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Newark Lodge #2281

Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks

Home of PGER Paul Helsel

2017 February 2017

Dear Members,

January once again was a busy month. We had fun

Lodge activities and the MD DE DC winter workshop

was held. So much information was shared so we can

hit the ground running with all of our programs in the

New Year. You can be very proud that Newark Lodge

continues to be a premier Lodge. We continue to run

many Elks Programs that support our community,

youth, and Veterans. I encourage all officers,

committee chairs, and members to attend a District or

State Workshop. They are both informative and fun.

Go to mddedcelks.org for more information and to

register for the next workshop. The form is also in this edition. It will be in Kent

Island, March 24th-26

th. Our Grand Exalted Ruler will be attending the workshop.

February is an important month. I encourage you to attend our meetings this

month. We will have nominations for officers at the first meeting on the 14th. Then,

we will hold elections on the 28th. Also, we will be forming our new committees and

will be looking for new members. Consider finding time in your schedule to help

with one of the many committees or activities that make our Lodge able to do what

we do to support our youth, our community, & our Veterans. Some of the areas in

need of volunteers are Drug Awareness, Camp Barrett, Americanism, Veterans

Service, and Youth Activities. Also, an area that needs extra support is Bingo. It is

held every Thursday, and our Bingo Chair, Mary Ann Izzo, who is also the Lodge

Secretary, needs your help. The amount of time you commit to is up to you; a

couple of hours a month, or become the Bingo Chair! If you have new ideas or

questions, please contact me, an officer or committee chair.

Currently the PER (Past Exalted Ruler) 10 week club is underway. By now you

have received your tickets in the mail. If not, they are also available at the Lodge.

All proceeds from this fundraiser go to making improvements in your Lodge.

Please participate, and good luck!!

We are a fraternal organization that depends heavily on the backs of volunteers. If

many more step into the arena, the weight is much lighter for all. PLEASE make

your time as an Elk the best for you, for our Lodge, our youth, community, and

Veterans.

Lastly, time is running out!!!! Please get your ticket for the car raffle. All information

is in this newsletter.

Remember, we are better together!

Valerie Huot, Exalted Ruler

Cell: (302)540-2793

Email: [email protected]

2016 - 2017

ELKS OFFICERS

Valerie Huot

Exalted Ruler

Pat Sidell

Leading Knight

Open

Loyal Knight

Theresa Baird

Lecturing Knight

Mary Ann Izzo

Secretary

Margie McIntyre, PER

Treasurer

Elizabeth Biddison

Tiler

Lynn-Ann McConnell

Esquire

Michael Matthei

Chaplain

Ron Petrokonis

Inner Guard

TRUSTEES

Florian Gargula

5 Year Trustee

John Viola

4 Year Trustee

Robert McIntyre, PER

3 Year Trustee

James Nolan

2 Year Trustee

Lindsay Brown, PER

1 Year Trustee

February 2017

February Birthdays

01 Michael McKeaney

03 Benjamin Gifford III

03 Lynda Hiner

03 John McCall II

04 Richard Gray

05 Billie Banning

05 Dale Bowers

06 David Lanouette

06 John Perrott

07 Thomas Porter

07 Brian Whitaker

09 Clare Simon

11 Thomas Rife

12 Joseph Paoli

15 Frank Panaccione

16 Roderic Call

16 Holly Gillen

18 Janet Taylor

19 William Rhoads

20 Michael Marquis

20 Mildred Mouratidis

21 Bernard Huot

21 Lisa Orr

23 Mark Foster

25 Albert Kastner

27 Mark Winchell

28 Madeline Keen

28 John Welsh

Stop by the Lodge on your birthday month and get a free drink!

House Committee News

Members,

The House Committee has been working dili-gently performing an in-depth analysis of our budget. After much consideration, the commit-tee found it necessary to increase the price of our goods at the bar. This was after a review of individual liquor costs, increases in delivery costs, and a cost comparison with other local Lodges & clubs. In addition, we are updating our Lodge and will be getting a credit card sys-tem which will cause further expenses. The price increase will go into effect on April 1

st. This

change coincides with the new fiscal year.

If you have any questions or concerns, please Jack Davis @ [email protected].

