ST. AUGUSTINE ELKS LODGE # 829 BULLETIN - APRIL 2015

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Editor>>>> John Morgan Tel. = 904-794-1934 CELL 540-0359 Email = spakky1@aol.com ADDRESS - 512 WARBLER ROAD ST. AUGUSTINE FL. 32086 ELKS SECRETARY ELKS829SECRETARY@GMAIL.

-904-471-2829 A FRATERNAL ORGANIZATION WEB SITE =www.elks829.com RETURN SERVICE REQUESTED REMEMBER ALL OUR VETERANS ST.

LECTURING KNIGHT VACANT SECRETARY MICHAEL RATHMANN TREASURER DAVID LEE (PER) TILER WALT MICKLE ESQUIRE VACANT CHAPLAIN ANN MARIE GRIETENS INNER GUARD SARAH DOUSMAN ORGANIST GEOFF

1 Editor>>>> John Morgan Tel. = CELL = spakky1@aol.com ADDRESS WARBLER ROAD ST. AUGUSTINE FL ELKS SECRETARY ELKS829SECRETARY@GMAIL.COM OFFICER OF THE YEAR 2014 John Gebert ELK OF THE YEAR 2014 JoAnn Roope ST. AUGUSTINE ELKS LODGE #829 BOX 238 ST. AUGUSTINE, FLORIDA TEL A FRATERNAL ORGANIZATION WEB SITE = RETURN SERVICE REQUESTED REMEMBER ALL OUR VETERANS ST. AUGUSTINE ELKS LODGE # 829 BULLETIN - APRIL 2015 LODGE OFFICERS EXALTED RULER JAMES DEAN EST. LEADING KNIGHT RON THOMPSON EST. LOYAL KNIGHT JOHN GEBERT EST. LECTURING KNIGHT VACANT SECRETARY MICHAEL RATHMANN TREASURER DAVID LEE (PER) TILER WALT MICKLE ESQUIRE VACANT CHAPLAIN ANN MARIE GRIETENS INNER GUARD SARAH DOUSMAN ORGANIST GEOFF DOBSON (PDD) LODGE ADVISOR BOB CATUTO (PDD) TRUSTEES BRUCE KATHER (PER) 1 YR. IRV STOCKDALE 2 YR. VACANT 3YR. BILL LENNON 4 YR. 2 OLEN MEREDITH 5YR. ELKS CLUB INC. PAT SHIPLEY (PER) BOB KERSHNER (PER) TED BEAL (PDD) JAMES DEAN BARRY MASTERS (PER) LOUIS WISE (PDD) PRES. V.P. SEC Y TREAS 3

