March 2017 - Westbrook Elks

March 2017

LODGE OFFICERS 2016-2017

EXALTED RULER Rick Sheldon

ESTEEMED LEADING KNIGHT

Rexford Clayton

ESTEEMED LOYAL KNIGHT Kevin DeLoreto

ESTEEMED LECTURING KNIGHT

Ken Soudan

SECRETARY Rocky Gillis

TREASURER John Beatty

ESQUIRE Alex Coriaty, PER, PDD

CHAPLAIN Marilou Clayton

INNER GUARD Laurie Davis

TILER Bob Mancini

ORGANIST Vacant

PRESIDING JUSTICE Kelly Martin

TRUSTEES

One Year Jim Scofield

Two Year Dave Malazzi

Three Year Jerry Cox, PER

Four Year Ray Smith

Five Year Paul Uccello, PER

Message from your Exalted Ruler...

Greetings to all Lodge #1784 members!

I can't believe it's March 1st. Where did the year go? This will be my last Antlergram letter as ER. I want to take this opportunity to thank the officers who worked so hard to make this year a great one, the committee chairs and volunteers who worked so hard to make this Lodge one of the best and all the great members of our Lodge who put their faith in our officers and supported the Lodge in all the events.

The election of officers for the 2017-2018 lodge year was held at the February 28th Lodge Meeting. Congratulations to Rex Clayton, our next ER, and his entire suite of officers. I know they will continue to move us forward to the next level.

On January 29th we had an afternoon with Frank Sinatra to benefit the Connecticut Children's Medical Center. It was a huge success. On February 5th we had a great crowd for the Super Bowl Bingo and the Super Bowl Party. I want to thank the Bingo committee for the great job they did on Super Bowl Bingo. Also, thanks to Paul Champlin, his kitchen crew and volunteers for a job well done for these and many other events over the past year.

Coming up in March we have Comedy Night on the 11th to benefit the Elks National Foundation. On March 16th we will celebrate the Irish Person of the Year. March 18th we will have the Installation of Officers. If you plan to attend the dinner, please pick up your ticket in the Secretary's office. There is limited seating. The tickets are free, but we are asking for a $10.00 donation to the Ray Dobratz Fund. I would like to congratulate Kevin Minckler as Elk of the Month. If you don't know Kevin, he is the member who flies his plane over our Veterans' BBQ in June. Kevin has been doing this for the last 3 years at his own expense. Thank you Kevin and we're hoping for a return visit in June.

One of my final duties as ER is to select Elk of the Year and Citizen of the Year. This was one of the hardest things I had to do all year. There were so many good people to choose from. I am proud to announce Bill Kobrock as our Elk of the Year for 2017-18. Bill has donated a lot of his time and materials over the years. He donated the two T.V.s in the Members' Bar, wired up all the T.V.s in the Main Hall, connected and maintains our security system, and more. Thanks Bill for all you do.

I am also proud to announce our Citizen of the Year, Jack Barnhart. Jack served as an officer for many years and for the past few years he has served as our ENF Chairperson. He started our Buck-A-Book fundraiser which increases our ENF donations. Under Jack's chairmanship, our Lodge has won many awards from the State and Grand Lodge, making us eligible for many grants. Thank you, Jack, for all your time and hard work.

In closing, I want to take a minute to thank Carol and Natalie for all their help over the past year. Also, thanks to all the volunteers who make this Lodge so great. ER Rick

Westbrook Elks # 1784...... Where Everyone is Someone

LODGE HOURS OF OPERATION

Sunday ? Thursday 11:00 AM-11:00 PM Friday & Saturday 11:00 AM-1:00 AM

OFFICE Monday through Friday

10:30 AM to 5:00 PM Permittee: Dennis Farone, PER

GOVERNING BODY Rick Sheldon ER Chairman

Rexford Clayton

James Scofield

Kevin DeLoreto

David Malazzi

Ken Soudan

Ray Smith

Jerry Cox, PER

Paul Uccello, PER

____________________________________

BOARD OF DIRECTORS

Rick Sheldon

James Scofield

Rexford Clayton

Dave Malazzi

Kevin DeLoreto

Jerry Cox, PER COB

Ken Soudan

Ray Smith

Paul Uccello, PER

__________________________________________

MEMBERS OF THE YEAR

Officer of the Year:

Rexford Clayton

Elk of the Year:

Donna Valentino

Irish Person of the Year: Karen Volkmar

Italian of the Year

Vincent Collura

Citizen of the Year:

Phil Sengle

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MEMBERS SOCIAL NIGHT

March 2 Melody Baker & Kip Reich

March 9

Carrie Smith & Johanna Berry

March 16 Karen Volkmar & Donna Valentino

March 23 Ann Bednarek & Ed Champion

March 30 Laurie Davis & Judy Attianese

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The Antlergram

Is published monthly except for December/January combined issue

PROPOSITIONS FOR MEMBERSHIP:

The Investigating Session for the following candidates will be held on

March 1, 2017. Balloting will be held on March 14, 2017 Indoctrination held on

March 27, 2017. Initiation will take place on March 28, 2017.

Candidates

Proposed By

Alyssa Clark: Clinton, CT, Medical Assistant Thomas Heinssen: Old Saybrook, CT, Boat Captain Kristoffer Gomes: Westbrook, CT, Truck Driver Maureen Ekberg: Centerbrook, CT, Godiva; Admin. Donald Holmes: Norwich, CT, Retired Paul Peterson: Clinton, CT; Electrician Noel F Scott: Clinton, CT; Retired John P Golon, Ellington, CT, IT John Bernardi: Guilford, CT, Consultant Felix Leopoklino: Old Saybrook, CT, Business Manager Steve C David: Deep River, CT, Correction Officer Robert Stapleton: Westbrook, CT, Retired Alan Watson: Branford, CT, Ex VP Trans-Ad Michele M Barulli: Middlefield, CT, Retired Robert Michalowski: East Haven, CT, Machinist

Melody Mammola-Baker Richard Casella Thomas McKenna Elizabeth Fowler John R Giannini Rocky Gillis Rocky Gillis Rocky Gillis Rocky Gillis Maria Drauss Dennis Farone Rick Sheldon Rick Sheldon David D'Angelo David D'Angelo

_______________________________________________________

Sickness And Distress:

Amy Farone

Joseph G Paul

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Lodge of Sorrows:

Jeanne T Desmond, age 85, Elk Years 8 Richard Jacobs, age 91, Elk years 70 Joseph A Desarbo Jr, age 81 Elk Years 26 Wayne Burton Conrad, age 94, Elk Years 43

Non profit organization standard mail postage paid at Old Saybrook, Connecticut 06475 Permit No. 415 Westbrook B.P.O.E. #1784 142 Seaside Avenue P.O. Box 384 Westbrook, CT 06498

ISSUE NO 2 - 017 ____________________________________________

The Dues Letters Have Been Mailed Out All Dues For 2017 - 2018

Must Be Paid In Full Before Membership

Cards Are Issued Board Of Directors

CONGRATULATIONS TO OUR

March

TIP OF THE ANTLER

ELK OF THE MONTH

To all the volunteers

Kevin Minckler

who have donated so

If you don't know Kevin, he is the member who flies his plane over our Veterans' BBQ in June.

much of their time and talent to

Kevin has been doing this for the last 3 years at make our Loge the greatest.

his own expense. Thank you Kevin and we're

hoping for a return visit in June.

Westbrook Elks # 1784 Major Committee Chairs. If you would like to help with one of these Committees, please call Sec. Office. Auditing/Accounting - Paul Chanoine Activities Committee ? Rick Sheldon Community Proj./Activity ? Ken Soudan Public Relations - Dick Siedzik Youth Activities - Chet Bialicki Hoop Shoot - Kevin Deloreto Drug Awareness - Jim Madden Fraternal Comm. - Rick Sheldon Americanism - Jim Madden ENF ? Jack Barnhart Membership - Mal Rubin Lodge Activities - Rick Sheldon

Veterans - PW Louthain Ritualistic - John Mayo Soccer Shoot - Jerry Cox, PER Gov. Relations ? Paul Uccello, PER Charitable Gaming - Don Harger Landscape Committee ? Sharon Ruzycki Entertainment Committee - Jen Mikulski

Membership Cards!! 2017 - 2018 Card Will Be

Needed As Of April 1st

Please remember to bring your valid membership cards with you every time you visit the Westbrook Lodge. You can only gain access with the use of your card. If you do not have your card with you, you can not be signed in by another member.

