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Nov/Dec 2019 Lambertville Elks #1070 • 66 Wilson Street • Lambertville, NJ 08530 Volume 5, Issue 10 M ESSAGE FROM THE E XALTED R ULER Hello Everyone, I must apologize for the absence of our lodge newsletter. We have been restructuring how we are creating the newsletter and also the frequency of the newsletter. Costs have increased over the years and I have decided to have the physical newsletter go out to members Bi- monthly and quarterly by the end of the Lodge year (March 31st). This will save the lodge nearly $1000 a year. Also, if you are receiving a newsletter in the mail and chose to receive the email/PDF version of the newsletter, please contact the Lodge Secretary Pam Worthington to be removed from the snail mail list. It helps reduce cost and waste! As many have noticed over the past few months, we have increased the functions at the lodge. Please come out and support these functions. We will continue to add more events over the next few months as well. Your support is important for our Lodge to continue to grow and support community projects. Let’s work together on building a foundation for our Lodge to last another 100 years! The Lodge is doing well. We continue to tighten up all of our business and administrative practices. It has been a long road over the past 4 years. So many changes have made our little lodge an example of what can be done when we work together towards a common goal. I have done my best along with my group of officers to make all of our lodge business transparent. Any questions or inquiries about lodge business will be answered directly, quickly and honestly. Occasionally, I do hear some remarks about some of the practices and happenings at the lodge. Some are unfounded or untrue. If you have any questions or comments, feel free to ask me directly. I have done my best to treat everyone fairly and honestly. You may not like the answer, but it will be the truth. It will continue to remain this way until my term as Exalted Ruler is over March 31st. Yes, the rumors are true. This IS my fourth and final year as your ER. I have personal things I need to do and address. As much as I have enjoyed heading our Lodge, I need to move on. Things for me have changed dramatically over the past 3 years and I need to change some things for my own reasons. I will leave my office with the lodge in much better shape than when I came in to office. All lose ends will be wrapped up and the reigns ready for your new ER and lodge officers. Please continue to support the Lodge over the winter. Please attend the Lodge Holiday party, Pasta nights, open stage, etc. I hope to see as many of you as possible before the end of the Lodge year. PER, ER Bill Vogel Know of a Member in Need? Anyone aware of a Member sick or passing away, please email [email protected]. You can also leave a note at the Lodge.

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  • Nov/Dec 2019 Lambertville Elks #1070 • 66 Wilson Street • Lambertville, NJ 08530 Volume 5, Issue 10

    MESSAGE FROM THE EXALTED RULER

    Hello Everyone,

    I must apologize for the absence of our

    lodge newsletter. We have been restructuring

    how we are creating the newsletter and also

    the frequency of the newsletter. Costs have

    increased over the years and I have decided

    to have the physical newsletter go out to

    members Bi- monthly and quarterly by the

    end of the Lodge year (March 31st). This

    will save the lodge nearly $1000 a year.

    Also, if you are receiving a newsletter in the

    mail and chose to receive the email/PDF

    version of the newsletter, please contact the

    Lodge Secretary Pam Worthington to be

    removed from the snail mail list. It helps

    reduce cost and waste!

    As many have noticed over the past few

    months, we have increased the functions at

    the lodge. Please come out and support these

    functions. We will continue to add more

    events over the next few months as well.

    Your support is important for our Lodge to

    continue to grow and support community

    projects. Let’s work together on building a

    foundation for our Lodge to last another 100

    years!

    The Lodge is doing well. We continue to

    tighten up all of our business and

    administrative practices. It has been a long

    road over the past 4 years. So many changes

    have made our little lodge an example of

    what can be done when we work together

    towards a common goal. I have done my best

    along with my group of officers to make all

    of our lodge business transparent. Any

    questions or inquiries about lodge business

    will be answered directly, quickly and

    honestly. Occasionally, I do hear some

    remarks about some of the practices and

    happenings at the lodge. Some are

    unfounded or untrue. If you have any

    questions or comments, feel free to ask me

    directly. I have done my best to treat

    everyone fairly and honestly. You may not

    like the answer, but it will be the truth. It will

    continue to remain this way until my term as

    Exalted Ruler is over March 31st.

