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Morgantown Elks Lodge

1138 Chestnut Ridge Road

Morgantown, WV 26505

Phone…...304.599.1943

Events…..304.282.3099

….www.Elks411.org

Issue 04 September and October 2013

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SEPTEMBER EVENTS

September 13th Dragontiger Entertainment Dj/dance/karaoke night 8p - 12mid. $5

September 14th WVU vs Georgia State Home Game

September 16th Lodge Meeting 7p

September 21st Knighthawks Band 8p - 11p $5 a person

September 27th Dragontiger Entertainment dj/dance/karaoke night 8p - 12mid. $5

September 28th WVU vs Oklahoma State Home Game

OCTOBER EVENTS

October 4th Pre Halloween Mini-Cash Bash HC 8p - 12mid $20 a ticket

October 7th Lodge Meeting 7p

October 18th Dragontiger Entertainement dj/dance/karaoke night 8p - 12mid. $5

October 19th WVU vs Texas tech Home Game

October 21st Lodge Meeting 7p

October 25th “King of Halloween Bash Party” Alzheimers

October 26th Possible Masquerade for Breast and Cervical Cancer benefit

Elks Lodge 411 1138 Chestnut Ridge Road

Morgantown, WV 26505

Editor Message REACHING OUT!

Fall is around the corner, and

time to set are sights high for

the upcoming fall events!

Football season starting this

month and we look forward to

all the exciting things planned

for the Lodge! Lets go

Mountaineers! Some spooky

and exciting things set for

October!

Steve Grugin

(Newsletter Editor)

We are still in need of

volunteers this year. We

currently have student

volunteers assisting with our

efforts but always appreciate

Lodge Membership

Involvement!

Please give us hand on a day

you would like to give a

helping hand!

Thanks so much

(See page 3

for volunteer recognition list)

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Newsletter

Charity . Justice . Brotherly Love . Fidelity Charity . Justice . Brotherly Love . Fidelity

September and October

Happy Harvest

EXALTED RULERS MESSAGE

Fellow Elks: What a summer it has been. The 411 has been busy with some great fundraisers.to take part in at least some of it. The PER's held their annual cash bash to raise money for Christmas Baskets for the needy, a program they have run for many years. We held a Murder Mystery in cooperation with Alzheimer's Research and Making Strides (breast cancer research). For those of you who missed it, let me assure you that you missed a great night!! The cast had a fun-filled time preparing for the play and, I believe, the audience had as much fun watching the cast try to keep it together.each charity. Most recently we had a "Bling Your Bra" evening at the Lodge.that we then wore outside of our clothing all in an effort to heighten the awareness of breast cancer and also raise some money for Making Strides. more as the bras were collected and will be auctioned off at Triple S Harley in support of Breast Cancer Awareness Month in October. Please watch for details on ways you can bid on these Elks #411 bras!!to work together to earn much needed money for some great causes. Now my own shameless plug!! On October 12 my daughter (and #411 member), Devon Velasquez, will be the opening speaker at the Making Strides Walk/Run held at Ruby McQuain Park.walking in the event to raise money for Breast Cancer Research.walking/running in the event or donating to the cause.this disease. Let's work together to "Close the Loop"!! You will see in this newsletter many opportunities to participate in upcoming Lodge events, including a mini cash bash, a Halloween party to support Alzheimer's Research, an Oktoberfest beer tasting, karaoke, bands and much more. It sure would be great to see a few new faces at some of these events.come up with events that will spark the interest of our membership!!member of the House Committee. We are always here to listen! I do need to take this time to thank so many people for their efforts over the past few months.name each person individually because I know I will forget someone!!see all your efforts and appreciate each of them. Now on to FOOTBALL!! We are again providing parking, shuttle, food and your favorite beverage on WVU home football game day. Please join us for some good times!away games. LET'S GO MOUNTAINEERS!!

Sickness and Distress A. Trustee Sheena Wilken Trustee Sheena Wilken was back in the hospital

again. She is out now and seems to be doing

Better!

B. Tiler Clydene Mason Tiler Clydene Mason had the problems return to

her intestines.

C. Members Devon Tatar-Velesquez is looking beautiful

these days. Glad your feeling better!

