EXALTED RULERS MESSAGE

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1 B.P.O.E. Lodge 2731 Newsletter Zephyrhills, FL March 2019 EXALTED RULERS MESSAGE Our Elk year is coming to an end. I m so pleased and very proud to welcome many new members this year. I look forward to getting to know each of them and hope they will actively support our lodge. This year has had its ups and downs. The main issue is communication, as well as too much concern about what others are doing or not doing. As we are a Lodge made up totally of volunteers, it is an ongoing challenge to have things work smoothly. Each member, in their own way, has vowed to support the Lodge so it can fulfill it's mission of aiding our Veterans and the children and families of our community who need our help. Therefore, it is the responsibility of each member to do their very best, to communicate often and clearly with those who need to be informed so there is no confusion. If each of us take our part of volunteering seriously, there won't be time to worry about others and what they are doing. If there are questions, answers can easily be found from the Lodge officers, the House Committee or possibly other Volunteer Chairmen. We are a great Elk family and we have a very active lodge that we can be proud of. Soon we will begin another Elk year and with us all working together it will be a grand new year. A lot of members have stepped up to volunteer, but we need more even if it is only one day a week or a month. The kitchen is really in need of help. There are a few that have been cooking since they have become members, but we need additional help so that the few can have a break now and then. I know a member who has been cooking on Thursdays and Fridays since I joined the lodge 12 years ago. He and another member have been cutting the lawn for the lodge for God knows how long, and they are not as young as they used to be. There are so many things that our lodge needs in the way of volunteering, please step up next year and help make our lodge strong. I have enjoyed my year as Exalted Ruler. But now with my new found time, I will be volunteering at James A. Haley Hospital in support of the amputees as a peer volunteer. Thank you so much for all your support. Ken Fabiani Exalted Ruler March 2019 Page 1 The lodge received a $7,500 check for the ENF Impact Grant for the summer Feed the Kids Program. The program is in need of many volunteers. Please add your name to the sign up sheets that are posted and indicate what you would like to assist with: Prep or cooking in the kitchen, making sandwiches, setting up the dining room, the pantry program, cleaning up at end of day, library books for the children, or reading to the children. ALL HELP IS APPRECIATED! I can proudly report that our Lodge #2731 is #1 in the central district with a per capita of $8.56. In lodges with members, our lodge is also #1. I can also report that the Quarter Tube donors have increased with our many new members. Thanks as always for your donations to ENF, and for supporting our lodge. Donations can be left at the lodge for mailing, checks payable to ENF. Judy Osgood ENF Chairman ER Ball March 30, 2019 Installation of Officers: 5:00PM Dinner: 6:00PM Music by: Bob Richards Menu: Pot Roast, Mashed Potatoes, Vegetable, Roll Dessert

2 Buck and Doe Zephyrhills Lodge #2731 Veterans Corner I know at one time I was asking for any articles that could be donated to a veteran for household needs. The other day I received a letter from a veteran who is leaving the Domiciliary in Tampa to be out on his own. He has been provided with a place of his own but that is all he has to his name at this time. Again I am asking for any household articles that you are looking to let go of. Everything from bedding to dishes and any type of furniture. I am asking you to open up your hearts and help this veteran in need. Thank you! Ken Fabiani Veterans Service Chairman From The Lodge Secretary Nick Schwob Candidate Diane Baumann Dennis Pugliese Gladys Ducharme Ardith M. Vesta Larry Decena Proposition for Membership Linda Burns Kent Kilgore Proposer Mary Crosier, PER Elsie McFarland Stephan Bill Certificate of Release Carl Freeman Oregon City, OR Lodge #1189 Saturday March 23, 2019 Collecting Bottle Caps Cocktails 4:30PM Dinner 5:30PM Music 6:30-9:30PM Get your ticket now so you don t miss the weekly drawings! $25.00 We are now collecting the bottle caps again! This time they will go to the wounded warriors. Shirley Crawford is gracious enough to take them to them when we have gathered a bag or two. This will continue until they no longer need them. Thanks to all the Elks that supported them then and will support them now. We are in great need of help around the lodge. Remember, we are an all volunteer lodge and depend on your help to keep our lodge active and fun. In order to do that we need our members to give a little of their time each month so that the many activities we offer can continue to be available Currently, we need help in the kitchen. If you would like to help with the prepping of the meals, cooking or assisting with cleanup, it would be appreciated. With many volunteers, no one would have to volunteer too often. Give a call to Shirley LeClair at If you haven t been called and would like to help in the dining room, please call Harriett Hinton at Both of these chairmen will welcome your call. We are also in desperate need of someone to help with the POS. (Point of Sale) Tuesday s, Wednesday s and Friday afternoons starting at 4:00PM. If you are a computer user at all, it is not difficult. Someone will work with you until you are comfortable with the process. Give Bobbie a call at if you can help. Please consider giving a few hours a month in support of our lodge. March 2019 Page 2

