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ST. AUGUSTINE ST. AUGUSTINE ST. AUGUSTINE ST. AUGUSTINE
ELKS LODGE #829ELKS LODGE #829ELKS LODGE #829ELKS LODGE #829
LODGE BULLETIN
June, 2017June, 2017June, 2017June, 2017
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Exalted Ruler’s Message
June is here and we just returned from the State Convention. They completely changed the venue with one price admission to the meetings and reports on Saturday along with the vendors’ food and drinks. We also got to see our very own Rosemary Dean initiated along with three others from St Augustine by the All-State ritual team.
Each lodge was announced in the roll call of of-ficers. Many ER’s dressed in costumes to exem-plify their lodge. I was a conquistador.
We listened to the state leaders about member-ship, liability and tax concerns. In the evening we met with other members and officers from around the state to exchange ideas and renew friend-ships.
In June we are planning to resume Friday night dinners. In the beginning, it will be sign up in the bar or call the bartenders. Our house Chairman Cary says he is checking the voicemail every day so leave us a message and we will get you on the list.
The parking committee had a great report for the first 45 days. This is our biggie guys We need volunteers; contact Kathryn Helhoski to volunteer..
Our Secretary, Mike Rathmann, continues to wow us. He recently obtained two ENF grants: the Gratitude Grant which will support the “K-9 for Warriors” program and the Beacon Grant which is used for the Veterans Stand down.
My Elk of the Month is Chris Lynch. Chris is a new member who is having a great time. You can see him in lodge or helping with the parking volunteers. It is great to see new members getting involved.
John Gebert, Exalted Ruler
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COMMITTEE CHAIRS 2017-2018
ACCIDENT PREVENTION JIM BELLAMY
ACTIVITIES CASEY GRAY
AMERICANISM MIKE HUGHES
AUDITING TOM KAVANAUGH
BINGO LARRY CAPITANO
CHARITY LORIN AUSTIN
DRUG AWARENESS GRACE ANDREWS
ELAND LIAISON JOHN GEBERT (PER)
ELKS NATIONAL FUND BOB KERSHNER (PER)
FRATERNAL RANDY STAY (PER)
GOVERNMENT RELATIONS JOHN GEBERT (PER)
INVESTIGATION TED BEAL (PDD)
MEMBERSHIP GEORGE APRIL (PER)
ORIENTATION CONNIE SARNOWSKI
PARKING KATHERINE HELHOSKI
PER ASSOCIATION LAISION OLEN MEREDITH (PER)
PUBLIC RELATIONS JOHN GEBERT (PER)
RELIEF JOHN GEBERT (PER)
VETERANS AFFAIRS FRED DUPONT (PER)
YOUTH ACTIVITIES IRV STOCKDALE
HOUSE COMMITTEE
CHAIR CARY COLEMAN
BAR BOB JONIS
SAFETY JIM BELLAMY
LODGE NETWORK LORIN AUSTIN
LODGE ADVISOR
BOB KERSHNER (PER) [email protected]
(904) 829-6220
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LODGE OFFICERS 2017-2018
EXALTED RULER JOHN GEBERT (PER)
EST. LEADING KNIGHT LORIN AUSTIN (Acting)
ESTEEMED LOYAL KNIGHT MIKE HUGHES
ESTEEMED LECTURING KNIGHT CONNIE SARNOWSKI
SECRETARY MICHAEL RATHMANN
TREASURER MICHELE ROBBINS
TILER GLORIA BENISCHECK
ESQUIRE DR ERIC COLON
CHAPLAIN MEGAN KELLEY
INNER GUARD BEN BENISCHECK
ORGANIST GEOFF DOBSON (PDD)
ELKS CLUB INC. COMMITTEE
TRUSTEES
ONE YEAR ELIZABETH WEST (PER)
TWO YEARS OLEN MEREDITH (PER)
THREE YEARS JOE SMITH SR (CHAIR)
FOUR YEARS SARA MCDAVITT
FIVE YEARS WILLIAM RODDY
CHAIR PAT SHIPLEY (PER)
MEMBER BOB KERSHNER (PER)
MEMBER MICHELLE ROBBINS
MEMBER LOUIS WISE (PDD)
MEMBER
MEMBER
TED BEAL (PDD)
BARRY MASTERS (PER)
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Friday Dinner Returns
Starting on June 2nd, the Lodge will start serving dinner on Fri-
day evenings. See the menu on Page 6; you must sign up for
your choice either at the Lodge or by calling 904-471-2829.
