Tri-City Lodge #14

1915 West Shore Road, Warwick, RI 02889

January 2017 Volume 62 Issue 73

Exalted Ruler David Knight

641-6629

Leading Knight Robert Hartington

461-0172

Loyal Knight Deborah Mangina

523-1225

Lecturing Knight Robert DeReamer

391-6129

Secretary William Hall

440-3392

Treasurer Lori Eaton

738-8133

Chaplain Kristine St. Pierre

527-1089

Inner Guard Deborah Guertin

524-0646

Tiler Dick Warner 921-5573 Esquire Diane Duquette

347-3638

Trustee -1 Year Ann Licciardi

527-9622

Trustee -2 Years Donna Warner, PER 440-0548

Trustee -3 Years Nick Rossi

473-6529

Trustee -4 Years

Mark Eaton, PER

738-8133

Trustee -5 Years James Thompson

781-4716

Lounge 401-737-9510 Office 401-737-2196 Fax 401-738-1296

www.tri-city14.com Lounge Hours Sunday 12:00 pm - 10:00 pm Monday - Thursday 3:00 pm - 10:00 pm

Friday 12:00 pm - 1:00 am Saturday 12:00 pm - 12:00 am

I hope everyone enjoyed the holiday with their families. This is the time of year we count our blessings for the good fortune we have. As elks we continue to do what we do best.... give back to the community. I was overwhelmed with the number of gifts we collected at the Christmas party. Some gifts were distributed at the children's Christmas party which always puts a smile on faces of all ages. Santa arrived by train conducted by Jake and engineered by Chuck. Thank you Rob for your DJ talents and to our very own Santa John. I am always awed by the outreach of generosity our lodge shows for those less fortunate. This collection of items was distributed to over 100 children and their families who would not have been able to celebrate this holiday season without our help. Thanks Lori and her team of elves for all the hard work you put into this outreach program. Santa couldn't have done it better himself. There was a memorial service at Tri-City in early December. This was a well attended event and a great honor for all members who have passed on this year. Thank you to Bob Hartington for arranging the musical talents of his son. It was a wonderful tribute to our absent members. Many came to celebrate our annual members Christmas Party. Thank you Mark for providing a wonder menu, and to Bob and Ann for their service. There are countless people who help to make events like this possible. No one person can successfully run this lodge, a team of great support is always needed and appreciated even though recognition is not always given. I would personally like to thank everyone for the effort they have given me this past year. I couldn't have done this position without you. The December meeting brought in three new members. We welcome them and hope they take advantage of the many opportunities Tri-City has to offer. My suggestion to them and all other card carrying members is to get involved. Find what you love about our lodge and ask how you can help. Many hands make light work. As elks and brothers we need to work together to make great things happen. January brings new beginnings. We will be having a game dinner with tickets available at the bar. This is a great event and a wonderful way to experience cuisines you may never have had before. Come try some wild game and fellowship with brother elks. Happy Healthy New Year! 2017 will bring great things to all! Fraternally yours, David Knight Exalted Ruler

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SECRETARY’S MESSAGE

Hello All! Happy New Year to all! We hope everyone had a Happy and Healthy Holiday Season and hope to see you in Lodge soon. We have initiated 49 new members since April 1 and have 12 more waiting for the 2nd January Meeting to become members. Keep those applications rolling in. We are number one in new members for Rhode Island and would like to keep that distinction. On a more somber note, we still have 58 members who have not paid their 2016/2017 dues. They will be receiving their final notice the middle of this month before we are forced to drop them by Grand Lodge. We are hopeful that many of them will respond positively. Bringing up the subject of Dues, notices will go out the beginning of February and there is a fifty cent increase due to the Grand Lodge increase in Per Capita. Upcoming events at Tri-City Elks January 22, Game Dinner $35.00 pp You may purchase your tickets at the bar. This event usually sells out fast so buyer beware. Life Membership- Eligibility for Life Membership is 65 years of age and 30 years as an Elk. Life Membership is not automatic; just send a note or e-mail me. The following members are eligible for Life Membership; William Brown, Paul Delpape, Peter Dietrich, James Dodd, Ira Erickson, William Gasbarro, Lawrence Goldberg, Arthur A. Lima, Joseph Lupino, Kenneth Lusignan, Jr., Russell Maloney, Earl Peacock, Charles Potter, Jr. David Wesolowski and John Whiting Elks National Foundation Beginning April 1, 2016, we have received donations totaling over $6,000.00 Special Note to our members– When you were indoctrinated you were requested to pledge $100.00 to the Elks National Foundation payable at $10.00 a year for 10 years with your dues payment. Fraternally, William J. Hall Lodge Secretary

GAME DINNER

Sunday January 22 is the Annual Game Dinner 2:00pm prepared by Steve McKindle from the FOP Tickets can be purchased at the bar. $35 Please purchase early-only 100 tickets will Be sold. No tickets sold at the door.

DECEMBER ELK OF THE MONTH

Lori Eaton

In Loving Memory

William McElroy, LM

UPCOMING LODGE MEETINGS

January 4th

AND

January 18th

FROM YOUR TRI-CITY 14 OFFICERS

HAPPY NEW YEAR

AND BE SURE TO BE AN ACTIVE ELK

IN 2017

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THANK YOU

Kids Christmas party was held on Sunday 12/18/16. Thank you to all the volunteers that helped to decorate, set up the hall for the children, cook, serve food and dessert and the clean up. Santa John Flaxington was great with Elk helpers Tina Bertrand and our new member Donna Bresse. The children enjoyed the talented balloon Elf Amy along with a special candy grab. A tablecloth was put on the floor and filled with candy. The kids had bags available to fill and take home with them. They had a blast. I would like to extend a special thank you to Santa’s Train Express with Chuck Holm as the engineer and Jake Holm as the conductor. It was another great day at our lodge. Fraternally,Lori Eaton, Youth Activities Chairman

TOY DRIVE UPDATE

On December 10th we had our Holiday Cheer Toy Drive. Members and friends enjoyed good food and music by Oak Hill Band who donated their night to help bring in the cheer for all. I would like to thank everyone who volunteered that day/night and for all the wonderful toys and gift cards & food that were donated to go along with the food baskets.

