine Kolb who will be attending the University of Florida in August. Our gator alum members will be happy about that!

She had a 4.44 grade point average, ranking 58 in a class of 681. She was in the National Honor Society for her 10th, 11th and 12th years. In addition, she was in the National Honor Society of Vero Beach Senior Society and National Honor Society of High School Scholars. Shown with Katherine is June Maher, PER, who presented the award.

Our scholarship fund is raised from the November Lobster Fest and we’re always grateful for the people that come out to support us... Plus have a great time too.

This year’s event will be on Saturday, November 5th. We hope to see you there.

PER Association

Rose Tufano and her crew are pictured here boxing up cookies for our troops deployed overseas.

Our troops look forward to receiving these treats and are very appreciative. Pictured here is part of the team at work last Thursday.

Rose heads up the Vero Beach Elks Lodge’s Cookies

for Soldiers program. You can find her at the lodge every third Thursday at 9 am collecting your donations and packing everything up for mailing. Feel free to stop by and see how you can help.

If donating, please be sure to drop off your contributions before the third Thursday of every month.

Cookies for Soldiers Still going strong...

Did You Know?Our website has a Suggestion Box!

You can send an anonymous email anytime to the Lodge Secretary by clicking HERE.We want to hear from you!

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On March 13, 2014 Florida’s Governor Rick Scott, by Executive Order 14-88, created the “Governor’s Veterans Service Award” to honor America’s military veterans, including Florida’s more than 1.5 million living veterans, through whose selfless service and sacrifice we enjoy freedom and liberty. The award may be presented to any legal resident of this state who either:

A. Is serving honorably as a member of the United States Armed Forces, the United States Coast Guard, the Florida National Guard, OR the United States Reserve Forces; OR

B. Has been honorably discharged or retired from active duty as a member of the United States Armed Forces, the United States Coast Guard, the Florida National Guard, the United States Reserve Forces, or Merchant Mariners with veteran status.

For Additional Information, Contact:Leonard J. Smallacombe, PDD, State CoordinatorFSEA “Presidential Memorial Certificate Program” Email: lenbar85@aol.comPhone: 772/871-2255

To Download Application and Additional Information:Visit: http://floridavets.org/gvsa/

Note: Veterans need not have served in a combat zone to be eligible.

Governor’s Veteran’s Service Award

To apply to receive this award, you must complete an application. Proof of veteran status is required via:• DD214• VA ID Card• Florida Driver’s

License with “V” Designation

• Veterans’ Service Organization Membership Card

• Retired Veteran ID Card

The FSEA Convention was held on May 28th, 2016 in Orlando. We had several representatives attend and look forward to giving the membership an update of the events. Stay tuned for more information.

Of immediate note, Vero Beach Elks Lodge #1774 was the proud recipient of 2nd Place Awards in both independent web site and bulletin categories. Way to go!

State Convention

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This July, Vero Beach Lodge 1774 will be sending 50 deserving chil-dren, 9 through 13, from area schools to the award winning, 405 acre, Florida Youth Elks Camp in Umatilla, FL.

This wonderful camp is accredited through the American Camp As-sociation, provides a 2 to 7 staff to camper ratio and maintains a dedicated infirmary staffed with reg-istered nurses.

In order to make this happen, we need to raise $3,500 to pay for the charter bus and snacks for the chil-dren during the trip up and back.

We are holding a fundraiser on July

10th - “Pasta with a Purpose” - in support of this worthwhile effort.

Sponsored by Carrabba’s, the event promises to be a crowd pleaser with a lounge full of “Italian-themed, min-ute-to-win it” games where contest-ants can win tickets for the Chinese Raffle Bags.

Don’t miss this exciting event. Come on out, have some fun, enjoy some great food, and support our Youth Camp Program and Capital Improve-ment Fund.

Sponsorships and donation now be-ing accepting. More details on spon-sorships can be found on Page 12.

