January 2017

Members All:Happy New Year !! Hoping you had a great holiday season,and are keeping all those resolutions you made. I did not make any – because I wouldn’t remember them any way!December began with Elks Memorial Day, on Dec. 4th. We lost 13 members and 4 Ladies this past year. I am especially grateful to all the Family members who attended and for allowing us to Honor the memories of your loved ones. I know this is a difficult time during the Holidays, but your loss is our loss. We will not forget them. Our deep appreciation to P.D.D. Dan Maloney,for the organization of this solemn event ,to P.D.D. Randy Smith and D.D.GER Ed Hahn, for their inspiring words, Carol Maloney for her wonderful vocal, Nick Figaro, for the Music, the Officers for their support and performance of the service. Thanks to Al & Ginger Smith, Jane Figaro, Sharon Centanni, Michelle Fairhurst, Donny D., John Plummacher, and Denise, for the delicious “BUFFET”. This is how we keep our promise to our absent Brothers—and Sisters.On a positive note, let me acknowledge Charly Diehl and Richy Centanni, for their very

successful fundraisers. Charly gave over $2000 to several Committees, including: S.C.C., Y.A.C. Drug Awareness and Scholarship. Richy gave over $1170 to the Scholarship Committee. A lot of work goes into these Fundraisers, some last for Months. As a reminder there are several still in progress. I urge you to support these worthwile endeavors.

Christmas Parties were well attended on 12/18. Santa was here to to thrill

the children. Great job Mike Parulis Jr. and Mike Veth and all who helped.As we move into a new year, let us rededicate ourselves to our goals as Elks, both Charitable and Fraternal. I like to keep in mind a simple saying: “I CAN ARGUE WITH YOUR OPINIONS ---BUT NOT WITH YOUR FEELINGS”

“THERE ARE NO HEROES” “ONLY ORDINARY PEOPLE - WHO WHEN

CALLED UPON”“PERFORM EXTRAORDINARY DEEDS”

E.R. Nick Giuriceo

Nick Giuriceo Exalted Ruler

251 Church Street • Belford, New Jersey 07718 • (732) 495-2733 • www.middletownelks2179.org

Charity ★ Justice Brotherly Love ★ Fidelity

ELECTED & APPOINTED OFFICERS

2016-2017EXALTED RULER . . . . . . .Nick Giuriceo, PER . . . . . . 732-915-5321

LEADING KNIGHT . . . . . . .Robert Fairhurst . . . . . . . 732-471-8819

LOYAL KNIGHT . . . . . . . . . .Kevin Brittain . . . . . . . . 732-741-1076

LECTURING KNIGHT . Michael Parulis, Jr ., PER . . . . 732-495-1502

LODGE SECRETARY . .Daniel P . Maloney, PDD . . . . 732-451-2194

LODGE TREASURER . . . . Mike Trieste, PDD . . . . . . 908-902-3447

TILER . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Charlie Diehl . . . . . . . . . 732-687-5769

ESQUIRE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Tom Cribbin . . . . . . . . . 347-451-7913

