LEWISBURG LODGE #1758NEWSLETTER

June 2018LODGE MEETINGS:Thursday June 14th @ 6:30pm /Flag Day CeremonyThursday July 12th @ 6:30pm

Did you know that the BPOE was the first fraternal organization to observe Flag Day?Join us for Flag Day Observance:Ceremony: Thursday June 14thTime: 6:30pmWhere: Lodge Room

VETERAN ARE NOT FORGOTTEN, Get InvolvedA group travels on the 1st-Thursday of every month at 5:30 PM,Elks carpool to Beckley Veterans Affairs Hospital to play BINGO-WITH-VETERANS who are patients in their extended carefacility. INTERESTED? Call Bernice 304-520-2121

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WELCOME NEW MEMBERS!!

(Front L-R) Meagan Moore, Cathleen Zigler, Janet Powell, Jacqueline Bennette(Back L-R) Philip Anderson, Jess PricePlease congratulate these new members if you see them around the lodge. J

MEMBERSHIP UPDATE:We have 88 delinquent members to date, please get your dues paid as soon as possible.Please contact Patty Hylton with any questions regarding membership dues or payment.

Help Needed:We need members for Lodge Committees:Here are a list of the committees:Public Relations * Lodge Activities * Community Projects *Youth Activities * Drug Awareness * Fraternal * Veterans *Accident Prevention * Ritualistic * Soccer Shoot * Gov. RelationsState Major Project *Interested?? Contact msronna67@yahoo.comWe have a spot for you in the lodge!

WV State Recognition Awards 2017-2018What an honor to have the following Elks from the lodge to be recognized at a State level.

There good deeds were forwarded to the State committees and chosen to be the best candidatessubmitted based on their contributions at a lodge level.

Congratulations ----outstanding job!!! J

WV State Southern DistrictElk of the Year – Teresa Aultz

WV State Southern DistrictOfficer of the Year – Jerry Clemens

Teresa goes above and beyond to maintain theswimming pool for the community and our lodge.She spends countless hours preparing theswimming pool for the season. She can befound with waterproof boots and a powerwasher in her hands at the beginning of theseason.J She has collaborated with the cityto obtain grants to pay for repairs and a freeswim day for the community. She also savedthe last swim for our furry friends. The lodgeis very proud to have her awarded Elk of theYear at a state level and thank her for herdedication to the community and our lodge.

Jerry, our Lodge Esquire consistently goes above andbeyond performing duties as an officer. Jerry devotesvolunteering extra time to truly become involved withcommunity events. He has volunteered to help with theNational DAP presentation at the local elementaryschool, the Hoop Shoot, supports the veterans, ENFauction, cooks in the pavilion for the State ElksTournament, gathers the PER, and is madman with ahedger during spring clean-up. The lodge would like tothank Jerry for his dedication and he is well deserved tobe award Officer of the Year at a State level.

WV STATE ELKS GOLF TOURNAMENTLewisburg will be hosting the state golf tournament for 2018.

Practice Round, Thursday June 14 th

Tournament, Friday & Saturday June 15 th-16th

Dinner: Friday night – Wood McCue RoomEntry Fee: $120.00 (1) Dinner

Guest $145 (2) Dinner’sRegistration:

folhttp://www.wvelks.org/Programs/Golf%20Committee/2018/WV%20Elks%20Open%20Tournament/Golf%20Registration%202018.pdf

If you would like to help in the pavilion Friday or SaturdayPlease text Karen Brothers (304-646-6046)

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It’s time to treat Dad and take him out to Dinner!Father’s Day Special: Prime Rib

Includes choice potato, vegetable, bread and salad.Make your reservations now.

304-645-2723Mon- Fri: 11am -9pmSat- Sun: 8:30am -9pm

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Pool Open Daily to Public

Hours: 12- 6pmAdmission: $6, children under 3 yrs FreeFamily Membership: $250

Have a special event? A pool party is perfect!Pool parties available from 6-8pm $150Inquire by text 304-667-9351Get it booked soon, the schedule is getting full.

A special thank you to the Pool Committee for getting theseason started and all their hard work!!!

Meadow River Valley Community Gathering Updates (Impact Grant):

Here are the highlights from the 4-7-18-18 MRV Community Gathering. PastorChad Rhodes, Katie Ickes, Woody Hanna, and Angie Leef completed presentationson various educational and workforce opportunities in the Meadow River Valley.

Here are some highlights from the May 7th gathering. Jenny Curry, Greenbrier County ChildNutrition Coordinator completed a presentation on the Greenbrier County Summer FeedingProgram and Energy Express; Robin Williams and Mayor Andy on the Rainelle Summer Festivalon June 23 and Sarah McIlvaine on the Western Greenbrier Farmer’s Market.

Anniversary Grant Helping- Central Greenbrier Little League

The lodge used the Anniversary Grant of $1,500 to support the Central Greenbrier LittleLeague. The grant funded 23 children based on financial need. Their membership fees plus anadditional gift card of $20 from Dicks was provided to help with their equipment, such as cleatsor a glove. The Little League honored our help by hanging a banner on the ball field fence. TheLWB lodge continues to stay active in the community, this is what being an Elk is all about.

HELP SUPPORT THE LODGE

Beef raffle tickets are for sale, take a chance buy one or sell tickets for the lodge.You can get them at the bar or from one of the officers. Please submit all ticketstubs and money from raffle to Billy Hoover. All proceeds after cost will be tosupport the operations of the lodge.

LODGE OFFICERS / TRUSTEES

Exalted Ruler Ronna Reed 304-445-6597

Leading Knight Scott Powell 304-660-4653

Loyal Knight Mark Jarvis 304-661-1144

Lecturing Knight Rick Ridgeway 304-994-2320

Secretary Patty Hylton 304-661-0807

Treasurer Karen Brothers 304-646-6046

Inner Guard Andrew Ianni 304-661-1376

Esquire Jerry Clemons 304-645-3371

Chaplain Peggy Crowder 330-280-7495Trustees:5 Year- Philip Reed 304-646-12374 Year- James Alvis3 Year- Willie Hylton 304-661-07452 Year- Dave Fox 304-645-33821 Year- Billy Hoover 681-318-8548

MISSION STATEMENTThe Lewisburg Elks Lodge exists to support the mission of the Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks - Charity,Justice, Brotherly Love, and Fidelity. The Lodge is supported by the recreational activities which we provide tot h e community. While providing many charitable services to the community, we m us t ensure sufficientrevenue t o sustain the Lodge.

LEWISBURG ELKS LODGE #1758

BENEVOLENT AND PROTECTIVE ORDER OF ELKSP.O. Box 68, Lewisburg, WV 24901, 304-645-5718

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