Tales of Elks

Hutchinson Elks Lodge No. 2427 Volume 48, Issue 6

September 2017

I N S I D E T H I S I S S U E :

Elk’s Message 1

Does Talk / GER Michael Zellen Message

2

Inclusive Park 3

Club Updates / PER Lane 4

Events/ Advertisers 5

September Calendar 6

October Calendar / Gun Show

Secretary Corner ___________

7 8

2017-2018 Officers

Exalted Ruler ...................Pat May

(Joy) Leading Knight…………..Greg Huse

(Catherine) Loyal Knight..Catherine Libor-Huse

(Greg)

Lecturing Knight ............ Sid Grams (Gerry)

Secretary…………….Sheila Steffen

Treasurer ............... Rikki Hilgemann (Scott)

Esquire ......................... Jeff Hartwig (Darla)

Inner Guard................Lane Schlecht

(Donna) Tiler ........................... Stan Scieszka

(Karen)

Chaplain ................... Tom Bradford

2017-2018 Board of Trustees Larry Wagner, Chairperson

Deb Card

Dave May

Lee Cox John Jennings

Tales of Elks Editor

Catherine Libor-Huse

320.582.2466

Distribution Manager Stan Scieszka

The Tales of Elks is published monthly under

the auspices of the Grand Lodge and

Hutchinson Lodge #2427 of the Benevolent

and Protective Order of Elks of the U. S. A.,

720 Highway 7 East, Box 272, Hutchinson,

MN 55350, Permit No. 3.

A MESSAGE FROM OUR ER

Greetings 2427,

September is here, cooler weather, football, fall colors. Oh, and two of our Lodge’s biggest fundrais-ing events. The month kicks off on Saturday,

September 9th with the Central District An-nual Fall Conference and District Deputy Clinic hosted by our Lodge. The doors will open at 11:00 AM for a lunch; the meeting will begin at noon. These meetings have important and interesting information re-garding Elkdom in our District. I would like to invite all members to attend.

Next up on Friday, September 15th and Sat-urday, September 16th is the 43rd Annual Arts and Crafts Festival, Taste of Hutch. Darla and Jeff Hartwig will need all hands on deck, help to set up, help to serve, cook, and tear down.

Last but not least, the annual Elk’s Gun Show on Saturday, September 23rd and Sunday, September 24th. Dale Harbarth does a fantastic job with this great event. There will be much help needed. There will be signup sheets at the Lodge, with all the fund raisers coming up, please take some time out of your schedule and make some time for your Lodge; there are many shifts available for these three events. I challenge you all to be active members of Lodge 2427.

The Elks Duffers Golf tourney was held on August 5th and I’m sure a good time was had by all. Thanks, Lane Schlecht. Also thank you to Tammy Lehn and her crew on hosting the District Soccer Shoot. I would personally like to thank everyone that

helped with the Orange Spectacular this year. We had great weather and sold a lot of ice cream!

September Lodge meetings will be held on the 7th and the 21st. On the 21st, we will be initiating five new members. All are welcome to attend. This will bring us to seven new members since April. That is a good start, here comes the but…, but have you told a friend, family member, or co-worker about the good Elkdom provides for many people in our community and communities across this great country. For those of you that have been to an initiation, a change was vot-ed on and approved at the National Conven-tion to return to the long form initiation, so we will be using this on the 21st.

Our new G.E.R. is Malcolm J. McPherson, Jr. His motto is “Strengthening Elkdom through Community Awareness.” A sure way for us to accomplish this is by all of your involve-ment in Lodge 2427 activities in and about our community.

I’m extending an invitation to each and eve-ry one of you to stop out and enjoy a re-freshing drink, and try some great food from the kitchen, play a little Bingo, try your luck at pull tabs, or just enjoy some company and relax. Make sure to say hi to Jen and our great staff!

