Volume 67 OCTOBER 2010 Issue 10

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1 Volume 67 OCTOBER 2010 Issue 10 OCTOBERFEST 2010 by Ron Panuska On behalf of the Octoberfest Committee I would like to thank all the ELK members and Volunteers who came out to support this great fund raiser. The committee started the planning the day after the Fluke Tournament. Planning Committee members were Bob Kierstead, Bob Scott, Gus Schipani, Mike Travisano, Jay Ramirez, Scott Famous and Ron Panuska. Our setup crew was Bob Pursel, Les Hill and John Gartz. Thanks to Kim McLure, Helen McDermott, Anna Potter and Marianne Nilsen in the office. Our security staff, Paul Brundage, Dino Castronova, Frank Rizzo, Alan Lavitola, Garry Laudisi and John Dobermiller for checking ID s. John Veprek making sure we had insurance for this event. The front lawn for Vendors was sold out. We had a large assortment of food, beverages, games, Officer dunk tank and music supplied from a great band called The Retro Junk played for five hours.. We had a great crowd and our volunteers, cooks and bar staff worked very hard to please everyone. The committee returned on Sunday and Monday to clean the parking lot and cleaned and put all the equipment away until next year. Thanks again to all ELK Members for your support.

2 LODGE OFFICERS Exalted Ruler Valerie Famous Leading Knight Scot Famous Loyal Knight Dawn Tortoriello Lecturing Knight Cliff Van Nest Secretary Helen McDermott Treasurer Kim McLure Tiler Gus Adamo Esquire Jan Picarell Chaplain Joe Chickene Inner Guard Jack Secor Trustee Joe Miller Trustee Dino Castronova Trustee Bob Haugh Trustee Cus Dalik, PDD Trustee Ron Panuska COMMITTEE CHAIRPEOPLE Americanism Jerri Parlow Audit Sue Kronenberger Banquets Georgianna Walsh Bar Steward Jay Ramirez Community Service Mike Bob Haugh Donahue Convention Scot Famous Drug Awareness Donna Tranchita ENF Colleen Castronova Flag Day Joe Chickene Fluke Tournament John Veprek Friday Night Dinner Chef Bob Scot Larry Government Relations Linda Sharon Muir Haugh Hoop Shoot Greg Smith House Bob Kierstead Indoctrination Cus Dalik, Dalik, PDD PDD Investigating Ron Panuska Panuska Justice Robert Robert Cook Cook Lapsation Lapsation Helen Helen McDermott McDermott Lodge Lodge Scholarship Scholarship Jerri Jerri Parlow Parlow Mediator Mediator Colleen Colleen Castronova Castronova Membership Membership Ron Ron Panuska Panuska Memorial Service Dory Lennon Memorial Service Dory Lennon Nat l Veterans Service Nancy DeVito Nat l Veterans Service Nancy DeVito Octoberfest Sharon Haugh Octoberfest Ron Panuska Pianist Paschal Drew Pianist Paschal Drew Photograher Ray Staab Photograher Ray Staab Soccer Shoot Dino Castronova Soccer Shoot Dino Castronova Special Needs Children Tom Watters Special Needs Children Tom Watters Tear off Raffles Cus Dalik, PDD Tear off Raffles Cus Dalik, PDD The Antler Linda Regec The Antler Linda Regec Webmaster Terry LaDu Webmaster Terry LaDu Youth Activites Vacant EXALTED RULER S MESSAGE by Valerie Famous, ER Hello Fellow Elks. Can you believe it s October already? It seems like yesterday, I was being installed.and now the year is half over! We have held our two largest fund raisers, Fluke Tournament and Octoberfest and they were not only well-run, they were profitable! Our kitchen is finally showing signs of being profitable and we are almost through our first phase of Chef Larry s contract. In phase 2 we will address some items that have arisen over the past two months, but over all leasing the kitchen has been a resounding success. Bar attendance has increased and preliminary reports show that revenues have increased as well, stay tuned! In case you hadn t noticed we finally got an ATM. HOORAY! Now, you don t have to leave to get some cash! Thank you House Committee for getting it done. At our last trustees meeting we reviewed the financials and made adjustments to the budget. The Trustees are working diligently to keep our spending in line, and to that end we need the support of our members. If you haven t paid your dues please please pay them. As a lodge, we still have issues to resolve and to-do s to get done but overall, I think we (the membership) have done a great job this year and I want to thank each and every one of you. Continued on Page 3