Bingo Committee
It’s almost bingo time again! There will be a meeting for everyone interested in helping with Bingo on Thursday, June 29th at 7:00 PM
Dance Lessons
Dance lessons resume on Monday, June 19 at 7:00 PM in the rear hall. There will be some introductory lessons before begin-ning another lesson sequence. This gives members a chance to pick and choose the dance(s) that appeal to them. Also, if a les-son is missed, they will not feel left behind. No partner is re-quired. Guests are also welcome, subject to the rules of the Lodge. The schedule is as follows:
June 19—Basic Cha Cha
June 26—Basic Social Waltz
July 3— Basic Rumba
July 10— Basic East Coast Swing
July 17— Basic Single Time Swing
July 24— Basic West Coast Swing
July 31— (no lesson this week)
Don’t Ring the Doorbell—Use Your Card
Please use your membership door lock card to enter the Lodge.
The bartenders are busy and should not have to push the button
unnecessarily. The Exalted Ruler challenges members to com-ply by asking that members with cards who ring the doorbell do-
nate $5.00 to the Harry Anna Trust Fund Container (by the sign-
in sheet).
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Eland News
Happy June! Has May already passed??? We are fast approaching the
Elands annual Luau Fund Raiser Party. Note……Due to the Elks state
conference occurring on our original chosen date, the Elands have changed the
Luau date from July 15th
to July 22nd
. We are so excited about this event and we
want EVERYONE to a'end. There will be a dinner, live entertainment, dancing,
and games of chance with prizes, wonderful auc+on items, a 50/50 drawing and a
raffle drawing for a fabulous basket of goodies. A cash bar also will be in full
swing. Tickets @ an affordable $25 each, will soon be on sale, and can be pur-
chased from an Eland member or from one of our fabulous bartenders.
***If you are able to donate or procure a dona�on that we can include in our
Fund Raiser auc�on, please contact Cary (House Chair) Kayla (bartender) or Me
(Sharyn Grace 561-312-6317). Your support is greatly appreciated.
Special thanks to Ben & Gloria Benischeck for dona�ng boxes of original Hawaiian
items from their recent trip to Hawaii. This will make our Luau more authen�c &
fun. Thanks for being so though8ul & doing something special for the Elands.
As men�oned in my last newsle:er, last year the Elands donated a total of more
than $6400 to the Elks Harry-Anna fund (youth camp, therapy services), Lodge
scholarship fund, and 7 local community chari�es. This is why the Elands are hav-
ing our Luau…..to raise money to DONATE to OUR Elks Lodge and our community
chari�es. Thank you for suppor�ng us.
If you are the spouse of an Elk, we are extending a special invita�on to join our
Eland organiza�on. We would love to meet and answer any ques�ons that you
may have.
Please put the following dates in your calendar:
July 22, 2017 Saturday evening will be our Annual Luau, our major fund raiser.
September 16, 2017 Saturday evening will a “sock hop”, for major fun & dancing.
January 20, 2018 Saturday morning will be our garage and white elephant sale,
also a major fund raiser.
We hope you will come support and enjoy these 3 Eland events.