Jack Davis

House Committee Chair

MONTHLY VA PIZZA PARTY

Just a reminder, our Lodge hosts a pizza party for the residents of the VA hospital every month. The next one is Wednesday February 8th.

Many have expressed interest in volunteering to support programs for our Veterans when you were interviewed for Lodge membership. This is a great opportunity to spend only 1-2 hours each month to do so. It’s easy and it’s fun talking with our Veterans.

For more info, contact Guy Boniface, (302-547-8217).

Flip Five is Here!!!

Every Friday play America’s fastest

growing game (at least in Newark). Not responsible for any fun you may have and a whole lot of other

stuff. This is the fine print!

DON'T MISS OUT!!!

10 WEEKS TO WIN!!

Newark Elks Lodge's

ANNUAL 10 WEEK CLUB DRAWING

2 winning tickets drawn each Friday starting Feb. 10th.

The first one is for $15.00, the second for $25.00.

Week 10, April 14th, there will be 3 winners!!

One for $100, one for $200, and one for $500!!

That's 21 Chances to Win!

Just return the enclosed tickets and you could be a lucky

winner!

Tickets - $10.00 each or 3 for $20.00

Sponsored by the PER Association

Proceeds to be used for the betterment of the Lodge.

Wanted: Editor for the News & Views

Current editor will assist in the

transition. Knowledge of MS

Publisher or related publishing

program a plus. Power Point

skills a plus. Computer

knowledge a must. English lan-

guage skills most helpful. Contact Bernie at 410-

487-3649 or email at [email protected].

February 2017

SICKNESS & DISTRESS

If you know of a member who is sick or has passed away, please fill out a card on the Sickness and Distress Board located in the lounge as you exit from the lobby.

Remember, Elks Care — Elks Share!

Theresa Baird, Lecturing Knight 302-378-7321 [email protected]

Members,

ENF is offering an exciting new recognition program. It is

for new donors beginning with the 2016 fiscal year. Keep

donating annually to ENF and receive the Road to Renew-

al Pins! Our Lodge currently has 37 members eligible for

the program. The members listed below will be awarded

the Great Heart Pin! They qualify because they gave their

first donation to ENF in 2016, and have followed with a

second donation this year. As ENF Chair, I will be award-

ing the pins at the February 28th Lodge meeting. If your name is on the list below, please attend the meeting to receive

your pin and be recognized for your generous donation to ENF! Please RSVP to me @ [email protected] to let me

know if you will be attending. Currently our Lodges PER Capita is $12.16.

Patricia S.Alley Elaine Kite David Sarver

Judith Ariganello Kevin Kite Patricia Sarver

Charles Bailey Joan Mason Lee Simcox

George E. Benhardt Lynn McConnell Harvey Smith

Stanley Collender Michael Moletsky David Spagnuola

Chris Disanto Dolores Nolan Bryan Taylor

Jack Fleetwood Donna Pleasanton Anthony Tomczyk

Debra C. Gravell Francis J. Quirk Craig Tomczyk

Sharon Ingois Albert Radziewics Michelle Tomczyk

Robert W. Jones James Rawleigh Angela Williams

Vincent L. Jones Hugh Richmond Bruce Williams

Albert Kasner Thomas Rieg Jr

Cecilia Kastner Wendy Sacchet

Volunteers are always needed to help with the Thurs-day Night Bingo games. Please contact MaryAnn Izzo if you can donate as little as a few hours a month. If you are not able to volunteer to work the games, may-be you can come and play. Bring a friend or two and have some fun. Doors open at 5:00. Food is availa-ble at 5:30 and the games start at 7:00.

Members,

Come relax, and enjoy Yoga. It will be in the hall, Feb. 19

th and March 5

th from 5 to

6 PM. It is free and being conducted by members of the Veterans Group Team RWB. All that’s needed is a yoga mat.

February 2017

February 2017

A TOWARD FUTURE EVENTS

Mar 4 Meet the PERs Event

Mar 16 Car Raffle Drawing/Dinner

Mar 18 Volunteer Dinner

Mar 24-26 Spring Workshop (Kent Is.)