    Yes, the rumors are true. This IS my fourth

    and final year as your ER. I have

    personal things I need to do and address. As

    much as I have enjoyed heading our Lodge, I

    need to move on. Things for me have

    changed dramatically over the past 3 years

    and I need to change some things for my

    own reasons. I will leave my office with the

    lodge in much better shape than when I came

    in to office. All lose ends will be wrapped up

    and the reigns ready for your new ER and

    lodge officers.

    Please continue to support the Lodge over

    the winter. Please attend the Lodge

    Holiday party, Pasta nights, open stage, etc. I

    hope to see as many of you as possible

    before the

    end of the

    Lodge year.

    PER, ER

    Bill Vogel

    Know of a

    Member in Need?

    Anyone aware of a Member sick or passing away, please email

    [email protected].

    You can also leave a note at the Lodge.

  • Please visit the National Elks website for information regarding the benefits of

    belonging to the BPOE at https://www.elks.org/

    You can also access the benefits page at http://www.elksbenefits.com/

    Example of discounts are travel, hotel discounts, insurance and other items. Please take advantage of the benefits that are out there for your use.

    Links to lodges in our area:

    Flemington Elks #1928

    http://elks1928.com/

    Hamilton Elks #2262

    http://hamiltonelks2262.com/what-i-do/

    Clinton Elks #2434

    http://www.clintonelks.net/

    Princeton Elks #2129

    http://www.princetonelks2129.com/index.html

    Bordentown Elks #2085

    http://www.bordentownelks.org/

    Manville-Hillsborough #2119

    https://www.manvillehillsboroughelks.org/

    IF YOU WOULD LIKE TO RECEIVE THIS BULLETIN VIA EMAIL, PLEASE CONTACT THE LODGE AT

    [email protected]

    PBR SHIRTS

    We have "PBR" shirts available for purchase for

    $10 each.

    If interested please email the lodge or see a

    bartender to purchase.

    Quizzo/Trivia Night’s --

    Keep an eye out for the next Trivia night

    coming soon!

    Soup Night --- The lodge hosted a soup and grilled cheese night at the lodge and our Veterans ate for free. Thank you to the members who at-tended and for those members who donated homemade soup and bread to the event. They were all delicious!

    NJ DISTRICT STATE VICE PRESIDENT Linda Murphy in-vites NJ Membership Chairman to speak at her CLINIC. Chair-man Michael Penchenski said he was "Grateful to be invited to speak about Membership and Retention at VP Linda Murphy's clinic. The DVP Held her clinic at Lambertville NJ Elks Lodge #1070.

    New this lodge year, advertise with us and your ad will also be posted on the Lodge Facebook page! You cannot beat these prices so please spread the word and help us to get more advertisers!

    https://www.elks.org/http://www.elksbenefits.com/http://elks1928.com/http://hamiltonelks2262.com/what-i-do/http://www.clintonelks.net/http://www.princetonelks2129.com/index.htmlhttp://www.bordentownelks.org/https://www.manvillehillsboroughelks.org/mailto:[email protected]

  • Page 3

    HOUSE COMMITTEE REPORT –

    2019 is winding down but events at the lodge are surely not! The highlights coming up are the Kids Holiday Party on December 15

    th starting at 1 p.m. Face painting,

    balloon making, stockings and a visit by the big man himself, SANTA! The lodge holiday party will be taking place on December 21

    st with the Reel to Real band

    playing for your entertainment. There will be a buffet dinner with doors opening at 6:00 and music to start around 7:00 p.m. The lodge will close out the year with our New Year’s Eve Party…….. Please see a listing of all of the upcoming events on the back page of this bulletin. Thank you.

    —Dennis Ledger, Chairman

    CAMP MOORE & BOX TOPS –

    The NJ Elks have a wonderful camp for special needs children. If you know of a child in our community that would like to enjoy Camp Moore, please have them contact our lodge for an application. We would be honored to sponsor them. Also, if you are interested in helping at Camp Moore please contact Camp Moore directly.

