Volume 71 July 2015 Issue 7

http://www.pointpleasantelks.org

EXALTED RULER’S MESSAGE

Greetings Fellow Elks and Friends, The heat is on!! A big thank you to Gary Laudisi for fixing the air conditioning upstairs as well as installing the new ovens in the kitchen with the help of Hugh and others. Great job by Amanda for running the convention and Joe Chickene for the usual outstanding Flag Day Service. The lodge has two major events this month where we can use the help of all members: The Fluke Tournament, July 24th and 25th, and the Special Children’s Picnic on July 29th. Hope to see

you there. Regarding Membership—we have brought in 9 new members so far, unfortunately 9 have passed away. We have lost a few demits and gained a few. The delinquent list is at the bar. Please take a look and see if you know anyone that you can contact so that their dues get paid. See you around the lodge!! Fraternally yours, Bob

Lodge Officers 2015-2016 Exalted Ruler Robert Byrnes 732-278-9422 Leading Knight Amanda Horton 732-600-8561 Loyal Knight Eileen Miller 732-714-9553 Lecturing Knight Jerry Rotunno 732-546-6279 Secretary Helen McDermott 732-785-3323 Treasurer Ann Marie O’Hare 732-278-9421 Tiler Gus Adamo 732-899-2722 Esquire Joe Miller, PER 732-714-9553 Inner Guard Jack Secor 732-701-0535 Chaplain Susan Flickinger 732-458-5063 Organist Bd. Of Directors Rob Cook, Esq. 732-261-0048 Bd. Of Directors Sharon Haugh 732-966-4433 Bd. Of Directors Phyllis Willever 732-714-1149 Bd. Of Directors Clifford I. Van Nest, PER 732-306-5935 Bd. Of Directors Stephen Flickinger 732-458-5063

Committee Chairpersons Activities Thomas “Bat” Masterson, PER 732-682-3350 Americanism Thomas Watters, PER 848-992-6194 Antler Eileen Miller 732-714-9553 Audit Cus Dalik, PERPDD 732-600-6979 Banquets Chris Resotko 732-608-4179 Bar Steward Jay Ramirez 732-899-8620 Batter Up Todd Schmidt 732-207-6076 Building & Grounds Ron Panuska 732-714-9966 Mike Travisano 732-899-5115 Building Improvement Gus Adamo 732-900-2822 Community Service Brian Coyle 908-406-5555 Convention—2015 Amanda Horton 732-600-8561 Drug Awareness Amanda Horton 732-600-8561 ENF Cus Dalik, PERPDD 732-600-6979 Flag Day Joe Chickene 732-840-0891 Fluke Tournament John Veprek, PERPSP 908-910-9363 Fraternal Brian Coyle 908-406-5555 Government Relations Sharon Haugh 732-966-4433 Hoop Shoot Greg Smith 732-920-7516 House Brian Coyle 908-406-5555 Indoctrination Amanda Horton 732-600-8561 Investigation Sharon Haugh 732-966-4433 Lapsation Helen McDermott 732-785-3323 Lodge Activities Jerry Rotunno 732-546-6279 Lodge Scholarships Jan Picarell 732-892-4522 Mediator John Veprek, PERPSP 908-910-9363 Membership Amanda Horton 732-600-8561 Memorial Service Dino Castronova, PER 732-995-5758 Mother’s Day Service Amanda Horton & House Motorcycle Charles Scanlan 732-740-4908 National Veterans Service Nancy DeVito 732-892-8961 Oktoberfest Linda and John Gartz 732-892-4147 PER Association Thomas Watters, PER 848-992-6194 Photographer Ray Staab 732-892-5406 Presiding Justice Rob Cook, Esq. 732-261-0048 Public Relations Donna Rotunno 732-233-4256 Soccer Shoot Dino Castronova, PER 732-995-5758 Special Children Tom Watters, PER 848-992-6194 Tear Off Raffles Gary Laudisi 732-785-1962 Webmaster Terry LaDu 732-899-4635 Youth Activities Dino Castronova, PER 732-995-5758