Apr 1 Installation of Officers

Apr 8 Kids Easter Party

ENF Most Valuable Student Scholarship Winners for 2017

Dear Lodge Brethren:

Newark Lodge #2281 had 6 of our scholarship applicants selected as first-round win-

ners by the ENF MVS selection board; 3 boys and 3 girls. All 6 have been passed on

for District judging.

Of these first round winners, Newark Lodge #2281 has selected the following 4 appli-

cants as winners of our first and second place scholarship awards for boys and girls.

NAME & ADDRESS HIGH SCHOOL AWARD

Jack S. Smith Newark Charter School 1st Place Boy

9 West Ridge Court Newark, DE 19711 Anna McCarter Charter School of Wilmington 1

st Place Girl

303 Fashion Circle Newark, DE 19711 Krishnan Nair William Penn High School 2

nd Place Boy

12 Altoona Avenue New Castle, DE 19720 Isabelle Gillian Padua Academy High School 2

nd Place Girl

170 Belmont Drive Wilmington, DE 19808

Our congratulations go out to these fine young people and future leaders. Notification

letters are being sent announcing their awards from our Lodge and inviting them all to

be recognized at our Lodge’s Installation and Awards Ceremony on Saturday, April 1st.

Please come out and help recognize their achievement. Please continue to donate to the Elks National Foundation so the National scholarships may continue into the future. Thank you.

Fraternally yours,

Frank E. Gillen

Scholarship Chair

February 2017

DAVID E. WOLCOTT'S DREAM FOR THE ARMY OF HOPE

David E. Wolcott was born on February 5, 1949 in Easton, MD, and he was a Civil Engineer by trade. In 1979, he married the love of his life, Connie Wol-cott and they enjoyed 36 years of marriage before her passing on April 22, 2015. Dave passed shortly thereafter on August 6, 2015.

Dave was initiated into the Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks on Janu-ary 23, 1986.

He was a leader by example as well as in title. He not only served in his own Lodge, Easton #1622, but also served in many positions for the Maryland, Delaware & District of Columbia State Association.

Dave was an Elk that really made an effort to live by the principles of our Order...

Charity, Justice, Brotherly Love and Fidelity. Extremely patriotic, he was quick to remind us of the importance of our Flag as the symbol of our Nation and our responsibility to the folks that served in our armed forces. He often reminded us of our duty to foster a spirit of Patriotism and Americanism in our community.

Early in 2015, the Maryland, Delaware and District of Columbia State Association began plans to implement an Army of Hope. The purpose of the Army of Hope would be to assist all currently serv-ing active duty military and reserve personnel, those wounded and the families of our Fallen He-roes. Dave knew funding for this Committee would be needed. His love and admiration for this group of service people and their families inspired him to come up with a plan to do just that.

With the encouragement and support of his wife, Connie, also an extraordinary Elk, he purchased a 1955 Ford 2dr Crown Victoria which he donated to the Maryland, Delaware & District of Columbia State Association to raffle off for the purpose of raising the needed funds. His dream of increasing service to our veterans and servicemen and women through implementation of The Army of Hope program was becoming a reality.

Shortly before his death, he requested that our State Association go forward with this dream of his. He felt confident that our Membership would embrace this additional service to those who have served us and their families as we continue to enforce our mantra "So long as there are Veterans, the Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks will never forget them".

As we march forward with Dave's Dream, please keep in mind that the Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks is a strictly volunteer organization, and all proceeds from this raffle will be used strictly for the purpose of benefiting those served by The Army of Hope, with no administrative costs.

Army of Hope Mission Statement

It is the mission of the MD, DE & DC Elks Association “Army of Hope” to bolster our existing Veter-

ans programs by finding and filling voids in services and support wherever they exist. To assist

the families of our Active Duty Military Servicemen and women, National Guardsmen and Reserv-

ists called into service and deployed in defense of our nation anywhere in the world. Additionally,

to provide additional support for our returning Wounded Warriors and the Veterans of past con-

flicts while at the same time remembering and honoring those men and women who made the ulti-

mate sacrifice in defense of our great Nation.

