MAY Vol. 32, No. 3 Huntsville Elks Lodge No From the Exalted Ruler. On May 26, Memorial Day, observed),

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1 Vol. 32, No. 3 Huntsville Elks Lodge No From the Exalted Ruler This is my second message to our members as Exalted Ruler. Our officers are now in place and ready to make this the best year ever for Lodge I would like to thank everyone involved in preparing and organizing the installation ceremony and dinner. I, also, thank the Past Exalted Rulers for their participation in this special ceremony and dinner. It was a great feeling to see so many supporters in the event. Again, thanks to all the volunteers who help set up and prepare the dinner that followed. Secretary Phyllis Mann, Leading Knight Brenda Miller, Trustee Chairman Mike Davis, and I attended the District Deputy Clinic. A large part of the emphasis was placed on membership loss, operating the Club as a business, and ER leadership. In short the ERs have to take charge and lead, The Lodges have to work on increasing membership Numbers and Profitability has to increase in order for us to grow and survive. Our Lodge needs more activity in suggestions as to how to accomplish this. We will work on increasing events which every member can provide input and assistance on what you would prefer. However, we need to clean up the facilities and maintain the effort through more volunteers and a more active employee work force. MAY 2014 On May 26, Memorial Day, observed), we will have the opportunity to honor the Service Men and Women who gave their lives defending this great country of ours. On both Memorial Day, observed, and Memorial Day, May 30, be sure to fly the Stars and Stripes and include a prayer of thanks for all of the Veterans who have gone before us. As to the business, efficiency requires improvement and actions are needed to accomplish this. We will be asking for more members to get involved in the future. Profits are a requirement in order for our Lodge to move forward. Lastly, elected as the Exalted Ruler, I should be the one setting the example to step up and lead in a positive and professional manner in order for others to have an incentive. I m human and have made a few mistakes getting started, but I give you my word to give my all to make this Lodge worthy of your pride. We have started the building clean-up, but have a long way to go. The bath rooms and kitchen completion are next. A special thanks to those who volunteered their support to get things moving. We will continue to move forward. Several events are in the works and we look forward to your continued support and efforts. Wayne Tucker, ER A SOBER THOUGHT: WITHOUT THE UNITED STATES MILITARY THERE WOULD BE NO UNITED STATES OF AMERICA. Members... Please check the bar foyer to determine if you have a coat or jacket there. Several have been there for a long time. Those that remain after a month will be donated. 1

2 May 2014 Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat. 1 Dinner Special 5:30 8:00 Sirloin Steak, B. Potato, Salad Bar 2 3 Breakfast 9 10:30 a.m. Foot Long Hot Dogs Karaoke 7:00-11:00 pm Kitchen Open Lodge Hours 2 8 Bingo 5:30 Texas Hold em 6:30 10:00 House Committee 05:30 P.M. Chicken Buffet Dinner Special 5:30 8:00 Sirloin Steak, B. Potato, Salad Bar Foot Long Hot Dogs Karaoke 7:00-11:00 pm Kitchen Open 11*Bingo 5: Texas Hold em 6:30 10:00 House Committee 15 Dinner Special 5:30 8:00 Sirloin Steak, B. Potato, Salad Bar Foot Long Hot Dogs Karaoke 7:00-11:00 pm Kitchen Open Lodge Hours 2 8 Bingo 5:30 Texas Hold em 6:30 10:00 House Committee Dinner Special 5:30 8:00 Sirloin Steak, B. Potato, Salad Bar Foot Long Hot Dogs Karaoke 7: pm Kitchen Open Lodge Hours 2 8 Texas Hold em 6:30 10:00 Bingo 5:30 House Committee 5:30 2