FOR ADDITIONAL INFORMATION ABOUT ELAND, PLEASE CONTACT OUR VICE
PRESIDENT/MEMBERSHIP CHAIR LADY JUDY REYES @ [email protected]
(904) 825-8569 or you may contact me, Sharyn Grace, President (561) 312-6317
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April
Calendar
June 2017
►
Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat
* The Friday dinner menu is on Page 6. You must call or stop by the Lodge to specify the dinner you want. You may leave a voicemail; the mailbox is
now checked daily (904-471-2829)
The Lounge is closed during Wednesday meetings
1
Lodge
Closed
2
Lounge
Open
3-12 PM
Dinner *
Town & Country
3
Lounge
Open
3-10 PM
4
Lounge
Open
3-10 PM
Karaoke
5
Lounge
Open
3-10 PM
Trivia
7:00 PM
6
Lodge
Closed
7
Lounge
Open
3-10 PM
Lodge Mtg
7:30 PM
8
Lodge
Closed
9
Lounge
Open
3-12 PM
Dinner *
Coleman Hunter
10
Lounge
Open
3-10 PM
11
Lounge
Open
3-10 PM
Karaoke
12
Lounge
Open
3-10 PM
Trivia
7:00 PM
13
Lodge
Closed
14
Lounge
Open
3-10 PM
15
Lodge
Closed
16
Lounge
Open
3-12 PM
Dinner *
Just Dave
17
Lounge
Open
3-10 PM
18
Lounge
Open
3-10 PM
Karaoke
19
Lounge
Open
3-10 PM
Trivia
7:00 PM
20
Lodge
Closed
21
Lounge
Open
3-10 PM
Lodge Mtg
7:30 PM
22
Lodge
Closed
23
Lounge
Open
3-12 PM
Dinner *
Southern Style
24
Lounge
Open
3-10 PM
25
Lounge
Open
3-10 PM
Karaoke
26
Lounge
Open
3-10 PM
Orientation
27
Lodge
Closed
28
Lounge
Open
3-10 PM
Initiation
7:00 PM
29
Lodge
Closed
30
Lounge
Open
3-12 PM
Dinner *
Music
TBA
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Upcoming Amphitheater Parking Events
Parking Volunteers Urgently Needed
Saturday, June 10th
Dirty Heads and SOJA
Thursday, June 15th
The Gipsy Kings
Thursday, June 22nd
Slightly Stoopid with guests Iration, J Boog & the Movement
Saturday, June 24th
John Mellancamp with Emmylou Harris
To help, send an email to elks829sec-
[email protected] or call Katherine
Helhoski (904) 540 7515
NOTICES
Lists of current membership candidates (new, transfers or reinstatements) are posted on the Lounge Bulletin Board. Members wanting to comment on a prospective candi-date should contact a Lodge Officer or send an email to: [email protected].
A list of bills-to-be-paid and detailed budget information is available at the Wednesday meetings.
Please notify the Secretary ([email protected] or (904)471-2829 when your address, phone or email changes.
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How is the Elks National Foundation
Helping Florida?
During the 2016-2017 Lodge year, the Elks of Florida donated
$359,273.12 to the Elles National Foundation. This year, the
Foundation will give back the following:
State Charities Grant: $297,910.00
Special Projects Grant: $254,080.00
Bonus Grant: $62,360.00
These grants support your state's major charitable project, as well as other
philanthropic projects. Portions of these grants also support your state's
Drug Awareness Program, Hoop Shoot, Soccer Shoot & educational pro-
grams.
Most Valuable Student: $144,000.00
Legacy Award: $44,000.00
We award a total of 36 "Most Valuable Student" scholar-
ships to high school seniors from each state. In addition, we award up to 11
Legacy scholarships to children, grandchildren and stepchildren of Elks.
' National Veterans Service Commission: $26,520.00
These funds help them provide aid and comfort to hospitalized
veterans.
Grand Total: $828,870.00
That's a ratio of 2.307 for every dollar the Foundation received from your
state last year. And that doesn't even include the money Lodges in your
state will get back through our Community Investments Program. For the
2016-2017 fiscal year, we awarded a total of $396,100.00 to 73 Florida
Lodges.
For more information about the Elks National Foundation, contact your local chairman or write us at Elks National Foundation, 2750 N. Lakeview
Ave., Chicago, IL 60614, [email protected]
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Friday Night Menu
Please make sure you reserve your entrée by either stopping by the Lodge or calling (904-471-2829). The voicemail is being checked daily so feel free to leave a message with your name the entrée(s) wanted.
Salad: Summer strawberry & candied pecan salad with vanilla balsamic vinaigrette.
Entrée Selection:
1. Creole Shrimp and cheese grits
2. Not ya Momma’s Meatloaf w/garlic mashed potatoes
3. Balsamic Caprese stuffed chicken breat w/garlic mashed potatoes
Dessert: Mixed berry cobbler with vanilla ice cream
Honor Flag Day—June 14th
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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!
________________________________________________________________
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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