june 2019 - westbrook elks 1784
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June 2019
LODGE OFFICERS 2019-2020
EXALTED RULER Ray Smith
ESTEEMED LEADING KNIGHT
Joe Carpio
ESTEEMED LOYAL KNIGHT
Carolyn Vallee
ESTEEMED LECTURING KNIGHT
Adam T. Palermo
SECRETARY Rocky Gillis
TREASURER John Beatty
ESQUIRE Glenn Vallee, PER
CHAPLIN Marilou Clayton
INNER GUARD
Laurie Davis
TILER Bob Mancini
ORGANIST Vacant
PRESIDING JUSTICE Kelly Martin
TRUSTEES
One Year Jerry Blair
Two Year
Paul Uccello, PER
Three Year Rick Sheldon, PER, COB
Four Year Don Harger
Five Year
Kevin DeLoreto, PER
Message from your Exalted Ruler…
Greetings to all Members of the Westbrook Lodge # 1784:
Wow! It’s already June! We have some awesome entertainment scheduled for the entire summer. Come on down, enjoy the fresh air and gentle breeze from Long Island Sound. It is a beautiful place to meet friends-old and new. The pavilion has been completed, adding more opportunities for our lodge and our members. Chef Paul has been actively taking requests for reservations. It is quite the venue for any special event. Our Lodge Spring Clean Up was held on May 4th; it went very well with some new
faces who volunteered and everyone making new friends. The Kentucky Derby Dinner & Dance was a lot of fun. (My horse is still running!!) “Trivia Night” on Wednesday May 15th, in our members lounge, was a big success and a lot of fun for everyone. Thank you to Michelle Martone and Elena Linblad for organizing this event. Our delicious Mother’s Day brunch was well-attended. The Emblem Club’s Fashion Show had a lot of familiar faces walking the runway. We would also like to give a BIG shout out to our dedicated volunteers working hard on the BINGO Committee Team! .
Volunteers are the ones that make all of these events happen! THANK YOU!!
Upcoming June Events:
Entertainment on the beach every Sunday, all month long.
2019 Beer Fest and Bourbon Tasting, June 15th. This event will be open to the Public.
Veterans Luncheon, June 22nd
Our Lodge’s Annual Raffle tickets are being sent to all our Westbrook Elks members.
Saratoga Springs Bus Trip, August 17th. July 21st will be our first of two Lobster & Steak cookouts; the second one will be held on August 18 th. Please
watch for information in the July Antlergram! Gate Keeper Committee Co-Chairs, Barbara and Mike White, are looking for volunteers to help at the gate on Sundays. If interested, please sign up in the members lounge or at [email protected]. In closing: Please consider joining one of our teams. Volunteers are always needed and welcome, so please don’t hesitate. Our organization runs on Volunteers and it’s greatly appreciated.
May God Bless You and Our Lodge!
Fraternally,
Ray Smith
Westbrook Elks # 1784…… Where Everyone is Someone
LODGE HOURS OF OPERATION
Sunday – Thursday 11:00 AM-11:00 PM Friday & Saturday 11:00 AM-1:00 AM
Lodge Secretary’s Office Hours Monday through Friday
9:30 AM to 5:00 PM
Permittee: Paul Champlin
New Candidates Investigations June 5th , Balloting June 11th Indoctrination June 24th, Initiation June 25th