3 ER's Message Continued from page 2 On a personal note, recently, we lost a beloved member of our lodge, Linda VanDuyn. Linda was one of the first people I volunteered with when I joined the lodge, one could say she reeled me in when I was thinking of joining the Fluke Committee. One of Linda s talents was running the back office of the tournament, preparing paperwork and Captain s packets and boy she rarely made a mistake! It was an honor and privilege to know Linda and I will miss her. Thank you to the entire VanDuyn family for allowing us to perform the Elk Service in her honor last week. It once again reminded me why I am proud to call myself an ELK. Fraternally, Valerie Lets give a big welcome to our newest members Initiated Sept. 21, 2010 William Cooper, Linda Contract, Patricia Hurley, Arlene Laskowski, Christopher Munyan, Randall Olsen, Eric Schaffar, Joan Schmidt, James Skinner, Victoria Vitkevich, Kyle Walters and Jerry Wardell. By Dimit, James Faugno from Springfield - Hillside Lodge # 2004 WELCOME! Special Need Committee News: by Tom Watters I would like to thank the members who participated in the Special Nees Childrens golf outing (you know who you are). I would also like to thank my friends and new friends who drove from up north to play, I hope to see you next year. Without the support of these individuals we would not be able to help our Special Needs Children with the needs that they deserve, nor would we be able to supply the elderly with the equipment that they so desperately are in need of. To all the sponsors that year after year support us, thank you. A special thank you to my wife, you are my strength, and her friends who collected and ran the gift auction. Great job! Finally, to my committee need I say more? 1st. Michael Antonelli, Francis Barney, Vincent Del Priore, 3rd. Terrence J. Calgut, Kenneth Krug 5th. Albert J Clericuzio 7th. Michael Adamo, Joseph Chickene, Ronald Crescenzo, Robert H Schlosser, Lauren Sherman 8th. Adolph Ploger 9th. Daniel J DiCorcia, William V Hennessy PER, James W Holzapfel, Terrence R. Kenny Carol King 10th. Leigh G Miller Jr., Michael Ollendorf 11th. Lila Becker, Rudolph W Krone 12th. John Acierno, Robert Giovine, Dean Magnusson, Michael J Murphy, Thomas Napolitano, John Roach, John J Sheean 13th. Peter A Flipse 14th. Anthony Falzarano, Janice Geiges 16th. Andrew Barber, Michael Fastnacht, Sean Henry, Edward Maher, Joseph Mayfield, Bret Parcinski, Raymond C Ruffini, Dawn Tortoriello 17th. John W Dunne, Michelle L Ramirez 18th Frank Onorato 19th. Frank Jordan, Marjorie Mc Ghee 20th Ralph De Sordi, Paul Panuska 21st. Frank Kraus, Arthur A Phillips, Paula Zullo 22nd. Robert A Stoetzel 23rd. George Edson, R Scott Maas, John D Toole, Daniel J Vescovi Jr. PER 24th. John J McGeehan, Richard T Stair, Carl C Sterling, Michael Wright, Joseph Zavattieri 25th. John W Clear, Raymond P Smalling Sr. 26th. Albert Immen, Robert R Picton, Greg Smith 27th. Edward Cafiero Sr., William G Holsclaw, Franklin Rose 29th. Kristen Brundage,Kenneth L Honan, James Marsetti, Steven L Schwab 30th. Robert E. Schug, Leah Shwahla 31st. Robert Schug