I will leave you with this, “Even if you are on the right track, you’ll get run over if you just sit there” Will Rogers

Fraternally,

Pat May

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Does Talk - Louise Schroeder, Does Drove 233 President

2017 Does Officers President ...... ...Louise Schroeder

First Counselor… . Karen Gehrke Senior Counselor . ...Gerry Grams

Junior Counselor…...Jan Draeger

Secretary ............ Karen Scieszka Treasurer ................ Jackie Smith

Conductor............. Alexia Person

Trustee……………..Jan Draeger

Grand Exalted Ruler’s Message Honorable Malcolm J. McPherson, Jr

Invite a friend to

join the Elks!

The school bell is

ringing. School is in

session. So slow

down and watch for

children going off to

school. I hope every-

one had a good sum-

mer.

October is the B. P.

O. Does District

Meeting which will be held in Des Moines,

Iowa. Discussion will be held at our next

meeting about going to the meeting.

September brings us back to our busy

schedule. Our Business Meeting will be on

Tuesday, September 12. Alexia Person will

host the meeting. We will meet at the Elks

Lodge at 10 a.m. to car pool to her home.

The Elks’ Gun and Coin Show will again

be held at the McLeod County Fairgrounds

on September 23 and 24. All hands on

deck! Everyone is needed to step up and

help serve at the Food Stand during the two

busy days.

Here’s wishing everyone a happy

Labor Day weekend.

Peanut Cookies

1 cup brown sugar

1 cup white sugar

1 cup shortening (not butter or margarine)

2 eggs

1 tsp. vanilla

2 cups flour

1 tsp. baking powder

1½ tsp. baking soda

1 cup crushed Corn Flakes

1 cup quick oatmeal

1 cup salted peanuts

Cream together the sugars and shortening. Add

eggs and vanilla and beat well.

Add the rest of the ingredients until well mixed.

Chill in the refrigerator for one hour.

Roll into 1-inch balls and dip the top into addition-

al white sugar.

Place on a baking sheet and bake for 8-10 minutes

at 375 degrees.

Practice the three R’s:

recruit,

retain,

respond

With summer winding down and

your Lodge meetings and fall pro-

grams starting up again, there’s no

better time to focus on an important

aspect of Elkdom: membership. We

cannot sustain our organization

without installing new Members,

and by focusing on membership growth at your Local

Lodge, you are investing in the future of the Order.

Membership is key to my theme of “Strengthening Elkdom

Through Community Awareness,” since there can be no

community without Members. At the local level, I encour-

age all Lodges to actively promote new Member recruit-

ment at your upcoming fall events, and I call on officers

and committees to lead the charge in creating program-

ming and opportunities to involve new faces.

When your existing Members are engaged and excited to

lend a hand, it generates interest in joining the Order, as

well as shines a positive light on your Lodge within your

greater community, county and state. A Lodge that suc-

cessfully recruits and retains will be better poised to re-

spond to helping those in need.

There are many ways to practice the three R’s. Recruit new

Members from your circle of friends and family, invite non

-members to Elks events, and further promote the Elks or-

ganization at all events by setting up a membership and

public relations information table.

Retain your current membership by working with officers

and Members to keep your Lodge active in the community

with monthly charitable and social events, and enlist the

help of each and every Member to help run these functions.

Teamwork boosts morale and keeps Members happy to be

part of the group.

With these practices in place, your Lodge will be set up for

success, as we have in the past 150 years, to respond to the

needs of your community and ultimately fulfill your organ-

ization’s goals.

Volume 48, Issue 6 Page 3

Lodge News

Phase 3

The above pictures outline what is left to install of our Inclusive Park. Approximately another $70,000 should get Phase 3 in and complete the original journey of getting in our Inclusive Park. We have a list of separate prices for anyone wanting to donate a piece of equipment.

