Fisher's popcorn, salt water taffy,sea gulls and Thrasher's French fries -ah, it must be October in OceanCity. Welcome to the Fall Workshopof the MD, DE and DC ElksAssociation. There will be excellentpresentations and a lot of informa-tion provided this weekend for every-one's benefit and for the benefit ofour Lodges, and I encourage every-one to take full advantage of oursessions. The lessons we learn thisweekend can only strengthen ourMembers, our Lodges and in the

end, our Association. After my installation in June, Connie and I made a couple

of visits to Elks Camp Barrett to attend Cindy Taylor's excellentDrug Awareness presentation for the campers and we thenattended the Faces of Valor event at Annapolis #622, a simplyoutstanding fundraiser for our wounded veterans. We wereback in Annapolis the next day for the Ritual clinic and wewere then off to New Orleans for our National Convention. Itwas indeed a humbling experience to carry the Maryland flagduring the opening ceremony and our Association was wellrepresented by PDDGER John Loftus who carried the Delawareflag and Charlie Banez, ER of Washington-Rockville #15, car-ried the District of Columbia flag. I sincerely thank the Con-Con committee for the excellent job with the Association din-ner on Sunday evening and for all of the hospitality roomarrangements. I also assisted with the balloting process onTuesday, attended all of the sessions and witnessed Annapolis#622's excellent presentation of the Initiatory Ritual.

Connie and I attended Family Day at Seaford #2458 andthe Pig Roast at Cape Henlopen #2540 and we were then offto Seven Springs for the Youth Golf and Tennis Tournament ofChampions. As you will hear from Chairman Pete Peterson,unfortunately this is likely the last year for this great youth eventand I thank him and Joan Thompson for their years of serviceand their graciousness and hospitality during our visit. I haveattended the Camp Barrett meetings and the SoutheastDistrict Deputy clinic at Seaford Lodge #2458, the NortheastDistrict Deputy clinic at Newark Lodge #2281 and the WestDistrict Deputy clinic at Hagerstown Lodge #378. I have final-ized my visitation schedule and it has been presented to all ofour Lodges, the District Vice-Presidents and the DistrictDeputies. I will begin my official visits after this is written and Iam really looking forward to spending more quality time withthe Members of our outstanding Association.

As I mentioned above you will be provided with a hugeamount of useful information this weekend but it is only usefulif we put it to work. To achieve “Growth Through Service” wemust keep our existing programs current, active and in front of

our communities as well as being creative in finding other waysto provide that service. I have great faith in the Members ofour Association and their commitment to the good works ofour Order. We are, after all, the Best People On Earth and weshould be proud of why we are Elks.

On that note, I wish everyone a fruitful, informative andenergizing workshop. I hope we all get our Elk batteriesrecharged and that we return to our Lodges with a renewedenthusiasm to do what we do best - serve others. I wish safetravels to all and I look forward to seeing you in your Lodge.

Dave Wolcott

Elks Association NewsA Fraternal Organization

BENEVOLENT AND PROTECTIVE ORDER OF ELKSUnited States of America

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Maryland, Delaware AND District of Columbia

Official Publication OCTOBER 2014

Message from the State President

Dave WolcottState President

October 2014Elks National Foundation Month

October 12, 2014NE District Soccer Shoot

Dover Lodge #1903

October 23-31, 2014Red Ribbon Week

October 25, 2014State Soccer Shoot • Ocean City, MD

November 2014Elks Veterans Remembrance Month

November 14 - 16, 2014Elks/USNA Scout Camporee

Elks Camp Barrett

December 1, 2014Elks Memorial Service

January 16-18, 2015Winter Workshop

Havre de Grace Lodge #1564

March 7, 2015Regional Soccer Shoot

Frederick Indoor Soccer Complex

March 20-22, 2015Spring Conference • Easton Lodge 1622

March 21, 2015Regional Hoop Shoot

Middletown (MD) High School

NOTE: Lodges should refrain from scheduling conflicting events in orderthat their key Officers and members may attend all of these meetings.

COMING EVENTS

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Maryland, Delaware andDistrict of ColumbiaElks Association News

Official Publication2014 - 2015

PUBLIC RELATIONS ADVISOR:George W. Hamilton, PSP (Janice)Hagerstown Lodge #37819809 Jefferson Blvd.Hagerstown, MD 21742Phone: 301-739-3778E-mail Office:gwh@jamisondoor.com

PUBLIC RELATIONS:

STATE CHAIRPERSONWEST

Scott McKnight (Judy)Frederick Lodge #6841197 Avondale Ct.Frederick, MD 21702Phone: 301-695=8958E-mail: mddeapublicity@comcast.net

NEWSLETTER EDITORConnie J. deYoung (Brian)Dover Lodge #19031 Patriot DriveDover, DE 19904Phone: 302-674-5833Cell: 302-270-5431E-mail: cdeyoung@schmittrod.com

DISTRICT CHAIRPERSONS:

NORTH CENTRALCarolyn M. Riggins (Robert)Annaplois Lodge #6223727 Thomas Point Rd.Annapolis. MD 21403-5012Phone: 410-269-1888Cell: 443-604-1341E-mail: rmriggins@verizon.net

NORTHEASTRon Kraatz, NE, (Donna)Newark Lodge No. 22819 Yeates DriveNew Castle, DE 19720Cell: 302-690-5498Email: rhwron@gmail.com

SOUTHWESTCharles Spadone, SWCamp Springs Lodge No. 23324702 Alcon Dr.Camp Springs, MD 20748-3718Phone: 240-475-0684Email: spadonecharles@aol.com

SOUTHEASTJoan ThompsonOcean City Lodge #2645816 Yacht Club DriveOcean Pines, MD 21811Home: 410-208-6414Cell: 443-735-0161E-mail: jltrnt@aol.com Next Newsletter Deadline: December 12, 2014