2 Dear Fellow Elks, Exalted Ruler s Message As we begin this new Elks' year on April 1st, I want to let all of you know how proud I am to serve as your Exalted Ruler. It is an honor and a privilege and for that I say, "Thank you". But, having said all that, it must also be stated that being the leader of St. Augustine Elks Lodge #829 is a task far bigger than one person alone. Our Lodge, being one of the largest in the state, requires a team of dedicated, hardworking officers, as well as committee members and general volunteers to keep everything functioning smoothly. With this basic idea in mind I'm asking for YOUR help this year. We still need volunteers for several positions. If you'd like to volunteer please contact either myself (see my contact info below) or any of our officers. We will be working hard to improve communication around the Lodge this year so that all our members will have a better understanding of WHAT and WHY decisions are made. Therefore, you will begin to see more committee reports at meetings. So, be informed... attend meetings. Hopefully, by the time you read this message, the new outside restrooms will have been completed so that we can all once again enjoy beautiful Spring weather at the Tiki Bar on Saturday and Sunday afternoons. Additionally, the lounge renovations should be finished as well. And, by the way, if you haven't had a Friday dinner at the Lodge lately, you're missing some delicious meals. Just remember that you need to reserve your dinner by Thursday each week. Let's get out and support our Elks Lodge. Together we can make it the best in the state! Fraternally, Jimmy Home #: Cell #: jdeanski@bellsouth.net 4 Eland Message To My fellow Eland Members: I am honored to have been named President of the Eland Club for the year. I look forward to continuing on the successes of the past year and raising more money for the Elks Children s Therapy Services, Youth Camp, Scholarship fund and local St. Augustine community children s charities. I would like to start by thanking my fellow officers Sharyn Grace, Vice President; Rosemary Dean, Treasurer; Teddie Grace, Secretary; Janet Masters, Parliamentarian; Elizabeth Wise, Chaplain and Marybeth Geronimo, Immediate Past President. I am truly grateful for their assistance and support as we begin a new year. Our theme for the year is Hearts and Hands Helping Children which is the mission of everything we do in Eland. Our colors are red, white and blue, along with the St. Augustine lighthouse image. Our Lodge is a vibrant part of the St. Augustine community which is reflected in this theme. I would like to thank Marybeth Geronimo for the work she has done as President for the past two years. Many may not realize all of the work that goes on in the background to plan for our meetings, put on an event, decorate the hall, and with her husband James help, also do some heavy lifting. I know I can count on her in the upcoming year as she uses her experience to lead our Ways and Means Committee to reach higher fundraising goals. This year our fundraising goal is $10,000. Two years ago we raised over $8,000 so I believe this is achievable. In addition, I would like to see many more spouses become part of the Eland Club. If we have missed meeting you at an Orientation night, we might never get to speak to you directly about what we do, and how much fun we have as a group. I hope to establish a committee to work with the Elks to reach out to those we have missed and offer an invitation to join us. There will be many opportunities for you to lend a hand in the coming year, whether it s baking a cake for our Monday night sales, selling Luau tickets or gathering donations from area businesses, clearing out a closet for our Garage sale or shopping for Jewelry at our Jewelry party. Your time or talent is always needed. July will be here before we know it, so our first priority will be planning for a spectacular 41 st Annual Eland Club Luau. I hope to see many of you there. I look forward to working with each and every one of you over the coming year. Whatever you do to lend a hand; know that it is truly appreciated. Without your help we couldn t raise money for the causes that truly help children. With warmest regards, Joan Geronimo, President geronjo@yahoo.com Phone: Text:

3 NOTICE Lists of current membership candidates (new, transfers or reinstatements) are posted on the Lounge Bulletin Board. Members Elks 10k Highlights Remember to renew your membership - you must have your 2015/16 membership card (yellow) to enter the Lodge. New cards are being mailed as soon as we receive payment and a list of members who have Starting in mid April, a list of bills-to-be-paid will be posted in the Pictures from the Tribute to Pat Shipley 6 7

***Florida Elks Youth Camp*** FEYC Summer Camp New Members for February It is that time again. We will have approximately 8 children already enrolled for the FEYC this summer.

4 ***Florida Elks Youth Camp*** FEYC Summer Camp New Members for February It is that time again. We will have approximately 8 children already enrolled for the FEYC this summer. If you have any children in mind who would like to go the FEYC please contact me for an application or go on line. It costs $ per week to send a child to camp. We will sponsor under privileged children whose parents cannot afford to send their child to camp.. The camp is for children between the ages of Thanks to all who donated money for us to make this possible. Thanks to all Brothers and Sisters for your donations to the Florida Elks Youth Camp with your renewal membership. It is never to late to donate money for the camp. Please continue with your donations of games, sports items and other things that are appropriate, for the 9-13 year old children who attend our Florida Elks Youth Camp. They have requested that we not send clothing, as they wish to purchase new clothing items for the less fortunate campers. We continue to need donations, particularly SPORTS equipment that can be used at the camp. Keep them coming!! If you have any questions about the camp, trip or donations, please feel free to call me at any time: Irv Stockdale Cell: , Home kodagator@bellsouth.net. Your Continued Support and Donations make this possible. Thank YOU! 8 9

Lodge Committee Chairs 2014-15 (New Chairs will be announced in the next Bulletin) Auditing Steve Abbott 471-7061 Activities James Dean 466-0158 Fraternal Jerry Pilkington 940-0842 Charity Jimmy Dean

Activities Irv Stockdale 471-7812 Relief Randy Stay ER 460-0550 Hoop Shoot James Geronimo 825-0710 Drug Awareness Grace Andrews 819-4410 Public Relations Catherine St.

