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Volume 71
APRIL 2015
Issue 4
http://www.pointpleasantelks.org
EXALTED RULER’S MESSAGE
Greetings Fellow Elks,
I want to thank the membership for the confidence and trust they have shown by electing me and my fellow
officers for the Elk year 2015-2016. I want to thank Tom Watters, his officers, and committee members for a successful year.
March as usual was a very busy month. I would like to thank Eileen Miller and the Special Children’s Committee for the great job on the Hootenanny. It was not the usual Charity Ball but was casual and a lot of fun. Speaking for myself and I am sure a few others, I need to work on my square dancing.
Congratulations to John Toole as our Elk of the Year and Eileen Miller as our Officer of the Year. Keep up
the good work.
Thank you to Johnny, the House Committee, and especially my wife, Ann Marie, for planning, setting up, and
running the Installation of Officers on March 28, 2015.
Way to go Nancy and Fred Frick for the successful Easter Egg Hunt.
Let’s all continue to support the Lodge and each other in the coming events in April: Murder Mystery Dinner
for the Veterans Committee on April 11 and the Motorcycle Committee Barbeque on April 26. Thanks in advance for
the hard work.
The biggest THANK YOU goes out to Helen McDermott for the outstanding and thankless job in March and
April of collecting the dues, issuing the new membership cards, closing out all the year’s reports for Grand Lodge,
etc.
We also have the yearly convention down in Wildwood the first weekend in June. Last year we came close
to filling the Hotel. Let’s see if we can do it this year. See you around the Lodge!!
Fraternally yours,
Bob
Exalted Ruler
Leading Knight
Loyal Knight
Lecturing Knight
Secretary
Treasurer
Tiler
Esquire
Inner Guard
Chaplain
Organist
Bd. Of Directors
Bd. Of Directors
Bd. Of Directors
Bd. Of Directors
Bd. Of Directors
Lodge Officers 2015-2016
Robert Byrnes
Amanda Horton
Eileen Miller
Jerry Rotunno
Helen McDermott
Ann Marie O’Hare
Gus Adamo
Joe Miller, PER
Jack Secor
Susan Flickinger
732-278-9422
732-600-8561
732-714-9553
732-546-6279
732-785-3323
732-278-9421
732-899-2722
732-714-9553
732-701-0535
732-458-5063
Rob Cook, Esq.
Sharon Haugh
Phyllis Willever
Clifford I. Van Nest, PER
Stephen Flickinger
732-261-0048
732-966-4433
732-714-1149
732-306-5935
732-458-5063
Committee Chairpersons
Thomas “Bat” Masterson, PER
Thomas Watters
Eileen Miller
Cus Dalik, PDDGER
Chris Resotko
Jay Ramirez
Todd Schmidt
Ron Panuska
Mike Travisano
Building Improvement
Gus Adamo
Community Service
Brian Coyle
Convention—2015
Amanda Horton
Drug Awareness
Amanda Horton
ENF
Cus Dalik, PDDGER
Flag Day
Joe Chickene
Fluke Tournament
John Veprek, PSP
Fraternal
Brian Coyle
Government Relations
Sharon Haugh
Hoop Shoot
Greg Smith
House
Brian Coyle
Indoctrination
Amanda Horton
Investigation
Sharon Haugh
Lapsation
Helen McDermott
Lodge Activities
Jerry Rotunno
Lodge Scholarships
Jan Picarell
Mediator
John Veprek, PSP
Membership
Amanda Horton
Memorial Service
Dino Castronova, PER
Mother’s Day Service
Georgianna Walsh
Motorcycle
Charles Scanlan
National Veterans Service
Nancy DeVito
Oktoberfest
Linda and John Gartz
PER Association
Thomas Watters, PER
Photographer
Ray Staab
Presiding Justice
Rob Cook, Esq.
Public Relations
Donna Rotunno
Soccer Shoot
Dino Castronova, PER
Special Children
Tom Watters
Tear Off Raffles
Gary Laudisi
Webmaster
Terry LaDu
Youth Activities
Dino Castronova, PER
Activities
Americanism
Antler
Audit
Banquets
Bar Steward
Batter Up
Building & Grounds
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908-406-5555
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732-600-8561
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732-785-1962
732-899-4635
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Beach Party Fundraiser
On behalf of the Motorcycle Committee of Point Pleasant Lodge
#1698, I would like to thank all the
members and guests who braved
the winter weather to support the
Beach Party on February 21, 2015.
