As this emblem is first in our hearts as loyal Americans, so it is close to our altar as loyal Elks Published by the Essex Elk s Lodge Essex Elks News A Note from Volume 50 No. 6 June 2016 1007 East Homberg Avenue ~ Baltimore Maryland 21221 ~ 410-686-7797 - Hall Rentals 410-686-3547 June Well, it's June already and I m getting ready for our State convention in Timonium on 10-12. Everyone is invited to attend if you choose to. Our Mothers Day dinner was a great success! Thanks to all who helped. As usual, the Lodge is doing great, membership is growing; we had seven new members sworn in last month. I d like to say welcome to our new family. Also, I d just like to remind everyone we can always use your help in volunteering in the kitchen and at any events that we are having. Just look in the bulletin to see what is going on; there are plenty of things happening at our Lodge at any given time. I would also like to remind everyone that school is letting out for summer so please keep an eye out while our children are up and about when driving. Okay, let s all be safe this summer while on vacation and let s all stop by the Lodge and have a meal and tell us about your trip and have some fun! Fraternally, Michael Greaver Exalted Ruler God Bless our members and their families and, as always, our troops. Essex Elk s Officers Exalted Ruler Michael Greaver Est. Leading Knight Geneil Dupack Est. Loyal Knight Diane Mattheu Est. Lecturing Knight Karl Hovel Sr. PER Secretary Russ Blosser Treasurer Wendy Hrica Esquire Linda Greaver Vibbert Tiler John Weaver Inner Guard William Milburn, Sr., PER Chaplain Marie Cavey Presiding Justice Douglas Caraway Alternate to Grand Lodge H. Lee Davis PSP Trustee 5 Years Trustee 4 Years Trustee 3Years Trustee 2 Years Trustee 1Years TRUSTEES Chuck Hale Jim Trent Helen Gruzs Ron Hershey Bobby Zengel THERE IS ALWAYS SOMETHING TO DO AT THE ESSEX ELKS 7 PM BINGO Every Tuesday and Thursday LODGE June 12th BREAKFAST BUFFET Flag day ceremony June 11th at 11AM BIG DECK FLAG PARTY June 11th First one this year... SPECIAL EDITION BAR BINGO Sunday June 12th 2PM Starting every Wednesday Senior BINGO 2nd Tuesday of the month BAR BINGO Every Saturday Night COMMITTEES Affairs Ron Hershey Americanism Joseph McGeeney PER Audit.Bingo Bill Milburn, PER Senior Bingo Helen Gruzs Community Affairs Diane Mattheu Constitution & By Laws Lee Davis, PSP Drug Awareness Joseph McGeeney PER Flag Day Geneil Dupack Government Relation H. Lee Davis PER Hall Rentals Geneil Dupack House Chairperson Geneil Dupack Indoctrinations Investigations Marie Cavey Lodge Activities Emma Hasse, PER Memorial Service Geneil Dupack Elks National Foundation Diane Mattheu Veteran Affairs H. Lee Davis PSP Youth Activities Bill Milburn PER PER Chairperson Judy M. Numbers PER News Letter Editor Jim Kinard
PAGE 2 ESSEX ELKS NEWS VOLUME 50 NO. 6 HOUSE COMMITTEE House committee meeting June 5th 10am All American deck party June 11th following Flag Day ceremony. Food and drink specials. Breakfast buffet June 12th Notice: bar bingo will not be held on Saturday June 11th. Join us Sunday, June 12 at 2pm for a special edition of a bar bingo. Wednesday crab nights begin on June 8th see lodge bulletin board for more details Geneil Dupack, House Chairperson Ladies of the Essex Elks The Ladies of The Essex Elks will hold our next meeting June 27,2016, at the lodge 7:00 pm. We will not have any meetings July and August for everyone taking vacations at different times. Hope everyone has a great and safe summer. Our prayers go out to Helen's daughter Roxanne Hann for a speedy