Thank You! Board of Directors

Sunday 5 12 19 26

MARCH 2017

Monday

Tuesday

Wednesday

Thursday

Friday

Saturday

1

2 Members Social 3 Happy Hour

4

BINGO 6:30 PM (Bingo Team 1)

Investigations

Night 7:00 PM Reservations Req'

Fish & Chips $8.00

Hosts: Melody & Kip

4:30-6:00 PM (Serving Team 4)

Ball and Chain

Karaoke

Peter Z

7:00-11:00 PM

DINNER BY THE SEA

6

7

8

9 Members Social 10 Happy Hour

11

Governing Body Meeting 6:00 PM Board of Directors Meeting 7:00 PM Pasta Night 6:30 PM Reservations Req'd

BINGO 6:30 PM (Bingo Team 2)

Night 7:00 PM Reservations Req'd Pork Etta $8.00

Hosts: Carrie & Johanna

4:30-6:00 PM

Comedy Night

(Serving Team 1 ) Buffet 6:00 PM

4 Barrel Billy : Show 7:00 PM

DINNER BY THE SEA

13

14

15

16 Members Social 17 Happy Hour

18

Lodge Meeting 7:00 PM Balloting

BINGO 6:30 PM (Bingo Team 3)

Irish Person of Year Night 7:00 PM

Reservations Req'd Corn Beef $15.00

Antlergram Deadline Hosts: Karen & Donna

4:30-6:00 PM

Installation of Officers

(Serving Team 2)

Charmed Duo

5 PM. ~ Dinner 7 PM.

Music by Nu Groove

Tickets Required

Donation $10.00

DINNER BY THE SEA

20

21

22

BLOOD DRIVE Governing Body

12:30 PM - 6:00 PM

Meeting 6:00 PM Board of Directors

Emblem Club Meeting 7:00 PM

Meeting 7:00 PM Pasta Night 6:30 PM Reservations Req'd

BINGO 6:30 PM (Bingo Team 4)

27

Indoctrination Dinner 6:00 PM

28

Lodge Meeting 7:00 PM Initiation

29 BINGO 6:30 PM (Bingo Team 1)

23 Members Social 24 Happy Hour

25

Night 7:00 PM

4:30-6:00 PM

Karaoke

Reservations Req'd Fried Chicken $8.00

(Serving Team+3) Karaoke Mick

The sons

7:00-11:00 PM

Hosts: Ann & Ed

DINNER BY THE SEA

30 Members Social 31 Happy Hour

Night 7:00 PM

4:30-6:00 PM

Reservations Req'd Prime Rib $15.00 Hosts: Laurie & Judy

Basically Blues

(Serving Team 4 )

MEMBERS BAR LUNCHES Come for lunch!

Daily Lunch Specials!!

MON-THURS 11:30 am -3 pm FRIDAY, SATURDAY 11:30 am -9:00 pm

SUNDAY 11:30 am -6:00 pm

PUB MENU FRIDAY & SATURDAY

Weekend Entertainment

Friday March 3

Ball and Chain

Friday March 10

4 Barrel Billy

Friday March 17

Charmed Duo

Friday March 24

The Sons

Friday March 31

Basically Blues

Bands Play Fridays 6:30-10:30 PM

DINNER BY THE SEA

Friday and Saturday Nights From 6:00 PM to 9:00 PM

Choice of Prime Ribs (with all the fixings) 12 oz. $16.95 16 oz. $19.95

Weekly menus offering a variety of choices Wine menu available

RESERVATIONS REQUIRED

Veterans Corner - March

100 Years of Helping of Military Service Veterans

The Elks had a modest beginning in 1868 as a social club for minstrel show performers, called the "Jolly Corks".

(later changed to Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks)

In 1917 the World was at War. The order of Elks was only 49 years old when we began our support of Military Service Veterans. We raised money and our first consideration was to the sick and wounded on the battlefields of France. We equipped the first two field hospitals to reach France.

In 1918, to accommodate the maimed and wounded, the Elks built a 700-bed Reconstruction Hospital in Boston and gave it to the Government. This was the forerunner of the VA Medical Centers we have today.

Our next Westbrook Elk Lodge #1784 VA Program will be held on Saturday March 18. We are limiting the reservations to 100. The Program is free but reservations are needed to manage seating of our meal. First Company Governor's Foot Guard will provide entertainment. Our Program kicks off at Noon. Contact Phil Sengle no later than March 6 to reserve seating at psengle@ or 860-552-4540.