    OPEN MIC- If you have not attended the lodge’s monthly Open Mic night, you do not know what you’re missing! Such great, local talent on our very own stage every month. Open Mic night is held on the first Saturday of the month.

    SECRETARY REPORT – Dues were due on April 1st and there are still some members out there who have not yet paid. Please submit your payment as soon as possible. Thank you.

    ~Pam Worthington, Secretary

    TRUSTEE REPORT –We are getting names and dates of the PERS. Lillie has some of the pictures and is loading them in the system to be set up in the club. As soon as we get the names and dates of the PER’s, we will be ordering the new plaque in the near future. Also, after the first of the year, the Trustee meeting will be held on the first Tuesday of the month instead of the first Thursday. The first meeting is January 7

    th at

    7 p.m ~Scott Worthington, Trustee

    Bunco Night --- What a night the lodge

    had at Bunco Night! A great time was

    had by all. Thanks

    for coming out!

    The Elks Lodge Hall

    (dining room) is

    available for rental for

    your private event.

    Contact House

    Committee Chair,

    Dennis Ledger

    at 609-613-6441.

  • Page 4

    SIGN UP AND BE THE FIRST TO KNOW!

    The local lodge has signed up to participate in a program where all Members in Good Standing will receive automatic text messages to your cell phone or smart device. You will receive approximately 5-10 texts per month, reminding you of events, dinners, meetings or just communicating news from the lodge. You must opt in to participate. No information will be shared from the LODGE to the text service. To Opt in: Text ELKS1070 to the following number 51660 . You will receive a text back that says: ELKS1070. If you wish to participate in this text message service please reply YES and then hit send. You can also respond NO and you will not be included in the program. It is important that you enter a response. If you type YES, you will automatically be enrolled in the program. Remember, no information is shared with anyone. There is NO charge to you. Every Message coming from the LODGE will always begin with ELKS1070, so you will know that it is coming from Us. If you need additional information please stop by the Lodge, all of the Bartenders and Officers can assist you.

    STEP-BY-STEP TO SET UP THE TEXT ALERT:

    1) Start a new text message to 51660

    2) Type in message ELKS1070

    3) Send

    4) Reply “Yes” to message received and press Send

    KEEP CALM and let

    Catered by Courtney make It!

    CateredByCourtney.com 609-433-0140

    [email protected]

    If you are currently reading this Bulletin (newsletter) via email and also receiving via “snail mail,” please let us know if we can remove your name from the list that receives the Bulletin

    in the mail. It will save the lodge some money and time in preparing the Bulletin to be mailed. You can just send us an email at [email protected] and let us know that you would like to receive the Bulletin only by email. Thanking you in advance. Editors Note: To date, we have only received one email in regards to this notice. If you would like to save your lodge some money, which we can use towards other projects, please let us know if we can remove your name

    MORE FROM BUNCO NIGHT

    Welcome 2019 New Members

    – Michael Hoffman, Karen Lelie, Timothy Lelie and Jill Slack.

    mailto:[email protected]

  • NOVEMBER & DECEMBER BIRTHDAYS

    Page 5

    THE ANTLER ADVERTISEMENTS:

    Place your ad in the newsletter! Your ad will run for ONE YEAR. If you would like to submit an ad, contact the Lodge via

    email: [email protected] Please make checks payable to Lambertville Elks 1070 and mail to:

    Lambertville Elks Lodge 1070 ATTN: Newsletter Editor

    66 Wilson Street Lambertville, NJ 08530

    AD SIZE & Price: Business Card (3.5x2)...... …..........$50.00 Quarter Page (3.5x4)..................... $75.00 Half Page (4x7.25)...................... $100.00 SEND PDF Files to: [email protected] or mail ad copy with payment.

    Please support our advertisers! Their generosity helps off-set costs associated with the lodge.

    BOOSTERS:

    Reka Bodnar-Jones - 2019

    Lawrence F. Scheetz, Sr - 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019

    Jim “OB” O’Brien - 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019

    WDVR-FM 89.7 Delaware Township, NJ - 2019

    Pete & Tracy Buchanan – 2016, 2017 , 2018, 2019

    William Wicket Vogel - 2018, 2019

    Become a Booster Now!