recovery. We will be having a luncheon bingo in October so get ready for another good time. President Millie Kreamer THANK YOU to everyone who helped run senior bingo in my absence due to a family emergency. A special thanks to Diane and Pat who really made it happen and to those that attend faithfully. Helen Cruzs In everything you do, stay away from complaining and arguing, so that no one can speak a blame against you. Philippians 2:14-15 Chaplain Marie Cavey ANTLER ROOM MEALS Tuesday Nights Shrimp Night steamed, fried and other specials Wednesday Nights, now CRAB Night Sign up sheet in Antler Room. Plus regular menu Thursday Nights Wing Night plus most of Friday Nights Meals: June 3rd - chicken- baked and fried June 10th- ribs and pork chops June 17th- seafood night June 24th prime rib Saturdays Bar Bingo 7 pm Full menu available Possibly specials Saturday June 11th NO bar bingo. Kitchen not open for regular menu. Food specials for deck party Flag Day ceremony June 11th 11AM To be held in the hall and is open to all members and the public. Sundays, stop in, have a beverage, if you are hungry we will be more than happy to fix you something to eat. Join us Sunday June 12th at 2pm for a special edition of Bar bingo. Bar bingo will not be held on Saturday June 11th but the Special Sunday editions will take its place this month. PRIZES AND SUSPRISES
VOLUME 50 NO. 6 ALL YOU CAN EAT BREAKFAST BUFFET Made to Order Omelets June 12th Check out the New items on the menu Essex Elks Lodge #1866 1007 East Homberg Ave. ONLY $8.00 Adults $5.00 children 12 and under Look for something special every month For More Information call Geneil Dupack, House Chairperson Geneil@comcast.net 443-604-3109 ESSEX ELKS NEWS Sickness and Distress PAGE 3 Est. Leading Knight Geneil Dupack Geneil@comcast.net 443-604-3109 Member Helen Gruzs daughter Roxanne And sister of Member Geneil had brain surgery and is home doing well. Thank you for your prayers! If you know of any sickness or distress of our members please report to Geneil Dupack, Thank You. Delinquent Members A REMINDER Only members who are not delinquent in the payment of dues are entitled to the privileges of membership in the Order. A member who is delinquent in the payment of dues is not entitled to use the club facilities nor visit any other Lodge nor be a guest of any other member, per the Grand Lodge Statutes. The 2016-2017 dues were payable by April 1, 2016. If you have not yet paid your dues, you are delinquent. DON T LOSE YOUR PRIVILGES PAY YOUR DUES!
PAGE 4 ESSEX ELKS NEWS VOLUME 50 NO. 6 Elks National Veterans Service Commission NATIONAL SERVICE COMMITTEE SCHEDULE OF EVENTS LOCH RAVEN VA BRECC 2015 2016 VETERANS SCHEDULE June 29 Wednesday Vintage Entertainment/Snacks 2:00-3:00 July 27 Wednesday Jim Kinard DJ/pizza 2:00-3:00 August 31 Wednesday Vintage Entertainment/Snacks 2:00-3:00 Sept. 28 Wednesday Johnny Walker/Snacks 2:00-3:30 Oct. 26 Wednesday Vintage Entertainment/Pumpkin pies 2:00-3:00 Nov. 16 Wednesday Puppet Man/Veterans show/snacks 2:00-3:00 Dec. 7 Wednesday Johnny Walker/Christmas show/snacks 2:00-3:00 Anyone wishing to join us when we go to Loch Raven is more than welcome. Please check our dates closely. Our Veterans are an integral part of what Elkdom is all about! Lee Davis, PSP 410-256-9691 Saturday night bar special, music and drink specials immediately following bar bingo. Dead line for the News Letter is the Friday after the second Regular meeting. Send to: essexelks@gmail.com Senior Bingo 2nd Wednesday pulled pork bbq, potato, coleslaw and dessert Doors open 9:30- Bingo