Greater Pine Island Elks Lodge #2781 5630 Pine Island Road

Bokeelia, FL 33922

The Elkhorne

VOLUME 25 NUMBER 8 LODGE 239-283-4388 NOVEMBER 2018

GREETINGS FROM YOUR EXALTED RULER

Wow! What a month it has been. The Lodge has picked up in activities and events. Things are going exceptionally well. I am starting to see familiar faces coming back into the Lodge. The Oktoberfest in the beginning of October got us off to a good start and, as usual, was successful. The food was excellent, thank you Heike and Lee Wil-bur. The entertainer, Tony “O”, the One-man Band, was exceptional, one of the better en-tertainers we have had here at the Lodge

As November starts we first want to remember all veterans on November 11, as they have preserved the rights and freedom of our great country. November is also the month of giv-ing thanks for all we have received throughout this year, for our families and friends and all

the blessings that God has given us. Remember all those who have gone to a better place.

Regarding upcoming events - don't forget to mark your calendars for:

November 10: Memorial Service for Brother Gerard Barnhart

November 11: Veterans Dinner- Whether you’re a Veteran or not I encourage you to join us Sunday, Novem-ber 11th for a great meal and special program. Jim Flanders will be here with a special program to honor our Veterans. All Veterans and Active Duty Military will receive a complimentary dinner that evening. Please call the club to reserve your seat!

November 17: 23rd Annual Charitable Trust Golf Tournament – This is our annual fundraiser for our Charita-ble Trust, which funds our events and activities for youths on Greater Pine Island. Please support this event by sponsoring a hole $100 and/or signing up your foursome to play.

November 22: Lodge Thanksgiving Potluck Dinner – Please make plans to join your fellow Elks for great food and fellowship.

November 27: Please join us in welcoming the District Deputy, Samuel Wenzel, who will be visiting our Lodge.

Lots of good things are happening at the Lodge. Make sure to drop by and check them out. I want to personal-ly thank all the volunteers for helping in the month of October. Don’t forget that our volunteers are what makes our Lodge and club a success. We are always in need of volunteers for numerous activities, so please contrib-ute; you will be happy that you did.

Finally, I would like to remind everyone that our Lodge Meetings are held on the 2nd and 4th Tuesdays of each month (2nd only, in December), so if you have any ideas or concerns, or just want to see first-hand what's going on in terms of Lodge business and activities, I would encourage you to attend. Often, information that "floats about" is not exactly accurate. In fact, I heard of a sign that is posted in the Club Room of one of our Elk Lodg-es, that reads as follows: "Your comments at the Bar are useless; Your comments at a Lodge Meeting are priceless."

Peace and Blessings and have a Great Thanksgiving

Fraternally

Judy Hopkins, ER

HOUSE COMMITTEE

Stan Chmielewski 239-671-4681 Mike Chura, Co-Chairman 239-283-4257 Marilyn Grossmueller 908-403-4272 Beverley Henderson 283-1983 Judy Hopkins, Interim Co-Chair 425-346-7226 Denise Hoogstra 517-819-0339 Joyce Lake 616-283-7121 Linda Henry 314-287-9569

LODGE OFFICERS 2018-2019 Board of Directors:

Exalted Ruler Judy Hopkins 425-346-7226 Leading Knight Ed Wisniefski 443-8674 Loyal Knight Doug Betterley 732-740-5287 Lecturing Knight Joseph Kosty 738-6060 1 Yr. Trustee Lee Lemay 603-479-2717 2 Yr. Trustee George Yorkston 443-504-2251 3 Yr. Trustee Keith McGovern 4 Yr. Trustee Bob Hoogstra, PER 989-1084 5 Yr. Trustee Fred Hopkins 425-864-5671

Other Officers:

Secretary Donna Yorkston 443-562-8501 Treasurer Lee Wilbur, PER 940-4341 Esquire Debbie Stinson 352-455-2502 Chaplain Beverley Henderson 283-1983 Inner Guard Jay Lingwall 573-239-0560 Tiler Connie Smith 410-4277 Organist Vacant Mediator Leroy Lippmann, PDD 283-8848 Lodge Advisor Leroy Lippmann, PDD 283-8848 Presiding Justice Vacant

The Elkhorne is published by

Greater Pine Island Elks Lodge #2781 239-283-4388

ER/Publicity Judy Hopkins 425-346-7226 Editor Heike Wilbur 319-7758

All articles must be submitted as attachments to the Editor via e-mail prior to the 15th of each month:

heikewilbur1@gmail.com

All articles are subject to editing.