Celebrate our Elks 100 Years of Helping Military Service Veterans all Year long.

v/r PW Louthain

The ENF Corner

Elks National Foundation

Well, it is that time of the year again when the lodge sends out their annual dues letters. As you will see on the letter there is a selection to add additional monies as a donation to the Elks National Foundation (ENF). I sincerely hope that you will seriously consider a generous donation so that our Lodge can again meet its goals of the Per Capita target set by the Grand Exalted Ruler for 2017/2018. By reaching this goal we can apply for many grants that allow our lodge to continue the great charity work we do. We use this money to help veterans, youth, and other community organizations such as the Shoreline Soup Kitchen in the 9 towns we support here on the shoreline. Please help us continue to achieve the Elks motto of Elks Care/Elks Share.

Fraternally Yours, Jack Barnhart ENF Chairman.

THE

EASTER

BUNNY

IS

COMING

TO WESTBROOK

ELKS 1784

SATURDAY APRIL 15TH FROM 10 AM till NOON

GAMES ~ PRIZES ~ TREATS

MUSIC BY BEAR SOUNDS

12 NOON EASTER EGG HUNT ON THE LAWN

(WEATHER PERMITTING) BRING THE KIDS AND GRANDKIDS

TO THIS FUN EVENT

ATTENTION MEMBERS

The Budget for 2017 - 2018 will be presented at the March 14th, 2017

Lodge Meeting. The vote on the proposed Budget will be

held at the April 11th, 2017 Lodge Meeting.

A copy of the proposed budget will be available for review in the Secretary's office after the March

14th Meeting.

68th INSTALLATION OF NEW OFFICERS

Saturday, March 18, 2017 Ceremony Starts at 5:00 PM

The Members Lounge will close at 4:45 PM and re-open after the ceremony at approximately 6:00 PM

Appetizers during Cocktail Hour 6:00--7:00

Dinner at 7:00 PM followed by dancing to the band

Nu Groove

All members and guests are welcome to attend!

Limited Dinner Seating -- Tickets Required! To reserve your dinner tickets please contact

the Secretary's office at 860-399-9191 A $10 donation to the Ray Dobratz Fund

would be greatly appreciated!

A fun, clever, hilarious comedy show at the

Westbrook Elks Lodge 1784 Saturday, March 11th, 2017

Buffet at 6:00 pm. Show starts at 7:00 pm

$ 35. Per person, PREPAID ONLY Open to the Public Tickets Available at the Secretary's Office

Save the Date.

WESTBROOK EMBLEM CLUB #535 Is hosting a

"Bachelor Auction"!

a fun night for a great cause.

Bachelors Step Up to the Plate for Danni Proceeds will benefit The Danni Kemp Cancer Fund

Friday, APRIL 21, 2017 7:00 p.m. $25.00 per person - Door

Prizes

Live Music by Four Six Stix Hosted by Pam and Mike WPLR!

For more info please contact Angela Rinaldi, President

of the Westbrook Emblem Club 203-690-7657

Free Yoga Classes on the Beach

Local yoga instructor Renee LaMark Muir has partnered with the Westbrook Elks Lodge to offer yoga classes on the lawn overlooking the beach this summer. Yoga classes will be held on Tuesdays, from 8:30 to 9:45 am, beginning on June 6 to July 18, 2017 (no class on July 4). Wear comfortable clothing and bring a yoga mat or beach towel.

The yoga classes are free, but donations will be accepted for Forgotten Felines of Connecticut, which is a private, all-volunteer, nonprofit organization dedicated to rescuing homeless cats and kittens. All money collected will be donated: 75 percent to Forgotten Felines of Connecticut and 25 percent to the Westbrook Elks.

Classes have been designed for all levels and no yoga experience is necessary. Modifications will be offered for postures and any physical conditions or limitations. Each class will include a centering with breath technique and warm up movements followed by a series sequenced postures and will end with guided relaxation. Yoga helps develop balance, strength, coordination and flexibility in the body and enhances cardiovascular health, as well creates a sense of physical and mental confidence, calmness, and overall well-being.

