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HOLLEY-NAVARRE
Elks #2787
ELKS LODGE
#2787
PHONE (850) 939-2787
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#2787 Tom Stevens LODGE OFFICERS 2013-2014
Exalted Ruler Tom Stevens
Est. Leading Knight Toby Griner
Est. Loyal Knight Brian Feehan
Est. Lecturing Knight Lyle Cater Secretary Lou DiNicolantonio
Treasurer Kathy Schulte
Esquire Allen VanDyk
Chaplain Robin Stevens
Inner Guard Charlie Mussari
Tiler Patrick Schulte 3-Year Trustee Richard Hahn
2-Year Trustee Donald E Helms
1-Year Trustee Linda Griner
Appointed Positions
Presiding Justice Tim Meade Mediator Bill White
Lodge Advisor Jim White
Statutory – Grand Lodge Committees
Auditing & Accounting
Chairman Ben Gray
Auditor Kris Kane Auditor Walter Zilka
Activities
Chairwoman Robin Stevens Community Projects Ben Gray Public Relations Ray Yantch
Hoop Shoot Tom Stevens
Drug Awareness Rick Rheaume PER Association Allen VanDyk
Youth Activities Lynn Glossop
Fraternal Chairman Toby Griner Americanism Hans Offenborn
Elks National Foundation Linda Griner
Flag Day Allen VanDyk Mother’s Day Tom Stevens
Memorial Day Toby Griner
Membership & Lapsation Toby Griner Indoctrination/Orientation Sherill Donaldson
Investigation Allen VanDyk
Lodge Activities Robin Stevens Standing Relief Top 6 Officers
Veterans Service Kris Kane
Alternate to Grand Lodge Bill White
Government Relations Chairman Jim Fix Member 1 Ben Gray
Member 2 Paul Turner
STATE ASSOCIATION COMMITTES
Elks Training Tom Stevens
Harry Anna Trust Hans Offenborn
Inter-Lodge Visitation Lou DiNicolantonio Lodge Reporter Ray Yantch
Officers Attendance Lou DiNicolantonio
Membership & Lapsation Lou DiNicolantonio Charity Committee Tom Stevens
Youth Camp Lynn Glossop
Special Lodge Committees
Bulletin ’THE LOG’ Ray Yantch
Bingo Patty Quinn
Entertainment Vacant Web Master Dan Hargraves
Lodge Major Projects
Golf Tournament Donald Simmons
Food for the Hungry Lyle Cater
Fellow Members,
Spring has definitely sprung, and the cold weather is finally behind us. That
was proven on Saturday, the day before Easter. The Lodge hosted over 50
kids from around the community, to include the kids that are treated by the
Florida Elks Northwest District Youth Therapist, Elizabeth Maina. Elizabeth
had taken the time out of her busy schedule to accompany the kids she treats
along with the parents to the Lodge’s Annual Children’s Easter Party. The
kids were able to partake in the Moon Bounce, Easter Egg Hunt, and of course
the “Hog Shoot”. Thanks to Linda Griner for organizing this special event,
and all those helped out. Also, thanks to Cal Boehm and his crew for heading
up the “Hog Shoot” the same day. The kids had a great time shooting, and
every family was awarded a free ham. For those of you who missed the Redneck Throw down, ran by our very own
Bar Manager, Lynn Glossop, you definitely missed out. For all of us who were
there, we had one heck of a great time. The event included a pig chase (yes, I
chased and caught a pig), hay roll, a great menu of food to include Fried Mul-
let with hush puppies, cheese grits, and many other sides. There was also en-
tertainment by Jimmy Dale Peacock. Jimmy was great, providing a variety of
Country Music and Southern Rock. We are definitely going to call on Jimmy
to play again on Friday nights. Thanks to all those who helped Lynn with this
event, to include one of our Bartenders, Lisa and her boyfriend James.
Our Wednesday dinners this month have proven to be a great success. Thank
s to Robin Stevens heading them up and all those who helped. For the month
of May, Robin has more great things planned with entertainment included.
