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CHESTERTOWN LODGE #2474 ELKS CARE / ELKS SHARE
Volume 12, No.1 Phone 410-778-6370 email: [email protected] or [email protected] January 2017
2016-2017
Lodge Officers
Exalted Ruler
Donna Moloney
Leading Knight
Robert Raleigh
Loyal Knight
Phil Anderson
Lecturing Knight
Charles W. Slagle
Esquire
David Reihl
Chaplain
Tom McDowell
Inner Guard
Bill Elburn
Tiler
Adrian Harris
Secretary Diane Wadkovsky
Treasurer
Jackie Phillips
Trustees
1 Year Trustee William Meekins
2 Year Trustee Steve Schofield
3 Year Trustee
Tommy Moloney
4 Year Trustee Trey Blackiston
5 Year Trustee Ralph Keller
Presiding Justice
Basil Wadkovsky
Exalted Ruler’s Message
Happy New Year! It is time to make those New Year’s Resolutions!
When was the last time you volunteered at your Lodge, donated to Elks National Foundation (ENF), or came to a dinner or event? Make 2017 your year to begin donating to Elks National Foundation. As little as a $10 donation per year will make a HUGE difference. Make 2017 your year to begin volunteering at YOUR Lodge. Make 2017 the year to come out to our Lodge dinners and events. You have a whole year to make a difference in YOUR commu-nity and in YOUR Lodge. Commit to volunteer in 2017. Show your support of your commu-nity in 2017. Make a difference!
Thanks to everyone who supported the Adult Christmas Party this year. The food was great, the fellowship was even better, music as always was great, and we raised $338 for ENF with the ENF committee raffle. Those who attended the party collected over 200 pounds of food for the food pantry. We changed the party format this year which everyone seemed to like.
Even better, was the Children's Christmas Party. We had around 20 children who had an afternoon of fun and games, snacks, and a visit from Santa. Our Christmas Basket com-mittee, headed by Bill Meekins was able to help 14 families in our community. Thank you for your generous donations to the coat drive we held in November-December. We met a great need at the Kent County Community Center.
We have some opportunities to volunteer in January with the Lodge Hoop Shoot on Sunday, January 8th at 10 am at Washington College. We have Line Dancing taught by Jen Tunis coming back on January 14th from 7-10 p.m. We are going to try a Paint & Sip class on February 26th from 2-4 p.m. to benefit ENF.
Lodge elections will soon be upon us. Nominations will be at the first meeting in February with the election on the second meeting in February. If you are interested in serving as an officer let any of the Lodge Past Exalted Rulers know.
Set your calendars for Thursday, March 23rd for the Grand Exalted Ruler, Michael Zellen’s visit and dinner. This will be our Lodge’s very first visit by a Grand Exalted Ruler in its 45 years. A committee is currently working on a menu and price for the dinner if you are inter-ested in coming to the dinner to meet Michael Zellen. Details on the dinner will be forth-coming.
The deadline for the Legacy Scholarships is due by February 3rd, 2017. You can apply online at elks.org . Our scholarship committee is chaired by Rick King, if you have any questions concerning Elks scholarships.
Toast to a successful and prosperous year at our Lodge in the coming year!
Remember your Obligation-Remember to Volunteer!
Donna Moloney, email: [email protected] cell: 410-708-2201
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Please plan to attend this special event March 23, 2017, Chestertown Elks Lodge #2474
GRAND EXALTED RULER (GER Visit)
Grand Exalted Ruler Michael Zellen will honor Chestertown Lodge members with a visit during his tour of
Maryland Elks Lodges on Thursday, March 23. This is the very first visit by a Grand Exalted Ruler to our
Lodge since its formation in 1972 (45 years) and is a very special mark of distinction for our Lodge.
GER Zellen has been a member of the Everett, Massachusetts Lodge #642 since 1968 (48 years). His full
biography can be read by accessing elks.org. (Scroll to the bottom of the page and click on Grand Lodge for
information on his travels as Elks Ambassador and his Elk history. ) His biography is also posted under the
Past Exalted Rulers portraits in the lounge area of the Lodge.
Please plan to come to dinner on March 23, not only to honor the first visit in the history of Chestertown
Lodge by a Grand Exalted Ruler, but to also support your Lodge and make us proud. Details of the event
will be announced in the February issue of Have you Herd.
MEAT LOAF DINNER
Back by Popular Demand
a Meat Loaf Dinner will be served on
Friday, February 17 from 5-7 p.m.
