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© Watertown Elks Lodge 117 N. 1st Street, Watertown, WI 53094 ~ 920-261-5473 [email protected]

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FEBRUARY 2016

In this issue:

Old Timers 2

ER’s Message 3, 4, 5

Board od Director’s Info 5

Did You Know Message 6

Post Prom Mtg. 6

Veteran’s Names 7

Propositions for Membership 7

Lodge Rental 7

Sheepshead Tournaments 8

Birthdays 9

Technical School Scholarship 9

Lodge of the Year 9

Officer Information 9

Box Score 10

Lodge of Sorrows 10

Sickness and Distress 10

Sheepshead Results 10

Newsletter Editor Message 10

Constitution Contest 11

Calendar 12

Sponsors 13

Sponsors 14

Officers/Committees 15

Dues Statement-Lifetime 16

Dues Statement-Regular 17

Auxiliary Info 18

Secretary’s Message 18

Adopt a Flag 19

Christmas Decorations TY 19

Life Members 19

No Bartenders? 19

Chix and Fish Dinner 20

Triple Six Newsletter

Watertown Lodge

The faults of our members we write upon the sand,

their virtues on the tablets of love and memory.

WAYNE “JOE” SIMON

DOB: 06-10-1927

DOI: 09-23-1953

DOD: 12-28-2015

OLD TIMER’S NIGHT

On February 24th our lodge will recognize those

members that have had a continuous membership of

20 or more years. For those members we will provide

a complimentary dinner of barbeque, salad, fruit sal-

ad, dessert, coffee and milk.

The cost to all other members that wish to dine with

the "Old Timers" is $10.00. A sign up sheet will be

available at the lodge about 2 weeks prior to the dinner.

Dinner will be served by the Lodge Officers at 6pm.


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27 Years

Dennis Daley

Louis Hady

28 Years

Patrick Meyer

Charles Sims

30 years

John Bruno

David Burgess

Daniel Herbst

Melvin Knaack

Michael Meyer

32 Years

Hjalmar Roelke

33 Years

David John

Ron Maas

Marvin Zeman

34 Years

William Clark

35 years

James Nowatzki

Ronald Ziwisky

37 Years

Mark Erickson

Dennis Harshberger

38 Years

Richard DeCono

Robert LaPoint

Gregory Meyer

John Wanke

39 Years

Charles Corbett

Jerome Teska

40 Years

Gerald Dricken

41 Years

Richard Cerney

Thomas Hahn

Michael Siegrist

42 Years

Eli Crogan

Glenn Friedl

James Meyer

Alvin Schloesser

45 Years

Ralph Meiers

47 Years

Alfred Shumaker

48 Years

James Ptaschinski

49 Years

William Connor

William Kwapil

50 Years

John Himrich

Duane Mandel

Richard Wicker

51 Years

Carl Kitzinger

John Lemke

52 Years

James Clifford

54 Years

Thomas Finnel

55 Years

Peter Colletti

62 Years

Donald Krueger

64 Years

Earl Maas

65 Years

Joseph Darcey

George Prahl

OLD TIMERS

Thank you for your years

of service and

dedication to the BPOE

and our Lodge.

20 Years

Robert Kitsinger

James Kraemer

Michael Kraemer

Gerald Rabbach

21 Years

Louis Millevolte

Glenn Wilman

22 Years

Joel Rosenow

Thomas Stebins

23 Years

Bryan Bichler

Steven Foti

24 Years

Wayne Behm

Andrew Friedl

25 Years

Wilmer Brunk

Mark Dempsey

Paul Fink

Thomas Godfroy

Gerald Hepp

Steven Hepp

Dale Huhti

Robert Lemke

Meredith Thomson

26 Years

Max Justman

Kurt Meiers

Raymond Vick, Jr.


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A Message from Our

Exalted Ruler David DeCono

February 2016

Welcome to the Winter Wonder Land of Wisconsin. Holidays are over,

New Year’s resolutions are set and we have to wait till February for the

next holiday. You don’t have to wait. Come on down to the lodge and

enjoy the holiday cheer every day. The cold just started and I’m so ready for spring like everyone

else. It was another great month at the Watertown Elks Lodge with all kinds of activities.