FALL WORKSHOPOF THE MD, DE & DC ELKS ASSOCIATION

Princess Royale • Ocean City, MD

AGENDA • OCT. 3-5

NEXT MEETING:WINTER WORKSHOPJanuary 16-18, 2015

Havre de Grace Lodge #1564

Friday, October 3, 2014

Noon - 5 P.M. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Registration1:00 P.M. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Advisory Meeting1:00 - 4:00 P.M. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Committee Meetings as Requested by Chairs5:00 P.M. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . State Trustees Meeting5:30 P.M. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ECB Executive Committee Meeting

Saturday, October 4, 2014

7:00 - 9:00 AM. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Breakfast Buffet (Atrium-Pool Side)8:00 AM.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Elks Camp Barrett Meeting8:00 A.M . - Noon. . . . . . . . . . . . . Registration9:00 A.M. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Meeting Called to Order9:30 A.M.- 11:45A.M. . . . . . . . . . . Presentations and Committee Reports

• Drug Awareness - Cindy Taylor• Membership - Bob Baxendell• Elks Veterans Service - Bob McIntyre• Elks Training - Dan Monte Carlo • Inter-Lodge Activities - Jack Boehmer

**Begin Committee Reports If Time Allows**

11:45 A.M. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Announcements & Recess until 9:00 AM. Noon . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Lunch1:00 - 3:00 P.M. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Hon. Paul D. Helsel, PGER Meeting with DDGERS1:00 - 4:00 P.M. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Committee Meetings (as requested by State Chairs)1:30 - 2:30 PM. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . State President Mtg with VPs and State Committee Chairs…6:00 - 7:00 P.M. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Cocktail Reception7:00 - 8:00 P.M. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Dinner (Mardi Gras Theme)

Sunday. October 5, 2013

7:00 - 9:00 AM. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Breakfast Buffet (Atrium - Pool Side)8:00 - 9:00 AM. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Registration9:00 A.M. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Meeting Called to Order

• Officers' Reports• Resume State Committee Reports• Communications - Secretary Eckenrode • Unfinished Business• New Business• Good of the Association

Noon . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Closing and Adjournment

Well it is Octoberonce again and wefind ourselves ga-thering in OceanCity, Maryland forour Annual FallConference.

Hopefully you allhave had a greatsummer, vacationsare over, kids areback in school and

you are once again hard at work for yourlodge, your community, and the programs ofElkdom.

Half the lodge year is behind us, andthanks to all the hard working Elks from the38 lodges of our Association, many accom-plishments have already been achieved andmuch progress made. However six monthsstill remain to reach the goals we all set inApril and make this a banner year of the yourlodge, our Association and Order, and alsothose we serve in our communities.

There is still time to make the $4.60 percapita ENF donation goal set by GER Amen,as well as the $9.00 per capita goal set byPresident Wolcott. There is still time to par-ticipate in the Hoop Shoot and Soccer Shootprograms (reaching out to the youth of yourcommunity) as well all other Elk programs.Hopefully your lodge is taking advantage ofthe ENF Grant Programs and making a dif-ference in your individual community withthose Grants and other activities sponsoredby your lodge.

Membership growth should be at the topof your list of things to accomplish. If yourlodge is not keeping the members it alreadyhas and attracting enough new members toshow positive growth, your lodge is failing!!Many of our lodges are managing this prob-lem, but it is obvious that a few of our lodgehave not addressed this issue at all and aregoing downhill fast. Every lodge needs toget on board with the Membership manage-ment efforts now being directed by our newGrand Lodge Membership Manager, Rick

Gathen and as applied through the hardwork of our own Membership Chairman BobBaxendell. If your membership efforts arenot showing positive results contact Bob forassistance in getting your program workingin a positive manner.

Also please don't forget our Veterans,active Military, and National Guard. Our pro-grams and your continuing service for theseheroes should be an ongoing twelve montheffort.

Best wishes to all for a most enjoyableFall Conference and best wishes for contin-ued success and proprietary to the 38 lodgesthat make up our Association. Let's all usethese next six months to grow our individuallodges and make our lodges and Associationnumber “ONE” in all we do!!!

Sincerely and fraternally,Paul D. HelselPGER & Sponsor

Paul D. HelselPGER & Sponsor

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GRAND LODGEGRAND LODGE

This is a simplereminder that whenwe were initiated asElks we each took asolemn oath calledthe Obligation. We alltook the same oathas there is no shortform of the Obliga-tion. At the beginning

of this oath, in fact the second paragraph, weeach swore to support the Constitution, andobey the Statutes, rules and regulations of thisOrder. As long as you obey the Statutes youare in a safe harbor, free from discipline or

chastisement. Additionally, every servingOfficer doubled up by solemnly promising athis installation to office to conform with andmaintain the Constitution, Statutes, rules andregulations of the Benevolent and ProtectiveOrder of Elks of the United States of America.

Lodges have a large degree of indepen-dence and sovereignty but each and everyLodge must adhere to a basic structure andrules that are specified in the Statutes. OurStatutes are not laid down as tablets of stonebut are adjusted every year by the delegates tothe Grand Lodge Sessions. Thus, the Statutesare adjusted to the evolution of our society andculture. Every Member has the opportunity to

initiate a change to the Statutes. The proce-dure for changing them must be strictlyadhered to and also must receive the approvalof a majority of the delegates at a Grand LodgeSession. Truthfulness and adherence to ourself-made laws is represented by the principlestation of each Local Lodge and the station ofthe Exalted Ruler. In fact one of the fewexpress statutory duties is to enforce the Lawsof the Order.

Enjoy Columbus Day this month and have asafe and Happy Halloween.

P.S. Be sure to carry a tri-fold membershipapplication, you never know when you mightneed it ... and thank you for Elevating America.

Grand Exalted RulerMillard Pickeing

Message from Grand Exalted Ruler

October is “Drug Awareness Month” anexcellent time to get our drug awarenessprograms out to the public. October 23rdthrough 31st is “Red Ribbon Week” a greattime to promote our poster and essay con-test. Visit a local elementary school withinthe next two weeks and take them a box ofcoloring books, red ribbons, and the postercontest information. Then visit a middleschool taking red ribbons, bookmarks andthe essay contest information. Offer to gointo a classroom and share informationabout the dangers and facts of drug useusing our literature as your resource andElroy, visit your local or state police office

and share information about the EnriqueCamarena Award and the criteria, plan ayouth night at the lodge to share informa-tion and have children complete the posterand essay contest that night, these are justa few ideas. This is a perfect opportunityfor us to get our message out and most allschools across the country celebrate “RedRibbon Week” in some way.