House Committee News

By Brian Coyle

Saturday Happy Hours are back! Saturdays, 3-7 pm, in the Grill Room. Buy one drink, get one half-price (1/2 price drinks can only be redeemed during Happy Hour). Sundays in July, come in to beat the heat and ask Bat to hook you up with a $4 frozen drink special. Monday, Tuesday, and Wednesday is $3 “you call it” shots. $3 shot of your choice all day. Come out on Friday nights and sup-port the Lodge for Friday Night Din-ners, 6-8 pm, and have a delicious meal. Johnny Unda and Crew are in the kitchen every Friday. Thank you to everyone who has been helping out to make Friday Night Dinners a success. Steak Night is the 1st Friday of the month and the 3rd Friday is Italian Night. Check the website for weekly menu details or ask to be put on the Lodge’s weekly email announce-ment. Johnny Unda’s Famous $4 Buffet is Thursdays from 12-5 pm. A big thank you to Gary Laudisi

and Hugh Hild for installing our brand new ovens that were purchased with the proceeds from last year’s Doo Wop night. Thank you to everyone who helped with the food and set up for Flag Day. Our next House Meeting is Monday, July 13th, at 7:30 pm. Upcoming Lodge events include: Sat., August 15, Gus Schipani’s Ital-ian Hot Dog Night, 4-8 pm Sat., August 22, Elks Lodges’ Crawl bus trip. Details coming soon. October-Wiffle Ball Tournament hosted by Johnny Unda.

Ray Schrader Memorial FLUKE TOURNAMENT

July 25, 2015

We are once again into the month of July and it is time for our an-nual Fluke Fishing Tournament. The Tournament will be held on Satur-day, July 25th. The Captains’ Meeting will be held on Friday, July 24th, from 7-9 p.m. Applications are available at the Lodge or on the Lodge website. Remember, this is one of the Lodge’s main fundraisers and a lot of help is needed to make this event successful for our Lodge. Help is needed on both days on the grills, at the beer truck, selling tickets, etc. Help is also needed the week before to set up and prepare the grounds for the event. Also, Help is needed to clean up the grounds and put the equipment away on the day after the event. A sign-up sheet will be available in the grill room. Please sign up to Help today!

Flag Day Service

By Joe Chickene, Chairman

Once again, we had a gorgeous day at Veteran’s Park to celebrate the meaning of “Old Glory.” Lots of people

came and lots of people helped. It was truly a “Glorious” day that was enjoyed by all.

At the risk of forgetting someone, I want to thank ER Bob and the Lodge Officers for a splendid rendition of the

Flag Day Ritual , Joe Leo for leading us in song, Ron Panuska and Mike Travisano for helping with the History of

the Flag and for beautifying Veteran’s Park, Nancy DeVito for assisting with our sound system, Gus Adamo for

making our ceremonial wreath (from his hospital bed) with assistance from John Kaufman and Joe Abradi, Eileen

Miller’s coverage in the Antler, Betty and Dennis Torode for coordinating the Scouts, Sue Gajewski for arranging

for the Joint Base Color Guard, Piper Tom Nixon for playing Amazing Grace, Chris Resotko for rendering the

History of the Flag, Marianne Chickene for making the programs, Dino Castronova for his moving rendition of the

Flag Day Toast, Point Pleasant Borough Council President Toni DePaola for her inspiring address, and lastly, Brian

Coyle and his House Committee for preparing and serving our lunch after the ceremonies.

As you can see, a lot of people helped put this together and I thank them all. Please forgive me if I have inadver-

tently forgotten anyone.

Elk of the Month By ER Bob Byrnes and The House Committee

Terry LaDu

Our Elk of the Month for July is Terry LaDu. Terry has been an active member at our Lodge for many years. He does an amazing job as our web-master; keeping our website up to date with all of our information including weekly Friday Night Dinner Menus and publishing the Antler online. With the world trying to move to a paperless environment, Terry’s job has become increasingly demanding and important so that all of our members can stay informed as to what is going on at our Lodge. He also programs the electronic sign in the Grill Room with upcoming events and fun facts to keep our members and guests in the loop. Terry also sends out the Lodge’s weekly email with the Friday Night Dinner Menu and reminder of upcoming activities. Terry is a regular in the Grill Room supporting our many Lodge events. Also, after years of volunteer-ing at BPOE 1698’s annual Thanksgiving Dinner, last year Terry took the lead as chairman and helped organize a great day for our community. Terry, thank you for your fast, efficient work as our webmaster and for all that you do to support the Point Pleasant Lodge. Congratulations on being our July Elk of the Month!