    Mail your donation of $15 for each listing for ONE YEAR.

    Name Listing: ________________________

    Please make checks payable to:

    Lambertville Elks 1070

    Mail check AND coupon to:

    66 Wilson Street • Lambertville, NJ 08530

    LAMBERTVILLE ELKS LODGE #1070

    2019 -2020 LODGE OFFICERS

    12-01 Simonye Carl

    12-02 Shurts John

    12-05 Sowsian Sr John

    12-06 Blazer Jr Robert

    12-06 Robbins William

    12-09 Corrado Shelley

    12-09 McDonough Richard

    12-12 Gallucci John

    12-14 Dondero David

    12-15 Kerrigan Christine

    12-16 Lamendola Anthony

    12-19 Towle Edmund

    12-21 Brundage Jr George

    12-23 Fleming Robert

    12-23 Gill Jr William

    12-24 Yannarella Jr Daniel

    12-26 Havens Holly

    12-27 Masterson Patrick

    12-27 Sanford Bradley

    12-28 Spreen Ryan

    12-29 Wiley John

    12-30 Nixon Frederick

    12-31 Simonye Kyle

    11-01 Smith Christopher

    11-03 Compton Stephen

    11-04 Higgins Warren

    11-05 Acorn Sr Donald

    11-05 Nanni Sr Kenneth

    11-08 Hazen John

    11-09 Buchanan Tracy

    11-10 Gaspari Anne

    11-12 Nocar Bruce

    11-15 Cvetan Richard

    11-15 Grieco John

    11-17 Barby John Peter

    11-17 Brenfleck George

    11-20 Cruser Richard

    11-21 Stark John

    11-23 Bojko Donald

    11-23 McAvoy Clark

    11-26 Shurts Jr William

    11-28 Corboy Virginia

    11-28 Mariani Wayne

  • Page 6

    CONVENTION COMMITTEE REPORT -

    The next meeting to discuss the 2020 annual convention will

    be on November 19th at 7 p.m. If you are planning on attend-

    ing, please try to attend as there are many things to go over

    and discuss. The committee would like a $100 deposit at this

    meeting, if possible. The price has increased this year to

    $450 to cover new uniforms, price of hotel, food and liquor.

    There are only 3 rooms left at the American Safari. If you

    have any uniform ideas, please present them at the Novem-

    ber meeting. There will not be a meeting in December.

    Thank you!

    ~ Scott Worthington, Chairman,(267) 566-5518

    ELKS NATIONAL FOUNDATION (ENF)

    The Lambertville Elks have been very busy with our ENF Grants and Fundraising efforts! Thanks to all that have been contributing to the ENF fund at the bar. An FYI, the purple banks on the bar tops are for cash donations for the ENF as well!

    ~ ENF Chairman,

    Bill Vogel, ER

    Elks station volunteers in veterans facilities across

    the country to provide friendship, support and indi-

    vidual attention to veterans in need. Modeled on the

    VA Voluntary Service program, the Elks Voluntary

    Service program includes support at non-VA facilities as well.

    Each month we provide these Elks volunteers with the funds they

    need to plan social activities, buy needed supplies, hold recreational

    outings, host meals and offer their time and talents to veterans in

    their community.

    The cornerstone of Elks' service to veterans, this program illustrates

    the Elks motto,

    “So long as there are veterans, the Benevolent and Protective Order

    of Elks will never forget them.”

    ELKS VOLUNTARY

    SERVICE PROGRAM TOYS FOR TOTS --

    Once again, the lodge will be collect-ing toys for the Toys for Tots pro-gram. Collection will be taking place now through December 1st.

    Thank you, Larry Scheetz

  • MESSAGE FROM ER BILL VOGEL

    I had the pleasure of attending the annual NJ State Elks Fall conference this past weekend. It was a pleasure to join my fellow Elks in Long Branch.

    I will give a full report at Thursdays Regular Lodge meeting, but some numbers from the weekend.

