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LODGE MEETING

Tuesdays - February 4th & 18th8:00PM

February, 2014

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Milford, CT

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Wish another member Happy Birthday. Stop in the month of your birthand start the day you choose to celebrate your birthday with us andboth you and your significant other will receive a complimentary drink ofyour choice.

2 Patrick Rouse, Peter Weichner3 John Anderson6 Stephen Hill, Sean Kirkman7 Louis Hunt, Nancy Passaro9 Eric Bauer, Carole Degnan, Lisa Mizzone10 Douglas Nosal, Alan Robbins11 Dennis Downing12 Frederick Richetelli13 Wayne Lorincz, Robert Riordan, Allen Schoenster14 Shawn Anderson15 Jennifer Musante16 Deborah Valalik17 Stephen Bagoly, Donald German18 James Tweedie20 Michael Paoletto22 Raymond Bernor, Thomas Hardisty23 Edward Austin, Robert Bartoszewicz, Thomas Conroy,

Edward Pohl, Jr., Edward Zuscin25 James Betzig, Jason Carroll, Danette Contaras26 Kimberly Gresko, Kenneth Maraczi27 Nicholas Fabricatore, Louis Martines28 Heather Leto, Ronald Pisani29 Roger Johns, Ronald Michaels

Officers Birthdays - February

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Exalted Ruler David Field, PDD, PERLeading Knight Bob Magowan

Loyal Knight Ray Bernor

Lecturing Knight Dennis Downing

Secretary Jan Wankowicz, SVP, PDD

Treasurer Jim Hessberger, PDD

Esquire John Pirozolli, PER

Tiler Tom Hessberger

Chaplain Bobbie Moyer

Inner Guard Joe Johnson

Trustees

1 Year Trustee Jeff Hall

2 Year Trustee Mike Novenstein PER

3 Year Trustee Danette Contaras, Chair

4 Year Trustee Ken Crepeau

5 Year Trustee Mary Ellen Patchell PER

Past Exalted Ruler

Association President Roberta Moyer, PER

Youth Activities Committee Susan & Ray Bernor

Drug Awareness Committee Ann Marie Field

House Committee Bambi Crepeau

Activities Committee James Patchell, PER

Permittee Ed Sekelsky

Hall Rental Kathy Hart 203-874-2983 or

Marlene O’Connor-Terry at 203-877-2948

Or email [email protected]

Bulletin & Web Editor Amy Potts

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Exalted Ruler Message


Brothers and Sisters,February is a very important and exciting month in Elkdom. This is when wenominate and elect the Lodge Officers who will lead the Lodge in theupcoming Year. Speaking from experience and on behalf of all our pastofficers the dedication, perseverance and effort exhibited by the individualswho volunteer for any office is greatly appreciated. Active leadership movesour Lodge forward and ensures our charitable works continue to help ourcommunity. Nominations are the first meeting in February with electionstaking place at the second meeting. I encourage you to attend.

After recent meetings with Our House Committee and Board of Trustees Ican assure you there are exciting things happening in the Lodge. HouseCommittee Chairperson Bambi Crepeau and her committee are planningseveral events for the last two months of the Lodge year that can be enjoyedby all members. Check the bulletin to get more details on these fun events. Ican also report that the Trustees are actively working to identify all that isrequired to reinvent and improve our Lodge for all members and their familiesto enjoy. Watch the bulletin for notification when the Trustees will presenttheir recommendations to the Lodge and ask for approval to move forward tomake the improvements a reality.

On January 18th I and nine of our members attended the Mid-year meetingof our State Association at the Groton Lodge where we received updates onseveral activities and programs currently underway in the State. Themembers in attendance overwhelmingly approved the motion that theConnecticut Elks Association becomes the major sponsor for the SpecialOlympics athletic games. This expands our support for this great program.The State Chairman for Government relations reported on two bills that arebeing considered in the Connecticut Legislature that have significant impacton our Lodge. The first is a bill to ban smoking in any private organization asit presents a health risk to people who work there. At this time theAssociation is neither supporting nor protesting this bill. The second piece oflegislation that is being written is to allow city and town governments to offsettaxes for organizations that provide charitable works and donations in thetown. The membership endorsed the support of this bill. Also at the meetingour State sponsor PGER Peter Affatato announced that our Special DeputyRobert Hansen, PGIG, PGLCC, PSP, PDD has been selected to serve on theGrand Board of Trustees. Congratulations to Bob on this well deserveddistinction.

At our State Association convention in June Milford Lodge will experience aspecial event when PDD Jan Wankowicz is installed as President of theConnecticut Elks Association. I encourage you to join with the large numberof members that are attending the convention in Sturbridge to support Jan.There will soon be several basket raffles being run in the Lounge to helpraise funds to put on a Hospitality room at the convention for Jan. Pleasestop down and take some chances on this raffle.

