THE UPSTART Volume No. 14, Issue No. 03 - March Edition Hours of Operation LODGE OFFICERS Exalted Ruler John Gilnack Leading Knight Joseph Waggoner Loyal Knight Jason Granatek Lecturing Knight Michael Hirth Secretary Treasurer Scott Tackus Tiler Daniel Vallier Esquire Michael Luna Chaplain Kenneth MacMurtry Inner Guard Aaron Lajoie BOARD OF TRUSTEES Five Year Douglas Beeghly, PER Four Year Stephen Del Rosso, PER Three Year Michael Perleoni, PER Two Year Gerald McDonald One Year William Wolfe, PER Exalted Ruler s Message ell, the final month of W our Lodge year is upon us. I d like to begin on congratulating next year s officers who have been elected. Vincent Vinnie Alianiello, PER was elected to the position of Exalted Ruler. Michael Savage has been elected to the position of Est. Lecturing Knight. Don Coville was elected to the position of Five Year trustee. Dan Vallier was once again elected to the position of Tiler, and Dennis Claffey, PDD and Scott Tackus will be staying on as our Secretary and Treasurer, respectfully. The Esquire, Inner Guard and Chaplain positions are appointed positions, selected by the Exalted Ruler. You may see there is no one currently elected for the positions of Est. Loyal, and Est. Lecturing Knights. Unfortunately both Jason Granetek and Joseph Waggoner needed to step down due to other commitments. I wish Jason and Joe the best of luck and couldn t have made it through this past year without their support. I know they both have indicated they will not be going to far, and will be available to support the Lodge in other capacities! I would be remiss in thanking all of the Lodge officers for their assistance last year. Many of you only see them when you attend meetings; however, most of them are also either chairing or supporting many of the events. Sometimes two or even three nights some weeks. I know Michael Perleoni, our House Committee Chairman has thanked those who ran our Friday Night dinners, but I just wanted to add my own thanks to those who stepped up. Recently, Doug Kehl ran the Valentine s Dinner which was a great success. As I complete my last message as the Exalted Ruler of Glastonbury 2202, I would like to briefly reflect on the past twelve months. I am humbled by the experience as I never imagined the responsibility of the position not only at our Lodge, but in Elkdom as a whole. Past Exalted Rulers, members, friends will indicate what to expect. But to truly understand is to actually Mon. Thurs. 4 PM 8 PM Friday 3 PM 10 PM Saturday Noon 9 PM Sunday Noon 7 PM Permittee: Lee Littlefield glastonburyelks.org hold the position. I do not regret this at all, and I look forward to supporting anywhere possible. Elk of the Month Don Coville Don recently took it upon himself to support the lodge by personally purchasing firewood for the Lodge, and a musician for our Valentine s dinner. Fraternally, John Gilnack Exalted Ruler Sick & Visiting If you know of any member who may not be doing well, please contact the Lodge at (860) 633-2651 or by email: Subject: Sick & Visiting Joe Grillo, PER, Home Alan Labbe, Home Bob Underwood, Home Committee Co-Chairman
N e v e r C r i t i c i z e a V o l u n t e e r House Committee News I want to thank the house committee for an incredible year. We brought four new fantastic members to the house committee. They worked there tails to the bone. We filled almost every Friday night dinner. I especially want to thank Sherry, Doug Kehl, and Louise Beeghly, without them, we would not have filled all the Friday night dinners. The house is the leading income for the lodge. Never mind the donations we receive from these dinners, Typically the bar does outstanding as well. We need special thanks to Dennis Claffey, Dave Poulin, Carl Lavoie, and Tom Underwood. As well as the regular house duties, the house also supported many other events, the pig roast, the end of summer bash and the golf tournament. Member Scott Tackus showed us how to run the bar. We have a finely tuned machine, probably