$10 per
Meat Loaf
Mashed Potatoes
Green Beans, Stewed Tomatoes
Gravy. Rolls & Desserts
LINE DANCING AT CHESTERTOWN LODGE
SATURDAY, JANUARY 14, 2017
7-10 p.m.
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WELCOME NEW MEMBERS !!!
NEW MEMBERS AT CHESTERTOWN ELKS LODGE #2474
L TO R Exaled Ruler Donna Moloney,
New Members—Mike Turner, Jonathan Mason,
Joanne Anderson, Lisa Perkoski, Stanley Perkoski, Michael Jacobs
December 27, 2016
CHESTERTOWN ELKS TURKEY SHOOT
WILL RESUME IN MARCH
SEE YOU THEN!!!
BRING YOUR SHOT GUN!
QUARTER AUCTION
FRIDAY, January 20
Auction begins at 7:00 p.m.
Doors open at 6:00 p.m.
Donations of items for the Auction are
needed from members.
Questions?
Contact Rita Kully
410-639-7979
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JANUARY BIRTHDAYS 2017 MEMBER BIRTHDAYS
01 Charles Myers
02 Dale Cannon
03 Donald Crew
03 Charles King
03 Wes Moore
05 Bonnie Elburn
06 Stephen Cooper
07 Edward Hurd
07 William Meekins
09 Agnes Kinne
11 Vincenzo Assante
11 James Williams
11 Bruce Sutton
15 John Blakeney
12 William Shiflett
16 Scott Smith
16 Bradley Wilson
17 Jonathan Reed
20 John Paolella
21 Barry Jones
23 Richard Smith
24 John Frobose
24 Linda Reihl
27 Albert Clayton
27 Rhonda Moser
28 George Wiedenmayer
29 Joseph Diamon
31 Joseph Clayton
31 Mary Katherine Gordon
31 Mary McHenry
Spouse Birthdays
01 Patricia Taylor
04 Kathryn Hogans
10 Jean Spence
13 Donna Marie Trego
14 Patti Johnson
14 Mary Jane Lockwood
21 Sandra Neiman
23 Angela Wilson
27 Joyce Davis
HAPPY ANNIVERSARY
01 Carl & Shirleen Smith
05 Herschell & Gail Claggett
09 Arthur & Bonnie Kendall
13 Herman & Christine Hill
16 Robert & Bonnie Usilton
Elk of the Month
Is much deserved by:
Diane Wadkovsky
Elk of the month is Diane Wadkovsky for helping the
Lodge and local charities in the following ways.
Participation to fulfill the Elks National Foundation
(ENF) Beacon Grant: Helped at the Food Pantry to fill weekend backpacks for
school children.
Helped ENF Committee fill backpacks with toiletries for
homeless children.
Collected and delivered coats, hats and gloves to the
Kent Family Center as part of the Chestertown Lodge
Coat Drive.
Conducted a raffle which netted over $300 for the
benefit of ENF.
Enjoy the ELK of the Month Parking Space!
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ACTIVITY
Trey Blackiston 410-708-5859 [email protected]
ADULT CHRISTMAS PARTY
Donna Moloney 410-708-2202 [email protected]
Jane Dill 410-778-3741 [email protected]
AMERICANISM
Kathleen Bradley 267-639-0661 [email protected]
BUILDINGS & GROUNDS
Steve Schofield 410-778-5904 [email protected]
CAMP BARRETT
Robert Raleigh 410-708-5098 [email protected]
CHILDREN’S CHRISTMAS PARTY
Linda Reihl / Tina Harris
DRUG AWARENESS
Dan MonteCarlo 267-639-0660 [email protected]
Elks National Foundation (ENF)
Diane Wadkovsky 443-480-2282 [email protected]
Donna Moloney 410-708-2202 [email protected] FLAG DAY COMMITTEE
Bob Myers 410-778-3458
GOLF TOURNAMENT
Bill Meekins [email protected] HOOP SHOOT
Basil Wadkovsky 410-778-4573 [email protected] MEMBERSHIP
Bill Meekins 410-708-1188 [email protected]
Diane Wadkovsky 443-480-2280 [email protected]
MOTHER’S DAY
Dave Reihl 410-708-1188 [email protected]
NEWSLETTER
Bonnie McClure 410-708-7682 [email protected]
Diane Wadkovsky 443-480-2282 [email protected] PHOTOGRAPHS & PUBLICITY
Bonnie McClure 410-708-7682 [email protected] PICINIC COMMITTEE
Vacant
SOCCER SHOOT
Eddie Carroll 443-480-2721 [email protected] SCHOLARSHIP
Rick King 410-778-6751 [email protected]
TEA PARTY / FUNNEL CAKES
Matt McCabe 443-480-1261 [email protected] TRUCK PULL / SPRINTS
Adrian “Ace” Harris 410-708-9613 TURKEY SHOOT
Bill Elburn 410-708-0114 [email protected] VETERANS
Matt McCabe 443-480-1261 [email protected] YOUTH ACTIVITIES
Robert Raleigh 410-708-5098 [email protected]
Committee Chair/Co-Chairs for 2016-2017*
Past Exalted Rulers / Chestertown Elks Lodge #2474 1972-73 William ”Bunky” Bringman
1973-74 Carl H. Smith
1974-75 Joseph E. Duell
1975-76 Robert A. Knapp
1976-77 Walter E. Kulley Jr.