CHAPLAIN . . . . . . . . . . . . . Sean Corridon . . . . . . . . 908-601-8267

INNER GUARD . . . . . . . . . . Rich Jaeger . . . . . . . . . 732-241-3753

TRUSTEESONE YEAR TRUSTEE . . Ken Massicottee, PER . . . . .732-787-1816

TWO YEAR TRUSTEE . . . . . Fred Dollinger . . . . . . . .732-471-9966

THREE YEAR TRUSTEE . . . Kevin McNulty . . . . . . . .732-513-9269

FOUR YEAR TRUSTEE . . Ronald Steinberger . . . . . .732-495-6145

FIVE YEAR TRUSTEE . . . . Albert Smith, PER . . . . . .732-804-2712

COMMITTEE CHAIRMENACCIDENT PREVENTION James McConnell, PEOY .732-671-3044

AMERICANISM . . . . . . . . . . Tom Cribbin . . . . . . . . .347-451-7913

AUDITING . . . . . . . . . .Donald Desfosse, PEOY . . . .732-788-4840

BAR STEWARD . . . . .Michael Parulis, Sr ., PEOY

BLOOD BANK . . . . . . . . . . .John Plumacher . . . . . . .732-500-6084

BULLETIN . . . . . . . . . . . . . . John DeSiato . . . . . . . .732-829-3890

CONVENTION . . . . . . . . . . . Nick Figaro, VP . . . . . . .732-241-5131

DRUG AWARENESS . . . . . Albert Smith, PER . . . . . .732-495-4633

ELKS MEMORIAL DAY .Daniel P . Maloney, PDD . . . .732-787-1622

FLAG DAY . . . . . . . . . .Daniel P . Maloney, PDD . . . .732-915-9351

FLUKE TOURNAMENT . . . . . Richard Bryk . . . . . . . .732-546-0820

GOLF TOURNAMENT . . . Rich Centanni, PEOY . . . . .732-495-0110

GOVERNMENT RELATIONS . . Don Desfosse, PEOY .732-788-4840

HALL BOOKINGS . . . . . . . Albert Smith, PER . . . . . .732-495-4633

HOOP SHOOT . . . . . . . . . . Michael T . Veth . . . . . . .732-671-0463

HOUSE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Nick Figaro, VP . . . . . . .732-241-5131

HOUSE & GROUNDS . . Jim McConnell, PEOY . . . . .732-671-3044

INDOCTRINATION . . . W . Randolph Smith, PDD . . . .732-787-1941

INVESTIGATION . . . . . . . . . . Rich Jaeger . . . . . . . . .732-787-1622

JUSTICE . . . . . . . . . . . W . Randolph Smith, PDD . . . .732-787-1941

LAPSATION . . . . . . . . .Daniel P . Maloney, PDD . . . .732-915-9351

LODGE ACTIVITIES . . .Donald Desfosse, PEOY . . . .732-788-4840

LODGE PHOTOGRAPHER .Neil Grazebrook . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

MEDIATOR . . . . . . . John Klepach, PER, PDD, GER .732-787-7712

MEMBERSHIP . . . . . . .Daniel P . Maloney, PDD . . . .732-915-9351

MOTORCYCLE . . . . . . . . . .Charles Graham . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

NATIONAL FOUNDATION Charles J . Bolin, Jr ., PDD .732-787-9155

NATIONAL SERVICE . . . . . . Bill Nichol, PER . . . . . . .732-309-5873

OFFICERS TRAINING . . Daniel P . Maloney, PDD . . . .732-915-9351

PARADES . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Edward Foster . . . . . . . .732-747-7150

PUBLIC RELATIONS . . . . Michael Dickie, PVP . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

RITUAL . . . . . . . . . . . .Daniel P . Maloney, PDD . . . .732-915-9351

SATURDAY CLUB . . . . . . . . . Richard Bryk . . . . . . . .732-546-0820

SCHOLARSHIP . . . . . . . . . Richard Niekrash . . . . . . .732-671-6347

SICKNESS & DISTRESS . . . . Mark Kelly . . . . . . . . .732-787-0207

SOCCER SHOOT . . . . . . . . . Tom Cribbin . . . . . . . . .347-451-7913

SOCIAL & COMMUNITY WELFARE Robert Fairhurst .732-977-7216

SPECIAL CHILDREN . . . . . Michael T . Veth . . . . . . .732-671-0463

TRACK DAY . . . . . . . . . . . . Nick Figaro, VP . . . . . . .732-241-5131

YOUTH ACTIVITIES . . Michael Parulis, Jr ., PER . . . .732-495-1502

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HOUSE COMMITTEEChairman: Nick FigaroMembers: Bert Revill, PER • Robert Fairhurst Vinnie D'Acunzi • Rich Centanni Ed Foster • Jon Morgan, PER

Meet the Last Saturday of month at 12:00AM

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JANUARY 2017 My Elks of the Month is Charly Diehl.

Thanks for your fundraising and support of the committees.

SPECIAL CHILDREN’S COMMITTEE

On Wednesday, December 7th, the SCC Committee held another successful Spaghetti Dinner serving 40 dinners and bringing in $426.00 dollars for the SCC Committee. Thank you to Rich Bryk for donating and cooking the specialty dinner of Mussels Marinara as well as the meatballs and sauce. Thank you to Don Desfosse, John Urbine, John Plumacher, Mickey Annucci and Tom Cribbin for helping in the kitchen. Thank you to Janet Desfosse and Kathy Corridon for waitressing. The next Spaghetti Dinner will be Wednesday, January 4th 6:00 to 8:00pm and the specialty dinner will be Chicken Parm. On Sunday, December 18th, the SCC Committee held our annual Christmas Party with 65 children attending and a total of 110 in the room. Thank you to Don Desfosse, John Urbine and John Plumacher for cooking the food. Thank you to Dominick Robbolino, Mary Bryk, Ron Steinberger and Tom Cribbin for helping serve. Thank you to Ginger Smith and Rich Centanni for getting the food plated and out. Thank you to Evie Polard, Jean Robbolino, and Mary Bryk for donating the cupcakes. Thanks to Fran Duffy, Mary Bryk and Flo Gormely for calling and getting all the kids to the party. Thank you to Joe McGrath for donating his time being our D.J. Thank you to lodge photographer Neil Glazebrook for taking the pictures. Special thank you to Dave Chenowith for doing a great job again as Santa Clause. Thank you to Tom Mayo. Also I cannot thank the Rough Necks Motorcycle Club enough for their generous donation of all the toys they gave out to our Special Needs Children. You made those kids so happy. Your group is truly amazing. The next SCC party will be our Valentine’s party on Sunday, February 12th at 2:00pm.Mike Veth SCC Chairman