the best in the Central District, as the district deputies visits have noted. This being my final month, It's great to leave with such success. I want to thank everyone who has come up and supported us throughout the year. On that note, on March 15th we are having a St. Patty's day dinner, $15.00 per person, dinner served at 6:00, tickets are available at the bar. Trap Shooting Fall trap shooting returns last Sunday in September! If you have your own shotgun, bring it! If you don't have your own one will be available for you to borrow. Eye and ear protection are recommended, and can be purchased on site, as well as ammo. OPEN TO THE PUBLIC Open to all levels The range is closed on Sunday s during Trap Shooting. Bill Wolfe, PER Trap Chairman Friday Night dinners March 7th - Stuffed shells - Cheese, spinach, or sausage Drink Specials Miller 64 - $2.00 Land Shark - $3.00 Michael Perleoni, PER Committee Chairman
I f y o u f i n d a m i s t a k e i n t h i s m o n t h ' s U p s t a r t... i t ' s s u p p o s e d t o b e t h e r e! I N D O O R W I N T E R B O A T S T O R A G E M a n c h e s t e r, C T Call Bill Wolfe for rates (860) 649-9340 L e a v e a m e s s a g e From the Secretary s Desk Well, the dues notices are out to some 635 members, and believe it or not some 200 are already back. I m getting them out as fast as I can, so if it is a week or so before you get your back, please be patient. If you want, feel free to meet me at the Lodge any Sunday, and I ll take care of giving yours to you then. As you know, I have sent out notices to some members who did not pay their dues last year as well. Once again, I am only human and I may miss a payment in the computer. If you get too many bills, or have received a second in error, please simply come by and see me. Keep in mind, last year s dues, with all fees included, were $106. This year they are $118. Additionally, I want to take this time to thank those members who assisted me in sending out the notices. I m sure I ll forget one, so just holler! Thanks go to Cindy Coville, Bob Scaglia, Louise Beeghly, Ken Red MacMurtry, Sherry Perleoni, Jeannine Draghi, and Karen Clen. Lastly, I would like to thank the membership for once again electing me to the position of secretary for the upcoming year. You didn t need to do it, seriously, you didn t!!! Golf Tournament Meeting Believe it or not, it s that time of year for us to begin the process of putting together the tournament. It is scheduled for September 15, 2014, which is only 7 short months away. Monthly meetings will begin on March 19th at the Lodge at approximately 6:30PM. In Tom s absence (our fearless leader is braving the winter in Florida), I d like to ask everyone and anyone interested in helping to attend this meeting. I would like to begin getting sub-committee s together, and the leader of those sub-committees. Initially our focus will be pounding the pavement for hole sponsors, price settings, etc. Thomas Herzog Golf Chairman We now have an ATM on the premises! Secretary Propositions For Membership The Secretary s Office has received an application on the following individuals, read their names on the floor of our Lodge. 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 Lodge Officers. Each will be balloted on during a regularly scheduled Lodge meeting. Name Proposer Residence Occupation William Wolfe, II Bill Wolfe, PER Colchester, CT Heavy Duty Tech. Mark Mincarelli Diane Mincarelli S. Glastonbury, CT Mechanic Christian Drouin Michael Savage Glastonbury, CT Developer John A. Fuda Mark Budziszewski Glastonbury, CT Chef Richard Neal Schott Ashner Glastonbury, CT Social Worker Secretary
