sanford elks lodge #1679 the er news november 2020 …nov 11, 2020 · chris setzer got a real...

April, 2019

Sanford Elks Lodge #1679 The 1679’er News November 2020

Exalted Ruler: Chris Setzer

910 Carthage Street • Sanford, North Carolina 27330 • www.sanfordelks1679.org Phone (919) 776-3660 • Email [email protected]

Dear Elks Families:

First, Happy Thanksgiving to you all!

As you will see throughout this newsletter, the biggest news is that our own Steve Johnson has been awarded the highest achievement within the Elks in North Carolina. Congratulations to Steve.

We continue to move along. Keeping the lodge clean and safe. My appreciation goes out to all mem-bers that have contributed in their own way. Special thanks goes to Tim Sinnott and his never ending efforts.

We will have a small anniversary celebration on Saturday November 14. DJ Mike will be there and we will have hors d’oeuvres and drink specials. More details to follow in email and Facebook.

Looking forward to December and the Christmas season. Stay tuned. We are holding until we see where we go in the “phases” to determine what we can and cannot do.

Wishing you all the best this holiday season.

Chris Setzer, Exalted Ruler www.sanfordelks1679.org Email: [email protected]

Lodge Officers

Exalted Ruler………………...…...Chris Setzer Leading Knight………….…..Addison Johnson Loyal Knight…………..............…...Alex Voytik Lecturing Knight……………..Chanda Coomer Secretary……….....Steve Johnson, PDDGER Treasurer…………..……..Mike McGraw, PER Chaplain…………..………....Randall Mattingly Inner Guard……………..……....Eric Davidson Esquire………………………………...Chris Gill Tiler………………….……..Rodney Cummings 1-Year Trustee…………..Joe Clancy, DDGER 2-Year Trustee…..…….….....Scott Pace, PSP 3-Year Trustee…..…..Nathan Cochrane, PER

Committees

PER President…….………………..Joe Clancy Elks National Foundation…..…Steve Johnson Americanism………………....Chanda Coomer National Veterans Service….….…Lee Littiken Auditing/Accounting…….……….Mike Gonella Drug Awareness…………....Randall Mattingly Public Relations……………Gordon Anderson Risk Management……….………..Brent Smith Youth Activities……………Addison Johnson Membership……………….………..Scott Pace

Club Manager…………….……….Tim Sinnott Pool Manager…………….……....Carolyn Lee

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Sanford Elks Lodge #1679 Newsletter ● November 2020

Tip of the Antlers! A great big “hoof clappin” Tip of the Antlers to:

Tim Sinnott and Glen Gunter for lodge plumbing improvements

Lori Johnson who secretly provided information for Steve’s Thad Eure nomination

English teacher, Alyson Cochrane for edited the nomination

To the Elks board members who managed to keep Steve’s award a secret for 13 whole months

Melissa Graham and Mike McGraw for providing chili for the cook-off

Gary Short for blowing the parking lot

Chanda Coomer and Steve Johnson for heading up red ribbon week

This is what makes our Lodge successful!!! It takes lots and lots of volunteers. Thanks again to

everyone that takes time out of their busy schedule to help our Lodge continue to demonstrate

“Elks Care-Elks Share”.

East Central District Exalted Ruler of the Year

During the Fall convention in October, Nathan Cochrane, PER, was awarded the 2019-2020 Exalted Ruler of the Year award for the North Carolina East Central District. Please help us in congratulating Nathan for this accomplishment. We look forward to many more years of Na-than’s leadership at our lodge.

Sanford Brings Home more Awards

During the North Carolina State Convention help in October, our lodge was able to bring home several awards. Exalted Ruler Chris Setzer got a real workout walking form the back of the ban-quet room to the front to accept all these awards. Maybe next time, he’ll learn to sit in the front of the room.

• First Place in the State for the best website.

• Third Place in the State for ENF donation for lodge sized 250 to 499. $14.82 per member.

• Steve Johnson accepted the award for the East Central Dis-trict finishing 2nd in the State in ENF contributions. Steve is the district chairman.

• Nathan Cochrane - East Central ER of the Year

• Steve Johnson - Thad Eure award.

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OUR OWN RECEIVES THE HIGHEST AWARD

IN THE STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA

At the recent North Carolina State Convention held on October 31st in Myrtle Beach, Steve John-son was awarded the coveted Thad Eure Distinguished Service Award.