IF YOU HAVE A WHEELCHAIRAND DON’T NEED IT

ANYMORE. PLEASE RETURN.

YOUTH ACTIVITIES On December 18th, we had our YAC Christmas Party, and what a party we had. The kids had the biggest smiles on their faces you have ever seen when they saw Santa Claus walk in. The kids danced and partied there socks off to the tunes of Joe McGrath. Santa Claus stopped at every table and sat with every child before they had lunch. After lunch Santa Claus, then called each child up by name and sat and gave them each a gift from his bag.A very special thank you for the big guy Santa Claus for taking time to come see our children during his busy time of the year. Thank to Santas’ helpers, Ginger, Amanda and Brooke. Thank you to the guys in the kitchen cooking the kids lunch. Thank you Neil for photos you took of the kids so that everyone can come view them and print them off the website at www.middletownelks2179.org. To print the picture, just right click on the picture and select print. Thanks Again to Everyone... Mike Parulis, Jr., Youth Activities Chairman

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BULLETIN BOOSTERS

JanuaryTom & Flo GormleyFebruary Tom McColganAprilIn Memory of Gene Ruck Mary RuckEd and Frann GlenneyIn Memory of Lou & Kay DandorphBill and Joan BurgerEdna BrykIn Memory of Ray BrykMayJoan McTigueJim and Pat WakedMary and Richard BrykNicholas and Donna DiGrigorioJune In Memory of Dan Marchetti Dan and Carol MaloneyIn Memory of Robert J. BrantJulyChris MarchettiRed, White, & BlueMike and Nancy Brandine, Jr.

Each booster helps to offset printing and mailing costs of this monthly newsletter. Boosters are for one year, and payable in advance.

Please note your name, and when it is due. Thank you. ANY OVER DUE HAVE BEEN DROPPED FROM LIST

August In Memory of Jack Spann Joe and Rosemary Keeney John and Kathy SteakinEd and Lynn O’KaneSeptemberIn Memory of Mary BrantFrank and Dianne ZechmanOctoberIn Memory of PER John McTigueIn Memory of Kathleen L. McCartanDan McCartanAl and Cathy GrabauBob and Alice EckertIn Memory of Bob Brant Kathleen BrantNovemberIn Memory of Willy FixChuck and Adrianne BolinCathy GrabauDecemberIn Memory of Ken Thompson Jane Thompson"God's Little Miracles" Coach Saige

Please check to see if your payment is due - those more than two months in arrears will be dropped. Thank you for your support.

SECRETARY’S CORNERWe still have members who have not remitted their dues for 2016-17. Please check your card to see if it is current and contact me if you have any question at 732-915-9351. The lodge bulletin is available online at middletownelks2179.org or can be obtained at the lodge after the 5th of the month. Thank you for your continuous support. Fraternally, Dan Maloney

HALL RENTALSContact Al Smith 732-804-2712 for

Information

2017 CONVENTION !!!

“ NO PRICE INCREASE “

SIGN-UP SUNDAY JAN.29TH

2PM-5PM

$550 3-DAYS $475 2-DAYS ORDER PARADE SHIRTS AND HATS AT SIGN-UP

$100 DEPOSIT REQUIRED TO RESERVE YOUR ROOM OTHER SIGN-UPS- FEB. 19TH AND MARCH 26TH

SIGN-UP AND COME DOWN AND JOIN US IN

WILDWOOD!!!