3 THE ELKS CALL OFFICIAL MONTHLY PUBLICATION OF HUNTSVILLE ELKS LODGE NO 1648, HUNTSVILLE, AL P.O. BOX 352, HUNTSVILLE, AL 35804, (256) TO BE AN ELK IS TO BE AN AMERICAN CITIZEN WHO GUIDES THEIR COURSE IN LIFE BY THE CARDINAL PRINCIPLES OF OUR ORDER: CHARITY, JUSTICE, BROTHERLY LOVE AND FIDELITY. Exalted Ruler... Wayne Tucker Leading Knight... Brenda Miller Loyal Knight...Jan R. Abbott Lecturing Knight... Jim Miller Secretary... Phyllis Mann Treasurer...John Bell Phillip Towery Greg Gray Mary Cannon Lodge Meetings 2nd and 4th Tuesdays, 7:00 (Except in July, August, and December) Lodge Officers Editor... Phyllis Mann Governing Board (Meets every 2nd and 4th Tuesday, 5:30 ) Trustees Mike Davis Tommy Harper *George M. Mahoney *Hugh Frtiz Thomas *Charles E. Shaver (PDD) *Jack M. Longhorne *R. B. Speck Searcy *Joe S. Foster, Jr. (PDD) *Edmund H. Duffey *Joe S. Foster, Jr. (PDD) *Abe Pizitz (PSP) *W. B. Red Snipes *Arthur L. Cole *Louis Tumminello *Joe S. Foster, Jr. (PDD) 1955 & *Samuel K. Tate *Charles B. O Reilly, Jr *Jack G. Enochs (PDD) *B. J. Barney Pearsall *Paul D. Barker *Gilbert Appler *Robert F. Weidman (PDD) *Joe. S. Foster, Jr. (PDD) *Thomas M. Barnes Joseph P. Stopper *Cecil A. Chaney (PDD) *Elmer F. Hargis 1968 *Arthur N. Holmgren *Joe S. Foster, Jr. (PDD) *Thomas A. Childress (PSP) *John L. Citrano (PDD) John R. Bell *Henry S. Cassell, Jr *Paul B. Adams William P. Alford Terry M. Ashley Joel Morton John Bell. PER, HLM Arthur Holmgren, PER Crawford Kelley George O Toole PERs By Affiliation Past Exalted Rulers Tiler...James Simmons Inner Guard... Di Wilson Esquire... Mike Deegan Chaplain... Ruth LaVine *L. H. Wimberly *Willie D. Wood, Jr. (PDD) Jerry L. Bredeson *Clayton E. Moneymaker C. Richard DeCoarcey *Raymond A. Bennett (PSP) *James R. Record, Sr *James Clifford Hooper (PDD) *Joseph C. Mercier *Harold Pizitz Tommy C. Smith *Joseph W. Holub (PDD) *John L. Citrano (PDD) Darwin L. Baker (PDD) David M. Davidson *Joseph W. Holub (PDD) *Brooks Cruse *Matthew E. Crane Edward J. Banville Robert Bergh Fred Rodrigue *Don Jessick Fred Rodrigue Louis Tumminello *James Clifford Hooper (PDD) Roy Turner Mike McCord Robert J. Richmond *Jack D. Saulls Albert J. Castelli 2005 & Joan Keat 2007 & James M. Henley, Jr & Randy Lehman 2011 & Jay Lockridge Melody Cathey Harold L. Schild Joseph W. Sloan Robert E. Williams Life Members Fred Rodrigue, PER, PDD, HLM Edward H. Sorden, HLM Robert E. Williams, PER James Simmons Darwin L. baker (PDD) *Deceased An Angel shares by being near, the gift of prayer for all to hear. Sickness and Distress If you know of anyone that needs to be added to the list, please call Ruth LaVine, Chaplin Sick: Cathey Carney S.O. Stewart Jim Montgomery Deceased: Linda Reed Shasa Dison DEADLINE FOR information NEWSLETTER IS THE 20TH OF THE MONTH PLEASE SEND YOUR ARTICLE TO Bill Abbott AT abbott2177@gmail.com 3

4 Words from the Membership Committee We have three more applications for new members that are being investigated for approval. In the very near future we will be set up for the points contest on recruiting new members. So now is the time to get started and get a head start on accumulating those points. All applications submitted from now forward will be applied towards the contest. So keep your Membership Committee busy, Our statewide Elks Lodges are competing with Tennessee who currently have thousand members more than Alabama. As you know we cannot allow Tennessee to beat Alabama in having a larger number of Elks. The Committee welcomes and needs your suggestions. MEMBERSHIP COMMITTEE Jan Abbott Danita Hall Phillip Towery PROPOSED FOR MEMBERSHIP Bruce Edward Niemeyer, Huntsville, AL. (Spouse name is Stephanie), proposed by James J. Wojcik. Nancy L. Cunningham, Huntsville, AL. Dental Hygienist, proposed by Dianna Wilson. MEMBERSHIP APPLICATIONS NOW AVAILABLE ONLINE Members of the Order will be able to send membership invitations to friends and family via the elks.org website. Invitees can complete the application, then click through to submit their membership application online. Lodge Secretaries will be notified of these applications via the Alerts screen of CLMS2, and can import the data directly into their database with the simple click of a button. Go total tech and applicants can send a notice to their bank to send a check for the $50 application fee to the Elks Lodge. The Elks Annual Charity Golf Tournament is fast approaching and all the golf committee members are hard at work begging, stealing, and borrowing for the good of the cause. Just a reminder, every member is invited to beat the bushes for whatever you can get. If you have a close friend with a fat wallet or an enemy with a million, approach either and explain how great it will make them feel to do something worthwhile for those who need it most. 4