2016 Florida Elks Youth Camp

SPONSORED BY

VERO BEACH ELKS LODGE #1774PRESENTS

WITH A PURPOSEWITH A PURPOSE

July 10th, 2016Games start at 4:00 pm

Dinner at 6:00 pm

Join us for an evening of EVERYTHING ITALIAN including fun “Italian-themed” games and

activities, followed by a fresh made-on-site dinner provided by one of Vero Beach’s

most popular restaurants!

$25 Adults $15 Children

(12 and under)

Plus... all attendees get a coupon for a FREE APPETIZER at the restaurant!

Hurry! Limited seating! All tickets must be prepaid and are non-refundable.

MenuFocaccia bread Caesar Salad

Penne Pasta Pomodoro with Meatballs and Sausage Sogno di Cioccolata

$3500 of the monies raised will be used to send 50 disadvantaged children to the Florida Elks Youth Summer Camp. Balance of the funds to benefit the Vero Beach Elks Capital Improvement Fund

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Level 2: Silent Auction ...............................$250+

Any donation of goods and/or services valued over $250 will be featured in our Silent Auction. Silent Auction donors with contributions valued over $500 will receive 4 free tickets to the event.

Level 3: Chinese Raffle Bags .......................$25+

Any donation of goods and/or services valued over $25 will be included in our Chinese Raffle Bags. Tickets will be purchased and placed in the bag of choice. Winning tickets for each bag will be drawn toward the end of the event.

Level 1: Game Station .................................................................................. $500

Includes a sign at the station displaying the sponsor logo and 4 free tickets to the event. Sponsor is welcomed to provide handouts or coupons to be distributed to all players.

Yes! I would like to be a sponsor for the Vero Beach Elks Lodge #1774 Pasta with a Purpose Event!

Name of Organization: _________________________________

Address: _____________________________________________

City: ______________State: _______Zip: _________________

Phone: _________________ Email: _______________________

Contact Name: _______________________________________

Sponsorship Level:

Game Station: $500 (Available on first come, first serve basis)

Preferred Game Station: ___________________________

Silent Auction Retail Value: __________________

Description of donated goods and/or services:

_____________________________________________________

Chinese Raffle Bags Retail Value: ___________________

Description of donated goods and/or services:

_____________________________________________________

Personal contributions gratefully accepted!

You can contribute to this worthy cause by purchasing a gift certificate from one of your favorite local businesses and donating it for the Silent Auction or Chinese Raffle Bags. Or just send a check and we will do the shopping for you! Thank you for your help!

Enclosed is: Gift Certificate

Check in the amount of: ______________

Checks should be made payable to:

Vero Beach Elks Lodge #1774

Mail completed form with your contribution to:

Vero Beach Elks Lodge #1774 1350 26th Street • Vero Beach, FL 32960

Please place “Elks Pasta Sponsor” in the memo area.

Need additional help or want to check on game station availability?

Call Cynthia Noonan at (772) 532-3479 or email cynthia.noonan@advgrafx.com.

✁

SPONSORED BY

VERO BEACH ELKS LODGE #1774PRESENTS

WITH A PURPOSEWITH A PURPOSE

Shuffle Board Pizza Slide pizza pucks down the shuffle board

Meatball Golf Putt a frozen meatball for a hole-in-one

Pepperoni Ring Toss Toss a pepperoni ring around wine bottle

Noodle Pick Up Pick up six penne pasta noodles with a spaghetti noodle without breaking it

Wine Cork Basket Pull a red cork from a basket of 100 corks to win

Pasta Jar Guess how many pasta wheels are in the jar

Trevi Fountain Coin Toss Drop a quarter into a shot glass at the bottom of 5 water-filled fish jars

Egg Roll Fan eggs with an empty pizza box to the target area

Meatball Plunk-O Drop the meatball down obstable course to the winning area

Pizza Box Darts Hit the meatball bullseye

Sponsorships

Stations available:

Sponsor Form

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Every Spring, we ask our generous members to pitch in and help us spruce up the lodge property outside. And every Spring, you come through!

