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THE UPSTARTTHE UPSTART
LODGE OFFICERS
Exalted Ruler
Cindy Coville
Leading Knight
Dave Bassette
Loyal Knight
Greg Crucitti
Lecturing Knight
Michael Savage
Secretary
Dennis G. Claffey, PDD
Treasurer
Scott Tackus
Tiler
Vacant
Esquire
Tom Wieleba
Chaplain
Kenneth MacMurtry
Inner Guard
Jeannine Draghi
BOARD OF TRUSTEES
Five Year
Gerald McDonald
Four Year
Don Coville
Three Year
Doug Beeghly, PER
Two Year
Tom Underwood
One Year
Michael Perleoni, PER
Exalted Ruler’s Message
W e had two dinners
in November:
Polish night and a
steak dinner. Thank you to all
the volunteers who made these
dinners a success. Our fall
clean-up was held on Novem-
ber 21st. Thank you to Dave
Bassette, Amy Bassette, Gor-
don Rice, Chris Ackerman,
Mark Curtin, Guy LaBella,
Jerry MaGrath, Jory Pagliughi
and Jeannine Draghi. Addition-
ally, this year the House Com-
mittee jumped on board and
scheduled an inside cleanup to
coincide with the outside clean-
up. Thank you to Tom Wiele-
ba, Caroline Connors, Carol
Surprenant, Jason Matthews
and Mark Curtain.
Although November was rela-
tively quiet, December will be
filled with many events, begin-
ning with a ham dinner on the
4th. The Annual Memorial
Service for our deceased mem-
bers. This year we will be eulo-
gizing our past Life Member,
Clarence A. Drumm on De-
cember 6th at 1:00PM. You are
invited to join me and the Of-
ficers at this service, followed
by decoration of the hall for the
holidays. The Veteran’s dinner
will be held on December 7th,
the Camp Sunrise Children’s
holiday party on December
13th, and the member’s holiday
party on December 19th, finally
we have the Annual Hoop
Shoot competition being held at
Smith Middle School on De-
cember 26th. Details on all of
these events can be found in the
following pages of the upstart.
I hope to see you at some of
these events. Happy holidays!
Volume No. 15, Issue No. 12 - December Edition
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Elk of the Month
Tom Wieleba
Not only does Tom serve as the
Lodge Esquire, he is also the
Chair of the House Committee.
You can find him volunteering at
just about every event. He dili-
gently works in the kitchen to
host dinners or support volun-
teers who are cooking. He has
also prepared meals to provide
members and Officers with food
prior to our regularly scheduled
meetings. Thank you Tom for
all your hard work and dedica-
tion!
Cindy Coville
Exalted Ruler
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Initiation December 2, 2015 Our next initiation will take place during our
regularly scheduled meeting. If you are a
sponsor of a candidate it is imperative you
make yourself available for the full meeting as
well.
Dennis G. Claffey, PDD
Secretary
V o l u n t e e r s a r e n o t w o r t h l e s s , t h e y ’ r e P R I C E L E S S !V o l u n t e e r s a r e n o t w o r t h l e s s , t h e y ’ r e P R I C E L E S S !V o l u n t e e r s a r e n o t w o r t h l e s s , t h e y ’ r e P R I C E L E S S !
House Committee
The following hours will be observed for the
Thanksgiving holiday, depending on patrons at
the bar:
Holiday hours
Christmas Eve - 12:00PM - 5:00PM
Christmas Day - Closed
December 26th - 12:00PM - 8:00PM
December 27th - 12:00PM - 6:00PM
New Year’s Eve - 3:00PM - 8:00PM
New Year’s Day - Open at noon
Drink Specials
Busch Light - $1.00
Twisted Tea Lemonade - $2.00
Drink of the Month $4.25
Dark & Stormy (Gosling rum and root beer)
December 7th Kamakazee shots - $2.00
Tom Wieleba
House Committee Chair Breakfast Committee Breakfast will be held on the following dates in November: November 29th
December 20th
I would like to point out we will be “skipping” the break-fast on December 13th to provide ample kitchen space for the Children’s Christmas party, but will resume again on the 20th! Thank you to the following volunteers: Sherry Perleoni, Doug and Louise Beeghly, Dave Poulin, Bob Scaglia and Mark Curtin! We are looking for further support for vol-unteers in the event, supporting the set-up, and clean-up of the event! Please consider volunteering your services!
Dennis G. Claffey, PDD
Breakfast Committee Chair
Veterans Christmas Dinner
On Monday December 7th
we will host a dinner for 60
Veterans from the Rocky
Hill Vets Home 5-9pm. Vol-
unteers are needed to help
with food preparation, clean-
up, etc.
Additionally, we are seeking donations of winter hats, base-
ball caps (they love UCONN), gloves (Lg. & XL) and $10
Walmart gift cards. If you would like to donate, please
leave your donation with the bartender no later than De-
cember 3rd. If you want to help with the event please con-
tact Caroline at 860-978-3119 or email
Caroline Connors
Veterans Dinner Chair
Hall Decorating Party!
