Benevolent & Protective Order Of Elks - Rapid City, South Dakota

Volume 34, No. 12

RAPID CITYELK HEARD

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605-393-1187 • www.rcelks.org June 2017

Good things are happening at Elks Lodge 1187

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Prime Rib Saturday was a wonderful experience. It hasbeen a long time since I tasted Prime Rib that tender andthat tasty. Thank you to the cook and the restaurant staffwho made this special dinner possible. Vince and Timwere quite impressed as were Iva and Linda and manyothers that I spoke with.

Mothers’ Day Buffet and Brunch also was a huge suc-cess. The lodge presented flowers to the first 50 Momsthrough the door. Thank you to all who brought theirMom or a guest to our lodge for the special day.

Remember if you have a friend or friends who are notElk members, invite them out for Happy Hour, a round ofgolf or for a bite to eat. Maybe you could add a tour of thelodge and offer an application.

If you see some new faces at our Lodge, say ‘Hi’ andintroduce yourself. Make everyone feel welcome.

Speaking of golf, don’t forget the Friday Scramble. Wehave five new golfers who joined us in recent weeks. It’sa great way to meet other Elks, play some golf and havesome fun. Don’t worry about your skill level. Some play-ers are low handicappers, most of us are mid-to-highhandicappers so come on out and join us. Each team has

an A,B,C and D player or a combi-nation so everyone can contribute.Check with the Pro Shop forcheck-in time.

Please join us for our specialFlag Day ceremony Wednesday,June 14, beginning at 6 p.m. This isan annual opportunity in which allElks honor our nation’s flags andwill be conducted by Boy ScoutTroop 1187 and elected officers ofthe Lodge.

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William ‘Skeet’ Hamiel,Exalted Ruler 2017-2018

Wm. ‘Skeet’ Hamiel

Lodge 1187 Elks support a variety of youth activities

May 17 was charter night for Lodge-sponsored Boy ScoutTroop 1187. An August celebration will mark the 50th year.

Among the youth ventures our Elks Lodge 1187 sponsorsare the Elks baseball team from Rushmore Little League.

Our Elk of the Month for May, MarlonBunney, does all the legwork to round up thegoodies to fill 8,000 eggs, so ER Hamiel says,but we really need to say ‘thank you’ to thedonors who made the April 15 Hunt possible:Mgr. Wes Fleishacker, Family Thrift (eastside)253; Shopko; Chuck Schaub, Kmart; Pam Hareand Barb Bunney, Taco Bell; southside WalMartand Mgr. Katie Drews, Family Thrift (OmahaStreet) 254.

Our thanks to Easter bunny ‘helpers’

New Elks initiated May 17, are: from (left) JohnLarson, Mason Schultz, and Cade Bloomenrader.Marlon Bunney

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LODGE STAFF 605-393-1187Secretary’s Office......................................................393-1187Pro Shop ..................................................................393-0522General Manager ..............................................Aaron Roeber

ELECTED OFFICERSExalted Ruler..................................William ‘Skeeter’ HamielEst. Leading Knight ........................................Bobby MaloneEst. Loyal Knight ....................................................Rex GoonEst. Lecturing Knight..........................................Paul GillingsLodge Secretary ................................................Dennis RiskeLodge Treasurer........................................................................

TRUSTEESAndy Gay..................................................................... 1 YearWeston Chapman ........................................................2 YearsTed English ..................................................................3 YearsShawn Bolton...............................................................4 YearsAl Sarver................................ ...............................5 Years

APPOINTED OFFICERSEsquire ..................................................Gerald Cummings Jr.Inner Guard ..................................................Paul ChristensenTiler..........................................................................................Chaplain ..............................................................Bill TrankleOrganist....................................................................................