Starts at 11 AM Immediately after the Lodge Flag Day Ceremony Sat., June 11th 11 am Boy Scouts - Troop 372 - will be conducting a Flag Retirement Ceremony on our Parking Lot If you have a worn, torn, tethered old Flag that need to be properly disposed of, they can drop them off at the Lodge anytime in preparation for this Ceremony on June 11th. Members please check with family, friends, neighbors, etc. and bring the old Flags to the Lodge for this Ceremony to be conducted by Boy Scout Troop 372 (sponsored by Back River United Methodist Church) Call Helen to find out how much fun it really is: 443-604-6731
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PAGE 6 ESSEX ELKS NEWS I Will Always Wave VOLUME 50 NO. 6 I have been carried through many horrific battles. I have been mirrored through many dying eyes. I have been torn, tattered and burned. And I have kissed many far-off skies. My colors will never be taken away For I was made every stitch with love. My stars and stripes will always remain An inspiration to those who see me flying above. No man can bar me from the minds of prisoners. No court can remove me from the heart of freedom s vast call. No other banner will ever replace me. No other nation will ever possess me, no matter what befalls. For I belong to the People of these United States of America. I have flown over this Nation for centuries as I ve waved free and tall. Every man, woman, girl and boy can salute me and be proud. For I ve defended you one and all. I am the flag that will always stand for freedom. I am the cloth sewn by blessed hands. I am the colors that other nations fear, yet depend on. I am the American Flag, and I will protect my sovereign land. Flag Day Celebration June 11, 2016 Saturday, 11:00am Members and Guests: You are invited to celebrate Flag Day with us at the Essex Elks Lodge. The ceremony is open to the public. Contact Geneil
VOLUME 50 NO. 6 ESSEX ELKS NEWS PAGE 7 Starting June 8th EVERY Wednesday will be Steamed Crabs night! Sign up sheet in Antler Room Great with a Natty Bo DUES Were DUE on April 1, 2016 Lodge Year: April 1, 2016 to March 31, 2017 Regular Member $88.75 Life Member $28.75 NAME Member No ADDRESS City Zip PRINT SPOUSE Phone EMAIL ADDRESS @. If you would like to receive the News Letter in the US Mail add $5.00 to your dues and check here Identification card for Spouses/and Surviving Spouses, NO FEE Mr./Ms./Mrs. Please Mail To: Essex Elk s Lodge #1866 Attn: Secretary, 1007 East Homberg Ave. Essex MD 21221 OFFICIAL DUES NOTIFICATIONS
PUBLISHED BY T HE ESSEX ELK S LODGE B. P. O. E. LODGE NO. 1866 1007 EAST HOMBERG AVENUE BALTIMORE, MARYLAND 21221 In God We Trust Meetings all start at 7 PM Membership meeting1st & 3rd Monday Board Meeting 2nd Monday Ladies meet June 27th Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat June 2016 1 2 Wings 50C wing most of 3 Juke Box Chicken 4 Bar Bingo Possibly specials 5 6 Regular Meeting 7PM 7 Shrimp Night steamed, fried and other specials 8 SENIOR Bingo 930AM CRABS 9 Wings 50C wing most of 10 Juke Box Ribs n Pork Chops 11 FLAG DAY 1st of the year DECK PARTY Deck Food Only 12 Breakfast Buffett Sunday BAR BINGO 13 Board Meeting 7PM 14 Shrimp Night steamed, fried and other specials 15 CRABS 16 Wings 15 50C wing most of 17 Juke Box Seafood night 18 Bar Bingo Possibly specials 19 20 Regular Meeting 7PM 21Shrimp Night steamed, fried and other specials 22 CRABS 23 Wings 22 50C wing most of 24 Juke Box Prime Rib 25 Bar Bingo Possibly specials 26 27 Ladies of the Elks Meeting 28 Shrimp Night steamed, fried and other specials 29 CRABS 30 29