Shufflers by Dave McWilliam

The 2014/2015 year ended at the end of May with two repeat champions. Camille Cimino again

was the Women’s winner with 13 hangers this year while I retained the Men’s champion position again

this year with 9 hangers.

Rosemary Tassie, Stephanie Pandalfo, and Lois McWilliam were well behind Camille with 3

hangers each. Judy Travisano was next with 2.

Jack Cimino, Gus Adamo, and Steve Pandalfo were bunched with 7 hangers each, tying for sec-

ond place for the men. Gus Schipani, a regular top player, had 5 hangers but he, as many of our

other players, had extended visits to the hospital which cut into their hanger counts.

We will continue with practice sessions during the summer on Thursday nights and resume the

new season the Thursday after Labor Day. A kickoff dinner will be held early in September.

Building & Grounds Committee If you are a tradesman or woman (carpenter, painter, etc.), the Building & Grounds Committee could use your help. Please consider joining us at our next meeting, Monday, July 13th, at 7 p.m.

Scholarship News by Jan Picarell

As we begin a new Elk year 2015-2016, we end another school year at our local high schools. Once again, our Lodge has

awarded fourteen (14) $500 Grants to our graduating seniors to assist them financially with their next level of education.

On Thursday, June 4th, we presented awards at the Point Pleasant Borough High School. The recipients are:

The Bobbie Meseroll Memorial: Alexandra Ipsaro, attending Monmouth University/Nursing Degree

The Tim Rex Memorial: Miranda Gale, attending Ocean County College/Theatre Arts Degree

The Van Duyn Memorial: Daniel Nobbs, attending Bloomsburg College/Business Degree

The Robert Haugh Sr. Memorial: Elizabeth Peled, attending Delaware University/Int’l. Business Degree

The Donald Koch PER Memorial: Alexandra Blisnuk, attending Clemson University/Computer Science Degree

Recipients of the Perserverance Awards:

Ryan Rossbach, attending Ohio Technical School/Collision Repair Degree

Rebecca Duffield, attending Rutgers University/Sociology Degree

On Monday, June 8th, we presented awards at the Point Pleasant Beach High School. The recipients are:

The Bobbie Meseroll Memorial: Grace Yorio, attending Ocean County College/Theatre Arts Degree

The Tim Rex Memorial: Indigo Shea, attending Ithaca College/Theatre Arts Degree

The Van Duyn Memorial: Chloe Johnson, attending Johnson & Wales College/Culinary Arts

The Robert Haugh Sr. Memorial: Emily Pedersen, attending Monmouth University/Business-Fashion Degree

The Donald Koch PER Memorial: Molly Laterza, attending Delaware University/Engineering Degree

Recipients of the Perserverance Awards:

Alison Butow, attending Messicordia University/Sociology Degree

Antonia Garcia, attending Brookdale University/Criminal Justice Degree

Point Pleasant Lodge #1698 also sponsored several students who won ENF’s Most Valuable Student Awards for $4,000.

The recipients are:

Katherine Chauca, Point Borough High School, ranked 3rd in her class, attending University of Florida/Pre-Med Degree

Thomas Kiesel, Point Borough High School, ranked 6th in his class, attending the U.S. Coast Guard Academy

Kara Tranchita, Point Borough High School, ranked 5th in her class, attending University of South Carolina/Bio-Med Degree

Benjamin Meseroll, Manasquan High School, won the SE District Veterans Committee Award of $1,000 for his essay,

“What A Veteran Means to Me.” He will attend Rutgers University to earn a degree in Computer Science.

Attention: Parents and Grandparents: If I gave you an application for the NJ Elks Scholarship, please return it to me by

July 15, 2015.