COMMITTEE CHAIRPERSONSAccident Prevention..........................................Aaron RoeberActivities Committee ..............................................................Americanism..........................................................Neil HarrisAuditing ............................................................Dennis RiskeChristmas Baskets ..................................................................Drug Awareness ....................................Gerald Cummings Jr.Elks National Foundation ..................................Dennis RiskeFlag Day ................................................................Neil HarrisGolf Committee..................................................Howard RiceHead Golf Professional ....................................Aaron RoeberHeard Editor ........................................................Sally Farrar Hoop Shoot ..........................................................Todd MillerIndoctrination ..........................................................................Investigation ........................................................Kurt WernerMembership .............................................................................Memorial ............................................................Bob WindjueMemorial Sunday ....................................................................National Service/Vets ............................................Neil HarrisPER Association ....................................................Andy GayPresiding Justice ..................................................Brian Hagg Protocol ............................................................Dean ReichertPull Tabs ..................................................................................Public Relations Coordinator ..................................................Retention..................................................................................Scholarships ............................................................Ron ReedSocial Activities ..............................................Lodge OfficersSocial & Community Welfare ................................................Youth Activities ..............................................Lodge Officers

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Hello Golfers, I am so excited that our golf weath-

er has finally arrived! As I write thisletter, the forecast is calling for 60sand 70s for the next seven days! Ohmy how we deserve some nice weath-er.

Our course is shaping up nicelythanks to Superintendent Bill and hisfantastic crew. I hope you can allcome out and enjoy the course soon.

We will have a busy June here atthe course but there is a lot of oppor-tunity for everyone to get out andplay some golf.

June Schedule of EventsJune 10, 11 Member GuestJune 13 Ladies InvitationalJune 24 Elks Open

EFFECTIVE IMMEDIATELY:The Elks Golf Course will no longerallow golfers to bring their dogs onthe premises while golfing. Dogs willnot be allowed to ride along in thegolf cart while golfing as well.Thank you for your cooperation.

Aaron and the entire golf staff

June busy month for golfing

Elks National Foundation Most Valuable Scholar finalist Gage Borgwardt fromRapid City Central High School and his family were guests of the Lodge forbreakfast May 21. ER Skeet Hamiel, Est. Loyal Knight Rex Goon and Est.Lecturing Knight Paul Gillings were among those recognizing Gage’s $1,000 (foreach of four years) scholarship. He plans to attend South Dakota School ofMines and Technology.

ELGA Invitational June 13Two dozen ladies turned out for the

Elks Ladies Golf Association kickoffmeeting. And, notes President SandyMcDonald, so far approximately 50women have joined the ELGA.

“I am so happy to have such a greatturnout,” she noted.

The ELGA Invitational will beplayed June 13 as a two-personscramble and McDonald hopes manymore golfers will consider joining theladies.

During June, morning golf will startat 8 a.m.

“If you have suggestions or con-cerns, please let the board know.”

Thank you, and have a good June.

Just a reminder!The 23th annual Member-GuestTournament will be June 10-11 withan 8 a.m. sharp shotgun start eachday. Rules meeting Saturday only at7:30 a.m. Breakfast at 6 a.m. eachday. Get signed up in the Pro Shoptoday.Donna Swanson, M-G committee

Does are preparing for Grand Lodge convention

Rapid City Does have been busyplanning for our upcoming GrandLodge convention. Ten members andtwo spouses will travel to Rochester,Minn., for the week-long event. Watchfor a report in the July Heard.

We recently had the opportunity tobus tables at the northside Pizza Ranch.It is a great fundraiser and a way tointeract with the public. You can helpus out by dining there July 24.

Thanks to Dorothy Clark and Sandy

McDonald for chairing the FriendshipNight soup and pie supper. We appre-ciate the Elks for their support. Ahuge thanks to all who attended theevent.

Reminder: summer meetings arescheduled June 15, July 13 and Aug. 10.Please call an officer to find out loca-tions of the July and August meetings.The June business meeting will be atthe Elks Lodge.

Dianne Labor, president

JUNE 2017Prime Rib Special June 24

4 to 9 p.m. or sellout$18.99 King Cut

$16.99 Queen CutBoth with side salad, potato, veggie, dinner roll.

Menu available this evening as well

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THURSDAYS

WEDNESDAYS

Brunch every Sunday from 8:30 a.m. until 1 p.m.

Kids, 6.99: Seniors 10.99; Adults 11.99

Beginning June 4, the Grill will beopen from 1 to 6 p.m.

Stop in for a burger and some wings!

$.50 off wells, domestic drafts

Windsor Wednesday $2.50

Thirsty Thursday Lord Calvert or Seagrams 7-

$2.50

Crown Royal $4

Tanqueray Tuesday - $3

Lodge MeetingsJune 7 & 21, 7 p.m.

