Message from the Exalted Ruler - Vero Beach Elks...

February 2017 Volume 23, Issue 2

A Message from the Exalted Ruler Lodge Officers Exalted Ruler – Dennis Ryan, PER Leading Knight – Paul Diaz, PER Loyal Knight – Cynthia Noonan Lecturing Knight – Donnie Sumner Esquire – Joe Palowich Chaplain - Sam Pollizi Inner Guard – George Abell Tiler – Steve Ogonoski Secretary – Jack “Tex” McClurken, PDDGER, LM Treasurer – Terry Ketcham

Trustees 5 Year -- Donna Knerr, PER 4 Year – Les Owen, PDDGER 3 Year – Jim Wilson 2 Year – Bill Schubert 1 Year – Phil Hanley

Presiding Justice – Louis B. “Buck” Vocelle, Esq. Lodge Advisor – Les Owen, PDDGER Parliamentarian – Vacant

PER Association President – June Maher, PER

District Deputy Joseph Pepe, DDGER

Greetings to all our mem-

bers, visitors and friends. My wife

Carole and I welcome all to our

great Elks Lodge.

February is a very busy and

fun month at our Lodge. The BIG

EVENT this year is the “El

Schneider Memorial Dinner and

Fund Raiser” to be held on Satur-

day, February 18th. Elsewhere in

this newsletter is an advertisement

for this spectacular event. Ticket sales have been very good.

Don’t get shut out! Call the lodge (772-562-8450) to reserve

NOW! The Big Fundraiser Raffles $ 5,000.00 prize will be drawn

that night at the dinner.

The Annual “Harry Anna Ball will be held on February

11th. This is an important charity event supporting the Harry Anna

Fund. Please be supportive.

Nomination of officers will be held on Tuesday, February

7th. At the regular meeting. Election of officers will be at the sec-

ond meeting in February (Feb. 21st.)

Thanks to all of you who support our Lodge. We look for-

ward to seeing you at the February 18th. Event.

Dennis J. Ryan, Exalted Ruler

State President’s Dinner

Friday, Feb. 24th.

Roasted Pork Loin, Apples Sauce, Red Potatoes, Vegetables,

Salad and Dinner Roll Serving at 6:00 pm

$ 12.50 tax included

Music by Johnny Nick, 7 to 10 pm


From the Secretary’s Desk From the Secretary’s Desk:

We currently have 92 delinquent members. Please check the secretary’s bulletin board to see the member’s

names. If you proposed anyone on the list that has not paid their dues, please contact them and request that they ful-

fill their commitment.

As of Jan 10th. Our membership has grown with 14 Elks transferring into the Lodge. 5 Elks were reinstated

into our Lodge. We have initiated 65 new Elks for a total of 79. Unfortunately in addition to the 92 delinquent mem-

bers we have dropped 60 members and lost 13 members to death.

We must remember that membership is the “Life Blood” of the Benevolent and Pro-

tective Order of Elks. And it is important to remember “Why we are Members”.

BECAUSE .. We lead no one to our doors with any promised material benefits or fame. We pledge no ad-

vancement of personal or career ambitions; instead we vow to help each other become better and happier persons.

We believe in not merely wishing others well, but in manifesting this belief by deeds, seeking to serve rather than to be

served. To Elks, laughter is better than tears, and a kind word is more powerful than a frown. The dream of a better

world becomes reality when shaped by enough willing hearts and hands.

Sincerely and Fraternally,

Jack McClurken, LM, PDDGER, Secretary

DUES NOTICES WILL BE GOING OUT IN THE MAIL ANY DAY! YOUR CURRENT MEMBER-

SHIP WILL EXPIRE MIDNIGHT ON MARCH 31st AND YOU WILL NEED YOUR NEW MEMBER-

SHIP CARD TO COME TO THE LODGE FOR ACTIVITIES.

NEW THIS YEAR! YOU MAY PAY YOUR DUES ONLINE! go to puntagordaelks.org ON THE

HOME PAGE, THE RIGHT SIDE BOTTOM, YOU WILL BE ABLE TO PAY YOUR REGULAR

DUES. IF YOU ARE A LIFE TIME MEMBER YOU MAY ALSO PAY YOUR DUES ONLINE.

PLEASE DO NOT FORGET THAT YOU CAN ALSO DONATE TO THE HARRY ANNA TRUST

FUND OR THE ELKS NATIONAL FOUNDATION (ENF), BOTH IF YOU WOULD LIKE.

