12 RETURN SERVICE REQUESTED ST. AUGUSTINE ELKS LODGE #829 PO BOX 238 ST. AUGUSTINE, FLORIDA 32085-0238 TEL.-904-471-2829 A FRATERNAL ORGANIZATION Editor>>>> Mike Rathmann, Lodge Secretary [email protected]Phone: 904-471-2829 ST AUGUSTINE LODGE WEB SITE www.elks829.com FLORIDA ELKS ASSOCIATION- www.floridaelks.org ELKS GRAND LODGE www.elks.org/ 2016 OFFICER OF THE YEAR Connie Sarmowski 2016 ELK OF THE YEAR Cary Coleman 2016 VOLUNTEER OF THE YEAR Katherine Helhoski 2016 ELK COUPLE OF THE YEAR Joe and Necie Smith ST. AUGUSTINE ST. AUGUSTINE ST. AUGUSTINE ST. AUGUSTINE ELKS LODGE #829 ELKS LODGE #829 ELKS LODGE #829 ELKS LODGE #829 LODGE BULLETIN June, 2017 June, 2017 June, 2017 June, 2017
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ST. AUGUSTINE ST. AUGUSTINE ST. AUGUSTINE ST. AUGUSTINE
June is here and we just returned from the State Convention. They completely changed the venue with one price admission to the meetings and reports on Saturday along with the vendors’ food and drinks. We also got to see our very own Rosemary Dean initiated along with three others from St Augustine by the All-State ritual team.
Each lodge was announced in the roll call of of-ficers. Many ER’s dressed in costumes to exem-plify their lodge. I was a conquistador.
We listened to the state leaders about member-ship, liability and tax concerns. In the evening we met with other members and officers from around the state to exchange ideas and renew friend-ships.
In June we are planning to resume Friday night dinners. In the beginning, it will be sign up in the bar or call the bartenders. Our house Chairman Cary says he is checking the voicemail every day so leave us a message and we will get you on the list.
The parking committee had a great report for the first 45 days. This is our biggie guys We need volunteers; contact Kathryn Helhoski to volunteer..
Our Secretary, Mike Rathmann, continues to wow us. He recently obtained two ENF grants: the Gratitude Grant which will support the “K-9 for Warriors” program and the Beacon Grant which is used for the Veterans Stand down.
My Elk of the Month is Chris Lynch. Chris is a new member who is having a great time. You can see him in lodge or helping with the parking volunteers. It is great to see new members getting involved.
Starting on June 2nd, the Lodge will start serving dinner on Fri-
day evenings. See the menu on Page 6; you must sign up for
your choice either at the Lodge or by calling 904-471-2829.
Bingo Committee
It’s almost bingo time again! There will be a meeting for everyone interested in helping with Bingo on Thursday, June 29th at 7:00 PM
Dance Lessons
Dance lessons resume on Monday, June 19 at 7:00 PM in the rear hall. There will be some introductory lessons before begin-ning another lesson sequence. This gives members a chance to pick and choose the dance(s) that appeal to them. Also, if a les-son is missed, they will not feel left behind. No partner is re-quired. Guests are also welcome, subject to the rules of the Lodge. The schedule is as follows:
June 19—Basic Cha Cha
June 26—Basic Social Waltz
July 3— Basic Rumba
July 10— Basic East Coast Swing
July 17— Basic Single Time Swing
July 24— Basic West Coast Swing
July 31— (no lesson this week)
Don’t Ring the Doorbell—Use Your Card
Please use your membership door lock card to enter the Lodge.
The bartenders are busy and should not have to push the button
unnecessarily. The Exalted Ruler challenges members to com-ply by asking that members with cards who ring the doorbell do-
nate $5.00 to the Harry Anna Trust Fund Container (by the sign-
in sheet).
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Eland News
Happy June! Has May already passed??? We are fast approaching the
Elands annual Luau Fund Raiser Party. Note……Due to the Elks state
conference occurring on our original chosen date, the Elands have changed the
Luau date from July 15th
to July 22nd
. We are so excited about this event and we
want EVERYONE to a'end. There will be a dinner, live entertainment, dancing,
and games of chance with prizes, wonderful auc+on items, a 50/50 drawing and a
raffle drawing for a fabulous basket of goodies. A cash bar also will be in full
swing. Tickets @ an affordable $25 each, will soon be on sale, and can be pur-
chased from an Eland member or from one of our fabulous bartenders.
***If you are able to donate or procure a dona�on that we can include in our
Fund Raiser auc�on, please contact Cary (House Chair) Kayla (bartender) or Me
(Sharyn Grace 561-312-6317). Your support is greatly appreciated.
Special thanks to Ben & Gloria Benischeck for dona�ng boxes of original Hawaiian
items from their recent trip to Hawaii. This will make our Luau more authen�c &
fun. Thanks for being so though8ul & doing something special for the Elands.
As men�oned in my last newsle:er, last year the Elands donated a total of more
than $6400 to the Elks Harry-Anna fund (youth camp, therapy services), Lodge
scholarship fund, and 7 local community chari�es. This is why the Elands are hav-
ing our Luau…..to raise money to DONATE to OUR Elks Lodge and our community
chari�es. Thank you for suppor�ng us.
If you are the spouse of an Elk, we are extending a special invita�on to join our
Eland organiza�on. We would love to meet and answer any ques�ons that you
may have.
Please put the following dates in your calendar:
July 22, 2017 Saturday evening will be our Annual Luau, our major fund raiser.
September 16, 2017 Saturday evening will a “sock hop”, for major fun & dancing.
January 20, 2018 Saturday morning will be our garage and white elephant sale,
also a major fund raiser.
We hope you will come support and enjoy these 3 Eland events.
FOR ADDITIONAL INFORMATION ABOUT ELAND, PLEASE CONTACT OUR VICE
Lists of current membership candidates (new, transfers or reinstatements) are posted on the Lounge Bulletin Board. Members wanting to comment on a prospective candi-date should contact a Lodge Officer or send an email to: [email protected].
A list of bills-to-be-paid and detailed budget information is available at the Wednesday meetings.
Please notify the Secretary ([email protected] or (904)471-2829 when your address, phone or email changes.
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How is the Elks National Foundation
Helping Florida?
During the 2016-2017 Lodge year, the Elks of Florida donated
$359,273.12 to the Elles National Foundation. This year, the
Foundation will give back the following:
State Charities Grant: $297,910.00
Special Projects Grant: $254,080.00
Bonus Grant: $62,360.00
These grants support your state's major charitable project, as well as other
philanthropic projects. Portions of these grants also support your state's
Drug Awareness Program, Hoop Shoot, Soccer Shoot & educational pro-
grams.
Most Valuable Student: $144,000.00
Legacy Award: $44,000.00
We award a total of 36 "Most Valuable Student" scholar-
ships to high school seniors from each state. In addition, we award up to 11
Legacy scholarships to children, grandchildren and stepchildren of Elks.
' National Veterans Service Commission: $26,520.00
These funds help them provide aid and comfort to hospitalized
veterans.
Grand Total: $828,870.00
That's a ratio of 2.307 for every dollar the Foundation received from your
state last year. And that doesn't even include the money Lodges in your
state will get back through our Community Investments Program. For the
2016-2017 fiscal year, we awarded a total of $396,100.00 to 73 Florida
Lodges.
For more information about the Elks National Foundation, contact your local chairman or write us at Elks National Foundation, 2750 N. Lakeview
Please make sure you reserve your entrée by either stopping by the Lodge or calling (904-471-2829). The voicemail is being checked daily so feel free to leave a message with your name the entrée(s) wanted.