Need some help; just call you DistrictChair or State Chair, that's why we arehere, to help. Please take the time to pickup the Drug Awareness newsletter providedto all lodges and share with members. Wehave a lot of wonderful things going on with-

in our lodges with the drug awareness pro-gram and we want to thank all of you whoare involved. Remember we are here tohelp and our contact information and cur-rent programs can be found on our Statewebsite.

Sincerely,Cindy Taylor, State ChairWorthington, Washington West ChairDoris Becraft, South East ChairRobert Raleigh, North East ChairRodney Young, South West ChairKeri Albright, North Central Chair

DRUG AWARENESS ~ “OCTOBER DRUG AWARENESS MONTH”

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Thank you againfor your support,and entrusting mewith the honor ofbeing your Presi-dent - Elect for2014 - 15.

Well, Karen and Iwere very sorry tomiss the GrandLodge Conventionin New Orleans thisyear. An unexpect-

ed family crisis (now resolved) required our fullattention, and kept us away. Then, we wereaway for most of August on a trip we hadplanned almost a year ago.

We're back now. We've resumed volunteer-ing for the Bingo Operation at Cape HenlopenLodge, among other things, and it feels good tobe in familiar routines again.

On 2 August and 6 September I attended

the Elks Camp Barrett Executive Committeemeetings, and the Camp meetings. Kudos to allthe Elks who worked so hard to achieve a per-fect score on the American Camp Associationinspection of the Camp Barrett facilities in July!Not a single negative notation made - now thatis quite an accomplishment! We can all beproud of our Camp facility, and grateful to thosewho make it the terrific Camp it is!

By now each Lodge should have receivedfrom me an invitation to host one of the 2016Conferences - either January or March. So farI have received three responses: two Lodgeshave asked to be considered, and one Lodgehas asked not to be considered. If any Lodgedid not receive my letter (with the HostingGuidelines) which went out in June, let meknow; I'll send you another copy. If you justhaven't had an opportunity to fully consider anddecide on the matter, I urge you to do so. Letme know, either “Yea” or “Nay.” The sooner wecan decide which Lodge will host which

Conference, the sooner those Lodges canbegin the planning process.

Meanwhile, several Lodges have added meto their Bulletin distribution list - thank you. Ifyour Lodge has not done so yet, please do.Your Bulletins give me the opportunity to knowwhat our Members are doing to further theGrand Lodge Programs. Plus, Karen and Iwould like to attend some of your events if wecan. Your Bulletins will inform us of our optionsto do so.

Karen and I wish each of you a HappyThanksgiving, and a peaceful and joyousHoliday Season. God Bless you, every one.

Fraternally,Jay V. Strong, Jr.President - Elect35199 Seaport LoopLewes, Delaware 19958jvs.elk@comcast.net410-960-1857

Message from the President-Elect:

Jay V. Strong, Jr/President-Elect

First of all Iwould like to saythat it is an honorto represent theNorth Central Dis-trict and to thankeveryone for elet-ing me as VicePresident. I willdo my utmost thisyear in order tolive up to yourexpectations.

Since I was installed, I have attend-ed the Camp Barrett Meeting in August.

It was very informative and encouragingfor the upcoming year. Both Dave and Ihave finished our Visitation Schedulesand they will be sent out by the timethis Newsletter is published. I am look-ing forward to visiting each lodge andseeing old friends as well as makingnew ones.

Recently I visited the Severna ParkLodge unofficially and had the pleasureof not only attending their meeting butit was also an initiation. They initiatedtwo new members that night which isalways a good thing. The Severna Parkand Bowie Lodge have many upcoming

events already planned that I am hop-ing to attend, such as Crab Feasts, BullRoasts and Charity Balls. I also lookforward to attending the functions of allmy other lodges. My visitations bothwith the President and by myself willbegin in late October ending next yearin January.

In closing, I hope everyone hasenjoyed their summer and I am lookingforward to seeing you at the Ocean CityWorkshop.

Fraternally,Julie Hasson

Julie HassonNC District VP

NORTH CENTRAL DISTRICT VP REPORT

NORTHEAST DISTRICT VP REPORTWhat an honor to represent the Northeast

District as your Vice-President! Thank you allfor this opportunity.

The Grand Lodge convention in NewOrleans was a real treat, especially since Iwas officially unofficial. We went sight-see-ing, tasted beignets, rode the buses, walkedand - best of all - talked to lots of other Elks.No matter how many times I have attendedopening ceremonies, I am always thrilled withthe spectacle and the parade of flags. Wearrived too late to watch the Annapolis ritualteam perform, so spent one afternoon watch-ing the team from Georgia. I will admit that itwas an interesting performance, even if it was

not exactly what I expected.Back on home turf, I attended the Camp

Barrett and Trustee's meeting hosted by KentIsland Lodge on August 2nd, and the DistrictDeputy Clinic on August 10th hosted byNewark Lodge. I learn something useful eachmeeting I attend. As I write this, there areseveral more meetings prior to the fall work-shop, but my crystal ball is a bit foggy so willhave to report on them later.

The Lodges of the Northeast District arebusy with lots of special events to entice allElks; these include Steak and Shrimp dinnersat Abingdon, a fish fry and Antique Tractor pullat Chestertown, Crab and Shrimp at Milford, a

Crab Feast at Newark, a Bull and OysterRoast at Havre de Grace and much more.Officers' and members are preparing forDistrict Deputy visits and working in their com-munities to achieve “Growth ThroughService”.

If I can be of assistance, please don't hes-itate to contact me.