5 OFFICERS Exalted Ruler. Wayne Tucker Leading Knight Brenda Miller Loyal Knight.. Jan R. Abbott Lecturing Knight Jim Miller Secretary Phyllis Mann Treasurer John Bell Esquire Mike Deagan Chaplin.. Ruth LaVine Inner Guard Di Wilson Tiler James Simmons TRUSTEES Greg Gray Mary Cannon Phillip Towery Mike Davis Tommy Harper From Your House Committee. The House Committee welcomes Jan Abbott as our new member. Jan has experience in many fields and will be an asset. The HC is busy working on several projects to continue improving the social side of the lodge. The Thursday night buffet will be offering a variety of menu items, as well as chicken on some nights. Remember the first Saturday of each month is the Elks breakfast. In the near future the HC will be looking for volunteers for our various projects. Just a few hours every once in a while is a great help and it allows for members to work together in a different setting. Please submit any suggestions, in writing or appear at the HC meeting, and a response will be returned to you after the HC reviews it. At this time the HC meets every Wednesday at 5:30. We are striving to make the club the best it can be with your help. Thank you all. HOUSE COMMITTEE MEMBERS Pat A. Edwards - Chairman Mike Deegan Jan R. Abbott Tim Barnes Chris Lovoy Kurt Lineback - Kitchen Consultant House Committee meets each Wednesday at 05:30 P.M. House Rules Highlights Section 3 CONDUCT WHILE IN THE CLUB The conduct of Lodge members, their families and their guests must be in accordance with acceptable social standards at all times while in the Club. Rude, boisterous, profane, or obscene actions or language are specifically prohibited. Violation of this rule is cause for the offender to be asked to leave the premises. In addition, after written notice to the offender, it may result in his/her suspension of Club privileges following a hearing before the House Committee. House Rules are posted on the bulletin board in the hallway for all to read. 5

6 Secretary s Corner Just a reminder that Lodge dues for were due April 1 st. The 2 nd Dues Notices have been mailed, and a Delinquent List is included in this newsletter as a reminder to those that haven t paid. Please urge your friends and relatives to pay in order to be a Member in Good Standing. The door locks were changed April 1 st allowing entrance only to those Members with the new key card. When a Member or Delinquent Member rings the door bell, please allow the Bartender to respond to the entrance of that individual. It really isn t fair to the Membership for non-payers to be allowed entrance into the Lodge/Club. Now with the majority of the dues process behind us, the Secretary office will be open each Tuesday and Thursday by noon. If you need my assistance at other times, please leave a note with the Bartender, and I will get back with you as soon as possible. Also, I d like to thank the Bartenders for all their assistance in the collection of dues, membership applications, and messages for the Secretary folder that s located behind the bar. Grand Lodge Convention New Orleans, LA July ~ Alabama Delegation - Marriott, 614 Canal Street ~ Room Rates $112/Night + + (Total $128.56/Night) ~ Rates available 3 days before and after Convention ~ Check-In Time is 3:00 PM - if you arrive early, you may not have a room ready so time your arrival accordingly. ~ Parking - Overnight $30.00 per day (Valet Only Available). 3 Blocks away 1010 Common Street Parking Deck $18.00 per day. ~ Several have indicated they may ride the train out of Birmingham, Alabama to avoid parking. ~ Hotel Reservations are to be made through the Alabama Housing Chairman - Rick Thompson. ~ If you are interested in going, you may contact me to call in your reservation. Phyllis Mann, Secretary Delinquent List 5/01/ nd Notice Sent Adams, Keith Hyde, Matthew Nottingham, Arthur Anderson, Melissa Jackson, Kent Orillion, Alfred Balentine, Becky Jenkins, Alan Patterson, James Beckham, William Johnson, Barry Poole, Mark Boylen, Corrine Johnson, Greg Ragland, Tommy Boysen, Michael Johnson, Michela Raleigh Jr., Richard Buckmaster, Paul Jones III, Charles L. Retzler, Scott Busam, Roger Kirkland, Jamie Robinson, Daniel Ben Cagle, Eugene Lanza Jr., Charles V. Chapman, Peggy Lary Jr., John H. Rodgers, Robert Church, Karen Lehman, Randy Rousseau, Robert Steven Clarke, Jeffrey Marcus, Robert Samaniego Jr., Ramon Cooper, Oeval Maze, Rick Samples, Ty Corlew, Marshall McBrayer, Sherrill Schneider, Stephen Craig, Mark McDonald, Shelby Schrimsher, James McElory, James Schrimsher, Robert Doyle, Deborah McMickin, Scott Shafer, Roberta Fall, Margret McNeill, Christopher Farrell, Kevin Measels, Michael Shorter, Harland Faulkner, John Meinecke, Matthew Slayton, Tracy Feagley, Harry Milam, David Smith, M.D. Fichtl, Tamira Morris, Rex Steele, Robin Fortner, Danny Mullins, Jerry Veesey, Gary Fuller, F. Stanley Murphy, Edward Waters, Bobby Gaylord, Rand Naidenko, Gregory Wilbourn, Michael Harriger, Mary Ensinger Nelson, Robert Woodfin-Villano, Mary NOTE: If you have paid your dues after May 10, please disregard late notice listed. 6