February 2017

MD,DE & DC Elks Association

Newark Elks Lodge 2281

CAR RAFFLE

1955 Ford Fairlane 2dr Crown Victoria vin: U5NW177391

Drawing: March 16, 2017 Need not be present to win

Proceeds to Benefit

MD, DE & DC Elks Association

Elks National Veterans Service Commission

Army of Hope 1 ticket $20.00 or 6 tickets for $100.00

Please make checks payable to Newark Elks Lodge 2281, 42 Elks Trail, New Castle, DE 19720

Contact: Newark Elks 302-328-2281 or Bob McIntyre 302-540-2880

Tickets can also be purchased through Val Huot, Mary Ann Izzo & Margie McIntyre.

Permit: 0000941

Come join us as we celebrate and march forward with “Dave’s Dream” of in-

creasing service to our veterans and servicemen and women through implemen-

tation of The Army of Hope program.

Where: Newark Elks Lodge #2281.

When: March 16th. Dinner starts at 6 PM, drawing to follow.

What: A ham & cabbage dinner. Dinner ticket is $10. Tickets on sale at the

Lodge or contact Robert McIntyre at [email protected] or Va-

lerie Huot at [email protected]..

February 2017

This year’s Hoop Shoot was held at Pleasantville elementary.

ATTENTION ALL VOLUNTEERS! Have you have helped at an event, worked Bingo,

worked in the kitchen, volunteered at the VA, as-

sisted with any of the many programs we partici-

pate in? Then you are invited to a Volunteer Ap-

preciation dinner. It will be held March 18th, 6pm.

Please sign up on the sheet posted at the lodge.

Thanks for all you do to make 2281 a great Elks

Lodge, and we will see you there!

February 2017

February 2017

DUES PAYMENT VOUCHER, 2017 - 2018 - NEWARK ELKS LODGE #2281

Member Name: ______________________________________________________ Member #: ___________________

Address: ________________________________ City: ___________________________ State: ____ Zip: ___________

Primary Phone #: ________________________________ Email: ___________________________________

Dues enclosed (check one) Regular Dues of $66.25* Life Member Dues of $38.25**

*Lodge dues $48, Grand Lodge $16.00, State $2.25 **Lodge dues $20, Grand Lodge $16.00, State $2.25

Dues payment is due no later than 3/31/16. Early payment is much appreciated.

2016 - 2017 ENF CONTRIBUTION

$10 $25 Other $______________

Just clip this voucher and enclose it with your dues check and ENF contribution.

Mail to Newark Elks #2281, Attn: Secretary, 42 Elks Trail, New Castle, DE 19720.

NEWS & VIEWS EDITOR: Bernie Huot Email: [email protected] Cell/Text: 410-487-3649

If you have an idea, submittal, question or comment about Lodge activities, email or text it to me by the 22nd of the month. As usual, we reserve the right of review for appropriateness of content and revision as necessary in accordance with editorial policies and oversight by the Exalted Ruler.

From the Office of the Secretary...

We are approaching that time of the year when dues payment for the upcoming year are due (April

1, 2017 through March 31, 2018). Dues request envelopes will be mailed in February. You can

also use the voucher below to remit your dues. Once we receive your dues payment, your new

membership card will be mailed to you within the week. Remember, your dues card ending on

3/31/2017 will not be valid to gain entrance into the Newark Elks Lodge #2281 beginning April 1,

2017.

We hope that you are also able to include a contribution to the ENF (Elks National Fund) with your

dues payment. The ENF funding is critical to the community and veterans programs that the Elks

Lodge is proud to be part of. Please consider a generous contribution.

If you have any questions, please feel free to contact me by email or phone.

Mary Ann Izzo

[email protected] or 302-836-8055

Come out and cheer for your team.

Fun starts at 5 PM.

mailto:[email protected]