At the Central District Meeting last Saturday morning in Oshkosh our Watertown Elks Lodge was

presented an award for being the “Central District Lodge of the Year”. It was an honor being

able to accept that award on behalf of Watertown Elks Lodge 666. Thank you to everyone who

helps makes our lodge a special place. There is a nice plaque down in the office that we need to

find a spot to display it. Other lodges like what we are doing and I hope we keep moving for-

ward in the future. Thanks again for all your help.

We just completed another Sheephead tournament on the 16th and backed it up with the first of, I

hope, many more “Open Jam’s” at the lodge. They will be on the third Sunday of the months. It

is musicians that just want to play music together. Come on out. You won’t be disappointed.

Our new plastic rectangular 8’ tables have arrived at the lodge. This means we have approximate-

ly 20 wood tables to sell and/or donate. We are asking $25.00 per table. I will be in charge of the

table distribution so if interested please contact me @ 920-248-9504. These will be on a first come

first serve basis.

We have a couple things in January to enjoy, like our Initiation of new Members on the 27th and

the Fish and Chicken dinner coming up on the 26th. I hope to see all your friendly faces down

there supporting our lodge.

In February there are going to be an interesting couple of lodge meetings. The first lodge meeting

of the month is on February 10th

is the meeting the PER’s run and is our nominations for next

year’s officer. The Second lodge meeting of the month on February 24th and we have the elec-

tions. We live in a democratic society and this is a time your vote does count.

This is going to interesting because we have two individuals running for Exalted Ruler’s position, two for the Lecturing Knight’s, and two for the Secretary’s. I have spoken to eve-

ryone and all intend to run. They are Gregg Breese and Mike Meyer for ER, Tom Hahn and Den-

nis Daily for Secretary and Pat McCarthy and Kelly Jeske for Lecturing Knight. I hope everyone

comes out to support our lodge and vote. Please contact them directly to get their perspective.


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What can we offer to you, as a member, to get you to WANT to come to the Lodge?

We started our meeting this month and I forgot to check the suggestion box. I apologize for not get-

ting those recorded in this month’s article. We will look at them at next month’s board meeting.

Thanks and keep them coming.

The following wasn’t in the newsletters that got mailed out. It was only in the Newsletter for our

electronic recipients. It was missed on what I sent in to be published, which was just an honest mis-

take.

I want everyone to get a chance to read this:

At our December 9th Lodge Meeting, I read a statement under the “Good of the Order” that I

want to share with everyone. I feel I need to make sure everyone has a chance to see this so there

is no confusion or miss-communications on what actually was said.

“I just need a few moments of everyone’s time. I really need to throw this out there and get it off

my chest. I took this position as ER thinking I’d be involved with a group of like-thinking men (and

Women) who come together for the good of the Elks Lodge which in turn works to support our

Veterans, and to improve our community. What I have found to my frustration a never-ending

supply of immaturity, hostility, and well, sneakiness. I will not name specific people, as those peo-

ple are well aware of their own actions. For those of you who come here to support what Elk-

Dom stands for, I thank you, appreciate you from the bottom of my heart, and am proud to stand

with and work with you. I must, at this point make it clear, I will not take sides in the pettiness

that has been taking place here. I will work with any group of people on any project that needs to

be done. I will no longer be sucked into these juvenile games that have been going on here. I have

observed both party’s pulling little snitches to “get even” or “fix” “get rid” of the other party’s.

Enough is enough. No one person is at fault. The results of this snowball effect of actions lie on

the shoulders of anyone who has done the action or said the words. Grown men need to own

their business. If you feel any part of this might be directed at you, then you apparently have

something you feel a little guilty about. So if the boot fits, lace it up and wear it. Everyone here is

a grown person with their own mind and thoughts. I’m not a babysitter. I feel comfortable with

many of the changes in this lodge as being legal and moving in the right direction. A number of the

memberships within the lodge have said they are happy with how things are going. I’ve had a few

ex-members tell me why they left. The choices I make, I make for the good of the Watertown Elks

Lodge.”

