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THOUGHTS FROM THE EXALTED RULER

October is behind us and it was a busy month at the Lodge. Gun show,

Poker Run and rentals were very good activities that benefited our

Lodge and the community.

November is now upon us and a couple of events will stand out. Deer

hunting season and our Veterans Thanksgiving Dinner. For all the

hunters out there, be sure to bring you deer hides to the Lodge. Have

them salted down and placed inside a trash bag to be stored in our

freezer. We will get them to the Elk’ processer and they will be turned

into fine gloves and other leather good for our Veterans. Our state of

Missouri in 2018-19 turned in over 10,000 hides to lead all other state

Elks’ Lodges were hides were recovered for the very worthy project.

More importantly, November is time for all families to give Thanks for

everything we have in the great county. As we com together for this

occasion, remember our loved ones past and present. Remember our

military and our Elk Family

Fraternally,

Scotty Butler, ER

VETERAN’S REPORT

On November 20th our annual Veterans Appreciation Holiday

Thanksgiving Dinner is being planned. Plan ahead of time and invite a

Veteran. The dinner will be served at 12 Noon. Veterans should arrive

between 11:15 and 11:30 AM. Anyone inviting a veteran should give a

head count to Denny Peterson by Friday, November 15th. We will be

providing gift baskets for 10 Veterans at Christmas.

In addition, on December 7th we will be participating in the annual Itus

Virtus Wreaths For Fallen Soldiers.

The Itus Virtus Wreaths for Fallen Heroes program was started in

late 2015. The program was created to help raise money for

purchasing wreaths for the headstones of our fallen heroes during

the holiday season. There are over 22,000 headstones in the state

of Missouri which did not receive a wreath during the holiday

season.

2019 OFFICERS

Scotty Butler

Exalted Ruler

Charlie Falzone

Leading Knight

Jennifer Steele

Loyal Knight

Brian Klein

Lecturing Knight

Tom Shelton

Secretary

Jerry Fritchman

Treasurer

Dena Wolfe

Tiler

Rita Ege

Inner Guard

Mary Angell

Chaplain

Jan Bruenger

Esquire

Trustees:

Ernie Smith

Frank Smith

Jeff Holt

Ted Chambers

Bill Beauchamp

Christian County Elks #2777

ELKS BUGLE

November 2019

Christian County Elks

#2777

PO Box 1399

Ozark, MO 65721

417-581-419o

www.ccelks2777.com

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AUXILIARY NEWS

The Auxiliary met on October 8th with 21 members dining on a delicious meal furnished by the M's thru W's. Following was the reading of the Secretary's and the Treasurer's reports. The rest of the committee reports were given. Upcoming events were discussed. Next Saturday, the 12th is the Lodge Poker Run. Desserts will be greatly appreciated for the meal served after the run is completed. With the Holidays soon to be upon us, any help with serving these meals and furnishing desserts will be appreciated. All who can participate in the Ozark Christmas Parade are encouraged to do so. We will need contributions of candy that is wrapped appropriately for tossing to children along the parade route. If you've never been in this parade, you should consider it. It's a nice parade and full of hometown spirit. The Auxiliary is fixing a meal following the parade, for all who are participating in the parade. Sheila is making vegetable soup and Claudette is fixing the famous "Coley Chili". I'm sure we will find other goodies to go along with the soups. Further information about the parade will be coming in another email later. We took in a new member this month, Deborah Rankin. Welcome Deborah!!! If you are interested in joining our group, please contact me. Mary Angell, at 848-2763 or mahvnly1@aol.com. Hope to see you at the Lodge. Mary Angell, President

See what happens when you miss the meetings!!