County Line Dance is every Monday !!

Every Monday 7:00 – 8:30pm $6 with Lori Enos as the instructor.

ZUMBA is every Tuesday !!

Every Tuesday 6:00 - 7:00pm $6.00 per class

VETERANS UPDATE

Thank you to everyone who visited the Bristol Home and for all who donated to the Veterans. Also, thank you to all who helped with the Christmas food baskets. It was another successful year.

Carol DeLory

ENF chairperson

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SAVE THESE DATES January 22 Game Dinner 2pm February 25 Neal & The vipers with Dave Howard 8:30pm $6 at the door. March 25 Blood Drive .From 9:00 -12.

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A SPECIAL THANK YOU

We made up the food baskets on Friday night, again thank you for helping with the filling of 60 food baskets and adding toys for the kids for St. Rita’s and for the families that needed our help this season. Thank you for all of you that supported our Holiday Cheer Toy Program. The lodge adopted a local family with a member with medical problems. There are 5 children in the family. We were able to give the 3 oldest children each a bike along with toys, one of our new members donated clothing, diapers and more toys. All were greatly appreciated. The Mom stopped in to thank us and to say that her husband had come home for Christmas.

Exalted Ruler's Message

Fraternally, Mark Eaton Exalted Ruler

JANUARY BIRTHDAYS

If your birthday is in January, redeem this coupon for a complimentary

beverage.

NAME_______________________________

BIRTH DATE________________________________

MEMBERSHIP NO._________________________________

Bulletin Boosters

Carolyn & Roy Alsfeld, LM William J. Brown

Anthony & Joan Carcieri Diane E. Carley

John and Pat Carr, LM Paul Collette

Mark & Lori Eaton Harry & Betty Edwards James & Dottie Felton Tom & Linda Fraccola

Bill Hall David & Mickey Joly Frank & Debra Knight

William A. McElroy, LM Doug & Renee Pariseau

Gary Place

Bernedette Rodrigues Mike & Krissy St. Pierre

Kenneth Smith Dick & Donna Warner, PER

Contact Deb Mangina for Hall Rentals @ 737-2196,

then hit ‘2’ to leave a message.

$125.00 upstairs

$285.00 downstairs (includes the bartender)

prices for Tri-City members

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01 Dennis Hodgkins LM 13 Richard Hencler

William Somerville Nicholas Rossi

Joseph Tavarozzi Helen VanDermost

Walter Wall LM 14 Paul Bellucci

02 Robert Alexander Jr John Collins

Paul Johnston Carmello Dicicco

03 James Harris 15 Paul Collette LM

Ernest Houle Lorenzo Tetreault LM

04 Debra Cardoso 16 Eileen Woodcock

Anthony Cicione 17 Dawn Kidd

Carol Delory Julie O'Donnell

Edward Fortini 18 Barbara Cahoon

William Shaw Kevin Dodd

05 John Carr LM 19 Dennis Chamberlin

Stanley Cirella Derek Greenlee

Elizabeth Torcq Kenneth Hallberg

06 John Larson Stephen Langelier

07 Michael McGann Daniel Mullen

Francis Trainor 21 Kevin McGuire

08 John Kidd Ira Norris LM

09 Philip Caputo Jr 22 James Boyajian

Neil Kimatian Angelo Gatta

Brian Sheridan John Lyden Jr

Karen Walker 24 Archille Eno

10 Carol Belmore Robert Quinn LM

Joseph Conley Sr Sharon Reniere

Ryan Horton James Scanlon

Frederick Hunter 25 David Sinapi

Earl Peacock 26 Richard Delory

11 Richard Cataldi LM Richard Niedzwiadek

Louis Grassa Lori Schiappa

Michelle Nelson 28 Vincent O'Connell LM

12 Georgianna Appollonio Thomas Smith LM

Randall Ayers James Thompson

Arthur Dubuc

John Holm

Kenneth Lusignan

Add your name to our Bulletin Booster List $20 is required to have your name printed in the bulletin for one year. Please send your donation to the lodge with how you want your name printed. Please indicate your check is for the booster. Thank You

Tri-City Elks Lodge #14 1915 West Shore Road

Warwick, RI 02889-4239

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JANUARY 2017 SUN MON TUE WED THU FRI SAT

1 HAPPY NEW YEARS

2 3 ZUMBA 6:00pm

4 Trustee 6:00 Lodge 7:00

5 Texas Hold ‘Em 8:00pm

6 Fish & Chips 5-8pm

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9 Country Line Dance 7:00pm

10 ZUMBA 6:00pm

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12 Texas Hold ‘Em 8:00pm

13 Fish & Chips 5-8pm

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15 16 Country Line Dance 7:00pm

17 ZUMBA 6:00pm

18 Trustee 6:00 Lodge 7:00

19 Texas Hold ‘Em 8:00pm

20 Fish & Chips 5-8pm

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22 Game Dinner 2PM

23 Country Line Dance 7:00pm

24 ZUMBA 6:00pm

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26 Texas Hold ‘Em 8:00pm

27 Fish & Chips 5-8pm

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29 30 Country Line Dance 7:00pm

31 ZUMBA 6:00pm