The November 2014 Bugle Members & Friends, The month of November provides many of us with the Veteran’s Day Tuesday opportunity to reflect on our Veterans and especially on November 11th 2014. those who gave the ultimate sacrifice for our Nation. Each In conjunction with the Legionaries of year I am humbled by the hardships that were endured by Towson post 22 our service men and women to maintain the freedoms that The Elks lodge 469 will hold a remembrance ceremony we all enjoy in this Country. Most of us have a family honoring our Nation’s military members, past and present member or friend that has served in the military. Please join on Tuesday November 11, 2014. us for the annual Veteran’s Day Memorial Service at the Ceremony commences at 11 o’clock at the site of the Wayside Cross, York Rd. and Shealy Ave, and will continue Wayside Cross in Towson on Tuesday November 11th at and conclude with the services at the Vietnam Memorial 11 am. as we stand with our friends from the Towson next to the Old County Courthouse. American Legion to honor all Veterans. Please take time to thank all Veterans for their service on this special day. Upon conclusion, Towson Post 22 will hold a reception for all participants and guests at the Post Home off York rd. The 10th Annual Elks Charity Golf Tournament was held on Monday October 13th this year and was a huge success. The Participating Elks are to assemble at the Lodge by 10:45am. weather presented challenges but the event went on as planned. A special thank you goes out to all golfers that honored their commitment even though they chose not to play in the inclement weather. Our event chairmen worked tirelessly to bring in many new sponsors and make the day pleasurable for all that participated. Thank you, Roger, Jenks, Brian, Bob, Bob & Bob for your leadership and all the members that attended and contributed to the organizational and planning meetings before the event. Our Law Enforcement members provided another Philly Cheese Steak Night on Thursday October 16th. The road trip to purchase the authentic rolls was definitely worth the miles. Thanks ladies and gentlemen for making this night special for all that attended. As the holidays approach, please remember the many charitable events that our Lodge supports. Every Christmas our members volunteer and collect food and toys for the less fortunate in our community. Please consider participation in one or all of these events so that the community can witness firsthand what we are all about. John Wontrop. Adopt-A-Family Gift Tag Tree VETERANS THANKSGIVING DINNER The gift tag tree will be at the Lodge again this year as we continue to work with the Baltimore County Social Services “Adopt Family” program. Each gift tag will contain name, age, and 3 gifts desired for each child of the “adopted families”. These three gifts each range from $10.00 to $25.00. Please select a tag, write down on a separate piece of Elks stationary the information on the tag, then print your name and phone number on the tag and place it back onto the tree. When you return with your wrapped gifts, remove the gift tag from the tree and place it on the gifts under the tree. The gifts MUST be back wrapped under the tree by December 19th. PLEASE JOIN US TO GIVE THANKS TO OUR VETERANS FOR THEIR SERVICE TO OUR GREAT COUNTRY Thank you for your support in making these children have a very Merry Christmas. November 2014 November 20, 2014 AT THE LODGE 5:30pm COOKS, SERVERS AND CLEAN-UP VOLUNTEERS NEEDED COOKING STARTS AT 10:30am SERVERS ARE NEEDED AT 4:30pm CLEAN UP CREW ANYTIME YOU ARE AVAILABLE For more information please contact Joe Lancaster @410-236-3832 Page 1 The Bugle LODGE OFFICERS 2014-2015 Exalted Ruler Leading Knight Loyal Knight Lecturing Knight Secretary Treasurer Esquire Tiler Chaplain Presiding Justice Inner Guard John M. Wontrop Victor Brice John Morton Bob Cwalina Kenneth J Kocun, PER Brian Tunney, PER Gene Leasure William D. Schmidt, Sr. James J Bullington John Austin William Bell 410-592-7062 443-827-0636 410-252-7971 443-465-4291 410-296-7787 410-440-4245 410-812-8725 410-682-4624 410-821-5818 410-296-0209 443-794-2850 5 Year Trustee 4 Year Trustee 3 Year Trustee 2 Year Trustee 1 Year Trustee Joe Cox Richard Hurd Paul Curry Gerry Mastropieri, PER Roger Kauffman 410-371-1500 410-303-4163 410-377-0871 410-982-1215 410-560-3860 C0MMITTEE CHAIRMEN 501©3 Charity Fund James Jenkins, PER Accident Prevention Ray Cronin Americanism Paul Curry Auditing Daryl Reece Building Maintenance Richard Hurd Bull Roast Gerry Mastropieri, PER Bylaws Kenneth J Kocun PER Camp Barrett Victor Brice Charitable Contributions John Austin Drug Awareness Daryl Reece Entertainment Committee (Music) Olin Hupp Entertainment Committee (Kitchen) Sean Loughrey Flag Day Brian Tunney, PER Fourth of July Daryl Reece Golf/Fundraiser Bob Lang/Bob Booker Historian Brian Keelty Hoop Shoot Pete Cline Emeritus (Hoop Shoot) Devin Foggo, PER Indoctrination James Jenkins,PER Inner & Intra Activities Patrick Sullivan Mediator John Austin Membership Brian Tunney, PER National Foundation John Wontrop Member Investigations “Elks”Nick Giangrasso Public Relations Jim Bullington Saturday Soups / Pool League Rick Martin Scholarships Michael Lawler Soccer Shoot Joe Cox, PER Youth Activities Bill Maskell Vegas Night Joe Cox, PER Veterans Service Joe Lancaster Web Master Olin Hupp 410-404-1488 410-404-6100 410-377-0871 410-977-8721 410-303-4163 410-982-1215 410-296-7787 443-827-0636 410-296-0209 410-977-8721 410-668-2340 443-253-3743 410-440-4245 410-977-8721 443-386-5512 410-821-6786 410-371-2232 410-404-1488 443-286-5798 410-296-0209 410-440-4245 410-592-7062 410-800-6935 410-821-5818 443-934-3752 410-494-1800 410-371-1500 410-666-5163 410-371-1500 410-236-3832 410-668-2340 Officers, Trustees & Committee Chairmen: Please forward your newsletter information in Word Format to John Wontrop at the following email address: towsoner@gmail.com by the 15th of the month so it can be used for the next month’s newsletter. Page 2 From The Secretary The following candidates have been proposed for membership and will be balloted at an upcoming meeting: Proposer / Candidate Bob Cwalina / Laura Stone Gary Ford / Craig Allen Gary Ford / Michael Cusack Gary ford / David Charles Rogers Bill Whitty / Mathew Brian Muller Al Ducharme / Timothy E. Bankard Life Membership Request Robert L. Simmons #2904 Ralph S. Moore #2937 Michael Connolly #2935 C. Russell Fields #2964 Elk-A-Palooza Bull Roast Saturday Nov. 8, 2014 Cost: $50. Music by: Jr. Cline and the Recliners For tickets call the Lodge 410-296-4690- press 0 For whole tables Reserved Call Jim Jenkins 410-404-1488 or Gerry Mastropieri 410-982-1215 This event goes on the web November 1st for the public. Please purchase your tickets now before we sell out. Saturday Soups @ the Lodge start on November 1st Nov 1st Brian Tunney, Nov 8th Bull Roast, Nov 15th John Morton Nov 22nd Bob Winkler Nov 29th Field Sadtler Chicken Noodle Soup No Soup Ham & Bean Soup Crab Soup Chicken Barley Also please let Rick Martin know if you and/or your Mrs. are interested in participating. November 2014 The Bugle Children’s Christmas Party Plans are underway for the annual Children’s Christmas Party. So parents and grandparents mark your calendar Sunday December 14th at 2:00 P.M. There will be crafts for the kids An ice cream Sunday bar, professor Horn and his Punch and Judy show, and a visit from Santa with toys for everyone. You must RSVP and let us know the age and sex of the children so that we can purchase gifts for each age group. Call Bill Maskell @ 410-666-5163 or Millie Forni @ 410-823-0014. Food Baskets In conjunction with our “Adopt a Family” project we will be providing a food basket to each family. There will be a sign up sheet in the Lodge dining room for members to fill in their name next to individual items on the list. A box will be set in the dining room for these donations. Below is a list of items which are needed. Donate only the items that are on the list below. Cash donations are acceptable in any form. If you wish to sponsor a whole basket the cost is $65.00. The deadline for donations is December 19th. For more information please contact Larry Moran Cranberry Jelly (can), Tuna (2) cans, Soup (4) cans Instant mashed potatoes, Brownie mix, Macaroni & Cheese (2) Sweet potatoes (2) cans, Vegetables (4) cans, Peanut butter Jell-O (2 large boxes), Noodles (large bag), Candy (bag) Stuffing (box/bag), Fruit Cocktail (2) cans, Fruit Juice (32 oz.) Fruit (2) cans, Cookies, $25.00 Turkey/Ham certificate @ The Lodge 11/7 Dave Jacobson Duo Room Rentals Is a Special Event coming up? Our Rental Room is available to our members and their sponsored guests for only $150. Call Gerry Mastropieri for more info. 410-982-1215 November 2014 Mitten & Hat Tree This year we will again be working with St. Jerome’s Head Start Program in South Baltimore. This is a pre-school day care center caring for children from one to five years of age while their parents are at work. Each year St. Jerome’s has a “store” where parents can “buy” clothes and toys with points they have accumulated by volunteering/ working at the daycare center. The deadline for donations will be December 19th. In addition to mittens, the center can use unwrapped new toys and clothing. Look for the Mitten Tree in the dining room at the Lodge. Ladies Of The Towson Elks President : Vice President : Treasurer: Secretary : JOAN FOX VALERIE SPANGLER MARY WONTROP PEGGY FLANIGAN Welcome to Fall (or is it winter) One day I'm soaking up the sun (with sunscreen of course) and the next day I'm looking for my winter coat. So here we are in Raven country and enjoying it every cheering moment. The best place to witness this fun activity is the Elks Lodge, where you probably will meet your LOTE friends and the ELKS of course. (come on down) People are still talking about the LOTE Bus trip and I'm sorry to have to tell them to wait until the spring, so you are on your own until then. I have been away for a while, so I have missed some things around the Lodge but luckily I'm back enjoying the fun, the music the dinners. We, the Lote will be welcoming some new members this Fall and are looking forward to more new members. Tell your friends, some people are not sure of the eligibility, so if there are any questions contact me or a Lote member. Have to sign off I'm in the middle of making my Xmas List (don't laugh, it will be here before you know it) Don't forget the Bar Bingo event every first Saturday of the month; I saw you last time and I do believe you won. Come try again and don't forget those delicious Friday night dinners at the Lodge. It's where friends meet!! Til next time... have fun.... Peggy Flanigan, Secretary, LOTE. Page 3 Dated Material Non-Profit Please Deliver By Organization November 1st U.S. Postage PAID In the heart of Towson since 1899 Baltimore, MD Permit No. 5688 Towson Elks Lodge #469 Benevolent &Protective Order of Elks 4 West Pennsylvania Avenue Towson, Maryland 21204 www.towsonelks469.com Schedule Of Events Date Day Event Time Raven’s Sunday Game Food Service throughout the Season November 7th ,14th Friday 21st & 28th November 1st Saturday November 8th Saturday November 11th Tuesday November 25th December 7th December 14th December 21st Tuesday Sunday Sunday Sunday Friday Night Food Service LOTE Bar Bingo Elk-A-Palooza Bull Roast (Towson American Legion) Veteran’s Day Memorial Service (Wayside Cross) State President (David Wolcott) Lodge Visit Elks Memorial Service Children’s Christmas Party Lodge Christmas Party LODGE HOURS OF OPERATION Monday – Thursday & Saturday 11am—Midnight Friday 11 am—1am Sunday 11 am— 10pm Lodge telephone number (410) 296-4690 Fax Number (410) 583-5295 Lodge Address 4 West Pennsylvania Avenue Towson, MD 21204 Lodge Email; towsonelks469@comcast.net www.towsonelks469.com 7.30pm 11am 7pm 1pm 2pm TBD All Members must sign in their guests into the Lodge. Exceptions: wives & their children under 21. LODGE MEETINGS ARE HELD AT 7PM ON THE 2ND AND 4TH TUESDAY OF EACH MONTH FROM SEPT. TO JUNE JULY & AUGUST MEETINGS ARE THE 2ND TUESDAY ONLY CANDIDATE INTERVIEWS Interviews for new members will be held on the first Tuesday of the month at 7PM. Please contact Brian Tunney for information @ (410) 440-4245 Visit us on facebook