3 Buck and Doe Zephyrhills Lodge #2731 March Entertainment During my year as Exalted Ruler, this member has been a great plus to the lodge. He is in the lodge to help when meals are being served, whether it is a Tuesday, Wednesday, or Friday. Even during some of the special functions. You never know what he will be doing on a Friday night. Some days he is scraping plates, or helping with the veterans when they are here for dinner, even working the dining room picking up dishes when our guests are finished having dinner. Some Fridays you can even find him moving the table and chairs to clear the dance floor. He is one of the few members that you can also find on a meeting night at the lodge showing his support. It is my honor to name Bob Hinton our Elk of the Month for March. Ken, ER Fri 3/01/19 Homer Stiles Sat 3/02/19 Bob & Pat Richards Tue 3/05/19 Dudley Albert Fri 3/08/19 Debbie & Jim Sat 3/09/19 Bob & Pat Richards Tue 3/12/19 Dudley Albert Fri 3/15/19 Johnny Ellis Sat 3/16/19 Bob & Pat Richards Tue 3/19/19 Dudley Albert Fri 3/22/19 Chrissy Harriman Sat 3/23/19 Buddy Canova Tue 3/26/19 Dudley Albert Fri 3/29/19 Terry Cole I know that a lot of the new members don t know her but I m sure they have seen her running around like a little ball of fire. She has been a member for many years and is always stepping up when someone needs help, no matter what is asked of her. On each Thursday morning, she is in early busily preparing for Bingo night. Whenever there is any type of function going on during the week she is there. If not working for the function she is there to have a good time. On Friday nights you might see her in the game room. Some nights you might see her walk out with a big smile and other times not so good. FRI ENTERTAINMENT IS FROM 6:00PM TO 9:00PM. TUE & SAT KARAOKE 5:00 TO 8:00PM Clip Coupon for Free Drink It is my honor to name Dorothy Sollmann my Volunteer of the month for March. Ken, ER Clip Coupon for Free Drink March 2019 Page 3

4 Buck and Doe Zephyrhills Lodge #2731 For information about ways you can donate to ENF, please contact Barbara ENF Chairperson. Wilson, ENF Chairman. We will soon be saying goodbye to our snowbirds. We hope they had a fun winter and look forward to their return in the fall. Bus Trip to Florida Elks Youth Camp Thursday March 14, 2019 Bus Leaves at 8:30 AM from Lodge Returns by 4:00PM There are 56 seats available. Signup sheets on the bulletin board. The bus trip is free and a free lunch will be provided at the camp. Please take advantage and see the beautiful camp that the Florida Elks provides for Florida children. March 2019 Page 4