    Since 2016 NJ Elks have found more than 700 homeless vets new homes! NJ Elks have provided each of them with welcome home kits to help them settle into their new homes. Most veterans move into their homes with noth-ing. Elks can help veterans establish their homes by building Welcome Home Kits. Generally, this kit would include some small furniture, kitchenware, microwaves, mattresses and cleaning supplies.

    The Combined efforts of each lodge and district raised an incredible amount of money for special needs children . Donations and fundraising efforts from motorcycles committees annual Miracle run program ( The New Jersey Elks Miracle Run is an annual motorcycle fundraising event that supports Special Needs Children and Elks Camp Moore. The Miracle Run Committee consists of dedicated and hardworking Elks from throughout the State of New Jersey who commit their time and energy during the course of the year for this annual event. The run itself, is com-prised of a southern, northern and scenic ride which culminates in a central New Jersey location with a picnic to help celebrate our Special Children. Motorcycles, automobiles or walk-ins, Elks or non-Elks are cordially invited to attend our event. “Let‘s put a smile on the face of our Special Children!”)

    Miracle on the mountain -Over 20 years ago, Elks with a vision decided there was a need for a vacation camp for handicapped children…And so was born the “Miracle on the Mountain” – Elks Camp Moore. In 1993, we started a program whereby loving friends of Camp Moore can subscribe to our “Miracle on the Mountain” Fund. Your tribute to the beloved memory of a relative, friend or associate will live eternally with a “Miracle on the Mountain” Fund Subscription to Elks Camp Moore. Your gift will give hope and help to our very Special Children. Every penny of your gift will be used to provide services to our handicapped youngsters. Your gift is tax deductible.

    Here’s how it works: A Miracle on the Mountain Subscription is a minimum of $100.00, payable over ten years a $10.00 per year (or sooner if you do desire).

    Tucked away in the hill of the Ramapo Mountains, Elks Camp Moore offers a fun filled vacation away from home for children with special needs. A week at Elks Camp Moore is a remarkable experience not soon to be forgotten. The primary goal of the camp is to further develop the recreational and social skills of each child. In a relaxed and ac-cepting atmosphere, each camper experiences new adventures, lasting friendships, and opportunities that promote independence and greater self-confidence.

    This year each lodge can sponsor a week at the camp for $200 a child due to donations made!

    This past weekend in Long Branch, the total of nearly $472,000.00 was raised to continue both our special needs children and veterans programs. Yes, $472,000.00!

    We Elks are an amazing group of men and women. I am proud to be doing such great work with you.

    Exalted Ruler Bill Vogel

    Page 7

  • For Information Contact: Jennifer Sciortino

    (609) 633-6565

    For Immediate Release:

    November 7, 2019

    Treasurer Muoio Urges NJ Veterans to Apply for Newly Doubled $6,000 Income Tax Exemption

    (TRENTON) - – With the Veterans Income Tax Exemption doubling to $6,000 for 2019, State Treasurer Elizabeth Maher

    Muoio is urging New Jersey veterans to check their eligibility and pre-certify to make claiming the exemption easier during tax

    filing season.

    “Under the law signed by Governor Murphy earlier this year, the veteran’s income tax exemption has now doubled to $6,000,”

    said Treasurer Muoio. “We can never fully repay our service men and women for their sacrifices, but it is our hope that this

    increased benefit will make a sizable difference for veterans acclimating to civilian life, raising a family, or living on a retire-

    ment budget. Our personnel in the Division of Taxation stand ready to help and urge veterans to pre-certify to expedite the pro-

    cess when it comes time to file.”

    Muoio noted that since the exemption went into effect for the 2017 tax year, Treasury’s Division of Taxation has conducted

    extensive outreach in concert with the New Jersey Department of Military and Veterans Affairs to ensure veterans are aware of

    this benefit. That initiative included outreach to civic organizations and veterans groups, public presentations by Taxation staff,

    an informative online video, and numerous other initiatives. As a result, the Division of Taxation has pre-certified roughly one-

    third of the state’s approximately 400,000 eligible veterans to date.