I wish everyone a Happy Thanksgiving andJoyous Holiday Season, and look forward toseeing everyone again in Havre de Grace inJanuary.

Fraternally,Patti Gray

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I would like to take this opportunity tothank the members in the West District forelecting me to represent them this year asthe West Vice President.

Since being sworn in at the StateConvention at Turf Valley, I drove to NewOrleans for the Grand Convention, wherewe had a wonderful time. I attended theAugust Camp Barrett meeting at KentIsland and will attend the September meet-ing at Bowie.

At the present time, I am in the processof changing my e-mail address. I took anearly retirement so I have to come up withan alternative. Mom is the one who set upthe home e-mail and she took that to thegrave with her. I will notify everyone of mynew e-mail address when that is set up.

I hope that everyone has a safe andwonderful fall and holiday season that iscoming.

Dana Gourlay

I am honoredto be represent-ing the South-east District asyour Vice Presi-dent. I haveattended all ElkCamp BarrettExecutive Com-mittee meetingssince May 2014.I attended Broth-

er Reggie McGuire’s Elks Funeral Servicein Cambridge. I have worked with ourState President to get his visits identifiedand will be notifying each Lodge of his visitdate as it gets close.

I attended T.P. Simons District DeputyClinic at the Seaford Lodge on August17th. It was well attended and was wellmanaged. I look forward to visiting all 10lodges within our district to hear of all thegreat things our Lodges are doing.

If any Lodge in the Southeast Districtwould like me to attend any functionsplease let me know and I will make everyeffort to attend.

Fraternally,Wayne Becraftwaynebecraft@msn.com

T.P. SimonsSE District VP

WEST DISTRICTVP REPORT

SOUTHEAST DISTRICTVP REPORT

Pg. 4PresidentDavid E. Wolcott443-786-9356 (C)

Pg. 6TrusteesJames W. Harbour, SE8801 Caribbean Dr.

Pg. 6Elks Camp Barrett ExecutiveCommitteeAngela Meyer, Secretary, SEEmail: ecbsecretary@outlook.com

Pg. 19Drug AwarenessRobert H. Raleigh, Jr. (Jackie), NE(replaces Dan Monte Carlo)Chestertown Lodge No. 24746181 Quaker Neck RoadChestertown, MD 21620Phone: 410-778-6022 (H)410-708-5098 (C)410-778-6444 (W)

Pg. 20 Elks National Veterans ServiceCommissionRobert H. McIntyre, (Margie),State Chairman(replaces Bonnie Bussard)Newark Lodge No. 22813910 Brookfield LaneWilmington, DE 19803-1846Phone: 302-478-0406 (H)302-540-2880 (C)302-998-4486 (W)Email: bobbymac72@yahoo.com

Frances A. Clauser, (Trish), NEDover Lodge No. 1903100 Greenview DrDover, DE 19901-5746Phone: 302-697-7053 (H)302-670-2553 (C)Email: fclauser@verizon.net

Pg. 21Barbara Higgs (address & phone change)3308 Solomans Ct.Silver Springs, MD 20906Phone: 301-646-8224 (C)340-221-3904 (H)

Pg 28ScholarshipEdward "Pete" Peterson, State Chair(replaces Martha Scully)

Lynn Evans, SE(replaces Pete Peterson)300 Congressional DriveStevensville, MD 21666Phone: 410-643-6303 (H)410-598-1225 (C)Email: lynnevans@atlanticbb.net

Pg. 29Youth ActivitiesAngela Meyer, SE410-643-6171 (H)Email: dadsaidmaybefarm@atlanticcc.net

Pg. 35Louis B. SchmeltzerPhone: 410-627-5179 (C)No work numberEmail: louschmeltzer@gmail.com

Pg 46Seaford Lodge8846 Elks Road

Directory Corrections

The winner of the E.C.B. 50/50Raffle held at Turf Valley onSunday, June 15, 2014 wasEssex Elks Lodge No. 1866. Thetotal income was $734.00. TheCamp received $367.00 fortheir winnings and Essex ElksLodge donated their winnings

of $367.00 back to the Camp.Thank you very much Essex ElksLodge No. 1866 and "Thanks" to everyone that purchased tick-ets that weekend.

Fraternally,Hilda & Lee Davis

E.C.B. JUNE 50/50 RAFFLE

Martha Anne Scully

Martha Anne Scully died on July 29, 2014after battling a serious illness for years. Shewas only 63, the daughter of Rose Anne(Nancy) Seebach and the late Henry F.Seebach. She had recently retired after a 30-year career as a speech and language pathol-ogist, lately at the Joyce Kilmer Middle Schoolin Vienna, Virginia. She graduated from TrinityCollege in Washington, D.C., obtained a mas-ter's degree from George WashingtonUniversity, and studied for her doctorate atSyracuse University.

Martha's career at Kilmer was devoted tohelping children with speech and language dif-ficulties and learning disabilities. It was fasci-nating to hear her talk about the various formsof autism and the mental disorders that afflict-ed youngsters. I never envied her the dailycommute over the bridge to Virginia, but sheloved her work passionately-the educationalbureaucracy not so much.

And then she joined the Elks-Washington-Rockville Lodge 15 of the Benevolent andProtective Order of Elks. It was my father'sidea. He wanted his three girls to be membersafter the Order decided that women were real-ly equal to men and therefore worthy to join.

Of late, Martha concentrated on chairingthe scholarship committee for the Maryland,

Delaware, and District of Columbia ElksAssociation, which annually distributes$50,000.00-plus to college-bound seniors inhigh school. Her special avocation, however,was awarding two-year vocational scholar-ships to high school seniors seeking job train-ing and certification. Her goal was to expandthis program throughout the state association.

Her own lodge is well aware of Martha'sinvolvement and contributions to Elkdom.What impressed me most were her untiring

efforts to make life better for everyone sheencountered. Martha served as Leading,Loyal and Lecturing Knight, was on the HouseCommittee and worked on service committeeshelping veterans and students. She served onthe State Project Camp Barrett Committee forseveral years. She couldn't do much heavy lift-ing, but she was an ardent believer in the Elksmotto, “Elks Care, Elks Share,” and she foundother, less arduous ways to make that mottowork.