Renee LaMark Muir is a certified yoga instructor and has been teaching yoga in the shoreline area for 17 years. She currently teaches yoga classes and workshops at Blue Moon Yoga in Deep River and Pradipika in Clinton. She enjoys working with all students from those new to yoga to advanced practitioners. Call 860-227-0130 For information

Irish person of the Year Dinner

Members Social Night Thursday March 16th, 2017

Irish person of the Year honored Jim Skinner

Corned Beef & Cabbage Dinner

$15.00

Make your reservations early

RED CROSS BLOOD DRIVE

March 20, 2017 12:30 PM -- 6:00 PM

To schedule a donation appointment Call 1-800-733-2727 Walk-ins Welcome

**** BINGO *****

INCREASED GAME PRIZES 2 PROGRESSIVES WTA -- 50/50's

BONANZA PULL TABS AVAILABLE

EVERY WEDNESDAY

Doors open at 5:00 PM Games begin at 6:30 PM

EASTER BRUNCH BUFFET

April 16th, 2017

OPEN TO THE PUBLIC

2 Seating's: 11:00 AM and 1:00 PM

$25.00 PER PERSON $10.00 PER CHILD 6 AND UNDER

(Prices include tax)

PANCAKES- SAUSAGE- BACON -SCRAMBLED EGGS -FRENCH TOAST-CHICKEN-ROAST BEEFPOTATOES-CARVING STATION And much, more.....

PREPAID NON-REFUNDABLE RESERVATION REQUIRED

Make your reservations early!

ELKS NATIONAL FOUNDATION GOALS

When you buy a BOOK FOR A BUCK at the ENF

Bookstore you help us meet our Per Capita GOAL established by the Grand Lodge. When we meet that GOAL we get money back that we can distribute to local charities like the Shoreline Soup Kitchen and Meals on Wheels. It's that simple. Help us help others by helping us meet our GOAL. Thank you from the ENF.

Robert W. Powitz, Owner

FFL:6-06-007-01-4F-35769

Terry Plum's LLC

Guns bought, sold and appraised P.O. Box 502; 8 Pheasant Hill Lane Old Saybrook, CT 06475 Phone (860) 388-2083 Email terryplums@

credit cards accepted

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UPCOMING EVENTS

March 11

Comedy Night

March 16

Irish Person of the Year

March 18

Installation of Officers

March 20

Blood Drive

April 15

Kids Easter Egg Hunt

April 16

Easter Brunch

April 21

Emblem Club Bachelor Auction

Nonprofit Organization U.S. Postage

P A I D Old Saybrook, CT 06475

Permit No. 415

1784 Corporation Cottage Rental

Perfect for Weddings, Reunions,

Corporate Picnics and Parties.

Call 860-399-9191 ext. 2 to reserve this great place!

Pricing Effective 11/1/13

In Season = 5/15 to 9/30 Off Season = 4/1 to 5/14, 10/1 to 11/30

In-Season In-Season Off-Season Off-Season

Mon.-Thurs. Friday Mon.-Thurs. Friday

Non Member $550.

$1200.

$450.

$900.

Elk Member $475.

$1100.

$400.

$800.

1784 Member $400.

$1000.

$300.

$650.

For Saturday and Sunday availability and prices please contact the

Banquet Manager

DEADLINE for input in the Antlergram is the 15th of March for the month of April Send your information via email to

Kevin Deloreto at Kevin_s_de_loreto@ or place it in his mailbox outside the secretary's office at the Lodge

CONTACT US Secretary's Office........................ .860 399-9191 Ext. 1 Email.................................... ....westbrook.elks@ Banquets.............................. ......860 399-9191 Ext. 2 Fax....................................... ....860 399-3435 Website...................................... Exalted Ruler Rick Sheldon...............860 964-0178 Exalted Ruler Rick Sheldon e-mail ......harleyrick2002@ Antlergram email..................Kevin_s_de_loreto@

VOLUNTEERS NEEDED!!!!!

To Our Members....We need your help!

Our Lodge is run primarily by volunteers and we don't have enough to cover all essential services.

Please consider signing up for one of the many available volunteer opportunities. Any amount of time you can give would be greatly appreciated!

Please contact the secretary's office at 860-399-9191 X 1

for more information.

Attention Veterans

Your Vets Committee & Lodge Office is compiling a list of members who are veterans. Please fill this out and drop in Vets donation box in member lounge.

Name_____________________________________ Phone_____________________________________ Email______________________________________ Branch ________________Dates of Service _______________

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