Special Children’s Committee—Upcoming Events July 12– Day at the Bay; Set up 8-9 a.m.; Starts at 10 a.m. July 29—Camp Moore Picnic at our Lodge/Volunteers needed to cook; assist the children; etc. Questions? Call Tom Watters PER at 848-992-6194 August 9th—Breakfast at the Lodge; 9 a.m.—12 noon October 12th—Golf Outing at Spring Meadow Golf Course, Farmingdale October 24th– Charity Ball– Masquerade Square Dance; 7-11 p.m.

SAVE THE DATE: August 15th-Gus Schipani’s Italian Hot Dog Night, 4-7 p.m.

August 22nd-Elks Lodges’ Crawl Bus Trip, hosted by Brian Coyle. More info to follow.

September 19th—Oktoberfest:

1st meeting to prepare for Oktoberfest is Thursday, July 30, at 7 p.m. in the Grill Room for anyone who would like to help at this event.

October—1st Wiffle Ball Tournament Hosted by Johnny Unda; date and details coming soon but will include food, beer, trophies, door prizes and more! See Johnny Unda to sign up.

November 14th-Doo Wop Show Hosted by the Jukebox Legends; Tickets $30/Person; Buffet Dinner and Show; More Info to Follow.

January 29, 2016-Paddle Auction

Phyllis Willever and Sharon Haugh have already started to collect gifts for this event. Thank you, Nancy and Amanda, for your donation. Anyone who would like to donate, help solicit, or be on the committee, please contact Phyllis (732-714-1149) or Sharon (732-966-4433).

Cornhole League Plans are underway to start a Cornhole League starting in Sep-tember 2015. They will be held the 2nd & 4th Tuesday of the month. If interested, please con-tact Eileen Miller, 732-714-9553.

Antler Boosters 2015-2016

Joe Abradi Rochelle & James A. Baine, Jr. Clemens W. & Jane Bremer, Jr. Noemi & Paul Brundage, PER Don Cashour Joe & Marianne Chickene Jack J. & Camille Cimino Robert M. & Bridget Cook Brian Coyle & Terry Feldman Dolores & Cus Dalik, Jr., PDDGER Joyce & John Diercks Suzanne & Gregory Doctor Isabelle & Dennis Fugedy Kenneth & Mildred Kaminski John W. & Anna Kaufman Scott S. Kerstetter Terence J. LaDu Hugh Larkin William & Donna Leinweber John F. Lynch Regina McCabe Ellen & James McLees David McWilliam Eileen & Joe Miller, PER Ronald W. & Joan Panuska George & Lauris Pearce David G. & Jane Pestkowski Alvin Mason & Marybeth Reffitt, Jr. Jack & Mary Lou Secor Barbara R. Smith & Sonny Bartus Rosemary & Steve Tassie Dennis L. & Elizabeth Torode Dawn Tortoriello, PERPVP & Robert Scott Mike & Judy Travisano Rich & Cathy Troppoli Harold & Pauline Wyckoff

Memorials

Joan Abradi Douglas Adamo Gloria Adamo Gina A. Bartus Carmie Brady William Harrison Brown II Jean D. Collins Jeanie Kegreiss Dawson Bernadine Doctor Edward G. Dolton Jr. Billy Dwyer Nicholas Fetsick Madeleine & Fred Frick, Sr. Bob Haugh Daniel J. Hennessy , Sr. Jim, Bill, and Bob Kaufman Edward O. Klein, Sr. Ken Mathis Robert R. McCabe Lois McWilliam Kay & Lou Meyer Bernie Smith, PER Joseph G. & Louise Tortoriello William Van Druten, Sr., PER Arnie & Linda Van Duyn Walter Whelan