Kenneth William Largent

Kenneth WilliamLargent, 90,born April 19,1924 in Win-chester, Virginiapassed awayJuly 12, 2014.

Kenny gradu-ated fromHandley High

School. He served in the U.S. Navy 1942to September 1945 in World War II.Among his many decorations are theAsiatic-Pacific and European-African-Middle Eastern Campaign Medals, thePhilippine Liberation Ribbon, theDistinguished Service Cross, GoodConduct and Victory Medals, aPresidential Citation and two ShipCitations.

Kenny was Initiated as a member ofPrince George's County Elks Lodge No.

1778 on November 24, 1958, serving as alodge trustee for ten years; serving on theLodge Building Committee and serving asExalted Ruler for the lodge year 1973-1974.

He was voted to Life Membership onJuly 6, 1989.

He also served as District DeputyGrand Exalted Ruler for the SouthwestDistrict for the Grand Lodge year 1978-1979, and also served our StateAssociation as State Trustee and wasDistrict Chairman for Public Relations.

Kenny was very active with our StateAssociation Major Project " Elks CampBarrett". When ever a new cabin, pavilionor the bathhouse was being planned andbuilt, With his experience in the buildingtrade he was there with his suggestionsand supervision. He was elected to theECB Hall Of Fame in 1991.

Kenny served our State Associationwith distinction as State President for theAssociation year 1993-1994.

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The Passing of a StatesmanDeath always

comes unexpected-ly, it can never beforetold. And whenit happens to a closefriend, the blow iseven harder to take.So it was with ourfriend, Reginald A.Maguire Jr.. To ushe was known as“Reg” or “Reggie”, avery boyish name to

place on one of his stature.“Stature” is a both a measure of one's phys-

ical size and also the size of their imprint uponthe world. Reg carried both very well. Upongraduation from Cambridge High School in1948 Reg enlisted in the United States AirForce and served honorably in England until hisdischarge in 1957. During this time he wasawarded the Silver Star for his service to ourCountry. I think that speaks to his stature.

Reg married Dortha A. Milligan - whom we

know as “Dotty” - in 1953. And “No” that is nota typo: her name is Dortha. Reg and Dottyhave a son, Reginald A. Maguire III and, withhis wife Vicky, they have a son, Patrick, who isalso a member of our Nation's Armed Services.He is currently stationed in Norfolk. I think thatspeaks to his stature.

As we grow, we wear many hats during ourlifetime. I have mentioned two of Reggie's“hats:” military service and as a family man. Afamily man has to make a living to support hisfamily. Reg worked for a number of years atProvident State Bank and then later as anaccountant for Albert W. Sisk and Son fromwhich he retired. It takes loyalty, dedicationand ability to be able to stay with one companyall the way through retirement. I think thatspeaks to his stature.

Here are some of the other “hats” Reg hasworn throughout the years. Service and dedi-cation to his community: Reg served asPresident of the Preston Town Council for sixyears. Caring for our veterans: Reg was amember of the Knights of Columbus and a pastCommander of the Hurlock American LegionPost # 243. I think that speaks to his stature.

But the hat most familiar to us is his Elk hat.And believe me, it is a BIG hat. His Elk lifebegins and ends with Cambridge Lodge #1272. I would be hard pressed to tell youexactly how many years Reg has servedCambridge as its Exalted Ruler. But his Elk lifedid not stop there. He was a District Deputy forthe South East District, he was electedPresident of the Maryland, Delaware andDistrict of Columbia Elks Association, heserved the Grand Lodge on the Committee onRegistration, he was elected to the position ofGrand Lodge Loyal Knight and last, but certain-ly not least, during Paul Helsel's tenure as ourGrand Exalted Ruler, Reg served as a SpecialDeputy to the Grand Lodge and was, in effect,our sponsor. I think that speaks to his staturequite eloquently.

If there is to be any blessing in the passingof our Brother, it is to know that Reg died with-out pain and suffering, peacefully in his sleep.Rest my Brother, Friend and able Statesman.

Respectfully submitted,Bill ButtrilSecretary Advisory Comm.

Kenneth Largent

Reginald Maguire, Jr.

Some twenty two million veterans live inour communities. Grand Exalted Ruler JohnD. Amen has proclaimed November asVeterans Remembrance Month to encourageus to find local veterans and help them withtheir needs.

As Elks, we proudly state “So long asthere are Veterans, the Benevolent andProtective Order of Elks with never forgetthem”. Elks are present in every VA hospital.

We adopt veterans (www.Elks.org/Vets-AdoptAVeterans.cfm). Elks support familieswith our Army of Hope. We place POW/MIAtables in our Lodges. Elks participate in theNational Veterans History Project(www.loc.gov/vets). We happily pack and dis-tribute Comfort Care Kits. We do a great dealfor our veterans. To learn more, visitwww.Elks.Org.vets/programs.cfm

But, more can be done. The Iraq andAfghanistan Wars have generated more than2 million young veterans. Many havereturned home with disabling injuries. Morethan eighteen percent of new Veterans suf-fer from PTSD (2008 Rand Corporationstudy). These young Veterans and allVeterans and their families have sacrificedsomething for us. In November, let's thankour Vetearns and remember them in somespecial way. It is the least we can do.

Our Veterans are everywhere - in VA hos-pitals, Veterans homes, in hospices, in ourcommunities - and too many are homeless.Find them, help them, and show how impor-tant they are to us and to all the people livingin the United States of America. Let our

Veterans know they are not forgotten andthat we truly appreciate the sacrifices theymade for us.

If you know a Veteran who may be in diffi-culty, let them or their family know about theVeterans Crisis Line, a completely privatechat line sponsored by the Department ofVeterans Affairs. The Veterans Crisis line hasprovide help to countless Veterans in need,

just call 1-800-273-8255. Finally, should you see someone in a uni-

form of our Armed Services, please marchright up to him or her and say “Thank you foryour service. Have a great day !”