HARRY ANNA'S PRIMARY RECIPIANTS ARE FLORIDA ELKS CHILDREN'S THERAPY SER-

VICES, INC. AND THE FLORIDA ELKS YOUTH CAMP.

ENF (ELKS NATIONAL FOUNDATION) HELP FUND DRUG AWARENESS, ELKS HOOP SHOOT, SCHOLARSHIPS, VETERANS AND ENF ENDOWMENT FOR MORE INFORMATION ON THESE PROGRAMS YOU MAY GO TO FLORIDAELKS.ORG

The 2017 purple entry

card will be used be-

ginning April 1, 2017.

Members will receive

this card upon paying

their dues. The 2017 –

2018 dues notices will

be mailed February 8,

2017.

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February Mah Jongg Classes offered The third week of the ongoing Mah Jongg class is this Monday at 1:30. You must

be registered for this class. No walk-ins, please. If you missed signing up for this January series, will be offered again in February for four weeks starting Monday, February 6, 1:30 p.m. to 4 p.m. Cost for four classes is $50 for Elks members or spouses, $70 for non-members. Also, you will need to purchase a Mah Jongg card, which is necessary to play the game, and a helper card for an additional $10. Please contact the instructor Melody Gabriel to sign up at [email protected]. Minimum of four students needed to hold the class. Maximum class size is 16. After completion of the January and February classes, we hope to hold a regular Mah Jongg game at the club day and time to be determined. Melody Gabriel

VERO BEACH ELKS HELP LITTLE INDIANS MAKE BIG IMPROVEMENTS Pictured left: Nicole O’Neil, Ann Carlson, Michele Dale, Margaret Hearndon, Kathy Miller. Back: Al Klager, Karen Guidry, Laura McFadyn, Michele Klager, Paul Diaz, Jack McClurken. Volunteers Not Shown: Lisa Grandage, Tony Davilla, Claudette Maschi, Mary Lou Bottomley, Dalia and John Mele, Ken and Theresa Lyons, and Claudia Ball

Vero Beach Elementary School has 800 students with 80% of those house-holds living below or in poverty. The Vero Beach Elks Community Outreach Project, Elks Love Kids of Character, fills the gap for parents in need of financial help with school supplies, small inexpensive toys, and treats that they may not be able to af-ford otherwise. The students must earn the wampum in the classroom by being good,

staying on task, getting good grades, or showing good character. Last year, in the first 5 months of school there were 430 incidents of behavior problems where a student was sent to the principal. This year there have been only 43 behavior issues. Reading scores are up 16% and Math scores are up 10%, the highest improvements in the district. The $10,000 Impact Grant from Elks National also provides uniforms for 100 of the neediest students boosting moral. This will be the third year that the Vero Beach Elks have been awarded an Impact Grant for this project.

A message from Jerry, stationed in Afghanistan:

We got the packages and the guys loved the

cookies, just had to make sure the dog’s didn’t

accidentally get a cookie, that Nina (pictured

left) can be a sneak!. The dogs just loved the

treats and the Unit as a whole were happy to be

remembered. Nina enjoyed her treat and then

snuck another from me when I wasn’t looking.

Thank You!!!

The lodge wants to thank the ladies who pre-

pare and mail the Cookies for Soldiers & the dog

treats for the military dogs. Great Job!

Cookies for Soldiers and Treats for Military Dogs

mailto:[email protected]


Dear Brothers and Sisters,

I want to thank you for your support of the El Schneider Memorial Fundraising Raffle. To date,

the response has been good. Every member has received at least one (1) ticket to sell or purchase, but

there are still a lot of tickets out there. Please remember that we need to have all tickets returned to the

Lodge Secretary by Wednesday, February 15th. So we have enough time to process them in time for the

“Big Drawing” on Saturday, February 18th. At the El Schneider Dinner.

Tickets for the Dinner are available from your Lodge Officers or from the Bartenders. Additional

Raffle Tickets are also available from the Bartenders or by calling or Email me at (772)-925-4525 or

[email protected] Thank you again for your support.

Paul Diaz, PER, Est. Leading Knight,

mailto:[email protected]


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Elk of the Month

Kathy Hill

In gratitude for her volun-

teer efforts in the kitchen,

serving and general support

of the House Committee.

Thank You, Kathy!

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B.P.O.E. Lodge 1774

1350 26th St

Vero Beach, FL 32960-5057

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1350 26th St

Vero Beach, FL 32960-5057

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