Vol. 32, No. 2 Huntsville Elks Lodge No. 1648 APRIL 2014 From...

Vol. 32, No. 2 Huntsville Elks Lodge No. 1648

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APRIL 2014

It is an honor for me to have been elected as

your Exalted Ruler for this coming year. Many

thanks to those who were instrumental in the

election process which allows me to serve this

wonderful organization. My goal is to provide

the leadership which will carry forward the past

successes and try to make them even greater.

However, I am well aware that the success de-

pends totally on strong member leadership and

volunteer support for committee and event

functions which has always been given unselfishly in

the past.

With the assistance of several members we have put

together strong chairpersons for the committees re-

quired. As I don't believe in micro managing, each

will organize and operate their programs independent-

ly, keeping in mind efficiency and costs. Volunteers

will be needed and we encourage everyone to get in-

volved to help make each program a success. ..All of

those participating will be recognized individually for

their efforts. This is always important to the Lodge

and to the morale of the members. Anyone interested

in serving on a Committee may contact me or the-

Chairperson of their choice.

The Lodge building is in need of repair. Renovation

and clean-up of the Lodge floor, kitchen, and rest

rooms is being reviewed. Initial equipment installa-

tion in the kitchen is scheduled to begin in April.

Let's go into this next year with an attitude of doing

great charitable works and accomplishing our goals,

but just as importantly, treating our fellow Elks as

Brother and Sister.

An Angel shares by

being near, the gift of

prayer for all to hear.

Sickness and Distress

Lodge Officers

— THE ELKS CALL — OFFICIAL MONTHLY PUBLICATION OF HUNTSVILLE ELKS LODGE NO 1648, HUNTSVILLE, AL

P.O. BOX 352, HUNTSVILLE, AL 35804, (256) 539-2520

TO BE AN “ELK” IS TO BE AN AMERICAN CITIZEN WHO GUIDES THEIR COURSE IN LIFE BY THE CARDINAL PRINCIPLES OF OUR ORDER:

CHARITY, JUSTICE, BROTHERLY LOVE AND FIDELITY.

Lodge Meetings—2nd and 4th Tuesdays, 7:00 p.m. (Except in July, August, and December)

Exalted Ruler .................................... Wayne Tucker

Leading Knight ................................ Brenda Miller Loyal Knight………………………...Jan R. Abbott

Lecturing Knight ...................................... Jim Miller

Secretary .............................................. Phyllis Mann Treasurer .................................................... John Bell

Tiler ........................................... James Simmons

Inner Guard ........................................ Di Wilson

Esquire ............................................Mike Deegan Chaplain .......................................... Ruth LaVine

Governing Board

(Meets every 2nd and 4th Tuesday, 5:30 p.m.)

Trustees

Phillip Towery

Greg Gray

Mary Cannon

Mike Davis

Tommy Harper

Editor .............................................. Phyllis Mann

Fred Rodrigue, PER, PDD, HLM Edward H. Sorden, HLM Robert E. Williams, PER James Simmons

Life Members

John Bell. PER, HLM Arthur Holmgren, PER Crawford Kelley George O’Toole

1942 .................................. *George M. Mahoney

1943 ................................. *Hugh “Frtiz” Thomas

1944 ........................... *Charles E. Shaver (PDD) 1945 .................................... *Jack M. Longhorne

1946 ................................. *R. B. “Speck” Searcy

1947 ............................. *Joe S. Foster, Jr. (PDD) 1948 ..................................... *Edmund H. Duffey

1949 ............................. *Joe S. Foster, Jr. (PDD)

1950 ........................................ *Abe Pizitz (PSP) 1951 ................................... *W. B. “Red” Snipes

1952 ............................................ *Arthur L. Cole

1953 ...................................... *Louis Tumminello 1954 ............................. *Joe S. Foster, Jr. (PDD)

1955 & 1956 ............................. *Samuel K. Tate

1957 .............................. *Charles B. O’Reilly, Jr. 1958 ............................... *Jack G. Enochs (PDD)

1959 ............................... *B. J. “Barney” Pearsall

1960 ........................................... *Paul D. Barker 1961 ............................................ *Gilbert Appler

1962 ........................ *Robert F. Weidman (PDD)

1963 .............................*Joe. S. Foster, Jr. (PDD) 1964 ..................................... *Thomas M. Barnes

1965 ......................................... Joseph P. Stopper

1966 ............................. *Cecil A. Chaney (PDD) 1967 .......................................... *Elmer F. Hargis

1968………………………*Arthur N. Holmgren

1969 ............................. *Joe S. Foster, Jr. (PDD) 1970 ........................*Thomas A. Childress (PSP)

1971 .............................. *John L. Citrano (PDD)

1972 ................................................. John R. Bell 1973 ................................... *Henry S. Cassell, Jr.