Fraternally,Robert Hennings, DirectorElks National Veterans Service Commission

OCTOBER 2014 Page 7

I would like to thank State PresidentDave Wolcott, our Sponsor Paul D. Helseland the Advisory Committee for giving methe opportunity to serve our StateAssociation as your Elks National VeteransService Commission Chairman. I haveworked under the direction of John A.Curran as the VAVS Representative for theElsmere VA Hospital for 8 years. I wouldpersonally like to thank John for his serviceand dedication to our State Association, tothe veterans of our country, and especiallyto the veterans at the Charlotte HallVeterans Home. I would also like to thankJohn for his help and guidance as I we gothrough this transition period.

As Chairman of ENVSC, the first thing Iasked the VAVS Representatives to do wasto consult with the Chief of VoluntaryServices at each of the Hospitals, USO'sand Veterans Homes that we service aboutthe Freedom Grant. The Freedom Grant is

intended to provide financial support to localLodges for programs that assist the veter-ans. It can be used to clothe, feed or househomeless veterans. It can be used to take

local veterans and military personnel onoutings such as a ball game or host a din-ner at a local Lodge. Last year Newarkapplied for a grant to provide a touch screencomputer to the Elsmere VA Hospital so thepatients and Nursing Home Veterans wouldhave access to the internet and e-mails. I

am happy to inform you that several Lodgeshave already applied to ENVSC for aFreedom Grant.

I would like to ask that all Lodges, VAVSReps and District Reps keep me informedof any and all Lodge programs or fundrais-ers that pertain to the Veterans, whether itbe a monthly Pizza Party, sponsor a Vet toa ball game or a charity event benefiting theUSO or Wounded Warriors. This informa-tion will be shared and reported so thateach Lodge may enhance and improve theirveterans programs. Please drop me a lineat bobbymac72@yahoo.com to let me knowhow you are all servicing our veterans.

Thank you for your confidence and sup-port.

Sincerely & Fraternally,Bob McIntyreENVSC Chairman

ELKS NATIONAL VETERANSSERVICE COMMISSION

SERVING OUR NATION’S VETERANS

“NOVEMBER IS ELKS VETERANS REMEMBRANCE MONTH”

Newark Lodge # 2281 receiv-ing the Carlon M. O'MalleyAward for the HighestPresent Gain In Membershipand the Top MembershipGain in the Northeast Districtat the NE District DeputyClinic in Newark.

L - R Bobby McIntrye, PER,Membership Chairman, RobertBaxendell, State MembershipChairman and MargieMcIntrye, ER

Carlon M. O’MalleyAward

Receipients

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The Patron Program is alive and well.Listed below are contributions to ELKSCamp Barrett through the patron program,Junior Warrior Program, memorial donationsand general contributions from 2011 forward.

Patron ProgramCarl W. Riffle $3,000Vincent A. Pignatore Jr. $1,000Kent Island Lodge $1,000Pocomoke City $2,000Salisbury Lodge $2,000Paul Mellott, PSP $1,500Joyce Bailey $1,000Ed Peterson $500

Thanks also to Priscilla Schwab, RobertK. Jones, Richard Baublitz, Edward A.Peterson, Joan Thompson, Roger Wilbrandt,Ed Seddon, Robert Nation, Deale ELKSLodge, Bill Buttrill, Brian Westfall, MarieFrolio, Essex Lodge, Carolyn Riggins, JoeMcGeeney, Mike Dietz, Les and BonnieBrussard, John Turdnsky, Carroll Wagner, J.Gordon Alexander, Wayne Ingram MauriceDiPoli and Lane Coyle for additional contribu-tions.

Thank you to those who contributed to the

John Brungott, Ronald Numbers, W. LeeRidenour and Kenneth Largent MemorialFunds. These efforts yielded an additional$2,080 for the camp.

Junior Warrior program was initiated in2011 as a means of opening up the camp todeserving children of Wounded Warriors andactive duty service personnel. What betterway to tie together our efforts to honor thosewho serve by making the camp available fortheir children. You can use the patron pro-gram form and identify your contribution asfor Junior Warrior Program. More important-ly, each lodge should make efforts locally topartner with Veterans organizations to raisefunds and promote this program to develop abroader awareness of the Camp so that wecan fill it each year.

Junior Warrior Program DonationsSelbyville Lodge $1,875Calvert Lodge $1,500Dover Lodge $1335Kent Island Lodge $1,000Carl F. Vogt $500 Newark Lodge $500Prince Georges Lodge $375Camp Springs Lodge $375

Thanks also to Paul D. and Jane Helsel,Ladies of Washington Rockville, AbingdonLodge, Danniele McKnight, Deale Lodge,Ronald T. Lamot, Stu Burgoon, and MilfordLodge for their donations.

General Donations $500 or more since 2011Kent Island $15,138Chestertown Lodge $4,124Dover Lodge $3,424Cape Henlopen $2,000Selbyville Lodge $1,100Cambridge Lodge $1,000Pocomoke City $1,000Westminster Lodge $953Severna Park $775Newark Lodge $500

Donor forms are available on theMaryland Delaware and DC ELKSAssociation Web site or through your ELKSCamp Barrett representative. If we havemissed anyone, please bring this to ourattention and we will be sure to recognizeyou in the future.

Charles SpadoneLodge Activities

Elks Camp BarrettPATRON PROGRAM RECOGNITION

Our OVERALL State AssociationIncome: Overall Income (State, ECB &Convention Committee) = $388,148.97.

Our OVERALL State AssociationExpenses for (State, ECB & ConventionCommittee) = $451,904.47; or a loss of$63,755.50. Remember, these figuresinclude combined totals of Income &Expenses from the State Association, ElksCamp Barrett and the ConventionCommittee.

State Association Balance Sheet: TotalAssets of $839,722.44 up from previousreport of $772,425.96 or up $67,269.48.Included within this figure are the EdwardJones Investments of $172,913.77.Unrealized gain from the Edward Jonesaccount of $4,745.71. What does thismean? We are still holding our own, butwe must continue to watch our spend-ing, for there is always more work to do,just like owning a house, your work isnever done.