The” Adopt a Flag Campaign” is moving along with a lot of participation in the program. The first of

many flags donated by David DeCono is still flying above the lodge. There is an article attached to this

newsletter. Please call me personally with any questions on how to get involved. You donate the

sponsorship fee and we acknowledge you for the time your flag is flying.


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Board Of Directors Info

The 100 Year Committee will meet the 3rd Tuesday of each month at 6:30pm. An article of

events and lodge history will be put in the newspaper and on the lodge Facebook page.

The Upstairs Bar Renovation committee will meet February 18th at 7pm.

Our lodge received a $360.00 Earl Severite grant.

Older wooden table will be sole on a first come first serve basis at $25/table. These tables were

$150 each when they were brand new.

There is a proposal that non-members pat $5/night to play sheepshead. This will help cover the

cost of having the lodge open. This proposal will be addressed after April 1st, 2016.

The upstairs Smoke Eater will be taken down and posted on Ebay and Craigslist for sale.

A motion to purchase an Automatic External Defibulator (AED) will be brought to the lodge

floor at the next meeting.

The Communication committee presented their suggestions. The ER will put together the sug-

gestions and present them at the next lodge meeting.

Waiting on reports for: Christmas Dinner, Memorial Event, TV/Internet, Fireplace room dona-

tion plaque, insurance for lodge rental events

A motion was made and passed that the bill for the storage of the hospice equipment be paid in

full.

Tom G. reported that our boiler needs a high switch. This is required by our insurance.

Question—how much would it cost to have the fireplace cleaned so it could be used?

There is a need to review our hospice expenses and put a plan together as to how we are going

to fund this project.

We have taken in $925 from members thus far to help cover the costs of the Super bowl raffle.

Dennis D. and David D. will call the 12 delinquent members.

We can’t get any new members unless we make our community more aware of the Elks and what

we do.

Bring a guest to the Lodge and Help Spread the Word.

We have been renting the lodge out for more events which means we need more volunteers.

Don’t forget to call me @ 920-248-9504 with any issues and/or questions.

Don’t be afraid to call.

David

If you have an opinion about an item, event or topic you should attend a meeting

and share your thoughts.


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DID YOU KNOW?

The weekend of January 16-17 our lodge experienced a very busy weekend. Starting Saturday

morning our Lodge was recognized as the Lodge of the year at the central district meeting in Osh-

kosh. This was unexpected and at the same time a great reflection of how strong our leader is.

Congratulations Dave DeCono on leading the lodge to the top of the hill!

Shortly after receiving that award, a sheepshead tournament started in the Grand Ballroom. That’s

not all though. It continued through to Sunday afternoon when we saw the first Sunday Blues Jam

at the lodge. While we have experienced many busy weekends at our lodge, this one was more

unique than others.

The Jam session produced some wonderful music and memories. The idea for this has been tossed

around for quite some time without gaining traction. When Wayne Arborgast, Brian Gatzke, and

Don Hale decided this was going to happen, we saw it get done.

Two new members working with a seasoned veteran teamed up to have live music, dancing, social-

izing, and a darn good time. There were many people involved with this event. Wayne Arobor-

gast worked to assure there would be musicians while Bryan Gatzke volunteered to bring down the

electronics needed for live music. Don Hale helped both of them get the music going...and sound-

ing great. Many others helped out to make this a fun Sunday. I cannot wait for the second jam ses-

sion the third Sunday in February (21st).

The actions of that weekend remind me of the Leading Knights words given to new members during

initiation. Having the privilege to say these words in my current role they strike me as on point and

important.

“Elks, we teach not alone the charity of alms, but the higher and nobler charity of thought, word

and deed. Our whole influence in life is determined by the good deeds we do rather than by the

emotions we feel. The kindliest feeling may vanish, the best resolve may be forgotten; but the influ-

ence of a good deed, honestly and promptly performed, will continue forever.”