Check out the calendar, and bring yourselves out to the Lodge, and enjoy the
great food, fun, and fellowship. Trust me, you won’t regret it. Robin also has
activity meetings the first Monday of every month. This is a great opportunity
for you to come out and provide ideas of what you would like to see happen at
the lodge. Check the calendar for times.
Toby and Linda Griner, Hans Offenborn, and I attended the District Deputy
Clinic at Warrington Lodge 2108. The Clinic was an opportunity for the Dis-
trict Leadership to convey to the new Leadership of the Lodges within the dis-
trict, what they expect and provide news on upcoming district events. It was
also a chance for District Chairman of the various committees to provide year
end results. Interestingly enough, our lodge placed 2nd in the entire state of
Florida in Membership gain out of 103 active lodges, for the Elk year 2012-
2013. For those of you who recruited and helped to retain membership; Con-
gratulations on this awesome feat.
In addition to the Lodge Events this month, are our annual Mother’s Day
Ceremony will be held on Sunday May 12, 2013 at 2pm; and Memorial Day
Service to be held at the Navarre Memorial Park jointly with the local VFW
and American Legion Posts (more details to follow). Please come out to both
of these events, as they are both performed with dignity and respect. Food will
be served after both events. The Elks State Convention will be held at the
Coronado Springs Resort from May 23 – 26, 2013. All members are invited to
attend, and is well worth the trip, if you’ve never been. Check the Florida
State Elks website for details - www.floridaelks.org
Lastly, The Northwest District PER (Past Exalted Rulers) Association is raffling
off an IPAD 2. Tickets are $5.00 for a packet of 6. See me or the bartender for
tickets. The drawing will be held at the Lodge on 10 August 2013, at the August
DD Clinic. You do not need to be present to win.
Take Care and see you around the Lodge,
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ELKS LODGE #2787
Bulletin Boosters
Calvin Christensen 02/14
Judith Christensen 02/14
Vera Jordan 5/13
Ben & Peggy Gray 6/13
Linda & Toby Griner 7/13
Judy Robinson 7/13
Dan Hargraves 12/13
Ray Yantch 01/14
James Fix 02/14
Franklin Alvarado 02/14
Edwin F. Marris 05/14
Your Name here for $10 per year. Help defray the
cost of the bulletin.
(850) 936-5227
05/02 Richard A Mase 05/18 Michael Pawelkoski
05/03 Delores Tharp 05/18 Thomas Tissier
05/04 Calvin T. Christensen 05/19 Arthur J. Morell
05/04 Howard W. Owens 05/19 Jeff A. Schmidt
05/06 Lyle R. Cater 05/20 Paul Turner
05/07 Colette Burnham 05/20 Terry Weeks
05/09 Grady H. Carroll 05/28 Lou DiNicolantonio
05/07 Gary Presley 05/24 Pamela Peck
05/16 William C. White 05/31 Randy Johnston
Membership Committee Last year we had an ending membership of 194. This was an increase of 22 mem-bers thanks to the efforts of all our members and the membership committee. We were #2 in the state for membership increase at last count. We need to keep up the good work and strive to increase our membership again this coming year.
We, as members, are the ones that can propose new members. So we all need to look for worthy candidates within our circle of friends and acquaintances. Bring in your friends and acquaintances to the Club or Lodge events as guest so they can be introduced to other members and get a glimpse of Elkdom brotherhood and charita-ble works.
Our Lodge also grants free Lodge use to non-profit charitable organizations, and this brings in new people that can also see what Elks are all about. If you know of such an organization that would like to use lodge facilities for events or meetings, let ER Tom Stevens or myself know. We will make the arrangements.
As is normal at the end of any year, we have 42 members who have not yet paid their dues for next year. We want you to remain as members, so please mail in your dues to the Secretary or come to the lodge and pay at the Club.
June and July are months that the Lodge charges only $1 (instead of $50) for the reinstatement fee. If you know of any lapsed member from previous years that would like to rejoin, pass this information on to them. We would love to have them back!