5 OFFICERS HOUSE COMMITTEE Exalted Ruler Ken Fabiani Chairperson Mary Crosier Leading Knight Mike Ritchie, PDDGER Secretary Elsie McFarland Loyal Knight Shirley LeClair Chuck Bugbee Lecturing Knight Dale Sumner Shirley Stewart Secretary Nick Schwob Cliff McDuffie Treasurer Sandy Link Dave Pflugh Chaplain Cindy Sumner Mary Hardt Inner Guard Shirley Crawford Diane Ellison Tiler Craig Miller Bill Frantom Esquire Bill Morehouse BUCK & DOE NEWSLETTER STAFF TRUSTEES 1 Year Trustee Mary Crosier, PER Editor Bobbie Schwob Year Trustee Cliff McDuffie Printer The Printing Zone Year Trustee Dave Moyer, PER Year Trustee Donna Moyer, PER Year Trustee Alice Perry, PER LODGE LOCATION: LODGE MAILING ADDRESS: COMMITTEE PERSONS Accident Prevention Alice Perry, PER Americanism Susan Slater Lodge Phone: Auditing Ron McDermott Lodge Fax: Bingo Shirley Crawford Lodge bpoe2731@tampabay.rr.com Community Activities Donna Moyer, PER Lodge Secretary: bpoe2731@tampabay.rr.com Elk s Nat. Foundation Judy Osgood Elk s Memorial Day Cindy Sumner Flag Day Valerie Finch Government Relations David Moyer, PER Harry-Anna TBD Foundation Indoctrination Dale Sumner Investigation Barbara Mason, PER Lapsation Shirley Le Clair Lodge Activities Susan Slater Lodge Advisor R. Michael Ritchie, PDDGER Lodge Mediator Cliff McDuffie Membership David Moyer, PER Mothers Day TBD Music TBD PER Presiding Officer R. Michael Ritchie, PDDGER Presiding Justice Ron McDermott Public Relations Publicity Diane Ellison Scholarships Robert Hatfield PER Special Functions Elsie McFarland Veterans Service Ken Fabiani Veterans Day Jerry McCabe Youth Activities: TBD Soccer Shoot TBD Hoop Shoot Bill Morehouse Elks Training Robert Mitchell Visitation David Moyer, PER Drug Awareness Richard Gest Volunteer Coordinator Harriett Hinton Fraternal Committee David Moyer, PER Rev: Wire Road BPOE #2731 Zephyrhills, FL PO Box 1406 Zephyrhills, FL Edwin Ed James, PER Central District PDDGER Phone: Cell: edjames1953@gmail.com Roger Bristol, PER Central District Vice President Cell: virginiaandroger@aol.com March 2019 Page 5

6 All Meal Times 4:30-6:30PM Tue & Fri Music 6:00-9:00PM SUN MON TUE WED THU FRI SAT Fried/Baked Fish or Shrimp or Baked Chicken with FF or Baked Potato and Coleslaw or Applesauce 1 2 Homer Stiles Euchre - 1 PM House Comm 9:00 AM BOD Meeting 5:30 PM PER Meeting 6:30 PM Lodge Meeting 7:00 PM Tues Euchre 1 PM Philly Cheese Steak Cole Slaw, Tater Tots $8.00 Karaoke w/dudley Taco Bowl $8.00 Chef Salad $7.00 Bingo 6 PM Debbie & Jim Euchre - 1 PM Tues Euchre 1 PM Grilled Pork Chops Parsley Buttered Potatoes, Apple Sauce $8.00 Karaoke w/dudley Bingo 6 PM Bus Trip to Florida Youth Camp Johnny Ellis Euchre - 1 PM Concealed Weapons Class 4:00PM $75 House Comm 9:00 AM BOD Meeting 5:30 PM Lodge Meeting 7:00 PM Tues Euchre 1 PM Pasta w/meatballs or Sausage, Salad, Garlic Bread Karaoke w/dudley 1/2 lb Peel & Eat Shrimp, Cole Slaw, Cup of Clam Chowder $12.00 Chef Salad $7.00 Bingo 6 PM Chrissy Harriman Karaoke w/bob & Pat Richards 5-8 PM Pizza or Sandwiches Karaoke w/bob & Pat Richards 5-8 PM Pizza or Sandwiches Karaoke w/bob & Pat Richards 5-8 PM Pizza or Sandwiches 200 Club Banquet Buddy Canova Tickets at the Bar Euchre - 1 PM Tues Euchre 1 PM French Onion Soup Roast Beef on Kaiser Roll, Cole Slaw or Apple Sauce $8.00 Karaoke w/dudley Bingo 6 PM Terry Cole ER Ball Installation of Officers 5PM Chef Salad is also available on Tuesday nights. $7.00

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