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Palisades Park/Fort Lee Elks Lodge #2475

Lodge Meetings: September 5

September 19 Meeting starts @ 7:30pm

Deadline for Event Submissions to Bulletin : *15th of each Month * To contact Lodge Secretary, Xio Mora-Lopez

Email: elkslodge2475@aol.com cellphone: 201-766-8696 Lodge phone number:201-592-9768

So many times over the past year I have heard "that isn't the way we have always done it ". Just remember that a mind is like a parachute, it only works when it’s open. As an Order we must continue to overcome the stumbling blocks that some think of as mountains. Are they mountains or small bumps that can be changed with simple ideas? We continue to support our Community with programs to encourage our kids to compete and keep them active through sports programs. We held our Batters Up program in June and forty-five kids ranging from age 5 to age 13 competed for medals and the honor to represent Palisades Park/Ft. Lee Elks at the Regional level. The following kids won the Regional competition and advanced to the State Level held on August 17. Girls Winner: Emily Kim age 13 Boys Winners: Tristian Lee age 5-7 Niko Gonzalez age 9 Marcus Duran age 12 In October our Lodge will be hosting a tricky-tray to raise money to support all activities at the Lodge. Please help support Gen and Carol on having a successful fundraiser. Keep an eye open for a letter in the mail with more details. Dan Ryan, Exalted Ruler

As Long As There Are Veterans - We Will Never Forget Them

September 2013

E.R. ME S S A G E

Elks Patr iot ism Week September 9—15

September 11, 2011

S e p t e m b e r 2 0 , 2 0 1 3

National POW/MIA Recognition Day

On these dates pause to reflect on their sacrifices and service, and say a prayer for these patriots and their families.

September Events at Our Lodge Sunday, September 1

Labor Day Weekend BBQ

3-6pm $10 Donation ALMOST

Friday, September 27

Youth Activities Dinner

$10 Donation 6-9pm

Hey football fans...the Lodge has the NFL Package with 4 feeds!

Breakfast at the Lodge Sunday, September 22 from 9:30am to noon

Enjoy a Sunday morning Breakfast feast!

Full, home-cooked breakfast $8 donation for breakfast

Saturday, September 14 $10 Donation 3-6pm

Don’t want to wait until March for

some Irish favorites?

Clam Bake: 8/17/2013

The Clam Bake was a success

with 55 members and guests

attending the event. Much work went

into this event and many thanks go

out to everyone who worked together:

Bob Duffy, Teddy Kolaya, Mike

Gordon, Gen Lazzaro, Arlene Dare, Jim

Egan, Willie Kaye, Sally Keifer, Ken

Lutz, Cathy Moran, and Amy Ryan.

Past Events at the Lodge :

Army Of Hope BBQ: 7/20/2013 Mike Gordon and Gen Lazzaro extend Thanks to: Bob Duffy, Ted Kolaya, Cathy Carey, Arlene Dare, Pam Flaim, Roland and Sylvia Iguina, Sally Keifer, Karen Laudisio, Nancy Lazzaro-Comer, and Joe Licsauer for all their help in this Army of Hope fundraiser event. Thank you also to the 40 members and guests who supported this event.

7/27/2013

Thank you to

Teddy Kolaya, Gen

Lazzaro, Bob Duffy,

Arlene Dare, Pam Flaim

and Mike Gordon for all the work that went

into this event. Also Thank You to the 22

people who attended this event at the Lodge

Lodge room floor has

been refinished and is

looking great, thanks to:

Bob Duffy

Mike Gordon

Teddy Kolaya

Joe Licsauer

Dennis Mulford

Bob Ring

ER Dan Ryan

Saturd ay, 10/19/13 at

Fort Lee Recreat i on Center

Note price change:

$10 Donation includes admission and 1 sheet of tickets.

Doors open 5:30 pm Tricky Tray starts at 7pm

Donation of new items, scratch off lottery ticket and gift certificates are still needed for this event.

September

3 Ivan Fernandez 4 Kathleen Forrest Edward L. Truscelli 6 Keith Scala 7 Frank J. Walsh 10 Dennis Delgado Larry Marciano Jr. 11 Dennis F. Mulford, Leading Knight Robert F. Ryan 12 Robert J. Peterson Salvatore Pontillo 14 Susan Henry James Merse 15 Thomas “Fly” Gruna 16 Evelyn Leone, PER Martha Silver Worner

Bir th days

17 Edward M. Kneafsey Robert Montoux 21 Scott Bendul 23 Josephine Baird Raymond Kolvek 24 Thomas R. Tessaro 25 Edward Kapusta James McEldowney 26 Michael Hart Louis D. Lombardo 27 Justin Agnello Jr. Steve Szabo James Worsham 28 Azzore Marzocchi, PER 29 George M. Preiss II

Looking ahead to Fall Lodge Events October 5, Saturday - End of Summer BBQ 3pm-6pm $10 Donation October 19, Saturday – Tricky Tray Doors open 5:30pm. $10 Donation October 26, Saturday – Adult Halloween Party (more info to follow) November 9, Saturday – Oktoberfest (more info to follow) Events/details subject to change by event planners.