1977-78 Walter E. Kulley, III
1978-79 Paul B. McGinnis
1979-80 George Coley Long
1980-81 James “Tater” Schauber
1981-82 Robert A. Myers
1982-83 Harry “Shorty” Gordon
1983-84 James “Tater” Schauber
1984-85 Basil Wadkovsky
1985-86 W. Porter Ellington
1986-87 George Randolph Christian
1987-88 Daniel Hill
1988-89 Ralph Peck
1989-90 William C. Hyland
1990-91 Basil Wadkovsky
1991-92 David E. Lyons, Jr.
1992-93 Raymond Clarke
1993-94 Kenneth H. Fletcher, Jr.
1994-95 Kenneth H. Fletcher, Jr.
1995-96 Thomas R. Gears
1996-97 Randall A. Neiman
1997-98 Randall A. Neiman
1998-99 Daniel Hill
1999-2000 Russell Bacon
2000-01 Thomas R. Gears
2001-02 Randall A. Neiman
2002-03 George F. Spray
2003-04 David C. Reihl
2004-05 David C. Reihl
2005-06 Ralph Peck / William P. Gale
2006-07 William P. Gale
2007-08 Robert H. Raleigh Jr.
2008-09 Robert H. Raleigh Jr.
2009-10 Matthew J. McCabe
2010-11 James Gillman
2011-12 Dr. John Arrabal, Jr.
2012-13 Kirk Helfenbein
2013-14 Dr. John Arrabal, Jr.
2014-15 David Schauber
2015-2016 Adrian Harris
If you’d like to volunteer to help on a committee, contact any of
the below people. The Lodge and its committee chairs are always
looking for help !!!!
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Paint
& sip
party
Sunday, February 26, 2017
2:00 pm-4:00 pm
Painting on glass-
mugs, glasses, bowls,
etc.
2 items for $25—
Light snacks included
Visit facebook:
Nate-ure’S ART BY
CHESTERTOWN ELKS LODGE
8631 BELL ROSE LANE
CHESTERTOWN, MD 21620
410-778-6370
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SICKNESS & DISTRESS / A speedy recovery to our fellow Elk family.
Prayers for Linda Shahan, in hospital, but now home recuperating from pneumonia
Jerry Spence, Prayers, Heart problems.
Marge Bennett recuperating from a blood clot, prayers.
Lee Davis had shoulder surgery, get well soon!
If you know of a member who is sick or has passed away, please contact Barbara Hyland, Sickness and Distress Chairman at 410-778-0868. Remember, Elks Care - Elks Share!
Chestertown Hoop Shoot
The Lodge’s Annual Hoop Shoot, hosting the winners of all our local schools in both boys and girls (8-
9, 10-11 and 12-13 years) is set for Sunday, January 8, 2017 starting at 9:30 a.m. If you would like to
help, please see or contact Basil: 410-778-4573. We need scorers and rebounders.
State Hoop Shoot:
The MD DE DC Elks Association Hoop Shoot is being held this year by our Lodge with the shoot taking
place at the Washington College Gym on Saturday, February 4, 2017 at 10:30 a.m.
The winners of the State Shoot go to Frederick, Maryland to represent our association against the
winners from the states of North Carolina, Virginia and West Virginia. Following the shoot an awards
banquet will be held at the Chestertown Lodge.
Basil Wadkovsky, State Chairman said, "I am going to need help, both at the shoot, and at the Lodge,
where there will be a need to set up tables and chairs, help in the serving and cleaning up following
the banquet”.
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Monthly Events
Wing Dinner, Friday, January 6, 6-8 p.m. $6 per person
Hoop Shoot, Sunday, January 8, 9:30 a.m. Washington College
Burger Dinner, Friday, January 13, 6 -7:30 p.m. $7 per person
Line Dancing, Saturday, January 14 , 7-10 p.m.