    Applicants need only apply the first year they claim the exemption. A veteran’s spouse or civil union partner, who is also a

    veteran, can take the exemption if they are filing a joint return. However, a veteran cannot claim this exemption for a domestic

    partner or dependents.

    Veterans who file paper New Jersey Income Tax returns (NJ-1040) or Non-Resident Income Tax returns (NJ-1040NR)

    must:

    Enclose a copy of Form DD-214, Certificate of Release, or Discharge from Active Duty, with their tax returns the first time

    they claim the exemption(s). This form does not need to be submitted each year. The United States National Archives and Rec-

    ords Administration can assist with obtaining DD-214. Check the oval on a resident tax return that indicates the veteran is taking the exemption, or click the box on the non-resident

    return that indicates a veteran is taking an exemption. Veterans who normally electronically file their New Jersey Income Tax return (NJ-1040) or New Jersey Non-Resident Income

    Tax return (NJ-1040NR) should pre-certify for this exemption by sending necessary documents before filing taxes. This will

    allow returns to be processed without delay or time lost because of requests for additional proof of exemption status.

    There are three ways to send materials to the Division of Taxation:

    By mail: New Jersey Division of Taxation

    Veteran Exemption

    PO Box 440

    Trenton, NJ 08646-0440

    Treasurer Muoio also encouraged New Jersey veterans, their spouses, and caregivers to take advantage of other tax benefits

    that the state offers.

    The Disabled Veteran Property Tax Exemption allows honorably discharged veterans who are 100 percent permanently disa-

    bled as a result of active wartime service to qualify for an annual property tax exemption.

    A $250 Veterans Property Tax Deduction is offered to certain honorably discharged veterans and their surviving spouse/civil

    union/domestic partners, including military veterans who live in continuing care retirement communities.

    The Wounded Warrior Caregivers Relief Act provides a tax credit to qualified family caregivers who take care of a military

    service member who has a disability arising out of service in any war or conflict on or after September 11, 2001. The credit is

    equal to 100 percent of the federal veteran disability compensation, or $675, whichever is less.

    Lastly, a Gold Star Family Counseling Credit is available to mental health care professionals who provided counseling through

    the Gold Star Family Counseling program. The amount of the Income Tax credit may be equal to the amount documented an-

    nually by the Department of Military and Veterans Affairs for the Gold Star Family Counseling Program.

    Treasurer Muoio also encouraged New Jersey veterans and their dependents to consult the Benefits Guide created by the state

    Department of Military and Veterans Affairs for assistance in obtaining information regarding a host of other state and federal

    benefits, including housing, financial assistance, employment, education, transportation assistance, and mental health aid.

    Page 8

    By secure upload: https://www.njportal.com/

    DOR/TCM/

    Use POB 440 Code: VET

    By fax:

    (609) 633-8427

    https://www.archives.gov/veterans/military-service-recordshttps://www.archives.gov/veterans/military-service-recordshttps://www.state.nj.us/treasury/taxation/lpt/lpt-disabledvet.shtmlhttps://www.state.nj.us/treasury/taxation/lpt/lpt-veterans.shtmlhttps://www.state.nj.us/treasury/taxation/military/taxinformation.shtmlhttps://www.state.nj.us/treasury/taxation/military/taxinformation.shtmlhttps://www.state.nj.us/military/assets/documents/NJ%20Veterans%20Benefits%20Guide.pdfhttps://www.njportal.com/DOR/TCM/https://www.njportal.com/DOR/TCM/

  • Page 9

    HALLOWEEN PARTY- Thank you to the Shackers and JB Kline and band for the great entertainment at our annual Halloween Party! Another sell-out crowd!

  • Page 10

    THE SPOTLIGHT

    If you would like to be considered for the spotlight corner, please send an email to the

    lodge at [email protected].

    Brad Sanford—2nd place

    Carol Ford & Claire Jefferis

    —Winners!!

    More from our Halloween Party

  • Page 11

    At the 2019 Elks National Convention in St. Louis, outgoing Grand Exalted Ruler Mike Luhr

    issued a challenge to the Elks members to raise funds for the Pearl Harbor National Memorial

    in Hawaii.