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2017-2018 Committees Chairs

Accident Prevention ......John Jennings

Activities ...................... Sidney Grams

Americanism............ Dennis Schroeder

Auditing .......................... George Lehn

Drug Awareness ............ Tammy Lehn

Flag Day .................................Pat May

Fraternal............................... Craig Gill

Government Relations ......... Craig Gill

Hoop Shoot ...........................Deb Card

Investigation ..Catherine Libor-Huse

Membership/Lapsation ...........Pat May

Lodge Activities ...... ……...Greg Huse

Catherine Libor-Huse

Ritual .............................. George Lehn

Memorial Service ........ Lodge Officers

National Foundation ......John Jennings

Veterans’ Service ........... Stan Scieszka

Public Relations Catherine Libor-Huse

Welfare/Relief ............. Lodge Officers

Youth Activities ............. Stan Scieszka

Community Activities….Catherine

Libor-Huse Soccer Shoot .................. Tammy Lehn

PER Association ........... Lane Schlecht

Board of Trustees..Larry Wagner, Chair

Charitable Gambling ..... Darla Hartwig

Orange Spectacular .................Pat May

Cash Wise Food Stand ........ Sid Grams

Taste of Hutch ... Darla & Jeff Hartwig

Boy Scouts Liaison ............. Sid Grams

Camp Coordinator ......... Stan Scieszka

Elk of the Year ................ Rick Phillips

Tales of Elks ..... Catherine Libor-Huse

Scholarships .................. Charles Olson

Kids Christmas ..............John Jennings

Penny-A-Day ........... Dennis Schroeder

Highway Clean-up ....... Tim Pulkrabek

Duffers Tourney ........... Lane Schlecht

Family Picnic ................. Tammy Lehn

Gun Show ..................... Dale Harbarth

State Bowling ............... Lane Schlecht

Shrimp Boil .................. Darla Hartwig

Pancake Breakfasts ..... Catherine Libor

Outside Maintenance ............. Lee Cox

Inside Maintenance .......... Jeff Hartwig

Recycle Aluminum Cans at the Lodge

PER Association Message Lane Schlecht President/Duffers Co-Chair

The Duffers Golf Outing was held on August 5th at the Crow River

Country Club with a steak fry and awards presentation that followed at

the lodge. 33 golfers participated.

a flight: 1st tie Tony Maiers 63

1st tie Rob Arries 63

2nd Arlie Schlecht Jr. 70

b flight: 1st Steve Peterson 64

2nd Mary Beth Schmidt 67

3rd Jeff Grams 68

c flight: 1st Stephanie Fratzke 61

2nd Ian Schmidt 63

3rd Tammy Lehn 67

Low Gross: Josh Pearce 77

Low Net: Stephanie Fratzke 61

Duffer of the year (High Gross score): Donna Schlecht

Closest to the pin: Mary Beth Schmidt/John Higgins

Longest Drive: Mary Beth Schmidt/Beau Braun

Longest Putt: Sharon Peterson/Ian Schmidt

I would like to thank Steve Queenan for all his help this year as well as in past years.

Also, thanks to Donna schlecht for her help at the check in table. A big thank you also goes

out to Peter and the crew at the Crow River Country Club and Jen and the crew at the Elks.

Everything went off without any major issues.Also I'd like to thank the following for there

donations of door prizes;Steve Queenan/Regional EyeMary Beth Schmidt, Georg and Tam-

my Lehn/Green Lake LiquorPat May/BellboyC& L DistributingViking CokeGail & Jenny

Plaisance/Hutch Bowl-SqueakysElks

Thanks again to all for participating, it was a nice crowd and a lot of fun. Hope to

see everyone back for next years event.

Finally, Don't forget the Arts and Crafts Taco Pie stand and the Gun and Coin show

in September. Both these events will need lots of help. Contact the Lodge for more

information.

Club Changes

Lots of new things going on at the club. When is the last time you stopped by?

Pizzas — We have gone to Heggie’s pizzas — Response from the public has been favora-

ble. Heggie’s pizzas offer a large variety and is a great value for the price.

Chippo/Bean Bag games — Come on down and see the game boards we now have to offer.

Leagues will be forming again in the Fall. Don’t miss out.

Menu changes—As always we have our Wednesday night burgers. We have a large variety

of great home made foods to go with our regular menu. Our homemade foods have been

welcomed by many and enjoyed by all. We have been slowly introducing on Thursday’s

Italian Cuisine. Our cooks are excited to bring you a variety of items to try.