4 OCTOBER 2010 SUN MON TUE WED THU FRI SAT 1 Rental 2 Saturday Special Lodge Meeting 8 pm 6 7-NVSC Oktoberfest meeting 8-SPECIAL NEEDS 7Thirsty 8 9 Saturday Special Veterans Dance 10 Columbus Day Parade Trustee Meeting 7 pm 13 14Thirsty Saturday Special Casino Night 17 Show Boat AC Lodge Meeting 8 pm 20 7-NVSC Oktoberfest meeting 8-SPECIAL NEEDS 21Thirsty Saturday Special Trustee Meeting 7 pm 31 Nov 1 2 Lodge Meeting 8 pm Trustee Meeting 7 pm Lodge Meeting 8 pm 27 28Thirsty 3 7-NVSC Oktoberfest meeting 8-SPECIAL NEEDS 4Thirsty 10 11Thirsty 17 7-NVSC Oktoberfest meeting 8-SPECIAL NEEDS 18Thirsty Halloween Party! 5 6 Saturday Special Saturday Special Beauty Pagent

5 ELK OF THE MONTH by Valerie Famous, ER Eileen Miller Our October Elk of the month is Eileen Miller. Eileen who has been a member of our lodge for many, many, years has come back this year in full force. Eileen serves on our Special Needs Children's committee and has been volunteer at both the Octoberfest and Fluke Tournament. Eileen has played and supported both golf outings hosted our lodge and, from what I am told, a very good golfer (for a girl!). Eileen and her husband, Joe, are big contributors to our pull tab profits! And, I am sure they will be VERY happy when the machine is soon up and running. Elkdom is a family thing for the Miller's. Joe is one our current Trustees and a Past Exalted Ruler; daughters Diane and Ellen have recently become Elks and their youngest daughter, Laura, is sure to follow in their footsteps. Please join me in congratulating Eileen as our October Elk of the Month. Congratulations Eileen! Shuffle News by Dave McWilliam The shuffleboard league held its annual banquet at Villa Victtoria in Brick on Thursday, September 23rd. Prizes for Hanger/Chipper champions for the 2009/2010 season were awarded to Gus Schippani for the men (14) and Marge McGhee (9) for the women. Jack Cimino (10) came in second and Sonny Bartus (8) came in third for the men. The runners up for the women were Camille Cimino and Barbara Smith, both with (7). At the end of this summers warm up session, Sonny Bartus came in first for the men, while Camille Cimino came in first for the women. The new season began on Thursday September 9th and from the looks of things, a number of last seasons also rans must have been taking extra practice over the summer. Look out Gus and Marge!! Since several of our shufflers have worn out their pucks and are retiring for this season, we may have room for new players. If you are interested, please contact Pauline Wycoff at We play on Thursday evenings at 7:30 PM. Pauline will answer any questions you may have. since we already have a few weeks in, please contact her as soon as possible. Your reporter, Dave McWilliam, one of the rans. Find the Brick by Cliff Van Nest, Since the group was unable to find the brick, I wanted to bring the brick to you. The reason you couldn t find it physically is because it was never really hidden. The brick is really a symbol of our brotherhood. I told you that it is at eye level. When you speak with your fellow ELKS you will always look them straight in the eye. You may not always see things eye to eye but you should be man enough to confront each other and air things out face to face. I also told you that the brick can be found anywhere. Elkdom is not confined to the walls of the grill room. The lodge is merely a building. A lodge is built on friendships and our common purposes of: charity, justice, brotherly love, and fidelity. This brick is also a symbol of our fraternal unity. The brick is made of mortar, stone and water. And, like the brick, we are a lodge of members with unique backgrounds, values, and experiences. As you look around the room you can see that the lodge is not a single unit. You are a part of a greater whole. You will always have fellow ELKS at your sides for support. This brick will also symbolize the foundation you will establish for future members of our lodge. What will YOU contribute to our lodge? The $50.00 was donated back to the lodge $25.00 to the Veterans Committee and $25.00 to the Special Needs Committee. Save the Date... Upcoming event 10, 9, 8, 7, 6, 5, 4, 3, 2, 2, 1... Happy New Year!!! Friday, December 31st New Years Eve Party Dinner, Dancing, Open Bar, Midnight Toast, Continental Breakfast. More details to come...