PERs meetingJune 7, 6:15 p.m.

Jack Daniels-Jim Beam$3

MONDAYS

Morgan Monday $2.75

FRIDAYS

Board meetingJune 20 , 7 p.m.

HOURS: The lodge is open Monday through Saturday from 11 a.m. until closing.Kitchen hours 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. Sunday Breakfast Buffet, 8:30 a.m. to 1 p.m.; 1to 6 p.m. Grill will be open. Stop in for a burger or some wings.

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Thanks for all your supportWe look forward to seeing you soonMakayon and the entire lodge staff

Don’t forget Flag Day

June 14, 6 p.m.

Independence Day Celebration

July 3Fireworks at dusk

5 p.m. Activities and Games

4 p.m. Fishing Derby

Please check with Makayon or Skeet if you areable to volunteer to help make this a truly great

day at the lodge!

Everyone is invited to the annual Flag Day Ceremony,Wednesday June 14, beginning at 6 p.m.

Members of Boy Scout Troop 1187 and elected offi-cers of the Lodge will conduct the ceremony which hon-ors the flags which have flown over the nation since itsbirth.

And, everyone is reminded to bring family and friendsto the July 3 Independence Day Celebration at thelodge. Although the traditional fireworks display won’tbe lighted until dusk, activities for all ages will begin at5 p.m. The annual fishing derby kicks off at 4 p.m.

Anyone who would be willing to volunteer to helpmake this even more special this year should contact

Mak or Skeet and sign up.Just prior to the May 17

lodge meeting, MichaelLewis, Black Hills AreaBoy ScoutsCommissioner, presentedER Skeet Hamiel with thecharter for Boy ScoutTroop 1187 which thelodge has sponsored forthe past half century.

A 50-year celebration will be held in August and allElks are invited. If any of you are former members ofTroop 1187, please let our liaison Todd Miller know andarrangements can be made to share experiences duringthat event.

This is only one of the youth activities supported byyour Lodge along with a broad variety of charitable

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PAIDRapid City, SD

Name Born Init Died

Dayton ‘Little Man’ Carlson05/17/29 09/15/71 04/19/17

Fred Nielsen03/22/37 01/17/79 04/24/17

Alvin Harding05/25/24 03/19/75 04/27/17

Richard H Battey10/16/29 10/28/58 05/06/17

An Elk is never forgotten!

Around the Lodge in Bits and Pieces,

At A GlanceJUNE

June 7 -- PERs meeting, 6:15 p.m.June 7 -- Lodge Meeting, 7 p.m.June 10-11 -- Member-Guest TourneyJune 13 -- ELGA Invitational TourneyJune 14 -- Flag Day Ceremony, 6 p.m.June 15 -- Does business meeting June 20-- Board meeting, 7 p.m.June 21 -- Lodge meeting, 7 p.m.June 24 -- Elks Open Tourney

activities carried out through direct donations and volun-teer service.

Est. Loyal Knight Rex Goon would like to remindmembers that Lodge 1187 has been providing serviceand fellowship to its members for the last 107 years. Hedraws attention to the many charities and organizationsthe lodge has helped to support during those decades.

“We have many people who have been lodge membersfor well more than 30 years,” Goon writes. “Leaving abequest to our Rapid City Lodge 1187 can help insurethat our lodge will remain part of this great communitythat we love for another 100 years.”

ER Hamiel has reminded members that he has copiesof Proposed Amendments to be voted on during theGrand Lodge meeting in case they are interested in pro-viding comments.

In his report to the lodge May 3, National VeteransService Committee Chairman Neil Harris noted that dur-ing April he was host to the quarterly meal deal for FortMeade VA Medical Center vets and family members aswell as the monthly Bingo night at Fort Meade.

He added that he delivered more than 840 hard coverand paperback books (including much appreciatedWestern series and themed books) donated by Rand andMarika Schuft.

As noted last issue, Harris and Est. Leading KnightBobby Malone and the Pro Shop staff were hosts to 20veterans, two guests and one staff memer from the HotSprings VA Medical Center for a golf outing. Always atreat, the vets say.

Sally Farrar, Heard Editor