Toby Griner, Membership Committee 939-3058, [email protected]
May 2013 Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat
1 2 3 Music by
Jimmy Dale
Peacock
4Dinner and
Salsa 6:30PM
5 6 Activity Planning Meeting for June
7 8 Pot Luck
Dinner 6:00
9 10Music by
Jimmy Dale
Peacock
11
12 Mothers
Day Event
13 14 15 PER
Birthday Party 16 17 Music
by Jimmy
Dale Peacock
18 Shrimp
Boil 5:00PM
19 20 21 22 23 24Music by
Jimmy Dale
Peacock
25
26 27 28 29 30 31Music by
Jimmy Dale
Peacock
Bulletin Articles
are due by the
15th of this
month.
Bingo Every
Friday 6:00PM
Bingo Every
Friday 6:00PM
Bingo Every
Friday 6:00PM
Bingo Every
Friday 6:00PM
Membership
Meeting7:00PM
Queen of
Hearts every
Wednesday
Bingo Every
Friday 6:00PM
Membership
Meeting 7:00
PM
HOLLEY-NAVARRE Elks #2787
ELKS LODGE #2787 Lodge Activities Page 5
Saturday, May 4th: We will have a Cinco De Mayo Dinner with various Mexican dishes and a Salsa competi-tion. There will be a prize for 1st 2nd and 3rd place. Dinner starts @ 6:30 pm. Cost is $7.00 per person. Come on out and show us how good your salsa is.
Monday, May 6th: Our Activity meeting will be at 5:00pm, so please come out and throw around some ideas for June activities with us.
Wednesday, May 8th: We will be having a Pot Luck Dinner @ 6:00 pm. Please bring a dish to share. For those who do not wish to bring a dish, the charge will be $7.00
Wednesday, May 15th: The PER’s will be hosting a quarterly Birthday Party @ 6:00 pm. If your Birthday is
between April thru June, your dinner will be free. For all others the price will be $7.00. Grilled chicken will be
served with sides.
Saturday, May 18th: We are having a Shrimp Boil with corn, potatoes and sausage at 5:00pm. Cost is $10.00 per person. Entertainment will be provided on the back deck. Come on out, stomp your feet, and enjoy great food, fun and music.
Activity Chairperson,
Robin Stevens
Past Events
I would like to thank everyone who helped with all of the activities and dinners we had in the month of
April. A special thanks to Lynn Glossip for throwing such a fun and entertaining Redneck Throwdown.
Fun was had by all. Hope to make that an annual event as well as the Outgoing and Incoming Officers
Party.
Robin Stevens
Sunday May 12th:
Mothers Day Ceremony
Our Elks Mothers Day ceremony will be held Sunday, 12 May at 2:00 PM at the
Lodge. This ceremony will be conducted by our ER and Officers to honor the mothers of all
Elks. Elks with living mothers will receive a red carnation while Elks whose mother has de-
ceased will receive a white Carnation. This is a public ceremony so invite your friends and
relatives also. We will serve hors d'oeuvres after the ceremony. Join us for this tribute to
our mothers and recognition of their tremendous influence on our lives.
Toby Griner
Mothers Day committee chair
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ELKS LODGE #2787 Elks Activities
State Convention
The 107th Annual Convention of the Florida State Elks Association will be held Thursday, May 23, 2013
through Sunday, May 26, 2013 at Disney’s Coronado Springs Resort in Lake Buena Vista. In addition to
meetings of all boards of directors, the general business sessions, and the various committee meetings
and workshops, this convention will include a luncheon meeting of the Florida Elks Major Projects
Committee. All meetings, including the ritual competition, will be held at Disney’s Coronado Springs
Resort and are open to all Elks unless otherwise noted. New this year, the Installation of Officers will
take place at the end of the Saturday afternoon general session. All incoming officers are asked to dress
in a coat and tie. Also, the Saturday night President’s Banquet will feature a band for your dancing &
listening pleasure! More information is available on the FSEA website at: www.floridaelks.org.
Grand Lodge Convention
The 2013 Grand Lodge Convention will be held in Reno, Nevada July 14-18, 2013. The Florida delega-
tion hotel is the Peppermill Resort Spa Casino located at 2707 South Virginia Street, Reno, NV 89502.