Candidates Proposed By John L Gage: Old Saybrook, CT., Teacher Jon Holecz Catherine Corridan: Westbrook, CT., Retired Lorraine Hughes Helene M Johnson: Old Lyme, CT., Artist, Sculptor John J Molloy Katherine R Bimonte: East Have, CT., Secretary; George Ellis Co Gary Brooks Matthew Hagan: Madison, CT., Painting Contractor Jeffrey Naarden George Winter: Chester, CT., Proofreader/Editor; CIGNA Corp Jennifer Damato Nancy Waters: Clinton, CT., Aetna Richard C Newberg Jr. Narda S Edgerly: Old Lyme, CT., Retired Rocky Gillis Jennifer Byars: Deep River, CT., Superintendent of Schools, Amity Chet Bialicki Sarah LoRusso; Durham, CT., Retail Susan Hoffman Trischitti William F Kowaleski Jr: Wallingford, CT., Retail Susan Hoffman Trischitti Michael Lavin: Madison, CT., Sales Carolyn Vallee Daniel J Whelahan: Madison, CT., Business Owner Carolyn Vallee Judy Owsiany: Guilford, CT., Retired Rocky Gillis William R Calson: Clinton, CT., Lee Co. Cynthia Wininger; REINSTATE Steve Lepore: New Hartford, CT., Builder-Developer Transfer Demit from Torrington Kenneth White: Meriden, CT., Retired John Braddock Lisa Small: Westbrook, CT., Ct Orthopedics Richard C Newberg Jr. David Perregaux: Westbrook, CT., Biochemist Richard C Newberg Jr. Christine Cody: Madison, CT., Teacher Richard C Newberg Jr. Jeff Cody: Madison, CT., Sales Richard C Newberg Jr. Sandra J Long: Westbrook, CT., Asst. Branch Manager, Guilford Savings Carolyn Vallee Catherine A Ryan: Colchester, CT., Retired H Jean Smith Tom Schoen: Middletown, CT Retired Catherine VanBlaricom Maureen Reilly: Westbrook, CT., Teacher (Para-professional) Catherine VanBlaricom Allisan Lee Adams: Westbrook, CT, Attorney Colleen A Tropitzer Richard N Formica Sr: Guilford, CT., Consultant Kevin Lynch Salvatore Palumbo: Killingworth, CT., Software Vendor Brian McLauglin Amanda C Pekar: Collinsville, CT., Northeast Account Manager Paul Champlin Daniel Haynes: Clinton, CT., Sales Jordan Haynes Andrew S Pollak: Old Saybrook, CT., Marriage & Family Therapist Joseph Regan Sr Jill Erin Nenninger: Clinton, CT., Teacher Richard Faraci Lisa Marie Barry: Waterford, CT., Attorney Rose Marie Cipko Marie LaPointe: Old Saybrook, CT., Comptroller Catherine Murphy Anthony DeNello: Killingworth, CT., Recycled Fibers Broker Jeff Corrone Leslie Eck: Westbrook, CT., School Bus Driver Eleanor Mosca-Peczynski Sharon E Cofrancesco-Martone: North Branford, CT., Payroll & Accounting Rita B George Cheryl K Fine: Killingworth, CT., Retired Nancy Gorski Sue Ann Mazzarella: Stratford, CT., Retired RN Rita B George Glen P Dennison: Old Saybrook, CT., Press Operator Thomas Sweeney Laura B Wirtz: Clinton, CT., Senior Project Manager, B of A Susan J Tukey John Joseph Maloney: Madison, CT., Service Manager, Anderson Windows Jerry Cox Peter Woods: Madison, CT., Cabinet re-finisher Richard C Newberg Jr. Leonard Feroleto: Old Saybrook, CT., Retired Reinstatement Anastasio Clados: Clinton, CT., Emergency Dispatcher; Clinton PD Kristopher Struzinski
ELK OF THE MONTH Ed Murphy
Ed is an active Lodge Member. He
volunteers on a serving team and
at many Lodge events. Thanks for all you do!!
TIP OF THE ANTLERS TO
John Mayo, PER
For building the dollhouse &
organizing the raffle. Way to go, John!
REMINDER: 2019 - 2020 Membership Cards Will Be Needed
As of April 1, 2019!