Despite Mother Nature, we had a
great turn out, terrific food, and
music that kept the dance floor
busy all evening. Our dedicated
members put in many hours to
make this event successful, not to
mention all the businesses and
members who donated items for
the gift auction. Another job well
done!!! See you at the Barbeque
in April.
Respectfully,
Charles Scanlan, President
Recognition Awards
March 21, 2015
Thank you to the following for
their outstanding dedication
and service to our Lodge:
Elk of the Year:
John Toole
Officer of the Year:
Eileen Miller
Citizen of the Year:
Kevin Hynes
Kevin is the Point Pleasant
Borough High School Basketball Coach and runs a basketball camp. He also is in
charge of the Buddy Ball Program.
Elk of the Month
By House Committee
Our Elk of the Month for April is Bob Scott.
Bob has been our Membership Chairperson for the past 4 years and has done an amazing job. He has taken his dedication to that role even further by serving as the Southeast District Member and Member Retention Chairperson.
You can always find Bob at the Lodge helping with all events, usually cooking up something good in the kitchen. Bob
assists all the committees to ensure that our events are successful and everyone has a good time. He’s also known to
be very lucky on the pull tab machine!
Bob, thank you for all you do for Point Pleasant and the Southeast District and the laughter and brotherhood you bring
to the Lodge. And, thank you for doing such great work as the Membership Chair.
Congratulations on being our April Elk of the Month!
See Nancy DeVito or Bartender for Tickets
Point Pleasant Elks #1698
Veterans Committee
Support America’s Veterans,
Purchase an Engraved ‘Paver’
Your engraved inscription on the ‘Paver’ can be in memory of a Beloved
Veteran, Elk, Family Member, Friend, a short thought, name of an
Establishment or Organization.
Paver size: 4” x 8”
Maximum: Three lines of lettering per Paver
13 characters per line (Spaces count as a character)
Cost: $100.00 per Paver
Fill out your information on the form below with your exact inscription for the Paver. Make
checks payable to, Point Pleasant Elks #1698
or Use a Credit Card
___ _______________________________________________
Visa
MasterCard
American Express
Discovery
(circle one)
Credit Card Number _______________________________________Exp Date____________
Name: …………………………………………………………………………………………..
Address: ………………………………………………………………………………………..
Phone Number:…………………………………………………………Check #: ……………..
Inscription: Use Spaces Below
Mail Attention: Veterans Committee - Pavers
POINT PLEASANT ELKS MC
POKER RUN & SOUTHERN BBQ
APRIL 26, 2015
Poker Run Sign-In from 9-11 a.m.
BBQ Buffet 12-5 p.m.
Live Music
$20.00 per person
All Elks and Guests Invited
Rain or Shine
Questions?
Charles Scanlan, 732-740-4908
Hootenanny Charity Ball (Eileen Miller, Chair)
Thank you to everyone who attended the SCC Hootenanny on March 14th. Thank you to everyone
who donated liquor for the Wheelbarrow of Cheer raffle.
Special thanks to the following for their donations:
Pable & Evertz Funeral Home, our tickets; Beaver Dam Hardware, Wheelbarrow; Blazing Visuals, Posters;
Lee Richards, Gift Certificate; Spring Meadow Golf Course, Round of Golf w/Cart; Gerard’s Liquor Store,
Gift Certicate; Shop-Rite in Wall, Gift Certificate; Walgreen’s (Cliff Van Nest), Gift Certificate; Mary Garner,
Hand Made Quilt; Phyllis Willever, Cowboy Hat Cupcakes; Ann Marie O’ Hare, Fresh Salad; Brookrest
Sod Farm, 4 Bales of Hay; River Edge Screen Printing (Tom Hearn & Mike McLaughlin), Elk Jacket; and
Alan’s & Mininsohn’s Fabulous Florals (732-901-5551), Daffodil Centerpieces.
Thanks to our kitchen crew: Bob Scott, Joe Miller, John Toole, and Steve Flickinger and our buffet servers:
Amanda Horton, Sue Flickinger, Carolyn Watters, and Georgianna Walsh.
And, thank you to all of the SCC members who helped set up, especially the barn, and break down.