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COMMITTEE CHAIRMEN

Accident Prevention George Yorkston Americanism Auditing Don Ware Community Activities Drug Awareness Carol Jo Nelson Flag Day Jack Rovaldi, PER Government Relations Keith McGovern Harry-Anna Donna Yorkston Hoop Shoot Liz Duchaine, PER Investigating Denise Hoogstra Lapsation/Membership Lodge Activities Ann McDonald Major Projects (State) Donna Yorkston Memorial Day National Foundation Lee Wilbur, PER Orientation Judy Hopkins PER Association Leroy Lippmann, PDD Public Relations Judy Hopkins Relief Chair Officers Scholarships Judy Hopkins Veterans Services Jack Rovaldi, PER Visiting Youth Activities

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FROM THE SECRETARY’S DESK

We are anxiously awaiting all our snowbirds as a few are returning. The office continues to be busy with improvements for the lodge. Our delinquent list is down to 21. We contin-ue to try to remind these people to submit their dues. On a brighter, note our membership has grown to 407. I am available by email, text and phone, donnayorkston@hotmail.com or 443-562-8501 7 days a week. If you need anything don’t hesitate to get in touch. I look

forward to continuing to serve the lodge. Have a great fall and Happy Thanksgiving

Respectfully submitted, Donna Yorkston, Secretary

Welcome new Elks :

Robert Kois jr

Donna Hathaway

David Seldin

David Concidine

QUARTER TUBES UPDATE

Tubes completed 10/20/18:

10$ Vets: Stan Chmielewski 10$ Harry-Anna-Trust: Ben Madey 10$ RV Fund: Judy Hopkins

Remember, you find the quarter tubes on your

way out of the Lodge. Pick a charity and do-

nate your quarters. If you wish to have your

own tube dedicated to the charity of your choice

please contact Debbie Stinson.

New members proposed :

Michael McMahon by Joseph Kosty

Joseph Buccuzzi by Joseph Kosty

Susan McCulla by Judi Hopkins Jim McCulla by Judi Hopkins

MEMBERSHIP

New members by transfer demit:

Larry Morgan

John Krugle

There has been a big Membership awareness push to celebrate the 150th Anniversary of Our Order. We cannot allow our Membership recruiting to fall apart in this Lodge year. Our Order thrives on new, active members. Yes, we are all volunteers and yes, our society has changed over the years making it more diffi-cult to bring new members into our Lodges. Please continue to stress the good deeds the Elks do for the Youth, the Veterans, and the communities in which we live. Once a new member is initiated, please go out of your way to make him or her feel welcome. If you know of someone who has lapsed contact them invite them to a dinner or event, let them see what a wonderful place our lodge is and perhaps they will rejoin. Sometimes all it takes is a personal invitation from a fellow member to bring them back. Membership needs to be a top priority of everything we do. By focusing on membership growth in our Lodge today we will also be focused on the future of our Lodge. We have a great Lodge that I can proudly call my 2nd home and family, let’s grow our numbers. Let’s get everyone we can, to join and become our brothers and sisters. If you have some ideas about recruiting new members or bringing back lapsed members and or would like to chair this committee please contact the ER Judy Hopkins, juhopkins@msn.com.

Members, neighbors, and AM-MILVETS generously respond to our call for Hurricane Michael Relief donations.

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02 Fettig, Norene Lynn; Fors, Valerie

03 Dixon, Christine; Mc Duffie, Russell A

04 Shoup, Ronald C

05 McDonald, Ann

06 Kirkpatrick, George; Lyons, John

07 Crofoot, George

08 Hanley, Thomas B; Schivinski, James A

10 Lippmann PDD, Leroy F

11 Crain, Norman R; Tribbey, Jeff

12 Walsh, Cynthia

13 Cook, Denise; Mattiucci, Susan

14 Schimmel, Lee A

18 Rudd, Robert L

21 Robinson, Dale F

24 Poppell, Lewis S

25 Maddaus, Robert J; Reed, Richard A; Sheldon,

Mark

26 Zielke Jr, William A

27 Baumann, Paul R; Ware, Donald E

29 Johnson, Bernard; Stefanone, Judy

30 LeDrew, Amanda Jean

Please keep Beverley Henderson in our thoughts as she is under

going treatment for cancer. They placed a catheter to drain her

lung. She is weak, but home with her family.

Jerry Kellen’s husband Paul passed away while on a cruise.

Robert Solomon is still recuperating from back problems. Ed Pfister

is recuperating from kidney concerns.

Please keep all our sick and bereaved in your thoughts and prayers. If you are aware of any member that is sick or in

distress, please notify the Secretary at 443-562-8501.