Please remember to bring your valid membership cards with you every time you visit the Westbrook Lodge. You can only gain access with the use of your card. If you do not have your card with you, you cannot be signed in by another member . Thank You! Board of Directors
GOVERNING BODY Ray Smith ER
Chairman Joe Carpio Jerry Blair Carolyn Vallee Paul Uccello, PER Adam T. Palermo Rick Sheldon, PER Kevin DeLoreto, PER Don Harger
BOARD OF DIRECTORS Ray Smith Jerry Blair Joe Carpio Paul Uccello, PER Carolyn Vallee Rick Sheldon, PER, COB Adam T. Palermo Don Harger Kevin DeLoreto, PER
MEMBERS OF THE YEAR Officer of the Year: Jerry Cox, PER Elk of the Year: Judy Attianese Irish Person of the Year: Ed Champion Italian of the Year Judy Attianese Citizen of the Year: Jim Madden
The Antlergram
Is published monthly except for December/January
combined issue
Non-profit organization standard mail postage paid at
Old Saybrook, Connecticut 06475 Permit No. 415
Westbrook B.P.O.E. #1784 142 Seaside Avenue P.O. Box 384
Westbrook, CT 06498 ISSUE NO 5 - 019
Westbrook Elks # 1784 – Major Committee Chairs Contact Chairs directly or
Chickie Harger, Coordinator @ 860-399-9191, Ext 9
Activities/ Gate - Ray Smith [email protected] Auditing/Accounting - Paul Chanoine [email protected] Charitable/Bingo Gaming - Don Harger [email protected] Community Projects - Carolyn Vallee [email protected] Decorating Committee - Barbra DeLoreto [email protected] Drug Awareness-Jim Madden 860-388-1815 ENF - Linda Nolf [email protected] Emblem Club - Fran Fellows [email protected] Fraternal Comm.- Kevin DeLoreto [email protected] Gate Keeper - Barbara and Mike White [email protected] Gov. Relations - Paul Uccello, PER [email protected] Hoop Shoot - Gary Brooks [email protected] Landscape Comm.- Sharon Ruzycki [email protected] Lodge Activities - Kevin DeLoreto [email protected] Membership - Mal Rubin [email protected] Music Comm.- John Moniello [email protected] Music Comm.- Gino Popolizio [email protected] Public Relations - Dick Siedzik [email protected] Ritualistic - John Mayo [email protected] Soccer Shoot - Jerry Cox, PER [email protected] Veterans - Bruce Fagan [email protected] Youth Activities - Chet Bialicki [email protected]
July 17, 2019 12:30 – 6:00 PM
To schedule an appointment Call 1-800-733-2767 Walk-ins Welcome
Blood Drive
MEMBERS SOCIAL NIGHT HOSTS
June 6 Eunice Palumbo & Rita Lavertue June 13 Glenn & Carolyn Vallee June 20 Tony & Bonnie Palermo June 27 Peter & Sherri Hopkins
Lodge Of Sorrows
Keith Kowalyshyn, Age 66; Elk Years 7
Sickness & Distress Alphonse Murasso
Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday
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6 Members Social
Night 7:00 PM
Reservations Req’d Hosts: Eunice & Rita
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BINGO By The Sea
6:30 PM Info 860-399-9191, x 8
13 Members Social Night 7:00 PM
Reservations Req’d Hosts: Glenn & Carolyn
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BINGO By The Sea
6:30 PM Info 860-399-9191, x 8
20 Members Social Night 7:00 PM
Reservations Req’d
Hosts: Tony & Bonnie
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27 Members Social Night 7:00 PM
Reservations Req’d Hosts: Peter & Sherri
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Pino Langley Trio
29 Happy Hour 4:30 – 6:00 PM
Happy Hour 4:30 – 6:00 PM
Happy Hour 4:30 – 6:00 PM
Happy Hour 4:30 – 6:00 PM
Serving Team 2
Saturday Karaoke June 1 – RJ Entertainment
June 8 – Karaoke Mick
June 15 – Brian Philbrick
June 29 – Karaoke Mick
Saturday DJ June 22 – Dave Gallo
60’s 70’s 80’s
DINNER BY THE SEA
Weekend Entertainment
Friday Live Bands
June 7 – Mixed Nuts
June 14 – Out Take
June 21 – Spellbound
June 28 – Pino Langley Trio
Fridays 6:30 -10:30 PM Saturdays 7:00 -11:00 PM
MEMBER’S BAR LUNCHES
Come for lunch!
MON-THURS, 11:30 am-3:00 pm FRI & SAT, 11:30 am-9:00 pm
SUNDAY, 11:30 am-6:00 pm
PUB MENU SERVED IN THE MEMBER’S BAR
FRIDAY & SATURDAY 5:00 – 9:00 pm
Daily Lunch Specials
DINNER BY THE SEA
BINGO
DINNER BY THE SEA
Lodge #1784 Members & visiting Members are asked to park their vehicles in the
designated areas only! Motorcycle parking is not permitted around the center island.
Unauthorized vehicles in the Employee lot & loading dock area will be asked to move.
~Per Westbrook Lodge #1784 B.O.D
DINNER BY THE SEA
BINGO
Governing Body Meeting 6:00 PM
Board of Directors Meeting 7:00 PM
Pasta Night 6:30 PM Reservations
Req’d
Indoctrination 6:00 P.M.
Emblem Club Meeting 7:00 P.M.