February 2017

1963-64 Utley Crane*

1964-65 Otis Jennings*

1965-66 John Boeheim*

1966-67 Andrew Zimmermann*

1967-68 Howard Duncan*

1968-69 Melvin Melancon*

1969-70 Walter Gonce*

1970-71 William Cassidy*

1971-72 Richard Burg

1972-73 Joseph Pierson*

1973-74 Donald Doutt*

1974-75 John Benson

1975-76 Paul Helsel

1976-77 Ronald Zuka

1977-78 Irving Hochstein*

1978-79 James Landis

1979-80 Daniel McIntosh

1980-81 Raymond Grill

1981-82 Andrew Zimmermann*

1982-83 Nathion Noble

1983-84 John Hardy*

1984-85 Michael Alpaugh

1985-86 Barry Taylor

1986-87 William Sporay

1987-88 Harvey Scott III*

1988-89 James Brehony

1989-90 Francis Waraksa*

1990-91 Sherm Colbert

1991-92 Harvey Scott III*

1992-93 Ronald Zuka

1993-94 Frank Borst

1994-95 Ronald Zuka

1995-96 Lowell Bowers

1996-97 Joseph Cain

1997-98 Joseph Cain

1998-99 Lindsay Brown

1999-00 George Williams

2000-01 Mary Anne Colbert

2001-02 William Costigan

2002-03 Serge Yow


2004-05 Robert Lindfors



2007-08 Robert McIntyre


2009-10 Michelle Rhoads

2010-11 William Rhoads

2011-12 Gina Pepe

2012-13 Dan Monte Carlo


2014-15 Margie McIntyre

2015-16 Valerie Huot

*Deceased

Past Exalted Rulers:

Accident Prevention Mgr: Lindsay Brown, PER

Adult Christmas: House Committee

Americanism: Margie McIntyre, PER

Auditing & Accounting: Jack Davis Nancy Rife Al Rose

Bingo: Mary Ann Izzo Rich Izzo JR Biddison

Bingo Kitchen: Beth Biddison

Building & Grounds: Rich Izzo Ed Wortham

Bylaws: Dick Burg, PSP Margie McIntyre, PER

Camp Barrett: Marty Frost

Car Show: Phil Stout Bob McIntyre, PER

Children’s Christmas: Cheryl Holden Ryann Thompson

Children’s Easter: Margaret Harrity Ryann Thompson

Comedy Shows: Bill Rhoads, PER Michelle Rhoads, PER

Community Activities: Michelle Rhoads, PER

Crab Feast: JR Biddison

Delinquencies: Mary Ann Izzo

Drug Awareness: Valerie Huot ER Allison Lukaszewicz

Elks National Foundation: Valerie Huot, ER

Entertainment: Bob McIntyre, PER

Family Fun Fair: TBD

Fishing Derby: Marty Frost

Flag Day: Bob McIntyre, PER

Grants: Mary Ann Izzo Anita Viola

Government Relations: TBD

Hoop Shoot: Lynn McConnell

House Committee: Jack Davis Bill Costigan, PER Mike Matthei Bob McIntyre, PER John Perrot

Membership/Investigations: Bob McIntyre, PER Dee Ledeker Milton Draper

Jernick Fund: Michelle Rhoads, PER

Kentucky Derby: Jack Davis

Lodge Activities: Valerie Huot, ER

Lodge Mediator: Paul Helsel, PGER

Memorial Service: Lindsay Brown, PER

Mother’s Day Breakfast: Ed Wortham

NASCAR Breakfast: Ed Wortham

National Veterans Services: Val Huot Guy Boniface

News & Views Editor: Bernie Huot

Presiding Justice: Paul Helsel, PGER

PR & Promotions: Bernie Huot

Relief: Chair Officers

Scholarship: Frank Gillen Kristin Winchell Mark Winchell Lauren Wisniewski

Sickness & Distress: Theresa Baird

VA Carnival: TBD

Video Lottery: Margie McIntyre Jack Davis Ed Wortham

Committee Chair/Co-Chairs for 2016 - 2017*

*If you’d like to volunteer to help on a committee, contact any of the above people. The Lodge and its committee chairs are always looking for help.

Newark Elks Lodge #2281 42 Elks Trail New Castle, DE 19720-3857

February 2017

Dated Material . . . Please Expedite

ADDRESS SERVICE REQUESTED

“Celebrating Over 50 Years of Service to Our Community and Veterans”

LODGE HOURS OF OPERATION* Monday ........................................................... Closed Tuesday ............................................... 6 PM - 11 PM Wednesday .......................................... 5 PM - 11 PM Thursday .............................................. 6 PM - 12 AM Friday ..................................................... 4 PM - 1 AM Saturday ................................................. 1 PM - 1 AM Sunday ................................................. 1 PM - 10 PM

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