Imagine this, people just started something new and fun for everyone. In the spirit of Elkdom, they

let their thought, word, and deed speak volumes to everyone playing a part. Thanks to all for re-

minding me of the value and truth in our rituals. Refreshing these principles can never hurt and al-

ways inspire the best in Elks.

Fraternally Yours,

Leading Knight

Gregg Breese

The Elks Post Prom committee will be meeting on February 23, 2016. This meeting will be held on the main bar level

and is expected to last no more than 30 minutes. If you are interested in helping with the post prom activities for the Elks Lodge please plan on attending. Questions should be

directed at the committee chair, Gregg Breese 414-704-9969 or [email protected]

tel:414-704-9969

mailto:[email protected]


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HOST YOUR EVENT AT THE LODGE!!

Rental fee is discounted

for Lodge Members!!

Reception Hall with Stage & Bar

Capacity 325

For a dinner 210

Wi-fi available

Great place for weddings & parties!

Lounge located on 2nd floor.

Additional dining room with full kitchen

located on lower level.

Contact Cindy Peters 920-988-2406

We can assist you with most any event!!

This is the updated list of the names of the Watertown Elks Veterans.

Is anyone missing?

Behm, Wayne Hahn, Thomas

Berres, Pete Hepp, Gerald

Block, Wallace Hepp, Steven

Connor, William Himrich, John

Corbett, Charles LaPoint, Robert

Counsell, Ronald Meyer, Patrick

Daley, Dennis Mueller, Richard

Darcey, Joseph Rosenow, Joel

DeCono, Richard Stangler Sr., Robert

Dutcher, Mark Thomson, Meredith

Erickson, Mark Vogel, Norbert

Finnel, Thomas Zeman, Marvin

Friedl, Glenn

Please let the newsletter editor know if any of the Watertown Elks Lodge Veteran’s are missing from this list. Thank you.

PROPOSITIONS FOR

MEMBERSHIP

Milton Swantz, PSP - Transfer

Sponsored by Joy and Ryan

Swantz

Kyle Bliefernicht - Watertown

Proposed by Carl Johnson

Joseph DeCono - Watertown

Proposed by David DeCono


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The Watertown Elks Sheepshead tournament was held on January 16th, 2016 in the Grand Ballroom

with 58 players. There was a 2-way tie for 7th & 8th and a 2-way tie for 9th & 10th place.

The next tournament

is February 20th.

Play starts at 12:30 sharp.

The doors open at 11am.

There will be four rounds of

six hands.

Players of all skill levels are

encouraged to play.

1st Michael Roecker 6th Dale Kylmanen

2nd Todd Christopherson 7th & 8th Loren Bohlender

3rd Linda Kilps 7th & 8th Dave Kerschke

4th Thomas E. Kraus 9th & 10th Bob Beyer

5th Kevin Kleist 9th & 10th Paul Dishneau


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Thomas Stebbins 05

David Bell 11

Gerald Rabbach 13

Lloyd Holterman 17

Rodney Johnson 18

Richard Mueller 19

Kevin Clifford 22

James Nowatzki 23

William Kwapil 26

Christopher Pirkel 28

FEBRUARY

Nomination and

Election of Officers

See the enclosed calendar

for these very important

dates.

If you are able, please take

an active part in this

process.

Be sure to cast your

vote.

Lodge of the Year!

Congratulations to our officers and all those

who have helped them work toward their vision

for our lodge.

ER, David DeCono (center)

& Loyal Knight, Mark Dutcher (right)

Technical School Scholarship

The application is on the Wisconsin Elks Asso-

ciation website. The application was sent to

the Technical schools mid-January.

Go to: www.wielks.com; The Documents at

the bottom of the page; Forms; 2015-2015

Technical Scholarship Application.