March Birthday s Name Date Frank Magisano 01 Gerald McDonald 01 Patricia McGuire 01 Jenny Mortell 01 John Sardo 01 Daniel Degruttula 02 Jeff Nyland 02 Matthew Kehl 03 Michael Korman 03 Kenneth Staten 03 Jeremy Maynard 04 Robert Leonard 05 Michael Montanile 05 Ralph Pappalardo 05 Mark Rich 05 Eric Fettig 06 Anthony Gesnaldo 06 William Keish 06 Gene Casale 07 Thomas Underwood 07 James Hinkley 08 Patrick Carrabino 09 Brian Dihlmann 09 Ian Cameron 10 Scott Hannon 13 John Lavado 13 Raymond Whitten 13 Joseph Grillo 14 Clifford Eccleston 15 Richard Ghagan 15 Edward Urbansky 15 James Bronson 16 Gary Esak 18 Sherry Perleoni 18 Rob Tebecio 18 Kenneth Mac Murtry 19 Clarence Drumm 20 Christoper Stacer 20 Francis Aube 21 Eric Buhrendort 21 Norman Fierravanti 22 Leon Lemay 24 Jerome Looby 24 Christopher Dec 25 Albert Woynar 25 Michael Lajoie 26 Bryan Tarbell 26 Francis Morway 27 Sandra Curtis 28 Robert Underwood 28 John Stevens 29 Curtis Strong 30 Allen Best 31 Kevin Jackowitz 31 N e v e r C r i t i c i z e a V o l u n t e e r Breakfast Committee I d like to thank the committee for their hard work, and continued dedication to this event: Kristen Kataja, Doug and Louise Beeghly, Carl Lavoie, Dave Poulin, Mark Curtin, Sherry Perleoni, Eric Fettig (his friend Richard), Dave Volpe, Don DiLoreto and Stu Sylvia, and his friend. Upcoming Breakfasts March 9th March 23rd 8:00AM-10:30AM $8.00 for all persons over 10 $4.00 for those ages 5-10 Free all kids under 5 Reminder - the breakfast is open to our members, their families and guests. Change Counter
C h a r i t y J u s t i c e B r o t h e r l y L o v e F i d e l i t y St. Patty s Dinner Saturday, March 15, 2014 In vain we call. They have passed into the light, which is beyond the shadow of death. The places that know them shall know them no more; but their virtues are written upon the tablets of love and memory. Traditional Irish dinner with corn beef, cabbage, potatoes, carrots $15.00 Per Person* 6:00PM serve time Tickets available at the bar The Elk s Ritual service is a privilege of all members. If you would like this Ritual service for your deceased Elk family member, please notify your Funeral Director or contact the Lodge to make arrangements. Pig Roast Dinner Friday, April 25, 2014 * - Limited to 90 people, get your tickets early Michael Perleoni, PER Committee Chairman Installation of Officers and Awards Dinner Saturday, April 5, 2014 Join us as we celebrate another end to a successful Lodge year, and a new beginning to the coming one! Show your support and appreciate to the old and new suite of Officers. And honoring the Elk, Citizen & Officer of the Year, as well as the two citations for Outstanding Service to the Lodge. Open Bar 5-6PM Ceremony 6PM Dinner 7PM Must sign-up at the bar in advance! Michael Dondi Dinner Chairman A Special Note On ENF As many of you know me as your one of your bartenders, I just wanted to say Thank You for supporting my Sunday lunches. Some of you may know that all of the profits from Sunday Lunch goes to ENF. I am very happy to say that we were able to raise $1,013.00 toward ENF for the year.! Thank you so much for coming up to eat, and participate in the challenges! We are looking forward to beating that number this coming year! Sherry Perleoni $10.00 Per Person Tickets available at the bar "As Long As There Are Veterans, The Elks Will Never Forget Them"
Upcoming Events March N E V E R C R I T I C I Z E A V O L U N T E E R April The official publication of the Glastonbury Lodge of Elks No. 2202 Please have all material for this publication in the hands of the publisher no later than the 15th of the preceding month. Articles may be left with the Secretary at the Lodge, or emailed to: info@glastonburyelks.org 2 - Trap shooting 6 - House Committee Meeting 7 - Friday night dinner - 6PM 9 - Sunday breakfast - 8AM 9 - Trap shooting 12 - Lodge meeting - 7PM 15 - St. Patty s Dinner - 6PM 16 - Trap shooting 17 - Happy St. Patrick s Day! 23 - Sunday breakfast - 8AM 23 - Trap shooting 26 - Lodge meeting - 7PM 5 - Installation of Officers 6 - Trap shooting 6 - Sunday breakfast - 8AM 9 - Lodge meeting - 7PM 13 - Trap shooting 20 - Happy Easter! 20 - Trap shooting 23 - Lodge meeting - 7PM - Initiation 25 - Pig Roast Dinner - 6PM Glastonbury Lodge No. 2202 A Fraternal Organization PO Box 308 South Glastonbury, CT 06073