With smiling faces and lots of enthusi-asm, several members rolled up their sleeves and went to work.

The result? A beautiful facility for you to enjoy dining, dancing and other fun events.

Thank you to all of you that helped! We appreciate your hard work. You make us look good.

Spring Cleaning Done Right

The Meaning of Membership

An Elk is an American citizen who guides his/her course in life by the cardinal principles of our order: Charity, Justice, Brotherly Love, and Fidelity!

Our programs recognize a belief in God; help children grow up healthy and drug-free; quicken the spirit of American patriotism; honor the service and sacrifice of our veterans; address unmet needs; serve our communities through benevolent programs; and cultivate good fellowship.

Planning a wedding? A Reunion? A Holiday Party? An Anniversary? A Banquet? A Shower? A Special Celebration? A Company Meeting or Party? Or other event?

Make it Special!Let your guests be impressed by your hosting grandeur! Welcome them in our covered entry with foyer. Our elegant ballroom can seat 300; has stage with podium, audio hook-up, private bar, full commercial kitchen and ample parking! We offer a variety of packages. Contact the lodge for more information.

Check us out! We have a beautiful Facebook Page! Visit Facebook to view our exciting & informative page. Keep up to date with all Lodge events & news! Like us at https://www.facebook.com/VeroBeachElks

Always a favorite, the Elks Races were held prior to the Kentucky Derby and the Preakness. Among the revellers this year were Charlie Wilson, Bob Bergan, and Marlene Putnam pictured below.

And They’re Off...

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New Electronic Lodge Bulletin BoardSubmitted by Jim Rannazzisi

To all of our event and dinner volunteers...Thank You!We couldn’t do it without you.

Florida Elks Online EncyclopediaThe Florida Elks Online Encyclopedia now has Google-like search capability!

Type a word or topic in the search box and all entries that refer to it will be pulled up for you to read. This is useful for anyone wanting to know more about an Elk topic and is especially helpful to bulletin editors, officers, District Vice Presidents, and District Deputies.

Find it at: http://floridaelks.org/encyclopedia-of-elkdom

For those members who can’t get to the Lodge often or may have missed some of the flyers and notices posted there, we’ve created an Electronic Bulletin Board. We just launched the board last month so it’s not quite a finished product.

You may access the Bulletin Board from the main menu of the Lodge Web Site veroelks.com or board.veroelks.com.

We welcome any ideas for additional information to be posted there. Send your ideas or information to be posted to bb@veroelks.com or use the Com-ments or Suggestions form on the Bulletin Board.

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June 2016Calendar of Events

Upcoming Events

Monday Night Games

Monday Night Games

Monday Night Games

Pizza Night5:00 pm

Monday Night Games

New expanded menu!5:30 pm

New expanded menu!5:30 pm

New expanded menu!5:30 pm

New expanded menu!5:30 pm

New expanded menu!5:30 pm

Keep your eyes out for emails throughout the month with updated dinners and special events!

Please honor your dinner reservations! If you cannot make it, call and cancel.

SUMMER HOURS IN EFFECT FOR SUNDAYS BEGINNING JUNE 1st

Lasagna Night Dinner Dance$15 pp5:30 pmMusic byPapa Pete

Luau Party6:00 pm$15 ppEntertainment by Groovin’ Groundhogs

Steak or Fish Dinner6:30 pmMusic by Marschall & Sally

Cookies for Soldiers 9 am

WEDNESDAY

7 pm

7 pm

7 pm

7 pm

7 pm

Come out and support your lodge. Mark your calendar and don’t miss out on these planned events!

Advance reservations RECOMMENDED for all dinner events. Some events have limited seating available and may require advance ticket purchases.