CONVENTION DATES: JUNE 2RD-JUNE 4th

CONTACT: NICK G. @732-495-1922

OR NICK FIGARO @732-241-5131

Kitchen OpenFriday, Saturday, Sunday

12:00 pm - 8:00 pm

Buffalo Chicken, Chicken Tenders, Cheesesteak

Italian Hotdog, Flounder, Bar Pie and more

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Middletown Elks Annual Charity Ball

Saturday, March 4th, 2017

Gramercy Hall(The Old Lakeside Manor)

Honoring Our AmbassadorEmily Fiorello

Cocktail Hour 7-8

Accolades & Dinner 8-12

Music By the Clamdiggers

$70.00 Per Person

For More Information CallMike Veth 908-601-9443

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PPEERR && PPEEOOYY AASSSSOOCCIIAATTIIOONNSS FRIDAY –FEB. 3RD- 6 p.m.

“ COUNTDOWN TO SUPER BOWL”

“CHEESEBURGERS FROM PARADISE” WITH ALL THE FIXIN”S CHICKEN N” THE BASKET SHRIMP N’ THE BASKET W/FRIES - ONION RINGS –COLE SLAW

COME DOWN AND START OFF THE SUPER BOWL WEEKEND BAND ENTERTAINMENT BY “ON-TIME “

Steak Dinner

Refreshments

Entertainment

7-8 Hors D’oeuvre’s

8-12 Dance

35.00 Per Person

February 11, 2017

Middletown Elks

251 Church St

Belford, NJ

Contact:

Mike Parulis 848-218-8308

Mike Dickie 732-778-2496

Mike Anghelone 732-580-7037

Steak Dinner

Refreshments

Entertainment

7-8 Hors D’oeuvre’s

8-12 Dance

35.00 Per Person

February 11, 2017

Middletown Elks

251 Church St

Belford, NJ

Contact:

Mike Parulis 848-218-8308

Mike Dickie 732-778-2496

Mike Anghelone 732-580-7037

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COMMITTEE CHAIRLADIESAuditor/Budget . . . . . . . . Tara Merenda . . . .732-787-8753 Book . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Cathy Grabau . . . .732-739-2933Bylaws. . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Chris Marchetti . . .732-872-1189Calendar Picks . . . . . . . . . . Lisa Hahn . . . . .732-757-2981Calendar Tables . . . . . . . . Carol Maloney . . .732-787-1622Car Show . . . . . . . . . . . . .Ginger Smith . . . .732-495-4693Chairlady Raffle . . . . . . . . . Lisa Hahn . . . . .732-757-2981Christmas Party . . . . . . . . . .Mary Bryk . . . . .732-280-9071Christmas Party . . . . . . . . Tisa Dziadzio . . . .732-471-1594Christmas Tree . . . . . . . . . Kay Woods . . . . .732-495-4693Christmas Tree . . . . . . . . . .Edna Bryk . . . . .732-787-7477Christmas Tree . . . . . . . Nancy Brandine . . .732-492-3893Convention Shirts . . . . . .Kathy Corridon . . .732-495-3689Dances . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Kay Woods . . . . .732-495-4693Dark Horse . . . . . . . . . . . . Kay Woods . . . . .732-495-4693Fashion Show . . . . . . . . . . . Liz Revil . . . . . .732-671-1704Friday Night Dinners . . . . . Lisa Hahn . . . . .732-757-2981Hospitality . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Liz Revil . . . . . .732-671-1704 Hospitality . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Edna Bryk . . . . .732-787-7477Membership . . . . . . . . . . .Ginger Smith . . . .732-495-4693Past President Dinner . . . . Kay Woods . . . . .732-495-4693Phone Committee . . . . . . Cathy Grabau . . . .732-739-2933Phone Committee . . . . . . Janet Desfosse . . . .732-788-4839Pins . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Cathy Grabau . . . .732-739-2933Plaques . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Cathy Grabau . . . .732-739-2933Repast . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Fran Duffy . . . . .732-787-3330Steal Bingo . . . . . . . . . . . . .Edna Bryk . . . . .732-787-7477Steal Bingo . . . . . . . . . . . . .Mary Bryk . . . . .732-280-9071Sunshine . . . . . . . . . . . . .Chris Marchetti . . .732-872-1189Trash and Treasure . . . . . Janet Desfosse . . . .732-788-4839Vendor Fair . . . . . . . . . Melissa Vanderzee . .732-322-7369Waitresses . . . . . . . . . . . .Kathy Corridon . . .732-495-3689

