The ELKS Call. As Elks, our whole influence in life is determined by the good deeds we do rather than by the emotions we feel.

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1 The ELKS Call Vol. 34, No. 4 Huntsville Elks Lodge No July, 2016 Let me start out by saying it s really hard to believe June is over. We had so many important and exciting events during the month that it seemed to be over in a matter of days! A few highlights included the mid-year Alabama Elks State Convention which was held at the Huntsville Marriott. I m proud to say that our lodge was well represented. The weekend was filled with honors and commendations for our members. Saturday morning began with me presenting three of our local scholarship winners with state scholarships valued at $2, each. Also at the morning meeting, Brenda Miller was appointed to the State Scholarship Board. During the mid-day meeting, Melody Cathey was elected Assistant Vice President to the Northern District. At the evening banquet, our lodge received four very distinctive awards; Darwin Baker won the Ritual Award for his recitation of Jolly Cork Toast, and Melody Cathey won the Ritual Award for her recitation of the Eleven O clock Toast. The Jolly Cork Toast was the original 11th hour toast to remember absent members before being replaced by the version we use today. Finally, Darwin and Sunny Baker helped our lodge win two ENF awards. One for second place in ENF Capital Goal Contributions, and the other for fourth place in ENF Most in Total Donations. All in all, it was great weekend for Elks Lodge Another important event was our Flag Day Celebration. As is our tradition, we celebrated Flag Day at the Huntsville Madison County Veterans Memorial. This was an absolutely wonderful event. Wayne Tucker and his committee are to be commended for a job well done; we received only praise from community officials and an extra bonus was the press time we received on the radio, TV, and in print. Also in June, we began a new tradition, The Elk of the Month award. Winners were Danita Hall (April), Cathy Kulas (May), and David Burkett (June). When you see them, please congratulate them as I d like them to be recognized for their substantial work and volunteerism. We finished the month with one of the best golf tournaments in which I ve ever had the pleasure to play. Randy and Brenda Morris, along with all their committee members, should be very proud of this successful event. We have quite of bit to look forward to in July, also. I will be attending the Grand Lodge Convention in Houston July 3; I am really looking forward to this opportunity to learn more about how to help and improve our own lodge. On July 8th, our Drug and Awareness Chairman, Patrick Mickle and his committee, will be at the Harvest Youth Club for the annual cookout and educational seminar. Please see Patrick or Bob Gamble for more information or to volunteer for this worthy cause. Our social calendar is full during the month of July so make sure you pay attention to all the events we have planned. You definitely don t want to miss out! In closing, I would like to remind everyone of a part of the oath we took during initiation: Fraternally, Jerry Buzzy Byrom As Elks, our whole influence in life is determined by the good deeds we do rather than by the emotions we feel. Leading Knight to new members during the initiation ritual.

2 From Your House Committee: Bills and taxes against the Club are paid and current. Welcome to the Club's new Sunday bartender, Sheila Turner. Also, the HC welcomes our new committee member, Jason Johnson. The Club inventory has been completed on schedule, and on June 7, the Club s Budget was submitted to the Governing Board which has been approved. On May 21, a group of Tut Fann Vets were on the patio for a lunch event, and it went well. The Club held a BBQ plate sale on May 28 on the patio which was a great success. The HC sponsored fish fry fund raiser for the Club on May 26 was a great success. Thanks to the volunteers that did the work. The Club Staff did a great job in support of the 2016 Rock & Roll Reunion event. Thanks to Danita Hall and Kenny Williams for helping the bartenders during the Reunion event. The last Member s Breakfast until October, served 93, thanks to the Members and Guests that support this great Lodge tradition. A special thanks to the Members who do all the work to make the breakfast possible. Repairs were made to the walk-in cooler and Club side air conditioning. Please submit any ideas or suggestions in writing or attend a House Committee meeting which is every Monday at. Thank you all. Your House Committee: Pat Edwards, Chairman David Burkett Billy Carlton Di Wilson Cynthia Tippett Jason Johnson House Rules Club Operation: Food Service (B - 2) No one is allowed access to the kitchen area or the area behind the bar unless they are an employee, officer or member of the Lodge whose duties require them to have access. A Note of Thanks! We, along with the Bartenders and other Members, would like to thank Tommy Harper, Charles Crute and Jack Bean for the much needed Fatigue Free Mats behind the bar of the social area. Also, please remember the Blount House when you are out shopping. The Blount House is in need of many items. Please go to their website at Thank You, Betty Mahone Gwenda Hall Tennessee Valley Civil War Roundtable Thursday, July 14 Civil War Round Table, -8:00pm. Thursday, July 28 Civil War Little Round Table, -8:00pm. Tennessee Valley Civil War Round Table Trading with the Enemy: The Covert Economy During the American Civil War By Philip Leigh Thursday, July 14, at pm Elks Lodge, 725 Franklin St. Huntsville No Charge for program; optional chicken buffet at for $8.95 Visitors welcome. For more information call LODGE HOURS Monday - Saturday Sunday SECRETARY NEWS... Annual Dues - $105 Semi-Annual - $43 due October 1 March 31 Spouse Card $5 Replacement Cards $5 *Only Members current in dues may enter the building* *Delinquent Members MAY NOT be signed in as Guests* Delinquent Member Names are posted in the Social Room Foyer gently remind your friends and relatives to keep their Membership current by paying DUES Payments may be given to the Bartenders to be placed in the Secretary folder. Current Stats: Membership 600 Delinquent 75 Sickness and Distress: An Angel shares by being near, the gift of prayer for all to hear (If you know of anyone needing to be added to the list, please contact the Lodge or bpoe1648@gmail.com) Bob Richmond, Chaplain Prayer Requests Barbara Morfenski Jeanne Richmond Pam Tumminello The Passing of Our Beloved Member Our Sincere Condolences Are extended to the family of W.E. (Bill) Mason Thank You to the following for Flag Day Wayne Tucker: Chairman Committee Members: Stephan Buchanan Jason Johnson Rena Anderson Cathy Kulas Cynthia Tippet Masucci Volunteers: Di Wilson Phyllis Mann Jared Gargis Jan and Bill Abbott Mark and Cathy Hooper Program: Buzzy Byrom Jim Miller Patrick Mickle Kim Tippett Mike Deegan Mickey Neely National Grand Lodge Elks Convention July 3-6