All of these numbers reflect a verycomplex accounting system within ourState Association, it takes many, many

hours or work to keep up with all of ourtransactions. I ask everyone who isspending or taking in money for the MD-DE-DC Elks association to keep accuraterecords and receipts, for this money isnot yours. You may be asked by theState Audit Committee to supply receiptsand accounting for your project in thenear future. This may be done by theDistrict Chair for Auditing and BusinessPractices and supervised or overseen bythe State Chair. This in no way reflectsanything other than, checks and bal-ances within our association.

I hope all lodges are not only withinbudget, but making money, hand overfist? If not, please try to attend one of myseminars, you may pick up somethingthat will help you and your lodge? Cost-> YOU'RE TIME and the Benefits -> FREEKNOWLEDGE!

Remember, any State Committee orLodge having questions or needing assis-tance from the State AuditingCommittee may contact their District Chair and, if they are not

available, please call or e-mail yourstruly. We are only a phone call or e-mailaway!

Fraternally yours,Maurice DiPoli, PDDGERState Chair, Auditing & Business Practices

Audit and Business Practice Report for May - August 2014

A THANK YOUMy Elks Family: Thank you so

much for the cards, emails, phonecalls, thoughts and prayers for me,Jim and my family during the difficulttime of losing my father.

I cannot, again, express the loveand gratitude I hold in my heart foreach one of you! We are truly an Elkfamily!

Adoringly,Sandy Brantner, Past 1st Lady

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Youth Tennisand Golf

It is my sad duty to announce that the Youth Tennis and GolfTournament of Champions has been discontinued as of thisyear. Last year the tournament only had a total of thirty-sevenparticipants and the PA Elks Association Advisory Committeeinformed the tournament committee that an increase in partici-pation for this year must be met to continue the program. Thisyear the tournament only had twenty-six participants. Thesteering committee met and decided that this was the last yearfor the Tournament of Champions.

Frostburg Lodge No. 684 was the only lodge within theMDDEDC State Elks Association to sponsor two participants inthe golf tournament.

The Tournament of Champions has been in existent for sev-enteen years. Dropping this program leaves us with no pro-gram for 14 to 18 year olds.

The Youth Tennis and Golf Committee will be looking into thepossibility of each District having a one day golf tournament andthe top four would then participate in a MDDEDC StateAssociation golf tournament. Let me know if your lodge wouldbe interested in such a program. We are also open for any otherideas.

Edward "Pete" PetersonYouth Tennis and Golf Chairman

Oakland Lodge Soccer Shoot was held with over 50 chil-dren participating. Top three winners in each categoryreceived a trophy. All participants received a tee shirt, acertificate of participation, Drug Awareness bracelets anderasers. The lodge provided Little Caesar's pizza and bot-tled water for the event.

Oakland LodgeSoccer Shoot

Pictured are the children who participated, top left is John Foley,Exalter Ruler and far right is Chris Missimer, Soccer Chairman.

Registration table will open at noon for check-in and finalregistration.

The Shoot will start at 1:00 p.m. sharp.We will have the registration table filled with surprises again

this year, the Drug Awareness Display and goodies for thekids.

At the conclusion of the shoot all will be dismiss and pro-ceed to the Ocean City Elks Lodge for refreshments and toaward our trophies to the shooters.

A big thank you to the Ocean City Lodge for the assistancein arranging the shoot site and the use of their Lodge.

NEW THIS YEAR --- we will be awarding a special"Traveling Trophy" to the District with the highest shooterscores in the shootout. All Vice Presidents, Soccer ShootChairs and Lodge ER's should be present to accept the awardif your District wins. The District with the highest total Shooter

points overall will be awarded the trophy. The winning

District gets to keep the trophy for one year. If a District winsthe Trophy for 3 consecutive years, then we will retire theTrophy to that District permanently and begin a new one.

Please take out an advertisement in the Regional ProgramBook even if your Lodge or District may not have a shootergoing to Regional Shoot-these shooters represent us-the MD-DE-DC Elks State Association. The advertisement applicationis on the MD-DE-DC Elks website for (Full page, 1/2 page and1/4 page ads). Booster Ads ($5.00 per name) will appear inthe Regional Program Directory along with the ads.

The Regional Mid-Atlantic Invitational Soccer Shoot will bein Frederick MD from March 6-8, 2015. The Shoot is Saturday,March 7 at 9 am. Hope to see everyone in Frederick to sup-port our MD-DE-DC Elk Shooters.

G. Gerald Morrow, PDDGER, PERState Soccer Shoot Chair

STATE SOCCER SHOOTOctober 25, 2014

Ocean City Recreation Center in Ocean City, MD

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October is ENF Fundraising monthand Fundraising is a major part of the roleof ENF Chair.

The ENF Learning Center offers theeducation you need to become certifiedas ENF Fundraising Chairman in yourLodge, and District. Guided by the ENFFundraising Chair Duties and Responsibil-ities, these courses provide informationand instruction on how to be an effectiveENF Fundraising Chair. This interactive,dynamic learning system replaces previ-

ous manuals, handbooks and disks. Courses must be complet-ed in the order they are presented, and you may work on onecourse at a time as your schedule permits. At the end of eachcourse, you'll find a few quiz questions to reinforce your learn-ing.

Please contact ENF at fundraising@elks.org or 773-755-4762with Learning Center questions. Let me know about yourFundraising events as I would like to attend. During October,ENF Month, we should raise awareness and support for the ElksNational Foundation. Every Lodge ENF Chair should remind

their Lodge members to make their annual donation; the StatePresident's Goal of $8.00 is only $ .021 cents per day. TheLodge should also hold a fundraiser in October. I request theENF Chairs to reflect and share their fundraiser's successes andshortcomings by completing a Fundraiser Reporting Form.While completing this form, you may select YES to publish thefundraiser so it will be viewable as reference for other ENFChairs. This form is to be completed by the ENF Chairs Only notthe Lodge Secretaries.

