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FEBRUARY 2008www.elkslodge2365.orgemail: [email protected]

Volume 39 Number 12Sal Grilli - Exalted Ruler

I am very pleased to announce we are now a “cyber” Lodge. Please feel free to bring your lap top to the lodge, so we can show you how to access the net and enjoy what is now available to you.

On a more somber note, which has been met with much contro-versy, I must let all members know, as of February 15th our entire indoor facilities will be “smoke free”. We have already started on building a smoking facility on the west side of our property. To offset the cost of the construction and replenish some of our building funds, we will be selling “engraved bricks” for $50 each and placement of the bricks on the walkway is on a “first come - first served” basis. So come in and pick out your spot, as soon as possible.

Why we must be “smoke free” I will try to explain as briefly as hu-manly possible.

In 2002 a voter amendment was passed by over 71% vote. The Florida legislature created FS 386, which allowed us to designate a por-tion of our facility to be smoke free, still allowing us to smoke at the bar. In 2003 several restaurants challenged the legality of the amendment. In 2007 it went to the Appeals Court of the state of Florida. The Court ordered a clarification of the amendment. FCIAA immediately responded with the following conditions for public and private clubs.

A facility which pays employees State Compensation Insurance must be smoke free. This includes vendors who are allowed access for deliveries to the interior of the building.

A facility which allows entrance to anyone under 18 years of age must be a smoke free facility. Families are always welcome at our lodge.

A facility which grosses more than 10% total revenue in the same facility, wether affiliated or not with food sales, must provide a smoke free facility.

Only members and not guests who are served by volunteers are allowed to smoke and drink in a membership association. If guests or associate members are served or allowed access, the facility must be smoke free.

In November 2007 the FCIAA requested funding from the state to enforce the smoking ban. $57 million of the settlement from big tobacco was earmarked for this purpose. Since November there have been less than 12 membership organizations warned or fined for violating the smoking ban in Florida, including our own District. The Pompano Elks facility was warned to comply or forfiet its license.

We in the lodge management, are all going out of the way to comply with these developments and making transition as easy as possible. As Elks, we took an obligation to uphold the statutes of the State of Florida. Your cooperation and support of these new developments and endeavors, would most certainly be appreciated. At this time, please step forward to support the lodge.

Fraternally,Sal Grilli, ER

Exalted Ruler Message Steak Dinners

Return to Saturday NitesFebruary 16th, 2008

7-11 PM

Live Entertainment12.00 ~ Please RSVP by FEB 12

Call Jeanne 954-610-8316or Lounge for Sign-Up

St. Patrick’s DaySaturday March 15, 2008

from 6:30 PM till the wail

of the bansheechases us

to our beds

Irish Dinner & DancingIrish Entertainment

- Cash Bar -See march Bulliten for more information

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ELK BIRTHDAYS for FEBRUARY & MARCH

~ Lunch Menu ~Monday thru Friday there will be a sandwich special, hamburgers and pizza. Check the menu board.

Bartender’s Special at Hollywood West Elks Lodge

Hot Dog Saturdayis Back

Our FamousBelly Busters are only one dollar.

February 1 ........... Frank m. Eufemia Jr.February 2 .................Norman J. HayesFebruary 11 ................... Larry F. GalvinFebruary 12 ... Bernal S. Lewis, Jr. PERFebruary 13 ........Bolton M. Bunting, JR................................. John W. Cann, JR....................................William Carraher..................................Harry H. Danforth...................................... James RobertsFebruary 15 .................Ronald B. WellsFebruary 16 .................Michael F. TorraFebruary 17 .........Raymond GarrabrantFebruary 18 .................... Brenda Brush..................................Maurice R. DaigleFebruary 19 ........... Raymond M HardinFebruary 20 .........William C. Dixon, JR.February 21 ................... Milton Feakins........................................Roger Reager..........................................Jules SerianiFebruary 22 ........... Frank Gomez, PER..................................... Elizabeth SladeFebruary 23 ... George H. Audette, PER.......................................Peter CallahanFebruary 25 ............ Ray A. RadkiewiczFebruary 26 ............... Ronald CHristian.........................................John R. Egan.......................................Alan WeetcherFebruary 27 ............Sherry Lee KeeneyFebruary 28 ................. David K. Cairns