3 JULY 2016 SUNDAY MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY SATURDAY 1 2 Scott Morgan 3 BINGO Grand Lodge Convention Independence Day! Joan Keat Birthday Party 4:00-7:00 Line Dancing Movie Night 8: BINGO BINGO House Committee Meeting HC Meeting Painting Class NO LODGE MEETING (summer schedule) Line Dancing Chicken Buffet Special Civil War Roundtable -8:00 Ben Luthey 7:00-11: \ BINGO HC Mtg Lodge Meeting 7: Member s Birthday Dinner 6:00 Shrimp Boil Dinner Wine Tasting Bar - DJ Blake Mann HHS Reunion Travis Widener 7:00-10:00 Honored Member s Dinner will be compliments of the Lodge. Guests of Members are invited at regular dinner price ($10.00) for each 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 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 PRE- CEDING THE BIRTHDAY DINNER. May, June, July Birthdays For Honored Members: I will attend the Birthday Celebration July 27, 2016, at 6:00 p.m. 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 $

4 Golf Tournament A Big Thank You goes out to all that participated in the Annual Elks Charity Golf Tournament. It was a huge success! We broke all previous records - Most Corporate Sponsors ever, Most Hole Sponsors ever. I must thank the hard working and highly dedicated Golf Committee. This tournament would not have happened without Danita and Charles Hall, Di and George Wilson, Phyllis Mann, Mike Davis, Carol and Richard Darden, Pat and Ron Shadrick, Phillip Towry, Charles Crute, Kevin Wilbourn, Ann Byrum, Kathy Young, Jamie Cornett, Angie Ezell, Lisa Smith, Jeanette Jones, Kimberly Tippett, April Wiggins, and of course, my wife Brenda Morris. This committee volunteered many hours of hard work, planning, and implementing this project. I also want to thank the Lodge Members that sponsored, sought door prizes, and played in the tournament. Another thank you goes out to the Members and Manager Jay Foster that helped with the Calcutta Dinner and Auctioneer Jay Lockridge on Friday night, Pat Edwards for the tournament luncheon, and Stella and Jimmy Musick for cart signs. Also, thank you, Valerie Craig and Shelly Watts, for pictures and other duties on the day of the tournament. There is no way a project this big could be a success without a multitude of good people working toward a common goal. I have never worked with a better group of people. Thanks again to all that helped in any way. Randy Morris, Golf Committee Chairman **The entire Golf Committee gives a BIG THANKS to Trustee RANDY MORRIS For his expertise in running another successful golf tournament! ** THANK YOU, GOLF TOURNAMENT SPONSORS! $500 Corporate Sponsors: Gomez Research Associates, Inc. Tritec Systems, Inc. First Community Happi, Inc Colsa Petro South Nationwide - Randy Jones Agency Adam Langley, Agent Estes Equipment Company, Inc.- Dan Durham $100 Hole Sponsors: Jamie Long, Stan & Mary Cannon, Bill Kling, Salon Central, Huntsville Granite & Marble, Sweet Tee, Remax Phillip Gore, Pat Edwards, Hazel Ward, Kim Tippett, Jay Lockridge, Reed Contracting, Russ McDonald, Levoy Smartt, Jon Miller, Charles Crute, Turf Medic, Di & George Wilson, John Bell, Braxton Butler, Defense Acquisition, Redstone Federal Credit Union, Tennessee Valley Fence, Ed Murphy, Wick Taylor, Civil War Roundtable, BJ & Michela Johnson, Ted Bullard, Culligan Water, Bentley GMC, Buffalo Wild Wings, Fred & Betty Rodrigue, Russell Hill Cancer Foundation, Clearview Cancer Institute, The Orthopedic Center, West End Grill, Charles & Shirley Verschoore, Hall Communications, Elks Trustees, BLT Home Improvement, Ken Linbeck, Dirtbusters, LLC, Ferguson Custom Designs, Randy & Joan Speegle, Phillip & Nancy Towry, Beck Law Office, Cynthia Vandiver, Alan Smith, Burton Honeycutt, Pam Gilbert, PD Gurtierrez, Jim & Brenda Miller, Austin Physical Therapy, Enterprise Car Rental Other Donations: David Burkett, Jack Bean, Kenny & Terri Williams, Terry & Linda Culver (Sponsor s names will be acknowledged 3 months in the newsletter, please support the businesses that support our tournament)