Ladies Auxiliary Officers2016-2017

President . . . . . . . . . .Melissa Vanderzee . . . .732-322-73691st V .P . . . . . . . . . . . .Kay Woods . . . . . . . . .732-495-2953 2nd V .P . . . . . . . . . . .Lisa Hahn . . . . . . . . . .732-757-2981Treasurer . . . . . . . . . .Adrienne Bolin . . . . . . .732-787-9155Recording Secretary . . .Chris Marchetti . . . . . .732-872-1189Corresponding Sec . . . .Janet Desfosse . . . . . . .732-788-4839 Chaplain . . . . . . . . . . .Ginger Smith . . . . . . . .732-495-4693

Executive BoardKathy Corridon . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .732-495-3689Cathy Grabau . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .732-739-2933Carol Maloney . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .732-787-1622Fran Duffy . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .732-787-1622Jane Thompson . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .609-420-3060Dorothy Nesfield . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .732-787-7732

AUXILIARY MEMBERSPlease remit your dues for 2016-2017. $15.00 If you have questions, please feel free to call me. 732-788-4839. Thank you, Janet Desfosse, Corresponding Secretary

Hello Ladies,I hope every one had a merry Christmas and my wishes for a great new year. January is the month for officer’s nominations for the coming year, so it is very important for you to come to the January meeting. Thanks to the ladies who chaired the Christmas Party, Mary Bryk and Tisa D’Ziadzio. A great time was had by everyone and the dinner was delicious. Thanks to the kitchen crew. Spotlight Lady for December was Christ Marchetti. Thanks for Chairing the By-laws Committee for having the books printed, for picking them up and turning them over to Janet Desfosse, Corresponding secretary, for distribution. See Janet for your new book. Congratulation to Carol and Dan Maloney on their new home in brick. It’s nice to have everything new. Ginger Smith, great job with the Thanksgiving eve buffet. Ginger is a real asset to the Auxiliary. Ginger is a past president and currently our lady of the year. A wonderful time had by all at the “Band Night”, hosted by Betty Angelone and Tisa D’Ziadzio. Hopefully this event can be done again. Nice Job Ladies. The ladies will be preparing a dinner on January 20th. Nancy Brandine will be preparing her delicious shepherd’s pie. Please come out and support this event. January 29th is our Steal Bingo, hosted by Edna and Mary Bryk. This is great fun for a winter afternoon. Doors open at 12 noon. Cost is $10.00 and a gift valued at $10.00. Coffee, Tea and Cookies will be served free. Phone Mary Bryk at 732-546-0819 for tickets. It’s twins for Cassie Gormley and husband. Congratulations. Ladies, thanks for being there for me and I will see you at the lodge.Melissa Vanderzee, President of Ladies Auxiliary

Spotlight Lady Tisa D’Ziadzio, you are this month’s

Spotlight Lady for your work co-chairing the Christmas Party and

for the “Band Nite”. Congratulations, President Melissa

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The Ladies Auxiliary Middletown Elks #2179

“Steal Bingo” January 29th, 2017

251 Church Street, Belford

Admission: $10.00 and $10

Wrapped Gift

Includes 1 Bingo Board and 1

50/50 Special

Free Coffee, Tea, Desserts and

Door Prizes

For Tickets or to Reserve Tables

Call Edna Bryk 732-787-4780

Or Mary Bryk 732-546-0819SUNSHINE CHAIRLDAY MESSAGE

Any Member Ill....or in the Hospital....Please contact Chris at 732-872-1189 to receive flowers or get well message...Thanks Chris

January Ladies Birthdays1st, Pearl lynch, Gold star 5th cathy trieste, Past President and Gold star

14th Penny GiGlio

16th Melissa Vanderzee, President

18th carol Goodbody, Past President

19th lisa hahn, Past President, 2nd Vice President and Gold star

22nd ruth Fundner, Gold star

25th GinGer rooney, Past President, Past lady oF the year and Gold star

shiMMerinG snowFlakes, Fresh Fallen snow and blusterinG winds Greeted these January babes...

haPPy birthday to one and all

SCC COMMITTEE UPCOMING PARTIES

Valentines PartySunday, February 12th

2:00 pm to 4:00 pm

SPECIAL CHILDREN’S COMMITTEE

Spaghetti Dinner DatesWednesday, February 1st

The Specialty Dinner will be Stuffed Shells

Donated and Cooked by Rich Bryk

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Non-Profit OrganizationU.S. Postage

PAIDRed Bank, NJ

PERMIT NO. 370

Middletown Elks B.P.O.E. #2179251 Church Street Belford, New Jersey 07718

or Current Resident

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