By Brian Coyle
I’m excited to be back as House Chair again. Me and the House Committee are looking forward to a fun year ahead!
The first meeting of the 2015-2016 House Committee will be Monday, April 13th, at 7 p.m.
Upcoming events include:
Mother’s Day Service on Sunday, May 10, starting at 10 a.m. with a brunch following. Mothers are free
and guests are $5.00.
Flag Day Service on Sunday, June 14. The ceremony starts at 11 a.m. in our Veterans Memorial Park
and lunch will be served afterwards in the Grill Room.
Atlantic City Bus Trip—details coming soon—look for a flyer in the Grill Room and info on our website.
Registration Form
Elks Annual Convention
June 5-7, 2015
Gold Crest Motel
Wildwood, New Jersey
Single:
2 Adults:
Additional Adults (21 & Over):
Additional Children (under 21):
$320.00
$400.00
$ 90.00 (includes Friday and Saturday)
$ 40.00 (includes Friday and Saturday)
A 50% deposit must be received no later than Monday, March 16th, to guarantee your room. Final
balance due must be received no later than Monday, April 13th. Any cancellations received after the
deposit has been received or after final payment has been made will be subject to a cancellation fee of
$100.00.
NO CASH UNDER ANY CIRCUMSTANCES WILL BE ACCEPTED. For your convenience, you can pay
by check or credit card. Please return the bottom portion with your preferred method of payment.
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Name:
________________________________________________________________________________________
Address: _______________________________________________________________________________________
Telephone: ____________________________ E-Mail: ___________________________________________________
# of Adults/Room: ________________________ # of Children/Room: ______________________________________
Marching in the parade:
Y
N
Number of Shirts: ________
Please note: Shirts are only for Elks marching in the parade.
Size(s): _______________________
For Credit Card Payments:
VISA
MasterCard
American Express
(circle one)
Name as it appears on card: ________________________________________________________________________
Account Number: _____________________________________________ Expiration Date: _____________________
CID or Security ID (3 or 4 digit #): _____________
For Check Payments: Make check payable to: Point Pleasant Elks
Mail to:
Amanda Horton, 1122 Leonard Road, Point Pleasant, NJ, 08742 or
put in the Leading Knight mailbox at the Lodge.
Antler Boosters 2015-2016
Joe Abradi
Suzanne Auletta
Rochelle & James A. Baine, Jr.
Clemens W. Bremer, Jr.
Noemi & Paul Brundage, PER
Don & Errol Cashour
Joe & Marianne Chickene
Jack J. & Camille Cimino
Al & Eileen Clericuzio
William & Theresa Cobb
Robert M. & Bridget Cook
Michael Corbally
Charles A. & Jodie Cowell
Dolores & Cus Dalik, Jr., PDDGER
Harold & Suzanne Demarest, Jr.
Joyce & John Diercks
Suzanne & Gregory Doctor
Joseph V. & Rosemary Esposito
Isabelle & Dennis Fugedy
Vincent Gennaro
Allan F. Gile, Sr.
Kenneth & Mildred Kaminski
John W. & Anna Kaufman
Scott S. Kerstetter
Terence J. LaDu
William & Donna Leinweber
Christopher B. Leitner
Annette & Len Luccioni
Ken & Kathy Mathis
Regina McCabe
Sean McGrath
Ellen & James McLees
David & Lois McWilliam
John W. Menschner, Sr.
Eileen & Joe Miller, PER
Mickey & Ingrid Osmundsen
Ronald W. & Joan Panuska
George & Lauris Pearce
David G. & Jane Pestkowski
Janice Picarell
Robert W. Pursel, PER
Alvin Mason & Marybeth Reffitt, Jr.
Jack & Mary Lou Secor
Bill & Pat Shay
Barbara R. Smith & Sonny Bartus
Thomas F. & Marilyn J. Spedding
Rosemary & Steve Tassie
John Terranova
Dennis L. & Elizabeth Torode
Dawn Tortoriello, PER & Robert Scott
Mike & Judy Travisano
Rich & Cathy Troppoli
Ellen & John Veprek, PSP
Harold & Pauline Wyckoff
Memorials
Joan Abradi
Douglas Adamo
Gloria Adamo
Darren Arms
Gina A. Bartus
Carmie Brady
William Harrison Brown II
Phil Contract
Maria Corbally
Bernadine Doctor
Edward G. Dolton Jr.