At the July 18, 2013 Lodge Meeting a special election was ordered to

fill vacancy of 4-year Trustee position. At the August 15, 2013 Lodge

Meeting, there were no additional nominations for position of 4 year

Trustee. Bob Duffy was elected to 4-year Trustee position and Installed by

Mike Gordon, PVP at the August 15 meeting.

ER Dan Ryan sends a Thank you to:

Earl Abozed, Fast Eddie, Gene Gallagher, Mike Gordon, Gen Lazzaro, Ed Sullivan for helping set up and run the District and Regional Batters Up Events.

Thank you also to Jennifer Kowal and Amy Ryan for attending State Batter Up Competition.

Our Lodge received an award for Best in the State for participation in this competition. More details next month.

ENF Lunch Cruise 10/06/13 $55 per ticket Let us walk you through the fabulous cruise experience:

Welcome Aboard - You’re in for a special time from the moment you are escorted to your table. Many tables are designed for cruise style seating with other guests, reminiscent of ocean-going cruises. Order drinks, then feel free to explore the ship while our crew casts off for two fabulous hours. Smokers welcome to smoke outside. Bon Appétit - Your waiter will invite you to our Grande Lunch Buffet. Everything is freshly prepared. Take as much as you like. Oooo, ahhhh - While you dine, we’ll entertain you with a fascinating narrated tour of New York's breathtaking skyline easily seen from our huge panoramic windows. Stroll Outside - Take your drinks topside and relax on the largest outdoor deck in the city. Rock The Boat - From line dances to Top-40 hits from various genres and styles, our DJs know how to get everyone up and dancing, right to the end of your cruise.

See Lodge Bartender or ENF Chair person Cathy Carey for tickets.

Sunday Lunch Schedule Board 11:30 AM • Cruise Noon To 2:00 PM

Joseph Rispoli 10/20/1943 - 8/02/2013

36-year member

N e v e r F o r g o t t e n ,

N e v e r F o r s a k e n

The Lodge sends Condolences to: Pete Dennehy for the loss of his mother, Gayle Kolaya for the loss of her father,

and Robert Quattrone for the loss of his brother.

Events around Elkdom.. . not at our Lodge but they are Elk events .

R ep o r ts o f C o m mi tt ee s

Army of Hope: Read information above about Annual Picnic at Lacey Lodge on 9/08/13 from 12 to 5pm.

E.N.F.: Read above for information on ENF Lunch Cruise 10/06/13 from 12 to 2pm.

Government Relations: Do not wait until the next Lodge meeting to report that you went to a committee meeting. The information is needed by the last day of each month. Thank you to the chair persons who have been filling out the Government Relations reporting slips for each meeting and event.

Membership: Down to 29 delinquent members. Please contact ER or Secretary if you have not paid your dues yet.

Scholarship: Lodge chairman position vacant, please see ER Dan Ryan for details.

Special Children: Read above regarding The Jersey Four 9/22/13 from 1 to 5pm to benefit Elks Camp Moore.

Veterans: Bingo help needed 4th Tuesday every month starting at 7pm.

Youth: Four Batters Up participants representing our Lodge moved past Regional competition to represent us at State Competition. State Batters up competition held August 17th, more information in next month’s bulletin.

Reminder to House Committee and Board of Directors: A copy of your meeting minutes is required to be on file in the office for when DDGER makes inspection in the fall. Please make sure to keep up to date.

Palisades Park/Fort Lee #2475 536 Tenth Street Palisades Park, NJ 07650

Reminder: Our Lodge is equipped with a wheel chair accessible ramp. Please use the entrance through the gate to our back deck. If you need assistance, just call ahead to the Lodge and a member will meet and assist you. (201-592-9768).

BEFORE ATTENDING ANY FUNCTIONS OR MEETINGS OUTSIDE OUR LODGE, BE SURE TO CONFIRM THAT THERE ARE NO DATE/TIME CHANGES . Check www.njelks.org east district activities for event details outside our lodge (location, event time, and prices.)

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Lodge Officers 2013-14

Exalted Ruler

Dan Ryan

Leading Knight- Dennis Mulford

Loyal Knight- Larry Sanzari

Lecturing Knight-

Cathy Carey

Secretary- Xio Mora-Lopez

Treasurer- Jim McArdle

Esquire-

Carol Lorincz

Chaplain- Gene Gallagher

Inner Guard-

John Pappalardo

Tiler- Glenn Hervey

5-year Trustee- Genevieve Lazzaro

4-year Trustee-

Bob Duffy

3-year Trustee- Jack Regan, PER

2-year Trustee- Roland Iguina, PER

1-year Trustee- Mike Gordon, PVP

Mediator-

Thomas Olszewski House Chairman-

Mike Gordon, PVP

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September 2013 Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat

1 Labor Day Weekend BBQ

Sunday 3pm-6pm

$10

2 3 4 5 Lodge Meeting 7:30pm

6 7

8 9 East District VP Meeting at Weehawken Lodge 8pm (ER, Secr. and District Chairpeople)

10 11 12 13

15 16 17 18 19 Lodge Meeting 7:30pm

20 21

22 Breakfast at the Lodge 9:30am to noon

$8 Donation

23 24 Bingo at Paramus Vets Starting @ 7pm

25 26 P.E.R./ Board of Directors Meeting 8pm

27 Youth Activities

Dinner 6pm-9pm

$10

28

29 30 Saturday October 5

3pm-6pm $10

14

$10

3-6pm