Hello, my name is Mark Dutcher. I am run-

ning for the position of Leading Knight of our

Watertown Lodge. I have been a member of

our lodge for 4 years. The reason I am run-

ning for Leading Knight is because I would

like to see the continuous growth of our

lodge and help out in anyway I can with all

of the GREAT events our lodge has to of-

fer. I am honored to serve as Chair on a few

committees: our Christmas Dance, DARE pro-

gram, Super Bowl event, Central District

Bean Bag Tournament, the current Bean Bag

League and our upstairs bar renovation. It is

very important to me that when decisions are

made that they are made to benefit our

lodge and community, nothing else. I hope I

have your support in helping make our lodge

the best it can be.


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Lodge of Sorrows

M embers ~ Are you aware of the Lodge of Sor-

rows?

It is a meaningful ritual performed by Officers and

Lodge Members as a tribute in remembrance of your

loved one.

For many reasons, it is not an automatic ritual that mem-

bers perform for a departed member. When an Elk pass-

es, a member of his or her family needs to request the

Lodge of Sorrow through the Lodge office or through an

officer.

When planning your loved one’s funeral, you may want

to consider including the Lodge of Sorrows. This may

well be an important ritual that he/she would have want-

ed. Lodge Office # 920-261-5473

“At this time we should pause in thoughtful review of the prin-

cipals we uphold. The faith we follow teaches us to live in

bonds of Charity with all mankind. To do justice to one anoth-

er raises the standard of human excellence everywhere. Broth-

erly Love is a torch that sheds light over the whole pathway of

life. Fidelity inspires us to be true to one another, and to treas-

ure the memory of the departed.”

Sickness & Distress

Please call ER Dave DeCono, Chaplain Kelly

Jeske or the Lodge Office when you or one of

our Elk members goes into the hospital, nurs-

ing home, respite care, or is recuperating from

an illness or injury. We would like to send a

card and make every effort to visit or help in

some way to ensure they are not forgotten.

ER Dave DeCono

#920-696-3825

Chaplain Kelly Jeske

#920-326-9663

Lodge Office

# 920-261-5473

Beginning Membership Total 4/1/2015:193

Increases………………...………………………15

Decreases……………………………….……….7

Calculated Membership Total:………...…...201

CLMS Active Members:…………………...…201

Average Age: ……...…………………….....61.74

Gain/Loss:………………………………...……..8

Delinquency:…………………………………...12

Lapsation Rate:…………………………...6.22%

Applications Total….…………………………..4

Life Members:…………………………..…......17

Honorary Life Members:………………...….…7

Total Honorary & Life Members:.….…...…..24

Life Percentage…………………………..12.44%

Sheepshead Results

January 5th

1st half: Chris Pirkel and Dan Stratman (tied)

2nd half: Joel Rosenow

1st place: Dan Stratman

2nd place: Joel Rosenow

3rd place: Chris Pirkel

4th place: Bonnie Stoltenburg

January 19th

1st half: Marge Stratman

2nd

half: Rose Holterman

1st place: Chris Pirkel

2nd

place: Rose Holterman

3rd place: Marge Stratman

Come and join the fun!

We play on the 1st, 3rd and 5th Tuesday

of the month.

A Note From the Newsletter Editor:

1 - Committee Chairpersons: Please, Please send

me info on your committee and the great things

your committee is accomplishing. Pictures are al-

ways welcome.

2 - Does anyone know if there are veterans in our

area living on the street?

3 - If you have an idea for a newsletter article

please feel free to write it and send it to me for

publication in the newsletter.

4 - Ideas on how to improve the newsletter are

always welcome.


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Please share info with family and friends

US Constitution Scholarship Contest

Who can apply ? All senior students at high schools in the Watertown area are eligible to enter. Participants must be American citizens.

What are the scholarship prizes? Three scholarship prizes will be awarded locally: 1st place - ($300), 2nd place - ($200), 3rd place - ($100). The senior who achieves the highest score at Watertown will then advance to the State Constitution Contest. The local winner will receive an additional $500 from the state and then compete with about 25 other contestants from the other Elks Lodges in Wisconsin. The top 13 winners at the state level contest are awarded prizes from $675 to $2625.

