The Upstart May Exalted Ruler s Message. Charity Justice Brotherly Love Fidelity

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1 The Upstart May 2006 Charity Justice Brotherly Love Fidelity Exalted Ruler s Message Only the second month and it seems like we ve done so much already at the beginning of the year! On April 1st, we held our Annual Installation of Officers! I d like to thank all those who came and thanked the outgoing officers for their time and dedication to the Lodge. Additionally, wishing the new suite of officers continued success. Take a look later in this publication for pictures of the Installation of Officers! I have many more if your are interested in viewing what took place all night! Also, on the 22nd of April we held our second annual Early Bird Dinner to thank those members who paid their dues prior to April 1st. Although the turn out was less than anticipated, those that did attend enjoyed a great evening of pasta sauce provided by none other than Tom Harkin and his group. Tom did a FAAAANNNTAASTIC job once again! The pasta sauce was top shelf, and we don t deserve anything less! Right Tom! I would like to take this opportunity to inform everyone of a small change in the procedures for proposing someone to membership in our Lodge. The applications will no longer be kept behind the bar. Only the Proposers Questionnaire will be handed out from behind the bar. Once the Secretary has received the completed Questionnaire, it will be given to the Member or sent to the applicant. The choice will be indicated on the Questionnaire. Remember, the proposer has a responsibility almost as great as that of the Membership Committee, and MUST BE well-acquainted with the candidate and familiar with the individual s reputation, background, family and habits. The purpose of the questionnaire is to assist the Membership Committee (Section ). As mentioned in last month s Upstart, the Sixth Annual Motorcycle Run will take place on June 25th and we are still in need of sponsorship of this event. It is imperative that each and every one of us finds at least one new sponsor than last year. I continue my challenge to each of you to either donate yourself or find one sponsor. Later on within this month s Upstart, you will find more information about this event. Tip of the Antlers go out this month to all the members of the Range Committee for their continued support of working on the Lean Too. Additionally, Lee Lemay for constructing four shooting benches. I know there are many more individuals to thank, but I know I ll forget one or two, so to the whole Range Group, Thanks! Your continued support of that area is a testiment of what Elks Care, Elks Share is all about. Tip of the Antlers also go out to Bill Wolfe, PER for another successful year running of running the trap shoot. Finally, to last year s House Committee. Final numbers are in, and it appears that they had not only beaten last year s record; but also beat the number they had orginally given to the Trustees but were told you won t make that! I know I m speaking for last year s House Committee Chairman when I say, the Committee couldn t have done it without the membership s support of the Lodge. So, for all of you out there that frequent the Lodge, thank you and please, please, please, keep up the support and I look forward to seeing you at a meeting real soon! Elk of the Month Lee Littlefield Lee once again spearheaded the annual Easter Plant sale. Working closely with many on the committee, Lee orchestrated another successful year, culminating on Good Friday at The Hartford. I m sure Lee would say he couldn t have done it without any of his committee, while I know that is true, we couldn t have done it without him. Thanks again! Fraternally, Dennis G. Claffey, PER Exalted Ruler