On December 6th we will be
decorating the hall for the Veter-
ans Dinner, and Children’s
Christmas party!
As the old saying goes, “many
hands make light work,” hence I
would ask you to plan on meeting me at the Lodge at 2PM.
Jason Granatek
Children’s Christmas Committee Chair
I f y o u f i n d a m i s t a k e i n t h i s m o n t h ' s U p s t a r t . . . i t ' s s u p p o s e d t o b e t h e r e !I f y o u f i n d a m i s t a k e i n t h i s m o n t h ' s U p s t a r t . . . i t ' s s u p p o s e d t o b e t h e r e !I f y o u f i n d a m i s t a k e i n t h i s m o n t h ' s U p s t a r t . . . i t ' s s u p p o s e d t o b e t h e r e !
III N D O O RN D O O RN D O O R WWW I N T E RI N T E RI N T E R BBB O A TO A TO A T SSS T O R A G ET O R A G ET O R A G E
M a n c h e s t e r , C T
Call Bill Wolfe for rates
(860) 649-9340 L e a v e a m e s s a g e
Propositions For Membership The Secretary’s Office has received an application on the following individuals, read their names on the floor of our Lodge.
Any member knowing why any of these candidates should not be duly elected to membership, should notify a member of the
Investigation Committee or one of the Lodge Officers. Each will be balloted on during a regularly scheduled Lodge meeting.
Name Proposer Residence Occupation
Aaron Ademec Jory Pagliughi S. Windsor, CT Construction Owner
Roger L. Dock Thomas Wieleba Glastonbury, CT Realtor
Joey K. Cyr Aaron Lajoie Coventry, CT Town of Manchester
Anthony F. Delucia Peter Pellerin Glastonbury, CT CPA
Barbara Ward William Ward Ivoryton, CT Pharmacist
Mike Dondi Michael Dudzinski Bristol, CT Town of Glastonbury
Peter F. Gusta Reinstatement Glastonbury, CT
Dennis G. Claffey, PDD
Secretary
Elks Merchandise for Sale
Are you interested in either a zip up (with hood) or a crew
type sweatshirt? If so, contact the bartender to order yours.
Colors include: blue, black, gray and purple. Sizes from me-
dium to 3XL.
Dennis G. Claffey, PDD
Secretary
Children’s Christmas Party
The Annual Camp Sunrise Children’s
Christmas Party will be on December
13th from 4PM-6PM. Many volunteers
are needed for this event. There is a vol-
unteer sign-up at the bar, specific time
frames are available to spread out the
help! Over 100 expected! Volunteers are
needed for decorations, set up, cooking,
serving and clean-up. If you can help, please contact me at
860-729-1161
Jason Granatek
Children’s Christmas Committee Chair
Are YOU one of our Friends on Face Book ? NO? Why not? When you become our friend on facebook you get to: Check out photos of lodge events; Get
updates to events being held at your lodge, and much, much more. So visit us at facebook.com/glastonburyelks2202.
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December Birthday’s Name Date
Karen Clen 1 Cameron Burns 2 Gregory Crucitti 3 Paul DiSanto 3 Dennis Dowd 3 David Oberle 3 Gina Rushby 3 John Ailes 4 Bernard Herpst 6 Erik Roberts 6 Scott Van Sicklin 6 James Bernier 7 Donald Orend 8 Steven Nunes 9 Jose Pinon 9 David Warchol 9 Daniel Durrenberger 11 Craig Knight 11 Edward Monahan 11 Anthony Angelo 12 Terri Boland 12 Lawrence Prokop 12 Frank Mangiagli 13 Daniel Stetson 14 Dick Bernier 15 Jon Peyton 15 William Ward 16 George Souliotis 17 Albert Gordon 18 George Meadows 18 Edward Wilson 18 Wayne Wolfe 18 Michael Dondi 19 Anthony Ravosa 19 Richard Vernick 19 Michael McDonough 20 Joseph Rotundo 20 Gerald Satin 20 Mark Hudak 21 Glenn Rohde 21 Christine Lichtenstein 22 Carmen Zocco 22 Daniel DeBella 23 Matt Foster 23 Caren Kittredge 23 Dominic Secondo 23 Salvatore Cecere 25 Charles Cavanna 26 Jeannine Draghi 26 Thomas Prindle 26 Mark Tallo 26 Kerrine Catucci 27 Jeffrey Conklin 27 John Gagliardi 27 Scott Renouf 27 Allen Labbe 29 Larry Newquist 29 Robert Bell 30 Robert Dugger 30 John Fiano 30 Scott McDonald 30 Michael Patulak 30 Thomas Walsh 30 John Butler 31 Darren Cecchini 31
Sunday Trap Shooting
If you have your own shotgun, bring it! If you
don't have your own one will be available for you
to borrow. Eye and ear protection are recom-
mended, and can be purchased on site.
OPEN TO THE PUBLIC
Open to all levels
The range is closed on Sunday’s during Trap Shooting.
Bill Wolfe, PER
Trap Chair
Tip of the Antlers ...go out this month to…
Tom Wieleba and Dave Bassette for them running
Fall Clean-up...