Hy A. Dooley
Billy Dwyer
Vernon T. Emmons
Peter Enright
Dr. Sharon Erbeck
Patricia Felstedt
Nicholas Fetsick
Herbert Francis
Madeleine & Fred Frick, Sr.
Margaret C. Haley
Bob Haugh
Daniel J. Hennessy , Sr.
Ruth Hoagland
Jill, Bill, and Bob Kaufman
Edward O. Klein, Sr.
Edward T. Knorr
Donald Koch, PER
Evelyn J. Lipkin
Robert R. McCabe
Lois McWilliam
Kay & Lou Meyer
Jean & Billy T. Morrow
Nancy O’Brien
Joseph and Dorothy Rager
Charles Rola
Col. Andrew L. Smith, USAF, Ret.
Bernie Smith, PER
James Sogorka
Jack Toole
Joseph G. & Louise Tortoriello
William Van Druten, Sr., PER
Arnie & Linda Van Duyn
Walter Whelan
Veterans Committee
By Nancy DeVito
It’s hard to believe it’s April. This is the start of new beginnings for Elkdom. I’d like to thank the outgoing officers and welcome our New Exalted Ruler, Bob Byrnes, and his slate of officers.
Our Veterans Committee is always thinking of ways to raise money for our Veterans and Troops. I
hope those who attend the Murder Mystery on April 11th have a good time and look forward to our
next theater show. We have three fishing trips planned. The first is in June, second in July, and the
last in August. Our service men and women enjoy these trips every year and I’d like to thank the
Point Pleasant Fishing Club for taking them on these fishing trips. We will be planning our Super
50/50 Raffle which goes off at the Fluke Tournament in July, family picnic at base, and care packages
for our homeless Vets and those serving overseas. These are just a few plans for this year.
I am proud to have been able to ask our ER Bob to go on a trip with the Air Force to the base in San
Antonio, Texas. Bob represented Point Pleasant Elks. He is also a business owner and this trip was to
show businesses why our military needs time off from work from time to time to serve our country.
Bob flew down on a KC10 and flew home on a C17. The picture below is aboard the C17.
Pavers are always available. If you would like to purchase one, please see Mike Travisano.
Thank you to Amanda Horton for the care package goodies. You are always thinking of those who
serve.
Remember, freedom isn’t free. Thank those who served and thank those who are serving.
God Bless America!
April 2015
Sun
Mon
Tue
Wed
Thu
Fri
Sat
1
2
3
4
10
11
Line Dancing
Shuffleboard
5
6
Lodge
Meeting
8 pm
Easter
12
7
13
14
8
9
NVSC
Meeting
Line Dancing
15
16
20
State Training
Middletown
Lodge #2179
Doors open
At 8 a.m.
26
MC Poker Run
& Southern
BBQ
12-5 pm
Motorcycle
Committee
Meeting
17
18
24
25
Shuffleboard
21
Lodge
Meeting
8 pm
27
Shuffleboard
Line Dancing
House
Committee
Meeting
7 pm
19
Murder
Mystery
Dinner
6:30 pm
28
22
23
NVSC
Meeting
Line Dancing
29
30
Shuffleboard
Line Dancing
Shuffleboard
APPLICATIONS FOR MEMBERSHIP
POINT PLEASANT ELKS #1698
PROSPECTS:
OCCUPATION
PROPOSER
No New Candidates
Lodge of Sorrow
George G. Clevenger
Pavers, like the one to
the right, are available
for purchase. It is a
fundraiser for our
Veterans Committee.
The paver is placed in
the walkway of our
Veterans Memorial
Park. A flyer with
more info is inside this
month’s Antler.
The Antler
Published monthly by
The Point Pleasant
BPO Elks Lodge #1698
P. O. Box 1069
820 Arnold Avenue
Pt. Pleasant Beach, NJ 08742
Editor:
Eileen Miller
Coordinator:
Terry LaDu
Publisher:
Exalted Ruler
Robert Byrnes
Lodge telephone (732) 892-9843
Sec./Voice Mail (732) 899-7638
Fax: (732) 899-7412
Please submit articles for the May 2015 Antler
by April 20, 2015 to Eileen Miller:
antler@pointpleasantelks.org or put in the Antler
mailbox at the Lodge. Thank you.