Quarter Auction, Friday, January 20, 7 p.m. / Doors open 6:00 p.m.
Shrimp Dinner, Friday, January 27, 5-7 p.m. $12 per person
HEA
Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat
1 Happy
New Year
Lodge Closed
2
Pool
3
Lodge
Meeting
7:30 pm
4
Pool
?
5
Lodge Open
5-10 pm
Queen of Hearts
Drawing 7:30 pm
6 Lodge Open
5 pm-12 am
PER Meeting 7:30
WING Dinner 6-8pm
7
Lodge Open
1-4 pm
8 Lodge Open
1-Till?
Hoop Shoot Washington
College 9:30 am
9
Pool
10
House
Committee
Meeting
7:00 pm
11
Pool
?
12
Lodge Open
5-10 pm
Queen of Hearts
Drawing 7:30 pm
13
Lodge Open
5 pm-12 am
Burger Dinner 6 -7:30 pm
14
Lodge Open
1 pm Line Dancing
7-10 pm
15
Lodge Open
1-Till?
16
Pool
17
Lodge
Meeting
7:30 pm
18
Pool
?
19
Lodge Open
5-10 pm
Queen of Hearts
Drawing 7:30 pm
20 Lodge Open
5 pm-12 am
Quarter Auction 7 pm
Doors open at 6 pm State Conference
21
Lodge Open
1-4 pm
DD Clinic
Cambridge Lodge
22 Lodge Open
1-Till?
Shrimp Dinner Football Draw
2-5 pm State Conference
23
Pool
24
Board of
Directors
Meeting
7:00 pm
25
Pool
?
26
Lodge Open
5-10 pm
Queen of Hearts
Drawing 7:30 pm
27 Lodge Open
5 pm-12 am
SHRIMP DINNER
5-7 pm
28
Lodge Open
1-4 pm
29
Lodge Open
1-Till?
30
Pool
31
CHESTERTOWN ELKS LODGE / JANUARY 2017
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Monthly Events
Wing Dinner, Friday, February 3, 6-8 p.m. $6 per person
State Hoop Shoot, February 4, 10:30 a.m. Washington College Gym (Volunteers Needed)
Burger Dinner, Friday, February 10, 6-7:30 p.m. $7 per person
Meat Loaf Dinner, Friday, February 17, 5-7 p.m. $10 Per person
Shrimp Dinner, Friday, February 24, 5-7 p.m. $12 per person
Paint –n– Sip Class, Sunday, February 26, 2-4 p.m.
Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat
1
Pool
?
2
Lodge Open
5-10 pm
Queen of Hearts
Drawing 7:30 pm
3 Lodge Open
5 pm-12 am
PER Meeting 7:30
WING Dinner 6-8pm
4 Lodge Open
1-4 pm
State Hoop Shoot
10:30 am
5 Lodge Open
1-Till?
Super Bowl
Sunday 1 pm
6
Pool
7 Lodge
Meeting
7:30 pm
8
Pool
?
9
Lodge Open
5-10 pm
Queen of Hearts
Drawing 7:30 pm
10
Lodge Open
5 pm-12 am
Burger Dinner 6 -7:30 pm
11 Lodge Open
1-4 pm
12
Lodge Open
1-Till?
Snow date for
Hoop Shoot
13
Pool
14 House
Committee
Meeting
7:00 pm
15
Pool
?
16
Lodge Open
5-10 pm
Queen of Hearts
Drawing 7:30 pm
17
Lodge Open
5 pm-12 am
Meat Loaf Dinner 5-7 pm
18
Lodge Open
1-4 pm
19
Lodge Open
1-Till?
20
Pool
21
Lodge
Meeting
7:30 pm
22
Pool
?
23
Lodge Open
5-10 pm
Queen of Hearts
Drawing 7:30 pm
24
Lodge Open
5 pm-12 am
SHRIMP DINNER
5-7 pm
25
Lodge Open
1-4 pm
26 Lodge Open
1-Till?
Paint n Sip Class 2-4 pm
27
Pool
28 Board of
Directors
Meeting
7:00 pm
CHESTERTOWN ELKS LODGE / FEBRUARY 2017
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THE BUGLER SECRETARY’S CORNER By Diane Wadkovsky, Secretary
[email protected] or [email protected] 443-480-2282
The dues statements for 2017-2018 will be sent out in early January. Please note that they are due by April 1, 2017; and after that date all those who have not paid are automatically posted as delinquent. Please remit the dues as quickly as possible while they are fresh on your mind.