    “I ask you then, will your Lodges and Members support the idea of making sure the memories

    of our veterans, passed and living, are kept with us for the years to come, and make sure the

    history of that ‘Day in Infamy’ is recorded so our great great-grandchildren will be able to see where our country has been?”

    During their travels throughout the country, Barbara and Mike Luhr visited the Pearl Harbor

    National Memorial in Hawaii, in awe of the veterans who were aboard the USS Arizona that

    fateful day. And yet some of the displays and signage at the memorial were not as expected. They were old, weather-beaten and outdated.

    They wondered if the Elks could play a part in helping to improve this memorial. That idea

    soon became reality, and the Elks are now partnering with the Pacific Historical Parks, a WWII

    focused 501(c)(3) tax-exempt public benefit organization that oversees the Pearl Harbor Na-

    tional Memorial.

    With contributions from Elks across the country, we can preserve, restore and modernize the

    USS Arizona Memorial.

    All funds raised will be used to:

    • Replace old, faded and peeling outdoor exhibits along Pearl Harbor National Memorial’s perimeter. • Upgrade current static displays with digital exhibits, build new interactive displays to engage children, and modernize the Pearl Harbor museums with iPads and touch screens. Fabricate and install new exhibits, displays, programs, and software to better educate and

    serve all museum visitors. Our ultimate goal is to raise $783,000, or a dollar per member, to truly help preserve history, perpetuate peace and reconciliation and

    ensure that the memories of our veterans, passed and living, are never forgotten. Donation totals will be updated the first week of every month. The last update occurred September 30. Stay tuned to the blue thermome-

    ter for the latest totals!

    These contributions will help honor the service and dedication of Americans whose profound contributions to our nation should never be

    forgotten, so that generations to come will know and appreciate the enormous sacrifices of the Greatest Generation.

    Together, the Elks can accomplish this goal. Will you help?

    Checks, payable to Elks National Foundation, may be mailed to Elks National Foundation, 2750 N. Lakeview Ave, Chicago, IL 60614-2256.

    Please write "Pearl Harbor" in the memo line.

    Make a donation today at enf.elks.org/phc!

    https://secure.elks.org/site/Donation2;jsessionid=00000000.app20020a?df_id=2080&mfc_pref=T&2080.donation=form1&NONCE_TOKEN=4920A9B2B5C1CBBB58E661CF40A12CAF

  • Page 12

  • Lambertville Lodge #1070 2019-2020 Officers:

    Exalted Ruler.....................................................William Vogel Est. Leading Knight.........................................Ronald DiSalvi Est. Loyal Knight........................................Kevin Worthington Est. Lect. Knight.............................................Mike Brandolino Treasurer........................................................... Jennifer Clark Secretary............................................. ........Pam Worthington Tiler...................................................................................TBA Inner Guard.............................................................Lillie Chen Chaplain............................................................Clark McAvoy Esquire..............................................................................TBA Trustee-1.................................................A. Scott Worthington Trustee-2..........................................................Dennis Ledger Trustee-3.......................................................Bradley Sanford Trustee-4........................................................ William Murrow Trustee-5..........................................................Charlie Zarnitz Presiding Justice…………..……………..William A. Shurts, Jr.

    EDITOR’S MESSAGE: Thanks again to lodge members Jena Clark, Melissa Schibel & Robyn Vogel for all of their help with the newsletters and the lodge fliers. If you have any suggestions on what you would like to see in the newsletter, please send the lodge an email. All suggestions are welcome. Thank you. We are collecting canned goods donations along with pet supplies for Fisherman’s Mark. Please leave in the container that is located in the lobby. Submission deadline is the 10th of the month. Submissions received after 4pm on the 10th will not be used. Please submit articles and advertisements as early as possi-ble. Articles, ads and other information to be published can be sent to: [email protected]

    B.P.O.E. #1070

    66 Wilson Street

    Lambertville, NJ 08530

    Phone: 609-397-4210

    Email: [email protected]