2 Sick and Visiting Graham Tyrol The Secretary s office recently received information that Graham, a Charter Member of the Lodge, had a stroke and is at home. We are attempting to receive more information. If you know of any member, who may not be doing well, please contact the Lodge at and let us know so that we can contact them and keep in touch. Paul Langston Visiting Committee Chair Annual Fishing Derby May 13, 2006 The annual fishing derby will be held on Saturday May 13 th at the pavilion. I wish to thank Bill Wolfe, PER for stepping up again with his crew to organize and take care of the kids. Each year the kids look forward to this event and this year shouldn t be any different! Let us not let them down this year! Please see Bill, or more importantly, come by a meeting to get further details! LODGE OFFICERS Exalted Ruler...Dennis G. Claffey, PER Leading Knight...Adam Wilder Loyal Knight...Ken Staten Lecturing Knight... Ray Smith Secretary...Suzanne L. Johnson Treasurer... John Guminiak, PER Tiler...Scott Tackus Esquire...Stephen Del Rosso Chaplin...Paul Langston Inner Guard...June Tackus BOARD OF TRUSTEES Five Year...Erik Witham, PER Four Year...Raymond Senechal Three Year... William Wolfe, PER Two Year... James Shaw One Year... Michael Perleoni, PER Gllasttonburry Lodge In tthe News!! Elks Magazine If you didn t see it yet, but once again we made the Elks Magazine. This recent article highlights our commitment to the Christmas party the Lodge holds each year. This continued support from our members makes it possible each year to continue with such a tradition. Thank You! The Glastonbury Citizen Thanks go off to Adam Wilder, our newly installed Leading Knight! Adam took the ball on our recent donation of Smoke Alarms and CO Detectors to the Glastonbury Volunteer Fire Department. Secretary s Corner! Hi everyone! Although I'm pleased at the amount of people who paid their dues in advance of April 1st, I'm sorry to report that we have a few stragglers. Elks Lodge Dues are payable in advance of April 1 of each Lodge year. Our Lodge has to pay the Grand Lodge Dues and State Association in advance. This amounts to thousands of our dollars owed not only to the Grand Lodge but the State Association as well. They DO NOT accept IOU's. So, please as a courtesy to me, please get those dues paid by the end of the month. And remember to carry your card at all times when visiting our Lodge or other Lodges. IF YOU DID NOT RECEIVE A DUES NOTICE, please contact me immediately at I want to take a moment to thank the following members, Scott Tackus, Jim Shaw, Paul Langston & John Guminiak, PER, for stepping up and helping me this month with the volume of work that needed to be done. It's Elks like these that make our Lodge run smoothly. Suzanne L. Johnson Secretary

3 6th Annual Motorcycle Run June 25, 2006 Elk Lodges throughout the United States are committed to the community in which they reside. At Glastonbury Lodge No. 2202, we re no different. The Glastonbury Elks Annual Motorcycle Run is a major source of charitable revenue generating income. Each year, through tax deduction donations, the Glastonbury Elks distributes to more than 35 local and national charities, and government agencies. To support these programs, we need your assistance. This year we are preparing a booklet* of sponsors to the Motorcycle Run. This booklet will be chuck full of discounts from local companies. Donation levels are tiered to offer you options for what might be a more comfortable level: Platinum $1000 Entitled to 8 riders Gold $500 Entitled to 6 riders Silver $250 Entitled to 4 riders Bronze $100 Entitled to 2 riders All of our sponsors will receive: A commemorative Bike Run shirt. Advertising in the form of the Bike Run booklet, newspaper articles and banners Write-up about the Bike Run will be published in our Lodge newsletter with sponsor information mailed to every Elks Lodge in Connecticut, reaching over 20,000 households. A free BBQ to take place at the Glastonbury Elks immediately following the Bike Run. * To make sure you are represented in this year s book, you will need to have your camera ready art work back to the Lodge no later than June 11, For additional information please call (860) Please make all checks payable to Glastonbury Elks. THE UPSTART The Official Newsletter of the Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks Lodge No Published Monthly Please have all material for this publication in the hands of the Editors no later than the 15th of the preceding month. Articles can be ed to: theupstart@elks2202.org or left in the Secretary's mailbox INDOOR WINTER BOAT STORAGE Manchester, CT Call Bill Wolfe For Rates Leave Message (860) Have you donated to the Elks National Foundation yet? If you have, did you make this year s pledge yet? Contact either the Exalted Ruler or Scott Tackus, ENF Chairman for more information. Flag Day: An Elks Tradition In accordance with Grand Lodge requirements, Glastonbury Elks Lodge will observe Flag Day on June 11, 2006 at 1:00PM. Please plan on attending. A light buffet will follow the festivities.

4 May 2006 SUNDAY MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY SATURDAY Officer s Meeting 5 6 One-on-one State Ritual Competition 7 Trustee Meeting Texas Hold em Tournament 12:00PM Meeting Night Initiation Annual Fishing Derby 14 Mother s Day Investigation Range Meeting Trustee Meeting Meeting Night Memorial Day Parade Propositions For Membership The Secretary s Office has received an application on the following individuals. Their names have been read on the Floor of the Lodge, and have been forwarded to the Investigation Committee for further processing. In accordance with Grand Lodge Statutes, 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 officers. Each will be balloted during a regularly scheduled meeting. Name Proposer Residence Occupation Joseph Waggoner Suzanne L. Johnson Manchester Salesman Stephen R. Jones Michael Jones Glastonbury Excavator Dean Nelson David Holmes Southington Museum Director Ron Marek Christopher Dec Glastonbury Technology Manager