… Dave Bassette for running Steak Night…
… Greg Crucitti for running Pasta Night…
… Sherry Perleoni and Louise Beeghly for cooking Sunday
lunches…
… and finally to all the supporting volunteers for each.
Cindy Coville
Exalted Ruler
Sick & 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
Jim Zocco Home
Dennis G. Claffey, PDD
Secretary
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
December 2015 Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday
1
House
committee
meeting
2
Lodge Meeting
7PM
3
4
Ham Dinner
5
6
Trap shoot
Hall Decoration
7
Veteran’s
Christmas
Party
8
9
10
11
12
13
Children’s
Christmas
Party
Trap shoot
14 15
16
Lodge Meeting
7PM
17
18
19
Member’s
Christmas
Party
20
Trap shoot
Breakfast
21 22
23
24
25
Merry
Christmas
26
Annual Hoop
Shoot
27
Trap shoot
28 29
30
31
New Year’s Eve
"As Long As There Are Veterans, The Elks Will Never Forget Them"
Wreath of Cheer!
Raffle tickets for the annual “Wreath of Cheer” are now
available at the bar! Six tickets for $5, or $1 each. Drawing
will take place during the member’s Christmas party. Win-
ner need not be present to win!
Tom Wieleba
House Committee
Annual Hoop Shoot The Lodge will conduct the annual
Hoop Shoot Competition on Saturday
December 26th at 1PM at the Smith
Middle School in Glastonbury.
Volunteers will be needed to score, rebound, registration
and we really would love to have someone who can take
photos. Please reach out to Matt Hill via email at:
Matt Hill
Committee Chair
Member’s Christmas Party
Saturday, December 19th
5PM-8PM
The house committee would like to invite you to the annual
Member’s Christmas party! Dinner will be available at ap-
proximately 6PM, but we’d also like to ask if you plan on
attending please bring your favorite appetizer/dessert to
share with others.
Tom Wieleba
House Committee
For $125 a year, you can have advertise your business here!
I f y o u f i n d a m i s t a k e , i t i s s u p p o s e d t o b e t h e r eI f y o u f i n d a m i s t a k e , i t i s s u p p o s e d t o b e t h e r eI f y o u f i n d a m i s t a k e , i t i s s u p p o s e d t o b e t h e r e
“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 Direc-tor or contact the Lodge to make arrangements.
The cost is only $10 per item until sold!
1. 77 Camaro, runs & drives, 44k original
miles, new suspension & tires, contact
Mark 860-428-9207
2. 350 Chevy motor, 4 bolt main, recently professionally re-
built, has only 10k on engine, contact Mark 860-428-9207
3. Two Steel Fold Up Ramps: Includes handles for easy trans-
portation and wire mesh for better traction. Heavy duty steel
with safety chain included. Capacity: 400 lb. 11 in. wide x 6
-1/6 ft. long. (Value $65 each) Asking $70 for pair Photos on
Request. Call 860-543-1895 for Tony.
4. 100 Quart Cooler: Outfitted for rough terrain or the
beach. Great for a holiday party and/or to pack up the fishing
catch and/or the big enough for the butchered venison
haul. Cleaned and sanitized. Immaculate Condition (Value
$135) Asking $70 Photos on Request. Call 860-543-1895 for
Tony.
5. New and never used Hitch Mounted Carrier & Swing Away
Kit. Sell Both as a package: Hitch mounted EZ carrier is
great for hauling mobility scooters and wheelchairs with its
hinged folding ramp. Steel construction supports up to 350
lbs, and side rails helps guide your mobility carrier onto the
platform. Will throw in two new hitch pins...one with a
KEYED LOCK! (Value over $450) asking $280 Photos on
Request. Call 860-543-1895 for Tony.
6. Snow mobile trailer - $700 or best offer. Contact Carl La-
voie – 860-918-2810.
Dennis G. Claffey, PDD
Secretary
Horse Stalls
for Rent Amston, CT
Call Don Hoerman for rates
(860) 558-5064
Friday Night Dinner
December 4th we will have a ham dinner with scalloped
potatoes, salad, rolls and dessert for $10. Dinner will be
served at 6PM!
House Committee
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January 1 - Happy New Year 3 - Sunday breakfast 3 - Trap shoot 5 - House Committee meeting 10 - Trap shoot 13 - Regularly scheduled meeting 17 - Trap shoot 17 - Sunday breakfast 24 - Trap shoot 27 - Regularly scheduled meeting 31 - Trap shoot
December 1 - House Committee meeting 2 - Regularly scheduled meeting - Initiation 4 - Friday night dinner 6 - Trap shoot 6 - Hall decorating party! 7 - Veterans Christmas party 13 - Children’s Christmas party 13 - Trap shoot 16 - Regularly Scheduled meeting 19 - Member’s Christmas party 20 - Trap shoot 20 - Breakfast 25 - Merry Christmas 26 - Annual Hoop Shoot 27 - Trap shoot 31 - New Year’s Eve