BIRTHDAYS IN NOVEMBER

THANK YOU FOR YOUR SUPPORT ELKHORNE BOOSTER SUBSCRIPTION FORM

I wish to subscribe to the Elkhorne Boosters for 1 year for a $12 (or more) donation.

Name:__________________________________ Phone:_______________________ Amount enclosed:___________

Address:________________________________ City:__________________________ State:____ Zip:_____________

Please mail your subscription to:

GREATER PINE ISLAND ELKS LODGE # 2781, PO BOX 248, ST. JAMES CITY, FL 33956

Elkhorne Booster

We help the Pine Island Food Pantry to stock their shelves in order to support local families,

seniors, and vets in need.

DON'T FORGET TO BRING NON-PERISHABLE FOOD

DONATIONS THE NEXT TIME YOU VISIT THE LODGE.

HOUSE COMMITTEE MESSAGES

As we head into the Fall & Winter months, the Lodge is going to at-tempt to have some type of entertainment every Friday. We are in the process of getting the schedule together so if you have an idea or suggestion or a small function that you would like to put on, pro-pose it to the House Committee. Remember these events don’t have to be large functions, just something for a few hours. We are willing to try anything new here at the Lodge so that members can come and enjoy themselves on a Friday night. Also don’t be afraid to step up and lend a hand to make Friday Night events successful.

The new foot rest has been added to the bar, if you haven’t seen the wonderful transformation to the social quarters please stop by.

We have also added a new Point of Sales System, it should make it easier for our bartenders and cashiers to serve you. If you have shied away from helping in these area because of the POS system this would be a great time to come in and learn this new friendlier system.

Save these Dates for December:

Sunday December 2 – Greater Pine Island 2781 25th Anniversary Party Saturday December 8 – Christmas Dinner/Dance Monday December 31 – New Year’s Eve party

We are looking for members who would like to serve on the House Committee if you are interested please contact the ER Judy Hopkins, juhopkins@msn.com or leave a message 239-283-4388.

MONDAYS EXPECT-FRESHLY

PREPARED ITALIAN

DINNERS AND SALADS

STARTS AT 6PM

WEDNES-DAYS

ENJOY A PER-SONALIZED

PIZZA OR WINGS WITH YOUR FAMILY

FRIDAYS SERVING

HOME STYLE COOKED DINNERS

PLAY CARDS OR DOMINOS

SOON TO COME - LIVE

MUSIC

No time to stop by?

You can now purchase event tickets and pay your dues online! Please visit www.gpielks.org.

MANUFACTURERS’ COUPONS

We are still collecting manufactur-ers’ coupons at the lodge. However, coupons that are more than 3 months past the expiration date when turned in cannot be used.

For any questions, please contact Elsa de Wilde, 239-283-5734.

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This is a good place to briefly, but effectively, describe your product or services.

Business card size, $100 for one year

(10 issues).

ENF CORNER

A Letter from Erika J. Barger, PER, State Chairman, Elks National Foundation Certificates

October 8, 2018

Exalted Rulers, Secretaries, and Members All:

It’s October! That means ENF Month is finally here – a chance for Elkdom to show support for the Elks National

Foundation and its programs! From dinner dances to 50/50 raffles and everything in between, Lodges across

our state and country will host special events to recognize ENF donors, programs, and accomplishments, as

well as to raise funds and get members excited about ENF. ENF Month is about Elks making a difference in

their communities - from helping scholarship recipients attend the colleges of their dreams to providing care

packages to lonely veterans. It’s also about YOU – generous supporters who make these programs possible.

ENF Month is a perfect time for members to become involved with Elks programs in your community.

Last year, Florida Elks donated a total of $345,257.14 to the Foundation, and, in return, received $792,850.00

from the ENF in the form of various scholarships and grants which helped our local communities. That's a ratio

of 2.296 for every dollar the Foundation received from our state last year!

In order to help our lodges, districts, and state meet the Grand Exalted Ruler’s $4.75 per-member giving goal

this year, please consider sponsoring an ENF event at your Lodge this month and share with your new mem-

bers why you support the Foundation. One of the easiest ways for members to support the ENF year-round is

by joining the Fidelity Club, ENF's monthly giving program, recognizing giving via automatic, regularly sched-

uled payments. Eligible donors have a monthly or quarterly payment deducted by credit card or direct deb-

it. Those interested should visit enf.elks.org/FC for more information.

Together, we can exceed this year’s goal and “Make the Best Better!” Thank you for your continued support

of the Elks National Foundation.

2018-2019 GRAND LODGE AMERICANISM ESSAY CONTEST

“What Makes You Proud of America?”