PERs By Affiliation

William P. Alford Terry M. Ashley Joel Morton

Harold L. Schild Joseph W. Sloan Robert E. Williams

*Deceased

1975 .......................................... *L. H. Wimberly

1976 ........................ *Willie D. Wood, Jr. (PDD)

1977 ......................................... Jerry L. Bredeson 1978 ............................ *Clayton E. Moneymaker

1979 ................................. C. Richard DeCoarcey

1980 ........................*Raymond A. Bennett (PSP) 1981 .................................. *James R. Record, Sr.

1982 ................... *James Clifford Hooper (PDD)

1983 ...................................... *Joseph C. Mercier 1984 .............................................. *Harold Pizitz

1985 ......................................... Tommy C. Smith

1986 ............................ *Joseph W. Holub (PDD) 1987 ............................... *John L. Citrano (PDD)

1988 ............................... Darwin L. Baker (PDD)

1989 ...................................... David M. Davidson 1990 ............................ *Joseph W. Holub (PDD)

1991 ............................................. *Brooks Cruse

1992 ...................................... *Matthew E. Crane 1993 ....................................... Edward J. Banville

1994 ................................................ Robert Bergh

1995 .............................................. Fred Rodrigue 1996 ................................................ *Don Jessick

1997 .............................................. Fred Rodrigue

1998 ........................................Louis Tumminello 1999 ................... *James Clifford Hooper (PDD)

2000 ................................................... Roy Turner

2001 .............................................. Mike McCord 2002 ..................................... Robert J. Richmond

2003 .............................................*Jack D. Saulls

2004 .......................................... Albert J. Castelli 2005 & 2006 ........................................ Joan Keat

2007 & 2008 ....................... James M. Henley, Jr.

Past Exalted Rulers

If you know of anyone that

needs to be added to the list, please call

Ruth LaVine, 256-882-0693 Chaplin

Sick:

Deceased: Mildred Olszewski

DEADLINE FOR information

NEWSLETTER

IS THE

20TH OF THE MONTH

PLEASE SEND YOUR

ARTICLE TO

Bill Abbott

AT [email protected]

NEW MEMBERS INITIATED MARCH, 2014

FRONT ROW L to R…. Gregory Barrett, John Sims, Danita Hall, Stephen Ohotnickey,

Joshua Gilliam.

BACK ROW L to R….. James J Wojcik, Matthew Blake Kelly, Michael McKinnon,

Thomas R Hargrove, William Farley, George Hunter Payne

MEMBERSHIP APPLICATIONS NOW AVAILABLE ONLINE

Members of the Order will be able to send membership invitations to friends and family via the

elks.org website. Invitees can complete the application, then “click through” to submit their

membership application online.

Lodge Secretaries will be notified of these applications via the “Alerts” screen of CLMS2, and

can import the data directly into their database with the simple click of a button.

Go total tech and applicants can send a notice to their bank to send a check for the $50 applica-

tion fee to the Elks Lodge.

PROPOSED FOR MEMBERSHIP

Bruce Edward Niemeyer, Huntsville, AL. (Spouse name is Stephanie), proposed by James J. Wojcik.

Nancy L. Cunningham, Huntsville, AL. Dental Hygienist, proposed by Dianna Wilson.

Michael George Kase, Huntsville, AL., Realtor (Spouse name is Cristie), proposed by Melody Cathey

OFFICERS

Exalted Ruler……………………. Wayne Tucker

Leading Knight ………………… Brenda Miller

Loyal Knight ………………….. Jan R. Abbott

Lecturing Knight………………… Jim Miller

Secretary………………………… Phyllis Mann

Treasurer………………………… John Bell

Esquire…………………………… Mike Deagan

Chaplin..………………………… Ruth LaVine

Inner Guard……………………… Di Wilson

Tiler………………………………James Simmons

HOUSE COMMITTEE MEMBERS

Pat A. Edwards - Chairman

Mike Deegan

Tim Barnes

Richard Dardin

Chris Lovoy

Kurt Lineback - Kitchen Consultant

The new members of the House Committee have been appointed and will

keep you fully informed of all Lodge activities, utilizing the “ELKS

CALL”, beginning in May.

House Committee meets each Wednesday at 05:30 P.M.

TRUSTEES

Greg Gray

Mary Cannon

Phillip Towery

Mike Davis

Tommy Harper

House Rules Highlights

Section 3—

CONDUCT WHILE IN THE CLUB

The conduct of Lodge members, their families and their guests must be in accordance

with acceptable social standards at all times while in the Club. Rude, boisterous, profane,

or obscene actions or language are specifically prohibited. Violation of this rule is cause

for the offender to be asked to leave the premises. In addition, after written notice to the

offender, it may result in his/her suspension of Club privileges following a hearing before

the House Committee.