7 Come sing Karaoke each Saturday night from 07:00-11:00 with our new entertainment team, PAUL & LINDA as your Karaoke DJs. Come out and enjoy a delicious dinner special and sing to your hearts content!! Paul has been in the Karaoke business in Huntsville for several years and those who know him will most likely agree, one of the best in the area. He has a way of making anyone sound great regardless of your talent. Saturday night was entertaining and enjoyable, so much so that Joan Keat decided to really cut loose and chose an old classic I Love That Old Time Rock & Roll. Bob Jones was also in full form ( Don t spread the word, but I heard Bob Was now buying kisses for up to $100 dollars each) of course if you ask him, he will use the excuse.anything for the Elks Golf Tournament Charity. Louis Tumminello got started with his Stand-Up Comedy and also showed off his singing talent. He is a great singer, but.standby for my opinion on his comedy. Members, you should come out and see for yourselves. Even those not singing seem to be having a great time. Summer is upon us! We plan to have monthly patio parties with DJ Jerry Jean providing the music, sponsored by our great friend Lovoy Smart. Be watching for details and join in. MEMBERS..If you have a desire to help the boys and girls of our community that sincerely need our help in their struggle to obtain a sufficient education, contact Bob Bergh, Bingo Committee Chairman, and offer your help with Bingo. One Sunday each month is not all that much, so make yourself feel proud and say yes to a great cause! You will probably enjoy it. Also, remember to tell your friends Bingo is open to the Public. 7

8 1st 2nd 3rd 4th 5th 6th 7th 8th 9th 10th 11th Citrano, Jr., Sam Martin, Marvin Pruitt, Mickey. Pope, Steve Green, Jim Thompson III, Thomas West, Michael Christopher, Larry Smith, Douglas Gilliam, Joshua Knighten, Paul Kaufman, Clayton Craig, Mark.. Bullard, Ted 12th 13th 14th 15th 16th 17th 18th 19th 20th 21st 22nd 23rd Johnson, Greg Naidenko, Gregory Boysen, Michael Hartley, Thomas.. Weigold, Debbie.. Boyd, George Cagle, Terry Stinson, Robert Fournier, Lynn Poole, Dan Beach, Hal.. Burkett, David Ellzey, Kenneth Richards, William Smith, Melana Gale Valavicious, Richard 20th.. 21st Burkett, David Ellzey, Kenneth Richards, William 22nd Smith, Melana Gale 23rd Valavicious, Richard 24th.. 25th Henderson, Joseph 26th Gaffin, Robert Kilbourne, Guy Samples, Ty Schild, Albert 27th Byrom H., Marvin 28th Waters, Bobby 29th Shaver, Jr., Charles E. 30th Galloway, Richard 31st Adams, Kenneth Sorden, Edward Walker, Stephen Birthday Party Celebration for April, May & June will be July 25, 2014 (Reservations required by July 20) H onored Member s Dinner will be compliments of the Lodge. Guests of Members are invited at regular dinner price ($10.00) for each guest attending. Guests who are Lodge Members should complete and return this form with payment to the Lodge Manager or Phyllis Mann, identify their host and the meal that they would like. The honored Member must arrange meal purchase for any non-member guests. All forms must be in by close of business on the Friday preceding the Birthday Dinner. For Honored Members: I will will not attend the Birthday Celebration July 25, 2014 as a Guest of the Lodge. Name Member Number I am enclosing payment for the following dinners for my spouse and/or non-member guests at $10.00 each. Number of steaks Number of chicken Total Amount Enclosed For Honored Member s Guests: I /we will be attending the Birthday Celebration as a Guest of Guest s Name I am enclosing payment for the following guests at $10.00 each. Number of steaks Number of chicken Total Amount Enclosed $ 8