A message from Dennis A. Ramsey, Chairman, Grand Lodge Fraternal Committee

I am pleased to announce that Members of the Grand Lodge Fraternal Committee have selected the theme, “What Makes You Proud of America” for the 2018-2019 Grand Lodge Americanism Essay Contest. The contest starts with the Local Lodges, progresses through District and State levels, and ends with the naming of our National Winners at the Grand Lodge Session in St. Louis, Missouri in July 2019. This very important Patriotic Contest gives school children in grades 5-8 the opportunity to express views on their pride in America. Nationally, first-place winners in each division will receive a bronze plaque. Many Lodges, Districts and State Associations also may offer different types of awards to their winners. Now is the time for all Lodges to contact their local school districts and pro-vide them with the new topic. Ask them to add the essay contest to their fall curriculum. The material can be found by clicking on this http://www.Elks.Org/grandlodge/fraternal/. This contest is most im-portant because it involves school children in your area, showing them Americanism at its best. The contest also demonstrates that Members of your Lodge are proud to be Americans, proud to be Elks and proud to participate in the Americanism programs of Grand Lodge. Your Grand Lodge Fraternal Committee is committed to serving and assisting you as we all show pride in America.

Our lodge is in need of a member to chair the Americanism Committee. I want to emphas ize that this is a committee no one person has to be responsible for all the work. Get 2 or 3 of your friend or members to help. Please consider taking on this role. Contact your ER Judy Hopkins, juhopkins@msn.com

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Oktoberfest

Working on foot rails

Members enjoying the newly remodeled bar

Shed roof repairs

2018 - 2019 CHARITABLE TRUST FUND DRIVE

Through our donors, past and present, Lodge 2781 is able to meet the Lodge's community charitable activities commit-ment. As we all know, giving a helping hand is what the Elks are all about!

We are waiting to fill this list with the names of generous donors in our fiscal year 2018/2019. We appreciate your sup-port.

Patron Loyal Elks Patron

Elsa De Wilde Ed Snyder

Elks Patron Exhalted Ruler Circle

George & Cynthia Spyrnal Bonnie & Terry Kozanecki, Ben & Sandy Madey

Please find more information on how to give to the Charitable Trust Fund on the coupon below. Your donation is 100% tax deductible.

____Patron Less than $100 ____Loyal Elks Patron $500 - $999 ____Elks Patron $100 - $499 ____Exalted Rulers Circle $1,000 or more Make check payable to: GREATER PINE ISLAND ELKS CHARITABLE TRUST, INC. Please print your name (s) as you would like it to appear in all correspondence. NAME____________________________________________________________________ ADDRESS_________________________________________________________________ CITY______________________________STATE_________________ZIP_____________ PHONE________________________E-MAIL_____________________________________ ________I would like my gift to remain anonymous. Send your donation to GREATER PINE ISLAND ELKS CHARITABLE TRUST, INC., PO BOX 248, ST. JAMES CITY, FL 33956 or call us at 239-283-4388.

ELKS NATIONAL FOUNDATION

Donate to ENF There are several ways to make donations. Contact our Chairman, Lee Wilbur, PER for more details at 239-940-4341 or lcwilbur@t-online.de. Pick-up a brochure, which explains more about this program, at the lodge or use this form to donate. You can also donate online: https://enf.elks.org/donate

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Events planned at the Elks. Put them on your calendar so you don’t miss!

Nov 11 Veterans Day Nov 17 Annual Golf Tournament Nov 22 Thanksgiving

Nov 27 DDGER Wenzel Visit Dec 2 25th Anniversary

Dec 8 Christmas Party

Dec 31 New Year’s Eve Party

Jan 29 Snowbird Marathon

As more events are scheduled, listings will be updated.

ELKHORNE BOOSTERS

The Boosters support the Elkhorne publication at $12 per person per year. If there is an asterix next to your name, it is time to re-new. If you wish to mail your donation please use the form pro-vided in this publication. Your support is genuinely appreciated.

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Kathryn Thompson 11/18 Lawrence & Marjorie Johnson 05/19

Fred & Bonnie Damerow 12/18 Leroy & Lene Lippmann 07/19

George & Marcie Smith 12/18 Ed Snyder 08/19

Mayme Dembecki 01/19 George & Cynthia Spyrnal 8/19

Gerard & Patricia Barnhart 03/19 Stephen & Diane Niccum 8/19

Lloyd & Duree Evans 03/19 Elaine Foss Dohery 8/19

Bobbie Reichle 05/19

Anniversary Pin

available for $ 3.00