A Message from the Exalted Ruler

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1 Lodge Officers Exalted Ruler Dennis Ryan, PER Leading Knight Paul Diaz, PER Loyal Knight Cynthia Noonan Lecturing Knight Donnie Sumner Esquire Joe Palowich Chaplain - Sam Pollizi Inner Guard George Abell Tiler Steve Ogonoski Secretary Jack Tex McClurken, PDDGER, LM Treasurer Terry Ketcham Trustees 5 Year -- Donna Knerr, PER 4 Year Les Owen, PDDGER 3 Year Jim Wilson 2 Year Bill Schubert 1 Year Phil Hanley Presiding Justice Louis B. Buck Vocelle, Esq. Lodge Advisor Les Owen, PDDGER Parliamentarian Vacant PER Association President June Maher, PER District Deputy Joseph Pepe, DDGER A Message from the Exalted Ruler Greetings to all our members, visitors and friends. My wife Carole and I welcome all to our great Elks Lodge. February is a very busy and fun month at our Lodge. The BIG EVENT this year is the El Schneider Memorial Dinner and Fund Raiser to be held on Saturday, February 18 th. Elsewhere in this newsletter is an advertisement for this spectacular event. Ticket sales have been very good. Don t get shut out! Call the lodge ( ) to reserve NOW! The Big Fundraiser Raffles $ 5, prize will be drawn that night at the dinner. The Annual Harry Anna Ball will be held on February 11 th. This is an important charity event supporting the Harry Anna Fund. Please be supportive. Nomination of officers will be held on Tuesday, February 7 th. At the regular meeting. Election of officers will be at the second meeting in February (Feb. 21 st.) Thanks to all of you who support our Lodge. We look forward to seeing you at the February 18 th. Event. Dennis J. Ryan, Exalted Ruler State President s Dinner Friday, Feb. 24th. Roasted Pork Loin, Apples Sauce, Red Potatoes, Vegetables, Salad and Dinner Roll Serving at 6:00 pm $ tax included Music by Johnny Nick, 7 to 10 pm

2 From the Secretary s Desk: From the Secretary s Desk We currently have 92 delinquent members. Please check the secretary s bulletin board to see the member s names. If you proposed anyone on the list that has not paid their dues, please contact them and request that they fulfill their commitment. As of Jan 10 th. Our membership has grown with 14 Elks transferring into the Lodge. 5 Elks were reinstated into our Lodge. We have initiated 65 new Elks for a total of 79. Unfortunately in addition to the 92 delinquent members we have dropped 60 members and lost 13 members to death. We must remember that membership is the Life Blood of the Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks. And it is important to remember Why we are Members. BECAUSE.. We lead no one to our doors with any promised material benefits or fame. We pledge no advancement of personal or career ambitions; instead we vow to help each other become better and happier persons. We believe in not merely wishing others well, but in manifesting this belief by deeds, seeking to serve rather than to be served. To Elks, laughter is better than tears, and a kind word is more powerful than a frown. The dream of a better world becomes reality when shaped by enough willing hearts and hands. Sincerely and Fraternally, Jack McClurken, LM, PDDGER, Secretary DUES NOTICES WILL BE GOING OUT IN THE MAIL ANY DAY! YOUR CURRENT MEMBER- SHIP WILL EXPIRE MIDNIGHT ON MARCH 31st AND YOU WILL NEED YOUR NEW MEMBER- SHIP CARD TO COME TO THE LODGE FOR ACTIVITIES. NEW THIS YEAR! YOU MAY PAY YOUR DUES ONLINE! go to puntagordaelks.org ON THE HOME PAGE, THE RIGHT SIDE BOTTOM, YOU WILL BE ABLE TO PAY YOUR REGULAR DUES. IF YOU ARE A LIFE TIME MEMBER YOU MAY ALSO PAY YOUR DUES ONLINE. PLEASE DO NOT FORGET THAT YOU CAN ALSO DONATE TO THE HARRY ANNA TRUST FUND OR THE ELKS NATIONAL FOUNDATION (ENF), BOTH IF YOU WOULD LIKE. HARRY ANNA'S PRIMARY RECIPIANTS ARE FLORIDA ELKS CHILDREN'S THERAPY SER- VICES, INC. AND THE FLORIDA ELKS YOUTH CAMP. ENF (ELKS NATIONAL FOUNDATION) HELP FUND DRUG AWARENESS, ELKS HOOP SHOOT, SCHOLARSHIPS, VETERANS AND ENF ENDOWMENT FOR MORE INFORMATION ON THESE PROGRAMS YOU MAY GO TO FLORIDAELKS.ORG The 2017 purple entry card will be used beginning April 1, Members will receive this card upon paying their dues. The dues notices will be mailed February 8, Page 2