Tell me about the test: The test will consist of 40 multiple choice questions and one es-say. The essay will be used as a tie-breaker. Participants will have 60 minutes to take the test, but most finish in about half of that time

The local test be given on Tuesday, March 8, 2016, at 6:30 PM at the Watertown Elks Lodge. The lodge is located at 117 N. 1st Street

The state competition will be held on Sunday, April 10, 2016, at 11:00 AM at a location to be announced.

How do I register? Contact Nancy DeCono at [email protected]

List name, school grade, e-mail, and phone.

Who is invited to take the test? High Schools invited include Fort Atkinson, Jeffer-son, Johnson Creek, Lake Mills, Lakeside Lutheran, Luther Prep, Oconomowoc, Waterloo and Watertown.

Who is the sponsor? The Wisconsin State Elks Association sponsors this test to pro-mote an interest in, and an understanding of, the constitution of our country.

ELKS

mailto:[email protected]


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FEBRUARY 2016

Thirsty

Thursday

BOG/BOD

6:00 p.m.

Thirsty

Thursday

SUN MON TUE WED THU FRI SAT

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Super Bowl

Party and

Raffle

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Blues

Jam

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Newsletter Due Date:

Tuesday, February 23rd

Send submission to:

[email protected]

Masons

Lodge Mtg

7p.m.

Officer

Nomination

NEWSLETTER

due date.

Sheepshead

6:30 p.m.

Sheepshead

6:30 p.m.

Thirsty

Thursday

Auxiliary Mtg.

6p.m.

Marines

Bean Bags

7p.m.

Bean Bags

7p.m.

Bean Bags

7p.m.

Bean Bags

7p.m.

LOUNGE HOURS: Wed. 5:00-9:00; Thur. 4:30-8:30; Fri. 5:00-9:00

Thirsty

Thursday

Lodge Mtg

7p.m.

Election of

Officers &

Old Timer’s

Night

Fish/Chix

Buffet


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Earl Maas 57-59 Jim Kraemer 00-01

James Clifford 68-70 Ron Layton 02-03

Ralph Meiers 75-77, 82-83 Dick DeCono 03-04, 10-11

Thomas Finnel 79-80 Ryan Swantz, FDL 04-05

Glenn Friedl 80-81,98-99, 11-12 John Pirkel 06-07

Mark Erickson 83-84 Dianne Kennedy 07-08

James Meyer 87-89 John Bruno 12-13, Wauk. 03-04

Alvin Schloesser 91-92 Dan McKee 13-14

Dennis Daley 93-94, 96-97, 04-05 Mike Meyer 14-15

Jack Lemke 94-95, 01-02

Mark Dempsey 95-96

Ron Maas 97-98

Accident Prev Tom Godfroy 920-285-6739

Americanism Jerry Hepp 920-285-6739

Auditing/Accting Dick Mueller

Auxiliary Pres Nancy DeCono 920-261-6770

Bar Manager Cindy Peters 920-988-2406

Club Set-up Lou Millvolte 262-719-8638

Decorations Nancy DeCono 920-261-6770

Drug Awareness Mark Dutcher 920-206-0959

Elks National Dennis Daley 920-262-1971

Event Coord Cindy Peters 920-988-2406

Flag Day Gregg Breese 414-704-9969

Government Rel Tom Godfroy 920-261-5610

Hoop Shoot Nicole Smith

Karri Stangler 414-531-2839

Hospital Eqpt Mike Meyer 920-342-4850

Orientation Dave DeCono 920-696-3825

Investigation Ralph Meiers 920-261-9118

Lapsation Tom Hahn 920-262-2345

Lodge Activities Gregg Breese 414-704-9969

Maint./Repair Alvin Schloesser

Tom Godfroy

Gregg Breese

920-261-4452

920-285-5606

414-285-5606

Membership Gregg Breese 414-704-9969

Memorial Day Kelly Jeskse 920-326-9663

National Vets Bill Connor

Tom Godfroy

920-261-3223

920-261-5610

Newsletter Fran Vandre 920-723-2122

PER Assoc Dan McKee 920-261-6820

Public Relations Dave DeCono 920-696-3825

Ritualistic Dennis Daley 920-262-1971

Scholarships Dianne Kennedy 920-248-1010

Standing Relief Mike Meyer 920-342-9439

State Major Proj Dennis Daley 920-262-1971

Constitution Nancy DeCono 920-261-6770

Visiting Comm. Kelly Jeske 920-326-9663

Youth Activities Julie Alitto 920-261-2021

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Exalted Ruler Dave DeCono 920-696-3825