All attendees are responsible for making their own travel arrangements. Hotel reservations for the Pep-
permill Resort Spa Casino must be made directly with the hotel. You may do this by phone or online at
the FSEA website, www.floridaelks.org. The room rate is $123.72 per night (includes taxes). For Reser-
vations by phone call (866) 821-9996 and mention Group Code ELK13FL. The cutoff date for reserva-
tions is June 13, 2013 or when our 190 rooms are sold out.
Summer Camp Applications
The Florida Elks Youth Camp typically runs six sessions from mid-June through July each year. The
camp is open for Elk-sponsored boys and girls ages 9-13. Military Week is a special week of Summer
Camp that will run from July 28 through August 3, 2013. This week is dedicated to helping children of
military personnel, children of National Guard or reserve units and children of those who have made
the supreme sacrifice serving our country. The age for this special week of camp is 9-16. If you are inter-
ested in sending a child to the camp, please download and complete an application at the FSEA website
at: www.floridaelks.org.
Registration will be following a first come, first serve format of completed applications. Campers will not be proc-
essed by the Florida Elks Youth Camp until a completed application, which includes the medical form and the
sponsor box at the bottom of the registration form on page 3, is received. Faxed copies are not accepted. When
you have completed your full application, mail in the original immediately.
Elks National Foundation, Inc.
Investing in communities were Elks live and work.
Providing tomorrow’s leaders, our youth, with a healthy beginning.
Honoring the Elks pledge to never forget our veterans.
Helping the state Lodge projects that improve the quality of life in local Elks communities.
State Elks associations accomplish their charitable objectives.
Funding
We need every Elk to donate to the ENF so we can continue to fulfill their pledge. ENF gives back to the lodges
who meet their per capita donation quota per year, which is $4.50. I am sure with every member donating even
a small amount; we will make our per capita this year. See me at the lodge to sign up, leave a check to ENF in
an envelope marked “Linda” at the Club bar, or go online and sign up at www.enf.elks.org/donate—be sure to
put Holley-Navarre Lodge, #2787 on your check. Your donation is tax deductible. We received a $1000.00
grant last year to help with the Easter Party for the needy children in our community after we met our quota.
With your help, we can do that again next year.
ENF Chairperson
Linda Griner
Page 7 Sickness and Distress
I wanted to take a few minutes and let you know what's going on around the Lodge.
Starting this Friday, the 26th, and continuing every Friday, in addition to our usual Bingo and Friday night
cookouts, we are going to have entertainment on the back deck, with Jimmy Dale Peacock. Jimmy was here a
couple of weeks ago, playing for our Redneck Throw down, and was received very well, and was asked to play on
Fridays. Jimmy's got some great sounds ranging from Classic to Modern Country Western to Southern
Rock. Come on out the lodge and have a stompin good time.
Saturday, the 27th at 6:30pm is our 1st Annual Incoming/Outgoing Officers Dinner, to include Entertainment
with Ron Drulet. Ron Drulet is a one man band, playing music in the styles of Jimmy Buffet, Kenny Ches-
ney, The Beatles, and much more. On the Menu, are appetizers, salad, Grilled Chicken and Steak Shish kabobs
with a mixed grill of Vegetables. Tickets are 15.00 per person, and can be purchased in the lounge. Please see
your bartender for tickets, or purchase them at the door. Please come out and greet our New and Veteran Offi-
cers, have a great meal, and enjoy the music and great company of fellow Elks.
Our Thursday Darts here at the Lodge have been a huge success, thanks to Rick Hahn, and all those participat-
ing. We have had great fun, great food, and a very relaxing good time. This will be a seasonal event. Tonight is
our last night for the Winter season of darts, but will start back up in a couple of months. In the mean time, I
would like to replace Thursday night darts in the off season with Texas Hold'em tournaments. If you feel you can
"play your cards right", and Texas Hold'em sounds like a lot of fun to you, please email me back. When I receive
enough feed back, and we have enough players, we'll get started. The plan is Texas Hold'em every Thursday
night, starting 6pm, or what ever is practical. We'll start off with food provided the first week, and a sign-up
sheet for players to take turns to provide food the following weeks. I have 2 complete poker sets, all you have to
do is bring your poker face. Again, let me know what you think.
