THE UPSTARTTHE UPSTART

LODGE OFFICERS

Exalted Ruler

Joseph Grillo, Sr.

Leading Knight

John Gilnack

Loyal Knight

Jason Granatek

Lecturing Knight

Joseph Grillo, J.

Secretary

Dennis G. Claffey, PDD

Treasurer

Scott Tackus

Tiler

Aaron Lajoie

Esquire

Michael Luna

Chaplain

Kenneth MacMurtry

Inner Guard

David Giuliano

BOARD OF TRUSTEES

Five Year

Stephen Del Rosso, PER

Four Year

Michael Perleoni, PER

Three Year

Gerald McDonald

Two Year

William Wolfe, PER

One Year

James Shaw

Exalted Ruler’s Message I had the pleasure of attend-ing the Grand Lodge Conven-tion held in Austin, Texas. This was definitely a learning experience for me, where I was able to pick-up additional knowledge about Elkdom. Additionally, I had the pleas-ure of meeting many Exalted Rulers from throughout the country, and even the State! As shown with the photo above, we had a fantastic turnout for the first annual family fun day held on July 21st. We plan on continuing this event each year. As I have stated over-and-over again, I am looking for ideas to make this event bigger and better. Furthermore, these events cannot continue with-out the support of all the Members of 2202! Please vol-unteer and/or support the events! On August 5th, the Break-fast committee will once again be serving up their all you can eat breakfast. I have been notified the cost will increase to $8.00 per person, $4.00 for children 6-10, and free for kids 5 and under! This

fee will carry into regular breakfast schedule for Sep-tember. On August 25th, Mike Don-di and his crew will hold their fifth annual pig roast. The fee is only $20 per person, and once again, live music provid-ed by The Chili Blues Band, begins at approximately 7:00PM On September 22nd, there will be the “End of Summer” bash held at the pavilion. Menu items will include sau-sage and peppers, hamburgers, hot dogs, salads, etc. All for $20 a person. The event will start at 4PM, with music by DriveTime, classic blues, rock and soul starting at 6PM. Please call and/or sign-up at the Lodge, reservations strongly recommended. I’d like to thank those mem-bers, and their families and friends who have supported our events thus far through the summer months. The renovations of the new Club Room are well under way. We are still open with

Family Fun Day 2012

Family members enjoy the

“water slide” during the Lodge’s

first annual Family Fun Day on

July 21st, combining with Hart-

ford Lodge No. 19! See what you

missed by viewing the pictures

inside!

Volume No. 12, Issue No. 08 - August Edition

the bar being set up in the hall temporarily. Please forgive our appearance! With the renovations in mind, you may have heard rumors we will consider going non-smoking throughout the whole Lodge at a Lodge meet-ing. Please respond to me di-rectly for or against the change. Any changes made need to be approved by a ma-jority of those members pre-sent during the meeting the vote will be called. You will be notified when this meeting will be held, hence come and support your position.

Elk of the Month

Aaron Lajoie If you want anything cleaned, ask for Aaron to stop by! His continued efforts in support-ing the Lodge is without ques-tion, and we couldn’t have completed the demolition of the Club Room without him. Fraternally, Joe Grillo, Sr. Exalted Ruler

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Propositions For Membership The Secretary’s Office has received an application on the following individuals, read their names on the floor of our Lodge, and

have forwarded them to the Investigation Committee for further processing. In accordance with Grand Lodge Statutes, any

member knowing why any of these candidates should not be duly elected to membership, should notify a member of the Inves-

tigation Committee or one of the Lodge Officers. Each will be balloted on during a regularly scheduled Lodge meeting.

Name Proposer Residence Occupation

Conrad J. Winalski James Zocco Berlin, CT Retired

John Fiano Scott Ashner Bolton, CT Security

Thomas C. Lafontaine Donald Ashner South Windsor, CT Household Moving

Gary A. Jackson Mark Tuttle Glastonbury, CT Env. Engineer

Dennis G. Claffey, PDD Secretary

We are about to enter the 5th month of the Lodge year, and we still have some 55 members indicated in my records as not paying their dues. With this in mind, a second billing will be going out; however, keep in mind I am only human and I may make a mistake. Therefore if you re-

ceive a letter and you have your 2012-2013 dues card, simply send me a copy of it, and I’ll be happy to correct my records.

Dennis G. Claffey, PDD

Secretary

From the Secretary’s Desk

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If you have your own shotgun, bring it! If you don't have your own one will be availa-ble for you to borrow. Eye and ear protec-tion are recommended and can be pur-chased on site, as well as ammo.

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Summer Trap Shooting schedule is about to begin! Bill Wolfe, PER Trap Chairman

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Get updates to Events being held at your lodge And much much more

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“In vain we call. They have passed into the light, which is beyond the shadow of death. The places that know them shall know them no more; but their virtues are written upon the tablets of love and memory.”

The Elk’s Ritual service is a privilege of all members. If you would like this Ritual service for your deceased Elk family member, please notify your Funeral Director or con-tact the Lodge to make arrangements.