6 Veterans Committee by Nancy DeVito, On September 15 th Veterans from Menlo Park and Vets Haven had at great picnic at the Elks. They enjoyed playing horseshoes, bean bag games and the barbeque cooked by our expert chefs. We give nothing but the best for our Veterans. Thank you to all my volunteers that came out to help make their day enjoyable. Nobody wears hats better then the Point Pleasant Elks Volunteers. On September 2nd, Dino, Regina, and Gus manned the grills out at Joint Base McGuire. Also a big thank you goes to, Gus A. Gus S, Lois F, Dee D, Frank O, Rosemary T, John K, Sharon and Bob Haugh, Carol and Megan M and Antsy the Clown. I can t thank my volunteers enough. On September 19 th our volunteer were back out at Joint Base McGuire cooking and clowning for the 2D Battalion,309 th Regiment, 72D FA Brigade, and the 1 st Army east.we all received a certificate of appreciation. The weather was perfect and so was the picnic. Thank again to my fellow Elks and to Nicholas and Laura for all your help. I m coming to get you!! Come on down to our Veterans dinner dance on October 9 th. Doors open at 7:00 PM. Tickets are $25.00 per person. Buffet by Chef Larry and music by Ed Austin. Must come to see what else is in to store for you. Help us support our Veterans. I ll be looking for you. Need a paver? Forms are available at the Lodge. QUOTE OF THE MONTH I ve learned that people will forget what you said, people will forget what you did, but people will never forget how you made them feel -Maya Angelou DEADLINE FOR THE NEXT ANTLER IS: October 25, 2010 Regec4@yahoo.com Or mail box at the lodge

7 A Recent Letter thanking the Elks for our Care Packages. 19th Annual Columbus Day Parade Seaside Heights Dear Nancy all of the Point Pleasant Elks 1698, Thank you so much for your generous care packages. I am a Chaplain Assistant assigned to the 380th Air Expeditionary Wing in Southwest Asia and I recently met SMSgt Hanna who stated you sent him over here with care packages for the troops. It was so wonderful to receive these goodies. They came at the perfect time, as our supply of care package items was dwindling. We have now restocked our Ministry Center with the goodies you sent. I can t begin to count how many Airmen and Soldiers have stopped by the Chapel looking for items to brighten their days. Your goodies will definitely do that. Just this week, we had a transient crew stop by in need of toiletries because they ended up having to stay here much longer than they planned. Thank you for assisting our ministry and mission here and for your support to our service men and women. Take care and have a wonderful! SADIE L. CHAMBERS, TSgt, USAF NCOIC Chapel Operation Sunday October 10th, 2010 Step off at 1:00PM This parade is the centerpiece of their 3 day Italian Festival. OFF TO THE RACES AGAIN by Jan Picarell Saturday, August 28th, members and guest enjoyed the televised TRAVERS Cup Race from Saratoga Springs, NY, The winning beautiful horses were: NO.1 A FLEET EXPRESS NO.2 FLY DOWN NO.3 FIRST DUDE Lucky winners were Jimmy Brogan and Tom Watters, PARTNERS IN CRIME, Tim Haley came in second and finishing in third was Helen McDermott and Jim Brogan. Light evening fare was provided by Chef Larry. Thank you again to Vick and John our track officials. Also, a thank you goes out to our bartenders Bat, Karen and Jay. The next race is the Breeders Cup Running at Church Downs on Saturday November 6th, time TBA. See you at the starting gate! MANDATORY MEETING FOR ALL $1.98 BEAUTY PAGEANT CONTESTANTS SSSSSH.. IT S A SECRET (YOU KNOW WHO YOU ARE) Wednesday Oct 12 7 at :00 PM GRILL ROOM NO BACKING OUT NOW GUYS! SEE YA THERE!!