Check www.VeroElks.com for more information on Upcoming Events

Fun at the Elks Lodge

Karaoke & Name that Tune7-10 pm

Karaoke & Name that Tune7-10 pm

Karaoke & Name that Tune7-10 pm

Karaoke & Name that Tune7-10 pm

One-Half BakedChicken Dinner6:00 pm

$8.00 Fish ‘n Chips6:00 pm

Stuffed Shells6:00 pm

PastaDinner6:00 pm

Dinner6:00 pm

Member Meeting & Initiation7:30 pm

Member Meeting 7:30 pm

Board Meeting5:30 pm

Board Meeting5:30 pm Music by

Papa Pete7:00 pm

SUMMER HOURS!Lounge is Open3:00 - 700 pm

SUMMER HOURS!Lounge is Open3:00 - 700 pm

SUMMER HOURS!Lounge is Open3:00 - 700 pm

Indoctrination

6th AnnualFather’s DayCar Show10:00 am

Flag DayCelebration4:00 pm

$5.00Meatball Subs 6:00 pm

Pork Cutletsand PastaDinner Dance6:30 pm$15 ppMusic byThe Variations

Belmont Stakes Party$10 pp3:00 pm party5:00 pm Dinner

July 4th BBQ 4 - 7 PM

July 10th Pasta with a Purpose4 PM Games • 6 PM Dinner

July 23rd Town Hall Meeting 10:30 AM

July 30th Elks Visitation Cocktails 5:30 PM • Dinner 6:30 PM

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Karaoke & Name that Tune7-10 pm

Lounge is Open

Lounge is Open

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July 2016Calendar of Events

Upcoming Events

New expanded menu!5:30 pm

New expanded menu!5:30 pm

New expanded menu!5:30 pm

New expanded menu!5:30 pm

Keep your eyes out for emails throughout the monthwith updated dinners and special events!

Please honor your dinner reservations! If you cannot make it, call and cancel.

Steak & Fish Dinner Dance$15 pp6:30 pmMusic byThe Variations

Steak & Fish Dinner Dance$15 pp6:30 pmMusic byDavy Cappelen

Chefs Rose & Ray$15 pp6:30 pmMusic by Tony C.

Dinner6:30 pmMusic by John Lobasco

Dinner6:30 pmMusic by 24 Steve

Elks VistationCocktails 5:30 pmDinner 6:30 pm

Cookies for Soldiers 9 am

WEDNESDAY

7 pm

7 pm

7 pm

7 pm

Come out and support your lodge. Mark your calendar and don’t miss out on these planned events!

Advance reservations RECOMMENDED for all dinner events. Some events have limited seating available and may require advance ticket purchases.

Fun at the Elks Lodge

Member Meeting & Initiation7:30 pm

Board Meeting5:30 pm

10:30 amTown Hall Mtg

Chefs Jack Mead & Davy CappelenFresh HamDinner • 6:30 pm

Indoctrination

Check your emails and the website calendar (http://veroelks.com/calendar/month-view/)

for updates on August events

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SUMMER HOURS!Lounge is Open3:00 - 7:00 pm

SUMMER HOURS!Lounge is Open3:00 - 7:00 pm

Dinner6:00 pm

Dinner6:00 pm

Dinner6:00 pm

Dinner6:00 pm

Karaoke & Name that Tune7-10 pm

Karaoke & Name that Tune7-10 pm

Karaoke & Name that Tune7-10 pm

Karaoke & Name that Tune7-10 pm

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SUMMER HOURS!

Lounge is Open

3:00 - 7:00 pm

Lounge is Open

Games 4:00 pmDinner 6:00 pm

Lounge is Open

Lounge is Open

Lounge is Open

Lounge is Open

Lounge is Open

Lounge is Open

Lounge is Open

SPONSORED BY

VERO BEACH ELKS LODGE #1774PRESENTS

WITH A PURPOSEWITH A PURPOSE

July 4th BBQ$8 pp4 - 7 pmMusic by the Grooving Groundhogs

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