ER 460-0550 Veterans Affairs Joann Roope 501-4316 Parking Kevin Carrol 386-299-1921 Serving great food at the Lodge on Monday, Tuesday Wednesday & Friday nights.

5 Lodge Committee Chairs (New Chairs will be announced in the next Bulletin) Auditing Steve Abbott Activities James Dean Fraternal Jerry Pilkington Charity Jimmy Dean Membership Mike Rathmann Accident Prevention Bill Lennon Per Association Bruce Kather PER Investigation Jimmy Dean Orientation Ron Thompson Youth Activities Irv Stockdale Relief Randy Stay ER Hoop Shoot James Geronimo Drug Awareness Grace Andrews Public Relations Catherine St. Jean Bingo Bob Catuto PDDGER Eland Liaison Wayne Reyes DDGER Elks National Fund Bob Kershner PER Americanism John Gebert Government Relations Randy Stay ER Veterans Affairs Joann Roope Parking Kevin Carrol Serving great food at the Lodge on Monday, Tuesday Wednesday & Friday nights. Check out the calendar for menus and serving times. TRIVIA AT THE LODGE ON MONDAYS TRIVIA STARTS AFTER THE PASTA DINNER PRIZES TO THE HIGHEST SCORING TEAMS House Committee Dennis Ball Kitchen Daniel Catuto Lounge Manager Ronald Thompson Game Room Bob Schnabel

6 ~ April 2015 ~ Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat Hump Day Menu Happy Hour Prime Rib (wings, fish, potato skins, All Day or hamburgers) Seafood Juke Box Music Lodge Meeting 7:30 Bingo Town & Country Pasta Monday Sub/Soup Tuesday Hump Day Menu Happy Hour Barbecue Ribs Penne Hot Subs (wings, fish, potato skins, All Day or Chef s Salad Soup hamburgers) Seafood French Fries Juke Box Music Trivia Karaoke Pasta Side Salad Joe Smith Jr. Bingo The Other Guys Pasta Monday Rotini Chef s Salad Trivia 14 Chili Tuesday Chili Dogs Chili Fries Bowl of Chili 15 Lodge Meeting 7:30 Dinner Geoff & Becky 16 Happy Hour All Day Juke Box Music Bingo 17 Prime Rib or Seafood Just Dave Pasta Monday Rigatoni Chef s Salad Trivia 21 Sub/Soup Tuesday Hot Subs Soup French Fries Pasta Side Salad 22 Hump Day Menu (wings, fish, potato skins, hamburgers) Karaoke Joe Smith Jr. 23 Happy Hour All Day Juke Box Music Bingo 24 Stuffed Pork Loin or Seafood Southern Style Pasta Monday Spaghetti Chef s Salad Trivia Chili Tuesday Chili Dogs Chili Fries Bowl of Chili Hump Day Menu Happy Hour (wings, fish, potato skins, All Day hamburgers) Juke Box Music Karaoke Joe Smith Jr. Bingo 13

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SEPTEMBER 2015 ST. AUGUSTINE ELKS LODGE # WEB SITE RETURN SERVICE REQUESTED LODGE OFFICERS OFFICER OF THE YEAR 2014

SEPTEMBER 2015 ST. AUGUSTINE ELKS LODGE # WEB SITE RETURN SERVICE REQUESTED LODGE OFFICERS OFFICER OF THE YEAR 2014 20 REMEMBER ALL OUR VETERANS ST. AUGUSTINE ELKS LODGE # 829 SEPTEMBER 2015 LODGE OFFICERS 2015-2016 EXALTED RULER JAMES DEAN EST. LEADING KNIGHT RON THOMPSON ESTEEMED LOYAL KNIGHT JOHN GEBERT ESTEEMED