The dues statements also have three check boxes for the Elks National Foundation (ENF), Camp Barrett, and
the Jernick Fund. A contribution to any or all of these entities within the Elks is an extremely worthy cause.
Your generosity will be most helpful in continuing the good work of the Elks.
Don't forget to notify me with an alternate address if you are away for the winter, and you are still receiving
Have You Herd by USPS mail.
Questions? Please contact me at the following sources:
e-mail: [email protected] [email protected] Phone: 410-778-4573 or 443-480-2282
Diane Wadkovsky, Secretary
New Officers for 2017-2018
Interested in becoming an officer and participating in how the Lodge is operated?
Please contact the following for information and/or inquiries as to what office is open and an explanation of each
office. Any one of us will be happy to explain the various offices to you.
Exalted Ruler: Donna Moloney: e-mail: [email protected] Phone: 410-778-6543
President of Past Exalted Rulers; Basil Wadkovsky: e-mail: [email protected] Phone: 410-778-4573
Any current Officer or Trustee (see list on the front of the newsletter)
Turkey Shoot Change of Date and Time.
The Turkey Shoot will not be held on Sunday afternoons during the Winter months.
Turkey Shoot will resume on Friday evenings in March. See you then!
Super Bowl Party
The Drawing Party for members who are participating in the Super Bowl Drawing will be held on:
Sunday, January 22, 2017 from 2-5 p.m.
Monthly Friday Night Dinners
Following a busy December respite, our monthly dinners, featuring Wing Night on the 1st Friday, Hamburger Dinner
on the 2nd Friday and Shrimp Dinner on the 4th Friday of each month will resume in January 2017. Periodically,
there will be special dinners on the 3rd Friday. Check your newsletter calendars and ads each month for these din-
ners.
Please come out to the dinners and bring a friend and/or neighbor. The income from the dinners help support our
Lodge, and generate more revenue from which we can donate to our community,
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Christmas Party 2016
Our Annual Christmas party which was held on December 4 was enjoyed immensely by everyone who attended.
Kudos to Janie Dill and Donna Moloney who hosted the event, to Pres Jacobs who provided the music and Jack
Radebaugh, who provided the beautiful poinsettias. We even had a solo singer, member John Paoella who enter-
tained us with Christmas Songs, as well as other popular music. There was plenty of home cooked food as the
great cooks of the Lodge brought out their best. Put this event on your new calendar for the first Saturday next
December.
MD DE DC Elks Association Conference and District Deputy Clinic
The MD DE DC State Association will hold its Winter Conference and District Deputy Clinic at the Cambridge, Mary-
land Lodge Friday, January 20—Sunday, January 22, 2017. Every lodge in the State Association is represented by
their officers and members.
This is a great learning experience for members who would like to find out more about what the Elks are all about.
Come to the meetings which take place on Saturday and Sunday– Cambridge is about 1 hour from Chestertown.
You can also spend the weekend in one of the local hotels and enjoy socializing with other Elks in the hospitality
rooms, which are always well hosted with food and drinks.
For more information, Contact Diane Wadkovsky, Secretary at: [email protected] or 410-7789-4573.
Donna Moloney, Exlated Ruler: e-mail: [email protected] Phone: 410-778-6542
Elks National Foundation
The ENF Committee began implementing the Beacon Grant to Chestertown Lodge with the following activities.
50 Elks bags were stuffed with toiletries by Elk volunteers for the “homeless” children in Kent County, and
delivered to the Kent County Board of Education. The bags will be distributed by school officials.
50 Elks bags were distributed to the Kent County Food Pantry. Elk volunteers participated in filling the bags
with food items for “weekend backpacks” that are delivered to children who take food home with them on
weekends.
The Beacon Grant is just one way that your contributions are used in the community.
Thank you for your past and future donations to ENF.
Nonprofit Organization
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Chestertown, Maryland 21620
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JANUARY 2017 LODGE EVENTS
Friday, January 6, Wing Dinner, 6-8 p.m.
Sunday, January 8, Hoop Shoot, Washington College, 9:30 a.m.
Friday, January 13, Burger Dinner, 6-7:30 p.m.
Saturday, January 14, Line Dancing 7-10 p.m.
Friday, January 20, Quarter Auction, 7 p.m. ( Doors open 6 p.m. )
Friday, January 27, Shrimp Dinner, 5-7 p.m.
Have You Herd is the official publication of Chestertown Elks Lodge #2474 and published monthly.
Deadline for all articles is the 10th of each month. Articles go to Bonnie McClure and/or Diane Wadkovsky.
Please contact Diane at [email protected] or 443-480-2282 if you have any questions.