Tom Stevens, Exalted Ruler
FAIRWAYS TO FREEDOM GOLF TOURNAMENT
The Annual Fairways to Freedom Golf Tournament will be held on Friday, May 17th, at Tiger Point Golf Club,
1255 Country Club Road, Gulf Breeze. Everyone is invited to this special Military Appreciation Month event.
Pen Air Federal Credit Union, the Title Sponsor, joins the Event Sponsors in making this a tournament to re-
member for everyone, especially men and women who have served or continue to serve our country in the armed
services. Chick-fil-A will start the event off right with yummy boxed lunches. Bamboo Willie’s, Hooter’s, and
Hemingway’s Island Grill will be on the East Course dishing up delicious treats and refreshing beverages. Lewis
Bear & Company is our on-course beverage sponsor for thirsty golfers. And Gulf Power will host the After Party
and Awards Ceremony in Tiger Point’s beautiful Sunset Grille.
The event will kick off at 12:15 PM with a special ceremony honoring all active duty, veterans, and retirees in at-
tendance. Golfers are welcome to arrive early to warm up on the driving range. Then the fun begins with a 1:00
PM shotgun start. Corporate team slots are still available at $360 (tee sign included). 4-man teams spots are also
available for $300. Individuals are welcome to sign up for $80. Fees includes golf, cart, lunch, after party, bever-
ages on course, hole in one competition, ditty bags, first, second, and third place awards, door prizes and more.
Area businesses are graciously sponsoring military teams – one from each branch of the service – to play for free
in a special inter-branch competition within the tournament alongside the competition for first, second, and third
place. Thank you Dreamcatcher Shuttle Service/Occasions by Karen, Wade Scott Salon & Spa, Breezy Boat City
and the City of Gulf Breeze for your sponsorship. We have need for one last honorary team sponsorship at $360.
The community is honored to host some of the Blue Angel Command as part of this competition and is thrilled an
honorary team of women veterans will be playing.
If you would like to play, stop in and register at the Gulf Breeze Area Chamber office, 409 Gulf Breeze Parkway
or contact us by phone or email. (850) 932-7888, [email protected]. You can also register on our
website, www.gulfbreezechamber.com.
Elk’s Caring, Elk’s Sharing and Elk’s Having Fun!
Past Lodge Events The Easter egg/Ham shoot was a very successful event funded with a Beacon Grant of $1000. We had 53 children
to attend the party. Elizabeth, our fiscal therapist for the Florida State Association Therapy Service, attended
and brought five families with a total of 15 children. We had children from the Billory Church Bread of Life
charity program, along with others that attended from the community and Elks families.
We had over 400 (plastic) eggs for the children to find (many containing candy, prizes, or coins), a variety of
games, a cake walk, a bounce house, face painting, and of course, the ham shoot. All the children enjoyed the
ham shoot as they aimed at targets with BB guns (thanks to Pat and Cal for supervising the ham shoot). Thirty
families were given a ham to take home along with goodie bags. All the children received a toy when playing
many different games. Pizza and hot dogs were served to all along with plenty of drinks and deserts.
I would like to thank everyone who helped with this event—about 20 Elks and many other volunteer non-Elks. I
look forward to seeing all of you next year.
Linda Griner
Lodge Activity Chairman, 2012/2012
HOLLY NAVARRE ELKS CLUB HOURS
Monday - Saturday 2 pm - 11 pm
Closed Sundays � Holidays 2 pm - 11 pm
Greetings fellow Elks if you haven’t been to the “Lodge” recently, you have missed out on several great
adventures. Following in the excitement started over the pass two years the fun is growing at a record
pace and you need to join in. We got a new group of officers that are trying very hard to give our mem-
bers what they have been asking for.
The pictures above where taken at the Outgoing and Incoming Officers Party and fun was had by all,
and I repeat Great Food, Good Music and Fabulous Friends.
We have had some fabulous dinners, exciting cooking competitions, and a host of charitably events.
This year is proving it will be better than ever, and with everyone always asking for live music we now
have live and proud music on our sensational patio deck every Friday night at 6:30PM. So now you
have everything you ever wanted in a Lodge, Charity, Good Friends, Great Food, and Entertainment,
and the only thing missing is you.