Sick and Visiting If you know of any member, who may not be doing well, please contact the Lodge at (860) 633-2651 or by email: Subject: Sick & Visiting Mike Berch - Recuperating at home

Dennis G. Claffey, PDD Committee Co-Chairman

House Committee News

Please bear with us, as we are currently remodeling the bar area. There is a tem-porary bar in the hall. The end results will be worth the inconvenience! This month is our annual Pig Roast on August 25th. Please come on down to the pavilion and enjoy the evening with

your family and friends. We have created a Facebook “event for this event.” Please let us know if you’ll be joining us! We will be hosting our first End of summer bash on Sept 22nd. Mark you calendars, as this should be a blast! I want to thank Tom Harkins, Hugh Meadows, Doug Kehl, and Jody Poulin , Bette Grillo, Mike Briglia, for helping with Friday night dinners. We are continuing Friday night din-ners through August, if there is anyone willing to volunteer to cook, it would be appreciated.

Drinks specials for August Naughty Nurse - $3.25 Sweet Tea Vodka - $4.00 pints Michael Perleoni, PER Committee Chairman

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August Birthday’s

Stick Bust Attention pistol shooters! The annual stick bust competition continues! As in the past we invite you to bring any Hand Gun of any caliber and try your hand

at "Picking Off" the sticks. Just learning to shoot, no Prob-lem we have plenty of experienced assistance available. Come out and spend some fun time with like minded shoot-ing enthusiasts. Hope To See You There!

Don Orend

Stick Bust Chair

N ame Date

Neal Stevenson 01

Erik Bushey 02

John Connors 03

William Johnson 04

Matthew Oakes 04

Cassandra Hamilton 05

Michael Condon 07

Robert W Dussault 07

Bruce Beem 08

Rick Difazio 09

Lee H West 09

William Wisienski 09

Vaughn L Modeen Jr 10

Stephen Burley 11

Philip Fischer 11

John McKeag 12

Dennis Delaire 13

Raymond R Senechal 13

Kris Kolaczenko 14

Richard Bagley 15

Morgan Leonard 17

Francis E Moir 18

Richard L Fyfe 19

Michael H Jones 19

James G Wisner 19

Thomas F Andreoli 20

George H Gally 20

Stephen Harrington 20

John Hodder 21

Norman Graham 22

Edward H Riley 24

Sean McDonough 25

Janice E McMillen 25

Mark Senerth 27

Claudio Vecchianino 27

David Volpe 27

Eugene W Cahill 28

Jeremiah Cronin 28

David P Poulin 28

Richard Roy 28

Bradley R Curtis 29

Robert W Kimball 29

Robert S. Valerian 30

Paul Marchinetti 31

Nuno Rebelo 31

Frank Senerth 31

Donald Warner 31

Golf Tournament?

We are looking for members who may be inter-ested in participating in a Glastonbury Elks tournament to support our Lodge and the Char-ities we support. Please contact me directly if you’re interested

in this event, and possibly being on the committee. This will be a great time for all!

Joseph Grillo, Sr.

Exalted Ruler

C h a r i t y C h a r i t y C h a r i t y ––– J u s t i c e J u s t i c e J u s t i c e ––– B r o t h e r l y L o v e B r o t h e r l y L o v e B r o t h e r l y L o v e ––– F i d e l i t yF i d e l i t yF i d e l i t y

We now have an ATM on the premises!

Tip of the Antlers

Thanks go out this month to... Tom Harkins for jumping in at our last four or five events. This does not go without notice! Last month’s Elk of the Month Hugh Meadows

for his continued support of functions. Dennis Claffey, PDD, Jim Shaw, Aaron Lajoie, Sherry Bradley, and Martin Saindon for assisting in the demolition of the Club Room.

“Many hands make light work.”

Joseph Grill0, Sr.

Exalted Ruler

August 5, 2012

8:30AM-11::00AM

With the successful brunch behind us, and the request to continue

with our breakfast, the committee will be having one more before

we begin full-time again in September.

Due to raising prices across the board, the committee has had to

make the decision to raise the prices.

Hence, for the August 5th, breakfast and going forward, the prices

will be

$8.00 for all persons over 11 and over

$4.00 for those ages 5-10

Free all kids under 5

We will be having our usual breakfast items, and can’t wait to see

you all again!

Early birds can come at 8:00am, as coffee will be ready!

Dennis G. Claffey, PDD

Just the person Poulin yells at!

Attention Event Committees As much as we enjoy putting photos of the many events that we hold at the Lodge in the Upstart, we can’t be at all of them. We need your help in taking photos of your event, if you want to have them here.

Please send your photos (and articles) to in-fo@glastonburyelks.org, NO LATER than the 18th of the month.

Dennis G. Claffey, PDD

Editor-In-Chief!

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Family Fun Day, pictures, thank you and much more! If you were there, thank you! If not, why not? Take a look at all you missed!

"As Long As There Are Veterans, The Elks Will Never Forget Them"

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Pig Roast!

August 25, 2012

$20.00 per person - Bar opens at 5PM - Dinner served at 6PM

Music by Chili Blues Band starting at 7PM

Mike Dondi

Committee Chair

Upcoming Events

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September 3 - Labor Day 12 - Lodge Meeting 16 - Sunday Breakfast 22 - End of Summer Bash 25 - Investigation 26 - Lodge Meeting - Balloting 30 - Sunday Breakfast 30 - Sunday Trap returns

August 3 - Dinner on the Deck 5 - Sunday Breakfast 6 - Stick Bust 10 - Dinner on the Deck 13 - Stick Bust 17 - Dinner on the Deck 20 - Stick Bust 22 - Lodge Meeting 24 - Dinner on the Deck 25 - 5th Annual Pig Roast 27 - Stick Bust