3 February Mah Jongg Classes offered The third week of the ongoing Mah Jongg class is this Monday at 1:30. You must be registered for this class. No walk-ins, please. If you missed signing up for this January series, will be offered again in February for four weeks starting Monday, February 6, 1:30 p.m. to 4 p.m. Cost for four classes is $50 for Elks members or spouses, $70 for non-members. Also, you will need to purchase a Mah Jongg card, which is necessary to play the game, and a helper card for an additional $10. Please contact the instructor Melody Gabriel to sign up at melodygabriel@aol.com. Minimum of four students needed to hold the class. Maximum class size is 16. After completion of the January and February classes, we hope to hold a regular Mah Jongg game at the club day and time to be determined. Melody Gabriel VERO BEACH ELKS HELP LITTLE INDIANS MAKE BIG IMPROVEMENTS Pictured left: Nicole O Neil, Ann Carlson, Michele Dale, Margaret Hearndon, Kathy Miller. Back: Al Klager, Karen Guidry, Laura McFadyn, Michele Klager, Paul Diaz, Jack McClurken. Volunteers Not Shown: Lisa Grandage, Tony Davilla, Claudette Maschi, Mary Lou Bottomley, Dalia and John Mele, Ken and Theresa Lyons, and Claudia Ball Vero Beach Elementary School has 800 students with 80% of those households living below or in poverty. The Vero Beach Elks Community Outreach Project, Elks Love Kids of Character, fills the gap for parents in need of financial help with school supplies, small inexpensive toys, and treats that they may not be able to afford otherwise. The students must earn the wampum in the classroom by being good, staying on task, getting good grades, or showing good character. Last year, in the first 5 months of school there were 430 incidents of behavior problems where a student was sent to the principal. This year there have been only 43 behavior issues. Reading scores are up 16% and Math scores are up 10%, the highest improvements in the district. The $10,000 Impact Grant from Elks National also provides uniforms for 100 of the neediest students boosting moral. This will be the third year that the Vero Beach Elks have been awarded an Impact Grant for this project. A message from Jerry, stationed in Afghanistan: We got the packages and the guys loved the cookies, just had to make sure the dog s didn t accidentally get a cookie, that Nina (pictured left) can be a sneak!. The dogs just loved the treats and the Unit as a whole were happy to be remembered. Nina enjoyed her treat and then snuck another from me when I wasn t looking. Thank You!!! Cookies for Soldiers and Treats for Military Dogs The lodge wants to thank the ladies who prepare and mail the Cookies for Soldiers & the dog treats for the military dogs. Great Job! Page 3

4 February 2017 Volume 23, Issue 2 Dear Brothers and Sisters, I want to thank you for your support of the El Schneider Memorial Fundraising Raffle. To date, the response has been good. Every member has received at least one (1) ticket to sell or purchase, but there are still a lot of tickets out there. Please remember that we need to have all tickets returned to the Lodge Secretary by Wednesday, February 15th. So we have enough time to process them in time for the Big Drawing on Saturday, February 18th. At the El Schneider Dinner. Tickets for the Dinner are available from your Lodge Officers or from the Bartenders. Additional Raffle Tickets are also available from the Bartenders or by calling or me at (772) or dopplerd@comcast.net Thank you again for your support. Paul Diaz, PER, Est. Leading Knight, Page 4

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8 Elk of the Month Kathy Hill In gratitude for her volunteer efforts in the kitchen, serving and general support of the House Committee. Thank You, Kathy! Connect with the Lodge Web site: Subscribe to our List: Online Bulletin Board: B.P.O.E. Lodge th St Vero Beach, FL Facebook Page: facebook.com/verobeachelks Picture site: Check out our 24-hour Event Information Line Call (must dial all 10 digits) Every Monday there s a new announcement of events and happenings for the week B.P.O.E. Lodge th St Vero Beach, FL Page 8