House Rules are posted on the bulletin board in the hallway for all to read.

Delinquent List as of April 10, 2014

Adams, Keith Ellzey, Kenneth Lary Jr., John H.

Anderson, Melissa Fall, Margret W. Lehman, Randy

Baker, Marci Farrell, Kevin Joel Lindgren, Paul Michael

Baker, Tommy Faulkner, John Looney, Donald R.

Balentine, Becky Feagley, Harry K. Looney, Elizabeth

Beckham, William David Fichtl, Tamira C. Lougheed, Joe G.

Boylen, Corrine Fortner, Danny R. Marcus, Robert U.

Boysen, Michael Fuller, F. Stanley Maze, Rick

Browner, Doug Gaylord, Rand McBrayer, Sherrill

Buckmaster, Paul Harriger, Mary Ensinger McDonald, Shelby O

Burke, William M. Headrick, W. H. McElroy, James

Busam, Roger Paul Hodge, Winston McMickin, Scott

Byrom, Anthony Hogan, Brian McNeill, Christopher

Cagle, Eugene C. Holman, David Mark Measles, Michael

Chapman, Peggy Hyde, Matthew R. Meinecke, Matthew

Church, Karen Jackson, Kent W. Milam, David Edward

Clarke, Jeffrey A. Jenkins, Alan C. Monroe, H. Eugene

Cooper, Oeval R. Johnson, Barry Moore, Donald

Corlew, Marshall Johnson, Greg Morgan, Earl T.

Craig, Mark Johnson, Michella Morris, Rex

Cunningham, Lee Roy Jones III, Charles L. Morris, Richard L.

Dothard, Tommy Kempaner, Richard A. Moses, Harold D.

Doyle, Deborah Kirkland, Jamie Mullins, Jerry L.

Dykes, C.H. Knighten, Paul Anthony Murphy, Edward L.

Eleazer, Will Lanza Jr., Charles V. Naidenko, Gregory

Nayman, R. Glenn

Nelson, Robert

Nottingham, Arthur H.

Orillion, Alfred G.

Parks, Ervin S.

Parks, Harold E.

Parks, Jennifer

Patterson, James M.

Perkins, Butch

Poole, Dan

Poole, Mark

Potter, Robert R.

Ragland, Tommy

Raleigh Jr., Richard

Rasnake, William C.

Recio, Michael

Retzler, Scott

Roberts, Roscoe O.

Robinson, Daniel Ben

Robinson William J.

Rodgers, Robert V.

Rousseau, Robert Steven

Samaniego Jr., Ramon J.

Samples, Ty

Schneider, Stephen

Schrimsher, James B.

Schrimsher, Robert

.Schuckman, Janice

Scott Nancy Anne

Shafer, Roberta W.

Sharp, Marilyn M.

.Shorter, Harland L.

Slayton Tracy

Smith M. D.

Steele, Robin

Towery, William N.

Vessey, Gary M.

Waters, Bobby

Wilbourn, Michael Darren

Woodfin-Villano, Mary

Secretary’s Corner…

As you know, all dues notices were mailed out February 1st and due April 1st. Thank you to all

our Members that earned the “Early Bird” sticker. Paying early makes this collection process

much easier. Collecting dues from approximately 600 members is a monumental task, as I have

learned. If you have yet to pay, you are now in late status but can still pay. Please understand, if

a Member is not in Good Standing, he/she may not enter the Lodge and may not be signed in as a guest. I am

required to publish a delinquent list, not to embarrass anyone but to, hopefully, serve as a reminder to those not

paid and for all Members to bring to the attention of friends and family named on the list. Let’s all work to-

gether to get these dues paid and not lose our valued Members!

I must personally thank some “Good Elks” for stepping up and assisting me with the dues collection process:

Bob Bergh, John Bell, Betty Mahone, Gwenda Hall, Dee Huber, and Jan Abbott. Also thank you to the Bar-

House Rules Highlights

Section 3—

CONDUCT WHILE IN THE CLUB

The conduct of Lodge members, their families and their guests must be in accord-

ance with acceptable social standards at all times while in the Club. Rude, boister-

ous, profane, or obscene actions or language are specifically prohibited. Violation

of this rule is cause for the offender to be asked to leave the premises. In addition,

after written notice to the offender, it may result in his/her suspension of Club privi-

leges following a hearing before the House Committee.

House Rules are posted on the bulletin board in the hallway for all to read.

ELKS

EASTER EGG HUNT

SATURDAY, APRIL 19

01:00 to 03:00 p.m.

Everyone is invited to bring the children, enjoy the afternoon and have fun. For more infor-

mation, contact Helen Grabney at 256-534-5747. Please register!!

