Benevolent and Protective Order of the ElksDecember 2015

AMES ELKS LODGE #1626www.ameselks.org

2015-2016OFFICERSEXALTED RULER

Eric Brown

LEADING KNIGHTMarc Clayton

LOYAL KNIGHTScott Dillavou

LECTURING KNIGHTJodi McGonigle

ESQUIREPatrick Weigel

TILERClare Wilson

TRUSTEESDavid Eisenmann

Jerry Cable, Jr.John Oetken

NEWSLETTER EDITORTiffany Wingert

Elks NewsletterOfficial Publication

Ames Elks Lodge #1626522 Douglas, Ames, IA 50010

Published Monthly Ames Elks Lodge email: ameselks@gmail.com

I hope everyone has had a wonderful Fall. We had a lot of successful events in November that brought our Lodge family and guests together. One event in particular I attended was the Creative Spirits painting on November 13. Though I have professional artists in my family, those talents did not shine through to me. Nonetheless, I thoroughly enjoyed trying something new.

It is refreshing to hear about and attend all of the unique opportunities to gather with members and have fun. Check out this month’s calendar and take some time to enjoy an event that you may not normally attend. You might learn something new about yourself and your fellow members.

Please mark your calendars for the annual Memorial Service to honor our deceased members. The event is Sunday, December 6, 2015, 1 p.m. This is an especially important event that I encourage anyone who has the time to attend.

Have a wonderful holiday season and I wish everyone a great start to a new year.

Eric BrownExalted Ruler

“I know I don’t throw very hard anymore, but I’d like to think I can still hurt a guy who’s not looking.”

Be the first to cite the quote to the bartender and receive a free drink chip.Who said this?

Save the Date!Friday, January 1open from 10 a.m. to Noonfor Tom & Jerry’s

Friday, January 7BINGOChili Dogs & Chips (Free Will Donation)

Friday, February 5Employee Appreciation Night

Saturday, February 13Valentine’s Day Dinner

Please make time to stop down and have fun with your Elks family! The deadline for submission of the Elks Most Valuable Student Scholarship

application is Friday, December 4, 2015. If you know someone who is applying, please remind them the deadline is nearing!

The Veteran’s Breakfast on November 21 turned out to be quite successful despite the snow storm the night before. A big “thank you” for the following food donations: Craig Schumacher - scrambled eggs, biscuits & gravy; Larry Goodale – fresh fruit; and Hy-Vee - cinnamon rolls, milk and orange juice. Marc Clayton, Jerry Cable, Jr., Mitch & Kim Dillavou and Karla Kelly volunteered their time to prepare and serve the meal. Bartender Katie came out early on a snowy day to help, as well. Thanks everyone - couldn’t have done it without you!!

The free-will donation money will go to the Iowa Veterans Home in Marshalltown to be used for their Recreation Fund or Christmas Fund. Thanks to all who supported this worthwhile cause by coming out and enjoying a great all-you-can-eat breakfast.

We have officially surpassed our Elks National Foundation donation goal! We are now eligible to receive a $2,500 Gratitude Grant to be used for a community improvement – helping Veterans, youth or fellow citizens. If you have any ideas with regard to a project, please contact me.Thanks to all who have donated to the ENF! I would especially like to thank those repeat donors for their continued support and generous donations. Without you, it would definitely be a challenge to reach our goal.

Karla Kelly, ENF Chair

Veteran’s Day Basket Winner John MurphyThank you to everyone that participated and bought tickets and to those who supported our Veteran’s Day Breakfast. We raised $181 for the Marshalltown Veteran’s Home.

Congrats!

May your Christmas be blessed with peace and joy.From your Elks Family

Thank you!Craig Schumacher, Larry Goodale, Hy-Vee, Marc Clayton, Jerry Cable, Jr., Mitch & Kim Dillavou, Karla Kelly and Katie for your help with the Veteran’s Day Breakfast.

Jerry Cable, Sr., Larry Goodale, Mitch Dillavou. and Teresa Swank for helping with burger night.

Come in for a free drink on your birthday!

December Birthdays

See you at the Lodge!

3 • Ronald Russell 5 • William Boyd 5 • Kevin Miller 8 • Brent Buldhaupt 8 • Gary Johnson 9 • Kirk Geist23 • T.J. McDonald25 • Lawrence Roden26 • Robert Hoffman26 • Greg White

Burger NightWednesday, December 30

6 to 7 p.m.

Children’s Christmas Party

Children 4-12Saturday, December 12

1 to 3 p.m.

Join us for coloring, cookie decorating, story time and a special visit by Santa!

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AMES ELKS LODGE #1626Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks522 DouglasPO Box 190Ames, IA 50010

December 2015

Activity Committee Meeting5:30 p.m.

Lodge Meeting7 p.m.

BOD, 6 p.m.Lodge Meeting

7 p.m.

Burger Night6 to 7 p.m.

Member Appreciation Party & Silver Strike Bowling Tournament

6 p.m. to close

Ugly Christmas Sweater Party

Soup Bar - 5:30White Elephant Gift

Exchange - 6:30

Christmas EveOpen Noon to 5 p.m.

Pork Steak Dinner5:30 to 6:30 p.m.

Merry Christmas!Closed

New Year’s Eve PartySpaghetti Dinner

Children’s Christmas Party

Ages 4 to 121 to 3 p.m.