For more information on the award itself, please see the 75th anniversary news.

Here is Steve’s nomination in its entirety.

To the Thad Eure Distinguished Service Award Committee,

The Sanford Lodge #1679 is submitting this strong recommendation for Steven Mark Johnson, PER for the Thad Eure Distinguished Service Award. This nomination was voted on and approved in a special meeting of San-ford Elks Lodge #1679, when Steve was absent, on August 15, 2019.

Steven M Johnson, "Steve,” was born to Nathan and Clarissa Johnson on August 30, 1963. He graduated from Lee Senior High School in 1981 and Central Carolina Community College in 1983 with a degree in Electrical Engineering Technology. Steve has been married to his wife Lori for 37 years. The couple were high school sweet hearts. Steve is a wonderful husband to Lori and father to Courtney and Addison. He is a Papa to Rylan and Saylor. Steve has dedicated his life to being the best husband, father, and grandfather he could be. When the kids were little, he spent countless hours attending and volunteering his children’s activities. His commitment to service did not stop with his family, but instead he continued his service into all realms of his life.

See Johnson, Page 4



Submitted by Sanford NC Elks Lodge# 1679

January 25, 2020

Nathan Cochrane - Exalted Ruler

Mike McGraw - Nominator

Johnson From Page 3



75 years of the Sanford Lodge

and the North Carolina

Thad Eure Distinguished Service Award

Thad Eure

Thaddeus A. Eure (1899-1993) served as North Carolinas Secretary of State from 1936-1989. He was the longest serving elected official in NC state government.

Mr. Eure was a member of the Raleigh Elks Lodge. He served as NC Elks state president from 1945 to 1946. This made him the state president that instituted our lodge.

In addition he held several state and grand lodge positions during his life. He is credited as being among our founders of the North Carolina State Elks Association.

The North Carolinas Distinguished award was established in 1967 to replace the state Elk of the Year award. In 1987 the award was renamed The Thad Eure Distinguished Service Award.

The award is given to an Elk who has truly distinguished themselves in promoting the principles and pro-grams of Elkdom. The candidate should also have a history of service to their community, state and country. Many years there was no candidate that rose to the occasion so no award was presented at all. It is only when a nomination is made that passes deep investigation and scrutiny of a committee, will a recipient be deemed worthy.

Our lodge has had 3 award recipients in our history with our newest addition last month.

Let’s revisit those three with a renewed congratulations.

D. Steve Gunter H. Lee Littiken Steven M. Johnson

1996 2010 2020



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Clubroom Menu

Monday Night Sandwiches (Served 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm)

• Ribeye Steak, Lettuce, Tomato, Onions - $10

• Marinated Chicken, Lettuce, Tomato, Onions - $8

• Marinated Grilled Chicken Salad - $8

All served with home fries

Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday Night Fryer Food (Served 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm)

• Chicken Tenders - $7

• Chicken Wings - $7

• Homemade Chips - $3.50

• Mozzarella Stick - $5

• Fried Pickles - $3.50

• French Fries - $1.75

• Jalapeño Poppers - $3.50

Thursday Night Specialty Items (Served 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm)

Note: Please sign up (or call) to guarantee your meal

• Nov 5 Sloop $8

• Nov 12 Philly Cheesesteak w/ Fries $9.00

• Nov 19 Fryer Food Menu

• Nov 26 Closed - Happy Thanksgiving

Friday Night Specials

(Served 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm)

Note: Please sign up (or call) to guarantee your meal

• Nov 6 ½ Pound Grilled Shrimp $10.00

• Nov 13 Grilled Porkchops, Cheesy Taters, Garlic Bread $14.00

• Nov 20 Cheeseburger in Paradise $9.00

• Nov 27 Fryer Food or Eat your own leftovers

Order Monday, Thursday, and Friday meals online (at least 24hrs in advance) at:

https://sanfordelks1679.org/menu-2/online-ordering/

Reminders: Families can eat in ladies lounge! NOTE: Menu and prices subject to change.

Club Room Hours Monday thru Thursday 3-11pm

Friday 3-12pm ∙ Saturday 12-11pm ∙ Sunday 1-8pm

Every Day & Night - $7

Soft Pretzel w/cheese

$3.25

Saturday Food Services

4:00 PM - 8:00 PM



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