8 SATURDAY NOVEMBER 20 TH THE $1.98 BEAUTY PAGEANT RETURNS TO Point Pleasant Elks 7 PM to 11 PM $20.00 includes admission and buffet CASH BAR Book a group of (5) or more before Nov. 1 st and receive $1.00 discount per ticket Contact For ticket sales and questions COME ON DOWN TO THE GRILL ROOM! Saturday Night Roast Beef and Wings FEAST Every Saturday Night From Noon until 8 PM Every Saturday Monday Night Football! Kitchen will be open 7 PM For The Season! Kitchen Lunch Hours: Monday Closed Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday 11:30 AM-3 PM Thursday 11:30 AM-7:00 PM Saturday 12:00 PM-8:00 PM Sunday 2:00 PM-7:00 PM Lunch Menu Changed Daily Come On Down To Eat and Spread The Word! Time to channel your inner witch or goblin folks All Hallows Eve will soon be upon us, and you know what that means Join us on Saturday October 30, as we usher in Halloween D.J. Joe Oz will be back to ensure we dance the night away. Admission is $10.00 and the party starts at 8 PM. There will be a cash bar along with drink specials for the night. We are asking everyone to bring their favorite food with them to share with everyone. Whatever you want bring; appetizer, entrée, or dessert (we re not picky!!) Prizes will be awarded for best costumes (male and female) along with best Halloween food presentation. Always looking for volunteers to help decorate Call Colleen at SEE YA THERE!!!!!!

9 Antler Boosters BOOSTERS James and Rochelle Baine Jr. Sonny Bartus Barbara Smith Richard Lois Campbell Nancy Jack Carley Joseph Barbara Chesnicka Joe Marianne Chickene Jack Camille Cimino Robert Bridget Cook Cus Dee Dalik, PDD Roxane Arnie D Ambrosa Lee Jeanne Dawson Harold Suzanne Demarest, Jr. John Joyce Diercks Patrick Susan English Rosemary Joe Esposito Ken Fran Hageman Glenn Nancy Henry John Anna Kaufman Robert Joyce Kieffer, PER Ken Kathy Mathis Dave Lois McWilliam John Menschner, Sr. Eileen Joe Miller, PER Joan Ron Panuska Robert W. Pursel Alvin Marybeth Reffitt Marybeth Alvin Reffitt Mike Linda Regec Sr. Gus J. Schipani Bob Scott Dawn Tortoriello Bill Pat Shay Carol Ed Sholander Stephen Rosemary Tassie BOOSTERS Mike and Judy Travisano Richard Linda Van Duyn Taylor G. Weisleder Stephanie John Wohlrab Harold Pauline Wyckoff MEMORIALS Gloria Adamo Mary B. Arms Melita Curry DeBellis Hy A. Dooley Captain Clinton Edson Herbert Francis Daniel J. Hennessy Sr. Gregory Hornish Patricia J. Kierstead Edward O. Klein Sr. Ellen C. LaStella Edward Magley, PER Jack Magley Louis L. Meyer Jean Billy T. Morrow Nancy O Brien Kyle Joseph Rager Barbara Ann Rizzo Corky Rogers Lillian Schipani Roxann Schipani Bernie Smith, PER Dorrie Herman Stabile Jerry Staraci Joseph G. Tortoriello William Van Druten Sr. PER Justin Weisleder Your contributions help maintain this publication s standard of excellence. Thank you.

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12 APPLICATIONS FOR MEMBERSHIP POINT PLEASANT ELKS #1698 NAME OCCUPATION PROPOSER DAN WHITE TEACHER ST. ROSE HS JAMES BROGAN JOHN RAMUS CLAIMS REP. SS ADIM. JAMES BROGAN MATTHEW BROGAN TEACHER NEW EGYPT HS JAMES BROGAN RORY BROGAN LANDSCAPE TECH. JAMES BROGAN TIM BROGAN BARTENDER SHORE HOUSE JAMES BROGAN CRAIG J. SCARPELLI CHIPOPRACTOR DENNIS NOBEL ROBERT MELLETT PROJECT SUPERINTENDENT CLIFF VAN NEST Don t miss it.. ANNUAL HALLOWEEN PARTY SATURDAY OCT 30th 8 PM TO MIDNITE $10.00 admission DJ and CASH BAR more information inside the antler The Antler Published monthly by The Point Pleasant BPO Elks Lodge #1698 P. O. Box Arnold Avenue Pt. Pleasant Beach, NJ Editor: Linda Regec Coordinator: Terry LaDu Publisher: Exalted Ruler Valerie Famous Lodge telephone (732) Sec./Voice Mail (732) Fax: (732) Address Service Requested Non-Profit Organization U.S. Postage Paid BPOE #1698 Permit #74 Lakewood, N.J. PLEASE RUSH... DATED MATERIAL