Leading Knight Gregg Breese 414-704-9969

Loyal Knight Mark Dutcher 920-206-0959

Lecturing Knight Ryan Swantz 920-539-0548

Secretary Tom Hahn 920-262-2345

Treasurer Dennis Daley 920-262-1971

Tiler Ron Maas 920-261-4715

Esquire Ralph Meiers 920-261-9118

Chaplain Kelly Jeske 920-326-9663

Inner Guard Doris Friedl 920-261-1452

Alt Grand Ldg. Conv Jim Meyer 920-723-1110

Board of Directors (Lodge) (Sec. 12,7070)

Chrmn: Jerry Hepp 2015, Tom Godfroy 2016, Chuck Cor-

bet 2017, Dave DeCono, Gregg Breese

Mark Dutcher, Ryan Swantz

Board of Governors (Club) (Sec. 16,040)

Chrmn: ER David DeCono, Leading Knight Gregg Breese,

Loyal Knight Mark Dutcher, Lecturing Knight Ryan Swantz

Trustees: Jerry Hepp, Tom Godfroy, Chuck Corbet

Past Exalted Ruler Association

President .............................................. Dan McKee

Vice President ....................................... Mike Meyer

Secretary/Treasurer………………… ....... Dennis Daley

2015-2016 Officers

Watertown Lodge Living Past Exalter Rulers


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LIFETIME / HONORARY MEMBER DUES

Lodge No. 666 Watertown, WI 02/2016 117 N First Street Watertown, WI 53094-3701

Your Name: _______________________________________________________

Your Address: ______________________________________________________

E-Mail Address: ____________________________________________________

Veteran Info: _____________________________ ___________________

Branch of Service Years Served

DUES STATEMENT - April 1, 2016 TO April 1, 2017

1. Prepaid Dues $85.50

Required Amount Due: $85.50

[CHECK APPLICABLE OPTIONAL DUES BELOW]

_____ 2. ELKS NATIONAL FOUNDATION $10.00 Enclosed

_____ 3. STATE MAJOR PROJECT $10.00 Enclosed _____ 4. WEA BENEVOLENT FUND $10.00 Enclosed _____ 5. BUILDING MAINTENANCE $50.00 Enclosed

Please return this statement with your payment.

Mail both items to the Lodge, drop them off at the bar or in the Lodge office.

Thank you.

TOTAL AMOUNT ENCLOSED: ____________


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REGULAR MEMBER DUES

Lodge No. 666 Watertown, WI 02/2016 117 N First Street Watertown, WI 53094-3701

Your Name: _________________________________________________________

Your Address: _______________________________________________________

E-Mail Address: ______________________________________________________

Veteran Info: __________________________ _______________

Branch of Service Years Served

DUES STATEMENT - April 1, 2016 TO April 1, 2017

1. Prepaid Dues $149.50

Required Amount Due: $149.50

[CHECK APPLICABLE OPTIONAL DUES BELOW]

_____ 2. ELKS NATIONAL FOUNDATION $10.00 Enclosed

_____ 3. STATE MAJOR PROJECT $10.00 Enclosed _____ 4. WEA BENEVOLENT FUND $10.00 Enclosed _____ 5. BUILDING MAINTENANCE $50.00 Enclosed

Please return this statement with your payment.

Mail both items to the Lodge, drop them off at the bar or in the Lodge office.

Thank you.