Desserts will be back in the Fall — Our signature white chocolate cheesecake will be of-

fered again on Friday nights. Look for this to also be part of a combination platter offered at

a great price. There will be special discounts on some of the specials offered for our mem-

bers. Come on down and bring the family.

We are currently booking events, and the calendar is filling in very nicely. Give us a call.

We’d love to help you book your next event at the Lodge. We have lots of menu options

and will sit down and tailor your event to fit your needs.

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Upcoming Events!

Club Menu: Monday: Club closed

Tuesday: Full Kitchen 5 to 8:00 p.m.— Bingo starting at 5:30 p.m. Wednesday: Burger Night

$2.00 Hamburger- $2.25 Cheeseburger-$1.25 French fries or tots-$1.75 onion rings. Kitchen hours: 5-8:00

Thursday: Member Night—Food Specials. Thirsty Thursday; Kitchen hours: 5 to 8 Friday: Bar Bingo $1 for 2-faced card.

At least one $1,000 Jackpot every Friday Various food &drink specials. Kitchen hours: 5 to 8:00 p.m.

Saturday: Kitchen hours: 5 to 7 p.m. Sunday: Club Closed

Every Friday Night at the Elks - 6:30 p.m.

2 Cover-all Games Chance to win up to $1,000

Check HCVN Channel 7 for Coverall Numbers And don’t forget…..

Tuesday BINGO — 5:30 p.m. Chance to win $1,000 JACKPOT!

Steak Fry

Saturday, Sept 9

5:00 pm

Sign up sheet at the Elks on

the bulletin board—come

and join us!

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All-

Elks 36th Annual Gun Show (Knives & Coins)

September 23—24, 2017

McLeod County Fairgrounds

Hutchinson, MN Buy-Sell-Trade

Public invited—$4 admission Saturday 8:00 am—5 pm

Sunday 9:00 am—3 pm

To help at the Food Stand, call Louise Schroeder at 587-3660 for time you can help.

Non-Profit Organization

U. S. POSTAGE 55350

PAID Hutchinson, MN

Permit No. 3

Elks B P O Lodge 2427 720 Hwy 7 East - Box 272 Hutchinson, MN 55350 Phone: 320-587-3116 E-mail: elklodge@mediacombb.net Web: hutchelks.org

September 2017

Current Resident or...

Lodge is Available

for Rentals! Whatever the occasion, the Club can accommodate groups from 2-100. Catering is availa-ble. Call the Lodge for prices and to reserve your date! Call

587-3116.

SECRETARY’S CORNER It is truly amazing how fast this summer has gone. We are already moving into September with the Taste of Hutch Food Stand dur-

ing the Arts and Crafts Festival and the Gun, Knife and Coin Show the end of September. Please stop at the Lodge and sign up and

offer your time to help make these functions successful.

Currently we have 29 members that are past due on their yearly dues. Malcolm J. McPherson, Jr, Grand Exalted Ruler, is challeng-

ing all lodges to Strengthen Elkdom by +1 through Community Awareness. Become a recruiter and ask a friend today. He would

like the lodges to initiate a large class during September and October in his honor. Our next initiation of new members will be

Thursday, September 21, 2017. Please come and join and welcome these new members to Hutchinson Lodge.

Climb the Stairs to Success earns the following: • Exalted Rulers of Lodges with a +1 gain wins a GER Certificate • Recruit or rein-

state 3 members earns a GER award pin • Recruit or reinstate 11 members earns an Elks Watch • Recruit or reinstate 33 members

earns an Elks Desk Clock

This is a challenge to all of us to assist Exalted Ruler Pat May meet his membership goal of 22+ members this year. There is a list

up at the Lodge of all past due members along with their proposers. Please review and let’s get this ball rolling to clean up the num-

ber of past due dues and talk to friends and family about Hutchinson Elks. There is a great pamphlet at the Lodge that identifies

what our Local Lodge does for our community. Use this as a tool to talk about who we are. Again, keep your eyes on the calendar

of the various events at the Lodge.

Hope to see you at the Lodge.

Sheila Steffen