5 Quote of the Month! It is better to deserve honors and not have them than to have them and not deserve them. -Mark Twain Chaplain s Corner Memorial Day Parade May 29, 2006 It s only a few weeks away! We ve leapt with joy on the fact that last month we moved our clocks forward the one hour for more day light, now let s get ready for the Un-official Start of Summer! Volunteers are needed Riders are needed Contact the Exalted Ruler if you are interested! "Encourage one another and build each other up" 1 Thessalonians 5:11 (NIV) Remember as we go through life to remember to encourage each other in our Lodge. Positive words from one to another builds unity and strength. Just one good word from you to someone that may be having a difficult day may change their day and their outlook of the situation. So. as members of B.P.O.E Lodge 2202 make it a goal to try to say an encouraging word each day to another member in the month of May. God Bless America, Elks Lodge 2202 and its members. Paul Langston, Chaplain REVERSE MORTGAGES Is a Reverse Mortgage right for you? *You own your home for life* *Tax-Free/No monthly payments* *Still leave equity to your heirs* For a Free consultation or information package CALL SHAWN MARTIN Ext We also offer Purchase, Refinance, and Home Equity Loans Sunday, May 7, 2006 $60 Buy in with NO Re-buys Registration begins at 11:00AM Tournament begins at 12:00PM Large Selection of Food Available - Full Cash Bar

6 HOUSE COMMITTEE NEWS The following members have a birthday within the month of May. Remember, it is the House Committee s policy to provide a birthday drink to each member. So, stop on by, renew old acquaintances, or just say hello to a new friend! Name Scott Talboom Guy LeBella Vernon Cooke William Zimmer David Fourmier Dustin Kerr Michael Roberts George Lefebvre Douglas Pencz James Mavel Jeffrey Shanks Arthur Carlson Joe Guest David Stebbins John Bennison Searle Littlefield Ben Ruutel David Giuliano Donald Emory Paul Lepine, PER Aniela Pawlus John Gally Ronald Staten Date 3rd 4th 5th 5th 7th 7th 7th 10th 11th 12 th 14 th 16 th 17 th 17 th 19 th 21 st 23 rd 25 th 27 th 27 th 27 th 29 th 31 st The House Committee is chaired by Scott Tackus, other members of the committee are Jim Shaw, Ray Smith, June Tackus, Steve Del Rosso, Doug Beeghly,PER, and Adam Wilder. The traditional Friday Night deck parties will start soon. See next month s Upstart for details on our inaugural Tex-Mex night. The featured beer of the month for May is Red Stripe (ya mon- straight from Jamaica). RANGE NEWS As spring approaches we have been preparing for the Blackpowder Skirmishes coming up this summer. The berm needs to be raised on the left side, and the entire berm needs to be seeded to help stabilize the bank. We are getting numbers and hope to have the work completed this spring. We will again be looking for help on both weekends this year, and will have a schedule with shifts that you can volunteer for. Thanks to John Guminiak, PER in advance for again running the weekend cooking. If interested in helping, talk to John for information. As we know from last year s success these Skirmish weekends are a profitable and fun weekend. Trap news. We thank again this year Billy Wolfe, PER for running a very successful Trap season. We welcomed quite a few new trap shooters, and had to make two emergency runs to Dick s Sporting Goods and Ken Flanagan made one 911 run to Andover Sportsman s club for targets. As the winter season ends, Jason Granatek has stepped up to open on the first and third Thursday beginning in May. He will open depending on turnout so if interested call him and let him know at THE LEAN-TO IS DONE!!!! Thanks to the roofing crew; Lee Lemay, Ray Hoffman, David Holmes, Phil Perriolat, Gene Cahill, and Bill Jefford. Thanks to Erik Witham PER for reminding me how cold is was when we set the 6x6 posts! Lest not forget Billy Wisnieski for digging the holes way back and Hugh Meadows, Ray Senechal, and Billy Wisnieski for chairing a pig roast way, way back to raise the funds. There is someone else I am forgetting

7 Installation of Officer Pictures New Exalted Ruler, Dennis G. Claffey, being installed by his father Robert V. Claffey, Sr., PER of Hartford Lodge No. 19. Jim Shaw receiving the Officer of the Year award from outgoing ER, Erik Witham, PER Outgoing Exalted Ruler, Erik Witham, PER and his girlfriend Sarah and Incoming ER, Dennis Claffey, PER and his wife Patty just after the ceremony concluded! Our New Lodge Officers taking their oath of office!

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