News Release Generator Did your Lodge do somethingnewsworthy that you would like to spotlight? This is an onlinetool that helps and assists you with easily creating a newsrelease that you can provide to any news outlet. From thenews release generator you can create a new news release oredit and preview an existing one. For tips on creating a releasethat will get your story in the news…... Go to ENF Volunteers-ENFrontline/News to Use and tell your Lodge's storyhttp://www.elks.org/enf/ChairNews.cfm

Good Luck with your Fundraisers.

Mary E. Cardinal-VogtENF State Chairman

The Elks National Home and Retirement Center wassold on Friday, August 29, 2014, thereby, ending over 100years of operation and maintenance of our assisted livingretirement facility in Bedford, Virginia of the Benevolentand Protective Order of Elks. As the time of the sale therewere 112 residents. The Elks National Home was pur-chased under the name "English Meadows" by two localbusinessmen who have extensive experience in the seniorliving business, Mike Williams and Steve Ornduff.

The sales proceeds have been prorated to theBenevolent and Protective Order of Elks (Grand Lodge)and the Elks National Home and Retirement Corporationaccording to the ownership of the assets.

The 2015 National Home assessment of $1.00 perMember, as approved during the 2014 national conventionin New Orleans, will not be needed for the Home. As forthe current 2014 National Home assessment, the Homehas only drawn 1/6 of the amount. The remaining balanceof the assessment, $660.000.00, has been placed in a

special account until reimbursement checks can be calcu-lated, printed and mailed to the respective Lodges of theOrder.

Our contract with English Meadows has provisions foran acceptable future for the Elks, the employees and theresidents of the Home. The Home has been the site of anannual Christmas light display that was a highlight for thecommunity. The new owners want to continue that tradi-tion. An effort will be made to return the selected Elkitems located at the Home to the Lodges and StateAssociations who donated them.

A master plan will be developed by the Board of GrandTrustees/Directors for use of the sale proceeds and exist-ing funds of Elks National Home and Retirement CenterCorporation. It will also address the future of theCorporation.

Marvin L. Nelson, ChairmanBoard of Grand Trustees

SALE OF THE ELKS NATIONAL HOME & RETIREMENT CENTER

Kent Island Officers receiving the Southeast DistrictJack Wright Membership Award at the SE DistrictDeputy Clinic at Seaford on August 18, 2014.

Photo L-R TP Simons (Ocean City - DD), JimmyCox (Kent Island ER), Bill Simonds (Kent IslandLeading Knight, George Tunnicliff (Kent IslandTrustee Chairperson) Leo Sincavage (Kent IslandTreasurer, Rick Konrad (Salisbury - SE MembershipChairperson)

SouthEast District Jack Wright Membership Award Recipients

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The 2014 Elks/USNA Scout DayCamporee will be held November 14, 15,& 16, at Elks Camp Barrett.Approximately 900 Boy Scouts, CubScouts, and Girl Scouts will campovernight, tour the Naval Academy, andattend the Navy football game againstGeorgia Southern.

We provide three meals at CampBarrett and a tailgate lunch Saturday atthe stadium, and an interfaith worshipservice on Sunday morning.

Volunteers, both Elks and non-Elks,are welcome any time, but are especiallyneeded to assist with serving meals atCamp Barrett on Saturday and Sunday.Breakfast Saturday is at 6:00 AM, dinneris at 7:00 PM, and breakfast Sunday is at6:30 AM.

Please contact Brian Westfall,Scouting Coordinator, 301-724-1623 orbwestfall@alleganygov.org if you haveany questions or require additional infor-mation. Thank you.

Elks/USNA Scout DayCamporee

With $500 from DoverElks Lodge No. 1903 and$2,000 from MD, DE, DCState Association JernickFund, the Morrison familywas presented a check for$2,500 to help offset thecost for three specialneeds children. Kenneth,17, has Juvenile IdiopathicArthritis and Ellie, 7, and

Kaden, 6, were born with arare genetic disease calledMitochondrial disease.

We had a very enjoyablevisit with the family andwere treated with Kadensinging and ‘dancing’ forus. They are a wonderfulfamily and we were excitedto be able to help them.

Jernick FundRecipients

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2014 - 2015 Grand Lodge Officers • District DeputiesSouth East District - Thomas P. "T.P." Simons; West District - Brian Westfall; North Central District - RobertM. Riggins; North East District - David C. Reihl; South West District - R. Trent Manson

It is time to promote AMERICANISM In our Lodge and Communities!!

ESSAY CONTEST - “What the Pledge of Allegiance Means to Me”DIVISION 1 - Grades 5 & 6 DIVISION 2 - Grades 7 & 8

Essays are not to exceed 250 words and must be typed or printed in ink. Entries are due to Lodges on or before December 19, 2014.Winners on the Lodge level, must be to the District Chairman by January 30, 2015. District winners must be to the State Chair nolater than February 28, 2015. State Association winners will receive awards for 1st, 2nd, 3rd, 4th and 5th place in each division. 1st place winners will advance to the National Level.

Judging Criteria for Essay:• Originality - Avoid the use of trite or worn out words and phrases = 30 points• Development of Theme - Stay focused on ideas and thoughts. Don't ramble = 40 points• Mechanics and neatness - Use proper spelling, grammar and punctuation = 30 points

POSTER CONTEST - “My Favorite American Symbol” Artists must be 0 - 9 years of age (0 - 3 Year Olds; 4 - 5 Year Olds; 6 - 7 Year Olds; 8- 9 Year Olds)

Please have: name, address, phone number, age, name of school (if enrolled) andthe sponsoring Lodge on back of poster - 8 1/2 x 11 paper

Deadline: Lodge Chair by December 19, 2014 • District Chair by January 30, 2015 - State Chair by February 28, 2015

Americanism Awards Banquet will be held March 29, 2015 at the Westminster Elks Lodge #2277 at 1:00 p.m.

Sandra BrantnerState Americanism Chairman

301-334-1880 (home) - 301-501-7533 (cell)