Thanks go out to the ladies (Helen Grabney, Carolyn Sorden, and Dee Huber) for their time

and effort in this wonderful event which will, hopefully, bring a lot of enjoyment for the boys

Words from the Membership Committee………………………

Fellow Elks, its great to be back!! My year away was restful, enjoyable, but truthfully I missed being

involved with new proposed Elk members. I am pleased to announce Danita Hall as a first time mem-

ber of the Committee. Her knowledge and enthusiasm will be a welcome and appreciated addition to

the Committee.

Please remember…...When proposing a new member for consideration, take the time to assist in pre-

paring the application and make sure all necessary information is completed before forwarding it to the

secretary (Phyllis Mann). This will be a great help in processing the application in a timely manner.

In the near future, you will be notified of various contests, ( Prizes, Elks Bucks, etc.), for members

proposing the most newly accepted members.

The Committee welcomes and needs your suggestions.

MEMBERSHIP COMMITTEE

Jan Abbott

Danita Hall

Phillip Towery

April 2014

Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat

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1

2 Texas Hold’em 6:30—10:00 p.m.

House Committee 05:30 P.M.

3 Dinner Special 5:30—8:00 p.m. Sirloin Steak, B. Potato, Salad Bar

4 Catfish/Shrimp Steak Special 5:30 –8:00 p.m.

5 Breakfast 9—10:30 a.m. Foot Long Hot Dogs

Karaoke 7:00-11:00 pm

6 Lodge Hours 2—8 p.m. Bingo 5:30 p.m.

7

8


House Committee 05:30 P.M.



12 Foot Long Hot Dogs

Karaoke 7:00-11:00 pm Kitchen Open


14

15


House

Committee



19 Foot Long Hot Dogs

Karaoke 7:00-11:00 pm Kitchen Open

20

22


House Committee



26 Foot Long Hot Dogs Karaoke 7:00-1100 pm Kitchen Open


28

29


House Committee 5:30 p.m.

BINGO 5:30

p.m.

H onored Member’s Dinner will be compliments of the Lodge. Guests of Members are invited at regular dinner price ($10.00) for each guest attending. Guests who are Lodge Members should complete and return this form with payment to the Lodge Manager or Kathleen Billingsley, identify their host and the meal that they would like. THE HONORED

MEMBER MUST ARRANGE MEAL PURCHASE FOR ANY NON-MEMBER GUESTS. ALL FORMS MUST BE IN BY CLOSE OF BUSINESS ON THE FRIDAY PRECEDING THE BIRTHDAY DINNER.

For Honored Members: I ______ will ________ will not attend the Birthday Celebration June 25, 2014 as a Guest of the Lodge.

Name ________________________________________ Member Number _______________________

I am enclosing payment for the following dinners for my spouse and/or non-member guests at $10.00 each.

Number of steaks ______________ Number of chicken _________________

Total Amount Enclosed ______________________

For Honored Member’s Guests:

I /we will be attending the Birthday Celebration as a Guest of _________________________________

Guest’s Name______________________________________________________________

I am enclosing payment for the following guests at $10.00 each.

Number of steaks_______________ Number of chicken_____________

Total Amount Enclosed $ ____________________

1st

May, Michael L

Patterson, James M

Vinson, Joseph L

2nd

Clark, William G.

Grace, Phillip A

3rd

Chandler, James M

Cooke, Genevieve Patricia

5th

Hodge, Winston

Lary, Jr, John H

6th

Hatfield, Steve

7th

Cornelius, Debra

8th

Monroe, Eugene H.

Osmer, Billie J

Payne, Mark D

Ruple, Jimmy Brice

9th

Harbin, Robert (Don)

Hawkins, Lillian

10th

Harris, Rebecca

11th

Baumann, James L

13th

Snider, James E

Forsythe, Michael

Morgan, Terry C

14th

Morris, Richard L

Musick, Stella

16th

Herndon, Billy P

17th

Garrett, Linda C

Patterson, Jr, Douglas Hal

18th

Hanning, Dennis E

Meinecke, Mathew

Moore. Ann

Speegle, Carolyn Joan

21st

Lovelady, Tom

24th

Bean, Donald Curt

Stewart, Sanders

25th

Shadrick, Bobby R

Wilt, Stephen

Chatfield, James m

26th

Corlew, Marshall

Kay, Guy V

28th

Ezell, An-

gie

29th

Ellzey,

George

30th

Bond, Rob-

APRIL BIRTHDAYS

Birthday Party for April, May & June

Member’s Birthdays will be June 25, 2014

(Reservations required by June 20)

SATURDAY, APRIL 19

01:00 to 03:00

Bring the children, enjoy the festivities and have fun!!

For more information and to register call Helen Grabney at 256– 534-5747

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