TOTAL AMOUNT ENCLOSED: _____________


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AUXILIARY NEWS

Next Meeting: Wednesday, February 3rd

Time: 6:00PM

Activities: Lite dinner, Program - Cooking with Herbs, and Meeting

Attendance: Auxiliary Members, Spouses of Elks, Elks and guests

Auxiliary Officers 2015-2016

Presidents Nancy DeCono, Vice President: Harriet Daley, Secretary: Diane Fontaine,

Treasurer: Jackie Pfister Trustees: Marlene Meiers, Bernie Mueller, Deb Hayes

A Message from Our Secretary, Tom Hahn:

“Year after year you never fail to bring joy to someone who has no family ties.”

Many of you know that, over the past year, situations have occurred at the Lodge that bother me

a lot and led me to conclude that I did not want to be active in management of the Lodge any

longer. My decision bothered me because I had made a five year commitment to serve as Secre-

tary—it takes a long time to learn and do the job even reasonably well. But, so far, nothing has

changed so I am going to stand by my decision.

Then the Lodge received a thank you card from a Christmas dinner recipient that included the

statement that we “…bring joy to someone who has no family ties”. How do I walk away from

an organization that does the good that we do? I don’t, so I will seek another elected Lodge posi-

tion for which I have some expertise.

The benefit to the Lodge from the situation described above is that we will get some backup in an

area where we have very little now. You all know what happened to the Packers when Jordy

Nelson went down with a knee injury and no one stepped up to replace him! Well, I am no

Jordy Nelson, but I will be able to provide Secretary backup and perform another mandatory

function if I am elected.

Speaking of elections, we will accept nominations for all our elected positions at our first regular

February membership meeting on Wednesday the 10th. We will hold elections of officers at our

second membership meeting on Wednesday the 24th.

Please join us at those meetings, and give thought to how you can help our Lodge continue to “…

bring joy to someone who has no family ties” or who is ill or who is a veteran or who is a youth.

We do good!


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QUESTION:

What happens if we do not have

enough volunteer bar tenders for an

event?

Do we hire the number of bartenders

needed? What is the cost?

If we are going to continue to in-

crease the number of events that are

held of our lodge we will need to in-

crease the number of volunteer bar-

tenders we have or look into another

option.

Share your thoughts with our officers

Fran

Life Member requests

Robert LaPoint and Ronald Maas have

met the requirements and have

requested Life Membership

Vote will be taken at the February 24th

meeting

THANKS!! ! THANKS!!! THANKS !!!

AS 2016 emerges, it is a good time to look back over the seasonal decorations that adorned our

lodge during the holiday season in 2015 creating a spectacular holiday environment. This year

the magnificent ballroom remained decorated for a longer time so a later holiday party could be

celebrated with vigor. Terry Breeze, Cindy Peters and Tina Dutcher shared their many talents

when creating the ballroom and upper bar.

The Main Bar and Dining Room were decorated used the talents of Irmgard Krueger, Diane

LaPoint, Paul and Nancy Stadler, Diane Fontaine, Deb Hayes, Darelyn Skladanek and Dick and

Nancy DeCono. Before the final touches were completed, a mystery person came forward and

decorated the elevator tree. This year two smaller trees in the dining room featured Skip Prahl’s

crochet angels and paper stars commemorating Skip and all the ladies who have served the lodge

so faithfully through the years. We are grateful for that same faithful decorating crew, that then

returned in January, and got everything all packed, cleaned up and ready for ready for Valen-

tine’s Day. THANKS!! THANKS!! THANKS!!

B.P.O. Elks Lodge

117 North First Street

Watertown, WI 53094

Addressed To A Very Important Elk!

NON-PROFIT Organization

U.S. POSTAGE PAID

WATERTOWN, WI 53094

PERMIT NO. 211

RETURN SERVICE REQUESTED

Watertown Lodge

WATERTOWN ELKS LODGE

FISH & CHICKEN DINNER

February 26, 2016

Serving from 5:30 - 7:00 p.m.

Lounge Opens at 4 p.m.

Adults: $11.50

Children (10 and up): $11:50

Children (5 - 9): $5.50 Reservations are appreciated!

Children 4 and under: Free 920-261-5473

Early Bird Special (5:30-6:00): $10.50