So as always, in closing I ask you to read your bulletin and get involved.Remember “IT’S GREAT TO BE AN ELK”. Fraternally, Dave Field, PDD, Exalted Ruler

What’s Happening

Elks Grand Lodge ConventionThis year the Grand Lodge Convention will be held in New Orleans, Louisiana.Many members have expressed interest in going to “The Big Easy”. The NewEngland Tour information should be at the Lodge by January 10th and will beposted on the bulletin board and also made available on the CT Elks web site.The New England delegation will be staying at the Sheraton on Canal St.which is also the Grand Lodge hotel. This hotel is central to Bourbon St., theFrench Quarter, the Riverwalk area and on the trolley line. For those whohaven’t gone to a convention before there is also shuttle service to theConvention Center. Don’t wait on this either if you plan on going get yourreservations in early as this will probably be a sellout also.

Life Line Screening - February 11thProtect your health by finding out your risk of having a stroke by participatingin the Life Line Screening that will be at Milford Elks Lodge on Tuesday,February 11, 2014. Through ultrasound we evaluate the carotid arteries for thebuildup of fatty plaque, which is the leading cause of stroke.

Register today for the Stroke, Vascular & Heart Rhythm package, whichincludes four screenings: carotid artery, abdominal aortic aneurysm, peripheralarterial disease and atrial fibrillation. In order to register for this event and toreceive a $10 discount off any package priced above $129, please call 1-888-653-6441 or visit www.lifelinescreening.com/community-partners.

In addition, please take just three minutes to learn more about Life LineScreening by watching this short three-minute video:http://www.lifelinescreeningblog.com/introduction/

Elk of the Month What’s Happening


So many members to thank this month:

Bob McGowan for running the Hoop Shoot and all the memberswho came down to help. It was a great day!

Jeff Hall and Ken Crepeau for cleaning the hot oil fryers in thekitchen.

Louise Renzulli, Fred Palmieri and others for bringing snacks forall to enjoy during the football games on Sunday.

John Pirozolli PER for stepping in as Lodge Esquire for theremainder of the year.

A special thank you to those that worked hard to get the gameson the TVs during the WFSB blackout!

Bambi Crepeau and the House Committee for the continuedwonderful Friday Night Food.

Tip of the Antlers

This month I have selected Co-Elks of the Month:Marlene Terry and Kathy Hart. Marlene and Kathy do anoutstanding job and dedicate much of their time setting up hallrentals. Their hard work ensures additional revenue for ourLodge.

Do you have suggestions or ideas for our lodge?

If you do, you can take two actions:

1. Speak directly to Dave Field our ER.

2. Take advantage of the Suggestion Box that is located in the back hall way of

the Lounge. It is situated there so that your suggestions can remain

anonymous.

NOTE: Our Facebook page is a venue for positive news. Remember our FB

page is an open group with many non-members that are fans that want to

know when they can help.

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Officers Notes


Secretary’s Notes

Well the Lodge has been on a great upswing - lets keep it goingforward!

This month is very important to the future of the Lodge. At theFeb. 4th Lodge meeting nominations for Lodge Officers will takeplace for the upcoming Lodge year. I urge all members to takepart.

At this same meeting we the PER's of the Lodge will be initiatingnew members please try to attend and welcome them.

There are still members who have not paid their Lodge dues. Youare in danger of being DROPPED from the membership roles.

Please take care of this as your Lodge depends on these dues tohelp pay bills and continue our charitable work.

Balloting on candidates will take place at the Feb. 18th Lodgemeeting.

Jan Wankowicz, Secretary

Candidates Occupation ProposerKathleen Toth Customer Service Judy Hessberger

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CT Elks Annual Convention The annual convention will be held May 30th – June 1st at the SturbridgeHost (same place as last year). The reservation forms as soon as they areavailable will be on the Lodge bulletin board and you will also be able to getthem on the CSEA web site CTElks.com. If you plan on attending and stayingat the Sturbridge Host you are urged to send in your reservations asap. It isexpected that the convention will be well attended and rooms will sell outquickly. The association was only able to increase the Friday night roomscount by 20 and 10 on Saturday. It is a lot more fun staying there rather thanhaving to worry about driving.

What’s Happening


House Committee Notes

On Valentine's Day, February14th we will be having a special dinnerin the Taproom. Prime Rib or Stuffed Sole, potato, vegetable, saladand dessert. A complementary glass of wine is included for the lowprice of $20.00 per person. Reserve your dinner with the Tap-roomsteward by Feb. 10th. We will be serving dinner from 5:30PM-7:00.There is a Singles Dance starting at 8:00 in the upstairs hall, so pleasebe prompt. Remember, restaurants will be very busy this day, so comehave a quality dinner at the Elks.