Ted Ulibarri absent, lost $70

Patrick Steele absent, lost $88

Following is a list of upcoming Community events

COMING SOON: Wednesday, November 13th Life Line Screening –

(8:00 am to 5:00 pm by appointment only) – details to follow Wednesday, November 20th Veterans Appreciation Holiday Thanksgiving Dinner Dinner will be served at 12 Noon. Saturday, November 23rd Christmas Parade meet at 3:00pm to decorate! Saturday, December 14th Hoop shoot

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POKER RUN ANNUAL FUND RAISER

On October 12 the Christian County Elks 2777 held their annual Poker Run Fundraiser to support the Elks National Dictionary Program. All the funds raised will be donated to purchase dictionaries for 3rd graders in Ozark school system. On a cold and brisk morning, all participants met at the Christian County Elks lodge to pick their first poker-hand card and start the Poker Run. Stop number two was at the Springfield Elks, then Webb City Elks and onto Joplin Elks lodge. After over 200 miles, the Poker Run final stop was returning to the Christian County Elks with everyone picking their final poker-hand card. Springfield Elks #409, Linda Hrdlicka, was the big winner with a pair of aces. Linda took home a new motorcycle helmet with other participants winning raffle prizes donated by local businesses. At the CC Elks lodge everyone was treated to hamburgers and hot dogs, good cheer and an end to a super fun day. Special thanks to everyone who donated to the Poker Run fundraiser, to event organizers Leading Knight Charlie Falzone and CC Elks Dictionary Chairman and Lodge Esquire Jan Bruenger and to everyone who helped make this year’s event a complete success. Mary Jo Marshall won the Pie Raffle.0 By Mike Klinger PER

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LIFELINE SCREENING

November is National Diabetes Month Every 17 seconds someone is diagnosed with diabetes, a disease which kills more people each year than breast cancer and AIDS combined. The American Diabetes Association’s website states that as many as 1 in 3 American adults will have diabetes in 2050 unless steps are taken to stop this disease. Early detection is critical. This is why Christian County Elks Lodge 2777 is hosting Life Line Screening, the nation’s leading provider of preventive health screenings on Wednesday, November 13, 2019. One of the tests is a simple blood test for glucose (sugar) which can determine if a person is at-risk of developing diabetes. Other screenings include tests to check for blocked carotid arteries, atrial fibrillation, and high blood pressure, which are the three leading risk factors for stroke. Nearly 800,000 strokes will occur this year, taking a life approximately every four minutes. There are also tests to check for abdominal aortic aneurysms and PAD, also called “hardening of the arteries” in the legs. Diabetes is a major risk factor for stroke and is directly related to Peripheral Arterial Disease. Recommendations for people with diabetes included a PAD test starting at age 50. Screening packages start at $139. Single tests cost around $70. For more information regarding the screenings or to schedule an appointment, call 1-888-653-6441 or go to www.lifelinescreening.com/communitycircle or text the word circle to 797979. Pre-registration is required.

TRUSTEE REPORT

Looking ahead: A Note from Webb City Elks Lodge #861 to Jeff. To help raise money for the Benevolent Trust

they are having a Southwest District Chili Cook-Off January 11th, 2020. Each Lodge in the Southwest District

can bring a maximum of 3 teams. More details coming soon.

Mission Statement

To inculcate the principles of Charity, Justice, Brotherly Love and Fidelity; to recognize a belief in God; to

promote the welfare and enhance the happiness of its Members; to quicken the spirit of American patriotism; to

cultivate good fellowship; to perpetuate itself as a fraternal organization, and to provide for its government, the

Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks of the United States of America will serve the people and communities

through benevolent programs, demonstrating that Elks Care - Elks Share.

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4th Beverly Estas 15th Gary Scheel 8th Charles Falzone 16th Judith Chambers 9th Jason Allen 18th Gary Caine 10th Ora Belle Cox 18th Brian Klein 13th Alysia Kempa 23rd Sonya Strain 13th Jed Pelate 25th Janet Bruenger

27th Rex Wallace

BE SURE AND SUPPORT OUR SPONSORS

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CHRISTIAN COUNTY ELKS LODGE #2777

PO Box 1399

Ozark, MO 65721

417-581-4190

www.ccelks2777.com

To a Very Important Elk: