January 2015 - Toms River Elks #1875
CHARITY JUSTICE – PRACTICE THE PRINCIPLES – OF OUR ORDER NEWS OF THE LODGE ISSUE 10 60 JANUARY 2015 VOLUME LXI A FRATERNAL ORGANIZATION CELEBRATING 60 YEARS OF ELKDOM ADDRESS SERVICE REQUESTED JANUARY & FEBRUARY DINNER MENU Reservations Are Recommended, call 732-349-9660 x202 Reservations Required by Wednesday to guarantee ANY item. January 9 th January 23 rd Roasted Prime Rib . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16.00 Wiener Schnitzel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14.00 Founder Stuffed w/Crabmeat . . . . . . . 13.00 Fish & Chips . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9.00 Roasted Prime Rib . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16.00 Shrimp Parmesan . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14.00 Smoked Pork Chop . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13.00 Shrimp in a Basket . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9.00 February 6th February 20th Roasted Prime Rib . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16.00 Broiled Salmon . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13.00 Stuffed Cabbage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12.00 Fish & Chips . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9.00 Roasted Prime Rib . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16.00 Braised Pork Shank . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14.00 Grilled Tuna Steak . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14.00 Fish & Chips . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9.00 All dinners served with salad, fresh rolls, dessert & coffee or tea. Soup, appetizers, and dessert specials available. Exalted Ruler’s Message Happy New Year to everyone. It is hard to believe that 2015 is here!! It does not seem that long ago that we all worried about our computers crashing on the eve of the millennium. On well, we made it through that and we will make it through this “winter thing” that happens every year about this time. (I’m kidding, its Winter!) January is my birth month and you would think I would like it but I don’t. This time of year is a busy time for Elks Lodges. In the month of February, we will have nominations for officers at the first meeting and elections at the second meeting. It is an exciting time for new folks to get involved with their lodge. To breathe new life into the governing of each individual lodge. March will be our installation of the newly elected officers and come April 1, the new lodge year begins . There, you see, we made it through winter! nearby, but are still members who care and share, that it makes it impossible to exclude you from the process as well. It is for this reason that my choice for Elk of the Month is “You”. All of you! We are at over 1000 members strong, and each and everyone of you count. So wherever this newsletter finds you, whatever your lot in life may be at this point, I say “Thank You”. You are all true and loyal members among us and now you are officially an Elk of the Month!! Keep in mind also; at the stroke of eleven, wherever you are, when that hour falls upon the dial of night, it is the Golden Hour of Recollection and you are remembered! Yes, each and every one of you. In closing, I would like to urge everyone to count their blessings from this past year. To keep a smile on their face and to be encouraged for the new upcoming year. I ask Gods Blessing on each and every one of you and Thank you all for giving me a great 2014!! See you around the Lodge, Jeffrey Secord Exalted Ruler Toms River Elks Lodge #1875 I usually reserve this for the end of my message but I am changing things up a bit. I have given a lot of thought to Januarys Elk of the Month. There are so many people to choose from, so many that work hard day after day and input so much creative juice to the process. But there are also so many of you that either can’t get here for one reason or another or don’t live U N I T Y VETERAN’S COMMITTEE Our Veterans Committee did an outstanding job bringing Holiday Cheer to our hospitalized Veterans, we visited 4 different facilities, Arbors Care Center (seen here) Holiday Care Center, Arista Care Center and Bey Lea Care Center. Pizza Parties, Bingo games and gifts distributed by Santa and Mrs Claus were handed out to over 65 Vets, some of the Vets can be seen wearing their gifts, Elks hats. Santa (Gene Iannotta, Mrs Claus (Pat Nelson) and the Christmas Elf, ( Marge Ianotta), did an outstanding job, and one resident was so thrilled to see Santa, that she hugged him under the Christmas Tree. As always, an outstanding job by our Veterans Committee, bringing joy to our hospitalized Vets, we will NEVER forget them and thank them for their service. Sue Gajewski Veterans Committee Chair. NJBBA Pete D’Alessio Memorial Fishing Flea Market Toms River Elks Lodge #1875 Saturday January 24, 2015 8:00am to 1:00pm Adults $3:00 Children 12 and under are free • Show offers a wide variety of fishing tackle and equipment. • New, used, antique & custom fishing & boating items at reasonable prices. • The latest in Rods, reels, lures, boating and nautical items. • Custom plugs. • 50 Vendors and 117 tables. • If you can’t find it here it hasn’t been made. • Door Prizes. • Food & beverages available. This show promises not to disappoint For further information and directions E-mail basshawg@njbba.org NJBBA web site www.NJBBA.org FROM THE SECRETARY I hope everyone had a peaceful holiday. Happy New Year to all. The lodge has been busy over the Christmas weeks. The Festival of Trees event was a nice touch this year and the Christmas trees all over the lodge were the best decorations ever! THE LODGE THANKS ALL OF OUR BULLETIN BOOSTERS ONLY $10.00 PER YEAR BOOSTER FORMS IN LOBBY PLEASE NOTE EXPIRATION DATE BY YOUR NAME Hard to imagine that soon we will be nominating the 2015-16 officers in February. Dues statements will also be going out. Remember to pay your dues BEFORE March 31st. The official beginning of our new year is April 1st. Current Boosters American Maintenance Service - 1/2015 Muth, Herbert – 03/2015 Baker, Bud & Nancy – 2/2015 Nadeau, René & Marian - 2/2015 Bradley SGT MAJ USMC RET., Daniel – 4/2017 Nelson, Pat Brummer, John PER & Shirley - 12/2015 Payne, Dolores – 06/2020 Buonviri, Carl & Rose – 5/2019 There will be a Blood Drive here at the Lodge on February 15th, yes, the day after Valentines. Please register to donate so we can help those in need. If anyone has known someone with a blood disease, they can tell you how important it can be. See my ad in this issue. Carpenter, Kay & Howard “Duke”, PER 10/2014 Carsten, Bill - 1/2017 Darrow, Evan & Sue – 6/2016 Davidson, Rich & Joanne - 7/2015 D’Alessio, Pete & Joan - 2/2017 DeMey, Dennis & Kathy – 3/2016 Donatiello, Don & Irene – 3/2015 Propositions Dowling, John – 4/2015 New Members Fitzpatrick, Tom & Kathy - 9/2015 Mark Joseph Carbonoro proposed by Danielle Bartoshek Peter Crawford proposed by Eileen Coyne Mary Duggan proposed by Michael D. Paris Steve Greene proposed by Christine Wilbert Susan Rene’ MacBean proposed by Annie Crawford Caroleanne McIntyre proposed by Danielle Bartoshek John Ryan proposed by James Ryan Hecht, Jean R - 8/2015 Hinkle, Dr. Brad - 5/2115 John and Sally – 9/2015 Kadlac, John & Midge - 1/2015 Kulik, George & Holly – 5/2015 Ostojich, Nancy & Vinnie – 4/2015 In Loving Memory of Bill Payne, PER Philp, Sue & Paul – 12/2017 Piccoli, Vinnie & Nancy – 5/2015 Piccione, PER Nick & Joan – 10/2015 Presto Graphics 7/2019 Rose and Ray – 7/2016 Scalamoni, Peter Life Member – 9/2015 Spiecker, Daryl & April – 4/2016 Sprague, Clint PER, PS Tiler, PVP PS Sgt at Arms, PDDGER, Past Elk of the Year – 9/2015 Sunsback, Kathleen – 11/2017 In Loving Memory of George Blosser, PER Tarnowski, Len PST, PVP, PDD & Lillian – 9/2015 Taylor, Don & Joan – 1/2017 Latshaw, Raymond J & Eleanor J – 1/2015 VanHouten, Toni – 2/2015 Lang, Steve & Tamara - 7/2015 Wagner, Roy, PER, PVP, PDD & Marlene Leach, PER Parker, Jr & Agnes - 09/2014 In Loving Memory of Bill Lepley LeRoy, Bill & Mary - 10/2017 -8/2016 Williamson, Florence - 3/2015 Zorojew, Tamerlan – 2/2016 Lewis, PER Richard & Catherine - 3/2015 Dimits in Lightbody, Norvella (Pug) & Roden – 6/2015 Diane Langford from Brick Lodge #2151 Scott MacBean from Calabash Lodge #2679 Arthur Pompei from Springfield/Hillside Lodge #2004 Donna M. Ryan from Springfield /Hillside Lodge #2004 Lawrence Sutton Jr from Lacey Lodge #3880 In Loving Memory of Mary Ellen Gloff Lightbody, Norvella (Pug) & Roden – 1/2015 MacIntire, Jeanette – 5/2015 In Loving Memory of Jerry MacIntire, PER McDonald, Gail - 11/2014 McHugh, Phyllis - 8/2015 In Loving Memory of Ronald McDonald Miller, Raymond & Laurinda – 10/2015 Morton, Brian & Betty 12/2015 Morton, Dennis – 02/2015 EXPIRED Boosters We are sure it is an oversight, however, there is a 60-Day grace period, after that your listing will be removed. Thank you. Hannah, Nancy & Secord, Jeff 8/2014 Torano, Thomas W. – 8/2014 Grandinetti, Joe & Becky 7/2014 Bolen, In Loving Memory of Larry- 1/2014 Cannella, Alex M - 4/2014 Ciavarella, Philip – 4/2014 Densmore, Wayne & Nancy - 4/2014 Masterson, Bill & PER Jackie - 10/2013 Schicker, Kevin & Lynne - 10/2013 We have room, so sign up now. 10 3 BREAKFAST WITH SANTA The Coyne Slot Mr. Jacobs, the biology instructor at a posh suburban girl’s junior college, said during class, “Miss Arnold, would you please name the organ of the human body, which under the appropriate conditions, expands to six times its normal size, and define the conditions.” Miss Arnold gasped, then said freezingly, “Mr. Jacobs, I don’t think that is a proper question to ask me. I assure you my parents will hear of this.” With that she sat down red-faced. Unperturbed, Mr. Jacobs called on Miss Jones and asked the same question. Miss Jones, with composure, replied, “The pupil of the eye, in dim light.” “Correct,” said Mr. Jacobs. “And now, Miss Arnold, I have three things to say to you. One, you have not studied your lesson. Two, you have a dirty mind. And three, you will someday be faced with a dreadful disappointment.” On Dec 13th, Bruce and his helpers prepared and served a delicious breakfast with all the fixings to over 200 children and adults. Josh was the best DJ who played numerous songs for the children to sing and dance to, and that they sure did. Roden was the greatest Santa as usual singing songs along with the children. Pug was a grand Mrs Santa Claus who read stories to the children sitting around on the floor, listening attentively. The children enjoyed themselves. Santa arrived and started handing out gifts as Dennis De Mey called out their names. Santa and Mrs Claus posed for photos with the children, while their parents took pictures. Thank you Special Childrens Committee headed by Kathy De May and Charlene Dolan who did a fantastic job organizing the affair. Thanks also to all the volunteers who helped behind the scene. Always love a woman for her personality. She has ten you can choose from. I hate girls that complain about being single every 3 minutes. 90% of my socks are single & you don’t see them crying about it. Submitted by Joe Tredo I named my dog “5 miles” so I can tell people I walk 5 miles every day. Just changed my Facebook name to ‘No one’ so when I see stupid posts I can click like and it will say ‘No one likes this’ How can you tell which bottle has the PMS medicine? It’s the one with the teeth marks. A little boy examines his privates while in the bath. “Mommy, are these my brains? His mother says “Not yet”. How do you get a sweet little 80-yearold lady to say the F... word? Get another sweet little 80-year-old lady to yell *BINGO*! Tech Support: “Do you have any windows open right now?” Customer: “Are you crazy , it’s twenty below outside!”. A duck was about to cross the road, when out of nowhere a chicken came running & said no don’t do it! You’ll never hear the frickin end of it. Toms River Elks American Red Cross Blood Drive “I like to stand near ATM machines, and when somebody types in their pin number, I go, ‘Got it’ And then I run away” ... Sunday February 15th 9 AM to 2PM What is the difference between a dog & a cat? A dog will drop everything & come when you call. A cat will check its schedule, and try to fit you in. 600 Washington Street go to www.redcrossblood.org use Sponsor code: TomsRiverElks One out of four people are insane. Look at three of your friends. If it’s not them, it’s you. Or email secretarytrelks@verizon.net 732/275/5298 Nancy Hannah Please bring picture identification and remember to eat a healthy meal and drink extra water before donating! 4 Silence is golden, and duct tape is the most effective way to get it.. Today is the first day of the rest of your 9 life. But so was yesterday, and look how you messed that up. A guy shows up late for work. The boss yells, “You should have been here at 8:30!” The guy replies, “Why? What happened at 8:30?” The invisible man marries the invisible woman. The kids were nothing to look at either. A penguin walks into a bar, goes to the counter, & asks “Have you seen my brother?” bartender asks, “I don’t know, What does he look like? Why do old men take viagra? So they don’t roll out of bed. DON’T FORGET TO ATTEND OUR ANNUAL COMEDY SHOW AT THE LODGE FOR SOME REAL FUNNY STUFF! Elks National Foundation PRESENTS: 12 TH ANNUAL CHARITY COMEDY NIGHT JANUARY 9, 2015 DOORS OPEN 7PM, SHOW STARTS 8PM ______________________________________________________________ Start the New Year with laughter! _______________________________________________________________________________________ This year we have 3 new, hilarious, nationally known comedians ! Bring your own table food and enjoy the evening with friends. Tickets are $25.00 each, but if you put together a table of 10 people it is just $200.00! Tickets and reservation forms are at the main bar. We'll have a cash bar and a 50/50 raffle and the proceeds will benefit the Elks National Foundation. This is one show you don't want to miss! $ 35. 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(MEMBER #5000) 217 WASHINGTON STREET TOMS RIVER, NEW JERSEY 08753 (732) 505-4800 FAX (732) 505-4813 ___________ PHONE Jill Nowitzke LODGE OF SORROW It is our my sad duty to announce the passing of our members… Brune Schlueter “Their Faults Will Be Written On The Sand And Their Virtues On The Tablets Of Love And Memory” printing & design tlantic Jeff Secord Exalted Ruler May God Grant Them Eternal Peace. Annoucing our new name and new look in the new year! and Signs PRINTING • COPYING SIGNS • GRAPHICS 467 Lakehurst Road Toms River, NJ 08755 P 732.557.9600 F 732.557.9601 presstographics@comcast.net www.atlanticprintinganddesign.com 775 North Main Street Manahawkin, NJ 08050 P 609.597.2727 F 609.597.3715 asapcoastal@comcast.net Bingo 7PM 5 26 Business, Litigation, Municipal Court Real Estate, Elder and Family Law Attorneys! 66 Lacey Road Whiting, NJ 08759 732-350-0003 Carmona-Bolen Home for Funerals, LLC 412 Main Street Toms River, NJ08753 732-349-1922 “Let our Family serve your Family *Unlicensed Owner Traditional Funerals Cremations and Memorials Michael J. DeFonzo, Manager NJ Lic. #4075 Lawrence G. Bolen, Founder 1980 *Joyce L. Bolen, Owner 8 Fun Friday Night Beef Stew Food 6 – 8PM Music 7 – 11PM 31 30 29 28 25 "How's the market in Toms River, NJ?" For the answer to this question, and all your real estate questions, contact Douglas "Doug" Tortorelli at Coldwell Banker Flanagan Realty. Doug.Tortorelli@FlanaganRealty.com Office (732)270-6100 Cell (732)300-5332 www.FlanaganRealty.com House Meeting 7:30pm 19 Darts 7PM 21 18 Darts 7PM 27 Lodge Meeting 7:30PM 23 24 Friday Night Dinner 6PM 20 Bingo 7PM Veterans Meeting 7:30PM Darts 7PM 14 Bingo 7PM 22 Beef n Brew Fun Friday Night Chicken Pot Pie Food 6 – 8PM Music 7 – 11PM 17 16 15 13 12 Lodge Meeting 7:30PM Bingo 7PM Bd of Directors 7PM Charity Comedy Show 11 Friday Night Dinner 6PM 10 Darts 7PM Fun Friday Night House Made Pizza Food 6 – 8PM PER’s Meeting 7:30PM 9 8 7 6 5 Tue Mon Sun Editor’s Bday 4 Wed 1 Thu 2 Fri 3 Sat ► 2015 CALENDAR OF ~EVENTS ~ January 2015 JANUARY 17 23 24 6 Blood Drive 22 [tÑÑç itÄxÇà|ÇxËá Wtç Notes: Lodge Meeting 7:30PM Fun Friday Night Chili Cook off Food 6 – 8PM Square Dancing Veterans Meeting 7:30PM Bingo 7PM 27 28 Friday Night Dinner 6PM Bingo 7PM 21 16 House Meeting 7:30pm 26 20 19 18 Special Valentines Friday Night Dinner w/DJ Josh 6PM Lodge Meeting 7:30PM Bingo 7PM BOD Officers 7PM 15 25 14 Casino Night To Benefit Pug & Roden Lightbody 13 10 Bingo 7PM Super Bowl Party 12 9 PER’s Meeting 7:30PM 6 5 4 3 2 11 8 Fun Friday Night French Dip Food 6 – 8PM Music 7 – 11PM 7 Sat Fri Thu Wed Tue Mon Sun 1 2015 CALENDAR ~ February OF 2015 ~EVENTS FEBRUARY LODGE ACTIVITIES “Happy New Year” I can’t believe it’s 2015 already. Time to get to work. Our Giant Gift Auction is coming up soon. Please help Nancy Hannah and Phyllis McHugh to gather up all the donations of gifts. The Lodge Activity Committee will be work- HOUSE NEWS ELKS NATIONAL FOUNDATION Dear Lodge Members, ANNUAL SPORTS BANQUET MARK YOUR CALENDAR FOR SATURDAY, MARCH 21, 2015 @ 6:30 P.M. Eileen ing hard the next few months. As I write, tonight is the “Festival of Trees” that has been going on since December 5th. We have 20 non-profit agencies Please read about all the activities coming up in the next two that are participating. Since December 8th we have been months. If you can’t help out, participate and have some fun. open to the public for them to come in a view the beautifully Lodge Activities meeting is the first Thursday of the month. decorated trees and vote for their favorites. I know one tree has a donation of $25,000 (yes $25,000). I want to thank Sue Darrow the Lodge Members at our last Lodge meeting for passing the prizes for the 1st, 2nd and 3rd place donations for the top 3 non-profits, that raised the most money. I would like to take this time to thank Dennis Demey for his dedicated and loyal service to the lodge. As you all may know I want to Thank Everyone that purchased and/or sold 50/50 Dennis has stepped down from House Chairmen, He wants to tickets. As of now I think we have less than 50 tickets (out of concentrate on his rehabilitation from his knee replacement. We 500) to be sold! What a great job done by Nancy Baker and wish him all the success and our prayers are with him. I will do the Karen Thomas for excellent leadership. best I can to continue in a manner that will make the lodge a FUN AND HAPPY PLACE TO COME TO. There are so many to thank for the work well done; Tommy, I am asking for everyone’s patience while I am transitioning Matt, Mike and Ron for keeping the place clean each day! ER into the House Chairman’s role. I have a lot to learn but as with Jeff for making the voting boxes and supporting our idea, catering I am up for the challenge. I wish everyone a Prosperous Secretary Nancy for counting so much money and helping me, and Happy New Year. The Months ahead will have some really The House Bruce and Dennis (etal) for being so flexible, PER cool events. And I look forward for all our members to have a really George for putting up with my stress and all his help (Love you good time at the lodge. Honey), PER Kenny for his piano playing, Sally for donating Thank You All the piano for our use, Sieggy & Casey for getting the piano Bruce Baita House/Catering Chairman. here, Cindi for the design ideas, Kathy, PER Jackie, Becky, Karen, Kate Coyne, Nancy Novack for doing the decorations, January 19th Harassment training conducted Mr. Dennis Demey Trace Baxter and Thomas Stephens for the advertising and at 7pm the beautiful program, Kathy Jaworski, Shirley Emmons, January 20th House meeting 7:30pm Willow Damato, Rich Miller, Katie January 29th Life Line Yates for the endless jumping Screening in anywhere I needed them, Sue January 30th Fun Friday with DJ Lori. Darrow for making sure all we do February 1st Super bowl ATTENTION ALL HORSESHOE ,DART & is legal. Party Shuffleboard P LAYERS, S UBS A ND February 6th French Dip Please put January 9th on your SIGNIFICANT OTHERS: Night calendar for the Annual ENF Friday 9th Charity Comedy Show. Tickets are $25/ comedy night. piece or reserve and pay for a table February 13th Special Valentines Dinner with of 10 for $200. Call George 732DJ Josh 506-9365 for your tickets. February 15th Blood Drive The Southeast District ENF is February 17th House selling 50/50s for a wheel barrel Meeting All are PLEASE RSVP TO THE FOLLOWING ON OR BEFORE of Booz. If you’re interested in Welcome 3/14/2015: buying 1 ($5 each) please call me February 20th Chili Cook at home 732-506-9365. off and Square Dancing Horseshoes -‐ Denny Nowitzke 908-‐915-‐8993 February 21st Home Town Heroe’s Casino My best wishes for a Happy & Very Darts-‐Shuffleboard S cott G olembeski 7 32-‐814-‐8000 Night To Benefit Pug & Healthy New Year fellow Elks! Roden Lightbody If you participate in any of the above please try and attend. THANKS!!!!!! 7 As I write, tonight is the “Festival of Trees” that has been going on since December 5th. We have 20 non-profit agencies that are participating. Since December 8th we have been open to the public for them to come in a view the beautifully decorated trees and vote for their favorites. I know one tree has a donation of $25,000 (yes $25,000). I want to thank the Lodge Members at our last Lodge meeting for passing the prizes for the 1st, 2nd and 3rd place donations for the top 3 non-profits, that raised the most money. Lodge Activities meeting is the first Thursday of the month. Sue Darrow I want to Thank Everyone that purchased and/or sold 50/50 tickets. As of now I think we have less than 50 tickets (out of 500) to be sold! What a great job done by Nancy Baker and Karen Thomas for excellent leadership. There are so many to thank for the work well done; Tommy, Matt, Mike and Ron for keeping the place clean each day! ER Jeff for making the voting boxes and supporting our idea, Secretary Nancy for counting so much money and helping me, The House Bruce and Dennis (etal) for being so flexible, PER George for putting up with my stress and all his help (Love you Honey), PER Kenny for his piano playing, Sally for donating Thank You All the piano for our use, Sieggy & Casey for getting the piano Bruce Baita House/Catering Chairman. here, Cindi for the design ideas, Kathy, PER Jackie, Becky, Karen, Kate Coyne, Nancy Novack for doing the decorations, January 19th Harassment training conducted Mr. Dennis Demey Trace Baxter and Thomas Stephens for the advertising and at 7pm the beautiful program, Kathy Jaworski, Shirley Emmons, January 20th House meeting 7:30pm Willow Damato, Rich Miller, Katie January 29th Life Line Yates for the endless jumping Screening in anywhere I needed them, Sue January 30th Fun Friday with DJ Lori. Darrow for making sure all we do February 1st Super bowl ATTENTION ALL HORSESHOE ,DART & is legal. Party Shuffleboard PLAYERS, SUBS AND February 6th French Dip Please put January 9th on your SIGNIFICANT OTHERS: Night calendar for the Annual ENF Friday 9th Charity Comedy Show. Tickets are $25/ comedy night. piece or reserve and pay for a table February 13th Special Valentines Dinner with of 10 for $200. Call George 732DJ Josh 506-9365 for your tickets. February 15th Blood Drive The Southeast District ENF is February 17th House selling 50/50s for a wheel barrel Meeting All are PLEASE RSVP TO THE FOLLOWING ON OR BEFORE of Booz. If you’re interested in Welcome 3/14/2015: buying 1 ($5 each) please call me February 20th Chili Cook at home 732-506-9365. off and Square Dancing Horseshoes -‐ Denny Nowitzke 908-‐915-‐8993 February 21st Home Town Heroe’s Casino Darts-‐Shuffleboard Scott Golembeski 732-‐814-‐8000 My best wishes for a Happy & Very Night To Benefit Pug & Healthy New Year fellow Elks! Roden Lightbody If you participate in any of the above please try and I am asking for everyone’s patience while I am transitioning into the House Chairman’s role. I have a lot to learn but as with catering I am up for the challenge. I wish everyone a Prosperous and Happy New Year. The Months ahead will have some really cool events. And I look forward for all our members to have a really good time at the lodge. ANNUAL SPORTS BANQUET MARK YOUR CALENDAR FOR SATURDAY, MARCH 21, 2015 @ 6:30 P.M. attend. THANKS!!!!!! Eileen Notes: HOUSE NEWS I would like to take this time to thank Dennis Demey for his dedicated and loyal service to the lodge. As you all may know Dennis has stepped down from House Chairmen, He wants to concentrate on his rehabilitation from his knee replacement. We wish him all the success and our prayers are with him. I will do the best I can to continue in a manner that will make the lodge a FUN AND HAPPY PLACE TO COME TO. 23 22 8 Blood Drive 16 9 Super Bowl Party 2 Dear Lodge Members, Please read about all the activities coming up in the next two months. If you can’t help out, participate and have some fun. [tÑÑç itÄxÇà|ÇxËá Wtç Lodge Meeting 7:30PM Bingo 7PM 26 24 House Meeting 7:30pm 25 Veterans Meeting 7:30PM Bingo 7PM 27 28 Friday Night Dinner 6PM Casino Night To Benefit Pug & Roden Lightbody Fun Friday Night Chili Cook off Food 6 – 8PM Square Dancing 21 20 19 18 Lodge Meeting 7:30PM BOD Officers 7PM 10 17 Special Valentines Friday Night Dinner w/DJ Josh 6PM 14 13 12 Bingo 7PM Bingo 7PM 3 Tue 1 15 6 ELKS NATIONAL FOUNDATION “Happy New Year” I can’t believe it’s 2015 already. Time to get to work. Our Giant Gift Auction is coming up soon. Please help Nancy Hannah and Phyllis McHugh to gather up all the donations of gifts. The Lodge Activity Committee will be working hard the next few months. Mon Sun FEBRUARY 11 Fun Friday Night French Dip Food 6 – 8PM Music 7 – 11PM PER’s Meeting 7:30PM 6 4 Wed 5 Thu CALENDAR ~ February OF 2015 ~EVENTS Fri 7 Sat 2015 LODGE ACTIVITIES 7 “Let our Family serve your Family Traditional Funerals Cremations and Memorials Michael J. DeFonzo, Manager NJ Lic. #4075 Lawrence G. Bolen, Founder 1980 *Joyce L. Bolen, Owner *Unlicensed Owner 8 Fun Friday Night Beef Stew Food 6 – 8PM Music 7 – 11PM 31 30 27 Darts 7PM Darts 7PM 20 House Meeting 7:30pm 28 Bingo 7PM 29 Lodge Meeting 7:30PM Bingo 7PM 22 21 Veterans Meeting 7:30PM Bingo 7PM 23 24 Friday Night Dinner 6PM Beef n Brew Fun Friday Night Chicken Pot Pie Food 6 – 8PM Music 7 – 11PM 17 16 15 14 Lodge Meeting 7:30PM Bingo 7PM Charity Comedy Show Friday Night Dinner 6PM 10 9 6 5 66 Lacey Road Whiting, NJ 08759 732-350-0003 26 Doug.Tortorelli@FlanaganRealty.com Office (732)270-6100 Cell (732)300-5332 www.FlanaganRealty.com 412 Main Street Toms River, NJ08753 732-349-1922 25 19 "How's the market in Toms River, NJ?" 18 Carmona-Bolen Home for Funerals, LLC Darts 7PM Mon Sun Business, Litigation, Municipal Court Real Estate, Elder and Family Law Attorneys! For the answer to this question, and all your real estate questions, contact Douglas "Doug" Tortorelli at Coldwell Banker Flanagan Realty. 467 Lakehurst Road Toms River, NJ 08755 P 732.557.9600 F 732.557.9601 presstographics@comcast.net 775 North Main Street Manahawkin, NJ 08050 P 609.597.2727 F 609.597.3715 asapcoastal@comcast.net 13 www.atlanticprintinganddesign.com 217 WASHINGTON STREET TOMS RIVER, NEW JERSEY 08753 PHONE (732) 505-4800 FAX (732) 505-4813 ___________ JANUARY JAMES J. GLUCK, ESQ. (MEMBER #5000) 12 PRINTING • COPYING SIGNS • GRAPHICS Insight…Action…Results! 11 and Signs ATTORNEYS AT LAW Bd of Directors 7PM printing & design GLUCK & ALLEN, LLC tlantic Darts 7PM Annoucing our new name and new look in the new year! Wed Ocean County REALTOR® of the Year 2012 NJ Monthly Mag. 5 Star RE Agent 2010, 2012, 2013 NJAR Circle of Excellence Bronze Award 2013 Tue Direct Contact: 732-687-7546 1 Thu pakayju@comcast.net For All Your Real Estate Needs Contact An Agent with Integrity, Knowledge and Experience Sign Language Interpreter Notary Public Adult Community Specialist Military Relocation Professional PER’s Meeting 7:30PM ABR, BPOR, CNE, ePro, MRP, RSPS, SFR, SRES 333 Rt 9, Suite 5, Bayville, NJ 08721 Office 732-606-9002 CALENDAR OF ~EVENTS ~ January 2015 2 Judith Pakay Broker-REALTOR® 8 Jeff Secord Exalted Ruler 5 SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 1, 2015 4 NEW FOOD ITEMS - COME CHECK IT OUT 7 May God Grant Them Eternal Peace. Editor’s Bday 35. FOOD AND OPEN BAR DURING GAME Fun Friday Night House Made Pizza Food 6 – 8PM “Their Faults Will Be Written On The Sand And Their Virtues On The Tablets Of Love And Memory” 3 Brune Schlueter Sat Jill Nowitzke Fri $ It is our my sad duty to announce the passing of our members… 2015 ► LODGE OF SORROW BREAKFAST WITH SANTA The Coyne Slot Mr. Jacobs, the biology instructor at a posh suburban girl’s junior college, said during class, “Miss Arnold, would you please name the organ of the human body, which under the appropriate conditions, expands to six times its normal size, and define the conditions.” Miss Arnold gasped, then said freezingly, “Mr. Jacobs, I don’t think that is a proper question to ask me. I assure you my parents will hear of this.” With that she sat down red-faced. Unperturbed, Mr. Jacobs called on Miss Jones and asked the same question. Miss Jones, with composure, replied, “The pupil of the eye, in dim light.” “Correct,” said Mr. Jacobs. “And now, Miss Arnold, I have three things to say to you. One, you have not studied your lesson. Two, you have a dirty mind. And three, you will someday be faced with a dreadful disappointment.” On Dec 13th, Bruce and his helpers prepared and served a delicious breakfast with all the fixings to over 200 children and adults. Josh was the best DJ who played numerous songs for the children to sing and dance to, and that they sure did. Roden was the greatest Santa as usual singing songs along with the children. Pug was a grand Mrs Santa Claus who read stories to the children sitting around on the floor, listening attentively. The children enjoyed themselves. Santa arrived and started handing out gifts as Dennis De Mey called out their names. Santa and Mrs Claus posed for photos with the children, while their parents took pictures. Thank you Special Childrens Committee headed by Kathy De May and Charlene Dolan who did a fantastic job organizing the affair. Thanks also to all the volunteers who helped behind the scene. Always love a woman for her personality. She has ten you can choose from. I hate girls that complain about being single every 3 minutes. 90% of my socks are single & you don’t see them crying about it. Submitted by Joe Tredo I named my dog “5 miles” so I can tell people I walk 5 miles every day. Just changed my Facebook name to ‘No one’ so when I see stupid posts I can click like and it will say ‘No one likes this’ How can you tell which bottle has the PMS medicine? It’s the one with the teeth marks. A little boy examines his privates while in the bath. “Mommy, are these my brains? His mother says “Not yet”. How do you get a sweet little 80-yearold lady to say the F... word? Get another sweet little 80-year-old lady to yell *BINGO*! Tech Support: “Do you have any windows open right now?” Customer: “Are you crazy , it’s twenty below outside!”. A duck was about to cross the road, when out of nowhere a chicken came running & said no don’t do it! You’ll never hear the frickin end of it. Toms River Elks American Red Cross Blood Drive “I like to stand near ATM machines, and when somebody types in their pin number, I go, ‘Got it’ And then I run away” ... Sunday February 15th 9 AM to 2PM What is the difference between a dog & a cat? A dog will drop everything & come when you call. A cat will check its schedule, and try to fit you in. 600 Washington Street go to www.redcrossblood.org use Sponsor code: TomsRiverElks One out of four people are insane. Look at three of your friends. If it’s not them, it’s you. Or email secretarytrelks@verizon.net 732/275/5298 Nancy Hannah Please bring picture identification and remember to eat a healthy meal and drink extra water before donating! 4 Silence is golden, and duct tape is the most effective way to get it.. Today is the first day of the rest of your 9 life. But so was yesterday, and look how you messed that up. A guy shows up late for work. The boss yells, “You should have been here at 8:30!” The guy replies, “Why? What happened at 8:30?” The invisible man marries the invisible woman. The kids were nothing to look at either. A penguin walks into a bar, goes to the counter, & asks “Have you seen my brother?” bartender asks, “I don’t know, What does he look like? Why do old men take viagra? So they don’t roll out of bed. DON’T FORGET TO ATTEND OUR ANNUAL COMEDY SHOW AT THE LODGE FOR SOME REAL FUNNY STUFF! Elks National Foundation PRESENTS: 12 TH ANNUAL CHARITY COMEDY NIGHT JANUARY 9, 2015 DOORS OPEN 7PM, SHOW STARTS 8PM ______________________________________________________________ Start the New Year with laughter! _______________________________________________________________________________________ This year we have 3 new, hilarious, nationally known comedians ! Bring your own table food and enjoy the evening with friends. Tickets are $25.00 each, but if you put together a table of 10 people it is just $200.00! Tickets and reservation forms are at the main bar. We'll have a cash bar and a 50/50 raffle and the proceeds will benefit the Elks National Foundation. This is one show you don't want to miss! VETERAN’S COMMITTEE Our Veterans Committee did an outstanding job bringing Holiday Cheer to our hospitalized Veterans, we visited 4 different facilities, Arbors Care Center (seen here) Holiday Care Center, Arista Care Center and Bey Lea Care Center. Pizza Parties, Bingo games and gifts distributed by Santa and Mrs Claus were handed out to over 65 Vets, some of the Vets can be seen wearing their gifts, Elks hats. Santa (Gene Iannotta, Mrs Claus (Pat Nelson) and the Christmas Elf, ( Marge Ianotta), did an outstanding job, and one resident was so thrilled to see Santa, that she hugged him under the Christmas Tree. As always, an outstanding job by our Veterans Committee, bringing joy to our hospitalized Vets, we will NEVER forget them and thank them for their service. Sue Gajewski Veterans Committee Chair. NJBBA Pete D’Alessio Memorial Fishing Flea Market Toms River Elks Lodge #1875 Saturday January 24, 2015 8:00am to 1:00pm Adults $3:00 Children 12 and under are free • Show offers a wide variety of fishing tackle and equipment. • New, used, antique & custom fishing & boating items at reasonable prices. • The latest in Rods, reels, lures, boating and nautical items. • Custom plugs. • 50 Vendors and 117 tables. • If you can’t find it here it hasn’t been made. • Door Prizes. • Food & beverages available. This show promises not to disappoint For further information and directions E-mail basshawg@njbba.org NJBBA web site www.NJBBA.org FROM THE SECRETARY I hope everyone had a peaceful holiday. Happy New Year to all. The lodge has been busy over the Christmas weeks. The Festival of Trees event was a nice touch this year and the Christmas trees all over the lodge were the best decorations ever! THE LODGE THANKS ALL OF OUR BULLETIN BOOSTERS ONLY $10.00 PER YEAR BOOSTER FORMS IN LOBBY PLEASE NOTE EXPIRATION DATE BY YOUR NAME Hard to imagine that soon we will be nominating the 2015-16 officers in February. Dues statements will also be going out. Remember to pay your dues BEFORE March 31st. The official beginning of our new year is April 1st. Current Boosters American Maintenance Service - 1/2015 Muth, Herbert – 03/2015 Baker, Bud & Nancy – 2/2015 Nadeau, René & Marian - 2/2015 Bradley SGT MAJ USMC RET., Daniel – 4/2017 Nelson, Pat Brummer, John PER & Shirley - 12/2015 Payne, Dolores – 06/2020 Buonviri, Carl & Rose – 5/2019 There will be a Blood Drive here at the Lodge on February 15th, yes, the day after Valentines. Please register to donate so we can help those in need. If anyone has known someone with a blood disease, they can tell you how important it can be. See my ad in this issue. Carpenter, Kay & Howard “Duke”, PER 10/2014 Carsten, Bill - 1/2017 Darrow, Evan & Sue – 6/2016 Davidson, Rich & Joanne - 7/2015 D’Alessio, Pete & Joan - 2/2017 DeMey, Dennis & Kathy – 3/2016 Donatiello, Don & Irene – 3/2015 Propositions Dowling, John – 4/2015 New Members Fitzpatrick, Tom & Kathy - 9/2015 Mark Joseph Carbonoro proposed by Danielle Bartoshek Peter Crawford proposed by Eileen Coyne Mary Duggan proposed by Michael D. Paris Steve Greene proposed by Christine Wilbert Susan Rene’ MacBean proposed by Annie Crawford Caroleanne McIntyre proposed by Danielle Bartoshek John Ryan proposed by James Ryan Hecht, Jean R - 8/2015 Hinkle, Dr. Brad - 5/2115 John and Sally – 9/2015 Kadlac, John & Midge - 1/2015 Kulik, George & Holly – 5/2015 Ostojich, Nancy & Vinnie – 4/2015 In Loving Memory of Bill Payne, PER Philp, Sue & Paul – 12/2017 Piccoli, Vinnie & Nancy – 5/2015 Piccione, PER Nick & Joan – 10/2015 Presto Graphics 7/2019 Rose and Ray – 7/2016 Scalamoni, Peter Life Member – 9/2015 Spiecker, Daryl & April – 4/2016 Sprague, Clint PER, PS Tiler, PVP PS Sgt at Arms, PDDGER, Past Elk of the Year – 9/2015 Sunsback, Kathleen – 11/2017 In Loving Memory of George Blosser, PER Tarnowski, Len PST, PVP, PDD & Lillian – 9/2015 Taylor, Don & Joan – 1/2017 Latshaw, Raymond J & Eleanor J – 1/2015 VanHouten, Toni – 2/2015 Lang, Steve & Tamara - 7/2015 Wagner, Roy, PER, PVP, PDD & Marlene Leach, PER Parker, Jr & Agnes - 09/2014 In Loving Memory of Bill Lepley LeRoy, Bill & Mary - 10/2017 -8/2016 Williamson, Florence - 3/2015 Zorojew, Tamerlan – 2/2016 Lewis, PER Richard & Catherine - 3/2015 Dimits in Lightbody, Norvella (Pug) & Roden – 6/2015 Diane Langford from Brick Lodge #2151 Scott MacBean from Calabash Lodge #2679 Arthur Pompei from Springfield/Hillside Lodge #2004 Donna M. Ryan from Springfield /Hillside Lodge #2004 Lawrence Sutton Jr from Lacey Lodge #3880 In Loving Memory of Mary Ellen Gloff Lightbody, Norvella (Pug) & Roden – 1/2015 MacIntire, Jeanette – 5/2015 In Loving Memory of Jerry MacIntire, PER McDonald, Gail - 11/2014 McHugh, Phyllis - 8/2015 In Loving Memory of Ronald McDonald Miller, Raymond & Laurinda – 10/2015 Morton, Brian & Betty 12/2015 Morton, Dennis – 02/2015 EXPIRED Boosters We are sure it is an oversight, however, there is a 60-Day grace period, after that your listing will be removed. Thank you. Hannah, Nancy & Secord, Jeff 8/2014 Torano, Thomas W. – 8/2014 Grandinetti, Joe & Becky 7/2014 Bolen, In Loving Memory of Larry- 1/2014 Cannella, Alex M - 4/2014 Ciavarella, Philip – 4/2014 Densmore, Wayne & Nancy - 4/2014 Masterson, Bill & PER Jackie - 10/2013 Schicker, Kevin & Lynne - 10/2013 We have room, so sign up now. 10 3 Hi Carl, TOMS RIVER LODGE NO. 1875 STATUTORY COMMITTEES Americanism/Flag Day - Evan Darrow . . . . . . . . . . 732-779-1771 Co-Chair - Becky Grandenetti Auditing - Franca Reisen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 908-773-0444 Drug Awareness - Jackie Masterson . . . . . . . . . . . . . 732-270-1757 Elks Training - Len Tarnowski, PER, PDD . . . . . . . . . . 732-505-8269 Government Relations - Richard Miller . . . . . . . . . 908-565-1286 Youth Activities - Kathy DeMay . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 732-814-7461 Indoctrination - George A. Coyne . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 732-506-9365 Investigation - Marian Nadeau . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 732-349-5991 Lapsation/ Membership Eileen C. Coyne . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 732-341-2180 Ext. 203 Memorial Services - Kenneth V Salerno, PER . . . . . 732-506-7971 Elks National Foundation Eileen C. Coyne . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 732-341-2180 Ext. 203 Veterans National Service Chairman: Sue Gajewski . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 732-657-6318 Co-Chair: Rudy Lucrezi . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 732-341-3781 Public Relations - Sue Darrow . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 732-267-9574 Social & Community Welfare - Bob Coughlin . . . . 732-379-1479 Lodge Activities - Sue Darrow . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 732-267-9574 Relief - Chair Officers, Treasurer & Secretary General Charity - Bill Leroy, Chairman . . . . . . . . 732-831-0429 By-Laws - Ernie Thomas, ELK . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 732-691-6372 600 Washington Street, Toms River, N.J. 08753 732-349-9660 www.TomsRiverElks.com new phone system When calling the Lodge use Correct Ext # Name . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Ext. # Catering or Hall Rentals. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 201 Main Bar . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 202 Secretary. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 203 Treasurer. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 204 Steward . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 205 Voice Mail Only Exalted Ruler . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 206 Information Only Bingo & Other Event Info. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 207 Lodge & Committee Meetings. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 208 Directions to the Lodge. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 209 LODGE OFFICERS Exalted Ruler - Jeffrey Secord . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 732-995-9989 Leading Knight - Jeffrey Downing . . . . . . . . . . 609-618-7808 Loyal Knight - Ernie Thomas . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 732-691-6372 Lecturing Knight - Bob Coughlin . . . . . . . . . . . 732-379-1479 Secretary - Nancy Hannah . . . . . . . . 732-341-2180 Ext. 203 Treasurer - Christine Wilbert . . . . . . 732-341-2180 Ext. 204 Tiler - Shawn Skidmore Esquire - Casey Coyne . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 848-992-0779 Chaplain - Susan Baita . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 848-448-0194 Inner Guard - Richard Miller . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 908-565-1286 • • BAR HOURS - Open 11am Daily • • Bar Chairman: Shawna Radler/Mary Ann Senatore • •BARTENDERS• • Marian, Mark L, Mark H, Nick, Doug, Shawna, Sue, Paul, Lisa, Annie, Danny, John, Steve Neil, Linda, Danielle, Casey, Katie Thanks, Rene’ New ET Ad to replace Able Home Repair CALLING ALL CREATURES VETERINARY HOSPITAL Extension 201 Roden Lightbody Richard “Rich” Gato Realtor Associate PECORA REALTORS . 1747 Hooper Ave, Suite 6 Toms River, New Jersey 08753 For All Your Real Estate Needs 246 Washington Street Toms River, N.J. 08753 732-341-2BY2 (2292) Residential Commercial Waterfront Investments Vacation Homes New Construction Ask about VA Loans Contact Rich @ 732-330-2430 (Cell) or Email: Rich@PecoraRealtors.com Bay Traders • • MEETING NIGHTS • • Sport & Trophy Shop 2nd & 4th Thursday of the month •••• Meetings start - 7:30 pm •••• Past Exalted Rulers Meet 1st Thursday of the Month - 7:00 pm TRUSTEES One Year . . . . . . René Nadeau . . . . . . . . . 732-349-5991 Two Year . . . . . . Len Tarnowski, PER . . . 732-610-1470 Three Year . . . . . Dave Fitzgerald . . . . . . . 732-270-0053 Four Year . . . . . . Karen Thomas . . . . . . . . 732-831-9336 Five Year . . . . . . Dennis DeMey . . . . . . . . 732-814-7460 __________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ CUSTOM ENGRAVING TROPHIES AND PLAQUES SILK SCREENING & EMBROIDERY Veterans Meet 3rd Thursday of the Month - 7:00 pm CLUB & STAFF SHIRTS, & JACKETS FOR YOUR EMPLOYEES, 10% Elks Officers and Trustee’s Meet Tuesday prior to Lodge Meetings - 7:00 pm Presiding Justice . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Matthew Sage, Esq. TEAMS, SCOUTS, & GROUPS ELKS TALK EDITOR: René Nadeau (732) 349-5991 ADS & BOOSTERS: René Nadeau E-mail: ElksTalk1875@comcast.net WEBMASTER: Rich Davidson, E-mail: webmaster@tomsriverelks.com Printing / Mailing: Atlantic Printing and Design Elks Talk is published monthly by Toms River B.P.O. Elks 1875, a non-profit organization. Publication is for members only. Subscription is included in members dues. ALL ARTICLES AND INFO MUST BE SUBMITTED BY THE 18TH OF MONTH IN ORDER TO GUARANTEE BEING INCLUDED IN THE NEXT ISSUE 2 Discount __________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ 915 Charles Dr. Toms River, NJ House Committee Meets Monthly Alternate to Grand Lodge George A. Coyne, PER . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 732-506-9365 Bar Chairperson - Shawna Radler/Mary Ann Senatore Bingo Chairman - Ralph Merlo, PER . . . . . . . . . . . . . 732-364-5739 Buildings & Grounds - Trustee’s Catering - Bruce Baita Co-Chair - Nancy Hannah . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 732-275-5298 Convention - George Coyne, PER . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 732-506-9365 Darts - Scott Golembeski . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 732-814-8000 Special Children’s - Kathy DeMey . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 732-814-7461 Horseshoes - Denny Nowitzke . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 732-341-4157 Co-Chair - Tom Bird . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . elkshoes@gmail.com House Chairman - Bruce Baita Lodge Scholarship - Emmet Gaunt, Jackie Masterson . . 732-270-1757 Shuffleboard - Scott Golembeski . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 732-814-8000 Sickness & Distress - Susan Baita . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 848-448-0194 Steward - Tom Fitzpatrick . . . . . . . . . . . . . 732-244-1875 Ext. 205 “MAIN BAR” L unch S erved D aily I have made some changes to the Gato ad. Please use this one. Call now! 732-286-0334 Ideal Since 1969 Exterminating Termites, Ants, Roaches, Fleas, Wasps & Bees, Ticks, Bed Bugs and Rodent Control. Call Gary Gugliociello N.J. Dep.Lic.54828 Fully Insured 732-363-2454 11 Michael Paris Construction 609 Beachwood Blvd Beachwood, N.J. 08722 Kitchen & Baths Home Remodeling Lic#13VH02481800 Call Mike at 732-245-4593 CHARITY JUSTICE – PRACTICE THE PRINCIPLES – OF OUR ORDER NEWS OF THE LODGE ISSUE 10 60 JANUARY 2015 VOLUME LXI A FRATERNAL ORGANIZATION CELEBRATING 60 YEARS OF ELKDOM ADDRESS SERVICE REQUESTED JANUARY & FEBRUARY DINNER MENU Reservations Are Recommended, call 732-349-9660 x202 Reservations Required by Wednesday to guarantee ANY item. January 9 th January 23 rd Roasted Prime Rib . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16.00 Wiener Schnitzel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14.00 Founder Stuffed w/Crabmeat . . . . . . . 13.00 Fish & Chips . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9.00 Roasted Prime Rib . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16.00 Shrimp Parmesan . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14.00 Smoked Pork Chop . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13.00 Shrimp in a Basket . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9.00 February 13th February 27th Roasted Prime Rib . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16.00 Broiled Salmon . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13.00 Stuffed Cabbage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12.00 Fish & Chips . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9.00 Roasted Prime Rib . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16.00 Braised Pork Shank . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14.00 Grilled Tuna Steak . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14.00 Fish & Chips . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9.00 All dinners served with salad, fresh rolls, dessert & coffee or tea. Soup, appetizers, and dessert specials available. Exalted Ruler’s Message Happy New Year to everyone. It is hard to believe that 2015 is here!! It does not seem that long ago that we all worried about our computers crashing on the eve of the millennium. On well, we made it through that and we will make it through this “winter thing” that happens every year about this time. (I’m kidding, its Winter!) January is my birth month and you would think I would like it but I don’t. This time of year is a busy time for Elks Lodges. In the month of February, we will have nominations for officers at the first meeting and elections at the second meeting. It is an exciting time for new folks to get involved with their lodge. To breathe new life into the governing of each individual lodge. March will be our installation of the newly elected officers and come April 1, the new lodge year begins . There, you see, we made it through winter! nearby, but are still members who care and share, that it makes it impossible to exclude you from the process as well. It is for this reason that my choice for Elk of the Month is “You”. All of you! We are at over 1000 members strong, and each and everyone of you count. So wherever this newsletter finds you, whatever your lot in life may be at this point, I say “Thank You”. You are all true and loyal members among us and now you are officially an Elk of the Month!! Keep in mind also; at the stroke of eleven, wherever you are, when that hour falls upon the dial of night, it is the Golden Hour of Recollection and you are remembered! Yes, each and every one of you. In closing, I would like to urge everyone to count their blessings from this past year. To keep a smile on their face and to be encouraged for the new upcoming year. I ask Gods Blessing on each and every one of you and Thank you all for giving me a great 2014!! See you around the Lodge, Jeffrey Secord Exalted Ruler Toms River Elks Lodge #1875 I usually reserve this for the end of my message but I am changing things up a bit. I have given a lot of thought to Januarys Elk of the Month. There are so many people to choose from, so many that work hard day after day and input so much creative juice to the process. But there are also so many of you that either can’t get here for one reason or another or don’t live U N I T Y
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