St. Patrick’s Day events will be held on March 15th. Corned Beefsandwiches and dinners will be served both upstairs and downstairs.Hotdogs and fries for the kids. Weather permitting, we will also have aBeer Bar and bonfire in Antler Park. Bring your friends and family. Wewill be putting together a float for the parade and hope many Elks willmarch along. More info will follow in the March bulletin.

Anyone wishing to help put the St. Patrick’s Day Float together shouldcontact the House Committee. Info will be posted on Facebook for thefloat building date. We will be looking for volunteers to help serve, workin the kitchen and clean up afterwards, contact Big Jim or Bambi. Wewill also serve sandwiches in the Taproom on March 17th.

March 30th we are sponsoring a Chili Cook-off in the upstairs hall.Details will be in the March bulletin.

Special Thanks to everyone that participated in the Feb. Soup event,everyone loved the homemade soups and we raised money for aspecial charity.

Thanks go out to everyone who helped for SuperBowl. Special Thanksto Joe Mager for running our Trivia night and to all our Karaoke DJ's.The next House Committee meeting will be on March 4th at 7PM.

Sincerely, Bambi Crepeau and our special House Committee

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Meals(Breakfasts 8AM - 11AM, Dinners 5:30PM - 7:00PM)

PricesFebruary 2nd All You Can Eat Breakfast $ 7.00February 19th All You Can Eat Buffet $ 8.00March 5th Erins Irish Night $ 8.00March 16th All You Can Eat Breakfast $ 7.00

The breakfasts are becoming more and more popular. We feel it is the bestdeal around. Where else can you get all you can eat EGGS TO ORDER /OMELETTES / BACON / SAUSAGE / HAM / HOME FRIES / PANCAKES /BLUEBERRY PANCAKES / TOAST / ORANGE JUICE / PINEAPPLE JUICE /TOMATO JUICE AND COFFEE for just $7.00. We begin serving at 8 AM, socome early and avoid the rush.

The new Breakfast and Dinner schedule will be available at our Dinner inMarch and also in the March Bulletin, I would like to thank Tim Grivalsky forcooking all the food for the Ribs & Chicken dinner. Great job, Everything wasdelicious. Also thanks to Mike Novenstein PER who found out we were shorthanded and set the hall up by himself. Once again thanks,without you twothere wouldn't have been a dinner.

What’s Happening


Meal and Activities Calendar

Volunteers Needed!Come help with the following events....

l February 2nd – Breakfast*l February 19th – All You Can Eat Buffet*

To help contact

*Jim Patchell

Hoop Shoot - Next Round - February 8thHello all, thanks to all who came to support our Hoop Shoot program atthe District championships, there were 5 shooters and all went homewith trophies. 2 girls ages 8 and 12 qualified and will compete in theState Championships on Feb 8th at 9:00am at New Britain HighSchool, come on down and check it out with me!! Thanks for showinghow the Milford Lodge supports the National Elks Programs!!!Bob Magowan Leading Knight

Karaoke is Back!The Karaoke machine is fixed and we are back to having karaoke. Thefirst Saturday of the month Bob Tschilske will be running things andthen the third Saturday of the month Ed Sekelsky will be in charge.Come down and have some fun - the singing begins at 9PM.

Foxwood Casino Trip - March 8thWe still have to confirm the date, so watch out for signs in the tap roomwith all the information as we get it! If you have questions ask AmyPotts or Kathy Hart.

What’s Happening

Elks Training Tuesday February 11, 2014

Come down to the Lodge at 6:00 PM to take part in our annual Elks TrainingSession. This is a fun event where we sit together and follow the clues tolearn about the Order of Elks. Oh by the way we get credit towards our All-American Lodge contest also. Pizza will be served! Contact the ER if youhave any questions.

DONATE LIFE CONNECTICUTYou have the power to Donate Life!©

Please consider supporting the Organ-Donor programwww.donatelife.net. If you are an organ donor please e-mailthe Lodged at www.milfordelks.com or contact Sue Bernor

(203)-913-8616 so we can include you on the list ofConnecticut Elks who are donors.

February, 2014


SUNDAY MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY SATURDAY

1Karaoke

2All You Can Eat

Breakfast

Super Bowl

3 4 Lodge Mtg

8 pm

5 6 7 8

9 10 11

Elks Training

12 13 14Valentines Day

Surf OR Turf

Dinner

15Karaoke

16 17 18

Lodge Mtg

8 pm

19All You Can Eat

Buffet

20 21 22

23 24 25 26 27 28

A Reminder to Members - If you rent the hall you must be in attendance at the function. A reduced rate is a benefit of being a member.

If it is discovered that you are not in attendance, the remainder of the non-member fee will be deducted from the security deposit. Thank you

for your cooperation. The Trustees

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