    Lambertville Lodge #1070 Committee Chairpersons:

    ________________________________ Auditing & Accounting.............Robert Warner Activities Committee.................William Vogel Community Project/Activities Lawrence F. Scheetz, Sr Public Relations......................Melissa Schibel Youth Activities.........................William Vogel Hoop Shoot................................William Vogel Drug Awareness.........................William Vogel Fraternal.................................. Ronald DiSalvi Americanism..............................William Vogel Elks National Foundation…......William Vogel Flag Day.............................Kevin Worthington Elks Memorial Day…........Kevin Worthington Membership..........................Pam Worthington Lodge Activities..........................William Vogel Veterans Services…. Lawrence F. Scheetz, Sr Accident Prevention..................Craigh Ledger PER Associate..........................Ronald DiSalvi Standing Relief..........Lawrence F. Scheetz, Sr Ritualistic..................................Ronald DiSalvi Soccer Shoot.............................................TBA Government Relations................William Vogel Board of Trustees......................................TBA Charitable Gambling................ Dennis Ledger Memorial Day Parade….....Kevin Worthington Conventions.................... A Scott Worthington Boy Scouts Liaison..........A Scott Worthington Lodge Bulletin……………...……..Group Effort Scholarships..............................William Vogel Kids Christmas................A Scott Worthington Family Picnic...................……..Dennis Ledger House Committee……...……...Dennis Ledger Combined Charities...................William Vogel Animal Wellness ………..……...William Vogel Special Needs............................William Vogel Lapsation..............................Pam Worthington Indoctrination...........................Ronald DiSalvi Investigation.............................Ronald DiSalvi

    REMINDER: IN ORDER TO ATTEND LODGE MEETINGS, YOUR MEMBERSHIP MUST BE IN GOOD STANDING. PASTA NIGHT

    Every Other Wednesday 6pm - 8pm

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    LODGE CONTACT INFORMATION:

    If you have not come out to a lodge pasta night, you do not know what you are missing. Great food, drinks & friends! Pasta Night takes place every other Wednesday night from 6-8 p.m. Come on down for the best pasta in town, made by your very own E.R. Bill Wicket Vogel.

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    Lambertville Elks Lodge #1070

    66 Wilson Street

    Lambertville, NJ 08530

    ADDRESS SERVICE REQUESTED

    Phone: 609-397-4210

    [email protected]

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    NOV/DEC 2019 UPCOMING EVENTS

    Friday & Sunday Nights at the Lodge -- The lodge bar will be open

    >November 15th -- Catered by Courtney -- Chicken Marsala or Stuffed Shells >November 16th -- TML Animal Wellness Committee Supporters Appreciation Gathering. Doors at 6pm with food at 7pm. PLEASE BRING A PET DONATION (Canned or Bagged) or MAKE DONATION TO Lambertville Animal Welfare for admittance. A night to thank the many supporters of this committee over the past few years. >November 19th -- 2020 Convention Meeting at 7 p.m. >November 20th -- Pasta Night >November 21st -- Lodge Meeting >November 22nd -- Special guest chef John Sneddon will be in the kitchen serving up Jackie's chicken or grilled salmon, green beans, parsley potato salad and dessert >December 1st - Lodge Absent Members Memorial Service, 12 p.m., lite refreshments >December 12th -- Lodge Meeting >December 13th -- ENF Fundraiser featuring 80's Undercover band >December 15th -- Kids Holiday Party -- 1:00-3:00 p.m.; crafts, balloon animals, face painting and a visit from Santa! Hot dogs, treats and gifts >December 21st -- Lodge Holiday Party featuring The Reel to Real Band >December 27th -- Catered by Courtney — Chicken Franchise over mashed potatoes, $12 >December 21st -- Lodge New Year’s Eve Party—Tickets go on sale after Thanksgiving—more info to follow >January 17th -- Steak Dinner, $30 Per Person, Ticket Sales ONLY >June 4th - 7th -- Annual NJ State Elks Convention in Wildwood--Sign up sheet at the bar >Sunday Funday Football at the Lodge

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