5 WELCOME NEW MEMBERS! May Initiation L to R: Alvin Robinson, Shaun Gonzales, Leslie Thornton Happy Birthday July Birthdays: 01 - Kenneth Mitchem 02 - Lee Eslick 04 - Bobby D. Grubbs, Troy A. Smith, Dorsey Uptain 05 - Edward L. Morfenski, Jennifer Parks 06 - Danny R. Fortner, Donald J. Petrask 07 - Harold A. Newlander 08 - Katherine Thornton Lockridge 09 - Wayne Putman, Rodney Reyna 11 - Margaret Jean Clark 12 - William L. McClure, Barry Moorer 13 - Charlote Bailes, Kay Masley, Lisa Smith 14 - Kenneth Dean Barker, Charles Crute, Phillip P. Towry 15 - Arthur H. Nottingham, Charles P. Verschoore 16 - Rick Harold Prescott 17 - Len Johnson 19 - Samuel M. Bentley 20 - Julie A. Brakefield, William H. Johnston, Greg Welch 21 - Michael W. Deegan 22 - Shaun Gonzales 23 - Randall D. Speegle 25 - George A. Bailey III, Claud Burton Honeycutt Jr., Kurt Lineback, Joe G. Lougheed, George M. Mahoney Jr Kimberly Bowlin, Susan B. Holder 27 - Ronald Becker, Will Eleazer, Robert N. Yarbrough Jr Stephen Buchanan, Ronald S. Owen 29 - Jack R. Bean, William Fraser Sparkman 30 - Willaim Dwayne Beckham, Meridith Fournier 31 - Randy Bafford, Rosalyn McGuken 3 Ways to Keep You Informed... , online newsletter, social media If you are not receiving the weekly Elk s please send your name and current address to samjt3@yahoo.com - we ll add you to the list. Since The Elks Call newsletter is no longer being mailed, entries can be received by 25th of the Month. Send entries to this address: bpoe1648@gmail.com Join us on Facebook - Elks Lodge 1648 Huntsville, AL Lodge Officers Exalted Ruler Jerry Buzzy Byrom Esteemed Leading Knight James Miller Esteemed Loyal Knight Patrick Mickle Esteemed Lecturing Knight Kimberly Tippett Secretary Phyllis Mann Treasurer John Bell 1-Year Trustee Mike Davis 2-Year Trustee Louis Tumminello 3-Year Trustee Mary Cannon 4-Year Trustee Randy Morris 5-Year Trustee Phillip Towry Chaplain Robert Richmond Esquire Braxton Butler Tiler Angie Ezell Inner Guard Nicole Anderson Newsletters are no longer mailed; a limited number will be placed at the bar in the social area. Please reserve these copies for those Members not receiving . ENF Grant(s) Update: 3 Grants Underway... Impact Grant - $10,000 ongoing partnership with Blossomwood School Chairman, Wayne Tucker Continued into the fall when school begins again Beacon Grant - $2000 ongoing with Floyd E. Tut Fann Veterans Chairman, Edward Limback Gratitude Grant - $2000 dedicated to our Drug Awareness Project with Harvest Youth Club Chairman, Patrick Mickle Event scheduled for July 8th (Remember, ALL grants call for ELK VOLUNTEERS)