Lodge Meeting 7:00 PM
Balloting
Governing Body Meeting 6:00 PM
Board of Directors Meeting 7:00 PM
Pasta Night 6:30 PM Reservations
Req’d
Lodge Meeting 7:00 PM
Initiation
Eggplant Parm $8.00
By The Sea 6:30 PM
Info 860-399-9191, x 8
Beach Jam Meeting 7 PM
By The Sea 6:30 PM
Info 860-399-9191, x 8
Investigations
Music on the Beach
Nightshift 1 – 5 PM
Karaoke
Karaoke Mick 7:00-11:00 PM
Karaoke
Brian Philbrick 7:00 – 11:00 PM
Serving Team 4
Serving Team 1
Serving Team 3
DINNER BY THE SEA
Fried Chicken $10.00
Meatloaf $8.00
Chicken Francaise $8.00
Music on the Beach
Katie Perkins Band
1 – 5 PM
Music on the Beach
Mac Daddy 1 – 5 PM
Music on the Beach
New Groove 1 – 5 PM
Music on the Beach
Take Two & Call Me in the Morning
1 – 5 PM 30
Karaoke RJ Entertainment
7:00 – 11:00 PM
Karaoke
Karaoke Mick 7:00-11:00 PM
DJ Dave Gallo
7:00 – 11:00 PM
Mixed Nuts
Out Take
Spellbound
Veterans Corner
VETERANS APPRECIATION LUNCHEON Saturday June 22nd. Please arrive by 11:30
Your Veterans Committee members are hard at work to make sure that all attendees of our premier Veterans event of 2019 leave knowing that their service and sacrifices are appreciated and honored. We are excited and proud to be hosting this years appreciation ceremonies in our beautiful, new pavilion. The construction committee did an excellent job in overseeing the project. We especially love the fact that the veteran memorial dedication bricks were used for the walk ways into the pavilion, how fitting! Kudos! Weather permitting we will once again try to have a nice contingent of military vehicles on display. Please be sure to check them out and ask questions of the owners. They are rightly proud of their vehicles and the dedication it takes to keep them running. Let’s make sure they know how much we appreciate them bringing them to our ceremonies. Also weather
permitting, Pilot-in-Command Kevin Minckler and I will do our annual aerobic air show for our attendees so, please remain until the end for that and the retirement of the colors to close our event. Let’s once again show our Veterans, Service Members, First Responders and their families that Elks truly do care and truly do share from the heart. God bless you all and thanks always for your support. Bruce Fagan 203-417-8031 Phil Sengle [email protected]
*******ATTENTION MEMBERS******* Dues letter s have been mailed. Please call
860-399 -9191, X1 to pay by credit card. All Dues for the 2019–2020 must be paid in full before Membership Cards are issued. If you have not received your Dues letter, please contact the Lodge office so you can
enjoy the many events coming up in 2019! You will need your new, signed card by April 1st to
continue enjoying the Lodge.
How is the Elks National Foundation Helping Connecticut?
When you give to the Elks National Foundation, you're doing more than funding the Elks National Drug Awareness and "Hoop Shoot" programs. You're doing more than supporting the Community Investments Program and providing Emergency Educational Grants to the children of deceased or disabled Elks. You're doing more than meeting the needs of today's veterans and maintaining the Elks National Memorial. You're doing all that, and you're supporting Elkdom in your state. During the 2018-19 Lodge year, the Elks of Connecticut donated $136,505.90 to the Elks National Foundation Thanks, Linda Nolf [email protected] 860-227-8028 Remember the Elks motto: “Elks Care, Elks Share”.
ENF Corner
SAVE THE DATE 11th Annual Beach Jam August 10, 2019
*** NEW *** Beginning with the May 28th Initiation, all new members will receive the Antlergram via e-mail. To opt out and
receive a paper copy in the mail, please contact the Secretary’s Office. 860-399-9191, Ext 1
Want to volunteer for this awesome event?
Volunteer meetings: June 26, July 24 At 7:00 PM in the Captain’s Lounge
Contact Nancy Malafronte for information [email protected]
Silent Auction donations needed! Email [email protected]
No Item too big or too Small!
Join Us at #1784 at the Shore for all these Great Events !
The Past Exalted Rulers DOLL HOUSE raffle! Built by John Mayo, PER to raise
money for various projects for the Lodge! The Doll House is on
display in the lobby of the Lodge and tickets can be purchased from the office.
$5.00 for 1 ticket $10.00 for 5 tickets
Elk’s Landscape Committee
Sat. June 8, 2019 at 9:00 am Rain Date: June 15, 2019 at 9:00 am
Sharon Ruzycki - Elks Landscape Committee Chairperson ([email protected], email; 860-227-3851, call or text)
Welcoming new Elks members and hope to see members that have helped us before! We meet outside once a month. Notification is posted in the Antlergram monthly. No planting knowledge is required. There is something for everyone. If you have any garden tools, please bring them. No need to respond but contact me if you have any questions. Thank you!