March 1 ....................Josephine Faletra.....................................MaryGrace FelyMarch 4 ........................ James P. TuttleMarch 5 ...................David S. Felt, PER..................................Christine Gallahar............................... A. Joseph McGrathMarch 6 .............................. Earl Duane..................................Frank MastrarrigoMarch 7 ..............................R.J. FegersMarch 8 ........................Robert Garside.......................................George MallettMarch 9 .......................Judith A SpinelliMarch 10......................... Joseph VieriaMarch 14..................... Patric M Boyd, IIMarch 18...................Douglas Carignan................................ Joseph Caincaglini............................Herbert W. NewsomeMarch 19..................James J. Hone, Jr................................. Charles A RudolphMarch 20 ........................... Gregory HillMarch 21..................... Dominic R TocciMarch 22 .......................Max L. ShivelyMarch 23 ....................... Salvatore Grilli................................... James D MayorsMarch 24........................ Charles Coyte................................. Richard J. MurphyMarch 27............................ Jack R. Bell.....................................Daniel T. Danna.................................. Sidney Konisburg

* Lodge * * Cleanup *2nd Saturday of Each Month

Come and help us make the lodge “ship shape”See Eddie Scanlon

In MemoriumWilliam Carraher #2057

Rest in Peace My Brother

“ELKS OF THE MONTH”JIM SCANLON,

MOE GENOVESE,DENNIS CANNON,PAT McPARTLAND,

LARRY HILL,JESSE CLEMENCE,

CHUCK KELLY, NEW JERSEY ANDY,

BILL RYAN, LARRY GALVIN,

FRANK MARTORELLA, JOE SCUNCIO

& GLEN LAWTON And all the builders who donated their time and money to the construction of the new BBQ Pit, and the construction of our new

Patio Area and Gazebo. Job wellllll done.??


JOE & AUDREY DANIELSJAMES SCANLON SR.EDWARD & ELEANOR RUE DOMBROWSKITOM DEANJUDITH A KROEGERTERRY & KELLY BALTZLEYPETE & SHARYN MOSHERLORIMER F. (LARRY) GALVINKEN & RUSTY GILSTRAP PERVICKI CROSBYFRANK & TRUDY GOMEZ PER & PPHELEN & PETE LYNNJACK T. RAYNORBRUCE GREENAWALTJESSIE CLEMENCE & JEANNE COFFEY

JACKIE SMYTHROBERT MONTGOMERYMEL MEYER & JEAN TAYLORMILTON & ELAINE FEAKINS PPJERRY RASTEDTJOHN H. O’BRIENSIDNEY KENIGSBURGDAVE & EDIE LAWTONGEORGE & JEAN LAGOISJOSEPH VIEIRAGERRY DAVISJIM & BETTY SLADEDAVE CAMPBELLJOHN TARBAYDONALD & MARY BELANGER

JIM & BARBARA BLANCHARDMARY WEEDELLA MAE VANEYKMICHAIL PUZZOLORAINE DARNELLED ZABLOCKIDAVID & CHRIS RYANGARARD RASTEDTFRANK & CAROLYN MARTORELLABARBARA & PETER SCOTTCHARLIE & DONNA POWERSBARBARA PULLENTED & GINNY PARSONSROBERT & LYNNE KENEDYBOBBY & JOAN BROWN

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WEEKLY EVENTS:SAUSAGE HOAGIE WITH THE SAUSAGE KINGS &

MIXED DRINKS & BEER 50 CENTS OFF - TUESDAYS

ITALIAN SPAGHETTI NIGHT - WEDNESDAYS

LODGE POKER TOURNEY - WEDNESDAYS

DINNER & KARAOKE - 2ND & 4TH FRIDAYS

Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday


All Profits go to The Elk’s Charities(MEMBERS ONLY)

ARE YOU KIDD’IN ME!! POKER!!Texas Hold’em Poker Tournament every

Wednesday, at 7 pm. Come early and have our famous all you can eat pasta with

meatball, sausage and salad.

Consider us your Ace In The Hole

START UP A FUN

NEW YEAR BY JOINING

US AT BAR BINGO!February 14, 28Finger Food Served.

JOIN US AND SHARE THE FUN!

How Do You Spell Fun?

THERE WILL NO STEAK DINNER ON 12/28/07RIB NIGHT DINNERS WILL REMAIN AT $10 BUT STEAK DINNER NIGHT PRICES WILL INCREASE TO $12

Happy HourMon, Wed - Fri 4:00 - 7:00Tues Night - $.50 OFF

Bottle Beer & Mixed Drinks6:00 - 8:00 p.m.

NASCAR & NFL Sunday 5 Bottle Buckets for $8.00

Ask your Bartender for details.

Come Join us atHollywood Elks

every 2nd Friday forRib Dinner & Karaoke

for just 10.00Karaoke Starts at 8:00 PM

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Philly Cheese Steak6:30-8

Belly Busters1.00

‘ *MardiGras * ’Party

NFL FootballSUPER BOWL

House Committee Meeting

Sausage/Meatball Hoagies

mixed drinks & beer 50 cents off

except drafts and soda

Italian SpaghettiNight 6-8 pm

Poker at Lodge 7 pm

Lodge Meeting8 PM

OFFICER NOMINATIONS

Ribs 6:30-8 pm RSVP

Karaoke 8pm - 1 am

Scout Meeting





Trustees Meeting 7:30 pmPoker at Lodge 7 pm

BINGOBasket Meal Deal

NASCAR Twin 250

Fish & Chips with Dennis

6:30-8 RSVP

NASCAR500

Sunday Brunch





Poker at Lodge 7 pm

Lodge Meeting8 PM

OFFICER ELECTIONS

Finger Foodsand

Karaoke 8pm - 1 am

NASCARFood Available





Poker at Lodge 7 pm


Burgers atthe Lodge

FEBRUARY 2008

Belly Busters 1.00Valentines

Steak Dinner & Dance • RSVP

Belly Busters1.00

Nascar BudShootout

Belly Busters1.00

Jim Blanchard

Note

First Monday of each Month. Chili with "Moe" Home made chili served from 6:00 - 8:00 PM. $4.00 per serving Available with onions, cheese, jalapenos and crackers.

Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday


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Poker at Lodge 7 pm

Lodge Meeting8 PM

Philly Cheese Steak6:30-8

Quarterly atUmitilla

Belly Busters 1.00

Car Show12-5 PM


Scout Meeting





Poker at Lodge 7 pm


Ribs 6:30-8 pm RSVP

Karaoke 8pm - 1 am

NASCARSunday Brunch





Trustees Meeting 7:30 pmPoker at Lodge 7 pm

Lodge Meeting8 PM

Fish & Chips with Dennis

6:30-8 RSVP

Food Available Sausage/Meatball Hoagies




Poker at Lodge 7 pm


Finger FoodsKaraoke 8pm - 1 am


MARCH 2008

Belly Busters1.00

Belly Busters1.00

St Patrick’s DayGala

Belly Busters1.00

February 1 .. Philly Cheese Steak (RSVP)

February 2 .................. Mardi Gras Party

February 4 ................. House Committee

February 7 Lodge Meeting w/ Officer Nominations

February 8 .......................... Ribs (RSVP)

February 11 .................... Scout Meeting

February 13 ................. Trustee Meeting

February 14 ..................................Bingo

February 15 ........... Fish & Chips (RSVP)

February 16 . Valentines Steak Dinner (RSVP)

February 17 ................... Sunday Brunch

February 21 . Lodge Meeting w/ Officer Elections

February 28 ..................................Bingo

FEBRUARY EVENTS

SaturdayBelly Busters 1.00

1

Classic Car Show

At Elks Lodge #2365March 8, 2008 - 12 to 5 pm

Entertainment, Food & Raffle~ Come and Join Us ~

Vehicles and CamaraderieA function of

The Membership Drive Committee.Portion of proceeds to benefit

Harry Anna Trust Fund!

Jim Blanchard

Note

First Monday of each Month. Chili with "Moe" Home made chili served from 6:00 - 8:00 PM. $4.00 per serving Available with onions, cheese, jalapenos and crackers.


Monday thru Thursday11 AM til 10 PMFriday .......................... 11 AM til 2 AMSaturday .......................11 AM til 10 PMSunday........................ 12 Noon til 8 PM

When there are 6 or more people present the bartender has the discretion to extend the hours, except on Friday nights where the 2 AM last call will be observed.

To help defray the cost of printing and mailing the bulletin, we are now accept-ing business card ads. The cost of putting your busi-

ness card ad in the bulletin is 60.00 for six months or 100.00 for one year. If you are interested, please see the ER or Secretary. Insurance companies or Travel Agent companies ads are not allowed due to postal codes for non profi t publications.

Elks Charity News #2365The Lodge Continues to support

~ Children’s Therapy ~ The Harri Anna Trust ~~ The Florida Youth Camp ~

~ Boy Scouts of America ~ Elks National Fund ~

The holidays are over but we still are keeping up the good work thanks to our members.

We have donated three cases of candy to the Pembroke Pines VA nurs-ing home and will be taking books and magazines to them this week. Our veterans chair, Jesse Clemence, is also planning a bingo and bbq over at the home as soon as we can get a date and Larry Galvin has collected some really wonderful items from our Naval Fleet for prizes for the vets. We are send-ing a check for $1000 from Hollywood West to Grand Lodge for the Elks Na-tional Foundation Fund. We have do-nated $250 to our Scouts that meet at our Lodge on Mondays, chaired by Jim Blanchard. This week we will have a caravan of members delivering cell phones, clothing, toys and lots of stuff for the Women in Distress Thrift Store. The store generates the income to keep their “Safe Houses” open and we are proud to be a supporter of it. We also had a committee of ten members spend a lot of hours to grade 19 of the ENF Scholarship applications that are brought in January. Hopefully we will have a winner again this year.

Thank you for your donations and please keep them coming.

Please remember we always need your donations of clothing, glasses, cell phones, toys, books (audio and

large print) magazines, pop tops and stuffed toys for the different

community charities we deliver to.

Thank you, Jeanne Coffey PER

Hours of Operation

for the Club

To help defray the cost of printing and mailing the bulletin, we are now accept-ing business card

ness card ad in the bulletin is 60.00 for

Friday Night MadnessMarch 7 - Philly Cheesewith the band “Quest”

March 14 - Ribswith Karaoke by Peggy

March 21 - Fish & Chipswith the band BritVasion

March 28 “Finger Foods”with Karaoke by Peggy


In the years that I have been writing this column, this is the hardest that I have ever had to write. The reason is simple, I have to report on news that none of the Officers agree with, the Trustee’s do not agree with, the House Committee does not agree with, and many of our members do not agree with. That news is that as of February 15 we can no longer permit smoking in the Social Quarters.

You will recall that a few years ago a revision to the Florida Constitution was passed that severely limited smoking, particularly in restaurants. Although private clubs were specifically exempted by this Amendment, when the rules were promulgated by the State, lodges such as ours were included. These rules were challenged in court, and, in November, the Court of Appeals ruled in favor of the State. The Legislature allocated millions of dollars to enforcement and directed the State Department of Alcohol Beverage and Tobacco to strictly enforce these provisions.

A number of lodges around the state have already been raided and fined. Some are facing revocation of their beverage licenses. Two lodges in our district are among these. It is clear that if we continue smoking, we run the risk of losing our license and that would be a catastrophic blow.

At the recent District Deputy’s Workshop, it was pointed out that we have all taken a solemn and binding obligation that included upholding the Constitution and Laws of the United States. We can’t pick and choose those laws that we agree with, but must obey them all.

Please understand that this is not something coming from within the Elks organization, but is a result of this increased enforcement effort. We will be making some kind of accommodation to provide an acceptable smoking area.

On a happier note, NASCAR returns this month with the 50th running of the Daytona 500. The Lepruchans are planning the St Patty’s Day Gala for March 15, so make your plans now

See you around the house,

Art

Secretary’s CornerWilliam Manginelli wishes a transfer demit

from Lodge #1835

Gerald Person wishes a transfer demit from Lodge #1097

Jackie Griffin wishes a transfer demit from Lodge #2830

Edmund Porembski wishes a transfer demit from Lodge #2273

Balloting will be on Feb 7th meeting for incoming new and any transfer demits members that have

met our requirements for membership to our lodge. Please attend.