Member Spouses Birthdays

Emil and Virginia Alexander

Peter and Darlene Sodomick

Harold and Patricia Shaffer

Richard and Janet Thomas

Joseph and Kathy McGill

Stephen and Michelle Root

Roy and Linda Sue Kerns

Jon and Stephanie Oberly

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When Elks are trick-or-treating during ENF month this October, they will come home with the best treat of all—stronger communities. Throughout October, Lodges celebrate their sweet success in using Elks National Foundation programs to serve others. Here’s a few ways Elks promote ENF programs during ENF month. Lodges hold ENF fundraisers to help meet the GER’s per-member-giving goal to be eligible for a Community Investments Program Gratitude Grant. The month ends with the announcement of Lodges who will serve their communities with 2014 Impact Grants of up to $10,000. Elks engage with ENF scholarship recipients by inviting local Elks scholars to the Lodge to speak and connect with members. Local Hoop Shoot competitions continue, encouraging youth to be active and get involved in their communities. As a part of the Drug Awareness Program, Lodges observe Red Ribbon Week by encouraging a drug-free lifestyle. Elks gear up to celebrate our nation’s heroes during Veterans’ month this November. No tricks here! Visit www.elks.org/enf to learn more about the ENF and how it helps Elks build stronger communities this month and throughout the year. The Elks National Foundation helps Elks build stronger communities through programs that support youth, serve veterans, and meet needs in areas where Elks live and work. For more information on the ENF, visit www.elks.org/enf.

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It is always one of my saddest duties to publish the names of delinquent members. Let me assure everyone that every person

listed here has already received a dues invoice last February and two separate notices by postcard. If a member remains delinquent,

they will be dropped from the membership rolls in late March. Being delinquent also means that one is not able to attend Lodge

meetings, to vote on Lodge business, or to participate in other activities of the Lodge. All members that are delinquent at this time

are regular members. Please make your payment of $66.50 in a check, made payable to “Elks 411” and send it to me at 1532 Point

Of course, there is always the possibility a mistake was made. If you believe that you have already paid, please call us at

Delinquent Members

Here’s a crossword puzzle to

complete with some facts about our

lodge for Summer! Answers will be

on following page at the bottom, but

Volunteer Recognition for

July and August

We want to thank everyone who helped

volunteer in July and August from the Elks

and our families and community: Bill, Carol,

Jay, Tammy, Tj, Steven, Jesse, Nicole, Kelly,

Adam, Ted, Jack, Marlene, Kristi, John,

Gloria, Dawn, Michelle Rehburg, Melissa

Angel, Rachel Jones, Andrew Danko, Gary

Bechdolt, Dean Cole, Michelle Todd, Rusty,

Elaine Grugin and Kathy, Michelle’s Son,

and more!

If your name is not listed and you

volunteered to help, please let us know.

We always strive to recognize our volunteers

and their efforts. Thanks everyone!

Football season is not here yet, but it’s the perfect time to prepare! The Elks in Morgantown provide ample parking during home games and even a shuttle service which takes you from the lodge to the stadium! Also enjoy the game from the Elks grill room on our large screen TV when televised! For more info on parking rates or to schedule ahead of season, contact the lodge at:304.599.1943.

MID YEAR CONVENTION IN MORGANTOWN: GER VISITS MORGANTOWN ELKS 411 The Morgantown Elks Lodge #411 hosted the WV Elks Association Mid

major activities that occurred during this convention. These included the visit of the Grand Exalted Ruler Millard Pickering to

WV, the youth awards presentation, the reports from the various committees of the State Elks Association, the WV Elks PER Ass

Banquet, and the closing banquet of the convention. Over 170 Elks from around the state of WV were registered for this conventi

attended the festivities which were located at the Morgantown Ramada Inn.

One of the highlights of the convention was the visit of our Grand Exalted Ruler Milliard Pickering.

Oklahoma. Morgantown 411 was able to come to the rescue when his flight leaving Tulsa was delayed and he flew to Pittsburgh, PA

of to the Morgantown airport. Lodge Secretary John Penn and Trustee Gloria Gozdzik were able to find the Grand Exalted Ruler an

in the Pittsburgh airport and bring them safely to the Ramada Inn. Details of the Grand Exalted Ruler’s vision of Elkdom can be

http://www.elks.org/grandlodge/ger/default.cfm. We anticipate, and expect, that the Grand Exalted Ruler’s blog will include det

stay in Morgantown.

Morgantown 411 played a central role in the mid-year convention by being the host Lodge for the event, which brings with it the

responsibility to host the WV Elks PER Association Banquet. This banquet was held on Friday, August 9, 2013.

effort to provide food for the 100 Past Exalted Rulers which attended this banquet, with a menu including roast beef, chicken

green beans. Secretary John Penn, who is also the Secretary/Treasurer of the WV Elks PER Association, also played a key role in

by organizing transportation from the Ramada Inn to the Elks 411 Lodge and arranging the finances for the event.

all, before they returned to the Ramada Inn to party in the hospitality room.

The highlight of the mid-year convention from the perspective of this writer is always the youth awards presentation, which occu

Saturday afternoon. Presentation of the awards for several different contests were presented on Saturday afternoon.