Veterans Committee

By Nancy DeVito It’s that time of the year again. Our Veterans Committee is in high gear selling our Super 50/50 raffle tickets. I’m putting a lot of faith into the membership this year, so please support the raffle. The more we make, the more we have to support our Veterans/military. They deserve the Best from us. I would like to give a Huge THANK YOU to Pable & Evertz for printing our tickets. They are so kind and generous! Also, thank you to the 7-11 on Broadway for allowing us to sell the tickets in front of their store. I would also like to thank Regina, Irene, Nancy, Bernice, Bob, and Rosemary for giving up their time to sell tickets for our raffle. The raffle will be pulled at the Fluke Tournament on July 25, 2015. So BUY your tickets and maybe even come on down and enjoy a burger or two! This past week our Elks donated money to a family of a fallen soldier, Specialist Roberto A. Perez of Vineland, NJ. He joined the Army and served his unit with distinction as a Cavalry Scout in Afghanistan. He earned his Combat Action Badge. After his deployment and honorable release from active duty, SPC Perez joined the NJ Army National Guard and served as a member of the Gulf Company 250th Brigade Support Battalion during which time he was awarded the Afghan Campaign Medal with Campaign Star, Army Commendation Medal, Army Good Conduct Medal, National Defense Medal, Combat Action Badge, Global War on Terrorism Service Medal, the Army Service Ribbon, and the NATO Medal. Tragically, a fatal car accident took his life in January 2015 and left his wife and two 2 year old girls without their Dad. NJ lost a hero. This is why I urge you to help us support our hero’s who give their all for our freedom. In the picture above, I am handing the donation for Specialist Roberto Perez’ family to Senior Officer Nicholas R. Priessnitz with the assis-tance of Regina McCabe.

On June 16 we ran our first fishing trip of the season aboard the one and only Ideal boat. Thank you to the fishing club’s crew and to my fellow Elks in making this a memorable event for our Air Force. It was a little foggy but NO RAIN! They actually caught a few keepers.

June 24, the USO is hosting a baby shower for 100 expecting military Moms. Thank you to Stephanie Pandolf, the friendly Senior Group from the Good Shepherd Lutheran Church, Ladies Lydia Circle, Hannah Knipe, Camille Cimino, Carol Lucrezi, and Bernice Clegg for the beautiful afghans, car seat blankets, bonnets, receiving blankets and crib blankets,

all hand made. They are so beautiful! I can’t wait to see their faces when they see the amazing workmanship! A lot of time and energy went into the craftsmanship of these blankets. They were made with love! Thank you so much. In July we will be having our second fishing trip, raffle, and will be working picnic’s at the base. Don’t forget, if you wish to buy a paver, see Mike Travisano. And, if you wish to donate goodies for our care packages, let me know. God Bless America and those who served/serve!

July 2015 Sun

$4 Frozen Drink

Specials

Mon

“You Call It”

$3 Shots

Tue

“You Call It”

$3 Shots

Wed

“You Call It”

$3 Shots

Thu

Johnny’s Buffet

12-5 pm

$4

Fri Sat

Happy Hour

3-7 pm

1 2

Line Dancing

Shuffleboard

3

Steak Night

6-8 pm

4

Happy 75th,

PER John Hepp

Independence

Day

5

Convention in

Indianapolis

Till July 9th

6 7 8

SCC Meeting

7 pm

9

Line Dancing

Shuffleboard

10

Friday Night

Dinner 6-8 pm

11

SCC

Day at the Bay

Set up 8-9 am

Starts at 10 am

12 13

Bldg & Grounds

Committee Mtg.

7 pm

House Meeting

7:30 pm

14 15 16

Line Dancing

Shuffleboard

17

Italian Night

6-8 pm

18

19 20 21

Lodge

Meeting 8 pm

22

NVSC Meeting

SCC Meeting

23

Line Dancing

Shuffleboard

24

Friday Night

Dinner 6-8 pm

Captains Mtg.

7-9 pm

25

Ray Schrader

Memorial

Fluke

Tournament

26 27

Motorcycle

Committee

Meeting

28 29

SCC

Camp Moore

Picnic

30

Line Dancing

Shuffleboard

Oktoberfest

Mtg. 7 pm

31

Friday Night

Dinner 6-8 pm

The Antler Published monthly by

The Point Pleasant BPO Elks Lodge #1698

P. O. Box 1069 820 Arnold Avenue

Pt. Pleasant Beach, NJ 08742 Editor:

Eileen Miller Coordinator: Terry LaDu Publisher:

Exalted Ruler Robert Byrnes

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Fax: (732) 899-7412

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2014-2015 Elk of the Year: John Toole