Westbrook Elks # 1784 Flag Day Ceremony June 14, 2019 @ 4:00 PM
Please join us for this moving ceremony! Note: The members bar will be
closed during the ceremony
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September 2, 2019 At 6:00 P.M.
Summer is Coming Please refrain from parking in the
DESIGNATED EMPLOYEE
& LOADING DOCK PARKING AREAS
These areas are reserved for employee and authorized member parking.
Unauthorized members parked in these areas will
be required to move and are subject to towing!
~Per Board of Directors
A special Thank You to all the Volunteers that worked so hard to make the Mother’s Day Brunch so successful!
(For tickets, please visit the Lodge or contact Joe Carpio)
Please email Barbara & Mike
White
Post Time is Fast Approaching!
Don’t Miss A Great Day At …
Saratoga Race Course Saturday, August 17, 2019
Premium Motor coach Transportation
Leaving Lodge 7 a.m. Return trip leaves track 1/2 hour after last race.
$90.00 Per Person Limited Seating
on the Stretch (Picnic Area)
Bring a cooler with food and beverages for the day
(PLEASE NO GLASS)
For more info, contact the lodge secretary at 860-399-9191 ext 1
or Kevin Deloreto at 860-510-2839
**Let The Games Begin!**
Our Game Room is now open for Play. Come on Down!
For Darts, Pool, Air Hockey, Cards
Join Us at #1784 at the Shore for all these Great Events !
Check the Calendar for Dates
WESTBROOK ELKS 2019 SYL A. DENTE / DICK CARROL GOLF TOURNAMENT
AUGUST 19, 2019 Portland Golf Club
$135.00 per person before August 1st, $150.00 after
Reserve your Foursome soon.
The slots are filling up fast!! Applications available in the Lodge. Payment must accompany application.
Volunteers please contact Mark Morin @ 860-922-9757 Interested in a Tournament Sponsorship or in
donating raffle prizes for this great event? Simply pick up a sponsorship/donation form in the
Lodge Office or Members Bar or call 860-399-9191 X1 for further details!
SAVE THE DATE 11th Annual Beach Jam August 10, 2019
UPCOMING EVENTS June 8 Landscape Committee June 14 Flag Day Ceremony June 15 Beer Fest June 22 Veterans BBQ June 26 Beach Jam Meeting July 17 Blood Drive Aug 3 Yankee/Red Sox Bus Trip Aug 10 Beach Jam for Breast Cancer Aug 17 Saratoga Race Trip Aug 19 Golf Tournament Sept 2 Cash Raffle Drawing
Lodge Contacts
Secretary’s Office……………...……………...860 399-9191 Ext. 1 Email……………….……………………[email protected] Banquets………………………………………860 399-9191 Ext. 2 Bingo Information……...……………………..860-399-9191 Ext. 8 Fax……………………...…………………………….860 399-3435 Website………………………..………………..westbrookelks.com Exalted Ruler Ray Smith………………..…….860 399-9191 Ext. 6 Exalted Ruler Ray Smith….……[email protected] Antlergram email……………….………….…[email protected] Volunteer Coordinator Chickie Harger…...…..860-399-9191 Ext. 9
VOLUNTEERS NEEDED!!!!!
To Our Members….We need your HELP!
Our Lodge is run primarily by volunteers and we don’t have enough to cover all essential services.
Please consider signing up for one of the many available volunteer opportunities. Any amount of time you can give would be greatly appreciated!
Please contact Chickie Harger for more Information at 860-399-9191 Ext. 9
DEADLINE for input in the Antlergram is the 10th!
Send your information via email to Carolyn Vallee at [email protected]
#1784 Cottage Rental
Perfect for Weddings, Reunions, Corporate Picnics
and Parties. For availability and prices
please contact the Banquet Manager 860-399-9191 Ext. 2
Nonprofit Organization U.S. Postage
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#1784 at the Shore
Attention Veterans
Your Veteran’s Committee & Lodge Office is compiling a list of members who are veterans. Please fill this out and drop it in
the Vets donation box in the Members Lounge. Thank you for your service!
Name_____________________________________
Phone_____________________________________
Email______________________________________
Branch ________________Dates of Service ___________