Americanism contest where 5th, 6th,7th and 8th grade students submitted essays on the theme of “What Does the National Anthem

Me?”. Prize winners read their own essay and received a plaque and money to reward their work.

the scholarship winners. You will remember that the Elks organization, through their charitable wing, the Elks National Foundat

more money for college/university scholarships than any other organization outside of the federal government.

scholarships and state scholarships were awarded in the categories of Most Valuable Student (>$88,000 in National and State A

Scholarships) were awarded. Legacy Scholarships, which are awarded to relatives of active Elks members received a total of 4 aw

totaling $16,000.

All in all, the event must have been a success for the WV Elks Association, since the contract for next year’s mid

already been awarded to the Ramada Inn in Morgantown, making the Morgantown Lodge the host Lodge for next year’s mid

convention, which will feature all of the same returning event. Kudos to all who helped make this event a rousing success.!!!!!

John Penn (Secretary)

Dave Hines is Conducting a 50/50

drawing during football Season for the

lodge!

If you have any questions regarding this,

please see him at the lodge early hours or

contact the lodge at 304

inquire!

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Also Friday night dinner on select days! Bar food Is available on

Fridays and Saturdays with an incredible new menu provided by

Available Friday - Saturday 5p-10p

Hamburger …………………………..…..$3.50

(with lettuce, tomato, and mayo)

add cheese………….$0.50

Steak and Cheese Sandwich

w/grilled peppers & onions………………..$6.00

WINGS……..….…6 for $4.00 and 12 for$7.00

(Hot, Mild, Garlic, Old bay or BBQ sauce)

Basket of French Fries……..…………….$3.00

Shrimp and Fries basket...…………….….$7.00

Chicken Fingers (3)and Fries……………...$6.00

Breaded Fried Pickles' w/ sauce…..…6 for $6.00

More options available at the bar!!

KNIGHTHAWKS

We have had the Knighthawks Band

entertaining the lodge with some great music

the past few months with an exciting show of

great music and dancing!

People from the lodge and our community have

been participating as they have played some

great selections of music. Our community has

really been excited about coming out for these

events as it has sparked much interest! Many

enjoyed dancing and fun times with this

absolutely superb and friendly group of guys!

Join us as they come to play again on

September 21st 2013 8p - 11p.

Save the Tata’s ( Bling your Bra) Our Fight for Cancer awareness is strong this year! We have so

many fun events at the lodge sponsoring cancer awareness with a

On Aug. 30th, we raised money for breast cancer awareness at

our Lodge! Some faces we have not seen in a while appeared in

support. Ladies wore decorated bras showing support as patrons

donated monies to give to the cause. Devon Tatar is pictured

members and friends! Keep the fight going ladies in all areas!

Elks Lodge 411 Newsletter Issue 04 September and October 2013

Murder Mystery Dinner Theater was a Big HIT!FROM THE NEWSLETTER EDITOR

Steven Grugin

(Director Of Murder Mystery and

Elks 411 House Committee Member)

The Murder Mystery Dinner Theater

we had for the Elks Lodge 411 was a

huge success! Many of our cast

members worked very hard starting

in June with rehearsals and ticket

sales. We had close to 150 people

attend our show. The cast Consisted

of some of our members including:

John Penn, Gloria Gozdzick, Steven

Grugin, TJ Eddy, Jay Keener, Dawn

Tatar, Melisa and Rusty Angel, and

Gary Bechdolt. Other Community

players were Michelle Rehburg,

Rachel Jones, Dean Cole, and

Andrew Danko!

The Night started out with an

incredible theatrical production

filled with music and dancing

surrounded by an incredible set of

props and lighting, effects , sound

and music.

Through the night, many clues were

given to find the murderer and it

turned out the Professor did it! We

had three gift baskets which you had

the choice of buying a ticket for a

chance to win! Then whoever had

guessed the murder was put into a

drawing and a winner was drawn to

win the murder mystery gift basket!

This was one for the history books,

and if you missed the show, another

show will hopefully be planned for

next year!

This show was geared toward raising

money for Elks 411, American

Cancer Society, and Alzheimer’s

research!

We hope to see another night like

this in the upcoming future!

Steven Grugin plays piano and Sings.

Jay Keener runs sound board for show in background.

(Entire Cast Photo! From Front to Back: Rusty Angel, Jay Keener, John Penn, Nicole

Fuller, Dawn Tatar, Tj Eddy, Andrew Danko, Michelle Rehburg, Jesse, Steve Grugin, Dean

Cole, Rachel Jones, Gary Bechdolt, Melisa Angel, Michelle Todd, Gloria Gozdzick.)