We Have Five New Members installed Jan. 17.James Burnette, Audry Daniels, Emil “Moe”

Genovese, George Biggs & Robert “Cookie” Yoder... Congratulations and Welcome to Hollywood West 2365,

our 2nd Home.*** Important Reminder ***

Members, Please remember that nominations for our incoming officers and any new nominees for 2008-2009 will be Thursday, February 7, and that

voting for them is on Thursday, February 21, 2008.This is where you choose our Officers,

Trustees and Exalted Ruler, please be sure to make your vote count!

The following members are deliquent for the current dues cycle as of January 20, 2007. If you know one of these members, please contact them and share this information with them. If you paid dues after the 10th of the month, your name will appear as our bulletin cut off date is the 10th of each month. ~ Thank you.All members deliquent as of March 15, 2008 will be dropped from the rolls.Walter Aperkowsky

Jack R. BellJames Belotti

Ronald ChristianFrank J. Cobeo

Juan CruzDaniel T. DannaJohn R. Egan

James FogartyDona Hall

Norman J. HayesLeonard E. Leger

A. Joseph McGrathMax Miller

Ronald W. O’BrienRobert E. Prata

James RankoskyMax L. ShivelyEileen Singer

Bryan K. SmithJudith A. Spinelli

Dave TintleDominic R. TocciRichard E. Toler

Shawn TolerJohn A. Weaver

Alan Wetcher

Delinquent List

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HOLLYWOOD WEST ELKS #23657190 DAVIE ROAD EXTENSION HOLLYWOOD, FL 33024374-2464 Lounge963-6714 Office

Volume 39 Number 12This bulletin is published monthly by Hollywood Elks Lodge #2365

Non-Profit OrganizationU.S. Postage

PAIDFort Lauderdale, FL

Permit No. 458

2007-2008 OFFICERS AND COMMITTEE CHAIRSExalted Ruler ............................Sal Grilli

Leading Knight............... Jesse Clemence

Loyal Knight.......................... John Evans

Lecturing Knight .......Terry L. Pinkerton

Secretary...................Jeanne Coffey PER

Treasurer...........................Duane Schultz

Esquire.......................... Brad Lewis PER

Chaplain................................. Joe Covino

Inner Guard ................. Tom Habbershaw

Tiler ....................................Vicki Crosby

Trustee 5 year .....................Art Hill PER

Trustee 4 year .............Ed Scanlon, Chair

Trustee 3 year ...............Moe Boutin PER

Trustee 2 year, Chair ...............Pete Lynn

Trustee 1 year .........................Jim Whyte

Presiding Justice .....Chuck Kelly PDDGER

Accident Prevention............Art Hill PER

Auditing...........................Barbara Pullen

Bar Manager .................................... TBA

Brunch ..............................Duane Schultz

Bulletin ............................. Jim Blanchard

By-Laws............................Duane Schultz

Community Activities......Jeanne Coffey PER

Decorations...........................Committees

Drug Awareness ............. Jesse Clemence

Flag Day ........................... Jim Blanchard

F.E.C.T.S. ............................Art Hill PER

Government Relations ........Art Hill PER

Harry-Anna Trust ............................ TBA

Hoop Shoot ...................................... TBA

House Committee...... Chuck Kelly PDDGER

Indoctrination ................. Jesse Clemence

Investigation ...Moe Boutin PER & Jesse Clemence

Lodge Activities .................... Committee

Lodge Advisor ........................Jim Whyte

Lodge Rental ......................Art Hill PER

Mediator .......................... Dave Felt PER

Membership (Lapsation)...........Sal Grilli

Elks Memorial Day ..................Sal Grilli

Mothers Day .....................Arthur Hill III

National Foundation .................. Ron Lewis

2 Year ENF..........................Kevin Lewis

National Service .............Ed Kaplan PER

Publicity and PR............ Terry Pinkerton

Relief ........... Officers Relief Committee

Scholarship ........................Ronald Lewis

Sickness and Distress ............ Ted & Ginny Parsons

Community Welfare ....Jeanne Coffey PER

Visitations............. Ted & Ginny Parsons

Youth Activities ...................Heidi Iovino

Veteran’s Affairs............. Jesse Clemence

Kitchen Manager ......... Frank Martorella

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